Cornwall Link Update - 8th December, 2020
Cornwall COVID-19 Status: Tier 1
We are working with the community and members on Cornwall Link to update the information in our listings. The information may require updates because the government regulations could have impacted the service, event, activity or volunteering opportunity. While we do this, we advise that you use the contact details in the listings to speak with the organisers directly.
We thank you for your patience while we work on these updates. Please see our community COVID-19 Help page for more information on the regulations.
Telephone Befriending Volunteer
Telephone befriending is a streamlined version of our current befriending service. We are
primarily reaching out to people we know are in high risk and offering them a regular
telephone contact service. Additionally, we will offer the service to people calling the 0800
friendship line who request regular contact rather than the one off ad hoc chat which that
service is designed to provide.
Initially, we will ask you to call the beneficiary and introduce yourself and the Association’s
telephone befriending service. If they are interested, you will remain their befriender for the
duration of the project (keeping in touch with them once a week) and report to us on a
regular basis. We will provide a short bespoke online training course and a tailored guide
before you start making calls.
Not having someone to talk to during these challenging times can be lonely, particularly if the
person is used to social activities and spending time with others. A friendly, 30-minute chat
that you will offer will make all the difference.
What you will be doing:
- Making an initial introductory call to individuals we have identified as being possibly
in need of the service to explain the support available
- Providing regular social interaction and support to RAF veterans via telephone
- Relaying any concerns to your Volunteer Coordinator
- Regularly submitting an activity log summarising your interactions so we can make
sure everyone is receiving the help they need.
Please visit the website provided for more details and to enquire.
A Message from Cornwall Link:
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