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Community Befriender - Kingdom Companions

Volunteering opportunity with Fife Voluntary Action

Organisation
Fife Voluntary Action
Type
Befriending / Mentoring
Benefits
Elderly
Age
16 to 100
Expenses
Yes – Public transport costs covered or mileage at 45p per mile, plus other out of pocket expenses by agreement (e.g. hot drinks)
Saltire Awards
Yes, this opportunity counts towards the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12 to 25
Taster
No taster session for this opportunity
Reference
VO55446 · updated 5 October 2026

About this opportunity

Kingdom Companions aims to support adults who are facing social isolation and/or struggling with their confidence in the community, through short-term goal-specific befriending.

A befriending service for adults experiencing isolation and loneliness, Kingdom Companions aims to support individuals to achieve a goal for themselves. This might be getting back into the community, attending social groups, travelling independently, or getting involved in volunteering.

Volunteers are asked to provide friendly, relaxed, practical, and encouraging support to the adult on a one-to-one, regular basis for 4-6 months. It will usually be within the community but may include visiting the home of the supported adult.

There are roles all over Fife for community befrienders who have a couple of hours a week/fortnight to help someone with this. Could this be you? Befriending can be a terrific way to build confidence and skills for jobs such as social care, as well as increasing your confidence, helping someone – which can feel very fulfilling, and perhaps going to new places or trying new activities.

Your travel and other out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed. FVA aim to match you with someone who lives in your local area.

You will get detailed training, as well as ongoing support. Get in touch now!

When it takes place

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What you need to know

Training

Volunteers are required to complete the mandatory training programme covering communication, boundaries, safeguarding and the befriending role. Further training can be offered specific to the volunteer's needs. As the position involves working with vulnerable adults, volunteers will be subject to a PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) check.

Experience

You should be friendly, relaxed and encouraging. Be yourself!
Also, you should be able to build good relationships; spend time sharing activities; be accepting, understanding and not judge; be able to establish and maintain appropriate boundaries (training given).

Restrictions
No restrictions were specified.
How to apply

Application Form; Informal Chat; Interview; PVG membership required; References

Travel

There are opportunities all over Fife and FVA aim to match you with someone who lives in your local area or in an area that you are able to travel to.

Interested in this opportunity?

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