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Ageing Well Buddy Swim Volunteer

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Volunteer to help older adults (50+) become physically active and gain confidence in a swimming pool environment.

As a Buddy Swimming volunteer, you'll be the first friendly face that participants see and a companion in the water. Our volunteers help participants regain their confidence and improve their strength, coordination, and flexibility. The project is in partnership with NHS Lothian and is part of the UK Ageing Well network. You'll receive training and support as a volunteer, and you'll deepen your connections within your community, improve your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing, and be better equipped to manage stress.

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

Support and Training

Training:

  • Core 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 a 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: Ranging from 1-2 hours per week (where possible) to every 2-3 weeks.

Location:

  • Drumbrae Leisure Centre - Monday morning
  • Leith Victoria Swim Centre – Monday afternoon
  • Glenogle Swim Centre - Tuesday AM (continues throughout school holidays)
  • Warrender Swim Centre – Wednesday AM
  • Wester Hailes - Wednesday noon
  • Royal Commonwealth Pool – Tuesday noon
  • Portobello Swim Centre - Thursday afternoons
  • Dalry Swim Centre - Friday afternoons
  • Ainslie Park (TBC)

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.