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LEAP
- VO92422
A group befriender will work with a team of volunteers to run a friendship group in one of our localities in South Lanarkshire with the support of a group befriending coordinator. The groups are run for older people (50 and over) in their area that are looking for more social contact. Volunteers will spend time with our clients offering companionship to build their confidence and link them back into the local community. Your role will consist of helping to make teas and coffees, welcoming in guests and running activities at the group such as crafts, seated exercise, reminiscence to name a few of the activities we run. You will have the support of staff and other volunteers while at the group.
Some of the skills we look for in a volunteer are: An empathy with older people; reliable and trustworthy; being sensitive and supportive; flexible; Having a few hours spare each week; Being friendly; Being interested in people.
Experience required
No Expertise, Caring,Good Communicator,Good Listener,Open minded,Patient,Reliable / Dependable,Sociable,
Travel details
The opportunity takes place at multiple location across South Lanarkshire
Blantyre,Cambuslang,East Kilbride,Hamilton,Rutherglen,Uddingston
Travel expenses
Travel expenses are reimbursed (Monthly).
Dates
20 September - 20 December 2024
Support
Training details
All volunteers are given a group befriending training session as well as ongoing training such as dementia awareness, mental health awareness and others throughout volunteering role.
Taster available
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
No Gender Restriction, Disclosure Check (PVG) & References will be required.
Availability
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Frequency & commitment
3 hours per week. Minimum Commitment: 6 months. (9am - 4:30pm) - Flexible to suit. 3 hours per week. Minimum Commitment: 6 months. (9am - 4:30pm) - Flexible to suit. Travel expenses are reimbursed (Monthly).
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 Group Befriender with LEAP
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:
Heather Jackson, LEAP
Heather Jackson, LEAP
Email address: heather@leap-project.co.uk
A copy will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in South Lanarkshire:
Contact name: Volunteer@VASLan
Email address: volunteer@vaslan.org.uk
Phone: 01698 300390
Thank you for registering your interest in Group Befriender with LEAP.
LEAP has been sent your details and message, they will respond to you at the email address you provided.
Something has gone wrong, please let us know about this issue at milosupport@scvo.scot quoting reference #VO92422.