Everyone needs other people, but not everyone has someone
Become a befriender today!
Become a befriender today!
What is befriending?
Befriending offers a supportive, reliable relationship by connecting a volunteer befriender to individuals who are socially isolated.
There are befriending projects around Hertfordshire that provide effective support for children and young people, families, people with mental ill-health, those with learning disabilities and older people.
Befriending can also help reduce the burden on statutory services which people may mistakenly use as they seek social contact.
Are you…
Interested in other people? A good listener? Reliable? Able to give a few hours each week?
If this is you, befriending could provide you with friendship, access to a range of different activities, increased self-confidence and even a new direction in life!
Organisations will provide training to prepare you for your befriending role and any expenses will be covered by the charity you volunteer for.
Previous experience is not necessary, who you are and how you can support those in in isolation is what counts.
Organisations are always looking for new volunteers, so what are you waiting for?
Become a befriender today!
Befriending roles in Hertfordshire
Apply today
Long term role · 1–3 hrs/month
Hertfordshire
Driver (Hertford & Ware)
Can you help our blind veterans get out and about or to a monthly lunch club?Posted by Blind Veterans UKLong term role · Flexible hours
Potters Bar
Home Visitor
A quick visit from a friendly volunteer can really brighten the day of the blind veterans. Can you pop by for a cuppa and a chat?Posted by Blind Veterans UKLong term role · 1–3 hrs/Week
Baldock
Outings Companion
Could you help a blind veteran on a trip to the local shops or to attend an arts and leisure group? Posted by Blind Veterans UK
Long term role · Flexible hours
Hatfield
Crossroads Community Breakaway Volunteer Hatfield
We are looking for kind, approachable people to give some of their time to a lovely family to help a carer have a break at home and spend time with a loved onePosted by Crossroads Caring for lifeLong term role · Flexible hours
Hoddesdon
Crossroads Community Breakaway Volunteer Hoddesdon
We are looking for kind, approachable people to give some of their time to a lovely family to help a carer have a break at home and spend time with a loved onePosted by Crossroads Caring for lifeLong term role · Flexible hours
Waltham Cross
Crossroads Community Breakaway Volunteer Cheshunt
We are looking for kind, approachable people to give some of their time to a lovely family to help a carer have a break at home and spend time with a loved onePosted by Crossroads Caring for lifeLong term role · Flexible hours
Welwyn Garden City
Crossroads Community Breakaway Volunteer Welwyn Garden City
We are looking for kind, approachable people to give some of their time to a lovely family to help a carer have a break at home and spend time with a loved onePosted by Crossroads Caring for lifeLong term role · Flexible hours
Hemel Hempstead
Crossroads Community Breakaway Volunteer Hemel Hempstead
We are looking for kind, approachable people to give some of their time to a lovely family to help a carer have a break at home and spend time with a loved onePosted by Crossroads Caring for lifeLong term role · Flexible hours
Watford
Crossroads community Breakaway volunteer Watford
We are looking for kind, approachable people to give some of their time to a lovely family to help a carer have a break at home and spend time with a loved onePosted by Crossroads Caring for lifeLong term role · Flexible hours
Buntingford
Crossroads Breakaway Community Volunteer Buntingford
We are looking for kind, approachable people to give some of their time to a lovely family to help a carer have a break at home and spend time with a loved onePosted by Crossroads Caring for lifeLong term role · Flexible hours
Borehamwood
Crossroads Breakaway Community volunteer Borehamwood
We are looking for kind, approachable people to give some of their time to a lovely family to help a carer have a break at home and spend time with a loved onePosted by Crossroads Caring for lifeLong term role · Flexible hours
Bishop's Stortford
Crossroads Breakaway Community Volunteer Bishop's Stortford
We are looking for kind, approachable people to give some of their time to a lovely family to help a carer have a break at home and spend time with a loved onePosted by Crossroads Caring for lifeLong term role · Flexible hours
Hertford
Crossroads Community Breakaway Volunteer Hertford
We are looking for kind, approachable people to give some of their time to a lovely family to help a carer have a break at home and spend time with a loved onePosted by Crossroads Caring for lifeLong term role · Flexible hours
St Albans
Crossroads Community Breakaway Volunteer St Albans
We are looking for kind, approachable people to give some of their time to a lovely family to help a carer have a break at home and spend time with a loved onePosted by Crossroads Caring for life
Long term role · Flexible hours
Letchworth Garden City
Crossroads Community Breakaway volunteer Letchworth
We are looking for kind, approachable people to give some of their time to a lovely family to help a carer have a break at home and spend time with a loved onePosted by Crossroads Caring for lifeLong term role · Flexible hours
Hitchin
Crossroads community Breakaway volunteer Hitchin
We are looking for kind, approachable people to give some of their time to a lovely family to help a carer have a break at home and spend time with a loved onePosted by Crossroads Caring for life
Long term role · 1–2 hrs/month
From home
Talk and Support Men's Health Telephone Group Facilitator
The Men’s Health Telephone Group is a chance for blind and partially sighted men to come together and discuss any aspects of men’s health.Posted by RNIB, the Royal National Institute of Blind PeopleLong term role · 2–3 hrs/month
From home
Talk and Support LGBTQ+ Telephone Group Facilitator
The LGBTQ+ Telephone Group is a chance for blind and partially sighted people who identify as being a part of the LGBTQ+ community to come together Posted by RNIB, the Royal National Institute of Blind PeopleLong term role · Flexible hours · Starting from 18 Apr 2024
Flexible location
Community Supporter (Information Events) OPP-100123
Join our amazing volunteer team to raise awareness of sight loss and RNIB services at local events. Posted by RNIB, the Royal National Institute of Blind PeopleLong term role · Flexible hours · Starting from 18 Apr 2024
Flexible location
Community Supporter (Groups) OPP-100128
Join our amazing volunteer team to make a real difference to people living with sight loss.Posted by RNIB, the Royal National Institute of Blind People
Long term role · 1 hrs/Week
Welwyn Garden City
Telephone Befriender (Welwyn Garden City)
Are you a good listener?Do you enjoy making someone's day?
Can you spare an hour a week to change an older person's life by telephoning them?Posted by Age UK Hertfordshire
Long term role · Flexible hours
Older People’s Tea Party Host- High Wycombe
Monthly fun social group for local older people (75+) who are experiencing loneliness. The group enjoy some form of light activity with time to chat & laugh!Posted by re-engageLong term role · Flexible hours
Hertford
Home Visitor
A quick visit from a friendly volunteer can really brighten the day of the blind veterans. Can you pop by for a cuppa and a chat?Posted by Blind Veterans UKLong term role · Flexible hours
Stevenage
Community Breakaway volunteer
We are looking for kind, approachable people to give some of their time to a lovely family to help a carer have a break at home and spend time with a loved onePosted by Crossroads Caring for lifeLong term role · Flexible hours
Bushey
Home Visitor
Can you pop by for a cuppa and a chat or would you like to help a blind veteran attend a jazz venue?Posted by Blind Veterans UKLong term role · 3–6 hrs/Week
Stevenage
Day Centre Volunteer
We are looking for a lovely person to volunteer in our day centre and spend some time supporting people who are coming across for a fun engaging time. Posted by Crossroads Caring for life
Long term role · Flexible hours
Bushey
Volunteer Befriender - Bushey
Are you a good listener?Do you enjoy making someone's day?
Can you spare an hour a week to change an older person's life by visiting them? Posted by Age UK Hertfordshire
Long term role · Flexible hours
Borehamwood
Volunteer Befriender - Borehamwood
Are you a good listener?Do you enjoy making someone's day?
Can you spare an hour a week to change an older person's life by visiting them? Posted by Age UK Hertfordshire
Long term role · Flexible hours
Tring
Volunteer Befriender - Tring
Are you a good listener?Do you enjoy making someone's day?
Can you spare an hour a week to change an older person's life by visiting them?Posted by Age UK Hertfordshire
Long term role · Flexible hours
Hemel Hempstead
Volunteer Befriender - Bovingdon
Are you a good listener?Do you enjoy making someone's day?
Can you spare an hour a week to change an older person's life by visiting them? Posted by Age UK Hertfordshire
Long term role · Flexible hours
Hemel Hempstead
Volunteer Befriender - Hemel Hempstead
Are you a good listener?Do you enjoy making someone's day?
Can you spare an hour a week to change an older person's life by visiting them?Posted by Age UK Hertfordshire
Long term role · Flexible hours
St Albans
Volunteer Befriender - Markyate, Hertfordshire
Are you a good listener?Do you enjoy making someone's day?
Can you spare an hour a week to change an older person's life by visiting them?Posted by Age UK Hertfordshire
Nov1
One-off role (flexible time/location) · 1 Nov 2023, 12:00 – 30 Sept 2024, 13:00
Flexible location
Family Centre Volunteer (Watford/Three Rivers; Dacorum; Hertsmere; St Albans)
Support our friendly team at the Family Centre Service and learn new skills in one of the many roles we have available. We offer training & mentor support.Posted by InspireAll
Long term role · Flexible hours · Starting from 28 Sept 2023
From home
Telephone Group Facilitator
Are you a good listener? Are you able to manage group conversations and ensure people feel comfortable together and that groups run smoothly? Posted by RNIB, the Royal National Institute of Blind People
Long term role · Flexible hours · Starting from 18 Sept 2023
Become a compassionate neighbour
Enjoy a chat? Then join our vibrant Compassionate Neighbours team, develop mutually beneficial friendships and increase the fun in your life!Posted by Garden House Hospice Care
Long term role · 2–4 hrs/Week
Flexible location
Volunteer befrienders, ESOL teachers and team members
Volunteers needed to welcome & support refugee families & asylum seekers, roles include befriending, teaching English and working as a team to organise events.Posted by Herts Welcomes RefugeesLong term role · Flexible hours · Starting from 25 Aug 2023
Flexible location
Occasional Helper with Sighted Guiding - Opportunity -12058
This flexible opportunity puts you at the heart of supporting blind and partially sighted people. You could help with: • sighted guiding / giving practical helpPosted by RNIB, the Royal National Institute of Blind People
Long term role · 1–2 hrs/Week · Starting from 4 Jan 2024
Luton
Volunteer Mentor
COULD YOU HELP TO CHANGE A YOUNG PERSONS LIFE? We need volunteers like you to support someone aged 11-24 by offering 121 mentoring.Posted by Caudwell Youth
Short term role · 1–3 hrs/Week
Watford
Support Volunteer
Reach Out helps older people in Hertfordshire who are home from hospital by matching them with a volunteer who can provide practical support and companionship. Posted by Reach Out Hertfordshire
Short term role · 1–3 hrs/Week
Hemel Hempstead
Support Volunteer
Reach Out helps older people in Hertfordshire who are home from hospital by matching them with a volunteer who can provide practical support and companionship. Posted by Reach Out Hertfordshire
Short term role · 1–3 hrs/Week
Tring
Support Volunteer
Reach Out helps older people in Hertfordshire who are home from hospital by matching them with a volunteer who can provide practical support and companionship. Posted by Reach Out Hertfordshire
Short term role · 1–3 hrs/Week
Kings Langley
Support Volunteer
Reach Out helps older people in Hertfordshire who are home from hospital by matching them with a volunteer who can provide practical support and companionship. Posted by Reach Out Hertfordshire
Short term role · 1–3 hrs/Week
Abbots Langley
Support Volunteer
Reach Out helps older people in Hertfordshire who are home from hospital by matching them with a volunteer who can provide practical support and companionship. Posted by Reach Out Hertfordshire
Short term role · 1–3 hrs/Week
Stevenage
Support Volunteer
Reach Out helps older people in Hertfordshire who are home from hospital by matching them with a volunteer who can provide practical support and companionship. Posted by Reach Out Hertfordshire
Long term role · 2–6 hrs/Week
Stevenage
Volunteer Driver
Do you like driving? Do you like helping people? Could you be a Volunteer Driver for the North Herts & Stevenage Community Transport service? Posted by North Herts & Stevenage Community Transport ServiceLong term role · 2–6 hrs/Week
Baldock
Volunteer Driver
Do you like driving? Do you like helping people? Could you be a Volunteer Driver for the North Herts & Stevenage Community Transport service? Posted by North Herts & Stevenage Community Transport ServiceLong term role · 2–6 hrs/Week
Letchworth Garden City
Volunteer Driver
Do you like driving? Do you like helping people? Could you be a Volunteer Driver for the North Herts & Stevenage Community Transport service? Posted by North Herts & Stevenage Community Transport ServiceLong term role · 2–6 hrs/Week
Hitchin
Volunteer Driver
Do you like driving? Do you like helping people? Could you be a Volunteer Driver for the North Herts & Stevenage Community Transport service? Posted by North Herts & Stevenage Community Transport Service
Short term role · 1–3 hrs/Week
Baldock
Support Volunteer
Reach Out helps older people in Hertfordshire who are home from hospital by matching them with a volunteer who can provide practical support and companionship. Posted by Reach Out Hertfordshire
Short term role · 1–3 hrs/Week
Letchworth Garden City
Support Volunteer
Reach Out helps older people in Hertfordshire who are home from hospital by matching them with a volunteer who can provide practical support and companionship. Posted by Reach Out HertfordshireLong term role · 2–3 hrs/month
Watford
Social Club Helper
Want to volunteer but tight on time? Help out at our regular social clubs!Posted by Blind Veterans UKLong term role · 2–3 hrs/month
Welwyn
Social Club Helper
Want to volunteer but tight on time? Help out at our regular social clubs!Posted by Blind Veterans UKLong term role · 1–2 hrs/Week · Starting from 26 Jan 2024
Hoddesdon
Volunteer Mentor
COULD YOU HELP TO CHANGE A YOUNG PERSONS LIFE? We need volunteers like you to support someone aged 11-24 by offering 121 mentoring.Posted by Caudwell YouthLong term role · 1–2 hrs/Week · Starting from 10 Jan 2023
Broxbourne
Volunteer Mentor
COULD YOU HELP TO CHANGE A YOUNG PERSONS LIFE? We need volunteers like you to support someone aged 11-24 by offering 121 mentoring.Posted by Caudwell YouthLong term role · 1–2 hrs/Week · Starting from 4 Jan 2024
Hitchin
Volunteer Mentor
COULD YOU HELP TO CHANGE A YOUNG PERSONS LIFE? We need volunteers like you to support someone aged 11-24 by offering 121 mentoring.Posted by Caudwell YouthLong term role · 1–2 hrs/Week · Starting from 2 Jan 2024
Letchworth Garden City
Volunteer Mentor
COULD YOU HELP TO CHANGE A YOUNG PERSONS LIFE? We need volunteers like you to support someone aged 11-24 by offering 121 mentoring.Posted by Caudwell Youth
Long term role · 1–4 hrs/Week
Flexible location
Carers Peer Support Volunteer
Offering 1-1 peer support for Carers living in Hertfordshire via telephone, online or face to face.Posted by Hertfordshire Mind Network
Long term role · 1–2 hrs/Week · Starting from 4 Jan 2024
Hertford
Volunteer Mentor
COULD YOU HELP TO CHANGE A YOUNG PERSONS LIFE? We need volunteers like you to support someone aged 11-24 by offering 121 mentoring.Posted by Caudwell Youth
Long term role · Flexible hours
Saint Paul's Walden
Befriender
Can you be a friend to a Brainkind resident (formerly Sue Ryder) and make a real difference to their life? Posted by BrainkindLong term role · 1–2 hrs/Week · Starting from 4 Jan 2024
Hatfield
Volunteer Mentor
COULD YOU HELP TO CHANGE A YOUNG PERSONS LIFE? We need volunteers like you to support someone aged 11-24 by offering 121 mentoring.Posted by Caudwell YouthLong term role · 1–2 hrs/Week · Starting from 10 Jan 2023
Bishop's Stortford
Volunteer Mentor
COULD YOU HELP TO CHANGE A YOUNG PERSONS LIFE? We need volunteers like you to support someone aged 11-24 by offering 121 mentoring.Posted by Caudwell YouthLong term role · 1–2 hrs/Week · Starting from 10 Jan 2023
Hemel Hempstead
Volunteer Mentor
COULD YOU HELP TO CHANGE A YOUNG PERSONS LIFE? We need volunteers like you to support someone aged 11-24 by offering 121 mentoring.Posted by Caudwell YouthLong term role · 1–2 hrs/Week · Starting from 10 Jan 2023
Watford
Volunteer Mentor
COULD YOU HELP TO CHANGE A YOUNG PERSONS LIFE? We need volunteers like you to support someone aged 11-24 by offering 121 mentoring.Posted by Caudwell YouthLong term role · 1–2 hrs/Week · Starting from 4 Jan 2024
Stevenage
Volunteer Mentor
COULD YOU HELP TO CHANGE A YOUNG PERSONS LIFE? We need volunteers like you to support someone aged 11-24 by offering 121 mentoring.Posted by Caudwell Youth
Long term role · 2–4 hrs/Week
Stevenage
Volunteering with East & North Herts NHS Trust
More information about volunteering opportunities and how to apply can be found on our websitePosted by East & North Herts NHS TrustLong term role · 1–2 hrs/month · Starting from 10 Apr 2024
Older People’s Tea Party Group Coordinator- High Wycombe
Monthly fun social group for local older people (75+) who are experiencing loneliness. The group enjoy some form of light activity with time to chat & laugh!Posted by re-engage
Long term role · Flexible hours
Borehamwood
Telephone Befriender
Our telephone Befrienders phone older people with long-term health conditions and their carers. They call on a regular basis to offer a friendly chat.Posted by Communities 1st
Long term role · 1–2 hrs/Week
Flexible location
Supporting Hands Volunteer
Volunteers in this role provide support, companionship and respite care to patients with a life limiting illness Posted by Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care
Long term role · Flexible hours
St Albans
Community Builder volunteer
NCT Community Builders are at the heart of our local volunteer teams. You will engage with parents to find out what services are needed in the local community. Posted by NCT St Albans
Long term role · Flexible hours
St Albans
Community Volunteer - St Albans
We are looking for volunteers to help organise events or parent support activities in the local area. Posted by NCT St Albans
Long term role · 3–4 hrs/Week
Flexible location
Ward befriender volunteer
Our ward befriender volunteers make a patient's day by visiting them in the ward. Posted by Central London Community Healthcare NHS TrustLong term role · 1–2 hrs/month
Hemel Hempstead
Social Club Helper
Want to volunteer but tight on time? Help out at our regular social clubs!Posted by Blind Veterans UK
Long term role · 0–3 hrs/Week
Flexible location
Home Support Volunteer
If you would like to partner with a family and support them in a way that's right for them, you could be the perfect Home Support Volunteer.Posted by Noah's Ark Children's HospiceLong term role · Flexible hours
From home
Telephone Befriender - Hertfordshire
Are you a good listener?Do you enjoy making someone's day?
Can you spare an hour a week to change an older person's life by telephoning them?Posted by Age UK Hertfordshire
Long term role · Flexible hours
Flexible location
Volunteer Befriender - Hertfordshire
Are you a good listener?Do you enjoy making someone's day?
Can you spare an hour a week to change an older person's life by visiting them? Posted by Age UK Hertfordshire
Long term role · Flexible hours
From home
Befriending Volunteer
Completing regular keep in touch calls to local residents who are isolated or require additional support in some way.Posted by Watford & Three Rivers Trust
Short term role · 2 hrs/Week · Starting from 5 Sept 2022
From home
Let's Chat Telephone Befriending Service
Let’s Chat is a telephone support service, which provides regular calls and a friendly chat to people who are isolated. Be non judgemental, give encouragementPosted by Welwyn Hatfield Community and Voluntary Services
Long term role · 2–8 hrs/Week · Starting from 2 Jul 2023
Stevenage
Peer Mentor Volunteer
We are seeking Peer Mentors to provide one to one support to service users within the community assisting them in their recovery from mental health issues.Posted by Herts Complex Needs Service
Short term role · 1–3 hrs/Week
Flexible location
Support Volunteer.
Reach Out helps older people in Hertfordshire who are home from hospital by matching them with a volunteer who can provide practical support and companionship. Posted by Reach Out HertfordshireLong term role · 2–6 hrs/Week
Flexible location