Volunteer

Can you help make a difference?

Our bible verse for Befriended quotes, “we will encourage one another”, we believe that volunteering with Befriended is a win-win situation. Befriending an older person is proven to make a lasting and positive difference in their lives. Our experience, knowledge and the feedback from our current Befriended volunteers is, that it also benefits those who are volunteering.

We need volunteers to be a…

  • Befriender

  • Telephone Befriender

  • Bereavement Course Leader

  • Baker of cakes for Bereavement Course or Balance

  • Host Classes

  • Table host at a Tea Party

  • Volunteer Leader

  • Intergenerational Project Lead

  • Writer of our monthly activity sheets

  • Web Management

  • Social Media Guru

  • Befriended ambassador in Haywards Heath

  • Partner liaison

  • Grant researcher

  • Caterer for our events

  • Volunteer driver

  • Host of a Knit and natter group

  • Chaplain assistant for our services in care homes

  • Chaperone for Bus trips and outings

  • Coffee morning host

  • Befriended representative at village stalls

…and so much more!

Mary Cox

Our Scone-Making Superstar

Mary Cox is one of Befriended’s wonderful volunteers and a familiar, friendly face at all our tea parties.

For every event, Mary bakes more than 100 delicious homemade scones. She also works alongside Ruth to prepare hundreds of sandwiches, helping to create the generous afternoon teas that our guests enjoy so much.

Mary’s kindness, energy and dedication are extraordinary. The time and care she gives help make every tea party feel special, bringing people together for friendship, laughter and a warm welcome.

“I love being part of Befriended and seeing the joy it brings to so many people.”

Mary, you are amazing—and we are incredibly grateful for everything you do!

Volunteer Application

Get involved

At Christmas time we have lots of events including our Community Christmas Day Lunch which brings all sorts of people from the community together

If you would like to know how you could be part of our volunteer team we would love to hear from you. Please drop us an email or give us a call on 0300 772 7703. Otherwise, feel free to jump straight in and fill out our Volunteer Application Form, which you will find by clicking the button below.

Volunteer Application