supporting, developing and representing community groups, voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Home Visitor (Kirkcaldy)
with Blind Veterans UK (Fife).
About this opportunity: | Can you spare a few hours a week to brighten someone's day?
Blind Veterans UK are committed to supporting blind veterans wherever they are • Home visitors provide crucial social interaction for veterans who can't reach their centres and can often feel isolated or lonely • Visiting weekly or fortnightly, home visitors are a friendly face that can make all the difference to veterans • A member in Kirkcaldy has set up an entertainment room in his home which he would like to share with a volunteer! He would like some help with model making crafts and to look through his music collection which is on vinyl records and CDs • Additionally, he would like to watch films with someone and have a discussion around them • Whilst volunteering in the community independently, your manager is only a phone call away and there is a network of other volunteers for you to link in with too • You should be age 18+ and understand the importance of confidentiality and relationship boundaries • Full training and support provided • | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Minimum age: | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum age: | 100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Training provided: | Some training online and some in person such as Guiding Skills, Volunteer Coordinator available and Employee Assistance Programme | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Out of pocket expenses paid? | Yes - 45p per mile | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Experience required: | Volunteers should be reliable and punctual for the veterans. You must also have your own car and a clean driving licence. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restrictions on who can volunteer | No restrictions were specified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Application process: | Application Form; Interview; PVG membership required; References | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taster available? | No, not for this opportunity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Travel Details | At the veteran's home and local area (Kirkcaldy) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |