Befriending

Reconnect 'Befriending' project is a volunteer led service that aims to combat loneliness and isolation. Our volunteer befrienders are locally recruited and have undertaken a bespoke volunteer and training programme.

Become a Friendship Volunteer

If you would like to become a Reconnect Telephone volunteer, or would like some support, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact
The Volunteers Coordinator on
07596198205 (Mon-Thurs 9am-3pm)

Reconnect offer free telephone friendship services so you can enjoy chatting with someone over the phone, all from the comfort of your own home.

Whether you’d like to speak to someone every week, or just want to talk when the need strikes, Reconnect volunteers are here to help.
In addition to our telephone friendship service Reconnect can offer Face-to-face befriending that may involve a volunteer visiting an older person in their home, perhaps for a cup of tea and a chat, or accompanying them to an activity (such as a trip to a cafe or a doctor's appointment).
If you would like some support or if you know of someone who would benefit from the support we offer please contact us: 07936 726205.

Diane

Volunteer

When I came [To Befriending] I had not long lost my partner and the house, I felt less than useless. Befriending has opened up my friendship group and since becoming a Befriender, I have taken part in First aid and safeguarding courses.

Lorraine

Service User

I had a stroke 10 years ago; I spent 6 weeks in hospital. At home I felt isolated. Since coming to Befriending, I have made lots of friends. Befriending keeps me motivated.

Doraine

Befriending Service Users

Befriending helped me get a Chromebook which helped me a lot and allowed me to access online courses. I was helped to attend Befriending which helps me socialise with other people. I learned a lot from a recent talk on Dementia. Befriending is doing a good job at helping me and others.

Coming to befriending you get to see other people. Mixing and taking about every day life. Especially the exercise class is great fun-Yvonne 👏

The Befriending Service is deeply grateful for the generous support we have received from Neighbourly UK and Black Country Foodbank through the provision of surplus food. This contribution has significantly enhanced our capacity to assist individuals and families in our community, especially during these challenging times.

The surplus food provided by Neighbourly UK has been instrumental in alleviating food insecurity and bringing hope and comfort to many. Your generosity makes a positive and meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve, and we truly appreciate your partnership.

We are honored to be the recipients of Neighbourly UK's support and look forward to continuing our collaboration to uplift and support those in need. Your kindness and commitment to helping others inspire us, and we are thankful for your ongoing support.
Thank you, Neighbourly UK, for your invaluable contribution to our community

Black Country Food Bank Fresh Food Micro Grants

Thank you for supporting our Befriending group to access fresh fruit and vegetables!
To date we have served over 300 meals, ensuring that the elderly receive fresh nutritious food on a weekly basis.

Reconnect Befriending Project

Become a Friendship Volunteer

Hear from our fantastic service users!

Diane

Volunteer

Lorraine

Service User

Doraine

Befriending Service Users

Celebrating a Windrush elder

Befriending celebration

Befriending group and local residents

Thank you to our Funders!

Food courtesy of Neighbourly

Food provided by Neighbourly for the Befriending Group

Thank you to Black Country Foodbank!

Black Country Food Bank Fresh Food Micro Grants

Thank you for supporting our Befriending group to access fresh fruit and vegetables!
To date we have served over 300 meals, ensuring that the elderly receive fresh nutritious food on a weekly basis.

Read More:

Read More about how we've celebrated Black Country Foodbank's 20th Anniversary and thanked them for their support

Read more about how DCFA celebrates Windrush Day and the Windrush Generation

Read more about our 2025 Culture and Heritage Project involving the Befriending Group

Reconnect Befriending Project

Become a Friendship Volunteer

Hear from our fantastic service users!

Diane

Volunteer

Lorraine

Service User

Doraine

Befriending Service Users

Celebrating a Windrush elder

Befriending celebration

Befriending group and local residents

Thank you to our Funders!

Food courtesy of Neighbourly

Food provided by Neighbourly for the Befriending Group

Thank you to Black Country Foodbank!

Black Country Food Bank Fresh Food Micro Grants

Thank you for supporting our Befriending group to access fresh fruit and vegetables! To date we have served over 300 meals, ensuring that the elderly receive fresh nutritious food on a weekly basis.

Read More:

Read More about how we've celebrated Black Country Foodbank's 20th Anniversary and thanked them for their support

Read more about how DCFA celebrates Windrush Day and the Windrush Generation

Read more about our 2025 Culture and Heritage Project involving the Befriending Group

Thank you for supporting our Befriending group to access fresh fruit and vegetables!
To date we have served over 300 meals, ensuring that the elderly receive fresh nutritious food on a weekly basis.