Want to volunteer?

The directory lists lots of mentoring and befriending projects from across the country. If you want your project to appear in it, you need to become an MBF network member.

Projects that have achieved the Approved Provider Standard (APS) have the APS logo next to their name. These projects have been quality assured for safe and effective project management. Find out how to achieve APS: the national quality standard specifically for mentoring and befriending projects.

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Project name

Town / city

Postcode

Region

Any East Midlands East of England London North East North West South East South West West Midlands Yorkshire and Humber Other

Project type(s)

Any Befriending Mentoring

Client group(s)

Any Asylum seekers, refugees and migrants At risk of offending Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities (BAME) Carers People with chronic/terminal illness or specific medical condition Disabled people (learning disabilities) Disabled people (physical and/or sensory) Employees (career or professional development) Ex-offenders People who are homeless or in housing need Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people Looked after children and care leavers People with a mental health problem People not in employment, education or training Offenders Parents and families Socially isolated/lonely Students People with substance misuse/addiction issues People who are victims of physical/sexual/emotional violence

 

Many mentoring and befriending services rely on people of all ages and backgrounds to volunteer as mentors or befrienders. Projects will provide relevant training and support to enable you to volunteer effectively and will have their own recruitment procedures (likely to include an application form, interview and take up of references).

To find a volunteering opportunity:

• Search our project directory below which lists mentoring and befriending projects across the UK that have joined our network
• Read our information sheet for anyone interested in becoming a volunteer mentor and befriender - it includes details about the likely role, the benefits, the different ways you can go about finding a volunteer opportunity

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