Wimbledon Guild
Befriending Service for Adults in Merton
About Wimbledon Guild
Befriending was one of the first services Wimbledon Guild offered when we began over 100 years ago and is still one of our most popular ways people can get support. We hear from befrienders and clients alike what a huge difference they make to each other’s lives.
We provide a mainly face to face volunteer befriending service for older isolated adults living in the London Borough of Merton who are socially isolated and housebound.
England, SW19 4EF
Service Eligibility
We welcome referrals from Merton residents who meet the following criteria:
• Are aged 50+
• Are housebound
• Live alone
• Have been diagnosed with a long-term health condition
Referrals are accepted via email at befriending@wimbledonguild.co.uk
Information for Volunteers
If you can spare an hour a week, fortnight, or month, become a volunteer befriender and make a huge difference to someone’s life
Support for six months, one year, or on an ongoing basis
Befriending Volunteers provide conversation to individuals who live alone and may otherwise go days without seeing another person. Our volunteers stay in touch with regular visits and sometimes phone calls, making sure their clients feel connected and engaged.
Volunteer befrienders typically spend an hour every week, fortnight or month visiting their client at their home for a cuppa and a catch up. They build a connection with those they support through chatting, going for a walk, playing board games, working on puzzles, or watching YouTube videos together. Other volunteers meet clients out in the community, and others offer support over the phone.
More InformationAge Groups
Older Adults (65+)Themes
Disability, Older PeopleRegions
Country: England
Greater LondonOther Information
Type of Befriending: Face to face befriending which takes place in the home or community
Who can refer: Self Referrals Accepted, Friends & Family Referrals Accepted, Professional Referrals Accepted