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Lead Scotland Project Volunteers

  • Lead Scotland (North East of Scotland Services)
  • VO72057

Description

At Lead Scotland we believe in the power of learning. We believe that offering disabled people and carers the right supportive environment in which to learn and grow which enables the self-creation of positive futures in education, community involvement and work.

We offer SCQF accredited formal learning and informal confidence building activities, focused on digital skills to disabled people throughout the north of Scotland, their carers and the organisations who support them so that they will be able to actively contribute to their own communities and improve their own lives. We will tailor support to individuals and groups as per their self-defined needs.

This service is supported by volunteers who act as service deliverers and enablers and who can provide dedicated one–to–one input, supporting participants into learning, training and/or volunteering opportunities as appropriate to need.

“Learning is more than just an experience, learning builds your future”

A fantastic opportunity to help and make a difference. All volunteers are greatly appreciated and provided with excellent training and ongoing support.

For more details please contact Fiona Fraser or Marie Law (Learning Coordinators at E Mail: ffraser@lead.org.uk or mlaw@lead.org.uk / tel: 07741742560 (for Fiona) or 07741899507 (for Marie)

Organisation aims and objectives

Lead Scotland - Specialists in Linking Education and Disability, is a voluntary organisation set up to empower disabled young people and adults and carers across Scotland to access learning opportunities

Frequency and commitment details

Flexible times available. All help is greatly appreciated.

Restrictions

Experience required: Commitment to Lead Scotland vision, mission and policies - equal opportunities, disability equality, confidentiality, clear-air policy, complaints policy. Flexibility, literacy attainment, patience and team working.
Travel details: Learning will take place mainly in learner's home, but also in other premises (community centres, libraries etc). Travel allowance of 40p per mile or full refund of public transport cost
Minimum age: 16

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Public transport is encouraged and repaid at cost on provision of receipts. Mileage is payable at 40p per mile with prior agreement of the Learning Coordinator and Regional Development Manager. Expenses are processed once per month and payments are made by BACS.
Taster available: Yes
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet

Last updated a month ago

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