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.

As a befriender, you will spend time getting to know the resident and vice versa. Engaging in meaningful conversations or taking part in a social activity. Possibly going out for a walk or a coffee. This time and company will mean a great deal to the resident and enhance their quality of life.

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.

Dundee Community Transport SCIO (DCT) is committed to delivering affordable and accessible transport for Dundee. Currently, our main activity is the delivery of a volunteer driver service, Community Cars, which ensures Dundee’s older communities can remain active. This is an opportunity to play a part in helping Dundee’s older people enjoy independence and a good quality of life. The successful candidates will be required to clearly demonstrate: A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort; ability to think creatively; ability to work effectively as a member of a team; good communication and interpersonal skills; good, independent judgement; impartiality, fairness and confidentiality; leadership skills; strategic vision; understanding and acceptance of responsibilities; willingness to speak one’s mind. If you would like the chance to help shape and develop an award winning charity – please get in touch.

Do you love cooking and meeting new people? We’re recruiting volunteer Cooks to do a weekly meal share with an elderly Diner in their community. This simple and effective service looks to tackle malnutrition, loneliness and isolation amongst elderly people (55+). If you want to be involved in a ‘feel good’ service that delivers real benefit to elderly people in Dundee then please do get in touch. You don’t have to be Gordon Ramsay in order to be able to deliver this service but you are required to have good cooking skills and a good grasp of food hygiene and the desire to support someone in your community. If you want to signup it couldn’t be easier jut create a profile at www.mealmakers.org.uk or contact us on 0800 783 7770.

The volunteer would attend fundraising meetings help plan and organise events. The fundraising meetings are normally once per month for about 1 hour. The volunteer may be asked to take the minutes at the meeting and type them up. We are looking for a volunteer that has ideas for fundraising and is enthusiastic in helping the charity raise funds.

Van Drivers support our delivery service going out on one of our vans with a Helper. You will pick up shopping boxes from the supermarkets and make multiple deliveries to our customers. You and the Helper will take the groceries into the customer’s house, unpack the groceries, check the order over with the customer and receive the payments. Minimum time commitment is 6 hours per week, either Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday morning.

The people we support within our Dundee Homecare service like to attend groups, clubs and cafes. We are looking for caring individuals who are willing to drive the people we support to and from their weekly groups. All we ask is for an hour or so of your time each week or fortnight. No experience in the care sector is necessary but we do ask that you are a caring and patient individual with a drivers license. If you want to give something back to the community but you only have an hour to spare every now and then, this is a great opportunity for you. Any questions? Just ask.

As the population of the 65+ community in Dundee increases so do the number of elderly people who are isolated and lonely. Help us to keep older people independent, safe and well in their own homes by being a volunteer driver, enabling older people to get to appointments, do their own shopping or enjoy meeting up with friends and family. You will hold a full drivers licence and if you have access to a suitable and reliable car you must hold comprehensive insurance. You will be happy to collect our customers from their own home and drive them to their desired location. Where appropriate you may have to wait for a period of time before taking the passenger home. Your responsibilities will include cash handling, light paperwork and you will be required to become a member of the PVG scheme. All costs associated with your role as a volunteer will be met by DCT. DCT are keen to recruit drivers from anywhere but those in DD4 and DD5 post code areas are particularly welcome as that is where many users stay.