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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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Group Volunteer

STAND ( Striving Towards a New Day) is seeking enthusiastic and committed volunteers to join in its work supporting people living with dementia in Fife.
STAND is a charity which operates across Fife and provides Dementia Friendly Meeting Centre Spaces across Fife each week to provide peer support for people living with mild to moderate dementia and their carers or supporters.
Volunteering for STAND is rewarding and offers opportunities to support members in art, music and storytelling workshops. Volunteers assist STAND Facilitators in weekly meetings and help members at the meetings to engage, participate and have fun.
Volunteering at STAND can also involve joining local events such as Town and Village Galas to promote STAND and its work. There are also opportunities to attend National events and Conferences alongside STAND members living with Dementia.

Experience required

The person will have good interpersonal skills, empathy and understanding.
Skills in groupwork and the experience of living with dementia or caring for someone living with dementia are desirable but not essential.
A positive attitude and an awareness of human rights are important.

Travel details

STAND is seeking volunteers to give their time in the following places (local to them) - Dunfermline, Kinghorn, Glenrothes, Cupar, and Methil.

Travel expenses

Expenses paid at public transport rates.

Support
Training details

Volunteers will be given support by the group facilitators, and will have access to training including dementia friendly training.

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.
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