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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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Volunteer Event Organiser

YCSA is looking for a volunteer events organiser!
Youth Community Support Agency is a youth-led charity aiming to empower the BME and asylum seeker and refugee community. We work with young people from the age of 7-25 and their families in Glasgow and through a range of services YCSA supports young people and their families to embrace their potential to become active and valued members of our diverse society, developing the skills and leadership abilities to succeed in life.
We need an enthusiastic organiser to help plan and execute our 30th anniversary event taking place in 2027.
This role will begin in advance of the 2027 event, with planning activity increasing closer to the date. The time commitment is approximately one day per week, with flexibility agreed alongside the team. 
You will work closely with staff to:
Plan and execute the 30th anniversary event
Liaise with potential venues to help secure a suitable location
Communicate with and coordinate external vendors
Work to an agreed budget
Manage event logistics
Contact previous and current members and friends of YCSA to invite them to the celebration
This is an opportunity to contribute to a significant community milestone and gain experience supporting the delivery of a charity event.
If you are interested please click the ‘Apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email or phone call. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on [email protected] 

Experience required

• Previous experience of event management
• Strong communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Creativity
• Problem solving ability

Travel details

The closest train station is Crosshill which is a 5 minute walk from our office. You can also get a number 7 and 75 bus from Glasgow city center.

Travel expenses

Reasonable expenses will be paid.

Dates

27 January - 27 July 2026

Restrictions

Minimum age: 16

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