Volunteer Opportunities - Fochabers

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 2– ref SB06 (reopened 16/1/23)

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

Social Buddy – ref SB08 (29/6/21)

When – 2 hours once a week                                                                                                                                                                                                  
Role – To visit with gentleman and accompany out in the community  
Tasks – To visit with gentleman and accompany out in the community if health permits.  To explore activities that may be of interest to him. To provide social contact and improve mental health and well-being. 
Skills required – An awareness of the difficulties experienced by people with mobility difficulties (wheelchair user) desirable but not essential. 

Social Buddy – ref FOC37 (8/11/21)

When – 2 hours once a week       
Role – To visit with gentleman and support to go out in the community  
Tasks – To visit with gentleman in his own home for coffee and chat. To accompany out in the community for coffee. To provide social contact.
Skills required – An awareness of the difficulties experienced by people with mobility difficulties desirable but not essential

Alarm Responder x 1– ref FOC40 (12/1/22)

When – as required, emergency situations only
Role – Community Alarm responder/keyholder for a couple – 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 FOC42 (13/6/22) (Orbliston)

When – as required, emergency situations only
Role – Community Alarm responder/keyholder for a lady – 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

Social Buddy – ref FOC43 (25/5/23)

When – 1 – 2 hours once a week                     
Role – To visit with gentleman in his own home
Tasks – To visit with gentleman in his own home for coffee and chat. T To provide social contact and reduce isolation. To support to go out for walks in the local community
Skills required – An awareness of the difficulties experienced by people with mobility difficulties (wheelchair user) and a visual impairment desirable but not essential

Activities Buddy – ref FOC44 (19/7/23) (Orbliston)

When – 1 - 3 hours once a week                                                                               
Role – To support lady in activities that she enjoys
Tasks – To visit with lady and support to go out in the community eg hydrotherapy pool/swimming. To provide social contact over cuppa and chat  
Skills required – An interest in music and crafts would be beneficial. An awareness of the difficulties experienced by people with mobility difficulties and mental health issues desirable but not essential

Social/Walking Buddy – ref FOC45 (16/8/23)
When – 2 hours once a week  (not Tuesday)                                                                                            
Role – To visit with lady in her own home and support to go out in the community  
Tasks – To visit with lady in her own home providing social contact over cuppa and chat. To explore local groups that she may be interested in. To go for a short walk or for a drive                                                                             
Skills required – An awareness of the difficulties experienced by people with mobility difficulties desirable but not essential

Home Buddy – ref FOC47 (29/11/23)

When – 2 hours once a week                 
Role – To visit with lady in her own home  
Tasks – To visit with lady in her own home providing social contact over cuppa and chat. To provide respite for main carer        
Skills required – An awareness of the difficulties experienced by people with dementia and mobility difficulties desirable but not essential