voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Volunteer Befriender (Adults 1-1) Volunteer Opportunity No. VO83941 - Created/last updated: 30/01/2025 | ![]() Opportunity |
About this opportunity: | Offering 1:1 befriending support to adults (16+) and older people in Fife who feel isolated, lonely or disconnected, perhaps as a result of disability, ill health or other circumstances. Making a valuable difference to someone's life by undertaking a social role such as chatting with someone on the phone, going out for coffee, taking a walk together, finding a hobby or joining a local group. Befrienders help people build their confidence, connect more with their communities and meet new people. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Minimum age: | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum age: | 100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Training provided: | Volunteers will receive induction training before being matched with a person requiring support. Ongoing support and supervision will be given by the Volunteer Manager, who will also ensure that the volunteer can access any training to help them in their role | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Out of pocket expenses paid? | Yes - Mileage (45p/mile) and all other out of pocket expenses incurred as part of the befriending service provided are reimbursed on a monthly basis. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Experience required: | Warm and friendly individuals who demonstrate kindness, patience, and respect to others. They must be reliable, have good communication skills and maintain confidentiality. An ability to carry out the role independently and sustain regular contact with the coordinator, providing regular updates. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restrictions on who can volunteer | none | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Application process: | Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; Interview; PVG membership required; References | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taster available? | No, not for this opportunity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Travel Details | The project provides befriending services throughout Fife although they try to match volunteers with befriendees in their local area. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |