Volunteer Befriender – Deaf BSL Peterborough

This could mean:

• Popping by for a chat over a cup of tea
• Playing a games or helping with English together.
• Going for a gentle local walk
• Occasionally going along to a community activity or social event

It’s flexible, personal, and all about helping someone feel less isolated and more connected.

Who you’ll be helping

You’ll be supporting clients in Peterborough, mainly near the city centre. Many of them feel lonely, because so few people around them can communicate using BSL. Your time and friendship can make a big difference, bringing comfort, joy and a stronger sense of belonging.

Could you be that friendly face? Our clients would like to get out to local social events, volunteers need to be able to drive.

What you’ll need

• A kind and patient nature
• A willingness to listen and spend time together
• A full driving licence and access to a car
• A DBS check (arranged and paid for by us)
• BSL skill Level 2 and above
• Speak English 

What you’ll gain

• Full training, including Deafblind manual and guiding, and ongoing support
• Your travel costs paid back
• An employment reference after 6 months of regular volunteering
• The chance to make a real difference to someone’s life
• Being part of a supportive volunteer community

Cambridgeshire Deaf Association (CDA)

CDA is a local charity dedicated to improving the lives of deaf and hard of hearing people across Peterborough and Cambridgeshire. Alongside our long-established Hearing Help service (supporting hearing aid users since 1978), we now run a Befriending Project for people with age-related hearing loss, helping older adults feel included, valued, and connected again.