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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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Helping Hands Social Group Co-ordinator

Love a good chat over a cuppa?
Want to help reduce loneliness in your community?

Join our Helping Hands team as a Brew & Blether social group coordinator and bring people together for friendly, informal gatherings that make a real difference

What you’ll do:
✅ Organise social sessions for clients & volunteers
✅ Book venues & arrange refreshments
✅ Coordinate volunteer support
✅ Help create a warm, welcoming space for all


You’ll need to be:
✔ Organised & reliable
✔ Friendly & compassionate
✔ Comfortable supporting people with declining health
✔ Willing to complete PVG check (we’ll help!)


Full training provided + regular team catch-ups!


Interested?
Call 01463 227902 or visit https://highlandhospice.org/how-you-can-help/volunteer-roles/helping-hands-social-group-co-ordinator to get started!


Support
Training details

Mandatory Training:
• Helping Hands information session - approx. 3 hours usually at Highland Hospice
• Adult support and protection – approx. 1 hour
Online Modules:
• Moving and Handling Training Patient / Client – approx. 1.5 hour
• Cyber Security and GDPR – approx. 30 minutes
• Fire Safety Awareness for Volunteers – approx. 30minutes
• Food Hygiene – approx. 20 minutes
Non Mandatory Training:
Other training available is desired and suitable to your role:
• Last Aid
• Dementia Awareness
• Sensitive Conversations

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
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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