One of Scotland’s largest social care charities has announced a recruitment open day as part of a massive jobs drive.

Quarriers is looking to Glasgow for people who want to base their career around making a difference to other people, with many roles based just outside of the city in the village of Bridge of Weir.

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Quarriers provides care and support for vulnerable children, adults and families who face extremely challenging circumstances.

The team prides itself in the way it challenges poverty and inequality of opportunity to bring about positive changes in people’s lives.

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The open day is taking place on Tuesday, November 14, from 3pm to 5pm, at Bernie’s Cafe in Main Street, Bridge of Weir.

The charity is looking to take on support workers; it currently serves around 70 people in need in the area.

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Experience is not essential, but a “real passion” for people is, said the Quarriers team.

As well as the open day, our sister site, s1jobs, currently has over 50 Quarriers vacancies live online in locations in Glasgow as well as around the city.

Click here to see the complete list and to apply.

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For those who are unsure whether voluntary work is for them, s1jobs has highlighted the top 10 reasons how doing so can help your career in the long term:

1. Expand your network

Meet new people from all walks of life, you’ll often work closely with key people within the organisation, make an impact and this could lead to opportunities further down the line.

2. Learn transferable skills

Volunteering can often provide you with key skills that companies are looking for in candidates, including leadership, communication, team-work and problem solving skills.

3. Work in an industry that excites you

Perhaps you enjoy what you do, but could you offer more if you really loved what you do? Well volunteering allows you to dip your toe in the water to see what a new industry has to offer.

4. Build your confidence

An excellent way to gain confidence, is getting stuck in. Doing something that you love, and seeing the impact you have will allow you to grow in confidence – something that employers love to see.

5. Develop your leadership skills

Often it can be difficult to think of yourself as a natural born leader, however leadership can come in many different forms, and you just might surprise yourself!

To read more about the benefits of volunteering, click here.