voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Elderly Companion Volunteer Opportunity No. VO47333 - Created/last updated: 04/08/2020 | ![]() Opportunity |
About this opportunity: | We're looking for volunteers to visit older people in their homes to provide friendly social contact and help them to maintain their independence. Tasks may include providing regular contact and chatting, carrying out 'safe, warm and well' checks, practical help such as post office/prescription collections, assisted shopping, care of pets, occasional help within the home like organisation of post, help accessing transport and other services. You can give as much or as little time as you like. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Minimum age: | 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum age: | no upper age limit has been specified | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Training provided: | Volunteers will receive induction before the first tasks, this goes through policies and procedures and gives contact details for support. Volunteers can 'buddy' an experienced volunteer for a while if required. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Out of pocket expenses paid? | Yes - Volunteers are paid 45p per mile or public transport costs, plus any other reasonable out of pocket expenses. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Experience required: | Volunteers must be caring, sympathetic, patient, honest and reliable with good communication and listening skills. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restrictions on who can volunteer | No restrictions were specified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Application process: | Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; PVG membership required; References | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taster available? | No, not for this opportunity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Travel Details | East Fife. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |