b'Annual Report 2023/24Floating Support VolunteeringOur Floating Support services offerPraxis Care operates a range of flexible, short-term (up to two years)volunteer befriending services, housing-related support, designed tofostering over 80 matched friendships.help individuals maintainThe Mental Health Befriendingindependence while living in theirService provides practical and own homes. This service follows theemotional support for individuals atindividual, even if they move, as longrisk of mental illness, encouragesas they remain within the catchmentsocial interaction, and supportsarea.personal development withinthe community.Carers AdvocacyIn partnership with the Belfast HealthThe Young People Befriendingand Social Care Trust, we supportService supports vulnerable youngcarers of individuals with mental illpeople leaving care, offeringhealth in Belfast and surroundingemotional and practical assistance,areas. The service provides access tofostering personal interests, andcommunity mental health teams,monitoring their wellbeing.prompt support, access to supportVolunteers also support various groups, participation in residentialactivities, including gardening, group short breaks, and signposting to otherevents, arts and crafts, and virtual community services.initiatives. In 2023/24, we arranged 28 Corporate Volunteer Days in collaboration with local groupsand businesses. 16 17'