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The Befriending Service

Address:	11 Shelley Road, Bournemouth
District:	Boscombe
Town:	Bournemouth
County:	Dorset
Postcode:	BH1 4JQ
Website:	Website
Email:	befriending@dorsetmind.org.uk
Telephone:	392910
Contact Name:	Jackie,

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Description

The Befriending Service provides one to one support to people in Bournemouth and Poole in their own homes and in the community. Trained volunteers support people and may encourage them to access the community, thereby reducing social isolation and increasing confidence.

Owing to demand, this service is only available to people on an enhanced care plan by referral.

We are always looking for volunteers to help us to provide this service. If you are aged 18+ (no upper limit) and can give a commitment of two hours a fortnight, during the day, evening or at weekends, and would like to make a real difference to someone's life, then please contact the service coordinator, Jackie, on 01202 392910 or email befriending@dorsetmind.org.uk