Stanley Development Trust

Information for Volunteers

“Volunteer befrienders come from all walks of life and each has their own reason for wanting to support other people.  We look for volunteer befrienders who are caring, non-judgemental, good listeners, respectful of confidentiality, and supportive of people facing challenges in life.
Volunteer befrienders meet with the person they are supporting either weekly or fortnightly depending on each others preference and availability.  Most sessions last for 1 – 2 hours.  It’s a very satisfying role for volunteers and their help makes a big difference to the life of the person receiving social support (and to their carers too).

Volunteers are recruited, selected, trained and supported by our Project Coordinator.  For more information please email Karin at the above address. “