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Community Club Volunteer

Volunteering opportunity with Royal Voluntary Service Fife

Organisation
Royal Voluntary Service Fife
Type
Befriending / Mentoring
Benefits
Elderly
Age
16 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
VO106742 · updated 18 September 2026

About this opportunity

This role is about supporting and empowering older people to be independent and stay connected to their communities.

Volunteers transform the lives of people in their community, by helping them live as independently as they can, building community relationships and re-establishing their confidence and well-being.

This could include helping to provide lunch and healthy snacks, chatting and offering companionship to people, giving dementia-friendly support.

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

Morrisons, Largo Road, St. Andrews, KY16 8PJ

Thursday 11.45 a.m. to 1.45 p.m.

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