How to have your first conversation
If you’re new to befriending, you might feel nervous before your first conversation with your match. “What if we don’t know what to talk about? What if it’s awkward or we don’t get on?” It’s normal to feel nervous, but don’t worry – your befriending service has matched you for a reason!
To help you feel more confident, we’ve designed an interactive mini-course to give you some top tips and get your match off to a positive start.
We hope you enjoy your befriending journey! If you’re looking to volunteer with a befriending project, search our directory to find a service near you.
Take the course
In this course, you’ll learn…
- Things to consider before you start
- Common topics to kick off the conversation
- Top tips for creating a positive befriending match
- Advice from volunteer coordinators
- Questions to reflect on after a conversation
If you’ve taken this course, we’d love to hear from you! Please complete our evaluation form: E-Learning with Befriending Networks – Fill in form