voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Social Group Volunteer (Glenrothes) Volunteer Opportunity No. VO103186 - Created/last updated: 17/09/2026 | ![]() Opportunity |
| About this opportunity: | Seescape support over 3500 people with severe visual impairments in Fife. They require enthusiastic and sociable volunteers to join them to try and prevent their vulnerable members from becoming lonely and withdrawing from their community. They want to add to their volunteers who help give their users a brilliant opportunity to get out of the house, meet friends and give their week a meaningful structure.
Their volunteers assist in arranging activities for the group such as inviting guests to speak about their areas of expertise, share stories or provide entertainment. They have had input from a range of individuals including authors, stage acts, opera singers as well as inputs from local services including the Police and Fire Service. This is a fun and rewarding opportunity which our existing volunteers thrive on. This role may appeal to those in retirement, semi-retirement or people with spare time who would like to give back to the community | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Minimum age: | 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maximum age: | 100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Training provided: | Volunteers will be given training on relevant protocols and policies before starting and will be peer mentored by lead volunteers. Training on supporting visually impaired people and annual training sessions will also be given | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Out of pocket expenses paid? | Yes - Travel expenses will be reimbursed at 45p per mile for travel by car or public transport rates. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Experience required: | The volunteer will have to be compassionate, calm and have a caring nature. They should be able to make measured decisions, show initiative, be positive and innovative in their thinking, and take lead when required. Life experience and a can-do attitude are the biggest assets for the role | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restrictions on who can volunteer | No restrictions were specified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Application process: | Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; PVG membership required; References | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Taster available? | No, not for this opportunity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Travel Details | Glenrothes (Lomond Centre) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |
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