voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Circle Hosts Volunteer Opportunity No. VO98250 - Created/last updated: 11/09/2024 | ![]() Opportunity |
About this opportunity: | Age Scotland's Friendship Services aim to reduce loneliness and isolation for older people in Scotland. Circles offers older people the opportunity to join regular group telephone calls based around common interests, shared backgrounds, cultures or language- from gardening enthusiasts to Spanish speakers, veterans' catch-ups to David Bowie fan clubs there's a Circle for everyone! Circles Hosts play an important role, facilitating sessions and ensuring the conversation flows for attendees. |
Takes place: | Please contact us to find out when this opportunity takes place. |
Minimum age: | 18 |
Maximum age: | 100 |
Training provided: | Full training and induction is provided via Zoom/Teams. Ongoing support in your volunteer journey and access to additional Age Scotland training opportunities; Diversity and Inclusion Training, Dementia Awareness and Older Veterans' Awareness Training etc. |
Out of pocket expenses paid? | Yes - Age Scotland's Volunteer Expense Policy cover the costs of travel for essential volunteering purposes. |
Experience required: | If you love having a chat, they'd love to hear from you! |
Restrictions on who can volunteer | No restrictions were specified. |
Application process: | Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; References |
Taster available? | No, not for this opportunity. |
Travel Details | Circles Hosts can get involved get involved remotely or can volunteer from our Edinburgh-based offices. |
Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |