Everyone needs other people, but not everyone has someone. Befriending offers supportive, reliable relationships through volunteer befrienders to people who would otherwise be socially isolated. BefriendingGALE provides effective support for children and young people, families, people with mental ill-health, people with learning disabilities and older people, amongst many others.
The results of befriending can be very significant. Befriending often provides people with a new direction in life, opens up a range of activities and leads to increased self-esteem and self confidence. Befriending can also reduce the burden on other services which people may use inappropriately as they seek social contact.
A donation of £10 will cover the travelling expenses for 1 volunteer for 1 month and provide essential support for those in need.
Gairloch & Loch Ewe Action Forum (Charity No SC032184), operating as GALE and registered with OSCR