Social Activity Assistant - Glasgow
When We Need You
From 01/09/2011 onwards
About Opportunity
The Social Activity Assistant helps tenants make full use of the communal lounge by assisting with a range of social activities, eg. games and craft sessions, lunch clubs, reminiscence sessions, bingo, armchair exercises.
Working and building good relationships with the scheme manager, tenants and other volunteers, tasks can include:
Helping to plan and organise social activities
preparing the communal longe for social activities
serving food and refreshments
socialising with tenants both individually and in groups.
Work within the Associations Policies and Procedures.
Availability
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Flexible
About Bield Housing & Care
Bield have been providing housing and care for older people throughout Scotland since 1971.
The Volunteer section promotes and develops the involvement of volunteers within Bield. This includes co-ordinating volunteer recruitment and offering support to both staff and volunteers.
Skills & Experience
No qualifications or skills 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 Details
We encourage volunteers to use the most economical form of travel to and from the development.
Requirements
Completed paperwork, e.g. Application Form, PVG Scheme Record references.
Training and Induction Details
Induction Training
Induction Day Required
Ongoing Training
Regular support is given by an individual member of staff. You will receive an induction into your place of volunteering and the tasks you undertake, and be offered an initial four visit trial period. Other relevant training may be undertaken where appropriate.
Taster Details
Taster sessions are available. Potential volunteers may attend a group activity as an observer
Qualifications
No qualificiations necessary
Work Type
Arts ( music/drama/crafts)
Client Group
Elderly
Expenses Detail
Mileage of 45p per mile up to 15 miles from the scheme - 30 miles in total per visit. Volunteers complete an Expenses Claim Form, have this approved by their line manager and Bield pay by BACS. Trains, buses are reimbursed in full.
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
A regular commitment e.g. two hours per week or fortnight or at set periods throughout the year as agreed with your Volunteer Line Manager.
Minimum period of 6 months
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.
Reference Code
VMP Ref: 1250
Contact Details
79 Hopetoun Street
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH7 4QF
Contact: Heather Rodger
Tel: 0141 339 7106
Email: EamontLodge-S@bield.co.uk
Website: http://www.bield.co.uk
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Eamont Lodge Court Sheltered Housing Development
8 Victoria Circus
Glasgow
Scotland
G12 9JY
