Volunteer Befriender – Melbourn area

This could mean:

• Popping by for a chat over a cup of tea
• Playing a board game.
• 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 a lovely lady living in Melbourn. She is feeling lonely due to age-related hearing loss and mobility difficulties. Your time and friendship can make a big difference, bringing comfort, joy, and a stronger sense of belonging.

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 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.