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• 1-2-1 Volunteer Befriender with Castle Furniture Volunteer Opportunity No. VO96055 - Created/last updated: 21/04/2025

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  About this opportunity:	The role involves providing social connection for elderly people in North East Fife who struggle with loneliness and isolation, helping them build confidence. Loneliness can significantly impact both mental and physical health, but by offering weekly social contact, you can help prevent this. Volunteers and members are matched based on their hobbies, interests and preferences. Visits take place at the member's home at a time that suits both parties. These visits are strictly for companionship, volunteers are not expected to provide home help or qualified care assistance. The volunteer and member may choose to go out for lunch or coffee or simply spend time together in the client's home.
  Takes place:	mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays
  Minimum age:	18
  Maximum age:	100
  Training provided:	All volunteers will be initially provided with around 1-2 hours induction covering everything from role specifics, expectations and boundaries, health and safety, manual handling and everything else needed to succeed in the role. PVG checks will be done and costs covered if don't already have one. Continued support will be provided throughout by the Volunteer Coordinator and opportunities for continual ongoing training provided depending on the needs of the role and personal interests.
  Out of pocket expenses paid?	Yes - Yes - Mileage paid at 40p per mile or public transport cost paid
  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; 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.

  
  

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