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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 Activities Volunteer – Moray

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.


Support
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.

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