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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.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Connections For Life Volunteer with Royal Air Forces Association (Shetland)
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 Shetland:
Contact name: Kathleen Williamson
Email address: kathleen.williamson@shetland.org
Phone: 01595 743910
Thank you for registering your interest in Connections For Life Volunteer with Royal Air Forces Association (Shetland).
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