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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Drop In Lounge - Befriender
with Castle FurnitureVolunteer Opportunity No. VO96054 - Created/last updated: 21/04/2025
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OpportunityAbout this opportunity: Castle Furniture Befriending are keen to recruit volunteers to support activity within their Elderly Befriending Drop in lounge. Castle Furniture Befriending are looking for wonderful volunteers to help oversee the day to day running of the lounge and provide social support to those who attend as well as assist on any yearly outings The lounge is open every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 12-3pm. This is a great place for elderly people in Cupar and nearby areas to meet up in a warm space to socialise, play games and share stories. Tea's, Coffees and biscuits are provided free of charge. Takes place: mornings afternoons evenings Mondays 
Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays Minimum age: 18 Maximum age: 100 Training provided: All volunteers will be initially provided with around 1-2 hours induction covering everything from role specifics, Expectations and Boundaries, Health and Safety, Manual Handling and everything else needed to succeed in the role. PVG checks will be carried out by Castle Furniture at no cost to the volunteer. Continued support will be provided throughout by the coordinator and opportunities for continual ongoing training depending on the needs of the role and personal interests. Out of pocket expenses paid?
Yes - Yes - Mileage paid at 40p per mile or public transport cost paidExperience required: No specific requirements for experience were provided by the organisation. Restrictions on who can volunteer
No restrictions were specified.Application process: Application Form; Induction/Training; PVG membership required Taster available? No, not for this opportunity. Travel Details Takes place at the Befriending drop in lounge located next to the furniture warehouse/shop. Castle Furniture Project, Tom Rogers Mill, East Burnside, Cupar, Fife, KY15 4DQ 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:Castle Furniture has the following, additional volunteering opportunities:
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Type of volunteering: Befriending / Mentoring
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