Befriending
If you are feeling isolated and lonely, we can help you.
In the last year alone, we are proud to have improved the lives of over 50 local older people, and we have given more than 2,000 hours of support to help them cope with loneliness.
Loneliness can hit you for lots of reasons:
Your old friends are no longer with us.
Your family have moved away.
You can’t leave the house.
You have stopped being part of your community.
You have nobody to talk to.
With our free befriending service, you don't need to feel alone. We'll learn about your interests and experiences and then find a match with one of our volunteers, who we hope will, over time, become a good friend.
Contact our Befriending Co-ordinator, Georgina, to find out how we can help you.
You can email befriending@hopenewforest.org or call her on 07936 495 708.
You can become a befriender and brighten up the life of a lonely older person.
If you have any problems with our online application form, you can download a printable version.