Countywide Befriending
Combat loneliness with our friendly befriending service. We provide regular companionship and emotional support to vulnerable adults across all of Northamptonshire.
How Our Befriending Service Helps
Our befriending service tackles loneliness through regular visits, meaningful conversation, and genuine human connection across all of Northamptonshire.
Regular Contact
- Weekly face to face
- Consistent friendly face
- Flexible scheduling
- Telephone calls
- Reliable support
Emotional Support
- Active listening
- Meaningful conversation
- Mental wellbeing support
- Confidence building
- Reduced isolation
- Compassionate care
Social Activities
- Life Stories - Capture your memories into a digital book
- Shared hobbies and interests
- Games and puzzles
- Reminiscence activities
- Reading together
- Gentle exercise
Community Connection
- Group befriending sessions in Wellingborough and Kettering
- Link to local services
- Community event support
- Social group introduction
- Advocacy assistance
- Information sharing
- Network building
Why Choose SERVE Befriending?
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our befriending service
What is befriending and how does it work?
Befriending involves regular visits from a trained volunteer who provides companionship, conversation, and emotional support. Visits and phone calls are weekly and tailored to your interests and preferences.
Who can access the befriending service?
Our befriending service is for vulnerable adults aged 65 years and over across Northamptonshire who experience loneliness or social isolation. This includes older people, those with disabilities, who would benefit from regular companionship.
Is the befriending service free?
Yes, our befriending service is completely free. It's funded by charitable donations and grants to ensure everyone who needs companionship can access it.
How are befriending volunteers selected?
All our befriending volunteers are carefully selected, DBS checked, and receive comprehensive training in befriending, safeguarding, and supporting vulnerable adults.
Can I choose my befriender?
We carefully match befrienders and service users based on shared interests, personality, and preferences. We aim to create compatible, long-lasting friendships that both parties enjoy.
What areas do you cover?
Our befriending service covers all of Northamptonshire, including East Northants, Wellingborough, Kettering, Corby, Northampton, and surrounding villages. We're truly countywide!
Combat Loneliness Today
Contact us to arrange befriending support. Our friendly volunteers are ready to provide companionship and help you build meaningful social connections.
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