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Residential Community Volunteer

  • Cyrenians
  • VO72874

Description

You will be living alongside young people who have experienced homelessness. You will support them and help look after your shared spaces, as this is your home together. Some might struggle to engage or have behaviours that are challenging. residents may also have learning difficulties, mental health issues, disabilities or are dealing with trauma. This can affect how they interact with you or other residents. Your main part will be to create a positive living environment and experiences, which will help move people towards a more positive future. You will be part of a team including other volunteers, who will contribute to the running of the community. If you are applying from outside the UK (and not a British citizen or resident in the UK) we can support you in finding more information regarding the visa.

Organisation aims and objectives

Our vision is an inclusive society in which we all have the opportunities to live valued and fulfilled lives. We work to make that vision a reality by our mission to support people excluded from family, home, work or community on their life journey.

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Full time living in the community for minimum 6-9 months. You have 2 days off per week to explore, rest and have fun. You will also have holidays, which includes a small holiday allowance. You can take time off to explore Scotland, the rest of the UK and further abroad.

Restrictions

Experience required: Good production and understanding of written and spoken English. Ability to take on responsibility and work as a team. Knowledge of healthy living (exercise, nutrition, relaxation). Sociability, respect and acceptance.
Travel details: In our City community (north Edinburgh) or at our Farm community house (rural location near Wilkieston). You might move between both, if needed. At the Farm community, you will live in a studio bedroom. In the City community you will share a room with another volunteer. You will live alongside the young residents who you are supporting. You will not pay for rent or bills (including internet). We will also cover your food costs and provide a weekly subsistence allowance.
Minimum age: 16

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Food provided in the community, some travel expenses and pocket money.

Last updated 24 days ago

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