A CHARITY is on the lookout for volunteers who can dedicate some time to providing company for older people.
Volunteering Matters has teamed up with TV Licensing to encourage people to form friendships over a shared interest in television with those aged 75 and over.
Fergus Reid, spokesman for TV Licensing in Scotland, said: “Over-75s consume more TV each day than any other age group, so the weekly TV schedule can provide a great opportunity for volunteers to share their favourite regular programme in the company of an older person.
“Volunteering Matters can help by matching up people wanting to help another person tackle loneliness and social isolation.”
Oonagh Aitken, Volunteering Matters chief executive, added: “In many cases, volunteers tell us that television can be a great conversation starter and a way of finding common interests between generations.
“The fact that TV licenses are free for people over 75 is a great help to many. Applying for one is easy to do and TV Licensing can help you apply."
To offer your services as a volunteer, visit the website at www.tvlicensing.co.uk/over75info or telephone 0300 790 6073.
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