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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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Befriending Volunteer

To provide company and friendship to clients in clients' own home. Client may request a shopping trip or take client to a health appointment if no other transport is available> We match clients with volunteers with similar interests to try and limit loneliness and social isolation. We only ask volunteers to provide a few hours a week or a fortnight depending on how often visits take place.

Support
Training details

PVG checks are done and training provided through external agencies.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability
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Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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