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(EAC) SOFA Club Assistant
When We Need You
From 29/09/2011 onwards
About Opportunity
(NB: Now Recruiting - Autumn 2011) To assist in the delivery of a variety of fun sports-related games helping to increase children’s self confidence and sporting skills. This club gives children with additional support needs the opportunity to participate in sports activities they may not otherwise get the opportunity to, which helps the children improve essential skills like balance, co-ordination, team work and social skills. The volunteer can improve their employability through this work experience. Help improve their skills, confidence, and self esteem. The volunteers will have access to free training and will get help to progress to paid bank registry work. This will also help volunteers improve their health and wellbeing. Tasks: • To assist in the delivery of activities and games as well as set-up and tidy-up within the SOFA Club • Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines at all times. • Interact with sessional staff, volunteers, line managers and SOFA Club participants. • Self motivation and enthusiasm is required at all times. • Any other duties relevant to the post. Annual awards ceremony for volunteers and bank register staff. Opportunity to progress to paid employment on East Ayrshire Leisure Development Assistants Bank Register.
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About East Ayrshire Council
To provide sporting, leisure and recreational activities for the community of East Ayrshire.
Skills & Experience
Volunteers will require to be enthusiastic and motivated, Calm manner, approachable, and patient.
Travel Details
Cumnock Academy, Cumnock, on Tuesdays - 6p.m. - 7:30 p.m. & Shortlees Community Centre on Thursdays - 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Restrictions
Enhanced Disclosure Scotland check (paid by us). Working with vulnerable groups and young people.
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Interview, Police Check, References
Training and Induction Details
Volunteers will receive a Recreation Partnership Induction before any hours will be offered. Opportunities are available for volunteers to attend regular staff training where they can build up their skills, knowledge and confidence in delivery of games.
Work Type
Playschemes / Childrens Clubs
Client Group
Learning Disabilities
Expenses Detail
We pay public transport rates.
Accessibility Details
No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
Volunteer opportunities will be offered on an as and when required basis. SOFA Club sessions takes place every Tuesday and Thursday in Cumnock and Kilmarnock from 6.00pm – 7.30pm.
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.
Volunteers Required
20
Reference Code
20-574
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
28 Grange Street
KA1 2DD
Contact: Volunteer Centre East Ayrshire
Tel: 01563 544765
Email: volunteer@eav.org.uk

