Volunteers appeal by sheltered housing complexes

sheltered housing developments in West Lothian are looking for volunteers.

ochilview Court in Armadale and stewart Court in West Calder, run by Bield, are looking for people willing to help out in a variety of roles.

the centres need volunteer social activity co-ordinators to help organise opportunities for social interaction within the development and the wider community.

they are also looking for volunteer lunch club assistants to help with organising and collecting lunches and funds as well as setting up, serving, clearing and washing up after the meals and volunteer gardening activity assistants to work with tenants to tend the garden at the development and assist them in working outdoors.

ruth Bowen, volunteer development manager at Bield, said:“At Bield we encourage our tenants to pursue their interests and hobbies as it is central to our‘Free to Be’ethos but they often need a little support to be able to do this.

“We have a number of wonderful opportunities to become involved and get to know some fantastic people.”

Volunteers build positive relationships with service users and can play an important role in assisting older people to enjoy happy and fulfilled lives.

If you would like to volunteer and are a friendly and sociable person then Bield would be interested in hearing from you.

please visit www.bield. co.uk/work-us/ volunteering or email volunteering@bield.co. uk for further information.

Enquiries are welcome from people of all ages over 16.

Full training and support will be given and a minimum commitment of six months is required.