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
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Host a survivor of modern slavery
Hope at Home train and support volunteer hosts to welcome a survivor of modern slavery into their home.Posted by Hope at HomeKingfisher Club Activities Volunteer
Are you a kind and caring person? Are you looking to give back to your community? Why not volunteer at HILS' Kingfisher Dementia Club?Posted by HILSPeer Support Group Assistant
Monthly Peer Support Group, where you will be welcoming group members in, supporting them to find a seat and assisting with refreshments. Posted by CamSightBaby wearing supporter
Baby wearing peer supporter role. Volunteer from 2 sessions (or 6 hours) a month. Working with families exploring babywearing and carrying. Posted by Healthy Opportunities HubTea & Chat Club (Thursday afternoons)
Can you spare a few hours on a Thursday afternoon? Are you friendly and helpful?Why not become a Tea & Chat Club Volunteer and help support an older person.Posted by Age UK Hertfordshire
Brainwaves Memory Loss / Dementia Club Volunteer
Can you spare a few hours a week on a Wednesday to help people experiencing memory loss enjoy an afternoon of engaging activities? Posted by Age UK HertfordshireDriver (Hertford & Ware)
Can you help our blind veterans get out and about or to a monthly lunch club?Posted by Blind Veterans UKOutings 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 UKTalk 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 PeopleTalk 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 PeopleCommunity 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 PeopleCommunity 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 PeopleTelephone 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
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 UKCommunity 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 lifeCrossroads Community Hub 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 lifeVolunteer 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
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
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
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
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
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 InspireAllTelephone 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 PeopleBecome 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 CareVolunteer 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 RefugeesOccasional 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 PeopleVolunteer 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 YouthSupport 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 HertfordshireSupport 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 HertfordshireSupport 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 HertfordshireSupport 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 HertfordshireSupport 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 HertfordshireSupport 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 HertfordshireVolunteer 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 ServiceVolunteer 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 ServiceVolunteer 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 ServiceVolunteer 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 ServiceSupport 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 HertfordshireSupport 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 HertfordshireSocial Club Helper
Want to volunteer but tight on time? Help out at our regular social clubs!Posted by Blind Veterans UKSocial Club Helper
Want to volunteer but tight on time? Help out at our regular social clubs!Posted by Blind Veterans UKVolunteer 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 YouthVolunteer 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 YouthVolunteer 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 YouthVolunteer 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 YouthCarers Peer Support Volunteer
Offering 1-1 peer support for Carers living in Hertfordshire via telephone, online or face to face.Posted by Hertfordshire Mind NetworkVolunteer 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 YouthVolunteer Befriender, visiting lonely and isolated people.
Provides regular companionship with a liked minded client sharing similar interests. Usually visiting for a friendly chat, on a weekly or fortnightly basis.Posted by St Albans Good Neighbour SchemeVolunteer 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 YouthVolunteer 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 YouthVolunteer 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 YouthVolunteer 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 YouthVolunteer 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 YouthTelephone 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 1stSupporting 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 CareCommunity 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 AlbansCommunity Volunteer - St Albans
We are looking for volunteers to help organise events or parent support activities in the local area. Posted by NCT St AlbansSocial Club Helper
Want to volunteer but tight on time? Help out at our regular social clubs!Posted by Blind Veterans UKFriendship House Activities Volunteer
Are you a kind and caring person? Are you looking to give back to your community? Why not volunteer at Friendship House? Posted by HILSTelephone 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
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
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 TrustLet'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
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