Volunteer Opportunities - Hopeman
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 HO14 (re-opened 22/9/21)
When – 2 hours once a week (male preferred)
Role – To visit with lady in her own home
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 a hearing impairment desirable but not essential. An interest in gardening would be beneficial.
Admin Buddy – ref HO19 (21/3/22) (Duffus)
When – 1 hour once a week
Role – To support gentleman with administration
Tasks – To support gentleman to manage correspondence and bills
Skills required – An awareness of difficulties experienced by people with mobility difficulties desirable but not essential
Social Buddy – ref HO21 (2/12/22)
When – 2 hours once a week
Role – To support lady to attend local activities
Tasks – To support lady to attend activities in her local area. To provide social contact
Skills required – An awareness of the difficulties experienced by people with dementia, mobility difficulties and a hearing impairment desirable but not essential
Home Buddy – ref HO23 (3/8/23)
When – 2 hours once a week
Role – To visit with gentleman in his own home
Tasks – To visit with gentleman in his own home providing social contact over cuppa and chat.
Skills required – An awareness of the difficulties experienced by people with mobility difficulties and dementia desirable but not essential
Social Buddy – ref HO26 (22/12/23)
When – 2 - 3 hours once/twice a week
Role – To support gentleman to attend explore local activities
Tasks – To visit with gentleman and support to attend activities eg gym. To provide social contact and provide respite for main carer
Skills required – An awareness of the difficulties experienced by people with dementia desirable but not essential