FDAMH Telephone Befrienders

Posted on March 18, 2016

Falkirk and District Association for Mental Health (FDAMH) are recruiting new volunteers to support their telephone befriending service.

The service aims to reduce loneliness and isolation and increase mental wellbeing for people over 60, by matching them with a volunteer and arranging a weekly telephone call between them at a mutually suitable time. Each call will last for around 30 minutes.

Volunteers should be reliable and patient, with good communication and listening skills, enjoy working with older people, and understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality. As this is a telephone befriending service only, volunteers will not meet face to face with the elderly person.

For further information regarding this opportunity, please contact the Volunteer Team by phone: 01324 692000, or email: info@cvsfalkirk.org.uk

Grangemouth Community Focus Groups

A series of community focus groups are being held at The Unit in Grangemouth town centre, 1 – 3 York Arcade, Grangemouth, FK3 8BD, with the first on Tuesday 26th March at 2pm. These sessions will focus on the vibrant Grangemouth community and possible areas of development. The organisers are especially keen to hear from local people and groups.

FDAMH Training Academy Student Marketing Volunteer

Falkirk District Association for Mental Health’s (FDAMH) Training Academy are currently looking for a Student Marketing Volunteer. The role would be suitable for those looking to develop their existing digital marketing and social media skills, as well as gaining experience in a small social enterprise, with travel and subsistence expenses paid.

SIS Retail Academy 2019 Open for Applications

Social Investment Scotland (SIS), who this year attended Falkirk Funders Fayre as one of our first time funders, have 20 fully funded places (travel and personal expenses not included) at their Retail Academy 2019, based in Falkirk. The deadline for applications is Sunday 17th March.

Consultation Event on Support for Young People With Chronic Conditions

Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) and Young Scot are holding a consultation event on Thursday 21st March, 10am – 2pm at the Link Academy, McKinven House, George Street, Falkirk, FK2 7EY. The event provides young people with the opportunity to be involved in a national activity, which they can add to their CV.

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