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Future Choices Aberdeen Volunteers

  • VO65937

Description

Volunteers needed for local voluntary charity Future Choices, which supports disabled people though providing social inclusion and recreational activities at Inchgarth Community Centre in Garthdee on a Tuesday morning between 11am-2pm.

We have exciting opportunities for volunteers to come along and assist disabled members with various activities. This includes arts, crafts, games to mention but a few. We also require/have opportunities for more volunteer drivers to help us.

You will be made to feel very welcome as we are a very friendly, dynamic group and greatly appreciate all help that volunteers give. This is a great, enjoyable opportunity to help in the local community, make a positive difference and also the opportunity to develop new skills.

Please contact us for more details at email info@future-choices.org.uk or through our website www.future-choices.org.uk

Organisation aims and objectives

Future Choices is a local voluntary charity which supports physically disabled adults by providing a range of social inclusion and recreational activities.

Availability

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Opportunities take place at Inchgarth Community Centre (11.00am to 2.00pm, Tuesdays)

Frequency and commitment details

Opportunities take place at Inchgarth Community Centre (11.00am to 2.00pm, Tuesdays)

Restrictions

Experience required: Just to be committed and willing to help disabled people.
Travel details: Opportunities take place at Inchgarth Community Centre (11.00am to 2.00pm, Tuesdays)
Minimum age: 16

Support

Taster available: Yes
Training details: Good support is provided to all volunteers and Future Choices members are very supportive and welcoming.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet

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