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Published: 26/03/2004 Updated: 03/06/2009
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31 - Befriender

When We Need You

From 18/12/2002 to

About Opportunity

Befriender can provide companionship during social and recreational activities as well as providing ongoing support when a client is encountering social and emotional and practical difficulties in integrating in the wider community. Befriending is different to a friendship which is a private and mutual relationship. Befriending is a service provided, supported and monitored by a voluntary or statutory agency.

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About Rymonth Housing Society

Encourage independence and actively support residents in developing their potential abilities and skills allowing them where possible to take charge of their own lives without contravening any health and safety regulations. To provide a warm and safe environment in which to develop self-help skills. To encourage integration with the local community.

Skills & Experience

A commitment to help people to help themselves. No experience is required if you believe you can develop and sustain a positive helping relationship with our service users. Through establishing a relationship befrienders can help service users to exerci

Travel Details

St Andrews

Requirements

Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Interview, Police Check, References, Trial Period

Work Type

Befriending / Mentoring

Client Group

Learning Disabilities

Expenses Detail

25p/mile together will all other out of pocket expenses.

Accessibility Details

Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet

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Minimum Age

No minimum age has been specified for this opportunity

Volunteers Required

10

Reference Code

31-76

Opportunity Provided By

Volunteer Centre Fife

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Contact Details


7 Glebe Road
St Andrews
Scotland
KY16 8BL


Contact: Lesley McDonagh
Tel: 01334 477967
Email: rymonthhousing@tiscali.co.uk

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