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Food Train Connects aims to match two groups of people.
• Older people (aged 65+) throughout Scotland requiring a little bit of a helping hand to continue living comfortably and contentedly at home; and
• Volunteers who are willing to provide that regular support via telephone to help improve the quality of life of an older person.
Food Train Connects exists to provide support for older people by making these vital connections.
• Volunteer Phone Friends who are able to make weekly or fortnightly calls to a Food Train Customer and provide a supportive, listening ear. You will also be required to provide a brief report of date / length of call and highlight any issues of concern to Food Train staff.
Volunteer’s will use their own phone, guidance will be given on keeping their number hidden for security. We don’t offer expenses for the Phone Friends role. The calls are for about 30 min every week or fortnight.
Experience required
Friendly, chatty nature and common sense required.
Travel details
Home- based
Support
Training details
Induction, ongoing support and training from a named person.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 16
Volunteers (aged 16-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Phone Friends with Food Train Connects North Ayrshire
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Your details and message will be sent to:
Debs Cowan, Food Train Connects North Ayrshire
Debs Cowan, Food Train Connects North Ayrshire
Email address: volunteer@foodtrainconnects.org.uk
Phone number: 0800 783 7770
A copy will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in North Ayrshire:
Contact name: Ann Wilson
Email address: ann@tact.scot
Phone: 01294 443044
Thank you for registering your interest in Phone Friends with Food Train Connects North Ayrshire.
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