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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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Connections For Life Volunteer

As part of the RAF Association, our Connections Volunteers offer the vital connection and support our beneficiaries need. In this role, you will make a real difference by helping support a lonely individual via regular telephone calls.

What’s in it for you
The opportunity to help members of the RAF community to feel less isolated and lonely and the sense of achievement having done this. It can help enhance your communication and listening skills, be very rewarding and you will gain a new meaningful relationship.

The Association offers an online training course which is also accredited, and you will receive a certificate of achievement. Volunteers can also sign up for further training to increase their effectiveness.


A RAF or forces background is not essential, and we welcome applications from all areas of the community.


Experience required

Patience and Empathy
Friendly nature/rapport
Good listener.

Travel details

The opportunity is home based.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Frequency & commitment
1hr on a Weekly/Fortnightly or Monthly basis.

Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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