Age UK North Cumbria
Enabling Connections
About Age UK North Cumbria
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to love later life!
Age UK North Cumbria believes that it is important to enable older people and their carers to have support to remain independent and to live interesting and fulfilled lives.
Age UK North Cumbria offers many services to support, enable, and inspire you to live well and thrive in your local community. We aim to assist you in remaining active, independent and linked in.
20 Spencer Street, Carlisle, Cumberland CA1 1BG, GB
Service Eligibility
- Are you over 50?
- Do you live in Cumberland or Eden?
- Are you feeling lonely?
- Has something changed in your life recently?
- Not sure what support or activities are out there?
- Would you like a bit more confidence to join in?
One of our trained volunteers can visit you for up to six months, giving you regular company and a friendly face, and helping you feel more connected to the people and places around you. It’s a free service, and taking the first step is easy. Just get in touch:
t: 01228 536673
e: admin@ageuknorthcumbria.org.uk
Information for Volunteers
JOB TITLE: Â Enabling Connections
JOB LOCATION: Throughout Cumberland and Eden
HOURS: This is a flexible role that can fit in with your availability; however, we do say that any face-to-face visits will need to be undertaken during Monday to Friday between 9am and 4pm to ensure lone working processes are adhered to.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: To support the provision of short-term, structured befriending support for older people, to support individuals to achieve defined personal goals, improve their confidence and independently access activities and groups in their local community.
More Information
Age Groups
Older Adults (65+)Themes
Older PeopleRegions
Country: England
Other Regions: North West England
Other Information
Type of Befriending: 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