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RNIB Tele Befriending

Summary: Social groups over the telephone.

• Join a RNIB Tele Befriending group during the winter months

RNIB Tele Befriending groups are weekly social groups over the telephone.

These groups are a friendly and informal way of meeting new people and getting to know them through general conversations - just as people would if they were meeting face to face.

The social groups take place in small groups of no more than six people. Each session lasts for approximately one hour.

The groups meet at the same time and on the same day each week. The group membership remains pretty much the same so participants will have the opportunity to really get to know each other.

Trained volunteers facilitate the sessions to ensure that the conversation flows and that everyone feels comfortable about joining in.

Join a RNIB Tele Befriending group during the winter months

Are you busy during the summer months but much quieter during autumn and winter? Many people have told us that there is not as much going on during the winter months plus it's much harder to get out and about due to the bad weather. Why not join one of our RNIB Tele Befriending groups for winter only and enjoy the company of others from the comfort of your home - no matter what the weather's getting up to outside!

• More information on RNIB Tele Befriending
• Supporting evidence – RNIB Tele Befriending evaluation
• Contact us
• Go to RNIB Talk and Support site map

(Part of the RNIB Talk and Support information)

Content author: talkandsupport@rnib.org.uk

Last updated: 23/04/2008 16:35