voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Activities and Events Volunteer Volunteer Opportunity No. VO102412 - Created/last updated: 24/03/2025 | ![]() Opportunity |
About this opportunity: | Fancy helping at your local community centre, gaining skills and volunteering in a role tailored for you? The Activities and Events Volunteer typically supports the Community Use team in delivering activities to people, as part of the local programme on offer. The role is front-facing and may include engaging with individuals and groups (both children and adults) under the supervision of Community Use staff, as they lead and deliver activities. The volunteer will: * Abide by Fife Council policies and procedures * Behave in a respectful manner, acting as a role model * Help staff to set up equipment and areas for delivering activities and events * Be part of planning and programming Community Use activities * Get involved and/or facilitate activities * Communicate well with both young people and adults * Assist with collection of entry fees, where required * Complete register/recording sheets, where required * Attend relevant training as and when required * Potentially help to serve drinks/snacks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Minimum age: | 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum age: | 100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Training provided: | The volunteer will be given a site induction at the venue. They will be given training around the activities they are supporting and the duties required. There will be opportunity to tailor the role toward the volunteer's skills and interests. Ongoing training to be offered as required and when available. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Out of pocket expenses paid? | Yes - Transport related costs will be calculated as follows: - - public transport costs up to the current cost of an East of Scotland DayRider Ticket - mileage costs @ 0.45p per mile - up to the current cost of an East of Scotland DayRider ticket. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Experience required: | No specific requirements for experience were provided by the organisation. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restrictions on who can volunteer | No restrictions were specified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Application process: | Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; References; Trial Period | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taster available? | No, not for this opportunity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Travel Details | Inverkeithing High School, Hillend Road, Inverkeithing KY11 1PL
Positions available at other locations in Fife | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |