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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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Befriender - Uddingston & Bothwell area

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.
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