Befrienders are trained by us to learn to listen and empathise with carers and offer one-to-one support.

The Befriender training course is a 30 hour course which is broken down into 5 training sessions. This course includes basic Counselling skills and Grief and Loss work. The role allows you to help carer’s combat isolation and give them an opportunity to meet people in a safe and professional setting.

The attributes required are: Empathy, Effective listening, Trust-building, Confidentiality, Acceptance, Compassion, Professional Practise and An awareness of personal abilities and limitations.

For more information please email Debbie@georgehardwickfoundation.org, or complete our application form.

Relaxational Therapies

We work with a number of holistic therapists to offer therapies such as Reiki, Aromatherapy Massage, Reflexology... etc to carers on a daily basis. If you would like more information, please email Ingrid@georgehardwickfoundation.org, or complete the application form.

Administration

Our troop of administrative volunteers help with day to day tasks such as answering the telephone, meeting and greeting, helping carers facilitators... etc. If you would like more information, please email Ingrid@georgehardwickfoundation.org, or complete the application form.

Fundraising

We are currently looking to recruit volunteers to help out in our fundraising department. Duties would include helping to organise raffles and events, organising collection boxes... etc. If you would like more information, please email Ingrid@georgehardwickfoundation.org, or complete the application form.