Kincardine & Deeside Befriending
About Kincardine & Deeside Befriending
Kincardine & Deeside Befriending brings people together by recruiting, training, and supporting amazing volunteer befrienders who brighten the lives of older adults (55+) living independently. Through meaningful companionship and regular social contact, we help turn loneliness into lasting friendship.
8 Robert Street, Robert Street, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, AB39 2DN
Service Eligibility
We support those who live within Kincardine & Deeside, who are over the age of 55 and are lonely, isolated and living in their own homes. Referral forms can be downloaded from our website or by telephone Stonehaven 01569 765 714 or Banchory 01330 823368 or contact us below.
Information for Volunteers
We offer a flexible home-study training package, so you can get started at your own pace. Once trained, you’ll be matched with an older person (55+) living at home who’s feeling lonely or socially isolated. Your regular visits—whether weekly or fortnightly—can truly brighten their week.
Each visit lasts around 1–2 hours and is shaped by what your befriendee enjoys. You might share stories over a cuppa, do a crossword together, or play a game. Or you could head out to a local café, enjoy a scenic walk, run errands, or accompany them to appointments. It’s all about companionship and connection.
Many older people describe their befriending visits as the highlight of their week—and volunteers often say they get just as much out of it too!
Key qualities we look for in a befriender:
• Friendly and reliable
• A good listener
• Respectful and patient
• Able to commit to regular visits
Age Groups
Older Adults (65+)Themes
Mental Health, Older PeopleRegions
Country: Scotland
Scottish Regions: Grampian
Other Information
Type of Befriending: 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