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 (Cowdenbeath)
with LinkLiving: Older People's ServiceVolunteer Opportunity No. VO89992 - Created/last updated: 02/04/2024
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OpportunityAbout this opportunity: Make someone's day! Help reduce loneliness and social isolation by volunteering at a social cafes. The cafes offer older people the chance to chat with others over a cuppa. Quizzes, games and a range of other activities are on offer. The social cafe volunteers build a positive relationship with members by: - meeting and greeting them as they arrive (volunteers are asked to arrive for 10am to help with setting up) - offering refreshments and clearing away at the end (finishing by 12.30pm), - chatting with members and getting to know them, - helping members to take part in the activities where needed, and giving out pens and paper for the quizzes. - attending volunteer meetings and information sessions to help with this role - raising any concerns with your Project Worker Takes place: mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays 
Fridays Saturdays Sundays Minimum age: 18 Maximum age: 100 Training provided: Induction session on LinkLiving values, the Project, boundaries and support Out of pocket expenses paid?
Yes - Travel is reimbursed at 45p per mile Bus/rail fares are reimbursed (ticket needed)Experience required: Dependable and trustworthy Sensitive and respectful of others Able to work as a team member Welcoming Friendly and approachable Willing to take part in volunteer training and support sessions Restrictions on who can volunteer
LinkLiving policy is to have volunteers aged 18 and above onlyApplication process: Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; Other; PVG membership required; References; Trial Period Taster available? Yes: You're welcome to come along to the cafe (by arrangement) and see what it's like. Travel Details Maxwell Centre, 70 Stenhouse Street, Cowdenbeath, KY4 9DD 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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