Care and Share Companionship
About Care and Share Companionship
Care and Share Companionship supports people over 60 living in isolation or feeling lonely. We primarily match volunteers to older people for face-to-face visits but sometimes for phone calls on a weekly or fortnightly basis. We supplement this with a programme of social events and activities; larger events include a Christmas celebration, a Burns celebration and a “Spring Fling”, but we also organise smaller activities such as visits to the local primary school, art workshops, lunch and supper clubs. Our social events and activities are available to those waiting to be matched with a volunteer, as well as to those already in an active match. Volunteers can visit at home, or if appropriate can go out with their ‘Friend’ for a walk or a coffee. This is a free service. A small courtesy payment is requested for a refreshment for the volunteer if people wish to go out for a cuppa.16, East Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy, Scotland, KY1 1XT
Service Eligibility
We support people over the age of 60 living independently in their own homes and struggling with isolation and loneliness.
We are able to connect with people living in the Kirkcaldy area of Fife including Burntisland, Kinghorn, and Dysart.
We can support people with a very early stage dementia diagnosis, as long as the person is able to recognise and remember their volunteer from week to week.
We unfortunately are unable to support people living in care homes.
Referrals can be made by the person seeking support, by family members or friends, or through professional support services or agencies. To request a referral form, please visit Contact | Care And Share Companionship | Kirkcaldy.
Information for Volunteers
Enrich your life by giving a little and gaining much more by volunteering with Care and Share Companionship. We are a small but growing, friendly local charity supporting people over the age of 60 who are living in isolation and who are lonely.
Volunteers are offered induction and training, PVG disclosure, peer support, social events and mileage / travel expenses. We are looking for reliable, friendly, compassionate people from 18 years upwards who can give 1-2 hours per week or fortnight. We’re also looking for volunteers interested in supporting our group events, and providing phone chats with people on our growing waiting list so they know they are not forgotten! Make a difference in the life of a lonely or isolated person, meet new people from all walks of life, with interesting stories to tell. Gain and share skills and become a part of our growing community.
More InformationAge Groups
Older Adults (65+)Themes
Mental Health, Older PeopleRegions
Country: Scotland
Scottish Regions: Fife
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: Self Referrals Accepted, Friends & Family Referrals Accepted, Professional Referrals Accepted