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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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Peer Educator

OPEN trains young people aged 16-25 to become peer educators, to deliver workshops and training to other young people across Shetland. The harm reduction issue-based training focuses on various topics:
• Online Safety
• Drugs
• Alcohol
• Sexual Health
• Positive Relationships
• Grooming
• Mental health
• Change
We believe in open minded information – not telling people what to do. We will give you the training and support you need so that you can volunteer as a part of the OPEN team to design and deliver workshops and activates to other young people. If you’re interested in being part of the OPEN project please get in touch!

Experience required

Volunteers just need an enthusiastic approach to learning with an outlook to present workshops to others.

Travel details

All over Shetland, but based in Market House, Lerwick.

Support
Taster available
Restrictions

Minimum age: 16
Ages 16 -25

Frequency & commitment
Various. Regular volunteer meetings happen on Tuesdays 6.00-8.30pm (during school term time). Weekly meetings take place Tuesdays 6-8.30pm. Workshops usually take place week days from 9am - 3.30pm (50 minute workshops)

Volunteers (aged 16-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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