About Volunteering
Let’s Talk really values the contribution of our volunteers and the skills and experience they bring.
- We want to provide our volunteers with an interesting and fun development opportunity
- We want to help you set learning goals and we want to measure and celebrate your achievements as you meet your goals
- We welcome volunteers of all ages and are keen to support young people who wish to gain experience (please click here to see our young people volunteering and employability services)
- We will seek to recruit volunteers in line with our Equal Opportunities and Safer Recruitment Policies.
Types of volunteering roles:
- Administration Volunteers
- Admin Volunteer Coordinator
- Marketing and Fundraising Volunteers
- Sexual/Mental Health Volunteers.
How to get involved
Just get in touch if you are interested in volunteering with us (see role descriptions below) and you will be invited for an informal interview with the appropriate contact person.
You will be given general information about Let’s Talk services and specific information on the volunteer post in which you are interested.
If you are accepted for a role which allows direct contact with young people, we will request that you undergo a Disclosure Scotland check. Disclosure information will always be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Note that possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent a person from being offered voluntary work.
All volunteers receive an induction to Let’s Talk. If you are successful in getting a volunteer role with us, you will be given a clear understanding of responsibilities and you will get a *Volunteer Agreement. *This document is not a contract.
Current volunteer openings
Marketing and Fundraising Volunteer Role
Sexual/Mental Health Volunteers
Admin Volunteer Coordinator
Volunteering FAQs
Expenses
All volunteers will have their travel and other out-of-pocket expenses reimbursed (although we always need receipts). Volunteers are entitled to up to £4.50 a day for travel, and up to £4.50 a day for lunch costs (for each day they are volunteering at least four hours). Volunteers can donate their expenses to Let’s Talk if they do not wish to claim them.
Support and training
All volunteers will have a named person as their main point of contact. Volunteers will be provided with appropriate training and development opportunities. Volunteers will be given regular support meetings at which to feedback on progress, explain any problems and discuss future development.
Insurance
All volunteers are covered by the Let’s Talk, Insurance Policy while they are on the premises or engaged in any tasks for Let’s Talk. This should not be confused with motor vehicles or other types of insurance.
Health & Safety
Volunteers will be made aware of our Health and Safety Policy. A copy is contained in the Volunteer Handbook. Volunteers are expected to follow the Health and Safety procedures at all times and will be made aware of emergency exits, fire assembly points and the location of first aid kits. Volunteers must inform Let’s Talk about any pre-existing injuries or health conditions (e.g., allergies) that may affect their work.
Equal Opportunities & Workplace Respect
Let’s Talk has an Equal Opportunities & Workplace Respect Policy which applies to both paid staff and volunteers. In line with this policy, volunteers are expected to treat all members of staff, volunteers, and service users with respect.
Confidentiality
Volunteers are bound by the same confidentiality requirements as paid staff. The rules for maintaining confidentiality are explained in the Let’s Talk Confidentiality Policy. A copy is contained in the Volunteer Handbook.
Problems
Let’s Talk will aim to resolve any problems regarding a volunteer’s role as early as possible. Volunteers have the right to voice any of their concerns by speaking (or writing) to the Managing Director or another Director.
Volunteers should also be aware of the Let’s Talk Complaints Policy. A copy is in the Volunteer Handbook.
Let’s Talk reserves the right to end a volunteer’s placement if we believe that the volunteer has neglected their responsibilities or otherwise behaved unacceptably.
