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  • Youth Work Teenage Helper
    with Girlguiding Fife

    Volunteer Opportunity No. VO101347 - Created/last updated: 05/09/2024



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    About this opportunity:Would you like to go on fun adventures, explore and laugh with friends? Are you aged 14+?

    At Girlguiding they do everything from camping to campaigning! They're all about girls and young women laughing, learning and having adventures. Why not join the fun?

    Their different sections cover ages 4-18, so there's something for everyone.

    As a youth work teenage helper you will support leaders to deliver Girlguiding programme activities with the girls during their meetings. This includes supporting delivery of accessible and inclusive activities.

    Youth volunteering with Girlguiding Scotland looks great on a CV, and can improve skills like teamwork, leadership, communication, creativity and IT. It's great experience if you want a career in youthwork or education, and counts towards your Duke of Edinburgh award. Colleges and universities love seeing volunteering on an application too!

    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    Minimum age:14
    Maximum age:100
    Training provided:No details were provided about the training made available to volunteers. Please contact us to find out more.

    Out of pocket expenses paid?
    Yes - Expenses are paid in line with Girlguiding's expenses policy. Please note that expenses are covered by Girlguiding as well as membership. Personal financial circumstances are no barrier to joining Girlguiding!

    Experience required:You will be given all the training and support you need to carry out your role but here are some skills and qualities you will need for starters: - Good communication skills. - Friendly, approachable and organised. - Open and approachable manner. - Reliable and trustworthy. - Creative and enthusiastic. - Fun-loving with a sense of humour. - Enjoy engaging with children/young people.

    Restrictions on who can volunteer
    No restrictions were specified.

    Application process:Induction/Training; Informal Chat; PVG membership required; References

    Taster available?Yes: Yes, you will have the opportunity to visit a unit before you commit

    Travel DetailsThere are Rainbows, Brownies and Guides groups across Fife - Glenrothes, Dunfermline, Cairneyhill, Carnock, Saline, Kirkcaldy, Markinch, Aberdour, Dalgety Bay, Rosyth, Inverkeithing, Ladybank, Kingskettle, Leven, Wormit and Steelend.

    Saltire AwardThis opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.

    What Now?

    To enquire/register an interest in this opportunity call us (FVA) on 0800 389 6046, e-mail us, or fill out this form:

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Girlguiding Fife has the following, additional volunteering opportunities:
  - Youth Workshop Supporter - One-Off
  - Youth Group Helper
  - Youth Group Leader
  - Admin Support - Youth Groups

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