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  • VO61323

Description

Woodfarm Day Centre provides meetings on Thursdays for the elderly to give social contact, activities, a meal, and entertainment. Mini-buses bring members to Woodfarm Pavilion. Hours, normally from 10 am to 3 pm, are flexible for volunteers.

You will help members to move about, take part in games, chat and encourage participation in activities, as well as serving food to members.

If you can help, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Organisation aims and objectives

To promote the welfare of elderly people. Organise & operate day-care centres, provide information & advice, and a visitor service. Transport.

Availability

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Fri

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Restrictions

Experience required: Experience of dealing with older people an advantage, but general empathy and a willingness to learn and help more important.
Travel details: Woodfarm Pavilion, Berrhill Drive, Giffnock, G46 7AA.

Support

Taster available: Yes
Training details: Induction will be by the lunch club organiser and on-going training by a member of the team of helpers.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet

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Please note, organisations are currently experiencing a large volume of enquiries from people looking to help out. They may not always be able to meet this demand so please be patient, you may not receive a quick response or be assigned to a role.

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