Volunteer Scotland

Find opportunities

Unit Helper

  • VO100758

Description

Brownies is aimed at girls aged 7-10 for nonstop fun, learning and adventure.

We are looking for a person/people to come and help with the 20th B Brownies Unit in Broughty Ferry. As a Unit Helper, you will be hands on with the running of a unit meeting such as setting up activities, supervising girls when undertaking activities, and helping them when they have questions or need assistance completing an activity. In the past term alone, we’ve completed a First Aid course, sowed seeds, completed a Broughty Ferry walk, visited the cinema, completed many crafts, and played countless games. You’ll discover the joy of being a unit helper – helping girls do things for the first time, encouraging teamwork, and building their confidence and self-esteem. The unit is very friendly and full of enthusiasm. You’re guaranteed to leave every unit meeting with a smile on your face!

Organisation aims and objectives

Brownies welcomes all girls from 7 to 10 years old for fun, learning and adventure. Brownies might grow plants, bake cakes, put up tents, light a fire, and go away for a fun weekend. With a helping hand from encouraging volunteers, Brownies explore their creative side, get out into the great outdoors, and start to look after themselves, others, and the world we live in.

Availability

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

The Brownie unit meets every Thursday, 6.30-8.00pm, during term time. We have occasional weekendc activities such as organised walks, cinema/museum trips, and camps. We are open to discuss hours and availability.

Restrictions

Experience required: Interest in some of the following would be beneficial: · Arts and crafts · Activities such as games, quizzes · Camping/walking/the outdoors · Mental wellbeing · Physical wellbeing · Music/drama · Children’s education and literacy Having an interest in working with young people and guiding them to do their best is essential.
Travel details: St Luke’s and Queen Street Church Hall, W Queen St, Broughty Ferry, Dundee DD5 1AU
Minimum age: 13

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Reimbursement on provision of a receipt, travel ticket, invoice or bill.
Taster available: Yes
Taster details: The taster session takes 30-60 minutes and involves helping with an activity during a unit meeting. You’ll meet the Unit Leader and Unit Helper, and work directly with the Brownies.
Training details: Induction training is supplied by Girlguiding UK/Scotland and includes safeguarding procedures, health and safety, and what’s expected of a unit helper. Ongoing training can be provided if you wish. You will be coached and supported by our Unit Leader.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet

Report this opportunity
Find out more about 20th Dundee Brownies
Volunteer I want to volunteer
Favourite
Similar opportunities

Girlguiding Unit Helper

Rainbows welcomes all girls from 4 to 7 years old for play, learning and tons of fun in a colourful, safe space. Brownies welcomes all girls from 7 to 10 years old for nonstop fun, learning and adventure. The girls who attend Rainbows and Brownies in Aith are particularly fond of messy crafts and any games that gets them moving. Currently, we have 23 Rainbows and 26 Brownies who attend meaning that our meetings are busy and energetic. It also means that to run safely we need to ensure that we have enough volunteers to set up, operate our activities and attend to everyone’s needs. Volunteering with us is a fantastic way to build confidence and grow skills. You can make a difference in the lives of girls however long you volunteer with us. This role is open to all genders. You’ll get involved to help run fun weekly meetings with our adult leaders, where girls explore things that really matter in their lives. You could be building dens with 6-year-olds, discovering the wonders of space with 9-year-olds, or helping 12-year-olds create their own campaign. You can set your own goals for your time with us – anything is possible!
Find out more
Volunteer I want to volunteer
Favourite

Child Contact Centre Volunteer

Oshay’s Centre is the home of Oshay's Brain Domains CIC which focuses on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) education and advocacy. It provides education to professionals, schools, parents, and children about what FASD is and how it affects individuals’ brains and those around them. Oshay’s also offers resources and a sense of community to empower and support families and professionals working with individuals with brain-based disabilities. Additionally, our work extends to supporting various neurodiverse conditions like ADHD, Trauma, Autism, Dyspraxia, and Dyslexia, falling under the umbrella of “Neurodiversity.” Additionally, we have recently launched a much needed Child Contact, Mediation and Counselling Service within our Centre. Oshay's are currently looking to recruit Child Contact Centre volunteers to facilitate supported or supervised child contact. The central concept of a child contact centre is to offer a safe, friendly, neutral, child-centred environment for children to meet their non-resident parent or family member. They are designed to be a stepping stone to a more permanent arrangement for future contact. Parents/family members can spend time with their children in a supported or supervised context. They can also use the centres to collect and return the children to the other parent at the start and end of visits. Adults do not have to see or speak to each other at contact centres. Please see link for further information regarding our Contact Centre. https://www.oshays.org/oshay-s-contact-centre/ Do you think you have the common sense and communication skills to effectively and safely support and/or supervise child contact sessions? Are you reliable and responsible? Please email info@oshays.org to find out more.
Find out more
Volunteer I want to volunteer
Favourite

Homework Club Volunteer

My Support Day is a charity based in South Lanarkshire that supports families affected by substance use. The Homework Club is a new project with the purpose of supporting such children and young children achieve more and grow in confidence with one-on-one and small group learning support. The Homework Club session will be followed by a whole family activity. The volunteer role is to support the children and young people with their learning, help to set up and put away before and after the club, and utilise your own skills and interests to help plan and run the activities. The atmosphere is very relaxed and informal, but reliability and enthusiasm are key to this role. The club will run every Thursday from 4-6:30pm in the Beacons in Blantyre so we are looking for people who can commit to 1.5-2.5 hours every week or fortnight. There will be lots of opportunities to work with partner organisations and access relevant training. This would be especially suited to someone with an interest in teaching, youth work, community/social work or a career in the third sector. A full induction will be provided when you start your role, and ongoing support including one-on-one meetings will be available to you. For any additional information or for help filling out the application form please get in touch via email or on the phone. Informal in-person chats and taster sessions can also be arranged. Please note we will soon be launching three more Homework Clubs across South Lanarkshire on different days so if this specific role doesn’t fit with your schedule please get in touch or keep an eye out on the My Support Day website/Twitter/Facebook/VASLAN when the details of the other clubs go up.
Find out more
Volunteer I want to volunteer
Favourite

Support Assistant Volunteers

Early Intervention is a neurodivergent safe space for neuro divergent children and their families. A non-judgmental environment where you can be your true authentic self. Managed by volunteers we offer specialist support - Speech and Language therapy, Music Therapy, Pet therapy, and opportunities for children up to 9 years old to socialise with their neurokin whilst empowering them to embrace their identity, we also offer opportunities for semi structured play, arts and crafts and sensory messy play. Looking for friendly volunteers to help us support families at sessions, no experience necessary but would especially love to hear from those with lived experience - neurodivergent adults and or people with a close connection to neurodiversity or ASN for example an autistic family member. Although no experience is necessary, we would love to hear from any practicing/retired or student Speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, play therapists, teachers, or those with experience in social care and early years childcare. Early Intervention is a volunteer-led organisation which has been providing services to neurodivergent children and their families since February 2022. This is an exciting time to get involved with us as we are seeking to develop the services we offer and to look at making the transition to becoming a Scottish Charity. A fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference. All volunteer assistance is greatly appreciated. For more details please contact Linda Lumsden, Early Intervention Founder/Volunteer at email: info@earlyintervention.org.uk or telephone: 07867 524150.
Find out more
Volunteer I want to volunteer
Favourite