Volunteer Opportunities - Lossiemouth
Social Buddy – ref LO19 (re-opened 20/7/17)
When – 2 hrs once a week
Role – To provide social contact for lady
Tasks – To support lady to go out in the community providing social contact and companionship. Observe policies and procedures, maintain boundaries, attend training and reviews.
Skills required – An awareness of difficulties experienced by people with mobility difficulties and mental health issues desirable but not essential. Training provided. Patience, good communication skills, reliable and committed, trustworthy and respectful, ability to maintain boundaries and follow policies and procedures. PVG check required, paid for by us
Home Buddy – ref LO21 (re-opened 2/8/17)
When – 2 hours once a week
Role – To provide company for lady in her own home
Tasks – To accompany lady, weather permitting, out in the community for coffee if wanted. To provide companionship and conversation. Observe policies and procedures, maintain boundaries, attend training and reviews.
Skills required – Awareness of difficulties experienced by people with mobility difficulties (wheelchair user). Training provided. Patience, good communication skills, reliable and committed, trustworthy and respectful, ability to maintain boundaries and follow policies and procedures. PVG check required, paid for by us
Activities Buddy – ref LO23 (reopened 14/4/17)
When – 2 – 3 hrs once a week
Role – To support gentleman to attend activities in his community
Tasks – To support gentleman to attend activities he enjoys such as playing pool. To help build gentleman’s self-esteem. Observe policies and procedures, maintain boundaries, attend training and reviews.
Skills required – An awareness of the difficulties experienced by people with a visual impairment desirable but not essential. Training provided. Patience, good communication skills, reliable and committed, trustworthy and respectful, ability to maintain boundaries and follow policies and procedures. PVG check required, paid for by us
Social Buddy – ref LO39 (11/5/17)
When – 2 - 3 hours once a week
Role – To support lady to go out in the community
Tasks – To support lady to go out for coffee and explore local community. To provide social contact. Observe policies and procedures, maintain boundaries, attend training and reviews.
Skills required – An awareness of difficulties experienced by people with mobility difficulties desirable but not essential. Training provided. Patience, good communication skills, reliable and committed, trustworthy and respectful, ability to maintain boundaries and follow policies and procedures. PVG check required, paid for by us
Social Buddy – ref LO43 (28/8/17)
When – 2 - 3 hours once a week/fortnight
Role – To support lady to go out in the community
Tasks – To visit with lady and support her to go out in the community for coffee. To help build up her confidence and provide social contact. Observe policies and procedures, maintain boundaries, attend training and reviews.
Skills required – An awareness of difficulties experienced by people with mobility difficulties and mental health issues desirable but not essential. Training provided. Patience, good communication skills, reliable and committed, trustworthy and respectful, ability to maintain boundaries and follow policies and procedures. PVG check required, paid for by us
Home Buddy – ref LO52 (7/12/17)
When – 2 hours once a fortnight
Role – To visit with lady in her own home
Tasks – To visit with lady for coffee and chat. To provide social contact and improve general well being. Observe policies and procedures, maintain boundaries, attend Adult Protection training and reviews.
Skills required – Patience, good communication skills, reliable and committed, trustworthy and respectful, ability to maintain boundaries and follow policies and procedures. PVG check required, paid for by us
Social Buddy – ref LO55 (21/2/18)
When – 2 hours once a week on a Saturday
Role – To visit with lady in her own home and accompany out in the community
Tasks – To visit with lady in her own home for coffee and chat. To accompany out in the community. To provide social contact. Observe policies and procedures, maintain boundaries, attend training and reviews.
Skills required – An awareness of the difficulties experienced by people with mobility difficulties and a hearing impairment desirable but not essential. Training provided. Patience, good communication skills, reliable and committed, trustworthy and respectful, ability to maintain boundaries and follow policies and procedures. PVG check required, paid for by us
Shopping Buddy – ref LO59 (26/4/18)
When – 2 hours once a week
Role – To support lady to go shopping
Tasks – To support lady to go shopping or to get shopping on days she is not able to go. To provide social contactObserve policies and procedures, maintain boundaries, attend training and reviews.
Skills required – An awareness of difficulties experienced by people with mobility difficulties desirable but not essential. Training provided. Patience, good communication skills, reliable and committed, trustworthy and respectful, ability to maintain boundaries and follow policies and procedures. PVG check required, paid for by Moray Council