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• Community Use - Sporting Memories Volunteer with Community Use Fife (This is not a Fife-based organisation). Volunteer Opportunity No. VO102410 - Created/last updated: 24/03/2025

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  About this opportunity:	Would you like to make a difference in the lives of older people in Inverkeithing? Community Use Fife are looking for volunteers to support a new weekly Sporting Memories Club. They welcome volunteers of all backgrounds and abilities, sports fans or not, to help run sessions for members, from making teas and coffees to creating quizzes. Sessions are weekly, and volunteers can be club facilitators or session supporters helping someone to lead the club. Their volunteers love talking about their favourite teams, sporting greats or special sporting moments and engaging members to share their stories. You'll volunteer as part of a small team - an opportunity to meet and get to know new people. As a volunteer you can: * Make new friends * Make a positive difference to our members * Enjoy inclusive activities and good humour * Gain insights into engaging with older people * Be part of a nationwide group of like-minded individuals
  Takes place:	mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays
  Minimum age:	16
  Maximum age:	100
  Training provided:	The volunteer will be given a site induction at the venue. They will be given training around the activities they are supporting and the duties required, including a Sporting Memories volunteer training session (likely online but in person may be possible). Ongoing training to be offered as required and when available. You'll have access to the Sporting Memories learning zone where you can find out how to create fun and interactive sessions for your club.
  Out of pocket expenses paid?	Yes - Transport related costs will be calculated as follows: - - public transport costs up to the current cost of an East of Scotland DayRider Ticket - mileage costs @ 0.45p per mile - up to the current cost of an East of Scotland DayRider ticket.
  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; Interview; PVG membership required; References; Trial Period
  Taster available?	No, not for this opportunity.
  Travel Details	Inverkeithing Civic Centre, Queen Street, Inverkeithing KY11 1PA
  Saltire Award	This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.

  
  

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