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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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Group Host

We are a mental health charity supporting the community within South Ayrshire. You do not need any formal diagnosis to receive support from ourselves and anyone can self refer. Support is available as a 1 to 1 support, group support, social.
We host several different groups to reduce social isolation and improve mental health and wellbeing. We would be seeking volunteers to assist with hosting the various groups, initially in Ayr and then extending across South Ayrshire. We are also currently seeking volunteers to join our Board of Trustees.

Main duties: to facilitate groups within The Place. Groups include – public living room, arts and crafts, maws paws & weans, Menopause café, mens group

Skills & experience required: Ability to chat with people from a wide range of societal backgrounds, ability to encourage and support people to participate in the group, ability to devise a timetable of activities for the group would be very beneficial. Previous experience of working with groups would be desirable however support would be given on initial sign up.


All groups currently based at The Place, 56 Newmarket St, Ayr – travel to there would be required


Experience required

Skills & experience required: Ability to chat with people from a wide range of societal backgrounds, ability to encourage and support people to participate in the group, ability to devise a timetable of activities for the group would be very beneficial. Previous experience of working with groups would be desirable however support would be given on initial sign up

Travel details

All groups currently based at The Place, 56 Newmarket St, Ayr – travel to there would be required

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability
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Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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