voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Volunteering Opportunity Details
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St Andrews Macular Support Group, Support Volunteers
with Macular SocietyVolunteer Opportunity No. VO101629 - Created/last updated: 09/01/2025
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OpportunityAbout this opportunity: The Macular Society is the UK's leading charity determined to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease with world-class research, and the best advice and support. Macular disease causes sight loss, for example when reading, looking at photos or watching television and affects mainly older people.
The groups provide information, support and new friendships to those with macular disease, along with their family and friends. Whether you can spare a few hours or a couple of days a week, you'll be doing something great to help. By giving your time, you will help the society to reach the thousands of people living with macular disease and sight loss in your area and provide life-changing support.
You will be volunteering as part of a team to ensure the smooth running of the group.
Tasks shared by volunteers may include:
-Welcoming members and guests, sharing information, wrapping things up at the end.
-Organising guest speakers and suggesting social activities.
-Keeping in touch with group members, maintaining a list of members and sharing updates with head office.
-Collecting meeting subs.
-Setting out the chairs, serving tea and coffeeTakes place: Please contact us to find out when this opportunity takes place. Minimum age: 18 Maximum age: 100 Training provided: There are opportunities to attend a taster and visit other local macular groups in Fife, meet with existing volunteers and attend training. Out of pocket expenses paid?
Yes - We can pay public transport rates and can reimburse volunteers every week if needed. Mileage may also be paid if reasonable.Experience required: No specific requirements for experience were provided by the organisation. Restrictions on who can volunteer
No restrictions were specified.Application process: Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; References Taster available? Yes: there are other Macular Society groups in Fife that can be attended to experience a group meeting. Other volunteers will be available for a chat and it is a good opportunity to get a feel for how a group is run. Travel Details The group will be meeting at the Cosmos Centre in St Andrews on the fourth Tuesday of every month (excluding July and December). Saltire Award This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. What Now?
To enquire/register an interest in this opportunity call us (FVA) on 0800 389 6046, e-mail us, or fill out this form: You can print these opportunity details.
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