Befriender - Hamilton & Blantyre area

• LEAP

• VO88599

A befriender will be matched with an older person (50 and over) in their area that is isolated or lonely. They will spend time with them offering companionship to build their confidence and link them back into social activities. Many of our clients have very few visitors or people to go and see them so our volunteers spend time with someone whether through a cuppa and a chat in the clients home or a walk locally, with the hope that the volunteer will improve wellbeing, alleviate loneliness and isolation. We also run local friendship groups that the client can be linked into if able to get out and about.

Some of the skills we look for in a volunteer are: An empathy with older people; reliable and trustworthy; being sensitive and supportive; flexible; Having a few hours spare each week; Being friendly; Being interested in people.

Experience required

No Expertise, Caring,Good Communicator,Good Listener,Open minded,Patient,Reliable / Dependable,Sociable,

Travel details

The opportunity takes at multiple location across South Lanarkshire Yes
Blantyre,Bothwell,Hamilton,Uddingston

Travel expenses

Travel expenses are reimbursed (Monthly).

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