Christmas is a time for togetherness, but sadly older people feel more isolated and alone during winter than any other time of year.

We want to change that for as many older people as we can in Somerset and North Somerset. No one should have to feel that way.

But to do so we need your help.

Our Wellbeing Service provides volunteer companions for older people - to give them someone to talk to, something to look forward to and to help them remain connected with their communities.

Our Friendly Phone Calls, Wellbeing Friends and Walk and Talk services provide a vital lifeline, offering regular friendly phone calls or visits to those who are feeling lonely, forgotten or who have no one to talk to. Weekly contact from our friendly volunteers bring comfort, friendship and joy to older people and at times has been a life-saver.

These services cost money to run. For example each Volunteer visit costs approximately £10.

We need your support to help make life better and less lonely for local older people.

Every donation, no matter the size, is really appreciated and can help us provide the human connection that too many older people live without.

With your support, we can do so much more.

If you are interested in joining us as a Volunteer please visit: www.ageuksomerset.org.uk/volunteer

Together, we’re not alone.