Shetland Befriending Scheme

Shetland Befriending Scheme The Shetland Befriending Scheme offers one to one support for children and adults throughout Shetland

Role of a Volunteer Befriender

The volunteer will meet regularly on either a weekly or fortnightly basis for a few hours at a time with the service user they are matched with. The idea is for the volunteer and service user to meet up and do activities that will be enjoyable and fun to do over a structured period of time. The emphasis on the befriending support is to enhance the quality of a perso

n's life by supporting and promoting his/her welfare, personal development and capacity for self determination. Certain aims and objectives have been set for us to achieve with those who are accessing the service within the 3 sections of the befriending scheme. The scheme is currently funded by:

Shetland Charitable Trust
Shetland Islands Council
National Lottery Community fund

The days are noticeably longer, so why not celebrate by joining us for a cuppa?
10/03/2026

The days are noticeably longer, so why not celebrate by joining us for a cuppa?

There’s still time to visit us at the Careers and Opportunities fair at Clickimin Centre. Open until 7pm. Maybe it’s tim...
24/02/2026

There’s still time to visit us at the Careers and Opportunities fair at Clickimin Centre. Open until 7pm. Maybe it’s time to think about volunteering? 🤔🤩

Tuesday 10th February 2026 was 'Safer Internet Day.' This year's theme, “Smart tech, safe choices – Exploring the safe ...
12/02/2026

Tuesday 10th February 2026 was 'Safer Internet Day.' This year's theme, “Smart tech, safe choices – Exploring the safe and responsible use of Ai”, recognises that many children and young people are hearing about and using AI online.

Educational resources for Safer Internet Day 2026 are available for parents, carers, young people and professionals working with children and young people of different ages at the UK Safer Internet Centre - please click the link below for more information:

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Boccia: It's like carpet bowls but sitting down... easy to learn and just the right amount of competitive! Why not come ...
09/02/2026

Boccia: It's like carpet bowls but sitting down... easy to learn and just the right amount of competitive! Why not come and give it a try? There will be cake too!

🔥We recently took part in an 'Up Helly Aa' themed Group Activity at Aa Fired Up. Check out our fabby designed plates be...
29/01/2026

🔥We recently took part in an 'Up Helly Aa' themed Group Activity at Aa Fired Up. Check out our fabby designed plates below!🔥

Scottish Gambling Education Hub have launched a new booklet for parents and carers entitled 'A Parent's Story: Chatting ...
23/01/2026

Scottish Gambling Education Hub have launched a new booklet for parents and carers entitled 'A Parent's Story: Chatting about reducing gaming and gambling harm.'

To view the booklet, please click on the link below OR if you would prefer a hard copy you can email Donna Brunton at [email protected], which will then be sent out free of charge.

https://www.shetlandbefriendingscheme.com/news

Come and celebrate the snow disappearing (for now) with a cuppa and some cake at Islesburgh on the 16th January.
12/01/2026

Come and celebrate the snow disappearing (for now) with a cuppa and some cake at Islesburgh on the 16th January.

08/01/2026
We shall be closed on Wednesday due to the adverse weather. Do keep safe and warm.
06/01/2026

We shall be closed on Wednesday due to the adverse weather. Do keep safe and warm.

Well, the weather is still against us, so the Befriending Office will remain closed on Tuesday. Keep warm and safe ever...
05/01/2026

Well, the weather is still against us, so the Befriending Office will remain closed on Tuesday. Keep warm and safe everyone.

The Befriending office will be closed on Monday 5th January due to the severe weather. Stay safe everyone!
04/01/2026

The Befriending office will be closed on Monday 5th January due to the severe weather. Stay safe everyone!

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Lerwick

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

01595 743907

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