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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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Group Worker

North Ayrshire Council’s Community Learning & Development team operate a range of social and learning opportunities and groups for New Scots in the area (mainly Syrian and Afghan refugees). The Group Worker/Assistant role will support the Locality Link Workers or tutors in the running of regular group activities for New Scots. These will include general social groups for Men, Women, Young Women and Young Men, along with specific interest groups which include gardening/vegetable growing, creative projects, Duke of Edinburgh etc. Group Workers/Assistants will assist the group leaders to ensure all members receive support and are enabled to take part fully. They can also contribute ideas and group sessions as agreed if they wish.

Experience required

E = Essential D = Desirable
Excellent people and communication skills (E)
Able to build relationships with sensitivity to individual and cultural differences (E)
Willing to support group activity plans as instructed by group leaders, but also to contribute ideas and energy (E)
Experience of working with groups/vulnerable people (D)

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