

Amber Valley CVS Befriending Service

Successful Befriending Match

Befrienders beat Loneliness
No special qualifications are required to volunteer as a Befriender, just the ability to listen and to show an interest in someone else’s life.
We recognise that social isolation can occur for a variety of reasons and accept referrals for people who are elderly, have learning difficulties or a mental health problem. Referrals are made to the scheme by: A professional involved in the care of the person, e.g, a social worker, care worker, doctor or family member or a representative of a voluntary organisation.
Successful befriending match
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