Re-engage (Scottish Borders)

Charity registered in Scotland SC039377

Reducing Loneliness amongst Older People by bringing generations together in friendship and shared experiences.


Current opportunities

Our activity group coordinators are a vital part of the Re-engage team. Activity groups are free monthly groups open to people aged 75 and over who are lonely, isolated and in need of companionship. The groups are a great way for older people to stay active and to make new friends. The gentle exercises, activities, and sports can vary from group to group and month to month depending on what it is the older people enjoy. However, each activity group will contain an activity that gets people moving such as: dance, chair exercises and stretches, boules, skittles, or boccia. As an activity group coordinator, you’ll ensure that the older people know when and where the activity groups are, and who’ll be collecting them each month. This is an administrative role that requires planning and scheduling. You must be comfortable organising monthly groups, communicating with other volunteers, older people, and the Re-engage team, as well as resolving any issues that might arise. Tasks include: • Setting up and coordinating a monthly activity group, with the support of Re-engage. • Contacting volunteers and contacting activity guests prior to each activity group. • Keeping in regular contact with your group of volunteers and sharing any updates from Re-engage that are relevant to them. • Following the guidance in your training modules to ensure that your group activity sessions are enjoyable, appropriate and in line with our charitable aims. Timings: Min Hours Required: 2.5 hours a month Dates and times to be confirmed

Our activity group drivers are a vital part of the Re-engage team. Activity groups are free monthly groups open to people aged 75 and over who are lonely, isolated and in need of companionship. The groups are a great way for older people to stay active and to make new friends. The gentle exercises, activities, and sports can vary from group to group and month to month depending on what it is the older people enjoy. However, each activity group will contain an activity that gets people moving such as: dance, chair exercises and stretches, boules, skittles, or boccia. As an activity group driver you will help escort one or two guests to the activity group each month. You will drive the same guests to the same venue at the same time so it’s a chance to make a great connection in your community whilst also fitting in with your schedule and lifestyle. You are also invited to stay with the group and socialise with the older guests. Timings: Min Hours Required: 2.5 hours a month Dates and times to be confirmed

Be a part of our growing community to support older people this December. This is a short term, flexible, volunteering role that can be carried out from anywhere that has a telephone. Are you kind, empathetic and ready to help out with just 1 phone call a week in December? You choose your schedule, and this is great to fit around full-time employment, education and, caring responsibilities. You will be matched with an Older Person and, over the festive period, you'll help make their season just a little bit brighter with your weekly telephone conversations with them. And maybe make a new friendship along the way! By making one phone call a week in December, you’ll be helping reduce loneliness and isolation in someone over this Christmas period. Make the call to make a difference. About Us Re-engage is making life less lonely for thousands of older people every year. Older people tell us that our volunteer-led activities make them happier and more able to trust others. Our vision is a world where no one is ever too old to make friends and enjoy social interaction. Our mission is to work within communities to end social isolation and loneliness in older people.