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On our Home Page under Opportunites we have listed all the opportunities available in the Nairn office.

 On this page we want to provide (1) more details of the Organisations seeking volunteers and the opportunities they offer (2) details of opportunites with urgent requirements.

Volunteering Highland - Nairn Office

The Nairn Office of Volunteering Highland covers the County of Nairnshire and assists volunteers and volunteering organisations come to-gether. Many volunteers are capable of undertaking the duties required by the voluntary organisation without any assistance. However, some volunteers require assistance to start the volunteer opportunity and may even require on-going help.

The Office requires volunteers as Mentors. The mentor will accompany the volunteer to the organisation and assist with overcoming any problems that may arise. They would provide on-going help if required.

If you feel that you have the desire to assist then ........

CONTACT US NOW - WE NEED YOUR HELP

Pets as Therapy

Holly a PAT dog

It is unique in that it provides temperament assessed/vaccinated PAT Dogs and PAT Cats with registered volunteers to hospitals, hospices, residential care homes, day centres, special needs schools and many other establishments often providing comfort, companionship and therapy.
There are currently approx 3,500 PAT Dogs and 90 PAT Cats that benefit more than 100,000 people of all ages every single week.

Do you have a pet and would like to assist in bringing some happiness to people in these circumstances.

If the answer is YES then contact the Volunteer Centre

Nairn Youth Cafe

The opening of the  New Community Centre in Nairn provides the opportunity for new initiatives for young people. One of these is the opening of the Nairn Youth Cafe. The cafe requires the assistance of volunteer helpers to ensure the safe operation of the Cafe. If you can help out then contact the Volunteer Centre.

Befrienders Highland

Good at communicating writing letters, talking on the telephone, or more up to date - e-mailing??? Then this Organisation is seeking your skills.
What is Distance Befriending:
It is supported friendship developed at a distance between a volunteer and a person who feels rurally isolated or is homebound. As the volunteer and person befriended are unable to meet they communicate with each other by telephone or letter or e-mail. Volunteers use the method they feel comfortable with for their befriending.
Where it Happens
Volunteers befriend from their own home using their telephone, writing materials or computer (expenses are paid).
Who is Befriended
Persons who have experienced a mental health problem and feels isolated or lonely
Commitment
  1. Average 1 hour a week - convenient to you
  2. Minimum period of nine months
  3. Participate in a training course
Training/Support
Preparation course
Volunteers are supported and supervised by the Co-ordinator
Volunteers invited to attend volunteer support meetings.
So- how is the volunteer rewarded??
  1. Helping someone feel less isolated by offering friendship
  2. Contributing towards improving someone's quality of life
  3. Developing people skills/career or CV development
  4. Doing something worthwhile
  5. A new and enjoyable friendship.

So -What do I do now

 
Call into the Volunteer Centre:
        Community Centre
         King Street
         Nairn        
         IV12 4BQ
Telephone:    01667 453055
E-mail:           nairn@volunteeringhighland.org

 CONTACT US NOW