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Youth Befriender (Central Fife)

Volunteering opportunity with LINK - East Fife Mental Health Adolescent Befriending Project

Organisation
LINK - East Fife Mental Health Adolescent Befriending Project
Type
Befriending / Mentoring
Benefits
Young People
Age
16 to 100
Expenses
Yes – Travel and out-of-pocket expenses are paid, up to a set monthly amount.
Saltire Awards
Yes, this opportunity counts towards the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12 to 25
Taster
No taster session for this opportunity
Reference
VO105028 · updated 14 July 2026

About this opportunity

About this opportunity: Want to make a difference, and have fun? Can you spare 2 hours a fortnight to support a marginalised young person?

LINK works with 12 to18 year olds who have become isolated due to mental health issues.

The in-person, 1 to1 befriending meetings take place out in the community. This safe, supported timeout helps the young people to increase their wellbeing, resilience, social and relationship skills.

When you meet, and what you do with your befriending time together is left up to you and the young person to decide. It may be a walk, cafe, cinema, bowling – there's a monthly allowance to cover expenses.

When it takes place

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What you need to know

Training

Volunteers receive training; ongoing support and supervision; personal development and social outing opportunities.

Experience

Experience required: No special qualifications or experience required.

Desirable skills - reliability; sense of fun and friendly; kindness; patience; good communication and listening skills; ability to volunteer independently, with regular supervision – over a cuppa and cake.

Restrictions
No restrictions were specified.
How to apply

Induction/Training; Informal Chat; PVG membership required; References

Travel

Central Fife (Kirkcaldy/Glenrothes/Burntisland/Lochgelly areas)

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