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  • Connections for Life Volunteer (Fife)
    with Royal Air Forces Association (This is not a Fife-based organisation).

    Volunteer Opportunity No. VO95830 - Created/last updated: 27/04/2023



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    About this opportunity:Connections for Life service entails friendship telephone calls from volunteers to beneficiaries within the RAF community who maybe experiencing loneliness, adapting to life after service or just looking for a general chat. A RAF or forces background is not essential, and we welcome applications from all areas of the community.
    What's in it for you? The opportunity to help members of the RAF community to feel less isolated and lonely and the sense of achievement having done this. It can help enhance your communication and listening skills, be very rewarding and you will gain a new meaningful relationship. The training course is also accredited and you will receive a certificate of achievement.

    Takes place:Please contact us to find out when this opportunity takes place.
    Minimum age:18
    Maximum age:100
    Training provided:They will provide you with all the necessary training so you can rest assured that you will have all the skills you need. As a Connections Volunteer, you will have the support of a dedicated coordinator as your point of contact. The training is accredited, and you will receive a certificate of achievement and can sign up for additional training.
    Out of pocket expenses paid?
    No

    Experience required:Key Skills description - Patience and Empathy, Friendly nature/rapport, Good listener, Ability to maintain boundaries, Reliability.

    Restrictions on who can volunteer
    No restrictions were specified.

    Application process:Application Form; Induction/Training; Interview; PVG membership required; References

    Taster available?No, not for this opportunity.

    Travel DetailsHome based

    Saltire AwardThis opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.

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    To enquire/register an interest in this opportunity call us (FVA) on 0800 389 6046, e-mail us, or fill out this form:

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