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The purpose of a Friendship Caller is to provide calls of companionship to different people each week 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, top tier biscuits, time travel– the list is endless!

The Comradeship Circles service aims to reduce loneliness by offering older members of the ex-service community the opportunity to enjoy regular group camaraderie by telephone. A Comradeship Circle will host typically six people on the same day and time each week to chat about a range of topics and interests over the phone. We are looking for facilitator volunteers who will join the group phone calls, which last up to an hour, helping to facilitate discussion, developing resources to enrich Circles in response to member's interests. Currently this role is home-based and access to either a landline or mobile is required. Main tasks include: • Welcoming members to the circle and to facilitate group discussions and ensuring all members have a chance to participate. • Creating and developing engaging resources in response to circle participant’s interests. • Reporting any concerns or issues with the circles to Supervisor.

Aberlour Youth Point in Elgin has received some great donations of second hand bikes for their young people...so if you have some spare time and know your way around a bike -- repairs etc., please get in touch. This is a great way to offer some practical support that will be appreciated so much by their young people.