Buddy Scheme
The Buddy Scheme is operated by volunteers. These are usually people who have experienced difficulties such as divorce, separation, lone parenting or domestic abuse in the past and would now like to help others in a similar situation. Our volunteers are sometimes ex-service users who now wish to give something back.
How Do We Operate?
We provide a mentoring and befriending service that will involve regular home visits or meeting in a mutually agreed place such as a coffee shop or garden centre. Our volunteers will listen carefully to your needs and work with you to establish goals and provide encouragement in achieving them. Some of the areas we can assist with are:
- Developing social networks
- Supporting you with all aspects of family life
- Finding your way back into education, training or employment
- Signposting to other agencies where needed
- Or just be someone to offload to once a week!
Accessing the Service
This service is suitable for you if:
- You are parenting alone
- You live in Wiltshire
- You have recently experienced difficulties such as divorce, separation or domestic abuse
- You require emotional support and encouragement rather than practical support
Complete the online referral form or contact us directly.
Volunteering
We'd be interested to hear from you if you would like to volunteer as a mentor or befriender. No experience necessary as training would be provided. For further details see our vacancies page.
