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Supporting Your Recovery - Alloa/Clackmannanshire Area

  • Royal Voluntary Service
  • VO102626

Description

Make a real difference to older people in the Clackmannanshire area! Support someone to make the most of life; find out what things could improve their wellbeing and support them to take positive steps towards those things - improving their confidence, reducing their isolation, and helping them stay connected to their communities. You can help by accompanying them to a favourite club, helping them try different activities and make new friends, supporting their mobility and building up their strength again, or just dropping in for a cuppa and a chat - whatever it takes to make their day! This role is flexible and can fit around your availability; Ideally you would visit weekly for between 1-2 hours for a period of around 12 weeks. You'll build relationships with the people you visit, something that's rewarding for you and the people you spend time with. This is a social support role; no personal care is involved. You'll get all relevant training, all travel expenses are reimbursed, and you will be welcomed and supported by a friendly, local team!

Organisation aims and objectives

RVS. aims to help people maintain independence and dignity in their own homes and communities, particularly in later life. This strategy places increased emphasis on: - Food delivered to the home - Extending the service we provide in hospitals to include not just cafes and shops but also patient support and get-you-home service - Community help schemes that support independence for older and housebound people at home and in their community - Emergency services to support those vulnerable through national or other disasters

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Frequency and commitment details

This role is flexible and can fit around your availability. You can visit your befriending match at a mutually convenient time, any day of the week, including early evenings or weekends, ideally for between 1 - 2 hours each visit. Befriending support is offered for an initial period of about 12 weeks, up to a maximum of about 24 weeks.

Restrictions

Experience required: A friendly personality, patience, empathy and good communication skills are necessary. You must be reliable, have the ability to maintain confidentiality, and be able to volunteer independently (with support from the Supporting You at Home project coordinator).
Travel details: The Supporting You at Home befriending project covers the East Neuk of Fife, from Elie and all the villages up to Crail. Our Volunteers use their own cars or public transport (all travel expenses are reimbursed) to travel around these areas.
Minimum age: 18

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: All travel expenses are reimbursed; mileage at 45p per mile if using your own car, or public transport costs if applicable (please retain tickets). Travel expenses can be claimed online, weekly or monthly, and are paid directly into your bank account.

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