Befriending / BonAmi Friendship Service
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Have you ever felt in need of someone to talk to who is really interested in you as an individual?
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If so...
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...Our BonAmi Friendship Service may be just what you are looking for
A BonAmi is a volunteer who will provide frienship and support. This service is usually provided on a time basis to help you over a difficult period.
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At time s when we feel vulnerable, perhaps following a bereavement or bad news, and feel the need for some informal support from someone who understands, the BonAmi Friendship service could fulfil that need.
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A BonAmi will provide a confidential service. He or she will have similar interests to yourself and is chosen because of their skills and personality. Most of us have friends and family but do not always feel that we can talk to them - a BonAmi is someone in whom you can confide knowing that you will not be judged or criticised and that your feelings and opinions are important.
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A BonAmi may go with you to a group meeting to support you if you are unsure about meeting new people but want to join a club or a group for example.
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A BonAmi will visit or phone you on a regular basis at a time and frequency to meet your needs. Most people find that a weekly meeting is enough ut may speak on the phone or communicate by e-mail at other times. The service is led by you and not by the volunteer.
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A BonAmi is not expected to provide a taxi service, to replace a counsellor or a professional but to provide informal support as and when needed.
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The BonAmi Friendship Service is free and confidential and is available to all Carers and people aged over 50.
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If you are interested in our BonAmi Friendship Service please contact Hilary Kitchen on 01652 650585 or hilary.kitchen@carerssupportcentre.com
