Residential Community Volunteer

Cyrenians
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Volunteers are peer mentors to the community residents and both live within our city and farm communities, and manage the day-to-day domestic tasks and decisions within the building, which is their home. Volunteer tasks may include: Accompanying a resident to appointments, Helping a resident to cook a meal for the whole community, Acting as a sounding board for a problem or difficult situation, Offering mature and calm guidance.

Experience required

Good production and understanding of written and spoken English. Ability to take on responsibility and work as a team. Knowledge of healthy living (exercise, nutrition, relaxation). Sociability, respect and acceptance.

Travel details

North Edinburgh or Cyrenians Farm in West Lothian – this is a live-in role

Travel expenses

Food provided in the community, some travel expenses and pocket money.

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Training details

Training requirements are agreed individually with each applicant.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 16

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