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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 Volunteer

You will attend one or more groups on a weekly or fortnightly basis. Your support and encouragement could help them to:
• Remain socially connected and engaged
• Reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation
• Remain active and independent and make new friends
• Increase self-confidence
• Empower attendees to lead activities in their local area
• Create links with the local community

Examples of activities include:
• Planning and leading activity delivery
• Assistance in the setting up and tidying away pre and post group/event
• Chatting to group members ensuring they are made to feel welcome
• Ensuring activities are inclusive for all attendees
• Encourage and empower attendees and volunteers
• Assisting with refreshments
• Liaising with OPAL staff to keep them updated of group attendance, feedback, quotes and photos

Experience required

• Good listening and communication skills
• Friendly personality
• Reliable with good time keeping
• Patience and empathy
• Respectful of confidentiality
• Able to work within set boundaries
• Good organisation skills

Support
Taster available
Restrictions

Minimum age: 18