Friendline
Friendline: Making New Friends, One Call at a Time
One of life’s great joys is making a new friend—someone who shares your interests, priorities, or sense of humour. But as we get older, making those connections can become harder. That’s why we created Friendline, a telephone friendship service designed to bring people together for meaningful, regular conversations.
Whether you’d like to receive a call or volunteer your time to brighten someone’s day, Friendline is here to help.
One Call Away: Empowering Connection Through Friendline
Your Donation Sparks Connection - Help People Feel Seen, Heard, and Valued
At Age in Spain, we believe that no one should feel alone—especially in later life. That’s why we created Friendline: a weekly telephone friendship service that connects older English-speakers in Spain with trained volunteers for a regular, friendly chat.
For many, that one conversation a week becomes a lifeline—a moment of joy, connection, and shared humanity. But we can’t do it without you. Your donation today will help us recruit and train volunteers, coordinate safe and meaningful matches, and support hundreds of isolated older people across Spain.
💛 Just €10 helps us match one person with a volunteer
💛 €25 supports one month of weekly calls
💛 €50 helps us train and supervise new volunteers
Every call costs a little—but means a lot. Please donate now and help us make sure no one has to face the week alone.
For Those Looking for a Friend
Are you living in Spain and missing the joy of friendly chats?
Friendline connects you with a trained volunteer who will call you at the same time each week for a friendly 30-minute chat. It’s an opportunity to share stories, laughs, and interests—all from the comfort of your home.
What’s Involved:
- You’ll receive a 30-minute call at a regular time each week.
- We’ll ask for some basic information to find the best match for you.
- A trained volunteer will call you, ensuring the conversation is safe and enjoyable.
Requirements:
- Access to a landline or mobile phone.
- Ability to participate in a regular weekly call.
If you’d prefer help completing the form or would like to talk to a volunteer, call us on +34 932 209 741 (Tuesday–Thursday, 11:00–13:00 CET).
Please note: Friendline may not be suitable for individuals with memory loss, dementia, or mental health issues requiring higher levels of support.
What Our Service Users Say
When Mavis started living on her own, Friendline became a lifeline of genuine connection. She and John share a background in HR, a love of football, and, as she says, “so many common interests.” Their weekly calls are filled with honest, open conversations—“not a one-way conversation,” but a real exchange.
“I am happy — it’s like having a penpal with similar interests, and you can talk about anything!”
For Mavis, Friendline isn’t just a service. It’s friendship—simple, meaningful, and real.
“From the Friendline, you get to communicate. You get a lift, you get a boost.”
The conversations renewed her sense of self. For Marilyn, it’s more than a call — it’s the connection she was missing.
“You come off the phone and you feel like life is worth carrying on.”
It’s a reminder of how powerful human connection can be—and how simply being there for one another can uplift, restore, and make all the difference.
“Friendline provides emotional support and is very non-judgemental. It is a safe space.”
Through weekly calls, he found a way to cope: conversations that were lighthearted but meaningful, with someone empathetic, detached, and easy to talk to.
“It helped enormously when I was feeling quite bad physically and mentally.” “It’s a stimulus... brainfood.”
In a time of uncertainty, those chats became more than just talk—they became a lifeline.
After 15 years of caregiving for his parents and a move to northern Spain, Chris found himself facing depression and feeling deeply alone. “It was just me, me, and plenty of me,” he says. The language barrier and the lingering effects of loneliness made it hard to feel truly connected.
Then he found Friendline. Weekly calls with volunteer Kate became a steady source of comfort and support. “I get to express myself,” Chris shares. “Kate has been a great support through all this.” For Chris, Friendline isn’t just about having someone to talk to—it’s about being heard, understood, and finding hope again.
“It’s a reminder that there are good people in this world.”