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Bethany Christian Trust
- VO84853
Befriending can make a huge impact in the lives of people who are at risk of homelessness or moving into new settled accommodation. You can help an individual in Edinburgh reconnect back into the community by taking them out and introducing them to social groups and activities in their area.
Experience required
We are looking for volunteers who:
Have integrity and are reliable.
Are sociable and have an approachable manner.
Have good time management and organisational skills.
Are able to operate under the guidance and support of Passing the Baton staff.
Are of Christian faith, rooted in a Christian community.
Travel details
Due to the ongoing pandemic, many befriender meetings are happening online via Zoom. If, however, you and your befriendee are able to meet in person, please ensure that it is a communal, public space such as a cafe
Travel expenses
Regular volunteers are entitled to claim up to £3.60 per day for travel expenses (£4.50 if multiple buses are required) and up to £3 per day for lunch expenses, providing that they volunteer for 4 hours or more on that day, and that they present their manager/supervisor with the valid receipts.
Support
Training details
There are 2 initial traning sessions which cover things such as confidentiality, and ongoing traning is given as needed.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Availability
Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Passing the Baton Befriender with Bethany Christian Trust
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Edith MacDougall, Bethany Christian Trust
Thank you for registering your interest in Passing the Baton Befriender with Bethany Christian Trust.
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