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One Step Ahead
No comments Kilwinning
<p>After the covid crisis and during the current cost of living crisis, voluntary groups in Scotland have found it difficult to engage with young volunteers, This could be because young people want a paid position to they can take care of their own expenses and releave the pressure on parents, or simply do not know what it is that's required. We at Ayrshire Communities Education and Sport and Woodwynd community association and many other groups, and clubs have struggled in the past trying to engage with young volunteers many asked for part time work however to employ workers is both difficult due to funding and also brings in so many other issues. We feel that by showing what's required and having the time to do so would benefit young people, and groups, especially like ACES and woodwynd community Association. the priciple idea would be to train young volunteers at a speed where they are comfortable then when they have confidence in the training and guided by a qualified member of ACES they can begin to volunteer. </p>
Corsehill Retirement Club
No comments Kilwinning
<p>Corsehill Retirement Club meet weekly throughout the year and help older people come together to enjoy many activities, including celebrating national events and holidays. We are a club which is open to anyone over 55 and retired from employment. We have educational activities, along with games and fun activities. This ensures that older people are not isolated, helping to combat loneliness and keeping them connected to their communities. One of the events particularly enjoyed by the members is celebrating Burns Day, with haggis, neeps and tatties, speeches and toasting the Bard with a dram, usually involving a piper and a wee dance. We are looking for funding to help us put this event on and try to have as many people as want to come. This funding would be used to pay for the meals, toasts, and venue. We also need a new laptop, which helps with the functioning of the club and allows our older members have access to the internet if required, keeping them connected with modern day living. We rely on our weekly fees to pay for events, etc so cannot manage to do many in the year. Additional funding will help to allow us to celebrate Burns Day. </p>