Linking Lives UK

Information for Volunteers

Volunteers call their “friend” on a regular basis and when restrictions allow they can also take their “friend” on occasional outings and other social events and activities may also be arranged regularly by the local scheme.  These visits often become a highlight of the week for all involved and result in huge benefits to health and wellbeing. 

We are able to provide a comprehensive and practical toolkit for churches looking to set up such a project which is based on a successful tried and tested approach.  This includes access to training, guidance in establishing a scheme appropriate to local circumstances, operational template documents and ongoing support and updated resources once set up. On a local level, we encourage our partners to build links with key organisations in the community as a source of referrals and also to avoid duplication of effort. 

Our aim is to significantly improve quality of life for as many isolated people as we can by developing new schemes year on year.  Using professional, and yet informal systems and processes in a way which is safe for both clients and volunteers, local schemes also become well established in the wider life of the local community.”