voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Warm Welcome Volunteer - Lomond Centre Volunteer Opportunity No. VO102710 - Created/last updated: 26/03/2025 | ![]() Opportunity |
About this opportunity: | Warm Welcomes have been established in various venues and setting across Fife which are designed to offer safe, warm places for people in our communities to spend time, participate in activities and access support. The provision encourages people to socialise with others and meet people in a local space. The Warm Space provision at the Lomond Centre is currently looking for volunteers to support the running of this service. As a volunteer, you will support with the setup of the room, greet members of the public as they arrive and support to prepare and serve simple hot meals. Engaging in conversation with people who visit the sessions and sign post them to other services and support available to them. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Minimum age: | 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 - Pre-agreed, travel expenses reimbursed on a weekly/fortnightly basis. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Experience required: | Confidence preparing large quantities of meals would be desirable but not essential. Volunteers should hold a Food Hygiene certificate or be willing to undertake this training before commencing, however other roles are available which would not require this - such as greeting people, recording numbers and setting up tables etc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restrictions on who can volunteer | No restrictions were specified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Application process: | Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; Interview; References | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taster available? | No, not for this opportunity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Travel Details | Lomond Centre, Glenrothes KY7 5RA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |