****Erskine Edinburgh Volunteering Opportunities ****
Volunteer Mealtime Helpers for Veterans [Erskine Care Home, Gilmerton, Edinburgh]
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of those who have served our country? Erskine Care Home in Gilmerton, Edinburgh, is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Volunteer Mealtime Helpers for our esteemed veterans.
As a Volunteer Mealtime Helper, you'll play a crucial role in creating a warm and supportive dining experience for our residents. Your responsibilities will include:
By joining our team as a Mealtime Helper, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of veterans who have dedicated themselves to our country. Your time and commitment will contribute to creating a supportive and caring community within Erskine Care Home.
Time Commitment: 1-2 hours a wee
Volunteer Befrienders for Veterans [Erskine Care Home, Gilmerton, Edinburgh]
Are you passionate about supporting veterans and making a positive impact in your community? We are looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our team as Volunteer Befrienders.
Erskine has a long-standing tradition of providing exceptional care for veterans, and you can be part of this meaningful journey. By becoming a Volunteer Befriender, you will play a vital role in enhancing the well-being and quality of life for our residents.
Why Volunteer as a Befriender:
Your Role as a Volunteer Befriender:
As a Volunteer Befriender, you will engage in 1:2:1 interactions with residents, offering companionship and support. This could involve friendly conversations, strolls in the garden, or activities like crosswords. Your time and commitment will create moments of joy and connection for those who have served our nation.
What We're Looking For:
If you're ready to make a difference and be part of something truly special, we would love to hear from you!
Let's come together to bring smiles and warmth to the heroes who have served our country. Join us at Erskine!
Active Lifestyle Volunteers Wanted [Erskine Care Home in Gilmerton, Edinburgh]
Are you a fitness enthusiast with a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of others? Erskine Edinburgh Care Home in Gilmerton, is seeking dedicated individuals with a background in personal training or similar to join our team as Active Lifestyles Volunteer
Erskine has a long-standing tradition of providing exceptional care for veterans, and you can be part of this meaningful journey. By becoming an Active Lifestyle Volunteer, you will play a vital role in enhancing the well-being and quality of life for our residents.
At Erskine, we believe in promoting holistic well-being for our veterans. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to bring their expertise in the exercise field to enhance the physical health and vitality of our residents.
As an Active Lifestyle Volunteer, you will have the opportunity to assist with exercises, gym sessions and even cycling. Your expertise will play a crucial role in improving the overall fitness and mobility of our residents.
Dementia Cafe Companions Sought [Erskine Care Home in Gilmerton, Edinburgh]
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of those affected by dementia? Erskine Care Home in Gilmerton, Edinburgh, is looking for compassionate individuals with an interest in dementia to join our team as Volunteer Companions for our Dementia Café.
Erskine is committed to providing specialised care, and we are seeking volunteers to support our Dementia Café, creating a warm and supportive environment for both residents and their families.
Why Volunteer for the Dementia Café:
Your Role as a Volunteer Companion:
As a Volunteer Companion for the Dementia Café, you will be a source of comfort and companionship for residents and their families. Your presence and support on Saturdays, once a month or every two months, will contribute to the well-being and joy of those living with dementia.
Experience required
Activities & Social Events Volunteers for Veterans [Erskine Edinburgh Care Home Gilmerton]
Do you thrive in creating unforgettable experiences and creating memorable moments for people? Erskine Care Home in Gilmerton, Edinburgh, is searching for enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Volunteer Activities & Events Volunteers.
Erskine is more than a care home; it is a community. We are seeking volunteers to assist, in the organisation of social events, with outings, and group activities to bring joy and excitement to the lives of our veterans.
Why Volunteer in this role?
As an Activities & Events volunteer, you will be the magic behind our events, outings, and group activities. You will assist to ensure that our veterans have engaging and enjoyable experiences.
Fundraisers ongoing all areas
We need you to assist with our fundraising efforts. Erskine is a self-funding charity and we need your support to raise in the region of £12million per annum to reach our ongoing mission and vision for veterans and their spouses.
Activities support ongoing [Erskine Home Bishopton]
We are continually seeking volunteers to support our residents to participate in a broad range of social and meaningful activities
Befrienders ongoing [Erskine Home Bishopton]
We are continually seeking volunteer visitors and befrienders to provide conversation and companionship for our residents
Fundraising and Events Volunteers to support Scotland wide
Sporting Senior Games
Saturday 24th August 2024
We are seeking volunteers to support our care home residents teams participating in this annual sporting event at Glasgow Caledonian University
This can include reception, filing, data entry, handwritten correspondence, stuffing envelopes, general inventory sorting, photocopying, scanning, archiving & general office support.
This could entail
This can entail visiting and befriending, support for residents' participation with activities, assisting at mealtimes, assisting our allied health departments with resident programmes e.g. speech and language or physiotherapy supports.
This can involve driving Erskine transport caddies and minibuses to porter residents, volunteers, ERMAC members or Erskine tenants to and from appointments and events
Assisting to maintain the gardens and grounds around the Erskine homes and activity venues and/or supporting residents or members will allotments
This involves taking classes, groupwork or 1-1's for our veteran activity centre members, based on your skills, qualifications or hobbies experience in response to veterans needs e.g. PT gym sessions, archery, geneaology, woodwork, metalwork, hobbycrafts, languages, computing, yoga etc.
This could entail helping with volunteer recruitment and generally increasing awareness of the Erskine Veterans Charity in the community, poster and leaflet drops to community venues and neighbourhoods, hosting information stalls at community events, presentations to community groups etc.
Variety of Events to assist fundraising at Erskine
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucket Collection and Stall Hosting Helensburgh United Reform Church 02 NOV 2024 | 3 | 11/2/2024 | 11/2/2024 | |
| Bucket Collection Balloch Co-op 25 OCT 2024 | 3 | 10/25/2024 | 10/25/2024 | |
| Bucket Collection Dumbarton ASDA 13 DEC 2024 | 3 | 12/13/2024 | 12/13/2024 | |
| Bucket Collection Glasgow Central Station NOV 12 2024 | 5 | 11/12/2024 | 11/12/2024 | |
| Bucket Collection Helensburgh Co-op 15 NOV 2024 | 3 | 11/15/2024 | 11/15/2024 | |
| Bucket Collection Helensburgh Tesco 02 NOV 2024 | 3 | 11/2/2024 | 11/2/2024 | |
| Bucket Collection Lomond Shores 17 NOV 2024 | 3 | 11/17/2024 | 11/17/2024 | |
| Bucket Collection Lomond Shores 22 NOV 2024 | 3 | 11/22/2024 | 11/22/2024 | |
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucket Collecting | 1 | |||
| General Event Support | 1 | |||
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver (ERMAC) | 1 | |||
| Horticulture Volunteer Allotments (ERMAC) | 1 | |||
| Reception (ERMAC) | 0 | |||
Erskine Edinburgh Care Home opened in 2002 and is situated in Gilmerton in the heart of the local community. The purpose built home provides 24 hour care for 40 residents with nursing needs and for people living with dementia.
“My dad loves it here. He is well looked after and we, as a family, have no concerns at all.”
Care Inspectorate Report October 2015
'I consider my mum is well looked after and cared for' 'the staff are very friendly' 'some staff are exceptionally good' 'I feel the staff have my mother's welfare very much in mind' 'the atmosphere is one of tranquility and security'
Care Inspectorate Report February 2020
A wide range of services and activities are available to all residents. Residents are free to participate in all activities that interest them and support their physical, mental and social wellbeing. There are relaxing landscaped gardens, with all weather activities area. The home is near public transport and local shops
We have a large communal activity area for concerts etc (The Robertson Trust Room), a daily social activities programme with Activity Co-ordinator and our own minibus for day trips and outings. Example activities are arts and crafts, exercise and movement-based classes, themed events, religious observance events, befriending, reminiscence groups and therapets.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog Visiting/Pet Therapy (EEH) | 1 | |||
Erskine Home in Bishopton opened in 2000, and is situated in picturesque grounds by the Erskine Bridge. This purpose built home, provides nursing and dementia care, both long term and respite, for 180 residents on a 24 hour basis.
The wide range of services provided are complemented by the popular Royal Scots Shop, Harry’s Cafe and nearby Garden Centre and Coffee shop.
“My door is always knocked before entering. I have no complaints, I’m well looked after and my social life has improved since I moved here”
Care Inspectorate Report October 2013
Residents at Erskine Home in Bishopton enjoy unrivalled:
Care
Podiatry
Facilities
Extensive gardens
Services
Library
Activities
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mealtime Assistant PEARSON (EH) | 1 | |||
| Mealtime Assistant RAMSAY (EH) | 1 | |||
| Mealtime Assistant RED CROSS (EH) | 1 | |||
| Mealtime Assistant YARROW (EH) | 1 | |||
| Retail Assistant (EH) RSS | 1 | |||
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Befriender | 1 | |||
| Driver (EEH) | 1 | |||
| Mealtime Support Volunteers (EGH) | 1 | |||
Erskine Vision
A Scotland where Veterans and their families thrive.
Erskine Mission
To offer Veterans their best possible future - through the best possible care & community support
Erskine Ethos
Futures for The Brave
CARE
Communication
We communicate internally and externally, in a transparent, open manner that supports understanding and dialogue.
Accountability
We take appropriate accountability for our individual and collective actions and decisions. We aim to reduce unwarranted variation in care and support provided. We aim for beneficiaries to experience the same compassionate, person-centred care, irrespective of which members of the team are on duty.
Respect
We respect our beneficiaries and those who visit our Homes and services. We respect each other as colleagues. We respect the beneficiaries’ right to choose and will support them with making choices.
Empowerment
Those who receive our care and support will feel empowered to make choices. We will provide accessible, transparent information to our beneficiaries about their rights and what they mean for their day to day lives. We will value, support, act upon and learn from what our beneficiaries say. We will ensure that our beneficiaries have their voices heard. We will support colleagues to feel empowered to use their knowledge and expertise in the delivery of person-centred care and support.
