Description
Royal Voluntary Service are looking for volunteers to support their Healthy and Happy Lives Groups, which are lunch and activity groups that run three times a week in Larick Centre in Tayport.
Volunteers are needed to support people to attend regular social activities, connect to their community and boost their wellbeing by living as independently as they can.
You could be driving people to local activities, offering lunches and healthy snacks, and tailoring support through social activities. Some of the things you could be doing include offering tips on nutrition and hydration, helping with strength and mobility boosting exercises, or taking part in crafts and hobbies with an older person. If you'd like to have a positive effect on people in your community, this is the role for you.
Organisation aims and objectives
RVS. aims to help people maintain independence and dignity in their own homes and communities, particularly in later life. This strategy places increased emphasis on: - Food delivered to the home - Extending the service we provide in hospitals to include not just cafes and shops but also patient support and get-you-home service - Community help schemes that support independence for older and housebound people at home and in their community - Emergency services to support those vulnerable through national or other disasters
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2 hours per week
Restrictions
Experience required: You'll need a friendly personality, and to be able to spot areas of concern. Good communication and listening skills are a must, as well as a non-judgemental attitude towards someone's circumstances, and the ability to keep things confidential.
Travel details: The Larick Centre, Shanwell Road, Tayport, DD6 9EA.
There are good bus links to Dundee and other parts of Fife, with bus stops near the Larick Centre.
Minimum age: 18
Support
Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Travel expenses can be claimed back via Royal Voluntary Service online expenses claim system.
0.45p per mile for car users, or bus fares.
Training details: Access to Royal Voluntary Service online training modules in Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity, Data Protection, Dementia Awareness, Principles and Practice of volunteering
Support:
Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet