RoadPeace Befriending
What is a RoadPeace Befriender?
A RoadPeace Befriender is a specially trained volunteer who offers understanding, kindness, and a listening ear to anyone affected by a road crash.
Befrienders are there to walk alongside those who are grieving or struggling offering time, empathy, and gentle support when it’s most needed.
Through shared understanding and compassion, Befrienders help people feel heard, less alone, and supported as they begin to find a way forward after loss or trauma.
Nearly 1 in 5 people we support are inspired to become befrienders themselves.
When I was at my lowest, my befriender gave me a kind of support I couldn’t find anywhere else. They truly understood my pain, listened without judgment, and made me feel seen again.
Bereaved Partner.
Why Volunteer as a Befriender?
When you volunteer as a befriender, you’re not just offering time you’re offering connection, empathy, and healing. Befrienders provide peer-to-peer telephone support to people bereaved or seriously injured by road crashes.
This role gives you the chance to make a real difference for someone navigating trauma. It’s also an opportunity for personal healing, reflection, and connection with others who understand the lifelong impact of road harm.
Who Can Become a Befriender Volunteer
Anyone who has experienced a bereavement or injury caused by a road crash can become a befriender volunteer. We offer full training and ongoing support to ensure you’re confident and prepared to help others.
FAQs About Becoming a Befriender
What is a Befriender?
A befriender is a trained volunteer who provides emotional support by phone to people affected by road crashes. All our befrienders have lived experience and understand the challenges of grief and trauma.
Do I need qualifications to volunteer as a befriender?
No formal qualifications are required just lived experience, compassion, and a willingness to support others. RoadPeace provides full training and supervision.
How much time does it take?
Befrienders typically commit a few hours per month, but we’re flexible and understand the need for balance.
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