Do you have 2-3 hours a week to support Care Experienced Young People in your area? Induction and training provided You will be supported and provided by a dedicated volunteer coordinator Who Cares? Scotland are looking to provide regular groups to bring care experienced young people together and provide them with an opportunity for participation and belonging within their community. Role requirements: - Ability to work well in a team - Good communication skills - Ability to encourage others to take part in activities - A non-judgemental approach and empathy - Enthusiasm and commitment to your role Check out our website for more information on how to apply: www/whocaresscotland.org To apply, or for more information, email volunteering@whocaresscotland.org

To help with Youth Club Activities which develops the social skills and well-being of young people. Volunteers can help with sport activities, crafts, games or general supervision of young people

Could you support unpaid carers or people with disabilities to access benefits? Could you help someone find local services? Could you help someone understand the information they have been given about their care and support? Could you support or lead a group of people on a topic of interest? You could help improve the quality of someone’s life. This role is ideal for social work students, an interest in the care sector or retired professionals. Support Session Volunteers help our clients with general advocacy, supporting people with a variety of challenges. This helps us to reduce waitlists and support more individuals by: • Helping clients understand about advocacy • Supporting clients to self-advocate with our tool kits • Signposting clients to other services where required • Supporting the service to deliver “collective” advocacy sessions • Light Touch Advocacy • Supporting advocates with casework • Promotion of services and the organisation • Logging activity onto our systems Volunteer, Ben’s priorities changed after a serious illness. “I wanted to give something back. It’s really rewarding as you get to use your knowledge and skills for a really good purpose.” You’ll develop skills in communication and confidentiality, add experience and knowledge to your CV, and know you’re making a genuine difference to people’s lives.

For those affected by a terminal illness, it can be hard to get support and they might feel lonely. By volunteering as a Check in and Chat volunteer, you'll be matched with an individual who needs emotional support and a chance to chat freely about how they're feeling.