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Who Cares Scotland
- VO93509
Volunteering details
We are looking for volunteers who can help Care Experienced people who may feel lonely and isolated this Christmas.
Our Christmas volunteers will assist in providing transport to and from the venue on Christmas day. Pickups from 10.30am (depending on location) and drop offs will start at 3pm.
This role will involve interacting with people aged 18 plus through providing a memorable day for so many on a day that can be extremely challenging.
Who Cares? Scotland is a people organisation. We invest in our people, our relationships and in a positive working culture. It’s important to us that our volunteer team is included, involved and motivated to change society.
We aim to recruit people with excellent qualities from a wide variety of backgrounds who share in our mission. We particularly welcome applications from individuals with care experience.
What will I be doing?
Providing transport to Care Experienced people to and from the venue in Glasgow on Christmas day
Helping Care Experienced people connect and have fun
Helping Care Experienced people feel relaxed and comfortable attending the event
Ensuring Care Experienced people feel safe getting to and from the event
What skills can I bring to this role?
Ability to work well with people and in a team
Good communication and listening skills
What qualities do I need?
To have a non-judgemental approach to people, have empathy
Be enthusiastic, flexible, and committed
Reliable and approachable
Friendly, helpful, and understanding
Reliability and a commitment to treat all information in a confidential manner
To have a good value base, be open minded and level-headed
Location
The venue is in Glasgow however, our members will be attending from across Scotland.
What will I gain from the role?
A sense of satisfaction in helping Care Experienced people have fun and be together on what can be a challenging day
Practical experience of working with people
Have fun!
What support will I be given?
Training and brief before the event
Expenses – all out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed
Support from staff
Experience required
What skills can I bring to this role?
• Ability to work well with people and in a team
• Good communication and listening skills
What qualities do I need?
• To have a non-judgemental approach to people, have empathy
• Be enthusiastic, flexible, and committed
• Reliable and approachable
• Friendly, helpful, and understanding
• Reliability and a commitment to treat all information in a confidential manner
• To have a good value base, be open minded and level-headed
Travel details
The venue is in Glasgow however, our members will be attending from across Scotland.
Travel expenses
All travel costs will be reimbursed.
Date
25 December 2024
Support
Training details
Training and brief will be provided for all volunteers and this must be attended before the event.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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