Making a Difference, One Phone Call at a Time
Our Barnet Friends volunteers generously give their time each week to make telephone calls that offer far more than just conversation. These calls provide:
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Emotional support
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Friendly companionship
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Kindness and encouragement
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Signposting to local wellbeing services
For many of our clients, their weekly call with a Barnet Friends Befriender is their only meaningful interaction, making them a lifeline during difficult times.
Volunteer Impact in 2024–25
Over the past year, our volunteers gave an incredible 592 hours of their time to support service users through regular phone calls. They also helped 43 people access further support, signposting them to services including:
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Citizens Advice Barnet
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NHS Talking Therapies
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Local exercise classes
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Peer support cafés
To all our volunteers: thank you. Your compassion, commitment, and care make a lasting difference in the lives of others!
Thinking of Volunteering in Barnet?
Becoming a Barnet Friends volunteer is a rewarding and flexible way to support your community. You’ll receive:
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Full befriending training
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Monthly supervision with our Therapist
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A workplace reference
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Ongoing support from our friendly team
You can volunteer from home, with no commuting required, and commit to as little as one hour per week, at a time that suits your schedule.
Hear from One of Our Befrienders:
“I really love volunteering with Barnet Friends. I was matched with my first client in January after thorough training. I’ve built a lovely relationship with her. She’s really opened up to me, and it’s been so rewarding to see her progress over the months. We also have monthly supervision and a team of very supportive staff at Barnet Friends that we can contact at any time, should we have any concerns.”
Get Involved:
If you’re looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity that fits around your life, consider becoming a telephone befriender in Barnet.
To find out more or to apply, email Adam at befriending@cbplus.org.uk. Or, find out more on our Barnet Wellbeing Service website.
