Age UK Oldham
About Age UK Oldham
Our Befriending Service offers friendship and companionship to older people who live alone and feel lonely or isolated.
Our scheme offers friendship and companionship through a registered volunteer befriender who is matched to the older person and visits each week. Together they can chat, enjoy a cup of tea, take a walk or visit shops, theatre or local events.
The results can be significant as befriending often provides people with a new direction in life, opens up a range of activities leading to increased self-esteem and self-confidence.
10, Church Lane, Oldham, England, OL1 3AN
Service Eligibility
Friendship and companionship for older people who live alone or who are housebound in Oldham.
If you or someone you know would benefit from having a befriender visit, please download our Befriending Referral Form from our website.
Information for Volunteers
The Befriending Service provides company for older people who feel lonely and isolated in their own homes. The role includes:
• Visiting older people in their own homes/care home
• Talking about shared interests
• Advising people of opportunities to socialise
• Informing people of Age UK services that may be of interest to them
• If necessary, raising concerns about an older person’s health and wellbeing
Location and times:
Because this service works with people in their own homes, visiting times can be arranged that suit both you and user.
Requirements:
• A DBS check must be completed, as volunteering for this service requires you to visit people in their own homes
• Complete befriending and safeguarding training
Age Groups
Older Adults (65+)Themes
Older PeopleRegions
Country: England
Other Regions: North West England
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