Volunteering Opportunity: VO100387

• Befriender
  with LinkLiving: Older Persons Service.

  Created/last updated: 24/03/2025

  
  

  About this opportunity:	They are looking for volunteer befrienders to help them expand their growing service  •  Volunteer befrienders provide one to one befriending to a socially isolated older person, visiting them in their home and/or taking them out to take part in activities in their local community  •  This could be popping in once a week for a cup of tea or supporting the befriendee to become more confident or join in community activities  •  This role is to: - meet with an older person once per week for a mutually agreed length of time - encourage involvement in activities, being mindful of the befriendee's abilities and limitations - maintain confidentiality regarding befriendee information - take part in mandatory induction training and any other relevant training - take part in planned regular reviews with LinkLiving staff - ensure relevant expenses are claimed and receipts are kept on a monthly basis - attend induction training and any other training relevant to the post - operate within LinkLiving policies and procedures and any other relevant guidelines and Legislation  •  - raise any concerns regarding members’ wellbeing with LinkLiving staff Please note, volunteer befrienders will not be asked to meet any personal care needs
  Takes place:	mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays
  Minimum age:	18
  Maximum age:	100
  Training provided:	A volunteer handbook and training in various topics relevant to the role including a volunteer induction. Regular volunteer meetings are held throughout the year including twice yearly social events. Volunteers receive regular support and supervision from project workers
  Out of pocket expenses paid?	Yes - 45p per mile bus/ rail fares are reimbursed (ticket needed)
  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; Informal Chat; Interview; PVG membership required; References
  Taster available?	No, not for this opportunity.
  Travel Details	This is a weekly commitment, timings to be agreed between the befriendee and befriender. South West Fife, Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, Levenmouth and Taybridge. Volunteers will be matched with someone in their area.
  Saltire Award	This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.