About
VisionPK is your local hearing and sight loss charity. We provide services for people living in Perth & Kinross.
Whether youâre looking for information about your visual impairment or hearing loss, ...
Telephone Befriender
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Summary
Help us make a difference to those with sensory loss. Less than 1 hour a week can make a real difference to someone feeling lonely. đDetailed description
đ Volunteer with VisionPK â Telephone Befriending Opportunity
Weâre looking for friendly, compassionate people to help us launch our new telephone befriending service for people in Perth & Kinross living with sight or hearing loss.
About VisionPK:
Weâre a small, local charity based in Perth, and weâve been supporting people with sight and hearing loss across Perth & Kinross for many years. Our mission is to help people stay connected, confident, and independentâwhether through practical support, social activities, or simply by offering a friendly voice at the end of the phone.
What the role involves:
- A regular 20â40 minute phone call once a week
- Aimed at reducing loneliness and building connection
- Flexible â you can make the call from wherever suits you
- You'll be matched with someone based on shared interests where possible
Who weâre looking for:
- Kind, patient, and good listeners
- Comfortable chatting on the phone
- No experience neededâjust a warm and friendly approach
Support & training:
- Full training provided (can be virtual or in-person)
- Ongoing support from the VisionPK team throughout
Interested?
Click the "Register Interest" button and weâll be in touch. đ
About VisionPK
Whether youâre looking for information about your visual impairment or hearing loss, want to talk through your worries or concerns, or get answers to your burning questions â we are here to help you. We also offer personal assessments, working with you to identify your goals, supporting you to achieve them and live life on your own terms.
We also offer information and guidance to families, friends and professionals, sensory awareness training and volunteering opportunities.