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Dementia Support Volunteer - Dunfermline

Volunteering opportunity with Royal Voluntary Service Fife

Organisation
Royal Voluntary Service Fife
Type
Befriending / Mentoring
Benefits
Elderly
Age
18 to 100
Expenses
Yes – Volunteers can claim expenses incurred travelling to and from their duties. Drivers are re-imbursed at 55p per mile, and they pay public transportation rates. Volunteers can claim weekly or monthly.
Saltire Awards
Yes, this opportunity counts towards the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12 to 25
Taster
No taster session for this opportunity
Reference
VO100206 · updated 3 August 2026

About this opportunity

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.

In this role, the volunteer will attend Dunfermline Day Centre, and support older people living with dementia to be independent and stay connected to their communities. This role includes supporting to provide lunch and healthy snacks as well as supporting with social activities such as exercises to improve strength and mobility or taking part in crafts and hobbies with the older person.

When it takes place

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What you need to know

Training

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.

Experience

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.

Restrictions
No restrictions were specified.
How to apply

Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; References

Travel

Dunfermline Day Centre

The Jean Mackie Centre, Dunfermline, KY12 0BH

Mondays and Fridays 10.30 a.m. – 14.15 p.m.

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