- Provided by:
- Hands & Medway Volunteer Centre
- Description
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The Community Friendship Project aims to help those living alone and in isolation from the community and helps to fill the gap between simple befriending and statutory authority care.
A key part of the Community Friendship scheme is to maintain regular contact between clients and befrienders to establish a strong bond and encourage participation in group or community activities.
The scheme runs regular groups throughout Medway, offering a wide range of activities and outings to actively encourage clients to meet other people and become involved in their local community.
People who have already benefited from the system include the recently bereaved or those who are suffering from depression or low self esteem, but the scheme is open to anyone who feels isolated or alone in the community.
Many members regain their confidence and some even go on to become volunteers themselves or find employment.
- Website
- Phone
- 01634 380 030