Voluntary Action East Renfrewshire SCIO (VAER) help local people, groups and organisations to work together to shape
their communities.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within VAER and we are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive person who enjoys
working with people to join our amazing team.
This programme will support local young people aged 12-25 years old to become effective leaders of change within
their local community as key stakeholders within our Youth Volunteering collaboration.
Please get in touch with us if you want to talk about the role before applying.
JOB Role:
To work closely with Youth and Participation Teams to plan, develop and implement our new Youth Volunteering
Programme.
You will be helping disengaged young people aged 12-25; supporting them to overcome their personal barriers to move
forward. Our youth-led programme will offer young people opportunities to grow in confidence, find opportunities
to participate that are meaningful to them and develop lasting connections within their community through the
mix of 1:1 intensive support, group volunteering, and volunteering programmes and workshops, with a focus on
creating local collaborations that tap into existing resources and services.
The programme is funded through the Young Start, a grants programme run by the National Lottery Community Fund.