Volunteer Opportunities - Keith Area
All of our volunteering opportunities require either a PVG (Buddies and Day Services) or Standard Disclosure (Alarm Responders) which will be paid for by Moray Council. We also require volunteers to be reliable and committed, trustworthy and respectful, able to maintain boundaries and follow policies and procedures. Training is available including Adult Protection.
Home Buddy – ref KE102 (16/8/21)
When – 2 hours once a week
Role – To visit with lady in her own home for coffee and chat
Tasks – To visit with lady in her own home for coffee and chat. To provide social contact and reduce isolation.
Skills required – An awareness of the difficulties experienced by people with mental health issues desirable but not essential.
Alarm Responder x 2 ref KE118 (20/6/22)
When – as required, emergency situations only
Role – Community Alarm responder/keyholder for a couple – must live within 30 minutes travel time
Tasks – call and check well being of person who has activated alarm
Skills required – Understanding, calm in difficult situations, level headed
Alarm Responder x 1– ref KE123 (22/2/23) (Rothiemay)
When – as required, emergency situations only
Role – Community Alarm responder/keyholder for male – must live within 30 minutes travel time
Tasks – call and check well being of person who has activated alarm
Skills required – Understanding, calm in difficult situations, level headed
Alarm Responder x 2– ref KE124 (4/5/23)
When – as required, emergency situations only
Role – Community Alarm responder/keyholder for male – must live within 30 minutes travel time
Tasks – call and check well being of person who has activated alarm
Skills required – Understanding, calm in difficult situations, level headed
Walking Buddy – ref KE126 (10/8/23)
When – 1 - 2 hours once a week
Role – To visit with lady and support to go out for short walks
Tasks – To visit with lady and support to go out walking. To provide social contact over cuppa and chat.
Skills required – An awareness of the difficulties experienced by people with mobility difficulties desirable but not essential
Home Buddy – ref KE128 (14/2/24)
When – 2 hours once a week
Role – To visit with lady in her own home for coffee and chat
Tasks – To visit with gentleman at home for coffee and chat. To provide social contact and reduce loneliness.
Skills required – An awareness of the difficulties experienced by people with a visual impairment desirable but not essential
Home Buddy – ref KE129 (19/2/24)
When – 2 hours once a week
Role – To visit with lady in her own home for coffee and chat
Tasks – To visit with gentleman at home for coffee and chat. To provide social contact and reduce loneliness.
Skills required – An awareness of the difficulties experienced by people with mobility difficulties and a hearing impairment desirable but not essential
Alarm Responder x 1 ref KE130 (19/3/24)
When – as required, emergency situations only
Role – Community Alarm responder/keyholder for a female – must live within 30 minutes travel time
Tasks – call and check well being of person who has activated alarm.
Skills required – Understanding, calm in difficult situations, level headed