Description
We are looking for general volunteers to help out at the HOPE Project Office based in Stevenston to:
• Assist at various Activities and Events within the centre
• Assist with Activities, Health and Fitness Classes and Interest Classes
• Help older people who have mobility issues to attend social outings
If you like working alongside older individuals and would enjoy supporting them to attend various Events or Classes then this is the right opportunity for you.
Organisation aims and objectives
The aims of CLASP are the relief of poverty and advancement of education. The charity’s objectives are: To develop a community managed and run sustainable project in the Stevenston area but serving the North Ayrshire area. To encourage a more empowered, informed and socially active community through community capacity building and active citizenship training and activities. To support and facilitate individual and group activity on issues relating to social inclusion. To provide a local base for information, advice, assistance and resources on issues such as poverty, health, unemployment, money advice, literacies and local training opportunities in partnership with other voluntary and statutory organisations. To recruit and train local volunteers in the above activities offering, where possible, recognised accredited opportunities in partnership with training and education providers. To develop a community managed and run sustainable project in the Stevenston area but serving the North Ayrshire area. To encourage a more empowered, informed and socially active community through community capacity building and active citizenship training and activities. To support and facilitate individual and group activity on issues relating to social inclusion. To provide a local base for information, advice, assistance and resources on issues such as poverty, health, unemployment, money advice, literacies and local training opportunities in partnership with other voluntary and statutory organisations. To recruit and train local volunteers in the above activities offering, where possible, recognised accredited opportunities in partnership with training and education providers.
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Restrictions
Experience required: Looking for people who have an interest in working alongside Older Individuals and would like to support them to take part in activities within their local area.
Travel details: Opportunity takes place at the HOPE Project Office in Stevenson, North Ayrshire. This is situated on a main bus route.
Minimum age: 18
Support
Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Expenses will be paid on request - proof of bus/train tickets. Mileage will be paid for all travel connected with the project. (Training and Volunteer Work)
Taster available: Yes
Taster details: An induction session will be provided to volunteers.
Training details: The induction session will be followed up by training sessions, disclosure check and ongoing training and support sessions thereafter.
Support:
Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet