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Volunteering Opportunity: VO103823
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Community group volunteer for Kirkcaldy Snooker Group
Created/last updated: 29/04/2026
with Alzheimer Scotland (Fife).About this opportunity: This role will directly support people living with dementia who attend our local weekly Snooker Group' in Kirkcaldy alongside our staff team
• You will be part of a small team offering person centred, individualised support that meets the needs of each person who attends
• The group enjoy playing snooker and having a blether
• -Supporting a community group as requested by the group leader
• -To enable individuals to meet with others with similar interests -To communicate with people with dementia, family members and staff within the community group setting
• -To attend training to be informed about dementia and to attend any other necessary training relevant to volunteering role
• -To carry out any other reasonable duties requested of the volunteer
•Takes place: mornings afternoons evenings Mondays 
Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays Minimum age: 18 Maximum age: 100 Training provided: The volunteer will have a volunteer induction training session with the Volunteer Co-Ordinator before they join the Snooker Group. Then ongoing training relevant to the volunteer role and corporate policies e.g. Dementia Friends training; Brain Health training etc. Out of pocket expenses paid?
Yes - Public transport expenses will be reimbursed on production of a receipt. Mileage will be reimbursed at 45p per mile when the volunteer uses their own vehicle. These will be reimbursed monthly and processed by the Volunteer Co-Ordinator.Experience required: No specific requirements for experience were provided by the organisation. 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 group takes place at Brain Health & Dementia Resource Centre, Hill Street, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1AH , on a Monday morning from 10.30 to 12 noon. No parking at the venue, public bus service available. Saltire Award This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.