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Paul’s story
Paul tells us about his experience visiting Safe Spaces; a service that offers same-day support […]
Community Companions is a befriending service that can support adults aged 18 and over experiencing loneliness, social isolation helping them to build confidence and get out into the community.
How can a Community Companion support someone?
The role of the Community Companion is to help that person get involved in groups and activities that make them feel valued and have a sense of belonging to something.
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What to expect being a Community Companion Volunteer
How long do I have to commit?
We ask for one-hour per week commitment and for a minimum of 3-months.
What is involved in my role as a Community Companion Volunteer?
As part of your volunteer role you would spend one hour per week meeting someone face-to-face in the local community. This could be outdoors for a walk or attending a local group in the community. All Community Companion Volunteer’s receive full training and support.
How do I apply to be a befriending volunteer?
Please read the role profile and FAQs before you apply:
Community Companion Role Profile
The Application Form should take around 15-minutes to complete, you will need two references.
Once we receive your application our Community Companion’s team will be in touch. Please be aware it can take up to 6-weeks to match you with a client.
If you have any questions before applying please get in touch with us by email: [email protected]
