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Volunteer Midlothian (VM)
- VO58506
Young Volunteers between the ages of 15-24 will join Paula, (Youth Coordinator) in delivering games and social activities in sheltered housing.
The overall aim is to enhance the young people’s confidence and skills through volunteering and reduce social isolation for older people. The project will train, support and provide supervision for young volunteers to lead on delivering the sessions (with support and supervision from the Youth Coordinator) for older people, with those involved shaping the discussion and activity at each session.
It is hoped that in addition to the positive impact the project will have on residents, the befriending will allow volunteers to build confidence and gain valuable social skills under the support and supervision of the Youth Coordinator.
Experience required
No skills required as training will be provided. The project is aimed at young people who would like support and supervision while volunteering, who are non judgemental, enjoy socialising and get on well with people.
Travel expenses
Transport to and from sheltered housing will be provided
Support
Training details
An induction will be completed by the volunteer prior to starting. The induction will be activity based and fun and will focus on what befriending is, boundaries in befriending, confidentiality and befriending in a sheltered housing.
Taster available
Restrictions
Minimum age: 14
Youngsters must be between 15 and 24 and live in Midlothian.
Availability
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Evening
Frequency & commitment
Monday evenings 6.15pm-7.45pm
Volunteers (aged 14-25) 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 Activity Assistant - Dalkeith with Volunteer Midlothian (VM)
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 details and message will be sent to:
Paula Jackson, Volunteer Midlothian (VM)
Paula Jackson, Volunteer Midlothian (VM)
Email address: paula@volunteermidlothian.org.uk
A copy will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Midlothian:
Contact name: Volunteer Team Midlothian
Email address: info@volunteermidlothian.org.uk
Phone: 07859 914587
Thank you for registering your interest in Activity Assistant - Dalkeith with Volunteer Midlothian (VM).
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