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The Ayr Ark
- VO103053
The opportunity is for vibrant people who enjoy all that entails working with young people of various backgrounds and for those who are looking for experience within this area.
Volunteers will assist with the running of after school activities, helping with the set-up, and pack down, as well as running holiday activities. Volunteers should be flexible as all activities will take place during evenings and school holidays.
If you’re interested in volunteering with us and you are over 18, get in touch to find out how you can get involved.
FRIDAY YOUTHWORK TEAM – VOLUNTEERING
The Ayr Ark is open to young people on Friday evenings from 6:30pm till 9:00pm. Volunteers are required to help from 6:00pm till 9:15pm, this will involve both set up and closing procedures.
Some of the responsibilities include, handling money and use of our till, serving drinks and snacks at the bar, engaging with young people through conversation and/or games, and being a role model to our young people.
Volunteer roles are rotated to different areas within the building throughout the night, to allow you to gain more skills and qualities.
STUDENT PLACEMENTS (OVER 18 YEARS OLD)
Looking to get experience in a youth work setting? We are open to working with students who are required to do a work placement as part of a Youth Work related degree. We have a partnership with UWS, speak to your programme leader or get in touch with us to find out more.
WHY SHOULD I VOLUNTEER WITH THE AYR ARK?
Opportunity to gain a youth experience.
Develop employability skills and work experience.
Training opportunities.
Meet new people.
Travel details
The organization covers volunteer travel expenses – please ask if needed.
Support
Training details
Any further training that may be required will be provided free of charge by The Ark.
Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Volunteers (aged 12-25) 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 FRIDAY YOUTHWORK TEAM – VOLUNTEERING with The Ayr Ark
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Your details and message will be sent to:
Paul Wilson, The Ayr Ark
Paul Wilson, The Ayr Ark
Email address: paul@ayrark.co.uk
Phone number: 01292 264020
A copy will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in South Ayrshire:
Contact name: VASA Volunteering
Email address: volunteer@vasa.scot
Thank you for registering your interest in FRIDAY YOUTHWORK TEAM – VOLUNTEERING with The Ayr Ark.
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