How to dissuade clingy new female friend

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I volunteer for a local charity, and we have a new volunteer who is becoming a slight problem. She is a lovely person, very committed etc, but she is acting as if we are close friends and and as if the charity is the centre of our lives. For example, she will call for a chat about the volunteering and expect to chat for an hour or so, whatever or wherever I am. Frankly, I'm not that interested, I have other friends I am closer to that I would rather chat to, and I have a life to get on with. This is more than just saying 'I can't chat now' - I need her to back off - but I don't want to leave the charity. Help!

Sounds like she joined to make friends for one of her reasons, but is being too friendly too soon

Could you introduce her to someone else at the charity and sort of ... pass her on?!

sounds like she's lonely and maybe lacking in confidence. when you are very lonely and desperate for friends and company, you can come on so strong that you make people back right off, which is so sad because its the total opposite of what you want and need!

doesnt mean her needs are your problem, just try to be kind in the way you deal with her. maybe chat with her for 5 minutes then say, sorry i have to go now im late, i will see you at (the charity) bye bye, and put the phone down.