Volunteer Befriender & Support Companion Needed (Glasgow)
Make a real difference to a local family caring for vulnerable adult.
We are looking for reliable and compassionate volunteers to provide companionship and practical support to vulnerable adult living at home. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys helping others, listening, and building meaningful relationships within their community.
What You Could Help With
- Companionship visits
- Friendly conversation and social interaction
- Light activities, giving water, helping with TV and mobile phone use.
- Helping reduce loneliness and isolation
- Providing a few hours of respite for the primary family carer
About the Situation
The household supports an aduult with significant health and care needs. The primary carer provides extensive care throughout the week, including overnight support, and has very limited opportunities for rest, work, training, or social activities.
Your time could help:
- Improve wellbeing and social inclusion for vulnerable adult
- Reduce carer stress and isolation
- Allow the primary carer to attend appointments, work commitments, training, or simply take a short break
Volunteer Requirements
- Kind, patient, and trustworthy
- Good communication skills
- Reliable and punctual
- Respectful of privacy and dignity
- Previous volunteering or care experience is welcome but not essential
Volunteer Rewards
We can provide discounted travel costs, discounted food, access to a range of offers for items, a Volunteer experience agreement, reference, letter of support for future employers.
Time Commitment
Flexible. Even 1–3 hours per week could make a significant difference.
Location
Glasgow (Southside area)
Interested?
If you would like to use your spare time to support vulnerable people and provide valuable respite to a family carer, please get in touch for an informal discussion.
This role offers a meaningful way to contribute positively within your community while developing valuable skills in care and communication. We welcome volunteers from diverse backgrounds who are eager to make a difference.
Pay: £40.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Free or subsidised travel
Work Location: In person
