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Social Group Volunteer (Glenrothes)

Volunteering opportunity with Seescape

Organisation
Seescape
Type
Befriending / Mentoring
Benefits
Sensory Impairment
Age
16 to 100
Expenses
Yes – Travel expenses will be reimbursed at 45p per mile for travel by car or public transport rates.
Saltire Awards
Yes, this opportunity counts towards the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12 to 25
Taster
No taster session for this opportunity
Reference
VO103186 · updated 17 September 2026

About this opportunity

Seescape support over 3500 people with severe visual impairments in Fife. They require enthusiastic and sociable volunteers to join them to try and prevent their vulnerable members from becoming lonely and withdrawing from their community. They want to add to their volunteers who help give their users a brilliant opportunity to get out of the house, meet friends and give their week a meaningful structure.

Their volunteers assist in arranging activities for the group such as inviting guests to speak about their areas of expertise, share stories or provide entertainment. They have had input from a range of individuals including authors, stage acts, opera singers as well as inputs from local services including the Police and Fire Service. This is a fun and rewarding opportunity which our existing volunteers thrive on.

This role may appeal to those in retirement, semi-retirement or people with spare time who would like to give back to the community

When it takes place

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What you need to know

Training

Volunteers will be given training on relevant protocols and policies before starting and will be peer mentored by lead volunteers. Training on supporting visually impaired people and annual training sessions will also be given

Experience

The volunteer will have to be compassionate, calm and have a caring nature. They should be able to make measured decisions, show initiative, be positive and innovative in their thinking, and take lead when required. Life experience and a can-do attitude are the biggest assets for the role

Restrictions
No restrictions were specified.
How to apply

Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; PVG membership required; References

Travel

Glenrothes (Lomond Centre)

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