SERVICE DETAILS
Queensferry Care provide many volunteer opportunities to support our work and the community. Time commitments vary from a full day to 30 mins per week to ad hoc volunteering. Volunteers can expect a comprehensive induction, access to training and ongoing support.
Roles include:
Day Opportunities...
Working as part of a team you will serve meals and refreshments, provide support to allow older people to join in the many varied group activities or provide 1:1 company to enjoy an individual interest.
Reception & Admin Support...
At the Haven which is open Monday to Friday from 9.00 to 5.00. Volunteers can do a half day or part day.
Supper Club Support...
Working as part of a team to provide an inclusive and supported dining experience for people with a diagnosis of dementia and their carer.
Befriender...
Providing friendship through a fortnightly visit to an older person in their own home.
Telephone Befriender...
Providing friendship through a weekly telephone call to an older person.
Garden Tidy Service...
We are seeking a volunteer to keep our small community garden space, light gardening, no experience required. We also have a gardening tidy service, going out to peoples homes to weed, trim and generally tidy up to make the garden ready for the summer or winter last tidy up.
Driving Service...
Public transport doesn't always fit in with times for appointments. Volunteers will take older people along to appointments such as dentist, hair or doctors. You would need to have your own car with valid MOT and join the PVG Scheme. Volunteers will be emailed or called when requests come in for the service.
Events & Fundraising
Join our Events and fundraising team for an exciting new challenge. We are looking for volunteers to help run events for Queensferry Care. These events will be varied and we will match them to your skill base. No Previous experience required as full training and support will be given
Apply...
If you are interested in any of our volunteer opportunities please contact by emailing lorna.russell@qccc.org.uk or call 0131 331 5570 or complete the form at https://www.qccc.org.uk/services/volunteer-opportunities.
