Do you, or someone you know, miss having a regular chat?

Or

Have you, or someone you know, lost confidence in going out on your own? 

We have a wonderful team of friendly volunteers, who are part of our Social Inclusion Project, that is here to support the older residents of Rushmoor District, who find themselves socially isolated at home. There are one of three ways we can help:

·        Telephone Befriending:

This is a regular, friendly weekly telephone call from the same volunteer Befriender, who is matched up to the person. 

·        Befriending:
This is a regular weekly visit, made by the same volunteer Befriender who is matched up to the person. 

·        Buddying:
This is designed to help people regain their confidence to be able to go out on their own again The Buddy volunteer will accompany the person on a number of planned trips into town or social group during the day time. 

Who’s it for? 

The Befriending and Buddying is a free service for older residents of Rushmoor District, who find themselves socially isolated at home.

Free 

People can self-refer by emailing our Social Inclusion Officer Kirsty.bennett@rvs.org.uk

The Soical  Inclusion Officer will be in touch to arragne to visit them. This helps in the matching up process. 

Then the Soical Officer will match the peson up with and Befriender and introduce them to one another.