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• Volunteer Befriender with Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association (This is not a Fife-based organisation). Volunteer Opportunity No. VO105137 - Created/last updated: 26/02/2026

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  About this opportunity:	Hanover Scotland are looking for Volunteer Befrienders to support their residents who live in Kincardine. As a befriender, you can help residents who feel isolated or unable to get out on their own by giving time on a one-to-one basis to help a person maintain social contact, provide companionship and reduce loneliness and social isolation. Befrienders build a positive relationship with an individual and visit them regularly in their own flat. This could mean spending some time with a person for an hour or two every week/fortnight. They also encourage getting out and about for a coffee or short walk. Generally, befrienders are there to chat and get to know someone, have fun, and support the person to continue with existing interests, whilst encouraging them to embark on new activities. As a befriender, you can help make new friends, gain valuable experience for work in care.
  Takes place:	mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays
  Minimum age:	18
  Maximum age:	100
  Training provided:	A meeting where they will chat further about the role and go through their Volunteer Agreement. After this and before you commence the role, they will have a Health and Safety induction with their local development team.
  Out of pocket expenses paid?	Yes - Expenses are available for public transport.
  Experience required:	They are looking for volunteers who are interested in volunteering with older people, have good communication and listening skills, are reliable and willing to be part of a team.
  Restrictions on who can volunteer	No restrictions were specified.
  Application process:	Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; PVG membership required
  Taster available?	No, not for this opportunity.
  Travel Details	The opportunity takes place in Kincardine at their Housing Development (Sivewright Court, Kirk Street, Kincardine, FK10 4PS) which is well covered with public transport.
  Saltire Award	This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.

  
  

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