Ageing Well Activity Support Assistant (Various Activities)

We're looking for volunteers over 45 with a warm and open manner to join our team in Edinburgh. As an Activity Support Assistant, you'll work with a specialist instructor to lead a class of older adults in activities like singing, dancing, camera group, chair-based exercise, or an allotment project.

Sessions take place in community venues throughout the city, and our programme is part of the UK Ageing Well network.

Visit our webpage https://www.edinburghleisure.co.uk/ageing-well for more information.

Support and Training

Training:

• Core Training
• Walk Leader Training

Support:

• Support at group meetings
• Peer support network
• One-to-one support sessions
• Project team available to assist and support

Expectations:

You are expected to:

• Carry out all tasks in line with Edinburgh Leisure's purpose and values
• Carry out all the tasks in line with your training and health and safety legislation
• Respect other volunteers, service users and Edinburgh Leisure staff
• Respect confidentiality
• Abide by the Ageing Well Volunteer Agreement
• Attend training and support sessions as required

Commitment: Flexible. Ranging from 1-2 hours per week to every few weeks on a rota basis.

Locations: Locations throughout Edinburgh include:

• Community Centres
• Leisure Centres
• Church Halls
• Outdoors

Disclosure / PVG Requirements: Volunteers will be required to undertake a Disclosure Police Act Check. The purpose of this is to safeguard volunteers and service users from harm. Having a criminal record will not automatically prevent you from volunteering. Rather, cases will be treated on an individual basis.