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Volunteer telephone buddy - Application Form
Application to be a telephone buddy - Covid 19 crisis
Thank you for applying to be a volunteer with Healthwatch North East Lincolnshire.
In support of the community effort to help local people during the COVID-19 crisis we are encouraging people to get involved with volunteering to help in any way they can to support our communities through this difficult time.
By applying for this role you are committing to offering telephone buddy support for members of your local community.
What will you be doing?
We would ask that you maintain a level of contact with the person on an agreed timescale depending on the person’s needs or wishes. During these calls you could chat to them about:
· the current situation, ensuring they have the most up to date information, and are reassured and not frightened by current events
· ask if they are in need of anything and signpost them to any relevant support services
· suggest ways for them to maintain good health and wellbeing at this time
· help them to maintain their connection to the world – chatting about all the other things that are going on – COVID-19 is not the only talking point
-ask about hobbies and interests
We ask you to complete this application form so that we can assess your suitability as a volunteer and to learn about the skills and experiences you have to help us in our work, and to match you with a member of the public who may need your support.