Volunteers Wanted!

While we have paid staff on some services we do value the contribution of volunteers. People in Lewis rely on services that we provide to live full and active lives.

As part of the Third Sector Hebrides Group all volunteers for Staran are dealt with and by Volunteering Hebrides. 

Volunteering Hebrides is a charitable company in its own right but is based from the multipurpose Lewis Voluntary Resource Centre, 30 Francis Street, Stornoway, and from 41 Airport Road, Balivanich, Benbecula.

Volunteering Hebrides inherits a strong volunteering support and delivery role over and across the Third Sector Hebrides Group, and in partnership with TSH, as its volunteering and support agent.

Volunteering Hebrides aims to work with associates and partners in the delivery of our aims in the Hebrides, at project level, and with Third Sector Hebrides members in the community. 

Why Should You Volunteer?

Volunteering can provide you with an opportunity to spend your spare time in a productive and rewarding way. It can help you develop new skills, increase your employability and strengthen your CV. It is also an opportunity to meet new people and improve the quality of life for those who face social isolation.

Will I Receive Training?

All volunteers will receive full training for their posts. We put all of our drivers through the nationally recognised MiDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) and our passenger assistants through the PATS (Passenger Assistant Training Scheme).

Will Expenses Be Covered?

Volunteers are eligible for reimbursement of reasonable expenses incurred while undertaking business for the organisation, such as travel costs.

What's Required?

What we are looking for:
For drivers only:

• Some skills will be essential, holding a full UK driving licence for one thing. Other skills we can help you develop such as communication skills.
• You must be over 21 years old.

For all volunteers:

• You must also be able to do the job with sensitivity and understanding. This is vital as you may be dealing with vulnerable people.

Testimonials

Here’s what one of our volunteers has to say about volunteering with Staran:
“I volunteer two days a week and now feel confident enough to start applying for paid employment. I know that taking people out in the minibus is helping them while making friends with my colleagues is helping me.” 

How to Volunteer?

If you would like to volunteer in any capacity, please get in touch with Volunteering Hebrides by either:

Visiting their site at: http://www.volunteeringhebrides.co.uk

Or by e-mailing Jennifer Ellis at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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