'one to one' befriending - Benefits & Requirements

To be a Volunteer Befriender, we require: *Your time (about 2 - 3 hours per week) *Your commitment (to befriend someone for at least 6 months) *Your reliability (to be there when you say you will be there) Please note that these requirements are only valid on successful completion of the registration period and preparation training. Why Should I Befriend? *To gain voluntary experience (satisfaction from supporting others, useful addition to your CV) *Receive full training at preparation sessions *Benefit from constant support from 'one to one' staff *Opportunities to meet new people across Herefordshire *Potential for accreditation