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Make someone’s day! Help reduce loneliness and social isolation by volunteering at a 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. The 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 by 12.30pm), - 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 of others
Able to work as a team member
Welcoming
Friendly and approachable
Willing to take part in volunteer training and support sessions
Travel details
Maxwell Centre, 70 Stenhouse Street, Cowdenbeath, KY4 9DD
Travel expenses
Travel is reimbursed at 45p per mile
Bus/rail fares are reimbursed (ticket needed)
Support
Training details
Induction session on LinkLiving values, the Project, boundaries and support
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.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Social Cafe Volunteer (Cowdenbeath) with LinkLiving: Older Persons Service
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