Mum2Mum Cambridge
What is Mum2Mum?
The purpose of Mum2Mum is to offer 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.
*Update on Mum2Mum*
Referrals for Mum2Mum are now closed and the project will be closing later in the summer.
What is a befriender?
“To befriend is to act as or become a friend to (someone), especially when they are in need of help or support.”
Oxford English Dictionary
They are someone who will spend time listening to and getting to know you, and offer you individual attention and support
A befriender will not make judgements about your lifestyle or behaviour, or give advice that is not asked for
A befriender will respect your privacy and will not repeat the content of any of your conversations to other people, apart from in exceptional circumstances (which are explained in our confidentiality statement)
Who are the befrienders?
Mum2Mum befrienders are 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.
They have been through a selection process which includes taking part in a training course and being interviewed. References are obtained and DBS checks 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
How might I become a befriender?
Applications to become a befriender are now closed.
How can I sign up to get a befriender?
Mum2Mum is now closed for any new referrals. We are apologise for any inconvenience.
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Mum2Mum originated first in Maidstone under The Princess Project. In recent years the befriending programme has been successfully replicated in other cities across the country. Find out more about the Princess Project here.
How Do I Contact Mum2Mum?
Phone/text: 07726 585653
Email: mum2mum@cambridgevineyard.org.uk
Facebook: fb.me/mum2mumCambridge