Team spotlight: Mollie West

Meet our newest team member, Befriending Coordinator Mollie.

Mollie started her journey with b:friend as a befriender volunteer in 2020. Since joining the staff team in May 2025, she has worked on our befriending projects across South Yorkshire to reduce loneliness for older neighbours.

She also hosts our Mexborough Social Club on Fridays, which offers a different mood-boosting activity every week, from mocktail-making to line dancing or armchair travels.

Mollie said: “I joined b:friend as I’ve always been passionate about making a difference, which led me to volunteer with b:friend while working as an Engagement Lead. Experiencing the impact firsthand, I knew I wanted to be part of something so meaningful, so when the opportunity to join the team came up, I didn’t think twice. It’s been the best move I’ve made.”

Read Mollie’s bite-sized bio:

Started at b:friend: May 2025

Loves: My children, Chinese food and comedy

Dislikes: The sea, all sauces and changing bedding

Best b:friend memory: My first ever befriending pairing, it showed me just what difference the charity does for people!