Family Friends
General volunteering Open ended

Family Befriender

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.

Remote, Onsite, Hybrid
Flexible
Posted 10 months ago
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About the Role

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. 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...

Skills You'll Develop

Emotional Intelligence & Empathy Listening & Communication Resilience & Staying Positive

Impact Areas

Community Support Family Support