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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- 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 Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Check?
- Further information
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.
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Q Do you offer training to volunteers?
A. Yes we will train you. We train all of our volunteers to make sure they feel comfortable carrying out their roles.
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.
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Q Will it cost me anything to volunteer?
A. No. We will reimburse any authorised out of pocket expenses relating to your volunteering role.
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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
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Q Will I have to undertake a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme 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 PVG Scheme check.
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Further information
For further information about volunteering with CHSS please complete the following form:
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