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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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Meaningful Activity Volunteer

By providing company and companionship, volunteers will be enhancing the patient experience and helping reduce any feelings of isolation and loneliness.

Activities include:


  • Chatting and listening to patients

  • Reading to patients

  • Playing board games

  • Reminiscence activities using discussion, books and other resources


Experience required


  • Helpful, friendly and caring

  • Ability to use own initiative

  • Confidence in a hospital setting


Travel details

There are vacancies available at:


  • Raigmore Hospital, Inverness

  • Nairn Town & County Hospital

  • Invergordon County Community Hospital


Restrictions

Minimum age: 16
Disclosure Scotland

Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Frequency & commitment
1-2 hours per week but we can be very flexible. We also offer study leave for our volunteers who are school or university pupils.