Have you ever felt overwhelmed by referrals that don’t fit your service, or struggled to protect your team’s capacity? This course will guide you through practical, proven strategies to reduce complex and inappropriate referrals in befriending organisations.
You’ll learn how to communicate your service criteria clearly, design effective referral forms, respond confidently to challenging referrals, and use data to drive continuous improvement.
Through real-world scenarios and interactive quizzes, you’ll build the skills to safeguard your volunteers, service users, and organisational reputation—ensuring your service remains focused, effective, and sustainable.