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Telephone Buddy (Shropshire)

Description:

Telephone Buddy is a free service offered by Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin, where volunteers ring older people for a friendly weekly chat.  

Volunteers provide two references and are supported by a dedicated co-ordinator in the Age UK office.

To qualify you must be living in the county of Shropshire, excluding Telford & Wrekin, who have their own scheme.

Volunteer support provides:

  • A listening ear
  • Confidential support
  • Regular contact and conversation
  • Information about other services

For more information, please follow the link to visit their website.

Contact Details

Address:
Age UK Shropshire Telford and Wrekin
3 Mardol Gardens
Shrewsbury
Postcode:
SY1 1PR
Telephone:
01743 233788 (open Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm)
01743 233123 - helpline
Email:
enquiries@ageukstw.org.uk
Website
Information about Telephone Buddy

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Page last reviewed:
18/05/2021
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