Befrienders Skye and Lochalsh is a volunteer befriending service available in Skye and Lochalsh run by Skye and Lochalsh Council for Voluntary Organisations and supported by Highland Hospice Helping Hands, NHS Highland and Eilean a' Cheò Council Ward.
Volunteer Befrienders provide company and friendship tailored to an individual needs The amount of time and activities undertaken will vary as each person is different however, volunteers may:
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visit a person at home
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take short car trips/outings
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make regular telephone calls
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help with a hobby
To find out more about our service or becoming a volunteer
please contact us on 01478 272058 or email befrienders@slcvo.org.uk
Make a Referral
Anyone can feel lonely and isolated at times. Befriending can improve a persons social contact, help build friendships and open up a range of activities leading to increased community connections.
Befrienders Skye and Lochalsh services are provided free of charge and are supported by Highland Hospice Helping Hands, NHS Highland and Eilean a' Cheò Council Ward 10. Anyone can refer a person to our service family members, GP’s, health visitors, nurses etc.
To chat about making a referral contact our Befriending Coordinator on 01478272058 or email befrienders@slcvo.org.uk.
Become a Volunteer
If you would like to become a volunteer befriender, contact us at befrienders@slcvo.org.uk or call 014780612921
Make a referral
If you know of anyone who would benefit from the Befrienders service, you download a copy of our Referral Form or contact Claire at befrienders@slcvo.org.uk, 01478 612921 Here