Voluntary Action East Renfrewshire SCIO (VAER) help local people, groups and organisations to work together to shape their communities.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within VAER and we are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive person who enjoys working with people to join our amazing team.

We are currently working closely with the local Carers Centre to deliver a pilot initiative looking at supporting Carers to have a short break from their caring role through a sitter service, time banking volunteer roles or a combination of both.

This role is a great opportunity to support the delivery of this pilot project developing sustainable volunteering to provide short breaks for carers in East Renfrewshire.

As Volunteering Coordinator, your role will be key to the success of the delivery of this pilot, bringing a people-centred approach to develop a better experience for carers, cared for individuals and volunteers.

Voluntary Action East Renfrewshire SCIO (VAER) help local people, groups and organisations to work together to shape their communities. Community participation is at the heart of everything we do. This includes promoting local opportunities to get involved, sharing community information, giving residents a voice, and creating safe spaces for communities to come together.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within VAER and we are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive person who enjoys working with people and is passionate about social media to join our friendly team.

We will consider full-time or part-time candidates for this role, with the minimum of 21 hours/pw.

This role is a great opportunity for a student or graduate interested in further

developing their communications skills and increasing knowledge and experience within the community sector. Please get in touch with us if you want to talk about the role before applying.

JOB PURPOSE:

As Communications Assistant you will support the Comms Lead and wider team to produce digital content that is relevant to our diverse audiences. You will use your communication skills to help us engage effectively with local people, volunteers, community sector, partners and funders.

Voluntary Action East Renfrewshire SCIO (VAER) is part of a national network of Third Sector Interfaces (TSIs) whose ambition is to see a Scotland in which voluntary and social enterprise action, in all its forms, flourishes and delivers strong and resilient communities.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within VAER and we are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic person to join our amazing team. This role is to support the Wellbeing Lead build effective relationships and enable collaboration across a wide range of local organisations and members of the community to improve wellbeing outcomes for staff and volunteers.

JOB PURPOSE:

Working with the wider VAER Participation team and in collaboration with the HSCP Health & Wellbeing Lead Officer, you will act as the link between people, communities and a wide range of other public, voluntary and private sector partners to promote health and wellbeing approaches that build resilience within staff and volunteer teams.

Voluntary Action East Renfrewshire SCIO (VAER) is part of a national network of Third Sector Interfaces (TSIs) whose ambition is to see a Scotland in which voluntary and social enterprise action, in all its forms, flourishes and delivers strong and resilient communities.

Two exciting opportunities have arisen within VAER and we are looking for 2 dynamic and enthusiastic people to join our amazing team. This programme will support the delivery of a community led information hub and shop within our two locations of Barrhead and Newton Mearns.

JOB PURPOSE:

Primary: To support the Participation and Development lead to deliver a community led information hub and shop within our two locations of Barrhead and Newton Mearns.

Secondary: To support the various community led initiatives delivered by the Participation & Development leads and The communications team within VAER.

Voluntary Action East Renfrewshire SCIO (VAER) is part of a national network of Third Sector Interfaces (TSIs) whose ambition is to see a Scotland in which voluntary and social enterprise action, in all its forms, flourishes and delivers strong and resilient communities.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within VAER and we are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic person to join our amazing team. This role will provide clerical support across the full range of VA activities.

JOB PURPOSE:

Work as part of the clerical team to develop and maintain all administrative systems and procedures to enable monitoring, evaluation and financial requirements of VA, The Community Hub & The Market Place.

Voluntary Action East Renfrewshire SCIO (VAER) is part of a national network of Third Sector Interfaces (TSIs) whose ambition is to see a Scotland in which voluntary and social enterprise action, in all its forms, flourishes and delivers strong and resilient communities.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within VAER and we are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic person to join our amazing team. This programme will support local young people aged 16-24 years old to become effective leaders of change within their local community as key stakeholders within our Youth Volunteering collaboration.

JOB PURPOSE:

Support the development of formal youth volunteering programme for 16-24 year olds. The main focus of this lot is to assist young people eligible for the Young Person’s Guarantee funding to develop employability through volunteering and work placements including personal and social development skills and to progress through the Strategic Skills pipeline into or through employment.

Voluntary Action East Renfrewshire SCIO (VAER) is part of a national network of Third Sector Interfaces (TSIs) whose ambition is to see a Scotland in which voluntary and social enterprise action, in all its forms, flourishes and delivers strong and resilient communities.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within VAER and we are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic person to join our amazing team. This programme will support local young people aged 16-24 years old to become effective leaders of change within their local community as key stakeholders within our Youth Volunteering collaboration.

JOB PURPOSE:

Provision of employability services to 16-24 year olds – formal volunteering programme. The main focus of this lot is to assist young people eligible for the Young Person’s Guarantee funding to develop employability through volunteering and work placements including personal and social development skills and to progress through the Strategic Skills pipeline into or through employment.