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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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Phone Friend

Paired with an older person for weekly phone chats.
Provide an effective phone friend service for your phone friend.
Spend time on the phone listening, chatting and discussing various topics.

Experience required

Good telephone manner and willingness to use own phone and online device to record and submit activity logs and complete online forms.

Travel details

No travel required for this role

Travel expenses

Please note: No expenses are paid for this opportunity

Support
Training details

Induction, training, ongoing support, named contact, peer group communication

Restrictions

Minimum age: 16

Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
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Fri
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Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Frequency & commitment
Minimum of 1 hour per week for a three month time commitment.

Volunteers (aged 16-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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