Phone call service to combat loneliness looking for more volunteers

A programme to combat loneliness over the phone is aiming to double its volunteer numbers as demand for the service continues to grow. Hato Hone St John's free Caring Caller service has been running for more than 25 years. Its trained volunteer makes regular phones calls to people who are feeling lonely or socially isolated, offering companionship and support. Bank worker Carolyn Reeves is a Hato Hone volunteer caring caller, she spoke to Lisa Owen.