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Safety Net (UK)

  • Recruiting Volunteers

About Safety Net (UK)

If you have been affected by rape, exploitation, sexual or domestic abuse and live in Cumbria our befriending service can support you on your recovery journey following engagement and support from the service. Our trained volunteers give a listening ear and a helping hand through one-to-one support. Volunteers will support and encourage you to access community services as well as develop your support network, as we know this is an important part of recovering from abuse. Our volunteers are trained as befrienders and understand the impact abuse has on people. If you are a survivor or have experienced the effects of rape, exploitation, sexual or domestic abuse in Cumbria you can self-refer for support from Safety Net (UK) by visiting www.safetynetuk.org or calling us on 01228 515859.

1 Fisher Street, Fisher Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8RR

Service Eligibility

Our Befriending Service is for adults aged 18+ who are currently, or have previously accessed services and support with Safety Net.

We offer telephone and face to face befriending in Cumbria.

Referrals can be made by contacting the office on 01228 515859 or by visiting our website.

Information for Volunteers

Our befrienders work 1:1 with those who have finished their therapy or support with us.  This can be via telephone or face to face and is focused on supporting individuals to build their confidence and access a range of activities and opportunities, which may include our own Coffee and Creative Hub or Men’s Groups for example.

We ask that our volunteer befrienders commit a minimum of one hour per week or fortnight following their initial training.

If you are organised, flexible, patient, emphatic and caring we want to hear from you.

For more information, please email office@safetynetuk.org or call 01228 515859

Age Groups

Children (0-18), Young People (18-25), Adults (25-65), Older Adults (65+)

Themes

Ethnic Minority Communities, Learning Disabilities, Lone Parent Families, Mental Health, Sensory Impairment, Refugees/Asylum Seekers, Special Health Condition, Sexuality/Gender Identity, Disability, Children and Young People, Older People

Regions

North West England

Other Information

Type of Befriending: Distance befriending including telephone, video call, letter writing or other means, Face to face befriending which takes place in the home or community

Who can refer: Self Referrals Accepted, Professional Referrals Accepted

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