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Befriender -care home
When We Need You
From 17/07/2006 onwards
About Opportunity
Residents within the care home would benefit from more individual time from someone. To have discussions with or engage in social/recreational activities with them. This would enhance their quality of life.
Availability
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About Eildon Housing Association
Eildon Housing aims to provide a wide range of affordable and secure quality homes and related support/care services for those in need.
Skills & Experience
Volunteers will require patience, tolerance and maturity.
Travel Details
Within the residential care home for people with dementia at 92-96 Craw Wood, Tweedbank, Galashiels, TD1 3SU
Restrictions
None
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Interview, Police Check, References, Trial Period
Training and Induction Details
Volunteer would be inducted to unit, staff and resident. The volunteer may be allocated a link person or supervisor.
Work Type
Befriending / Mentoring
Client Group
Elderly
Expenses Detail
Expenses incurred on outing like snacks or bus fares will be re-imbursed.
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
2 hours per Week. Minimum Commitment: 6 Month
Minimum Age
No minimum age has been specified for this opportunity
Volunteers Required
1
Reference Code
54-420
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
Riverside House
Ladhope Vale
TD1 1BT
Contact: Volunteer Centre Borders
Tel: 0845 602 3921
Email: enquiries@vcborders.org.uk
Website: http://www.vcborders.org....
