Activities Volunteer - Orkney

Braeburn Court provides respite care and short breaks in St Margaret’s Hope for older people. We are looking for volunteers to help with social activities such as visiting for a chat, reading newspapers or books aloud, making crafts or playing music. This is a great opportunity for anyone wishing to gain experience of volunteering in social care but also anyone who has a fun skill to share, some time to give or just loves having a blether.

Volunteers are needed to support with activities on the following days:
- Wednesday afternoons to help at our social events;
- Tuesdays and Thursdays to support individual activity sessions that take place in the tenants’ houses;
- Mondays and Fridays to help with our lunch club.

Experience required

Good communication skills, sense of fun and time to give.

Travel details

Located in St Margaret's Hope, South Ronaldsay.

Travel expenses

To be agreed

Training details

Volunteers will have an introduction to the service, buildings and service user need, More in depth training if required will be provided when necessary.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability

Frequency & commitment

TBC

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