Description
We have older people waiting to be matched in the following areas:
Aberdeen - AB12 3JH
Angus - DD8 5DN
North Ayrshire - PA17 5AN
Perth & Kinross - PH1 5RS, PH2 8AB, PH11 8LP
Food Train is an award winning charity providing services to older people who are no longer able to manage independently, through age, ill health, frailty or disability. The Connects service offers a volunteer matching service for grocery shopping, telephone befriending and meal delivery.
Becoming a Food Train Connects Shopping Companion is rewarding and makes a huge difference to people’s lives. It’s amazing the impact that regular support with grocery shopping can have on someone who is isolated or lonely. If you want to make sure that an older person is able to live well in their own home, this is a great opportunity to do so.
Carrying out every day tasks with assistance can promote a sense of independence, which is key to prolonging the physical & mental well being of older people.
The Role:
• Collect an older person from their home on agreed date and time to take them for their grocery shopping.
• Support them as they do their grocery shop and transport them back to their home, helping unpack shopping if required.
• To report back to Food Train Connects team and complete all required documentation after each trip.
• To report any matters of concern to Food Train staff
• To inform Food Train Staff of any accidents, incidents or complaints
• To maintain confidentiality
• To represent Food Train in a professional manner to customers and the wider community
Organisation aims and objectives
Enable older people to eat well, age well and live well by providing volunteer support. Food Train Connects aims to connect any older person wishing a little extra practical or social support with a local volunteer eager to help in their local community.
Availability
Mon |
Tue |
Wed |
Thu |
Fri |
Sat |
Sun |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Afternoon |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Evening |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Frequency and commitment details
This is a once weekly role however, we are also seeking volunteers who are available less frequently, willing to act as stand-in for regular volunteers. You would be called upon to cover holidays, illness or unexpected change in circumstances.
Restrictions
Experience required: Must have a driving licence & use of a suitable vehicle. No formal educational required for this role, knowledge of the needs of older people acquired through life experiences, training received or practice based experience is desirable. Friendly, sociable & patient with a caring manner. Good telephone manner & willingness to use own phone & online device to record & submit receipts & complete online forms. Responsive, flexible & efficient. Good verbal communication skills are also required.
Travel details: Private transport or access to suitable public transport required for doing grocery shopping and delivering to members home.
Minimum age: 17
Support
Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Travel expenses can be paid up to a maximum of 10 miles at 45p per mile.
Training details: Excellent support and training is provided to all volunteers. Induction training, role specific training and ongoing training plus support from a named member of staff.