Quarriers Supported Youth Housing Project is a housing support service for young people aged 16-25 years old who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. We support young people with a wide range of support needs including budgeting, developing independent living skills, addiction, health and many others that could have an impact on tenancy sustainment. We are currently looking for a female Volunteer Befriender for a young person we support, who has four cats, enjoys music, going for walks, photography and is interested in cooking. They can find it difficult to go out by themselves and finds that having someone familiar with them helps them to go out in public places. Therefore, to complement the housing support they receive from us, we are looking for someone who could support them to go out into the community, to accompany them on walks, socials, and any other activities they may be interested in. Main Tasks: •Support with going on wellbeing walks in their neighbourhood and beyond •Assist with finding new, relevant activities and go along with them initially •Help increase their confidence •Build up a positive, supportive relationship •Understand and maintain boundaries •Ensure voluntary activities are undertaken in line with Quarriers’ confidentiality policy Commitment Required About once a week for at least 6 months if possible. Training & support Induction PPE provided Line Manager support 1-1supervisions provided Any relevant training as requested Selection Procedure Application form Chat References PVG checks are mandatory – they are done through Quarriers at no cost to the Volunteer. Expenses Agreed expenses are provided. Expenses related to activities taken while supporting the young person need to be agreed prior to the activity taking place. Taster Session Initially, we would organise a meeting between yourself and the young person, so you have a chance to get to know each other a bit. If you are interested please click the ‘apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow at 0141 226 3431.

At Quarriers, we help people to live full lives. As one of Scotland's leading social care charities, we provide practical care and support for children, adults and families, challenging poverty and creating opportunities for positive change. If you would like to make a difference to the people we support whilst having a great time, why not get involved in some of our events. Do you have a passion for painting and love spreading joy through art? We're seeking talented volunteer face painters to join our team for seasonal events! Bring smiles to children's faces and add a touch of magic to our community and fundraising events e.g. Volunteer week, bucket collection days, Christmas Fayres, Festival of Choirs etc. What's in it for you? By volunteering with us, you can: -have new experiences -build confidence and self-esteem -use your skills and learn something new -be valued and appreciated -gain a sense of achievement -make a difference in the community -meet new people -have fun! If you're ready to unleash your creativity and make a difference apply now and join us in making every event memorable. If you're interested, please click the 'apply' button below (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email or phone call. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn't work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on info@volunteerglasgow.org.