Fife
volunteering opportunities
LinkLiving RealLiving - Older People
LinkLiving’s award-winning Fife Older Persons’ service recruits supports and train people as volunteer befrienders. By enabling over-65’s to be connected, rather than cut-off, the volunteer befrienders can improve quality of life for those who feel isolated, lonely and anxious during these difficult times.
Due to current COVID restrictions this befriending role will be carried out over the telephone to start with in line with government guidance. Once restrictions start to lift it may be possible to carry out face-to-face befriending.
Main tasks
· To call their befriendee at least once per week for a mutually agreed length of time
· Maintain confidentiality regarding client information.
· Participate in mandatory induction training and any other relevant training
· Attend planned regular reviews with LinkLiving staff.
Personal qualities
· Excellent communication skills
· Friendly and approachable
· Dependable and trustworthy
· Sensitivity and ability to treat others with respect
Fife Curnie Clubs
We are introducing a one-to-one, person centred support network called Community Bridge with the main aim of providing additional support to individuals who are not quite ready to attend groups. As part of the Community Bridge team your duties will include:
· Make contact with individuals and support them via telephone and/or video calls. (When normal services resume this will also include meeting with individuals in a public setting)
· Maintain weekly contact with people you are supporting.
· Support individuals in gaining confidence and setting a goal of attending a group or activity of their choosing.
· Attend local Curnie Club in your area (If COVID restrictions allow).
This is a fantastic opportunity for to meet other people and practice the following skills:
· Written communication
· Decision making
· Team working
· Time management
Lead Scotland
Lead Scotland’s Fife Befriending project is a service is for adults in Fife who feel isolated, lonely or disconnected, perhaps as a result of disability, ill health or other circumstances. Volunteers offer one to one support to enable adults and older people to become more self-confident and motivated, to try new activities and to make more connections with their communities and local services. You do not need to have any qualifications as full training and support will be given. This role is more about who you are, not what you have done!
Being a befriender means you would be making a real difference to someone’s life. Maybe you could go for a short walk, go for a tea/coffee in town, find a local activity or simply spend some time having a chat in the person’s home. Befrienders carry out a purely social role and do not undertake any personal care or domestic duties. Each match will be for 4-6 months or longer, depending on the needs of the person receiving support.
If you would prefer to offer weekly befriending support from your home, you could become a ‘distance’ befriender. This would be via telephone, email or video call. Please speak to the Co-ordinator about this option.
Hourglass Scotland
Safer Ageing Volunteers may carry out the following roles:
• Promoting the work of Hourglass Scotland and raising awareness of issues around safer ageing and abuse of older people
• Hosting (or assisting with) interest/activity groups for older people
• Hosting (or assisting with) coffee mornings/social events
• Hosting information stands at events/venues
• Making regular Safer Ageing phone calls or visits to older people
• Acting as an advocate on behalf of an older person
• Providing information and advice via our Helpline, including casework support for those who require more in-depth support
• Other tasks may be undertaken in line with volunteer’s skills and interests, and the needs of the charity and those we serve
Further information:
Please contact Colin Scott, Community Response Co-ordinator, Hourglass Scotland:
Tel: 07496 323 801 E-mail: colinscott@wearehourglass.org
Applying for this position:
If you’d like to apply for this position, please complete and return the enclosed application form to:
Carralanne Bradley
Hourglass Scotland
PO Box 29244
Dunfermline, KY12 2EG
Or email completed applications to: Carralannebradley@wearehourglass.org
Hourglass Scotland
Ever thought of helping people, but not sure what you could do?
Do you enjoy spending time with older people?
Do you have a few hours a week to spare to help others?
Becoming a Safer Ageing volunteer may be just for you!
Hourglass Scotland is part of the well-established UK-wide charity, Hourglass (formerly Action on Elder Abuse), the only UK-wide charity dedicated to calling time on the harm, abuse and exploitation of older people. We’re dedicated to promoting safer ageing and a fairer society for all older people.
We’re setting up an exciting new Community Hub, to provide comprehensive advice and support around the abuse of older people and safer ageing. The Hub will be available to older people, their loved ones, and anyone else concerned about an older person; providing immediate advice and support, as well as services to proactively help keep older people safe from harm, abuse and exploitation. We’re now recruiting a team of volunteers to help us deliver frontline support to older people and others.
Volunteering roles
We are developing a range of services and activities to promote safer ageing and stop abuse, incorporating prevention, recovery and resilience, including interest-based groups, social events, one-to-one support, and more. Volunteering roles include:
• Hosting or assisting with coffee mornings or social events
• Facilitating or assisting interest groups (e.g. crafts, photography, story-telling, local history, etc)
• raising awareness of the work of Hourglass & issues relating to safer ageing and the abuse of older people
• providing one-to-one support to an older person in their own home, a community setting or over the phone
• hosting information stands or pop-up clinics at community venues and events
We are looking for people who are passionate about stopping abuse and empowering older people to live well and age safely; who understand the experience of and issues affecting older people; who can demonstrate empathy, patience, sensitivity and resilience; and who can listen and support non-judgementally.
If you match this description, and are over 18 years of age, and can commit to an hour or more per week, we’d love to hear from you. Some roles may be home-based, and we will be working primarily in Fife initially.
Are you interested?
Greener Kirkcaldy
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about climate issues, about Kirkcaldy and about talking to people to help design and run events, workshops and activities, and also provide content for our website and social media.
Are you able to inspire? Are you passionate about climate change? Do you want to help people to take action in your local community?
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about climate issues, about Kirkcaldy and like talking to people. You do not need to be a climate expert (we will provide training to get you up to speed), though a little understanding of how individual choices can impact global warming would be helpful (e.g. driving/flying less, avoiding waste, buying local etc) What is more important is being a passionate communicator, having a desire to get the conversation around climate change going and an ability to inspire others in creative ways.
You will get the experience of working in a dynamic, growing and influential non-profit organisation that is benefitting the environment and making a difference to the lives of people in Fife. You will learn about climate issues, impacts and solutions and enjoy the camaraderie of working as part of a committed team.
Friends of Nablus and Surrounding Areas (FONSA)
We are a small Trust (4 trustees) and we need help to fundraise for the Trust to carry on its work. The kind of fundraising we are looking for can be of all sorts: from organising events, producing sellable products to approaching donors. We are open to ideas.
BRAG Enterprises
Who we are looking for.
Do you want to make a difference?
Would you like to meet new people?
Do you have a little free time?
Duties
The pantry@brag was born as a coronavirus emergency response, but now it will continue to run as a people’s pantry offering affordable food to the Benarty area. The food the pantry receives mostly comes from the charity Fareshare which receives surplus food stock from supermarkets and they then deliver to us on a weekly basis, we also receive donated food from local businesses. As the lockdown has eased we are finding ourselves with less volunteers as those we had were furloughed and have recently returned to work. We need Volunteers to help with the set-up of the pantry and to serve our members at the pantry when open. We are also looking for packers and delivery drivers.
In return you will:
Gain confidence in dealing with the public. Be able to help to reduce food waste. Gain valuable work experience and reference. Meet new people and perhaps widen your social circle.
Fife Voluntary Action
Don't drag your feet! Join our fantastic team of committed volunteers who come from all 'walks' of life and volunteer for lots of different reasons.
You will be helping some of the thousands of Fifers who struggle to cut and file their own toenails for numerous reasons and need some simple assistance with this as well as applying cream to their feet and ankles afterwards.
No experience necessary, all the training and support you will need is provided. Our sessions are friendly and informal and normally take place in several locations across Fife. (Currently all appointments are being held in Kirkcaldy due to covid) If you can you commit three hours or more at least twice a month, we will train and support you all the way.
Quote from our website: I enjoy helping people and this has given me that opportunity, I have made lots of friends on my journey and I hope I have made a difference to many people.
Home-Start Glenrothes
Home-Start Glenrothes is a Family Support charity offering support and friendship for parents with young children (0-5years). We offer support to families across Glenrothes through home visiting volunteers and Family Support Groups.
The purpose of the Home-Start Glenrothes Family Support Group is bringing together parents and children who may be feeling isolated or lacking in confidence and who may like the opportunity to meet other families. Children have the opportunity to play with their peers and form friendships and are also encouraged to play with parents. We provide activities that are designed to allow families to play and grow together and to build confidence in a relaxed atmosphere.
Volunteers assist the Family Support Group Co-ordinator to provide the activities. We are particularly interested in hearing from you if you have experience of supporting families and have ideas for activities to engage our younger children.
Perhaps you have an interesting hobby or a creative mind? Either way, we are keen to build on the range of activities offered and would love to hear your ideas.
Please note, we are currently working to government guidelines and have various measures in place to protect our families, volunteers and staff. Please feel free to get in touch to speak to us about these safety measures should you have any concerns.
Food Train Connects
Food Train Connects provides a one to one grocery shopping services for older people who are no longer able to manage independently, through age, ill health, frailty or disability. The Connects Shopping Friends service is a fantastic way to make an impact on the lives of older people in your community. The aim is to support older people to eat well, age well and live well.
The role is rewarding and it makes a huge difference to people’s lives. It’s amazing the impact that regular support with grocery shopping can have on someone who is isolated or lonely. If you want to make sure that an older person is able to live well in their own home this is a great opportunity to do so.
The Role:
• Contact the older person you are matched with on a regular basis, usually weekly, to obtain their shopping list, carry out their shopping and then deliver to their home, putting away if necessary.
• Submit brief records, receipts for payment and to report any matters of concern to staff
• Keep within the boundaries of the role
• To inform Food Train Connects Staff of any accidents, incidents or complaints
• To maintain confidentiality
• To represent Food Train in a professional manner to our members and the wider community
LINK East Fife Mental Health Befriending Project
If you can spare a couple of hours per fortnight minimum and are able to volunteer for a year or more helping adults who have become isolated through mental health problems we would like to hear from you.
You will take your befriendee out to leisure and community activities and support them to do things they may be unable to do alone. Examples have included walks, squash, a knitting group, trips to a safari park, visiting museums, taking a class in IT skills, attending support groups, golfing, and just going for coffee and a chat.
Initial and on-going training is given and other benefits include out of pocket expenses, regular support and supervision meetings, group events, Saltire or LINK Awards, reference after 6 months.
Levenmouth Foodbank Community Support Project
The foodbank was set up in 2013 by local churches in response to local needs as part of the Trussell Trust. A Christian ethos is central to the work of the project. Current operations include: foodbank, cafe, school work. trustees are collectively responsible for makeing sure that the charity is run properly and lawfully to make sure legal duties are met under charity law and other relevant laws. They protect the charities beneficiaries, assets and reputation, make sure the charity fulfils its charitable purpose, consider what is done well and what could be done better, take part in regular meetings, review partnerships, profile, policy and procedures, planning and evaluation
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
We currently have around 50 shops/ community hubs across Scotland. Our shops and hubs help us raise funds so we can provide our services to the people who need us. Every one of our stores relies on a team of volunteers to help run it and support our staff. Quite simply, we cannot provide our services or raise funds without the amazing support of our volunteers. The time, support and the work they do is vital to us and the people we help. By helping out in one of our stores, you can make a difference to people and their families in Scotland who are isolated, scared or anxious about their condition.
Butterfly Trust
This befriending opportunity allows the befriender to make a positive difference for a young person, while also growing their own experience and enhancing their skills. Our befrienders offer one to one support to a young person ages 8 to 19, who has Cystic Fibrosis. Young people living with this condition have a demanding daily treatment regime at hone and sometimes experience limitations that can affect their confidence and ability to cope with the challenges of everyday living. They may also be socially isolated because of their condition. A befriender will meet with the young person every 1 to 2 weeks to build a trusting relationship. This will allow the young person space and as suitable environment to explore their feelings, discuss their fears, develop life skills and grow in the areas where they may be struggling.
Seescape
Around two thirds of sight impaired people have experienced loneliness because of their sight loss.
seescape, have adapted their services in response to COVID-19, so people are still supported. Volunteer telephone befrienders have received training and are now contacting seescape clients on a regular basis to have a conversation, get to know them and offer moral support. This is so important and helps to prevent loneliness and isolation, which can lead to other health issues including mental health problems. However, there are still people waiting or a telephone befriender, so we require new volunteers who can offer a small amount of their time each week to call clients.
Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland (SCIO)
Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland provide weekly clubs with the aim of improving well-being and reducing isolation through the power of sport. As a consequence of the on-going pandemic many of our community groups have been able to transition to virtual groups using platforms such as Zoom. As a result this has opened up the opportunity for the recruitment of a new type of volunteer, somebody who is comfortable setting up and running group sessions using the functionally of platforms like Zoom. Like the face to face groups the online sessions incorporate the opportunity to “banter” and reminisce about sport, take part in fun quizzes and competitions and take part in gentle seated exercise sessions. Sessions last approximately 1.5 hours.
Crossroads Fife
Crossroads Befriending Service is aimed at vulnerable adults living in Central, Levenmouth and North East Fife areas who are feeling socially isolated and lonely.
As a Volunteering Befriender, you can be a vital contact and important link to other valuable sources of information and support. You can offer a regular opportunity for social interaction - over the phone, in the person’s home or to their local community (café, recreational activity or other important appointment). You can provide a confidential, supportive and trusting relationship to help improve a person’s self-esteem, confidence, health and well-being and, most importantly, help reduce the detrimental effects of social isolation and loneliness.
Can you help transform someones life, simply by giving a few hours a week? If you’re a warm, considerate, honest and reliable individual, who’s interested in the well-being of others, we want to hear from you!
Kirkcaldy YMCA
Become a Mentor for Intandem!!
intandem relies on volunteers to provide a positive, trusted and fun role model for children and young people.
You will meet weekly with your Mentee (a child or young person aged between 8-14 years) for at least a year to listen and to encourage them to explore their community through different activities.
We are looking for volunteers who are good listeners and who can relate to the often difficult life experiences these young people and children may have faced. This type of volunteering is not for everyone – it needs a real commitment of time and energy but offers real rewards in terms of making a difference in a young life.
All our volunteers are carefully selected, screened and trained before being matched with a child or young person. It’s up to the young person to make the final decision on a match so you may need to be patient until you are chosen.
Some of our mentors had this to say:
The training gave me the confidence I needed to do the volunteering. It’s great that the coordinator is always there for support. I got matched quite quickly and we have bonded really well.
I enjoyed all the training, we had such a good group it completely prepared me for being matched. I am absolutely loving volunteering and I can’t believe how well my mentee has taken to the project… he is so excited when I pick him up which is amazing.
I was given an immense amount of support and training that helped me secure a job in social care. I feel I would not have been able to secure such a job had I not learned so much through volunteering and the training I have had access to and been provided.
You can read more and watch a short video about mentoring at https://www.intandem.scot/what-are-you-looking-for/interested-in-becoming-a-mentor/
If you think you are the kind of person who could really make a difference in a young persons life, please email Jo on intandem@ymcakirkcaldy.co.uk to request an application form.
We look forward to hearing from you!!
(We are based in Kirkcaldy but cover most of Fife)
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What does the role involve?
• Letting the group know about new stock items
• Keeping an eye on stock levels, ordering all trading goods for the branch and getting things ready to sell at events
• Receive, check and price goods
• With your Treasurer, banking money raised through the sale of trading items using the trading paying in book
• Organising the storage of goods, this may include storing at your house or at other branch members’ homes.
• Where required keep local shops supplied with goods and code as appropriate
• In January carry out a complete stock take
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As Treasurer, you are a key member of your local fundraising group. You will need to record income and expenditure of the group, bank funds regularly and keep the members up to date with fundraising income totals. This includes:
• Maintaining accurate records of all income and expenditure by the Group.
• To assign correct Guide Dogs banking codes to all donations.
• To bank all funds donated to Guide Dogs promptly.
• To complete and issue receipts to donors.
• Attend Group meetings and advise members current levels of income and expenditure
• Monitor levels of expenditure, ensuring prompt claims for reimbursement of the Float Account.
• Ensure that the Float Account does not become overdrawn.
• Apply for soft credits and gift aid via your local Mobility Team.
• Maintaining records of where Guide Dogs Counter Top Boxes and life sized dogs are placed locally - working with your Group’s Collecting Box Co-Ordinator(s) and submitting the list by December 31st of each year to the Community Fundraiser
• To respond to requests made by Guide Dogs Finance department.
• Keeping Group fiscal records for 6 years in accordance with HMRC guidelines and to ensure that all Group records are available for the Community Fundraiser, Group members or any other independent examiner as requested by Guide Dogs.
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Assist the local fundraising team in promoting and taking part in a variety of activities to raise money for Guide Dogs.
• Street collections on ‘flag’ days
• Help on stalls at local events
• Take Collection Boxes to local businesses
• Attending local events organised by Branches or Community Fundraiser and keeping track of what we sell on our stalls (including the cuddly toys!)
• Count donations
• Fundraisers are usually members of the local fundraising group
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Be the key contact for fundraising in your local community to raise money from a variety of activities such as collections, social events and Tea Parties.
• Organising and attending events such as the Great Guide Dogs Tea Party, Pub Quizzes and collections in your local area
• Encouraging local businesses, schools and groups to name their own guide dog puppy
• Building relationships with local networks, socials groups, schools and businesses to encourage them to host their own event in support of Guide Dogs
• Working as part of Guide Dogs’ fundraising team with staff and volunteers
• Liaising with Community Fundraiser informing them of events in your area
• Making sure your fundraising policies and procedures are followed.
• Ensuring income raised from events is banked in a timely manner.
• Ensuring that any information provided by Guide Dogs is cascaded to relevant supporters or volunteers.
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Democracy Volunteers is the UK's leading election observation group. We observe elections to assess the quality of them and to report back to returning officers, the UK's Electoral Commission and to government. We do this by a combination of interview with key election officials as well as in-person observations of elections, such as attending polling stations and the counting process.
On May 6th, 2021 we will be deploying around 200 observers, accredited by the Electoral Commission, to observe the devolved parliamentary election in Scotland and other electoral events across the UK.
The day will consist of travelling around your designated area (this will be within the city’s wider area) and visiting polling stations with a partner, in order to help us collect data on a wide variety of subjects. Don’t worry: This will all be explained in depth through online training and seminars in addition to other events such as a pre-deployment event taking place in the week prior to polling day. Election observation is a great way to learn more about the democratic process in action, learn more about electoral standards in the UK and contribute to civil society!
Key things to consider before applying are:
• You must be available all day from 6:45am until 10:15pm on the May 6th 2021. The day is very long and tiring, but enjoyable and rewarding!
• You must be polite and respectful to all officials and the public throughout the day in line with our code of conduct.
• Have a positive mental attitude.
• Be able to follow the training provided and accurately record data.
• Be available for a training and deployment session in your area scheduled to take place in the week prior to the election (More details will be given nearer the deployment)
Please note that this role is apolitical and as such we are not able to consider any volunteering candidate if they are a member of a political party or are actively campaigning for any candidate at these elections.
Expenses are covered for travel and subsistence on polling day and for counting. Full training is conducted online and we will be holding a series of online events to tell potential observers more about the process.
Application is by CV. Once processed we will be in touch with all applicants within 10 working days informing you whether we intend to proceed with your application. More information can be found about Democracy Volunteers at www.democracyvolunteers.org
(All observers will be equipped for elections based on the health limitations in place at the time and be registered by Democracy Volunteers with the UK's Electoral Commission).
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Online Recruitment Quiz Mentor
Fledgling are looking for an Online Recruitment Quiz Mentor to take new Volunteers through our induction quiz reliably and efficiently.
The quiz is in 3 parts and is a PowerPoint quiz, it's very user friendly.
Your job would be to ask questions based on the induction quiz and explain what the position with us entails. You would need to be friendly and welcoming.
It takes around 30-35 mins to complete the induction quiz process. We usually have 2-3 new volunteers a week. So you would probably need to have about 2 hours in total availability for the position.
You would also need to be available on WhatsApp in order to arrange the inductions which take place on Facebook messenger.
Fledgling is an online community that encourages using creativity to help mental wellbeing. Our potential volunteers join us to give positive and encouraging feedback.
If you are reliable and can commit to what is needed to be an Online Recruitment Quiz Mentor, please message me at jewels-founder-fledgling@outlook.com
Jewels Johnson: Founder: Fledgling Arts Collective Central
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Home-based volunteering, Board/trustee role
Are you looking for an opportunity to use your skills and knowledge to help others and gain new experiences? This is a fantastic opportunity to join our passionate team as a Trustee.
Talk Lipoedema was established in 2013 and was registered as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated organisation (SC045490) in March 2015. Talk Lipoedema operates as an online charity and the majority of our work and board meetings, meetings and interactions take place on virtual platforms. Lipoedema is an emerging disease which mainly affects women. Who are often misdiagnosed with Obesity and or Lymphoedema. We currently work across the whole of the UK supporting women with lipoedema, their families and carers. Our vision is to make Lipoedema a household word.
We are currently looking for new Trustees to join us to help us grow the organisation further. Consideration will be given to candidates who have experience within the following skill areas:
• A Medical or Allied Professions background
• Campaigning on health issues
• Grant and Funding sourcing
• Marketing, PR
• Social Media Management
We would particularly welcome candidates from under-represented groups including: women, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, disabled people and young people. Strong empathy with the experiences of people affected by challenging health conditions is an essential requirement. Previous Trustee experience is desirable but not essential.
Opportunities for training and development and to work in an organisation that is made up of extraordinary people who are passionate, innovative, flexible, dedicated and professional and fun.
We would foresee the time commitment to be one day a month. There is no remuneration; however, all necessary travel and out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed.
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Home-based volunteering, Board/trustee role
Are you looking for an opportunity to use your skills and knowledge to help others and gain new experiences? This is a fantastic opportunity to join our passionate team as our Treasurer.
Talk Lipoedema was established in 2013 and was registered as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated organisation (SC045490) in March 2015. Talk Lipoedema operates as an online charity and the majority of our work and board meetings, meetings and interactions take place on virtual platforms. Lipoedema is an emerging disease which mainly affects women. Who are often misdiagnosed with Obesity and or Lymphoedema. We currently work across the whole of the UK supporting women with lipoedema, their families and carers. Our vision is to make Lipoedema a household word.
We are currently looking for someone to join us as Treasurer to:
• Oversee all financial aspects of the charity and co-ordinate with bookkeeper.
• Ensure our financial affairs are conducted within legal requirements, applicable accounting standards and good practice.
• Work in partnership with the Chair, board members to provide advice and guidance regarding the health of the charity’s financial position.
• Help with funding applications and fund-raising appeals.
We would particularly welcome candidates from under-represented groups including: women, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, disabled people and young people. Strong empathy with the experiences of people affected by challenging health conditions is an essential requirement. Previous Treasurer experience is desirable but not essential.
Opportunities for training and development and to work in an organisation that is made up of extraordinary people who are passionate, innovative, flexible, dedicated and professional and fun.
We would foresee the time commitment to be one day a month. There is no remuneration; however, all necessary travel and out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed.
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Why we need you
Moderating is a very satisfying and convenient way to make a direct contribution to the charity and to people affected by autism. You will be directly involved in supporting a lively and fascinating peer-to-peer community. You will be part of a team of like-minded people (moderators) who, with the Community Manager, maintain and develop the Community.
What you will be doing
You will moderate the user generated content on the National Autistic Society (NAS) Online Community. You will ensure that users adhere to the Community’s rules, creating a safe space which protects the interests of the users and of the NAS.
Tasks will include:
Ensuring the community is used appropriately
Assisting users having difficulty using the community
Protecting users by keeping an eye out for irrelevant or controversial information (this may include inappropriate medical advice, inappropriate advice on strategies to use; every autistic individual is different and what may work for one individual may not work for another)
Protecting users by looking out for advertising, promotion of products and unapproved research requests
Looking out for inaccurate postings about the NAS
Intervening only where absolutely necessary, mainly by referring to others; by signposting where appropriate for relevant information; and, occasionally, by editing or removing posts or
Sending handover notes to other moderators
Alerting line manager to anything concerning that is posted on the community
Skills qualities and experience needed
a positive attitude
a commitment to/enthusiasm for information provision
good communication skills
a good standard of English
good comprehension skills
sensitivity to individuals’ needs and confidentiality
be a confident internet user
able to keep track of your progress and manage your time
good administration skills
ability to accurately record information
general IT skills
able to use own initiative when volunteering
an interest in autism
ability to represent the NAS’s values whilst volunteering
When and where
the role is home-based
we like volunteers to give one regular 2-3 hour shift each week on your allocated day (currently seeking Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays)
we like volunteers to commit to the role for a minimum of one year, this helps us to provide a consistent service to those who use our online community
you will need access to a computer/tablet, and a good internet connection
Support
online autism awareness training and other e-learning courses
online volunteer induction
ongoing support with your line manager
What you could get out of it
ongoing support
feeling valued
using talents and experience to help others
learning new skills with training provided
making a real difference by helping others
having the satisfaction of seeing results
helping the National Autistic Society to maintain its much valued Online Community
We seek applications from anyone interested in the role, but particularly welcome applications from those on the autism spectrum.
Last updated 7 days ago
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Home-based volunteering, Suitable for groups
Girlguiding Scotland are looking for Youth Group Leaders for Rainbows in the following areas within Fife:
Glenrothes
Kirkcaldy
Inverkeithing
Rosyth
Dunfermline
About the Role
The purpose of the role is to give girls opportunities for fun, friendship, challenge and adventure. As a leader you have responsibility for the unit you work with but you don’t need to do everything by yourself! Tasks can be shared with other leaders and volunteers – working together to make the most of the skills and time you are able to give. Some of these tasks include:
• Providing a safe girl-only space where girls can discover their full potential.
• Creating and delivering an accessible and inclusive programme as set out by Girlguiding.
• Encouraging and supporting members in making decisions within the unit and the wider Girlguiding community.
• Completing relevant training for the role and encouraging other members of the team to develop their skills.
• Overseeing unit administration and finance.
• Complying with Girlguiding policies and regulations.
About Rainbows
Being a Rainbow is all about having the space to try new things through a programme of age-appropriate activities, trips and adventures - both in their unit meetings and at special events. Rainbows is for all girls aged five to seven and are supported by a group of trained, inspirational leaders to explore, challenge themselves and have fun.
Last updated 11 days ago