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Berwickshire Housing Association and The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland financially contribute to and support BeFriend to help people living in Berwickshire and Kelso who are over the age of 65 to maintain social connections and engage with their local communities.
BeFriend does this with the invaluable help of a team of volunteers who:
• Support people to attend and engage with community events.
• Visit a befriendee on a one to one basis
• Telephone Befriending
• Provide transport to community activities and outings
• Other volunteering opportunities using volunteers personal talents and expertise.
These voluntary roles can open up new opportunities and you will get so much in return friendship, laughter and fun.
Volunteering has been shown to make a significant difference to peoples wellbeing and also gives something back to the community.
Volunteers are reimbursed for their mileage, reasonable expenses. They also have access to information and support sessions to enhance their volunteer role.
Experience required
Volunteers should be: Friendly, patient and caring. Be able to talk to people. Be able to listen to people. Be able to turn up on time. Understand confidentiality. It would be useful if you have a car, but you do not have to.
Travel details
Where does it happen?
Usually in the older people’s own homes.
Travel expenses
Travel expenses are available along with expenses are available for refreshments taken while volunteering.
Support
Training details
1 short induction session approx. 4hrs . Ongoing opportunities to attend other awareness sessions on topics such as Dementia, other health conditions.
Support: Checking in phone calls and face to face catch up sessions with a member of the BeFriend staff team as agreed with the volunteer
Taster available
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Volunteers should be free to work with older adults who might be vulnerable, this includes agreeing to a police check form being completed.
Frequency & commitment
How much time does it take? As much time as you have to spare! Most volunteers do it for about 1 hour a week.Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Volunteer Befriender with Berwickshire Housing Association - BeFriend
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.
Your message will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Scottish Borders:
Contact name: Volunteer Team Borders
Email address: volunteering@borderscommunityaction.org.uk
Phone: 0300 124 7522
Thank you for registering your interest in Volunteer Befriender with Berwickshire Housing Association - BeFriend.
Scottish Borders TSI has been sent your details and message, they will respond to you at the email address you provided.
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