People who want to find out more about volunteering at SkillZONE, Gloucestershire’s first interactive educational centre, can come to a stand at ASDA in Gloucester on 7th June.
As part of National Volunteers Week, Gloucestershire County Council will have a stand outside ASDA in Gloucester between 10am and 12noon on Thursday 7th June.
People can come along to find out more about becoming a volunteer at SkillZONE and collect an application form.
SkillZONE will be staffed by existing fire service staff and the volunteer guides are being recruited only to guide groups around the scenarios and to encourage visitors to identify dangers and actions to reduce the risk.
Tim Lanfear, Station Commander for Skills for Life said: “As a volunteer you will be a highly valued member of the SkillZONE team and will be key to the development of the centre.
“It is also a fantastic opportunity to gain work experience and learn some valuable skills.
“If you would like to find out more about becoming a volunteer please come along to the information stand on 7th June.â€
Councillor Will Windsor-Clive, cabinet member for communities, said: “The new SkillZONE will help us to promote community safety and reduce serious injuries and deaths in homes, at work and in local areas.
“The volunteers will be a very important member of the team so if you are interested, please don’t hesitate to find out more about how you can get involved with Gloucestershire’s first interactive education centre.â€
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Online booking now available
The SkillZONE Centre will be opening in September 2012 and we are now taking advance bookings from schools and organisations who would like to bring groups to the SkillZONE for a morning or afternoon.
See our booking page or email skillzone@glosfire.gov.uk for more details.
Volunteer guides required – come and join in!
An exciting opportunity at Gloucestershire’s first safety education centre
Are you able to communicate with people of all ages and backgrounds?
Are you reliable and a confident?
If so we’d like to hear from you!
We are currently recruiting volunteer guides to escort groups around the scenarios,
encouraging visitors to identify dangers and actions to reduce / avoid the risk.
The right candidates will receive training and you will be required to give a minimum of two days per month.
As a volunteer you will become a highly valued member of the SkillZONE team, have an input into the development of the centre and become an ambassador for the centre in your community.
This is also a fantastic opportunity to gain work experience and learn valuable skills.
If you are would like to request an application pack please email volunteer@glosfire.gov.uk
We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
What SkillZONE offers you
As a volunteer you will become a highly valued member of the SkillZONE team, have an input into the development of the centre and become an ambassador for the centre in your community.
SkillZONE Volunteer entitlements:
* Full SkillZONE Sessional Guide training.
* First Aid At Work training
* Exclusive SkillZONE Uniform (Consisting Polo-Shirt and Sweater)
* Travel expenses
* Free use of a number of on-site facilities (eg. vocational room and Wi-Fi access)
* Job references
* Job interview training, skills and advice
* Confidence building
* Mentoring
Official opening of skillZONE and Gloucester South Station
Gloucestershire’s state-of-the-art SkillZONE centre and Gloucester South Community Fire Station will be officially opened on 1st February.
Since it was launched in September last year, SkillZONE has had nothing but praise from schools and community groups, delighted by the facility’s mix of engaging practical scenarios and important safety messages.
Meanwhile, as one of Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service’s four new community fire stations, Gloucester South has already proven to be a huge asset, helping fire crews to meet their eight-minute response time and boosting their ability to protect county residents.
The official launch of both premises will give guests the opportunity to see how a modern fire and rescue service operates, with a chance to meet crews, staff and volunteers who drive community safety in Gloucestershire.
They will be opened by Chairman of Gloucestershire County Council, Tony Hicks, and children from the community. Gloucestershire’s Chief Fire Officer Jon Hall and Cllr Mark Hawthorne, Leader of Gloucestershire County Council will also attend.
Guests will be given a tour of SkillZONE by local theatre company Grace Productions, which will stage a live performance to highlight safety messages taught at the centre, with the involvement of children from Dean Academy and Newent School, and students from Gloscol.
Deputy Chief Fire Officer Geoff Sallis said: “We are rightly proud of all our new community stations, which are well-placed to deal with emergencies anywhere in the county and which give our crews the chance to do their jobs to the best of their ability.
“But prevention is just as important as our emergency response, and SkillZONE is a perfect way of promoting all our safety messages and life skills training to some of the most vulnerable people in the community.”
Cllr Will-Windsor-Clive, Cabinet Member for Communities, said: “In Gloucestershire, we have always been fortunate enough to have a professional and dedicated Fire and Rescue Service.
“These two new buildings are an excellent addition to the tools at its disposal – and show just how forward-thinking and adaptable the service has become.”