Volunteer Befrienders

The Living Well Project
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Befriending beats loneliness.

If you are friendly, like to chat and can spare an hour weekly or fortnightly you could be a Volunteer Befriender with our Project.

Volunteers are offered training, guidance and support.

Becoming a Volunteer can give you the opportunity to do something special within your communities.

For more information please contact Avril Cooper, Project Worker at email: befriending@thelivingwellproject.org.uk or telephone: 07475 940726

More details are also available at https://thelivingwellproject.org.uk/

Travel details

Our Befriending Service covers the Bridge of Don, Bucksburn, Dyce Newhills and Kingswells communbities and provides befriending support to anyone over 65 years who may be lonely or socially isolated.

Travel expenses

Travel costs can be reimbursed using our expenses form.

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Training details

Volunteers are offered ongoing support and guidance. As members of the Befriending Networks there are a number of training courses available. Volunteers are given opportunities to meet together to share their experiences.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Frequency & commitment

Flexible times available to suit volunteers and the people we support.

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