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Youth Work Volunteer
When We Need You
From 25/10/2011 onwards
About Opportunity
To provide support to children and young people with disabilities to join youth clubs and organisations. The volunteering will take place in organisations such as brownies, scouts and youth clubs, but you will receive training and on-going support from PLUS. Count me volunteers will provide support to children and young people in youth groups, clubs or social groups, by encouraging and supporting communication and interaction with their peers. Supporting young people may also mean taking part in the group or clubs activities such as playing games, doing arts and crafts or just “chilling out”. Volunteers will take part in briefings/debriefing before and after events and would be expected to complete all necessary forms or reports as part of their volunteering role. Volunteers would not be expected to undertake responsibilities without appropriate training and support and without the agreement of the project manager. Where a volunteer has particular skills and training already, these can be used – for example, a volunteer with an appropriate First Aid qualification could administer first-aid at an event with prior agreement from the project manager.
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About Plus
Plus supports disabled children and young people (5-25yrs) in play, leisure and sports activities. We need people who enjoy being with children and young people sharing enjoyment. We also need drivers to help with transport to play and youth events.
Skills & Experience
This role is suited to people who enjoy spending time with children and young people and who are well organised and reliable. Previous experience of supporting children and young people is essential – examples may be as a ‘buddy’ at school, or experience helping out at a club for children and young people. Previous experience supporting people with disabilities is desirable but not essential.
Travel Details
The opportunity will mostly take place within a mainstream youth environment such as guides, scouts or a youth club. Volunteers should be able to support young people at events across the Stirling Council area and should make their own way to venues etc. PLUS will reimburse any out of pocket expenses for travel.
Restrictions
This role has a high level of responsibility working with young people on a 1:1 basis.
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Interview, Police Check, References, Trial Period
Training and Induction Details
Induction trg. provides volunteers with info. about PLUS and its origins, PLUS policy, supporting young people and more about the Count me in role Volunteers will also be given training packs on heath and risk management and protecting venerable people.
Work Type
Care / Support worker
Client Group
Young People
Expenses Detail
PLUS will reimburse any out of pocket expenses, this is done through a PLUS volunteer expense form which is submited monthly.
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
2-3 hours a week (weekday evenings, weekend day time and wekend evening) most of the regular opertunities are week day evenings. Min.Commit.:1 year commitment
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.
Volunteers Required
10
Reference Code
59-3247
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
Unit 12
Back O'Hill Industrial Estate
Stirling
Scotland
FK8 1SH
Contact: Stephanie Miller
Tel: 01786 450086
