Volunteer with OPAL (Older People Active Lives) in Galashiels

• Eildon Housing Association - OPAL in the Borders

• VO92861

OPAL aims to maintain or increase the independence and well-being of older Eildon tenants in the Borders. Our dedicated, trained volunteers offer encouragement, companionship and support to engage in social, leisure and community activities.

Role Description :
We support Eildon tenants aged 60+ who are looking to re-connect socially either on a one-to-one basis or in a group setting.

Overview: Providing support to deliver group activity for Eildon tenants aged 60+ experiencing loneliness and isolation.
Reporting to: Service Coordinator

Key Tasks:
• Assistance in the setting up and tidying away pre and post group/event
• Chatting to group members
• Helping to support activities
• In some cases taking the lead with activity delivery

Benefit to volunteer:
• Help older people in your community to stay connected and to be less socially isolated
• Help older adults in your community to remain active and independent and reduce their social isolation
• Personal development
• Making new friends
• Experience for work/college
• Contribute to the work of Eildon and Cyrenians

Time Commitment: Minimum 3 hours per month.
Disclosure: All volunteers require membership to the Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme, this will be organised by Eildon (no fee).

Experience required

• Good listening skills
• Good communication skills
• Friendly personality
• Organisational skills
• Reliable
• Good time keeping
• Patience/Empathy
• Non-judgemental
• Respect confidentiality

Travel details

Wilkie Gardens and Oakwood Park, Galashiels, Scottish Borders

Travel expenses

Travel and out of pocket expenses are reimbursed.

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