Employment and Volunteering Focus - 15 March

Vacancies

Star Project
Development Worker (Outreach)
The successful applicant will be required to develop and support existing and new outreach opportunities on a fixed term contract until December 2024. Post extension will be dependent on securing further funding. STAR Project (est. 1999) is an award-winning community organisation that delivers long lasting positive social outcomes, building safer, more connected and resilient communities in Renfrewshire. We facilitate creative and skills-based group, individual and community supports, tackling poverty, deprivation, inequality and stigma.

Renfrewshire Carers Centre
Carers Engagement Officer
We want Renfrewshire to be a Carer friendly community where we work in partnership with Statutory, Third Sector, Private and Community Organisations to ensure:

• To ensure Carers have a voice and are involved in shaping the services
• Ensure Carers are listened to and valued in their role

Lochwinnoch Community Development Trust 
Project Officer
Lochwinnoch Community Development Trust is a Company Limited by Guarantee with charitable aims and is a member of the Development Trusts Association Scotland (DTAS). The Trust has a vision to see Lochwinnoch develop and thrive, and is managed by a Board of voluntary Directors. Our purpose is the advancement of community development and regeneration, principally within the Lochwinnoch area. We currently employ one part-time member of staff as a Development Officer who works across multiple projects.

Remember to check Goodmoves for other jobs in Scotland within the Third & Public Sectors.

Volunteering

Proposed PVG Fee Waiver U-Turn for Volunteers

Volunteer Scotland have communicated the proposal to remove the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) membership fee waiver for volunteers. This plan from
 
Disclosure Scotland would mean that volunteers could be liable to pay 40% of the fee for their PVG membership.
 
As a result, they are seeking views to enable them to consider fee discounts for certain groups applying for Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership disclosures and views on the fees generally.
 
The focus on this consultation is on gathering more evidence on Disclosure Scotland’s approach to fees in certain circumstances to help them develop policy approaches.
 
We want to ensure your voice is included in Renfrewshire’s response to this news. If you would like to enhance Renfrewshire’s wider response to Volunteer Scotland, please complete this short survey…
 
https://forms.office.com/e/zqS1kJC8Ms
 
Please respond before 26 March.
 
If you want to share your group’s individual response via the consultation, click here…
 
Disclosure Scotland fees: discounting, waivers and accredited bodies consultation - Scottish Government consultations - Citizen Space
 
Thanks,
Louise

Disability Resource Centre

Thank you to the Disability Resource Centre and Gatekeeper Arts for letting me join your craft group this week. The group set about making the Paisley pattern prints, using sparkles and gems, different materials and lots and lots of paint!
 
This workshop is part of the ‘Teardrop Explodes’ exhibition supported by Renfrewshire Council’s CHE Fund.
 
Thanks for having me and I can’t wait to see the final exhibition in May!

      

Volunteer Charter

Has your organisation pledged to the Volunteer Charter?
 
If so, it’s important that you take action and implement the Charter in your volunteer programmes ASAP.
 
To support your organisation in this process you can attend FREE quarterly Charter Champion workshops to help you in the next stages. These organisation provide you with the opportunity to share ideas and examples on what you have done to embrace and embed the Charter into your volunteer programmes and inspire others to do the same.
 
As a Volunteer Involving Organisation who has signed up as a Charter Champion it is important that you take action and implement the Charter in your volunteer programmes as soon as you possibly can.

Workshop Programme:

• Welcome to the event - you will have the opportunity to network with other Volunteer Charter Champions.
   
• Volunteer Charter and the Volunteer Quality Pipeline - what’s the difference?
   
• Interactive breakout sessions: Where you will:
  • Reflect on your progress as a Volunteer Charter Champion
  • Discuss what changes you have made since becoming a champion
  • Highlight what you plan to do in the next 12 months to embrace the Charter in your volunteer programme.
• Learning together - there will be an opportunity to share ideas and examples of how you have embedded the Volunteer Charter in your group/organisation.
   
• What now - next steps, further support and progression onto a quality standard.

It's a great opportunity to learn and grow together. We hope to see you there!
 
Book for Aprils workshop using the link below –
 
When – Tuesday 30 April
Time – 10 – 12:30pm
Location – Online
The Volunteer Charter Champions Workshop Tickets, Tue 30 Apr 2024 at 10:00

Shopmobility Renfrewshire

Board Member - Secretarial Support

Shopmobility Paisley and District is a Renfrewshire based organisation providing a free and low cost mobility hire service to help people 16+ with conditions resulting in limited mobility.
Their Board is responsible for decision making and overseeing management of the Charity, which has a small staff team with over 45 volunteers. We have a membership of over 450 individuals across Renfrewshire and it is free to become a member of our Charity.
This is a position on the Board to provide a robust Secretarial Support, working as part of a cohesive team. It's a key important role within the Charity and your experience will help shape the future direction of the service.
 
Time commitment – Five hours per month (board preparation, contribution/updating at meetings). Attendance at all board meetings, can be done remotely.
  
Main tasks 

•  Foster a positive working relationship with other board members, staff and volunteers
• Committed to the work of Shopmobility Paisley.
• Keep minutes of board meetings, monitor and verify their accuracy/actions, circulate to all board members and staff
• Notify relevant authorities of change of officers
• Provide notice for the convening of all general meetings, AGM and other meetings

Apply here

Newsletters

Minority Ethnic Matters Overview - 11 March

Trading Standards Scotland Bulletin - 14 March 

Shopmobility UK - March 2024

Paisley Book Festival 

The 5th Paisley Book Festival programme is now launched announcing a stellar line-up of authors set to take Paisley by storm.
 
The 2024 Paisley Book Festival highlights at Paisley Town Hall include: 

• Sally Magnusson (Music in the Dark) on Thu 25 Apr, 8pm
• Andrew McMillan (Working Lives) on Fri 26 Apr, 5pm
• Pat Nevin (The Beautiful Game) on Fri 26 Apr, 7.30pm
• Aasmah Mir (A Pebble in the Throat) on Sat 27 Apr, 2.30pm
• Judy Murray (The Wild Card) on Sat 27 Apr, 5pm
• Graeme Armstrong (part of Scottish Masculinities with Alan Bissett and Brian Conaghan) on Sun 28 Apr, 5pm 
• Len Pennie (Rescripting the Mainstream) on 27 April, 3.45pm

Over four days, from Thursday 25 to Sunday 28 April, Paisley will welcome some of the UK’s finest literary talent for discussions and events in venues including the recently refurbished Paisley Town Hall and the new Paisley Central Library.
 
Now in its 5th year, the 2024 Festival theme is ‘Imagine Something Different’ where audiences will embark on a journey of discovery into the world of stories and storytelling. To assist in helping make the arts as accessible to all, the majority of events will be on a pay what you can basis. 

View the full 2024 programme here.

Bridgewater Housing Association

Bridgewater Housing Association is pleased to announce the launch of its new website, https://www.bridgewaterha.org.uk
 
It has been designed with user-friendliness and accessibility in mind, the website offers a streamlined experience for tenants, owners, stakeholders, and the wider community.
 
Key improvements include:
 

• Simplified navigation: Information is now easier to find, with clear menus and search functionality.
• Enhanced accessibility features: The website adheres to the latest accessibility standards, ensuring everyone can access information easily.
• Streamlined services: Tenants and owners can now conveniently report repairs, make payments, and access important updates directly through the website and customer portal.
• Engaging content: The website features informative content about the Association's services, upcoming events, and other resources.

 
'We are committed to providing excellent service to our customers, and this new website is a significant step forward in making it easier than ever for them to access the information and resources they need,' said Andy Thomson, CEO of Bridgewater Housing Association.

“The new website has been designed with accessibility at its core, ensuring everyone can easily navigate and find the information they require, we hope our tenants and other customers find the new website easier to use”