Gordon Rural Action
Phone a FriendAbout Gordon Rural Action
Our service provides a number of options to isolated, emotionally distressed or lonely people looking for a friendly chat, support, encouragement and companionship. We can offer a companion to go shopping, for a cuppa, for a walk, accompany you to appointments, event and support group, or just be there for a weekly chat. If you don’t want to meet up in person, we can also offer a friendly listening ear by phone. Alternatively you can pop into our Advice & Support Hub for access to computers to keep in touch with family and friends.
Scotland, AB54 8EQ
Service Eligibility
Anyone in the AB54 area.
Information for Volunteers
Our volunteers are the heart of our Community Support and Befriending Service. If you like talking to others, are a good listener and have a few free hours each week fortnight befriending could be for you. You can get involved in a number of ways:
Providing companionship – meeting up with people for a coffee, going shopping, walking dogs etc.
Making phone calls for a friendly chat
Assisting people with digital devices to help them keep in touch with friends and family
Full training and support package is provided and expenses paid.
More InformationAge Groups
Adults (25-65)Themes
Older PeopleRegions
Country: Scotland
Scottish Regions: Grampian
Other Information
Type of Befriending: Distance befriending including telephone, video call, letter writing or other means, Face to face befriending which takes place in the home or community
Who can refer: Friends & Family Referrals Accepted, Professional Referrals Accepted