Volunteer Befriender - Nidderdale

Mental Health Befriending Service. Mind in Harrogate District is looking for volunteers befrienders to support people in Nidderdale who would benefit from developing social relationships by meeting a volunteer befriender on a regular basis for walks, a cup of coffee or to go on a shopping trip.

Our befriending coordinator is available to meet you locally to discuss the role. We have an offices in the Nidderdale Plus Community Hub and deliver an outreach service from there on a Tuesday.

You can volunteer in other areas with us if it suits your circumstances better.

Skills or experience required?:

if you are a compassionate, friendly and positive individual living in the Harrogate District and want to get involved in supporting people within the community, then volunteering as a befriender could be for you.

The befriender provides human companionship and possibly some extra emotional support to help the befriendee to try something new, rebuild confidence and/or connection with a community group, hobby or interest ?

You will require?: Criminal Record Check (DBS)
Frequency of opportunity: Ongoing
Can this opportunity be home based?: Yes
What are the areas of interest?: Befriending & buddying, Health & wellbeing
Type(s) of cause supported: Mental health
Where is the opportunity located?: Across North Yorkshire
Includes out of pocket expenses?: Yes
How many hours per week is this opportunity?: 1-2
You can volunteer for this opportunity at the following times:

M T W T F S S
Morning
Afternoon
Evening