Volunteering Opportunity: VO84375

• Community Bridge Volunteer
  with Fife Curnie Clubs.

  Created/last updated: 22/05/2024

  
  

  About this opportunity:	Curnie clubs were established in 2016 to tackle isolation and loneliness  •  As part of the service, they run small groups to bring people together where they can take part in arts and crafts, nature programmes and gardening  •  Their community bridge volunteers support those who have lost their confidence so much so they cannot attend groups  •  Community bridge volunteers support these individuals either on the phone or meet with them at local places just for coffee and chat with the eventual aim of building their confidence enough to become group members  •  This is a golden opportunity for those with an empathic nature to support some of the most vulnerable in our communities to become re-socialised and live life with confidence and autonomy  •
  Takes place:	Please contact us to find out when this opportunity takes place.
  Minimum age:	25
  Maximum age:	100
  Training provided:	Induction covers Policy and procedure, Health and Safely, with initial assessment of training needs and training plan. The Volunteer can expect to have a dedicated development coordinator for mentoring and regular assessments. COSCA training will be provided by COSCA approved facilitators
  Out of pocket expenses paid?	Yes - A milage rate of 45 pence per mile and public transport is fully covered. Expenses are reimbursed monthly.
  Experience required:	If you have a caring outlook on life then this is for you.
  Restrictions on who can volunteer	No restrictions were specified.
  Application process:	Application Form; PVG membership required; References
  Taster available?	No, not for this opportunity.
  Travel Details	Curnie Clubs are Fife wide and their main locations are Kirkcaldy, Levenmouth Glenrothes and Dunfermline.
  Saltire Award	This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.