Volunteer Youth Instructor

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Youth Volunteer Scheme would like to invite applications for the role of Volunteer Youth Instructor, based in various locations across Scotland on a temporary basis. This is a volunteering opportunity, of approximately 1 evening per week for up to 3 hours, with occasional weekend activity.

The Youth Volunteer Scheme operates at multiple locations across Scotland. Please indicate your preferred location(s) within the application. While we welcome applications at any time, availability may vary by location. If your preferred location does not currently have a vacancy, we may place your application on a waiting list and contact you as soon as a suitable position becomes available.

The successful candidate(s) will be required to support the delivery of the SFRS Youth Volunteer Scheme. They will provide support, guidance, encouragement and advice to young people whilst developing their skills and knowledge. 

They will engage with and mentor young people to become successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors and be sufficiently equipped with improved life skills. They will also ensure that young people have a practical understanding of the SFRS and are able to play supportive roles in preventative community safety by developing positive peer relationships.

Applicants must meet the following essential criteria: 

• Experience of working with young people in either a personal or professional capacity  

• An ability to facilitate and support young peoples’ progress towards achieving the goals of the programme.  

• An awareness of the challenges, issues and barriers that young people face across diverse communities 

• An understanding of Health and Safety practices and processes  

• An understanding of Child protection and wellbeing practices and processes  

• A high level of confidentiality awareness    

It is also desirable that applicants can evidence of knowledge and understanding of current operational procedures and have an awareness of the benefits of working with communities.    Holding a Youth Work Qualification or working towards one together with basic ICT Skills would also be desirable. 

The successful candidate(s) will be expected to complete all relevant training courses for this role.

Further information about the main responsibilities of the role is detailed in the Volunteer Information Pack. 

This post is subject to the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exemptions) Scotland Order 2013. The successful candidate will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme and will be required to carry out regulated work with adults and children.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In addition, we are committed to being a “Disability Confident Employer” and will ensure that all applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role are invited for interview.

If you would like to apply in a different format, please email People Services at SFRS.PODVacancies@firescotland.gov.uk.

Please note, a fully completed application form must be submitted as SFRS do not accept CVs in support of applications for employment.