CVS Clackmannanshire More Choices, More Chances Project

CVS Clackmannanshire The Council for Voluntary Services (CVS) Clackmannanshire support the voluntary sector in Clackmannanshire through various activities, including the provision of advice, information, training and resources.

About the Project

The new CVS Clackmannanshire More Choices, More Chances Project (MCMC) is looking to

Engage with organisations
Recruit volunteers

What is on Offer to Organisations

The MCMC Project is looking to engage with local community development and social economy organisations, which may be interested in providing placement opportunities for young people who are not currently in education, employment or training, whilst they undertake a community development employment and training programme.

We are looking for locally based organisations to offer work based placement opportunities within their realm of operations.

All participating organisations will be offered

Ongoing, comprehensive support throughout from project staff
An individually matched, enthusiastic young person to undertake placement
Relevant, responsive & up to date information
Opportunities to network & exchange information
Inclusion in project promotional materials
The opportunity to provide more choices and more chances to local young people

What we are offering Volunteers

The MCMC Project is looking to recruit volunteers to support young people in the Clackmannanshire area who are not in education, employment or training. As a volunteer, you would be asked to mentor/befriend a young person, and support them to access information, advice, services and opportunities.

We are looking for young people to volunteer as Peer Mentors, as well as to recruit a number of mentors from various backgrounds. No formal qualifications or experience is necessary, as full training and ongoing support will be given.

All volunteers will be offered

Induction & Training
Ongoing, comprehensive support from project staff
A specifically selected & individually matched young person to mentor
A mentoring buddy for additional personal support
Relevant, responsive & up to date information
The opportunity to meet interesting new people & challenges
The chance to make a real difference in the lives of others
A genuinely rewarding volunteering opportunity

How to Get Involved

If you would like to know more about the project, how your organisation could become involved as a placement provider, or how to get involved as a Peer Mentor or Mentor, please contact us at the address below stating that your enquiry relates to the MCMC Project.