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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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Community Volunteer (South Ayrshire)

We are looking for people who are passionate about ending child hunger and ensuring that every child receives a daily meal in a place of education.
As a Community Volunteer you can contribute as an individual or become part of one of our local groups of passionate volunteers, helping to grow our movement by motivating and inspiring people in your local community to support our work.
You can raise awareness of our work within your community in a number of ways, including:
•Helping us to share our story - give Mary’s Meals talks to local community organisations, schools, churches and faith groups to raise vital awareness and funds
•Host fundraising events in your local area such as coffee mornings, quizzes, and bucket collections
•Promote Mary’s Meals fundraising campaigns
•Distribute and display promotional materials and place collection tins in your local community
•Host community engagement events such as film screenings to share our message
•Help us to generate corporate support in your local area
•Support with local media opportunities
•Come together as a group with other local volunteers to support each other with this work

All of our volunteer activities are tailored to suit your different skills and time constraints.

Experience required

We are looking for volunteers who are friendly, trustworthy, interested in meeting new people and committed to our mission and values. This opportunity is also very flexible, and volunteers are encouraged to bring their skills and experience and use them to raise awareness, be they public speaking, creative fundraising ideas or networking.

Travel details

Travel policy available, refund travel costs

Travel expenses

Travel policy available, refund travel costs

Support
Training details

Work in groups so there’s the opportunity for feedback/supervision within the team.

Taster available
Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability
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Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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