What’s involved?

• Provide supportive, non-judgmental companionship and active listening
• Supporting clients to connect with their local community – from meeting for a coffee and chat to attending activities together
• Listening, building rapport, and helping clients explore what matters most to them
• Signposting and referring clients to local activities and services that support wellbeing
• Collecting basic information and feedback to help us understand and celebrate the difference you make
• Following Langworthy Cornerstone policies and procedures to ensure all interactions are safe, inclusive, and welcoming

Our Befriending Volunteers are:

• Friendly and able to build rapport with a wide range of people
• Empathetic, compassionate, and a good listener
• Passionate about supporting others and their local community
• Reliable, motivated, and respectful

Time commitment

• This is a flexible role that can fit around your work and personal commitments
• You could Volunteer for as little as 2 hours per week- We ask each Befriender to support two clients, meeting each client for approximately 1 hour per week
• The time commitment may vary depending on your interactions with clients
• A minimum commitment of 8 weeks is required to ensure consistency and meaningful connections for clients

What you can expect from us

• A rewarding Volunteer experience with opportunities to meet new people and develop skills
• Ongoing support from a Volunteer Coordinator and experienced Volunteers, including monthly check-ins and events
• Access to training, handbooks, and all policies and procedures needed for the role
• Expenses paid in line with our expenses policy
• A strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
• The opportunity to make a real and lasting difference in your local community