Group Outing Assistant

• Bfriend

• VO88413

The main aim of befriending is to reduce the social isolation of the young people we support, increase their confidence and self-esteem and ensure they are included and feel valued. Befrienders meet with the young person once a fortnight to support and encourage them to take part in activities in the community. In addition to one to one activities Bfriend offers regular group activities for young people and a youth group which is run with the help of the young people themselves. Group outings vary in nature, anything from a day out to the Farm park, to a beach clean to arts and crafts at the office – all are great fun and ensure the young people can meet with their peers in a safe and supportive environment.

The Group Outing Assistant will:
• Support staff with the smooth delivery of group activities.
• Maintain a register of attendees during activities and oversee additional administrative tasks as and when required.
• Organise and oversee resources and materials for the activity.
• Set up and tidy up for the activity.
• Assist with transport of young people and/or volunteers to and from the activity.

Experience required

• Friendly and amenable.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Able to enroll as a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.
• Happy to seek advice and guidance and receive support from their Project Coordinator whenever needed.
• Open minded as the team works with young people from a wide variety of backgrounds.

Travel details

Able to travel to and from various venues with use of own vehicle to transport resources, equipment and attendees.

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Training details

• Friendly and amenable.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Able to enrol as a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.
• Availability for 3 to 4 hours once a month (times and dates will vary each month).
• Able to travel to and from various venues with use of own vehicle to transport resources, equipment and attendees.
• Happy to seek advice and guidance and receive support from their Project Coordinator whenever needed.
• Open minded as the team works with young people from a wide variety of backgrounds.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Frequency & commitment

Availability for 3 to 4 hours once a month (times and dates will vary each month).

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