Volunteer Befriender

Cyrenians West Lothian - Bathgate
VO102236

Time Commitment: We offer support which can last up to 9 months and ask volunteers to commit to a few hours per week/fortnight for 6 months minimum.

Location: West Lothian wide
You will be carefully matched with a client and will encourage and support them to take part in activities which they would like to focus on to reach their goal. Your support and encouragement could help them to:
• Remain independent at home, socially connected and engaged
• Reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation
• Increase self-confidence
• Create links with the local community
• Develop informal local support networks

Examples of activities include:
• Taking up a new hobby or interest
• Joining a local club or group e.g. activity groups, local walking group, dementia cafe
• Visiting a library, church, local gallery or exhibition
• Attending an event e.g. gala, open day, taster session, tea dance
• Going for short walks

Experience required

Skills we’re looking for
• Good listening and communication skills
• Friendly personality / approachable
• Reliable with good time keeping
• Patience and empathy
• Non-judgemental
• Respectful of confidentiality
• Able to work within set boundaries
• Keep accurate visit records and feed back to the team regularly

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Restrictions

Minimum age: 18
• 18+ • PVG Scheme Membership (organised by Cyrenians, no fee)

Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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