THE BRITISH Legion in Scotland is hoping to boost its numbers of ‘befrienders’ during National Volunteers’ Week, which runs until June 12.
Almost 60 people have approached the ex-services charity about helping veterans in the past month following a drive for volunteers but there are still more needed in Argyll and Bute.
Last year, more than 2,200 requests for befriender support were made to Legion Scotland to combat common issues faced by veterans such as loneliness, unemployment and housing problems.