The Befriending Service

Social isolation is a problem for many older people in East Manchester.  In response to this we set up the befriending service.  There has been a lot of enthusiasm, both from our new volunteers and from potential and actual service users.

Befriending is a one-to-one relationship between a volunteer and some-one who would like a little support.  This could be because they are lonely or isolated; have recently suffered a bereavement; have problems getting out of the house; or simply would like to meet new people.

The befriender and befriendee (service user) meet regularly for an agreed period of time.  This time could be spent chatting, or going for a walk to the shops or the park.  It could be spent at the befriendee's home, just talking or watching a video together for example.

The service is open to people aged 55 plus, who live in East Manchester, and feel they would benefit from spending time with a volunteer befriender.

The Befriending Service

If you would like to find out more about being a volunteer befriender with the Generation Project please click on the link below