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Fife Centre for Equalities
- VO96519
Fife Centre for Equalities (FCE) has charitable aims of raising awareness and understanding of equality and diversity across all communities and community groups in Fife.
Are you looking for a meaningful way to make a positive impact in your community? FCE invite you to join our dedicated team of volunteers in our Companion Support Project. You will have the opportunity to offer support and companionship to individuals from diverse backgrounds and ethnicities.
FCE host monthly get-togethers; these events are the heart of our project, where you can connect, engage, and share memorable moments with others. From exciting activities to delicious snacks, we ensure every gathering is filled with joy.
Our project aims to reduce social isolation and enhance mental well-being. By volunteering, you'll contribute to helping the more isolated members of our community integrate and thrive, foster connections and spread happiness. Together we can build a stronger, more inclusive community.
Experience required
A good listener with good communication skills and the ability to communicate in a language in addition to English OR be interested in working with interpreters and translators to build relationships.
-Adaptable and reliable
-Person centred. Caring, respectful and positive
-Understanding and sensitive. Demonstrate patience and tact
-Discrete and able to maintain confidentiality.
Travel details
This opportunity is available around various locations in Fife with a different location selected for each event. The location selections are a mix of central locations and more rural or isolated areas, to give all members and volunteers an opportunity to participate.
50% of our monthly Get Togethers are held in Kirkcaldy and the other 50% in various places around Fife (Dunfermline, Rosyth, St Andrews etc.) All locations are accessible by public transport or car.
Travel expenses
Once the volunteer has submitted their expenses claim form, expenses will be paid within the week. It is recommended that public transport is used. If a car is used 45p per mile will be reimbursed.
Support
Training details
A full onboarding and training session will be provided, a mix of formal or informal chats. The role as a volunteer will be explained, all necessary documents will be signed, and a handbook will be provided. Regular contact will be made by the volunteer co-ordinator informing the volunteer of upcoming events and both check-in and feedback sessions either in person, on a phone call, the WhatsApp group or a Teams call.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 16
Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Volunteers (aged 16-25) 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 Companion-Supporter with Fife Centre for Equalities
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 message will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Fife:
Contact name: Admin FVA
Email address: info@fva.org
Thank you for registering your interest in Companion-Supporter with Fife Centre for Equalities.
Fife Centre for Equalities 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 #VO96519.