Description

We are looking for more amazing volunteers to join our Four Pillars team to help support the organisations daily operations. They would primarily help run our Coffee Shop and in turn support the LGBT+ Community who use this service. Volunteers would be an extension of the staff and asked to help meet and greet service users making any new visitors feel welcome and sharing information of any groups or events taking place which may be of interest to them. Many of our service users live alone, and have little family or friends to support them, so seeing a friendly face and being given the chance to have a cuppa and a chat for a few hours is invaluable to them. We have various groups which are held each evening, and these are peer lead, and run by our volunteers. These are closed sessions, so offer a safe, confidential environment for anyone attending. Volunteers support our staff to ensure the Coffee Shop and toilets are kept clean and tidy, throughout the day. They may also be asked support any events we run throughout the year. The largest event we run is Grampian Pride. Volunteers would be notified of any other one off opportunities by the Volunteer Coordinator as well as being invited to attend any of the internal or external training sessions which may take place. They can also participate in the brand new RAVE Scheme (Rainbow Award 4 Volunteer Excellence) which is an activity rewards system to recognise and encourage volunteer dedication and skill development within the organisation.

A fantastic opportunity to help. All help makes a real difference and is always greatly appreciated.

For more information, please contact Linda Reid, Volunteer Coordinator at email linda.reid@fourpillarsuk.org or telephone: 07944371696.

Organisation aims and objectives

Four Pillars’ mission is the supply and provision of barrier contraception, peer education and information to support and grow the LGBT+ community in manners of Mental, Emotional, Physical and Sexual Health thereby promoting informed choices and reducing the prevalence of HIV and other STIs.

Frequency and commitment details

Flexible times available to suit volunteers. All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated.

Restrictions

Travel details: Our Coffee shop is open each day from Tuesday to Saturday. We offer three, four hour shifts each day. 10.00 - 14.00 11.30 - 15.30 13.30 - 17.30 Our groups run from 18.00 - 20.00 each weeknight, although the volunteer shift runs from 17.30 - 20.30 to allow for greeting new members, and helping tidy at the end of the group. Our Coffee Shop is at Regent Quay in Aberdeen. We can reimburse travel costs if necessary.
Minimum age: 16

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: We can reimburse a volunteer's travel costs at the end of the volunteer's shift as long as they can provide us with a receipt.
Training details: Excellent support and relevant training is provided to all volunteers. Includes: Induction training sessions will be held every three months. New applicants are invited to attend the next available session following their interview. It lasts around two hours. Once completed there will be a brief follow up health and safety induction to discuss fire drills etc and receive lanyard and ID. We offer a wide range of online training as well as internal and external training sessions. The volunteer coordinator issues a Support and Supervision Survey every 3 months but will be on hand to support a volunteer at any time should they require help and advice.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet