Hesketh Bank and Tarleton Helpers

Information for Volunteers

We are a small charity operating in and around the villages of Tarleton, Hesketh Bank and North Meols in West Lancashire.  We have a number of different projects all aiming to improve life for local people.  Our befriending project supports older people in our area of operation who are lonely and/or socially isolated.  Following an assessment by the Volunteer Co-ordinator, clients accepted onto the scheme will be matched with a local befriender for regular face to face meetings either in the client’s home or local venue.  Where appropriate, befrienders may accompany clients to coffee mornings and similar social gatherings.  Befrienders need to be willing to undergo training for the role. The cost of this, and of any DBS checks will be borne by the Charity.  Reasonable volunteer expenses will be paid.