Volunteering, training & work
Service users and others can participate in a range of volunteering, training and work activity.
Projects which offer opportunities include Beyond Prison (peer advocacy), central office (reception, administration & customer service), Learning & Development (service user co-trainers on topics such as Race, Equality and Cultural Competency and Interview Skills), Travel Buddy,
Scotch Bonnet Catering, and Home & Dry painting and decorating.
We also work with partner organisations, such as Time Bank, that can offer exciting opportunities.
We particularly welcome people who have expertise through experience (ie those who are or have been service users).
Over 400 people have particated in such opportunities and a number move on to become employed.
TRAINING
Service users can participate in a variety of training opportunities with our social enterprises and central office.
VOLUNTEERING
"Noah's Ark was built by volunteers; the Titanic was built by professionals" Anon
If you are a service user or carer and you're interested in:
- Making a difference to someone's life?
- Using your life experience to help others?
- Gaining new and practical experience?
- Making friends and developing personal skills?
- Enhancing your CV?
If you would like further information on how to become involved as a volunteer with Southside please contact us.