North Berwick Coastal Community Connections
About North Berwick Coastal Community Connections
Our services are for anyone over the age of 18. Services are offered for an initial 12-week period. After first contact is made, our Befriending Coordinator will have a relaxed chat with you to understand your situation and help match you with the most suitable support.
Our befriending volunteers are here to listen, share conversation, and help you feel more comfortable engaging with others.
Service Eligibility
We offer support to anyone over the age of 18. Our focus is to connect people with others in the community either by building confidence via a befriending one:one for a period of 12 weeks or through supporting people to make connections with groups or activities in our community.
We do not offer befriending at home but are happy to meet people in the community.
Information for Volunteers
Befriending and Buddy Walking Roles help indviduals to build confidence and connect with others in the community.
1 hour each week for 12 weeks.
Through our befriending and buddy walking programme, volunteers have the opportunity to support an individual to build meaningful connections within our community. By offering a listening ear, engaging in conversation, and sharing activities together, our volunteers provide much needed companionship and support, building confidence to help the person on their journey to connect with our community.
Age Groups
Adults (25-65), Older Adults (65+)Themes
Learning Disabilities, Lone Parent Families, Mental Health, Older PeopleRegions
Country: Scotland
Scottish Regions: Lothian
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