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Volunteering Opportunity: VO99740

  • Reception Area Volunteer
    with Nourish Support Centre.

    Created/last updated: 08/03/2024


    About this opportunity:Nourish is a vital support for many members of our community and our support centre plays a large part in the support we provide
     •  We feel that our support centre provides a lifeline to many and as such we want to make sure all contact is positive and effective in hearing, understanding, and supporting, whether that is in person, via phone, and by email
     •  It is with this in mind that we have vacancies for part time volunteer receptionists, to support and cover the reception area at our Support Centre
     •  The role will be a wonderful opportunity to learn and apply admin and reception skills
     •  We are holding a volunteer Taster morning on 15th March 2024 at 10:00am so come along and join us!
    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    Minimum age:16
    Maximum age:100
    Training provided:inductions are carried out as volunteers start regarding all Health and Safety issues and wellbeing within their place of volunteering. Induction, mentoring and buddying is then put in place to allow volunteers to feel empowered to carry out the role effectively. Regular catch up session are held to understand and support needs Regular team building events are held including volunteers and employees. Learning and training opportunities are shared with all volunteers
    Out of pocket expenses paid?
    Yes - As part of a volunteers induction they will be shown how to claim any out of pocket travel expenses which are payable weekly. Please note Nourish offer all volunteers beverages and snacks on site

    Experience required:Volunteers need to have a sunny disposition and to be able to work as part of a team, no specific skills are needed as training and mentoring will be provided where needed.

    Restrictions on who can volunteer
    No restrictions were specified.

    Application process:Application Form; Induction/Training; Interview; PVG membership required; References

    Taster available?No, not for this opportunity.

    Travel DetailsOur family support centre in based at Elizabeth House, 1C Barcley Court, Kirkcaldy, KY1 3WE where there is ample free parking and is also accessible via bus number 18 or 39A from Kirkcaldy Bus Station.

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