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  • Befriender
    with LinkLiving: Older People's Service

    Volunteer Opportunity No. VO100387 - Created/last updated: 29/05/2024



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    About this opportunity:

    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    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 DetailsThis 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 AwardThis opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.

    What Now?

    To enquire/register an interest in this opportunity call us (FVA) on 0800 389 6046, e-mail us, or fill out this form:

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Type of volunteering: Befriending / Mentoring
Opportunities which benefit Elderly


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