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LEAP
- VO94984
A befriender will be matched with an older person (50 and over) in their local 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 place at multiple location across South Lanarkshire
Bothwell,Uddingston
Travel expenses
Travel expenses are reimbursed (Monthly).
Dates
14 August 2024 - 3 February 2025
Support
Training details
All volunteers are given 2 befriending training sessions as well as ongoing training such as dementia awareness, mental health awareness and others throughout volunteering role.
Taster available
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
No Gender Restriction, Disclosure Check (PVG) & References will be required.
Availability
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Frequency & commitment
2 hours per week. Minimum Commitment: 6 months. (Monday - Friday 9am - 4:30pm, some evening or weekend matches possible) - Flexible to suit. 2 hours per week. Minimum Commitment: 6 months. (Monday - Friday 9am - 4:30pm) - Flexible to suit. Travel expenses are reimbursed (Monthly).
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 Befriender - Uddingston & Bothwell area with LEAP
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:
Heather Jackson, LEAP
Heather Jackson, LEAP
Email address: heather@leap-project.co.uk
A copy will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in South Lanarkshire:
Contact name: Volunteer@VASLan
Email address: volunteer@vaslan.org.uk
Phone: 01698 300390
Thank you for registering your interest in Befriender - Uddingston & Bothwell area with LEAP.
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