Chaplains visit people in their place of work to offer friendship and to listen. Their support is unconditional, non-judgemental, independent and confidential. Through regular visiting of the workplace be.friend chaplains will endeavour to affirm the value of work and its place in human life and to make a positive contribution, to the culture and values of the organisation. be.friend Chaplains follow a set of ground rules which ensures people who receive chaplaincy are receiving a service that is professional and appropriate.