Adult Befriending Project

 

What can the project offer me or someone I am working with?

Lead Scotland’s Fife Befriending Project is a service is for adults and older people in Fife who feel isolated, lonely or disconnected, perhaps as a result of disability, ill health or other circumstances. Our fantastic Lead Scotland Volunteer Befrienders can support people to improve their confidence and connect more with their community.

 

How do I refer myself, a family member or someone I am working with?
You can contact our Befriendee Coordinator, Kirstyn, by email, fifeadultbefriending@lead.org.uk or telephone 07775 844885.

We are now taking new referrals so please get in contact with the contact form.  

One Fife Befriendee said, “Thanks to Lead I feel like I’m getting back to being the old me. I feel my independence coming back and that makes such a difference to my life”.

If you, or someone you know is experiencing loneliness or isolation in Fife, please check The Well | Fife Health and Social Care for information about services and support in your local area.

 

How can I volunteer to support this project?

Lead Scotland are looking for volunteers aged 18+ in Fife to spend around 2 hours per week or fortnight with someone who is lonely or socially isolated to support them to become more self-confident and motivated and to try new activities. This is a great opportunity to make a real difference in the local community, meet new people and have fun too.

Being a befriender means you would be making a real difference to someone’s life. Maybe you could go for a short walk, go for a tea/coffee in town, find a local activity or simply spend some time having a chat in the person’s home. Befrienders carry out a purely social role and do not undertake any personal care or domestic duties. Each match will be for 4-6 months, depending on the needs of the person receiving support.

Please email fifeadultbefriending@lead.org.uk or visit our volunteering page for more information and a starter pack.

A volunteer befriender describes the role as, “supporting people to get out and about makes me feel good too, I get so much out of it. I would recommend doing something like this to everyone”.

 

Any other questions?
Please call head office on 0131 2289441 or email enquiries@lead.org.uk

 

 

Lead Scotland’s Fife Befriending project gratefully receives funding from Fife Council.