What does an Enduring Connection Befriender do?
Enduring Connections is a project based in London which matches befrienders from the community who will help young care leavers (aged 16-24) feel less isolated, increase their sense of self-worth, and provide vital support to help them achieve their potential. For many young people our befriender will be the only adult in their life who is not paid to care about them.
An Enduring Connections Befriender is a responsible adult volunteer who befriends and supports a young person who is a care leaver.
Befrienders create an enduring relationship with young people, providing a trusted adult friend who can support care leavers as they enter adult life. After a 12 month supported match we hope befrienders will continue an independent friendship with the young person while continuing to have ongoing access to Coram Voice’s expert advice, resources and group activities.
Befrienders will support the full diversity of care leavers including young refugees and migrants.
How to get involved
We have opportunities to become an Enduring Connection Befriender in London. If you are interested in getting involved, we would love to hear from you. For further information or to make an application please go to our vacancies page, email enduringconnections@coramvoice.org.uk, or give us a call on 020 7833 5792 to speak to one of the Enduring Connections team in London.
Making a referral
To make a referral for a young person, please email enduringconnections@coramvoice.org.uk to request a referral form or to discuss a referral.