Volunteering Opportunity: VO58538

• Volunteer Befriender
  with Fife Women's Aid.

  Created/last updated: 30/05/2026

  
  

  About this opportunity:	Fife Women’s Aid’s Befriending Service offers support to women across Fife who have experienced domestic abuse  •  Their volunteer befrienders usually meet their befriendee weekly for 1-3 hours  •  This gives women a chance to talk  •  Befrienders encourage and support women to get out of their home and do something together – like going for a walk, a coffee, shopping, going to the gym or maybe engaging in a class in the local community  •  They adopt a person-centred approach, so this will be different for every woman’s journey  •  The goals of the befriending service are to; -Empower Women -Build Independence -Build Confidence -Reduce Isolation and Loneliness Only women are eligible to apply for this post due to Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010)  •  Fife Women’s Aid welcomes applications from women from all sectors of the community  •
  Takes place:	mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays
  Minimum age:	18
  Maximum age:	no upper age limit has been specified
  Training provided:	Full training and support will be offered throughout your time with FWA. You will have the option to attend volunteer meetings, training and social events throughout the year. The initial training will be carried out over 3-4 sessions held weekly, in the evenings at our office for around 2.5 hours per session.
  Out of pocket expenses paid?	Yes - They will cover all travel and out of pocket expenses agreed with the Befriending Coordinator. These are reimbursed monthly. Mileage is reimbursed at 45p per mile.
  Experience required:	You will need; -An interest in supporting recovery from domestic abuse -Non-judgemental, empathetic and trauma-informed approach to working with women -Self-awareness and an ability to reflect on your work and progress -Good communication skills -Ability to maintain confidentiality -Able to volunteer within guidelines without direct supervision
  Restrictions on who can volunteer	Only women are eligible to apply for this post due to Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010). Fife Women's Aid welcomes applications from women from all sectors of the community.
  Application process:	Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; Interview; PVG membership required; References; Trial Period
  Taster available?	No, not for this opportunity.
  Travel Details	Fife Women's Aid supports women throughout Fife. They will match you with someone in your local area or within a reasonable and agreed travelling distance.
  Saltire Award	This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.