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Future Choices Youth Volunteers

  • Future Choices Aberdeen
  • VO59395

Description

We have exciting opportunities for young volunteers to come along and assist disabled members with various activities. This includes arts, crafts, games, leisure activities, volunteer drivers to mention but a few.

You will be made to feel very welcome as we are a very friendly, dynamic group and greatly appreciate all help that volunteers give. All young people who volunteer (and are under 25 years of age) also receive Saltire Award certificates for their volunteering contribution. This is a great, enjoyable opportunity to help in the local community, make a positive difference and also the opportunity to develop new skills and interests as well.
For more information please contact:
e-mail: info@future-choices.org.uk / Tel.: 0800 566 8728 / or through our website www.future-choices.org.uk

Organisation aims and objectives

Future Choices is a local voluntary charity which supports physically disabled adults by providing a range of social inclusion and recreational activities.

Availability

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Opportunities take place at Inchgarth Community Centre (11.00am to 2.00pm, Tuesdays)

Restrictions

Experience required: Just to be committed and willing to help disabled people.
Travel details: Opportunities take place at Inchgarth Community Centre (11.00am to 2.00pm, Tuesdays)
Minimum age: 16

Support

Taster available: Yes
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet

Last updated 5 days ago

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