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Community group volunteer for Kirkcaldy Snooker Group

Volunteering opportunity with Alzheimer Scotland (Fife)

Organisation
Alzheimer Scotland (Fife)
Type
Sports / Outdoor activities
Benefits
Elderly
Age
18 to 100
Expenses
Yes – Public transport expenses will be reimbursed on production of a receipt. Mileage will be reimbursed at 45p per mile when the volunteer uses their own vehicle. These will be reimbursed monthly and processed by the Volunteer Co-Ordinator.
Saltire Awards
Yes, this opportunity counts towards the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12 to 25
Taster
Yes – Taster available
Reference
VO103823 · updated 29 April 2026

About this opportunity

This role will directly support people living with dementia who attend our local weekly Snooker Group' in Kirkcaldy alongside our staff team. You will be part of a small team offering person centred, individualised support that meets the needs of each person who attends. The group enjoy playing snooker and having a blether.

-Supporting a community group as requested by the group leader.

-To enable individuals to meet with others with similar interests

-To communicate with people with dementia, family members and staff within the community group setting.

-To attend training to be informed about dementia and to attend any other necessary training relevant to volunteering role.

-To carry out any other reasonable duties requested of the volunteer.

When it takes place

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What you need to know

Training

The volunteer will have a volunteer induction training session with the Volunteer Co-Ordinator before they join the Snooker Group. Then ongoing training relevant to the volunteer role and corporate policies e.g. Dementia Friends training; Brain Health training etc.

Experience
No specific requirements for experience were given by the organisation.
Restrictions
No restrictions were specified.
How to apply

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

Travel

The group takes place at Brain Health & Dementia Resource Centre, Hill Street, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1AH , on a Monday morning from 10.30 to 12 noon. No parking at the venue, public bus service available.

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