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Bield’s Crosshill Retirement Housing Development in Port Glasgow is looking for a Social Activity Co-ordinator to help organise opportunities for social interaction within the development and the wider community.

Michelle McKinnon, Manager at Crosshill Gardens, said:

“Social Activity Co-ordinators play a vital role in helping the tenants engage with one another and locals outwith the development.

“We would like the volunteer to assist our tenants with setting up, preparing, serving and clearing up teas and coffees as well as supporting our tenants to assist in running their existing social activities.”

Enquiries are welcome from all people over the age of 16 but not all applications will be successful.

No qualifications are necessary but Bield are looking for volunteers who are interested in working with older people, have good communication skills and are reliable and willing to work as part of a team. Full training and support will be given as well as out-of-pocket expenses.

Bield ask for a minimum commitment of 6 months in this post.

For more information please contact Michelle McKinnon on 01475 700 209 or log onto jobs.bield.co.uk/.

Bield, one of Scotland’s leading providers of housing and care, is highlighting the important role that volunteers can play in assisting older people to enjoy happy and fulfilled lives in Perth.

Bield’s Quayside Court Very Sheltered Housing Development is looking for a Social Activity Assistant to help organise weekly bingo sessions (Monday afternoon) at the development and assist with tidying up afterwards.  This allows opportunities for social interaction for the tenants within the development and the wider community.

Raymond Scott, Manager at Quayside Court, said, “Social Activity Assistants play a vital role in helping the tenants engage with one another.

“Organising events from coffee mornings to bingo nights, we like to involve the tenants at every stage with the emphasis on having fun.” 

Gladstone Court Retirement Housing Development is looking to recruit befrienders and Social Activity Co-ordinators  to get to know and socialise with tenants and a social activity co-ordinator to lead and support tenants with weekly quizzes.

Befrienders spend one-on-one time with tenants to provide companionship and an essential social element to their day. Helping to improve tenant wellbeing, becoming a befriender is a hugely rewarding experience.

Social Activity Co-ordinators aid in getting tenants together and help to organise group activities at the development.

Nora Toolan, Manager at Gladstone Court, said: “We really do appreciate the huge impact our befrienders and social activity co-ordinators have in enhancing and enriching the lives of tenants

Times can be arranged locally.

Volunteers are crucial in every Bield development, offering social support and companionship on a one-to-one basis for the tenants, for a few hours on a weekly basis. 

Anyone who would like to take on one of these hugely rewarding projects are encouraged to get in touch. From events planning to simply getting to know tenants and making new friends this is a fantastic opportunity to volunteer in Perth.

Enquiries are welcome from all people over the age of 16 but applicants should be aware not all applications will be successful. Bield are asking for a minimum of a six month commitment and full training and support will be given as well as out-of-pocket expenses.

For more information please call Raymond Scott (Quayside) on 01738 622 189 or Nora Toolan (Gladstone Court) on 01738 634 222 or visit our website jobs.bield.co.uk to complete the online application form.

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Mansewood Court Retirement Housing Development in Whitburn is looking to recruit a Befriender to get to know and socialise with tenants, helping to broaden their horizons, as well as two Social Activity Coordinators.
Social Activity Coordinators work in a group setting with tenants and are vital to ensuring the smooth running of organised social events. From coffee mornings and lunch clubs, to games afternoons and gardening clubs, these events enable tenants to socialise regularly and provide entertainment all year round.

Mansewood are looking to expand their social program and need extra help. Bield are looking for a volunteer to come in once a week on any day, Monday to Friday from 1:30pm to 3:00pm.

Another Coordinator would help service users plan a seasonal gardening programme and help in assisting with light gardening duties. They would be required once a week although days and times are flexible.

Lynn McQueen, Development Manager at Mansewood Court, said:

“The social activities program was introduced so that our tenants could enjoy socialising in the development as well as within the community around them.

“It gives them a chance to go to coffee mornings and various gatherings throughout the year; it really helps brighten up their days.

“It fits in brilliantly with our ‘Free to Be’ ethos, supporting older people to make their own decisions about how they live their day to day lives.”

Bield are also looking for a female Befriender to visit one of their service users on a weekly basis for a bit of a chat over a cup of tea and an interest in crosswords and dominoes is a definite bonus.

Lynn added:

“We really do appreciate the huge impact our Befrienders make on the quality of life of tenants in Bield housing and the added social benefits they bring.”

If you are over 16 and would like to enquire further about becoming part of a team dedicated to enriching the lives of older people in Scotland, please complete the online application form at jobs.bield.co.uk. A minimum commitment of six months is required.

Alternatively you can contact Lynn McQueen on 01501 743 253 or email Donna Dickson on d.dickson@bield.co.uk for further information.

Please note that this is an unpaid, volunteer position and Bield thank everyone for their interest, however, not all enquiries will result in volunteer placements.

Bield’s The Butts development is looking for a volunteer who will be involved in the popular ‘Silver Surfer’ project which helps tenants get to grips with modern technology, enabling them to become more confident with laptops, smartphones and general computing skills.

This will help to provide a new way for many of the tenants to keep in touch and up to date with friends and families, as well as enabling them to quickly and easily order a supermarket shop online from the comfort of their own home or browse the internet at their leisure.

Manager at The Butts, Kate Donohue said:

“This project is important as it teaches out tenants new skills and assists them in remaining involved and independent which is vital to Bield’s ‘Free to Be’ ethos.

“Our tenants are a friendly and enthusiastic bunch and anyone who was willing to contribute a little of their free time to share their talents with them would be opening them up to a whole new digital world.

“The volunteer Silver Surfer Tutors are a valuable asset to Bield and the positive feedback we have already received about our tutors proves that the project is incredibly beneficial for our tenants.”

If you are free weekly on a Tuesday afternoon and are a friendly and sociable person then The Butts would be interested in hearing from you. Please visit jobs.bield.co.uk and complete the online application or alternatively contact Kate Donohue on 01620 825 178 for further information.

Enquiries are welcome from people of all ages over 16. Full training and support will be given and out-of-pocket expenses will be paid. A minimum commitment of six months is required.

Please note that these are volunteer, unpaid positions.

Bield, one of Scotland’s leading providers of housing and care, recognises the important role that companionship can have on improving the lives of residents by enabling them to participate in local events and become more involved in social activities.

Bield are looking for a befriender who could visit a tenant on a regular basis, whether it be sitting in and chatting over a cup of coffee or visiting the local shops and enjoying a cuppa in a local cafe.

Shirley Queen, Manager at Moorfoot Court, said:

“At Bield we encourage our residents to pursue their interests and hobbies as it is central to our ‘Free to Be’ ethos but they often need a little support to be able to do this.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for our service user who would like to continue her social activities within as well as out-with the development but is unable to due to health issues.

“With the assistance of a volunteer befriender this resident will be able to do the things which she enjoys, which is of course very important.”

Helping to improve tenant wellbeing, becoming a befriender is a hugely rewarding experience and as a result the befriending project has been hugely successful across many Bield developments since its launch.

If you are free weekday mornings or afternoons and enjoy socialising, Bield Moorfoot want to hear from you. Please visit jobs.bield.co.uk and complete the online application form or alternatively contact Shirley Queen on 0131 663 2707 for further information.

Enquiries are welcome from people of all ages over 16. Full training and support will be given and out-of-pocket expenses will be paid. A minimum commitment of six months is required.

Please note that these are volunteer, unpaid positions.

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Gladstone Court Retirement Housing Development in Perth is looking for friendly and enthusiastic befrienders and social activity co-ordinators to help with a range of volunteer work such as socialising with tenants and supporting tenants with weekly quizzes.

Befrienders spend one-on-one time with tenants to provide companionship and an essential social element to their day. Helping to improve tenant wellbeing, becoming a befriender is a hugely rewarding experience.

Aiding in getting tenants together, social activity co-ordinators help to organise group activities at the development.

Nora Toolan, Development Manager at Gladstone Court, said: “We really do appreciate the huge impact our befrienders and social activity co-ordinators have in enhancing and enriching the lives of tenants.”

“It is vitally important to us at Bield to be able to ensure that everyone gets a chance to interact with people inside and outside the development on a regular basis. Befrienders and social activity co-ordinators give tenants such an opportunity.”

Hours are varied and flexible but Bield look for a minimum six-month commitment on a weekly or fortnightly basis. Enquiries are welcome from people of all ages over 16. Full training and support will be given and out-of-pocket expenses paid.

For more information on this hugely rewarding opportunity please contact Nora Toolan on 01738 634 222 or Jeni Sinclair on 01382 309 059.

Bield

Gladstone Court Retirement Housing Development in Perth is looking for friendly and enthusiastic befrienders and social activity co-ordinators to help with a range of volunteer work such as socialising with tenants and supporting tenants with weekly quizzes.

Befrienders spend one-on-one time with tenants to provide companionship and an essential social element to their day. Helping to improve tenant wellbeing, becoming a befriender is a hugely rewarding experience.

Aiding in getting tenants together, social activity co-ordinators help to organise group activities at the development.

Nora Toolan, Development Manager at Gladstone Court, said: “We really do appreciate the huge impact our befrienders and social activity co-ordinators have in enhancing and enriching the lives of tenants.”

“It is vitally important to us at Bield to be able to ensure that everyone gets a chance to interact with people inside and outside the development on a regular basis. Befrienders and social activity co-ordinators give tenants such an opportunity.”

Hours are varied and flexible but Bield look for a minimum six-month commitment on a weekly or fortnightly basis. Enquiries are welcome from people of all ages over 16. Full training and support will be given and out-of-pocket expenses paid.

For more information on this hugely rewarding opportunity please contact Nora Toolan on 01738 634 222 or Jeni Sinclair on 01382 309 059.