Mum2Mum offers 1-to-1 support to mums aged 16-30. Mums are matched with a volunteer befriender who will meet with them on a 1-to-1 basis, at least once a fortnight. They will have the support of their befriender for 6 months to start with; however this may be extended, 6 months at a time, for a total of up to 2 years. They are someone who will spend time listening to and getting to know you, and o
ffer you individual attention and support. Who are the befrienders? Mum2Mum befrienders are trained volunteers from local Christian churches. They are mums themselves, and are from all walks of life - grandmas, foster, adoptive or birth mums, of any age or background. References are obtained and DBS checks are carried out for all befrienders. What might a befriender do? Meet with a mum regularly, listen, and discuss any issues that they may have (or direct them to an appropriate other source of help and advice). Go with the mum to an appointment with the doctor, health visitor or midwife, or to a local toddler group or Children’s Centre. Introduce the mums to other Mum2Mum volunteers and mums.
