Description
We are looking for new, enthusiastic volunteers to help us run our Social Café. The Café is open to those who are over 65 and looking to socialise, make friends and be a part of the community.
You could be helping with:
- making teas and coffees for the members.
- doing activities or assisting members with the activities.
- socialise with our members.
- setting up and clearing away.
In return, you will be supported with appropriate training and regular supervision sessions with the named contact, invites to volunteer events and expense reimbursements.
Organisation aims and objectives
We have several services in Fife which provide support to older people. We support older people to (re)connect with their community or help them share their experience and skills for the benefit of others. We help older people who have a range of long-term conditions which limit what they can do, while others are in good health but lack the resources required to live a full and active life. We also provide support to people who have significant caring responsibilities. We also support people to improve or manage their mental and physical health. Ways we help: • reduce isolation by helping you to participate in your community • connect with additional support and specialist services • realise your resilience and resourcefulness • focus on the change you want to achieve in your lives • share your skills and experience through volunteering
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time commitment is 2.5 hours per week - or on a rota
Frequency and commitment details
time commitment is 2.5 hours per week - or on a rota Monthly at least
Restrictions
Experience required: No experience is needed, but enthusiasm and keenness to get involved are key. All necessary training will be given.
Travel details: Larick Centre, Tayport. Buses are hourly to Tayport from Dundee.
Minimum age: 18
Support
Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: All travel expenses will be reimbursed – the value of the ticket if travelling by public transport and 60p per mile if by car.
Taster available: Yes
Taster details: potential volunteers can come to café to see how it operates, meet the volunteers and members.
Training details: mandatory induction training before starting, followed by ongoing regular support & supervision and training as required, e.g. dementia, health and safety etc
Support:
Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet