Volunteering Opportunity: VO90340

• Social Group Volunteer (Kirkcaldy)
  with Seescape.

  Created/last updated: 18/01/2024

  
  

  About this opportunity:	Seescape Social Groups provide people living with visual impairments in Fife the chance to get together with others, receive peer support and enjoy company and activities  •  The Kirkcaldy based social group meets on a regular basis to provide a lifeline for people who are affected by visual impairments locally  •  The group meets every second Monday from 2-3:30pm at Salvation Army, Hayfield Road, Kirkcaldy  •  Tasks can involve: escorting clients where required, providing sighted assistance at venues, preparing and serving refreshments, welcoming new members, having a chat, helping other volunteers organise and facilitate activities, making sure participants can enjoy activities safely and offering assistance where needed  •  It is expected that as a volunteer you will be able to commit to regular attendance, travel independently to and from venues, be warm and friendly as well as using initiative where required to help with the overall smooth running of the group  •
  Takes place:	mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays
  Minimum age:	18
  Maximum age:	100
  Training provided:	No details were provided about the training made available to volunteers. Please contact us to find out more.
  Out of pocket expenses paid?	Yes - Reasonable travel costs reimbursed, for volunteers who travel via car this is 45p a mile. It is expected volunteers would not be travelling/claiming more than 10 miles to get to a venue where meetings take place, unless absolutely necessary or if agreed that will be transporting client/s. Full driver checks required (including insurance, MOT and driving license).
  Experience required:	Warm, friendly and welcoming Excellent all-round communication skills Good social interaction with staff, volunteers and clients at all levels Good organisation skills. Awareness of general health and safety.
  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	Salvation Army, Hayfield Rd, Kirkcaldy KY2 5DG During the pandemic some groups have facilitated group telephone calls for members to join in so the flexibility to assist with phone calls could be required, this may also involve, calling individual members to remind them and check in on their general wellbeing, facilitating discussion and informal chats around topics of interest).
  Saltire Award	This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.