Volunteering Opportunities

We are looking for volunteer activity assistants. Within the group the emphasis is on encouraging participation and creativity through drama in a fun, supportive environment. This volunteering role will suit individuals who are calm, friendly and helpful. It is also a good opportunity to gain the experience of supporting adults with a range of learning disabilities, to get the most out of their time in a creative setting.

Time:

Fridays, 10 am – 12noon or Fridays, 1pm  – 3pm

Location:

Newton Mearns, Glasgow

Requirements:

Two references and PVG required. (Organised by Cosgrove)

Travel expenses reimbursed.

Minimum Age 16

To find out more please contact Lauren Jarvis, Volunteer Coordinator

ljarvis@cosgrovecare.org.uk

Volunteers help the facilitator ensure things run smoothly:

Helping with the setting up and clearing up of the sessions:

• Serving soup and refreshments
• Chatting with the attendees

We are looking for volunteers who are warm, friendly and good listeners.

This volunteering opportunity offers the chance to develop your communication and social skills and to gain experience of volunteering with adults with learning disabilities in a supportive setting.

Time

Sunday afternoons, 1pm – 3/3.30 pm

(The group runs fortnightly and the start and end times include 30 mins for setting and clearing up)

Location:

Finn’s Place, Glasgow

Requirements:

Two references and PVG required. (Organised by Cosgrove)

Travel expenses reimbursed and soup, tea/coffee, biscuits provided.

Minimum Age 16

 To find out more please contact Lauren Jarvis, Volunteer Coordinator

ljarvis@cosgrovecare.org.uk

Volunteer Befriender wanted for a man we support in his late 40s with a cheerful, sunny disposition, who likes 80s music, Doctor Who, Batman and action movies.

Time:

Weekly or Fortnightly 1-2 hours – flexible to suit volunteer’s availability – to share outings to the cinema, walks, going for a coffee and chat.

Location:

Giffnock, Glasgow.

Requirements:

Two references and a PVG required (organised by Cosgrove).

Travel & out of pocket expenses reimbursed.

Minimum age 18.

We look for volunteers who are kind, caring, reliable and trustworthy.

For further info please contact Lauren Jarvis, Volunteer Coordinator ljarvis@cosgrovecare.org,uk

We are looking for volunteer activity assistants.

Within the group the emphasis is on encouraging participation and creativity through music in a fun, supportive environment:

• Joining in with exercises and songs with enthusiasm
• Partner work with participants
• Helping to create a calm and supportive atmosphere

This volunteering role will suit individuals who are calm and outgoing. It is also an excellent volunteering  opportunity for gaining experience of supporting adults with a range of learning disabilities, to get the most out of their time in a creative setting.

Travel expenses reimbursed.

Time:

Mondays, 1pm – 3 pm

Location:

Newton Mearns, Glasgow

Requirements:

Two references and PVG required. (Organised by Cosgrove)

For further info please contact Lauren Jarvis, Volunteer Coordinator ljarvis@cosgrovecare.org,uk

You will be assisting a range of adults with learning disabilities make the most of their time in our weekly wellbeing group, encouraging individuals to participate and enjoy the range of fun activities within each session:

• Yoga / stretching
• Healthy snack preparation
• Music and dancing

You will be part of a team which includes a professional wellbeing facilitator and Cosgrove support workers. 

Travel & out of pocket expenses reimbursed.

Time:

Mondays, 10am – 12pm

Location:

Giffnock, Glasgow.

Requirements:

Two references and a PVG required (organised by Cosgrove).

Minimum age 18.

 For further info please contact Lauren Jarvis, Volunteer Coordinator ljarvis@cosgrovecare.org,uk