supporting, developing and representing community groups, voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Befriender
with Seescape.
About this opportunity: | Volunteer Befrienders are urgently required for the leading visual impairment charity in Fife • Seescape (Fife Society for the Blind) supports people living with visual impairments in Fife to enable them to live as independent a life as possible • This includes social support and connecting with their community • We are looking for volunteers who are people orientated, get a great deal of satisfaction with engaging with others and can provide a friendly listening ear as a Volunteer Befriender • The role is incredibly rewarding and makes a huge difference to a person living with visual impairment • All you need is an hour or so every week or so to call your match, who will be carefully chosen for you, to build a befriending relationship • The role involves telephone calls, visiting the befriendee and travel within Fife, to share a cuppa and a blether or take part in an activity, agreed in advance with Seescape • Full training and support is provided • |
Takes place: | Please contact us to find out when this opportunity takes place. |
Minimum age: | 18 |
Maximum age: | 100 |
Training provided: | Full training and support is provided, Sighted Assistance training is also provided if required. |
Out of pocket expenses paid? | Yes - All reasonable travel costs will be reimbursed on a monthly basis. |
Experience required: | Seescape are looking for volunteers who are people orientated, get a great deal of satisfaction with engaging with others and can provide a friendly listening ear as a Volunteer Befriender. |
Restrictions on who can volunteer | No restrictions were specified. |
Application process: | Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; References; Trial Period |
Taster available? | No, not for this opportunity. |
Travel Details | Some travel within Fife will be required. |
Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |