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TLC – Befriending Service
- VO87946
Our service supports anyone aged 18 or over in Aberdeen who is experiencing, or at risk of, loneliness or isolation. As a volunteer, your help can make a real difference. Our trained and compassionate volunteers offer not only friendship as a lifeline, but also a helping hand to reconnect people with their community — bringing joy, purpose, and connection back into their lives.
*About this opportunity
Everyone can feel lonely or isolated at times, especially when facing hardship.
In response to the impact of loneliness and isolation on people’s wellbeing — physical, emotional, social, and mental health — which the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing cost of living crisis have both exacerbated, TLC has expanded its befriending service to meet this growing need and help combat the loneliness felt by many across our city.
Our service supports anyone aged 18 and over in Aberdeen who is experiencing, or at risk of, loneliness or isolation. Your help as a volunteer can therefore make a real difference.
Our trained and compassionate volunteers not only offer friendship as a lifeline but also provide a helping hand to reconnect people with their community — bringing joy, purpose, and connection back into their lives.
If you would like to be a beacon of hope to someone in need, we’d love you to join our fantastic team of volunteers.
For further information, please email volunteer@tlc.org.uk.
Travel details
Aberdeen city based.
Support
Training details
Excellent support and training is provided to all volunteers. Includes:
*Initial Induction Core Training:
- Intro to TLC
- Befriending Project Values
- Befriender Contact
- Policies & Procedures
*Ongoing Training:
- Mental Health Awareness Training
- Dementia Awareness training
Any further training needs will be identified throughout the lifespan of the project.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Frequency & commitment
Flexible times available to suit volunteers. All help is greatly appreciated.
Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Volunteer Befrienders with TLC – Befriending Service
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Your details and message will be sent to:
TLC Volunteer Team, TLC – Befriending Service
TLC Volunteer Team, TLC – Befriending Service
Email address: volunteer@tlc.org.uk
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