Befriender (Levenmouth and East Fife)

• LINK East Fife Mental Health Befriending Project

• VO63519

LINK supports adults aged 18 to 65 years old in the East Fife and Levenmouth areas who may be experiencing isolation due to their mental health issues through one-to-one befriending and group events.

They are looking for volunteers for their adult befriending project. Befrienders will assist the adults to increase their resilience, confidence, social skills and self esteem through consistent and reliable support, and engaging in activities together.

If you have a spare couple of hours a fortnight and would like to help adults who have been isolated due to mental health issues, LINK would like to hear from you.

Experience required

Positive attitude, good listening skills, good organisation skills, empathy, sense of fun, reliability and consistency. Experience of mental health issues not necessary.

Travel details

The opportunity takes place in East Fife and Levenmouth.

Travel expenses

Travel and out-of-pocket expenses are paid, up to a set monthly amount.

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Training details

Volunteers will receive induction and on-going training and support. There will also be personal development opportunities.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 16

Availability

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

This volunteering opportunity is also advertised across Fife.

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