Powys Befriending Service aims to improve the independence of people over 50, to maintain their social networks and remain in their own homes for as long as they are able.

Clients may need support as a result of an illness, mental distress, disability, bereavement, retirement or having recently moved into the area and having no social network.

Befrienders are volunteers who are subject to police checks, induction and ongoing training. Our Digital Befrienders provide digital companionship and support, helping to promote personal choice, increase self – respect, support existing personal skills and the development of new opportunities through online platforms and online video link applications.

Digital Befrienders are also needed to help clients increase their knowledge, skills and confidence to access Befriending services online via an iPad, tablet, mobile phone or laptop to help them overcome loneliness and social isolation in their own home. This will be carried out remotely. Help and support to do this will be provided and training for those who would like the confidence and skill to be able to support people in becoming digitally active and less socially isolated and excluded.

Clients may self-refer or be referred by family, friends or an organisation and be willing to receive some kind of support and wish to improve the quality of their lives.

Could this be you? 

Visit Powys Befriending Service - Digital Volunteers to apply and for more information or see the attached document.