Blether Buddies Needed

Can you spare one or two hours once a week or a fortnight to spend time with a ScotsCare client?  You could be having a friendly chat in their home, going for a walk in a local park, or around the shops, or visiting museums and other places of interest together. 

Giving someone who is struggling with some aspects of life, the simple gift of time and companionship could make the world of difference to their sense of wellbeing, particularly if they feel alone, are socially isolated, or simply need someone to socialise with.  As one of our Buddies told us recently, “this is an easy, very meaningful way to help someone and is immensely rewarding and fun!”  Our clients are adults of all ages, mostly 60 or over.

You will need to commit to regular meetings for a minimum period of at least 6 months, longer if possible.

 In return, we provide training, so you feel comfortable and confident in the role, and support you once you are matched, we also reimburse out of pocket expenses for travel, refreshments and agreed activities. 

Please note, this is an unpaid voluntary role.  Two references are required and an enhanced DBS check will be processed for successful applicants.

Please contact us for more information, and a very warm welcome!

Skills & Characteristics Required for Befriending:

• Good listening and & conversation skills
•  Honest, trustworthy and committed to helping others
• A friendly, warm, non-judgemental approach
• Empathy and patience
• An understanding of the need to work within the framework of our policies and procedures.

We will process a DBS check for all successful applicants and request two references.