Kids Unlimited Volunteers Information

What is the role of a Volunteer?

The role of a Kids Unlimited volunteer is to supervise and work with each young person giving them the opportunity to have to have fun within a friendly and safe environment. 

What is expected of a Volunteer?

Volunteers are in a position of trust, offering support in a caring and responsible way to young people who are often extremely vulnerable.  A high degree of commitment is required with the ability to work within organisational boundaries and procedures.

What commitment is required?

We ask that volunteers commit to helping out with the running and supervision of one group every week.

Is training offered?

All volunteers must complete a preparation course in order to prepare them for working with Kids Unlimited.  The Preparation Course will run once per week over a six week period and will usually last approximately two hours per session.

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What about background checking?

Due to the nature of the project and its contact with children and young people all volunteers must undergo an enhanced disclosure check through Disclosure Scotland.  In addition names of two people who can act as a referee must be given also.

What happens next?

Once the Preparation Course has been completed and disclosure checks and references have been received volunteers can then begin working within Kids Unlimited.

What support is given to Volunteers?

We believe that support is vital in order to help volunteers give their best and to reassure them that they are 'on the right track'.

Support is available on an individual basis to all volunteers at regular intervals.