Volunteering Opportunity: VO100075

• Friendship Caller
  with Age Scotland (Fife).

  Created/last updated: 16/04/2024

  
  

  About this opportunity:	Loneliness is a public health crisis- as dangerous to your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day and doubling the chances of developing Dementia in later life  •  Over 200,000 older people in Scotland say they feel lonely all or most of the time- Age Scotland's Friendship Service aim to combat this! Community Connectors links older people to clubs and groups in their local community- befriending, interest groups, health and wellbeing, further learning opportunities the possibilities are endless! Community Connecting volunteers are paired with an older people for a period of up to three months, offering information, support and encouragement over the telephone  •
  Takes place:	mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays
  Minimum age:	18
  Maximum age:	100
  Training provided:	Friendship Caller training takes place via teams and covers all the information you'll need to make sure you're confident during calls. We also arrange a 45 minute systems Induction to ensure you're confident on our platforms.
  Out of pocket expenses paid?	Yes - Our volunteer expense policy covers costs pertinent to the volunteer's role.
  Experience required:	If you love have a chat over the phone, we'd love to hear from you!
  Restrictions on who can volunteer	No restrictions were specified.
  Application process:	Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; References
  Taster available?	No, not for this opportunity.
  Travel Details	Friendship Caller can get involved remotely or in person at our head offices in Edinburgh.
  Saltire Award	This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.