Description
Hand of Solace is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organization working with isolated/lonely elders and young people by offering direct services and support , all designed to help people make the most of life. We have a range of exciting volunteer opportunities to assist in this and would be delighted to hear from anyone interested in joining our great volunteer team:
*Our Young People Volunteer Befrienders are matched on a 1:1 basis with a child aged (5-16) within the Aberdeen community and through caring, reliability and consistency build up a trusting relationship, thus providing positive role model. Befrienders shall support the young people to access/attend activities within the community to reduce isolation, promote self-confidence/esteem and to help young people to begin to learn life skills.
*Our Older People Volunteer Befrienders are matched on a 1:1 basis with an older person aged 50 and above within the North areas of Aberdeen(including-Stoneywood, Bucksburn, Dyce, Seaton, Northfield and Bridge of Don).Volunteer befrienders visit their befriendees once a week to spend quality time(2-3 hours) with them (which may include support with accessing /attending local activities ) to reduce loneliness and isolation.
*We need Charity Shop Assistants who would meet and serve customers at our shop. Come and support us to raise money to support lonely and isolated people. Any amount of hour is appreciated. Just let us know your availability and we shall fit you in. In return you shall be working with a team of friendly people from diverse groups who are always willing to support each other to ensure the we achieve our goal.
We’ll give you all the training and support you need to do your role. All help will make a difference and be greatly appreciated.
Application forms may be accessed by filling out our volunteers interest form which may be found in our website at https://www.handofsolace.co.uk/apply-to-volunteer-with-us or by requesting through our email- info@handofsolace.co.uk , or by phoning the contact number- 07378432436.
Organisation aims and objectives
Hand of Solace is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organization working with isolated/lonely elders and young people by offering direct services and support , all designed to help people make the most of life.
Frequency and commitment details
The activities of the volunteers with their befriendees may be at any time depending on the agreement between the volunteer and the befriendee on when suits them best. The charity shop opens at 10am and closes at 5pm ? volunteers are welcome to assist during any of these times.
Restrictions
Experience required: -We are keen to recruit volunteer befrienders who are caring, good listeners, responsible, understanding, Trustworthy, kind and flexible.
-We are keen to recruit charity shop assistants who are organised, trustworthy and responsible.
Travel details: Our Volunteer Befrienders carry out agreed activities with their matched friend within Aberdeen City.
Our Charity Shop Assistants shall support the running of the organisation Charity Shop which is currently based at 537 George Street, Aberdeen. AB25 3XX
Minimum age: 16
Support
Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: .We reimburse travel expenses up to £7 per day. Receipts must be provided, and volunteers may fill out the Monthly Report Sheet where they can state any work related expenses which have been prior approved by the Volunteers Co-ordinator. Volunteers are reimbursed at the end of the month except in significant circumstance where the management may decide to reimburse weekly.
Training details: Good training and support is provided to all volunteers. The volunteer befrienders and the charity shop assistants are provided with induction and we further provide Child Protection Training, Adult Support and Protection training, Health and Safety training.
Support:
Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet