Volunteer Befriender – Fenland (Chatteris, March, Whittlesey)

This could mean:

• Popping by for a chat over a cup of tea
• Playing a board game or a jigsaw
• Going for a gentle walk locally
• Occasionally joining them at a community activity or social event

It’s flexible, personal, and all about helping someone feel less isolated and more connected.

Who You’ll Be Helping

This opportunity supports clients who are living in the Fenland area of Cambridgeshire, mainly around Chatteris, March and Whittlesey.  Clients who are feeling lonely due to age-related hearing loss and mobility difficulties. Your time and friendship can make a big difference, bringing comfort and joy and a stronger sense of belonging.  Could you be that friendly face to chat to?  Due to the geography of some of these Fenland towns/villages, driving would be an advantage.

What You’ll Need

• A kind and patient nature
• Willingness to listen and spend time together
• A DBS check (arranged and funded by us)

What You’ll Gain

• Full training and ongoing support
• Reimbursement of travel costs
• An employment reference after 6 months of regular volunteering
• The chance to make a real difference to someone’s life
• Being part of a supportive volunteer community

About Cambridgeshire Deaf Association (CDA)

CDA is a local charity dedicated to improving the lives of deaf and hard of hearing people across Peterborough and Cambridgeshire. Alongside our long-established Hearing Help service (supporting hearing aid users since 1978), we now run a Befriending Project for people with age-related hearing loss, helping older adults feel included, valued, and connected again.