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Frequently Asked Questions
Volunteer Development
Manager Paul Okroj after a
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What kind of people volunteer with Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS)?
Do you offer training to volunteers?
Do I have to volunteer for a specific number of hours per week or month?
Will it cost me anything to volunteer?
What will I get out of volunteering from CHSS?
Will I have to undertake a Disclosure Check?
Q What kind of people volunteer with CHSS?
A. People like you. We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels that they can apply to become a volunteer with us. We aim to find a volunteering role to suit you as an individual.
Q Do you offer training to volunteers?
A. If you do not have the skills that we need, we will train you, where we can, to develop them. We train all of our volunteers to make sure they feel comfortable carrying out their roles. Volunteers receive a newsletter every six months to let them know about local and national developments that affect them.
Q Do I have to volunteer for a specific number of hours per week or month?
A. You can volunteer for as many hours as you can spare. We have volunteers who give us their time on the same day each week and we have others who give us a couple of hours once a month. The amount of time that you give is entirely up to you.
Q Will it cost me anything to volunteer?
A. No. We will reimburse any authorised out of pocket expenses relating to your volunteering role. If you volunteer in one of our charity shops you are entitled to 25% discount on goods bought in the shop.
Q What will I get out of volunteering from CHSS?
A. The list is endless and it really does depend on what motivated you to contact us. By giving your time you will help us to achieve our goals and we hope that we can help you achieve yours. These could include
- learning new skills
- using your existing skills
- meeting new people
- working as part of a team
- putting something back into your local community
- responding to a challenge
- making a difference to someone else’s life
Q Will I have to undertake a Disclosure Check?
A. All volunteers who will be volunteering alongside young people up to the age of 18 and vulnerable adults will need to undertake a Disclosure Check.
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