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.

Sessions will include going out with person for a walk and coffee, or to the shops. Some sessions will take place at person' home and will include just spending time together and chatting

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.

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: Contacting your VIP once per week initially by telephone. Option for physically distanced outdoor visits/walks with the aim that indoor visits would start up when it is safe to do so. Creating a wonderful friendship with them.