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Volunteering Opportunity: VO103783
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Community Support Volunteer - Kirkcaldy
Created/last updated: 29/04/2026
with Alzheimer Scotland (Fife).About this opportunity: Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland's national dementia charity
• Their aims are Prevent, Care, Cure and their mission is to make sure nobody faces dementia alone
• They are looking for Community Support volunteers
• This role will support the activity of a social group that enjoys a variety of table top activities from musical quizzes, games, playing snooker and making friends and memories over a cuppa
• People living with dementia, their family and friends and anyone with an interest in dementia can attend this activity group
• The role may vary but is likely to include; -Offering a warm welcome to people who attend
• -Listening and interacting with people living with dementia, family members who attend the group and taking part in the activities
• -Keeping up to date with Alzheimer Scotland news and our work across Scotland
•Takes place: mornings afternoons evenings Mondays 
Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays Minimum age: 18 Maximum age: 100 Training provided: The volunteer with have a volunteer induction training session with the Volunteer Co-Ordinator. Then ongoing training relevant to the volunteer role and corporate policies e.g. Dementia Friends training; Brain Health training. Out of pocket expenses paid?
Yes - Travel expenses will be reimbursed monthly. Public transport expenses will be reimbursed on production of a valid receipt. Mileage will be reimbursed at 45p per mile if the volunteer uses their own vehicle.Experience required: #NAME? Restrictions on who can volunteer
No restrictions were specified.Application process: Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; Interview; PVG membership required; References; Trial Period Taster available? Yes: Taster available Travel Details The Dementia and Brain Health Resource Centre, Hill Street, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1AH every Monday from 2pm to 3.30 pm. Saltire Award This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.