Befriender Volunteers (Hounslow)

Join our team of befrienders! You will support us to reach some of the most isolated adults in your community to reduce their feelings of loneliness, build friendships and provide support for mental wellbeing. You will support people to relight a spark to continue a hobby, interest or encourage them to explore and participate in new social activities.

This is potential short term role where you will support individuals to rebuild their lives beyond crisis.

Loneliness and isolation can affect anyone in life, whatever their age or family situation. Official data from the Office for National Statistics shows that rates of depression doubled during the COVID pandemic, and one of the major causes of depression is isolation.

About the service..

Hestia provides mental health support across 17 London boroughs and in Kent. Last year, Hestia supported more than 6,000 people across our mental health services.

1 in 4 people will experience a mental health issue of some kind in England.

Hounslow outreach service provides short to long term support for (6-24 months) for people at times of crisis. People receive support to access and sustain their accommodation, support with their physical and mental health, maximise their finances, engage in the community and develop their social skills.