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Foot Carer

  • VO55580

Description

Don't drag your feet! Join our fantastic team of committed volunteers who come from all 'walks' of life and volunteer for lots of different reasons.

You will be helping some of the thousands of Fifers who struggle to cut and file their own toenails for numerous reasons and need some simple assistance with this as well as applying cream to their feet and ankles afterwards.
No experience is necessary, all the training and support you will need is provided. Our sessions are friendly and informal and normally take place in several locations across Fife. If you can you commit three hours or more at least twice a month, we will train and support you all the way.
Quote from our website: I enjoy helping people and this has given me that opportunity, I have made lots of friends on my journey and I hope I have made a difference to many people.

Organisation aims and objectives

We support, develop and represent community groups, voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering. We have around 35 staff members covering these activities across Fife, operating from our offices in Glenrothes, Cupar, Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy. We provide a wide range of support to third sector organisations and have expertise in a wide range of skills and topics including governance, funding, legislation, policy, volunteering, managing people, planning and problem solving.

We receive core funding from the Scottish Government and Fife Council to provide four key functions:
- support, develop and represent the third sector.
- support, develop and represent social enterprises.
- support, develop and represent volunteering.
- support and promote third sector engagement with the Community Planning Partnership.

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Six hours per MONTH (3 hours twice a month).

Restrictions

Experience required: No experience necessary, all the training and support you will need is provided. Just a desire to be of assistance and we take care of the rest. Comprehensive training and support provided.
Travel details: Sessions usually take place in Kirkcaldy; Dunfermline; Glenrothes; Cupar; St Andrews, Leven and High Valleyfield' Times can be provided. All out of pocket travel expenses will be reimbursed.
Minimum age: 16

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Public transport costs will be reimbursed and 45p per mile if travelling by car.
Training details: All training will be provided by FVA. Support will be provided by NHS and FVA staff and someone will be on site at all times.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer

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