Volunteering Opportunity: VO100387

• Befriender
  with LinkLiving: Older People's Service.

  Created/last updated: 29/05/2024

  
  

  About this opportunity:
  Takes place:	mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays
  Minimum age:	18
  Maximum age:	100
  Training provided:	They provide full induction training plus any other training which may be relevant e.g. first aid, manual handling health & safety, food hygiene, dementia awareness as well as many other options. They offer extensive training opportunities and regular meetings with other befrienders and Real Living volunteers. Real Living also offer twice yearly outings for everyone involved in the project as well as support and supervision from the Project Workers
  Out of pocket expenses paid?	Yes - Public transport costs will be reimbursed, or mileage to and from befriendee's home and social café venue (45p per mile).
  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.