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Befriender

  • HSTAR Scotland SCIO
  • VO93532

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Are you interested in becoming a Befriender?

Would you like the opportunity to support someone experiencing mental health difficulties in a really beneficial way?

Befriending is a unique relationship. It gives the Befriender the opportunity to provide companionship, support, encouragement and a listening ear for someone who really needs it.

For the client, having a Befriender can be invaluable. It is designated time for them. A time to be heard. A time to think about their own needs. It also offers clients the opportunity to meet goals that they might not be able to achieve alone.

Activities will vary as they are tailor-made for each individual person (client) but may include

Visiting clients at home on a prearranged day, time and duration.
Providing companionship by listening, talking, reading or sharing activities.
Offering support whilst respecting a person’s independence.
Facilitating opportunities for engagement in social activities within the community.

We suggest meeting once a week for approximately 1 hour at a mutually agreed location.

You will be given supervision to support you in this role and relevant befriender training.

The team at HSTAR Scotland aim to give you ongoing support in this role through regular supervision and training.

If you are interested please click the ‘Apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email or phone call. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on info@volunteerglasgow.org.

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Restrictions

Experience required: No formal qualifications are required. However skills in the bellow along with multi-lingual skills are beneficial; Good listening skills, empathetic nature, trauma-sensitive approach to work, person-centred approach to work and commitment to values based around social justice.
Travel details: Independent travel will be required in order to meet your befriendees needs. However we will aim to match you with someone who is not too far from you.
Minimum age: 18

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Travel and Activity costs partially reimbursable at a rate to be agreed.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer

You can't volunteer for this opportunity using this site. Please contact the organisation directly using stirlingvolunteering.org/profile/HSTARScotlandSCIO for more information.

Last updated 2 months ago
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