Comradeship Circles Volunteer Facilitators

Age Scotland

The Comradeship Circles service aims to reduce loneliness by offering older members of the ex-service community the opportunity to enjoy regular group camaraderie by telephone. A Comradeship Circle will host typically six people on the same day and time each week to chat about a range of topics and interests over the phone.

Comradeship Circles Volunteer Facilitators

Age Scotland

The Comradeship Circles service aims to reduce loneliness by offering older members of the ex-service community the opportunity to enjoy regular group camaraderie by telephone. A Comradeship Circle will host typically six people on the same day and time each week to chat about a range of topics and interests over the phone.

Cause:
Older People
Location:
Remote
Suitable for volunteers:
age 18 and over

About this opportunity

The Comradeship Circles service aims to reduce loneliness by offering older members of the ex-service community the opportunity to enjoy regular group camaraderie by telephone. A Comradeship Circle will host typically six people on the same day and time each week to chat about a range of topics and interests over the phone.

A Technical Support Volunteer or Supervisor will be on hand to connect everyone and ensure the call runs smoothly. We are looking for facilitator volunteers who will join the group phone calls, which last up to an hour, helping to facilitate discussion, developing resources to enrich Circles in response to member's interests. Currently this role is home-based and access to either a landline or mobile is required.

Main tasks include

  • Welcoming members to the circle and to facilitate group discussions and ensuring all members have a chance to participate.
  • Creating and developing engaging resources in response to circle participant's interests.
  • Reporting any concerns or issues with the circles to Supervisor.

1-2 hours per week at the same time each week (with some flexibility for cover) over a 6 month minimum period.

Location

Get in touch to find out more

Caroline McDonald, Comradeship Circles Coordinator
Volunteers (aged 16-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.

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