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Families First St Andrews
- VO101321
Families First Youth Groups run on a Tuesday and Wednesday evening (6:30-8pm), for small groups to socialise and have fun. The young people (aged 12-16), volunteers and staff develop the programme of activities together, ensuring that the young people are respected and included. These activities can include pizza making, board games, and sports. Through these activities, they help children and young people to improve their emotional wellbeing and confidence, improve their social and team building skills, and encourage them to interact positively with each other. For example, one service user said: “I feel at home and I feel like I have more confidence.” Their Youth Groups are specifically designed to support young people with the additional support needs. They aim for an adult young person ratio of one adult to two young people to ensure their needs are being met and relationships are built.
Experience required
Experience is not necessary as volunteers will receive training and ongoing coaching, but if you have experience in neurodiversity, mental health, the arts and sports that would be great. Youth Group volunteers should be empathetic and patient with the young people. They should also be enthusiastic and keen to get involved, which helps encourage the young people. Volunteers should be committed and reliable.
Travel details
The Youth Groups operate out of Families First premises, Rose Lane Centre, 2 Rose Lane, c/o 132 South Street, St Andrews KY16 9EW.
Travel expenses
Volunteers can fill out an expense form with receipts for public transport or mileage (£0.45/mile), which will be reimbursed monthly.
Support
Training details
All volunteers need to participate in mandatory training, which involves one day of training and one induction evening. The All-Day training includes modules such as Child and Adult Protection and Managing Behaviour, and the induction evening introduces relevant policies and procedures, such as Health and Safety.
Staff are available during youth group sessions to provide support, and the briefs and debriefs before and after sessions. All volunteers meet with the volunteer coordinator for formal supervision. Regular training opportunities from external agencies are advertised to all volunteers.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Youth Group Volunteer with Families First St Andrews
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Your details and message will be sent to:
Kirsten Watson, Families First St Andrews
Kirsten Watson, Families First St Andrews
Email address: vc@familiesfirststandrews.ac.uk
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