voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Volunteers Volunteer Opportunity No. VO48030 - Created/last updated: 04/08/2020 | ![]() Opportunity |
About this opportunity: | Muirhead Outreach Project offers services to children and young people who are experiencing difficulties within their home, school or community. They have various health, behavioural and social needs. We support children and their families who come from areas of multiple deprivation and have a degree of family dysfunction and vulnerability. Some of the children we work with are diagnosed with various conditions e.g autism, ADHD, ODD and mental health problems. To meet the needs of our service users, we run evening groups, school holiday activities, parent groups and 1-1 befriending. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Minimum age: | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum age: | no upper age limit has been specified | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Training provided: | Induction will discuss the work of the project, policies and procedures and give information volunteers will need to confidently approach their role. Ongoing training will be directly related to the volunteers task. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Out of pocket expenses paid? | Yes - Volunteers will be reimbursed on a monthly basis but can be weekly if necessary. Public transport rates and mileage will be paid. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Experience required: | We need people from a wide variety of backgrounds who are patient, open minded and have a sense of humour. They should also have an understanding of some of the problems young people and their families experience.
No previous experience is required as training is provided. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restrictions on who can volunteer | No restrictions were specified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Application process: | Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; Interview; References; Trial Period | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taster available? | No, not for this opportunity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Travel Details | We have volunteering opportunities throughout Fife. Travel expenses and out of pocket expenses will be paid. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |