Telephone Buddy

As a Telephone Buddy you will provide a weekly call for up to 60 minutes to someone who is experiencing social isolation.

It is a great way to offer support from home and develop excellent listening skills.

A Telephone Buddy can make a huge difference to the happiness and wellbeing of people living in isolation.

Flexible.

This role is based at home.

You need to have:

• Good interpersonal skills;
• An understanding of the importance of keeping in touch;
• Ability to listen without giving advice;
• An understanding of the issues faced by people living with HIV;
• An understanding of George House Trust’s safeguarding policies and reporting procedures;
• A commitment to regular check-ins with the Volunteer Co-ordinator;
• A commitment to submitting a call summary after each call.

• George House Trust Volunteer Induction;
• George House Trust Telephone Buddy Volunteer online training;

No.

Supervision will be provided over the phone with the George House Trust Volunteer Co-ordinator.

For further information, or to get involved email rachel@ght.org.uk.