Advice on befriending at charity's open event

A NORTH-east charity is holding a befriending scheme informationevent.

Aberdeen-based VSA's Agecare and Connect befriending schemes willhost the event this Saturday from 10am to noon.

The two schemes aim to reduce social isolation and lonelinessoften experienced by older adults and those with mental healthproblems.

The information day is for anyone who is interested in becoming avolunteer for either project.

Neil Fraser, who is a volunteer co-ordinator for Connect said: "Volunteers able to spare just a couple of hours once a fortnightcan make all the difference."

The event is in the main reception area at VSA's head office, 38Castle Street, Aberdeen.