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Support At Home Volunteer (North East Fife)

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, we 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
VO100852 · updated 3 August 2026

About this opportunity

Support at Home volunteers transform the lives of individuals by supporting and empowering them to live the life they want and helping them to stay connected to their communities. You could be driving someone somewhere, taking them shopping, offering information on nutrition or just being there to improve their confidence and reduce their isolation. However you help, you could make a real difference to peoples’ lives.

You will work with someone to find out what would improve their life, then support them to take positive steps so that they can connect with their community and reduce their isolation. This may mean one-to-one or group activities, or a tie in with other services in the area – whatever that person needs. Sometimes, you’ll work on your own, other times you will be building relationships with the people you visit, something that is rewarding for you and the people you spend time with.

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; PVG membership required; References

Travel

This opportunity takes place in North East Fife

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