South Derbyshire CVS
SDCVS Connect Befriending Service
About South Derbyshire CVS
SDCVS Connect Befriending Service is a free service to deliver a vital lifeline to South Derbyshire residents who are 18 years + and feeling lonely or isolated for whatever reason. Support is provided for as long as needed.
We recruit and train befriending volunteers to provide one to one confidential support via a weekly telephone call or weekly home visit, whichever the resident prefers. All befriending volunteers attend training, provide references and undergo a criminal record check.
Please ensure you have permission from the person you are referring.
For more information please contact us on:01283 219761 or connect@sdcvs.org.ukwww.sdcvs.org.uk
The Hive, Top Floor Unit G, Sharpes Industrial Estate, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9AZ
Service Eligibility
Adults who are resident in South Derbyshire and experiencing loneliness and or isolation. We support people who due to age, disability, health conditions, are experiencing difficulty connecting with the community.
Professionals, family and self referrals are accepted. Contact us 01283 219761 or connect@sdcvs.org.uk
Information for Volunteers
SDCVS Connect Befriending Service are looking for friendly, reliable and caring people to provide a listening ear and chat to residents in South Derbyshire who are lonely or isolated. Our befrienders provide confidential weekly support via a 30 minute phone call or a 1 hour home visit. In return for your time we provide:
* Access to free ongoing training opportunities
* Paid travel expenses
* Free DBS (criminal record) check
* Regular support and supervision
* Flexibility to fit support around your availability
* Socials and celebrations!
For more information please contact us on:01283 219761 connect@sdcvs.org.uk www.sdcvs.org.uk
Age Groups
Young People (18-25), Adults (25-65), Older Adults (65+)Themes
Care Experienced People, Carers, Dementia/Memory loss, Ethnic Minority Communities, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Sensory Impairment, Refugees/Asylum Seekers, Specific Health Condition, Disability, Older PeopleRegions
Country: England
Other Regions: East Midlands
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