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Social Cafe Volunteer (Torryburn)

Volunteering opportunity with LinkLiving: Older Persons Service

Organisation
LinkLiving: Older Persons Service
Type
Care / Support worker
Benefits
Elderly
Age
18 to 100
Expenses
Yes – 45p per mile bus/ rail fares are reimbursed (ticket needed)
Saltire Awards
Yes, this opportunity counts towards the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12 to 25
Taster
Yes – You're welcome to come along to the cafe (by arrangement) and see what it's like.
Reference
VO89672 · updated 6 July 2026

About this opportunity

Make someone's day! Help reduce loneliness and social isolation by volunteering at on of their social cafes. The cafes offer older people the chance to chat with others over a cuppa. Quizzes, games and a range of other activities are on offer.

Their social cafe volunteers build a positive relationship with members by:

-meeting and greeting them as they arrive (volunteers are asked to arrive for 10am to help with setting up)
- offering refreshments and clearing away at the end (finishing by12.30pm)
- chatting with members and getting to know them
- helping members to take part in the activities where needed, and giving out pens and paper for the quizzes.
- attending volunteer meetings and information sessions to help with this role
- raising any concerns with your project worker

When it takes place

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What you need to know

Training

A volunteer handbook and training in various topics relevant to the role e.g. first aid, confidentiality, food hygiene, safeguarding are provided

Experience

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Restrictions

LinkLiving policy is to have volunteers aged 18 and above only

How to apply

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

Travel

Torryburn Community Centre, Main Street, Torryburn KY12 8SR.

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