Elderfriends and Making Time

:: Elderfriends and Makingtime

A befriending service aimed at lonely and socially isolated people throughout Chesterfield and NED. The project receives annual funding from the Primary Care Trust and has just received funding from The Community Fund. Volunteers are recruited to befriend people on a good neighbour basis, and undertake informal training in listening skills, barriers to listening and personal boundaries. The Volunteer Centre has identified a number of typical areas in which help is needed, and as a volunteer, you could find yourself helping: visiting and keeping someone company, sharing a leisure activity, shopping and running errands, driving and escorting to places such as shops, doctors, hospitals opticians.

Who can volunteer?

Anyone over 18 who can spare a few hours a month. Volunteers need to be patient, friendly, honest and reliable and in return they receive training, support and travel expenses.

Like more information?

Then simply call the Volunteer Centre on 01246 276777 or drop us a line or email us >

Like to apply to volunteer?

Then simply click on the link, which will take you to an on line Application Form. This can then be emailed directly to us and we will contact you as soon as possible: apply to volunteer >

Like to refer someone?

We receive referrals from Individuals, Social Services, and various Health Related Organisations. If you have someone whom you feel would benefit from this scheme then for more information you can contact the Volunteer Centre or click on the link, which will take you to a Referral Form.

Referrals are dealt with in the strictest confidence. If you are intending to refer a

family member or friend then it is vitally important that they know of your

intentions beforehand and are willing participants: refer someone >