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Befriender

Volunteering opportunity with Crossroads Fife

Organisation
Crossroads Fife
Type
Befriending / Mentoring
Benefits
Elderly
Age
18 to 100
Expenses
Yes – Out of pocket expenses on a monthly basis with expenses claim/receipts. Mileage at 45p per mile; Public Transport ; Refreshments up to £3.00 per session
Saltire Awards
Yes, this opportunity counts towards the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12 to 25
Taster
No taster session for this opportunity
Reference
VO79023 · updated 7 July 2026

About this opportunity

Crossroads Fife Befriending service need your help to support vulnerable adults who are experiencing social isolation and loneliness. Just a regular phone call, visit at home or in the community (one to one or in a group setting) will help a person build stronger social connections and also improve their confidence, health and wellbeing - as well as your own!.

Befriending with Crossroads Fife is a very rewarding experience and brings about positive change for yourself and others. Your time can make a massive difference in someone's life, they will feel amazing and so will you! You can meet new friends, learn new skills, discover new talents or boost your education and employment prospects.

Can you help transform someone's life, simply by giving some of your spare time on a regular basis? If you’re interested in the wellbeing of yourself and others and are warm, considerate, honest and reliable, they want to hear from you!

When it takes place

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What you need to know

Training

Induction Presentation: Organisation, Volunteer Role, Responsibilities, Boundaries, Lone volunteering, Adult Support & Protection; Ongoing training as required; Regular Support: Individual/Group Face to Face meetings, phone/email/text, regular newsletter

Experience

Good communicator and listener, as well as being accepting, caring, honest, positive, reliable and respectfu

Restrictions
No restrictions were specified.
How to apply

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

Travel

The organisation are looking for Befrienders from across Fife.
Travel may be required on foot, by bus or car for face to face befriending in the person’s home or community.

Interested in this opportunity?

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