Participation Support Volunteer (Edinburgh)
14 September 2022 - 31 December 2023
Would you like to help Care Experienced 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 primary aged – 26 years through supporting and leading on a variety of activities e.g. arts/crafts/sports/general youth work at our fortnightly sessions as well as at our National events that happen throughout the year.
You do not need to be Care Experienced for this role, but we are as always interested to hear from applicants with Care Experience.
What will I be doing?
- Supporting staff to undertake activities
- Supporting youth group sessions
- Leading on activities
- Supporting young people’s sense of belonging and connection
- 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?
- 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
- 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 and events (most groups are fortnightly)
Location
- Limited locations across Scotland
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 role involves:
- Children
- Young people
- National and local participation sessions
All volunteers will be subject to application form, interview, reference and PVG Checks
Contact email for all enquiries: volunteering@whocaresscotland.org
