Braveheart is committed to active ageing and we know that the skills, knowledge, life and experience of our local people are a valuable resource. At Braveheart we can help you share them with your local community to help improve lives.
We have a range of volunteering opportunities available:
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Job title: Volunteer Health Mentor
Reporting to: Development Officer
Overall purpose: To facilitate mentor groups encouraging participantsto make and maintain healthy changes in their lifestyle
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- To undertake initial training (approx 35 hours over several months)
- To facilitate mentor group meetings with a partner, ensuring that the core programme is covered
- To help increase participants’ knowledge about their health/condition to achieve a healthier lifestyle
- To support participants to have greater independence and well-being in the community and reduce their likelihood of admission into hospital
- To support group participants to be more able to make informed choices about reducing / controlling risk factors for heart disease or type 2 diabetes.
- To liaise with the Development Officer regarding any problems arising within a mentor group
- To carry out appropriate administration procedures maintaining client confidentiality ie ensuring participants to the programme complete initial equal opportunity forms and final evaluation forms
- To facilitate group discussion ensuring that participants are supported to participate
- To inform group participants about Walk with Braveheart and Braveheart Plus when the mentoring group comes to an end
- From time to time, assist the Development Officer when giving talks in the local community or at local and national conferences
- To attend the six-weekly health mentor meetings as far as possible
Role Profile
Skills: Must successfully complete the health mentors training course and participate in any further training. Good communication and organisational skills are desirable
Experience: No previous experience is necessary as full training will be given.
Abilities: Ability to mix with a cross section of the general public and vulnerable adults
Please note: This post requires you to become a member of the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) scheme.
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Job title: Volunteer Walk Leader
Reporting to: Walking Development Officer
Overall purpose: To research and lead suitable free short health walks (1/2 mile to 3 miles)
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- To undertake initial and ongoing training (Braveheart induction, walk leader training course, first aid course and cardiopulmonary resuscitation training course – CPR)
- To provide a safe and welcoming environment to all walkers
- To lead safe and enjoyable local walks for people of all ages and abilities, bearing in mind the information provided at the training course ie use of the cue card messages
- To encourage walkers to aim to walk independently as well as taking part in the Walk with Braveheart programme
- To promote the health benefits of walking and motivate people to take up walking as a form of physical recreation
- To help walkers tailor health walking to meet their individual needs
- To carry out appropriate administration procedures maintaining client confidentiality ie completion of the walk register and the health questionnaire
- To encourage all walkers to take part in other health related activities organised by Braveheart
- From time to time, assist the Walking Development Officer when giving talks in the local community
- As far as possible, to attend the six-weekly walk leader meetings
- To keep up-to-date with walk leading by reading the information provided by Paths for All on a regular basis
Role Profile
Skills: Must have successfully completed the Walk Leader training course, CPR/ First Aid training courses.
Experience: No previous experience is necessary as full training will be given.
Abilities:
- Ability to mix with a cross section of the general public and vulnerable adults
- Ability to research and risk assess (with support from the Walking Development Officer) walks independently and as part of a team
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Volunteer 6 Monthly Feedback Form
ROLE DESCRIPTION
Job title: Braveheart Volunteer Fundraiser
Reporting to: Braveheart Fundraiser
Overall purpose: To work as part of the Fundraising team raising vital funds for Braveheart
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- To be committed to the aims and objectives of the Braveheart Association
- To promote the health promotion message of Braveheart
- To employ fundraising initiatives to raise awareness of Braveheart within the local community
- To undertake initial and ongoing training and updating
- To carry out in a conscientious manner pre-arranged voluntary commitments
Role Requirement Profile
Skills: Caring and interpersonal skills
Experience: No previous experience is necessary as full training will be given.
Abilities:
- Ability to mix with a cross section of the general public
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Please note: This post requires you to undergo a Disclosure Scotland check.
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Contact:
Maureen Forbes (Support Worker)
01324 673706 / 07795283508
maureen.forbes@nhs.scot