Autism Jersey: Championing a full and inclusive life for people with autism, Aspergers Syndrome and other associated complex developmental disorders, by raising awareness and working in partnership with all agencies to help and support them, their families and carers.

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Could you befriend someone with autism?

"I wanted to do something which was challenging, worthwhile and fun - volunteering as a befriender has proved to be all 3!"

What is a befriender?

Befrienders spend a few hours a week with an adult or child with autism or Asperger syndrome or their family.  Befrienders can help break the wall of isolation for families and individuals whose lives are affected by autism.  Befriending is very much a two way thing and is extremely rewarding.

Click here to find out what families with a befriender have said and here to find out what a befriender might do with the individual they befriend.

Details on what we offer our befrienders

Details on what we ask of you as a befriender

If you would like to become a befriender or have any queries regarding the befriending scheme, please contact Suzanne Rentsch, Volunteering Manager on 871166 or 07797 926348 or email befriending@autismjersey.org.