Youth Activity Volunteer

  • VO71071


Description

Whizz-Kidz aim to transform the lives of young wheelchair users aged between 2 and 25. We do this by providing life changing mobility equipment, exciting youth groups and wheelchair skills training. There are sometimes extra opportunities, such as volunteering at a residential camp. Volunteers can support us to reach this aim by: Supporting young people to get involved in activities, leading activities or ice breakers, acting as a positive role model for young wheelchair users.

Organisation aims and objectives

Whizz-Kidz aim to transform the lives of young wheelchair users aged between 2 and 25. We do this by providing life changing mobility equipment, exciting youth groups and wheelchair skills training. There are sometimes extra opportunities, such as volunteering at a residential camp.

Availability

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Approx 6 hours each month on a Saturday

Restrictions

Experience required: Enthusiastic and confident, supportive, friendly and sensitive to others, ability to communicate with young people of different ages with different abilities, positive attitude towards disability, flexible and creative, proactive and not afraid to get involved.
Travel details: This opportunity takes place in Edinburgh, with various locations. The most regular location is EH14 1ED.
Minimum age: 16

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Travel expenses provided.
Training details: Training provided.