Shetland Befriending Scheme
Charity registered in Scotland SC017286
The Shetland Befriending Scheme offers a one to one support service to young people and young adults aged between 7 and 18 and to adults aged 16+ years of age. Our volunteers support individuals who can benefit from some additional input. There are a whole range of reasons why individuals may want to be part of our scheme but all can benefit from taking part in lots of different and exciting activities in their local community.
- Befriending / Mentoring, Learning Disability, Older People, Volunteering, Young People
- Market House 14 Market Street, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0JP
- http://www.shetland-communities.org.uk/subsites/shetland-befriending/
- facebook.com/ShetlandBefriendingScheme
- Report this organisation
Current opportunities
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.
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.