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Become a Distance Befriender - Caithness

Befrienders Highland- Caithness
VO76545

This is a flexible opportunity to volunteer from home. You will be trained to support someone with mental ill health or memory difficulties by completing 4 modules with the help of the local coordinator. After training you need to commit to regular contact which could be as little as 20/30 minutes per week. As a distance volunteer you can chose to email, write or telephone someone facing isolation. All correspondence is conducted through a secure system to protect both parties in the befriending relationship. This is a confidential, non judgemental supported friendship [ no home visiting] Please note that unfortunately you need to be resident in the Highland Area as this charity is funded to provide a service within this catchment area. For more information get in touch

Experience required

respect confidentiality non judgemental reliable good communication skills

Travel expenses

out of pocket expenses reimbursed

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Training details

4 modules co be completed in group, online or at home. after each module follow up support is provided by the local coordinator.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

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Frequency & commitment

Flexible to suit the needs of the volunteer

Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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