Home Support Volunteer
Purpose:
Do you have two hours a week to spare? That’s all it takes to help older people and their carers in Glenrothes and the surrounding areas. By becoming a Home Support Volunteer, you will help older people feel less isolated by visiting them in their homes or supporting them to go out in the local community, etc.
Our mission is to promote independence, improve confidence and reduce social isolation, by providing a choice of services that reflect the aspirations and requirements of each individual and their carers where possible.
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Time commitment:
Minimum 2 hours per week. Our Help to Stay at Home visits take place from Monday-Thursday (9am – 4.30pm).​
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Your benefits:
If you enjoy helping others and meeting new people, this role could bring you a sense of fulfilment. It could also be an excellent opportunity to boost your confidence, work on your interpersonal skills and promote personal development.
You will have the opportunity to visit clients in their homes or support them in the local community, providing them with help and encouragement. This might include having a coffee and a bleather, going out for a walk, enjoying a little bit of light shopping, visiting a local cafe, you name it! You can engage in activities such as jigsaws, puzzles, crafts, singing, and listening to music, or assist them with practical tasks. However, sometimes a good old fashion chat is all that’s truly needed!
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Here are some more benefits you can gain from this position.
Volunteer Training – Induction, Moving & Assisting, Dementia Awareness
Support & Development
Quarterly volunteer meetings
Travel Expenses - reimbursed at 45p per mile (guidelines apply)
Refreshments - reimbursed at £3 per outing (guidelines apply)
Eligibility for gaining Saltire Awards hours for volunteers aged 16-25
Exclusive events for volunteers
The Role
To assist in the delivery of Help to Stay at Home visits and/or taking clients out on community outings in line with LLCG’s policies, procedures and operational guidelines. To always follow risk assessments guidelines.
The key elements of this role are:
• Visiting clients in their own homes and supporting them to remain active within their community.
• Supporting clients to go out on community outings (visits to cafes, shops, local walks, etc.).
• Providing one-to-one support to socially isolated older people including companionship and emotional support as required.
• Establishing and building a professional friendship with clients, and helping to maintain their independence and remain connected in their community.
• Completing any necessary administrative tasks related to the role. Full training provided.
• Adhering to LLCG’s Policies and Procedures and all other relevant legislation.
• Attending support and development meetings, and training as required
How to become a volunteer?
1. Contact us to receive an application pack. You can also download it from our website, please see below.
Email: info@laterlifechoicesglenrothes.org
Tel: 01592 756316
2. Send us your completed application form
Email: info@laterlifechoicesglenrothes.org
Address: 100 Scott Road, Glenrothes, KY6 1AE
3. You will be invited for an informal interview at our office at 100 Scott Road, Glenrothes, KY6 1AE.
4. We will apply for your PVG and take up your reference
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We will keep in touch throughout the process!
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For a detailed role description, please click here.
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If required we will be happy to have an informal chat to answer any questions or concerns you may have.