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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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Coffee Morning Volunteer

The volunteer will organise a weekly coffee morning within our communal lounge. Also helping with the organisation of further social activities monthly. Setting up the lounge area and assisting with food and refreshments and socialising with our residents. We are looking for Volunteers to support our customers in staying connected and to be less socially isolated.
 Organising a coffee morning in liaison with residents, staff, and potentially other volunteers
 Preparing communal areas for group activities
 Assisting with serving refreshments
 Socialising with our residents
 Clear away after activity
Benefits of Volunteering:
 Helping older people in your community to stay connected and to be less socially isolated.
 Helping older adults in your community to remain active and independent.
 Personal Development
 Making new friends
 Valuable experience for a job in care

Experience required

No qualifications are necessary. We are looking for volunteers who are interested in working with older people, have good communication and listening skills, are reliable and willing to work as part of a team.

Travel expenses

Public transport costs will be reimbursed

Support
Training details

Our volunteers will be given training by our full time staff member and will have a named staff member for ongoing support

Taster

Our volunteer will shadow our existing volunteers and development manager for first Coffee Morning

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening