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Hanover Housing (Falkirk)
- VO103333
We are looking for a Volunteer Befriender to support our residents who live in sheltered accommodation to stay connected and to be less socially isolated by making new friends.
The Volunteer Befriender helps residents who feel isolated or unable to get out very easily on their own by giving time on a one-to-one basis to help them maintain social contact, provide companionship, and reduce loneliness and social isolation. Volunteer Befrienders build a positive relationship with an individual and visit them on a regular basis in their own home. This could mean spending some time with a person for an hour or two every week/fortnight, but we also encourage getting out and about for a coffee or short walk. Generally, Befrienders are there to chat and get to know someone, and to have fun. Befrienders support their resident to continue with existing interests, whilst encouraging them to embark on new activities.
Experience required
No qualifications are necessary. We are looking for volunteers who are confident with older people, have good communication and listening skills, are reliable and willing to work as part of a team.
Travel details
Our opportunities are based in Bo'ness (EH51 9LN) and Falkirk (FK2 7RZ).
Travel expenses
Public transport expenses will be paid monthly.
Support
Training details
No qualifications are necessary. We are looking for volunteers who are interested in working with older people, have good communication and listening skills, are reliable and willing to work as part of a team.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Availability
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Frequency & commitment
This is a flexible role that can suit your availability - we ask for an hour every week or fortnight to meet with a resident, and a minimum commitment of around 6 months.
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 Volunteer Befriender with Hanover Housing (Falkirk)
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:
James Brown, Hanover Housing (Falkirk)
James Brown, Hanover Housing (Falkirk)
Email address: jbrown@hanover.scot
Phone number: 0131 557 6454
A copy will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Falkirk:
Contact name: General Enquiries
Email address: info@cvsfalkirk.org.uk
Phone: 01324692000
Thank you for registering your interest in Volunteer Befriender with Hanover Housing (Falkirk).
Hanover Housing (Falkirk) and Hanover Housing (Falkirk)have both 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 #VO103333.