Care To Chat Volunteer

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.

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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

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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.
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