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Who Cares Scotland - Clacks
- VO98919
PURPOSE AND AIMS OF THE ROLE:
They are looking for volunteers who can provide a strong foundation to help strengthen their communities by helping Care Experienced children and young people engage in activities to build their skills and confidence and to be included, understood, respected, and valued in their communities.
The Youth Work Support Volunteer role will work alongside their innovative and energetic Clackmannanshire project team, supporting to raise awareness of Care Experience and supporting activities for young people, providing supportive adults to ensure all children and young people can thrive, bringing communities together.
This role will involve interacting with young people aged 5-17 through supporting and leading on a variety of activities e.g. arts/crafts/sports/general youth work at the weekly/fortnightly sessions as well as at their National events that happen throughout the year (Participation). This role will help build community strengths for Care Experienced people and provide social networks to help build resilience and positive outcomes for children and young people.
Who Cares? Scotland is a people organisation. They invest in our people, our relationships and in a positive working culture. It’s important to them that the volunteer team is included, involved and motivated to change society.
Who Cares? Scotland aims to recruit people with excellent qualities from a wide variety of backgrounds who share in their mission. They particularly welcome applications from individuals with care
experience.
WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
• Supporting staff to undertake activities
• Leading on activities
• Supporting young people’s sense of belonging and connection
• Building community ties, ensuring Care Experienced people are welcomed within
communities.
• Building relationships with local schools through delivering this work.
• Helping children and young people to have fun
• Building children and young people’s confidence and self esteem
• Being a positive role model.
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.
• A commitment to treat all information in a confidential manner.
• To have a good value base, be open minded and level-headed.
WHEN WILL I BE NEEDED?
• Groups will range between weekly/fortnightly (there is flexibility here to suit you)
• Approximately 2 hours per week/fortnight in the early evening
What will I gain from the role?
• Experience of working alongside an influencing team.
• Knowledge of Government/ Corporate Parenting roles and policies.
• Practical experience of working in a team.
• Experience working with children and young people.
• Youth work skills.
• Have fun!
WHAT SUPPOER WILL I BE GIVEN?
• Induction
• Role specific training and information
• Expenses – all out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed
• Supervision and support from your manager / coordinator
• Group supervision/peer support sessions with other volunteers and staff
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For all roles involving regulated work with children and young people, applicants will be required to submit a PVG Scheme Record or a PVG Scheme Record Update application. This opportunity is subject to the completion of satisfactory references and successful registration on the PVG Scheme.
HOW TO APPLY:
please complete a short application form on their website -
https://www.whocaresscotland.org/get-involved/volunteer/
Experience required
WHAT SKILLS DO I NEED?
• A knowledge and understanding of issues affecting Care Experienced people.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Ability to work in a school setting.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to encourage and motivate others to participate in activities.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
Support
Taster available
Restrictions
Minimum age: 16
Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Frequency & commitment
2 hours a week/evening. 2 hours a week in the evening.
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 Clackmannanshire Youth Work Support Volunteer with Who Cares Scotland - Clacks
Your details and message will be sent to:
Terri Young, Who Cares Scotland - Clacks
Terri Young, Who Cares Scotland - Clacks
Email address: tyoung@whocaresscotland.org
Phone number: 0141 226 4441
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
Thank you for registering your interest in Clackmannanshire Youth Work Support Volunteer with Who Cares Scotland - Clacks.
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