The Primrose Community Trust are looking for youth work volunteers (16+) to help at various sessions for young people in Crossgates in Fife. The sessions would involve setting up, taking part in the sessions, and encouraging young people to be active participants, tidying up, taking part in the evaluation at the end of sessions. The sessions will be working with the youth work team and will be on a rota basis, so will not have to volunteer every week if this is not manageable. Junior Youth club drop-in: Monday 5.45-8pm (8-12yrs) Lego Club sessions: Tuesday 3-5pm (7-12yrs) Senior Youth Club drop-in: Fridays 6.30-9pm (12-15yrs)

The opportunity is for vibrant people who enjoy all that entails working with young people of various backgrounds and for those who are looking for experience within this area. Volunteers will assist with the running of after school activities, helping with the set-up, and pack down, as well as running holiday activities. Volunteers should be flexible as all activities will take place during evenings and school holidays. If you’re interested in volunteering with us, get in touch to find out how you can get involved. Student Placements Looking to get experience in a youth work setting? We are open to working with students who are required to do a work placement as part of a Youth Work related degree. We have a partnership with UWS, speak to your programme leader or get in touch with us to find out more. Why should I volunteer with the Ayr Ark? Opportunity to gain volunteer awards Develop employability skills and work experience. Training opportunities Meet new people. Volunteer team building days and activities. We are looking for vibrant people who enjoy all that entails working with young people of various backgrounds. FRIDAY YOUTHWORK TEAM – VOLUNTEERING This opportunity is for vibrant people who enjoy all that is involved with working with young people of various backgrounds. The Ayr Ark is open to young people on Friday evenings from 6:30-9:00pm. Volunteers are required to help from 6:00pm-9:15pm, this will involve both set up and pack down. Some of the responsibilities include, handling money and use of our till, serving drinks and snacks at the bar, engaging with young people through conversation and/or games, and being a role model to our young people. Volunteer roles are rotated to different areas within the building throughout the night, to allow you to gain more skills and qualities. One of our volunteers, started coming to the Ayr Ark at the age of 13 and went on to become a part of our volunteer group. Erin recently left us to start UNI but when asked about her experience as a volunteer she said: “I’ve made friends for life here and gained skills and real life experience I never thought possible, and it helped me grow as a person” – Erin Cran, Volunteer.

The Elgin Youth Cafe is looking for 18+ aged volunteers to help with drop-in sessions, cooking, holiday programmes and other youth work activities. Most of the sessions are after school and evenings. We are looking for Youth Work Volunteers to… • Chat to young people, getting to know them, and taking part in games and activities with them. • Listen to young people’s ideas...and, if you would like to, share a talent of hobby that you have. • Learn new skills, and take part in training and development provided by Elgin Youth Development Group. • Give something back to the community. Meet other like-minded adults and have fun! If you have a genuine interest in working with young people and could volunteer a few hours a month, please get in touch and help make a difference in our community and to the lives of our young people.

The Youth Outreach Bus or ‘Red Bus’ as it has become known is a converted double decker bus which has been completely re-designed inside to become a mobile youth drop in centre for ages s1-s6 (secondary school). It has Playstations, Music System (which plays both internally and externally) and a widescreen TV which can play DVD’s and be connected to the Nintendo Wii. We are currently expanding our volunteers and are looking for people to assist and engage with the young people attending in a positive and encouraging manner. The bus currently operates in Dyce and Seaton, but is mobile and we are actively looking to expand to working in other parts of Aberdeen as well. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to help with the only mobile youth drop in centre like this in Aberdeen. A great opportunity to help, make a difference for young people and the local community and be part of a friendly, supportive team of volunteers. For more information please e-mail: info@dyceyob.org.uk