Befriending

Reconnect 'Befriending' project is a volunteer led service that aims to combat loneliness and isolation. Our volunteer befrienders are locally recruited and have undertaken a bespoke volunteer and training programme.

Become a Friendship Volunteer

If you would like to become a Reconnect Telephone volunteer, or would like some support, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact
The Volunteers Coordinator on
07596198205 (Mon-Thurs 9am-3pm)

Reconnect offer free telephone friendship services so you can enjoy chatting with someone over the phone, all from the comfort of your own home.

Whether you’d like to speak to someone every week, or just want to talk when the need strikes, Reconnect volunteers are here to help.
In addition to our telephone friendship service Reconnect can offer Face-to-face befriending that may involve a volunteer visiting an older person in their home, perhaps for a cup of tea and a chat, or accompanying them to an activity (such as a trip to a cafe or a doctor's appointment).
If you would like some support or if you know of someone who would benefit from the support we offer please contact us: 07936 726205.

Diane

Volunteer

When I came [To Befriending] I had not long lost my partner and the house, I felt less than useless. Befriending has opened up my friendship group and since becoming a Befriender, I have taken part in First aid and safeguarding courses.

Lorraine

Service User

I had a stroke 10 years ago; I spent 6 weeks in hospital. At home I felt isolated. Since coming to Befriending, I have made lots of friends. Befriending keeps me motivated.

Jasper and Marva

Befriending Service Users

I come to Befriending for the exercise and to see other people.

Doraine

Befriending Service Users

Befriending helped me get a Chromebook which helped me a lot and allowed me to access online courses. I was helped to attend Befriending which helps me socialise with other people. I learned a lot from a recent talk on Dementia. Befriending is doing a good job at helping me and others.