voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
1-2-1 Volunteer Befriender Volunteer Opportunity No. VO96055 - Created/last updated: 18/09/2023 | ![]() Opportunity |
About this opportunity: | The role is to provide a social connection for elderly people in North East Fife who face struggles with feelings of loneliness and isolation and help to build confidence. Volunteers and members are matched based on their hobbies, interests and preferences. Volunteers will visit the member in their home at a time suitable for both, the visit is for company only and the volunteer is not home help or a qualified care assistant. The volunteer and member might decide to go out for lunch or a coffee or provide support in the client's home. Loneliness is hugely detrimental to an individual's mental and physical health and by providing a social contact each week you can contribute towards preventing this. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Minimum age: | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum age: | 100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Training provided: | No details were provided about the training made available to volunteers. Please contact us to find out more. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Out of pocket expenses paid? | Yes - Yes - Mileage paid at 40p per mile or public transport cost paid | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Experience required: | No previous experience required and full training will be provided.
Desired skills and qualities of volunteers include:
-Being a caring listener for people
-Reliability to commit to agreed times
-Motivation to make a positive impact on elderly lives in Cupar
-Drive to help build confidence in clients and promote the lounge
-Understanding the importance of confidentiality | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restrictions on who can volunteer | No restrictions were specified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Application process: | Application Form; Induction/Training; PVG membership required | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taster available? | No, not for this opportunity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Travel Details | Most often the clients own home or at an agreed upon place in the community such as a café or social club. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |