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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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Young at Heart Club Volunteer

Do you enjoy making memories with older people, talking to a small group and helping entertain and help others have fun.
You will assist organising an activities programme and help with finer details to make the day memorable. If you have not called bingo you will learn. The group will be with older ladies mostly who have walking difficulties and are not able to get out the house or live alone.
You will set a weekly activity programme for once per week. Available for 12:30-3:15 in the afternoon on a Monday and or Thursday. You will be supported by a centre staff member and assist compiling the activity and doing a stint clearing up.

Experience required

Friendly easy going character, good for a laugh, able to plan and be resourceful. Good with talking and entertaining older people. Able to communicate in English well.

Travel details

Based at Drylaw Neighbourhood Cente

Travel expenses

Receipts required.

Support
Training details

The volunteer will be introduced to the working of the centre and its people and current protocols using during the pandemic. The volunteer will be supported by a staff member.

Taster available
Restrictions

Minimum age: 19

Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Volunteers (aged 19-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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