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Healthy and Happy Lives Volunteer - Tayport

Volunteering opportunity with Royal Voluntary Service Fife

Organisation
Royal Voluntary Service Fife
Type
Befriending / Mentoring
Benefits
Elderly
Age
18 to 100
Expenses
Yes – Travel expenses can be claimed back via Royal Voluntary Service online expenses claim system. 0.45p per mile for car users, or bus fares.
Saltire Awards
Yes, this opportunity counts towards the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12 to 25
Taster
No taster session for this opportunity
Reference
VO98749 · updated 3 August 2026

About this opportunity

Royal Voluntary Service are looking for volunteers to support their Healthy and Happy Lives Groups, which are lunch and activity groups that run three times a week in Larick Centre in Tayport.

Volunteers are needed to support people to attend regular social activities, connect to their community and boost their wellbeing by living as independently as they can.

You could be driving people to local activities, offering lunches and healthy snacks, and tailoring support through social activities. Some of the things you could be doing include offering tips on nutrition and hydration, helping with strength and mobility boosting exercises, or taking part in crafts and hobbies with an older person. If you'd like to have a positive effect on people in your community, this is the role for you.

When it takes place

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What you need to know

Training

Access to Royal Voluntary Service online training modules in Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity, Data Protection, Dementia Awareness, Principles and Practice of volunteering

Experience

You'll need a friendly personality, and to be able to spot areas of concern. Good communication and listening skills are a must, as well as a non-judgemental attitude towards someone's circumstances, and the ability to keep things confidential.

Restrictions
No restrictions were specified.
How to apply

References

Travel

The Larick Centre, Shanwell Road, Tayport, DD6 9EA.

There are good bus links to Dundee and other parts of Fife, with bus stops near the Larick Centre.

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