Urgent Call For Volunteer Neighbourhood Angels to Befriend Others In Need

Published on: 6 Sep, 2016
Updated on: 6 Sep, 2016

Befrienders are urgently needed across Guildford by an amazing and valuable service called Volunteer Angels.

Neighbourhood Angels are volunteers who support older people or vulnerable adults who may be lonely or isolated.

Neighbourhood Angels leader Rachel Guilford is looking for people to can help out as volunteers, giving people in need a well-needed boost.

Being a Neighbourhood Angel may involve simply listening, helping to access community activities, taking someone on local outings and support with practical tasks such as shopping.

Befrienders are urgently required in all areas of Guildford borough but especially central Guildford, Park Barn, Westborough, Stoughton, Merrow and Burpham.

The scheme is run by the Diocese of Guildford’s Communities Engagement Team and there will be a free induction training day on Tuesday, September 13, from 6pm to 8pm, titled Conversations Skills and Encouraging Change.

It will be held at Diocesan House, Quarry Street, Guildford GU1 3XG.

No previous experience is required to be a Volunteer Angel, just compassion and the availability of an hour or two each week.

Timing and location is flexible. Training and ongoing support is provided.

For more information or to book on to training call 07796 098077.

Or send an email to: Rachel.guilford@cofeguildford.org.uk

There will representatives from the scheme at the Guildford Games 2016 event at Bannisters field (opposite Guildford Tesco) on Saturday, September 24. They will be pleased to talk and answer questions about becoming a Neighbourhood Angel.