Mid & East Antrim Agewell Partnership
Building Flourishing FriendshipsAbout Mid & East Antrim Agewell Partnership
Agewell’s Befriending Flourishing Friendships service is a face to face befriending service for Older People living in the areas of Ballymena, Carrickfergus and Larne. Volunteers aged 18 yrs + are matched with those seeking befriending, based on mutual interests and are supported to meet regularly for friendship and conversation with visits taking place in the Older Person’s home.Northern Ireland, BT43 5DE
Service Eligibility
Older people within Mid & East Antrim.
Professional referrals are accepted via our IMPACTAgewell Project Support.
Information for Volunteers
What’s involved? Regular home visits; Talking and listening; Providing companionship; Helping to reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness.
You will receive induction and ongoing training to help you with your role, be supported by the staff members throughout your volunteer journey.
The role is based in the community therefore you will need access to a car or public transport to make your visits.
What you wont be expected to do? Personal care/finances.
Preferred qualities/skills. We would like you to be: Kind and caring; A good listener; Patient, flexible and reliable; Able to work independently; Respect other cultures, backgrounds.
As part of this role, you will be required to have an enhanced AccessNI check. Ideally we would like you to commit to a minimum of one visit/week for at least one year
More InformationAge Groups
Older Adults (65+)Themes
Older PeopleRegions
Country: Northern Ireland
Other Information
Type of Befriending: Face to face befriending which takes place in the home or community
Who can refer: Professional Referrals Accepted