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The Volunteer Befriender helps residents who feel isolated or unable to get out very easily on their own by giving time on a one to one basis to help a person maintain social contact, provide companionship and reduce loneliness and social isolation. Volunteer befrienders build a positive relationship with an individual and visit them on a regular basis in their own flat. This could mean spending some time with a person for an hour or two every week/fortnight, we also encourage getting out and about for a coffee or short walk. Generally, befrienders are there to chat and get to know someone, have fun. Support the person to continue with existing interests, whilst encouraging them to embark on new activities.
Experience required
No qualifications are necessary. We are looking for volunteers who are interested in being with older people, have good communication and listening skills, are reliable and willing to volunteer as part of a team.
Travel details
You will be reimbursed for any reasonable out of pocket expenses.
Travel expenses
You will be reimbursed for any reasonable out of pocket expenses.
Support
Training details
Full Induction training given that will cover health and safety before volunteering commences. Non certified. All volunteers require membership to the Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme, this will be organised by Hanover Housing (no fee).
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Availability
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Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Volunteer Befriender (Keith) with Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association
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.
Your details and message will be sent to:
James Brown, Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association
James Brown, Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association
Email address: jbrown@hanover.scot
A copy will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Moray:
Contact name: Volunteer Team Moray
Email address: volunteer@tsimoray.org.uk
Phone: 01343 541713
Thank you for registering your interest in Volunteer Befriender (Keith) with Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association.
Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association and Hanover (Scotland) Housing Associationhave both been sent your details and message, they will respond to you at the email address you provided.
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