Community Befriender Volunteer
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Could you help our service users to overcome loneliness and isolation in the community?
- An expected minimum commitment once a week for at least 3 months
- Volunteer role, agreed expenses paid
- Location: Ealing, West London
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse providers of mental health, community and social care in the UK
We are looking for someone with a passion to support people with complex mental health difficulties. Join us and be part of a committed team as we deliver high quality patient care. You will volunteer with our dynamic Occupational Therapy Team in the Ealing Community Rehabilitation Service. You will be key in supporting the Occupational Therapists to deliver therapeutic programmes in the community to support service users in their recovery journey through social activity support and befriending.
This role is supporting our Recovering Well volunteering priority: volunteers making an incredible impact on supporting safe discharge, reducing readmissions and tackling social isolation through community based support.
In return we will offer you:
- A full induction, training or brief to your role
- On-going support and guidance from a member of staff
- The opportunity to develop your personal and professional skills
- The opportunity to get involved in other areas of The Trust’s work, including NHS careers
- Reimbursement of reasonable expenses
- The opportunity to contribute to our mission supporting outstanding patient care.
If you could be a Community Befriender Volunteer please complete the online application. If you would like more information, please contact West London NHS Trust Volunteer Services on:
Deadline for applications: Friday 10th July 2026
