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British Sign Language Qualified Youth Worker
When We Need You
From 24/03/2011 onwards
About Opportunity
The volunteer opportunity involves supporting several young people in our service who are hearing impaired. To begin with, this would be around building a positive and supportive working relationship with the young people, and through the use of sign language supporting them to integrate fully into their peer group. At this point in time we are specifically looking for people who are qualified in British Sign Language to Level 4 or above. Training would be given on youth work skills, and you would have the opportunity to develop this role in partnership with the young people you will support. HOW DO YOU GET INVOLVED? You should contact us preferrably by email or phone using the contact details on the right or click the REGISTER INTEREST button . If you do not receive a response within 2 working days, please contact the Volunteer Centre. It generally takes around 2-4 weeks after initial contact for volunteers to start with us.
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About LGBT Youth Scotland
LGBT Youth Scotland’s vision is that every LGBT young person will be included in the life of Scotland and shall: Have a safe and supportive upbringing Be able to grow up happy and healthy Be able to reach their full potential
Skills & Experience
The successful candidate must be qualified in British Sign Language Level 4. Other than that, we would like the person to be positive, upbeat, enthusiastic, reliable, committed and non-judgemental. Knowledge of LGBT issues and/or youth work would be an advantage but this will all be covered at training.
Travel Details
LGBT Youth Scotland offices, 3/2, 30 Bell Street, Glasgow
Restrictions
As the service users we support are aged between 13 and 25, we don’t feel it’s appropriate for someone under this age to be supporting peers who will be a lot older than them.
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Police Check, References
Training and Induction Details
A full day introduction to the organisation; specific training in lgbt awareness, core youth work skills, child protection and a plethora of other internal and external training opportunities that are non-compulsory.
Work Type
Youth Work
Client Group
Gender / Sexuality
Expenses Detail
We pay travel expenses up to the sum of £5 per session. Longer journeys will be reimbursed if authorised in advance by the volunteer co-ordinator. Reimbursement of these expenses is paid via cheque. Travel receipts should be submitted along with accompanying Volunteer Expenses Form, which is signed off by the volunteer co-ordinator. At this point the cheque is sent out.
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
3 hours per week Minimum commitment of 6 months
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 21 years of age.
Volunteers Required
3
Reference Code
33-3572
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
30 Bell Street 3/2
Glasgow
Scotland
G1 1LG
Contact: Jodie Fleming
Tel: 0141 552 7425
Email: jodie.fleming@lgbtyouth.org.uk
Website: http://www.lgbtyouth.org....
