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Royal Voluntary Service
- VO100203
In this role is the volunteer will be helping to support older people to be independent and stay connected to their communities.
Volunteers transform the lives of people with dementia, by helping to enable them to take positive steps to connect to their community and reduce their isolation.
This could include helping to provide lunch and healthy snacks and social activities such as exercises to provide strength and mobility or taking part in crafts and hobbies with the older person.
Experience required
The volunteer will need to have a friendly personality and good communication skills, with a non-judgmental attitude towards an individual’s circumstances and a willingness to ensure confidentiality.
They will receive relevant training for the role and will be welcomed and supported by a friendly, local team.
Travel details
Methil Lunch Club
250, Methilhaven Road, Methil, KY8 3LE
Mondays and Wednesdays 10.30 a.m. – 14.15 p.m.
Travel expenses
Volunteers can claim expenses incurred travelling to and from their duties. Drivers are re-imbursed at 45p per mile, and they pay public transportation rates. Volunteers can claim weekly or monthly.
Support
Training details
The volunteer will be working with a team of volunteers and staff who will support the volunteer.
Royal Voluntary Service has a training website available for all volunteers. There are also workbooks available to anyone without access to a computer.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 16
Availability
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Volunteers (aged 16-25) 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 Support Volunteer - Methil with Royal Voluntary Service
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Your message will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Fife:
Contact name: Nicci McDougall
Email address: nicci@fva.org
Phone: 01333 433 660
Thank you for registering your interest in Dementia Support Volunteer - Methil with Royal Voluntary Service.
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