voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Befriender Volunteer Opportunity No. VO47125 - Created/last updated: 04/08/2020 | ![]() Opportunity |
About this opportunity: | Our volunteers help maintain quality of life and encourage social contact, according to client's wishes and needs. Clients who are identified for befriending will be assessed by our Co-ordinator and matched with a volunteer who will visit or arrange short outings according to the Client's wishes. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Minimum age: | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum age: | no upper age limit has been specified | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Training provided: | Volunteer will be offered support. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Out of pocket expenses paid? | Yes - Volunteers who use their own transport are reimbursed at a rate of 45p per mile. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Experience required: | Patience, outgoing, people person, who can be discrete and helpful. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 Details | Our befriending service is confined to towns and communities within North-East Fife. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saltire Award | This opportunity is not suitable for Saltire Awards (for volunteers aged 12-25). |