Volunteering Opportunity Details

• Youth Group Volunteer with Families First St Andrews Volunteer Opportunity No. VO101321 - Created/last updated: 04/09/2024

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  About this opportunity:	Families First Youth Groups run on a Tuesday and Wednesday evening (6:30-8pm), for small groups to socialise and have fun. The young people (aged 12-16), volunteers and staff develop the programme of activities together, ensuring that the young people are respected and included. These activities can include pizza making, board games, and sports. Through these activities, they help children and young people to improve their emotional wellbeing and confidence, improve their social and team building skills, and encourage them to interact positively with each other. For example, one service user said: feel at home and I feel like I have more confidence. Their Youth Groups are specifically designed to support young people with the additional support needs. They aim for an adult young person ratio of one adult to two young people to ensure their needs are being met and relationships are built.
  Takes place:	mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays
  Minimum age:	18
  Maximum age:	100
  Training provided:	All volunteers need to participate in mandatory training, which involves one day of training and one induction evening. The All-Day training includes modules such as Child and Adult Protection and Managing Behaviour, and the induction evening introduces relevant policies and procedures, such as Health and Safety. Staff are available during youth group sessions to provide support, and the briefs and debriefs before and after sessions. All volunteers meet with the volunteer coordinator for formal supervision. Regular training opportunities from external agencies are advertised to all volunteers.
  Out of pocket expenses paid?	Yes - Volunteers can fill out an expense form with receipts for public transport or mileage (£0.45/mile), which will be reimbursed monthly.
  Experience required:	Experience is not necessary as volunteers will receive training and ongoing coaching, but if you have experience in neurodiversity, mental health, the arts and sports that would be great. Youth Group volunteers should be empathetic and patient with the young people. They should also be enthusiastic and keen to get involved, which helps encourage the young people. Volunteers should be committed and reliable.
  Restrictions on who can volunteer	No restrictions were specified.
  Application process:	Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; Interview; PVG membership required; References
  Taster available?	No, not for this opportunity.
  Travel Details	The Youth Groups operate out of Families First premises, Rose Lane Centre, 2 Rose Lane, c/o 132 South Street, St Andrews KY16 9EW.
  Saltire Award	This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.

  
  

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