Description
We are looking for a Volunteer Social Activity Assistant to support an older person or people who live in Braehead Gardens Very Sheltered Housing Development in Buckhaven. KY8 1AD
Group Activities
In this role you will help to reduce isolation, increase community involvement and assist with social activities.
Duties of the Volunteer
We are looking for volunteers to work in a group setting to help organise and run the Bingo Sessions. Volunteers could also use the opportunity to assist with coffee afternoons or other social activities.
When we need you
Thursday 2-4pm
A minimum six-month commitment is required.
What skills/experience/training do you need?
No experience or qualifications are required. We are looking for volunteers who have a genuine interest in working with older people, have good communication skills, are reliable, are able to work in an unsupervised capacity and as part of a team.
For this role, you will need to complete a Disclosure Scotland check at no cost to yourself.
What training and support will you receive?
You will receive a full induction into your place of volunteering and will be offered a four-visit trial period. You will receive regular support and supervision by your Volunteer Line Manager. Other relevant training may be undertaken where appropriate.
You will be reimbursed for your travel expenses from your home, to your place of volunteering and back home again, at a rate of .45 pence per mile up to 15 miles from the development (30 miles round trip). Any mileage undertaken in the course of your volunteering will also be reimbursed at the same rate. All out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed.
Contact details
If you are over 16 and would like to enquire further about becoming a part of a team dedicated to enriching the lives of older people in Scotland, please complete our online Application Form or contact Rae England on 01592 712 958
Other Information
Please include any other relevant information (i.e. car required)
Please note that this is an unpaid, volunteer position and we thank everyone for their enquiry. However, we hope that you understand that all enquiries will not result in volunteer placements.
About Bield Housing and Care
Bield is a registered charity that came from humble beginnings, starting out with just one development in Bo’ness. It has grown to become a major provider of a wide range of housing and services for around 20,000 older people across 23 local authority areas.