voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Community Club Volunteer Volunteer Opportunity No. VO106742 - Created/last updated: 18/09/2026 | ![]() Opportunity |
| About this opportunity: | This role is about supporting and empowering older people to be independent and stay connected to their communities. Volunteers transform the lives of people in their community, by helping them live as independently as they can, building community relationships and re-establishing their confidence and well-being. This could include helping to provide lunch and healthy snacks, chatting and offering companionship to people, giving dementia-friendly support. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Minimum age: | 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maximum age: | 100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Training provided: | The volunteer will be working with a team of volunteers and staff who will support the volunteer. Royal Voluntary Service has a training website available for all volunteers. There are also workbooks available to anyone without access to a computer. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Out of pocket expenses paid? | Yes - Volunteers can claim expenses incurred travelling to and from their duties. Drivers are re-imbursed at 55p per mile, we pay public transportation rates. Volunteers can claim weekly or monthly. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Experience required: | The volunteer will need to have a friendly personality and good communication skills, with a non-judgmental attitude towards an individual’s circumstances and a willingness to ensure confidentiality.
They will receive relevant training for the role and will be welcomed and supported by a friendly, local team. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restrictions on who can volunteer | No restrictions were specified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Application process: | Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; References | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Taster available? | No, not for this opportunity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Travel Details | Morrisons, Largo Road, St. Andrews, KY16 8PJ
Thursday 11.45 a.m. to 1.45 p.m. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |
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