Age UK Wyvern
About Age UK Wyvern
Our Befriending service provides companionship to lonely or isolated older people who best need it and help provide a crucial link to the outside world. We support older people in Herefordshire and Worcestershire who could benefit from the friendly ear, helping people feel more socially connected. It is important that we provide encouragement and support for clients to participate in local activities and help them develop new relationships.
Our volunteer befrienders can provide:
• Regular face-to-face visiting
• Weekly telephone calls
• Trusted volunteers to provide companionship and a friendly voice to catch up on any news or discuss your hobbies
• Discuss other ways we can help you or discover what opportunities may be available in the local community
Bransford, England, WR6 5JD
Service Eligibility
Age UK Wyvern Befriending Service is for older adults 50+ across Herefordshire & Worcestershire who are experiencing feelings of loneliness or isolation.
This service is delivered by volunteers who are not professionally trained and unfortunately can not support people experiencing mental health issues requiring more tailored support.
Referrals can be made via phone or email:
Tel: 01905 724294
Email: info@ageukwyvern.org
Information for Volunteers
Our befriending service connects volunteers with individuals who may be experiencing loneliness, isolation. You’ll be their companion, offering support and friendship, and helping them to reconnect with their community whilst being supported by Age UK Wyvern.
As a volunteer, you’ll provide companionship, encouragement, and a listening ear. Befriending involves a range of activities, from simply spending time together to attending events. The focus is on building a relationship based on trust and mutual respect.
Our service is based across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We ask our befriending volunteers to commit to a visit or a telephone call once a week.
Tel: 01905 724294 Email: info@ageukwyvern.org
Age Groups
Older Adults (65+)Themes
Carers, Dementia/Memory loss, Ethnic Minority Communities, Hospice/Palliative Care, Specific Health Condition, Older PeopleRegions
Country: England
Other Regions: West Midlands
Other Information
Type of Befriending: Distance befriending including telephone, video call, letter writing or other means, Face to face befriending which takes place in the home or community
Who can refer: Self Referrals Accepted, Friends & Family Referrals Accepted, Professional Referrals Accepted