Volunteer with Time to Talk Befriending!
Who are Time to Talk Befriending?
A charity in the heart of the community.
They offer a range of joy-filled one to one and group befriending services, intergenerational projects, seasonal events, chaplaincy and signposting services for older people experiencing loneliness.
They support people across Brighton and Hove, Adur and Worthing through their fantastic community volunteers.
Even up to an hour of your time once a fortnight can help to transform someone’s life. Befriending is also mutually rewarding for the older person and volunteer alike.
The attributes they look for in their volunteers are:
● Motivation – to make a positive difference in the life of an older person.
● Compassion – will help you to understand the needs of our older members.
● Ability - to confidently communicate over the phone or face to face with older people.
● Reliability – They couldn’t overcome loneliness without their amazing community of volunteers. They ask for calls and visits where possible to be weekly or fortnightly.
● Listening – is an integral part of the role. They cover this within their induction training.
The requirements for the role are:
● Fill in the application form, provide references, complete a DBS check, complete the induction and undertake a welcome telephone interview with one of the team.
● Commit to provide a phone call and/or visit once a week or fortnight (fill in calls can be provided to cover illness, travel and holidays).
● Commit to befriending for six months or more. Although they do understand that circumstances can change unexpectedly.
● Live in Sussex.
● Undertake a review over the phone 6 weeks after the befriending match has started and yearly thereafter. This is not a time consuming process but helps them to know you are happy with the befriending match!
What they can offer you:
● Friendly and approachable team to support you with your befriending match.
● Training and resources.
● Feel connected and part of a community which values human connection.
● Opportunities to meet other volunteers if you would like to.
● Opportunities to contribute towards campaigns, projects, newsletters, if you would like to.
Please click the link below to fill out their application form and join to the Time to Talk Befriending team! They are delighted to welcome you!