Bield Buddy - Volunteer Musicians - Glasgow
When We Need You
From 02/09/2011 onwards
About Opportunity
Bield Housing Association aims to improve the quality of life of older people by offering a diverse range of housing, care and other services. We are looking for volunteer musicians to share fortnightly musical afrternoon with our service users who have dementia. This role will be highly rewarding, as music, in some cases is the only way individuals have to communicate their emotions.
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
We are looking for volunteers who are interested in working with older people with dementia, have good communication 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
A knowledge of traditional Scottish songs is essential.
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
Scheme visits are welcome and the volunteer could attend a group activity as an observer
Qualifications
No qualifications are necessary.
Work Type
Arts ( music/drama/crafts)
Client Group
Elderly
Expenses Detail
Mileage of 45p per mile up to 15 miles from the development - 30 miles in total per visit Volunteers complete an Expenses Claims Form have this approved by their line manager and Bield pay by BACS. Trains and 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 of 6 months commitment
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.
Reference Code
VMP Ref: 1637
Contact Details
79 Hopetoun Street
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH7 4QF
Contact: Simon Freyssinet
Tel: 07972 002387
Email: s.freyssinet@bield.co.uk
Website: http://www.bield.co.uk
