It was really encouraging as we were reminded of the value of the befriending work we do; of how beneficial it can be for someone experiencing isolation and the positive impact it can have on their life. — Being a Befriender participant, 2024
This Volunteers’ Week (June 2nd to 8th), we’re delighted to offer events to support befrienders directly. Being a Befriender is a free event for those who volunteer with befriending projects.
This celebration and networking event is open to any befriender, within any project, who is delivering befriending through any face-to-face method. This can include, but is not limited to:
This event is bringing together befrienders to meet others in similar roles, to network and access peer support, while learning and recognising the work and positive impact of befriending.
You can book your place for this event through Eventbrite – sign up via the link below. The event is hosted on Zoom and is free and open to all befrienders.
Please get in touch with the event facilitator, victoria@befriending.co.uk
This event is facilitated by
Victoria
Learning & Development Manager
Cancellation Policy:Â This event is a free event. We understand that circumstances can change. If you book to attend this event but can no longer attend, please inform the facilitator so that we can open your space to another attendee.
Accessibility: All Zoom events have live closed captions available. Please notify our Learning and Development manager, victoria@befriending.co.uk, if you have accessibility requirements to help us be inclusive of your needs.
The training toolkit is a resource for staff in befriending, providing you with a variety of 38 resources to help you build befriender training.
Find out more about Befriending Networks and how to access resources to support your project.
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