FFC
Family Friends Charity
General volunteering Open ended

Family Befriender

Family Friends carefully recruit, train, and match volunteers with families in Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith & Fulham and Brent. Volunteers offer practical and emotional support based on each family's unique needs and potential. We offer two volunteer opportunities - Big Buddies and Family Befriending.

Onsite
Posted over 1 year ago
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About the Role

Our Family Befrienders support parents and families; volunteers will aim to help families/single parents to discover their strengths, build confidence, and resolve difficulties. Volunteers meet with their family weekly or fortnightly for a period of 6 to 12 months.Activities might include:Supporting a parent to take their children on days out.Helping to strengthen family relationships.Providing a listening ear.Helping family members build confidence in themselves.Essential Criteria:Level of c...

Skills You'll Develop

Digital Literacy & IT Skills Emotional Intelligence & Empathy Goal Setting & Aiming High Leadership & Management Listening & Communication Networking & Relationship Building Resilience & Staying Positive Teamwork & Collaboration

Impact Areas

Community Support Disability Inclusion Education Employment & Skills Family Support Health & Well-being Homelessness & Poverty International Aid Mental Health Refugee Support