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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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Befriender

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

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