VOLUNTEERING HAS SO
MANY BENEFITS. YOU
COULD MAKE A DIFFERENCE
IN AYRSHIRE BY:
DRIVING, BEFRIENDING,
FOOTBALL COACHING,
MENTORING, FUNDRAISING,
RETAIL, TUTORING, ARTS,
CARE AND SUPPORT, FOOT
CARING, GARDENING,
COMPUTING, ADMIN
AND OFFICE, SPORTS –
THE LIST IS ENDLESS…
aking a Difference in the Community
Go On –
Volunteer!
You can learn new skills, increase your
confidence, get up to date references
and relevant work experience, meet new
people and get the ‘feel good factor’.
You can also get recognised for your achievements.
The Saltire Awards is a national programme
designed for young people aged between 12
and 25 who take part in volunteering. There
are four sections to the Awards - Challenge,
Approach, Ascent and Summit. Young people
who have achieved the ‘Ascent’ may have the
opportunity to become Saltire Ambassadors.
Ambassadors will be involved in the Saltire
Awards on every level from promotional and
publicity activities through to decision making
roles. The Saltire Awards are supported and
endorsed by the Scottish Government. Find
out more at www.saltireaward.org.uk
The South Ayrshire Volunteer Awards are also
available for volunteers over the age of 25 who have
made a large contribution to their community
through volunteering. Anyone can volunteer.
If you have a couple of hours a week to spare
and feel ready to make a commitment, then the
benefits to you and your community are fantastic.
Regardless of your background or experience,
volunteering offers you the chance to use your
existing skills or maybe learn some new ones.
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