Volunteer Scotland

Find opportunities

Comradeship Circles Volunteer Facilitators

  • VO89676
  • Home-based volunteering

Description

The Comradeship Circles service aims to reduce loneliness by offering older members of the ex-service community the opportunity to enjoy regular group camaraderie by telephone. A Comradeship Circle will host typically six people on the same day and time each week to chat about a range of topics and interests over the phone. A Technical Support Volunteer or Supervisor will be on hand to connect everyone and ensure the call runs smoothly.

We are looking for facilitator volunteers who will join the group phone calls, which last up to an hour, helping to facilitate discussion, developing resources to enrich Circles in response to member's interests. Currently this role is home-based and access to either a landline or mobile is required.

• Main tasks include - Welcoming members to the circle and to facilitate group discussions and ensuring all members have a chance to participate. Creating and developing engaging resources in response to circle participant’s interests.

• Reporting any concerns or issues with the circles to Supervisor.

1-2 hours per week at the same time each week (with some flexibility for cover) over a 6 month minimum period.

For more information please contact Caroline McDonald, Comradeship Circles Coordinator at email: caroline.mcdonald@agescotland.org.uk or tel.: 0131 378 7206.

Organisation aims and objectives

The Age Scotland Comradeship Circles service aims to reduce loneliness by offering older members of the ex-service community the opportunity to enjoy regular group camaraderie by telephone.

Frequency and commitment details

Flexible times available to volunteer. All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated.

Restrictions

Experience required: Communication: active listening and clear speaking. People skills: the ability to interact effectively with a range of people. Caring and friendly nature to help people feel comfortable and encourage their active participation.
Travel details: This role is home based so there are no travel requirements.
Minimum age: 18

Support

Training details: Excellent support and relevant training is provided to all volunteers. To attend Age Scotland induction training, including Older Veterans’ Awareness. Agreeing and complying with Age Scotland's policies and procedures. From time to time, providing feedback and completing further training as necessary to support you and your volunteering role.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet

Report this opportunity
Find out more about Age Scotland Comradeship Circles (Aberdeen & Grampian)
Volunteer I want to volunteer
Favourite
Similar opportunities

FRESH Volunteers

Fresh Community Wellness is a growing grassroots charity, registered Scottish Charity Number, SC051346. We operate out of Aberdeen city, working within a (S.I.M.D) high neighbourhood to create lasting change and build a legacy for the future. Predominantly in Seaton neighbourhoods and outdoors, we work with volunteers/residents, with a salutogenic approach to community wellness. To help with this we have great opportunities and need people to help out as volunteers for a range of roles including: *Food growing, gardeners, greenspace management, tidy ups volunteers. *Mentors, community engagement, events, entertainers (kids, adults, 55+). *Outdoors games & sports volunteers, building outdoor areas for residents (sheltered housing seating), health. *Artists/ Sculptors to begin on our Street Art & Design projects, and sculptures. *Admin, coordinators, team lead volunteers, advisors & support volunteers. *Drop-in café helpers, advisors, cooking assistants. All are fantastic opportunities to make a real difference for people and communities in Aberdeen. Excellent support and relevant training is provided to all volunteers. For more details about these volunteer roles or other ways you can help support the important work and volunteering at Fresh Community Wellness SCIO, please contact our website www.freshcom.org.uk or email us at chair@freshcom.org.uk or secretary@freshcom.org.uk
Find out more
Volunteer I want to volunteer
Favourite

Living Well Leader

Braveheart are seeking volunteers to help lead their Living Well groups. These groups supports participants to reach personalised lifestyle goals relating to: healthy eating, increasing physical activity, alcohol reduction, smoking cessation, managing stress and achieving a healthy weight through flexible support options including talks, workshops and, group programme sessions. Leaders will be fully integrated within the Braveheart team, in our office bases, team activities and out in the community, with the opportunity to work alongside other volunteers and to join in all team activities. The role is varied, but you get to choose what activities interest you most and how much time you can commit. Main responsibilities: · To engage with people through your role in the community and by help facilitating the living well groups and events · To make sure groups are welcoming, friendly, enjoyable, and safe for all · To support individuals, identify and work towards personal outcomes to improve their physical and mental health and wellbeing · To provide support for cooking, weight management, exercise sessions, crafts, mental wellbeing and reducing social isolation plus working with groups for living well with long term conditions · To liaise with the Living Well Co-ordinator regarding any problems arising within a group · To carry out appropriate administration procedures maintaining client confidentiality i.e. ensuring participants complete initial and final evaluation forms · To attend relevant local events, to promote healthy lifestyle information and Braveheart services · To encourage all service users to take part in other health related activities organised by Braveheart · To attend the six-weekly Living Well leaders’ meetings as far as possible If you are interested in this role or would like to know more then please do get in touch!
Find out more
Volunteer I want to volunteer
Favourite

IT Support Volunteers

“A digital world accessible to all” Award winning IT charity AbilityNet is looking for IT Support volunteers to help people get the most out of technology. We support older and disabled people to use technology, from setting up a new device, to showing how to use zoom or do an internet food shop. The role would take place in your local area, face to face with clients or help over Teamviewer. You don’t need to be a tech guru to help out. If you use a computer at home or work, and perhaps support family and friends with their tech issues, you are likely to have the skills we are looking for. Relevant guidance and excellent support is provided to all volunteers. A fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference for people. All volunteer assistance is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact Donna Baker-Smith at email community@abilitynet.org.uk or telephone 01926 956850.
Find out more
Volunteer I want to volunteer
Favourite

Guide Dogs - Join a community of amazing people and incredible dogs as a Deputy coordinator for one of our fundraising groups

n this role you will be helping and supporting the Group coordinator within our fundraising groups to organise events and secure new opportunities for fundraising by; · Supporting in organising and attending events and collections in your local area, such as Great Guide Dogs Tea Party. Informing your key contact and relevant members of these events. · Supporting in building relationships with local networks, organisations, schools, and social groups to host events or to name their own puppy. · Delegating tasks and responsibilities to other volunteers within your fundraising group in the absence of the Fundraising Group Coordinator. · Supporting in making sure fundraising policies and procedures are followed; including all roles are maintaining their required records. If you feel you don't tick all the boxes please still get in touch to see how you could help as we are flexible, where possible, and would love to have you onboard. Agreed volunteering out of pocket expenses are paid according to the Guide Dogs volunteer expenses policy. Full training and support provided for this role. If you have any questions then feel free to email VolunteerScotNI@Guidedogs.org.UK
Find out more
Volunteer I want to volunteer
Favourite