supporting, developing and representing community groups, voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Volunteer Entertainer
with Scottish Mining Convalescent Trust.
About this opportunity: | The Trust requires a volunteer to get involved in social activities, who loves talking to older people and getting them involved, whether it's playing cards or dominoes, calling bingo numbers or holding a creative session drawing, painting or another craft skill • Sometimes just being around to befriend people and have a cup of tea with them • The Trust is a charity which brings mining families and miners' relatives along for a holiday and we offer full bed & board • The Trust has 8 day staff to deliver the services and there is a gap in the provision of entertainment/befriending/activities for the residents and we would like a volunteer to hold craft sessions, play games, or any activity that the residents are interested in • There is a minibus available for trips and someone with a full licence would be very useful • Fundraising events such as a Casino night or Murder Mystery are also held • | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Minimum age: | 25 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum age: | no upper age limit has been specified | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Training provided: | Training and support will be given for the time anyone is here, from basic Health & Safety to vehicle use (including tail lift usage), fire safety and further job skills in the building if the volunteers want it to help them get a full-time job. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Out of pocket expenses paid? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Experience required: | Volunteer needs to be an outgoing, social person who enjoys people's company and making a difference to individuals or groups who just need some time and and interests to share.
Someone with arts & crafts experience would be beneficial.
Someone with a willingness to have a go and try something new. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restrictions on who can volunteer | We have a public bar area and have a 25 age policy. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Application process: | Application Form; Informal Chat; Interview; References; Trial Period | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taster available? | No, not for this opportunity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |