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Volunteering Opportunity: VO100387

  • Befriender
    with LinkLiving: Older Persons Service.

    Created/last updated: 06/01/2025


    About this opportunity:
    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    Minimum age:18
    Maximum age:100
    Training provided:A volunteer handbook and training in various topics relevant to the role including a volunteer induction. Regular volunteer meetings are held throughout the year including twice yearly social events. Volunteers receive regular support and supervision from project workers
    Out of pocket expenses paid?
    Yes - 45p per mile bus/ rail fares are reimbursed (ticket needed)

    Experience required:No specific requirements for experience were provided by the organisation.

    Restrictions on who can volunteer
    No restrictions were specified.

    Application process:Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; Interview; PVG membership required; References

    Taster available?No, not for this opportunity.

    Travel DetailsThis is a weekly commitment, timings to be agreed between the befriendee and befriender. South West Fife, Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, Levenmouth and Taybridge. Volunteers will be matched with someone in their area.

    Saltire AwardThis opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.