Family Befriender
Family Friends
To befriend a family, provide support & improve their self-confidence, emotional health, & wellbeing
Through encouragement and support, volunteers will aim to help families discover their strengths, build confidence, and resolve difficulties. Responsibilities To visit a family with whom you have been matched, building a relationship of friendship and trust. To identify areas of support and work to achieve attainable goals To support parents to get out and about with their children or pursue specific activities in the community To complete a feedback form after each visit and to participate in regular supervision with your Coordinator To uphold Family Friend’s core principles.
Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring
Counselling
To be reliable and have a genuine interest in the desire to make a difference in the lives of families Good communication skills Patience and a warm and friendly attitude
- Full induction training and ongoing training - Weekly supervision and support - The chance to learn new skills - References provided after 6 months' commitment
Hours are flexible depending on the family’s needs, but an average of 2-3 hours per weekly or fortnightly for 6-12 months.
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Within the boroughs of Kensington and Chelsea, Hammersmith and Fulham and Brent.
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