How it all works

  • We expect the volunteer to meet weekly with the client, building up trust and confidence through continuity and appreciation of individual needs.
  • A Befriender will work with the client, considering individual needs, to enable social incusion by encouraging him/her to access activities within Mind and/or the community.
  • There may be cause to change the arrangement for a variety of reasons (e.g. non-compatibility, change of circumstances). We try to avoid this as continuity is beneficial to all concerned.