SERVICE DETAILS
Every day our amazing volunteers support our work in all sorts of ways, making a huge difference to people across Scotland affected by HIV and hepatitis.
Why volunteer for Waverley Care?
Through your volunteering work, you can reduce stigma, increase awareness and inspire hope.
Volunteering also gives you the chance to gain new skills, get work experience and meet new people.
Making a difference: you will make a difference in the lives of people living with or affected by HIV and hepatitis by helping them access support and care.
Personal Growth: you will have opportunities to learn new skills, gain valuable experiences and develop new interests.
Connecting with others: you will have the opportunity to connect with like-minded volunteers and become part of the Waverley Care family. Volunteering can also help create a sense of belonging and connection to your community.
Boosting mental health: studies have shown that through volunteering, you can improve your mental health and wellbeing as well as your confidence. Volunteering can reduce social isolation and give you a sense of purpose.
Career development: you will be offered opportunities to learn new skills as part of your personal development. It can also provide opportunities to network and make connections with professionals in the field.
Giving back: you will have the opportunity to share your experiences and skills to give back to your community and help Scotland achieve the goal of zero new HIV transmissions.
ETHICAL VOLUNTEERING
At Waverley Care, we value the dedication and passion of our our volunteers and that is why we take an ethical approach to volunteering. It is an important part of promoting responsible and sustainable volunteering practices.
We work closely with our volunteers to ensure they are in a role that is purposeful and meaningful to them, while creating a positive environment that fosters learning and growth.
To make sure we stick to our ethical volunteering ethos, we:
- Ensure that our recruitment process is fair and transparent, as well as being accessible and inclusive,
- Provide a job specification for each volunteering role – this informs the volunteer of exactly what the role involves, from - tasks they will be carrying out, to time commitments and locations,
- Provide a training programme to make sure you have the knowledge to carry out your role safely and confidently,
- Have a named staff member for each volunteering role to support and assist you with your personal development goals,
- Have clear volunteer policies and procedures.
WHO CAN VOLUNTEER FOR WAVERLEY CARE?
Anyone aged 18 or over with an open mind and enthusiasm can volunteer for Waverley Care.
You can be highly trained or have no formal qualifications at all – everyone who volunteers brings their own skills and can contribute to what we do.
Volunteering opportunities...
Pleases see https://www.waverleycare.org/get-involved/volunteer.
MORE INFORMATION
Please see https://www.waverleycare.org/get-involved/volunteer.
