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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Volunteer Buddy
with Leonard Cheshire Services (Fife)Volunteer Opportunity No. VO64341 - Created/last updated: 04/08/2020
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OpportunityAbout this opportunity: By becoming a Volunteer Buddy you will enable someone to get out and about a bit more. It may be that you spend social time with someone at their own home, chatting, playing a game of dominoes or watching sports. Or, depending on the individual you are matched with, you might go out for a coffee, a walk or to see a show.
The benefits to you as a volunteer can include, meeting new people, learning new skills, gaining valuable experience, confidence building but most importantly knowing that you are making a positive difference to someone's life.Takes place: mornings afternoons evenings Mondays 
Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays Minimum age: none specified - most organisations will work with volunteers aged 16 and over Maximum age: 100 Training provided: Mandatory training for those providing 1:1 support. This will include, Protection of Vulnerable Adults (POVA), Disability & Equality, Key Policies and Volunteer induction. Additional training can be available for those that are interested in further development. Out of pocket expenses paid?
Yes - Travel expenses refunded on the day.Experience required: We do not look for volunteers to have any particular experience, instead we focus on the qualities of volunteers. We ask that volunteers are kind and caring, punctual and reliable, want to make a difference to someone's life and finally, have a sense of humour. 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 Glamis House, Blair Avenue, Pitteuchar, Glenrothes KY7 4RT 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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Other Opportunities
Here are some shortcuts to other, similar opportunities:Leonard Cheshire Services (Fife) has the following, additional volunteering opportunities:
- Volunteer Driver
- Community Events Coordinator
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