ALONE
About ALONE
ALONE’s Support & Befriending service provides companionship and practical support to older people who would like extra social contact. Trained and Garda-vetted volunteers provide weekly visits or telephone calls which enable older people to feel secure and supported at home. The service provides assistance to solve everyday problems, offers friendship and companionship, and links the older person with local events and activities through social prescribing. Through regular contact with large numbers of individuals, Telephone and Visitation volunteers enable the implementation of national strategies by communicating relevant messaging and information. ALONE’s support staff are on-hand to provide the older person with further support as and when required
Pleasants Street, Dublin 8, County Dublin
Service Eligibility
ALONE works with all older people, including those who are lonely, isolated, frail or ill, homeless, living in poverty, or are facing other difficulties.
If you are making a referral to ALONE on behalf of someone else, please make sure you have the person’s consent to do so. If possible, complete this referral form in the company of the person being referred.
Information for Volunteers
ALONE’s Support & Befriending service provides companionship and practical support to older people who would like extra social contact. Trained and Garda-vetted volunteers provide regular visits or telephone calls which enable older people to feel secure and supported at home. The service provides assistance to solve everyday problems, offers friendship and companionship, and supports the older person to engage with local events and activities. ALONE’s professional support staff are on-hand to provide the older person with further support as and when required. Visitation Support & Befriending ALONE’s Visitation Support & Befriending Service provides regular visits to an older person from a volunteer who provides one-to-one companionship and practical support. Volunteers can support practical tasks and provide information on local activities and relevant initiatives. All volunteers are trained, Garda vetted, and receive support from ALONE staff. Telephone Support ALONE’s Telephone Support Service provides daily or weekly telephone contact to an older person from a volunteer. Volunteers provide companionship and support such as appointment reminders, medication prompts, and information on local activities and relevant initiatives. All volunteers are trained, Garda vetted, and receive support from ALONE staff.
Age Groups
Themes
Carers, Dementia/memory loss, Ethnic Minority Communities, Homeless, Mental Health, Sensory Impairment, Special Health Condition, Disability, Older PeopleRegions
Country: International
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