Meal Maker

Food Train Connects
VO92649

The volunteer cook will be matched with an older person living in their area. They will provide a portion of a home cooked meal once a week, deliver it to the older person and stay for a chat if required. This meal share activity has a very important befriending element to it as many if our members may be socially isolated and will value having a local connection within their community.

Experience required

An interest in people and their lives is essential
Friendly, sociable and patient with a caring manner
Ability to carry out regular shopping and deliver to older person’s home
Good verbal communication skills are required with a sense of humour who can adapt your conversation to different types of people
Maintain consistent communication with Food Train Connects staff throughout

Travel details

Own transport

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Training details

Online induction and training programme, ID check and meeting with a member of the Food Train Connects Team, role handbook and ongoing support from a named member of the team.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 16

Frequency & commitment

2 hours per week

Volunteers (aged 16-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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