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Risk Factory (The)
- VO83251
The Risk Factory is a purpose built centre set up like a film set of everyday situations where visitors can experience risk in a safe environment covering topics such as fire, home and road safety. Our volunteer Safety / Tour Guides escort small groups round the lifelike scenarios delivering safety messages and running simple activities that enable them to think about dangers and actions to reduce and / or avoid risk.
Experience required
Good communication skills; reliable, responsible and trustworthy; and willing to learn about safety / everyday life skills.
Travel details
The Risk Factory, 20 New Mart Road, Edinburgh EH14 1RL.
A small car park and free on-street parking is available and there are various LRT buses to the area. The closest bus stop wold be Slateford Station and The Risk Factory is a short 5 minute walk from there.
Travel expenses
Travel expenses should be claimed on an expenses claim form on a monthly basis. Lunch will be provided if volunteering to do two sessions in a single day.
Support
Training details
Induction training, shadowing existing volunteers and scenario training will be provided. No volunteer is expected to start leading small groups round the scenario area until they feel confident to do so.
Taster available
Restrictions
Minimum age: 16
Availability
Frequency & commitment
2 sessions per month ideally.
Volunteers (aged 16-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Safety / Tour Guide with Risk Factory (The)
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Caroline Wilson, Risk Factory (The)
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