Hathersage Befrienders

We all need friends and support. Human contact is essential for us to survive. Hathersage Befrienders has a great team of volunteers ready to provide friendship, support and encouragement to people of any age who feel isolated, or are at risk of becoming isolated. We work on a one to one basis where a volunteer is matched to a friend based on a range of factors, including interests. We continue to work with both parties to ensure they are happy and getting the most out of the relationship. Volunteers visit Hathersage residents in their homes, accompany members to local events and may take them out for a short walk or trip, with the aim of building valuable and long lasting friendships.

Information for volunteers

Hathersage Befrienders provide a great team of volunteers ready to befriend people who may feel isolated or are at risk of becoming isolated. As a volunteer you will be matched with a friend and we provide support and monitoring to help you and your friend get the most out of your friendship. We DBS check volunteers and provide induction and ongoing training. We hold regular social sessions where volunteers can get together to share experiences and ideas, and volunteers are always welcome to attend committee meeting to keep abreast of latest developments.