Make someone’s day! Help reduce loneliness and social isolation by volunteering at a 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. The 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 by 12.30pm), - 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
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
We would welcome someone who can give a long-term commitment
LinkLiving policy is to have volunteers aged 18 and above only
Experience required: Dependable and trustworthy
Sensitive and respectful of others
Able to work as a team member
Welcoming
Friendly and approachable
Willing to take part in volunteer training and support sessions
Travel details: Maxwell Centre, 70 Stenhouse Street, Cowdenbeath, KY4 9DD
Minimum age: 18
Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Travel is reimbursed at 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: Induction session on LinkLiving values, the Project, boundaries and support
Support:
Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet