RVS: Royal Voluntary Service (Grampian Services)
Charity registered in Scotland SC038924
Every day Royal Voluntary Service helps thousands of vulnerable people to live the life they want. We provide practical services in homes, in hospitals and in communities all across the country so people can be independent and active. Royal Voluntary Service is one of the largest voluntary organisations and much of our work is supporting vulnerable aged 18+. We provide practical solutions to the everyday problems of loneliness and isolation.
- Befriending / Mentoring, Carers, Charity Shop, Community Facilities, Emergency Response / Disaster Relief, Fundraising / Funding, Health, Older People, Social Care, Volunteering
- Room 6 and 7 South West Annex Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, AB25 2ZN
- http://www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk/service/1484-aberdeen
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Current opportunity
As part of our Supporting You at Home service we help vulnerable clients to become less isolated, increase confidence and become part of their local community. We accept referrals for people who have recently been discharged from hospital, but we consider applications for any adult aged 18+. Your role as a Support at Home Volunteer will be to offer valuable support for clients who require help with any of these services. This role is available in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire.
-Home Visit: you will provide a friendly chat/visit to someone who is lonely/isolated.
-1-1 Garden Visit; 1-1 Assisted Walks: weather dependant! You can provide social companionship or encourage mobility.
-Shopping: you can help get shopping for someone who is unable to do their own shopping or take someone shopping (depending on mobility) to encourage mobility and socialisation.
-Transport: taking someone to an appointment.
All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated. For further details please contact the RVS Grampian Team at: grampiansupport@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk or 01224 937110.