Work with us Volunteer Volunteer roles Telephone Befriending Could you give a few hours a week to make a telephone call to someone in the community who has a visual impairment? Can you help someone feel less isolated by becoming a Telephone Befriender and calling a person with sight loss at home? You should have a good understanding of sight loss and supporting people to be more independent. Quotes from our volunteers - Sonia, Telephone Befriender "It's so rewarding knowing that a weekly phone call to someone can help reduce their feeling of loneliness and isolation for a small part of their day." Sacha, Telephone Befriender "One of the greatest gifts is giving my time to support and empower citizens with sight loss." Sharon, Telephone Befriender "It gives me great pleasure and satisfaction when I see service users gain confidence and self-esteem, as I believe the be-friending service is making a real difference to their lives". Apply now using the Focus Telephone Befriending System below. It will take you through every step and when successfully completed with match you with a befriendee and even schedule the calls! ROLE DESCRIPTION Apply to become a telephone befriender Equality Form Manage Cookie Preferences