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BHA BeFriend

About BHA BeFriend

Berwickshire Housing Association and The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland support The Befriend Project 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. The BeFriend Project does this with the invaluable help of a team of volunteers who help to:

  • 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

55 Newtown Street, Newtown Street, Duns, Berwickshire, TD11 3AU

Service Eligibility

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.

These voluntary roles can open up new opportunities for both the volunteer and befriendee and they will both get so much in return friendship, laughter and fun. Volunteering has been shown to make a significant difference to peoples wellbeing and also gives something back to the community. Volunteers are reimbursed for their mileage, reasonable expenses. They also have access to information and support sessions to enhance their volunteer role.

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