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NHS Lothian
- VO91401
Volunteer Visitors help to reduce loneliness and enhance wellbeing for the tenants of Hawthorn Gardens extra-care housing development in Loanhead by leading activities and entertainment for small groups of residents.
Volunteers will plan, set up, lead, and tidy up after activities for small groups of residents with the support of on-site staff. Activities could include carpet bowls, crafts, quizzes, board games, musical entertainment, gentle chair exercise and gardening. With each visit they make, volunteers can expect to feel the immediate impact of donating their time as they help to enhance wellbeing for local people in Midlothian. Get in touch to find out about upcoming dates for volunteer training and start your journey today!
Experience required
· Good communication skills
· Confidence in leading a small group
· Patient and non-judgemental
· Punctual and reliable
· A warm, friendly, and professional approach
· A skill or talent to share (eg. crafts, gardening, card games, music)
Travel details
Lothian Buses 37 stops on the main road outside Hawthorn Gardens. Lothian Buses 47 and Borders Buses X62 stop a 10 minute walk away.
Travel expenses
Out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed in line with the NHS Lothian Volunteer Expenses Policy
Restrictions
Minimum age: 16
Availability
Frequency & commitment
1-2 hours per week
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 Activities Volunteer (Extra-Care Housing Loanhead) with NHS Lothian
Susan Rose, NHS Lothian
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