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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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Social Cafe Volunteer (Torryburn)

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


Experience required


  • Dependable and trustworthy

  • Sensitive and respectful

  • Able to work as a team member

  • Welcoming

  • Friendly and approachable

  • Willing to take part in volunteer training and support sessions


Travel details

Torryburn Community Centre, Main Street, Torryburn KY12 8SR.

Travel expenses

45p per mile
bus/ rail fares are reimbursed (ticket needed)

Support
Training details

A volunteer handbook and training in various topics relevant to the role e.g. first aid, confidentiality, food hygiene, safeguarding are provided

Taster

You're welcome to come along to the cafe (by arrangement) and see what it's like.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18
LinkLiving policy is to have volunteers aged 18 and above only

Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Frequency & commitment
We would welcome someone who can give a long-term commitment

Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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