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Volunteering Opportunity: VO94886

  • Home Visitor (Kirkcaldy)
    with Blind Veterans UK (Fife).

    Created/last updated: 07/12/2023


    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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    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    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 DetailsAt the veteran's home and local area (Kirkcaldy)

    Saltire AwardThis opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.