Volunteering Opportunity: VO105028

• Youth Befriender (Central Fife))
  with LINK - East Fife Mental Health Adolescent Befriending Project.

  Created/last updated: 16/02/2026

  
  

  About this opportunity:	About this opportunity: Want to make a difference, and have fun? Can you spare 2 hours a fortnight to support a marginalised young person? LINK works with 12 to18 year olds who have become isolated due to mental health issues  •  The in-person, 1 to1 befriending meetings take place out in the community  •  This safe, supported timeout helps the young people to increase their wellbeing, resilience, social and relationship skills  •  When you meet, and what you do with your befriending time together is left up to you and the young person to decide  •  It may be a walk, cafe, cinema, bowling – there's a monthly allowance to cover expenses  •
  Takes place:	mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays
  Minimum age:	16
  Maximum age:	100
  Training provided:	Volunteers receive training; ongoing support and supervision; personal development and social outing opportunities.
  Out of pocket expenses paid?	Yes - Travel and out-of-pocket expenses are paid, up to a set monthly amount.
  Experience required:	Experience required: No special qualifications or experience required. Desirable skills - reliability; sense of fun and friendly; kindness; patience; good communication and listening skills; ability to volunteer independently, with regular supervision – over a cuppa and cake.
  Restrictions on who can volunteer	No restrictions were specified.
  Application process:	Induction/Training; Informal Chat; PVG membership required; References
  Taster available?	No, not for this opportunity.
  Travel Details	Central Fife (Kirkcaldy/Glenrothes/Burntisland/Lochgelly areas)
  Saltire Award	This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.