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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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Community Connector

Community Connecting covers various opportunities, potential volunteers can pick which area they would like to support.
Opportunities include:
-Representing Dementia Adventure at local community events such as dementia and memory cafes, local dementia fairs, Women's Institute, Rotary, U3A and similar groups/organisations.
-Where appropriate, and if felt able, giving short talks (all resources provided) to local groups about the work of Dementia Adventure
-Proactively looking for and engaging with new dementia groups
-Posting/sharing DA posts on local community social media groups
-Organising news entries for community newsletters e.g parish magazine

Experience required

-Sensitive to and understanding of people living with dementia.
-Outgoing, friendly and happy to talk to members of the public
-Enthusiastic about the mission and values of Dementia Adventure
-Knowledgeable about Dementia Adventure, or eager to learn, and confident in answering people’s questions
-Friendly, thoughtful and person-centred.
-Adaptable and reliable.
-Good organisational skills, well prepared and willing to record number of attendees
-Able to access Dementia Adventure resources online
-Confident and able to work independently and as part of a team
-Able to encourage and motivate others.
-Able to travel to local places
-Proactive and self-motivated
-Confident in using technology to participate in video calls

Travel details

We are particularly looking for volunteers who would be happy to support our holidays in Scotland and undertake talks and attend awareness events to raise the profile of Dementia Adventure in the Fife

Travel expenses

45p per mile and
public transport rates.

Support
Training details

Online or in-person induction in a variety of locations, online safeguarding, and continual support from the Volunteers Team and the Community Connector Coordinator.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability
Mon
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Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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