Providing a Visiting Scheme and Friendship Groups for the isolated elderly.
Good Companions aims to reduce isolation and loneliness amongst the growing elderly population in Clifton and the surrounding areas. We provide a volunteer Visiting Scheme, where a volunteer is matched with a service user and visits them in their own home on a regular basis for some companionship and support. We also run weekly Friendship Groups which offer an opportunity for citizens to come together for some social interaction. At the groups we have refreshments, raffles, quizzes and bingo.
Why the community needs usOur impact on the communityYes, we are always looking for more volunteers to visit isolated elderly people in their own homes. The recruitment process includes application forms, references, interview and an Enhanced CRB check as we work with vulnerable adults.
