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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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Volunteer Person

Residents at the Walter and Joan Gray home all have individual care plans, within the care plans are recorded their interests and hobbies.
The role of the volunteer person would be to visit residents and encourage them with their interests and hobbies. For some residents this may just be general chat, whilst others enjoy having the daily newspaper read to them.
Some group work may also be required such as assisting staff with a baking group, an arts and crafts group, or reading group. Or perhaps you have hobbies and interests of your own which you are willing to share with others.
During the spring and summer we arrange bus trips for residents and there may be an opportunity for the volunteer to accompany staff and residents on these trips.
You will not be expected to assist residents with personal care, toileting or feeding.

Experience required

A volunteer should have an interest in old people

Travel details

The Walter and Joan Gray, Scalloway

Travel expenses

40p per mile if driving /cost of bus ticker. Monthly mileage form to be completed and paid monthly

Support
Training details

Inducton - would read Crossreach policies and procedures relating to the role. An agreed induction period between management and volunteer. Meeting residents and introduction to activity recording

Restrictions

Minimum age: 16
Insurance restrictions

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