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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Social Cafe Volunteer (Rosyth)
with LinkLiving - (Older Peoples Service)Volunteer Opportunity No. VO89991 - Created/last updated: 13/06/2022
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OpportunityAbout this opportunity: To help organise and facilitate Link Living's social cafes and provide support to service users, who are aged 65 and over, live in Fife and are Socially isolated,
Main tasks :-
Attend as agreed with Project Workers
Keep workers informed of availability and any issues that may arise
Assist in setting up, running and clearing up of cafe
welcome members to cafe
serve hot dirnks and biscuits
chat with the members and make them comfortable
facilitate and lead activities where appropriate
maintain confidentialityTakes place: mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays 
Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays Minimum age: 18 Maximum age: 100 Training provided: A volunteer handbook and training in various topics relevant to the role e.g. first aid, confidentiality, food hygiene, safeguarding are provided Out of pocket expenses paid?
Yes - 45p per mileExperience required: You will be friendly and approachable, dependable and trustworthy. An ability to maintain confidentiality is essential while understanding the need to share information/concerns with paid (Assistant) Project Workers as required Restrictions on who can volunteer
LinkLiving policy is to have volunteers aged 18 and above onlyApplication process: Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; Interview; Other; PVG membership required; References Taster available? Yes: You're welcome to come along to the cafe (by arrangement) and see what it's like. Travel Details Park Gate Community Centre, Rosyth 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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Type of volunteering: Care / Support worker
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