Volunteer Scotland

Find opportunities

Activities Helper / Befriender

  • VO67471

Description

Libertus is a South Edinburgh based charity. We are looking for enthusiastic people to help us with some of the activities & projects which we run. These range from creating bi monthly radio shows, producing films & documentaries, annual theatre productions, intergenerational projects, alternative therapies, exercise & arts and crafts. You will be working with older people, younger people and people living with special needs. Particularly interested in hearing from people with web based skills.

Organisation aims and objectives

To provide a day services for older people, frail older people and people with dementia in the South East Edinburgh area. Also provides social, recreational and educational opportunities for young adults who are effected by a disability or have special needs.

Availability

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Minimum 3 or 4 hours per week

Restrictions

Experience required: Cheerful, positive, common sense, patient, understanding.
Travel details: The Libertus centre is at 20 Gracemount Drive, by the Gracemount shops. Buses 7 and 18.
Minimum age: 16

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Travel expenses are available - volunteer can decide when to be reimbursed.
Training details: Volunteers are familiarised with the work of Libertus and provided with Health and Safety information. Ongoing training is available and encouraged.

Report this opportunity
Find out more about Libertus Services
Volunteer I want to volunteer
Favourite
Similar opportunities

Food Shopper/dellivery

Could you shop and deliver groceries to an older person near you? Connects is a Scotland wide volunteer connecting service for older people. For older people needing some help with regular grocery shopping, we can arrange a connection with a local volunteer. The volunteer will arrange a suitable day/time to regularly carry out the shopping and delivery, also putting items away if required.
Find out more
Volunteer I want to volunteer
Favourite

Volunteer Befriender

Black Isle Cares Befriending Service is looking for new volunteers to provide social support to vulnerable members of local communities in the Black Isle. The duties and responsibilities of a BIC befriender can be many and varied as the relationship is unique and tailored to the needs of the individual person. Client related activities may include: •Telephone befriending support and/or welfare checks •Supporting patients and their carers in their own home or care establishment providing friendship and social support •Providing a "listening ear" and companionship (reading, chatting, letter writing) •Providing respite for carers for short periods (up to maximum of three hours) as agreed •Offering opportunities to participate in social/recreational and daily living activities (may go out on trips) Volunteers do not provide or involve themselves in personal care, counselling, medical care, domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning, or financial and legal matters. Anyone interested in volunteering should email an application form to befriending@blackislecares.com or call 07720 168266 for further information.
Find out more
Volunteer I want to volunteer
Favourite

Community Support Volunteers (Aberdeen & North Aberdeenshire)

Join our amazing team of Community Support Volunteers in Aberdeen and North Aberdeenshire, who support people who have had one of our conditions to develop autonomy and confidence in self-management, enabling them to fully engage with their community and activities of their choosing. The service follows a pathway from hospital to community and can be delivered in a one-to-one and/or group setting in person, virtually or via telephone. We also have opportunities for volunteers to become Walk Leaders, to safely lead community health walks either in a 1:1 or group setting, while effectively supporting people living with and at high risk of our conditions. The service can be delivered to provide person-centred support for those with a communication difficulty and/or to support an individual to achieve a specific goal. A fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference for people and the community. Excellent support and relevant training is provided to all volunteers and all assistance is greatly appreciated. For more details please contact us at volunteering@chss.org.uk or visit our website at https://www.chss.org.uk/volunteer-with-chss to apply.
Find out more
Volunteer I want to volunteer
Favourite

Ward Volunteer (Community Hospitals)

NHS Community Hospitals are looking for volunteers to assist nursing staff in the ward environment by carrying out a range of non-clinical tasks and activities. This may include: -Assisting in the preparation and serving of refreshments to patients, assisting patients to complete menu cards, handing out cutlery and crockery, serving tea/coffee, refreshing water jugs. -Assisting patients under the direction and guidance from staff at mealtimes with serving refreshments, opening sandwich packets. This role will not involve any patient feeding. -Engaging with patients to provide company and stimulation: games such as dominoes and cards, reading with/to patients, conversational visits. -Helping to make the ward a safe and welcoming environment.
Find out more
Volunteer I want to volunteer
Favourite