Volunteer Administrator

Posted on March 9, 2018

Quarriers Falkirk is looking for a reliable, enthusiastic and motivated volunteer administrator to join their team.

They are looking for an individual to provide support with various admin tasks including database input, updating volunteer recruitment files, spreadsheets, in addition to representing the service at volunteer recruitment events.

For further information regarding this opportunity, please contact the Volunteer Team by phone: 01324 692000, or email: info@cvsfalkirk.org.uk

Scottish Social Services Council Member Positions

Scottish Ministers are looking for 4 new members of the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). Members need to spend a minimum of 5 days per month on Council business, and will be appointed for up to 3 years and may be re-appointed. Applicants should have some flexibility to attend more depending on the Council’s ongoing business needs. The deadline for applications is Friday 14th June.

FDAMH Adult Carers Support Worker Vacancy

Falkirk District Association for Mental Health (FDAMH) are currently recruiting an Adult Carers Support Worker. The position is 35 hours per week, with a salary of £23,000 per annum and a fixed term contract of 2 years. The deadline for applications is 5pm Thursday 30th May.

Best Start Grant School Age Payment

Scotland’s new Best Start Grant School Age Payment will open for applications on Monday 3rd June.

Care Words Service Volunteers

The Care Words service is looking for new volunteers to help expand its free service run in libraries throughout the Falkirk Council area, helping older people share their stories through shared reminiscence and reading sessions. The aim of these sessions is to reduce isolation and loneliness sometimes experienced by older people in day and residential care.

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