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Re-Engage (Midlothian)
- VO101681
Are you a kind and empathetic person who likes a chat? Could you volunteer and make someone’s day brighter from the comfort of your own home and flexibly suited to your schedule?
We’re working with Parkinson’s UK to offer older people with Parkinson’s, and the people who care for them, a telephone befriending service. Living with Parkinson’s, or caring for someone who does, can feel isolating. But you can help someone with just 30 minutes of your time.
A regular chat with someone who just wants someone to listen. You will be matched with an Older Person and make weekly or fortnightly calls depending on your availability and preferences. Parkinson’s does not normally affect speech or memory and is a physical condition. People who are living with Parkinson’s may find leaving the house difficult but are still looking for social company in a way that is accessible.
Support
Training details
Full online training provided as well as access to online library of training. Full support team for volunteers as well.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Availability
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Frequency & commitment
0.5 hours per week
Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Telephone Befriender with someone living with Parkinson's with Re-Engage (Midlothian)
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 details and message will be sent to:
Esther Lynn, Re-Engage (Midlothian)
Esther Lynn, Re-Engage (Midlothian)
Email address: esther.lynn@reengage.org.uk
Phone number: 020 8017 8234
A copy will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Midlothian:
Contact name: Volunteer Team Midlothian
Email address: info@volunteermidlothian.org.uk
Phone: 07859 914587
Thank you for registering your interest in Telephone Befriender with someone living with Parkinson's with Re-Engage (Midlothian).
Re-Engage (Midlothian) 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 #VO101681.