Who Cares? Scotland 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 Community Schools volunteer role will work alongside their innovative and energetic Clackmannanshire Who Cares? Scotland project team and will lead and support on educating and raising awareness of Care Experience to Secondary School pupils and all school staff through assemblies, PSE sessions and drop-ins. Community Schools Volunteers will help to raise awareness of Care Experience, work towards ending stigma and injustice that Care Experience people can face and be part of influencing transformational change. 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. To build on this school work and embed inclusion and belonging, the team are looking to develop a participation group for Care Experienced young people to attend weekly in the evenings. This role will involve interacting with young people through supporting and leading on a variety of activities e.g. arts/crafts/sports/general youth work at our weekly sessions as well as at their National events that happen throughout the year. Would you like to share your skills and experience to help ensure young people understand the lives of Care Experienced young people and the challenges they can face. Who Cares? Scotland is an organisation that invests in their people, relationships and promotes a positive working culture. It’s important to the group that the volunteers are included, involved and motivated to change society. Who Cares? Scotland aim to recruit people with excellent qualities from a wide variety of backgrounds who share in our mission. They particularly welcome applications from individuals with Care Experience. An information session regarding this new project and the requirements for the Volunteer role will be held on the 15th of June at 6pm via Zoom. The team running the project will be in attendance to give more information and answer any questions you might have. You can register your interest here - https://whocaresscotland.typeform.com/to/ANhspSm7

PURPOSE AND AIMS OF THE ROLE: They 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 Youth Work Support Volunteer role will work alongside their innovative and energetic Clackmannanshire 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 the weekly/fortnightly sessions as well as at their National events that happen throughout the year (Participation). 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. They invest in our people, our relationships and in a positive working culture. It’s important to them that the volunteer team is included, involved and motivated to change society. Who Cares? Scotland aims to recruit people with excellent qualities from a wide variety of backgrounds who share in their mission. They 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. • Building relationships with local schools through delivering this work. • Helping children and young people to have fun • Building children and young people’s confidence and self esteem • Being a positive role model. WHAT QUALITIES DO I NEED? • 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. WHEN WILL I BE NEEDED? • Groups will range between weekly/fortnightly (there is flexibility here to suit you) • Approximately 2 hours per week/fortnight in the early evening What will I gain from the role? • Experience of working alongside an influencing team. • Knowledge of Government/ Corporate Parenting roles and policies. • Practical experience of working in a team. • Experience working with children and young people. • Youth work skills. • Have fun! WHAT SUPPOER WILL I BE GIVEN? • Induction • Role specific training and information • Expenses – all out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed • Supervision and support from your manager / coordinator • Group supervision/peer support sessions with other volunteers and staff ADDITIONAL INFORMATION For all roles involving regulated work with children and young people, applicants will be required to submit a PVG Scheme Record or a PVG Scheme Record Update application. This opportunity is subject to the completion of satisfactory references and successful registration on the PVG Scheme. HOW TO APPLY: please complete a short application form on their website - https://www.whocaresscotland.org/get-involved/volunteer/

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