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Volunteer Befriender

Volunteering opportunity with Fife Women's Aid

Organisation
Fife Women's Aid
Type
Befriending / Mentoring
Benefits
Womens Groups
Age
From 18, no upper limit
Expenses
Yes – They will cover all travel and out of pocket expenses agreed with the Befriending Coordinator. These are reimbursed monthly. Mileage is reimbursed at 45p per mile.
Saltire Awards
Yes, this opportunity counts towards the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12 to 25
Taster
No taster session for this opportunity
Reference
VO58538 · updated 19 September 2026

About this opportunity

Fife Women’s Aid’s Befriending Service offers support to women across Fife who have experienced domestic abuse.

Their volunteer befrienders usually meet their befriendee weekly for 1-3 hours. This gives women a chance to talk. Befrienders encourage and support women to get out of their home and do something together – like going for a walk, a coffee, shopping, going to the gym or maybe engaging in a class in the local community. They adopt a person-centred approach, so this will be different for every woman’s journey.

The goals of the befriending service are to;

-Empower Women
-Build Independence
-Build Confidence
-Reduce Isolation and Loneliness

Only women are eligible to apply for this post due to Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010). Fife Women’s Aid welcomes applications from women from all sectors of the community.

When it takes place

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What you need to know

Training

Full training and support will be offered throughout your time with FWA. You will have the option to attend volunteer meetings, training and social events throughout the year.

The initial training will be carried out over 3-4 sessions held weekly, in the evenings at our office for around 2.5 hours per session.

Experience

You will need;
-An interest in supporting recovery from domestic abuse
-Non-judgemental, empathetic and trauma-informed approach to working with women
-Self-awareness and an ability to reflect on your work and progress
-Good communication skills
-Ability to maintain confidentiality
-Able to volunteer within guidelines without direct supervision

Restrictions

Only women are eligible to apply for this post due to Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010). Fife Women’s Aid welcomes applications from women from all sectors of the community.

How to apply

Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; Interview; PVG membership required; References; Trial Period

Travel

Fife Women’s Aid supports women throughout Fife. They will match you with someone in your local area or within a reasonable and agreed travelling distance.

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