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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

The aim of ‘Friends’ is to help improve the quality of life for our customers and address loneliness and social isolation. We are looking for friendly, outgoing and organised volunteers who will provide a safe, consistent and reliable support service to help customers experience companionship/social interaction on a regular basis either on the telephone, in customers homes or on group outings. You will spend time with your befriendee and simply chat, listen and discuss various topics of interest making the service fun and interesting. You will also have to provide project staff with information on how the time spent with befriendee is going and attend volunteer meetings.

Timings - by arrangement. Please enquire.

Experience required

Befrienders need to be friendly, sociable and patient people with a caring manner. You must be motivated, reliable, trustworthy and an enthusiatic individual who can be responsive and flexible on delivering positive outcomes and experiences for the befriendee.

Good verbal communication skills are required as well as being a people person with a sense of humour who can adapt to any situation and changing people behaviour.

Travel expenses

Public transport paid, mileage rates paid.

Support
Training details

In-house befriending training will be given, 6 weekly volunteer meetings to provide support and training.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 16

Availability
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Frequency & commitment
Commitment varies for each volunteer depending on availability, it can be as little as an hour a week or fortnight. Group outings can last up to 7 hours maximum.

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