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The Forth Valley Sensory Centre (FVSC) was established in 2006 as the first sensory centre in the UK. They are a hub where people with a visual or hearing loss, their friends, families, carers and the wider community can access quality services and advice from their partner organisations. FVSC's vision is a world where those with sensory loss can live confident and inclusive lives.
The Centre run's more than 25 groups and classes as a way to tackle the social isolation that many individuals with sensory loss face. The group also run events and fundraisers throughout the year and have have a café and sensory garden which is open to the public Monday – Friday.
They have recently received funding to establish their own Wee County Hub in Clackmannanshire and are looking for volunteers to help bring theirservices to as many people as possible.
The main part of the role is to go to external events, info stalls, and open days to promote the Centre and tell the public about the services that we provide. Volunteers will be doing a combination of working independently and with other staff and volunteers, depending on the exact event. All promotional materials given will be made up in advance for you. The timings and location will usually vary. FVSC sometimes will have open days run by ourselves at the Hub in Alloa. If there is something that volunteers would like to do, please just get in touch as we can be very flexible and add to the role.
Experience required
No prior events or voluntary experience is required. Volunteers will need to be comfortable speaking and engaging with members of the public. They are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and happy to get involved.
Support
Training details
For the induction, volunteers will be given a tour of the building, introduced to staff members and Centre users, and basic sensory awareness and sighted guiding will be covered. Depending on the role, further training will be provided, such as first aid or MIDAS for minibus drivers. Safeguarding and sensory awareness refresher sessions happen throughout the year. Volunteers will have a named contact they can reach out to for personal support and adjustments.
Taster available
Restrictions
Minimum age: 12
There are no restrictions on this role. The two things to consider is that you will be required to sit and/or stand in one position for usually a couple of hours and that you will need to be able to travel to different venues within the Alloa/Clackmannansh
Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Frequency & commitment
Flexible
Volunteers (aged 12-25) 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 Promotion and Events Volunteer with Forth Valley Sensory Centre - Clacks
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.
Your details and message will be sent to:
Hannah Wilson, Forth Valley Sensory Centre - Clacks
Hannah Wilson, Forth Valley Sensory Centre - Clacks
Email address: hannahwilson@forthvalleysensorycentre.org
Phone number: 01324 590888
A copy will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Clackmannanshire:
Contact name: Volunteering Team
Email address: christopher.white@ctsi.org.uk
Phone: 01259213840
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