We are Buckinghamshire Mind, the mental health charity. We're fighting for a future where no mind is left behind.
Befriender
Practical details
Volunteering • Organisation role
Contact person
Vicky Royal
Provided
#84058
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Meet someone in the community once a week for 6 months for coffee, walks and connection to reduce isolation, loneliness and improve confidence and wellbeing.
Each person referred has different needs and will want to achieve different things but anxiety and depression are most common and the support worker, volunteer and the person will work together to try to identify the steps necessary to achieve these goals. Often the aim is to build confidence by having regular social contact with other people. Partnerships may have a coffee and chat, go for a walk or do another activity together. Establishing a successful, trusting partnership can encourage people to feel more confident about forming positive relationships in the future. So, Befriending partnerships can have a lasting impact on people’s lives.
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We are Buckinghamshire Mind, the mental health charity. We're fighting for a future where no mind is left behind.
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