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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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Activities and Events Volunteer -Beath High School

Fancy helping at your local community centre, gaining skills and volunteering in a role tailored for you? The Activities and Events Volunteer typically supports the Community Use team in delivering activities to people, as part of the local programme on offer. The role is front-facing and may include engaging with individuals and groups (both children and adults) under the supervision of Community Use staff, as they lead and deliver activities.

The volunteer will:
• Abide by Fife Council policies and procedures
• Behave in a respectful manner, acting as a role model
• Help staff to set up equipment and areas for delivering activities and events
• Be part of planning and programming Community Use activities
• Get involved and/or facilitate activities
• Communicate well with both young people and adults
• Assist with collection of entry fees, where required
• Complete register/recording sheets, where required
• Attend relevant training as and when required
• Potentially help to serve drinks/snacks

Experience required

Friendly, approachable, keen to help, learn and able to communicate with all members of the public.

Travel details

Beath High School, Cowdenbeath which is accessible by both public and private transport.
Positions available at other locations in Fife

Travel expenses

Yes - Transport related costs will be calculated as follows: - - public transport costs up to the current cost of an East of Scotland DayRider Ticket - mileage costs @ 0.45p per mile - up to the current cost of an East of Scotland DayRider ticket.

Support
Training details

The volunteer will be given a site induction at the venue. They will be given training around the activities they are supporting and the duties required. There will be opportunity to tailor the role toward the volunteer's skills and interests. Ongoing training to be offered as required and when available.

Taster available
Restrictions

Minimum age: 16

Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
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Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Volunteers (aged 16-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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