Social Inclusion One Stop Shop
The Social Inclusion One Stop Shop will function as a route into the Third Sector for people experiencing frailty who have been assessed as socially isolated or at risk of social isolation. We are inviting referrals of people who do not have critical or substantial need
but would benefit from some lower levels of interventions and support.
Signposting Widely
Knowledge of the Third Sector
quality of life.
With a wide range of services and options available it can be challenging and time– consuming to locate and refer in to different services in the city. The One Stop Shop will encourage a single, simple referral that can then lead to a variety of interventions for a person. We will make direct contact with people, building a relationship and finding out what they feel would be important to them in order to create bespoke packages for each individual.
Flexible and Creative
Most importantly we will work flexibly and adapt to people’s preferences to ensure that their choices and individual needs are followed up in a person–centred and sensitive way.
Community Companions
Community Companions is aimed at adults in Dundee who are either experiencing or have the potential to experience social isolation. Each person is matched up to a Community Companion based on personality, hobbies and interest and general living experiences. Community Companions befriend people in many ways for example, visiting them in their own home, accompanying them to social activities or shopping trips, or even a visit to a local café.
The person receiving the companionship can choose how often they require support and what type of support they require.
For more information about the Community Companion Scheme contact communitycompanions@dvva.scot or telephone 01382 305736.
Community Companions Video
Community Companion Information
Social Cafés
The Community Companions is also hosting Social Cafés in Dundee to promote social inclusion within the community. The cafes are open to everyone and provide a welcoming environment for individuals to come together and connect. Everyone is invited to come along and enjoy a free hot drink, snacks, and some fun activities ranging from arts and crafts, gentle exercise, board games, and film afternoons to guest speakers. The cafes are community-led which helps to shape the way individuals in the group like to run them. There is no need to sign up, simply come along, bring a friend with you and join us.
For more information, please contact us at communitycompanions@dvva.scot or call 01382 305757.
Participation & Engagement (Older People’s Services)
Participation & Engagement (Older People’s Services)
We are part of the Social Inclusion team and aim to support older people in Dundee to:
- Plan, deliver and participate in services and events that matter to them
- Have their say on local issues that matter to them
- Access funding for older people’s groups
- Loan out equipment to older people’s groups in Dundee (see our Loan Equipment List)
For more information on The Social Inclusion, Participation and Engagement service, please contact Tel. 01382 305 757
Do you need more information about starting a community group or project?
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Online Drop-Ins
Chat to one of our team at one of our weekly Online Drop-Ins.
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Volunteer
Check out all the current volunteering opportunities in Dundee.
You can also give us a call on 01382 305705 to talk to a team member about what you would like to do.
Did you know you can also volunteer with us?
If you have additional skills and experience which you feel would benefit our organisations, such as supporting us in our offices, marketing or fundraising or with one of our projects then please get in touch.
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Dial-OP
I love blethering with people. It’s amazing how a friendship develops with someone, who you have never met, develops over the phone.” Dial-OP Blether Buddie Volunteer
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Link Up Whitfield
From Camera Club to Walking Group we are always keen to take new volunteers on board if you have some time to spare and would like to get involved
