Description
We are looking for volunteers who can provide a strong foundation to help strengthen their communities by helping Care Experienced children and young people engage in activities to build their skills and confidence and to be included, understood, respected, and valued in their communities.
The Group Work Volunteer role will work alongside our innovative and energetic Edinburgh project team, supporting to raise awareness of Care Experience and supporting activities for young people, providing supportive adults to ensure all children and young people can thrive, bringing communities together.
This role will involve interacting with young people aged 5-17 through supporting and leading on a variety of activities e.g. arts/crafts/sports/general youth work at our fortnightly/monthly sessions as well as at our National events that happen throughout the year. This role will help build community strengths for Care Experienced people and provide social networks to help build resilience and positive outcomes for children and young people.
Who Cares? Scotland is a people organisation. We invest in our people, our relationships and in a positive working culture. It’s important to us that our volunteer team is included, involved and motivated to change society.
We aim to recruit people with excellent qualities from a wide variety of backgrounds who share in our mission. We particularly welcome applications from individuals with care experience.
What will I be doing?
Supporting staff to undertake activities
Leading on activities
Supporting young people’s sense of belonging and connection
Building community ties, ensuring Care Experienced people are welcomed within communities.
Helping children and young people to have fun
Building children and young people’s confidence and self esteem
Being a positive role model
Organisation aims and objectives
Who Cares? Scotland is a national voluntary organisation, working with care experienced young people and care leavers across Scotland. We support care experienced people to have their voice heard and influence to make positive change within the care system.
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Frequency and commitment details
Groups will range between fortnightly and monthly, between 6 and 7.30pm. We are also looking for drivers to support transporting young people from 5.30pm.
Restrictions
Experience required: A knowledge and understanding of issues affecting Care Experienced people.
Ability to work well in a team.
Good communication and listening skills.
Ability to encourage and motivate others to participate in activities.
To have a non-judgemental approach to people, have empathy.
Be enthusiastic, flexible and committed.
Reliable and approachable.
Friendly, helpful and understanding.
A commitment to treat all information in a confidential manner.
To have a good value base, be open minded and level-headed.
Travel details: Drivers welcome as we will require some support with transporting young people to and from groups.
Minimum age: 18
Support
Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Travel Expenses reimbursed
Training details: Induction training and Understanding Care Experience training will be provided as well as ongoing training as required.