The Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme (RSVP) works with NHS Forth Valley to develop volunteering in local hospitals. This particular volunteer role is in the Audiology department at Falkirk Community Hospital, where the award winning team are an integral part of the department. We are currently looking for volunteers to fill some gaps in the rota at Falkirk Community Hospital. The volunteer role involves interaction with patients invited to attend the repair clinic where we identify the fault and make good usually by replacing the tubes on hearing aids. There are a minimum of 6 sessions of training provided by experienced volunteers prior to patient contact. The Audiology departmental aims and objectives is to provide a service whereby the volunteer will assist with the regular maintenance of hearing aids which some patients find difficult to do themselves. If you have an interest in fault finding and have good eyesight and finger strength then this is a role for you. The clinic operates every weekday either AM or PM and you would be required to commit to working on a weekly basis, e.g every Tuesday AM. Volunteers are required to wear masks, and gloves are available if the volunteer prefers to use them. A volunteer t-shirt is provided.

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme (RSVP) works with NHS Forth Valley to develop volunteering in local hospitals. This particular volunteer role is in the Audiology department at Stirling Community Hospital, where the award winning team are an integral part of the department. We are currently looking for volunteers to fill some gaps in the rota at Stirling Community Hospital. The volunteer role involves interaction with patients invited to attend the repair clinic where we identify the fault and make good usually by replacing the tubes on hearing aids. There are a minimum of 6 sessions of training provided by experienced volunteers prior to patient contact. The Audiology departmental aims and objectives is to provide a service whereby the volunteer will assist with the regular maintenance of hearing aids which some patients find difficult to do themselves. If you have an interest in fault finding and have good eyesight and finger strength then this is a role for you. The clinic operates every weekday either AM or PM and you would be required to commit to working on a weekly basis, e.g every Tuesday PM. Volunteers are required to wear masks, and gloves are available if the volunteer prefers to use them. A volunteer t-shirt is provided.

Van Helpers support our delivery service going out on one of our vans with a Driver. You will pick up shopping boxes from the supermarkets and make multiple deliveries to our customers. You and the Driver will take the groceries into the customer’s house, unpack the groceries, check the order over with the customer and receive the payments. Van Helpers carry a small money float and some cash handling will be required. Van Helpers are required either Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday from around 9a.m. till 3p.m. approximately.

The role will involve making sure each client is wearing a properly fitted riding hat. At the first and last lesson of each 12 week block there is also paperwork to be completed for each rider. We also need you to ensure that carers, parents and siblings are not patting/touching the horses at the mounting block as this is a very delicate part of the lesson.

This opportunity is for our TEA GROUP where people with additional support needs meet weekly to participate in a sociable meal time. This helps the participants improve their confidence and social skills through engaging in group activities in a safe environment. Along with a team leader the facilitator will demonstrate their own willingness to be involved in activities, encouraging group members to participate, engage socially, demonstrate appropriate behavior and promote an inclusive culture. The facilitator will also have the opportunity to assist the team leader in planning and preparing activities, engaging with participants, providing refreshments and preparing feedback at the conclusion of the session. There may be some petty cash-handling involved.

This opportunity is for our KALEIDOSCOPE GROUP where people with additional support needs aged 18+ meet weekly to participate in pre-arranged social activities that help them improve their confidence and social skills through engaging in group and individual activities in a safe environment. Along with a team leader the facilitator will demonstrate their own willingness to be involved in activities, encouraging group members to participate, engage socially, demonstrate appropriate behavior and promote an inclusive culture. The facilitator will also have the opportunity to assist the team leader in planning and preparing activities, engaging with participants, providing refreshments and preparing feedback at the conclusion of the session. There may be some petty cash-handling involved.

This opportunity is for a social DROP- IN group where people with additional support needs come together weekly to participate in pre-arranged activities that may include Arts, Crafts, Health, Fitness, Cooking, Newsletter preparation etc. Along with a team leader the facilitator will encourage group members to participate in activities, engage socially, demonstrate appropriate behavior and promote an inclusive culture. The facilitator will also have the opportunity to assist the team leader in planning and preparing activities, engaging with participants, provide refreshments during the session and provide feedback at the conclusion of the session. There may be some petty cash-handling involved.

Working as part of a team of shoppers you will take one of our customer’s orders and go around the store gathering the required items. You will then pack the groceries into shop boxes and help put them through the checkout. Once all the orders are made up we pay the balance of the grocery bill and help the delivery people load the boxes onto the vans ready for delivery. 8.30 am til approx. 12 Noon Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.

This is a perfect opportunity to be part of an innovative project aimed at people affected by cancer. As part of the programme you will be asked to lead a 12 week block of Gentle Movement classes which will be based in community libraries and centres around Dundee. You will have to set up, pack up and tidy before and after session. You may be required to deliver alone or alongside another instructor. Taking a register of those attending the class & returning this to the Move More team. You will have to attend core training and support sessions and participate in the evaluation of the Move More Dundee Gentle Movement groups. You will be a valued volunteer and a vital part of the team. Make a difference to the lives of people affected by cancer in your local community. Develop knowledge and experience of the benefits of exercise for people affected by cancer. There will be regular social activities with other volunteers on the Move More Programme. You will have access to training and experiences to enhance your CV.

We are looking for volunteers who will be able to support individuals referred to the Help at Home service with a range of tasks which may be home based or supporting them to access and carry out activities in the community. The support provided by the volunteer with be over a set period of time, which will be set out in a personal plan that is put together with the individual and our support worker. The support with allow them to build confidence, independence and possibly to encourage friendships and building connections in the community. Volunteer tasks may include, assisting individuals to access public transport, assisting in the collection of pensions or prescriptions, supporting to attend appointments or access groups in the community. Tasks with be set according to need with the individual and support worker with the aim that they will have the confidence and independence to carry out these tasks themselves.