Befriending Services

Need a Friendly Chat?

If you’re looking for a little extra company, our Befriending Service is here to offer warmth, conversation, and regular social contact. Whether over the phone or face-to-face, our volunteers are ready to bring companionship into your day.

Getting Started

All it takes is a simple call to our Befriending Coordinator on 020 8979 9662. They’ll have an initial chat with you to understand your needs and then carefully match you with a volunteer who suits you best.

How the Service Works

Together with your volunteer and our Befriending Coordinator, you’ll agree how and when to connect, ensuring it feels comfortable for everyone. Befrienders offer companionship and conversation only and cannot provide practical support or advice.

Special Requests

If you have particular preferences for your befriender, just let us know when you register and we’ll do our best to meet them. And if you’re looking for practical support alongside companionship, our Hampton & Hampton Hill Voluntary Care office team will be glad to advise you on other services that may be able to help.

Join Us as a Volunteer Befriender


Could you spare a little time to brighten someone’s day? We’d love you to be part of our amazing team of volunteers who already bring friendship and connection to so many people in our community. By joining us as a volunteer befriender, you’ll be offering conversation, companionship, and support to those who may be feeling lonely or isolated.

Our service is growing, and to reach even more people who need a friendly chat, we’re looking for new volunteers to come on board. It’s a simple way to make a big difference in someone’s life, and you may find it enriches your own too. To find out more and get involved, visit our Volunteering page.