Befriending Caithness
About Befriending Caithness
Befriending Caithness is a befriending service which offers isolated adults aged 40 and upwards, in Caithness a chance to meet a friendly face on a weekly basis. Referrals to the service can be made from health professionals, social workers, voluntary organisations, families and also self referrals. Once matched our volunteers visit in the persons home on a weekly basis and can go on shopping trips with them or accompany them to appointments depending on the individual needs of that person. We also run a l monthly lunch group in Lyth Arts Centre and a group in Armadale Hall Sutherland.
Scotland, KW1 5ES
Service Eligibility
Older Adults living in Caithness , who are experiencing lonliness and isoaltion .
Information for Volunteers
We offer three elements of befriending in order to reduce loneliness and isolation within Caithness. One to one Befriending matches, group Befriending or telephone befriending calls.We have two co-ordinators who will support the volunteers through training, visiting, reviews, and regular volunteer meetings providing a chance to meet the other volunteers and keep up to date with what we are all up to. One to one matches for the 40s and upwards age group. Visiting people in their homes, taking them for walks, reading, run in the car, cup of coffee and lots of chat. Group volunteers always welcome.
If you enjoy conversation and meetig new poeple becoming a Volunteer Befriender might be for you , please dont hestitate to get in touch.
Age Groups
Older People (65+)Themes
Older PeopleRegions
Country: Scotland
HighlandOther Information
Type of Befriending: Face to face befriending which takes place in the home or community
Who can refer: Professional Referrals Accepted