Could you give an hour a week to make a difference in an older person’s life? Age UK has clients in and around Melksham waiting for a friendly visitor.
The Befriending Service helps tackle social isolation by linking older people with local volunteers who visit them regularly.
Ernie who is 89 said, “I live on my own. I haven’t got a car and can’t get around. Peter comes and visits me once a week on Monday morning for an hour. We talk about football and sport. I’ve got nobody to talk to so it breaks up the loneliness.”
Volunteer Coordinator , Corine Meier said, “Our volunteers really enjoy the contact too, and this can vary from a chat in the client’s home, a trip out for a coffee, or going along to a local community event: it just depends on the people involved, like any relationship. We provide training and ongoing support and pay for travel expenses.
“If you are interested, call 01380 727767 or go to our website and complete the online application at
www.ageuk.org.uk/wiltshire/get-involved/volunteering/becoming-a-volunteer/
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