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BEfriend – Linked Minds Befriender

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BEfriend is a registered charity established in 1994. The organisation provides one-to-one volunteer befriending to people within the London Borough of Ealing who are socially isolated because of physical, sensory, cognitive or psychological impairment.

Details of the Volunteering Opportunity:

In this role, you will support people in Ealing and Hounslow with mental health issues. As a Linked Minds Befriender, you will practise your communication skills, as well as develop a wider understanding of mental health and its impact.

Typical duties include:

• Visiting your client for 1-2 hours a week, providing companionship and encouraging their interests
• Empower your client to make positive choices about what they want to do
• Provide written feedback to the coordinator and raise concerns and queries when they occur
• Attend regular reviews and volunteer meetings

Please note, this organisation requires a minimum 12 months commitment for 2 hours per week in addition to two references and a DBS check (fully funded).

Additional Benefits:

• Volunteering hours count towards the 91Ó°ÊÓVolunteers Award and 91Ó°ÊÓPlus
• Volunteering achievement recognised on your HEAR Transcript
• Add work related experience to your CV and Strengthen your cover letter
• Network with employers
• Stand out in Job interviews