About TLC
Everyone can feel lonely or isolated at times, especially when facing hardship.
In April 2021, in response to the devastating impact of loneliness and isolation on people’s mental health and wellbeing — which the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing cost of living crisis have both intensified — TLC, together with partners across the city, launched a befriending service to help combat the effects of loneliness and isolation in Aberdeen.
Our service matches trained and compassionate volunteers with individuals who would benefit from support — not only to offer friendship, but also to help build resilience and confidence to reconnect with their community, bringing joy and fulfilment back into their lives.
We provide a comprehensive training package and regular supervision, ensuring you’re supported every step of the way — you’ll never be left on your own.
If you’re interested in making a difference in someone’s life and helping your community thrive, we’d love you to apply to become a TLC Befriender.
As a volunteer, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring food donations are efficiently managed. You’ll welcome and thank donors, check, weigh, and record incoming stock, and sort food by date and type. You’ll also prepare stock orders for our food bank centre and emergency food boxes, ensuring timely and accurate distribution
Are you passionate about helping others and eager to make a real impact in your community? We invite you to become a vital part of our food bank team at Old Torry Community Centre in Aberdeen, where your efforts will directly support individuals and families in need.
Our service supports anyone aged 18 or over in Aberdeen who is experiencing, or at risk of, loneliness or isolation. As a volunteer, your help can make a real difference. Our trained and compassionate volunteers offer not only friendship as a lifeline, but also a helping hand to reconnect people with their community — bringing joy, purpose, and connection back into their lives.
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