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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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Female Carers Peer Group Volunteer Facilitator

The volunteer would initially help facilitate our female carers peer support group by supporting a member of staff with the role. The role includes arranging and booking premises for the monthly group, welcoming carers to the group, interacting and listening and arranging speakers that are requested by carers to attend the group on occasion. When the volunteer is confident, staff member would hand over the role to the volunteer.

Experience required

A knowledge of what carers may do on a day to day basis and what supports could be put in place to help

Travel details

Various locations within East Renfrewshire

Travel expenses

Travel expenses, monies for tea, milk etc on submission of receipts

Support
Training details

Introduction to the Carers Centre supports, adult support and protection training, regular support and supervision sessions with staff member

Taster

Welcome to shadow a member of staff during a session

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