The Food Train operates throughout Scotland, supporting older people in local communities to remain living in their own home, as independently as possible. If you like chatting, meeting people and getting out and about this could be the role for you! Our volunteer befrienders take part in home visits, one on one excursions and sometimes group trips. We have a large number of older people in Falkirk experiencing loneliness and isolation who would love the companionship of another person who can visit on a regular basis. The role involves: - Visiting an older person in their own home to spend time chatting, listening and discussing various topics; playing a game; doing a puzzle; cooking... Whatever interests you both! We will always try to match you with someone we think you would be compatible with. - There's always the option to go out on walks or outings. - Visits will be arranged in advance and may be at a regular time every day/week/fortnight. - We ask that you update staff after visits and complete monitoring and reviewing requirements. - Informing staff of any concerns, accidents, incidents or complaints. - There's always the option to attend volunteer meetings, training and social events throughout the year.

Our ambition is a future where every person with sight loss has the confidence and support they need to live their lives to the full. To help achieve this objective we are looking for fostering volunteers in the Dundee area. Our respite fosterers provide temporary accommodation for a dog at home on behalf of Guide Dogs, and comply with the Boarders Agreement in relation to the welfare and handling of the dog or puppy.

Thank you for your interest in our Hospital Support Volunteer Role. Ayrshire Cancer Support has operated since 1982, providing emotional support and practical help to those affected by cancer in Ayrshire. Our Volunteers make a vital contribution, by enabling the continuation of the support we offer. Kind, Caring, Compassionate? Our Hospital Support Volunteers are directly involved with visitors to the Kyle Ward Oncology Day Unit (Ailsa Campus, Ayr), offering support in a safe and positive environment, where there is also continuous support from NHS staff and other volunteers. Our Hospital Support Volunteers…  Enjoy interacting with people.  Are supportive, non-judgemental and accepting of others.  Provide warmth, sensitivity and a willingness to listen.  Display patience and understanding.  Are caring, empathetic, and have a sensitive approach.  Understand the importance of confidentiality and providing a regular commitment.  Contribute to the valuable services provided by Ayrshire Cancer Support We ask our Hospital Support Volunteers to…  Undertake training relevant to the role – which includes shadowing a Hospital Support Volunteer.  Adhere to the policies and procedures of ACS.  Offer a warm welcome in clinical waiting areas.  Put visitors and patients at ease, providing a listening ear with an understanding manner.  Offer and prepare light refreshments (tea/coffee/water/juice).  Be familiar with the services offered by ACS. Our Hospital Support Volunteers offer emotional support, but must not offer advice or medical opinion on a patient’s treatment. Our Volunteers are in place to complement the work of staff and are not used to replace roles normally undertaken by employees. Associated Travel Expenses will be reimbursed If you are interested in this role or would like to discuss the opportunity, please contact us at volunteering@ayrshirecs.org or call us on 01563 538008.

Thank you for your interest in our Centre Support Volunteer Role. Ayrshire Cancer Support has operated since 1982, providing emotional support and practical help to those affected by cancer in Ayrshire. Our Volunteers make a vital contribution, by enabling the continuation of the support we offer. Kind, Caring, Compassionate? Our Centre Support Volunteers are directly involved with visitors to our Drop-In areas within our Centres (Kilmarnock and Ayr), offering support in a safe and positive environment during our opening hours between Monday and Friday. There is also continuous support from our staff and other volunteers. Volunteer coverage is provided between 9.00am to 1.00am or 1.00pm to 5.00pm on a chosen day or days of the week. Our Centre Support Volunteers…  Enjoy interacting with people.  Are supportive, non-judgemental and accepting of others.  Provide warmth, sensitivity and a willingness to listen.  Display patience and understanding.  Are caring, empathetic, and have a sensitive approach.  Understand the importance of confidentiality and providing a regular commitment.  Contribute to the valuable services provided by Ayrshire Cancer Support We ask our Centre Support Volunteers to…  Undertake training relevant to the role – which includes shadowing a Centre Support Volunteer.  Adhere to the policies and procedures of ACS.  Offer a warm welcome in our Drop-In area(s).  Put visitors and patients at ease, providing a listening ear with an understanding manner.  Offer and prepare light refreshments (tea/coffee/water/juice).  Be familiar with the services offered by ACS.  Handle and receipt monetary donations received within our centres. Our Centre Support Volunteers offer emotional support, but must not offer advice or medical opinion on a patient’s treatment. Our Volunteers are in place to complement the work of staff and are not used to replace roles normally undertaken by employees. Associated Travel Expenses will be reimbursed. If you are interested in this role or would like to discuss the opportunity, please contact us at volunteering@ayrshirecs.org or call us on 01563 538008.