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Volunteer Residential Assistants

  • VO96617

Description

The college is looking for two volunteers to provide advice and support for students living in our accommodation. This is an important role in helping our students adjust to independent living. As a Volunteer Residential Assistant, you will be provided with full board (all meals) and accommodation (heating, lighting and wifi included) from 28 August 2023 – 21 June 2024 with the exception of the period 22 December 2023 – 7 January 2024 when the college is closed.

If you are interested a full role description is provided on our website along with an application form www.nac.ac.uk/work-for-us. All applications should be sent to kirstyadamson@nac.ac.uk

Please contact Kirsty Adamson, our Depute Principal, for an informal chat or if you have any questions – kirstyadamson@nac.ac.uk

Organisation aims and objectives

Vision: Scotland’s Life-Changing College Mission: To be a national residential learning community, promoting lifelong learning, raising aspiration, celebrating our diverse cultural heritage and supporting learners in transition. Values: In the delivery of our mission we will: – promote quality – empower individuals – work collaboratively – act with integrity and mutual respect – offer transformative lifelong learning – promote equality and diversity – encourage and support innovation

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This is a residential role where two residential assistants would be available evenings and weekends to provide support to students.

Restrictions

Experience required: An ability to provide advice and support to students, good communication skills, problem solving.
Travel details: This is a residential opportunity where full board and accommodation is provided.

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Training details: The Volunteer Residential Assistant will be provided with training from the Learning Support team at the college, and this will be ongoing.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet

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