Family Befriender
Family Friends Charity
Support families; volunteers aim to help families build confidence and resolve difficulties.
Volunteers meet with their family weekly or fortnightly for a period of 6 to 12 months. Activities might include: Supporting a parent to take children on days out. Helping to strengthen family relationships. Providing a listening ear. Helping family members build confidence. Essential Criteria: Level of commitment mentioned above, 18+, Must have lived in the UK for the last 2 years. What we provide: Full induction training & ongoing training. Weekly supervision & support. A chance to learn new skills. References provided after 6 months' commitment. Reimbursement of expenses.
Advice, Information & Support,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring
Basic IT skills - internet & email
Active listening skills, empathy, and Safeguarding (we provide training on these).
Full induction training and ongoing training Weekly supervision and support The chance to learn new skills References provided after 6 months' commitment Reimbursement of travel and session expenses
A few hours either weekly or fortnightly (this to be decided between the volunteer and their family).
W10 5QZ
Brent, North Westminster, Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea
Alight at Ladbroke Grove station to locate our office for training and in person meetings
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