Shetland Befriending Scheme
About Shetland Befriending Scheme
Shetland Befriending Scheme offers befriending on a 1:1 basis to children from aged 7 years, young people and adults aged 16+ years who need support to engage in the community in a positive capacity.
Lerwick, Scotland, ZE1 0DE
Service Eligibility
Children aged 7-15 years, 16+ Adults and people affected by dementia
Information for Volunteers
Volunteers must provide regular commitment either weekly or fortnightly for a few hours at a time over a minimum 6 month period. Volunteers are matched to a service user on a 1:1 basis to support them to engage in activities within their own local community.
More InformationAge Groups
Children (0-18), Young People (18-25), Adults (25-65), Older Adults (65+)Themes
Carers, Dementia/Memory loss, Domestic Abuse, Drugs/Alcohol, Learning Disabilities, Lone Parent Families, Mental Health, Offenders/Ex-Offenders, Sensory Impairment, Disability, Children and Young People, Older PeopleRegions
Country: Scotland
Scottish Regions: Shetland
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