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Indigo Calling is a telephone visiting service where community members are matched with volunteers from their community for a regular, friendly chat at an agreed time. Trained volunteers are matched with community members based on their interests, hobbies and availability. A phone chat can break down isolation so people can remain connected and included in their own community.
Indigo Calling is free for anyone who lives in Indigo Shire. This program is for people who enjoy some social contact via the phone. It may benefit you if you:
Indigo Calling volunteers are registered volunteers of Beechworth Health Service, Indigo North Health or Yackandandah Health. Volunteers receive training and support as well as position descriptions of what is expected of them and the boundaries they should work within.
Indigo Calling volunteers are:
To become a volunteer or register to receive calls please contact your closest health service or Community Centre and ask to speak to the Volunteer Coordinator about Indigo Calling.
52 Sydney Road Beechworth 03 5728 0200 bhs_reception@bhs.hume.org.au
11 Main Street Chiltern 03 5726 1405
Yackandandah Community Centre29 High Street Yackandandah 02 6027 1743 manager@ycc.org.au