Volunteer Opportunities
Befriending Boomerang Befriending is a volunteer scheme set up to address the needs of older people living independently, or with limited support, in the Stobswell and surrounding areas. The scheme aims to reduce social isolation in older people by helping individuals to form relationships, in order to boost their self esteem and confidence. The older person can benefit from the positive effects of making new social contacts. The opportunity to access local services and to take part in the local community with the help and support of a friend has measureable effects on the mental and physical health and wellbeing of the individual.
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We have a team of young volunteers, aged 14-20 years, currently engaged in intergenerational work within the community. |
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This group are working within the sheltered complexes in the local area providing stimulating activities for the elderly residents promoting physical health and mental wellbeing. The group regularly escort elderly and infirm residents of sheltered complexes on day trips and is currently working on supplying every local residential complex with a Nintendo Wii games consul and are volunteering their time to instruct the residents on its use. |
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To volunteer at Boomerang please download the contact form HERE and email back to boomerang110@btinternet.com