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Volunteering Opportunities with GCA

Volunteer Fundraiser

Title: Volunteer Fundraiser
Summary: To support GCA in funding opportunities from bids and grant requests to fundraising opportunities throughout the year.
Responsible to: Volunteer Coordinator
Hours: Hours will be flexible

Principal Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain fundraising activities which link to the organisational objectives and are evidenced through an action plan
  • Research, prepare and submit funding approaches to charitable trusts, foundations and statutory bodies to secure funding
  • Develop activities and communications to generate income from existing and new individual supporters
  • Plan, implement and review community based fundraising events
  • Carry out all activities in a manner sensitive to the needs of the client group and which upholds GCA’s ethos
  • Organise events throughout the year
  • Organise & deliver volunteering throughout the year
  • Act as an ambassador for GCA at all times, representing it at external events, including a wide variety of networking events and undertake public speaking
  • Any other duties reasonably assigned by the CEO and Head of Services to meet the needs of GCA.
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Kinder, Stronger, Better (KSB) Group Work Volunteer

JOB TITLE: Kinder, Stronger, Better (KSB) Group Work Volunteer
HOURS: Hours variable
LOCATION: Glasgow

MAIN FUNCTION / RESPONSIBILITY:
The KSB Group Work Volunteers will help deliver the LGBTQI+ Substance Use Service within GCA. The focus of the role, will be to run peer support groups for LGBTQI+ community members who have lived experience of substance use or that of a loved one. The ideal candidate will be passionate about addressing some of the health inequalities experienced by LGBTQI+ people, particularly around substance. The groups will incorporate harm reduction approach as well as a separate element of addressing stigma/language around drug and alcohol use.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
The KSB Group Work Volunteer reports to the Community Development Officer Team Leader.

BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING WITH GCA:
Glasgow Council on Alcohol (GCA) is a voluntary organisation working to reduce the harm caused by alcohol misuse by providing a range of high quality advice, information, counselling, group work, support, prevention and education and training services.

These include:

· Travel expenses and any other costs associated with volunteering.

· Access to high-quality training and development.

· Well-being and supervision support.

· Individual tailored Employability support.

· Experience of working with a leading alcohol focused charity.

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Office based Volunteer

OFFICE BASED VOLUNTEER

We have volunteering opportunities in our head office in Glasgow City centre, these include:
Reception – answering the telephone, meeting and greeting clients and visitors
Provide tea/coffee for clients and visitors
General admin support – photocopying, shredding, postage, ordering supplies, organising meeting rooms and catering.
Information – keeping information stands well stocked and tidy

The skills and attributes we are looking for include:

  • Being able to chat with people
  • A non-judgemental attitude
  • Working as part of a team
  • Being organised
  • Administrative and IT Skills

The office is a friendly environment and we want to make sure our clients are supported and relaxed when they come to see us. The receptionist is an important person as they are the first person a client sees when they come in the door. We will provide training and support while you are volunteering with us and we will ensure you have an enjoyable experience and the opportunity to learn new skills.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
The Reception/admin volunteer reports to the GCA Office Manager – Irene McKenzie.

BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING WITH GCA:
Glasgow Council on Alcohol (GCA) is a voluntary organisation working to reduce the harm caused by alcohol misuse by providing a range of high quality advice, information, counselling, group work, support, prevention and education and training services.

These include:

  • Travel expenses and any other costs associated with volunteering.
  • Access to high-quality training and development.
  • Well-being and supervision support.
  • Individual tailored Employability support.
  • Experience of working with a leading alcohol focused charity.
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Counselling & Group Work Volunteers

Counselling &  Groupwork

There are a number of opportunities for volunteers to work directly with clients at GCA. These include becoming a volunteer counsellor or working as a group worker within one of our group work programmes. The minimum qualification that we require for working directly with clients is the COSCA. Certificate in Counselling Skills. (GCA runs this course; please phone us for more details). Potential volunteers will be asked to attend a selection day and undertake our 6 day Advanced Alcohol training course as part of the selection process. In return, we ask that you can commit to:

Individual counselling

  • Volunteering with us for at least 2 years
  • Providing a minimum of 3 to 4 hours per week
  • Achieving a minimum of 50 client hours per year
  • Attending regular practice supervision sessions
  • Attending regular team meetings

Ongoing learning and development
Completing GCA’s in-house accreditation
Complying with the standards and practise of GCA

Group work

Providing a minimum of 2 hours per week
Attending at least one complete group work programme
Attending regular supervision sessions

  • Attending regular team meetings
  • Participating in regular learning opportunities
  • Complying with the standards and practise of GCA

Volunteer recruitment takes places on an ‘as required’ basis so we are unable to specify dates for applications. However if you feel you meet the requirements and you have the time, we would be delighted to hear from you and will keep your application on file until the next recruitment.

No current opportunities at present

Befriender Volunteers

Befriending

The Befriending service support adults, 16+ and is provided by volunteer befrienders. This service will help individuals to increase their confidence, reduce loneliness and isolation and extend their social networks. Befrienders will meet with you once per week for an hour. The befriending relationship will last for a period of up to 3 months.

No current opportunities at present

Volunteer Support Roles

Support Roles

We take part in a wide variety of community initiatives and work in varied settings. We may ask you to support the work by:

  • Making up resource packs
  • Co-facilitating sessions
  • Entering data on our database
  • Collating evaluation forms

All necessary training will be provided by GCA and all volunteers are supported by a member of staff.

No current opportunities at present

Volunteer Board Members

Board Members

We are looking to expand membership of our Board of Directors, to develop the strategic direction, support the aims and objectives and ensure good governance. If you can devote some time and are motivated to assisting us, we would welcome your application. We would be particularly interested in hearing from result orientated, enthusiastic, and caring individuals with skills, experience and knowledge in any of the following areas:

Board member application

Training Opportunities

Training Opportunities

We take part in a wide variety of community initiatives and work in varied settings. We may ask you to support the work by:

Making up training packs
Co-facilitating training sessions
Entering data on our database
Collating evaluation forms

All necessary training will be provided by GCA and all volunteers are supported by a member of staff.

No current opportunities at present

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