Prevent isolation in your community become a befriender.  We all need a helping hand or listening ear – sometimes more so due to health, isolation or recovery following an operation.

How you can make a difference to people’s life as a Befriender
• Increase or maintain social links such as attend local events, transport to coffee mornings
• Accompany clients on GP or hospital appointments
• Teach clients new digital skills such as email, Skype or how to search the web.
• Practical support in the garden or a spot of DIY in their home
• Assistance with hoarding disorder
• Support to a carer who is feeling isolated.

About Prevention Matter service
Prevention Matters help adults regain confidence, maintain independence, and help them get out and about. The Community Support Workers support clients by finding help, signposting to other services, connect with others in the local community and provide encouragement to get involved in social events.

Expected Hours
Hours are flexible to suit you

Location
Various locations across Buckinghamshire

How clients access your support as a volunteer
Once Support Workers complete their intervention after 8 weeks, clients who need further support are referred to the volunteering service for matching with a volunteer.

Training Offered
Online safeguarding vulnerable adults and children training will be offered as well as relevant in-house training opportunities through out the year. Volunteer will receive ongoing support from a Volunteer Supervisor