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Published 9/29/25 6:34AM

SOUTHAMPTON: Befrienders Required

Communicare in Southampton
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Southampton, England, United Kingdom
I Want to Volunteer

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    2+ hours per week or fortnight (most visits last about 1 hour so this includes time to get to /from the visit).
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    20
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Disability, Seniors & Retirement
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    All the people we visit at home live within the city of Southampton so you need to be able to walk, drive, cycle or use public transport to get to their home

    Description

    SOUTHAMPTON: Befrienders Required

    If you enjoy making others feel valued and special, you like a good chat and are 'a people person', this could be the right volunteering opportunity for you! We are seeking caring, compassionate individuals who are willing to befriend vulnerable, often elderly people, and provide friendship and emotional support. This will usually be visiting them at home or although some people would love to be taken out for a coffee or a walk. Communicare in Southampton is a charity and the support we provide to our clients is only possible thanks to our solid bank of volunteers. Whether you can offer 1hr a week or 20hrs, we want to hear from you!

    What are we looking for?

    • Willing to provide references - Friendly and caring attitude - Good communication skills - Spare time to give on a regular basis (if you need to take periods of 'time out' this isn't a problem, we'd still like to hear from you) - a DBS will be required but we will organise and pay for this.

    Location

    On-site
    Southampton, UK

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Please go to our website where you will find

    • more information
    • the opportunity to sign up for an online chat
    • an online application form

    Or if you prefer you can email us at volunteer@communicareinsouthampton.org.uk or call us on 023 8250 0050

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