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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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Support Volunteer

With over 200 branches and 18,000 volunteers in UK and ROI, Samaritans is volunteer led. The Selkirk Branch has around 35 Listening Volunteers and some Support Volunteers.
Support Volunteers are required for Fundraising, Media liaison and Publicity. No experience is required.
Support Volunteers undertake some training.

Experience required

No experience necessary

Travel details

Selkirk. Travelling expenses are reimbursed at 28p per mile. We encourage car-sharing.

Travel expenses

Mileage is reimbursed at 28 p per mile every month. Public transport costs are paid every month.

Support
Training details

Casual information Evening with short DVD and talk followed by formal Selection Evening with interview.
Training evenings once a week for 6 weeks with one-to-one training. Trainee given Mentor to help/guide until fully trained.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Frequency & commitment
3 hours minimum commitment per week.