Befriending Service
"Befriending offers a supportive, reliable relationship to people who would otherwise be socially isolated."
Befriending Networks
At Bramber Bakehouse, we are committed to supporting women as they seek to improve their health, wellbeing, self-confidence, and independence.
Our Connections 121 Befriending Service supports women to improve their health & wellbeing through regular meaningful social connection.
Could you be a befriender?
Our kind, caring and committed volunteers provide weekly 121 befriending (via scheduled telephone and/or online video calls) to women who have attended our Baking & Wellbeing Programme.
The role takes approximately 2 hours per week, including call time and befriending related admin.
To find out more download our role description.
Benefits of befriending
As a befriender you have the opportunity to positively impact another woman’s life.
Befriending supports women’s health & wellbeing through regular meaningful social connection and offers:
- A safe space to be listened to
- Increased social connection & belonging
- Increased feelings of value & self-worth
- Hope for the future
Befriending improves health and wellbeing – not only for the women you’re supporting, but for you too!
Access befriending
Please note, Connections 121 Befriending is only available to women who have attended our Baking & Wellbeing Programme.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our befriending service, please get in touch with our Progression Programmes Lead below.
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