Description
The Forth Valley Sensory Centre (FVSC) was established in 2006 as the first sensory centre in the UK. They are a hub where people with a visual or hearing loss, their friends, families, carers and the wider community can access quality services and advice from their partner organisations. FVSC's vision is a world where those with sensory loss can live confident and inclusive lives.
The Centre run's more than 25 groups and classes as a way to tackle the social isolation that many individuals with sensory loss face. The group also run events and fundraisers throughout the year and have have a café and sensory garden which is open to the public Monday – Friday.
They have recently received funding to establish their own Wee County Hub in Clackmannanshire and are looking for volunteers to help bring theirservices to as many people as possible.
The main part of the role is to go to external events, info stalls, and open days to promote the Centre and tell the public about the services that we provide. Volunteers will be doing a combination of working independently and with other staff and volunteers, depending on the exact event. All promotional materials given will be made up in advance for you. The timings and location will usually vary. FVSC sometimes will have open days run by ourselves at the Hub in Alloa. If there is something that volunteers would like to do, please just get in touch as we can be very flexible and add to the role.
Organisation aims and objectives
Forth Valley Sensory Centre’s vision is a world where people with sensory loss live inclusive, confident lives. We host pop-up social groups in various locations across Clackmannanshire for more information contact: linseystocks@forthvalleysensorycentre.org or phone 01324 590888. As well as this, we have a community café, Café Tiki, a sensory garden and a sensory room, all open to the public. Centre partners Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership, Falkirk and Stirling Council, RNIB, NHS, Blind Veterans UK, Social Security Scotland, and Town Break also allow us to offer comprehensive support no matter the challenge.
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Frequency and commitment details
Flexible
Restrictions
There are no restrictions on this role. The two things to consider is that you will be required to sit and/or stand in one position for usually a couple of hours and that you will need to be able to travel to different venues within the Alloa/Clackmannansh
Experience required: No prior events or voluntary experience is required. Volunteers will need to be comfortable speaking and engaging with members of the public. They are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and happy to get involved.
Minimum age: 12
Support
Expenses paid: Yes
Taster available: Yes
Training details: For the induction, volunteers will be given a tour of the building, introduced to staff members and Centre users, and basic sensory awareness and sighted guiding will be covered. Depending on the role, further training will be provided, such as first aid or MIDAS for minibus drivers. Safeguarding and sensory awareness refresher sessions happen throughout the year. Volunteers will have a named contact they can reach out to for personal support and adjustments.
Support:
Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet