Befrienders - Thanet
Kent Coast Volunteering
Befrienders are matched with older people to visit, who preferably live nearby and share some hobbies or interests, with an aim to reduce that person's loneliness and help them to maintain their independence.
Befrienders are matched with older people with an aim to reduce that person's loneliness and help them to maintain their independence. Volunteers will be introduced to a client who lives close by (preferably in walking distance) and they will make an agreement between each other for how regular the visits will be and what they both want to get out of those visits. This could be as simple as a weekly chat and a cup of tea around the client's house, or a walk outside or to the local shops. Volunteers are not there to clean the house or help with medication, but most other things are open for discussion.
Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Caring,Support Work
Talking To Others, Listening
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Befriending can benefit both the volunteer and client equally, as having someone to chat to on a regular basis can help reduce loneliness for all involved. We hope the time you spend together will be an enjoyable and fun time for both.
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