Community Befrienders – Volunteer Centre Hackney
Volunteer befriending service for lonely or socially isolated people in Hackney and the City of London.
Feeling lonely is more common than you think. A friendly face or voice can make all the difference — befriending is here for you.
About this service
The Community Befrienders service, run by Volunteer Centre Hackney, matches trained volunteers with people who are lonely or socially isolated in Hackney and the City of London. Volunteers provide regular friendly visits or phone calls, helping people feel more connected and less isolated. The service is particularly valuable for older people, those with health conditions, and anyone who has limited social contact. Referrals can be made by professionals or individuals can self-refer.
How they can help you
Regular volunteer visits or calls, social connection, signposting to other activities and services.
Who it's for
People who are lonely or socially isolated in Hackney and the City of London.
Eligibility
Open to adults in Hackney or City of London who are lonely or isolated. Self-referral or professional referral accepted.
Getting support
- Eligibility
- Open to adults in Hackney or City of London who are lonely or isolated. Self-referral or professional referral accepted.
- services.opening_hours
- Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
- Referral requirements
- You can contact this service directly without a referral.
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Report a Problem With This Listing
If any details look wrong or out of date, you can let the OneRoof team know here. Your report will go into an admin review queue and will not change the listing automatically.