Befriending
Address
Thanet, Shepway and Dover/Deal
What we do
Our Befriending service is for people aged 60+ who are feeling isolated. We also offer opportunities to become a volunteer befriender.
This service operates in Thanet, Shepway and Dover/Deal. It aims to reduce the feeling of loneliness and isolation among older people in our communities. We hope to help our members gain in confidence so that they can leave the house, use technology or simply be able to have a friendly conversation and build a lasting friendship through regular visits from the same volunteer, on a long-term basis.
You can also become a volunteer befriender if you wish to. As a befriender you will be introduced to a client who lives close by and, between you, decide how regular your visits will be and what you both want to get out of those visits. This could be as simple as a weekly chat and a cup of tea around the client’s house, or a walk outside or to the local shops.
Find out more about the service on our website.
Contact us for more information.