Group Activities Volunteer – Moray

Aberlour Scotland's Children's Charity
VO102652

Would you like to support young people to participate in group activities to build their skills and confidence? Could you spare a few hours on a regular basis? If the answer is yes, we are currently looking for volunteers with experience in a range of activities and in supporting group activities. This could include interests in music, arts, and crafts; cooking, sports and health and wellbeing skills which can help improve the health and social wellbeing of our young people.

What will I be doing?

To help build on the young person’s existing and emerging life skills including independence, friendship and social skills

Supporting young people to express their ideas and views on group activities

Supporting the young people to organise and plan their time and contribute to the development of the group

Supporting young people on outings and activities

Spending your time talking to the young people, helping them to feel valued and listened to

Assisting young people with group activities

Building young people’s confidence and self esteem

Being a positive role model

Supporting staff at outings

What will I gain from the role?

A sense of satisfaction in helping young people build their confidence and self-esteem to achieve their full potential

Practical experience of working with young people

Learning new skills

Experience to get back into the workplace or education

Attend social events, awards and recognition events

Be part of a professional and supportive team

Have FUN!

Experience required

A specific skill set in a social activity

Experience of working with children and young people

A knowledge of some of the issues affecting children and young people

Ability to work well with children and young people

Good communication and listening skills

Experience with building confidence and self esteem

Ability to encourage and motivate young people to participate in activities.

To have a non-judgemental approach to people, have empathy

To have a good value base, be open minded and level headed

A positive, can do approach.

Ability to communicate and engage with young people in a way that meets their individual communication needs

An approach that assists in empowering young people.

Be enthusiastic, flexible and committed

To be reliable and have a commitment to treat all information in a confidential manner.

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Training details

Induction and child protection training

Role specific training

Expenses – all out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed

Supervision and support.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18
This opportunity is subject to the completion of satisfactory references and successful registration on the PVG Scheme.

Frequency & commitment

- After school and evenings or during school holidays - 2-3 hours per week/ fortnightly or monthly depending on your availability - Minimum commitment of 6 months required.