Volunteer
Be part of the team
We have over twenty dedicated volunteers that work in our Macduff shop processing donations and selling a wide range of goods to a new home. Our volunteers are very important for our fund raising, usually working a morning or afternoon rota each week. Without these dedicated volunteers, Deveron Disrict Age Concern would not be able to provide local community grants and support to those in need.
Volunteering is something to be proud of and it is a great way to meet new friends in a fun and relaxing environment. You can be sure that no matter how little you are involved you will be making a big difference to those who need support.
We know that each of our volunteers has their own individual reasons for being part of the team, so we asked them about their volunteering experience with us. Here are the replies we received:
Our volunteers are important to our fund raising, without them Deveron District Age Concern could not provide local community support to those in need. To show our appreciation for all the work they do, all of our volunteers get:
If you have a few spare hours each week why not consider becoming a volunteer?
You can apply to become a volunteer by completing a short application form and returning it to our shop. Click the button below to download an application form or alternatively, you can request a form by contacting us by post, e-mail or telephone or you can call into our shop to pick one up.
If you would like more information about volunteering for us, please Contact Us.
Note: If your application is accepted, you will be required to atttend a short interview. Any offer of a position may be based on this interview and any referances given within your application.
Work PlacementsWe work with the local Community Centre to help young people obtain work placements within the retail setting or for completing Duke of Edinburgh Award Schemes.
If you are interested in a work placement or the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme or would like to put someone forward for them, please Contact Us.
Volunteering is something to be proud of and it is a great way to meet new friends in a fun and relaxing environment. You can be sure that no matter how little you are involved you will be making a big difference to those who need support.
We know that each of our volunteers has their own individual reasons for being part of the team, so we asked them about their volunteering experience with us. Here are the replies we received:
It helped me meet new friends.
Helped with my confidence after bereavement.
Happy atmosphere.
Long lasting friendships have been formed.
I love this shop.
Keeps you active and motivated.
Doing some good.
Camaraderie.
I feel valued.
I feel i am helping the community.
I'm involved in the community.
Feel useful.
After retirement it gave me a purpose again.
Networking opportunities between organisations.
Our volunteers are important to our fund raising, without them Deveron District Age Concern could not provide local community support to those in need. To show our appreciation for all the work they do, all of our volunteers get:
- A roll, cake or pie from the local Bakery, per shift.
- Discount on goods purchases in our shop.
- Yearly volunteers day trip, with lunch.
- Christmas meal at a local venue.
- Opportunity to bring forward your own ideas.
If you have a few spare hours each week why not consider becoming a volunteer?
You can apply to become a volunteer by completing a short application form and returning it to our shop. Click the button below to download an application form or alternatively, you can request a form by contacting us by post, e-mail or telephone or you can call into our shop to pick one up.
If you would like more information about volunteering for us, please Contact Us.
Note: If your application is accepted, you will be required to atttend a short interview. Any offer of a position may be based on this interview and any referances given within your application.
Work PlacementsWe work with the local Community Centre to help young people obtain work placements within the retail setting or for completing Duke of Edinburgh Award Schemes.
If you are interested in a work placement or the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme or would like to put someone forward for them, please Contact Us.