BeFriend
BeFriend
About BeFriend
BeFriend is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland and Berwickshire Housing Association to help people living in Berwickshire and Kelso who are over the age of 65 to maintain social connections and engage with their local communities. BeFriend offers the following services:
- Support people to attend and engage with community events;
- Visit a befriendee on a one to one basis;
- Telephone Befriending.
55, Newtown Street, Duns, Scotland, TD11 3AU
Service Eligibility
Anyone who is aged 65+ who lives in Berwickshire or Kelso.
Information for Volunteers
Would you like to volunteer with us? Help support people living in Berwickshire and Kelso who are over the age of 65 to maintain social connections and engage with their local communities.
- Support people to attend and engage with community events;
- Visit a befriendee on a one to one basis;
- Telephone Befriending;
- Provide transport to community activities and outings.
Other volunteering opportunities using your own personal talents and expertise – tell us what you want to offer!
Volunteers are reimbursed for their mileage, reasonable expenses. They also have access to information and support sessions to enhance their volunteer role.
Age Groups
Older Adults (65+)Themes
Older PeopleRegions
Country: Scotland
Scottish Regions: Borders
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