Description
Make someone's day! Help reduce loneliness and social isolation by volunteering at on of their social cafes. The cafes offer older people the chance to chat with others over a cuppa. Quizzes, games and a range of other activities are on offer.
Their social cafe volunteers build a positive relationship with members by:
-meeting and greeting them as they arrive (volunteers are asked to arrive for 10am to help with setting up)
- offering refreshments and clearing away at the end (finishing by12.30pm)
- chatting with members and getting to know them
- helping members to take part in the activities where needed, and giving out pens and paper for the quizzes.
- attending volunteer meetings and information sessions to help with this role
- raising any concerns with your project worker
Organisation aims and objectives
The Older Person's Service provides a variety of support including volunteer befrienders and paid staff who support older people in their own homes to reduce social isolation and loneliness. It provides support for social activities within the local community and practical support such as trips to local shops and medical appointments. It also hosts five Social Cafes per week where people aged 65+ can drop in for a bit of fun and a cuppa. These services are offered across Fife.
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We would welcome someone who can give a long-term commitment
Frequency and commitment details
We would welcome someone who can give a long-term commitment
Restrictions
LinkLiving policy is to have volunteers aged 18 and above only
Experience required: - Dependable and trustworthy
- Sensitive and respectful
- Able to work as a team member
- Welcoming
- Friendly and approachable
- Willing to take part in volunteer training and support sessions
Travel details: Torryburn Community Centre, Main Street, Torryburn KY12 8SR.
Minimum age: 18
Support
Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: 45p per mile
bus/ rail fares are reimbursed (ticket needed)
Taster available: Yes
Taster details: You're welcome to come along to the cafe (by arrangement) and see what it's like.
Training details: A volunteer handbook and training in various topics relevant to the role e.g. first aid, confidentiality, food hygiene, safeguarding are provided
Support:
Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet