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Kincardine & Deeside Befriending
- VO101252
Our befrienders come from all walks of life. They range from 18 to 80+ and include students, parents of young children, part time and full time workers while some are retired.
Whatever your background or circumstances you can befriend if:
You like talking to others
You are able to listen
You have a couple of hours each week/fortnight that you would enjoy spending with an older person
We have befriendees waiting across Kincardine & Deeside, so if you live in or near Portlethen, Newtonhill, Stonehaven, Inverbervie, Gourdon, St Cyrus, Laurencekirk, Fordoun, Fettercairn, Drumoak, Banchory, Aboyne, Ballater, Torphins, Lumphanan, Tarland & Braemar areas (or anywhere in between!), please reach out.
Experience required
An interest in older people
Good communication skills and ready to listen
Support
Training details
Volunteers are offered an introductory training and are then able to sign up for ongoing courses.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Availability
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Befriender with Kincardine & Deeside Befriending
Cherry Lawson, Kincardine & Deeside Befriending
A copy will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Aberdeenshire:
Thank you for registering your interest in Befriender with Kincardine & Deeside Befriending.
Kincardine & Deeside Befriending has been sent your details and message, they will respond to you at the email address you provided.
Something has gone wrong, please let us know about this issue at milosupport@scvo.scot quoting reference #VO101252.