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Therapeutic Care volunteer
When We Need You
From 04/06/2009 onwards
About Opportunity
As a Therapeutic Care volunteer, you will: - Deliver hand, neck and shouler massages over clothes - Attend placements such as hospitals, support groups or care homes - Promotes a sense of well-being and relaxation for service users with an opportunity for them to communication with someone who is caring and compassionate. You will need: - Strong interpersonal skills, tact and diplomacy - An awareness of the range of needs presented by service users.
Availability
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About British Red Cross
The British Red Cross helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We enable vulnerable people at home and overseas to respond to emergencies and help others in their own communities by training volunteers in First Aid, Emergency Response, Skin Camouflage and transport services.
Skills & Experience
Volunteers should sympathise with the vulnerable nature of the client group they are working with.
Travel Details
In placements throughout North Lanarkshire
Restrictions
No restrictions specified.
Requirements
Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Police Check
Training and Induction Details
Volunteers will attend a two-day course in therapeutic care alongside other comprehensive Red Cross training.
Work Type
Care / Support worker
Client Group
Health/Hospitals/hospices
Expenses Detail
Travel expenses are provided.
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
Placement takes place at all times of the week.
Minimum Age
No minimum age has been specified for this opportunity
Volunteers Required
10
Reference Code
50-1374
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
84 Main Street
ML2 7AB
Contact: Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire
Tel: 01698 358866
Email: dutyofficer@vanl.co.uk
Website: http://www.voluntaryactio...
