Become a call companion for the Re-engage call companion service in partnership with Parkinson's UK

As a volunteer for the Re-engage call companion service in partnership with Parkinson’s UK, you’ll make regular telephone calls to a lonely or isolated older person who is living with or caring for someone with Parkinson’s.

These friendly chats provide a lifeline of friendship for older people and a vital link with the outside world from which they’ve become isolated.

To become a call companion you’ll need to:

• Attend a 30-minute online volunteer group induction
• Submit an ID check
• Provide a reference
• Complete online volunteer training modules

Tasks include:

• Calling the older person you’ve been matched with for approximately 30 minutes either weekly or fortnightly at an agreed time.
• Following the guidance in the online volunteer training so that your call companion calls are enjoyable, appropriate and in line with our charitable aims.
• Keeping in regular contact with Re-engage and reporting any concerns to the team.
• Keeping your knowledge and training up to date by reading our monthly volunteer newsletter – Re-engage Matters.