Thank you for being here
Our Befriending Service is designed to provide companionship and support to individuals who may be experiencing loneliness and social isolation. Whether you’re looking for a friendly face to chat with or you know someone who could benefit from this service, Positive Change is here to help.
We carefully match our DBS checked Volunteers with Beneficiaries based on interests, location, and availability, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable experience for both parties. Visits usually take place once a week for up to two hours, providing an opportunity to build a meaningful connection. This could involve having a chat over a cup of tea, going for a walk, playing a game, or simply spending quality time together in a relaxed setting.
Our service is free, accessible, and open to anyone who feels they would benefit from additional companionship. If you or someone you know could use our support, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
What’s involved?
As a Positive Change Befriending Volunteer, you’ll be paired with a Beneficiary who has been assessed for our Befriending Service.
Once paired, you’ll visit your Beneficiary once a week for a maximum of two hours, providing companionship, and giving a person who might ordinarily be isolated and lonely, someone to talk to.
You might decide to go for a walk with your Beneficiary, or play a game of Scrabble or simply just stay indoors and have a chat over a cup of tea.
We don’t want to restrict you or your Beneficiary, we just want you to be yourself, and make friends with a person who would benefit greatly from someone to talk to.
How do i get involved?
Please click on the link below and complete our Google Form, it will only take 2 minutes.
Click Here for our Volunteering Form
Once your form has been completed, a member of our team will contact you within 2 working days.
Get in Touch
If you have any questions we haven’t answered, or you’d like to know more about our services, please feel free to us a call on 07821 770 580 or click on the Contact Us button below.
Together we can create a Positive Change!