E-learning
On-demand training for befriending teams
Welcome to e-learning with Befriending Networks. These courses are designed to support you in your befriending role, with training available for staff and volunteers.
We currently have several e-learning modules for staff in development, so subscribe to our newsletter for release updates.
Available courses
For Volunteers
How to have your first conversation
An interactive mini-course for volunteer befrienders to help them feel more confident and get their match off to a positive start.
For Volunteers
Creating social connections
A practical course for new, aspiring, or returning befrienders exploring the social connection, barriers to engagement, and skills like empathy, active listening, and rapport-building to reduce loneliness.
Coming soon
For Staff
Running a Befriending Service
This free course explores the key aspects of running a befriending project to ensure you meet good practice in your project operations. The course will be available to all.
Launching 2025
For Staff
Collaboration and
Co-Design
Whether you are co-delivering a project, sharing a funding bid, trying to create partnerships or co-designing elements of your project with stakeholders, this course is here to help. This course will be a membership exclusive and cost £25 per person.
Launching 2025
For Staff
Handling Complex and Inappropriate Referrals
This e-learning course provides guidance on best practice for referral forms and screening procedures to reduce inappropriate referrals and protect staff capacity. This course will be a membership exclusive and cost £40 per person.
Launching 2025