Volunteer Befriender - Ripon

with Mind in Harrogate District

Mental Health Befriending Service. Mind in Harrogate District is looking for volunteers befrienders to support people in the Ripon area 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 Ripon Library where we deliver an outreach service on a Friday.

You can volunteer in other areas with us if this 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