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Befriender (Levenmouth and East Fife)

Volunteering opportunity with LINK East Fife Mental Health Befriending Project

Organisation
LINK East Fife Mental Health Befriending Project
Type
Befriending / Mentoring
Benefits
Mental Health
Age
From 16, no upper limit
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
VO63519 · updated 10 July 2026

About this opportunity

LINK supports adults aged 18 to 65 years old in the East Fife and Levenmouth areas who may be experiencing isolation due to their mental health issues through one-to-one befriending and group events.

They are looking for volunteers for their adult befriending project. Befrienders will assist the adults to increase their resilience, confidence, social skills and self esteem through consistent and reliable support, and engaging in activities together.

If you have a spare couple of hours a fortnight and would like to help adults who have been isolated due to mental health issues, LINK would like to hear from you.

When it takes place

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What you need to know

Training

Volunteers will receive induction and on-going training and support. There will also be personal development opportunities.

Experience

Positive attitude, good listening skills, good organisation skills, empathy, sense of fun, reliability and consistency. Experience of mental health issues not necessary.

Restrictions
No restrictions were specified.
How to apply

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

Travel

The opportunity takes place in East Fife and Levenmouth.

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