Volunteer Opportunities - Keith Area

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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.

Alarm Responder x 1– ref KE85 (reopened 14/5/24) 

When – as required, emergency situations only
Role – Community Alarm responder/keyholder for female – must live within 30 minutes travel time   
Tasks – call and check well being of person who has activated alarm
Skills required – Understanding, calm in difficult situations, level headed

Home Buddy – ref KE102 (16/8/21)

When – 2 hours once a week    
Role – To visit with lady in her own home for coffee and chat
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 mental health issues desirable but not essential.

Alarm Responder x 2– ref KE124 (4/5/23) 

When – as required, emergency situations only
Role – Community Alarm responder/keyholder for male – must live within 30 minutes travel time   
Tasks – call and check well being of person who has activated alarm
Skills required – Understanding, calm in difficult situations, level headed

Walking Buddy – ref KE126 (10/8/23) 

When – 1 - 2 hours once a week                                      
Role – To visit with lady and support to go out for short walks  
Tasks – To visit with lady and support to go out walking. To provide social contact over cuppa and chat.       
Skills required – An awareness of the difficulties experienced by people with mobility difficulties desirable but not essential

Home Buddy – ref KE128 (14/2/24)

When – 2 hours once a week                                                                                                       
Role – To visit with lady in her own home for coffee and chat
Tasks – To visit with gentleman at home for coffee and chat. To provide social contact and reduce loneliness.
Skills required – An awareness of the difficulties experienced by people with a visual impairment desirable but not essential

Home Buddy – ref KE129 (19/2/24)

When – 2 hours once a week                                              
Role – To visit with lady in her own home for coffee and chat
Tasks – To visit with gentleman at home for coffee and chat. To provide social contact and reduce loneliness.
Skills required – An awareness of the difficulties experienced by people with mobility difficulties and a hearing impairment desirable but not essential


Alarm Responder x 1 ref KE130 (19/3/24)

When – as required, emergency situations only
Role – Community Alarm responder/keyholder for a female – must live within 30 minutes travel time   
Tasks – call and check well being of person who has activated alarm.  
Skills required – Understanding, calm in difficult situations, level headed

Alarm Responder x 2 ref KE131 (10/5/24)

When – as required, emergency situations only
Role – Community Alarm responder/keyholder for a female – must live within 30 minutes travel time   
Tasks – call and check well being of person who has activated alarm.  
Skills required – Understanding, calm in difficult situations, level headed

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