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Volunteer with us

Forth Valley Migrant Support Network has an incredible team of committed volunteers. They have a heart and a passion that is unswerving in their support of the organisation. If you would like to join that amazing team, we would be really keen to hear from you.

We have volunteering roles across the projects and would be delighted to hear from anyone who is interested in becoming more involved with The Network as well as people with specialist skills, eg events management, fundraising, design, marketing or social media.

Depending on the roles, we offer our volunteers training, on-going support and valuable references (minimum 3 months of continuous work).

Why volunteer?

Volunteering ...
... is great for your CV and job applications
... helps you gain valuable transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, time management, organisation and decision making
... is good way to give something back to your community
... builds confidence and experience needed for work
... lets you make new friends expand your network of contacts
... is fun!
Could you be our next volunteer?

Volunteer roles

The Network recruits volunteers from the local communities we serve, with the language skills needed, and who have lived through the experience of facing integrating barriers themselves.

Office admin   * Community language support   * Advocacy volunteer   
Project support volunteer   * Social media volunteer   *Graphic designer          
Event organiser   * Befriender    * Membership of Committee  

To apply, simply complete our Volunteer Application Form

Volunteering opportunity for office/admin assistant

If you are looking for experience for your CV or you’re interested in developing your admin and reception skills, then you may enjoy volunteering with us at Forth Valley Migrant Support Network for a few hours weekly. You’ll be making a tangible difference and you’ll be helping us run an efficient office!

We need someone with good I.T. skills who is friendly, welcoming, and great with people. Administration duties include answering the telephone, letting visitors into the building , filing, photocopying, updating databases, sending emails, letters, and keeping accurate records. Training for the role will be provided and out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed.

Community Language Volunteers needed

Are you a bilingual? Are you fluent in English and in your native language? Do you want to apply your linguistic skills to benefit others? Can you spare a few hours weekly?

If your answer is YES to the questions above, join our friendly team of volunteers. As a community language volunteer, you will assist our service users with limited English to communicate with organisations and people.

Community Language Volunteer

Are good with languages? Do you speak ROMANIAN? 
We are looking for a few friendly and outgoing people who are willing to join our team. As a community language support volunteer, you will help us support and advise clients who do not speak English. You will volunteer a few hours weekly and can work office based or from home. A full induction and training will be provided when you start.
To find out more or get involved, email our Volunteer Coordinator: volunteer@fvmigrantsupport.com

Social media volunteer needed

Want to step out of your comfort zone and do something meaningful? Then this is your chance – join our team of volunteers. We’re looking for a dedicated volunteer for a few hours a week to help keep our website up-to-date and manage and grow our Facebook community of supporters. You will work from home and a full induction will be given when you start. It is a great opportunity to make your CV more attractive and improve your employability.
To find out more or get involved, email our Volunteer Coordinator: volunteer@fvmigrantsupport.com
Frequently Asked Questions

 

Got a question about volunteering? Why not check our FAQ's about volunteering before contacting us.

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