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Activity Assistant - Dalkeith

  • Volunteer Midlothian (VM)
  • VO58506

Description

Young Volunteers between the ages of 15-24 will join Paula, (Youth Coordinator) in delivering games and social activities in sheltered housing.
The overall aim is to enhance the young people’s confidence and skills through volunteering and reduce social isolation for older people. The project will train, support and provide supervision for young volunteers to lead on delivering the sessions (with support and supervision from the Youth Coordinator) for older people, with those involved shaping the discussion and activity at each session.
It is hoped that in addition to the positive impact the project will have on residents, the befriending will allow volunteers to build confidence and gain valuable social skills under the support and supervision of the Youth Coordinator.

Availability

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Evening

Monday evenings 6.15pm-7.45pm

Frequency and commitment details

Monday evenings 6.15pm-7.45pm

Restrictions

Youngsters must be between 15 and 24 and live in Midlothian.
Experience required: No skills required as training will be provided. The project is aimed at young people who would like support and supervision while volunteering, who are non judgemental, enjoy socialising and get on well with people.
Minimum age: 14
Maximum age: 20

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Transport to and from sheltered housing will be provided
Taster available: Yes
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet

Last updated 2 days ago

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