CHANGES Volunteer Befriender

CHANGES Community Health Project
VO100720

This is an opportunity to make a genuine, positive impact on somebody's life by volunteering as a befriender. The role involves providing 1-1 befriending to someone in the East Lothian community who is experiencing loneliness, isolation and/or challenges with their mental health. By helping people discover - or rediscover - past hobbies and interests and build their social confidence, you will help reconnect them to their local community.

Experience required

Caring,
Good Communicator,
Good Listener,
Open minded,
Patient,
Reliable / Dependable,
Trustworthy
Befriending / Mentoring

Travel expenses

5p per mile paid monthly

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Restrictions

Minimum age: 16
We are an adult only service so can only have adult volunteers. Volunteers need to be able to attend our offices in Musselburgh for training and admin purposes.

Availability

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