Volunteer Mentor - Wick High School
MCR Pathways Highland
Postcode: KW1 4LU
At MCR Pathways, we know that all young people are talented. However, our country’s care-experienced and young people who have experienced disadvantage face challenges beyond their control that make it more difficult for them to succeed. These young people are in our communities but we don’t always see their struggles. As a community, we can change this.
We recruit and train volunteer mentors who are matched with a young person based on personality, hobbies and career aspirations. Mentors meet with their young person at their school for just one hour a week and provide a compassionate, listening ear.
MCR Mentors:
• Build a relationship, improving the self-esteem of their young person
• Help their young people discover their own passion for learning & achieving
• Empower their young people to overcome the challenges thrown at them
Education is the key to unlocking our young people’s potential. Our volunteer Mentors are supported every step of the way as they guide their young person onto a positive pathway.
No experience is required and full training is given. A PVG (protecting vulnerable groups scheme) will be required prior to mentoring. This will be discussed in your onboarding process and is free of charge to obtain.
How to become a Mentor
Once you have registered your interest online at https://mcrpathways.org/become-a-mentor/ or by clicking the 'Apply' button below, you’ll be invited to attend an Information Session. The MCR Pathways Central Team will take you through the programme in more detail.
After this, you’ll take part in an informal 1-to-1 chat which helps us understand more about you so we can make an inspired match between our mentors and young people.
Lastly, you will be asked to complete a training session before you are then matched with your mentee by our expert panel. After matching, the central team and School Coordinator are always on-hand to offer advice and support throughout the year, while our online mentor community provides a platform to share experiences and access resources throughout the year.
Can you volunteer just one hour a week and #BeTheBridge between a young person's talent and possibilities in life? Sign up and get involved today!
Volunteer Mentor Inverness High School
MCR Pathways Highland
Postcode: IV3 5DZ
At MCR Pathways, we know that all young people are talented. However, our country’s care-experienced and young people who have experienced disadvantage face challenges beyond their control that make it more difficult for them to succeed. These young people are in our communities but we don’t always see their struggles. As a community, we can change this.
We recruit and train volunteer mentors who are matched with a young person based on personality, hobbies and career aspirations. Mentors meet with their young person at their school for just one hour a week and provide a compassionate, listening ear.
MCR Mentors:
• Build a relationship, improving the self-esteem of their young person
• Help their young people discover their own passion for learning & achieving
• Empower their young people to overcome the challenges thrown at them
Education is the key to unlocking our young people’s potential. Our volunteer Mentors are supported every step of the way as they guide their young person onto a positive pathway.
No experience is required and full training is given. A PVG (protecting vulnerable groups scheme) will be required prior to mentoring. This will be discussed in your onboarding process and is free of charge to obtain.
How to become a Mentor
Once you have registered your interest online at https://mcrpathways.org/become-a-mentor/ or by clicking the 'Apply' button below, you’ll be invited to attend an Information Session. The MCR Pathways Central Team will take you through the programme in more detail.
After this, you’ll take part in an informal 1-to-1 chat which helps us understand more about you so we can make an inspired match between our mentors and young people.
Lastly, you will be asked to complete a training session before you are then matched with your mentee by our expert panel. After matching, the central team and School Coordinator are always on-hand to offer advice and support throughout the year, while our online mentor community provides a platform to share experiences and access resources throughout the year.
Can you volunteer just one hour a week and #BeTheBridge between a young person's talent and possibilities in life? Sign up and get involved today!
Volunteer Mentor Invergordon Academy
MCR Pathways Highland
Postcode: IV18 0LD
At MCR Pathways, we know that all young people are talented. However, our country’s care-experienced and young people who have experienced disadvantage face challenges beyond their control that make it more difficult for them to succeed. These young people are in our communities but we don’t always see their struggles. As a community, we can change this.
We recruit and train volunteer mentors who are matched with a young person based on personality, hobbies and career aspirations. Mentors meet with their young person at their school for just one hour a week and provide a compassionate, listening ear.
MCR Mentors:
• Build a relationship, improving the self-esteem of their young person
• Help their young people discover their own passion for learning & achieving
• Empower their young people to overcome the challenges thrown at them
Education is the key to unlocking our young people’s potential. Our volunteer Mentors are supported every step of the way as they guide their young person onto a positive pathway.
No experience is required and full training is given. A PVG (protecting vulnerable groups scheme) will be required prior to mentoring. This will be discussed in your onboarding process and is free of charge to obtain.
How to become a Mentor
Once you have registered your interest online at https://mcrpathways.org/become-a-mentor/ or by clicking the 'Apply' button below, you’ll be invited to attend an Information Session. The MCR Pathways Central Team will take you through the programme in more detail.
After this, you’ll take part in an informal 1-to-1 chat which helps us understand more about you so we can make an inspired match between our mentors and young people.
Lastly, you will be asked to complete a training session before you are then matched with your mentee by our expert panel. After matching, the central team and School Coordinator are always on-hand to offer advice and support throughout the year, while our online mentor community provides a platform to share experiences and access resources throughout the year.
Can you volunteer just one hour a week and #BeTheBridge between a young person's talent and possibilities in life? Sign up and get involved today!
Volunteer Mentor Dingwall Academy
MCR Pathways Highland
Postcode: IV15 9LT
At MCR Pathways, we know that all young people are talented. However, our country’s care-experienced and young people who have experienced disadvantage face challenges beyond their control that make it more difficult for them to succeed. These young people are in our communities but we don’t always see their struggles. As a community, we can change this.
We recruit and train volunteer mentors who are matched with a young person based on personality, hobbies and career aspirations. Mentors meet with their young person at their school for just one hour a week and provide a compassionate, listening ear.
MCR Mentors:
• Build a relationship, improving the self-esteem of their young person
• Help their young people discover their own passion for learning & achieving
• Empower their young people to overcome the challenges thrown at them
Education is the key to unlocking our young people’s potential. Our volunteer Mentors are supported every step of the way as they guide their young person onto a positive pathway.
No experience is required and full training is given. A PVG (protecting vulnerable groups scheme) will be required prior to mentoring. This will be discussed in your onboarding process and is free of charge to obtain.
How to become a Mentor
Once you have registered your interest online at https://mcrpathways.org/become-a-mentor/ or by clicking the 'Apply' button below, you’ll be invited to attend an Information Session. The MCR Pathways Central Team will take you through the programme in more detail.
After this, you’ll take part in an informal 1-to-1 chat which helps us understand more about you so we can make an inspired match between our mentors and young people.
Lastly, you will be asked to complete a training session before you are then matched with your mentee by our expert panel. After matching, the central team and School Coordinator are always on-hand to offer advice and support throughout the year, while our online mentor community provides a platform to share experiences and access resources throughout the year.
Can you volunteer just one hour a week and #BeTheBridge between a young person's talent and possibilities in life? Sign up and get involved today!
Telephone Befriender (Veterans)
Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans
Postcode: FK1 1XR
It’s good to talk! If you love a relaxed, friendly chat on the phone and if the idea of doing this whilst also making a genuine impact as a volunteer sounds too good to be true … read on.
Our members tell us that their regular check-ins and chats with someone at Sight Scotland Veterans are something they look forward to. Sometimes they can even be a lifeline. Just a simple phone call once a week can make the difference that helps one of our members overcome the effects of isolation and loneliness.
We need a friendly and naturally chatty home-based volunteer who can check in regularly with our members by phone, take some time to make sure they are doing OK, and fill them in with all the latest gossip at Sight Scotland Veterans. You will never be cold calling, there’s no pressure and nothing to sell. We will only ask you to call signed-up Sight Scotland Veterans members who we know will be only too happy to hear from you.
As a volunteer, you will get to know inspiring people, gain valuable experiences, and help us to change the lives of those who have served their country.
We need home-based telephone befriending volunteers to call our members, who are all service veterans with a vision impairment. Your regular calls will help our members overcome isolation and loneliness.
Recreational Support Volunteer
Peace of Mind Services (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD1 1BT
To support community groups of people with recreational activities which they enjoy these include: arts, crafts, music, general discussions and also help with food & drink.
Support group and individual needs, create, suggest and participate in group activities such as above. One example is Happy Friday group which is 9/10 seniors who meet on a Friday 11-2pm in a safe environment and chat, take part in activities of their choice and ones suggested that they like. All in a relaxed atmosphere and complimented with food and refreshments. This volunteer role can lead to paid p/t employment
Peer Support Facilitators
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (Aberdeen)
Postcode: AB10 1AB
Have you been Bereaved by Suicide? Do you have a desire to help other people who have also been Bereaved by Suicide? Are you comfortable listening to the experiences of others? You could be just the person we are looking for.
We have self-help support groups across the UK, where you can meet with other people who have been bereaved by suicide and we want to enroll some new volunteers to set up a group in Aberdeen. Typically, our groups meet once a month and last for around 2 hours. Presently many groups are meeting virtually via Zoom but when regulations allow, they will return to Face to Face. They provide an opportunity to listen, to share, to ask questions and to connect with others.
Each local SoBS group is run by a team of 3: the group leader and two group volunteers, all of whom have been bereaved by suicide themselves. Between them, they facilitate the session, get the conversation started, make sure everyone has the opportunity to talk if they want to, and generally look out for people and each other. The team also work together to manage the administration, fundraising and communication for the group, sometimes with the help of additional support volunteers.
There is no set structure to a session – people are free to talk and listen as they wish. The topics discussed vary from week to week but often includes people sharing their story, how they are feeling, what has happened since their last group visit, questions about coroners and discussions about common challenges such as flashbacks, supporting children or facing neighbours. Many groups also offer a small resource library and can share information about local sources of support.
For further details please contact Phill Abbiss, Volunteer Coordinator (North) at E Mail: phill.abbiss@uksobs.org or tel.: 07535 854 860.
Become a Befriender
One Step Borders - Befriending Programme
Postcode: TD8 6BE
Interacting with young people we support through an interest you have in common.
Befrienders are Virtual Volunteers who connect and interact with the young people we support through a skill interest or hobby that they have in common.
Befrienders provide support in a casual way that gives young people a sense of inclusion, routine, and engagement. Basic social elements that young people often deny themselves when experiencing mental health challenges.
Whether you have an artistic talent that you want to share or have industry experience that young people might find helpful, it is all about finding what our young people are looking for.
The Befriending Programme was born from the work of our Virtual Volunteers during lockdown, so all Befriending sessions will be virtual. A contract detailing the logistics of the session will be drawn up between you and your supervisor, and online training is provided.
Volunteer telephone Befriender (Harris)
Royal Voluntary Service (WI)
Postcode: HS3 3BG
Everyday Royal Voluntary services helps thousands of older people to live the life they want. They provide practical services in hospitals,homes and in communities all across Scotland Wales and England, so people can be independent and active.Our volunteers come from all walks of life and without them the Royal Voluntary Service wouldn't exist. They are looking for volunteer telephone befrienders to make regular, friendly telephone contact with older people to help combat loneliness.The main tasks will be to provide regular, friendly conversation and companionship over the phone, and provide information and support to help the older person access other services.
Become a Befriender
One Step Borders - Befriending Programme
Postcode: TD7 5DZ
Interacting with young people we support through an interest you have in common.
Befrienders are Virtual Volunteers who connect and interact with the young people we support through a skill interest or hobby that they have in common.
Befrienders provide support in a casual way that gives young people a sense of inclusion, routine, and engagement. Basic social elements that young people often deny themselves when experiencing mental health challenges.
Whether you have an artistic talent that you want to share or have industry experience that young people might find helpful, it is all about finding what our young people are looking for.
The Befriending Programme was born from the work of our Virtual Volunteers during lockdown, so all Befriending sessions will be virtual. A contract detailing the logistics of the session will be drawn up between you and your supervisor, and online training is provided.
Talkable Service Volunteers
Talkable
Postcode: AB10 1AB
Talkable offers a talkline to anyone affected by panic or anxiety.
We currently have a range of ways that you can help as a volunteer as we continue to grow and provide ever more vital support to people. Opportunities to join our team of volunteers include:
*Phoneline Volunteers – you will be required to provide anxiety relief over the phone to our service users.
*Phoneline Team Leader – you will be required to manage the phoneline volunteers as well as be available on the phone.
*Message Line Volunteers – you will be required to provide anxiety relief to our service users over our Facebook page, full training will be given.
*Promotion Volunteers – you will be required to create social media posts and reach out to companies to make our services known more.
*Funding Volunteers – you will be required to help come up with funding ideas to support our vital services.
*Policy Assistance Volunteers - we are also looking for a volunteer(s) who can help us with policy work.
Excellent support and any relevant training is provided to all volunteers. All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated.
For more information about any of these volunteer roles or any other ways you wish to help us as a volunteer please contact Chelsea Birkett at E Mail: recruitment@talkable.online or tel: 07999 453655.
Team Jak Ambassadors
Team Jak Aberdeen
Postcode: AB11 5YU
Team Jak provides practical and emotional support to children and young people with cancer and related illnesses, their family and friends and those bereaved.
Team Jak Ambassadors can have different roles including family support and fundraising, including - raising awareness and fundraising opportunities such as bag packs, helping at a merchandise stand and collection buckets in supermarkets, schools, colleges, shopping centres and concerts.
We will be hosting a number of larger fundraising events in Aberdeen throughout the year with the aim to raise £70,000 to open our Jak’s Den in Aberdeen.
Family support roles can be rewarding and involve anything from playing with the children during our activity days and at our child and teenage groups, to making tea and coffee at our support sessions, talking with parents, sorting out merchandise bags and delivering to our newly diagnosed warriors in hospital, and preparing items for events.
Volunteers receive initial induction training, ongoing support and any further relevant training opportunities. Team Jak have an Awards scheme and we hold a yearly event dedicated to thanking our volunteers and celebrating their success. All volunteers make a real difference and are greatly appreciated.
For more details please contact: Caitlin Stewart (Children, Young Person and Family Coordinator) at email caitlin@teamjak.org.uk or phone.: 07852 877157/ 01506 412302
Family Support-Team Jak Ambassadors
Team Jak Aberdeen
Postcode: AB11 5YU
Team Jak provides practical and emotional support to children and young people with cancer and related illnesses, their family and friends and those bereaved.
Team Jak Ambassadors can have different roles including family support and fundraising, including - raising awareness and fundraising opportunities such as bag packs, helping at a merchandise stand and collection buckets in supermarkets, schools, colleges, shopping centres and concerts.
We will be hosting a number of larger fundraising events in Aberdeen throughout the year with the aim to raise £70,000 to open our Jak’s Den in Aberdeen.
Family support roles can be rewarding and involve anything from playing with the children during our activity days and at our child and teenage groups, to making tea and coffee at our support sessions, talking with parents, sorting out merchandise bags and delivering to our newly diagnosed warriors in hospital, and preparing items for events.
Volunteers receive initial induction training, ongoing support and any further relevant training opportunities. Team Jak have an Awards scheme and we hold a yearly event dedicated to thanking our volunteers and celebrating their success. All volunteers make a real difference and are greatly appreciated.
For more details please contact: Caitlin Stewart (Children, Young Person and Family Coordinator) at email caitlin@teamjak.org.uk or phone.: 07852 877157/ 01506 412302
Family Befriender
Safe Families
Postcode: EH2 4SD
Once approved volunteers can look after a child who has been referred to us and invest time with them by taking them out for a few hours to do fun activities. If they have a spare room they may be able to host them overnight. Others meet up with parents or carers and go to the shops, go out for a walk or help with paperwork but above all else take time to be a listen and support. Resource Friends may do some painting, joinery, gardening or anything practical that helps out.
Re-engage Volunteers
Re-engage (Aberdeen and North of Scotland)
Postcode: AB11 5YU
Re-engage is a national charity which supports a network of volunteers to run monthly tea parties across the country for isolated people over the age of 75. Once a month on a Sunday afternoon volunteer drivers use their own cars to collect one or two local older people and accompany them to a local volunteer host's home for afternoon tea, friendship and fun. Our guests are generally over the age of 75, living alone in their own homes and socially isolated. We have a fantastic team of volunteers in Aberdeen and have exciting opportunities for new people to join us in helping as volunteers:
-Tea Party Hosts:
Do you have a few hours to spare once or twice a year? Would you like to host a tea party for a small group of isolated older people and their drivers in your own home? Many older people feel isolated, so our monthly tea parties make a big difference to their lives. Our hosts provide a warm, friendly atmosphere and an afternoon tea with sandwiches and cakes for our guests and volunteer drivers.
-Volunteer Drivers:
We need drivers to take an isolated older person, using their own cars to collect guests and take them to a volunteer host's home. Once there, you will take part in the tea party for a couple of hours with the other drivers and guests before returning your guest home again. It's the same small group of drivers and guests who meet in a different host's home each month establishing a real link of companionship and fun!
Come and join us in making a big difference to the lives of isolated older people in your local community. For more details please contact Denise Robson at email denise.robson@reengage.org.uk
Lunch Club Volunteers
Caf4e & Company Lunch Club
Postcode: AB23 8EU
The Caf4e & Company Lunch Club is working with Aberdeen City Health & Social Care Partnership to address the problem of social isolation among older people in Bridge of Don. The Lunch Club runs once a fortnight on Fridays and provides a nutritious hot meal along with activities and entertainment and the opportunity for members and volunteers to socialise and develop friendships. Volunteers benefit as they find themselves involved in a community where they are able to help others but also receive support, encouragement and friendship. We provide a warm and welcoming environment and volunteers are able to choose which tasks suit them best – driving, social interaction & hosting tables, practical tasks, befriending.
A fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference. All help is greatly appreciated.
To find out more, please contact the Lunch Club Coordinator Rachel Wallace at Rachel.caf4e@outlook.com
Wellbeing Check Volunteer
Lanarkshire Carers Centre
Postcode: ML3 6BU
Why we want you
We are committed to supporting carers across Lanarkshire & volunteers are key partners in
the success of our organisation and support all aspects of our work. Your contribution is key
to supporting our services & the donation of your time, skills and experience is of invaluable
benefit to us and the carers we support.
What we would require from you
We are seeking volunteers that could support us on a home basis role (Equipment Supplied)
Wi-Fi essential for connection. Minimum commitment 4 hours per week.
The skills you need
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks
• Good administrative & IT skills
• Strong verbal & written communication skills
• Able to handle sensitive & confidential information
• Willingness to learn
What you will be doing
• Calling carers
• Electronically documenting conversation
• Refer any concerns to Volunteer Development Worker
What's in it for you
• Full training and support
• Regular support & supervision
• The opportunity to build & develop skills
• Valuable work experience to add onto your cv
• Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses
• Make a real difference to the lives of carers
Information on this opportunity can also be found at https://lanarkshirecarerscentre.org.uk/volunteer
Peer Support Group Leader
Juno Perinatal Mental Health Support
Postcode: EH14 2BS
Help to run our weekly support groups (along with one other person) providing peer support to Mums with perinatal mental health issues. It is essential that the volunteer has direct personal experience of perinatal mental health issues but must also be recovered and well enough to support others and commit to weekly meetings.
Expeditions – Leaders, Assessors, Support Volunteers
Perth & Kinross Duke of Edinburgh Assocation
Postcode: PH1 5PP
The Expedition is a big part of the DofE experience, and we are looking for volunteers to support participants in these overnight adventures. We will provide all necessary training where required including national recognised outdoor qualifications.
This is a great opportunity to support and encourage young people in achieving their goals and enjoying the local area we live in. For young people to complete their award they will look towards completing their expeditions volunteering support in this area gives them the support to complete their award.
Nationally recognised qualifications would be offered to a volunteer.
Mentors
Perth & Kinross Duke of Edinburgh Assocation
Postcode: PH2 7SN
The Starfish Way is looking for mentors to work on a 1-2-1 basis with our fabulous young people with varied additional support needs. Based at Megginch Castle Estate and/or Perth we seek Mentors who are empathetic and patient with an understanding of the challenges faced by young people experiencing a variety of additional support needs without preconception or judgement. Mentors will provide guidance, support and inspiration to young people, build trusted relationships and offer a safe and nurturing environment for the young people to thrive.
If you can help change a young person life, please contact us at admin@pkdofe.com or call 01738 627455 / 07951 557979 for more information.
Nairn Health Walk Leader
P4W
Postcode: IV12 4AU
We are looking for people who like walking and chatting and would like to become a Health Walk Leader with our Health Walk Project!
Walk Leaders help to plan and organise weekly health walks for local people. Our walks are free, low-level and accessible to all.
Volunteers help to promote positive physical and mental health and wellbeing by leading and supporting people to participate in short health walks within their local community.
We are looking for volunteers to help re-launch our Nairn Health Walk. Day/time of walk will depend on availability of volunteers interested.
Walk leader training provided and opportunities for further development in areas such as;
• Dementia Friendly
• Strength & Balance
• Parkinson’s Awareness
• Mental Health Awareness
• Outdoor First Aid
Home Visitors (Radio Support)
British Wireless For The Blind Fund (Aberdeen)
Postcode: AB11 5YU
>What is this role?
This role involves visiting blind and partially sighted people in their homes, installing their new radio and teaching them how to use it as well as proving ongoing support, where needed. This role also involves a small amount of admin.
>Where is it based?
The role is based within your local area. You will be asked to travel around a reasonable distance within your local area. (To be mutually agreed.)
>How much time will I need to commit?
Each visit will take around 2 hours to complete. Depending on your area, we envisage that there will be around 1-2 visits per month.
>What does the role involve?
• Contact recipients by phone to agree appointment time
• Visit people in their homes and install our audio equipment
• Give instruction and demonstration of the equipment
• Complete paperwork for each visit
• Make follow up telephone call, and if required arrange further visit and training
• Collect broken sets and arrange repairs
• Deliver replacement sets to existing clients
>What kind of person are you looking for?
• Someone patient
• IT knowledge an advantage but not essential
• Full, clean driving licence
• Good communicator
>What’s in it for me?
• Full training
• Full expenses
• The chance to gain valuable experience within a national charity
• Provide support to blind and partially sighted people within your community
**Please note that a full CRB check (provided by us) is required for this position**
**This role requires a full, clean driving licence and access to your own vehicle**
For more information please contact steven@blind.org.uk
Find out about us, our products and services and much more at www.blind.org.uk
Volunteer Community Listener
NHS Tayside - Dept of Spiritual Care (Angus)
Postcode: DD8 2AE
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY LISTENER?
Community Listener – “Helping people (re)discover hope and inner strength in times of illness, change, loss and distress”
Are you a good listener? Could you help someone explore what they are going through?
Listening to people’s concerns can help them feel less isolated and anxious while helping them feel more hopeful and valued. Volunteers can play a vital role supporting the work of the Department of Spiritual Care in their work often being the initial point of contact. NHS Tayside's Department of Spiritual Care are expanding this very popular Listening service throughout Angus GP practices and community settings.
Volunteer Community Listener
NHS Tayside - Dept of Spiritual Care (Angus)
Postcode: DD8 4ES
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY LISTENER?
Community Listener – “Helping people (re)discover hope and inner strength in times of illness, change, loss and distress”
Are you a good listener? Could you help someone explore what they are going through?
Listening to people’s concerns can help them feel less isolated and anxious while helping them feel more hopeful and valued. Volunteers can play a vital role supporting the work of the Department of Spiritual Care in their work often being the initial point of contact. NHS Tayside's Department of Spiritual Care are expanding this very popular Listening service throughout Angus GP practices and community settings.
Volunteer Community Listener
NHS Tayside - Dept of Spiritual Care (Angus)
Postcode: DD9 7AN
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY LISTENER?
Community Listener – “Helping people (re)discover hope and inner strength in times of illness, change, loss and distress”
Are you a good listener? Could you help someone explore what they are going through?
Listening to people’s concerns can help them feel less isolated and anxious while helping them feel more hopeful and valued. Volunteers can play a vital role supporting the work of the Department of Spiritual Care in their work often being the initial point of contact. NHS Tayside's Department of Spiritual Care are expanding this very popular Listening service throughout Angus GP practices and community settings.
Volunteer Community Listener
NHS Tayside - Dept of Spiritual Care (Angus)
Postcode: DD10 8TR
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY LISTENER?
Community Listener – “Helping people (re)discover hope and inner strength in times of illness, change, loss and distress”
Are you a good listener? Could you help someone explore what they are going through?
Listening to people’s concerns can help them feel less isolated and anxious while helping them feel more hopeful and valued. Volunteers can play a vital role supporting the work of the Department of Spiritual Care in their work often being the initial point of contact. NHS Tayside's Department of Spiritual Care are expanding this very popular Listening service throughout Angus GP practices and community settings.
Volunteer Community Listener
NHS Tayside - Dept of Spiritual Care (Angus)
Postcode: DD11 1ES
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY LISTENER?
Community Listener – “Helping people (re)discover hope and inner strength in times of illness, change, loss and distress”
Are you a good listener? Could you help someone explore what they are going through?
Listening to people’s concerns can help them feel less isolated and anxious while helping them feel more hopeful and valued. Volunteers can play a vital role supporting the work of the Department of Spiritual Care in their work often being the initial point of contact. NHS Tayside's Department of Spiritual Care are expanding this very popular Listening service throughout Angus GP practices and community settings.
Volunteer Community Listener
NHS Tayside - Dept of Spiritual Care (Angus)
Postcode: DD7 7RB
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY LISTENER?
Community Listener – “Helping people (re)discover hope and inner strength in times of illness, change, loss and distress”
Are you a good listener? Could you help someone explore what they are going through?
Listening to people’s concerns can help them feel less isolated and anxious while helping them feel more hopeful and valued. Volunteers can play a vital role supporting the work of the Department of Spiritual Care in their work often being the initial point of contact. NHS Tayside's Department of Spiritual Care are expanding this very popular Listening service throughout Angus GP practices and community settings.
Volunteer Community Listener
NHS Tayside - Dept of Spiritual Care (Angus)
Postcode: DD5 4HR
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY LISTENER?
Community Listener – “Helping people (re)discover hope and inner strength in times of illness, change, loss and distress”
Are you a good listener? Could you help someone explore what they are going through?
Listening to people’s concerns can help them feel less isolated and anxious while helping them feel more hopeful and valued. Volunteers can play a vital role supporting the work of the Department of Spiritual Care in their work often being the initial point of contact. NHS Tayside's Department of Spiritual Care are expanding this very popular Listening service throughout Angus GP practices and community settings.
Gig Buddy
Gig Buddies – Thera (Scotland)
Postcode: EH6 5EQ
Gig Buddies aims to link people with a learning disability with volunteers who share a common interest. A Gig Buddies role can involve anything that those two people share an interest in. This could include a music gig but could be any other activity they enjoy doing together, it’s whatever your ‘gig’ is! You'll build a relationship with the person you are paired with to get a good understanding of what events the two of you go to.
Volunteer Befriender (Adults 1-1)
Lead Scotland
Postcode: KY1 1XT
Lead Scotland's Fife Befriending project is a service is for adults in Fife who feel isolated, lonely or disconnected, perhaps as a result of disability, ill health or other circumstances. Volunteers offer one to one support to enable adults and older people to become more self-confident and motivated, to try new activities and to make more connections with their communities and local services. You do not need to have any qualifications as full training and support will be given. This role is more about who you are, not what you have done!
Being a befriender means you would be making a real difference to someone's life. Maybe you could go for a short walk, go for a tea/coffee in town, find a local activity or simply spend some time having a chat in the person's home. Befrienders carry out a purely social role and do not undertake any personal care or domestic duties. Each match will be for 4-6 months or longer, depending on the needs of the person receiving support.
If you would prefer to offer weekly befriending support from your home, you could become a 'distance' befriender. This would be via telephone, email or video call. Please speak to the Co-ordinator about this option.
Call Companion Coordinator
Re-engage
Postcode: PH1 5PP
Re-engage exists to support older people who live alone and find it hard to get out in normal times.
Call Companions is a telephone befriending service providing regular chats to older people, often living on their own and with little social interaction, launched in response to the Covid-19 crisis. Our call companion coordinators are volunteers, over the age of 18, who oversee a small group of around six call companions and the older people they speak to on a regular basis.
As the call companion coordinator, you will be the main point of contact for everyone in your group. You will be in touch regularly with both the volunteers and the older people, making sure they have all the support and information they need to make or receive their regular calls and responding to any queries or concerns. You will keep the team at Re-engage updated and submit a monthly report. This is challenging but rewarding role that makes a big difference in the lives of people experiencing loneliness.
Volunteer Buddy
Volunteer Edinburgh - Health and Wellbeing
Postcode: EH6 5EQ
You can help change someone’s life through volunteering. We are looking for volunteer buddies to be matched with potential volunteers who need some support to volunteer because of a disability, mental health issue or other barrier. Depending on the needs of the volunteer you will possibly accompany the volunteer to meet the organisation, volunteer alongside them and continue to support them through meetings, phone calls, texts, emails etc. Full training and support will be provided.
Business Mentors
Sported (Aberdeen)
Postcode: AB10 1AB
Sported supports over 3,000 amazing community groups that use the power of sport to transform the lives of disadvantaged young people. We support sporting groups in and around Aberdeen City.
Our volunteers are carefully matched with a Sported member clubs within their locality, who they then support on a one-to-one basis to help them with the business side of their affairs.
We support groups who are utilising sport to bring about real social difference throughout the UK so you’ll be paired with a group that are doing really inspiring work.
These groups are doing incredible work but require some guidance around the business side of their organisation in order to survive and thrive.
If you’ve got over 5 years in a range of business areas including the following then we’d love to hear from you:
*Fundraising
*Marketing
*Business Planning
*Impact & Evaluation
*Governance
*Finance
*Strategic Planning
This is a great opportunity to make a lasting impact on a community group in your area. If you enjoy working with people and have a desire to make a difference then please does get in touch.
Good support is provided to all volunteers. Sported volunteers are given full induction training prior to starting volunteering and will be supported by a Volunteer Services team to assist them in their role.
For more information please contact Dee Pearson , Development Officer – Scotland at email: d.pearson@sported.org.uk or tel.: 07825 819333.
Telephone Befriender (Outreach Team)
Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans
Postcode: IV30 1BU
It’s good to talk! If you love a relaxed, friendly chat on the phone and if the idea of doing this whilst also making a genuine impact as a volunteer sounds too good to be true … read on.
Our members tell us that their regular check-ins and chats with someone at Sight Scotland Veterans are something they look forward to. Sometimes they can even be a lifeline. Just a simple phone call once a week can make the difference that helps one of our members overcome the effects of isolation and loneliness.
We need a friendly and naturally chatty home-based volunteer who can check in regularly with our members by phone, take some time to make sure they are doing OK, and fill them in with all the latest gossip at Sight Scotland Veterans. You will never be cold calling, there’s no pressure and nothing to sell. We will only ask you to call signed-up Sight Scotland Veterans members who we know will be only too happy to hear from you.
As a volunteer, you will get to know inspiring people, gain valuable experiences, and help us to change the lives of those who have served their country.
For more information please contact James Whyte, Volunteer Development Manager at email james.whyte@sightscotland.org.uk or tel.: 0131 446 3154.
Telephone Befriender (Outreach Team)
Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans
Postcode: AB56 1AE
It’s good to talk! If you love a relaxed, friendly chat on the phone and if the idea of doing this whilst also making a genuine impact as a volunteer sounds too good to be true … read on.
Our members tell us that their regular check-ins and chats with someone at Sight Scotland Veterans are something they look forward to. Sometimes they can even be a lifeline. Just a simple phone call once a week can make the difference that helps one of our members overcome the effects of isolation and loneliness.
We need a friendly and naturally chatty home-based volunteer who can check in regularly with our members by phone, take some time to make sure they are doing OK, and fill them in with all the latest gossip at Sight Scotland Veterans. You will never be cold calling, there’s no pressure and nothing to sell. We will only ask you to call signed-up Sight Scotland Veterans members who we know will be only too happy to hear from you.
As a volunteer, you will get to know inspiring people, gain valuable experiences, and help us to change the lives of those who have served their country.
For more information please contact James Whyte, Volunteer Development Manager at email james.whyte@sightscotland.org.uk or tel.: 0131 446 3154.
Telephone Befriender (Outreach Team)
Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans
Postcode: IV36 1AA
It’s good to talk! If you love a relaxed, friendly chat on the phone and if the idea of doing this whilst also making a genuine impact as a volunteer sounds too good to be true … read on.
Our members tell us that their regular check-ins and chats with someone at Sight Scotland Veterans are something they look forward to. Sometimes they can even be a lifeline. Just a simple phone call once a week can make the difference that helps one of our members overcome the effects of isolation and loneliness.
We need a friendly and naturally chatty home-based volunteer who can check in regularly with our members by phone, take some time to make sure they are doing OK, and fill them in with all the latest gossip at Sight Scotland Veterans. You will never be cold calling, there’s no pressure and nothing to sell. We will only ask you to call signed-up Sight Scotland Veterans members who we know will be only too happy to hear from you.
As a volunteer, you will get to know inspiring people, gain valuable experiences, and help us to change the lives of those who have served their country.
For more information please contact James Whyte, Volunteer Development Manager at email james.whyte@sightscotland.org.uk or tel.: 0131 446 3154.
Telephone Befriender (Outreach Team)
Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans
Postcode: AB37 9AN
It’s good to talk! If you love a relaxed, friendly chat on the phone and if the idea of doing this whilst also making a genuine impact as a volunteer sounds too good to be true … read on.
Our members tell us that their regular check-ins and chats with someone at Sight Scotland Veterans are something they look forward to. Sometimes they can even be a lifeline. Just a simple phone call once a week can make the difference that helps one of our members overcome the effects of isolation and loneliness.
We need a friendly and naturally chatty home-based volunteer who can check in regularly with our members by phone, take some time to make sure they are doing OK, and fill them in with all the latest gossip at Sight Scotland Veterans. You will never be cold calling, there’s no pressure and nothing to sell. We will only ask you to call signed-up Sight Scotland Veterans members who we know will be only too happy to hear from you.
As a volunteer, you will get to know inspiring people, gain valuable experiences, and help us to change the lives of those who have served their country.
For more information please contact James Whyte, Volunteer Development Manager at email james.whyte@sightscotland.org.uk or tel.: 0131 446 3154.
Volunteer Mentors
MCR Pathways (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire)
Postcode: AB10 1AB
MCR Pathways has been partnering with schools since 2007 so we know just how amazing the young people of Scotland are. However, sometimes due to situations out of their control, young people face challenges that make it more difficult for them to succeed. That’s why providing the simple support of a mentor is so important and has been proven to make a life-changing difference. This is where you can help...
MCR recruits and trains volunteer mentors who are matched with a young person that shares similar interests, hobbies or career aspirations. Mentors meet with their young person at their school for just one hour per week and the difference this makes is transformational.
The mentoring relationship is unique as young people establish a friendship with someone who’s there, just for them and is not a teacher, parent, guardian or counsellor. The impact on their life is huge. Recent ScotCen research shows 81.6% of mentored care-experienced pupils left school for college, university or a job, compared with 56.3% of those young people not being mentored.
We are hoping to help even more young people in the area reach their potential and are looking for over 150 mentors from Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
In Aberdeen St Machar Academy has been part of the programme since August 2018 and, in 2020 was joined by Northfield, Hazlehead, Dyce, Harlaw and Lochside Academies.
Aberdeenshire schools participating in the programme are Banff, Fraserburgh, Inverurie, Peterhead and The Gordons Schools Huntly
The only qualification you need to be a mentor is the desire to help. All young people are different and have different needs, so it’s important that our mentors come from all walks of life.
Volunteer mentors are asked to commit just one hour a week for a minimum of one year and will be fully trained and PVG checked before being matched with a young person from an Aberdeen or Aberdeenshire school.
The building of the relationship with a young person is facilitated by our fantastic MCR Pathways Coordinators who are based in each school and work with our young people on a daily basis.
We’re asking you to #BeTheBridge between a young person’s talent and life possibilities. For only one hour per week, you can change a life. This year, why not do something to make a difference that lasts a lifetime.
Register online at https://mcrpathways.org/become-a-mentor/
For any further details please contact us at email: aberdeen@mcrpathways.org (for volunteering in schools in Aberdeen City) or email: aberdeenshire@mcrpathways.org (for volunteering in schools in Aberdeenshire).
Or telephone us on 07709249661.
Volunteer Mentors
MCR Pathways (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire)
Postcode: AB45 1BY
MCR Pathways has been partnering with schools since 2007 so we know just how amazing the young people of Scotland are. However, sometimes due to situations out of their control, young people face challenges that make it more difficult for them to succeed. That’s why providing the simple support of a mentor is so important and has been proven to make a life-changing difference. This is where you can help...
MCR recruits and trains volunteer mentors who are matched with a young person that shares similar interests, hobbies or career aspirations. Mentors meet with their young person at their school for just one hour per week and the difference this makes is transformational.
The mentoring relationship is unique as young people establish a friendship with someone who’s there, just for them and is not a teacher, parent, guardian or counsellor. The impact on their life is huge. Recent ScotCen research shows 81.6% of mentored care-experienced pupils left school for college, university or a job, compared with 56.3% of those young people not being mentored.
We are hoping to help even more young people in the area reach their potential and are looking for over 150 mentors from Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
In Aberdeen St Machar Academy has been part of the programme since August 2018 and, in 2020 was joined by Northfield, Hazlehead, Dyce, Harlaw and Lochside Academies.
Aberdeenshire schools participating in the programme are Banff, Fraserburgh, Inverurie, Peterhead and The Gordons Schools Huntly
The only qualification you need to be a mentor is the desire to help. All young people are different and have different needs, so it’s important that our mentors come from all walks of life.
Volunteer mentors are asked to commit just one hour a week for a minimum of one year and will be fully trained and PVG checked before being matched with a young person from an Aberdeen or Aberdeenshire school.
The building of the relationship with a young person is facilitated by our fantastic MCR Pathways Coordinators who are based in each school and work with our young people on a daily basis.
We’re asking you to #BeTheBridge between a young person’s talent and life possibilities. For only one hour per week, you can change a life. This year, why not do something to make a difference that lasts a lifetime.
Register online at https://mcrpathways.org/become-a-mentor/
For any further details please contact us at email: aberdeen@mcrpathways.org (for volunteering in schools in Aberdeen City) or email: aberdeenshire@mcrpathways.org (for volunteering in schools in Aberdeenshire).
Or telephone us on 07709249661.
Volunteer Mentors
MCR Pathways (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire)
Postcode: AB43 9NA
MCR Pathways has been partnering with schools since 2007 so we know just how amazing the young people of Scotland are. However, sometimes due to situations out of their control, young people face challenges that make it more difficult for them to succeed. That’s why providing the simple support of a mentor is so important and has been proven to make a life-changing difference. This is where you can help...
MCR recruits and trains volunteer mentors who are matched with a young person that shares similar interests, hobbies or career aspirations. Mentors meet with their young person at their school for just one hour per week and the difference this makes is transformational.
The mentoring relationship is unique as young people establish a friendship with someone who’s there, just for them and is not a teacher, parent, guardian or counsellor. The impact on their life is huge. Recent ScotCen research shows 81.6% of mentored care-experienced pupils left school for college, university or a job, compared with 56.3% of those young people not being mentored.
We are hoping to help even more young people in the area reach their potential and are looking for over 150 mentors from Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
In Aberdeen St Machar Academy has been part of the programme since August 2018 and, in 2020 was joined by Northfield, Hazlehead, Dyce, Harlaw and Lochside Academies.
Aberdeenshire schools participating in the programme are Banff, Fraserburgh, Inverurie, Peterhead and The Gordons Schools Huntly
The only qualification you need to be a mentor is the desire to help. All young people are different and have different needs, so it’s important that our mentors come from all walks of life.
Volunteer mentors are asked to commit just one hour a week for a minimum of one year and will be fully trained and PVG checked before being matched with a young person from an Aberdeen or Aberdeenshire school.
The building of the relationship with a young person is facilitated by our fantastic MCR Pathways Coordinators who are based in each school and work with our young people on a daily basis.
We’re asking you to #BeTheBridge between a young person’s talent and life possibilities. For only one hour per week, you can change a life. This year, why not do something to make a difference that lasts a lifetime.
Register online at https://mcrpathways.org/become-a-mentor/
For any further details please contact us at email: aberdeen@mcrpathways.org (for volunteering in schools in Aberdeen City) or email: aberdeenshire@mcrpathways.org (for volunteering in schools in Aberdeenshire).
Or telephone us on 07709249661.
Volunteer Mentors
MCR Pathways (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire)
Postcode: AB42 1SY
MCR Pathways has been partnering with schools since 2007 so we know just how amazing the young people of Scotland are. However, sometimes due to situations out of their control, young people face challenges that make it more difficult for them to succeed. That’s why providing the simple support of a mentor is so important and has been proven to make a life-changing difference. This is where you can help...
MCR recruits and trains volunteer mentors who are matched with a young person that shares similar interests, hobbies or career aspirations. Mentors meet with their young person at their school for just one hour per week and the difference this makes is transformational.
The mentoring relationship is unique as young people establish a friendship with someone who’s there, just for them and is not a teacher, parent, guardian or counsellor. The impact on their life is huge. Recent ScotCen research shows 81.6% of mentored care-experienced pupils left school for college, university or a job, compared with 56.3% of those young people not being mentored.
We are hoping to help even more young people in the area reach their potential and are looking for over 150 mentors from Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
In Aberdeen St Machar Academy has been part of the programme since August 2018 and, in 2020 was joined by Northfield, Hazlehead, Dyce, Harlaw and Lochside Academies.
Aberdeenshire schools participating in the programme are Banff, Fraserburgh, Inverurie, Peterhead and The Gordons Schools Huntly
The only qualification you need to be a mentor is the desire to help. All young people are different and have different needs, so it’s important that our mentors come from all walks of life.
Volunteer mentors are asked to commit just one hour a week for a minimum of one year and will be fully trained and PVG checked before being matched with a young person from an Aberdeen or Aberdeenshire school.
The building of the relationship with a young person is facilitated by our fantastic MCR Pathways Coordinators who are based in each school and work with our young people on a daily basis.
We’re asking you to #BeTheBridge between a young person’s talent and life possibilities. For only one hour per week, you can change a life. This year, why not do something to make a difference that lasts a lifetime.
Register online at https://mcrpathways.org/become-a-mentor/
For any further details please contact us at email: aberdeen@mcrpathways.org (for volunteering in schools in Aberdeen City) or email: aberdeenshire@mcrpathways.org (for volunteering in schools in Aberdeenshire).
Or telephone us on 07709249661.
Volunteer Mentors
MCR Pathways (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire)
Postcode: AB54 4SE
MCR Pathways has been partnering with schools since 2007 so we know just how amazing the young people of Scotland are. However, sometimes due to situations out of their control, young people face challenges that make it more difficult for them to succeed. That’s why providing the simple support of a mentor is so important and has been proven to make a life-changing difference. This is where you can help...
MCR recruits and trains volunteer mentors who are matched with a young person that shares similar interests, hobbies or career aspirations. Mentors meet with their young person at their school for just one hour per week and the difference this makes is transformational.
The mentoring relationship is unique as young people establish a friendship with someone who’s there, just for them and is not a teacher, parent, guardian or counsellor. The impact on their life is huge. Recent ScotCen research shows 81.6% of mentored care-experienced pupils left school for college, university or a job, compared with 56.3% of those young people not being mentored.
We are hoping to help even more young people in the area reach their potential and are looking for over 150 mentors from Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
In Aberdeen St Machar Academy has been part of the programme since August 2018 and, in 2020 was joined by Northfield, Hazlehead, Dyce, Harlaw and Lochside Academies.
Aberdeenshire schools participating in the programme are Banff, Fraserburgh, Inverurie, Peterhead and The Gordons Schools Huntly
The only qualification you need to be a mentor is the desire to help. All young people are different and have different needs, so it’s important that our mentors come from all walks of life.
Volunteer mentors are asked to commit just one hour a week for a minimum of one year and will be fully trained and PVG checked before being matched with a young person from an Aberdeen or Aberdeenshire school.
The building of the relationship with a young person is facilitated by our fantastic MCR Pathways Coordinators who are based in each school and work with our young people on a daily basis.
We’re asking you to #BeTheBridge between a young person’s talent and life possibilities. For only one hour per week, you can change a life. This year, why not do something to make a difference that lasts a lifetime.
Register online at https://mcrpathways.org/become-a-mentor/
For any further details please contact us at email: aberdeen@mcrpathways.org (for volunteering in schools in Aberdeen City) or email: aberdeenshire@mcrpathways.org (for volunteering in schools in Aberdeenshire).
Or telephone us on 07709249661.
Volunteer Companion
Care And Share Companionship
Postcode: KY1 1XT
Care and Share Companionship supports older people living in isolation and loneliness within the Kirkcaldy area. Our aim is to provide a service that helps improve health and well-being.
Pre Covid-19 we offered support by our volunteers on a face to face basis. Taking people out shopping, to appointments, hairdressers, places of interest such as library, local exhibitions, for a refreshment or simply have a cup of tea and chat at home. They can accompany their 'friend' to groups of interest to help build their confidence or return to a hobby they previously enjoyed.
At present following Government guidance, we offer weekly telephone and/or shopping delivery support.
Training and guidelines are provided.
At present following Government guidance, we offer telephone, shopping and face to face weekly visits
Befriender
Monifieth Befriending Scheme (Dundee)
Postcode: DD5 4LX
Volunteers receive a "feel good factor" and a sense of satisfaction helping others, opportunity to give something back to the community, to gain experience which may be useful if later seeking a career in caring. The service user gains contact with the outside community, befriender visits and spends quality time with user providing stimulation and conversation. The befriender may take the user out, where this might not otherwise be possible.
Link Up Mentor
Tayside Council on Alcohol (Dundee)
Postcode: DD4 6AD
The Link-Up Project provides a mentoring service to vulnerable young people living within the boundaries of Dundee City. The target group are those young people who are involved in some way with substance misuse or offending. The service recruits, trains, supports and supervises volunteer mentors who are then matched with individual young people. Mentoring matches are closely monitored and reviewed to ensure they remain purposeful. You must be able to commit 2-4 hours per week for at least 1 year. Volunteers will be supported by the Mentoring Coordinator and full training will be provided. Having your own transport would be beneficial.
Befriender/Online Befriender
Deaf Action (Tayside)
Postcode: DD3 8HH
Many Deaf and hard of hearing people feel lonely, isolated, cut off from friends, families and communities. They can develop health issues due to the problems they encounter because of their deafness and accompanying communication difficulties. They regularly face social exclusion, discrimination and poor understanding of their needs from service providers, employers and the community in general.
Volunteer Befrienders will support the Deaf/Hard of Hearing person online or in person in building up their confidence and coping skills outside the home and widening their ability to travel. Befrienders work with the Deaf/Hard of Hearing people to support whichever goal that person may wish to achieve and support them with everyday activities that most of us take for granted such as shopping, art galleries, social clubs, exhibitions, accessing local community activities, libraries.
Volunteer Mentor for Vulnerable Children and Young People
Move On
Postcode: EH22 3NX
intandem, Scotland’s mentoring programme for young people, brings together vulnerable young people with a mentor to build a consistent and trusting relationship, and improve their chances in life. The Scottish Government has appointed Inspiring Scotland to lead the development of the intandem programme. Move On are responsible for delivering the service in the Lothians and, in partnership with YMCA Edinburgh, the City of Edinburgh.
We’re looking for enthusiastic and open-minded adults from all walks of life to volunteer to work with children and young people aged 8 - 14 who are looked after at home. You’ll be working on a one to one basis with the young person, using your own life experiences and skills to encourage them to achieve their goals.
Full training will be given, and once you're matched with a young person we'll expect you to be committed to them for at least a year.
Interested?
Interested? For an application pack, or to find out more about the role, please get in touch.
Mentoring Children and Young People aged 8 - 14
Move On
Postcode: EH22 4LG
We’re looking for enthusiastic and open-minded adults from all walks of life to volunteer to work with vulnerable children and young people aged 8 - 14 who are looked after at home. Your role will be to work one to one with the young person using your own life experiences and skills to encourage them to achieve their goals.
No particular experience or skills are necessary - but a strong belief in the potential of young people is essential. Full training will be given, and once you're matched with a young person we'll expect you to be committed to them for at least a year.
Interested?
For an application pack, or to find out more information about the role, please get in touch!
Volunteer Activities Befriender - Glencaple
Leonard Cheshire (Dumfries & Galloway)
Postcode: DG1 3NU
This is a wonderful opportunity to support a young man with a learning difficulty in Glencaple to go out and about in the local area to meet and greet people, have snacks, go shopping, the cinema, do activity pass-times and to really spend time feeling included in the community.
The role is designed to be fun but with meaningful outcomes for enjoyment, inclusion and health and wellbeing..
Volunteer Disability Speaker
Leonard Cheshire (Dumfries & Galloway)
Postcode: DG1 3NU
Supported by the Volunteer Co-ordinator, this is a really enjoyable role delivering talks about Leonard Cheshire to the public in community venues, as and when arranged. Preprepared slides and IT projection equipment are available. The volunteer will meet new people, gain skills, broaden horizons and have lots of fun!
Red Cross Buddy - Hawick
British Red Cross (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD9 0AA
• Keeping someone company for a few hours in their home
• Helping with practical tasks like shopping and basic cooking
• Helping someone regain their independence and confidence
• Helping someone get to essential appointments
• Your role WON’T include any kind of personal care
Transform Intergenerational Befriending
Volunteer Midlothian (VM)
Postcode: EH22 1AE
Young Volunteers between the ages of 14 - 20 are trained as befrienders before joining them online with Harry (Youth Coordinator). The overall aim is to enhance the young people’s confidence and skills through volunteering, and reducing social isolation for older people as well as increasing usage of technologies, the conversation will be on group video call until face to face can return. The project will train, support and provide supervision for young voluteers to lead on delivering the sessions (with support and supervision from the Project Coordinator) for older people, with those invovled shaping the discussion and activity at each session.
At this time the theme of the sessions are split into being very relaxed, organic and over a cuppa (Tuesdays) and a more structured quiz (Wednesdays)
It is hoped that in addition to the positive impact the project will have on residents, the befriending will allow volunteers to build confidence and gain valuable social skills under the support and supervision of the project worker.
Befriender
Interest Link Borders: Tweeddale Branch
Postcode: EH45 8AL
This is a chance to make an enormous impact on the quality of life of one or more people with learning disabilities by entering into a 1:1 befriending relationship or being a member of a befriending group.
The satisfaction to be had from befriending, and the difference it makes to people with learning disabilities, is immense. In a recent survey, every one of our volunteers said they would recommend volunteering with us to their friends. The role is great work experience and a source of references if you are thinking about applying for courses or paid jobs in Care.
1:1 links:
You would be introduced to a child, young person or adult with learning disabilities who lives reasonably near you and shares your interests. They would probably be of a similar age to you, although we do link some adult volunteers with children and young people.
You would meet up with them regularly (weekly, fortnightly or monthly) to do whatever activities you both chose. After a trial period, the relationship would last for at least 6 months.
Befriending Groups:
The groups are generally staff-supervised and have equal numbers of volunteers and people with learning disabilities. Members choose the activities, which have often included art & crafts, drama and outdoor projects.
Membership of the children’s (8-16yrs) and young people’s (16-25yrs) groups is usually for a minimum of a year. For adult groups we would look for at least 6 months commitment.
See the information about the Branch below for more details of the groups operating in your area.
Befriender
Health In Mind (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD9 9EF
Can you support someone who is feeling isolated in the Scottish Borders?
re:discover volunteers support people, over the phone or in person, who are experiencing loneliness and isolation and want to improve their mental health and wellbeing by:
Exploring social activities and opportunities.
Supporting them to be in touch with others.
Helping them to feel more confident.
Befriender
Health In Mind (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD5 7HF
Can you support someone who is feeling isolated in the Scottish Borders?
re:discover volunteers support people, over the phone or in person, who are experiencing loneliness and isolation and want to improve their mental health and wellbeing by:
Exploring social activities and opportunities.
Supporting them to be in touch with others.
Helping them to feel more confident.
Befriender
Health In Mind (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD11 3AF
Can you support someone who is feeling isolated in the Scottish Borders?
re:discover volunteers support people, over the phone or in person, who are experiencing loneliness and isolation and want to improve their mental health and wellbeing by:
Exploring social activities and opportunities.
Supporting them to be in touch with others.
Helping them to feel more confident.
Listening Volunteer
Borders Samaritans
Postcode: TD7 4BL
With over 200 branches and 18,000 volunteers in UK and ROI, Samaritans is volunteer led. The Selkirk Branch has around 35 Listening Volunteers and some Support Volunteers. Thorough training is given to all trainees, and a commitment of 3 hours per week is required by all Listening Volunteers. All Listening Volunteers support callers via telephone, email and SMS texting, with an average of over 5,000 branch contacts per year.
Annual on going training is provided, with additional opportunities to attend national and regional Conferences.
No experience is required, but an aptitude to listen is helpful.
Dementia Café Volunteers
The Living Well Project
Postcode: AB21 9SS
*Dementia Café Volunteers*
We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic and caring volunteers who can help us at the Living Well Cafés we have at Newhills Church, Bucksburn AB21 9SS, Oldmachar Church, Bridge of Don AB22 8PR, High Church Hilton, Aberdeen AB24 4NQ and Ferryhill Parish Church, Aberdeen AB11 6UD. You will receive ongoing training and support including Dementia Friends Sessions, working in partnership with Alzheimer's Scotland and NHS Grampian to help you understand what dementia is and how it may affect people. This is a great opportunity to help make a real difference and all assistance is greatly appreciated. For more information about volunteering with us please contact Jeanette Abel on 07512 141818 or Linda Rendall on 07927 541029 or email us at cafe@thelivingwellproject.org.uk
Befriender Volunteer-Inspire
Inspire
Postcode: AB24 5HP
Inspire have opportunities for people to assist as Befrienders. Befriender Volunteers allow individuals supported by Inspire to have regular contact with a volunteer who shares their interests and with whom they can carry out activities, such as going for coffee, going to the cinema or even going with them to the football. A befriender is someone who will make a regular commitment to an individual supported by Inspire, to come with them to events or do activities with them, but will also be there to listen and talk with and share experiences.
This is a great, enjoyable opportunity where you will make a vital contribution to the work of Inspire and the people we support in the North-east of Scotland and be part of a friendly and supportive team.
For more details please contact:
Volunteer Co-ordinator
tel: 01224 280005 / volunteering@inspiremail.org.uk
ReConnect 1:1 Volunteer
Healthy Valleys
Postcode: ML11 9NN
ReConnect supports lonely and isolated older adults across rural Clydesdale with a variety of interventions - including telephone befriending calls, home visits and 1:1 support to get out and about. All our work is aimed at increasing confidence, self-esteem and social networks. This is an ideal volunteering opportunity if you want to make a positive difference to the lives of older people in your local community, make new friends and develop your skills.
Responsibilities will be:
- To complete necessary training as required
- To deliver required intervention - phone call, home visit or outing for your older person
- To complete a record of your call, visit or outing for submission to the project worker on a regular basis to monitor progress and highlight any concerns or areas of development
- Record and report any concerns, accidents and incidents immediately to the Project Worker
- To attend ReConnect volunteer and review meetings
- To abide by the General Volunteer Agreement and adhere to Healthy Valleys policies
Making Friends Volunteer
Clydesdale Community Activities Group (CCAG)
Postcode: ML11 7JS
We would like two teenager male and female volunteers if possible, to assist us with making friend, Sunday lunch once a month for older people 65 and over, who are socially isolated and lonely, 9am to 4pm in Lanark.
We would like them to assist with the following:
1 Assist with the setting up of the tables, chairs, cutlery, crockery, napkins and glassware.
2. Welcome clients and help them to hang up their coats if required.
3. We would introduce you to the clients, and help you to get to know them
4. Assistance with delivering the meals, and then you can sit amongst them and have your meal with them.
5. Assist to clear the tables.
6.Depending what is on that Sunday you can interact with them, play games or sit and listen to the musicians or exercise.
7. Assist with clearing the hall.
There will always be other volunteers working with you
Barnardo’s Aberdeen Young Carers – Befriender Volunteers
Barnardo's (Aberdeen)
Postcode: AB10 1UQ
A young carer is someone up to the age of 18 who provides unpaid help and support to a relative, friend or neighbour who due to illness or disability cannot manage to live independently without the carer’s help. It may involve practical support like cooking, housework, or emotional support.
Aberdeen Young Carers are looking for volunteers to spend some quality time with a child or young person between the ages of 5-18 on a regular basis, getting to know them, and building up a positive relationship by being reliable and non-judgemental when listening to them. A one-to-one volunteer will support the young person to enjoy activities and experiences within the Aberdeen community therefore reducing isolation, and promoting self-esteem and confidence.
This is a flexible opportunity and you can commit to meeting with a child or young person for a few hours on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis depending on what time you have available. We also have ad-hoc volunteering roles available.
This would take place out with school hours, predominately over evenings or weekends.
To be a one-to-one volunteer we ask for a minimum time commitment of six months, so that the child or young person has some consistency.
To apply, please visit: https://volunteer.barnardos.org.uk/opportunities/16050-befriender-aberdeen-young-carers-2020-11-24 or email jacqui.hall@barnardos.org.uk for any more details.
Befriender
NHS Grampian - Woodend Hospital
Postcode: AB15 6XS
NHS Grampian - Befriending clients in Hospital
For further details please contact:
Fiona Thomson:
tel.: 01224 556645
Email: fiona.thomson3@nhs.scot
Volunteer Befriender
Getting Better Together
Postcode: ML2 7AB
This opportunity is for volunteers to get involved with older people in the wider Shotts and Wishaw areas, offering one to one befriending, telephone befriending or group befriending.
Time for Mum Buddy
Firsthand Lothian
Postcode: EH6 5EQ
Female buddy/befriender required to help a mum reach a personal goal over 12 weeks.
Increase confidence building through sharing an interest and regularly meeting in the community or by videocall.
Some note taking involved.
Good verbal communication with mum and volunteer coordinator by video, text, phone or email.
Mentor/Befriender
LINKnet Mentoring
Postcode: EH1 1JG
Through a range of support structures and services, LINKnet aims to provide a quality experience for volunteer mentors/befrienders and successful outcomes for mentees. Your commitment as a mentor/befriender will be two or three hours per week, spread over a day or two for a few months, not exceeding six months. One to one mentoring is found to be one of the most effective methods of people development . Befriending is a rewarding, personal gratification experience.
Friendship Caller
Age Scotland
Postcode: EH9 1PR
The friendship service is part of the wider Age Scotland Helpline. The purpose of a Friendship Caller is to provide calls of companionship to people who are 50 and over, who may live alone or feel alone and would benefit from a chat. Having a conversation can have such a positive impact, we can talk about many things that aren’t Coronavirus related, for example current interests, hobbies, previous work life – the list is endless!
CARDS Volunteer Befriender
Rowan Alba
Postcode: EH6 5EQ
Human contact is vital. As we are all finding out, without it, life changes.
Community Alcohol Related Damages Service is a befriending service run by Rowan Alba. Health care specialists, GP’s, hospitals and mental health services refer individuals to our service. These people, for various reasons have been living the way we experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of them for most of their lives. We need to recruit and train volunteers now so we can respond to those that have been referred to us during this time.
CARDS Volunteer Befrienders
Rowan Alba
Postcode: EH3 9QA
Human contact is vital. As we are all finding out, without it, life changes.
Community Alcohol Related Damages Service is a befriending service run by Rowan Alba. Health care specialists, GP’s, hospitals and mental health services refer individuals to our service. These people, for various reasons have been living the way we experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of them for most of their lives. We need to recruit and train volunteers now so we can respond to those that have been referred to us during this time.
Befriender - Adults aged 16+
Shetland Befriending Scheme
Postcode: ZE1 0JP
Volunteers are matched up on a one-to-one basis with a vulnerable adult. The matches meet regularly either weekly or fortnightly for a few hours at a time. The aim is to engage in purposeful activities within the community which will help to reduce social isolation and feelings of loneliness. It is also about continuing to support the adult to engage in their own community and have positive social connections.
Befriending (Shelter Scotland Housing Support)
Shelter Scotland (Aberdeen Hub)
Postcode: AB10 1BA
Befrienders build a trusting relationship and provide emotional support to a person who is experiencing homelessness or bad housing. Our service in Aberdeen supports those experiencing housing issues. We’re looking for a volunteer for a person who is engaged with our Time for Change project. You will support him as he searches for permanent accommodation, as well as providing practical support to engage more with his community and participate in Time for Change activity. This would ideally suit somebody who is empathetic, patient, confident and a good communicator.
*Main Tasks:
-Provide 1-1 social and emotional support to a Peer with Lived Experience of homelessness or housing issues.
-Support the peer in finding a permanent home, and becoming more engaged in his community through various activities like going to the gym and volunteering.
-Support the Peer in tracking their personal activity and goals in the Aberdeen Time for Change Project
-Refer Peer to Development Worker in order to access services or support that they are entitled to
-Regularly communicate with the Development Worker about the Peer’s general feedback
-Providing open, non-judgemental space to allow Peers to talk on their experiences, isolation they may be feeling, issues they may be facing and their general involvement with Time for Change
-To support Time for Change in helping to inform the issues people are facing within the community.
A fantastic opportunity to help with a well recognised charity and make a real difference for people and the community. All help is greatly appreciated.
For more information please contact Anthea Reid, Volunteer Support Officer at Email: anthea_reid@shelter.org.uk or tel.: 03445152340 / 07880458572.
Camphill School Aberdeen Volunteers
Camphill School Aberdeen
Postcode: AB15 9EP
Camphill School Aberdeen has exciting new volunteer opportunities to help. As a volunteer you will become part of a team within one of our 10 residential Care homes, set in beautiful surroundings 5 miles outside of Aberdeen City centre and close to the Deeside Railway line. We are currently seeking people to volunteer as:
> Voluntary Coworkers within Residential School and Care Homes: Our pupils age from 12-25 years old and as part of your position, you will be with them when they attend the school, farm and gardens, workshops or even riding stables as part of their personalised daily routines and assist them with their tasks throughout the day.
> Voluntary Farm and Gardens Volunteers: Our farm cares for cows, pigs, goats, hens and alpacas. As part of your position, you will be with our pupils when they attend the farm and gardens as part of their personalised daily routines and assist them with their tasks.
> Voluntary Workshop Assistants: You will be with our pupils when they attend the various workshops (woodwork, metal, weavery, felt, candle, pottery, bike and Fruver- our food workshop)as part of their personalised daily routines and assist them with their tasks.
These opportunities do not require you to have previous experience, we just ask that you are caring, patient and willing to help our pupils, have an interest in people and different ways of communications.
Training is provided in induction and support given throughout the volunteering time within Camphill School Aberdeen.
Fantastic opportunities to help with all assistance making a real difference and greatly appreciated.
For more details please contact Naomi Paton, Recruitment Administrator at E Mail: n.paton@crss.org.uk or tel.: 01224 866162.
Volunteer Telephone Befrienders
Real Life Options (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD7 4LN
Real Life Options is a charity which has services located all throughout the UK in various locations. We offer services such as Day Centres, Outreach and supported living to support people within our care to live their lives as full as possible.
Loneliness at this time is heightened and the current social distancing measures are particularly difficult for some people. This role is for someone who loves a good chat but is also good listener. You will spend 30 minutes once or twice a week chatting to someone who would benefit from a telephone friend. Your calls can make a massive difference to a person’s happiness and wellbeing. During these difficult and unsettling times, more than ever the people we support would benefit from any time and commitment from yourselves.
The best gift you can give someone is your time.
Main tasks
Will include; chatting and befriending people, and provide regular, friendly and person-centred conversations with the people we support. You will be matched with people based on their interests and preferences. Your involvement will support people within our services to feel less isolated and will focus on each individual’s strengths, helping them to remain connected, feel valued and more confident.
Required skills, qualities and experience.
Be able to make time, once or twice a week, to contact your new ‘phone friend’, up to a period of three months. Good listener and empathetic ,Honest and reliable ,Friendly and calm Enjoy phone calls and be confident speaking to new people. Can maintain confidentiality. You'll need to let your service manager know if there are any concerns or if the person you are calling needs support.
Where and when will volunteering take place
This can be done from home and the times and days the volunteer would like to offer are completely flexible.
Commitment required
For continuity and routine we look for at least 2 hours per week for the benefit of the service user and the volunteer to build and maintain relationships.
Volunteer Telephone Befrienders
Real Life Options (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD5 7HF
Real Life Options is a charity which has services located all throughout the UK in various locations. We offer services such as Day Centres, Outreach and supported living to support people within our care to live their lives as full as possible.
Loneliness at this time is heightened and the current social distancing measures are particularly difficult for some people. This role is for someone who loves a good chat but is also good listener. You will spend 30 minutes once or twice a week chatting to someone who would benefit from a telephone friend. Your calls can make a massive difference to a person’s happiness and wellbeing. During these difficult and unsettling times, more than ever the people we support would benefit from any time and commitment from yourselves.
The best gift you can give someone is your time.
Main tasks
Will include; chatting and befriending people, and provide regular, friendly and person-centred conversations with the people we support. You will be matched with people based on their interests and preferences. Your involvement will support people within our services to feel less isolated and will focus on each individual’s strengths, helping them to remain connected, feel valued and more confident.
Required skills, qualities and experience.
Be able to make time, once or twice a week, to contact your new ‘phone friend’, up to a period of three months. Good listener and empathetic ,Honest and reliable ,Friendly and calm Enjoy phone calls and be confident speaking to new people. Can maintain confidentiality. You'll need to let your service manager know if there are any concerns or if the person you are calling needs support.
Where and when will volunteering take place
This can be done from home and the times and days the volunteer would like to offer are completely flexible.
Commitment required
For continuity and routine we look for at least 2 hours per week for the benefit of the service user and the volunteer to build and maintain relationships.
Community Volunteer
Real Life Options (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD12 4AP
To be part of Real Life Volunteer Service providing services that help vulnerable people within the community and supports the work of local Real Life Options teams. Our values of Respect, Honesty, Responsibility & Excellence underpin our approach and all our services recognise people for their individuality and are afforded the same dignity, respect, status and rights as other citizens.
Key Tasks:
Are varied and dependent on the needs of the people we support. We try to match volunteers to people with similar interests and provide opportunities for volunteers to utilise existing skills and knowledge.
Chatting to and befriending people we support
Home checks to make sure vulnerable people are safe and well
Everyday practical household tasks
Provide information and support to allow people to make informed choices about their lives
Assist with shopping
Support with correspondence
Provide transport
Support with social outings
Assisting with pet care
Assist with food preparation
Prescription collections
Community Volunteer
Real Life Options (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD11 3AF
To be part of Real Life Volunteer Service providing services that help vulnerable people within the community and supports the work of local Real Life Options teams. Our values of Respect, Honesty, Responsibility & Excellence underpin our approach and all our services recognise people for their individuality and are afforded the same dignity, respect, status and rights as other citizens.
Key Tasks:
Are varied and dependent on the needs of the people we support. We try to match volunteers to people with similar interests and provide opportunities for volunteers to utilise existing skills and knowledge.
Chatting to and befriending people we support
Home checks to make sure vulnerable people are safe and well
Everyday practical household tasks
Provide information and support to allow people to make informed choices about their lives
Assist with shopping
Support with correspondence
Provide transport
Support with social outings
Assisting with pet care
Assist with food preparation
Prescription collections
Community Volunteer
Real Life Options (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD7 4LN
To be part of Real Life Volunteer Service providing services that help vulnerable people within the community and supports the work of local Real Life Options teams. Our values of Respect, Honesty, Responsibility & Excellence underpin our approach and all our services recognise people for their individuality and are afforded the same dignity, respect, status and rights as other citizens.
Key Tasks:
Are varied and dependent on the needs of the people we support. We try to match volunteers to people with similar interests and provide opportunities for volunteers to utilise existing skills and knowledge.
Chatting to and befriending people we support
Home checks to make sure vulnerable people are safe and well
Everyday practical household tasks
Provide information and support to allow people to make informed choices about their lives
Assist with shopping
Support with correspondence
Provide transport
Support with social outings
Assisting with pet care
Assist with food preparation
Prescription collections
Events Coordinator
Scottish Communities Climate Action Network
Postcode: AB10 1QS
Scottish Communities Climate Action Network (SCCAN)’s purpose is to inspire and promote, connect and support community-led action in Scotland to address the Climate Emergency. Please see our website: https://www.scottishcommunitiescan.org.uk/
Would you like to help take climate action to the next level?
We have a new volunteer role available with our Events working groups! You would be helping once a week with the following:
-Events organizing and facilitating
-Taking part in regular events working group meetings
-Contacting potential speakers and facilitators
-Promoting events by writing blog posts and promoting on social media.
-Compile a report on the event.
As a volunteer led organisation, our capacity to offer thorough training on events coordination is limited so we would expect you to have some experience or to be adaptable. There will be some initial training on the way SCCAN operates.
The start date is flexible to suit your availability.
Our events and meetings are currently done online through zoom.
Commitment could range from once / week to twice a month.
If interested, please drop us an email at info@scottishcommunitiescan.org.uk
Community Volunteer
Real Life Options - Falkirk
Postcode: FK2 7DL
Volunteers be part of Real Life Volunteer Service providing services that help vulnerable people within the community and supports the work of local Real Life Options teams. Our values of Respect, Honesty, Responsibility & Excellence underpin our approach and all our services recognise people for their individuality and are afforded the same dignity, respect, status and rights as other citizens.
Volunteer tasks are varied and dependent on the needs of the people we support. We try to match volunteers to people with similar interests and provide opportunities for volunteers to utilise existing skills and knowledge, this could include:
• Chatting to and befriending people we support
• Home checks to make sure vulnerable people are safe and well
• Everyday practical household tasks
• Provide information and support to allow people to make informed choices about their lives
• Assist with shopping
• Support with correspondence
• Provide transport
• Support with social outings
• Assisting with pet care
• Assist with food preparation
• Prescription collections
• Support with Gardening and some physical tasks.
• Get involved with Social Events and being vital in improving the social lives of the people we support
Community Volunteer
Real Life Options (Angus)
Postcode: DD8 2XE
Real Life Options currently have an opportunity to get involved as a Community Volunteer. This is a great way to meet new people, develop insights, gain experience and enjoy knowing that you are making a positive difference to people living within your community.
Volunteer roles are varied and dependent on the needs of the people we support. We try to match volunteers to people with similar interests and provide opportunities for volunteers to utilise existing skills and knowledge.
· Chatting to and befriending people we support
· Home checks to make sure vulnerable people are safe and well
· Everyday practical household tasks
· Provide information and support to allow people to make informed choices about their lives
· Assist with shopping
· Support with correspondence
· Provide transport
· Support with social outings
· Assisting with pet care
· Assist with food preparation
· Prescription collections
· Support with Gardening and some physical tasks.
· Get involved with Social Events and being vital in improving the social lives of the people we support
We really appreciate that volunteers donate their time for free so in return for at least two hours volunteering each week, we’ll provide full training and development with a support network to mentor you in your role. You’ll be one of the team and have access to our Real Rewards programme.
Community Volunteer
Real Life Options (Angus)
Postcode: DD10 8SY
Real Life Options currently have an opportunity to get involved as a Community Volunteer. This is a great way to meet new people, develop insights, gain experience and enjoy knowing that you are making a positive difference to people living within your community.
Volunteer roles are varied and dependent on the needs of the people we support. We try to match volunteers to people with similar interests and provide opportunities for volunteers to utilise existing skills and knowledge.
· Chatting to and befriending people we support
· Home checks to make sure vulnerable people are safe and well
· Everyday practical household tasks
· Provide information and support to allow people to make informed choices about their lives
· Assist with shopping
· Support with correspondence
· Provide transport
· Support with social outings
· Assisting with pet care
· Assist with food preparation
· Prescription collections
· Support with Gardening and some physical tasks.
· Get involved with Social Events and being vital in improving the social lives of the people we support
We really appreciate that volunteers donate their time for free so in return for at least two hours volunteering each week, we’ll provide full training and development with a support network to mentor you in your role. You’ll be one of the team and have access to our Real Rewards programme.
Befriender
VisionPK
Postcode: PH1 5QA
To provide regular friendly conversation and companionship for an elderly, socially isolated person on an ongoing basis.
The activities and responsibilities will vary according to the needs of the visually impaired person. Some people require help with reading and writing letters. Others may want to go out for a walk, but can only do so with a sighted guide. Some people like the chance to go shopping, while others just want to sit and chat over a cup of tea.
While the Coronavirus is an ongoing threat, befriending will be limited to telephone contact. Friendly chats can be a lifeline at this time. We would hope that this initial telephone contact might later lead to befriending in person.
Dedicated, passionate and enthusiastic trustees required!
CheckIn Works
Postcode: PH2 8PD
We are looking for new Trustees to support our activities. Known as Giraffe (due to our social enterprise cafe) the organisations support people over 16 years old from all over Perth and Kinross and beyond.
We are looking for Trustees from any background to support our social aims, help drive strategy and oversee our wonderful organisation as it moves to the next exciting stage(s) of it development.
Pre-School Children Family Befriender
Home Link Family Support.
Postcode: EH6 5EQ
Every family needs something different, but they all love someone to talk to who isn’t going to judge or criticise them. The children are under 5 so they just want to play, sing, hear stories and run about outside. By turning up once a week for 2 hours you can help to de-stress a family and help them to enjoy their kids, because you are there to take a little of the pressure off. By regular visiting you will help families connect with their communities, feel more confident and be more resilient.
Befriender
Balhousie Care Group Ltd
Postcode: DD5 1JP
As a befriender, you will spend time getting to know the resident and vice versa. Engaging in meaningful conversations or taking part in a social activity. Possibly going out for a walk or a coffee.
This time and company will mean a great deal to the resident and enhance their quality of life.
Children's Group Work Volunteer
Families First St Andrews
Postcode: KY16 9EW
Volunteers can support our young people in youth groups for 2-hour sessions on a weekly or fortnightly basis.
Youth workers support young people, engaging them in activities such as ultimate frisbee, cheerleading, wall climbing, cooking and team games, depending on the interests of the young people. Youth group generally takes place on weeknights between 7.00 and 8.30 pm. We also offer holiday activities during the summer holidays and group work in schools for the young people referred to our service.
Those wishing to volunteer must undergo Families First training which includes child protection training and are subject to PVG enhanced disclosure checks.
Our children's group work service offers young people a place where they can work through their worries, develop new friendships, and have a social activity where they can feel relaxed in being themselves. In our 2019 survey, 71% of young people told us they - 'are doing better in school'.
Volunteer Befrienders (Moray)
Barnardo's (Highland)
Postcode: IV30 1BU
Barnardo's protects, supports and nurtures the UK's most vulnerable children. Barnardo's helps bring out the best in children – no matter who they are or what they have been through. Our volunteers help make this happen.
Our children’s services volunteers help the charity to deliver essential services in local communities, including Moray, providing support to children, young people and their families. This role provides a great opportunity to join our fantastic children’s services and help make a real difference.
Barnardo’s Befrienders work with young people a 1:1 basis, offering practical assistance and emotional support, to build their self-confidence, coping mechanisms and positive relationships. The work could be focused on a particular need, such as confidence building, or it could be more focused around supporting the young person to access local community groups.
We are looking for volunteers, with a passion for making a difference in young people’s lives, with a friendly and approachable attitude and an ability to engage young people, empowering them to take steps towards improving their situation and achieving their goals.
Hospital Discharge Support Volunteer
VASLan
Postcode: ML3 0EW
VASLan are presently in negotiations with NHS Lanarkshire on issues of patient support post hospital discharge. Our Hospital Discharge Support Project will require volunteers to provide a range of tasks that help people recover well at home. Such tasks might include:- transport from hospital to home or from home to outpatient or GP appointments; carrying out food shopping or collecting prescription medications; telephone befriending and carrying out wellbeing checks. Volunteers will also be able to help support people who are experiencing social isolation. Tasks would include shopping, cooking meals and chatting on the phone.
Potential volunteers will be advised of the project start date - we are currently looking to receive notes of interest from potential volunteers.
Home-visiting Befriender
Home-Start Dundee
Postcode: DD1 4AF
Home-Start Dundee provides support to families who have at least one child of pre-school age. The support is provided by the home-visiting befriender who will receive training and then be matched with a suitable family. They will usually visit for 1-3 hours per week. The befriender may provide emotional support to a parent adapting to change or provide practical assistance to a family who may be struggling with day-to-day issues affecting them. The befriender may just need to be a good listener or be able to sign-post the family to other support that is available to them. The befriender will be able to help families cope with the pressures they face and can make a real difference to a family as they move forward in life.
1-1 Befriending & Group Work
BeFriends
Postcode: DD4 7AA
Would you like to work with children and young people? BeFriends is recruiting adult volunteers for our one-to-one befriending and group activities.
A registered charity established in 1981, BeFriends works with 5 to 25-year-olds who live in Dundee and are often socially isolated, vulnerable, and experiencing difficulties in their lives. Our one-to-one BeFrienders support a young person with whom they have been matched. During regular meetings, the befriender offers the opportunity for their young person to chat and have fun, while building confidence and self-esteem as they take part in community activities together.
If you have some spare time to give to others, and you would like a new challenge or you may be looking to change career, then why not become a Volunteer Befriender with BeFriends? You do not need to have experience of supporting children and young people, but it is important to have empathy, the ability to engage and a non-judgemental approach to understanding the issues affecting young lives. BeFriends provides volunteers with full training, induction, and on-going support.
Fundraising Mentor
Sported (UK)
Postcode: G78 1LR
Our volunteer fundraising mentors are paired with community sports clubs who need expertise in fundraising to become more sustainable and increase their capacity.
We support groups who are utilising sport to bring about real social difference so you’ll be paired with a group that are doing really inspiring work.
These groups are doing incredible work but require some guidance around fundraising in order to make them more sustainable and increase their capacity…this is where you come in.
If you enjoy working with people and have a desire to make a difference then please does get in touch.
Family Support Volunteer
Home-Start Glasgow South
Postcode: G78 1LR
Home-Start are looking for volunteers with parenting experience or experience of working/volunteering with children/families to help families (with at least one child aged 8 or under) who could use some additional support.
Volunteers use their experiences of parenting or work/volunteering with children/families to help by offering emotional and practical support to families, with the aim of enabling them to lead less stressful and more enjoyable lives.
The needs of individual families will vary but as a Home-visiting Volunteer you could be involved in anything from engaging in fun activities with the children and helping parents with managing behaviour to practical or emotional support for the families.
We take all our volunteers through a FREE training course to ensure that they are fully prepared and confident in the role. This is a great opportunity to grow and gain experience in a support-focused role. You'll also have the chance to meet new people, learn new skills and use your knowledge to improve the lives of local families and children.
Usually volunteers support families for around 2-3 hours a week and the time is flexible to suit your availability.
FareShare Mentor
Transform Community Development
Postcode: DD1 5AZ
We redistribute food which would end up in waste, to non-profit organisations in Tayside and Fife. These groups then provide meals for people who are experiencing food poverty, social isolation or other hardships.
We need Mentors who can give a few hours to help other volunteers with support needs. This is a vital part of providing this valuable service to thousands of individuals in need. Working as part of a team, the van crew load and unload crated food to local community food members.
If you have patience, good people skills and the desire to support others with minor needs to achieve the above tasks then get involved and help others to get involved socially.
Volunteer Mentors (Aberdeen Schools)
MCR Pathways (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire)
Postcode: AB21 7NF
Become a Mentor and #BeTheBridge for a Young Person
Do you have just one hour per week to meet with a like-minded young person in school and chat about hobbies, interests and career aspirations you have in common? Mentoring charity MCR Pathways are looking for volunteer mentors to sign up and support a young person in one of six Aberdeen schools: Dyce Academy, Harlaw Academy, Hazlehead Academy, Lochside Academy, Northfield Academy and St Machar Academy.
Meeting weekly, for a minimum of one year, volunteers can help a young person they are matched with to build confidence, aspirations and work towards a strong post-school destination. Not only does the pupil benefit, but the mentor gains a number of life skills and, most importantly, a friend for life.
There are no qualifications required and full training is provided. All MCR asks is that mentors are over 21 and are there consistently for their young person. The signup process can be completed online and, as restrictions allow, face-to-face mentoring shall resume in schools where possible.
You can #BeTheBridge between potential and possibility. There are so many young people who need a mentor that’s there just for them.
For further details / to register your interest please visit https://mcrpathways.org/aberdeen/ or contact us at email: aberdeen@mcrpathways.org
Volunteer Mentors (Aberdeen Schools)
MCR Pathways (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire)
Postcode: AB10 1RG
Become a Mentor and #BeTheBridge for a Young Person
Do you have just one hour per week to meet with a like-minded young person in school and chat about hobbies, interests and career aspirations you have in common? Mentoring charity MCR Pathways are looking for volunteer mentors to sign up and support a young person in one of six Aberdeen schools: Dyce Academy, Harlaw Academy, Hazlehead Academy, Lochside Academy, Northfield Academy and St Machar Academy.
Meeting weekly, for a minimum of one year, volunteers can help a young person they are matched with to build confidence, aspirations and work towards a strong post-school destination. Not only does the pupil benefit, but the mentor gains a number of life skills and, most importantly, a friend for life.
There are no qualifications required and full training is provided. All MCR asks is that mentors are over 21 and are there consistently for their young person. The signup process can be completed online and, as restrictions allow, face-to-face mentoring shall resume in schools where possible.
You can #BeTheBridge between potential and possibility. There are so many young people who need a mentor that’s there just for them.
For further details / to register your interest please visit https://mcrpathways.org/aberdeen/ or contact us at email: aberdeen@mcrpathways.org
Volunteer Mentors (Aberdeen Schools)
MCR Pathways (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire)
Postcode: AB15 8BE
Become a Mentor and #BeTheBridge for a Young Person
Do you have just one hour per week to meet with a like-minded young person in school and chat about hobbies, interests and career aspirations you have in common? Mentoring charity MCR Pathways are looking for volunteer mentors to sign up and support a young person in one of six Aberdeen schools: Dyce Academy, Harlaw Academy, Hazlehead Academy, Lochside Academy, Northfield Academy and St Machar Academy.
Meeting weekly, for a minimum of one year, volunteers can help a young person they are matched with to build confidence, aspirations and work towards a strong post-school destination. Not only does the pupil benefit, but the mentor gains a number of life skills and, most importantly, a friend for life.
There are no qualifications required and full training is provided. All MCR asks is that mentors are over 21 and are there consistently for their young person. The signup process can be completed online and, as restrictions allow, face-to-face mentoring shall resume in schools where possible.
You can #BeTheBridge between potential and possibility. There are so many young people who need a mentor that’s there just for them.
For further details / to register your interest please visit https://mcrpathways.org/aberdeen/ or contact us at email: aberdeen@mcrpathways.org
Volunteer Mentors (Aberdeen Schools)
MCR Pathways (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire)
Postcode: AB12 3LJ
Become a Mentor and #BeTheBridge for a Young Person
Do you have just one hour per week to meet with a like-minded young person in school and chat about hobbies, interests and career aspirations you have in common? Mentoring charity MCR Pathways are looking for volunteer mentors to sign up and support a young person in one of six Aberdeen schools: Dyce Academy, Harlaw Academy, Hazlehead Academy, Lochside Academy, Northfield Academy and St Machar Academy.
Meeting weekly, for a minimum of one year, volunteers can help a young person they are matched with to build confidence, aspirations and work towards a strong post-school destination. Not only does the pupil benefit, but the mentor gains a number of life skills and, most importantly, a friend for life.
There are no qualifications required and full training is provided. All MCR asks is that mentors are over 21 and are there consistently for their young person. The signup process can be completed online and, as restrictions allow, face-to-face mentoring shall resume in schools where possible.
You can #BeTheBridge between potential and possibility. There are so many young people who need a mentor that’s there just for them.
For further details / to register your interest please visit https://mcrpathways.org/aberdeen/ or contact us at email: aberdeen@mcrpathways.org
Volunteer Mentors (Aberdeen Schools)
MCR Pathways (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire)
Postcode: AB16 7AU
Become a Mentor and #BeTheBridge for a Young Person
Do you have just one hour per week to meet with a like-minded young person in school and chat about hobbies, interests and career aspirations you have in common? Mentoring charity MCR Pathways are looking for volunteer mentors to sign up and support a young person in one of six Aberdeen schools: Dyce Academy, Harlaw Academy, Hazlehead Academy, Lochside Academy, Northfield Academy and St Machar Academy.
Meeting weekly, for a minimum of one year, volunteers can help a young person they are matched with to build confidence, aspirations and work towards a strong post-school destination. Not only does the pupil benefit, but the mentor gains a number of life skills and, most importantly, a friend for life.
There are no qualifications required and full training is provided. All MCR asks is that mentors are over 21 and are there consistently for their young person. The signup process can be completed online and, as restrictions allow, face-to-face mentoring shall resume in schools where possible.
You can #BeTheBridge between potential and possibility. There are so many young people who need a mentor that’s there just for them.
For further details / to register your interest please visit https://mcrpathways.org/aberdeen/ or contact us at email: aberdeen@mcrpathways.org
Volunteer Mentors (Aberdeen Schools)
MCR Pathways (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire)
Postcode: AB24 3YZ
Become a Mentor and #BeTheBridge for a Young Person
Do you have just one hour per week to meet with a like-minded young person in school and chat about hobbies, interests and career aspirations you have in common? Mentoring charity MCR Pathways are looking for volunteer mentors to sign up and support a young person in one of six Aberdeen schools: Dyce Academy, Harlaw Academy, Hazlehead Academy, Lochside Academy, Northfield Academy and St Machar Academy.
Meeting weekly, for a minimum of one year, volunteers can help a young person they are matched with to build confidence, aspirations and work towards a strong post-school destination. Not only does the pupil benefit, but the mentor gains a number of life skills and, most importantly, a friend for life.
There are no qualifications required and full training is provided. All MCR asks is that mentors are over 21 and are there consistently for their young person. The signup process can be completed online and, as restrictions allow, face-to-face mentoring shall resume in schools where possible.
You can #BeTheBridge between potential and possibility. There are so many young people who need a mentor that’s there just for them.
For further details / to register your interest please visit https://mcrpathways.org/aberdeen/ or contact us at email: aberdeen@mcrpathways.org
Home Visitor / Buddy
Blind Veterans UK (Aberdeen)
Postcode: AB25 1DZ
Can you spare a few hours a week to brighten someone’s day?
This is a great opportunity to provide crucial social interaction for a veteran, who can’t reach our centres, and can feel isolated or lonely.
By popping by once a week or fortnight, a Home Visitor / Buddy is a friendly face that can make all the difference to our veterans. A visit could be a simple chat and a cup of tea, getting involved in shared interests for example playing dominos, or a game, listening to music, watching TV or discussing audio books.
You will never be asked to do any personal care.
Although you will be working in the community independently, your manager is only a phone call away and there is a network of other volunteers for you to link in with too. Volunteers must be over the age of 18 years and understand the importance of confidentiality and relationship boundaries. The role can be flexible around your other commitments, but we ask that you are reliable and punctual for our veterans. You will be fully trained and supported so you feel comfortable and confident in your volunteering.
For more information please contact Gary Flew, Volunteer Coordinator at email: gary.flew@blindveterans.org.uk or tel.: 0751 493 1950.
Check in and Chat Volunteer
Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) - Falkirk
Postcode: FK1 1XR
This role provides short term telephone support to individuals in our communities who are at risk of loneliness, and will benefit from this service.
Telephone Befriender (Veterans)
Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD1 1BT
We need home-based telephone befriending volunteers to call our members, who are all service veterans with a vision impairment. Your regular calls will help our members overcome isolation and loneliness.
It’s good to talk! If you love a relaxed, friendly chat on the phone and if the idea of doing this whilst also making a genuine impact as a volunteer sounds too good to be true … read on.
Our members tell us that their regular check-ins and chats with someone at Sight Scotland Veterans are something they look forward to. Sometimes they can even be a lifeline. Just a simple phone call once a week can make the difference that helps one of our members overcome the effects of isolation and loneliness.
We need a friendly and naturally chatty home-based volunteer who can check in regularly with our members by phone, take some time to make sure they are doing OK, and fill them in with all the latest gossip at Sight Scotland Veterans. You will never be cold calling, there’s no pressure and nothing to sell. We will only ask you to call signed-up Sight Scotland Veterans members who we know will be only too happy to hear from you.
As a volunteer, you will get to know inspiring people, gain valuable experiences, and help us to change the lives of those who have served their country.
Telephone Befriender (Veterans)
Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: EH45 8AG
We need home-based telephone befriending volunteers to call our members, who are all service veterans with a vision impairment. Your regular calls will help our members overcome isolation and loneliness.
It’s good to talk! If you love a relaxed, friendly chat on the phone and if the idea of doing this whilst also making a genuine impact as a volunteer sounds too good to be true … read on.
Our members tell us that their regular check-ins and chats with someone at Sight Scotland Veterans are something they look forward to. Sometimes they can even be a lifeline. Just a simple phone call once a week can make the difference that helps one of our members overcome the effects of isolation and loneliness.
We need a friendly and naturally chatty home-based volunteer who can check in regularly with our members by phone, take some time to make sure they are doing OK, and fill them in with all the latest gossip at Sight Scotland Veterans. You will never be cold calling, there’s no pressure and nothing to sell. We will only ask you to call signed-up Sight Scotland Veterans members who we know will be only too happy to hear from you.
As a volunteer, you will get to know inspiring people, gain valuable experiences, and help us to change the lives of those who have served their country.
Telephone Befriender (Veterans)
Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD11 3AF
We need home-based telephone befriending volunteers to call our members, who are all service veterans with a vision impairment. Your regular calls will help our members overcome isolation and loneliness.
It’s good to talk! If you love a relaxed, friendly chat on the phone and if the idea of doing this whilst also making a genuine impact as a volunteer sounds too good to be true … read on.
Our members tell us that their regular check-ins and chats with someone at Sight Scotland Veterans are something they look forward to. Sometimes they can even be a lifeline. Just a simple phone call once a week can make the difference that helps one of our members overcome the effects of isolation and loneliness.
We need a friendly and naturally chatty home-based volunteer who can check in regularly with our members by phone, take some time to make sure they are doing OK, and fill them in with all the latest gossip at Sight Scotland Veterans. You will never be cold calling, there’s no pressure and nothing to sell. We will only ask you to call signed-up Sight Scotland Veterans members who we know will be only too happy to hear from you.
As a volunteer, you will get to know inspiring people, gain valuable experiences, and help us to change the lives of those who have served their country.
Telephone Befriender (Veterans)
Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD12 4AP
We need home-based telephone befriending volunteers to call our members, who are all service veterans with a vision impairment. Your regular calls will help our members overcome isolation and loneliness.
It’s good to talk! If you love a relaxed, friendly chat on the phone and if the idea of doing this whilst also making a genuine impact as a volunteer sounds too good to be true … read on.
Our members tell us that their regular check-ins and chats with someone at Sight Scotland Veterans are something they look forward to. Sometimes they can even be a lifeline. Just a simple phone call once a week can make the difference that helps one of our members overcome the effects of isolation and loneliness.
We need a friendly and naturally chatty home-based volunteer who can check in regularly with our members by phone, take some time to make sure they are doing OK, and fill them in with all the latest gossip at Sight Scotland Veterans. You will never be cold calling, there’s no pressure and nothing to sell. We will only ask you to call signed-up Sight Scotland Veterans members who we know will be only too happy to hear from you.
As a volunteer, you will get to know inspiring people, gain valuable experiences, and help us to change the lives of those who have served their country.
Telephone Befriender (Veterans)
Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD5 7HF
We need home-based telephone befriending volunteers to call our members, who are all service veterans with a vision impairment. Your regular calls will help our members overcome isolation and loneliness.
It’s good to talk! If you love a relaxed, friendly chat on the phone and if the idea of doing this whilst also making a genuine impact as a volunteer sounds too good to be true … read on.
Our members tell us that their regular check-ins and chats with someone at Sight Scotland Veterans are something they look forward to. Sometimes they can even be a lifeline. Just a simple phone call once a week can make the difference that helps one of our members overcome the effects of isolation and loneliness.
We need a friendly and naturally chatty home-based volunteer who can check in regularly with our members by phone, take some time to make sure they are doing OK, and fill them in with all the latest gossip at Sight Scotland Veterans. You will never be cold calling, there’s no pressure and nothing to sell. We will only ask you to call signed-up Sight Scotland Veterans members who we know will be only too happy to hear from you.
As a volunteer, you will get to know inspiring people, gain valuable experiences, and help us to change the lives of those who have served their country.
Telephone Befriender (Veterans)
Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD7 4LN
We need home-based telephone befriending volunteers to call our members, who are all service veterans with a vision impairment. Your regular calls will help our members overcome isolation and loneliness.
It’s good to talk! If you love a relaxed, friendly chat on the phone and if the idea of doing this whilst also making a genuine impact as a volunteer sounds too good to be true … read on.
Our members tell us that their regular check-ins and chats with someone at Sight Scotland Veterans are something they look forward to. Sometimes they can even be a lifeline. Just a simple phone call once a week can make the difference that helps one of our members overcome the effects of isolation and loneliness.
We need a friendly and naturally chatty home-based volunteer who can check in regularly with our members by phone, take some time to make sure they are doing OK, and fill them in with all the latest gossip at Sight Scotland Veterans. You will never be cold calling, there’s no pressure and nothing to sell. We will only ask you to call signed-up Sight Scotland Veterans members who we know will be only too happy to hear from you.
As a volunteer, you will get to know inspiring people, gain valuable experiences, and help us to change the lives of those who have served their country.
Telephone Befriender (Veterans)
Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD8 6BE
We need home-based telephone befriending volunteers to call our members, who are all service veterans with a vision impairment. Your regular calls will help our members overcome isolation and loneliness.
It’s good to talk! If you love a relaxed, friendly chat on the phone and if the idea of doing this whilst also making a genuine impact as a volunteer sounds too good to be true … read on.
Our members tell us that their regular check-ins and chats with someone at Sight Scotland Veterans are something they look forward to. Sometimes they can even be a lifeline. Just a simple phone call once a week can make the difference that helps one of our members overcome the effects of isolation and loneliness.
We need a friendly and naturally chatty home-based volunteer who can check in regularly with our members by phone, take some time to make sure they are doing OK, and fill them in with all the latest gossip at Sight Scotland Veterans. You will never be cold calling, there’s no pressure and nothing to sell. We will only ask you to call signed-up Sight Scotland Veterans members who we know will be only too happy to hear from you.
As a volunteer, you will get to know inspiring people, gain valuable experiences, and help us to change the lives of those who have served their country.
Telephone Befriender (Veterans)
Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD9 9EF
We need home-based telephone befriending volunteers to call our members, who are all service veterans with a vision impairment. Your regular calls will help our members overcome isolation and loneliness.
It’s good to talk! If you love a relaxed, friendly chat on the phone and if the idea of doing this whilst also making a genuine impact as a volunteer sounds too good to be true … read on.
Our members tell us that their regular check-ins and chats with someone at Sight Scotland Veterans are something they look forward to. Sometimes they can even be a lifeline. Just a simple phone call once a week can make the difference that helps one of our members overcome the effects of isolation and loneliness.
We need a friendly and naturally chatty home-based volunteer who can check in regularly with our members by phone, take some time to make sure they are doing OK, and fill them in with all the latest gossip at Sight Scotland Veterans. You will never be cold calling, there’s no pressure and nothing to sell. We will only ask you to call signed-up Sight Scotland Veterans members who we know will be only too happy to hear from you.
As a volunteer, you will get to know inspiring people, gain valuable experiences, and help us to change the lives of those who have served their country.
Telephone Befriender (Veterans)
Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: EH43 6AE
We need home-based telephone befriending volunteers to call our members, who are all service veterans with a vision impairment. Your regular calls will help our members overcome isolation and loneliness.
It’s good to talk! If you love a relaxed, friendly chat on the phone and if the idea of doing this whilst also making a genuine impact as a volunteer sounds too good to be true … read on.
Our members tell us that their regular check-ins and chats with someone at Sight Scotland Veterans are something they look forward to. Sometimes they can even be a lifeline. Just a simple phone call once a week can make the difference that helps one of our members overcome the effects of isolation and loneliness.
We need a friendly and naturally chatty home-based volunteer who can check in regularly with our members by phone, take some time to make sure they are doing OK, and fill them in with all the latest gossip at Sight Scotland Veterans. You will never be cold calling, there’s no pressure and nothing to sell. We will only ask you to call signed-up Sight Scotland Veterans members who we know will be only too happy to hear from you.
As a volunteer, you will get to know inspiring people, gain valuable experiences, and help us to change the lives of those who have served their country.
Telephone Befriender (Veterans)
Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: EH44 6HF
We need home-based telephone befriending volunteers to call our members, who are all service veterans with a vision impairment. Your regular calls will help our members overcome isolation and loneliness.
It’s good to talk! If you love a relaxed, friendly chat on the phone and if the idea of doing this whilst also making a genuine impact as a volunteer sounds too good to be true … read on.
Our members tell us that their regular check-ins and chats with someone at Sight Scotland Veterans are something they look forward to. Sometimes they can even be a lifeline. Just a simple phone call once a week can make the difference that helps one of our members overcome the effects of isolation and loneliness.
We need a friendly and naturally chatty home-based volunteer who can check in regularly with our members by phone, take some time to make sure they are doing OK, and fill them in with all the latest gossip at Sight Scotland Veterans. You will never be cold calling, there’s no pressure and nothing to sell. We will only ask you to call signed-up Sight Scotland Veterans members who we know will be only too happy to hear from you.
As a volunteer, you will get to know inspiring people, gain valuable experiences, and help us to change the lives of those who have served their country.
Telephone Befriender (Veterans)
Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD14 5DE
We need home-based telephone befriending volunteers to call our members, who are all service veterans with a vision impairment. Your regular calls will help our members overcome isolation and loneliness.
It’s good to talk! If you love a relaxed, friendly chat on the phone and if the idea of doing this whilst also making a genuine impact as a volunteer sounds too good to be true … read on.
Our members tell us that their regular check-ins and chats with someone at Sight Scotland Veterans are something they look forward to. Sometimes they can even be a lifeline. Just a simple phone call once a week can make the difference that helps one of our members overcome the effects of isolation and loneliness.
We need a friendly and naturally chatty home-based volunteer who can check in regularly with our members by phone, take some time to make sure they are doing OK, and fill them in with all the latest gossip at Sight Scotland Veterans. You will never be cold calling, there’s no pressure and nothing to sell. We will only ask you to call signed-up Sight Scotland Veterans members who we know will be only too happy to hear from you.
As a volunteer, you will get to know inspiring people, gain valuable experiences, and help us to change the lives of those who have served their country.
Muir of Ord, Health Walk Leader
P4W
Postcode: IV6 7SU
We are looking for people who like walking and chatting and would like to become a Health Walk Leader with our Health Walk Project!
Walk Leaders help to plan and organise weekly health walks for local people. Our walks are free, low-level and accessible to all.
Volunteers help to promote positive physical and mental health and wellbeing by leading and supporting people to participate in short health walks within their local community.
We are looking for volunteers to help re-launch our Muir of Ord Health Walk. Walk day/time will depend on interested volunteers availability.
Walk leader training provided and opportunities for further development in areas such as;
• Dementia Friendly
• Strength & Balance
• Parkinson’s Awareness
• Mental Health Awareness
• Outdoor First Aid
Alness Health Walk Leader
P4W
Postcode: IV17 0QB
We are looking for people who like walking and chatting and would like to become a Health Walk Leader with our Health Walk Project!
Walk Leaders help to plan and organise weekly health walks for local people. Our walks are free, low-level and accessible to all.
Volunteers help to promote positive physical and mental health and wellbeing by leading and supporting people to participate in short health walks within their local community.
We are looking for volunteers to help re-launch our Alness Health Walk.
Walk leader training provided and opportunities for further development in areas such as;
• Dementia Friendly
• Strength & Balance
• Parkinson’s Awareness
• Mental Health Awareness
• Outdoor First Aid
Volunteer Mentor
MCR Pathways (Shetland)
Postcode: ZE1 0JP
At MCR, we know that there is amazing potential and talent in all young people, regardless of their home life and circumstances. Bur for many, that potential has yet to be discovered. Life experience has knocked the confidence out of some, firmly locking away those seeds of aspiration and hope. It is our aim to uncover, nurture, and develop the skills and capabilities of our most disadvantaged young people. We bridge talent with opportunity through relationship focused mentoring.
We're looking for mentors to #BeTheBridge for the young people of Anderson High School. All that's required is one hour per week and a desire to help a young person. Building a positive relationship is based on non-judgemental listening and encouragement. It's about turning up consistently, for no other reason than you care.
When one person mentors, two lives are changed. Our mentors help realise the full potential of their young person and empower them with the confidence and belief to make it happen. Mentoring is creating a wave of positive change, impacting our schools, community and country.
Marie Curie Helper Service
Marie Curie (Midlothian)
Postcode: EH22 1AE
We know that little things can make a big difference for people and their families living with a terminal illness – like having someone to chat to over a cup of tea. You will be matched with someone who you’ll visit in their home, go out somewhere with or chat to over the phone. You can offer your time any day of the week, between 9am and 9pm, so that you can find a time that works for you and the individual that you are supporting.
The type of support our Helper volunteers give often includes:
• Companionship and emotional support
• Practical help
• A break for families and carers
• Information on other support available
•Support after a bereavement.
Volunteers need to be aged 18 years or over, live in Lothian and commit at least three hours each week for a minimum of one year.
Due to Covid-19 all training is online at the moment. There is no face to face with clients at the moment, this is done virtually at present.
Contact Katie Wardlaw directly at
E: katie.wardlaw@mariecurie.org.uk
Befriender
Food Train (Stranraer)
Postcode: DG9 7RD
Friendly, outgoing and organised volunteers. This opportunity would suit people who enjoy talking to others, are able to listen and have a couple of hours free each week/fortnight that they could spend talking to an older person. Full training will be given and out of pocket expenses will be paid. The aim of food train friends is to improve the quality of life for our customers, by providing them with a befriending service on a regular basis. Volunteers will provide a consistent and reliable support to help customers experience social interaction on a regular basis. Due to increased demand for our services food train friends is currently looking for more adult befriending volunteers in the Stranraer area. Ideally the befriender should have some spare time on their hands each week or fortnight to provide a befriending service to elder, isolated and lonely people by simply providing company, conversation and activities. We provide a one to one service, a telephone service and a group outing service for our customers. Full training, guidance and support will be provided. The ideal candidate is someone who has good life experiences, a sense of humour amongst other skills.
Peer Mentor
Cair Scotland
Postcode: DD1 1NA
We have opportunities for peer mentors who have personal experience of substance misuse and recovery. The opportunity is to support others through the recovery journey. We are looking for people who are willing to share their own experience of recovery to help others to sustain their recovery journey and build a meaningful life in their own community.
The role will involve working with staff to deliver group support sessions and also to support individuals in a befriending and advocacy support role. Training and support will be provided.
Child/Young Person Mentors
Action for Children (Aberdeen & North East Services)
Postcode: AB24 5HY
*Action for Children Aberdeen Priority Families - be rewarded and have new experiences, volunteer with us as a Child/Young Person Mentor*
Volunteer mentors guide, advise, listen to and support children/young people, sharing their experiences as well as trying new activities and spending quality time together.
Matched with a child/young person in Aberdeen City you will develop a 1:1 relationship providing regular positive input to their social, emotional and educational development on a weekly/fortnightly basis for a few hours at a time. The benefit of the mentoring service positively affects the individual child, their family life, their school academic life, the relationships with their friends and the life of the volunteer mentor.
Through volunteering you will make a positive difference to the life of a child/young person. Full training, regular support, reasonable out of pocket expenses are provide and you will be able to easily fit mentoring in around your other commitments.
Being a Child/Young Person Mentor at Action for Children - Aberdeen Priority Families further provides valuable experience of working with children and families, learning about how best to support children/ young people living in difficult situations, whilst being fully supported in their practice, the opportunity to develop personal skills such as communication, motivation and improved confidence, the chance to meet like-minded new people. A PVG Disclosure (provided by us) is necessary for this role.
A fantastic opportunity to make a real difference. For more details please contact us at Email andy.farquhar@actionforchildren.org.uk or call 07764788430.
Session Helper
Headway East Lothian SCIO
Postcode: EH21 8JJ
People may have acquired their brain injury through an accident or assault, brain tumour, post operative problems, stroke or other illness which caused the brain to be starved of essential nutrients. People with ABI do not fit neatly into physical or mental disability. They may show no sign of injury on the outside but may find planning, communicating or concentrating very difficult. They may be severely physically disabled but have great mental skills and capabilities trapped by their physical disabilities. They will all be lonely and lacking in confidence and their families will be finding life tough. Headway helps to make it less tough. You would make a big difference to members by supporting them at sessions helping them break down any barriers to participation. That might be helping with a wheelchair, communication, helping with craft, art, games, chatting or anything else that makes a difference to the experience that the person with ABI is having. You will also find you are helping family members whether directly at sessions or by building confidence and interests in the person with ABI.
Session Helper
Headway East Lothian SCIO
Postcode: EH41 3BU
People may have acquired their brain injury through an accident or assault, brain tumour, post operative problems, stroke or other illness which caused the brain to be starved of essential nutrients. People with ABI do not fit neatly into physical or mental disability. They may show no sign of injury on the outside but may find planning, communicating or concentrating very difficult. They may be severely physically disabled but have great mental skills and capabilities trapped by their physical disabilities. They will all be lonely and lacking in confidence and their families will be finding life tough. Headway helps to make it less tough. You would make a big difference to members by supporting them at sessions helping them break down any barriers to participation. That might be helping with a wheelchair, communication, helping with craft, art, games, chatting or anything else that makes a difference to the experience that the person with ABI is having. You will also find you are helping family members whether directly at sessions or by building confidence and interests in the person with ABI.
Session Helper
Headway East Lothian SCIO
Postcode: EH42 1RF
People may have acquired their brain injury through an accident or assault, brain tumour, post operative problems, stroke or other illness which caused the brain to be starved of essential nutrients. People with ABI do not fit neatly into physical or mental disability. They may show no sign of injury on the outside but may find planning, communicating or concentrating very difficult. They may be severely physically disabled but have great mental skills and capabilities trapped by their physical disabilities. They will all be lonely and lacking in confidence and their families will be finding life tough. Headway helps to make it less tough. You would make a big difference to members by supporting them at sessions helping them break down any barriers to participation. That might be helping with a wheelchair, communication, helping with craft, art, games, chatting or anything else that makes a difference to the experience that the person with ABI is having. You will also find you are helping family members whether directly at sessions or by building confidence and interests in the person with ABI.
(Stornoway) Club Volunteer
The Stornoway Phab Club
Postcode: HS1 2RE
Volunteers are asked to join in all activities and usually lead the activity.
In the Nicolson Institute gym, we play various sports but also do line dancing, trampolining etc.
In the Church hall we have a programme of work including crafts, games and cookery.
The Club is social membership and once a year we hold a Christmas party. We also celebrate other dates with Easter cards and Halloween activity.
Community Library Volunteers
Western Isles Libraries
Postcode: HS9 5XD
Castlebay Library is looking for book-loving volunteers to help launch their new Home Library Service, Caraidean Leughaidh, for Barra and Vatersay! Western Isles Libraries is looking for volunteers to help connect the library with people across Barra and Vatersay - those who may not be able to reach Castlebay Library due to being housebound for some reason.
If you enjoy books and reading, and like to meet and talk to people, then this volunteer opportunity may be for you!
Telephone Befrienders
Caraidean Uibhist (Uist Befrienders)
Postcode: HS7 5LA
Volunteers are needed to phone those needing support to help them overcome loneliness and other difficulties in these troubled times. A friendly phone call can really brighten up someone's day.
Bloom Buddies
Befriending Lewis
Postcode: HS1 2DG
Are you a interested in gardening and able to give some of your time to Lewis and Harris Befriending?
Befriending Lewis and Harris exists so that people who are suffering from the impact of feelings of loneliness and isolation start to feel connected to other people in a positive way again.
This opportunity will include supporting people with a variety of garden works (e.g. weeding, pruning, potting planters, painting fences, repairing garden furniture).
Home Visiting Volunteer
Home-Start Kirkcaldy
Postcode: KY1 1YA
If you have parenting experience and 2-3 hours a week to spare, why not become a Home-Visiting Volunteer with Home-Start Kirkcaldy and help out a family with young children?
Home-Start Kirkcaldy recruits and trains volunteers who are then matched up with a family with young children. The families are referred to us because they need a bit of support (maybe mum has post-natal depression, is isolated, new to the area, there’s lots of children) and our volunteers visit once a week to help out. Our volunteers help with all sorts of practical tasks such as going shopping, getting to appointments, helping out with the children, being a listening ear. Travel and any other out-of-pocket expenses are paid.
Training courses for new volunteers run throughout the year
Supporting You At Home Volunteer
Royal Voluntary Service
Postcode: PH2 8HQ
Supporting older and vulnerable people throughout Perth and Kinross in their homes by carrying out tasks such as shopping and dropping, assisted shopping, accompanied walks, chair based exercises or taking them out into the community; all to reduce their isolation and build their confidence.
Volunteer Befriender
Befriending Caithness
Postcode: KW1 5ES
Volunteer Befrienders needed in Caithness to offer face-to-face support to people in their own homes [post covid] who are facing isolation. Training and support given.
Befriender
Health In Mind (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD14 5DE
Can you support someone who is feeling isolated in the Scottish Borders?
re:discover volunteers support people, over the phone or in person, who are experiencing loneliness and isolation and want to improve their mental health and wellbeing by:
Exploring social activities and opportunities.
Supporting them to be in touch with others.
Helping them to feel more confident.
Befriender
Health In Mind (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD1 1BT
Can you support someone who is feeling isolated in the Scottish Borders?
re:discover volunteers support people, over the phone or in person, who are experiencing loneliness and isolation and want to improve their mental health and wellbeing by:
Exploring social activities and opportunities.
Supporting them to be in touch with others.
Helping them to feel more confident.
Community Companion
Dundee Volunteer and Voluntary Action
Postcode: DD1 1LL
We need you! If you enjoy having a chat, trying new things and developing your skills then this is the opportunity for you. Older adults (55+) in Dundee can become lonely and isolated through no fault of their own and that’s where Community Companions come in. Two hours a week can make such a difference to an isolated older person. Whether it’s out and about or visiting someone in their home this can be at a time that suits you. Volunteers are matched with people based on similar interests and hobbies. Full and ongoing training and support will be given to help you develop your skills and knowledge. Becoming a Community Companion not only improves other’s wellbeing but also your own. You’re never too old to be a volunteer! If you have what it takes to make a difference get in touch we want to hear from you!
Business Mentor
The Prince’s Trust - Scotland
Postcode: DD1 1LL
Business Mentors provide support to young people once the 4 day programme is completed. The role is about guidance and helping the young people to develop their business whilst also building their confidence and skills. It involves helping young people to find information, understand problems, identify solutions and implement action plans.
Youth Befriender (Levenmouth)
LINK - East Fife Mental Health Adolescent Befriending Project
Postcode: KY8 4PF
LINK is once again seeking volunteers for the Adolescent Befriending Project. If you can spare a couple of hours a fortnight and would like to help young people (12-18) who have become isolated due to mental health issues, LINK would love to hear from you.
Friendship Volunteer
Vintage Vibes
Postcode: EH6 5EQ
Vintage Vibes is a fresh way of tackling isolation and loneliness among the over 60s in Edinburgh – who we call our VIPs.
Our goal is to tackle isolation and loneliness and to encourage VIPs to become more active in their local communities.
Tasks include:
Visiting your VIP once a week for home visit, walks, café visit.
Creating a wonderful friendship with them.
National Visitors Network
CSRF: Civil Service Retirement Fellowship
Postcode: AB10 1AB
We are looking for volunteer visitors to join the National Visitors Network, our national befriending scheme for older people that provides companionship to older people experiencing loneliness or social isolation.
Befrienders visit older people in their homes and provide regular chat/conversations (weekly/fortnightly or monthly as determined).
Full training and good ongoing support is provided to all volunteers.
A great, enjoyable opportunity to help and make a real difference.
For more details please contact:
David Tickner
Email: david.tickner@csrf.org.uk / tel.: 020 8691 7411
Befriender
CSRF: Civil Service Retirement Fellowship
Postcode: AB10 1AB
We are looking for volunteer visitors to join the National Visitors Network, our national befriending scheme for older people that provides companionship to older people experiencing loneliness or social isolation.
Befrienders visit older people in their homes and provide regular chat/conversations (weekly/fortnightly or monthly as determined).
Full training and good ongoing support is provided to all volunteers.
A great, enjoyable opportunity to help and make a real difference.
For more details please contact:
David Tickner
Email: david.tickner@csrf.org.uk / tel.: 020 8691 7411
Winter Warmth for Older People Project - Telephone Befriender
The Hub
Postcode: DG1 2RL
The Winter Warmth for Older People Project provides free briquettes and kindling for older people in fuel poverty who use traditional forms of heating. Many live in rural areas on their own. Telephone befrienders provide regular friendly phone calls to older people who are experiencing loneliness or isolation.
Perinatal Befriender
Aberlour Childcare Trust
Postcode: EH6 5EQ
Offer regular listening and emotional support to reduce social isolation
Support mum with responses to her baby
Help mum take the baby outside of the home so they can access services they need – i.e. health services, shops, parks and children’s centres
Give mum support with issues which concern them, for example by signposting to organisations that can help with benefits and housing.
Volunteer Mentor
Butterfly Trust (The) (Midlothian)
Postcode: EH22 1AE
Our mentors offer support to a young adult with Cystic Fibrosis. Mentors support the young adult in improving socialisation, broadening horizons and to explore concerns to help improve self-esteem, coping skills and the person's quality of life. A mentor will meet with a young adult regularly to build a trusting one to one relationship. This allows the person space and a suitable environment to explore their feelings, discuss their desires, aspirations and grow their life skills. It is a fantastic opportunity to support someone in achieving their goals, whatever they may be or giving them someone to talk to.
Volunteer Group Co-ordinator
Re-engage (Moray)
Postcode: IV30 1BU
During COVID-19, Re-engage in Moray have been helping a lot of older people feel less lonely, one phone call at a time! The charity is now needing volunteers to help coordinate calls and make matches.
As a co-ordinator, you will be the main point of contact for all of the call companions and older people in your local group. The co-ordinator is supported by Re-engage staff, to match folk together and will spend a few hours each month talking with companions and older people, making sure everything is okay. Volunteers receive training too.
Health Walk Volunteer
Kirrie Connections (Dementia friendly kirriemuir)
Postcode: DD8 4BE
Kirrie Connections is a dementia support charity which meets regularly, as part of this they are looking for volunteers to help with a new Dementia-friendly health walk they are planning. If interested in becoming part of the team and you would like to receive some free training to become a walk leader then message them on facebook or email graham@kirrieconnections.com to find out more.
Volunteer Befrienders
TLC – Befriending Service
Postcode: AB10 1AB
Everyone can feel lonely and isolated at times, especially if experiencing hardship.
This year, in response to the crippling effects of loneliness and isolation on peoples wellbeing (physical, emotional, social and mental health), that the pandemic has only exacerbated, TLC have responded to this need and developed a befriending service to combat the loneliness and isolation felt by many in our city.
Our aim is that our expertly trained and compassionate volunteers will not only provide a lifeline to people, in the form of friendship, but also a helping hand to reconnect to the community, bringing joy and passion back into people’s lives.
If you would like to be a beacon of hope to someone in need, please do apply to join our team. For further information please contact Jonny Astill, Development Manager at email: jonny@tlc.org.uk or tel.: 07859 771292.
Prison Visitor Centre Volunteer (Fife)
Stirling Interfaith Community Justice Group (Glenochil)
Postcode: FK10 3AD
The Family Centre HMP Glenochil is built on a strategic partnership between Stirling Interfaith Community Justice Group, the Scottish Prison Service and the Scottish Government, in response to the needs of male offenders and the families of offenders across Scotland. The aim of the Family Centre is to provide a supportive, friendly and welcoming environment for families visiting a prisoner. Support is provided by staff and trained volunteers to ensure experiences of prison visiting are less stressful and more positive thereby encouraging more frequent visits and maintaining family ties in order to reduce re-offending increase the stability of childrens lives and achieve positive long-term outcomes for all of the family.
Befriender
Westlea Care Home
Postcode: G78 1LR
Initially the volunteer will be asked to befriend those residents in the home that currently have no visitors. Once the home has opened up to the public fully and the restrictions are lifted, the volunteer will be asked to participate in outdoor outings. This will be discussed more fully when initial contact has been made with the volunteer
Home Based Wellness Assistants
Fresh Community Wellness
Postcode: AB10 1AB
Fresh (Fitness, Recovery, Exercise, Safe, Health) Community Wellness - help in the community through providing wellness walks and chat safe space sessions, activities that connect with nature, fun litter picks, easy exercise education and fun fitness, befriending and mentoring to encourage those who may not currently be connected in the community, with gentle motivation from friendly community volunteers. As well as the inclusion of lived experience.
FRESH Community Wellness is an expanding local group. Many of our volunteers also volunteer for other services and groups. If you have a couple of hours free to spare each week and are enthusiastic about the idea of motivating others to make “safe choices” in their lifestyles, we would love to hear from you. Feel free to get in touch. Further details are also available via our websites and social media at www.freshcommunitywellness.com , https://twitter.com/FreshCWellness and https://www.facebook.com/freshcommunitywellness
FRESH Community Wellness offers a free befriending/ active wellness service for people of all ages in the Aberdeen area. We use motivational interviewing (MI) techniques to help make positive changes to lifestyle.
By lending an ear and offering gentle encouragement, we hope to help anyone in the community, vulnerable, in need, lonely to meet the goals and make the changes that matter to them. With confidence and without judgement.
FRESH meets up regularly at outdoor locations throughout the city, 6 days a week. As well as being Covid safe, meeting outdoors gives everyone the space for some fresh air and light exercise. A great chance to meet some new people. Equally, if they are more introverted, a spacious outdoor setting means that plenty of room to split up into smaller groups, for a quieter chat.
At the meet-ups, we usually go for a relaxed walk in the area, whether that be the beach, a park, or alongside one of Aberdeen’s beautiful rivers. This is a great environment for a confidential chat if you feel like it. But if not, we also tend to focus on a particular activity at each session, such as litter picking, or on a particular discussion topic, such as cooking on a budget. We also offer signposting towards the “safe choices” offered by local services. And, we should mention, we always make sure that everyone who comes gets a decent snack and something hot to drink.
All of our volunteers are trained in the use of naloxone and basic emergency response. Some of our volunteers have had first-hand experience of alcohol or drug dependencies, as well as personal journeys of treatment and recovery. But regardless of our individual background, and regardless of yours, all of us will treat you without judgement, and with empathy, kindness, and respect.
As one of our Home Based Wellness Assistants you can assist greatly with a number of aspects such as social media and promotional updates, befriending, mentoring or fundraising.
A fantastic opportunity to help and all assistance is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact us at email: admin@freshcommunitywellness.com
Home Based Wellness Assistants
Fresh Community Wellness
Postcode: AB24 1XS
Fresh (Fitness, Recovery, Exercise, Safe, Health) Community Wellness - help in the community through providing wellness walks and chat safe space sessions, activities that connect with nature, fun litter picks, easy exercise education and fun fitness, befriending and mentoring to encourage those who may not currently be connected in the community, with gentle motivation from friendly community volunteers. As well as the inclusion of lived experience.
FRESH Community Wellness is an expanding local group. Many of our volunteers also volunteer for other services and groups. If you have a couple of hours free to spare each week and are enthusiastic about the idea of motivating others to make “safe choices” in their lifestyles, we would love to hear from you. Feel free to get in touch. Further details are also available via our websites and social media at www.freshcommunitywellness.com , https://twitter.com/FreshCWellness and https://www.facebook.com/freshcommunitywellness
FRESH Community Wellness offers a free befriending/ active wellness service for people of all ages in the Aberdeen area. We use motivational interviewing (MI) techniques to help make positive changes to lifestyle.
By lending an ear and offering gentle encouragement, we hope to help anyone in the community, vulnerable, in need, lonely to meet the goals and make the changes that matter to them. With confidence and without judgement.
FRESH meets up regularly at outdoor locations throughout the city, 6 days a week. As well as being Covid safe, meeting outdoors gives everyone the space for some fresh air and light exercise. A great chance to meet some new people. Equally, if they are more introverted, a spacious outdoor setting means that plenty of room to split up into smaller groups, for a quieter chat.
At the meet-ups, we usually go for a relaxed walk in the area, whether that be the beach, a park, or alongside one of Aberdeen’s beautiful rivers. This is a great environment for a confidential chat if you feel like it. But if not, we also tend to focus on a particular activity at each session, such as litter picking, or on a particular discussion topic, such as cooking on a budget. We also offer signposting towards the “safe choices” offered by local services. And, we should mention, we always make sure that everyone who comes gets a decent snack and something hot to drink.
All of our volunteers are trained in the use of naloxone and basic emergency response. Some of our volunteers have had first-hand experience of alcohol or drug dependencies, as well as personal journeys of treatment and recovery. But regardless of our individual background, and regardless of yours, all of us will treat you without judgement, and with empathy, kindness, and respect.
As one of our Home Based Wellness Assistants you can assist greatly with a number of aspects such as social media and promotional updates, befriending, mentoring or fundraising.
A fantastic opportunity to help and all assistance is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact us at email: admin@freshcommunitywellness.com
Home Based Wellness Assistants
Fresh Community Wellness
Postcode: AB25 2NS
Fresh (Fitness, Recovery, Exercise, Safe, Health) Community Wellness - help in the community through providing wellness walks and chat safe space sessions, activities that connect with nature, fun litter picks, easy exercise education and fun fitness, befriending and mentoring to encourage those who may not currently be connected in the community, with gentle motivation from friendly community volunteers. As well as the inclusion of lived experience.
FRESH Community Wellness is an expanding local group. Many of our volunteers also volunteer for other services and groups. If you have a couple of hours free to spare each week and are enthusiastic about the idea of motivating others to make “safe choices” in their lifestyles, we would love to hear from you. Feel free to get in touch. Further details are also available via our websites and social media at www.freshcommunitywellness.com , https://twitter.com/FreshCWellness and https://www.facebook.com/freshcommunitywellness
FRESH Community Wellness offers a free befriending/ active wellness service for people of all ages in the Aberdeen area. We use motivational interviewing (MI) techniques to help make positive changes to lifestyle.
By lending an ear and offering gentle encouragement, we hope to help anyone in the community, vulnerable, in need, lonely to meet the goals and make the changes that matter to them. With confidence and without judgement.
FRESH meets up regularly at outdoor locations throughout the city, 6 days a week. As well as being Covid safe, meeting outdoors gives everyone the space for some fresh air and light exercise. A great chance to meet some new people. Equally, if they are more introverted, a spacious outdoor setting means that plenty of room to split up into smaller groups, for a quieter chat.
At the meet-ups, we usually go for a relaxed walk in the area, whether that be the beach, a park, or alongside one of Aberdeen’s beautiful rivers. This is a great environment for a confidential chat if you feel like it. But if not, we also tend to focus on a particular activity at each session, such as litter picking, or on a particular discussion topic, such as cooking on a budget. We also offer signposting towards the “safe choices” offered by local services. And, we should mention, we always make sure that everyone who comes gets a decent snack and something hot to drink.
All of our volunteers are trained in the use of naloxone and basic emergency response. Some of our volunteers have had first-hand experience of alcohol or drug dependencies, as well as personal journeys of treatment and recovery. But regardless of our individual background, and regardless of yours, all of us will treat you without judgement, and with empathy, kindness, and respect.
As one of our Home Based Wellness Assistants you can assist greatly with a number of aspects such as social media and promotional updates, befriending, mentoring or fundraising.
A fantastic opportunity to help and all assistance is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact us at email: admin@freshcommunitywellness.com
Home Based Wellness Assistants
Fresh Community Wellness
Postcode: AB11 7TH
Fresh (Fitness, Recovery, Exercise, Safe, Health) Community Wellness - help in the community through providing wellness walks and chat safe space sessions, activities that connect with nature, fun litter picks, easy exercise education and fun fitness, befriending and mentoring to encourage those who may not currently be connected in the community, with gentle motivation from friendly community volunteers. As well as the inclusion of lived experience.
FRESH Community Wellness is an expanding local group. Many of our volunteers also volunteer for other services and groups. If you have a couple of hours free to spare each week and are enthusiastic about the idea of motivating others to make “safe choices” in their lifestyles, we would love to hear from you. Feel free to get in touch. Further details are also available via our websites and social media at www.freshcommunitywellness.com , https://twitter.com/FreshCWellness and https://www.facebook.com/freshcommunitywellness
FRESH Community Wellness offers a free befriending/ active wellness service for people of all ages in the Aberdeen area. We use motivational interviewing (MI) techniques to help make positive changes to lifestyle.
By lending an ear and offering gentle encouragement, we hope to help anyone in the community, vulnerable, in need, lonely to meet the goals and make the changes that matter to them. With confidence and without judgement.
FRESH meets up regularly at outdoor locations throughout the city, 6 days a week. As well as being Covid safe, meeting outdoors gives everyone the space for some fresh air and light exercise. A great chance to meet some new people. Equally, if they are more introverted, a spacious outdoor setting means that plenty of room to split up into smaller groups, for a quieter chat.
At the meet-ups, we usually go for a relaxed walk in the area, whether that be the beach, a park, or alongside one of Aberdeen’s beautiful rivers. This is a great environment for a confidential chat if you feel like it. But if not, we also tend to focus on a particular activity at each session, such as litter picking, or on a particular discussion topic, such as cooking on a budget. We also offer signposting towards the “safe choices” offered by local services. And, we should mention, we always make sure that everyone who comes gets a decent snack and something hot to drink.
All of our volunteers are trained in the use of naloxone and basic emergency response. Some of our volunteers have had first-hand experience of alcohol or drug dependencies, as well as personal journeys of treatment and recovery. But regardless of our individual background, and regardless of yours, all of us will treat you without judgement, and with empathy, kindness, and respect.
As one of our Home Based Wellness Assistants you can assist greatly with a number of aspects such as social media and promotional updates, befriending, mentoring or fundraising.
A fantastic opportunity to help and all assistance is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact us at email: admin@freshcommunitywellness.com
Home Based Wellness Assistants
Fresh Community Wellness
Postcode: AB12 5NA
Fresh (Fitness, Recovery, Exercise, Safe, Health) Community Wellness - help in the community through providing wellness walks and chat safe space sessions, activities that connect with nature, fun litter picks, easy exercise education and fun fitness, befriending and mentoring to encourage those who may not currently be connected in the community, with gentle motivation from friendly community volunteers. As well as the inclusion of lived experience.
FRESH Community Wellness is an expanding local group. Many of our volunteers also volunteer for other services and groups. If you have a couple of hours free to spare each week and are enthusiastic about the idea of motivating others to make “safe choices” in their lifestyles, we would love to hear from you. Feel free to get in touch. Further details are also available via our websites and social media at www.freshcommunitywellness.com , https://twitter.com/FreshCWellness and https://www.facebook.com/freshcommunitywellness
FRESH Community Wellness offers a free befriending/ active wellness service for people of all ages in the Aberdeen area. We use motivational interviewing (MI) techniques to help make positive changes to lifestyle.
By lending an ear and offering gentle encouragement, we hope to help anyone in the community, vulnerable, in need, lonely to meet the goals and make the changes that matter to them. With confidence and without judgement.
FRESH meets up regularly at outdoor locations throughout the city, 6 days a week. As well as being Covid safe, meeting outdoors gives everyone the space for some fresh air and light exercise. A great chance to meet some new people. Equally, if they are more introverted, a spacious outdoor setting means that plenty of room to split up into smaller groups, for a quieter chat.
At the meet-ups, we usually go for a relaxed walk in the area, whether that be the beach, a park, or alongside one of Aberdeen’s beautiful rivers. This is a great environment for a confidential chat if you feel like it. But if not, we also tend to focus on a particular activity at each session, such as litter picking, or on a particular discussion topic, such as cooking on a budget. We also offer signposting towards the “safe choices” offered by local services. And, we should mention, we always make sure that everyone who comes gets a decent snack and something hot to drink.
All of our volunteers are trained in the use of naloxone and basic emergency response. Some of our volunteers have had first-hand experience of alcohol or drug dependencies, as well as personal journeys of treatment and recovery. But regardless of our individual background, and regardless of yours, all of us will treat you without judgement, and with empathy, kindness, and respect.
As one of our Home Based Wellness Assistants you can assist greatly with a number of aspects such as social media and promotional updates, befriending, mentoring or fundraising.
A fantastic opportunity to help and all assistance is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact us at email: admin@freshcommunitywellness.com
Home Based Wellness Assistants
Fresh Community Wellness
Postcode: AB15 8BE
Fresh (Fitness, Recovery, Exercise, Safe, Health) Community Wellness - help in the community through providing wellness walks and chat safe space sessions, activities that connect with nature, fun litter picks, easy exercise education and fun fitness, befriending and mentoring to encourage those who may not currently be connected in the community, with gentle motivation from friendly community volunteers. As well as the inclusion of lived experience.
FRESH Community Wellness is an expanding local group. Many of our volunteers also volunteer for other services and groups. If you have a couple of hours free to spare each week and are enthusiastic about the idea of motivating others to make “safe choices” in their lifestyles, we would love to hear from you. Feel free to get in touch. Further details are also available via our websites and social media at www.freshcommunitywellness.com , https://twitter.com/FreshCWellness and https://www.facebook.com/freshcommunitywellness
FRESH Community Wellness offers a free befriending/ active wellness service for people of all ages in the Aberdeen area. We use motivational interviewing (MI) techniques to help make positive changes to lifestyle.
By lending an ear and offering gentle encouragement, we hope to help anyone in the community, vulnerable, in need, lonely to meet the goals and make the changes that matter to them. With confidence and without judgement.
FRESH meets up regularly at outdoor locations throughout the city, 6 days a week. As well as being Covid safe, meeting outdoors gives everyone the space for some fresh air and light exercise. A great chance to meet some new people. Equally, if they are more introverted, a spacious outdoor setting means that plenty of room to split up into smaller groups, for a quieter chat.
At the meet-ups, we usually go for a relaxed walk in the area, whether that be the beach, a park, or alongside one of Aberdeen’s beautiful rivers. This is a great environment for a confidential chat if you feel like it. But if not, we also tend to focus on a particular activity at each session, such as litter picking, or on a particular discussion topic, such as cooking on a budget. We also offer signposting towards the “safe choices” offered by local services. And, we should mention, we always make sure that everyone who comes gets a decent snack and something hot to drink.
All of our volunteers are trained in the use of naloxone and basic emergency response. Some of our volunteers have had first-hand experience of alcohol or drug dependencies, as well as personal journeys of treatment and recovery. But regardless of our individual background, and regardless of yours, all of us will treat you without judgement, and with empathy, kindness, and respect.
As one of our Home Based Wellness Assistants you can assist greatly with a number of aspects such as social media and promotional updates, befriending, mentoring or fundraising.
A fantastic opportunity to help and all assistance is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact us at email: admin@freshcommunitywellness.com
Home Based Wellness Assistants
Fresh Community Wellness
Postcode: AB16 7LL
Fresh (Fitness, Recovery, Exercise, Safe, Health) Community Wellness - help in the community through providing wellness walks and chat safe space sessions, activities that connect with nature, fun litter picks, easy exercise education and fun fitness, befriending and mentoring to encourage those who may not currently be connected in the community, with gentle motivation from friendly community volunteers. As well as the inclusion of lived experience.
FRESH Community Wellness is an expanding local group. Many of our volunteers also volunteer for other services and groups. If you have a couple of hours free to spare each week and are enthusiastic about the idea of motivating others to make “safe choices” in their lifestyles, we would love to hear from you. Feel free to get in touch. Further details are also available via our websites and social media at www.freshcommunitywellness.com , https://twitter.com/FreshCWellness and https://www.facebook.com/freshcommunitywellness
FRESH Community Wellness offers a free befriending/ active wellness service for people of all ages in the Aberdeen area. We use motivational interviewing (MI) techniques to help make positive changes to lifestyle.
By lending an ear and offering gentle encouragement, we hope to help anyone in the community, vulnerable, in need, lonely to meet the goals and make the changes that matter to them. With confidence and without judgement.
FRESH meets up regularly at outdoor locations throughout the city, 6 days a week. As well as being Covid safe, meeting outdoors gives everyone the space for some fresh air and light exercise. A great chance to meet some new people. Equally, if they are more introverted, a spacious outdoor setting means that plenty of room to split up into smaller groups, for a quieter chat.
At the meet-ups, we usually go for a relaxed walk in the area, whether that be the beach, a park, or alongside one of Aberdeen’s beautiful rivers. This is a great environment for a confidential chat if you feel like it. But if not, we also tend to focus on a particular activity at each session, such as litter picking, or on a particular discussion topic, such as cooking on a budget. We also offer signposting towards the “safe choices” offered by local services. And, we should mention, we always make sure that everyone who comes gets a decent snack and something hot to drink.
All of our volunteers are trained in the use of naloxone and basic emergency response. Some of our volunteers have had first-hand experience of alcohol or drug dependencies, as well as personal journeys of treatment and recovery. But regardless of our individual background, and regardless of yours, all of us will treat you without judgement, and with empathy, kindness, and respect.
As one of our Home Based Wellness Assistants you can assist greatly with a number of aspects such as social media and promotional updates, befriending, mentoring or fundraising.
A fantastic opportunity to help and all assistance is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact us at email: admin@freshcommunitywellness.com
Home Based Wellness Assistants
Fresh Community Wellness
Postcode: AB11 9DT
Fresh (Fitness, Recovery, Exercise, Safe, Health) Community Wellness - help in the community through providing wellness walks and chat safe space sessions, activities that connect with nature, fun litter picks, easy exercise education and fun fitness, befriending and mentoring to encourage those who may not currently be connected in the community, with gentle motivation from friendly community volunteers. As well as the inclusion of lived experience.
FRESH Community Wellness is an expanding local group. Many of our volunteers also volunteer for other services and groups. If you have a couple of hours free to spare each week and are enthusiastic about the idea of motivating others to make “safe choices” in their lifestyles, we would love to hear from you. Feel free to get in touch. Further details are also available via our websites and social media at www.freshcommunitywellness.com , https://twitter.com/FreshCWellness and https://www.facebook.com/freshcommunitywellness
FRESH Community Wellness offers a free befriending/ active wellness service for people of all ages in the Aberdeen area. We use motivational interviewing (MI) techniques to help make positive changes to lifestyle.
By lending an ear and offering gentle encouragement, we hope to help anyone in the community, vulnerable, in need, lonely to meet the goals and make the changes that matter to them. With confidence and without judgement.
FRESH meets up regularly at outdoor locations throughout the city, 6 days a week. As well as being Covid safe, meeting outdoors gives everyone the space for some fresh air and light exercise. A great chance to meet some new people. Equally, if they are more introverted, a spacious outdoor setting means that plenty of room to split up into smaller groups, for a quieter chat.
At the meet-ups, we usually go for a relaxed walk in the area, whether that be the beach, a park, or alongside one of Aberdeen’s beautiful rivers. This is a great environment for a confidential chat if you feel like it. But if not, we also tend to focus on a particular activity at each session, such as litter picking, or on a particular discussion topic, such as cooking on a budget. We also offer signposting towards the “safe choices” offered by local services. And, we should mention, we always make sure that everyone who comes gets a decent snack and something hot to drink.
All of our volunteers are trained in the use of naloxone and basic emergency response. Some of our volunteers have had first-hand experience of alcohol or drug dependencies, as well as personal journeys of treatment and recovery. But regardless of our individual background, and regardless of yours, all of us will treat you without judgement, and with empathy, kindness, and respect.
As one of our Home Based Wellness Assistants you can assist greatly with a number of aspects such as social media and promotional updates, befriending, mentoring or fundraising.
A fantastic opportunity to help and all assistance is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact us at email: admin@freshcommunitywellness.com
Volunteer Mentor Lochaber High School
MCR Pathways Highland
Postcode: PH33 7ND
At MCR Pathways, we know that all young people are talented. However, our country’s care-experienced and young people who have experienced disadvantage face challenges beyond their control that make it more difficult for them to succeed. These young people are in our communities but we don’t always see their struggles. As a community, we can change this.
We recruit and train volunteer mentors who are matched with a young person based on personality, hobbies and career aspirations. Mentors meet with their young person at their school for just one hour a week and provide a compassionate, listening ear.
MCR Mentors:
• Build a relationship, improving the self-esteem of their young person
• Help their young people discover their own passion for learning & achieving
• Empower their young people to overcome the challenges thrown at them
Education is the key to unlocking our young people’s potential. Our volunteer Mentors are supported every step of the way as they guide their young person onto a positive pathway.
No experience is required and full training is given. A PVG (protecting vulnerable groups scheme) will be required prior to mentoring. This will be discussed in your onboarding process and is free of charge to obtain.
How to become a Mentor
Once you have registered your interest online at https://mcrpathways.org/become-a-mentor/ or by clicking the 'Apply' button below, you’ll be invited to attend an Information Session. The MCR Pathways Central Team will take you through the programme in more detail.
After this, you’ll take part in an informal 1-to-1 chat which helps us understand more about you so we can make an inspired match between our mentors and young people.
Lastly, you will be asked to complete a training session before you are then matched with your mentee by our expert panel. After matching, the central team and School Coordinator are always on-hand to offer advice and support throughout the year, while our online mentor community provides a platform to share experiences and access resources throughout the year.
Can you volunteer just one hour a week and #BeTheBridge between a young person's talent and possibilities in life? Sign up and get involved today!
Borders Buddies
Outside the Box (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: EH45 8AG
Give some of your time to support someone in Tweeddale to build their confidence to ‘get back’ post-pandemic.
Borders Buddies is a project funded by Scottish Borders Council Tweeddale Community Fund. It was begun because we were hearing from people who were feeling increasingly isolated and disconnected during Lockdown. Some of them had lost touch with friends or groups, some had lost some physical ability. Others had just lost confidence about rejoining groups or getting back to previous activities, even when the rules said it was ok to do this now.
We are looking for ‘Buddies’ in the Tweeddale area to befriend people to support them to get back to doing what they would like to do. In some cases this may just involve going round to a garden for a chat every so often. In others it could mean escorting someone to a club or group activity, or even on a bus to do their shopping!
You would be fully supported by our relevant policies and risk assessments, and reasonable expenses would be reimbursed.
Dates and times to be confirmed. You can meet a person first to see if you get on; after that a regular commitment would be good, we understand that volunteers may need to take a break at times or circumstances may change, which is fine too
Recreational Support Volunteer
Peace of Mind Services (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD14 5DE
To support community groups of people with recreational activities which they enjoy these include: arts, crafts, music, general discussions and also help with food & drink.
Support group and individual needs, create, suggest and participate in group activities such as above. One example is Happy Friday group which is 9/10 seniors who meet on a Friday 11-2pm in a safe environment and chat, take part in activities of their choice and ones suggested that they like. All in a relaxed atmosphere and complimented with food and refreshments. This volunteer role can lead to paid p/t employment
Recreational Support Volunteer
Peace of Mind Services (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD11 3UF
To support community groups of people with recreational activities which they enjoy these include: arts, crafts, music, general discussions and also help with food & drink.
Support group and individual needs, create, suggest and participate in group activities such as above. One example is Happy Friday group which is 9/10 seniors who meet on a Friday 11-2pm in a safe environment and chat, take part in activities of their choice and ones suggested that they like. All in a relaxed atmosphere and complimented with food and refreshments. This volunteer role can lead to paid p/t employment
Physical Activity Leaders
Scotland Versus Arthritis - Aberdeen City
Postcode: AB10 1AB
Scotland Versus Arthritis is looking for individuals willing to lead short health walks in your area, lead on other physical activities, or facilitate virtual support groups. Full training and on-going support for volunteers will be available.
We are also looking for expressions of interest from anyone keen to become an instructor of Tai Chi or Qi Gong for arthritis.
The current Covid restrictions have meant that for many the wait for treatment may be a year or more away.
Painkilling prescriptions are seldom more than a temporary relief. Support and exercise can however offer a better way to self-manage the daily on-going pain and fatigue.
In readiness for the eventual lifting of lockdown we are asking, can you spare an hour or two each month to help?
Please contact your local Development Officer, Dr. P. Neville, p.neville@versusarthritis.org or phone 07501 501114 for details.
Home Visitor / Buddy (Kirkcaldy)
Blind Veterans UK (Fife)
Postcode: KY1 1XT
This is a great opportunity to support a poorly sighted older veteran in your community.
Home Visitors/ Buddies provide crucial social interaction for the veterans.
Can you provide a once a week or fortnightly visit? This is a purely social visit, you will never be asked to do any personal care.
Blind Veterans UK are looking for volunteers for two different veterans. One volunteer will be a friendly face for a cuppa and chat in the veteran’s home. The second should be someone with an interest in vinyl records, music, films and projectors.
Although you will be volunteering in the community independently, your manager is only a phone call away. Volunteers must be over the age of 18 years and understand the importance of confidentiality and relationship boundaries. The role can be flexible around your other commitments, but they ask that you are reliable and punctual for the veterans. Training and support are provided to all volunteers.
Become a Befriender
One Step Borders - Befriending Programme
Postcode: EH44 6HX
Interacting with young people we support through an interest you have in common.
Befrienders are Virtual Volunteers who connect and interact with the young people we support through a skill interest or hobby that they have in common.
Befrienders provide support in a casual way that gives young people a sense of inclusion, routine, and engagement. Basic social elements that young people often deny themselves when experiencing mental health challenges.
Whether you have an artistic talent that you want to share or have industry experience that young people might find helpful, it is all about finding what our young people are looking for.
The Befriending Programme was born from the work of our Virtual Volunteers during lockdown, so all Befriending sessions will be virtual. A contract detailing the logistics of the session will be drawn up between you and your supervisor, and online training is provided.
Become a Befriender
One Step Borders - Befriending Programme
Postcode: TD11 3AF
Interacting with young people we support through an interest you have in common.
Befrienders are Virtual Volunteers who connect and interact with the young people we support through a skill interest or hobby that they have in common.
Befrienders provide support in a casual way that gives young people a sense of inclusion, routine, and engagement. Basic social elements that young people often deny themselves when experiencing mental health challenges.
Whether you have an artistic talent that you want to share or have industry experience that young people might find helpful, it is all about finding what our young people are looking for.
The Befriending Programme was born from the work of our Virtual Volunteers during lockdown, so all Befriending sessions will be virtual. A contract detailing the logistics of the session will be drawn up between you and your supervisor, and online training is provided.
Telephone Befriender
Elder Voice
Postcode: PH10 6NL
Loneliness is a major issue that is now widely recognised in society today. 200,000 people in Scotland will go half a week without a visit or call from anyone. This problem has been heightened by coronavirus restrictions, in which our usual ways of seeing family, friends, or just familiar faces have been put on pause. Our Telephone Befrienders can help combat this problem by offering encouragement and support, and reducing the amount of time spent that some elderly individuals spend without talking to anyone.
Often Befriending Telephone calls can lead to a friendship between the volunteer and older individual, which can provide enormous benefits for both individuals. Our clients are always incredibly grateful for a chat, and for someone to check in with them.
This service is available to anyone across Perth and Kinross. Due to the nature of this work, Elder Voice comply with CRBS Disclosure Scotland procedures, and all volunteers undergo PVG disclosures.
Older People Volunteer Befrienders
Hand of Solace
Postcode: AB11 5YU
Hand of Solace is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organization working with isolated/lonely elders and young people by offering direct services and support , all designed to help people make the most of life. We have a range of exciting volunteer opportunities to assist in this and would be delighted to hear from anyone interested in joining our great volunteer team. This includes assisting with our Older People Volunteer Befriending Service.
Our Older People Volunteer Befrienders are matched on a 1:1 basis with an older person aged 50 and above within the North areas of Aberdeen(including-Stoneywood, Bucksburn, Dyce, Seaton, Northfield and Bridge of Don).Volunteer befrienders visit their befriendees once a week to spend quality time(2-3 hours) with them (which may include support with accessing /attending local activities ) to reduce loneliness and isolation.
We’ll give you all the training and support you need to do your role. All help will make a difference and be greatly appreciated.
Application forms may be accessed by filling out our volunteers interest form which may be found in our website at https://www.handofsolace.co.uk/apply-to-volunteer-with-us or by requesting through our email- info@handofsolace.co.uk , or by phoning the contact number- 07378432436.
Befriender/Mentor
Hearing Voices Network Dundee (SCIO)
Postcode: DD3 7AG
Hearing Voices Network Dundee is dedicated to supporting people who hear voices. We offer self-help groups where people can talk openly about their voices with each other in a safe and understanding environment. This gives them an opportunity to share strategies for coping with their voices. We also offer a variety of therapeutic activities and a befriending project to support our members and volunteers.
Friends Connect Project Volunteers
Down’s Syndrome Scotland (Aberdeen)
Postcode: AB11 5YU
YOU can help young people and adults with Down’s syndrome in Aberdeen build their confidence and self-esteem, get out and about more doing the things they enjoy but also getting involved and taking part in new activities.
It is a fun, rewarding and inspirational role - ALL IT TAKES is a commitment to a couple of meet ups every month. We will provide out of pocket expenses, training and all the help you need to be a successful Mentor. Don’t just listen to us. Here’s what our volunteers say:-
"I have seen a real difference in Tommy's confidence, he chats away and has become very sociable, he even chatted up the barmaid on our last meet up." (feedback from volunteer).
"The two young woman I mentor, meet up every couple of weeks. They usually just like to go for a coffee and a chat or to the cinema but recently they have decided on trying a Zumba class. I'm thrilled because they now feel confident with each other to try something new. Their friendship is blossoming and I'm part of making it happen." (feedback from volunteer).
For further details please contact: Susan Davies, Project Worker, Friends Connect Email: susand@dsscotland.org.uk / tel.: 0131 313 8614 / 07850203506
Woodfarm Lunch Club Assistant
Age Scotland (Eastwood)
Postcode: G78 1LR
To be able to talk to the attendees making them feel welcome and included. Also:
• To encourage, motivate and improve confidence of the attendees
• Help set up hall and clear up at the end
• Help with the washing of dishes
Telephone Friendship Group Connector - STAY IN TOUCH service
Healthy n Happy Community Development Trust
Postcode: G73 1DL
Help alleviate the negative impacts of isolation, build confidence, and connect people to their community. Work from your own home, with support from the Transforming Lives team, to facilitate a telephone group friendship circle - local participants using the service and matched within a group, Generally this will be a one-hour group call per week. You can help encourage and support people to engage in community activities whilst gaining experience and new skills!
Event Volunteer (DnM Falkirk)
C-Change
Postcode: FK1 1XR
Would you like to support people with learning disabilities to socialise and make friends?
dates-n-mates is a friendship and dating agency for adults with learning disabilities. We are looking for Volunteer Event Supporters to attend organised social events to help our members to interact while they're together.
As an Events Supporter, your role is to help our members enjoy socialising in safe and friendly environments. Our events include going to restaurants, pubs, cinema, tenpin bowling, day trips and walks. At the moment, our options are limited but this is changing all the time. The events are sociable, great fun and your role is very rewarding. A large number of people with learning disabilities feel lonely and socially isolated. Your support will help to change this. The events are sociable, great fun and very rewarding!
Events take place afternoons and evenings and usually last 2 hours.
We ask for a minimum of 2 hours per week, but our events and friendship match meetings are different days and times each week so we appreciate that volunteers can't always commit to these hours because they are only available on certain days.
dates-n-mates offer a variety of training and support to our volunteers. We require our volunteers to be a member of the PVG scheme but there is no cost to yourself. Access to additional training is available.
Safer Ageing Volunteer
Hourglass Scotland
Postcode: KY1 1XT
Ever thought of helping people, but not sure what you could do? Do you enjoy spending time with older people? Do you have a few hours a week to spare to help others? Becoming a Safer Ageing volunteer may be just for you!
Hourglass Scotland is part of the well-established UK-wide charity, Hourglass (formerly Action on Elder Abuse), the only UK-wide charity dedicated to calling time on the harm, abuse and exploitation of older people. We're dedicated to promoting safer ageing and a fairer society for all older people.
We're setting up an exciting new Community Hub, to provide comprehensive advice and support around the abuse of older people and safer ageing. The Hub will be available to older people, their loved ones, and anyone else concerned about an older person; providing immediate advice and support, as well as services to proactively help keep older people safe from harm, abuse and exploitation. We're now recruiting a team of volunteers to help us deliver frontline support to older people and others.
We are developing a range of services and activities to promote safer ageing and stop abuse, incorporating prevention, recovery and resilience, including interest-based groups, social events, one-to-one support, and more. Volunteering roles include:
- Hosting or assisting with coffee mornings or social events
- Facilitating or assisting interest groups (e.g. crafts, photography, story-telling, local history, etc)
- raising awareness of the work of Hourglass & issues relating to safer ageing and the abuse of older people
- providing one-to-one support to an older person in their own home, a community setting or over the phone
- hosting information stands or pop-up clinics at community venues and events
We are looking for people who are passionate about stopping abuse and empowering older people to live well and age safely; who understand the experience of and issues affecting older people; who can demonstrate empathy, patience, sensitivity and resilience; and who can listen and support non-judgementally.
If you match this description, and are over 18 years of age, and can commit to an hour or more per week, we'd love to hear from you. Some roles may be home-based, and we will be working primarily in Fife initially.
Are you interested?
Befriender/Parent Buddy-Adults
Barnardo's (Perth & Kinross)
Postcode: PH1 5PP
Volunteers provide quality one to one time on a regular basis and are there to listen, to talk and support adults and parents who are part of Hopscotch, Space4U and Tayside Council on Alcohol services. Volunteers role as a befriender/parent buddy is to help parents and adults to access leisure and recreational opportunities, focus on building the adults confidence and resilience as well as reducing their isolation, encouraging them to get more involved in the local community and to build up a happy family life.
Befriending activities vary according to the service user needs. For example, some of the service users need support to go to an activity in the community and some service users need someone to talk to one to one. Volunteers provide vital support to adults and parents which helps the service users to build up confidence, meet new people and access local activities which can also have a positive impact on the family. Volunteers will support parents to sustain new home routines, providing both practical and emotional support at key times in the family home. They will also support the whole family to engage in recreational and social activities together, helping them to access local leisure services and activities in their local area.
Please note that Barnardo’s does partnership working with Tayside Council on Alcohol (TCA) in relation to volunteering. All volunteers will go through a joint induction process and be open up to both organisations allowing options for befriender opportunities-great opportunity if you are looking at building up experience with children and young people.
• Minimum age 18
• Minimum of 2 hours per week (Monday-Sunday, can be during the day, after school, evenings, weekends)
• Preferably access to own vehicle
• Roles cover Perth and Kinross but the matching process would take into account locality and vehicle access.
• Meetings with parents will also be flexible so to provide support at key times (i.e. help establishing routines around bedtime or help with getting up for school)
• 6-12 month commitment
Volunteer Telephone Befrienders
Real Life Options (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: EH45 8AG
Real Life Options is a charity which has services located all throughout the UK in various locations. We offer services such as Day Centres, Outreach and supported living to support people within our care to live their lives as full as possible.
Loneliness at this time is heightened and the current social distancing measures are particularly difficult for some people. This role is for someone who loves a good chat but is also good listener. You will spend 30 minutes once or twice a week chatting to someone who would benefit from a telephone friend. Your calls can make a massive difference to a person’s happiness and wellbeing. During these difficult and unsettling times, more than ever the people we support would benefit from any time and commitment from yourselves.
The best gift you can give someone is your time.
Main tasks
Will include; chatting and befriending people, and provide regular, friendly and person-centred conversations with the people we support. You will be matched with people based on their interests and preferences. Your involvement will support people within our services to feel less isolated and will focus on each individual’s strengths, helping them to remain connected, feel valued and more confident.
Required skills, qualities and experience.
Be able to make time, once or twice a week, to contact your new ‘phone friend’, up to a period of three months. Good listener and empathetic ,Honest and reliable ,Friendly and calm Enjoy phone calls and be confident speaking to new people. Can maintain confidentiality. You'll need to let your service manager know if there are any concerns or if the person you are calling needs support.
Where and when will volunteering take place
This can be done from home and the times and days the volunteer would like to offer are completely flexible.
Commitment required
For continuity and routine we look for at least 2 hours per week for the benefit of the service user and the volunteer to build and maintain relationships.
Community Volunteer
Real Life Options (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD9 9EF
To be part of Real Life Volunteer Service providing services that help vulnerable people within the community and supports the work of local Real Life Options teams. Our values of Respect, Honesty, Responsibility & Excellence underpin our approach and all our services recognise people for their individuality and are afforded the same dignity, respect, status and rights as other citizens.
Key Tasks:
Are varied and dependent on the needs of the people we support. We try to match volunteers to people with similar interests and provide opportunities for volunteers to utilise existing skills and knowledge.
Chatting to and befriending people we support
Home checks to make sure vulnerable people are safe and well
Everyday practical household tasks
Provide information and support to allow people to make informed choices about their lives
Assist with shopping
Support with correspondence
Provide transport
Support with social outings
Assisting with pet care
Assist with food preparation
Prescription collections
Community Connectors
British Red Cross (Dundee)
Postcode: DD2 1XF
Working in partnership with The Co op it has been reported that over 70% of people living in the UK have expressed that at some point in their lives they have experienced loneliness and/or Social Isolation.
This can have a detrimental effect on health and wellbeing and we are looking to support those most at risk. This can be anyone 16+ for example New Mums, Individuals with Mobility Restrictions, Elderly, Individuals experiencing Bereavement/Empty Nest to name a few. This will be a volunteer led project with support from Community Connectors based in Dundee/Fife/Aberdeen/Inverness and Shetland.
We are looking for individuals who are willing to give up a little of their time to re build service users confidence to re-engage into their local communities.
Each service user will be supported for a 12 week period and will be sign posted to the relevant organisation as required.
All training is provided which is fantastic for self-development! This is a new project with new staff and volunteers who are all extremely excited to be involved.
Family Support Group Volunteer - St Andrews
Home-Start East Fife
Postcode: KY16 9LB
Home-Start East Fife is a Family Support charity offering support and friendship for parents with young children (0-5years). We offer support to families across East Fife through home visiting volunteers and Family Support Groups.
The purpose of the Home-Start East Fife Family Support Groups is bringing together parents and children who may be feeling isolated or lacking in confidence and who may like the opportunity to meet other families. Children have the opportunity to play with their peers and form friendships and are also encouraged to play with parents. We provide activities that are designed to allow families to play and grow together and to build confidence in a relaxed atmosphere.
Volunteers assist the Family Support Group Co-ordinator to provide the activities, snacks and on occasions a bit of respite for parents who are feeling overwhelmed or providing parents space to spend time with an older child whilst a volunteer holds the baby.
(COVID-19) Distance Mentoring for Adults
LINKnet Mentoring
Postcode: EH1 1JG
Mentors spend one hour per week supporting an adult from an ethnic minority community in the areas of language development, employability, education or personal development.
Mentor training will be provided via What’s app /Zoom/Skype. The mentors will be matched with a suitable mentee via a conference call. The weekly mentoring can be over the phone, email or zoom/skype.
Mental Health Champion
Volunteering Matters
Postcode: FK10 3SA
Peer Perspectives Youth Mental Health Champions will undertake mental health training, then be supported to develop workshops they can deliver to their peers, or to create content for our social media channel. Bespoke opportunities available for young people aged 16-25 with ongoing supervision.
Young Peoples Social Group Volunteer - Autism Support Ayrshire
National Autistic Society
Postcode: KA1 3HY
Why we need you
The social navigation programme is designed to support autistic young people aged 12 to 18 years to explore the social world and become more confident in meeting new people and gain new skills.
The social navigation programme will provide a safe opportunity for individuals with autism to socialise with others who are also autistic, share their own experiences and listen to others. The social navigation programme will play a vital role in helping to alleviate social isolation for autistic people, improve their confidence and increase social skills.
The impact of Covid-19 restrictions have led the social navigation programme taking place virtually as video calls.
What you will be doing
Online social navigation programme
Attending the social group sessions online
Supporting individuals to build their self-coping strategies and promote their self-management
Giving all members of the group the opportunity to talk and interact if they wish to
Help improve self-confidence, self-esteem and self-worth of people at the group
Building up positive relationships with people at the groups and other volunteers
Keeping in touch with the group leader and notifying if you are unable to attend
At virtual groups
Monitoring the chat box and responding to questions/queries posted there
Reading aloud comments members have posted in the chat box (as required)
Keeping the conversation to the topic being discussed
Supporting the group leaders in running the group smoothly
Skills experience and qualities useful for the role (but not essential)
Understanding of autism (we provide training)
Empathy and understanding
Open-minded and willing to learn
Good communication and Interpersonal skills
Good level of self-awareness and own needs
An ability to volunteer in a group setting, using initiative and common sense
Reliable, consistent, dependable and trustworthy
A broad range of interests would be an advantage but not essential
For the virtual groups you will need access to a computer/tablet, a good internet connection and a quiet space away from others in the household
When and where
Social navigation will be online and is homebased
We would like you to volunteer for approx. 2 hours per week
The groups will take place in an evening from 6 to 7.30pm
Weekly commitment
Support
Training will be provided relevant to the role, including autism awareness and Safeguarding
You will be supported by the Social Programmes Manager and staff
For face to face groups agreed travel expenses will be reimbursed and the cost of the activity will be covered by the NAS
What you could get out of it
Improve support to autistic individuals in your local area
Access free training and learn new skills
Meet new people
A great opportunity to add to your CV
We seek applications from anyone interested in the role, but particularly welcome applications from those on the autism spectrum.
You will need to live locally to be able to do this role
We process applications as we receive them, we will close the role when we recruit a suitable volunteer, consequently the role may close before the advertised closing date.
Volunteer Befriender
Berwickshire Housing Association
Postcode: TD12 4AP
Our volunteers offer informal companionship to older people in Berwickshire and Kelso. They help to make their lives more interesting, help them to do activities, and help them to keep up with their friends and family.
What do volunteer befrienders do?
Volunteers keep older people company in Berwickshire and Kelso. They help to make their lives more interesting and help them to do activities and keep up with their friends and family.
Where does it happen?
Usually in the older people’s own homes. Sometimes they might go to somewhere like a garden centre or a community centre if the volunteer is happy to do that.
How much time does it take?
As much time as you have to spare! Most volunteers do it for about 2 hours a week.
Will it cost me anything?
We will pay you back for any petrol you use or bus fares or cups of coffee you buy when you are volunteering.
What will we do?
Volunteers:
Visit people in their homes. If you have the time, you might visit more than one person.
Keep the person company.
Help people to decide if they want to do something new.
Help people to go to any clubs, societies, drop-in sessions, outings, and so on, that the person would like to go to but only if you are able to do these things.
Take a note of visits and tell the co-ordinator if there are any problems.
Come to training.
Come to supervision sessions and team meetings.
Follow the rules of BeFriend.
Community Volunteer
Real Life Options
Postcode: IV30 1BU
Real Life Options offer services across the country such as Day Centres, Outreach and supported living to support people within our care to live their lives as full as possible.
We are currently looking for volunteers to join our Real Life Volunteers programme. We also are looking for anyone with an interest in enhancing the lives of the people we support to get in touch, as although we are a social care company, we are seeking both individuals interested in social care and also other individuals who have some other skill set and would like to use this within our services. This could be from playing musical instruments to gardening or taking service users into the community.
The main tasks of community volunteers will vary but may include; chatting or befriending people or practical tasks such as going on a social outing or assisting with shopping.
During these difficult and unsettling times, more than ever the people we support would benefit from any time and commitment you could give.
Volunteer Telephone Befrienders
Real Life Options (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: EH44 6HX
Real Life Options is a charity which has services located all throughout the UK in various locations. We offer services such as Day Centres, Outreach and supported living to support people within our care to live their lives as full as possible.
Loneliness at this time is heightened and the current social distancing measures are particularly difficult for some people. This role is for someone who loves a good chat but is also good listener. You will spend 30 minutes once or twice a week chatting to someone who would benefit from a telephone friend. Your calls can make a massive difference to a person’s happiness and wellbeing. During these difficult and unsettling times, more than ever the people we support would benefit from any time and commitment from yourselves.
The best gift you can give someone is your time.
Main tasks
Will include; chatting and befriending people, and provide regular, friendly and person-centred conversations with the people we support. You will be matched with people based on their interests and preferences. Your involvement will support people within our services to feel less isolated and will focus on each individual’s strengths, helping them to remain connected, feel valued and more confident.
Required skills, qualities and experience.
Be able to make time, once or twice a week, to contact your new ‘phone friend’, up to a period of three months. Good listener and empathetic ,Honest and reliable ,Friendly and calm Enjoy phone calls and be confident speaking to new people. Can maintain confidentiality. You'll need to let your service manager know if there are any concerns or if the person you are calling needs support.
Where and when will volunteering take place
This can be done from home and the times and days the volunteer would like to offer are completely flexible.
Commitment required
For continuity and routine we look for at least 2 hours per week for the benefit of the service user and the volunteer to build and maintain relationships.
Volunteer Telephone Befrienders
Real Life Options (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD12 4AP
Real Life Options is a charity which has services located all throughout the UK in various locations. We offer services such as Day Centres, Outreach and supported living to support people within our care to live their lives as full as possible.
Loneliness at this time is heightened and the current social distancing measures are particularly difficult for some people. This role is for someone who loves a good chat but is also good listener. You will spend 30 minutes once or twice a week chatting to someone who would benefit from a telephone friend. Your calls can make a massive difference to a person’s happiness and wellbeing. During these difficult and unsettling times, more than ever the people we support would benefit from any time and commitment from yourselves.
The best gift you can give someone is your time.
Main tasks
Will include; chatting and befriending people, and provide regular, friendly and person-centred conversations with the people we support. You will be matched with people based on their interests and preferences. Your involvement will support people within our services to feel less isolated and will focus on each individual’s strengths, helping them to remain connected, feel valued and more confident.
Required skills, qualities and experience.
Be able to make time, once or twice a week, to contact your new ‘phone friend’, up to a period of three months. Good listener and empathetic ,Honest and reliable ,Friendly and calm Enjoy phone calls and be confident speaking to new people. Can maintain confidentiality. You'll need to let your service manager know if there are any concerns or if the person you are calling needs support.
Where and when will volunteering take place
This can be done from home and the times and days the volunteer would like to offer are completely flexible.
Commitment required
For continuity and routine we look for at least 2 hours per week for the benefit of the service user and the volunteer to build and maintain relationships.
Volunteer Telephone Befrienders
Real Life Options (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD14 5DE
Real Life Options is a charity which has services located all throughout the UK in various locations. We offer services such as Day Centres, Outreach and supported living to support people within our care to live their lives as full as possible.
Loneliness at this time is heightened and the current social distancing measures are particularly difficult for some people. This role is for someone who loves a good chat but is also good listener. You will spend 30 minutes once or twice a week chatting to someone who would benefit from a telephone friend. Your calls can make a massive difference to a person’s happiness and wellbeing. During these difficult and unsettling times, more than ever the people we support would benefit from any time and commitment from yourselves.
The best gift you can give someone is your time.
Main tasks
Will include; chatting and befriending people, and provide regular, friendly and person-centred conversations with the people we support. You will be matched with people based on their interests and preferences. Your involvement will support people within our services to feel less isolated and will focus on each individual’s strengths, helping them to remain connected, feel valued and more confident.
Required skills, qualities and experience.
Be able to make time, once or twice a week, to contact your new ‘phone friend’, up to a period of three months. Good listener and empathetic ,Honest and reliable ,Friendly and calm Enjoy phone calls and be confident speaking to new people. Can maintain confidentiality. You'll need to let your service manager know if there are any concerns or if the person you are calling needs support.
Where and when will volunteering take place
This can be done from home and the times and days the volunteer would like to offer are completely flexible.
Commitment required
For continuity and routine we look for at least 2 hours per week for the benefit of the service user and the volunteer to build and maintain relationships.
Volunteer Telephone Befrienders
Real Life Options (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD11 3AF
Real Life Options is a charity which has services located all throughout the UK in various locations. We offer services such as Day Centres, Outreach and supported living to support people within our care to live their lives as full as possible.
Loneliness at this time is heightened and the current social distancing measures are particularly difficult for some people. This role is for someone who loves a good chat but is also good listener. You will spend 30 minutes once or twice a week chatting to someone who would benefit from a telephone friend. Your calls can make a massive difference to a person’s happiness and wellbeing. During these difficult and unsettling times, more than ever the people we support would benefit from any time and commitment from yourselves.
The best gift you can give someone is your time.
Main tasks
Will include; chatting and befriending people, and provide regular, friendly and person-centred conversations with the people we support. You will be matched with people based on their interests and preferences. Your involvement will support people within our services to feel less isolated and will focus on each individual’s strengths, helping them to remain connected, feel valued and more confident.
Required skills, qualities and experience.
Be able to make time, once or twice a week, to contact your new ‘phone friend’, up to a period of three months. Good listener and empathetic ,Honest and reliable ,Friendly and calm Enjoy phone calls and be confident speaking to new people. Can maintain confidentiality. You'll need to let your service manager know if there are any concerns or if the person you are calling needs support.
Where and when will volunteering take place
This can be done from home and the times and days the volunteer would like to offer are completely flexible.
Commitment required
For continuity and routine we look for at least 2 hours per week for the benefit of the service user and the volunteer to build and maintain relationships.
Volunteer Telephone Befrienders
Real Life Options (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD1 1BT
Real Life Options is a charity which has services located all throughout the UK in various locations. We offer services such as Day Centres, Outreach and supported living to support people within our care to live their lives as full as possible.
Loneliness at this time is heightened and the current social distancing measures are particularly difficult for some people. This role is for someone who loves a good chat but is also good listener. You will spend 30 minutes once or twice a week chatting to someone who would benefit from a telephone friend. Your calls can make a massive difference to a person’s happiness and wellbeing. During these difficult and unsettling times, more than ever the people we support would benefit from any time and commitment from yourselves.
The best gift you can give someone is your time.
Main tasks
Will include; chatting and befriending people, and provide regular, friendly and person-centred conversations with the people we support. You will be matched with people based on their interests and preferences. Your involvement will support people within our services to feel less isolated and will focus on each individual’s strengths, helping them to remain connected, feel valued and more confident.
Required skills, qualities and experience.
Be able to make time, once or twice a week, to contact your new ‘phone friend’, up to a period of three months. Good listener and empathetic ,Honest and reliable ,Friendly and calm Enjoy phone calls and be confident speaking to new people. Can maintain confidentiality. You'll need to let your service manager know if there are any concerns or if the person you are calling needs support.
Where and when will volunteering take place
This can be done from home and the times and days the volunteer would like to offer are completely flexible.
Commitment required
For continuity and routine we look for at least 2 hours per week for the benefit of the service user and the volunteer to build and maintain relationships.
Befrienders
Action for Children (Aberdeen & North East Services)
Postcode: AB24 5HY
*Action for Children Aberdeen Priority Families - Be rewarded and have new experiences, volunteer with us as a Befriender*
With the Aberdeen Priority Families service befrienders engage with children/young people, sharing their experiences as well as trying new activities and spending quality time together. Matched with a child/young person in Aberdeen City you will develop a 1:1 relationship providing regular positive support to their social and emotional development on a fortnightly basis for a few hours at a time. The benefit of the befriending service positively affects the individual child/young person, their family life, relationships with their friends and the life of the befriender.
*What you can expect:
-To make a positive difference to the life of a child/young person
- Full Training
- Regular support
- Reasonable out of pocket expenses reimbursed
- Be able to easily fit mentoring in around your other commitments
*What we can offer:
-Valuable experience of working with children and families, learning about how best to support children/ young people living in difficult situations, whilst being fully supported in their practice
-Development of personal skills such as communication, motivation and improved confidence
- The chance to meet like-minded new people
- A PVG Disclosure (provided by us) is necessary for this role
A fantastic opportunity to make a real difference. All volunteer help is greatly appreciated. For more details please contact us at Email andy.farquhar@actionforchildren.org.uk or call 07764788430.
Community Support Volunteer
Volunteer Centre East Lothian
Postcode: EH33 1HH
We work alongside the East Lothian Community Rehabilitations Team of Physio’s & Occupational Therapist who help to identify patients whom they feel would benefit from extra volunteer support to help them live their life in a better way, assisting to reduce loneliness and social isolation.
There are many things that you can get involved in, here are a few examples:
• Supporting the individuals on a health walk to gain strength.
• To go shopping or do some shopping for them.
• Picking up prescriptions.
• Wellbeing calls.
• Company for a coffee & a chat.
• Assist use of technology to contact their friends, family & online shopping.
• Accompany them on a bus trip to an appointment.
• Assisting to read letters.
Social Club / Lunch Club Volunteer
Royal Voluntary Service
Postcode: PH2 8HQ
To assist in the provision of a pre-cooked lunch to RVS clients once a week that enables our older and vulnerable people to get out of the house and engage with other people with a hot meal included. Be able to serve the food and provide hot and cold drinks and chat with the clients. Lunch Club locations are Perth, Bridge of Earn and Crieff. The Social Club is every 2 weeks in St Matthews Church in Perth where volunteers are required to help serve hot and cold refreshments and engage with clients by chat, games and entertainment.
Volunteer Befriender
ENeRGI (East Neuk Recovery Group Initiative)
Postcode: KY15 5AS
ENeRGI are looking for keen, enthusiastic individuals interested in supporting those people who are at risk from social isolation and loneliness. Befriending can make a real difference to someone's life and can also be an incredible opportunity to enhance your own life, build new skills and meet new people. ENeRGI values the input of people with lived experience of mental health issues, bereavement, carers and any other factors relating isolation and loneliness. If you want to befriend and support people within your community, have a few hours per week or month to spare, full training, support and expenses will be given. ENeRGI will apply to the PVG scheme on behalf of the volunteer
Home Visitor
Home-Start East Fife
Postcode: KY16 9EQ
Volunteers help to increase confidence and independence in families by offering support, friendship and practical help. They visit families in their own homes in order to protect and respect each individual’s dignity and identity. A relationship then develops in which understanding and trust can grow. Volunteers often reassure families that difficulties in bringing up children are not unusual, emphasise the positive aspects of family life, encourage parents strengths and emotional well-being and encourage the family to widen their network and effectively use the support and services available in the community. A volunteer may choose to offer support to more than one family and is supported throughout by a co-ordinator. A Preparation Course is delivered in a fun and rewarding environment.
Offer support to families with child under 5
Homestart Caithness
Postcode: KW1 5HB
Volunteers offer non-judgemental support, they reassure the positive aspects of family life , encourage families to widen their network of relationships, and guide to the services available in the community. volunteers offer one-to-one support to parents struggling to cope with family dynamics [child under 5 in the household]
The Food Train Friends: Befriender
Food Train (Newton Stewart)
Postcode: DG8 6NL
We are looking for friendly, outgoing and organised volunteers. This opportunity would suit people who enjoy talking to others, are able to listen and have a couple of hours free each week/fortnight that they could spend talking to an older person.
Telephone Befriender
Fife Voluntary Action
Postcode: KY1 1XT
The Telephone Befriending project began when a need arose in direct response to the isolation felt by many at the beginning of the pandemic in 2020. Although we are getting "back to normal" there are still many in the community who feel isolated and alone. In response to this ongoing need, FVA has decided to continue and develop the Telephone Befriending project. Could you be a Telephone befriending volunteer? Do you like having a chat? Do you like hearing people's stories and experiences? Do you want to make a difference to someone's day? Do you want to help improve people's mental health and well-being? Do you want to help people feel more connected in their local communities? We are looking for people aged over 18 with great listening skills, empathy and some understanding of the effects of loneliness and isolation, through their own lived experience or that of friends or family members.
Mini bus drivers
Badenoch And Strathspey Community Transport Company
Postcode: PH22 1RH
The community transport scheme need minibus drivers to accompany senior people to do weekly shopping. Contact Victoria at 01479 810000 for more information
Grassroots Campaigner
RESULTS UK
Postcode: EH6 5EQ
RESULTS grassroots campaigners take action locally to fight global poverty – using their voices to change the world. They receive training and support to become skilled advocates, from influencing MPs to policy makers, and engaging others within their community.
By joining a local group you will support our campaigns on global health, education and economic opportunities.
You'll take campaign actions with us, from publishing articles in the media to meeting your MP, or organising local events.
Bon Accord Cares Volunteers
Bon Accord Care
Postcode: AB10 1AB
We are delighted to welcome back Volunteers and have opportunities across our services in Aberdeen. So, no matter where you live in the city, there could be an opportunity near you! In the first instance we are seeking Befrienders. Many of our Service Users have been shielding for over a year. We are looking for Volunteers to become befrienders, being a befriender means you could be supporting someone with an outside walk, build up confidence with support to a supermarket, help with laundry, just enjoy sitting having a chat over a cuppa, or maybe help with some light domestic duties or cooking.
All Volunteers will go through pre recruitment checks that include, Interview, PVG and References.
Volunteering is such a worthwhile act, not only can your support be lifechanging for an older person, but you can also gain, increased confidence, experience improve your own self-esteem, feel part of a team, and make new friends.
For more details please contact Julie Suttar, Engagement & Liaison Lead at E-Mail: jsuttar@bonaccordcare.org or tel.: 07901944728.
Bon Accord Cares Volunteers
Bon Accord Care
Postcode: AB22 8ZP
We are delighted to welcome back Volunteers and have opportunities across our services in Aberdeen. So, no matter where you live in the city, there could be an opportunity near you! In the first instance we are seeking Befrienders. Many of our Service Users have been shielding for over a year. We are looking for Volunteers to become befrienders, being a befriender means you could be supporting someone with an outside walk, build up confidence with support to a supermarket, help with laundry, just enjoy sitting having a chat over a cuppa, or maybe help with some light domestic duties or cooking.
All Volunteers will go through pre recruitment checks that include, Interview, PVG and References.
Volunteering is such a worthwhile act, not only can your support be lifechanging for an older person, but you can also gain, increased confidence, experience improve your own self-esteem, feel part of a team, and make new friends.
For more details please contact Julie Suttar, Engagement & Liaison Lead at E-Mail: jsuttar@bonaccordcare.org or tel.: 07901944728.
Bon Accord Cares Volunteers
Bon Accord Care
Postcode: AB21 7BD
We are delighted to welcome back Volunteers and have opportunities across our services in Aberdeen. So, no matter where you live in the city, there could be an opportunity near you! In the first instance we are seeking Befrienders. Many of our Service Users have been shielding for over a year. We are looking for Volunteers to become befrienders, being a befriender means you could be supporting someone with an outside walk, build up confidence with support to a supermarket, help with laundry, just enjoy sitting having a chat over a cuppa, or maybe help with some light domestic duties or cooking.
All Volunteers will go through pre recruitment checks that include, Interview, PVG and References.
Volunteering is such a worthwhile act, not only can your support be lifechanging for an older person, but you can also gain, increased confidence, experience improve your own self-esteem, feel part of a team, and make new friends.
For more details please contact Julie Suttar, Engagement & Liaison Lead at E-Mail: jsuttar@bonaccordcare.org or tel.: 07901944728.
Bon Accord Cares Volunteers
Bon Accord Care
Postcode: AB21 9DG
We are delighted to welcome back Volunteers and have opportunities across our services in Aberdeen. So, no matter where you live in the city, there could be an opportunity near you! In the first instance we are seeking Befrienders. Many of our Service Users have been shielding for over a year. We are looking for Volunteers to become befrienders, being a befriender means you could be supporting someone with an outside walk, build up confidence with support to a supermarket, help with laundry, just enjoy sitting having a chat over a cuppa, or maybe help with some light domestic duties or cooking.
All Volunteers will go through pre recruitment checks that include, Interview, PVG and References.
Volunteering is such a worthwhile act, not only can your support be lifechanging for an older person, but you can also gain, increased confidence, experience improve your own self-esteem, feel part of a team, and make new friends.
For more details please contact Julie Suttar, Engagement & Liaison Lead at E-Mail: jsuttar@bonaccordcare.org or tel.: 07901944728.
Bon Accord Cares Volunteers
Bon Accord Care
Postcode: AB16 6TR
We are delighted to welcome back Volunteers and have opportunities across our services in Aberdeen. So, no matter where you live in the city, there could be an opportunity near you! In the first instance we are seeking Befrienders. Many of our Service Users have been shielding for over a year. We are looking for Volunteers to become befrienders, being a befriender means you could be supporting someone with an outside walk, build up confidence with support to a supermarket, help with laundry, just enjoy sitting having a chat over a cuppa, or maybe help with some light domestic duties or cooking.
All Volunteers will go through pre recruitment checks that include, Interview, PVG and References.
Volunteering is such a worthwhile act, not only can your support be lifechanging for an older person, but you can also gain, increased confidence, experience improve your own self-esteem, feel part of a team, and make new friends.
For more details please contact Julie Suttar, Engagement & Liaison Lead at E-Mail: jsuttar@bonaccordcare.org or tel.: 07901944728.
Bon Accord Cares Volunteers
Bon Accord Care
Postcode: AB10 7DR
We are delighted to welcome back Volunteers and have opportunities across our services in Aberdeen. So, no matter where you live in the city, there could be an opportunity near you! In the first instance we are seeking Befrienders. Many of our Service Users have been shielding for over a year. We are looking for Volunteers to become befrienders, being a befriender means you could be supporting someone with an outside walk, build up confidence with support to a supermarket, help with laundry, just enjoy sitting having a chat over a cuppa, or maybe help with some light domestic duties or cooking.
All Volunteers will go through pre recruitment checks that include, Interview, PVG and References.
Volunteering is such a worthwhile act, not only can your support be lifechanging for an older person, but you can also gain, increased confidence, experience improve your own self-esteem, feel part of a team, and make new friends.
For more details please contact Julie Suttar, Engagement & Liaison Lead at E-Mail: jsuttar@bonaccordcare.org or tel.: 07901944728.
Bon Accord Cares Volunteers
Bon Accord Care
Postcode: AB12 5NA
We are delighted to welcome back Volunteers and have opportunities across our services in Aberdeen. So, no matter where you live in the city, there could be an opportunity near you! In the first instance we are seeking Befrienders. Many of our Service Users have been shielding for over a year. We are looking for Volunteers to become befrienders, being a befriender means you could be supporting someone with an outside walk, build up confidence with support to a supermarket, help with laundry, just enjoy sitting having a chat over a cuppa, or maybe help with some light domestic duties or cooking.
All Volunteers will go through pre recruitment checks that include, Interview, PVG and References.
Volunteering is such a worthwhile act, not only can your support be lifechanging for an older person, but you can also gain, increased confidence, experience improve your own self-esteem, feel part of a team, and make new friends.
For more details please contact Julie Suttar, Engagement & Liaison Lead at E-Mail: jsuttar@bonaccordcare.org or tel.: 07901944728.
Bon Accord Cares Volunteers
Bon Accord Care
Postcode: AB11 9QH
We are delighted to welcome back Volunteers and have opportunities across our services in Aberdeen. So, no matter where you live in the city, there could be an opportunity near you! In the first instance we are seeking Befrienders. Many of our Service Users have been shielding for over a year. We are looking for Volunteers to become befrienders, being a befriender means you could be supporting someone with an outside walk, build up confidence with support to a supermarket, help with laundry, just enjoy sitting having a chat over a cuppa, or maybe help with some light domestic duties or cooking.
All Volunteers will go through pre recruitment checks that include, Interview, PVG and References.
Volunteering is such a worthwhile act, not only can your support be lifechanging for an older person, but you can also gain, increased confidence, experience improve your own self-esteem, feel part of a team, and make new friends.
For more details please contact Julie Suttar, Engagement & Liaison Lead at E-Mail: jsuttar@bonaccordcare.org or tel.: 07901944728.
Balnagask House Residential Care Home Opportunities: Administrative / Office Volunteers; Befriending / Mentoring; Care / Support Volunteers; Practical /DIY; Supporting with activities such as crafts/baking and gentle walks and exercise
Bon Accord Care
Postcode: AB11 8LQ
*Balnagask House Residential Care Home Opportunities: Administrative / Office Work; Befriending / Mentoring; Care / Support worker; Practical /DIY; Supporting with activities such as crafts/baking and gentle walks and exercise:
Bon Accord Care recognises the invaluable contribution that the general public: friends and relatives can provide to the care and well-being of the people we support. We will encourage the involvement of individuals who wish to volunteer in a service in a voluntary capacity, whilst ensuring that the health, safety and well-being of volunteers, the people we support, staff members and visitors is maintained at all times.
We are looking for kind, caring individuals to support our front-line staff and services, making a positive difference to the day to day life experience of our service users. Current opportunities include, Befriending where we will link you with a service user, to chat to over a cuppa, reminisce about old Aberdeen, read a paper with, chat about your favourite TV soap, go for a local walk etc. Supporting with mealtimes and serving Teas & Coffees, helping in our busy laundry, supporting group activities such as crafts and light exercise. In addition, there is an opportunity to support the reception area, and meet and greet visitors and finally someone with some practical DIY experience to help keep our small patio area and car park clean and tidy.
Get involved with Bon Accord Care. A chance to make a difference, help others, make new friends, gain work experience and more! Excellent support and relevant training are provided to all volunteers. A fantastic opportunity to help make a real difference-all volunteers are greatly appreciated.
*About Bon Accord Care:
Bon Accord Care is at the forefront of the continuing development of services to enable independence and reduce hospital admissions, as well as promote active ageing and well-being. Working together with our key partners, we are aligned with the Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership to deliver services. Bon Accord Care work together with service users, partners, employees and volunteers to support our communities and create meaningful relationships with those around us. We deliver a range of services that are aimed at prevention, maximising independence, and enhancing wellbeing. Our focus from the outset is to get to know individual preferences, wants, history and lifestyle to ensure that each person receives a service that is unique to them. Our range of services cover: care at home, housing support, residential care homes, rehabilitation, re-ablement, occupational therapy, SVQs through learning and development, community equipment, telecare, day care, responder, respite and community meals.
For further details please contact Julie Suttar, Engagement & Liaison Lead at E-Mail: BACVolunteering@bonaccordcare.org or tel.: 01224 570400.
Support Volunteer
CLAN Cancer Support Moray
Postcode: IV30 1DJ
CLAN Cancer Support offers clients a range of practical and emotional support at our Support & Wellbeing Centres across the North East, including Moray, Orkney and Shetland.
Support volunteers currently help a wide range of people affected by cancer, including clients, carers and other family members, by offering a listening ear or by working alongside them to address support or wellbeing concerns. CLAN Support Volunteers are a key point of contact for clients accessing CLAN services ensuring that the needs of our clients are met through our range of support services. Support Volunteers also offer clients an opportunity to talk with someone who can listen and provide emotional and wellbeing support. Support is given either in person or on the telephone.
Some locations also run group support sessions where support volunteers are required to support the running of the groups and provide support to participants.
Volunteers are asked to make a minimum 3 hour per week commitment. Times are flexible and sessions are available in -- Forres, Buckie, Lossie and Elgin.
As ambassadors for CLAN, our volunteers can also help with the promotion of our services by attending awareness events and doing talks to a variety of groups internally and externally.
Peer Mentor
OPEN Peer Education Project
Postcode: ZE1 0JP
We are looking for young people aged 16-25, who are care experienced and/or at risk of exclusion to become peer mentors.
The Project will offer young people aged 16-21 a chance to build relationships with volunteer peer mentors aged 16-25. This will be achieved by using group mentoring ratios such as 2:2, 1:1, 2:1 etc. We are recruiting 6 to 8 young adults that want to commit one year to develop their personal skills, knowledge and understanding to become effective peer mentors. Young adults will be able to apply directly to the Project to become a peer mentor, completing the Mentor Application Form.
You will need to be willing to complete training and believe that there is a value in peer mentoring. OPEN are looking for those that are willing to share their life experiences and be a positive influence in supporting their mentees so they can make positive life choices and learn from their peer mentoring relationship.
Befriender Children and Young People aged 7 - 18 years
Shetland Befriending Scheme
Postcode: ZE1 0JP
Volunteers are matched up on a one-to-one basis with either a vulnerable young person or a young adult. The matches meet regularly either weekly or fortnightly for a few hours at a time. The aim is to engage in purposeful activities within the community which wil help to encourage increased self-esteem, self-worth and self-confidence. It is also about building on the young person or young adults existing skills and developing new ones.
Youth Befriender (East Fife)
LINK - East Fife Mental Health Adolescent Befriending Project
Postcode: KY15 5AS
LINK is once again seeking volunteers for the Adolescent Befriending Project. If you can spare a couple of hours a fortnight and would like to help young people (12-18) who have become isolated due to mental health issues, LINK would love to hear from you.
Befriender
LINK East Fife Mental Health Befriending Project
Postcode: KY2 6QL
If you can spare a couple of hours per fortnight minimum and are able to volunteer for a year or more helping adults who have become isolated through mental health problems we would like to hear from you.
You will take your befriendee out to leisure and community activities and support them to do things they may be unable to do alone. Examples have included walks, squash, a knitting group, trips to a safari park, visiting museums, taking a class in IT skills, attending support groups, golfing, and just going for coffee and a chat.
Initial and on-going training is given and other benefits include out of pocket expenses, regular support and supervision meetings, group events, Saltire or LINK Awards, reference after 6 months.
Befriender
LINK East Fife Mental Health Befriending Project
Postcode: KY2 6QL
If you can spare a couple of hours per fortnight minimum and are able to volunteer for a year or more helping adults who have become isolated through mental health problems we would like to hear from you.
You will take your befriendee out to leisure and community activities and support them to do things they may be unable to do alone. Examples have included walks, squash, a knitting group, trips to a safari park, visiting museums, taking a class in IT skills, attending support groups, golfing, and just going for coffee and a chat.
Initial and on-going training is given and other benefits include out of pocket expenses, regular support and supervision meetings, group events, Saltire or LINK Awards, reference after 6 months.
Young People Volunteer Befrienders
Hand of Solace
Postcode: AB11 5YU
Hand of Solace is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organization working with isolated/lonely elders and young people by offering direct services and support , all designed to help people make the most of life. We have a range of exciting volunteer opportunities to assist in this and would be delighted to hear from anyone interested in joining our great volunteer team. This includes assisting with our Young People Befriending Service.
Our Young People Volunteer Befrienders are matched on a 1:1 basis with a child aged (5-16) within the Aberdeen community and through caring, reliability and consistency build up a trusting relationship, thus providing positive role model. Befrienders shall support the young people to access/attend activities within the community to reduce isolation, promote self-confidence/esteem and to help young people to begin to learn life skills.
We’ll give you all the training and support you need to do your role. All help will make a difference and be greatly appreciated.
Application forms may be accessed by filling out our volunteers interest form which may be found in our website at https://www.handofsolace.co.uk/apply-to-volunteer-with-us or by requesting through our email- info@handofsolace.co.uk , or by phoning the contact number- 07378432436.
Awareness and Fundraising-Team Jak Ambassadors
Team Jak Aberdeen
Postcode: AB11 5YU
Team Jak provides practical and emotional support to children and young people with cancer and related illnesses, their family and friends and those bereaved.
Team Jak Ambassadors can have different roles including family support and fundraising, including - raising awareness and fundraising opportunities such as bag packs, helping at a merchandise stand and collection buckets in supermarkets, schools, colleges, shopping centres and concerts.
We will be hosting a number of larger fundraising events in Aberdeen throughout the year with the aim to raise £70,000 to open our Jak’s Den in Aberdeen.
Family support roles can be rewarding and involve anything from playing with the children during our activity days and at our child and teenage groups, to making tea and coffee at our support sessions, talking with parents, sorting out merchandise bags and delivering to our newly diagnosed warriors in hospital, and preparing items for events.
Volunteers receive initial induction training, ongoing support and any further relevant training opportunities. Team Jak have an Awards scheme and we hold a yearly event dedicated to thanking our volunteers and celebrating their success. All volunteers make a real difference and are greatly appreciated.
For more details please contact: Caitlin Stewart (Children, Young Person and Family Coordinator) at email caitlin@teamjak.org.uk or phone.: 07852 877157/ 01506 412302
Resillent Families Volunteer
Healthy Valleys
Postcode: ML11 9NN
An exciting and rewarding opportunity where suitable volunteers will support those families expecting a baby and/or those who have children under 5 years old to live a healthier lifestyle and to engage in services/activities. Volunteers will support families who need extra help and who live in rural South Lanarkshire to attend vital health care appointments, to attend our own activities/courses and to attend community activities. Volunteers will support parents to be/parents to engage with services/agencies to enable them to become better parents and thus giving their babies/children the best start in life. The volunteer will build up a trusting, positive relationship with families and support them to achieve their goals set in their individual action plan. The volunteer will help the family integrate better into their community and will also involved in the delivery, evaluation and developments of this intensive family support programme.
ReConnect Group Volunteer
Healthy Valleys
Postcode: ML11 9NN
ReConnect supports lonely and isolated older adults across rural Clydesdale with a variety of interventions aimed at increasing confidence, self-esteem and social networks. Our social activity groups are an important part of their programme offering opportunities within a variety of locations to socialise in a warm and welcoming environment whilst enjoying a stimulating activity, a cuppa and a good old laugh!
Responsibilities will be:
- To complete necessary training as required
- To prepare a schedule of activities with support from the Project Worker
- To coordinate purchases of tea, coffee, sugar, milk and a treat (biscuits or cake) for the group
- To take a register of attendees, flagging new members to the Project Worker so that relevant paperwork can be completed
- To welcome group members, facilitating introductions and ensuring group members feel included and comfortable
- To deliver scheduled activity
- To prepare teas, coffees and snacks at break time
- To ensure safe departure of all group participants
- Record and report any concerns, accidents and incidents immediately to the Project Worker
- To attend ReConnect volunteer and review meetings
- To abide by the General Volunteer Agreement and adhere to Healthy Valleys policies
Befriender
COVEY Befriending
Postcode: ML3 7JA
Volunteers are required to befriend young people aged between 7 and 17 years old. Together they will participate in fun activities and outings; which the young people would not normally have the opportunity to experience. The young people COVEY work with are referred to us by social work; education or other agencies. They could be experiencing problems within their family; school or community. They may be feeling isolated due to a lack of peer friendship; family support; a health problem or perhaps just need a break from caring responsibilities in their own family life. Befriending is very rewarding and with our training and the support of your coordinator you will be able to navigate any challenges that arise. Befrienders and young people can both benefit from the new friendship and enjoy shared experiences. There is no cost to volunteers, however we ask for 2-3 hours of your time per week.
COVEY are currently continuing to recruit Befrienders both for group and one to one matches. There is an upcoming opportunity for you to take part in our Befriender training online via Zoom. On successful completion of this training, along with our application process and, PVG and references checks you will be able to support vulnerable young people through online groups and/or regular telephone contact. COVEY expects a one year commitment from all Befrienders however given current circumstances there is more flexibility around this and you are able to commit for 3 months, 6 months or one year dependent on your own circumstances
Befrienders
Befriend a Child
Postcode: AB31 4EH
Are you a good listener, non-judgemental and empathetic with an ability to relate to traumatic life experiences that some of the children/young people referred to us may have faced?
Befriend a Child is a local charity that provides 1:1 befriending and mentoring services for school aged children and young people.
The youngsters we support often come from troubled family backgrounds where they experience many different challenges and difficulties. Some of the children are at a risk of isolation, bullying and attracting stigma at school due to their situations at home.
If you are reliable and fun-loving, with a positive disposition and you can commit to sparing a few hours each month, you could make a huge difference in a young person’s life. For more information please contact info@befriendachild.org.uk
Befrienders
Befriend a Child
Postcode: AB12 4PT
Are you a good listener, non-judgemental and empathetic with an ability to relate to traumatic life experiences that some of the children/young people referred to us may have faced?
Befriend a Child is a local charity that provides 1:1 befriending and mentoring services for school aged children and young people.
The youngsters we support often come from troubled family backgrounds where they experience many different challenges and difficulties. Some of the children are at a risk of isolation, bullying and attracting stigma at school due to their situations at home.
If you are reliable and fun-loving, with a positive disposition and you can commit to sparing a few hours each month, you could make a huge difference in a young person’s life. For more information please contact info@befriendachild.org.uk
Befrienders
Befriend a Child
Postcode: AB30 1EG
Are you a good listener, non-judgemental and empathetic with an ability to relate to traumatic life experiences that some of the children/young people referred to us may have faced?
Befriend a Child is a local charity that provides 1:1 befriending and mentoring services for school aged children and young people.
The youngsters we support often come from troubled family backgrounds where they experience many different challenges and difficulties. Some of the children are at a risk of isolation, bullying and attracting stigma at school due to their situations at home.
If you are reliable and fun-loving, with a positive disposition and you can commit to sparing a few hours each month, you could make a huge difference in a young person’s life. For more information please contact info@befriendachild.org.uk
Befrienders
Befriend a Child
Postcode: AB39 2JN
Are you a good listener, non-judgemental and empathetic with an ability to relate to traumatic life experiences that some of the children/young people referred to us may have faced?
Befriend a Child is a local charity that provides 1:1 befriending and mentoring services for school aged children and young people.
The youngsters we support often come from troubled family backgrounds where they experience many different challenges and difficulties. Some of the children are at a risk of isolation, bullying and attracting stigma at school due to their situations at home.
If you are reliable and fun-loving, with a positive disposition and you can commit to sparing a few hours each month, you could make a huge difference in a young person’s life. For more information please contact info@befriendachild.org.uk
Befrienders
Befriend a Child
Postcode: AB31 4SU
Are you a good listener, non-judgemental and empathetic with an ability to relate to traumatic life experiences that some of the children/young people referred to us may have faced?
Befriend a Child is a local charity that provides 1:1 befriending and mentoring services for school aged children and young people.
The youngsters we support often come from troubled family backgrounds where they experience many different challenges and difficulties. Some of the children are at a risk of isolation, bullying and attracting stigma at school due to their situations at home.
If you are reliable and fun-loving, with a positive disposition and you can commit to sparing a few hours each month, you could make a huge difference in a young person’s life. For more information please contact info@befriendachild.org.uk
Befrienders
Befriend a Child
Postcode: AB31 4JT
Are you a good listener, non-judgemental and empathetic with an ability to relate to traumatic life experiences that some of the children/young people referred to us may have faced?
Befriend a Child is a local charity that provides 1:1 befriending and mentoring services for school aged children and young people.
The youngsters we support often come from troubled family backgrounds where they experience many different challenges and difficulties. Some of the children are at a risk of isolation, bullying and attracting stigma at school due to their situations at home.
If you are reliable and fun-loving, with a positive disposition and you can commit to sparing a few hours each month, you could make a huge difference in a young person’s life. For more information please contact info@befriendachild.org.uk
Befrienders
Befriend a Child
Postcode: AB34 5EZ
Are you a good listener, non-judgemental and empathetic with an ability to relate to traumatic life experiences that some of the children/young people referred to us may have faced?
Befriend a Child is a local charity that provides 1:1 befriending and mentoring services for school aged children and young people.
The youngsters we support often come from troubled family backgrounds where they experience many different challenges and difficulties. Some of the children are at a risk of isolation, bullying and attracting stigma at school due to their situations at home.
If you are reliable and fun-loving, with a positive disposition and you can commit to sparing a few hours each month, you could make a huge difference in a young person’s life. For more information please contact info@befriendachild.org.uk
Befrienders
Befriend a Child
Postcode: AB35 5RN
Are you a good listener, non-judgemental and empathetic with an ability to relate to traumatic life experiences that some of the children/young people referred to us may have faced?
Befriend a Child is a local charity that provides 1:1 befriending and mentoring services for school aged children and young people.
The youngsters we support often come from troubled family backgrounds where they experience many different challenges and difficulties. Some of the children are at a risk of isolation, bullying and attracting stigma at school due to their situations at home.
If you are reliable and fun-loving, with a positive disposition and you can commit to sparing a few hours each month, you could make a huge difference in a young person’s life. For more information please contact info@befriendachild.org.uk
Befrienders
Befriend a Child
Postcode: AB31 5DY
Are you a good listener, non-judgemental and empathetic with an ability to relate to traumatic life experiences that some of the children/young people referred to us may have faced?
Befriend a Child is a local charity that provides 1:1 befriending and mentoring services for school aged children and young people.
The youngsters we support often come from troubled family backgrounds where they experience many different challenges and difficulties. Some of the children are at a risk of isolation, bullying and attracting stigma at school due to their situations at home.
If you are reliable and fun-loving, with a positive disposition and you can commit to sparing a few hours each month, you could make a huge difference in a young person’s life. For more information please contact info@befriendachild.org.uk
Befrienders
Befriend a Child
Postcode: AB42 2FN
Are you a good listener, non-judgemental and empathetic with an ability to relate to traumatic life experiences that some of the children/young people referred to us may have faced?
Befriend a Child is a local charity that provides 1:1 befriending and mentoring services for school aged children and young people.
The youngsters we support often come from troubled family backgrounds where they experience many different challenges and difficulties. Some of the children are at a risk of isolation, bullying and attracting stigma at school due to their situations at home.
If you are reliable and fun-loving, with a positive disposition and you can commit to sparing a few hours each month, you could make a huge difference in a young person’s life. For more information please contact info@befriendachild.org.uk
Befrienders
Befriend a Child
Postcode: AB43 9NA
Are you a good listener, non-judgemental and empathetic with an ability to relate to traumatic life experiences that some of the children/young people referred to us may have faced?
Befriend a Child is a local charity that provides 1:1 befriending and mentoring services for school aged children and young people.
The youngsters we support often come from troubled family backgrounds where they experience many different challenges and difficulties. Some of the children are at a risk of isolation, bullying and attracting stigma at school due to their situations at home.
If you are reliable and fun-loving, with a positive disposition and you can commit to sparing a few hours each month, you could make a huge difference in a young person’s life. For more information please contact info@befriendachild.org.uk
Befrienders
Befriend a Child
Postcode: AB51 3PX
Are you a good listener, non-judgemental and empathetic with an ability to relate to traumatic life experiences that some of the children/young people referred to us may have faced?
Befriend a Child is a local charity that provides 1:1 befriending and mentoring services for school aged children and young people.
The youngsters we support often come from troubled family backgrounds where they experience many different challenges and difficulties. Some of the children are at a risk of isolation, bullying and attracting stigma at school due to their situations at home.
If you are reliable and fun-loving, with a positive disposition and you can commit to sparing a few hours each month, you could make a huge difference in a young person’s life. For more information please contact info@befriendachild.org.uk
Befrienders
Befriend a Child
Postcode: AB45 1BY
Are you a good listener, non-judgemental and empathetic with an ability to relate to traumatic life experiences that some of the children/young people referred to us may have faced?
Befriend a Child is a local charity that provides 1:1 befriending and mentoring services for school aged children and young people.
The youngsters we support often come from troubled family backgrounds where they experience many different challenges and difficulties. Some of the children are at a risk of isolation, bullying and attracting stigma at school due to their situations at home.
If you are reliable and fun-loving, with a positive disposition and you can commit to sparing a few hours each month, you could make a huge difference in a young person’s life. For more information please contact info@befriendachild.org.uk
Befrienders
Befriend a Child
Postcode: AB41 8LF
Are you a good listener, non-judgemental and empathetic with an ability to relate to traumatic life experiences that some of the children/young people referred to us may have faced?
Befriend a Child is a local charity that provides 1:1 befriending and mentoring services for school aged children and young people.
The youngsters we support often come from troubled family backgrounds where they experience many different challenges and difficulties. Some of the children are at a risk of isolation, bullying and attracting stigma at school due to their situations at home.
If you are reliable and fun-loving, with a positive disposition and you can commit to sparing a few hours each month, you could make a huge difference in a young person’s life. For more information please contact info@befriendachild.org.uk
Befrienders
Befriend a Child
Postcode: AB53 4EE
Are you a good listener, non-judgemental and empathetic with an ability to relate to traumatic life experiences that some of the children/young people referred to us may have faced?
Befriend a Child is a local charity that provides 1:1 befriending and mentoring services for school aged children and young people.
The youngsters we support often come from troubled family backgrounds where they experience many different challenges and difficulties. Some of the children are at a risk of isolation, bullying and attracting stigma at school due to their situations at home.
If you are reliable and fun-loving, with a positive disposition and you can commit to sparing a few hours each month, you could make a huge difference in a young person’s life. For more information please contact info@befriendachild.org.uk
Community Connector Volunteers
British Red Cross (Aberdeen)
Postcode: AB10 6RH
It starts with ‘Hello’. From new mums to empty nesters, it's often surprising who is affected by loneliness.
That's why we're teaming up with The Co-operative. Together we want to reach out and reconnect thousands of lonely people with their communities, and tackle a problem that is shortening lives and eroding wellbeing.
The aim of the Community Connector is to support people affected by social isolation and loneliness and to help them gain confidence and to reconnect to their community in partnership with existing and new partner organisations. We will place the person at the centre of what we do and help them by offering positive encouragement, practical help and emotional support, for up to three months, depending on their needs.
Full training and excellent support is provided to all volunteers.
This is a great opportunity to make a real difference in the local community. All help is greatly appreciated.
For more details please contact Ieva Nevulyte, Community Connector Co-ordinator at email inevulyte@redcross.org.uk / tel:: 07872 839864.
Inchgarth Community Centre Volunteers
Inchgarth Community Centre
Postcode: AB10 7DR
Inchgarth Community Centre provide a great programme of activities for the community with the fantastic help of volunteers. Inchgarth has over 170 sessions of activity per week-serving every age group and section of the community. Inchgarth Community Centre currently has amazing opportunities for people to join our team of volunteers. People can assist in roles such as: Additional Support Needs Volunteers, Cafe Bar assistants, After School Gaming club supervisors, MS group helpers, befriending, foodbank volunteers and Brain Injury Group Helpers.
All volunteers are greatly appreciated and provided with good support. Please contact us to find out how you can help, join our great team of volunteers and make a real difference in the community: Email: volunteerinchgarth@gmail.com / Tel: 01224 325191 / Website: http://www.inchgarth.org/
Sheltered Housing Activity Coordinators
Inchgarth Community Centre
Postcode: AB10 7DR
At Inchgarth Community Centre we have important and exciting volunteer opportunities to assist as Sheltered Housing Activity Coordinators.
Help us tackle social isolation and give some of our oldest residents positive opportunities to look forward to. Provide activities and entertainment, organise events and promote them.
This is a great opportunity to develop your organisational skills and gain experience in event management and organisation.
All volunteers are greatly appreciated and provided with excellent support. Please contact us to find out how you can help, join our fantastic team of volunteers and make a real difference in the community: Email: volunteerinchgarth@gmail.com / Tel: 01224 325191 / Website: http://www.inchgarth.org/
Befriender-Sue Ryder
Sue Ryder Care (Aberdeen)
Postcode: AB12 5JY
At Sue Ryder Dee View Court we strive to help people to live lives as fully as possible. We offer a huge range of support including long-term residential care, supported living and specialist rehabilitative services designed to help people improve or regain their abilities. We focus on a person's wellness not illness and abilities rather than disabilities. A Community based service of excellence - care that liberates lives.
We are currently recruiting volunteers for a recently established self management programme for people with neurological conditions in their own homes. Through volunteering with the programme for a few hours a week/fortnight you can make a difference to peoples lives-this can be through visiting someone and having a chat and a tea/coffee or assisting people in accessing community activities, building peoples confidence again.
Good support, relevant training and reimbursement of any out of pocket expenses e.g.: any bus fares/car mileage etc. is provided to all volunteers.
Through volunteering with this exciting and important programme you will make a difference to people’s lives.
For more details about this and volunteering with Sue Ryder please contact email: outreach.support@suerydercare.org / tel.: 01224 245920.
Volunteer Chaperone (DnM Falkirk)
C-Change
Postcode: FK1 1XR
Would you like to support people with learning disabilities to socialise and make friends?
dates-n-mates is a friendship and dating agency for adults with learning disabilities. We offer a friendship matching service to our members to help them make and sustain friendships. We are looking for Volunteer Chaperones to help members who are matched to meet and have a good time.
Dates-n-mates Falkirk help to connect people and support them to have the confidence to socialise, find love and make friends. We provide a friendship matching service to our members and organise meetings for those who are matched. Meetings usually take place in cafes, pubs, restaurants and parks.
As a volunteer chaperone, you will join the members and help them to interact while they're together. It's all about helping them to have a safe, enjoyable and friendly time. Its fun, sociable and very rewarding!
A large number of people with learning disabilities feel lonely and socially isolated. Your support will help to change this.
Friendship match meetings last roughly 1 hour and are different days and times each week so we appreciate that volunteers can't always commit to these hours because they are only available on certain days.
dates-n-mates offer a variety of training and support to our volunteers. We require our volunteers to be a member of the PVG scheme but there is no cost to yourself. Access to additional training is available.
Befriender (taking out)
Corbenic Camphill Community
Postcode: PH8 0DY
Corbenic is home to 26 adults with learning difficulties. Despite having a fulfilling life in a busy community, we have a few residents for whom that special something is missing, or rather, that special someone. For people who have no parents, close family or whose family live far away, there is a need for someone to take a particular interest in them and their lives. This is where you, as a volunteer, come in. Could you spare a couple of hours a fortnight to share a hobby, interest or just a coffee and a chat? Other volunteers have said they get a buzz from the work, especially when the residents realise that they do it for pleasure and are not paid to be there. Make a difference to someone's life, become a "friend"!
Befriender-Children and Young People
Barnardo's (Perth & Kinross)
Postcode: PH1 5PP
Volunteers provide quality one to one time on a regular basis and are there to listen, to talk and support children and young people (up to age of 18) to access leisure and recreational opportunities. Befrienders will focus on building their child’s confidence and resilience as well as reducing their isolation and encouraging them to get more involved in the local community.
Befriending activities vary according to service user needs and involve being in the community helping children and young people to access and enjoy activities that are local to them and to help develop skills and interests. For example, some of the service users need support to go to an activity in the community and some service users need someone to talk to one to one. Volunteers provide vital support to children and young people which helps the service users to build up confidence, meet new people and access local activities.
Please note that Barnardo’s does partnership working with Tayside Council on Alcohol (TCA) in relation to volunteers. All volunteers will go through a joint induction process and be open up to both organisations allowing options for befriender opportunities-great opportunity if you are looking at building up experience with children and young people.
• Minimum age 18
• Minimum of 2 hours per week (Monday-Sunday-after school, evenings, weekends)
• Preferably access to own vehicle
• Meetings will take place in the family home, out in the community, local cafes etc.
• For TCA/Barnardo’s roles cover Perth and Kinross but the matching process would take into account locality and vehicle access.
• Travel expenses provided
• 6-12 month commitment
Listener
NHS Tayside - Dept. of Spiritual Care (Perth & Kinross)
Postcode: DD2 1SP
“Helping people (re)discover hope and inner strength in times of illness, change and loss”
Can you be a good listener? Can you help someone explore what they are going through?
Listening to people’s concerns can help them feel less isolated and anxious while helping them feel more hopeful and valued.
Volunteers can play a vital role supporting the work of the Department of Spiritual Care in their work often being the initial point of contact.
Volunteering opportunities available in
• Bereavement
• Community
• Hospital
Members of the Department provide ongoing support.
Peer Support Volunteer – CARDS
Rowan Alba
Postcode: EH3 9QA
Many of our clients who engage with the CARDS Service become curious about or wish to engage in recovery or with dedicated recovery services. In response to feedback from clients and volunteers we now have dedicated Peer Volunteers who themselves are in recovery and have lived experience of that journey and can provide our clients with hope and belief that they can make a positive change.
About Rowan Alba
Rowan Alba Limited is a charity set up to work with people who are at risk of becoming homeless. We believe that all individuals have the right to be treated with dignity and respect, and offer support in a person centred way, with the individual actively involved in planning their care. We work with older homeless men and women in our supported accommodation and individuals in the community who are having difficulty sustaining their current accommodation. Many of our service users would benefit from more social contact and just having someone to talk to could make a big difference to them.
Intandem Mentor
YMCA Edinburgh
Postcode: EH6 5EQ
Intandem mentors will build a trusting relationship with the young person through weekly meetings, providing a positive role model and supporting access to hobbies and interests. The young people involved face some of the least positive outcomes in life. The ability to be consistent, non-judgemental, supportive, fun and understanding is key to helping these young people. We look for a regular commitment to meeting with the young person to motivate them to succeed in life.
Plusone Mentor
YMCA Edinburgh
Postcode: EH6 5JA
We are looking for volunteers who are eager to make a difference in their own community and make a difference in the life of a young person. The mentor will regularly meet up with a young person offering a friendly ear, support and guidance and advice on making positive life choices. Full training will be given (over 5 weeks) and a PVG Scheme Record check will be required (no cost involved). You will be expected to meet regularly with the young person and do things together that are fun.
Children & Young People Befriender
Barnardo's Children and Family Support Services
Postcode: KY1 3NJ
Could you make a difference to children and young people in Fife? Are you looking for a new, meaningful challenge, a fun opportunity or a sense of achievement?
Barnardo's are looking for enthusiastic individuals to offer support to children and young people across Fife, helping them to develop social skills, resilience and confidence. Befrienders engage in activities with children and young people. They can accompany them on trips to local parks and beaches, to libraries or to clubs or support them to develop hobbies. Befrienders also act as role models for children and young people by promoting trusting relationships and self-confidence.
Befriending Volunteers
Caf4e & Company Lunch Club
Postcode: AB23 8EU
The Caf4e & Company Lunch Club is working with Aberdeen City Health & Social Care Partnership to address the problem of social isolation among older people in Bridge of Don. The Lunch Club runs once a fortnight on Fridays and provides a nutritious hot meal along with activities and entertainment and the opportunity for members and volunteers to socialise and develop friendships. Volunteers benefit as they find themselves involved in a community where they are able to help others but also receive support, encouragement and friendship. We provide a warm and welcoming environment and volunteers are able to choose which tasks suit them best – driving, social interaction & hosting tables, practical tasks, befriending.
A fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference. All help is greatly appreciated.
To find out more, please contact the Lunch Club Coordinator Rachel Wallace at Rachel.caf4e@outlook.com
Emotional Support Volunteer - Remote Befriending Service
Macmillan Cancer Support (North of Scotland)
Postcode: AB11 5YU
People affected by cancer tell us they need support during their cancer journey, and sometimes people cannot access support face to face in their local community. Our new remote befrienders service aims to help to break down isolation by offering one-to-one befriending over the phone, by email, letter or text. By choosing to join us as an emotional support volunteer you will be doing something amazing for people at a difficult time.
>What is involved?
You will be helping someone affected by cancer who cannot access face to face support because they live in an area with no suitable local support. You will provide emotional support such as listening and talking, or exchanging emails, providing a supportive relationship to help reduce feelings of isolation offer reassurance and increase confidence.
This role involves volunteering unsupervised, usually from your own home. Support is available from your Macmillan Volunteer Manager or Co-ordinator or from the Services Lead Volunteer. You will also be given an induction and appropriate training.
>What you won’t be expected to do
•Give advice to the person that you are matched with, although you may be able to signpost them to other Macmillan and community services which can offer guidance.
•Provide indefinite support to the person that you are matched with. The service is usually time limited to a 12-week period, except for exceptional circumstances.
>What will you get out of it?
•Be part of an enthusiastic team of people who want to make a difference, just like you
•Have a rewarding experience making a difference to people affected by cancer
•Receive induction and ongoing training in individual and group volunteer support sessions
•Use and develop your communication and people skills enhancing your CV
•Receive agreed out of pocket expenses reimbursed within our guidelines
>How much time should I give?
This is flexible based on the time that you have available and the needs of the people that we support. We would suggest a few hours a week ideally for a year or more.
>Apply today by completing an online application form at https://www.macmillan.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering/how-to-volunteer.html We’ll contact you to discuss your application and the role in more detail, and answer questions.
>for more information regarding this role/volunteering with us in Aberdeen / North of Scotland please contact Tina Morrow on 07455765844 or tmorrow@macmillan.org.uk to find out more.
Volunteer Mentor
Quarriers (Stirling)
Postcode: FK7 0QQ
Volunteer Mentors main tasks will be to:
Build a positive, trusting, supportive and secure relationship with children & young people aged 8 – 14 who are looked after at home.
Work in a person centred way with young people.
Provide opportunities for young people to participate in meaningful activities
Promote the wellbeing of every child through creative and fun approaches
Communicate and link with the intandem Mentor Coordinator on a regular basis.
Work as part of a team as well as on your own.
Are you friendly, outgoing, reliable and enjoy working with children and young people? Do you have 2 - 3 hours each week to spare? Would you like to be part of this exciting new initiative that will make a lasting positive change in young people’s lives? If yes, then this exciting new Volunteer Mentor opportunity is for you!
The Volunteer Mentors' main tasks will be to build a positive, trusting, supportive and secure relationship with a child or young person aged 8 – 14 who is looked after at home. Working with young people, building a trusting relationship, improving their chances in life and promoting the wellbeing of every child.
Mentor
MCR Pathways
Postcode: EH6 5EQ
We recruit and train volunteer mentors who are matched with a young person based on personality and career aspirations. Mentors meet with their young person at their school for just one hour a week and provide a compassionate, listening ear. MCR Mentors: Build a relationship, improving the self-esteem of their young person, Help their young people discover their own passion for learning & achieving, Empower their young people to overcome the challenges thrown at them.
AbilityNet Tech Volunteer
AbilityNet - Falkirk
Postcode: FK1 1XR
As an AbilityNet Tech volunteer you can help unleash the power of technology to ensure that older people and those with a disability are not excluded from the digital world.
Across the UK our 300 volunteers visit older and/or disabled people at home, or currently contact them via other methods so that the service is safe for everyone, to offer one-to-one support with their technology, whether that’s a computer, laptop, smartphone or tablet.
Our volunteers:
- Trouble shoot technical issues.
- Offer impartial advice on technology.
- Set up new tech and install hardware and software.
- Show people how to use their tech at home e.g. shop online, send and receive emails and Skype with family and friends.
- Make adaptations to support a disabled person’s specific technology needs.
What will I be doing?
- Contacting clients to arrange home visits (or supporting them remotely).
- Feeding back on progress via our online ticketing system.
- Supporting your local County Coordinator with promoting the ITCanHelp service in the local area.
- Getting together with other tech volunteers at team meetings and wider company events.
- Undergoing training on adaptive technology.
- Supporting other volunteers through our online chat facility.
Befriender Volunteers
Aberdeen Linking Lives
Postcode: AB11 5QP
Aberdeen Linking Lives is a befriending service generally aimed at the elderly who find themselves requiring some extra friendship and support.
We match volunteers with older people who would like to see a friendly volunteer visitor on a regular basis for around one hour. Aberdeen Linking Lives relies on volunteers to deliver our service. Volunteers do not need any special skills as they receive full training, support and advice for their role. They also provide references and receive the necessary criminal record checks (PVG) prior to beginning visits (there is no cost for PVG checks for volunteers).
If you would like to volunteer, please give us a call or email us for more information: E Mail: aberdeen@linkinglives.uk tel.: Shola, Aberdeen Linking Lives Coordinator on 07425622600.
All help makes a difference to the lives of older people in Aberdeen and is greatly appreciated.
Telephone Befriender (Outreach Team)
Sight Scotland Veterans (Aberdeen Services)
Postcode: AB11 5YU
It’s good to talk! If you love a relaxed, friendly chat on the phone and if the idea of doing this whilst also making a genuine impact as a volunteer sounds too good to be true … read on.
Our members tell us that their regular check-ins and chats with someone at Sight Scotland Veterans are something they look forward to. Sometimes they can even be a lifeline. Just a simple phone call once a week can make the difference that helps one of our members overcome the effects of isolation and loneliness.
We need a friendly and naturally chatty home-based volunteer who can check in regularly with our members by phone, take some time to make sure they are doing OK, and fill them in with all the latest gossip at Sight Scotland Veterans. You will never be cold calling, there’s no pressure and nothing to sell. We will only ask you to call signed-up Sight Scotland Veterans members who we know will be only too happy to hear from you.
As a volunteer, you will get to know inspiring people, gain valuable experiences, and help us to change the lives of those who have served their country.
For more information please contact James Whyte, Volunteer Development Manager at email james.whyte@sightscotland.org.uk or tel.: 0131 446 3154.
Telephone Befriender (Outreach Team)
Sight Scotland Veterans (Aberdeen Services)
Postcode: AB10 1AB
It’s good to talk! If you love a relaxed, friendly chat on the phone and if the idea of doing this whilst also making a genuine impact as a volunteer sounds too good to be true … read on.
Our members tell us that their regular check-ins and chats with someone at Sight Scotland Veterans are something they look forward to. Sometimes they can even be a lifeline. Just a simple phone call once a week can make the difference that helps one of our members overcome the effects of isolation and loneliness.
We need a friendly and naturally chatty home-based volunteer who can check in regularly with our members by phone, take some time to make sure they are doing OK, and fill them in with all the latest gossip at Sight Scotland Veterans. You will never be cold calling, there’s no pressure and nothing to sell. We will only ask you to call signed-up Sight Scotland Veterans members who we know will be only too happy to hear from you.
As a volunteer, you will get to know inspiring people, gain valuable experiences, and help us to change the lives of those who have served their country.
For more information please contact James Whyte, Volunteer Development Manager at email james.whyte@sightscotland.org.uk or tel.: 0131 446 3154.
Perinatal Mental Health Support Volunteer
Home-Start Garioch
Postcode: AB51 3XX
Did you struggle with poor perinatal mental health, or have you had experience supporting parents with poor perinatal mental health ? Would you like to support new mums who are struggling ?
We are looking for special volunteers who can provide intensive support for around 10 hours per week for up to 12 weeks.
Family Visiting Volunteers
Home-Start Deeside, Alford and Strathdon
Postcode: AB31 5SR
Family Visiting Volunteers. Full training given.
To offer non-judgemental practical and emotional support to a local family with a child or children aged 5 and under, who are going through times of hardship and stress
Business Mentor
Sported (UK)
Postcode: G78 1LR
Our volunteer business mentors are paired with community sports clubs who need expertise in a particular area to become more sustainable and increase their capacity. As a Sported volunteer, you will have the opportunity to share your professional skills and expertise with community groups, having a huge effect on making sure these clubs survive and thrive.
Befriender
Tayside Cancer Support (Dundee)
Postcode: DD1 1LL
A Befriender’s role is varied, and is determined by the needs of the person you are befriending. Generally, you will be expected to: meet with the client on a regular basis, offer emotional, social, listening and practical support to clients whose lives are affected by cancer; help them to access information about available services to complement the care and support of family, friends, and other care networks and recognise the potential need for further support.
You should maintain confidentiality and trustworthiness at all times. You will be expected to participate in training events, and to support TCS by contributing to fundraising events for a minimum of 6 hours per year.
Group Support
Dundee Carers Centre
Postcode: DD1 2HB
Dundee Carers Centre provides a range of group support activities for carers of all ages. Types of groups include:
• Drop In Café for adult carers
• Peer Support groups for young carers
• Activity groups for young carers
• Walking Groups
• Arts & Crafts group for adult carers
• Peer Support groups for adult carers
All of our groups rely on volunteers working closely as part of a team with paid staff to organise and run these groups and activities.
If you would like to be part of a supportive team, providing creative and empathetic support to carers then we’d love to hear from you.
Although we are now beginning to work with carers again in real life, much of our support remains online – so we are particularly keen to hear from you if you are confident in using online platforms – and supporting others to use them as well.
Volunteer Nails/ Beauty/ Hair styling
Leonard Cheshire (Dumfries & Galloway)
Postcode: DG1 3NU
This is a wonderful opportunity for someone with good beautician skills and experience (amateur or professional) to support disabled residents to have nail, make-up or hair styling treatments or sessions at the residents supported living accommodation as a fun 'pamper' session or as and when desired.
The role is designed to be fun but with some meaningful outcomes to be enjoyed by all concerned! The volunteer would be asked to provide some basic materials initially but all necessary supplies as required or recommended would be purchased ongoing.
Volunteer Group Activities Befriender-Stranraer
Leonard Cheshire (Dumfries & Galloway)
Postcode: DG1 3NU
This is a wonderful opportunity for a volunteer to support local men in their supported living house in Stranraer to do activities and pass-times, including playing dominoes, cards and puzzles and generally have quality time and fun.
The role is designed to have meaningful and positive outcomes for enjoyment, inclusion and health and wellbeing.
Volunteer Activities Befriender - Annan
Leonard Cheshire (Dumfries & Galloway)
Postcode: DG1 3NU
This is a wonderful opportunity to support a young woman with a learning difficulty in Annan to go out and about in the town to meet and greet people, have snacks, go shopping, the cinema, countryside walks , enjoy photography and to really spend time feeling included in the community.
The role is designed to be fun but with meaningful outcomes for enjoyment, inclusion and health and wellbeing. No personal care is required.
Befriender
Health In Mind (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: EH45 8AG
Can you support someone who is feeling isolated in the Scottish Borders?
re:discover volunteers support people, over the phone or in person, who are experiencing loneliness and isolation and want to improve their mental health and wellbeing by:
Exploring social activities and opportunities.
Supporting them to be in touch with others.
Helping them to feel more confident.
Veterans Community Support Volunteer
Royal British Legion Scotland (Head Office)
Postcode: G78 1LR
The service that we offer might take the form of a fortnightly visit for tea and company, or a weekly session to help with a more specific issue, such as supporting the client to fill in forms and access services. Perhaps the client could benefit from more intensive, more frequent support at times, and then be content with just a phone call at other times
Volunteer Befriender
Equal Futures
Postcode: ML6 0BN
Wanted Volunteer Befriender (with a difference!)
Enjoy singing rock classics in the car? Passionate about football? Or do you simply love a coffee and a chat in your favourite café?
Whether you are a foodie or a footie fan, a crazy kitchen dancer or an avid film buff we need you! Here at Equal Futures we like to take a fresh look at befriending and encourage volunteers that are as diverse as the people we support.
We believe that people with Additional Support Needs are among some of the most isolated, our vision is a society without loneliness with your help we can try to achieve this for everyone.
We support individuals, families and volunteers to develop meaningful and lasting friendships.
If you have 2 -3 hours a fortnight to give to someone this rewarding role could be just right for you. We ask for a minimum 1 year commitment , in return you will receive full training, ongoing support and development, the opportunity to make real and lasting connections and be part of something truly special.
One-to-One Peer Befriender (Older Community)
West Dunbartonshire CVS
Postcode: G81 1UJ
Across West Dunbartonshire, many people live alone and can often feel isolated.
The reasons for this will be varied - they may have difficulty leaving the house alone, have no close family or friends, or have lost confidence after illness or a life-change. In every case, what is missing is someone like you.
Everyone gets older and we are living longer. It can become harder to make new friends and connections as we leave work, grow apart, see family move away and deal with health issues.
The aim of the APEL initiative is to support people to feel they are involved in their communities and build their confidence to be as active as they can - we need your help to make it happen.
With your help, someone in our community could feel supported, less alone and more able to get out and about. If this sounds like you, all we ask is a few hours every week of your time, over a year. We will be here to provide any help and support you need.
In return you will have the satisfaction that your support has made all the difference in someone else’s life. Please help us.
You will understand that for everyone safety you will be asked to go through a PVG (police) check.
Due to Covid we have had to have a flexible approach to our opportunities depending on the restrictions
Open for recruitment and placement
Volunteer Group Befriender
Berwickshire Housing Association
Postcode: TD14 5DH
Volunteers help older people in Berwickshire and Kelso who come to our befriending groups. The groups meet in Coldstream and Eyemouth.
What do volunteer group befrienders do?
Take part in activities at the groups.
Chat to the older people attending the group.
Help the BeFriend Project Worker to get activities set
Help to clear up after the group.
Come to training.
Come to supervision sessions and team meetings.
Follow the rules of BeFriend.
Where does it happen?
Berwickshire and Kelso
Will it cost me anything?
We will pay you back for any petrol you use getting to the group or any bus fares.
Big Noise Volunteer Assistants
Big Noise Torry
Postcode: AB11 9QH
We believe every child and young person deserves the same opportunity to succeed and so we provide free, immersive, instrumental music tuition to pupils and pre-school children. This leads to an enhanced ability to learn in school, improvements in emotional wellbeing, confidence and esteem, as well as the acquisition of a range of social and life skills. To achieve this, volunteers are vital for our Big Noise Centre in Torry.
You can become a positive role model in their lives and someone they look forward to spending time with. Our volunteers help with everything including getting snacks ready, set-up and pack up, and helping the children and young people to play their instruments. We particularly need volunteers to collect children from school in our walking lines. You will benefit from this by receiving training, developing skills in communication and gaining experience of working with children and young people.
A fantastic opportunity to help with a major charity in Aberdeen. All volunteer help is greatly appreciated. For more details please contact Kirsty Jackson at E Mail: kirsty.jackson@sistemascotland.org.uk or Tel: 01224 974707.
Volunteer telephone Befriender
Royal Voluntary Service (WI)
Postcode: HS9 5YE
Everyday Royal Voluntary services helps thousands of older people to live the life they want. They provide practical services in hospitals,homes and in communities all across Scotland Wales and England, so people can be independent and active.Our volunteers come from all walks of life and without them the Royal Voluntary Service wouldn't exist. They are looking for volunteer telephone befrienders to make regular, friendly telephone contact with older people to help combat loneliness.The main tasks will be to provide regular, friendly conversation and companionship over the phone, and provide information and support to help the older person access other services.
Fresh (Fitness, Recovery, Exercise, Safe, Health) Community Wellness Volunteers
Fresh Community Wellness
Postcode: AB10 1AB
Fresh (Fitness, Recovery, Exercise, Safe, Health) Community Wellness - help in the community through providing wellness walks and chat safe space sessions, activities that connect with nature, fun litter picks, easy exercise education and fun fitness, befriending and mentoring to encourage those who may not currently be connected in the community, with gentle motivation from friendly community volunteers. As well as the inclusion of lived experience.
To help in this fantastic and important work we are currently seeking people to assist with a wide range of roles. This includes helping as:
-Gardening, Tidying & Nature Enthusiast Volunteers
-Handy Person/Upcycling Outdoor Items Volunteers
-Community Walks Volunteers and Walk Leaders
-Community Garden Painting Volunteers
-Community Improvement Volunteers
-Community Gardeners
-Helping with practical tasks e.g.: joinery, painting
-Phone or Internet Initial Befriending Volunteers
-Fundraiser/Events/Awareness Volunteers
-Admin. Volunteers
-Welfare Outreach Assistants
-Committee Member and Governance Volunteers
-Design Volunteers
-PR, Presentations & Networking Volunteers
-Home Based Wellness Assistants
-Video, Film & Music Social Issues Volunteers
-Social Media Volunteers
-Befriending and Wellness Volunteers
-Wellness & Nature Enthusiast Volunteer Hub Leaders
Good support and relevant training is provided in all roles to all volunteers. Training offered for induction then optional specialisms as per individual. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated.
A tremendous opportunity to help, make a real difference in the community and be part of a great, welcoming voluntary group. All assistance is greatly appreciated. For more information about any of our volunteer roles please email us at: admin@freshcommunitywellness.com
Further details are also available via our websites and social media at www.freshcommunitywellness.com , https://twitter.com/FreshCWellness and https://www.facebook.com/freshcommunitywellness
Fresh (Fitness, Recovery, Exercise, Safe, Health) Community Wellness Volunteers
Fresh Community Wellness
Postcode: AB24 1XS
Fresh (Fitness, Recovery, Exercise, Safe, Health) Community Wellness - help in the community through providing wellness walks and chat safe space sessions, activities that connect with nature, fun litter picks, easy exercise education and fun fitness, befriending and mentoring to encourage those who may not currently be connected in the community, with gentle motivation from friendly community volunteers. As well as the inclusion of lived experience.
To help in this fantastic and important work we are currently seeking people to assist with a wide range of roles. This includes helping as:
-Gardening, Tidying & Nature Enthusiast Volunteers
-Handy Person/Upcycling Outdoor Items Volunteers
-Community Walks Volunteers and Walk Leaders
-Community Garden Painting Volunteers
-Community Improvement Volunteers
-Community Gardeners
-Helping with practical tasks e.g.: joinery, painting
-Phone or Internet Initial Befriending Volunteers
-Fundraiser/Events/Awareness Volunteers
-Admin. Volunteers
-Welfare Outreach Assistants
-Committee Member and Governance Volunteers
-Design Volunteers
-PR, Presentations & Networking Volunteers
-Home Based Wellness Assistants
-Video, Film & Music Social Issues Volunteers
-Social Media Volunteers
-Befriending and Wellness Volunteers
-Wellness & Nature Enthusiast Volunteer Hub Leaders
Good support and relevant training is provided in all roles to all volunteers. Training offered for induction then optional specialisms as per individual. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated.
A tremendous opportunity to help, make a real difference in the community and be part of a great, welcoming voluntary group. All assistance is greatly appreciated. For more information about any of our volunteer roles please email us at: admin@freshcommunitywellness.com
Further details are also available via our websites and social media at www.freshcommunitywellness.com , https://twitter.com/FreshCWellness and https://www.facebook.com/freshcommunitywellness
Fresh (Fitness, Recovery, Exercise, Safe, Health) Community Wellness Volunteers
Fresh Community Wellness
Postcode: AB25 2NS
Fresh (Fitness, Recovery, Exercise, Safe, Health) Community Wellness - help in the community through providing wellness walks and chat safe space sessions, activities that connect with nature, fun litter picks, easy exercise education and fun fitness, befriending and mentoring to encourage those who may not currently be connected in the community, with gentle motivation from friendly community volunteers. As well as the inclusion of lived experience.
To help in this fantastic and important work we are currently seeking people to assist with a wide range of roles. This includes helping as:
-Gardening, Tidying & Nature Enthusiast Volunteers
-Handy Person/Upcycling Outdoor Items Volunteers
-Community Walks Volunteers and Walk Leaders
-Community Garden Painting Volunteers
-Community Improvement Volunteers
-Community Gardeners
-Helping with practical tasks e.g.: joinery, painting
-Phone or Internet Initial Befriending Volunteers
-Fundraiser/Events/Awareness Volunteers
-Admin. Volunteers
-Welfare Outreach Assistants
-Committee Member and Governance Volunteers
-Design Volunteers
-PR, Presentations & Networking Volunteers
-Home Based Wellness Assistants
-Video, Film & Music Social Issues Volunteers
-Social Media Volunteers
-Befriending and Wellness Volunteers
-Wellness & Nature Enthusiast Volunteer Hub Leaders
Good support and relevant training is provided in all roles to all volunteers. Training offered for induction then optional specialisms as per individual. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated.
A tremendous opportunity to help, make a real difference in the community and be part of a great, welcoming voluntary group. All assistance is greatly appreciated. For more information about any of our volunteer roles please email us at: admin@freshcommunitywellness.com
Further details are also available via our websites and social media at www.freshcommunitywellness.com , https://twitter.com/FreshCWellness and https://www.facebook.com/freshcommunitywellness
Fresh (Fitness, Recovery, Exercise, Safe, Health) Community Wellness Volunteers
Fresh Community Wellness
Postcode: AB11 7TH
Fresh (Fitness, Recovery, Exercise, Safe, Health) Community Wellness - help in the community through providing wellness walks and chat safe space sessions, activities that connect with nature, fun litter picks, easy exercise education and fun fitness, befriending and mentoring to encourage those who may not currently be connected in the community, with gentle motivation from friendly community volunteers. As well as the inclusion of lived experience.
To help in this fantastic and important work we are currently seeking people to assist with a wide range of roles. This includes helping as:
-Gardening, Tidying & Nature Enthusiast Volunteers
-Handy Person/Upcycling Outdoor Items Volunteers
-Community Walks Volunteers and Walk Leaders
-Community Garden Painting Volunteers
-Community Improvement Volunteers
-Community Gardeners
-Helping with practical tasks e.g.: joinery, painting
-Phone or Internet Initial Befriending Volunteers
-Fundraiser/Events/Awareness Volunteers
-Admin. Volunteers
-Welfare Outreach Assistants
-Committee Member and Governance Volunteers
-Design Volunteers
-PR, Presentations & Networking Volunteers
-Home Based Wellness Assistants
-Video, Film & Music Social Issues Volunteers
-Social Media Volunteers
-Befriending and Wellness Volunteers
-Wellness & Nature Enthusiast Volunteer Hub Leaders
Good support and relevant training is provided in all roles to all volunteers. Training offered for induction then optional specialisms as per individual. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated.
A tremendous opportunity to help, make a real difference in the community and be part of a great, welcoming voluntary group. All assistance is greatly appreciated. For more information about any of our volunteer roles please email us at: admin@freshcommunitywellness.com
Further details are also available via our websites and social media at www.freshcommunitywellness.com , https://twitter.com/FreshCWellness and https://www.facebook.com/freshcommunitywellness
Fresh (Fitness, Recovery, Exercise, Safe, Health) Community Wellness Volunteers
Fresh Community Wellness
Postcode: AB12 5NA
Fresh (Fitness, Recovery, Exercise, Safe, Health) Community Wellness - help in the community through providing wellness walks and chat safe space sessions, activities that connect with nature, fun litter picks, easy exercise education and fun fitness, befriending and mentoring to encourage those who may not currently be connected in the community, with gentle motivation from friendly community volunteers. As well as the inclusion of lived experience.
To help in this fantastic and important work we are currently seeking people to assist with a wide range of roles. This includes helping as:
-Gardening, Tidying & Nature Enthusiast Volunteers
-Handy Person/Upcycling Outdoor Items Volunteers
-Community Walks Volunteers and Walk Leaders
-Community Garden Painting Volunteers
-Community Improvement Volunteers
-Community Gardeners
-Helping with practical tasks e.g.: joinery, painting
-Phone or Internet Initial Befriending Volunteers
-Fundraiser/Events/Awareness Volunteers
-Admin. Volunteers
-Welfare Outreach Assistants
-Committee Member and Governance Volunteers
-Design Volunteers
-PR, Presentations & Networking Volunteers
-Home Based Wellness Assistants
-Video, Film & Music Social Issues Volunteers
-Social Media Volunteers
-Befriending and Wellness Volunteers
-Wellness & Nature Enthusiast Volunteer Hub Leaders
Good support and relevant training is provided in all roles to all volunteers. Training offered for induction then optional specialisms as per individual. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated.
A tremendous opportunity to help, make a real difference in the community and be part of a great, welcoming voluntary group. All assistance is greatly appreciated. For more information about any of our volunteer roles please email us at: admin@freshcommunitywellness.com
Further details are also available via our websites and social media at www.freshcommunitywellness.com , https://twitter.com/FreshCWellness and https://www.facebook.com/freshcommunitywellness
Fresh (Fitness, Recovery, Exercise, Safe, Health) Community Wellness Volunteers
Fresh Community Wellness
Postcode: AB15 8BE
Fresh (Fitness, Recovery, Exercise, Safe, Health) Community Wellness - help in the community through providing wellness walks and chat safe space sessions, activities that connect with nature, fun litter picks, easy exercise education and fun fitness, befriending and mentoring to encourage those who may not currently be connected in the community, with gentle motivation from friendly community volunteers. As well as the inclusion of lived experience.
To help in this fantastic and important work we are currently seeking people to assist with a wide range of roles. This includes helping as:
-Gardening, Tidying & Nature Enthusiast Volunteers
-Handy Person/Upcycling Outdoor Items Volunteers
-Community Walks Volunteers and Walk Leaders
-Community Garden Painting Volunteers
-Community Improvement Volunteers
-Community Gardeners
-Helping with practical tasks e.g.: joinery, painting
-Phone or Internet Initial Befriending Volunteers
-Fundraiser/Events/Awareness Volunteers
-Admin. Volunteers
-Welfare Outreach Assistants
-Committee Member and Governance Volunteers
-Design Volunteers
-PR, Presentations & Networking Volunteers
-Home Based Wellness Assistants
-Video, Film & Music Social Issues Volunteers
-Social Media Volunteers
-Befriending and Wellness Volunteers
-Wellness & Nature Enthusiast Volunteer Hub Leaders
Good support and relevant training is provided in all roles to all volunteers. Training offered for induction then optional specialisms as per individual. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated.
A tremendous opportunity to help, make a real difference in the community and be part of a great, welcoming voluntary group. All assistance is greatly appreciated. For more information about any of our volunteer roles please email us at: admin@freshcommunitywellness.com
Further details are also available via our websites and social media at www.freshcommunitywellness.com , https://twitter.com/FreshCWellness and https://www.facebook.com/freshcommunitywellness
Fresh (Fitness, Recovery, Exercise, Safe, Health) Community Wellness Volunteers
Fresh Community Wellness
Postcode: AB16 7LL
Fresh (Fitness, Recovery, Exercise, Safe, Health) Community Wellness - help in the community through providing wellness walks and chat safe space sessions, activities that connect with nature, fun litter picks, easy exercise education and fun fitness, befriending and mentoring to encourage those who may not currently be connected in the community, with gentle motivation from friendly community volunteers. As well as the inclusion of lived experience.
To help in this fantastic and important work we are currently seeking people to assist with a wide range of roles. This includes helping as:
-Gardening, Tidying & Nature Enthusiast Volunteers
-Handy Person/Upcycling Outdoor Items Volunteers
-Community Walks Volunteers and Walk Leaders
-Community Garden Painting Volunteers
-Community Improvement Volunteers
-Community Gardeners
-Helping with practical tasks e.g.: joinery, painting
-Phone or Internet Initial Befriending Volunteers
-Fundraiser/Events/Awareness Volunteers
-Admin. Volunteers
-Welfare Outreach Assistants
-Committee Member and Governance Volunteers
-Design Volunteers
-PR, Presentations & Networking Volunteers
-Home Based Wellness Assistants
-Video, Film & Music Social Issues Volunteers
-Social Media Volunteers
-Befriending and Wellness Volunteers
-Wellness & Nature Enthusiast Volunteer Hub Leaders
Good support and relevant training is provided in all roles to all volunteers. Training offered for induction then optional specialisms as per individual. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated.
A tremendous opportunity to help, make a real difference in the community and be part of a great, welcoming voluntary group. All assistance is greatly appreciated. For more information about any of our volunteer roles please email us at: admin@freshcommunitywellness.com
Further details are also available via our websites and social media at www.freshcommunitywellness.com , https://twitter.com/FreshCWellness and https://www.facebook.com/freshcommunitywellness
Fresh (Fitness, Recovery, Exercise, Safe, Health) Community Wellness Volunteers
Fresh Community Wellness
Postcode: AB11 9DT
Fresh (Fitness, Recovery, Exercise, Safe, Health) Community Wellness - help in the community through providing wellness walks and chat safe space sessions, activities that connect with nature, fun litter picks, easy exercise education and fun fitness, befriending and mentoring to encourage those who may not currently be connected in the community, with gentle motivation from friendly community volunteers. As well as the inclusion of lived experience.
To help in this fantastic and important work we are currently seeking people to assist with a wide range of roles. This includes helping as:
-Gardening, Tidying & Nature Enthusiast Volunteers
-Handy Person/Upcycling Outdoor Items Volunteers
-Community Walks Volunteers and Walk Leaders
-Community Garden Painting Volunteers
-Community Improvement Volunteers
-Community Gardeners
-Helping with practical tasks e.g.: joinery, painting
-Phone or Internet Initial Befriending Volunteers
-Fundraiser/Events/Awareness Volunteers
-Admin. Volunteers
-Welfare Outreach Assistants
-Committee Member and Governance Volunteers
-Design Volunteers
-PR, Presentations & Networking Volunteers
-Home Based Wellness Assistants
-Video, Film & Music Social Issues Volunteers
-Social Media Volunteers
-Befriending and Wellness Volunteers
-Wellness & Nature Enthusiast Volunteer Hub Leaders
Good support and relevant training is provided in all roles to all volunteers. Training offered for induction then optional specialisms as per individual. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated.
A tremendous opportunity to help, make a real difference in the community and be part of a great, welcoming voluntary group. All assistance is greatly appreciated. For more information about any of our volunteer roles please email us at: admin@freshcommunitywellness.com
Further details are also available via our websites and social media at www.freshcommunitywellness.com , https://twitter.com/FreshCWellness and https://www.facebook.com/freshcommunitywellness
Become a Befriender
One Step Borders - Befriending Programme
Postcode: TD12 4AP
Interacting with young people we support through an interest you have in common.
Befrienders are Virtual Volunteers who connect and interact with the young people we support through a skill interest or hobby that they have in common.
Befrienders provide support in a casual way that gives young people a sense of inclusion, routine, and engagement. Basic social elements that young people often deny themselves when experiencing mental health challenges.
Whether you have an artistic talent that you want to share or have industry experience that young people might find helpful, it is all about finding what our young people are looking for.
The Befriending Programme was born from the work of our Virtual Volunteers during lockdown, so all Befriending sessions will be virtual. A contract detailing the logistics of the session will be drawn up between you and your supervisor, and online training is provided.
Older People Befriending Service COVID-19 Support Volunteers
Hand of Solace
Postcode: AB21 9NG
*Help people who feel alone - just a few hours a week from you could make the future brighter for someone experiencing loneliness or social isolation.*
Hand of Solace is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation which helps people who may be lonely or at risk of loneliness and social isolation.
-What our volunteers do:
Loneliness and social isolation affect people of all ages and backgrounds. Being or feeling alone can have a devastating impact on people’s health and wellbeing, as well as on communities, hospitals and other public services. Through just a few hours a week, you could provide a huge help for someone experiencing loneliness or social isolation.
-Support for people and volunteering during COVID-19 Pandemic:
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, our befriending service to our older people has now transitioned from face to face to phone/video contact. We now also offer shopping, prescription collection etc. where necessary to the older people. Depression is also a major issue so our befrienders are needing to keep in touch more often than before to ensure their Befriendees are safe and sound and to offer any possible support.
-How to get involved:
We provide volunteer support to tackle loneliness in the following areas of Aberdeen:
- Stoneywood
- Seaton
- Bucksburn
- Northfield
- Bridge of Don
- Dyce
If you would like to volunteer with us, send us an email or give us a ring and we will contact you within a few days to provide further details and discuss how you can get involved. Our email is info@handofsolace.co.uk , or by phoning the contact number- 07378432436.
Home Visitor/Buddy
Blind Veterans UK
Postcode: EH12 0AD
If you are a friendly, chatty and reliable person we are looking for you to provide a weekly or fortnightly social visit on a Tuesday, Thursday or Friday. Drop round for a cuppa and a chat. This person has an interest in HAM radio.
The veteran is visually impaired but does have some peripheral vision.
70/30 Ambassadors
The 70/30 Campaign
Postcode: AB11 6PH
The 70/30 Campaign is aiming to reduce child abuse and neglect by 70% by 2030. As a 70/30 Ambassador you will be empowering your local community to protect our children by spreading awareness and gaining support to prevent child abuse and neglect from happening in the first place. You will gain new skills, and be part of a large network of volunteers and professionals, while making a real difference in your local community and across the UK.
The role is very flexible and depends on your skills and on the needs in your local area, but you can take part in a range of activities, such as: spreading awareness with people you know and on social media; fundraising; organising events; engaging with MPs, MSPs, AMs and councillors; engaging with local press; expanding your local 70/30 group.
Ambassadors will take part in a training session with a member of the team and are invited to join the monthly national conference call with other ambassadors across the country. Ambassadors usually give 2 or more hours of their time a week, but get in touch if you are interested and don't have much time available as there is always some way you can help!
Please visit our website and complete the form to become an ambassador today at www.70-30.org.uk or contact Isobel Dawson, 70/30 Ambassador Aberdeen at E Mail: idawson@wavetrust.org
Telephone Befriender (Outreach Team)
Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans
Postcode: AB41 9AR
It’s good to talk! If you love a relaxed, friendly chat on the phone and if the idea of doing this whilst also making a genuine impact as a volunteer sounds too good to be true … read on.
Our members tell us that their regular check-ins and chats with someone at Sight Scotland Veterans are something they look forward to. Sometimes they can even be a lifeline. Just a simple phone call once a week can make the difference that helps one of our members overcome the effects of isolation and loneliness.
We need a friendly and naturally chatty home-based volunteer who can check in regularly with our members by phone, take some time to make sure they are doing OK, and fill them in with all the latest gossip at Sight Scotland Veterans. You will never be cold calling, there’s no pressure and nothing to sell. We will only ask you to call signed-up Sight Scotland Veterans members who we know will be only too happy to hear from you.
As a volunteer, you will get to know inspiring people, gain valuable experiences, and help us to change the lives of those who have served their country.
For more information please contact James Whyte, Volunteer Development Manager at email james.whyte@sightscotland.org.uk or tel.: 0131 446 3154.
Bridge to Freedom Volunteer
Bethany Christian Trust
Postcode: EH6 5EQ
Across all three sites, we are looking for volunteers to support the running of the group, and volunteers to befriend attendees on a 1-2-1 basis. The group has Christ at the centre, and group volunteers need to have a Christian faith with a church connection. For those engaging in 1-2-1 support, a strong Christian faith is required, ideally with lived experience of addiction or experience of working in this area. All volunteer should help attendees feel welcomed and comfortable, whilst also maintaining appropriate boundaries, e.g. chatting and contributing to the group discussion.
Volunteer Befriender
Change, Grow, Live (Forth Valley)
Postcode: FK10 1EX
The goal of Forth Valley Change, Grow, Live is to empower and enable the people who use their services to increase their confidence in making better decisions, providing them with the resources and opportunity to create a better life for themselves.
Befriending is a supportive, pro social relationship between a volunteer and service user. You will be matched with an individual and support them on a 1:1 basis. The aim of befriending is to reduce social isolation by involving Forth Valley Change, Grow, Live service users in new experiences and activities in the community to promote their confidence and relationship building skills. This can include supporting them to attend a group or appointment for example.
It can take time for Forth Valley Change, Grow, Live service users to engage and trust in you, so consistency, patience and resilience is key to the role. You will be provided with all the skills, training and support you will need to undertake the role by Change Grow Live.
Supporting individuals to achieve their goals can be rewarding, and you can make a real difference to somebody’s life. This is the perfect role for a compassionate, non-judgmental person who wants to support others to make positive changes
Key Activities:
· Support service users on a 1:1 basis including, telephone and face to face
· Support service users to increase their confidence, empowering and supporting them to achieve their goals
· Gain an understanding of what support is available in your local community
· Keep Forth Valley Change, Grow, Live updated by providing verbal and written feedback
Generally a volunteer is expected to:
· Help Change Grow Live fulfil its role in offering the best service to the service users.
· Perform your volunteering role to the best of your ability.
· Follow Change Grow Live’s procedures and standards, including health and safety and equal opportunities, in relation to Forth Valley Change, Grow, Live staff, volunteers and service users.
· Maintain the confidential information of Change Grow Live and of their service users; adhering to Change Grow Live’s policies and procedures.
· Meet the time commitments and standards which have been mutually agreed.
Education Knowledge and Experience:
· Ability to work with professional boundaries
· Good communication skills
· Understanding of the issues faced by our client group
· Excellent time management skills
· Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality
Volunteer Befrienders/Group Helpers
Sight Scotland Veterans (Aberdeen Services)
Postcode: AB11 5YU
*Sight Scotland Veterans: Volunteer Befrienders Needed Throughout Aberdeen City and Shire!*
Good at striking up conversations with others? Enjoy organising social events? Sight Scotland Veterans is seeking friendly volunteers with good people skills to help us run various activities for service veterans with visual impairment.
As a volunteer you’ll play a vital role in overcoming isolation and helping allow our members to live life to the fullest. The main part of your role will be to assist in planning and running activities, whilst providing a warm and welcoming environment for our members. It would be helpful if you can drive and have your own car, although this is not essential for the role.
Excellent support and relevant training is provided to all volunteers including:
•Structured induction and training.
•Ongoing support and supervision from Volunteer Development Manager your volunteer supervisor.
•Access to further training.
•Travel expenses.
For more information please contact James Whyte, Volunteer Development Manager at email james.whyte@sightscotland.org.uk or Tel.: 0131 446 3154.
Befriender
Space and Broomhouse Hub
Postcode: EH11 3RH
Space at Youth Befriending provides one-to-one befriending for children and young people aged 5-16 though supporting them to learn new skills and provide a social experience for children and young people who are experiencing difficulties in their lives due to parental drug and alcohol use. Through the befriending relationship the child / young person and the befriender may touch on topics such as increasing self-esteem; dealing with worries; respect for others.
Evanton Health Walk Leader
P4W
Postcode: IV16 9UN
We are looking for people who like walking and chatting and would like to become a Health Walk Leader with our Health Walk Project!
Walk Leaders help to plan and organise weekly health walks for local people. Our walks are free, low-level and accessible to all.
Volunteers help to promote positive physical and mental health and wellbeing by leading and supporting people to participate in short health walks within their local community.
We are looking for volunteers to help re-launch our Evanton Health Walk. Walk day/time will depend on interested volunteers availability.
Walk leader training provided and opportunities for further development in areas such as;
• Dementia Friendly
• Strength & Balance
• Parkinson’s Awareness
• Mental Health Awareness
• Outdoor First Aid
Volunteer Cook
Meal Makers (East Ren)
Postcode: G78 1LR
We are looking for volunteers who are competent at cooking basic nutritious meals and would be interested in helping out an older person in their local community by sharing an extra portion of dinner with them on a regular basis.
We match our Cooks with a like-minded Diner to ensure that the effort is kept minimal and both parties get the most from their Meal Makers experience.
Y Knot Drop- in Lunch Club Volunteers
St Stephen's Church Aberdeen
Postcode: AB25 3TS
*Help with soup making and/or serving, supporting and socializing at our fantastic Y Knot Drop- in Lunch Club*
You would be joining a team of volunteers, helping to provide a safe, welcoming space where visitors can relax and enjoy a friendly chat and a variety of activities, such as cards, dominoes and occasionaly crafts. Our visitors are people from all walks of life who need support to deal with challenges to their mental health.
Volunteers can choose from a variety of options:
>9.30am to 2.30pm Making soup, serving, joining in activities
or
>12noon to 2.30pm Serving, helping to clear up, joining in activities. (Everyone has lunch together)
A monthly rota ensures that volunteers can tailor their volunteering times to fit in with other commitments. Some work once a month, others every week or once a fortnight. We would be happy to discuss details with you should you decide to apply-and we're hoping that you will. Preliminary visits would be very welcome.
Training and support is also provided and all volunteers are greatly appreciated.
Contact us by phone or e-mail at e-mail: maggie.whyte@churchofscotland.org.uk or tel.: 01224 635694 to arrange to “drop in” one Thursday.
Volunteer Telephone Befrienders
Real Life Options (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD9 9EF
Real Life Options is a charity which has services located all throughout the UK in various locations. We offer services such as Day Centres, Outreach and supported living to support people within our care to live their lives as full as possible.
Loneliness at this time is heightened and the current social distancing measures are particularly difficult for some people. This role is for someone who loves a good chat but is also good listener. You will spend 30 minutes once or twice a week chatting to someone who would benefit from a telephone friend. Your calls can make a massive difference to a person’s happiness and wellbeing. During these difficult and unsettling times, more than ever the people we support would benefit from any time and commitment from yourselves.
The best gift you can give someone is your time.
Main tasks
Will include; chatting and befriending people, and provide regular, friendly and person-centred conversations with the people we support. You will be matched with people based on their interests and preferences. Your involvement will support people within our services to feel less isolated and will focus on each individual’s strengths, helping them to remain connected, feel valued and more confident.
Required skills, qualities and experience.
Be able to make time, once or twice a week, to contact your new ‘phone friend’, up to a period of three months. Good listener and empathetic ,Honest and reliable ,Friendly and calm Enjoy phone calls and be confident speaking to new people. Can maintain confidentiality. You'll need to let your service manager know if there are any concerns or if the person you are calling needs support.
Where and when will volunteering take place
This can be done from home and the times and days the volunteer would like to offer are completely flexible.
Commitment required
For continuity and routine we look for at least 2 hours per week for the benefit of the service user and the volunteer to build and maintain relationships.
Community Volunteer
Real Life Options (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: EH45 8AG
To be part of Real Life Volunteer Service providing services that help vulnerable people within the community and supports the work of local Real Life Options teams. Our values of Respect, Honesty, Responsibility & Excellence underpin our approach and all our services recognise people for their individuality and are afforded the same dignity, respect, status and rights as other citizens.
Key Tasks:
Are varied and dependent on the needs of the people we support. We try to match volunteers to people with similar interests and provide opportunities for volunteers to utilise existing skills and knowledge.
Chatting to and befriending people we support
Home checks to make sure vulnerable people are safe and well
Everyday practical household tasks
Provide information and support to allow people to make informed choices about their lives
Assist with shopping
Support with correspondence
Provide transport
Support with social outings
Assisting with pet care
Assist with food preparation
Prescription collections
Community Volunteer
Real Life Options (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD14 5DE
To be part of Real Life Volunteer Service providing services that help vulnerable people within the community and supports the work of local Real Life Options teams. Our values of Respect, Honesty, Responsibility & Excellence underpin our approach and all our services recognise people for their individuality and are afforded the same dignity, respect, status and rights as other citizens.
Key Tasks:
Are varied and dependent on the needs of the people we support. We try to match volunteers to people with similar interests and provide opportunities for volunteers to utilise existing skills and knowledge.
Chatting to and befriending people we support
Home checks to make sure vulnerable people are safe and well
Everyday practical household tasks
Provide information and support to allow people to make informed choices about their lives
Assist with shopping
Support with correspondence
Provide transport
Support with social outings
Assisting with pet care
Assist with food preparation
Prescription collections
Community Volunteer
Real Life Options (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD1 1BT
To be part of Real Life Volunteer Service providing services that help vulnerable people within the community and supports the work of local Real Life Options teams. Our values of Respect, Honesty, Responsibility & Excellence underpin our approach and all our services recognise people for their individuality and are afforded the same dignity, respect, status and rights as other citizens.
Key Tasks:
Are varied and dependent on the needs of the people we support. We try to match volunteers to people with similar interests and provide opportunities for volunteers to utilise existing skills and knowledge.
Chatting to and befriending people we support
Home checks to make sure vulnerable people are safe and well
Everyday practical household tasks
Provide information and support to allow people to make informed choices about their lives
Assist with shopping
Support with correspondence
Provide transport
Support with social outings
Assisting with pet care
Assist with food preparation
Prescription collections
Telephone Befrienders
Wellbeing Scotland (Aberdeen and Grampian area)
Postcode: AB10 1QX
Wellbeing Scotland is a voluntary organisation with services across Scotland. We provide a wide range of holistic services for individuals and families whose life experiences have impacted negatively on their wellbeing. Since 1994 we have offered client centred, holistic, trauma informed therapeutic services and have specialised in abuse and trauma work. We work with both children and adults.
Due to the Covid 19 crisis our services have never been more needed, and we are currently in urgent need of Volunteer Befrienders in all areas.
Do you or anyone you know have a few hours a week to spare to be listening ear to someone who is currently needing a friendly chat? At this time, our befrienders will work remotely by telephone or video calling. No experience necessary(although being a good listener would be an advantage) as training will be provided to help you with this role, and you will be appointed a supervisor for ongoing support. All equipment will also be provided and expenses for out of pocket costs will be reimbursed.
Please contact Lorna on 07806444390 or Lorna@wellbeingscotland.org for further info or to request an application pack.
Friend of Workshop
Corbenic Camphill Community
Postcode: PH8 0DY
We have workshops every day in craft, bakery, estate, garden, woodwork and a small farm. There is also a seasonal candle workshop and horse riding. Friends of Workshops can join in all the activities of the workshop and they will be given support to learn the required skills. This opportunity is part of the Corbenic Befriending Project and we hope that Friends of Workshops may decide to befriend an adult with a learning disability if they make a suitable connection.
Scottish Dementia Working Group Support Assistant
Alzheimer Scotland (Dundee)
Postcode: DD4 6QE
This role is adhoc and required when there are Scottish Dementia Working Group (SDWG) meetings. Meetings can be local (Dundee) or further afield (Glasgow) and the volunteer would support the attendees of the SDWG who have dementia to maintain independence in travelling to these meetings. Opportunity also to support the SDWG worker facilitate the meetings.
Volunteer Group Befriender
Berwickshire Housing Association
Postcode: TD11 3AU
Volunteers help older people in Berwickshire and Kelso who come to our befriending groups. The groups meet in Coldstream and Eyemouth.
What do volunteer group befrienders do?
Take part in activities at the groups.
Chat to the older people attending the group.
Help the BeFriend Project Worker to get activities set
Help to clear up after the group.
Come to training.
Come to supervision sessions and team meetings.
Follow the rules of BeFriend.
Where does it happen?
Coldstream and Eyemouth
How much time does it take?
The groups meet every two weeks on a Tuesday afternoon, from 2pm till 4pm.
Will it cost me anything?
We will pay you back for any petrol you use getting to the group or any bus fares.
Volunteer Befriender
Berwickshire Housing Association
Postcode: TD14 5DH
Our volunteers offer informal companionship to older people in Berwickshire and Kelso. They help to make their lives more interesting, help them to do activities, and help them to keep up with their friends and family.
What do volunteer befrienders do?
Volunteers keep older people company in Berwickshire and Kelso. They help to make their lives more interesting and help them to do activities and keep up with their friends and family.
Where does it happen?
Usually in the older people’s own homes. Sometimes they might go to somewhere like a garden centre or a community centre if the volunteer is happy to do that.
How much time does it take?
As much time as you have to spare! Most volunteers do it for about 2 hours a week.
Will it cost me anything?
We will pay you back for any petrol you use or bus fares or cups of coffee you buy when you are volunteering.
What will we do?
Volunteers:
Visit people in their homes. If you have the time, you might visit more than one person.
Keep the person company.
Help people to decide if they want to do something new.
Help people to go to any clubs, societies, drop-in sessions, outings, and so on, that the person would like to go to but only if you are able to do these things.
Take a note of visits and tell the co-ordinator if there are any problems.
Come to training.
Come to supervision sessions and team meetings.
Follow the rules of BeFriend.
Volunteer Befriender
Berwickshire Housing Association
Postcode: TD11 3AU
Our volunteers offer informal companionship to older people in Berwickshire and Kelso. They help to make their lives more interesting, help them to do activities, and help them to keep up with their friends and family.
What do volunteer befrienders do?
Volunteers keep older people company in Berwickshire and Kelso. They help to make their lives more interesting and help them to do activities and keep up with their friends and family.
Where does it happen?
Usually in the older people’s own homes. Sometimes they might go to somewhere like a garden centre or a community centre if the volunteer is happy to do that.
How much time does it take?
As much time as you have to spare! Most volunteers do it for about 2 hours a week.
Will it cost me anything?
We will pay you back for any petrol you use or bus fares or cups of coffee you buy when you are volunteering.
What will we do?
Volunteers:
Visit people in their homes. If you have the time, you might visit more than one person.
Keep the person company.
Help people to decide if they want to do something new.
Help people to go to any clubs, societies, drop-in sessions, outings, and so on, that the person would like to go to but only if you are able to do these things.
Take a note of visits and tell the co-ordinator if there are any problems.
Come to training.
Come to supervision sessions and team meetings.
Follow the rules of BeFriend.
Veterans Community Support Volunteer
Royal British Legion Scotland (Head Office)
Postcode: ML3 6LQ
The objective for our volunteer befriending service is to develop a network of well trained and supported volunteers through which comradeship will be offered to all of those who require it. The service will be needs-led, in that we aim to respond to the changing needs of our clients, rather than insisting on a resource-led 'one size fits all' service. The service that we offer might take the form of a fortnightly visit for tea and company, or a weekly session to help with a more specific issue, such as supporting the client to fill in forms and access services. Perhaps the client could benefit from more intensive, more frequent support at times, and then be content with just a phone call at other times.
Befriender - Golden Years
Cyrenians
Postcode: EH6 5EQ
Telephone befriending is a brilliant way to connect with someone in your area who may be feeling a little isolated or lonely, especially throughout the impact of Covid-19. By volunteering your time you will help an older person remain socially connected, and provide them with a much needed friendly ear. A weekly befriending call or distanced meet up can help develop a trusting relationship through conversation building confidence and connection.
Supporting Young People
Action For Children (Dundee)
Postcode: DD4 6QT
Action for Children would like to offer suitable candidates a diversity of opportunities. We are looking for enthusiastic people who have a real interest in the wellbeing of vulnerable young people and families. There are opportunities for mentors, advocates, one to one work, groupwork and befriending.
Befriending and Support
Pilmeny Development Project
Postcode: EH6 8SQ
Supporting and encouraging older people to engage with local groups and services, in the community or the older person's home. The role is 1:1 support, with full training given and regular supervision meetings with the Development Worker.
We ask volunteers to commit 1 or 2 hours for at least 3 months.
Volunteer Befriender for Children and Families
Home Link Family Support.
Postcode: EH22 3NX
Our volunteers are able to provide face to face visits out in the community with families to help them to play, get out of the house, settle into a new area, enjoy family life and have fun. The families all have children under 5 and are experiencing some difficulty or stress. Volunteers make a real difference by offering them a listening ear and practical and emotional support.
We need male and female volunteers for 2 hrs a week for about 6 months.
Our aim is to make families more confident and resilient. We’ll train you to be a good listener to the parent’s worries and to encourage them to give their children a positive start in life.
Each family needs something different, most of them need another adult for a non-judgmental weekly chat; someone reliable that they can trust; someone with the energy to play and the patience to read with children; someone who can help everyone get out and connect with their community. Volunteers might also do things like baking with the kids; helping families to be more organised; helping parents feel more confident about playing with their children.
We’ll support you all the way with regular meetings with a paid staff member. We’ll also match you carefully with the type of family that suits you to ensure that you can build a good supportive relationship.
We’ve been going for over 30 years and won awards for our work. Our volunteers say they feel very well looked after and that they get really solid experience to use in careers like Social Work, Social Care and Psychology. Others just say it is fun and rewarding to be able to make such a difference to a family.
Befriender for Children and Families
Home Link Family Support.
Postcode: EH22 3NX
Many Midlothian parents need someone to talk to. They may have no friends or family to confide in. Or they may want someone like you who they can trust to be non-judgemental about the ups and downs of family life. They would like to have your praise and encouragement and for you to share their interest in their child’s development.
The families all have children under 5 and are experiencing some difficulty or stress. Volunteers make a real difference by offering them a listening ear and emotional support.
At the moment we need male and female volunteers who are able to spend time with families in the community. Usually our volunteers make 2 hr home visits, but we cannot offer face to face volunteering in the home at present. Our aim is to make families more confident and resilient. We’ll train you to be a good listener to the parent’s worries and to encourage them to give their children a positive start in life.
Each family needs something different, most of them need another adult for a non-judgmental weekly chat; someone reliable that they can trust; helping families to be more organised; to read a story to the children; helping parents feel more confident about playing with their children.
We’ll support you all the way with regular support from a paid staff member. We’ll repay any out of pocket expenses. We’ll also match you carefully with the type of family that suits you to ensure that you can build a good supportive relationship.
We’ve been going for over 30 years and won awards for our work. Our volunteers say they feel very well looked after and that they get really solid experience to use in careers like Social Work, Social Care and Psychology. Others just say it is fun and rewarding to be able to make such a difference to a family.
Our next training will be online in November 2021. For an application form go to www.homelinkfamilysuport.org or email info@homelinkfamilysupport.org or telephone 0131 661 0890
Befriending & Mentoring
Firsthand Lothian
Postcode: EH7 4LZ
You will be matched with a child/young person ( 6 to 18 years ) who has additional support needs e.g. Learning Disability, Autism, ADHD, Asperger’s or their siblings. Spending regular 1:1 time with you, weekly for 3 or 4 hours, they will become more confident and have fun in the process. You will develop a positive and trusting relationship with the child you are matched with, encouraging and enabling them to go to places and try new things that interest them with you. Due to the ongoing pandemic, sessions are not taking place inside the family home. However socially distanced activity out with the home where practical and possible and via online tools such as FB Portals (which we will supply), Zoom, What’s App and Face Time are being used to deliver activity and engage with children on a weekly basis.
Male Peer Support Coordinator
Living Well North Edinburgh
Postcode: EH4 4EL
Male volunteer to compliment an established drop-in support group within an adult mental health day centre.
To provide chat and support to service users attending the peer support group.
Big Hearts Befrienders
Big Hearts Community Trust
Postcode: EH6 5EQ
Big Hearts Befrienders provides one-to-one befriending for children and young people aged 7-14 in kinship care, through supporting them to learn new skills and provide a social experience. Through the befriending relationship the child / young person and the befriender may touch on topics such as increasing self-esteem; dealing with worries; respect for others, with the main aim of building a trusting and reliable relationship with an adult and working towards set outcomes.
Befriender for Carers
Eric Liddell Centre
Postcode: EH10 4DP
Befriending aims to remove or lessen isolation that carers may experience as a result of their caring role. We welcome volunteer befrienders who ideally have an understanding of dementia and carer's needs, and are willing to spend time listening to, encouraging and supporting a carer. Befrienders support carers to become more engaged with the community, or simply have a break from caring for a little while. Some carers like to get out and about and attend activities of interest.
Family Feedback Volunteer
Caudwell Children
Postcode: G78 1LR
Offer support to families across our funded regions (West/East Dunbartonshire, Glasgow, North/South Lanarkshire, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire) and throughout Scotland, who care for a child with a disability. This support is offered through a range of ways:
* To provide families with information they need to make informed decisions
* To provide emotional support within the family home
* To provide practical support within the family home
* To record support, and maintain records as requirede are looking for volunteers in the Glasgow area including East Renfrewshire
Lead Volunteer
Caudwell Children
Postcode: G78 1LR
Lead volunteers will have the responsibility of organising family’s support plan and delegating the support required out to other volunteers within the regions. Full support will be there from training onwards and you will have the opportunity to attend families Initial Assessments with the Family Services Coordinator.
We are looking for volunteers in the Glasgow area including East Renfrewshire.
Comradeship Circles Volunteer
Age Scotland
Postcode: EH6 5EQ
To support the Age Scotland Comradeship Circles service, which offers older members of the ex-service community the opportunity to enjoy regular group friendship by telephone. You will support the Veterans Friendship Circles Facilitator on group phone calls, which last up to an hour, helping to facilitate discussion, developing resources to enrich Circles in response to members' interests, and providing pre and post call administrative support.
Glenrothes Befriending Group Volunteer
Crossroads Fife
Postcode: KY7 4HP
Can you help build stronger social connections with a group of vulnerable adults who are experiencing social isolation and loneliness like never before? Crossroads need your help at their new Glenrothes Befriending Group, to enable people to improve their social interaction, confidence, health and wellbeing. You could help with making & serving refreshments, group activities and escorting people safely to the group. Volunteering with Crossroads is a very rewarding experience and brings about positive change for yourself and others. Your time can make a massive difference in someone's life - they will feel amazing and so will you! You can meet new friends, learn new skills and discover new talents, as well as boosting your education and employment prospects. Can you help transform lives simply by volunteering a couple of hours a week? If you're interested in people and are warm, considerate, honest and reliable, they want to hear from you
Befriending (Shelter Scotland Housing Support)
Shelter Scotland (Aberdeen Hub)
Postcode: AB10 1BA
Befrienders build a trusting relationship and provide emotional support to a person who is experiencing homelessness or bad housing. Our service in Aberdeen supports those experiencing housing issues. We’re looking for a volunteer for a person who is engaged with our Time for Change project. You will support him as he searches for permanent accommodation, as well as providing practical support to engage more with his community and participate in Time for Change activity. This would ideally suit somebody who is empathetic, patient, confident and a good communicator.
*Main Tasks:
-Provide 1-1 social and emotional support to a Peer with Lived Experience of homelessness or housing issues.
-Support the peer in finding a permanent home, and becoming more engaged in his community through various activities like going to the gym and volunteering.
-Support the Peer in tracking their personal activity and goals in the Aberdeen Time for Change Project
-Refer Peer to Development Worker in order to access services or support that they are entitled to
-Regularly communicate with the Development Worker about the Peer’s general feedback
-Providing open, non-judgemental space to allow Peers to talk on their experiences, isolation they may be feeling, issues they may be facing and their general involvement with Time for Change
-To support Time for Change in helping to inform the issues people are facing within the community.
A fantastic opportunity to help with a well recognised charity and make a real difference for people and the community. All help is greatly appreciated.
For more information please contact Anthea Reid, Volunteer Support Officer at Email: anthea_reid@shelter.org.uk or tel.: 03445152340 / 07880458572.
Shelter Scotland: Befrienders
Shelter Scotland (Aberdeen Hub)
Postcode: AB10 1BA
Befrienders build a trusting relationship and provide emotional support to a person who is experiencing homelessness or bad housing. Our service in Aberdeen supports those experiencing housing issues. We’re looking for a female volunteer to support a person who is engaged with our Time for Change project. You will provide support to build her confidence and empower her to share her experiences of homelessness, as well as providing practical support to engage more with her personal goals and to participate in Time for Change activity. This would ideally suit somebody who is empathetic, patient, confident and a good communicator.
Main Tasks:
-Provide 1-1 social and emotional support to a Peer with Lived Experience of homelessness or housing issues.
-Support the peer in finding a permanent home, and becoming more engaged in his community through various activities like going to the gym and volunteering.
-Support the Peer in tracking their personal activity and goals in the Aberdeen Time for Change Project
-Refer Peer to Development Worker in order to access services or support that they are entitled to
-Regularly communicate with the Development Worker about the Peer’s general feedback
-Providing open, non-judgemental space to allow Peers to talk on their experiences, isolation they may be feeling, issues they may be facing and their general involvement with Time for Change
-To support Time for Change in helping to inform the issues people are facing within the community.
A fantastic opportunity to help with a well recognised charity and make a real difference for people and the community. All help is greatly appreciated.
For more information please contact Anthea Reid, Volunteer Support Officer at Email: anthea_reid@shelter.org.uk or tel.: 03445152340 / 07880458572.