Volunteering Opportunity: VO77696

• Volunteer Befriender Leven
  with Royal Air Forces Association.

  Created/last updated: 04/08/2020

  
  

  About this opportunity:	A volunteer befriender carries out visits in their own homes or at a mutully agreed location to keep in touch with members of the RAF family on behalf of the RAF Association  •  Volunteers exist to provide companionship and outcome focussed support a beneficiary and to ensure that they remain part of the community and feel socially connected to the wider RAF family  •  The role is varied and the service spans all ages and is flexible to suit everyone  •  The volunteer will meet regularly with the beneficiary to promote self esteem, reduce isolation and identify ways for beneficiaries to engage in social groups and activities  •  Volunteers will keep accurate notes of all visits and activities undertaken and feed back this information the the Area Welfare Manager  •
  Takes place:	mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays
  Minimum age:	18
  Maximum age:	100
  Training provided:	Initial 1 day training course and then refresher training. Ongoing contact with the area Welfare Manager.
  Out of pocket expenses paid?	No
  Experience required:	Volunteers need yo be caring and empathetic, with the ability to build a rapport with others and put them at ease through a friendly and sensitive approach.
  Restrictions on who can volunteer	PVG required
  Application process:	Application Form; Induction/Training; Interview; PVG membership required; References
  Taster available?	No, not for this opportunity.
  Travel Details	opportunities available in Rosyth, Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly, Dunfermline, Leven and Kirkcaldy.
  Saltire Award	This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.