Description
We firmly believe no one should have no one. Our volunteer befrienders help us tackle the huge problem that is loneliness and social isolation. B:friend reconnects people aged 65 and above with their community and the people in it.
Our wonderful volunteers are paired with an older neighbour who may benefit from a little more company. It may be that they don’t get out as much as they used to due to health, mobility, bereavement, loss of confidence. It could be that they still get out but don’t get opportunities for meaningful connection and conversation. B:friend is a charity that supports the new friendship of a volunteer and older neighbour. We see the difference that company and friendship makes and it can be huge.
Why volunteer?
You will change someone’s life. You are taking a step that not everybody does – you are giving something of yourself to help a stranger and that is awesome! Volunteering is very rewarding but friendship is a two-way street, you will gain a huge amount from this.
At b:friend we are flexible and responsive, we try to accommodate volunteer needs wherever possible. You will be supported by a volunteer coordinator. You will be valued – what you are doing is brilliant and has such meaning.
Join our befriending team! We require all volunteers to complete a DBS background check and commit to a minimum of 6 months of supporting their older neighbour.
Please note that as our older neighbours are aged over 65, we do not require them to complete a DBS check with us. However, we do ask referrers to disclose as much information as possible to protect our volunteers.
If you would like any more information, please contact Jenny.
Contact Details
Contact name: Jenny Pitman
Email address: jenny.pitman@letsbfriend.org.uk
Mobile number:07895 725377
Locations
Address details:
Barnsley