You may also be interested in
Recently Viewed
(EAC) CHIP Team Assistant
When We Need You
From 29/09/2011 onwards
About Opportunity
(NB: Now Recruiting - Autumn 2011) The volunteer will gain experience in delivering health checks and working with the public. Will have access to a range of mental health training courses, in-house health training modules, and experience of working with people who want to make positive health changes to their lifestyle, as well as having the opportunity to work with people with mental health issues. Anyone using the CHIP service will benefit from the following; Information on health behaviour change Walking Groups Exercise Classes Comprehensive Health Checks including blood pressure, body composition analysis, peak flow test and grip strength Brief interventions around alcohol, and signposting onto relevant agencies, health professionals, projects, agencies etc. Advice on smoking and various lifestyle issues and referral onto to relevant agencies if necessary
Availability
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | ||
| Morning | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Afternoon | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Evening | X | X | X | X | X | X |
About East Ayrshire Council
To provide sporting, leisure and recreational activities for the community of East Ayrshire.
Skills & Experience
An interest in physical activity (not sport!) & health and well-being is essential, as is a willingness to work with people with mental health issues.
Travel Details
Various locations throughout East Ayrshire. Own transport desirable, but not essential.
Restrictions
Enhanced Disclosure Scotland check (paid by us). Working with vulnerable adults.
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Interview, Police Check, References, Trial Period
Training and Induction Details
Every volunteer will be given a formal Health induction that introduces him/her to the section. On-going training wll be offered in relelvant courses such as Scottish Mental Health, First Aid, ASIST, Safetalk.
Work Type
Community / Economic Development Work
Client Group
Health/Hospitals/hospices
Expenses Detail
We pay public transport rates.
Accessibility Details
No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
We would ask that the volunteer commits to giving us 50 hours of volunteering throughout their placement to justify us providing training.
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.
Volunteers Required
20
Reference Code
20-565
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
28 Grange Street
KA1 2DD
Contact: Volunteer Centre East Ayrshire
Tel: 01563 544765
Email: volunteer@eav.org.uk
