Bridging Communities - Befriending Service

Bridging Connections is a project that has the ultimate aim to improve the wellbeing of vulnerable adults. To achieve this, a telephone befriending service has been designed to help decrease levels of social isolation and loneliness throughout the Liverpool community. Our goal is to build a supportive community for those who need it most. We aim to provide meaningful relationships to help boost an individuals self-esteem and confidence.

About the befriending project

Befriending is an interaction set up via a telephone call once a week and is monitored by us. This offers a reliable relationship to someone experiencing social isolation and loneliness.

Aims

• Decrease social isolation and/or loneliness
• Increase quality of life and well-being
• To provide a positive and trusting relationship
• To develop self-confidence, emotional growth and resilience

Volunteer to make a difference

Why should I volunteer

• Supporting those in need
• Decrease levels of social isolation
• Improve vulnerable adults’ wellbeing and decrease levels of loneliness
• Improve your self-confidence
• Give back to your community
• Work experience

What would I do as a volunteer

As a volunteer, we would ask for a minimum of 1 hour of volunteering a week. This would consist of a 1:1 phone call with a service user. You are there to give the service user someone to talk to, to brighten their day and to hold a meaningful conversation.

Contact information

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Phone Number – 0151 289 2761