Age Scotland is the national charity for older people. They work to improve the lives of everyone over the age of 50 so that they can love later life.
Their Comradeship Circles service aims to reduce loneliness by offering older members of the ex-service community the opportunity to enjoy regular group camaraderie by telephone.
A Comradeship Circle will host typically six people on the same day and time each week to chat about a range of topics and interests over the phone.
Circle Hosts will join the group phone calls, which last up to an hour, helping to facilitate discussion, developing resources to enrich Circles in response to member's interests.
You should also have an internet capable device with strong Wi-Fi connection. Time and commitment needed is flexible.
We work to improve the later lives of everyone on the ageing journey. We celebrate ageing and challenge ageist prejudice throughout society. Our mission is to make Scotland a better place for older people. From a dedicated helpline for older people, to support and funds for older people's groups, to campaigns on the issues that older people tell us matter to them, we're working on many fronts to make Scotland a better place for older people.
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Experience required: Creativity for developing engaging resources in response to circle participant’s interests. Agreeing and complying with Age Scotland's policies and procedures. An understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities. Required Skills:
Communication, active listening and clear speaking, the ability to interact effectively with a range of people, caring and friendly nature to help people feel comfortable and encourage their participation
Travel details: home based
Minimum age: 18
Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Volunteers will be reimbursed for all necessary travel required for this role.
Support:
Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet
This opportunity is not listed at a specific location but is advertised across Fife.