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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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Social Centre Assistants (Hawick)

Do you enjoying the company of people and believe you have what it takes to tackle loneliness at age? Would you like to share your experience and enjoy a chat?

Would you like to use your talents to help others, but also gain work experience, learn new skills and meet new people whilst gaining valuable skills for your CV?

The Royal Voluntary Service helps a diversity of older people to come together at our Social Centres throughout the Scottish Borders. Socialise at a warm friendly place and give something back to those who need it.


Come and join our volunteers and support your local community.


If you would like to take up this opportunity or would just like more information please contact us, we are happy to chat with you about the way you can support your local community.


Experience required

Good communication skills; Reliable; Understanding of confidentiality; Patient and caring; A genuine interest in helping older people; Good organisational skills; Personal, professional, positive, practical.

Travel details

Hawick, Scottish Borders

Travel expenses

All out of pocket expenses and paid to the volunteers and 40p per mile for any driving journeys incurred both to and from the centre and taking clients to and from the centre.

Support
Training details

Full Training will be provided.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 16

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