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Who Cares Scotland
- VO103348
Purpose and Aims of the role
We are looking for volunteers who can provide a strong foundation to help strengthen their communities by helping Care Experienced children and young people engage in activities to build their skills and confidence and to be included, understood, respected, and valued in their communities.
Transport is one of the biggest barriers our young people face in being able to attend their group. This role has a focus on picking up young people and driving them to Bellshill where the group is based and then returning them home after the session. Pick ups are across the North Lanarkshire area.
This role will involve interacting with primary aged young people at our fortnightly sessions as well as at our National events that happen throughout the year. There could be opportunities to support the group work between pick ups and drops offs.
Who Cares? Scotland is a people organisation. We invest in our people, our relationships and in a positive working culture. It’s important to us that our volunteer team is included, involved and motivated to change society.
We aim to recruit people with excellent qualities from a wide variety of backgrounds who share in our mission. We particularly welcome applications from individuals with care experience.
What will I be doing?
• Picking up young people and driving them to the group then returning them home.
• Involved in the project from the planning stages and building the team
• Supporting staff to plan & undertake activities
• Supporting youth group sessions
• Leading on activities & planning
• Supporting young people’s sense of belonging and connection
• Building community ties, ensuring Care Experienced people are welcomed within communities
• Helping children and young people to have fun
• Building children and young people’s confidence and self esteem
• Being a positive role model
What skills can I bring to this role?
• Full/Clean Driving License
• Access to own car
• Experience of working with children (Not essential)
• A knowledge of issues affecting Care Experienced children and young people
• Ability to work well with children and young people
What qualities do I need?
• To have a non-judgemental approach to people, have empathy
• Be enthusiastic, flexible, and committed
• Reliable and approachable
• Friendly, helpful, and understanding
• Reliability and a commitment to treat all information in a confidential manner
• To have a good value base, be open minded and level-headed
When will I be needed?
• Regular groups and events
• Crafty Foxes meets every second Tuesday 5pm – 6.30pm (8-12 years) The Volunteer would need to be available from 4pm to pick up the young people.
Location
Bellshill (picking up in North Lanarkshire Area)
What will I gain from the role?
• A sense of satisfaction in helping children and young people build their confidence and self-esteem to achieve their full potential
• Practical experience of working with children and young people
• Experience to get back into the workplace or education
• Have fun!
What support will I be given?
• Induction and child protection training
• Role specific training
• Expenses – all out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed
• Supervision and support from your manager / coordinator
Additional Information
For all roles involving regulated work with children and young people, applicants will be required to submit a PVG Scheme Record or a PVG Scheme Record Update application. This opportunity is subject to the completion of satisfactory references and successful registration on the PVG Scheme. This opportunity requires the candidate to drive independently and pick up young people to bring to the group.
Experience required
Must have a full clean driving license and experience of working with children.
Must be available Tuesday afternoon/evening.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Full PVG checks required.
Availability
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Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
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Thomas Breckney, Who Cares Scotland
Thomas Breckney, Who Cares Scotland
Email address: tbreckney@whocaresscotland.org
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