BEfriend

When BEfriend's Linked Minds project connected Roger and Shivam, a remarkable bond was formed!   Following comprehensive mental health training, Befrienders are matched with someone suitable by a Coordinator who then acts as a (non-clinical) supervisor for the befriending period. Where applicable, this can count towards continuous professional development.   These visits can be transformational for the client and, as a Befriender, you’ll get to know inspirational people with fascinating stories, develop new skills and be part of a supportive team that values compassion and connection.   Visit https://bit.ly/be-vol to find out more – and stay tuned for Roger and Shivam's story, coming soon! #BEfriend #LinkedMinds #MentalHealth #volunteering

Roger and Shivam’s Linked Minds journey has been so enriching for both!   Volunteer Befrienders spend 1-2 hours a week supporting someone socially isolated due to a mental health problem – chatting, visiting a café, or joining a local activity to help their recovery.   These visits make such a difference and, as a Befriender, you’ll get to know inspirational people with fascinating stories, develop new skills and be part of a supportive team that values compassion and connection.   Visit https://bit.ly/be-vol to find out more – and stay tuned for Roger and Shivam's story, coming soon! #BEfriend #LinkedMinds #MentalHealth #volunteering

Quite a spread at the BEfriend Volunteers Christmas Party!   We gathered at the William Hobbayne Centre in Ealing to catch up, chat and celebrate a year of supporting socially isolated people in Ealing and Hounslow.   A heart-felt thanks from BEfriend Coordinators and staff to all our Volunteers and very Best Wishes for a Happy Christmas. #BEfriend #volunteering #Christmas

Christmas spirit was in full swing at BEfriend HQ!   We got together for some festive snacks before dividing into teams for a quiz that had everyone putting their thinking caps on!   The fun didn’t end there — in the evening, it was time to celebrate our amazing volunteers at the Christmas Party. Keep an eye out for a post about that soon!   #BEfriend #Christmas

We've been packing and delivering hampers!    With the help of some amazing Sixth Form students from Cranford Community College, who worked so quickly, we've been packing Christmas Hampers.   Members of the team did some of the deliveries, which saved on postage!   Thanks to everyone's generosity we are well on the way to our target, but there's still time to donate: https://lnkd.in/euX22CQv #BEfriend #volunteering #BEfriendshipTree #Christmas

A huge thank you to local businessman Mark Pitcher for his generous donation of £100 to BEfriend!   Mark, (seen here with BEfriend's Jason Ellis), runs Fit For Life Bootcamp & Fit After 50, and chose to donate a portion of the proceeds to support our work.    This contribution will make a real difference in helping us continue to provide free support to socially isolated people in Ealing and Hounslow.   Thank you, Mark, for your kindness and community spirit! #CommunitySupport #BEfriend #FitnessForLife #LocalBusiness

We love Good Morning Britain’s 1 Million Minutes campaign which launched on ITV1 and how it’s raising awareness of loneliness!   Could you pledge some time to help someone experiencing loneliness in Ealing or Hounslow? By volunteering with BEfriend, you can make a real difference locally: https://bit.ly/be-vol   Don’t forget to register your pledge by clicking ‘I’ll volunteer another way’ on the one million minutes website: https://lnkd.in/ehSwXmDi.   #1millionminutes #BEfriend #volunteering

We're well over halfway to our target and we've started preparing! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has donated, shared our donation page, or spread the word about our Christmas Hamper Appeal. Because of your support, our clients will feel more included and a little less isolated this festive season. There’s still some way to go, so if you haven’t already, please consider donating or sharing this post to help us reach our goal! https://bit.ly/bef-tree #befriend #befriendshiptree #Volunteering #Christmas

This Giving Tuesday, there are many ways to support BEfriend!   Give for FREE with 'Give as you Live' – When you shop online at 6,000+ stores like Tesco, John Lewis, and eBay, they'll donate to BEfriend at no cost to you! https://bit.ly/gaulive Donate to our Christmas Hamper Appeal – We aim to ensure all our clients receive a festive hamper. Help us light up our BEfriendship Tree: https://bit.ly/bef-tree   Volunteer your time – Support someone who’s isolated in Ealing or Hounslow. Find out more at our website: https://bit.ly/be-vol Together, we can make a difference this Giving Tuesday!   #BEfriend #GivingTuesday #CommunitySupport #Volunteering 

Become a Group Co-Facilitator! We need volunteers who can commit 1-2 hours per week for our Linked Minds befriending project, but we also need volunteers whose circumstances might be more suited to a 2 hour per month commitment as a Group Co-facilitator.   Our groups offer a safe, welcoming space for those Linked Minds clients needing additional support to engage in social activities after their one-to-one befriending period ends, led by two Co-facilitators with the support of our Befriending Coordinators.   Could you be a Group Co-facilitator?   Find out more at our Volunteer page: https://bit.ly/l-minds #BEfriend #LinkedMinds #Volunteering