supporting, developing and representing community groups, voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Befriender
with Abbeyfield Society Dunfermline.
About this opportunity: | Someone to befriend our elderly residents, visit them, assist with any hospital visits if required, organise coffee events, outings, parties • One to one chats with those that require company • | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Minimum age: | 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum age: | 70 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Training provided: | Introduction to our houses, meet tenants, fire evacuation training, first aid training, rules/ethos of the society. Other training as required. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Out of pocket expenses paid? | Yes - Normal public transport rate as required. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Experience required: | Friendly, outgoing, well organised, enjoys the company of the elderly. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restrictions on who can volunteer | No restrictions were specified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Application process: | Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; PVG membership required; References; Trial Period | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taster available? | No, not for this opportunity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Travel Details | Takes place at Alistair House, 16 Park Avenue, Dunfermline; or Seath House, 5 Transy Place, Dunfermline. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |