Mental Health Befriender
BEfriend
Support someone who has become isolated because of a mental health problem to become more connected.
1 in 4 of us will experience a mental health problem each year. Mental health problems can often lead to isolation and chronic loneliness, which in turn can negatively impact mental health. It's a cycle that we want to break. Volunteers are usually matched to just 1 client who they will support for 1 year. Our volunteers: Visit once a week for 1-2 hours; Be a friendly, listening ear; Support someone to engage in meaningful activities; Support someone as they regain confidence and start to make new connections.
Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Caring
Basic IT skills - internet & email, Counselling, Organising & Planning, Reading & Writing
We will provide all the training you need as well as ongoing support. Essentially, we need someone who is empathetic, can listen and wants to make a difference.
All agreed expenses paid (travel, cost of a soft drink if you meet in a café, cost of joining in an activity). Full training; Group supervision; Reference provided (after 6 months of volunteering); Volunteer social events.
1-2 hours a week for 1 year
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London Borough of Ealing London Borough of Hounslow
Volunteers will visit clients in their home, or in an agreed location such as a café.
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