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Befriender
When We Need You
From 01/03/2003 onwards
About Opportunity
Corbenic is home to 26 adults with learning difficulties. Despite having a fulfilling life in a busy community, we have a few residents for whom that special something is missing, or rather, that special someone. For people who have no parents, close family or whose family live far away, there is a need for someone to take a particular interest in them and their lives. This is where you, as a volunteer, come in. Could you spare a couple of hours a fortnight to share a hobby, interest or just a coffee and a chat? Other volunteers have said they get a buzz from the work, especially when the residents realise that they do it for pleasure and are not paid to be there. Make a difference to someone's life, become a "friend"!
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About Corbenic Camphill Community
Corbenic Camphill Community is an integrated community for 26 adults with learning difficulties. The aim is that, through community living, mutual respect and concern for the dignity of each person are actively fostered by ensuring a stable and secure environment with individual privacy and promoting appropriate independence. Residents live in houses of around 10 people, including employed house parents and volunteer co-workers. They work in a variety of workshops including woodwork, craft, candle-making, garden estate, cooking, bakery and horse-riding.
Skills & Experience
There are no particular skills required but volunteers need to be able to devote time on a regular basis; a sense of commitment; will need to have a genuine interest in people, common sense, sensitivity, be a good listener and have a sense of humour
Travel Details
Volunteers would take residents out from Corbenic, which is in Trochry, near Dunkeld. There is no public transport to Trochry but arrangements could be made to meet in Dunkeld.
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Police Check, References, Trial Period
Work Type
Befriending / Mentoring
Client Group
Learning Disabilities
Expenses Detail
Travel expenses are available
Accessibility Details
No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
2 hours per Fortnight. Minimum Commitment: 6 Month
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.
Volunteers Required
10
Reference Code
52-102
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
The Gateway
North Methven Street
PH1 5PP
Contact: Voluntary Action Perthshire
Tel: 01738 567076
Email: volunteercentre@pkavs.org.uk
Website: http://www.vaperthshire.o...
