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Published: 14/01/2011 Updated: 13/03/2012
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Group Worker

When We Need You

From 14/01/2011 onwards

About Opportunity

We are currently looking to engage with people who would like to invest some of their time in working on a voluntary basis with someone in their community who has a learning disability or mental ill health. As an organisation Community Lifestyles has always recognised the importance of enabling service users to develop friendships and community support networks. We are looking for volunteers who share our understanding of this and who genuinely want to make a difference to someone's life.Lifestyles has been actively involved in setting up various groups around Glasgow, all of which would appreciate some involvement from volunteers who could make a contribution either from their interest in the activity or in helping people. The groups are involved in a wide range of activities including Arts & Crafts, Drama, Drumming, Baking, Tea Dances, Ceilidh Dancing, Keep Fit,Cycling, Karaoke, Football and Walking. **HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?** If you are interested in this opportunity please get in touch with us using the contact details on this page. Alternatively you can register your interest directly using the Register Interest facility.

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About Community Lifestyles

Lifestyles works with people in the community who have a learning difficulty, physical disability or mental ill health. We build meaningful relationships with the individual person and then, in conjunction with them and their existing support networks, consider the design of support arrangement that would meet their requirements. We value person centred methods in our approach to working with people and build services around people and adhere to the principles as set out in Same As You and the National Care Standards.

Skills & Experience

All volunteers must have a genuine interest in working with people. A commitment to treating service users with dignity and respect and to be consistent and reliable in relation to the arrangements you make is crucial. No previous experience is necessary as an induction and training will be given as required.

Travel Details

Various activities at various locations: Football at the Firhill Complex Drama at Community Central Halls in Maryhill and the Southbrae Centre in Jordanhill Art class and drumming groupand Keep Fit at St Gregorys Primary Maryhill Ceilidh dancing at Queens Cross Community Hall Baking group and Beauty Group at St Georges Cross Lunch Club at Ruchill Church Ruchill Walking group

Requirements

Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Interview, Police Check, References, Trial Period

Training and Induction Details

Support provided by a link worker; core training offered plus ongoing support & training.

Work Type

Sports / Outdoor activities

Client Group

Learning Disabilities

Expenses Detail

Paid on the day of activity

Accessibility Details

No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet

Frequency & Commitment

Various activities at various locations

Minimum Age

Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.

Volunteers Required

15

Reference Code

33-3473

Opportunity Provided By

Volunteer Centre Glasgow

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Contact Details


Crowngate Business Centre
115-127 Brook St
Glasgow
Scotland
G40 3AP


Contact: Yvonne Anderson
Tel: 0141 550 7170
Email: yvonne.anderson@communitylifes...
Website: http://www.communitylifes...

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