About the Opportunity

Whizz-Kidz aim to transform the lives of young wheelchair users aged between 2 and 25. We do this by providing life changing mobility equipment, exciting youth groups and wheelchair skills training. There are also sometimes extra opportunities, such as volunteering at a residential camp.

Volunteers can help us reach this aim by:

• Supporting young people to get involved in activities
• Leading or co-leading activities or ice breakers if you would like to
• Acting as a positive role model for young wheelchair users
• Ensuring the event runs smoothly along with other volunteers and staff

About Whizz-Kidz

Our mission is to transform the lives of disabled children by providing the equipment, support and life skills they need, when they need them – giving them the chance to develop their full potential.

Did you know that there are thousands of disabled children waiting for their childhoods to start, as they struggle to get a wheelchair that meets all their needs? We believe that every young disabled person has the right to a fun and active childhood, and the chance to develop their full potential in life. We provide disabled children and young people with vital mobility equipment, and life journey services, giving them opportunities to build friendships and have fun, and training to help them gain skills and look forward to a bright future.

Our vision for the future is that all disabled children’s lives are full of fun, friendship and hope for an independent future. Just like any other kid’s.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for people with the following skills:

• Enthusiastic and confident
• Supportive, friendly and sensitive to others
• Ability to communicate with young people of different ages with different abilities: for example, some of our young people may use a communication device instead of communicating verbally.
• Positive attitude towards disability
• Flexible and creative
• Proactive and not afraid to get involved
• Experience of working with young people is an advantage but not essential

Practical Considerations

• All volunteers will receive safeguarding training and a DBS or PVG check as you will be working with vulnerable children and young people.
• Whizz-Kidz will reimburse reasonable travel expenses, usually up to £30 per event.
• Our clubs run on a weekend whilst wheelchair skills training sessions happen during the week. We hope to offer all volunteers at least one volunteering opportunity a month.

We would really love to welcome you to our team of volunteers!

During these difficult times, we need you to help support adults with learning disabilites in your community to continue living their lives.

Affinity Trust is a national charity that supports adults with learning disabilities to live as independently as possible. We support over 1000 adults across the country with all aspects of daily living, including chores within the home, meal preparation and social activities.

It is more essential now more than ever that we help these people to retain some sort of normalcy, and are looking for volunteers to give some of their time to help our trained support workers with shopping, collecting prescriptions, cleaning or just generally helping in the home.

No matter how much time you are able to give us, we want to hear from you!

If interested, just apply and we will be in contact to get some more information from you.

During these difficult times, we need you to help support adults with learning disabilites in your community to continue living their lives.

Affinity Trust is a national charity that supports adults with learning disabilities to live as independently as possible. We support over 1000 adults across the country with all aspects of daily living, including chores within the home, meal preparation and social activities.

It is more essential now more than ever that we help these people to retain some sort of normalcy, and are looking for volunteers to give some of their time to help our trained support workers with shopping, collecting prescriptions, cleaning or just generally helping in the home.

No matter how much time you are able to give us, we want to hear from you!

If interested, just apply and we will be in contact to get some more information from you.

During these difficult times, we need you to help support adults with learning disabilites in your community to continue living their lives.

Affinity Trust is a national charity that supports adults with learning disabilities to live as independently as possible. We support over 1000 adults across the country with all aspects of daily living, including chores within the home, meal preparation and social activities.

It is more essential now more than ever that we help these people to retain some sort of normalcy, and are looking for volunteers to give some of their time to help our trained support workers with shopping, collecting prescriptions, cleaning or just generally helping in the home.

No matter how much time you are able to give us, we want to hear from you!

If interested, just apply and we will be in contact to get some more information from you.

About the Opportunity

Whizz-Kidz aim to transform the lives of young wheelchair users aged between 2 and 25. We do this by providing life changing mobility equipment, exciting youth groups and wheelchair skills training. There are also sometimes extra opportunities, such as volunteering at a residential camp.

Volunteers can help us to reach this aim by:

• Supporting young people to get involved in activities
• Leading or co-leading activities or ice breakers if you would like to
• Acting as a positive role model for young wheelchair users
• Ensuring the event runs smoothly along with other volunteers and staff

About Whizz-Kidz

Our mission is to transform the lives of disabled children by providing the equipment, support and life skills they need, when they need them – giving them the chance to develop their full potential.

Did you know that there are thousands of disabled children waiting for their childhoods to start, as they struggle to get a wheelchair that meets all their needs? We believe that every young disabled person has the right to a fun and active childhood, and the chance to develop their full potential in life. We provide disabled children and young people with vital mobility equipment, and life journey services, giving them opportunities to build friendships and have fun, and training to help them gain skills and look forward to a bright future.

Our vision for the future is that all disabled children’s lives are full of fun, friendship and hope for an independent future. Just like any other kid’s.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for people with the following skills:

• Enthusiastic and confident
• Supportive, friendly and sensitive to others
• Ability to communicate with young people of different ages with different abilities: for example, some of our young people may use a communication device instead of communicating verbally.
• Positive attitude towards disability
• Flexible and creative
• Proactive and not afraid to get involved
• Experience of working with young people is an advantage but not essential

Practical Considerations

• All volunteers will receive safeguarding training and a DBS or PVG check as you will be working with vulnerable children and young people.
• Whizz-Kidz will reimburse reasonable travel expenses, usually up to £30 per event.
• Our clubs run on a weekend whilst wheelchair skills training sessions happen during the week. We hope to offer all volunteers at least one volunteering opportunity a month.

We would really love to welcome you to our team of volunteers! 

*PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE ONLY LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS FROM THE SHETLAND ISLANDS AREA FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY- THANK YOU**

*PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO COVID-19 ALL RECRUITMENT AND INDUCTION TRAINING WILL BE DONE ONLINE*
 

Victim Support Scotland Volunteer

How can you support victims and witnesses of crime?
 

Victims of crime often feel a range of emotions in the aftermath of an offence. It is Victim Support Scotland’s role to provide victims and witnesses of crime emotional and practical support in person, online, and in court. Volunteers are supported by VSS staff who manage the service.

How would you help?

Our volunteers provide emotional support, practical help, information and guidance through the criminal justice system. We aim to empower people who have been impacted by crime, to move on with their lives.

• Discuss service users’ needs by telephone, webchat, appointments and face-to-face contact, agreeing next steps at the end of each contact

• Help service users feel more confident by arranging and conducting court familiarisation visits

• Support service users in the court room and other appropriate locations on the day of the trial, liaising with court officials on behalf of the service users.

• Feedback and agree follow-up actions with staff members

• Provide administrative support in completing the service users journey

What benefits would I get?
 

Volunteering with Victim Support Scotland can be challenging and also extremely rewarding. As a volunteer you will:

• Support people when they most need it

• Learn new skills and knowledge of the criminal justice sector

• Gain access to a range of specialist training courses that are relevant to your volunteering role

• Positively contribute to your community as a member of a team actively working to reduce the impact of crime

• A chance to give something back

• Receive support in your volunteering role to deliver services effectively

• All reasonable expenses (e.g. travel) will be reimbursed

What skills and experience do I need?

We are looking for committed, reliable and empathetic volunteers who can work with people of all ages, backgrounds and life situations. Although we provide full training and support, knowledge of the criminal justice system and experience of supporting people is beneficial. As a Victim Support Scotland Volunteer you will need:

• Effective communication skills

• The ability to actively listen to service users and anyone affected by crime

• An interest in learning about the criminal justice system and understand the service user’s journey

• An awareness of confidentiality obligations and the responsibilities that come with upholding these obligations

• Effective time management skills (and working under pressure)

• Access to a car or ability to use public transport

What is the time commitment?
 

We know that our volunteers have busy lives, so we agree the time commitment with each individual volunteer. However, we ask for:
 

• a minimum commitment of approximately one day per week, however this may vary depending upon the needs of the service.

• a minimum commitment of at least 1 year so that they might get the most out of a volunteering role.

How can I apply?
 

The people we support come from all communities across Scotland, as do our volunteers. We welcome new volunteers from all backgrounds and languages.

To ensure we provide the best possible service to people affected by crime, we ask all volunteers to follow our processes. This will involve:
 

• Joining the Disclosure Scotland PVG scheme

• Providing two satisfactory references

• Completing our three day ‘Introduction to Victim Support Scotland’ training module

• Signing and abiding by Victim Support Scotland’s Confidentiality agreement

• • Commitment to Data Protection

  • Volunteer Agreement

 *PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO COVID-19 ALL RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING WILL BE DONE ONLINE*
 

Victim Support Scotland Volunteer 

 
How can you support victims and witnesses of crime?  
 

Victims of crime often feel a range of emotions in the aftermath of an offence.It is Victim Support Scotland’s role to provide victims and witnesses of crime emotional and practical support in person, online, and in court.Volunteers are supported by VSS staff who manage the service.
 
How would you help? 
 
Our volunteers provide emotional support, practical help, information and guidance through the criminal justice system. We aim to empower people who have been impacted by crime, to move on with their lives.

• Discuss service users’ needs by telephone, webchat, appointments and face-to-face contact, agreeing next steps at the end of each contact 

• Help service users feel more confident by arranging and conducting court familiarisation visits

• Support service users in the court room and other appropriate locations on the day of the trial, liaising with court officials on behalf of the service users.

• Feedback and agree follow-up actions with staff members 

• Provide administrative support in completing the service users journey 

What benefits would I get?  
 

Volunteering with Victim Support Scotland can be challenging and also extremely rewarding. As a volunteer you will: 

• Support people when they most need it 

• Learn new skills and knowledge of the criminal justice sector 

• Gain access to a range of specialist training courses that are relevant to your volunteering role 

• Positively contribute to your community as a member of a team actively working to reduce the impact of crime 

• A chance to give something back 

• Receive support in your volunteering role to deliver services effectively 

• All reasonable expenses (e.g. travel) will be reimbursed

What skills and experience do I need?  

We are looking for committed, reliable and empathetic volunteers who can work with people of all ages, backgrounds and life situations. Although we provide full training and support, knowledge of the criminal justice system and experience of supporting people is beneficial. As a Victim Support Scotland Volunteer you will need:

• Effective communication skills 

• The ability to actively listen to service users and anyone affected by crime

• An interest in learning about the criminal justice system and understand the service user’s journey

• An awareness of confidentiality obligations and the responsibilities that come with upholding these obligations 

• Effective time management skills (and working under pressure) 

• Access to a car or ability to use public transport 

What is the time commitment?  
 

We know that our volunteers have busy lives, so we agree the time commitment with each individual volunteer. However, we ask for: 
 

• a minimum commitment of approximately one day per week, however this may vary depending upon the needs of the service.

• a minimum commitment of at least 1 year so that they might get the most out of a volunteering role. 

How can I apply? 
 

The people we support come from all communities across Scotland, as do our volunteers. We welcome new volunteers from all backgrounds and languages.
 
To ensure we provide the best possible service to people affected by crime, we ask all volunteers to follow our processes.This will involve:
 

•Joining the Disclosure Scotland PVG scheme

•Providing two satisfactory references 

•Completing our three day ‘Introduction to Victim Support Scotland’ training module 

• Signing and abiding by Victim Support Scotland’s Confidentiality agreement 

• Commitment to Data Protection 

• Volunteer Agreement 

*PLEASE NOTE : WE ARE ONLY LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS FROM THE ROSS-SHIRE/CAITHNESS/INVERNESS-SHIRE AREA FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY - THANK YOU* 

 *PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO COVID-19 ALL RECRUITMENT AND INDUCTION TRAINING WILL BE DONE ONLINE*
 

Victim Support Scotland Volunteer 

 
How can you support victims and witnesses of crime?  
 

Victims of crime often feel a range of emotions in the aftermath of an offence.It is Victim Support Scotland’s role to provide victims and witnesses of crime emotional and practical support in person, online, and in court.Volunteers are supported by VSS staff who manage the service.
 
How would you help? 
 
Our volunteers provide emotional support, practical help, information and guidance through the criminal justice system. We aim to empower people who have been impacted by crime, to move on with their lives.

• Discuss service users’ needs by telephone, webchat, appointments and face-to-face contact, agreeing next steps at the end of each contact 

• Help service users feel more confident by arranging and conducting court familiarisation visits

• Support service users in the court room and other appropriate locations on the day of the trial, liaising with court officials on behalf of the service users.

• Feedback and agree follow-up actions with staff members 

• Provide administrative support in completing the service users journey 

What benefits would I get?  
 

Volunteering with Victim Support Scotland can be challenging and also extremely rewarding. As a volunteer you will: 

• Support people when they most need it 

• Learn new skills and knowledge of the criminal justice sector 

• Gain access to a range of specialist training courses that are relevant to your volunteering role 

• Positively contribute to your community as a member of a team actively working to reduce the impact of crime 

• A chance to give something back 

• Receive support in your volunteering role to deliver services effectively 

• All reasonable expenses (e.g. travel) will be reimbursed

What skills and experience do I need?  

We are looking for committed, reliable and empathetic volunteers who can work with people of all ages, backgrounds and life situations. Although we provide full training and support, knowledge of the criminal justice system and experience of supporting people is beneficial. As a Victim Support Scotland Volunteer you will need:

• Effective communication skills 

• The ability to actively listen to service users and anyone affected by crime

• An interest in learning about the criminal justice system and understand the service user’s journey

• An awareness of confidentiality obligations and the responsibilities that come with upholding these obligations 

• Effective time management skills (and working under pressure) 

• Access to a car or ability to use public transport 

What is the time commitment?  
 

We know that our volunteers have busy lives, so we agree the time commitment with each individual volunteer. However, we ask for: 
 

• a minimum commitment of approximately one day per week, however this may vary depending upon the needs of the service.

• a minimum commitment of at least 1 year so that they might get the most out of a volunteering role. 

How can I apply? 
 

The people we support come from all communities across Scotland, as do our volunteers. We welcome new volunteers from all backgrounds and languages.
 
To ensure we provide the best possible service to people affected by crime, we ask all volunteers to follow our processes.This will involve:
 

•Joining the Disclosure Scotland PVG scheme

•Providing two satisfactory references 

•Completing our three day ‘Introduction to Victim Support Scotland’ training module 

• Signing and abiding by Victim Support Scotland’s Confidentiality agreement 

• Commitment to Data Protection 

• Volunteer Agreement 

 *PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO COVID-19 ALL RECRUITMENT AND INDUCTION TRAINING WILL BE DONE ONLINE*
 

Victim Support Scotland Volunteer 

 
How can you support victims and witnesses of crime?  
 

Victims of crime often feel a range of emotions in the aftermath of an offence.It is Victim Support Scotland’s role to provide victims and witnesses of crime emotional and practical support in person, online, and in court.Volunteers are supported by VSS staff who manage the service.
 
How would you help? 
 
Our volunteers provide emotional support, practical help, information and guidance through the criminal justice system. We aim to empower people who have been impacted by crime, to move on with their lives.

• Discuss service users’ needs by telephone, webchat, appointments and face-to-face contact, agreeing next steps at the end of each contact 

• Help service users feel more confident by arranging and conducting court familiarisation visits

• Support service users in the court room and other appropriate locations on the day of the trial, liaising with court officials on behalf of the service users.

• Feedback and agree follow-up actions with staff members 

• Provide administrative support in completing the service users journey 

What benefits would I get?  
 

Volunteering with Victim Support Scotland can be challenging and also extremely rewarding. As a volunteer you will: 

• Support people when they most need it 

• Learn new skills and knowledge of the criminal justice sector 

• Gain access to a range of specialist training courses that are relevant to your volunteering role 

• Positively contribute to your community as a member of a team actively working to reduce the impact of crime 

• A chance to give something back 

• Receive support in your volunteering role to deliver services effectively 

• All reasonable expenses (e.g. travel) will be reimbursed

What skills and experience do I need?  

We are looking for committed, reliable and empathetic volunteers who can work with people of all ages, backgrounds and life situations. Although we provide full training and support, knowledge of the criminal justice system and experience of supporting people is beneficial. As a Victim Support Scotland Volunteer you will need:

• Effective communication skills 

• The ability to actively listen to service users and anyone affected by crime

• An interest in learning about the criminal justice system and understand the service user’s journey

• An awareness of confidentiality obligations and the responsibilities that come with upholding these obligations 

• Effective time management skills (and working under pressure) 

• Access to a car or ability to use public transport 

What is the time commitment?  
 

We know that our volunteers have busy lives, so we agree the time commitment with each individual volunteer. However, we ask for: 
 

• a minimum commitment of approximately one day per week, however this may vary depending upon the needs of the service.

• a minimum commitment of at least 1 year so that they might get the most out of a volunteering role. 

How can I apply? 
 

The people we support come from all communities across Scotland, as do our volunteers. We welcome new volunteers from all backgrounds and languages.
 
To ensure we provide the best possible service to people affected by crime, we ask all volunteers to follow our processes.This will involve:
 

•Joining the Disclosure Scotland PVG scheme

•Providing two satisfactory references 

•Completing our three day ‘Introduction to Victim Support Scotland’ training module 

• Signing and abiding by Victim Support Scotland’s Confidentiality agreement 

• Commitment to Data Protection 

• Volunteer Agreement 

 *PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO COVID-19 ALL RECRUITMENT AND INDUCTION TRAINING WILL BE DONE ONLINE.*
 

Victim Support Scotland Volunteer 

 
How can you support victims and witnesses of crime?  
 

Victims of crime often feel a range of emotions in the aftermath of an offence.It is Victim Support Scotland’s role to provide victims and witnesses of crime emotional and practical support in person, online, and in court.Volunteers are supported by VSS staff who manage the service.
 
How would you help? 
 
Our volunteers provide emotional support, practical help, information and guidance through the criminal justice system. We aim to empower people who have been impacted by crime, to move on with their lives.

• Discuss service users’ needs by telephone, webchat, appointments and face-to-face contact, agreeing next steps at the end of each contact 

• Help service users feel more confident by arranging and conducting court familiarisation visits

• Support service users in the court room and other appropriate locations on the day of the trial, liaising with court officials on behalf of the service users.

• Feedback and agree follow-up actions with staff members 

• Provide administrative support in completing the service users journey 

What benefits would I get?  
 

Volunteering with Victim Support Scotland can be challenging and also extremely rewarding. As a volunteer you will: 

• Support people when they most need it 

• Learn new skills and knowledge of the criminal justice sector 

• Gain access to a range of specialist training courses that are relevant to your volunteering role 

• Positively contribute to your community as a member of a team actively working to reduce the impact of crime 

• A chance to give something back 

• Receive support in your volunteering role to deliver services effectively 

• All reasonable expenses (e.g. travel) will be reimbursed

What skills and experience do I need?  

We are looking for committed, reliable and empathetic volunteers who can work with people of all ages, backgrounds and life situations. Although we provide full training and support, knowledge of the criminal justice system and experience of supporting people is beneficial. As a Victim Support Scotland Volunteer you will need:

• Effective communication skills 

• The ability to actively listen to service users and anyone affected by crime

• An interest in learning about the criminal justice system and understand the service user’s journey

• An awareness of confidentiality obligations and the responsibilities that come with upholding these obligations 

• Effective time management skills (and working under pressure) 

• Access to a car or ability to use public transport 

What is the time commitment?  
 

We know that our volunteers have busy lives, so we agree the time commitment with each individual volunteer. However, we ask for: 
 

• a minimum commitment of approximately one day per week, however this may vary depending upon the needs of the service.

• a minimum commitment of at least 1 year so that they might get the most out of a volunteering role. 

How can I apply? 
 

The people we support come from all communities across Scotland, as do our volunteers. We welcome new volunteers from all backgrounds and languages.
 
To ensure we provide the best possible service to people affected by crime, we ask all volunteers to follow our processes.This will involve:
 

•Joining the Disclosure Scotland PVG scheme

•Providing two satisfactory references 

•Completing our three day ‘Introduction to Victim Support Scotland’ training module 

• Signing and abiding by Victim Support Scotland’s Confidentiality agreement 

• Commitment to Data Protection 

• Volunteer Agreement 

* PLEASE NOTE:DUE TO COVID-19 ALL RECRUITMENT AND INDUCTION TRAINING WILL BE DONE ONLINE*
 

Victim Support Scotland Volunteer 

 
How can you support victims and witnesses of crime?  
 

Victims of crime often feel a range of emotions in the aftermath of an offence.It is Victim Support Scotland’s role to provide victims and witnesses of crime emotional and practical support in person, online, and in court.Volunteers are supported by VSS staff who manage the service.
 
How would you help? 
 
Our volunteers provide emotional support, practical help, information and guidance through the criminal justice system. We aim to empower people who have been impacted by crime, to move on with their lives.

• Discuss service users’ needs by telephone, webchat, appointments and face-to-face contact, agreeing next steps at the end of each contact 

• Help service users feel more confident by arranging and conducting court familiarisation visits

• Support service users in the court room and other appropriate locations on the day of the trial, liaising with court officials on behalf of the service users.

• Feedback and agree follow-up actions with staff members 

• Provide administrative support in completing the service users journey 

What benefits would I get?  
 

Volunteering with Victim Support Scotland can be challenging and also extremely rewarding. As a volunteer you will: 

• Support people when they most need it 

• Learn new skills and knowledge of the criminal justice sector 

• Gain access to a range of specialist training courses that are relevant to your volunteering role 

• Positively contribute to your community as a member of a team actively working to reduce the impact of crime 

• A chance to give something back 

• Receive support in your volunteering role to deliver services effectively 

• All reasonable expenses (e.g. travel) will be reimbursed

What skills and experience do I need?  

We are looking for committed, reliable and empathetic volunteers who can work with people of all ages, backgrounds and life situations. Although we provide full training and support, knowledge of the criminal justice system and experience of supporting people is beneficial. As a Victim Support Scotland Volunteer you will need:

• Effective communication skills 

• The ability to actively listen to service users and anyone affected by crime

• An interest in learning about the criminal justice system and understand the service user’s journey

• An awareness of confidentiality obligations and the responsibilities that come with upholding these obligations 

• Effective time management skills (and working under pressure) 

• Access to a car or ability to use public transport 

What is the time commitment?  
 

We know that our volunteers have busy lives, so we agree the time commitment with each individual volunteer. However, we ask for: 
 

• a minimum commitment of approximately one day per week, however this may vary depending upon the needs of the service.

• a minimum commitment of at least 1 year so that they might get the most out of a volunteering role. 

How can I apply? 
 

The people we support come from all communities across Scotland, as do our volunteers. We welcome new volunteers from all backgrounds and languages.
 
To ensure we provide the best possible service to people affected by crime, we ask all volunteers to follow our processes.This will involve:
 

•Joining the Disclosure Scotland PVG scheme

•Providing two satisfactory references 

•Completing our three day ‘Introduction to Victim Support Scotland’ training module 

• Signing and abiding by Victim Support Scotland’s Confidentiality agreement 

• Commitment to Data Protection 

• Volunteer Agreement 

Buddy Befriending Volunteer at Community InfoSource supporting the Preventing Asylum Seeker Evictions (PASE) project team.

We work with communities and individuals so that they can realise their potential and become integrated more quickly. Our focus is on minority ethnic, migrant and refugee communities - including people who are survivors of abuse, persecution, torture, and trafficking. Our vision is a diverse and inclusive Scotland where everyone is supported to contribute and participate. 

The Preventing Asylum Seeker Evictions (PASE) project at Community InfoSource (CIS) are seeking Buddy Volunteers as part of our Buddy Befriending service to support asylum seekers at risk of eviction and destitution in Glasgow. PASE was developed in response to Serco changing the locks of Asylum Seekers housing in July of 2018, as a form of forced eviction

Role:

As a Volunteer Buddy you will assist asylum seekers through outreach work, to attend medical, legal and other appointments, access food-banks and additional services, overcome social isolation and become involved in activities in their communities where appropriate. You will also help by recording issues in a journal. By reporting back to PASE and the Buddy Volunteer Coordinator, you will identify issues which need followed up, feedback on the vulnerability, mental health, and wellbeing of asylum seekers, and help us to improve the service. You will assist through outreach work where you will directly support asylum seekers.

Volunteers have a minimum commitment of one or two days per week for 4 hours between Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm. However, may consider applicants on an as and when required basis.

Training:

You will be suitably matched to provide support with an asylum seeker accessing PASE services. During your first few weeks, you will be introduced to issues affecting asylum seekers, scenarios that you will likely encounter in your role, and measures you as a Buddy Volunteer can take to assist asylum seekers to overcome these obstacles. You will also be given regular ongoing supervision and support.

Benefits:

• Training & Shadowing opportunities 

• This role could boost your employability

• Satisfaction from supporting asylum seekers at risk of destitution

• Chance to develop interpersonal skills

Desirable Skills:

Applicants with lived experience as an Asylum Seeker / Refugee particularly welcome to apply. Applicants with language skills in Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Farsi, Kurdish Sorani, Mandarin, Punjabi, Tigrinya, particularly welcome to apply

Applicants should have good spoken and written English language skills, an ability to use standard computer packages, a friendly attitude, good communication skills and ability to keep calm, good timekeeping, particularly when meeting the public, happy to adhere to equal opportunity / anti-discriminatory principles, willingness to learn methods of dealing with structures of administration, and are able to maintain confidentiality.

Travel Information:

The Albany Centre is situated in the Woodlands area of Glasgow, minutes from Charing Cross train station and St Georges Cross underground.

Albany Centre, 44 Ashley Street, Glasgow, G3 6DS

Are you a dedicated and organised person, passionate about helping others? Join our night-time party and 1,000 other volunteers at The MoonWalk Scotland on Saturday 6th June 2020 from Holyrood Park, Edinburgh! Get down and boogie with thousands of woman and men, walking an overnight marathon in decorated bras, raising lots of money for breast cancer!

Would you like to help children and young people engage in activities to build their skills and confidence and engage in their local community? The participation support volunteer role will assist in providing and supporting activities for young people. 

This role will involve interacting with young people aged 10 - 18 years via a variety of activities eg arts/crafts/DJ workshops/general youth work at our weekly sessions as well as at our National events that happen throughout the year.

What will I be doing? 

• Supporting staff to undertake new activities 

• Helping children to have fun 

• Building young children’s confidence and self esteem 

• Being a positive role model 

What skills can I bring to this role? 

• Experience of working with children (Not essential) 

• A knowledge of issues affecting children and young people 

• Ability to work well with children 

• Good communication and listening skills 

• Ability to encourage and motivate children and young people to participate in activities. 

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 (fortnightly) and events

Location 

East Renfrewshire 

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 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