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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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Event Team

The opportunity is for vibrant people who enjoy all that entails working with young people of various backgrounds and for those who are looking for experience within events.

Volunteers will assist with the running of events and activities, helping with the set-up, social media and marketing of the events, as well as running activities all day. Volunteers should be flexible as events and activities will take place during weekends and evenings.

If your interested in volunteering with us, get in touch to find out how you can get involved.


Student Placements


Looking to get experience in a youth work setting? We are open to working with students who require to do a work placement as part of a Youth Work related degree. We have a partnership with UWS, speak to your programme leader or get in touch with us to find out more.


Why should I volunteer with the Ayr Ark?


Opportunity to gain a youth qualification


Develop employability skills and work experience.


Training opportunities


Meet new people


Volunteer team building days and activities



Experience required

We are looking for vibrant people who enjoy all that entails working with young people of various backgrounds and for those who are looking for experience within events.

Travel details

The organization covers volunteer travel expenses post paid

Support
Training details

Induction training is offered, revisited since new volunteers are being recruited post pandemic.
Food hygiene is also provided and organisation tends to support the volunteers throughout the volunteering experience. In addition, the Youth Dynamic Award is also provided (10 years and over).

Volunteers (aged 12-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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