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F E N L A N D West Norfolk Befriending
Do you have good listening skills, a sense of humour, enjoy meeting
G A R A G E D O O R S people and helping them to be as independent as possible?
West Norfolk Befriending works with socially isolated older people
The area’s most comprehensive range of living in West Norfolk. Many of our clients are socially isolated due
to a long term physical or sensory disability or because of their role as
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a carer.
Repairs to all doors, and spares We aim to reduce social isolation by matching isolated older people
with a trained and DBS checked volunteer befriender, who will visit
Hunstanton 01485 580 008
them on a regular basis.
King’s Lynn 01553 650 005 We are especially looking for volunteer befrienders in Hunstanton.
SHOWROOM 01366 382 815 The support a befriender gives will depend on the needs of the client.
It may be good conversation, the occasional trip out or the opportunity
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Each matching is considered carefully to ensure that both you and
the client gets the most out of the experience. You are asked to visit
G D GROUNDWORKS fortnightly, with a matched befriending relationship lasting between 3
months and a year. There are regular reviews of each matching
HOME & GARDEN throughout this time, as well as regular support sessions for both
befriender and befriended. All mileage expenses are reimbursed.
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Our volunteers are very valued members of our team. You will enjoy
Paths Patios & Driveways. a full induction, support, training, and professional work experience
Drainage & Guttering. with a well respected local charity as well as regular opportunities to
meet other volunteers.
Property Maintenance Inside & Out.
Befriending is an extremely rewarding experience, as our volunteers
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tell us; “I enjoy chatting with the clients and seeing the difference it
30 Years Experience in the Construction Industry. makes.” “I enjoy the funny conversations we have, we always have a
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To find out more please visit www.wnbefriending.org.uk Email
01485 298963 or 07917725015 info@wnbefriending.org.uk
Phone 01553 760568 or follow us on Twitter @wnbefriending

Over 10 years of supporting socially
isolated older people and their carers
in West Norfolk
Always looking for Volunteers in varied roles
We are particularly looking for volunteers in Hunstanton
Please contact:
01553 763500
www.wnbefriending.org.uk
Charity No: 1111735

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