Volunteering Opportunity: Spreading the Festive Cheer volunteer with Communities 1st

Do you want to help give back this Christmas to someone in your local community?

Each year, we offer friendly Christmas calls and visits to local people who might otherwise not get the opportunity to spend the holiday with their family and friends.

If you would like to take part in our friendly Christmas calls or our festive door step visits, we would love to hear from you.

Opportunity Type: Micro-volunteering

District: Broxbourne, East Herts, Hertsmere, St Albans, Welwyn/Hatfield

Location: From home

Time of day: Casual or Intermittent, One Off

Practical Considerations: The main purpose of these roles is to reduce isolation and spread some joy during the festive period.

This will suit people who are happy to talk on the phone and or make visits in person, to those who may be feeling lonely at home. It will be a rewarding experience as these calls/visits are much appreciated by those who receive them.

Requirements: Will require a criminal record check (DBS), Own vehicle or access to a vehicle

Suitable for: 18 – 25 year olds, Aged 26 and over, University students, Older People, People with a visual impairment, People with restricted mobility, Rehabilitation friendly

Suitable for volunteers interested in: Driving & Transportation, Health and Wellbeing, Isolation & Loneliness, Social Activities

Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access?: No

Full Description:
This involves having a quick, friendly chat with them and getting a sense of whether they are feeling lonely or isolated leading up to the holidays or in general. It will help us to identify people that may benefit from regular calls from our telephone befrienders and we can continue to support them throughout the year, combating social isolation.