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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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School Volunteer (Falkirk)

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme (RSVP) encourages and supports people aged 50+ to volunteer in their local communities. We are looking for people who are interested in volunteering within primary schools, in the Falkirk area.

In this role, you may support pupils with reading, writing, or numbers in small groups. Alternatively there are opportunities to support the teacher in the classroom environment during arts and crafts, music, drama or any other activities suggested by the class teacher. You may also support the school with playground monitoring or school trips.

The activities that you carry out are flexible and can be agreed between yourself and the school. Flexible volunteering hours is also available to suit your needs and availability.


Experience required

Good people skills, able to relate to children and young people
Patient, compassionate, flexible
Interest in supporting children in a school environment

Support
Training details

Induction and any relevant training , and support, will be offered

Restrictions

Minimum age: 50
This role requires a PVG (Criminal Record Check). We will discuss this with you following your application, and support you during this process.

Availability
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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Frequency & commitment
Flexible - to be arranged between volunteer and school

Volunteers (aged 50-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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