voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Social Cafe Volunteer (Torryburn) Volunteer Opportunity No. VO89672 - Created/last updated: 07/11/2024 | Opportunity |
About this opportunity: | Make someone's day! Help reduce loneliness and social isolation by volunteering at on of their social cafes. The cafes offer older people the chance to chat with others over a cuppa. Quizzes, games and a range of other activities are on offer. Their social cafe volunteers build a positive relationship with members by: -meeting and greeting them as they arrive (volunteers are asked to arrive for 10am to help with setting up) - offering refreshments and clearing away at the end (finishing by12.30pm) - chatting with members and getting to know them - helping members to take part in the activities where needed, and giving out pens and paper for the quizzes. - attending volunteer meetings and information sessions to help with this role - raising any concerns with your project worker | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Minimum age: | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum age: | 100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Training provided: | A volunteer handbook and training in various topics relevant to the role e.g. first aid, confidentiality, food hygiene, safeguarding are provided | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Out of pocket expenses paid? | Yes - 45p per mile bus/ rail fares are reimbursed (ticket needed) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Experience required: | #NAME? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restrictions on who can volunteer | LinkLiving policy is to have volunteers aged 18 and above only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Application process: | Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; Interview; Other; PVG membership required; References | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taster available? | Yes: You're welcome to come along to the cafe (by arrangement) and see what it's like. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Travel Details | Torryburn Community Centre, Main Street, Torryburn KY12 8SR. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |