Forth Valley Top Toes provides a personal foot care service for clients who are unable to provide their own personal foot care. This project supports the work of NHS podiatry services, allowing them to focus on quality care for those who really need it. Good foot care can reduce the risk of falls among vulnerable older people. Clients will be given their own set of clippers at first appointment and will bring with them to each subsequent appointment. Footcare Volunteer tasks include: - set up of the footcare room/setting - liasing with clients using the service when they attend for appointments - cutting client's toenails following the training and guidance provided - updating client's personal record booklet Whilst this project is currently unable to run footcare clinics due to current COVID restrictions, the Top Toes team are keen to hear from interested volunteers now so they can be prepared to begin this much valued service again as soon as it is possible to do so.

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme (RSVP) works with NHS Forth Valley to develop volunteering in local hospitals. This particular volunteer role is in the Audiology department at Stirling Community Hospital, where the award winning team are an integral part of the department. We are currently looking for volunteers to fill some gaps in the rota at Stirling Community Hospital. The volunteer role involves interaction with patients invited to attend the repair clinic where we identify the fault and make good usually by replacing the tubes on hearing aids. There are a minimum of 6 sessions of training provided by experienced volunteers prior to patient contact. The Audiology departmental aims and objectives is to provide a service whereby the volunteer will assist with the regular maintenance of hearing aids which some patients find difficult to do themselves. If you have an interest in fault finding and have good eyesight and finger strength then this is a role for you. The clinic operates every weekday either AM or PM and you would be required to commit to working on a weekly basis, e.g every Tuesday PM. Volunteers are required to wear masks, and gloves are available if the volunteer prefers to use them. A volunteer t-shirt is provided.

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme (RSVP) works with NHS Forth Valley to develop volunteering in local hospitals. This particular volunteer role is in the Audiology department at Falkirk Community Hospital, where the award winning team are an integral part of the department. We are currently looking for volunteers to fill some gaps in the rota at Falkirk Community Hospital. The volunteer role involves interaction with patients invited to attend the repair clinic where we identify the fault and make good usually by replacing the tubes on hearing aids. There are a minimum of 6 sessions of training provided by experienced volunteers prior to patient contact. The Audiology departmental aims and objectives is to provide a service whereby the volunteer will assist with the regular maintenance of hearing aids which some patients find difficult to do themselves. If you have an interest in fault finding and have good eyesight and finger strength then this is a role for you. The clinic operates every weekday either AM or PM and you would be required to commit to working on a weekly basis, e.g every Tuesday AM. Volunteers are required to wear masks, and gloves are available if the volunteer prefers to use them. A volunteer t-shirt is provided.

Real Life Options currently have an opportunity to get involved as a Community Volunteer. This is a great way to meet new people, develop insights, gain experience and enjoy knowing that you are making a positive difference to people living within your community. Volunteer roles are varied and dependent on the needs of the people we support. We try to match volunteers to people with similar interests and provide opportunities for volunteers to utilise existing skills and knowledge. · Chatting to and befriending people we support · Home checks to make sure vulnerable people are safe and well · Everyday practical household tasks · Provide information and support to allow people to make informed choices about their lives · Assist with shopping · Support with correspondence · Provide transport · Support with social outings · Assisting with pet care · Assist with food preparation · Prescription collections · Support with Gardening and some physical tasks. · Get involved with Social Events and being vital in improving the social lives of the people we support We really appreciate that volunteers donate their time for free so in return for at least two hours volunteering each week, we’ll provide full training and development with a support network to mentor you in your role. You’ll be one of the team and have access to our Real Rewards programme.