LinkLiving: Older People's Service

Charity registered in Scotland SC032418

The Older Person's Service provides a variety of support including volunteer befrienders and paid staff who support older people in their own homes to reduce social isolation and loneliness. It provides support for social activities within the local community and practical support such as trips to local shops and medical appointments. It also hosts five Social Cafes per week where people aged 65+ can drop in for a bit of fun and a cuppa.

These services are offered across Fife.


Current opportunities

Could you help reduce the social isolation of an older person by becoming a volunteer driver? LinkLiving need drivers to take people to and from their social cafe at Larick Community Centre, Tayport. The cafe offers older people the chance to meet others for a chat over a cuppa. They also offer quizzes and a range of other activities which you are welcome to join. You would be the first point of contact with LinkLiving members, getting to know them and building a positive relationship. The role involves: - collecting one of the members from their home and bringing them to the Community Centre for 10.30am - taking them home at the end of the session, 12.30pm (stay or leave in between as you wish) - talking to, and getting to know the members - raising any concerns regarding members’ wellbeing with the Project Worker - attending volunteer meetings and information sessions to help you with this role - making sure your car is road worthy, taxed and properly insured

Could you help reduce the loneliness and social isolation of an older person by becoming a volunteer driver? LinkLiving need drivers to take people to and from their social cafe at Maxwell Centre. The cafe offers older people the chance to meet others for a chat over a cuppa. They also offer quizzes and a range of other activities. Your role would be the first point of contact with their members, getting to know them and building a positive relationship. This involves: - collecting one of the members from their home and bringing them to Maxwell Centre for 10.30am - taking them home at the end of the session, 12.30pm (stay or leave in between as you wish) - talking to, and getting to know the members - raising any concerns regarding members wellbeing with the Project Workers - attending volunteer meetings and information sessions to help you with this role - making sure your car is road worthy, taxed and properly insured

Make someone’s day! Help reduce loneliness and social isolation by volunteering at a social cafes. The cafes offer older people the chance to chat with others over a cuppa. Quizzes, games and a range of other activities are on offer. The social cafe volunteers build a positive relationship with members by: - meeting and greeting them as they arrive (volunteers are asked to arrive for 10am to help with setting up) - offering refreshments and clearing away at the end (finishing by 12.30pm), - chatting with members and getting to know them, - helping members to take part in the activities where needed, and giving out pens and paper for the quizzes. - attending volunteer meetings and information sessions to help with this role - raising any concerns with your Project Worker

Could you help reduce the loneliness and social isolation of an older person by becoming a volunteer driver? LinkLiving need drivers to take people to and from their social cafe at Rosyth Parkgate Community Centre. The cafe offers older people the chance to meet others for a chat over a cuppa. They also offer quizzes and a range of other activities. Your role would be the first point of contact with their members, getting to know them and building a positive relationship. This involves: - collecting one of the members from their home and bringing them to the Community Centre for 10.30am - taking them home at the end of the session, 12.30pm (stay or leave in between as you wish) - talking to, and getting to know the members - raising any concerns regarding members wellbeing with the Project Workers - attending volunteer meetings and information sessions to help you with this role - making sure your car is road worthy, taxed and properly insured. The cafe takes place on both a Wednesday and Friday in Rosyth, you can apply to volunteer for both days or select a preferred day