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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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Volunteer Befriender

Befrienders, as part of the circle of support, help the focus person to build their confidence and participate in social activities within their community.

As a Volunteer Befriender, you will be a part of a person’s circle of support and help the focus person to build their confidence through participating in social activities within their community. This may include going for walks, participating in clubs or classes together, or attending Equal Futures’ monthly social events.
Befrienders attend the circle meetings (approx. bimonthly) and meet 1:1 with their focus person weekly or fortnightly. Equal Futures supports you throughout your volunteering.
Volunteers will be registered with Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme

Experience required

• Warm and friendly
• Approachable
• Compassionate
• Flexible
• Dependable
• Empathetic
• Reliable
• Good listeners

Travel expenses

Transport and similar expenses are met. Activity/ entrance fees etc.

Support
Training details

Induction training is provided, Ongoing contact is kept with your local Project coordinator who will be on hand help and guide throughout your volunteering experience.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 16

Availability
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Frequency & commitment
2 hours every fortnight Preferred minimum commitment - one year 2 hours every fortnight Preferred minimum commitment - one year

Volunteers (aged 16-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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