Volunteer & team training
Training that makes a real difference
We offer accredited training for volunteers and organisations working to reduce loneliness and isolation. Our programmes are grounded in lived experience, evidence-based practice, and a deep commitment to compassionate community care.
Our accreditations
We are proud to be a member of Befriending Networks and an accredited training provider through IPHM. These accreditations reflect our commitment to quality, safety, and best practice in everything we do.
Befriending Networks — Member 2026
As a member of Befriending Networks, the UK's leading organisation for befriending services, we uphold the highest standards of befriending practice and are part of a national community of organisations committed to reducing loneliness.
IPHM Accredited Training Provider
Our training programmes are accredited by the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM), recognising the quality and professional standards of our courses.
Why train with us?
Accredited & recognised
Our training is accredited by IPHM and delivered in line with Befriending Networks best practice standards.
Rooted in lived experience
Our trainers bring personal and professional experience of loneliness, befriending, and community care.
Practical and accessible
Training is designed to be engaging, practical, and accessible — suitable for volunteers of all backgrounds.
Evidence-based
Our content draws on the latest research in loneliness, social prescribing, and befriending effectiveness.
Flexible delivery
We offer in-person, online, and blended training options to suit your team or organisation.
Ongoing support
Training doesn't end in the room. We provide ongoing guidance and resources to support your practice.
Our training programmes
Volunteer Befriender Training
For new and existing volunteers
A comprehensive introduction to befriending — covering active listening, boundaries, safeguarding, and how to build meaningful, supportive relationships with isolated individuals.
Loneliness Awareness & Response
For frontline staff and volunteers
Helping practitioners recognise the signs of loneliness and isolation, understand its impact on health, and respond with confidence and compassion.
Social Prescribing in Practice
For link workers and healthcare teams
An introduction to social prescribing — what it is, how it works, and how to connect people to community resources effectively.
Safeguarding for Community Volunteers
For volunteers and community workers
Essential safeguarding awareness for anyone working with vulnerable adults — covering recognition, reporting, and your responsibilities.
Book your place on Eventbrite
Our volunteer training sessions are listed and booked through Eventbrite. It's quick and easy — simply find the next available date, reserve your free place, and you'll receive all the joining details by email.
Can't find a date that works? Get in touch and we'll let you know when new sessions are added.
Interested in training for your team?
Whether you are setting up a new befriending service, upskilling your volunteers, or looking for CPD for your team, we would love to hear from you. Get in touch to discuss your needs.