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Community Befriending Volunteer

Community Befriending Volunteer

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Make a Difference Through Friendship and Support

Are you a warm, caring and reliable person who enjoys spending time with others? As a Community Befriending Volunteer, you can help improve the wellbeing of people living with a life-limiting or chronic illness who may be feeling lonely or isolated.

 

Community Befrienders are matched with a patient and provide regular visits in the person's own home, offering companionship, conversation and emotional support. Your time and friendship can help reduce feelings of isolation and increase confidence, self-worth and overall wellbeing.

 

What Will You Do?

  • Visit a patient in their own home on a regular basis
  • Offer companionship and friendship
  • Listen and engage in meaningful conversations
  • Take part in shared activities where appropriate
  • Help reduce loneliness and social isolation
  • Support emotional wellbeing and confidence

 

What Skills and Qualities Do You Need?

We're looking for volunteers who are:

  • Warm, friendly and approachable
  • Respectful and non-judgemental
  • Good listeners with strong interpersonal skills
  • Reliable and dependable
  • Understanding of the importance of personal boundaries
  • Able to maintain confidentiality

 

Why Volunteer?

By becoming a Community Befriending Volunteer, you will help someone feel valued, connected and supported. Your companionship can make a real difference to a person's quality of life while providing a rewarding and meaningful volunteering experience.

 

 

Community Befriending Volunteer Contact Details

01264 835293

caroline.nash@hhft.nhs.uk

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