A Befriender is someone with a friendly face and sympathetic ear who visits a vulnerable person regularly, at an agreed time.
Befrienders provide company and help to do social activities, continue hobbies and take up new interests.
As a Befriender you will

• undergo a recruitment process 
• become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme
• will receive training
• be given advice and support from the Befriending Coordinator
• attend meetings with other Befrienders
• be mindful of confidentiality
• complete monthly feedback forms
• report to the Befriending Coordinator