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Eric Liddell Centre
- VO67849
Care to Chat is a befriending service for unpaid carers at Eric Liddell Community. The service aims to remove or lessen isolation that unpaid carers and care partners may experience as a result of their caring role. We welcome volunteer befrienders from all walks of life who are willing to spend time listening to, encouraging and supporting a carer. Befrienders support carers to become more engaged with the community or simply to have a break from caring for a little while. Some carers like to get out and about and attend activities of interest whereas others need a friendly voice on the telephone or via Zoom.
Experience required
Empathy; listening skills; non-judgmental; appreciation of carers? needs; commitment; willingness to be flexible
Travel details
Eric Liddell Centre, 15 Morningside Road, Edinburgh EH10 4DP.
Travel expenses
Travel costs and refreshments; paid as claims are submitted.
Support
Training details
All volunteers will go through an induction process, receiving ongoing support throughout their volunteering, with additional optional training including first aid and mental health awareness.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Availability
Frequency & commitment
Minimum commitment of a year; up to two hours per week
Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Care To Chat Volunteer with Eric Liddell Centre
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Martha Pollard, Eric Liddell Centre
Thank you for registering your interest in Care To Chat Volunteer with Eric Liddell Centre.
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Something has gone wrong, please let us know about this issue at milosupport@scvo.scot quoting reference #VO67849.