voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Volunteering Opportunity Details
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Volunteer Project Worker
with Abbeyview Day CentreVolunteer Opportunity No. VO67159 - Created/last updated: 04/08/2020
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OpportunityAbout this opportunity: Volunteers to help in Abbeyview's Dementia Cafe, this will be running twice a week in the centre. Also assisting staff organise and participate in activities which will be motivating and stimulating for individuals and their carers.
Organise speakers and work alongside staff and other relevant agencies to provide a relaxing experience for people with dementia and their families.
Assist with lunch and general day-to-day running of the cafe.Takes place: mornings afternoons evenings Mondays 
Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays Minimum age: 18 Maximum age: no upper age limit has been specified Training provided: Volunteers will be given induction and ongoing training and support. Out of pocket expenses paid?
NoExperience required: Previous experience with working with dementia sufferers would be an advantage but not essential, but must have a caring and patient nature with good communication skills. Be able to work within a small team helping provide a beneficial service to the local community. Restrictions on who can volunteer
No restrictions were specified.Application process: Induction/Training; Informal Chat; PVG membership required; References; Trial Period Taster available? No, not for this opportunity. Travel Details Abbeyview Day Centre, Duncan Crescent, Dunfermline. On bus routes, car parking available. Saltire Award This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. What Now?
To enquire/register an interest in this opportunity call us (FVA) on 0800 389 6046, e-mail us, or fill out this form: You can print these opportunity details.
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Other Opportunities
Here are some shortcuts to other, similar opportunities:Abbeyview Day Centre has the following, additional volunteering opportunities:
- Management Committee Member
- Volunteer to Day Care Worker
- Management Committee Member
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Type of volunteering: Care / Support worker
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