Space @ The Broomhouse hub

Community Learning & Development Volunteer

Support our Training Academy

The Space Training Academy works with community members of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, and cultures to help build confidence, develop life skills, and ultimately bring them closer to finding paid employment or other positive opportunities. 

This role will assist our team in organising and delivering a programme of engaging, fun, and educational learning and development activities, in consultation with trainees/members.

It may also involve helping with administration, social media, and planning of projects, where there is interest.

Help deliver a fun and engaging service

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We are looking for volunteers to help with our different groups across the week, including:

  • ESOL (English as a second or foreign language) classes
  • Women’s Collective: weekly social group for mums
  • Living & Learning in Scotland course: for Ukrainians and other new Scots
  • Pick ‘n’ Mix to Employment: for 16-to-24-year-olds (groups in wellbeing, employability, and 1:1 support)
  • Planning Futures for Parents: career planning and personal development
  • Space Station: Catering and hospitality course for people wanting to enter this sector of work

We are looking for people passionate about education and supporting people to realise their potential.

What volunteering can do for you

Benefits of becoming a Community Learning & Development Volunteer:
  • Full training to provide resources and ability to effectively help run one of our Training Academy groups, with many pathways to further training and employability programmes available within the organisation
  • Chance to enhance skills, gain experience in the field of education, boost confidence and valuable abilities to carry forward in future life and work
  • Ability to engage directly with local community and build long-lasting connections
  • Knowledge that you are playing a vital role in making a difference to the people of Broomhouse and the wider South West Edinburgh community, supporting people to achieve their full potential
Remuneration/Expenses:

This is an unpaid position. However, reasonable expenses associated with the role—like travel to and from Broomhouse Hub and extracurricular events or activities involving Training Academy groups—may be reimbursed.

What we’re looking for in our Training Academy volunteers

Volunteers must:
  • Be 18 years or older to support our Training Academy
  • Be confident in, and enjoy, teaching or leading others and encouraging others to participate in a group setting
  • Have the ability to comfortably communicate with people from a variety of different backgrounds and circumstances
  • Have the ability to recognise positive qualities and skills that a person may have and have a desire to help others learn
Volunteers should:
  • Have a background in, or an understanding of, community learning and development
  • Have knowledge of issues affecting people seeking career changes or a return to higher education opportunities

Please note: No qualifications or experience is necessary to volunteer with us, as full training will be provided by our skilled team of staff members.

Want to work on our creative and engaging Training Academy projects? Get in touch with our Learning and Development Manager Lyndsey via lyndsey.fischer@spacescot.org or 07809 904 231 to register your interest in volunteering.

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