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Alzheimer Scotland
- VO98601
We are recruiting new volunteers to be part of our Dementia Helpline team.
Can you spare 8 hour per month to make sure nobody faces dementia alone?
Our next Helpline Volunteer Preparation Programme is running in June 2024 (location TBC)
For further information on this and other training dates please email helpline@alzscot.org
Experience required
• Empathy, excellent listening and communication skills.
• A reliable internet connection and phone line.
• Confident and/or willing to use a computer/tablet, including Microsoft TEAMS and Outlook.
• Committed to Alzheimer Scotland’s values.
• Willing to develop skills and experience.
• Participate in our Volunteer Preparation Programme and any refresher updates
• Able to keep sensitive data safe and secure at home.
• Willing to follow our policies, procedures and guidelines
Travel details
Not required except for training which is normally in the central belt. Online options may be available.
Travel expenses
Travel expenses for training once PVG Disclosure complete.
Support
Training details
Our next Helpline Volunteer Preparation Programme is running in June 2024 (venue TBC). Once on the line we run quarterly training sessions and online skills update sessions.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Frequency & commitment
Minimum of 8 hours per month
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 Dementia Helpline Volunteer with Alzheimer Scotland
Your details and message will be sent to:
Volunteer Team, Alzheimer Scotland
Volunteer Team, Alzheimer Scotland
Email address: helpline@alzscot.org
Phone number: 0131 243 1453
A copy will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in East Dunbartonshire:
Contact name: Pauline Bowers
Email address: volunteer@edva.org
Thank you for registering your interest in Dementia Helpline Volunteer with Alzheimer Scotland.
Alzheimer Scotland has been sent your details and message, they will respond to you at the email address you provided.
Something has gone wrong, please let us know about this issue at milosupport@scvo.scot quoting reference #VO98601.