Volunteer Mentor Befrienders

If you are looking for:

·        Experience in working within a mental health-based setting

·        Think that you can offer a listening ear to support and encourage someone to make changes

Mentor/Befrienders provide companionship and guidance, helping people:

·        Build friendships

·        Deal with social isolation

·        Maintain independence

·        Promote emotional wellbeing

No experience is required. Training is completely free and will take place over two days. We aim to make it as flexible as possible to suit your availability.

Training will include:

·        Active listening skills

·        Safeguarding and lone working

·        Training and guidance on how to work in the community.

All applicants will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is met by the Project.