Camp Team Mate
Over the Wall
Postcode: PH2 9EG
Over The Wall is a charity that helps children, young people and their families, living in the UK, reach beyond the boundaries of their health challenges to discover a world of mischief, magic and new possibilities. We do this by providing free of charge, transformative activity camps throughout the UK. Teammates are an essential part of camp, supporting campers throughout their time at Camp, building fantastic relationships whilst encouraging and inspiring and empowering campers as they complete camp activities. Campers will be divided into teams based on the age groups of 8-10, 11-13, 13-15 and 15-17. You will be part of a team of other amazing Volunteers supporting Campers in a wide range of activities, including Archery, Zip Wire, Rock Climbing, Arts and Crafts, Discovery, Sports and Games and encouraging them to reflect on what they have achieved in evening Cabin Chats. You will also look after the day-time and night-time needs of the Campers in their accommodation. Training is provided both before and at camp to ensure you have all the information you need for camp to be a great experience for you and the campers.
Nearly New Sale Volunteer
National Childbirth Trust (NCT - Aberdeen)
Postcode: AB12 4QL
Come along and help us create a 'Pop up Shop' in Portlethen Academy for all that your pregnancy, baby and child needs. We take in preloved items on the Friday night, set up a massive one stop shop for the sale on Saturday morning and clear it all away again. We have 3 volunteer shifts available , 6pm-10pm on Friday 10th, 9am-1.30pm and 1pm-4pm on Saturday 11th June. We ask that you try to do at least two out of the three shifts but please get in touch with if you are able to help at all within those times. As well as a lovely 'pot luck lunch' and the feel good buzz of volunteering, volunteers do get advanced shopping on the Friday night.
Come help us provide parents with affordable, high quality preloved items and raise money to support local parents at the same time.
Babies in slings are very welcome to come along with parents.
Community Support Services Volunteer - Wishaw
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Postcode: ML2 7AB
Community Support Volunteers support people who have had one of our conditions to develop autonomy and confidence in self-management, enabling them to fully engage with their community and activities of their choosing. The service follows a pathway from hospital to community and can be delivered in a one-to-one and/or a group setting. The service will all depend on Scottish Government Covid guidelines.
The service can be delivered to provide specified person-centred communication support for those with a communication difficulty and/or to support a specific physical or everyday task.
To undertake your role you will be required to undertake membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Adults) schemes in Scotland (PVG).
Retail Volunteer - Melrose
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Postcode: TD6 9PP
We currently have around 40 shops/ community hubs across Scotland. Our shops and hubs help us raise funds so we can provide our services to the people who need us. Every one of our stores relies on a team of volunteers to help run it and support our staff. Quite simply, we cannot provide our services or raise funds without the amazing support of our volunteers. The time, support and the work they do is vital to us and the people we help. By helping out in one of our stores, you can make a difference to people and their families in Scotland who are isolated, scared or anxious about their condition.
Retail Volunteer - Linlithgow
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Postcode: EH49 7ES
We currently have around 40 shops/ community hubs across Scotland. Our shops and hubs help us raise funds so we can provide our services to the people who need us. Every one of our stores relies on a team of volunteers to help run it and support our staff. Quite simply, we cannot provide our services or raise funds without the amazing support of our volunteers. The time, support and the work they do is vital to us and the people we help. By helping out in one of our stores, you can make a difference to people and their families in Scotland who are isolated, scared or anxious about their condition.
Retail Volunteer - Leven
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Postcode: KY8 4NA
We currently have around 40 shops/ community hubs across Scotland. Our shops and hubs help us raise funds so we can provide our services to the people who need us. Every one of our stores relies on a team of volunteers to help run it and support our staff. Quite simply, we cannot provide our services or raise funds without the amazing support of our volunteers. The time, support and the work they do is vital to us and the people we help. By helping out in one of our stores, you can make a difference to people and their families in Scotland who are isolated, scared or anxious about their condition.
Retail Volunteer - Edinburgh Newington
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Postcode: EH9 1QN
We currently have around 50 shops/ community hubs across Scotland. Our shops and hubs help us raise funds so we can provide our services to the people who need us. Every one of our stores relies on a team of volunteers to help run it and support our staff. Quite simply, we cannot provide our services or raise funds without the amazing support of our volunteers. The time, support and the work they do is vital to us and the people we help. By helping out in one of our stores, you can make a difference to people and their families in Scotland who are isolated, scared or anxious about their condition.
Retail Volunteer - Dunbar
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Postcode: EH42 1EW
We currently have around 50 shops/ community hubs across Scotland. Our shops and hubs help us raise funds so we can provide our services to the people who need us. Every one of our stores relies on a team of volunteers to help run it and support our staff. Quite simply, we cannot provide our services or raise funds without the amazing support of our volunteers. The time, support and the work they do is vital to us and the people we help. By helping out in one of our stores, you can make a difference to people and their families in Scotland who are isolated, scared or anxious about their condition.
Retail Volunteer - Biggar
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Postcode: ML12 6DL
We currently have around 40 shops/ community hubs across Scotland. Our shops and hubs help us raise funds so we can provide our services to the people who need us. Every one of our stores relies on a team of volunteers to help run it and support our staff. Quite simply, we cannot provide our services or raise funds without the amazing support of our volunteers. The time, support and the work they do is vital to us and the people we help. By helping out in one of our stores, you can make a difference to people and their families in Scotland who are isolated, scared or anxious about their condition.
Community Support Services Volunteer
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Postcode: DD9 7QA
Community Support Volunteers support people who have had one of our conditions to develop autonomy and confidence in self-management, enabling them to fully engage with their community and activities of their choosing. The service follows a pathway from hospital to community and can be delivered in a one-to-one and/or a group setting. The service will all depend on Scottish Government Covid guidelines.
The service can be delivered to provide specified person-centred communication support for those with a communication difficulty and/or to support a specific physical or everyday task.
To undertake your role you will be required to undertake membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Adults) schemes in Scotland (PVG).
Retail Volunteer - Drumchapel
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Postcode: G15 8NB
We currently have around 40 shops/ community hubs across Scotland. Our shops and hubs help us raise funds so we can provide our services to the people who need us. Every one of our stores relies on a team of volunteers to help run it and support our staff. Quite simply, we cannot provide our services or raise funds without the amazing support of our volunteers. The time, support and the work they do is vital to us and the people we help. By helping out in one of our stores, you can make a difference to people and their families in Scotland who are isolated, scared or anxious about their condition.
Event Volunteer
Forfar Loch Parkrun
Postcode: DD8 1RL
Call for volunteers!
Parkrun simply cannot happen without volunteers. At Forfar we are very fortunate to have a large team of regular volunteers but we are always keen to recruit more.
You don't need to be a runner yourself, or have previous volunteering experience. Roles are simple and you will be well supported!
You volunteer as frequently, or infrequently as you want.
A warm welcome and great camaraderie guaranteed.
If you want to know more, pop us a message or emails us at forfarloch@parkrun.com. Better still come along to parkrun to meet us!
Minutes Secretary
Burghead and Cummingston Community Council
Postcode: IV30 5TT
Get connected to your local community in this role with Burghead and Cummingston Community Council and also gain some valuable admin skills too! The Community Council is looking for a volunteer to help with taking minutes at their meetings. This is a role open to anyone over 16 years of age.
Meetings are held monthly on the first Thursday of the month, at 7pm, and are currently being held in Burghead Community Hall. This is an accessible venue.
Other admin duties can be discussed with the community council. An honorarium payment can be awarded. For more information please contact the chairperson on cummingston@gmail.com
Serving Community Volunteers (Kinloss)
SSAFA
Postcode: IV36 3UH
SSAFA, the armed forces charity that supports armed forces personnel, their families and veterans is currently setting up an exciting Serving Community Team in Kinloss and would welcome volunteers from the area.
You do not need a military background to volunteer; people from outside the serving community but who live in the local area are very welcomed to get in touch. Volunteers with the Kinloss Serving Community Team help look after all those working and living on and near Kinloss Barracks and they do this in a number of ways. As a Serving Community volunteer, you will be helping the serving community access financial, practical, and emotional support when they need it. Depending on the role you choose, you might be fundraising, managing finances, or helping us with marketing. SSAFA is seeking to refresh their offering to the serving community, to ensure they give tailored support to each site, that is in tune with the needs of today's serving personnel.
Currently, there are administration roles, (supporting meeting and events) roles to help distribute funding grants to those in need, welcoming, supporting and coordinating other volunteers, and volunteers needed to help plan and organise networking and community events.
Everyone who offers their time to volunteer with SSAFA makes a huge difference. The roles are varied, flexible and very rewarding, giving back to those who are serving. It makes a real difference to the people living in the Kinloss area and all help is greatly appreciated. For more details please visit https://www.ssafa.org.uk/volunteer/serving-community-teams and send us a message.
Team Jak Ambassadors
Team Jak Aberdeen
Postcode: AB11 5YU
Team Jak provides practical and emotional support to children and young people with cancer and related illnesses, their family and friends and those bereaved.
Team Jak Ambassadors can have different roles including family support and fundraising, including - raising awareness and fundraising opportunities such as bag packs, helping at a merchandise stand and collection buckets in supermarkets, schools, colleges, shopping centres and concerts.
We will be hosting a number of larger fundraising events in Aberdeen throughout the year with the aim to raise £70,000 to open our Jak’s Den in Aberdeen.
Family support roles can be rewarding and involve anything from playing with the children during our activity days and at our child and teenage groups, to making tea and coffee at our support sessions, talking with parents, sorting out merchandise bags and delivering to our newly diagnosed warriors in hospital, and preparing items for events.
Volunteers receive initial induction training, ongoing support and any further relevant training opportunities. Team Jak have an Awards scheme and we hold a yearly event dedicated to thanking our volunteers and celebrating their success. All volunteers make a real difference and are greatly appreciated.
For more details please contact: Caitlin Stewart (Children, Young Person and Family Coordinator) at email caitlin@teamjak.org.uk or phone.: 07852 877157/ 01506 412302
Family Support-Team Jak Ambassadors
Team Jak Aberdeen
Postcode: AB11 5YU
Team Jak provides practical and emotional support to children and young people with cancer and related illnesses, their family and friends and those bereaved.
Team Jak Ambassadors can have different roles including family support and fundraising, including - raising awareness and fundraising opportunities such as bag packs, helping at a merchandise stand and collection buckets in supermarkets, schools, colleges, shopping centres and concerts.
We will be hosting a number of larger fundraising events in Aberdeen throughout the year with the aim to raise £70,000 to open our Jak’s Den in Aberdeen.
Family support roles can be rewarding and involve anything from playing with the children during our activity days and at our child and teenage groups, to making tea and coffee at our support sessions, talking with parents, sorting out merchandise bags and delivering to our newly diagnosed warriors in hospital, and preparing items for events.
Volunteers receive initial induction training, ongoing support and any further relevant training opportunities. Team Jak have an Awards scheme and we hold a yearly event dedicated to thanking our volunteers and celebrating their success. All volunteers make a real difference and are greatly appreciated.
For more details please contact: Caitlin Stewart (Children, Young Person and Family Coordinator) at email caitlin@teamjak.org.uk or phone.: 07852 877157/ 01506 412302
Chair of the Executive Committee
30th Craigalmond Scout Group
Postcode: EH4 5BU
The Chair leads the Executive Committee, ensuring that it fulfils its responsibilities within the group in accordance with the policy, organisation and rules of The Scout Association. The chairperson provides direction, sets the agenda, facilitates the monthly committee meetings and monitors activities. Tasks are split between all the committee members including the Treasurer, Membership Secretary and Group Scout Leader.
Family Befriender
Safe Families
Postcode: EH2 4SD
Once approved volunteers can look after a child who has been referred to us and invest time with them by taking them out for a few hours to do fun activities. If they have a spare room they may be able to host them overnight. Others meet up with parents or carers and go to the shops, go out for a walk or help with paperwork but above all else take time to be a listen and support. Resource Friends may do some painting, joinery, gardening or anything practical that helps out.
Fund and Awareness Raisers
The Teapot Trust (Aberdeen)
Postcode: AB11 5YU
Teapot Trust is a Scottish charity providing a UK wide programme of art therapy and creative interventions for chronically ill children in hospitals and hospices. We have a team of professional art therapists working across Scotland and London, including Royal Aberdeen’s Children's Hospital.
We are currently looking for volunteers to raise awareness and help to increase our presence in Aberdeen. Teapot Trust want to recruit representatives to volunteer at local events such as tea parties, sponsored runs/walks and give talks about the work we do. Volunteers could also help run an arts and crafts table, manage collecting cans and sell merchandise. We always welcome new fundraising ideas and will provide support and training depending on the event.
Depending on skill set we are looking for a volunteer to manage other volunteers on a local basis.
Excellent support is provided to all volunteers. A member of staff from Teapot Trust will explain to new volunteers what is required for each role and give training for relevant areas. There will be a named member of staff volunteers can also contact if they require support or wish to discuss their volunteering role.
Fantastic opportunities to assist and help the Teapot Trust make a real difference for children and young people in Aberdeen. All volunteer help is greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Kirsty Moore at E Mail: info@teapot-trust.org or Tel: 0131 273 4340.
Mauldslie Woods Conservation Volunteer
South Lanarkshire Council
Postcode: ML8 4DF
Love being outdoors? Love your local woodland? Join the Mauldslie Woods Volunteering Team. Come along and carry out a variety of practical woodland conservation and management tasks, whilst having fun, learning new skills and meeting new people. The group meet on Mauldslie Bridge in Carluke at 10.15am and the group runs until 3.00pm.
Dates for 2020 here: http://www.locator.org.uk/events/mauldslie-woods-volunteer-team
South Haugh Conservation Day Volunteer
South Lanarkshire Council
Postcode: ML3 7UL
This conservation opportunity takes place every other Thursday, predominantly at South Haugh and occasionally at Low Parks, Udston & Glenlee Woods and Westburn. The volunteers will be undertaking a series of conservation tasks including woodland management, removal of invasive plant species, tree thinning, litter picking, path maintenance and much more. Please feel free to come along and join in. Volunteers should dress for the weather, sturdy footwear required. Bring a packed lunch. We’ll supply tea/coffee/biscuits. Contact Melanie Craig, Countryside Ranger on 07795 453 443.
Retail Volunteer - Wishaw
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Postcode: ML2 7AB
We currently have around 40 shops/ community hubs across Scotland. Our shops and hubs help us raise funds so we can provide our services to the people who need us. Every one of our stores relies on a team of volunteers to help run it and support our staff. Quite simply, we cannot provide our services or raise funds without the amazing support of our volunteers. The time, support and the work they do is vital to us and the people we help. By helping out in one of our stores, you can make a difference to people and their families in Scotland who are isolated, scared or anxious about their condition.
Peer Support Assistant - Port Seton Stroke Group
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Postcode: EH32 0BG
Peer support groups have various reasons for coming together. It may be to meet socially, take part in physical activity or learn how to live well with their condition. Each group is unique and tailored to the needs of its local community. Everyone involved with the group will have a say in how the group is run.
Integrated Peer Support Groups are fully supported by Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland.
Tasks may include:
· Acting as contact for CHSS if the Lead Volunteer is unavailable
· Setting up and clearing the room
· Organising refreshments
· Taking the register and collecting subs
· Meeting and greeting new members
· Organising and taking part in the programme of activities
· Supporting and taking part in fundraising e.g. raffles
· Promoting the group
· Using social media on behalf of the group
· Working to the group’s health & safety and other procedures
Retail Volunteer - Bruntsfield
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Postcode: EH10 4EB
This is an opportunity to undertake a satisfying and rewarding role. As part of our team of volunteers, you will provide customer support, whilst working in a friendly atmosphere, providing an extremely useful and appreciated service to the Charity. The role includes: welcoming and assisting customers, customer service and sales service, stock control, sorting donations, hanging and ticketing stock and helping to keep the shop clean and tidy.
Community Support Services Volunteer - Angus
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Postcode: DD9 7QA
Community Support Volunteers support people who have had one of our conditions to develop autonomy and confidence in self-management, enabling them to fully engage with their community and activities of their choosing. The service follows a pathway from hospital to community and can be delivered in a one-to-one setting either in service user's home, community venue or care home. The service will all depend on Scottish Government Covid guidelines.
The service can be delivered to provide specified person-centred communication support for those with a communication difficulty and/or to support a specific physical or everyday task.
To undertake your role you will be required to undertake membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Adults) schemes in Scotland (PVG).
Event Crew Volunteer
Walk the Walk (Shetland)
Postcode: ZE1 0JP
Are you a dedicated and organised person, passionate about helping others? Join our night-time party and 1,000 other volunteers at The MoonWalk Scotland on Saturday 11th June 2022 from Holyrood Park, Edinburgh! Bring your energy and be a superhero helping the thousands of woman and men, walking an overnight marathon in decorated bras, raising lots of money for breast cancer!
We recruit hundreds of volunteers to make The MoonWalk a safe and enjoyable event; looking after our walkers at busy crossings, keeping them hydrated and above all giving the encouragement they need to complete their epic challenge.
You could spend your Saturday evening in MoonWalk City, Holyrood Park by joining one of 20 different teams, from around 6pm through to midnight – from litter picking to registering baggage or handing out volunteer uniforms!
The night time is where the challenge really gets going for our amazing walkers. If you like the nightlife, marshalling or giving out water whilst surrounded by Edinburgh’s famous landmarks could be for you! Start times vary between 9pm and 1am, depending on your role, and last on average 8 hours. We can also offer site based roles at MoonWalk City throughout the night. Early finishes can be requested.
Finally, the early morning team take the helm on Sunday 12th June, starting between 5 - 6am until midday. Watching the sun rise against Arthur’s Seat is quite a sight to see! This truly is the most testing time for our walkers…whether you join the route or MoonWalk City teams…your kind and motivating words could be all that is needed to get someone across that finish line!
On the night you will be provided with training, a t-shirt, cap and free light refreshments. All roles will develop teamwork and confidence, no matter what you do on the night…so why not bring your friends and family along to share this unique experience!
Roles include: Baggage, Clean & Recycle, Cyclist, Directional, Driver, Entrance Gate/Start Line, Finish Line, Kitchen, Route Marshal, Water Stations, Volunteer Tent Support.
To volunteer you need to officially register through our website by visiting www.walkthewalk.org/volunteerscotland We will ask you to fill in a form to tell us a bit about yourself and confirm your availability for the event. Please note if you are under the age of 18 at the time of the event, you will need to register with a guardian over 18 who will also be volunteering.
Walk the Walk is the UK’s largest grant-making breast cancer charity that is dedicated to not only raising money and awareness for vital breast cancer causes, but to also encourage women and men to become more aware of their own potential for fitness and wellbeing.
We organise the famous MoonWalk overnight power walking challenges and are immensely proud to have raised over £133m, which has been granted to research into breast cancer and to improve the lives of people living with cancer now.
Support Volunteers
Searchlight Scotland
Postcode: AB11 6DP
Searchlight Scotland runs a restoration programme and supported accommodation for women whose lives have been affected by human trafficking, addiction, abuse and other life controlling issues
We are recruiting volunteers to help us in our mission. In particular we would like to reach out to students who are currently studying psychology, social work or health care. However, anyone who is enthusiastic, caring and passionate about helping make a difference in people’s lives is what we are looking for the most.
Our volunteers will mainly be based in our safe house assisting with aspects such as:
• Assisting with the running of the safe house
• Take women to appointments
• Help women learn life skills in a practical way
• Encourage independence
• Encourage participation in activities
• Help run informal activities
• Document all events and handover
Our amazing volunteers provide us with their time, passion and energy, helping us to continue supporting the vulnerable people we serve in our community. In return, our volunteers have been able to:
· gain new skills and confidence
· enhance their CV and employability
· meet new people
· get training and support
· make a difference
If you wish to volunteer or for any further details please contact Eva D’ Amico, Volunteer Coordinator at email: eva.d'amico@searchlightscotland.org or telephone.: 07927371717. More details are also available at our website: https://www.searchlightscotland.org/volunteer
Youth Work Assistant
Connect Alloa
Postcode: FK10 1LJ
Connect Alloa provides services and activities which meet the needs of young people living in Alloa and surrounding areas. This involves running youth group sessions online and out in the community. The purpose of this Youth Work Assistant volunteer role is to support the team with running the youth group sessions each week.
Connect are seeking individuals who are passionate about young people
They provide weekly face-to-face sessions, offering a safe space to allow young people to be involved in projects, ‘hot topic’ conversations, develop confidence and resilience, help guide Connect Alloa’s future based on their needs and wants and have a place to unwind and be themselves in an inclusive and respectful group.
Connect Alloa would look to utilise any skills you would bring as a volunteer but relationships can take time so they would also look to partner you with existing team members to shadow their practice so support your learning and development.
This opportunity will allow you to gain new skills, try new things, utilise existing skills and be part of a small, yet dynamic team from a variety of backgrounds.
Training and support will be provided for all volunteers.
THE ROLE MAY INCLUDE DUTIES SUCH AS:
• Undertaking relevant training, including, but not limited to Child Protection Awareness
• Being a positive role model
• Networking with like-minded people and organisations
• Reflecting on your practice to improve in your role and offer any feedback as a key team member
• Be willing to lead on certain activities you feel comfortable in or push your boundaries to enhance your experience
• Setting up before group and cleaning down afterwards.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM CONNECT ALLOA:
• A positive volunteering experience.
• Opportunity to learn new skills and/or enhance an existing skillset.
• Regular support and supervision.
• Assurance that all volunteers are treated fairly and in accordance with our Equality and Diversity Policy.
• Adequate induction and training to ensure you know what to do to stay safe, in accordance with our Health and Safety Policy.
• Flexibility in relation to your volunteering hours, recognising your need for holiday time and other commitments.
• Reasonable expenses reimbursed.
• Job references after 6 months of volunteering with the group.
WHAT CONNECT EXPECT FROM THE VOLUNTEER:
• Perform your volunteering to the best of your ability and in line with the volunteer role description.
• Compliance with Connect Alloa organisational policies, procedures and legal requirements such as health and safety legislation for running youth nights.
• Maintaining the confidential information of the organisation in relation to current legislation.
• Meeting time and other commitments as agreed but when unable to do so to give reasonable notice so that other arrangements can be made.
• To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children, young people and vulnerable adults for whom she/he is responsible has contact.
HOW TO APPLY:
• Please email volunteering@connectalloa.org.uk or visit the website at www.connectalloa.org.uk for more details.
Home Visitor Volunteers
Pet Fostering Service Scotland (Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire)
Postcode: AB10 1BD
*Are you passionate about animal welfare? Join our growing team of volunteer Home Visitors and play a vital role in supporting owners and pets in your local area who are facing an emergency situation.*
Pet Fostering Service Scotland (PFSS) provides short-term, emergency foster care for pets whose owners are facing one of the following situations:
*Ill health
*Temporary homelessness
*Domestic abuse
Every year we provide temporary foster care for around 200 pets across Scotland – but we want to be able to support even more.
Our volunteer Home Visitors play a vital role in delivery of our service by visiting potential volunteer pet foster carers to assess their house, home situation and the fosterer.
This opportunity is home based with travel to other local locations to carry out home visits. Travel can be by public transport or car and travel expenses will be provided.
You will be contacted by PFSS when there is a need for a home visit in your area.
The main tasks are:
*Contact the potential fosterer and arrange a time for the home visit to take place
*Carry out the home visit following the guidelines provided by PFSS.
*Complete the home visit report and return a copy to the Home Visit Coordinator
Full training and support is provided to all volunteers. Includes:
*Handbook for the role, induction and informal training either face to face or over the phone when starting in role. *Ongoing support provided and informal update training as required.
If you are an animal lover who wants to develop new skills and be part of a team making a difference to pets and owners in Aberdeenshire then we'd love to hear from you! For more information please contact us at E Mail: volunteering@pfss.org.uk or Tel 0355 811 9909 (then choose option 8 then 1 after the welcome message).
Retail Volunteer (Kirkcaldy)
Chest Heart & Stroke (Fife)
Postcode: KY1 1LQ
CHSS currently have around 40 shops/ community hubs across Scotland. Their shops and hubs help them raise funds so they can provide services to the people who need them. Every one of their stores relies on a team of volunteers to help run it and support CHSS staff. Quite simply, they cannot provide our services or raise funds without the amazing support of their volunteers. The time, support and the work they do is vital to CHSS and the people they help. By helping out in one of our stores, you can make a difference to people and their families in Scotland who are isolated, scared or anxious about their condition.
As part of a team of volunteers, you will provide customer support, whilst working in a friendly atmosphere, providing an extremely useful and appreciated service to the Charity. The role includes: welcoming and assisting customers, customer service and sales service, stock control, sorting donations, hanging and ticketing stock and helping to keep the shop clean and tidy.
Community Cafe Volunteering
Royal British Legion Scotland (Forfar)
Postcode: DD8 2HA
Royal British Legion Scotland (Forfar) open there doors as a Community Cafe every Monday 9 - 12 as a breakfast club, providing reasonably priced food and a space to chat with others.
Main duties for this role include:
- Welcoming the customers, Dishing up, Serving at tables, Cleaning up afterwards.
Volunteer involvement is paramount to providing this, if interested in getting involved get in touch.
Home Visitors (Radio Support)
British Wireless for the Blind
Postcode: EH6 5EQ
This role involves visiting blind and partially sighted people in their homes, installing their new radio and teaching them how to use it as well as providing ongoing support, where needed. This role also involves a small amount of admin.
Veterans Community Support Volunteer
Royal British Legion Scotland Aberdeen Banff & Kincardine Area Council (Moray)
Postcode: AB56 1AA
Volunteers are essential to Legion Scotland’s ability to support veterans in the community. We are currently recruiting volunteers to enable us to deliver the new ‘Veterans Community Support Service’.
Trained and supported volunteers will be ‘matched’ with Armed Forces veterans and then provide a befriending relationship in the community – this could take the form of a regular social visit to relieve isolation and loneliness, or else to provide assistance with more specific issues at other times – training and support are provided and volunteers will be PVG checked prior to contact with clients. This is not a personal care or advisory service.
This is a tremendous opportunity to volunteer with Legion Scotland and support veterans. All volunteers are provided with excellent training, support and all assistance is greatly appreciated.
For more information please contact Emily Clark, Veterans Community Support Co-ordinator – at Email: e.clark@legionscotland.org.uk or tel.: 07876 202437.
Veterans Community Support Volunteer
Royal British Legion Scotland Aberdeen Banff & Kincardine Area Council (Moray)
Postcode: IV30 5RR
Volunteers are essential to Legion Scotland’s ability to support veterans in the community. We are currently recruiting volunteers to enable us to deliver the new ‘Veterans Community Support Service’.
Trained and supported volunteers will be ‘matched’ with Armed Forces veterans and then provide a befriending relationship in the community – this could take the form of a regular social visit to relieve isolation and loneliness, or else to provide assistance with more specific issues at other times – training and support are provided and volunteers will be PVG checked prior to contact with clients. This is not a personal care or advisory service.
This is a tremendous opportunity to volunteer with Legion Scotland and support veterans. All volunteers are provided with excellent training, support and all assistance is greatly appreciated.
For more information please contact Emily Clark, Veterans Community Support Co-ordinator – at Email: e.clark@legionscotland.org.uk or tel.: 07876 202437.
Veterans Community Support Volunteer
Royal British Legion Scotland Aberdeen Banff & Kincardine Area Council (Moray)
Postcode: IV36 1AA
Volunteers are essential to Legion Scotland’s ability to support veterans in the community. We are currently recruiting volunteers to enable us to deliver the new ‘Veterans Community Support Service’.
Trained and supported volunteers will be ‘matched’ with Armed Forces veterans and then provide a befriending relationship in the community – this could take the form of a regular social visit to relieve isolation and loneliness, or else to provide assistance with more specific issues at other times – training and support are provided and volunteers will be PVG checked prior to contact with clients. This is not a personal care or advisory service.
This is a tremendous opportunity to volunteer with Legion Scotland and support veterans. All volunteers are provided with excellent training, support and all assistance is greatly appreciated.
For more information please contact Emily Clark, Veterans Community Support Co-ordinator – at Email: e.clark@legionscotland.org.uk or tel.: 07876 202437.
Retail Volunteer- Corstorphine
Marie Curie
Postcode: EH12 7SB
We're looking for volunteers to help us with all aspects of running our shop. You will be helping us to sort through items donated by members of the public, keeping an eye out for any unusual items or hidden gems. Volunteers will also be serving our customers on the till, stocking our shelves with items for our customers to browse and helping us to keep our shop looking lovely so that people want to shop with us.
Shop Volunteer
CLAN Charity Shop - Lerwick
Postcode: ZE1 0JP
CLAN charity shop Lerwick require volunteers who will help in their busy shop.
Morning volunteers duties include: attending a handover meeting, general duties - switch on shop and cabinet lights and the till. Dusting cabinet, computer and jewellery section. Serve customers. Sort till float and work will till and credit card machine while serving customers. Keep the shop floor tidy (pick up and rehang clothes). Put out priced clothes and other items.
Afternoon volunteers duties include: Attending handover meetings. Serve customers, working with cash and credit card machine. Keep the shop floor tidy (pick up and rehang clothes). Put out priced items. At the end of the day - count out float, cash up and switch off till. Switch of lights, empty the bin and tidy up work area, wash up mugs.
Volunteer Mentors (Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Schools)
MCR Pathways (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire)
Postcode: AB10 1AB
MCR Pathways has been partnering with schools since 2007 so we know just how amazing the young people of Scotland are. However, sometimes due to situations out of their control, young people face challenges that make it more difficult for them to succeed. That’s why providing the simple support of a mentor is so important and has been proven to make a life-changing difference. This is where you can help...
MCR recruits and trains volunteer mentors who are matched with a young person that shares similar interests, hobbies or career aspirations. Mentors meet with their young person at their school for just one hour per week and the difference this makes is transformational.
The mentoring relationship is unique as young people establish a friendship with someone who’s there, just for them and is not a teacher, parent, guardian or counsellor. The impact on their life is huge. Recent ScotCen research shows 81.6% of mentored care-experienced pupils left school for college, university or a job, compared with 56.3% of those young people not being mentored.
We are hoping to help even more young people in the area reach their potential and are looking for over 150 mentors from Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
In Aberdeen St Machar Academy has been part of the programme since August 2018 and, in 2020 was joined by Northfield, Hazlehead, Dyce, Harlaw and Lochside Academies.
Aberdeenshire schools participating in the programme are Banff, Fraserburgh, Inverurie, Peterhead and The Gordons Schools Huntly
The only qualification you need to be a mentor is the desire to help. All young people are different and have different needs, so it’s important that our mentors come from all walks of life.
Volunteer mentors are asked to commit just one hour a week for a minimum of one year and will be fully trained and PVG checked before being matched with a young person from an Aberdeen or Aberdeenshire school.
The building of the relationship with a young person is facilitated by our fantastic MCR Pathways Coordinators who are based in each school and work with our young people on a daily basis.
We’re asking you to #BeTheBridge between a young person’s talent and life possibilities. For only one hour per week, you can change a life. This year, why not do something to make a difference that lasts a lifetime.
Register online at https://mcrpathways.org/become-a-mentor/
For any further details please contact us at email: aberdeen@mcrpathways.org (for volunteering in schools in Aberdeen City) or email: aberdeenshire@mcrpathways.org (for volunteering in schools in Aberdeenshire).
Or telephone us on 07709249661.
Volunteer Mentors (Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Schools)
MCR Pathways (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire)
Postcode: AB45 1BY
MCR Pathways has been partnering with schools since 2007 so we know just how amazing the young people of Scotland are. However, sometimes due to situations out of their control, young people face challenges that make it more difficult for them to succeed. That’s why providing the simple support of a mentor is so important and has been proven to make a life-changing difference. This is where you can help...
MCR recruits and trains volunteer mentors who are matched with a young person that shares similar interests, hobbies or career aspirations. Mentors meet with their young person at their school for just one hour per week and the difference this makes is transformational.
The mentoring relationship is unique as young people establish a friendship with someone who’s there, just for them and is not a teacher, parent, guardian or counsellor. The impact on their life is huge. Recent ScotCen research shows 81.6% of mentored care-experienced pupils left school for college, university or a job, compared with 56.3% of those young people not being mentored.
We are hoping to help even more young people in the area reach their potential and are looking for over 150 mentors from Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
In Aberdeen St Machar Academy has been part of the programme since August 2018 and, in 2020 was joined by Northfield, Hazlehead, Dyce, Harlaw and Lochside Academies.
Aberdeenshire schools participating in the programme are Banff, Fraserburgh, Inverurie, Peterhead and The Gordons Schools Huntly
The only qualification you need to be a mentor is the desire to help. All young people are different and have different needs, so it’s important that our mentors come from all walks of life.
Volunteer mentors are asked to commit just one hour a week for a minimum of one year and will be fully trained and PVG checked before being matched with a young person from an Aberdeen or Aberdeenshire school.
The building of the relationship with a young person is facilitated by our fantastic MCR Pathways Coordinators who are based in each school and work with our young people on a daily basis.
We’re asking you to #BeTheBridge between a young person’s talent and life possibilities. For only one hour per week, you can change a life. This year, why not do something to make a difference that lasts a lifetime.
Register online at https://mcrpathways.org/become-a-mentor/
For any further details please contact us at email: aberdeen@mcrpathways.org (for volunteering in schools in Aberdeen City) or email: aberdeenshire@mcrpathways.org (for volunteering in schools in Aberdeenshire).
Or telephone us on 07709249661.
Volunteer Mentors (Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Schools)
MCR Pathways (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire)
Postcode: AB43 9NA
MCR Pathways has been partnering with schools since 2007 so we know just how amazing the young people of Scotland are. However, sometimes due to situations out of their control, young people face challenges that make it more difficult for them to succeed. That’s why providing the simple support of a mentor is so important and has been proven to make a life-changing difference. This is where you can help...
MCR recruits and trains volunteer mentors who are matched with a young person that shares similar interests, hobbies or career aspirations. Mentors meet with their young person at their school for just one hour per week and the difference this makes is transformational.
The mentoring relationship is unique as young people establish a friendship with someone who’s there, just for them and is not a teacher, parent, guardian or counsellor. The impact on their life is huge. Recent ScotCen research shows 81.6% of mentored care-experienced pupils left school for college, university or a job, compared with 56.3% of those young people not being mentored.
We are hoping to help even more young people in the area reach their potential and are looking for over 150 mentors from Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
In Aberdeen St Machar Academy has been part of the programme since August 2018 and, in 2020 was joined by Northfield, Hazlehead, Dyce, Harlaw and Lochside Academies.
Aberdeenshire schools participating in the programme are Banff, Fraserburgh, Inverurie, Peterhead and The Gordons Schools Huntly
The only qualification you need to be a mentor is the desire to help. All young people are different and have different needs, so it’s important that our mentors come from all walks of life.
Volunteer mentors are asked to commit just one hour a week for a minimum of one year and will be fully trained and PVG checked before being matched with a young person from an Aberdeen or Aberdeenshire school.
The building of the relationship with a young person is facilitated by our fantastic MCR Pathways Coordinators who are based in each school and work with our young people on a daily basis.
We’re asking you to #BeTheBridge between a young person’s talent and life possibilities. For only one hour per week, you can change a life. This year, why not do something to make a difference that lasts a lifetime.
Register online at https://mcrpathways.org/become-a-mentor/
For any further details please contact us at email: aberdeen@mcrpathways.org (for volunteering in schools in Aberdeen City) or email: aberdeenshire@mcrpathways.org (for volunteering in schools in Aberdeenshire).
Or telephone us on 07709249661.
Volunteer Mentors (Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Schools)
MCR Pathways (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire)
Postcode: AB42 1SY
MCR Pathways has been partnering with schools since 2007 so we know just how amazing the young people of Scotland are. However, sometimes due to situations out of their control, young people face challenges that make it more difficult for them to succeed. That’s why providing the simple support of a mentor is so important and has been proven to make a life-changing difference. This is where you can help...
MCR recruits and trains volunteer mentors who are matched with a young person that shares similar interests, hobbies or career aspirations. Mentors meet with their young person at their school for just one hour per week and the difference this makes is transformational.
The mentoring relationship is unique as young people establish a friendship with someone who’s there, just for them and is not a teacher, parent, guardian or counsellor. The impact on their life is huge. Recent ScotCen research shows 81.6% of mentored care-experienced pupils left school for college, university or a job, compared with 56.3% of those young people not being mentored.
We are hoping to help even more young people in the area reach their potential and are looking for over 150 mentors from Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
In Aberdeen St Machar Academy has been part of the programme since August 2018 and, in 2020 was joined by Northfield, Hazlehead, Dyce, Harlaw and Lochside Academies.
Aberdeenshire schools participating in the programme are Banff, Fraserburgh, Inverurie, Peterhead and The Gordons Schools Huntly
The only qualification you need to be a mentor is the desire to help. All young people are different and have different needs, so it’s important that our mentors come from all walks of life.
Volunteer mentors are asked to commit just one hour a week for a minimum of one year and will be fully trained and PVG checked before being matched with a young person from an Aberdeen or Aberdeenshire school.
The building of the relationship with a young person is facilitated by our fantastic MCR Pathways Coordinators who are based in each school and work with our young people on a daily basis.
We’re asking you to #BeTheBridge between a young person’s talent and life possibilities. For only one hour per week, you can change a life. This year, why not do something to make a difference that lasts a lifetime.
Register online at https://mcrpathways.org/become-a-mentor/
For any further details please contact us at email: aberdeen@mcrpathways.org (for volunteering in schools in Aberdeen City) or email: aberdeenshire@mcrpathways.org (for volunteering in schools in Aberdeenshire).
Or telephone us on 07709249661.
Volunteer Mentors (Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Schools)
MCR Pathways (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire)
Postcode: AB54 4SE
MCR Pathways has been partnering with schools since 2007 so we know just how amazing the young people of Scotland are. However, sometimes due to situations out of their control, young people face challenges that make it more difficult for them to succeed. That’s why providing the simple support of a mentor is so important and has been proven to make a life-changing difference. This is where you can help...
MCR recruits and trains volunteer mentors who are matched with a young person that shares similar interests, hobbies or career aspirations. Mentors meet with their young person at their school for just one hour per week and the difference this makes is transformational.
The mentoring relationship is unique as young people establish a friendship with someone who’s there, just for them and is not a teacher, parent, guardian or counsellor. The impact on their life is huge. Recent ScotCen research shows 81.6% of mentored care-experienced pupils left school for college, university or a job, compared with 56.3% of those young people not being mentored.
We are hoping to help even more young people in the area reach their potential and are looking for over 150 mentors from Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
In Aberdeen St Machar Academy has been part of the programme since August 2018 and, in 2020 was joined by Northfield, Hazlehead, Dyce, Harlaw and Lochside Academies.
Aberdeenshire schools participating in the programme are Banff, Fraserburgh, Inverurie, Peterhead and The Gordons Schools Huntly
The only qualification you need to be a mentor is the desire to help. All young people are different and have different needs, so it’s important that our mentors come from all walks of life.
Volunteer mentors are asked to commit just one hour a week for a minimum of one year and will be fully trained and PVG checked before being matched with a young person from an Aberdeen or Aberdeenshire school.
The building of the relationship with a young person is facilitated by our fantastic MCR Pathways Coordinators who are based in each school and work with our young people on a daily basis.
We’re asking you to #BeTheBridge between a young person’s talent and life possibilities. For only one hour per week, you can change a life. This year, why not do something to make a difference that lasts a lifetime.
Register online at https://mcrpathways.org/become-a-mentor/
For any further details please contact us at email: aberdeen@mcrpathways.org (for volunteering in schools in Aberdeen City) or email: aberdeenshire@mcrpathways.org (for volunteering in schools in Aberdeenshire).
Or telephone us on 07709249661.
Business Mentors
Sported (Aberdeen)
Postcode: AB10 1AB
Sported supports over 3,000 amazing community groups that use the power of sport to transform the lives of disadvantaged young people. We support sporting groups in and around Aberdeen City.
Our volunteers are carefully matched with a Sported member clubs within their locality, who they then support on a one-to-one basis to help them with the business side of their affairs.
We support groups who are utilising sport to bring about real social difference throughout the UK so you’ll be paired with a group that are doing really inspiring work.
These groups are doing incredible work but require some guidance around the business side of their organisation in order to survive and thrive.
If you’ve got over 5 years in a range of business areas including the following then we’d love to hear from you:
*Fundraising
*Marketing
*Business Planning
*Impact & Evaluation
*Governance
*Finance
*Strategic Planning
This is a great opportunity to make a lasting impact on a community group in your area. If you enjoy working with people and have a desire to make a difference then please does get in touch.
Good support is provided to all volunteers. Sported volunteers are given full induction training prior to starting volunteering and will be supported by a Volunteer Services team to assist them in their role.
For more information please contact Dee Pearson , Development Officer – Scotland at email: d.pearson@sported.org.uk or tel.: 07825 819333.
Camp Team Mate
Over the Wall
Postcode: PH2 9EG
Over The Wall is a charity that helps children, young people and their families, living in the UK, reach beyond the boundaries of their health challenges to discover a world of mischief, magic and new possibilities. They do this by providing free of charge, transformative activity camps throughout the UK.
The Health Challenge & Sibling Camps are magical places where campers take part in fun activities including Sports and Games, Arts and Crafts and Discovery. Campers will be divided into teams based on their age. You will be part of a team of other incredible volunteers and will need a sense of fun with an energetic, enthusiastic and positive approach. If you are looking for an amazing and rewarding experience where you can make a real difference in young people's lives, whilst developing your skills then apply to be a Team Mate now!
Camp Team Mate
Over the Wall
Postcode: PH2 9EG
Over The Wall is a charity that helps children, young people and their families, living in the UK, reach beyond the boundaries of their health challenges to discover a world of mischief, magic and new possibilities. We do this by providing free of charge, transformative activity camps throughout the UK.
Our health Challenge & Sibling Camps are magical places where campers take part in fun activities including Sports and Games, Arts and Crafts and Discovery. Campers will be divided into teams based on their age. You will be part of a team of other incredible volunteers and will need a sense of fun with an energetic, enthusiastic and positive approach. if you are looking for an amazing and rewarding experience where you can make a real difference in young people's lives, whilst developing your skills then apply to be a Team Mate now!
Family Support Coordinator
Community for Refugees Western Isles
Postcode: HS1 2DG
Community Sponsorship is a government programme that gives the power to us to welcome a refugee family to our community and opens a door to families that would otherwise not gain access to support.
Communities for Refugees Western Isles has already established a committee and has the support of organisations including Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and NHS Western Isles, both represented on the organising group.
Community resettlement is run with the support of local groups who feel they could come together and welcome a refugee family from the moment they arrive on UK soil.
“You will be their friends and neighbours, who have done this out of the goodness of your heart and out of love. You do not need to be an expert in refugee integration, but you need to know how your own community works and to be able to give hours and skills over a long time to help people make a new life.”
The group are looking for volunteer Family Support Coordinator – a key person who works directly with the family to identify their needs and brings in volunteers to help as necessary.
Speaker
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD1 1BT
Join our friendly SCAA team as a Speaker. Attending pre-arranged talks with local groups, Speakers provide insight into our work and highlight emotional patient stories. We seek friendly individuals and no formal experience needed.
Sign up to one of our pre-arranged talks.
Contact the organisation to introduce yourself and confirm closer to the date.
Provide an engaging and informative talk utilising SCAA kit to a local group, answering questions and helping raise awareness of SCAA and its work in the community.
Highlight the various ways to support SCAA through fundraising, volunteering, and social media.
Follow SCAA banking procedure when you receive donations.
Occasionally work with another Volunteer or Staff Member and provide feedback to Community Fundraiser.
This role has both in-person and virtual opportunities.
Speaker
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: EH45 8AG
Join our friendly SCAA team as a Speaker. Attending pre-arranged talks with local groups, Speakers provide insight into our work and highlight emotional patient stories. We seek friendly individuals and no formal experience needed.
Sign up to one of our pre-arranged talks.
Contact the organisation to introduce yourself and confirm closer to the date.
Provide an engaging and informative talk utilising SCAA kit to a local group, answering questions and helping raise awareness of SCAA and its work in the community.
Highlight the various ways to support SCAA through fundraising, volunteering, and social media.
Follow SCAA banking procedure when you receive donations.
Occasionally work with another Volunteer or Staff Member and provide feedback to Community Fundraiser.
This role has both in-person and virtual opportunities.
Speaker
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD11 3AF
Join our friendly SCAA team as a Speaker. Attending pre-arranged talks with local groups, Speakers provide insight into our work and highlight emotional patient stories. We seek friendly individuals and no formal experience needed.
Sign up to one of our pre-arranged talks.
Contact the organisation to introduce yourself and confirm closer to the date.
Provide an engaging and informative talk utilising SCAA kit to a local group, answering questions and helping raise awareness of SCAA and its work in the community.
Highlight the various ways to support SCAA through fundraising, volunteering, and social media.
Follow SCAA banking procedure when you receive donations.
Occasionally work with another Volunteer or Staff Member and provide feedback to Community Fundraiser.
This role has both in-person and virtual opportunities.
Speaker
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD12 4AP
Join our friendly SCAA team as a Speaker. Attending pre-arranged talks with local groups, Speakers provide insight into our work and highlight emotional patient stories. We seek friendly individuals and no formal experience needed.
Sign up to one of our pre-arranged talks.
Contact the organisation to introduce yourself and confirm closer to the date.
Provide an engaging and informative talk utilising SCAA kit to a local group, answering questions and helping raise awareness of SCAA and its work in the community.
Highlight the various ways to support SCAA through fundraising, volunteering, and social media.
Follow SCAA banking procedure when you receive donations.
Occasionally work with another Volunteer or Staff Member and provide feedback to Community Fundraiser.
This role has both in-person and virtual opportunities.
Speaker
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD5 7HF
Join our friendly SCAA team as a Speaker. Attending pre-arranged talks with local groups, Speakers provide insight into our work and highlight emotional patient stories. We seek friendly individuals and no formal experience needed.
Sign up to one of our pre-arranged talks.
Contact the organisation to introduce yourself and confirm closer to the date.
Provide an engaging and informative talk utilising SCAA kit to a local group, answering questions and helping raise awareness of SCAA and its work in the community.
Highlight the various ways to support SCAA through fundraising, volunteering, and social media.
Follow SCAA banking procedure when you receive donations.
Occasionally work with another Volunteer or Staff Member and provide feedback to Community Fundraiser.
This role has both in-person and virtual opportunities.
Speaker
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD7 4LN
Join our friendly SCAA team as a Speaker. Attending pre-arranged talks with local groups, Speakers provide insight into our work and highlight emotional patient stories. We seek friendly individuals and no formal experience needed.
Sign up to one of our pre-arranged talks.
Contact the organisation to introduce yourself and confirm closer to the date.
Provide an engaging and informative talk utilising SCAA kit to a local group, answering questions and helping raise awareness of SCAA and its work in the community.
Highlight the various ways to support SCAA through fundraising, volunteering, and social media.
Follow SCAA banking procedure when you receive donations.
Occasionally work with another Volunteer or Staff Member and provide feedback to Community Fundraiser.
This role has both in-person and virtual opportunities.
Speaker
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD8 6BE
Join our friendly SCAA team as a Speaker. Attending pre-arranged talks with local groups, Speakers provide insight into our work and highlight emotional patient stories. We seek friendly individuals and no formal experience needed.
Sign up to one of our pre-arranged talks.
Contact the organisation to introduce yourself and confirm closer to the date.
Provide an engaging and informative talk utilising SCAA kit to a local group, answering questions and helping raise awareness of SCAA and its work in the community.
Highlight the various ways to support SCAA through fundraising, volunteering, and social media.
Follow SCAA banking procedure when you receive donations.
Occasionally work with another Volunteer or Staff Member and provide feedback to Community Fundraiser.
This role has both in-person and virtual opportunities.
Speaker
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD9 9EF
Join our friendly SCAA team as a Speaker. Attending pre-arranged talks with local groups, Speakers provide insight into our work and highlight emotional patient stories. We seek friendly individuals and no formal experience needed.
Sign up to one of our pre-arranged talks.
Contact the organisation to introduce yourself and confirm closer to the date.
Provide an engaging and informative talk utilising SCAA kit to a local group, answering questions and helping raise awareness of SCAA and its work in the community.
Highlight the various ways to support SCAA through fundraising, volunteering, and social media.
Follow SCAA banking procedure when you receive donations.
Occasionally work with another Volunteer or Staff Member and provide feedback to Community Fundraiser.
This role has both in-person and virtual opportunities.
Recycling Volunteer - Highland
Crisp Packet Project - Highland
Postcode: IV2 4HU
Chance to give back, to help save the planet by, reducing and recycling everyday items from most homes in the UK.
Collecting empty crisp packets, cutting and washing these, drying.
Ironing into strips then connecting the strips together to form a sheet. Encasing in clear plastic and this then becomes a survival blanket.
There are many things that can be produced from the crisp packets, survival blankets, wash bags, bags for general use, bivvy bags to keep sleeping bags warm and dry.
Looking for voulnteers to:
Cut and wash crisp bags
Iron into strips
Iron into sheets to form the blankets
Encase in clear plastic
Sew plastic into ponchos (guidance provided)
Demonstrations can be done for anyone that wants, but there are instructional videos on U-Tube
Fundraising volunteer
Rainbow Valley
Postcode: G62 6BJ
To assist with general fundraising – liaising with volunteers, helping with community fundraising. We are looking for someone who is proficient and experienced in fundraising.
Activities Volunteer - Highland wide
Connecting Young Carers
Postcode: IV15 9SL
Connecting Young Carers (CYC) are looking for fun and enthusiastic volunteers to assist them with their programme of activities and events for young carers across Highland. These will be held after school and also during the school holidays.
This is a flexible opportunity which may be of interest to individuals looking for a one-off volunteering opportunity or for volunteers who can offer regular support either during the holidays or term time only, depending on the volunteer’s availability.
The Activities Volunteer will provide assistance to CYC staff including the organisation and running of the activity, making young carers feel welcome, encouraging their participation and most importantly having fun.
Secretary
Northfield Youth Hub
Postcode: AB16 7AU
If you are interested in helping your community then this is for you! Secretary of a multi-agency group who will support each other in delivering a new youth hub for the young people and wider community in Northfield.
-Main duties and responsibilities:
• Record and transcribe all minutes of Northfield Youth Hub group.
• Distribute minutes and other relevant information as required to the community volunteers and group members in advance of each meeting.
• Forward a copy of all the minutes to the group members.
• Maintain files of minutes, correspondence etc., on the community group’s behalf.
• Ensure a meeting room is available for any future face-to-face meetings.
• Correspond with Community volunteers, group members and others as required.
• Upon vacating the position all files etc. must be passed on to the new secretary.
A fantastic opportunity to make a real difference for young people and the community. All volunteers are greatly appreciated.
For further details please contact Derek Bain, Partnership Development Officer at email: derek.bain@scotland.police.uk or telephone: 01224 301068.
Duns Food Bank Volunteers
Duns Food Bank
Postcode: TD11 3DB
Help those in need by collecting donations of food and stocking the food store in central Duns, or delivering food by car throughout Berwickshire west of the A1 corridor.
Role Description : In the year to end April, Duns Food Bank made 281 deliveries, helping 574 people including 219 children. This represents a major increase in demand compared to the same period in 2020/21. With this increase in workload and the retirement of a number of volunteers, the Food Bank is in urgent need of new recruits.
The Food Bank is supported by two teams of volunteers. The Quartermaster’s team collects donated food from drop off points, shops etc. and stocks shelves in the food store, and the Delivery team takes food to clients throughout mid-Berwickshire.
As referrals from agencies (e.g. NHS, Social Services, Berwickshire Housing Association etc.) come in, volunteers on the Delivery team go to the food store in Duns and make up boxes according to the needs of the family or individual. They can then contact the client and ask what fresh goods they need, before going to buy these items from a local shop. Currently a pharmacy voucher can also be included with each delivery. This is about dignity, giving people some choice and control over their specific needs.
Members of the Quartermaster’s team are expected to be on duty for around one week in seven and work in and around the food store in central Duns. Members of the Delivery team can expect to be on duty for one week in eight or nine. Members of the Delivery team are asked to use their own cars and can claim back petrol costs along with the cost of buying fresh goods etc
.
If you would like to know more or join one of the Food Bank’s teams please contact dunsfoodbank@gmail.com
Volunteer Crew Member - Re-Union Canal Boat Project
Fountainbridge Canalside Community Trust (FCCT)
Postcode: EH3 9NY
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers who would like to support the work of our canal boat the Lochrin Belle based at Edinburgh Quay
Main tasks include:
Crewing the boat.
Being a public face of the organisation.
Welcoming people aboard.
Dealing with the needs of passengers.
Supporting the health and safety of passengers.
Helping with maintenance and cleaning.
Supporting colleagues including the skipper and other volunteer crew members.
Comradeship Circles Technical Support Volunteer (Uist)
Age Scotland (Western Isles)
Postcode: HS9 5XD
The Comradeship Circles service enables socially isolated older members of the veterans communities to enjoy camaraderie with others who share an armed forces background in regular and facilitated telephone group calls. The role is to connect and welcome veterans to the group call,monitor the connection throughout and update the contact management database.
Friendship Caller (Lewis)
Age Scotland (Western Isles)
Postcode: HS1 2DG
The friendship service is part of the wider Age Scotland helpline. The aim of the role is to provide calls of companionship to people who are 50 and over, who may live alone or feel alone, who don't have family nearby or who can't get online, and would benefit from a chat. The friendship service differs to a befriending service in that we don't match volunteers with callers, we rotate the volunteers around so that older people can engage in different conversations. The role is easy to fit in to most busy schedules. We ask that volunteers can commit up to 2 hours per week on the same day each week. Volunteering will be arranged for mutual convenience.
Friendship Caller (Barra)
Age Scotland (Western Isles)
Postcode: HS9 5XD
The friendship service is part of the wider Age Scotland helpline. The aim of the role is to provide calls of companionship to people who are 50 and over, who may live alone or feel alone, who don't have family nearby or who can't get online, and would benefit from a chat. The friendship service differs to a befriending service in that we don't match volunteers with callers, we rotate the volunteers around so that older people can engage in different conversations. The role is easy to fit in to most busy schedules. We ask that volunteers can commit up to 2 hours per week on the same day each week. Volunteering will be arranged for mutual convenience.
Beaver Leader - Dalkeith
South East Scotland Scouts
Postcode: EH2 1HJ
As a Beaver Leader you would organise and lead the meetings. It sounds like a big job, but a number of our members are running sections as it plays to their strengths and they really enjoy it. We have helped to put on some of the best events and activities. It has a lot of rewards, so is certainly worth considering! This vacancy is to provide exciting indoor and outdoor activities for girls and boys aged 6-8 years old.
Are you looking for that bit more out of life? Love working with young people and want to see them develop useful skills? This is an exciting opportunity to join an established Beaver Colony. We work with a great group of children from a range of backgrounds. We've got lots of plans for this year, and we'd love more people to get involved. You will be helping to provide exciting indoor, and some outdoor, activities for girls and boys aged 6-8 years old by following the Beaver Scout programme including games, skills and badge work. Also, preparing them to move onto the Cub Pack when the time comes. This is an exciting and varied position, that lets you get to the heart of Scouting activities in your community. Be prepared to make a difference!
The Section Leader manages and leads the operation of the Section, in particular, the planning and safe delivery of the Balanced Programme with the help of assistants, including Assistant Section Leaders, Section Assistants and Young Leaders. The role will suit someone with strong leadership, communication and organisational skills, who holds the Scout values of integrity, respect, care and belief. The ability to work as part of a team and to motivate others is also important. This requires a weekly commitment during term time, occasional commitment during the week for planning meetings and attend the Executive Committee (meets 4 times a year) and occasionally at weekends for events like camps.
This is a practical role leading a group of adults working as a team to support our youngest section, you may have experience of working with children or might be looking to gain some. You will be enthusiastic and willing to learn.
Sma’ Shot Day 2022 - Event Volunteer
Renfrewshire Council , Event Volunteers
Postcode: PA1 1WB
Sma’ Shot Day is a colourful and charismatic celebration of Paisley’s proud heritage of community activism and togetherness.
The day marks the weavers’ historic victory over the ‘corks’ (the middle men between the factory owners and the weavers) for payment for the crucial, but unseen, sma' shot thread that bound together the Paisley shawls.
This year led by the Charleston Drum, the local community will weave its way through the town centre with a proud parade of traditional and new banners. The symbolic ‘Burning of the Cork’ will have a fiery display as an effigy of the infamous ‘middlemen’ meets its end!
The whole day will be a celebration for Paisley ‘Buddies’ and visitors alike with live music and dance, a lively Makers Market, arts and crafts, aerial workshops and so much more.
Paisley’s annual Sma’ Shot Day celebrations is back and is looking for volunteers to deliver an exciting and fun live programme for the first time since 2019 on Saturday 2nd July.
Examples of tasks undertaken as an event volunteer:
1)Welcoming Host – Welcome event guest to the tea dance, check guest registration and tickets, assist event leads with other relevant tasks.
2)Workshop Assistant –Assist workshop leads with the workshop guest lists and ticket checks, help with workshop activities, resetting and cleaning workshop area before, after and in-between the workshops.
3)Parade support – Provide support to the community groups who are walking in the parade, make sure the parade walkers, banners and structures are looked after.
4)Event Point of Contact – Act as a point of contacts to the event visitors. Main duties will be to assist event visitors with event information and site directions. Other duties will include, help distribute event programmes, welcome and guide event guests, assist event staff on the day with minor tasks.
About you:
-You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
-You should be able to commit up to 5 hours of volunteering on the event day.
-You should be willing to undergo a basic event induction and training.
Desirable skills for the role:
-Excellent communication skills
-Interest in events and community development
-Highly motivated ,able to work as part of the team.
-Positive with can do attitude
-Experience in customer service would be desirable
**This is an apply first opportunity, please register your interest by clicking “Apply” or Email: eventsvolunteers@renfrewshire.gov.uk. You will be contacted separately with further information on the induction and may be required to answer additional questions regarding your application.**
Team Stirling Kilimanjaro challenge support member
DigDeep Kilimanjaro Challenge Team Stirling
Postcode: FK8 1EF
As a Team Stirling Kili Challenge support member, you will act as a fundraiser in support of our Team, but you won't commit to the Kilimanjaro Challenge. The money you raise will be directed towards helping vulnerable communities in Kenya. Several communities lack access to clean water or suffer from restrictions in hygiene, which prevents many from going to school, work, and raising out of poverty. You can head to the DigDeep Africa site to learn more about the work they do! You will take part in organizing and volunteering at fundraising events, and maybe fundraise on your own. You'll also join us in chinwags, social events, and practice hikes if you will! The whole challenge will last until the end of August 2022, but you can choose the events and projects you want to do on your own time. If you're a student at the University of Stirling, you can also find us from the Union site!
Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2022 - Cheer Squad Volunteer
Alzheimer’s Research UK
Postcode: EH32 9RY
The Edinburgh Half & Full Marathon takes runners around the iconic landmarks of the historic city. For the best view, join our cheer squad at a picturesque spot along the East Lothian coastline to give our #TeamARUK runners a vital boost as they go past, encouraging them to keep going and helping them achieve their goal!
We’ll provide you with all the materials you require including tambourines, whistles and orange accessories to make you stand out in the crowd!
Your support will make a massive difference to our runners and encourage them to reach their targets. In 2021 our Cheer Squads supported runners in events across the UK raising upwards of £1.3 million! Your help will be a key contributor to raising vital funds for dementia research.
Memory Cafe Greeter and Catering Volunteer
St Marks Church
Postcode: KY16 9UY
The Memory Cafe is attended by people and their carers who wish to have some social interaction and some entertainment a couple of times a month. You can volunteer once or twice a month.
The hall used for the Cafe is upstairs in the Church building and there is a lift. Volunteers are needed to meet and greet people as they arrive and escort them upstairs to the Cafe. The kitchen downstairs is well-equipped, and you will help to make tea and coffee, put out cakes and biscuits, all of which goes onto a trolley that is then taken up in the lift to the Cafe and served to those attending.
As a volunteer, you are encouraged to have some refreshments with the people attending, chat with them and enjoy the entertainment. The Cafe is from 2pm to 3.30pm on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. Volunteers are needed 1.30-4.00pm to prepare the refreshments and then wash and clean up at the end of the Cafe.
Volunteer Befrienders
New Adventures
Postcode: G67 2PX
New Adventures offers periods of respite for carers of adults with disabilities. To achieve this we offer regular sports sessions, outings and weekend breaks. We are looking volunteers who would like to join us on our adventures- wherever they take us! Our group have fantastic fun- and we would welcome enthusiastic, friendly individuals to support us in our plans.
We are looking volunteers who may help with the following:
• Support the weekly sports sessions in the Tryst in Cumbernauld
• Support our regular weekly outings to places of interest throughout Central Scotland
• Support us in occasional evening outings ; cinema, bowling, concerts
• Support us in weekend breaks throughout Scotland – or any combination of the above!
Volunteers will be expected to encourage and support participants in their activities; we are keen to promote inclusion and equality and try to take part in as many different and varied opportunities as possible. Friendly, organised and with a sense of humour are all key strengths of volunteers.
Comradeship Circles Volunteer Facilitators
Age Scotland Comradeship Circles (Aberdeen & Grampian)
Postcode: AB10 1AB
The Comradeship Circles service aims to reduce loneliness by offering older members of the ex-service community the opportunity to enjoy regular group camaraderie by telephone. A Comradeship Circle will host typically six people on the same day and time each week to chat about a range of topics and interests over the phone. A Technical Support Volunteer or Supervisor will be on hand to connect everyone and ensure the call runs smoothly.
We are looking for facilitator volunteers who will join the group phone calls, which last up to an hour, helping to facilitate discussion, developing resources to enrich Circles in response to member's interests. Currently this role is home-based and access to either a landline or mobile is required.
• Main tasks include - Welcoming members to the circle and to facilitate group discussions and ensuring all members have a chance to participate. Creating and developing engaging resources in response to circle participant’s interests.
• Reporting any concerns or issues with the circles to Supervisor.
1-2 hours per week at the same time each week (with some flexibility for cover) over a 6 month minimum period.
For more information please contact Caroline McDonald, Comradeship Circles Coordinator at email: caroline.mcdonald@agescotland.org.uk or tel.: 0131 378 7206.
Volunteers
Community First
Postcode: DD8 1BA
Do you have spare time and you'd like to give back to the community? Community First are calling out for help. We have various volunteering opportunities for individual
- Grocery Shop Assistant
- Kitchen Help
- Baker
- Social Media
- Stockroom Assistant
- Clothing Shop Assistant
- General Assistant
- Waiter/Waitress
Interested and keen to learn more, get in touch for a chat.
Cafe helper
Share and care Cafe
Postcode: HS3 3BG
The aim of the project is to support people in the community who are isolated and lonely and offer opportunities for them to learn new skills and try new experiences.
We plan to support people with using technology and having a bank of tablets/ laptops would enable us to show people how to stay in touch and use the internet safely.
The young volunteers help keeping everyone supplied with tea and coffee.
Sourdough Baker/Trainer
Narture Ayr
Postcode: KA7 1BJ
Narture CIC is looking to work with a experienced sourdough baker, someone who has had experience in artisanal baking or commercial baking, to help mentor and train new bakery assistants. This position would be ideal for a retired baker who is looking to volunteer a few hours a week, has a passion for baking, possibly someone who enjoys training others and would like to mentor new bakers.
Outdoor Onsite Helpers, Gardeners, Handy Person Volunteers
Camphill Wellbeing Trust
Postcode: AB15 9QD
Support our exciting community Compass Project and help to transform the naturally-beautiful and historic 4.1 acre former Waldorf School site into a centre demonstrating practical solutions for healthy, sustainable lifestyles.
The project has something for everyone including opportunities to find out and participate in:
• sustainable building practices with conservation of the listed main building & sensitive repurposing of the others – dry-stone wall restoration, stripping back damaged plasterboard ready for refurbishment, sorting building materials and items for re-purposing and upcycling.
• an integrated, creative health & education approach, supported by the natural & built environment – we offer opportunities for volunteers from secondary schools to participate in appropriate outdoor projects onsite.
• sustainable social enterprise projects serving the local community and involving those with learning disabilities – experience circular economy in practice as we start to outlet local organic produce and plants onsite on a donation basis.
• organic/biodynamic land use with nutritious food production, no-dig demonstration allotments, composting, beehives, wild flower meadow and woodland – keen gardeners are always welcome to come and help create a no-dig system from scratch so you never have to weed again! Experienced chain-saw operators can help manage our woodland.
• repair, reuse & recycle practices minimising waste and encouraging sustainability – furniture and other items for upcycling.
-Compass needs you!
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers who are willing to lend a hand with whatever needs doing. We hold regular volunteer days where you can enjoy meeting like-minded people working together to make a visible difference to our site after each session. Volunteers tell us it is very satisfying to see how much of a difference their work can make.
Volunteers with specialised skills such as joiners, plumbers and DIY-enthusiasts will be especially welcome as we enter the next phase of our project to strip out the existing buildings ready for refurbishment.
‘Being out in the fresh air with others, seeing changes happening and feeling like I was part of a bigger process. I have also enjoyed meeting others who are enthused about the project. Sense of community, healthy activities. Very friendly co-ordinator and other helpers so feeling of welcome is lovely. I also value the fact that I only manage a couple of hours but this is still appreciated and I don't feel guilty when I feel like my body needs to stop! Beautiful grounds to work in’. – Compass volunteer
‘Such a great sense of satisfaction and wellbeing experienced at the end of 2 hours of hard physical work. This has sparked off an interest in gardening and growing plants at home. And also enjoyed being part of a community and meeting new people each time I come along who are equally enthusiastic about this project’. – Compass volunteer
Everyone is welcome at Compass and we look forward to working with you onsite! You can find out more on our website: www.camphillwellbeing.org.uk/compass or email: compass@cwt.scot for further details on volunteering with this exciting project.
Beach Wheelchair Volunteers
Sea the Change
Postcode: TD14 5QA
For many people, a simple outing to the beach is impossible. Volunteer, ‘be the change’ and help others relive fond memories or experience the joys of sand, sea and shore for the very first time!
Our pool of volunteers are contacted when a booking is made to hire one of our beach wheelchairs and invited to help out. On the day of the hire, the volunteer on duty will collect the equipment required from the Sea the Change storage shed, taking it to meet the hirer at the appointed time next to the disabled parking bays by Coldingham beach. After demonstrating the features and safe use of the wheelchair and/or hoist, hirers will be left to carry on and enjoy their visit. Volunteers are NOT required to assist with transfers to and from wheelchairs or with using the hoist. At the end of the hire, the volunteer will clean equipment as necessary and wipe down surfaces with antibacterial solution before returning items to the storage shed. In the event of an emergency, the volunteer will contact the Project Officer for assistance.
Wildlife Watch Leader
Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre
Postcode: FK3 8HL
Do you love being outdoors? Are you passionate about nature? Could you help us inspire the next generation about the wonders of wildlife? Then this could be the role for you!
Wildlife Watch is the junior branch of The Wildlife Trusts and the UK’s leading environmental action club for kids. There are hundreds of local Watch groups where young people get stuck into environmental activities. Here at Scottish Wildlife Trust's Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre in Grangemouth we are recruiting new Wildlife Watch Leaders for our junior club for ages 8-13.
As well as assisting with the running of sessions, volunteer leaders will also have the opportunity to get involved in planning and preparing for sessions - a great chance to share your experience and creativity!
Volunteer - Collections/ Deliveries
Dignity Boxes
Postcode: EH33 1HH
We offer various volunteering roles that requires commitment once a month. The immediate role is to collect donations from organisations in East Lothian who collect toiletries for us, drive them to our HQ in West Lothian then deliver bags of toiletries back to East Lothian to places that hold a Dignity Box. The Dignity Boxes are also refilled once a month and these are what is given to those in need. Anyone interested can visit our premises and have a chat about how we work before committing. Our current volunteers tell us the attraction in part is because they only have to commit to once a month. We would love you to join us.
SSAFA Caseworker - Highland
SSAFA
Postcode: IV1 1PN
Caseworkers support military veterans from all backgrounds and age groups in need of financial, practical and emotional support. Caseworkers signpost clients to specialist services and help with form filling, emails and phone calls in order to apply for funding for equipment and services.
Research Participant
School of Philosophy, Psychology & Language Sciences
Postcode: EH8 7JZ
As a volunteer you: play a vital role in our research, since many of our studies rely on collecting data from human participants.
Can take part in research studies online and in-person at our research facilities.
Choose which studies you want to get involved in.
Can withdraw from the research at any time.
We email our volunteers with information about our current studies and they decide if they wish to take part.
Health Walk Leader - Strathpeffer
Partnerships for Wellbeing (P4W)
Postcode: IV14 9DW
We are looking for people who like walking and chatting and would like to become a Health Walk Leader with our Health Walk Project!
Walk Leaders help to plan and organise weekly health walks for local people. Our walks are free, low-level and accessible.
Volunteers help to promote positive physical and mental health and wellbeing by leading and supporting people to participate in short health walks within their local community.
Walk leader training provided and opportunities for further development in areas such as;
• Dementia Friendly
• Strength & Balance
• Parkinson’s Awareness
• Mental Health Awareness
• Outdoor First Aid
We are currently looking for walk leaders to help with existing walks in;
• Muir of Ord
• Drumnadrochit
• Fortrose
• Tain
We are also looking for individuals who would like to be involved in the launch of walks in the following areas;
• Evanton
• Strathpeffer
• Smithton, Inverness
Health Walk Leader - Fortrose
Partnerships for Wellbeing (P4W)
Postcode: IV10 8TJ
We are looking for people who like walking and chatting and would like to become a Health Walk Leader with our Health Walk Project!
Walk Leaders help to plan and organise weekly health walks for local people. Our walks are free, low-level and accessible.
Volunteers help to promote positive physical and mental health and wellbeing by leading and supporting people to participate in short health walks within their local community.
Walk leader training provided and opportunities for further development in areas such as;
• Dementia Friendly
• Strength & Balance
• Parkinson’s Awareness
• Mental Health Awareness
• Outdoor First Aid
We are currently looking for walk leaders to help with existing walks in;
• Muir of Ord
• Drumnadrochit
• Fortrose
• Tain
We are also looking for individuals who would like to be involved in the launch of walks in the following areas;
• Evanton
• Strathpeffer
• Smithton, Inverness
Health Walk Leader - Evanton
Partnerships for Wellbeing (P4W)
Postcode: IV16 9UN
We are looking for people who like walking and chatting and would like to become a Health Walk Leader with our Health Walk Project!
Walk Leaders help to plan and organise weekly health walks for local people. Our walks are free, low-level and accessible.
Volunteers help to promote positive physical and mental health and wellbeing by leading and supporting people to participate in short health walks within their local community.
Walk leader training provided and opportunities for further development in areas such as;
• Dementia Friendly
• Strength & Balance
• Parkinson’s Awareness
• Mental Health Awareness
• Outdoor First Aid
We are currently looking for walk leaders to help with existing walks in;
• Muir of Ord
• Drumnadrochit
• Fortrose
• Tain
We are also looking for individuals who would like to be involved in the launch of walks in the following areas;
• Evanton
• Strathpeffer
• Smithton, Inverness
Health Walk Leader - Tain
Partnerships for Wellbeing (P4W)
Postcode: IV19 1AZ
We are looking for people who like walking and chatting and would like to become a Health Walk Leader with our Health Walk Project!
Walk Leaders help to plan and organise weekly health walks for local people. Our walks are free, low-level and accessible.
Volunteers help to promote positive physical and mental health and wellbeing by leading and supporting people to participate in short health walks within their local community.
Walk leader training provided and opportunities for further development in areas such as;
• Dementia Friendly
• Strength & Balance
• Parkinson’s Awareness
• Mental Health Awareness
• Outdoor First Aid
Health Walk Leader - Muir of Ord
Partnerships for Wellbeing (P4W)
Postcode: IV6 7SU
We are looking for people who like walking and chatting and would like to become a Health Walk Leader with our Health Walk Project!
Walk Leaders help to plan and organise weekly health walks for local people. Our walks are free, low-level and accessible.
Volunteers help to promote positive physical and mental health and wellbeing by leading and supporting people to participate in short health walks within their local community.
Walk leader training provided and opportunities for further development in areas such as;
• Dementia Friendly
• Strength & Balance
• Parkinson’s Awareness
• Mental Health Awareness
• Outdoor First Aid
We are currently looking for walk leaders to help with existing walks in;
• Muir of Ord
• Drumnadrochit
• Fortrose
• Tain
We are also looking for individuals who would like to be involved in the launch of walks in the following areas;
• Evanton
• Strathpeffer
• Smithton, Inverness
Telephone Befriender (Outreach Team)
Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans
Postcode: IV30 1BU
Many blind and partially-sighted people are already quite isolated due to their visual impairment and the pandemic has only made things that much harder.
However, a weekly phone call or a cup of tea with a volunteer befriender could help provide a vital social connection for veterans with sight loss. If you love a relaxed, friendly chat on the phone and if the idea of doing this whilst also making a genuine impact as a volunteer sounds too good to be true … read on.
Our members tell us that their regular check-ins and chats or visits with someone at Sight Scotland Veterans are something they look forward to. Sometimes they can even be a lifeline. Just a simple phone call once a week can make the difference that helps one of our members overcome the effects of isolation and loneliness.
We need a friendly and naturally chatty home-based volunteer who can check in regularly with our members by phone, take some time to make sure they are doing OK, and fill them in with all the latest gossip at Sight Scotland Veterans. You will never be cold calling, there’s no pressure and nothing to sell. We will only ask you to call signed-up Sight Scotland Veterans members who we know will be only too happy to hear from you. Some volunteers can also do face to face volunteering, as restrictions eased.
As a volunteer, you will get to know inspiring people, gain valuable experiences, and help us to change the lives of those who have served their country.
For more information please contact James Whyte, Volunteer Development Manager at email james.whyte@sightscotland.org.uk or tel.: 0131 446 3154.
Telephone Befriender (Outreach Team)
Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans
Postcode: AB56 1AE
Many blind and partially-sighted people are already quite isolated due to their visual impairment and the pandemic has only made things that much harder.
However, a weekly phone call or a cup of tea with a volunteer befriender could help provide a vital social connection for veterans with sight loss. If you love a relaxed, friendly chat on the phone and if the idea of doing this whilst also making a genuine impact as a volunteer sounds too good to be true … read on.
Our members tell us that their regular check-ins and chats or visits with someone at Sight Scotland Veterans are something they look forward to. Sometimes they can even be a lifeline. Just a simple phone call once a week can make the difference that helps one of our members overcome the effects of isolation and loneliness.
We need a friendly and naturally chatty home-based volunteer who can check in regularly with our members by phone, take some time to make sure they are doing OK, and fill them in with all the latest gossip at Sight Scotland Veterans. You will never be cold calling, there’s no pressure and nothing to sell. We will only ask you to call signed-up Sight Scotland Veterans members who we know will be only too happy to hear from you. Some volunteers can also do face to face volunteering, as restrictions eased.
As a volunteer, you will get to know inspiring people, gain valuable experiences, and help us to change the lives of those who have served their country.
For more information please contact James Whyte, Volunteer Development Manager at email james.whyte@sightscotland.org.uk or tel.: 0131 446 3154.
Telephone Befriender (Outreach Team)
Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans
Postcode: IV36 1AA
Many blind and partially-sighted people are already quite isolated due to their visual impairment and the pandemic has only made things that much harder.
However, a weekly phone call or a cup of tea with a volunteer befriender could help provide a vital social connection for veterans with sight loss. If you love a relaxed, friendly chat on the phone and if the idea of doing this whilst also making a genuine impact as a volunteer sounds too good to be true … read on.
Our members tell us that their regular check-ins and chats or visits with someone at Sight Scotland Veterans are something they look forward to. Sometimes they can even be a lifeline. Just a simple phone call once a week can make the difference that helps one of our members overcome the effects of isolation and loneliness.
We need a friendly and naturally chatty home-based volunteer who can check in regularly with our members by phone, take some time to make sure they are doing OK, and fill them in with all the latest gossip at Sight Scotland Veterans. You will never be cold calling, there’s no pressure and nothing to sell. We will only ask you to call signed-up Sight Scotland Veterans members who we know will be only too happy to hear from you. Some volunteers can also do face to face volunteering, as restrictions eased.
As a volunteer, you will get to know inspiring people, gain valuable experiences, and help us to change the lives of those who have served their country.
For more information please contact James Whyte, Volunteer Development Manager at email james.whyte@sightscotland.org.uk or tel.: 0131 446 3154.
Telephone Befriender (Outreach Team)
Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans
Postcode: AB37 9AN
Many blind and partially-sighted people are already quite isolated due to their visual impairment and the pandemic has only made things that much harder.
However, a weekly phone call or a cup of tea with a volunteer befriender could help provide a vital social connection for veterans with sight loss. If you love a relaxed, friendly chat on the phone and if the idea of doing this whilst also making a genuine impact as a volunteer sounds too good to be true … read on.
Our members tell us that their regular check-ins and chats or visits with someone at Sight Scotland Veterans are something they look forward to. Sometimes they can even be a lifeline. Just a simple phone call once a week can make the difference that helps one of our members overcome the effects of isolation and loneliness.
We need a friendly and naturally chatty home-based volunteer who can check in regularly with our members by phone, take some time to make sure they are doing OK, and fill them in with all the latest gossip at Sight Scotland Veterans. You will never be cold calling, there’s no pressure and nothing to sell. We will only ask you to call signed-up Sight Scotland Veterans members who we know will be only too happy to hear from you. Some volunteers can also do face to face volunteering, as restrictions eased.
As a volunteer, you will get to know inspiring people, gain valuable experiences, and help us to change the lives of those who have served their country.
For more information please contact James Whyte, Volunteer Development Manager at email james.whyte@sightscotland.org.uk or tel.: 0131 446 3154.
Volunteer Companion
Care And Share Companionship
Postcode: KY1 1XT
Care and Share Companionship supports older people living in isolation and loneliness within the Kirkcaldy area. Our aim is to provide a service that helps improve health and well-being.
Pre Covid-19 we offered support by our volunteers on a face to face basis. Taking people out shopping, to appointments, hairdressers, places of interest such as library, local exhibitions, for a refreshment or simply have a cup of tea and chat at home. They can accompany their 'friend' to groups of interest to help build their confidence or return to a hobby they previously enjoyed.
At present following Government guidance, we offer weekly telephone and/or shopping delivery support.
Training and guidelines are provided.
At present following Government guidance, we offer telephone, shopping and face to face weekly visits
Board Trustee
Edinburgh and Lothian Trust Fund
Postcode: EH5 2FF
Edinburgh and Lothian Trust Fund (ELTF) is looking for two or three new Trustees to join our Board. Ideally, one of them will be able to fill the vacancy for Chair that will arise in November 2023. We are looking for individuals who have a good understanding of issues relating to poverty and inequality. The Trustees meet four times a year to approve grant applications, to discuss and decide on policy, strategy and governance issues and to provide oversight of the management of the investment portfolio. Please email the Chair of the Trust chair@eltf.co.uk with a CV including details of relevant experience to discuss the role further. Deadline for Applications is 6thJune. We are keen to improve the diversity of the Board so would especially welcome expressions of interest from individuals that would help us achieve this. The current membership of the Board can be seen on our website https://www.eltf.org.uk/trustees/ .
Home Visitor
Pet Fostering Service Scotland (East Renfrewshire)
Postcode: G78 1LR
Our Home Visitors play a vital role in delivery of our service by visiting potential volunteer pet foster carers to assess their house, home situation and the fosterer.
Main tasks:
- Contact potential fosterer and arrange a time for the home visit to take place.
- Carry out the home visit following the guidelines provided by PFSS.
- Complete the home visit report and return a copy to the Home Visit Coordinator.
Click and Connect Computer Drop-In Volunteer
Bethany Christian Trust
Postcode: EH6 5JQ
Volunteers should;
Foster a supportive and encouraging environment; welcoming people to the group, facilitating social interactions through discussions and offering a listening ear.
Offer digital support to those attending the group, as well as offering advice and support on issues such as CV writing, health and well-being, filling out online forms etc.
Help with the set-up and clean-up of the group, arriving on time in order to do so.
Alert staff of any concerns.
Volunteer Support Bethany Christian Centre
Bethany Christian Trust
Postcode: EH6 5HA
We are looking for volunteers to support the Bethany Christian Centre staff team in giving quality support to residents in the evening. This includes tasks such as participating in recreational activities with residents and staff, cleaning and/or cooking duties as required and general administrative duties, including answering phones and taking messages.
Care Van Cleaning Volunteer
Bethany Christian Trust
Postcode: EH6 5HA
General responsibilities:
Inside the van:
Cleaning all surfaces including inside. cupboards, boxes and shelves.
Brushing and mopping floor.
Refilling spray bottles.
Tidying cupboards.
Removing rubbish.
Brushing drivers cab and removing any rubbish.
Inside the kitchen:
Removing discarded food from shelves and fridge.
Cleaning shelving units, sink area and inside of fridge.
Removing rubbish from inside of kitchen and the area outside.
Brushing and mopping floor.
Volunteer Helper & social media support
Badenoch & Strathspey Therapy Gardens
Postcode: PH21 1HP
Mainly bases at Kingussie Allotments, Am Fasgadh and the new Aviemore hospital in the future.
We are seeking some people interested in gardening tasks to work alongside service users throughout the year.
We would also like to find someone who would be interested in setting up and managing our social media including uploading pictures, posting about events.
Training & Employment Assistant
Skills Exchange SCIO
Postcode: G74 4HG
We are looking for volunteers to assist the Training and Employment Tutors in our East Kilbride centre and support our participants in personal development and employability training sessions. These sessions cover a wide variety of activities ranging from SQA certificated assessments to team games, creative tasks, lifeskills such as money management, drugs awareness etc. Depending on the programme, participants spend between 6 – 24 hours a week in the centre. Tasks would include reading, scribing, working 1-1 or helping small groups with activities. There is normally a maximum of 8 participants per group. Volunteers will be a valuable source of support for them to help build their communication skills, develop effective relationships and benefit from interacting with a positive role model.
We are working with young people who have either recently left school or who are in the last 6 months of education but often not attending. All our participants require some form of support to help them make the transition from school to the world of work as they have various barriers. These include lack of attendance at school, lack of experience, low or no qualifications, health issues, hidden disabilities and particularly anxiety / poor mental health, lack of confidence and self-esteem. We are increasingly supporting young people with autism / aspergers . Some young people also require support with literacy / using IT.
Bud Heritage Volunteer
Poppyscotland (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD1 1BT
Bud is Poppyscotland’s brand new vehicle for exploration and learning, a truck that transforms into a mobile community space, comprising a mini poppy factory, micro-museum and with interactive learning opportunities.
Bud is an interactive experience that encourages visitors to create their personal remembrance journey through exploring the exhibits. It is helping us keep remembrance relevant all year round.
About the opportunity:
As a Bud Heritage Volunteer, you will support the delivery of the Bud project when Bud is in your area.
This could see you supporting in one of the key tasks below:
Welcome members of the public and groups (schools, girl guides, brownies, cubs, cadets etc.) visiting Bud on their arrival, deliver activities both indoor and outdoor as planned by the Bud team, assist with evaluation of Bud by encouraging feedback and collecting data, be flexible in the performance of the post and undertake duties requested by the Bud team, support the staff team in set up and take down at visits and events and support staff in the delivery of activities with schools, groups and public visitors.
Bud Heritage Volunteer
Poppyscotland (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: EH45 8AG
Bud is Poppyscotland’s brand new vehicle for exploration and learning, a truck that transforms into a mobile community space, comprising a mini poppy factory, micro-museum and with interactive learning opportunities.
Bud is an interactive experience that encourages visitors to create their personal remembrance journey through exploring the exhibits. It is helping us keep remembrance relevant all year round.
About the opportunity:
As a Bud Heritage Volunteer, you will support the delivery of the Bud project when Bud is in your area.
This could see you supporting in one of the key tasks below:
Welcome members of the public and groups (schools, girl guides, brownies, cubs, cadets etc.) visiting Bud on their arrival, deliver activities both indoor and outdoor as planned by the Bud team, assist with evaluation of Bud by encouraging feedback and collecting data, be flexible in the performance of the post and undertake duties requested by the Bud team, support the staff team in set up and take down at visits and events and support staff in the delivery of activities with schools, groups and public visitors.
Bud Heritage Volunteer
Poppyscotland (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD11 3AF
Bud is Poppyscotland’s brand new vehicle for exploration and learning, a truck that transforms into a mobile community space, comprising a mini poppy factory, micro-museum and with interactive learning opportunities.
Bud is an interactive experience that encourages visitors to create their personal remembrance journey through exploring the exhibits. It is helping us keep remembrance relevant all year round.
About the opportunity:
As a Bud Heritage Volunteer, you will support the delivery of the Bud project when Bud is in your area.
This could see you supporting in one of the key tasks below:
Welcome members of the public and groups (schools, girl guides, brownies, cubs, cadets etc.) visiting Bud on their arrival, deliver activities both indoor and outdoor as planned by the Bud team, assist with evaluation of Bud by encouraging feedback and collecting data, be flexible in the performance of the post and undertake duties requested by the Bud team, support the staff team in set up and take down at visits and events and support staff in the delivery of activities with schools, groups and public visitors.
Bud Heritage Volunteer
Poppyscotland (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD12 4AP
Bud is Poppyscotland’s brand new vehicle for exploration and learning, a truck that transforms into a mobile community space, comprising a mini poppy factory, micro-museum and with interactive learning opportunities.
Bud is an interactive experience that encourages visitors to create their personal remembrance journey through exploring the exhibits. It is helping us keep remembrance relevant all year round.
About the opportunity:
As a Bud Heritage Volunteer, you will support the delivery of the Bud project when Bud is in your area.
This could see you supporting in one of the key tasks below:
Welcome members of the public and groups (schools, girl guides, brownies, cubs, cadets etc.) visiting Bud on their arrival, deliver activities both indoor and outdoor as planned by the Bud team, assist with evaluation of Bud by encouraging feedback and collecting data, be flexible in the performance of the post and undertake duties requested by the Bud team, support the staff team in set up and take down at visits and events and support staff in the delivery of activities with schools, groups and public visitors.
Bud Heritage Volunteer
Poppyscotland (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD5 7HF
Bud is Poppyscotland’s brand new vehicle for exploration and learning, a truck that transforms into a mobile community space, comprising a mini poppy factory, micro-museum and with interactive learning opportunities.
Bud is an interactive experience that encourages visitors to create their personal remembrance journey through exploring the exhibits. It is helping us keep remembrance relevant all year round.
About the opportunity:
As a Bud Heritage Volunteer, you will support the delivery of the Bud project when Bud is in your area.
This could see you supporting in one of the key tasks below:
Welcome members of the public and groups (schools, girl guides, brownies, cubs, cadets etc.) visiting Bud on their arrival, deliver activities both indoor and outdoor as planned by the Bud team, assist with evaluation of Bud by encouraging feedback and collecting data, be flexible in the performance of the post and undertake duties requested by the Bud team, support the staff team in set up and take down at visits and events and support staff in the delivery of activities with schools, groups and public visitors.
Bud Heritage Volunteer
Poppyscotland (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD7 4LN
Bud is Poppyscotland’s brand new vehicle for exploration and learning, a truck that transforms into a mobile community space, comprising a mini poppy factory, micro-museum and with interactive learning opportunities.
Bud is an interactive experience that encourages visitors to create their personal remembrance journey through exploring the exhibits. It is helping us keep remembrance relevant all year round.
About the opportunity:
As a Bud Heritage Volunteer, you will support the delivery of the Bud project when Bud is in your area.
This could see you supporting in one of the key tasks below:
Welcome members of the public and groups (schools, girl guides, brownies, cubs, cadets etc.) visiting Bud on their arrival, deliver activities both indoor and outdoor as planned by the Bud team, assist with evaluation of Bud by encouraging feedback and collecting data, be flexible in the performance of the post and undertake duties requested by the Bud team, support the staff team in set up and take down at visits and events and support staff in the delivery of activities with schools, groups and public visitors.
Bud Heritage Volunteer
Poppyscotland (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD8 6BE
Bud is Poppyscotland’s brand new vehicle for exploration and learning, a truck that transforms into a mobile community space, comprising a mini poppy factory, micro-museum and with interactive learning opportunities.
Bud is an interactive experience that encourages visitors to create their personal remembrance journey through exploring the exhibits. It is helping us keep remembrance relevant all year round.
About the opportunity:
As a Bud Heritage Volunteer, you will support the delivery of the Bud project when Bud is in your area.
This could see you supporting in one of the key tasks below:
Welcome members of the public and groups (schools, girl guides, brownies, cubs, cadets etc.) visiting Bud on their arrival, deliver activities both indoor and outdoor as planned by the Bud team, assist with evaluation of Bud by encouraging feedback and collecting data, be flexible in the performance of the post and undertake duties requested by the Bud team, support the staff team in set up and take down at visits and events and support staff in the delivery of activities with schools, groups and public visitors.
Bud Heritage Volunteer
Poppyscotland (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD9 9EF
Bud is Poppyscotland’s brand new vehicle for exploration and learning, a truck that transforms into a mobile community space, comprising a mini poppy factory, micro-museum and with interactive learning opportunities.
Bud is an interactive experience that encourages visitors to create their personal remembrance journey through exploring the exhibits. It is helping us keep remembrance relevant all year round.
About the opportunity:
As a Bud Heritage Volunteer, you will support the delivery of the Bud project when Bud is in your area.
This could see you supporting in one of the key tasks below:
Welcome members of the public and groups (schools, girl guides, brownies, cubs, cadets etc.) visiting Bud on their arrival, deliver activities both indoor and outdoor as planned by the Bud team, assist with evaluation of Bud by encouraging feedback and collecting data, be flexible in the performance of the post and undertake duties requested by the Bud team, support the staff team in set up and take down at visits and events and support staff in the delivery of activities with schools, groups and public visitors.
Volunteer Buddy
Volunteer Edinburgh - Health and Wellbeing
Postcode: EH6 5EQ
You can help change someone’s life through volunteering. We are looking for volunteer buddies to be matched with potential volunteers who need some support to volunteer because of a disability, mental health issue or other barrier. Depending on the needs of the volunteer you will possibly accompany the volunteer to meet the organisation, volunteer alongside them and continue to support them through meetings, phone calls, texts, emails etc. Full training and support will be provided.
Home Visitors (Radio Support)
British Wireless For The Blind Fund (Aberdeen)
Postcode: AB11 5YU
>What is this role?
This role involves visiting blind and partially sighted people in their homes, installing their new radio and teaching them how to use it as well as proving ongoing support, where needed. This role also involves a small amount of admin.
>Where is it based?
The role is based within your local area. You will be asked to travel around a reasonable distance within your local area. (To be mutually agreed.)
>How much time will I need to commit?
Each visit will take around 2 hours to complete. Depending on your area, we envisage that there will be around 1-2 visits per month.
>What does the role involve?
• Contact recipients by phone to agree appointment time
• Visit people in their homes and install our audio equipment
• Give instruction and demonstration of the equipment
• Complete paperwork for each visit
• Make follow up telephone call, and if required arrange further visit and training
• Collect broken sets and arrange repairs
• Deliver replacement sets to existing clients
>What kind of person are you looking for?
• Someone patient
• IT knowledge an advantage but not essential
• Full, clean driving licence
• Good communicator
>What’s in it for me?
• Full training
• Full expenses
• The chance to gain valuable experience within a national charity
• Provide support to blind and partially sighted people within your community
**Please note that a full CRB check (provided by us) is required for this position**
**This role requires a full, clean driving licence and access to your own vehicle**
For more information please contact steven@blind.org.uk
Find out about us, our products and services and much more at www.blind.org.uk
Trustee
Ochil Youths Community Improvement
Postcode: FK13 6DX
OYCI is a youth action charity dedicated to ensuring all young people have the opportunity to have fun! OYCI's projects bring young people together in their community and provide opportunities for personal growth and support their wellbeing. OYCI is a vibrant and growing charity that is only a few years old, but one which has already made its mark in Clackmannanshire among many young people.
OYCI is seeking two motivated and enthusiastic trustees who are passionate about young people’s participation and supporting the exciting work of their small and growing charity. They are seeking interest and applications from people who share their passion for supporting young people and are motivated to provide strategic guidance to an organisation whose ambition and objective is to enable young people in Clackmannanshire to thrive, develop and reach their potential; enabling them to contribute positively to their communities.
OYCI have a committed Board and want to build on its strong foundations by attracting people with a range of skills including, but not limited to finance, fundraising, marketing, youth work, project development, digital, local government landscape and/or HR. As they are looking to grow the board alongside their organisation, they have more than one vacancy and are looking for individuals who are innovative, positive and creative. OYCI can offer training and development opportunities for first-time trustees.
Previous board/trustee experience is not necessary, and all applications are welcomed from all ages and backgrounds. They aim to reflect the communities they work in, so particularly encourage applications from local people, disabled, LGBT+ and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates.
This is a voluntary, unpaid role, although reasonable expenses incurred will be reimbursed (e.g. travel).
Receptionist / Administrator
Alzheimer Scotland
Postcode: DG9 7HY
We are looking for Administration Volunteers who can welcome people to our Resource Centre and help with: Administration tasks, providing information, signposting people to local services and resource leaflets, stationery ordering, taking calls & messages, photocopying If you would like to volunteer and support the operation of our Dumfries Dementia Resource Centre you must be over 18 years old. A basic administration knowledge is preferable but training will be provided. Days and hours are flexible and expenses will be reimbursed. As a valued member of our volunteering team you will be given a full induction which will introduce you to our organisation, your role and your locality along with the opportunity to become a Dementia Friend and participate in our Volunteer Learning & Development Program. Alzheimer Scotland will also provide a disclosure scheme memberships to successful applicants.
Volunteer Director
Aerial Art House
Postcode: EH7 6JF
We are now seeking to appoint a Volunteer Director to work alongside the Board. This is a strategic role, responsible for ensuring that there is coherence across all the companies activity. The role will provide leadership in the areas of business planning, partnership development, and fundraising, and overall management of AAH programme. Our ideal candidate will be dynamic and flexible, with the ability to seek out opportunities for the company and genuinely interested in arts/circus arts.
Meet & Greet Volunteer
NHS (East Lothian)
Postcode: EH41 3PF
NHS Lothian has a wide variety of volunteering opportunities. At East Lothian Community Hospital, we are looking for Meet & Greet Volunteers to welcome visitors to the hospital and direct them to wards and departments.
Tasks include;
• Welcome visitors to sites
• Provide directions to the appropriate department/ward
• Escort those who require additional support to correct location
• Distribute PPE, hand gel or other materials as required
• Deal with general enquiries
• Direct to phone to contact Health Records if required to locate a patient
• Direct deliveries to appropriate location
• Liaise with portering service as required for wheelchairs
• Take deliveries to wards as appropriate e.g. things dropped off for patients by families
• Support Seasonal Flu Vaccination Clinics
Vaccination Support Volunteers
Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership
Postcode: AB25 1BW
We are looking for individuals to take up an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of the vaccination programme for COVID-19 and Flu vaccines in Aberdeen city. Working with the team at the Aberdeen City Vaccination Centre in the former John Lewis site in the city centre, you will be an integral part of the team supporting the flow of patients through the centre and providing help to the public where required.
Duties will include greeting patients as they attend the centre, assisting those with mobility issues as they move through the centre, and escorting patients to other areas (i.e. toilet facilities) where required. You may also be asked to help with restocking of supplies, assist with queue management, and support the team with other tasks where required.
All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated.
For more information please contact Ali Macaulay, Support Manager at email: alison.macaulay@nhs.scot or tel.: 07790 713260.
Local Litter pick
Keep Scotland Beautiful (Western Isles)
Postcode: HS3 3BG
Litter isn’t nice. It spoils the places we live, work and visit. It devalues our beautiful country.
Clean Up Scotland is our campaign to tackle litter. Whether you are an individual, member of a community, school or a business, we can all work together to improve our environment.
Through Clean Up Scotland, we raise awareness of our litter problem, take action and inspire others to do the same.
We can help you to organise a litter pick, find a litter pick happening near you or nominate someone for our Clean Up Scotland Hero award. If you are a business, we can organise volunteering activities and CSR days, or you can support our campaign financially, knowing that your money will make a real difference to our environment.
Together we can make a difference.
Stockroom Volunteer
Community Gift Exchange
Postcode: KA7 1QT
How would you like to be part of a charity with a difference? ‘Reusables’ is a charity shop run by Community Gift Exchange (CGX) where we believe everyone has a gift or skill to share.
Little or no experience? All the better! CGX aims to equip people with the skills they need to go onto sustainable employment or further training (see also training details for further info). We want to help you realise your goals no matter how small or big!
We value our Volunteers so much that we offer everyone who gives their time a free hearty, home-made lunch. Past and current volunteers particularly appreciate making new friends and being part of a genuinely inclusive community.
The Reuseables shop operates on the ethos that all efforts should be made to save perfectly good items from going to waste. We would love you to be part of this effort!
What might I be expected to do in this role?
● Organising stock into boxes and onto shelves by product type
● Picking out stock that would be a good fit for the Reusables shop
● Creating a buffer stock area to help the retail team stock the shop
● Possibility of moving stock to and from the shop
We value creativity so if you have a particular interest or passion (eg books) let us know and we can tailor the role to suit you!
CGX have conducted and implemented a Covid-secure Risk Assessment and follow government guidelines. The safety and wellbeing of our volunteers and staff is our highest priority.
Walking Guide Development Volunteer
Museums Northumberland - Union Chain Bridge: Crossing Borders, Connecting Communities
Postcode: TD11 3AF
To research and develop content and interpretation materials for walking routes near the Union Chain Bridge. These walking guides will be published on the project website and to inform volunteer-led walks around the area.
The main focus of the role will involve:
• Researching and developing content and interpretation materials for the proposed walking routes in the vicinity of the Union Chain Bridge;
• Researching examples of good practice and popular local walking trails;
• Co-creating online walking resources with professional interpretation experts to create a public walking guide resource.
• Although not an essential requirement of the role, volunteers may be interested in walking the suggested routes, testing and recording detail about them.
Skills and Experience required:
An interest in history, natural history and local culture
Ability to work on your own and in a team
Attendance at appropriate training to develop your skills
Capacity to walk for 3 miles at your own pace (if testing walking routes).
Through this role you will gain:
Experience of working with maps and interpreting them.
The opportunity to develop your knowledge of local history, geography, natural history and culture with a focus on the Union Chain Bridge.
Experience of working independently, yet as part of a bigger team.
Walking Guide Development Volunteer
Museums Northumberland - Union Chain Bridge: Crossing Borders, Connecting Communities
Postcode: TD5 7HF
To research and develop content and interpretation materials for walking routes near the Union Chain Bridge. These walking guides will be published on the project website and to inform volunteer-led walks around the area.
The main focus of the role will involve:
• Researching and developing content and interpretation materials for the proposed walking routes in the vicinity of the Union Chain Bridge;
• Researching examples of good practice and popular local walking trails;
• Co-creating online walking resources with professional interpretation experts to create a public walking guide resource.
• Although not an essential requirement of the role, volunteers may be interested in walking the suggested routes, testing and recording detail about them.
Skills and Experience required:
An interest in history, natural history and local culture
Ability to work on your own and in a team
Attendance at appropriate training to develop your skills
Capacity to walk for 3 miles at your own pace (if testing walking routes).
Through this role you will gain:
Experience of working with maps and interpreting them.
The opportunity to develop your knowledge of local history, geography, natural history and culture with a focus on the Union Chain Bridge.
Experience of working independently, yet as part of a bigger team.
Walking Guide Development Volunteer
Museums Northumberland - Union Chain Bridge: Crossing Borders, Connecting Communities
Postcode: TD1 1BT
To research and develop content and interpretation materials for walking routes near the Union Chain Bridge. These walking guides will be published on the project website and to inform volunteer-led walks around the area.
The main focus of the role will involve:
• Researching and developing content and interpretation materials for the proposed walking routes in the vicinity of the Union Chain Bridge;
• Researching examples of good practice and popular local walking trails;
• Co-creating online walking resources with professional interpretation experts to create a public walking guide resource.
• Although not an essential requirement of the role, volunteers may be interested in walking the suggested routes, testing and recording detail about them.
Skills and Experience required:
An interest in history, natural history and local culture
Ability to work on your own and in a team
Attendance at appropriate training to develop your skills
Capacity to walk for 3 miles at your own pace (if testing walking routes).
Through this role you will gain:
Experience of working with maps and interpreting them.
The opportunity to develop your knowledge of local history, geography, natural history and culture with a focus on the Union Chain Bridge.
Experience of working independently, yet as part of a bigger team.
Art Class Assistant
Transform Arts CIC
Postcode: TD7 5EF
Creative people needed! to help out at regular after school art classes, plus there will be opportunity to helping out at events, stalls and other classes if desired.
We need two helpers for our after school classes which take place at the Selkirk Cricket Club, Philiphaugh. We have a 1 hour class for primary age and another afterwards for secondary age on Mondays in term time. Your role will be to support children with their creativity while they are in the classes, and assisting with all aspects of managing the class delivery. You will help to help set up before and clear away after the classes. You may also be helping to supervise children to stay safe during our short outings.
The class is relaxed and fun and the children will be working with a wide variety of art materials and processes. Therefore it is a chance for the volunteer to gain creative skills as well as youth work skills.
We also deliver other classes in the holidays and at weekends so there are further opportunities to get involved if desired.
Art Class Assistant
Transform Arts CIC
Postcode: TD9 9EF
Creative people needed! to help out at regular after school art classes, plus there will be opportunity to helping out at events, stalls and other classes if desired.
We need two helpers for our after school classes which take place at the Selkirk Cricket Club, Philiphaugh. We have a 1 hour class for primary age and another afterwards for secondary age on Mondays in term time. Your role will be to support children with their creativity while they are in the classes, and assisting with all aspects of managing the class delivery. You will help to help set up before and clear away after the classes. You may also be helping to supervise children to stay safe during our short outings.
The class is relaxed and fun and the children will be working with a wide variety of art materials and processes. Therefore it is a chance for the volunteer to gain creative skills as well as youth work skills.
We also deliver other classes in the holidays and at weekends so there are further opportunities to get involved if desired.
Art Class Assistant
Transform Arts CIC
Postcode: TD1 1BT
Creative people needed! to help out at regular after school art classes, plus there will be opportunity to helping out at events, stalls and other classes if desired.
We need two helpers for our after school classes which take place at the Selkirk Cricket Club, Philiphaugh. We have a 1 hour class for primary age and another afterwards for secondary age on Mondays in term time. Your role will be to support children with their creativity while they are in the classes, and assisting with all aspects of managing the class delivery. You will help to help set up before and clear away after the classes. You may also be helping to supervise children to stay safe during our short outings.
The class is relaxed and fun and the children will be working with a wide variety of art materials and processes. Therefore it is a chance for the volunteer to gain creative skills as well as youth work skills.
We also deliver other classes in the holidays and at weekends so there are further opportunities to get involved if desired.
Boys Brigade Volunteers
Boys Brigade Aberdeen
Postcode: AB10 1JJ
The Boys’ Brigade is the oldest uniformed youth organisation in the country. We promote habits which leads young people to be good all round citizens, through an extensive programme. It is rewarding and an honour to watch 5 year old shy children grown into confident young adults, ready to play their part in society.
With Covid-19 rules many Companies are looking for additional volunteers to help run the different Sections separately.
Helping out in a BB group with children and young people can make all the difference to young lives – meaning happier young people, happier communities and a society that values the contribution that we can all make; young, old or in-between. We call our volunteers “leaders” because they guide a course for children and young people.
*What do volunteers do?
There are lots of different ways that you can help. We work with boys and girls from all backgrounds and of all faiths, and with those with no faith. Most of our volunteers come along for a couple of hours a week in the evening and get involved with one or more of our four age sections: Anchors, Juniors, Company, Seniors.
We need volunteers to help children with activities, games, sport, arts and crafts, hobbies, music etc. Whatever you can help with is greatly valued. We also want volunteers who will be able to relate to young people and over time, become adults they can trust and talk to.
*I can't help every week, do you still want me?
Yes! The beauty of volunteering with the BB is that you can be flexible, and if you can only help out once a month, or even once a year at the annual camp then we are happy to welcome you.
*What is the age limit?
You can volunteer from 14+ as a Young Leader, with a wider range of roles for those aged 18+. There’s no upper age limit. We really do welcome applications from all ages.
*Do I have to be Christian?
Some churches where BB groups are based like leaders to be members of that church, but are happy that certain roles are performed by people who are in sympathy with the Christian basis of the BB. Other than that, we welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and cultures.
There are BB groups in and around Aberdeen, looking for volunteers, from Cove to Balmedie, Powis, Northfield, Woodside and the Bridge of Don, and everywhere in between. There will be a group near you who will welcome and greatly appreciate your help.
A fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference for people and communities. For further information please contact Andy Cowie at email: acowie999@btinternet.com or tel.: 01224 7903248 / 07715279478.
Become a Befriender
One Step Borders - Befriending Programme
Postcode: TD8 6BE
Interacting with young people we support through an interest you have in common.
Befrienders are Virtual Volunteers who connect and interact with the young people we support through a skill interest or hobby that they have in common.
Befrienders provide support in a casual way that gives young people a sense of inclusion, routine, and engagement. Basic social elements that young people often deny themselves when experiencing mental health challenges.
Whether you have an artistic talent that you want to share or have industry experience that young people might find helpful, it is all about finding what our young people are looking for.
The Befriending Programme was born from the work of our Virtual Volunteers during lockdown, so all Befriending sessions will be virtual. A contract detailing the logistics of the session will be drawn up between you and your supervisor, and online training is provided.
Become a Befriender
One Step Borders - Befriending Programme
Postcode: TD7 5DZ
Interacting with young people we support through an interest you have in common.
Befrienders are Virtual Volunteers who connect and interact with the young people we support through a skill interest or hobby that they have in common.
Befrienders provide support in a casual way that gives young people a sense of inclusion, routine, and engagement. Basic social elements that young people often deny themselves when experiencing mental health challenges.
Whether you have an artistic talent that you want to share or have industry experience that young people might find helpful, it is all about finding what our young people are looking for.
The Befriending Programme was born from the work of our Virtual Volunteers during lockdown, so all Befriending sessions will be virtual. A contract detailing the logistics of the session will be drawn up between you and your supervisor, and online training is provided.
Committee Members
Age Concern Ayr
Postcode: KA8 0BB
We would also like to invite volunteers with an interest in seniors in the local community, to join our committee. We meet monthly for about 2 hours to discuss our ongoing service, and there are opportunities to become as involved in the charity as the individual would like.
Talkable Service Volunteers
Talkable
Postcode: AB10 1AB
Talkable offers a talkline to anyone affected by panic or anxiety.
We currently have a range of ways that you can help as a volunteer as we continue to grow and provide ever more vital support to people. Opportunities to join our team of volunteers include:
*Phoneline Volunteers – you will be required to provide anxiety relief over the phone to our service users.
*Phoneline Team Leader – you will be required to manage the phoneline volunteers as well as be available on the phone.
*Message Line Volunteers – you will be required to provide anxiety relief to our service users over our Facebook page, full training will be given.
*Promotion Volunteers – you will be required to create social media posts and reach out to companies to make our services known more.
*Funding Volunteers – you will be required to help come up with funding ideas to support our vital services.
*Policy Assistance Volunteers - we are also looking for a volunteer(s) who can help us with policy work.
Excellent support and any relevant training is provided to all volunteers. All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated.
For more information about any of these volunteer roles or any other ways you wish to help us as a volunteer please contact Chelsea Birkett at E Mail: recruitment@talkable.online or tel: 07999 453655.
Trustee
Lucky Ewe
Postcode: KY15 5JT
Lucky Ewe is seeking to bring extra energy and perspective to its Trustee group as we grow this new educational charity in NE Fife. Read about our work with people with additional support needs here www.luckyewe.org.uk. We would love to recruit 1 or 2 trustees, who work well with others, and have the experience and foresight to help steer Lucky Ewe forward. We are interested in individuals with a financial, business development or farming background, but all volunteers will be kindly considered. Lucky Ewe trustees always work in the best interests of the charity, helping to keep the public informed of their work, keeping clear financial records, fundraising. Trustees who want to volunteer in practical tasks on the farm are also most welcome. Though not in itself a management position, it is important that trustees work well with the appointed part time staff at Lucky Ewe. At the moment Trustees are meeting at least once a month, via Zoom if preferred. Each trustee needs to prepare for the monthly meeting, participate creatively in the meeting, give their best considered advice, and complete their accepted actions from the meeting in a timely way. Altogether a trustee should expect to give 5 hours per month to the charity, though they may choose to give more time. At the moment meetings are set for Mondays.
Beach Wheelchairs Volunteer
Balmedie Beach Wheelchairs.
Postcode: AB23 8XG
We have lots of opportunities for you to get involved with Balmedie Beach Wheelchairs. Our volunteers have a wide variety of roles.
You could be welcoming our wheelchair users and giving advice about the chairs, looking after equipment, keeping the Bunker tidy and decorated, clearing the boardwalk, fund raising, helping administrate the project and lots more.
If you have a morning or afternoon spare that can really help us, and of course you can get more involved if you have more time.
Come and join our friendly group and help keep the beach wheelchairs running. We are always looking for new volunteers.
Tech Volunteer
AbilityNet
Postcode: G78 1LR
All across the UK our 300 volunteers support older and/or disabled people at home to offer one-to-one support with technology, whether a computer, laptop, smartphone or tablet.
Our volunteers:
* Trouble shoot technical issues
* Offer impartial advice on technology
* Set-up new tech and install hardware and software
* Show people how to use their tech at home eg, shop online, send/receive emails, Skype with family/friends
* Make adaptations to support a disabled person’s specific technology needs
Youth Volunteer Journalist Lochs News
Lochs News
Postcode: HS1 2DG
Lochs News are looking for a young person aged 12 – 25 living in this area, to contribute to their quarterly newsletter.
They are looking for articles on something you are interested in locally and would like to share with others.
This is an excellent opportunity to do some home-based volunteering where you can learn new skills, gain experience and work towards gaining a Saltire Award and/or a Duke of Edinburgh Award.
If you are interested in writing, journalism or just want to share your relevant local knowledge with others, whilst building your CV and working towards gaining youth awards, please get in touch
Volunteer Advocate
Action for ME (Scotland)
Postcode: IV30 1BU
Are you a good listener with an empathetic, professional and methodical approach? Do you have two hours a week to support vulnerable adults with myalgic encephalomyelitis (M.E.)/chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)? Action for M.E.’s UK-wide advocacy service, expanding in Scotland, supports adults with M.E./CFS to understand their rights, make informed choices, and have their views and wishes heard and respected, dealing with issues including health, social care, housing and employment. You’ll work entirely online/by phone to meet and represent clients, agree an action plan, undertake research, contact professionals and more. Full training, support and supervision provided by our experienced, friendly team.
Volunteer Advocate
Action for ME (Scotland)
Postcode: AB56 4BY
Are you a good listener with an empathetic, professional and methodical approach? Do you have two hours a week to support vulnerable adults with myalgic encephalomyelitis (M.E.)/chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)? Action for M.E.’s UK-wide advocacy service, expanding in Scotland, supports adults with M.E./CFS to understand their rights, make informed choices, and have their views and wishes heard and respected, dealing with issues including health, social care, housing and employment. You’ll work entirely online/by phone to meet and represent clients, agree an action plan, undertake research, contact professionals and more. Full training, support and supervision provided by our experienced, friendly team.
Volunteer Advocate
Action for ME (Scotland)
Postcode: IV36 1AA
Are you a good listener with an empathetic, professional and methodical approach? Do you have two hours a week to support vulnerable adults with myalgic encephalomyelitis (M.E.)/chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)? Action for M.E.’s UK-wide advocacy service, expanding in Scotland, supports adults with M.E./CFS to understand their rights, make informed choices, and have their views and wishes heard and respected, dealing with issues including health, social care, housing and employment. You’ll work entirely online/by phone to meet and represent clients, agree an action plan, undertake research, contact professionals and more. Full training, support and supervision provided by our experienced, friendly team.
Volunteer Advocate
Action for ME (Scotland)
Postcode: AB38 9AA
Are you a good listener with an empathetic, professional and methodical approach? Do you have two hours a week to support vulnerable adults with myalgic encephalomyelitis (M.E.)/chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)? Action for M.E.’s UK-wide advocacy service, expanding in Scotland, supports adults with M.E./CFS to understand their rights, make informed choices, and have their views and wishes heard and respected, dealing with issues including health, social care, housing and employment. You’ll work entirely online/by phone to meet and represent clients, agree an action plan, undertake research, contact professionals and more. Full training, support and supervision provided by our experienced, friendly team.
Volunteer Advocate
Action for ME (Scotland)
Postcode: AB37 9EE
Are you a good listener with an empathetic, professional and methodical approach? Do you have two hours a week to support vulnerable adults with myalgic encephalomyelitis (M.E.)/chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)? Action for M.E.’s UK-wide advocacy service, expanding in Scotland, supports adults with M.E./CFS to understand their rights, make informed choices, and have their views and wishes heard and respected, dealing with issues including health, social care, housing and employment. You’ll work entirely online/by phone to meet and represent clients, agree an action plan, undertake research, contact professionals and more. Full training, support and supervision provided by our experienced, friendly team.
Volunteer Advocate
Action for ME (Scotland)
Postcode: IV36 3GU
Are you a good listener with an empathetic, professional and methodical approach? Do you have two hours a week to support vulnerable adults with myalgic encephalomyelitis (M.E.)/chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)? Action for M.E.’s UK-wide advocacy service, expanding in Scotland, supports adults with M.E./CFS to understand their rights, make informed choices, and have their views and wishes heard and respected, dealing with issues including health, social care, housing and employment. You’ll work entirely online/by phone to meet and represent clients, agree an action plan, undertake research, contact professionals and more. Full training, support and supervision provided by our experienced, friendly team.
Volunteer Administrator
NHS Ayrshire & Arran (South Ayrshire)
Postcode: KA6 6AB
We are looking for someone to help support our dynamic volunteering team by providing basic, flexible administrative support and acting as a point of contact for our new and existing volunteers. You will support the development of our quarterly newsletter, and help with the recruitment of new volunteering opportunities.
A friendly, approachable and non-judgemental approach is required as well as good listening and communication skills.
Life Skills Trainer/Coach
DataKirk SCIO
Postcode: EH6 5EQ
Leading, motivating, and coaching young learners on life skills to bring the best out of them and ensure they are actively participating in the DataKirk project. The key tasks include:
Youth leadership training programme.
Youth digital training skills.
Youth employability training skills programme.
Youth life training skills programme.
Community Cafe Volunteer
65 Club (South Ayrshire)
Postcode: KA9 1JN
Just a few hours out of your week could make an older person's day! Help reduce loneliness and social isolation by volunteering at our community cafe. This offers older people the chance to meet others for a chat over a cup of tea or coffee and cake at a very reasonable price. We also offer some activities - although this is increasing as covid restrictions lift.
You will get to know the customers and build a positive relationship with them. You will do this by:
meeting and greeting customers in our Tearoom
serving refreshments and clearing away at the end
building a positive relationship with customers by chatting to them and getting to know them,
Peer Support Facilitators
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (Aberdeen)
Postcode: AB10 1AB
Have you been Bereaved by Suicide? Do you have a desire to help other people who have also been Bereaved by Suicide? Are you comfortable listening to the experiences of others? You could be just the person we are looking for.
We have self-help support groups across the UK, where you can meet with other people who have been bereaved by suicide and we want to enroll some new volunteers to set up a group in Aberdeen. Typically, our groups meet once a month and last for around 2 hours. Presently many groups are meeting virtually via Zoom but when regulations allow, they will return to Face to Face. They provide an opportunity to listen, to share, to ask questions and to connect with others.
Each local SoBS group is run by a team of 3: the group leader and two group volunteers, all of whom have been bereaved by suicide themselves. Between them, they facilitate the session, get the conversation started, make sure everyone has the opportunity to talk if they want to, and generally look out for people and each other. The team also work together to manage the administration, fundraising and communication for the group, sometimes with the help of additional support volunteers.
There is no set structure to a session – people are free to talk and listen as they wish. The topics discussed vary from week to week but often includes people sharing their story, how they are feeling, what has happened since their last group visit, questions about coroners and discussions about common challenges such as flashbacks, supporting children or facing neighbours. Many groups also offer a small resource library and can share information about local sources of support.
For further details please contact Phill Abbiss, Volunteer Coordinator (North) at E Mail: phill.abbiss@uksobs.org or tel.: 07535 854 860.
Volunteer telephone Befriender (Harris)
Royal Voluntary Service (WI)
Postcode: HS3 3BG
Everyday Royal Voluntary services helps thousands of older people to live the life they want. They provide practical services in hospitals,homes and in communities all across Scotland Wales and England, so people can be independent and active.Our volunteers come from all walks of life and without them the Royal Voluntary Service wouldn't exist. They are looking for volunteer telephone befrienders to make regular, friendly telephone contact with older people to help combat loneliness.The main tasks will be to provide regular, friendly conversation and companionship over the phone, and provide information and support to help the older person access other services.
Fundraiser
Guide Dogs
Postcode: IV12 4AE
Assist the local fundraising team in promoting and taking part in a variety of activities to raise money for Guide Dogs
Fundraising Group Coordinator
Guide Dogs
Postcode: IV12 4AE
Be the key contact for fundraising in your local community to raise money from a variety of activities such as collections, social events and Tea Parties.
• Organising and attending events such as the Great Guide Dogs Tea Party, Pub Quizzes and collections in your local area
• Encouraging local businesses, schools and groups to name their own guide dog puppy
• Building relationships with local networks, socials groups, schools and businesses to encourage them to host their own event in support of Guide Dogs
• Working as part of Guide Dogs’ fundraising team with staff and volunteers
• Liaising with Community Fundraiser informing them of events in your area
• Making sure your fundraising policies and procedures are followed.
• Ensuring income raised from events is banked in a timely manner.
• Ensuring that any information provided by Guide Dogs is cascaded to relevant supporters or volunteers.
Fundraising Group Coordinator
Guide Dogs
Postcode: AB42 1AE
Be the key contact for fundraising in your local community to raise money from a variety of activities such as collections, social events and Tea Parties.
• Organising and attending events such as the Great Guide Dogs Tea Party, Pub Quizzes and collections in your local area
• Encouraging local businesses, schools and groups to name their own guide dog puppy
• Building relationships with local networks, socials groups, schools and businesses to encourage them to host their own event in support of Guide Dogs
• Working as part of Guide Dogs’ fundraising team with staff and volunteers
• Liaising with Community Fundraiser informing them of events in your area
• Making sure your fundraising policies and procedures are followed.
• Ensuring income raised from events is banked in a timely manner.
• Ensuring that any information provided by Guide Dogs is cascaded to relevant supporters or volunteers.
Fundraising Group Coordinator
Guide Dogs
Postcode: EH1 1BE
Be the key contact for fundraising in your local community to raise money from a variety of activities such as collections, social events and Tea Parties.
• Organising and attending events such as the Great Guide Dogs Tea Party, Pub Quizzes and collections in your local area
• Encouraging local businesses, schools and groups to name their own guide dog puppy
• Building relationships with local networks, socials groups, schools and businesses to encourage them to host their own event in support of Guide Dogs
• Working as part of Guide Dogs’ fundraising team with staff and volunteers
• Liaising with Community Fundraiser informing them of events in your area
• Making sure your fundraising policies and procedures are followed.
• Ensuring income raised from events is banked in a timely manner.
• Ensuring that any information provided by Guide Dogs is cascaded to relevant supporters or volunteers.
Fundraiser
Guide Dogs
Postcode: PH1 1BD
Assist the local fundraising team in promoting and taking part in a variety of activities to raise money for Guide Dogs
Fundraiser
Guide Dogs
Postcode: IV12 4AE
Assist the local fundraising team in promoting and taking part in a variety of activities to raise money for Guide Dogs
Fundraiser
Guide Dogs
Postcode: PH3 1AE
Assist the local fundraising team in promoting and taking part in a variety of activities to raise money for Guide Dogs
Guide Dogs Merchandise Coordinator
Guide Dogs
Postcode: AB42 1AE
We are Guide Dogs and we’re here to help people with sight loss live the life they choose. Our ambition is a future where every person with sight loss has the confidence and support they need to live their lives to the full.
We don’t just provide life-changing guide dogs, we also provide advice, skills, emotional and practical support for people and families living with sight loss to help them live actively, independently and well
What does the role involve?
The Merchandise Coordinator role requires looking after Guide Dogs merchandise stock for your fundraising group and organising stock to take to events to sell and help raise important funds so we can continue our life changing work!
Key responsibilities-
• Letting your fundraising group know about new stock items
• Keeping an eye on stock levels, ordering all trading goods for the group and getting things ready to sell at events
• Receive, check and price goods
• With your group Treasurer volunteer, banking money raised through the sale of trading items using the trading paying in book
• Organising the storage of goods, this may include storing at your house or at other branch members’ homes
• Where required keep local shops supplied with goods and code as appropriate
• In January carry out a complete stock take
This role would be ideal for someone who is organsied and reliable but no prior experience is required for the role so first time volunteers are welcomed! Full training and support is provided for all of our volunteering roles.
Kids Fun Club - Assistant
VSA Friends for Life Club (11-14 years)
Postcode: AB11 5YU
Friends For Life 6-11yrs Club: Helping with a range of activities at VSA's Saturday Fun Club from 12.30 - 2.30pm with children with additional support needs
Activities include helping,preparing, and taking part in, construction games e.g.: lego, play bricks, educational activities, sensory play, board games, arts & crafts, music & dance, indoor and outdoor play
The club is established, lively and has a good welcoming atmosphere.
For further details please email elaine.michael@vsa.org.uk / tel.: 01224 212021
Driver
Grampian Opportunities
Postcode: AB51 3QR
Grampian Opportunities are looking for some one who can help out with transport, due to the larder which is one of GO's Projects, this Project receives food donations from community outlets like Morrisons, Aldi's and M&S who sometimes deliver their donations but sometimes we might get a call to say that a charity can come along and pick a donation up, we are based in Inverurie and the pick ups are usually a 5 minute drive here and there. Sometimes the travel might be further afield but not much further and might be quite rare. Sometimes some one might ask for a lift somewhere but again this does not happen very often. If you are interested then please contact the service on 01467 629675/07498360731 and ask for Tracey Harrison I work Monday Tuesdays and Fridays.
Archie Foundation Volunteers
ARCHIE Foundation
Postcode: AB25 2ZG
The Archie Foundation exists to make the difference for children and their families accessing local NHS healthcare and in bereavement. By working with our NHS colleagues, child development and childcare professionals, Archie provides a lifeline of support for local children and their families.
Whatever age you are, and whatever your background is, if you have an interest in supporting the work that we do we would love to hear from you! There are many activities that volunteers can help us with, here are just a few examples:
• Place and gather back in our collection cans – lots of pennies soon mount up and make a huge difference.
• Administrative support in our donor care office – writing thank you letters and cards to let our donors know how appreciated they are.
• Volunteering at events, both on the day and to help us plan for their success.
• Delivering leaflets and putting up posters on community noticeboards.
• Staffing a stall at a local market or community centre to help spread the word about the work we do.
• Speaking on behalf of the charity at community events.
• Assisting with our supporters/groups e.g.: knitting and craft groups who
• Organising your own fundraising events with friends and family.
• Training to become a Volunteer Responder as part of Archie’s Child Bereavement Service team.
All help from people volunteering makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated.
For full details and links for volunteering with us please visit https://archie.org/volunteer/ or email hello@archie.org
Archie Foundation Volunteers
ARCHIE Foundation
Postcode: AB10 1AB
The Archie Foundation exists to make the difference for children and their families accessing local NHS healthcare and in bereavement. By working with our NHS colleagues, child development and childcare professionals, Archie provides a lifeline of support for local children and their families.
Whatever age you are, and whatever your background is, if you have an interest in supporting the work that we do we would love to hear from you! There are many activities that volunteers can help us with, here are just a few examples:
• Place and gather back in our collection cans – lots of pennies soon mount up and make a huge difference.
• Administrative support in our donor care office – writing thank you letters and cards to let our donors know how appreciated they are.
• Volunteering at events, both on the day and to help us plan for their success.
• Delivering leaflets and putting up posters on community noticeboards.
• Staffing a stall at a local market or community centre to help spread the word about the work we do.
• Speaking on behalf of the charity at community events.
• Assisting with our supporters/groups e.g.: knitting and craft groups who
• Organising your own fundraising events with friends and family.
• Training to become a Volunteer Responder as part of Archie’s Child Bereavement Service team.
All help from people volunteering makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated.
For full details and links for volunteering with us please visit https://archie.org/volunteer/ or email hello@archie.org
Dementia Café Volunteers
The Living Well Project
Postcode: AB21 9SS
*Dementia Café Volunteers*
We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic and caring volunteers who can help us at the Living Well Cafés we have at Newhills Church, Bucksburn AB21 9SS, Oldmachar Church, Bridge of Don AB22 8PR, High Church Hilton, Aberdeen AB24 4NQ and Ferryhill Parish Church, Aberdeen AB11 6UD. You will receive ongoing training and support including Dementia Friends Sessions, working in partnership with Alzheimer's Scotland and NHS Grampian to help you understand what dementia is and how it may affect people. This is a great opportunity to help make a real difference and all assistance is greatly appreciated. For more information about volunteering with us please contact Jeanette Abel on 07512 141818 or Linda Rendall on 07927 541029 or email us at cafe@thelivingwellproject.org.uk
General Assistants
North East Sensory Services (Aberdeen Services)
Postcode: AB25 1BT
Volunteers provide much needed support for our activities and services through a variety of volunteer assignments. We are always happy to hear from people who can offer some time be it an hour a week or a couple of days a week. Volunteers are currently involved in a range of assignments which offer them an opportunity to use their skills or maybe learn new ones.
We are currently looking for volunteers to become involved in...
-Clubs and Social Groups
-Admin and Clerical Support
-Fundraising Events
-Helping in our Charity Shop and Store
-Computing Activities
-Assisting in our AudioService
-Running our Fitness Room
-Visiting people in their own homes
-Outings and Holidays
-Our Resources Centres
-Guiding Running
-HELLO Centre (Home Entertainment Lending Library)
-Doing odd jobs (painting etc.)
-Driving for our clients
-Befriending
We would like to hear from anyone who feels they have something to offer. Some people feel they have time to spare but don't really know what they can do. We want to hear from them and will take time to explain our services and opportunities available.
Full support and training is provided. Please contact us on Email: linda.fachie@nesensoryservices.org or Tel.: 0345 271 2345 for more details.
M26 Road to Recovery
M26 Road to Recovery
Postcode: AB24 2UY
We work with males over the age of 26 years who have had a drug or alcohol problem. Our aim is to give people back their self esteem and a purpose in life away from addiction.
We do this through a variety of ways such as having monthly outings e.g.: fishing gorge walking, bowling. We also do a community garden. This helps people give something back to their communities and helps break down stigma.
We meet on a Tuesday from 12-2.30pm. We also do a Thursday from 10am-12.30pm which is a drop-in with activities such as board games and arts and crafts. We have opportunities for people to volunteer to help out at the groups.
It is very enjoyable, rewarding and you would gain good experience and make a very positive difference. All help is greatly appreciated and makes a real difference to people and the community.
For further details please contact: Aileen Goymer-Davidson on: aileengoymer@hotmail.co.uk
Home-visiting Befriender
Home-Start Dundee
Postcode: DD1 4AF
Home-Start Dundee provides support to families who have at least one child of pre-school age. The support is provided by the home-visiting befriender who will receive training and then be matched with a suitable family. They will usually visit for 1-3 hours per week. The befriender may provide emotional support to a parent adapting to change or provide practical assistance to a family who may be struggling with day-to-day issues affecting them. The befriender may just need to be a good listener or be able to sign-post the family to other support that is available to them. The befriender will be able to help families cope with the pressures they face and can make a real difference to a family as they move forward in life.
1-1 Befriending & Group Work
BeFriends
Postcode: DD4 7AA
Would you like to work with children and young people? BeFriends is recruiting adult volunteers for our one-to-one befriending and group activities.
A registered charity established in 1981, BeFriends works with 5 to 25-year-olds who live in Dundee and are often socially isolated, vulnerable, and experiencing difficulties in their lives. Our one-to-one BeFrienders support a young person with whom they have been matched. During regular meetings, the befriender offers the opportunity for their young person to chat and have fun, while building confidence and self-esteem as they take part in community activities together.
If you have some spare time to give to others, and you would like a new challenge or you may be looking to change career, then why not become a Volunteer Befriender with BeFriends? You do not need to have experience of supporting children and young people, but it is important to have empathy, the ability to engage and a non-judgemental approach to understanding the issues affecting young lives. BeFriends provides volunteers with full training, induction, and on-going support.
Bike Repairs
Tayside Re-Users
Postcode: DD1 5AN
Tayside Re-users regularly receives donations of bicycles. Some require repair before they are ready for resale in our shop. We have a dedicated repair area and this has repair equipment and supplies of spare parts. This opportunity would suit someone who has a passion for bikes, experience of bike repairs and able to carry out basic repairs to bikes to give them a new lease of life.
Seasonal Tour Guide Volunteer
HMS Unicorn
Postcode: DD1 3BP
We’re looking for friendly, sociable people to bring HMS Unicorn’s history to life for our visitors. We’re the oldest ship in Scotland so there’s lots of stories to tell about our past! You will be trained to give tours of HMS Unicorn to our visitors and answer their questions. You’ll develop an understanding of and enthusiasm for our historic ship combined with excellent customer service and communication skills.
Volunteers will be given relevant training and support by the Volunteering, Engagement and Learning Officer.
Giving tours will involve being able to move between decks using the ladderways (only ways of access) around the ship.
The key tasks will include:
• Learning about the history of HMS Unicorn.
• Working with members of the public – giving tours and answering questions in a helpful and friendly way.
• Supporting the Museum staff in acting as the main point of welcome for all visitors to HMS Unicorn.
To apply get in touch with our Volunteering, Engagement and Learning Officer, Caroline Taylor, at caroline@hmsunicorn.org.uk (preferred) or 01382 200900. You will be asked to fill out a short application form followed by a quick informal interview.
Activities and Events Volunteer
HMS Unicorn
Postcode: DD1 3BP
We are looking for friendly, sociable people who will be able to help us out with our events and activities on board HMS Unicorn, including our talks, holiday activities, pirate fun days and school groups. You will assist with the organisation and running of these events, as well as contributing ideas for future events and activities.
You will develop excellent communication, organisational and public engagement skills as well as a creative flair. Volunteers will be given relevant training and support by the Volunteering, Engagement and Learning Officer.
The key tasks will include:
• Working with people of all ages, especially children
• Being friendly and helpful to our visitors to give them a great experience at our events
• Assisting the Volunteering, Engagement and Learning Officer in the design and delivery of diverse activities and materials
To apply get in touch with our Volunteering, Engagement and Learning Officer, Caroline Taylor, at caroline@hmsunicorn.org.uk (preferred) or 01382 200900. You will be asked to fill out a short application form followed by a quick informal interview.
Welcome Person
Brae Riding for the Disabled
Postcode: DD5 3GL
The role will involve making sure each client is wearing a properly fitted riding hat. At the first and last lesson of each 12 week block there is also paperwork to be completed for each rider. We also need you to ensure that carers, parents and siblings are not patting/touching the horses at the mounting block as this is a very delicate part of the lesson.
Befriender
Monifieth Befriending Scheme (Dundee)
Postcode: DD5 4LX
Volunteers receive a "feel good factor" and a sense of satisfaction helping others, opportunity to give something back to the community, to gain experience which may be useful if later seeking a career in caring. The service user gains contact with the outside community, befriender visits and spends quality time with user providing stimulation and conversation. The befriender may take the user out, where this might not otherwise be possible.
School Savings Collection Assistant
Save By The Bell
Postcode: DD1 1DB
Save By The Bell is a project that encourages children and young people to develop a savings habit. We run weekly collections in participating primary schools across Dundee, where pupils can deposit money into their savings account. Our trained primary 6/7 pupils act as 'tellers' and are supervised by adult volunteers. We need more adult volunteers to support and monitor our pupils during these collections, helping them to develop their cash handling and numeracy skills. There are positions available in various schools and collections usually last no more than one hour. All volunteers will be required to commit to attending one collection per week and to undergo a Disclosure Scotland check. Support and training will be provided by Save By The Bell staff.
Seated Exercise Group Leader
Caledonia Housing Association
Postcode: DD5 1JW
Caledonia Housing Association’s Volunteer Project supports older people living in retirement housing schemes across Dundee, Angus, Fife and Perth. We are looking for volunteers to provide gentle seated exercise classes to our tenants. These are small classes, and all within Covid safety regulations. The Seated Exercise Classes were a huge part of the tenant's lives, until they had to come to an end during the pandemic. We are looking for friendly and patient volunteers who would maintain the groups on a regular basis and help get our tenant's lives back to some normality! No experience is necessary, as all training and ongoing support will be provided. If you would enjoy supporting older people and like being active, then why not contact us to find out more!
Resource Assistant
St Ninian's Stay and Play Family Support Group
Postcode: DD4 7RW
Equipment for the play room is stored in many areas and some of it is of medium weight. We require someone who is prepared to move such equipment to the appropriate place and put it away at the end of the session. Cleaning and maintenance of equipment would suit someone interested in basic DIY.
Link Up Mentor
Tayside Council on Alcohol (Dundee)
Postcode: DD4 6AD
The Link-Up Project provides a mentoring service to vulnerable young people living within the boundaries of Dundee City. The target group are those young people who are involved in some way with substance misuse or offending. The service recruits, trains, supports and supervises volunteer mentors who are then matched with individual young people. Mentoring matches are closely monitored and reviewed to ensure they remain purposeful. You must be able to commit 2-4 hours per week for at least 1 year. Volunteers will be supported by the Mentoring Coordinator and full training will be provided. Having your own transport would be beneficial.
Community Carer Ambassador
Dundee Carers Centre
Postcode: DD1 2HB
Dundee Carers Centre is committed to providing information, advice and support locally – and in order to make sure we are reaching the right people in the right places we need your help.
The role is varied, interesting and rewarding – and is flexible to suit your life and time commitments. If you know your community well and you think you could help us make sure we reach all the carers in your area, then get in touch. The following are examples of the types of opportunities you could get involved in:
Identifying local groups and venues in the area, distributing and maintaining publicity in local businesses and organisations, representing the organisation at community events, assisting with information sessions, drop ins and groups in your local area and much much more
You can take on as much or as little as you would like. Preference is given to current or former carers – but more important is that you are enthusiastic and committed to be part of a dynamic team raising the profile of carers in your community,
Van Helper
Food Train Dundee
Postcode: DD2 3SX
Van Helpers support our delivery service going out on one of our vans with a Driver. You will pick up shopping boxes from the supermarkets and make multiple deliveries to our customers. You and the Driver will take the groceries into the customer’s house, unpack the groceries, check the order over with the customer and receive the payments. Van Helpers carry a small money float and some cash handling will be required. Van Helpers are required either Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday from around 9a.m. till 3p.m. approximately.
Treasurer
Angus Independent Advocacy
Postcode: DD11 1AN
AIA invite applications from individuals who are willing to share their expertise, knowledge and skills in taking forward this important work and ensuring best practice in Board Governance.
The individual must be committed in our collective strategic vision for the organisation in creating a more inclusive community where every person’s voice matters. We are looking for people who have an understanding and commitment to social justice and have the following skills and expertise:
• Finance/Accountancy (Treasurer)
• Law/HR
• Expertise by Experience
• Leadership/Governance
This role is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although expenses for travel may be claimed in line with AIA’s expenses policy. Currently the Board Meetings are being held remotely via video conferencing so we would consider people who live further afield than Tayside.
Driver
Angus Riding for the Disabled Ltd
Postcode: DD8 2JR
Giving riders transport to the group and returning them home.
Befrienders
Angus Council - AHSCP Volunteering
Postcode: DD8 1WS
Are you interested in becoming a volunteer befriender in Angus?
If you have some spare time to offer companionship to someone who may be lonely, for home visits or assist them to visit places of interest, going out for a walk, or a visit to the library or shops, we’d be delighted to hear from you.
We require people who are reliable and committed; are patient and understanding and able to maintain confidentiality.
We will pay your out of pocket expenses including travelling costs and provide the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
If you are interested please get in touch with Voluntary Services.
Cricket Admininstration & Officials
Strathmore Cricket Club
Postcode: DD8 1DU
Are you a Cricket fan? Want to get involved through volunteering.
Like all sports, cricket needs people who take on organisational and officiating roles to make it possible for others to play. Every match played requires a host of volunteer input to make them run smoothly so whether you want to get involved as a Scorer, Umpire, Match Secretary, Coaches and assistants, Captains, Parental Liaison, Schools, Volunteer driver there will always be an opportunity for you?
We currently have opportunities for people to become involved in:
· Scoring – keeping match scores, maintaining statistics etc.
· Umpiring- the cricket equivalent of refereeing
We run two adult teams which play on Saturdays, Sundays and on some mid-week evenings and are looking to recruit scorers and umpires for both teams.
These opportunities would be suitable for people who have an interest in sport, but do not wish to participate as players. They provide an opportunity to be part of the team, without taking part in the more physical elements of the game. There are established pathways in these disciplines that allow people to progress from officiating at local clubs through to international sport. Get in touch to start your volunteering journey at Strathmore Cricket Club.
Winter Maintenance Volunteers
The Swan Trust
Postcode: ZE1 0JP
The Swan is an important part of Shetland's maritime heritage and a community asset, through which the Trust offers a wide range of sailing and volunteering opportunities.
Maintenance and refit work is ongoing November to March and includes:
Removing rig, sails, equipment from boat in Scalloway to store in Lerwick.
Organising and maintenance of equipment at stores in Lerwick - including cleaning, varnishing, painting and storage.
On board maintenance, at boat in Scalloway - includes cleaning, varnishing and painting as well as engineering maintenance on all on board systems.
Saturday Club Volunteer
Ability Shetland
Postcode: ZE1 0JP
Supporting children and young people aged from 4 to 19, to take part in activities such as sports, arts and crafts; games; visits to places of interest such as the fire station, open days and cinema.
Shetland Community Bike Project
Shetland Community Bike Project
Postcode: ZE1 0JP
The workshop is a safe alcohol / drug free working environment. Our aims are to support our workers and where possible enable them to enter into mainstream employment.
Working in a supported workshop, assisting worker / volunteers with barriers to employment e.g. mental health, drugs / alcohol issues, to carry out assigned tasks.
Finance Volunteer
Multiple Sclerosis Society (Shetland)
Postcode: ZE1 0JP
Finance Volunteer wanted for our group in the Shetland Islands.
This role may vary depending on needs , but is likely to include:
Accurately maintaining income and expenditure records to document and report on group finances using our Online Accounting system
Offering objectivity around the spending of money and ensuring money is spent in a cost effective manner.
Approving income and expenditure with the other group bank account signatories.
Ensuring that our financial requirements and policies relating to group finances are followed.
Supporting the group's shared responsibility for designing and delivering services and activities in line with our principles of quality service delivery so that they are safe, effective and impactful.
Skills required:
Essential: Confident using Microsoft Office, the internet and email / Experience in book-keeping, budgeting and planning income and expenditure / Able to apply disability, equality and inclusion practices / Able to keep people's personal data safe.
Desirable:
Committed to our values / Able to explain financial information to other group members in ways that are easily understood / Stay up to date with external and internal policies and procedures / Willing to develop skills and experience.
Overtonlea Volunteer
Overtonlea Care Centre
Postcode: ZE1 0JP
Overtonlea Care Centre has a variety of volunteering opportunities both indoors and outdoors. Roles include:
Volunteering with the service users to have meaningful activities. / Volunteering for our gardening services / Volunteering for taking service users out to attend community events / Volunteering for our Overtonlea Community Garden
Also:
.• Volunteer administrators (they currently have a young person doing a modern apprenticeship on placement but they will be leaving soon)
• Volunteers to lead group activities at the Centre or 1 to 1 sessions with residents
• Volunteers to do handyman or maintenance tasks under the direction of the paid handyman
• Volunteer gardeners
• Volunteers to help out on an ad hoc basis e.g. helping to take residents to Cunningsburgh Show and other activities outside the centre
• Volunteers to help at the 3 ‘homely’ afternoons that they have at the Centre each year
Newspaper Indexing
Shetland Amenity Trust - Shetland Museum and Archives
Postcode: ZE1 0WP
Volunteers would be taken through how to use the Atom database system and talked with about what goes in the index. They would then be able to go and read the papers on the microfilm machine (which they'll also be taught to use) and record the contents so that others can find information more easily. Someone will always be on hand to help.
Sports Event Marshalling
Shetland Triathlon Club
Postcode: ZE1 0JP
Shetland Triathlon Club require marshalls for their junior and senior events, as well as timekeepers and lane counters. No experience is necessary, as duties will be explained on the day. Marshallling means that you will direct competitors to the correct route and ensure that all competitors are accounted for at the correct turning points / finish line etc. You will never be asked to stop or direct traffic. You could also help with lane counting at the swimming part of the events, or time keep using a stop watch too.
Horticulture Activities Assistant
Lifestyles
Postcode: KW15 1RP
St Colms has a large polytunnel and garden area with cold frames where they grow and sell plants.
We are looking for volunteers to assist adults with learning disabilities with horticulture activities.
This could be in the polytunnel or outdoors. Tasks include sowing seeds, planting out seedlings, weeding and watering. This would suit someone with an interest in gardening but experience is not necessary as training will be given. Tasks will be arranged to suit ability and preference.
Meet and Greet Assistant - Lochee
Leisure and Culture Dundee
Postcode: DD2 3AQ
Although our Active Women session is open to all women a high percentage of our customers are from the BME community. These sessions are intended to provide a comfortable environment for those who would feel uneasy being in the pool supervised by staff members of the opposite sex. We are therefore looking for female volunteers with translator interpreter skills to meet and greet our customers, show them to the changing rooms and poolside. You should be aware that the session is held in a Leisure Centre resulting in variable temperatures.
Active Women Swim Teacher
Leisure and Culture Dundee
Postcode: DD2 3AQ
As part of the Aquatics team your role will be teaching swimming within a session for women with modesty issues, many of whom are members of the BME community. The customers will have a variety of needs from non-swimmers to improving stroke technique or learning a new stroke. The swim teacher will work with individuals within the session, working to the individual needs of the customer. A positive experience in a comfortable setting can improve the health and wellbeing of customers as well as building their confidence as they learn a new skill. Translator/interpreter skills would be advantageous.
Charlie House Volunteers
Charlie House
Postcode: AB25 1HZ
*Volunteer with Charlie House and give the gift of time*
Thousands of volunteers across the North-east of Scotland make an amazing contribution to the third sector and provide vital hours of support to charities and the families which they support. Our volunteers are an integral and invaluable part of Team Charlie House. Every single hour they contribute makes a difference to the babies, children, young people and families we support.
As we develop our range of services to support even more families across the region, we are looking to expand our team of Charlie House volunteers. Some of our volunteers gift an occasional hour or two, some a whole day, and some make a regular commitment every week or month. We have a wide range of volunteering opportunities available for each and every individual, based on their available time.
To find out more about volunteering with Charlie House and the full range of current ways you can help and make a real difference through volunteering please visit: https://www.charliehouse.org.uk/support-us/volunteer-with-us/ or contact us at E Mail: volunteer@charliehouse.org.uk
Charlie House Volunteers
Charlie House
Postcode: AB10 1AB
*Volunteer with Charlie House and give the gift of time*
Thousands of volunteers across the North-east of Scotland make an amazing contribution to the third sector and provide vital hours of support to charities and the families which they support. Our volunteers are an integral and invaluable part of Team Charlie House. Every single hour they contribute makes a difference to the babies, children, young people and families we support.
As we develop our range of services to support even more families across the region, we are looking to expand our team of Charlie House volunteers. Some of our volunteers gift an occasional hour or two, some a whole day, and some make a regular commitment every week or month. We have a wide range of volunteering opportunities available for each and every individual, based on their available time.
To find out more about volunteering with Charlie House and the full range of current ways you can help and make a real difference through volunteering please visit: https://www.charliehouse.org.uk/support-us/volunteer-with-us/ or contact us at E Mail: volunteer@charliehouse.org.uk
Graphic Designer
Charlie House
Postcode: AB31 4EH
We are urgently looking for an experienced graphic designer to work with us to develop the resources required to deliver the next phase of our Build Appeal. We are due to launch a campaign in March that will see us break ground and begin the build, but first we need to raise the funds. The role of the graphic design volunteer is to assist with the design of the range of resources that we need to communicate the project and secure support from a range of audiences. The resources required include: • Flyers, posters, presentations, and brochures • Social media graphics and other assets for use by Charlie House and our partners • Infographics: transforming our content into impact visuals. • Assets for our website including banners, tiles and images The next phase of the campaign is due to launch in March with some critical resources required by then. We will then phase the development of the resources required to allow us to extend to new audience segments as we progress. You will be working with the Big Build project team, an external creative agency the Charlie House Marketing and Communications team who will provide the Charlie House/Big Build branding, style guideline and creative assets, and oversee consistency across all resources.
Graphic Designer
Charlie House
Postcode: AB12 4PT
We are urgently looking for an experienced graphic designer to work with us to develop the resources required to deliver the next phase of our Build Appeal. We are due to launch a campaign in March that will see us break ground and begin the build, but first we need to raise the funds. The role of the graphic design volunteer is to assist with the design of the range of resources that we need to communicate the project and secure support from a range of audiences. The resources required include: • Flyers, posters, presentations, and brochures • Social media graphics and other assets for use by Charlie House and our partners • Infographics: transforming our content into impact visuals. • Assets for our website including banners, tiles and images The next phase of the campaign is due to launch in March with some critical resources required by then. We will then phase the development of the resources required to allow us to extend to new audience segments as we progress. You will be working with the Big Build project team, an external creative agency the Charlie House Marketing and Communications team who will provide the Charlie House/Big Build branding, style guideline and creative assets, and oversee consistency across all resources.
Graphic Designer
Charlie House
Postcode: DD10 0RU
We are urgently looking for an experienced graphic designer to work with us to develop the resources required to deliver the next phase of our Build Appeal. We are due to launch a campaign in March that will see us break ground and begin the build, but first we need to raise the funds. The role of the graphic design volunteer is to assist with the design of the range of resources that we need to communicate the project and secure support from a range of audiences. The resources required include: • Flyers, posters, presentations, and brochures • Social media graphics and other assets for use by Charlie House and our partners • Infographics: transforming our content into impact visuals. • Assets for our website including banners, tiles and images The next phase of the campaign is due to launch in March with some critical resources required by then. We will then phase the development of the resources required to allow us to extend to new audience segments as we progress. You will be working with the Big Build project team, an external creative agency the Charlie House Marketing and Communications team who will provide the Charlie House/Big Build branding, style guideline and creative assets, and oversee consistency across all resources.
Graphic Designer
Charlie House
Postcode: AB30 1EG
We are urgently looking for an experienced graphic designer to work with us to develop the resources required to deliver the next phase of our Build Appeal. We are due to launch a campaign in March that will see us break ground and begin the build, but first we need to raise the funds. The role of the graphic design volunteer is to assist with the design of the range of resources that we need to communicate the project and secure support from a range of audiences. The resources required include: • Flyers, posters, presentations, and brochures • Social media graphics and other assets for use by Charlie House and our partners • Infographics: transforming our content into impact visuals. • Assets for our website including banners, tiles and images The next phase of the campaign is due to launch in March with some critical resources required by then. We will then phase the development of the resources required to allow us to extend to new audience segments as we progress. You will be working with the Big Build project team, an external creative agency the Charlie House Marketing and Communications team who will provide the Charlie House/Big Build branding, style guideline and creative assets, and oversee consistency across all resources.
Graphic Designer
Charlie House
Postcode: AB39 2JN
We are urgently looking for an experienced graphic designer to work with us to develop the resources required to deliver the next phase of our Build Appeal. We are due to launch a campaign in March that will see us break ground and begin the build, but first we need to raise the funds. The role of the graphic design volunteer is to assist with the design of the range of resources that we need to communicate the project and secure support from a range of audiences. The resources required include: • Flyers, posters, presentations, and brochures • Social media graphics and other assets for use by Charlie House and our partners • Infographics: transforming our content into impact visuals. • Assets for our website including banners, tiles and images The next phase of the campaign is due to launch in March with some critical resources required by then. We will then phase the development of the resources required to allow us to extend to new audience segments as we progress. You will be working with the Big Build project team, an external creative agency the Charlie House Marketing and Communications team who will provide the Charlie House/Big Build branding, style guideline and creative assets, and oversee consistency across all resources.
Graphic Designer
Charlie House
Postcode: DD10 0BT
We are urgently looking for an experienced graphic designer to work with us to develop the resources required to deliver the next phase of our Build Appeal. We are due to launch a campaign in March that will see us break ground and begin the build, but first we need to raise the funds. The role of the graphic design volunteer is to assist with the design of the range of resources that we need to communicate the project and secure support from a range of audiences. The resources required include: • Flyers, posters, presentations, and brochures • Social media graphics and other assets for use by Charlie House and our partners • Infographics: transforming our content into impact visuals. • Assets for our website including banners, tiles and images The next phase of the campaign is due to launch in March with some critical resources required by then. We will then phase the development of the resources required to allow us to extend to new audience segments as we progress. You will be working with the Big Build project team, an external creative agency the Charlie House Marketing and Communications team who will provide the Charlie House/Big Build branding, style guideline and creative assets, and oversee consistency across all resources.
Graphic Designer
Charlie House
Postcode: DD10 0LU
We are urgently looking for an experienced graphic designer to work with us to develop the resources required to deliver the next phase of our Build Appeal. We are due to launch a campaign in March that will see us break ground and begin the build, but first we need to raise the funds. The role of the graphic design volunteer is to assist with the design of the range of resources that we need to communicate the project and secure support from a range of audiences. The resources required include: • Flyers, posters, presentations, and brochures • Social media graphics and other assets for use by Charlie House and our partners • Infographics: transforming our content into impact visuals. • Assets for our website including banners, tiles and images The next phase of the campaign is due to launch in March with some critical resources required by then. We will then phase the development of the resources required to allow us to extend to new audience segments as we progress. You will be working with the Big Build project team, an external creative agency the Charlie House Marketing and Communications team who will provide the Charlie House/Big Build branding, style guideline and creative assets, and oversee consistency across all resources.
Graphic Designer
Charlie House
Postcode: AB31 4SU
We are urgently looking for an experienced graphic designer to work with us to develop the resources required to deliver the next phase of our Build Appeal. We are due to launch a campaign in March that will see us break ground and begin the build, but first we need to raise the funds. The role of the graphic design volunteer is to assist with the design of the range of resources that we need to communicate the project and secure support from a range of audiences. The resources required include: • Flyers, posters, presentations, and brochures • Social media graphics and other assets for use by Charlie House and our partners • Infographics: transforming our content into impact visuals. • Assets for our website including banners, tiles and images The next phase of the campaign is due to launch in March with some critical resources required by then. We will then phase the development of the resources required to allow us to extend to new audience segments as we progress. You will be working with the Big Build project team, an external creative agency the Charlie House Marketing and Communications team who will provide the Charlie House/Big Build branding, style guideline and creative assets, and oversee consistency across all resources.
Graphic Designer
Charlie House
Postcode: AB31 4JT
We are urgently looking for an experienced graphic designer to work with us to develop the resources required to deliver the next phase of our Build Appeal. We are due to launch a campaign in March that will see us break ground and begin the build, but first we need to raise the funds. The role of the graphic design volunteer is to assist with the design of the range of resources that we need to communicate the project and secure support from a range of audiences. The resources required include: • Flyers, posters, presentations, and brochures • Social media graphics and other assets for use by Charlie House and our partners • Infographics: transforming our content into impact visuals. • Assets for our website including banners, tiles and images The next phase of the campaign is due to launch in March with some critical resources required by then. We will then phase the development of the resources required to allow us to extend to new audience segments as we progress. You will be working with the Big Build project team, an external creative agency the Charlie House Marketing and Communications team who will provide the Charlie House/Big Build branding, style guideline and creative assets, and oversee consistency across all resources.
Graphic Designer
Charlie House
Postcode: AB34 5EZ
We are urgently looking for an experienced graphic designer to work with us to develop the resources required to deliver the next phase of our Build Appeal. We are due to launch a campaign in March that will see us break ground and begin the build, but first we need to raise the funds. The role of the graphic design volunteer is to assist with the design of the range of resources that we need to communicate the project and secure support from a range of audiences. The resources required include: • Flyers, posters, presentations, and brochures • Social media graphics and other assets for use by Charlie House and our partners • Infographics: transforming our content into impact visuals. • Assets for our website including banners, tiles and images The next phase of the campaign is due to launch in March with some critical resources required by then. We will then phase the development of the resources required to allow us to extend to new audience segments as we progress. You will be working with the Big Build project team, an external creative agency the Charlie House Marketing and Communications team who will provide the Charlie House/Big Build branding, style guideline and creative assets, and oversee consistency across all resources.
Graphic Designer
Charlie House
Postcode: AB35 5RN
We are urgently looking for an experienced graphic designer to work with us to develop the resources required to deliver the next phase of our Build Appeal. We are due to launch a campaign in March that will see us break ground and begin the build, but first we need to raise the funds. The role of the graphic design volunteer is to assist with the design of the range of resources that we need to communicate the project and secure support from a range of audiences. The resources required include: • Flyers, posters, presentations, and brochures • Social media graphics and other assets for use by Charlie House and our partners • Infographics: transforming our content into impact visuals. • Assets for our website including banners, tiles and images The next phase of the campaign is due to launch in March with some critical resources required by then. We will then phase the development of the resources required to allow us to extend to new audience segments as we progress. You will be working with the Big Build project team, an external creative agency the Charlie House Marketing and Communications team who will provide the Charlie House/Big Build branding, style guideline and creative assets, and oversee consistency across all resources.
Graphic Designer
Charlie House
Postcode: AB31 5DY
We are urgently looking for an experienced graphic designer to work with us to develop the resources required to deliver the next phase of our Build Appeal. We are due to launch a campaign in March that will see us break ground and begin the build, but first we need to raise the funds. The role of the graphic design volunteer is to assist with the design of the range of resources that we need to communicate the project and secure support from a range of audiences. The resources required include: • Flyers, posters, presentations, and brochures • Social media graphics and other assets for use by Charlie House and our partners • Infographics: transforming our content into impact visuals. • Assets for our website including banners, tiles and images The next phase of the campaign is due to launch in March with some critical resources required by then. We will then phase the development of the resources required to allow us to extend to new audience segments as we progress. You will be working with the Big Build project team, an external creative agency the Charlie House Marketing and Communications team who will provide the Charlie House/Big Build branding, style guideline and creative assets, and oversee consistency across all resources.
Graphic Designer
Charlie House
Postcode: AB42 2FN
We are urgently looking for an experienced graphic designer to work with us to develop the resources required to deliver the next phase of our Build Appeal. We are due to launch a campaign in March that will see us break ground and begin the build, but first we need to raise the funds. The role of the graphic design volunteer is to assist with the design of the range of resources that we need to communicate the project and secure support from a range of audiences. The resources required include: • Flyers, posters, presentations, and brochures • Social media graphics and other assets for use by Charlie House and our partners • Infographics: transforming our content into impact visuals. • Assets for our website including banners, tiles and images The next phase of the campaign is due to launch in March with some critical resources required by then. We will then phase the development of the resources required to allow us to extend to new audience segments as we progress. You will be working with the Big Build project team, an external creative agency the Charlie House Marketing and Communications team who will provide the Charlie House/Big Build branding, style guideline and creative assets, and oversee consistency across all resources.
Graphic Designer
Charlie House
Postcode: AB43 9NA
We are urgently looking for an experienced graphic designer to work with us to develop the resources required to deliver the next phase of our Build Appeal. We are due to launch a campaign in March that will see us break ground and begin the build, but first we need to raise the funds. The role of the graphic design volunteer is to assist with the design of the range of resources that we need to communicate the project and secure support from a range of audiences. The resources required include: • Flyers, posters, presentations, and brochures • Social media graphics and other assets for use by Charlie House and our partners • Infographics: transforming our content into impact visuals. • Assets for our website including banners, tiles and images The next phase of the campaign is due to launch in March with some critical resources required by then. We will then phase the development of the resources required to allow us to extend to new audience segments as we progress. You will be working with the Big Build project team, an external creative agency the Charlie House Marketing and Communications team who will provide the Charlie House/Big Build branding, style guideline and creative assets, and oversee consistency across all resources.
Graphic Designer
Charlie House
Postcode: AB51 3PX
We are urgently looking for an experienced graphic designer to work with us to develop the resources required to deliver the next phase of our Build Appeal. We are due to launch a campaign in March that will see us break ground and begin the build, but first we need to raise the funds. The role of the graphic design volunteer is to assist with the design of the range of resources that we need to communicate the project and secure support from a range of audiences. The resources required include: • Flyers, posters, presentations, and brochures • Social media graphics and other assets for use by Charlie House and our partners • Infographics: transforming our content into impact visuals. • Assets for our website including banners, tiles and images The next phase of the campaign is due to launch in March with some critical resources required by then. We will then phase the development of the resources required to allow us to extend to new audience segments as we progress. You will be working with the Big Build project team, an external creative agency the Charlie House Marketing and Communications team who will provide the Charlie House/Big Build branding, style guideline and creative assets, and oversee consistency across all resources.
Graphic Designer
Charlie House
Postcode: AB45 1BY
We are urgently looking for an experienced graphic designer to work with us to develop the resources required to deliver the next phase of our Build Appeal. We are due to launch a campaign in March that will see us break ground and begin the build, but first we need to raise the funds. The role of the graphic design volunteer is to assist with the design of the range of resources that we need to communicate the project and secure support from a range of audiences. The resources required include: • Flyers, posters, presentations, and brochures • Social media graphics and other assets for use by Charlie House and our partners • Infographics: transforming our content into impact visuals. • Assets for our website including banners, tiles and images The next phase of the campaign is due to launch in March with some critical resources required by then. We will then phase the development of the resources required to allow us to extend to new audience segments as we progress. You will be working with the Big Build project team, an external creative agency the Charlie House Marketing and Communications team who will provide the Charlie House/Big Build branding, style guideline and creative assets, and oversee consistency across all resources.
Graphic Designer
Charlie House
Postcode: AB41 8LF
We are urgently looking for an experienced graphic designer to work with us to develop the resources required to deliver the next phase of our Build Appeal. We are due to launch a campaign in March that will see us break ground and begin the build, but first we need to raise the funds. The role of the graphic design volunteer is to assist with the design of the range of resources that we need to communicate the project and secure support from a range of audiences. The resources required include: • Flyers, posters, presentations, and brochures • Social media graphics and other assets for use by Charlie House and our partners • Infographics: transforming our content into impact visuals. • Assets for our website including banners, tiles and images The next phase of the campaign is due to launch in March with some critical resources required by then. We will then phase the development of the resources required to allow us to extend to new audience segments as we progress. You will be working with the Big Build project team, an external creative agency the Charlie House Marketing and Communications team who will provide the Charlie House/Big Build branding, style guideline and creative assets, and oversee consistency across all resources.
Graphic Designer
Charlie House
Postcode: AB53 4EE
We are urgently looking for an experienced graphic designer to work with us to develop the resources required to deliver the next phase of our Build Appeal. We are due to launch a campaign in March that will see us break ground and begin the build, but first we need to raise the funds. The role of the graphic design volunteer is to assist with the design of the range of resources that we need to communicate the project and secure support from a range of audiences. The resources required include: • Flyers, posters, presentations, and brochures • Social media graphics and other assets for use by Charlie House and our partners • Infographics: transforming our content into impact visuals. • Assets for our website including banners, tiles and images The next phase of the campaign is due to launch in March with some critical resources required by then. We will then phase the development of the resources required to allow us to extend to new audience segments as we progress. You will be working with the Big Build project team, an external creative agency the Charlie House Marketing and Communications team who will provide the Charlie House/Big Build branding, style guideline and creative assets, and oversee consistency across all resources.
Community Development Volunteers
HALLA - Harlaw Area Lifelong Learning Association
Postcode: AB10 7HR
We have exciting opportunities at HALLA – Harlaw Area Lifelong Learning Association to help in the community as a Development Volunteer. This can involve aspects such as looking at the learning needs of people around the Kaimhill School area, encouraging volunteering with the charity/association, help develop new programmes and classes at the Kaimhill Learning Centre, help prepare funding proposals and applications, act as a ‘face’ of the charity/Learning Centre and help with room bookings at the Learning Centre.
A fantastic opportunity to assist in the positive development of the Kaimhill community. Good support is provided to all volunteers e.g.: board members and part time admin. worker will always be there to help. All help is greatly appreciated. Please contact us on email: sandratindall.halla@gmail.com or tel.: 01224 861129 for further details.
Bus Helper
Age Concern Eastwood
Postcode: G78 1LR
As a volunteer Bus Helper, you will be ensuring the safety of each passenger as they get on/off our minibus. Each passenger will be accompanied from their home onto the bus and into our day centres.
The role requires a PVG (Disclosure) check, which will be paid for by Age Concern.
The lunch clubs run from 10 am - 2.30 pm with some time for prep added on, therefore, if suitable, we are looking for volunteers to help out for 5½ hours.
In this role, you are making a difference in people's lives who may feel lonely or isolated; it's enjoyable and rewarding also. You will become part of a friendly team of volunteers who share the same passion for helping others.
Family Support Volunteer
Home-Start Glasgow South
Postcode: G78 1LR
Home-Start are looking for volunteers with parenting experience or experience of working/volunteering with children/families to help families (with at least one child aged 8 or under) who could use some additional support.
Volunteers use their experiences of parenting or work/volunteering with children/families to help by offering emotional and practical support to families, with the aim of enabling them to lead less stressful and more enjoyable lives.
The needs of individual families will vary but as a Home-visiting Volunteer you could be involved in anything from engaging in fun activities with the children and helping parents with managing behaviour to practical or emotional support for the families.
We take all our volunteers through a FREE training course to ensure that they are fully prepared and confident in the role. This is a great opportunity to grow and gain experience in a support-focused role. You'll also have the chance to meet new people, learn new skills and use your knowledge to improve the lives of local families and children.
Usually volunteers support families for around 2-3 hours a week and the time is flexible to suit your availability.
Guide/Brownie/Rainbow Leaders Mearns
East Renfrewshire Girlguiding
Postcode: G78 1LR
There are thousands of possibilities available to you through Girlguiding Scotland. Leadership, skills, challenges and adventures are all found and made whilst with Girlguiding Scotland.
There are waiting lists for girls to join Units in the Guides, Brownies and Rainbows because they need more adult volunteers throughout Scotland.
Leaders can participate in a whole host of activities and times are flexible, so you can give as little or as much as you like. Most Units meet once a week during term-time. There are loads of other opportunities for you to get involved in during the holidays of weekends, if you wish.
Girls and Young women today participate in a wide-range of activities such as DJ-ing, water sports, singing, dancing, arts & crafts and much more.
Unit Leaders are given training both 'on the job and through training sessions.
For more information visit www.girlguidingscotland.org.uk
Scouting Volunteers Eastwood
Eastwood District Scout Council
Postcode: G78 1LR
You can I help with Scouting whatever your gender, age, abilities and skills. Simply let us know your availability and how you would like to help and we will match this to roles within your local area.
You do not need to have a background in Scouting
If your child is in Scouting, You could help
Many of our helpers and Leaders are parents of our youth Members. This is for a number of reasons including being able to see first hand how Scouting benefits young people and wanting to give something back, being able to spend more time with their child and realising that volunteering for Scouting is enjoyable and teaches them new skills. Speak to your child’s Section Leader to discuss how you might become involved.
You can help out on a flexible basis.
Whether you can help out once a fortnight, month or term or just at special events or camps, there is bound to be a role you can play. Learn more.
Although Scouting is a uniformed organisation, adults in Scouting do not have to wear a uniform.
What is the process for joining?
There is an application form to fill out which someone in your Group will be able to help you with. For some roles you will be required to meet a small group of people outside of the Group to discuss the role you wish to take on. References are also required for some roles. An enhanced Criminal Records (or equivalent in Scotland or Northern Ireland) check is carried out on all volunteers.
Assistant Leader
section Assistant
Occasional Helper/Parent
Young Leader (14-18)
Chairman
Treasurer
Secretary
Group Scout Leader
District Le
Fundraising Mentor
Sported (UK)
Postcode: G78 1LR
Our volunteer fundraising mentors are paired with community sports clubs who need expertise in fundraising to become more sustainable and increase their capacity.
We support groups who are utilising sport to bring about real social difference so you’ll be paired with a group that are doing really inspiring work.
These groups are doing incredible work but require some guidance around fundraising in order to make them more sustainable and increase their capacity…this is where you come in.
If you enjoy working with people and have a desire to make a difference then please does get in touch.
Female Carers Peer Group Volunteer Facilitator
East Renfrewshire Carers' Centre
Postcode: G78 1LR
The monthly female peer group is for unpaid carers who look after a relative or friend who has an illness, disability, addiction or are frail or elderly. The group allows carers to meet others in a similar situation, time out from their caring role and access support and information. The facilitator would welcome carers, encourage discussion and liaise with a member of staff to organise relevant speakers if and when requested by carers
Volunteer Campaigners
East Renfrewshire Disability Action
Postcode: G78 1LR
To promote and lobby for equality acroos all areas of disability, raise awareness of group and increase membership to allow the voice of people with disabilities to inform decision that have an impact on their lives.
Re-engage Volunteers
Re-engage (Aberdeen and North of Scotland)
Postcode: AB11 5YU
Re-engage is a national charity which supports a network of volunteers to run monthly tea parties across the country for isolated people over the age of 75. Once a month on a Sunday afternoon volunteer drivers use their own cars to collect one or two local older people and accompany them to a local volunteer host's home for afternoon tea, friendship and fun. Our guests are generally over the age of 75, living alone in their own homes and socially isolated. We have a fantastic team of volunteers in Aberdeen and have exciting opportunities for new people to join us in helping as volunteers:
-Tea Party Hosts:
Do you have a few hours to spare once or twice a year? Would you like to host a tea party for a small group of isolated older people and their drivers in your own home? Many older people feel isolated, so our monthly tea parties make a big difference to their lives. Our hosts provide a warm, friendly atmosphere and an afternoon tea with sandwiches and cakes for our guests and volunteer drivers.
-Volunteer Drivers:
We need drivers to take an isolated older person, using their own cars to collect guests and take them to a volunteer host's home. Once there, you will take part in the tea party for a couple of hours with the other drivers and guests before returning your guest home again. It's the same small group of drivers and guests who meet in a different host's home each month establishing a real link of companionship and fun!
Come and join us in making a big difference to the lives of isolated older people in your local community. For more details please contact Denise Robson at email denise.robson@reengage.org.uk
Online Feedback Volunteer
Fledgling Arts Collective Central (Aberdeen)
Postcode: AB11 5YU
We are a non-profit-making-volunteer run Arts Collective and charity providing a platform both online and offline for those who struggle with mental health, addiction, gender dysphoria, sexuality, feel like they don't quite 'fit', or feel estranged to this world.
We encourage people to express themselves through art as catharsis. Combining Art & Catharsis, we believe in being CathARTic! We believe the arts are a great elixir and creativity is our currency. Our ethos is based on 'pay it forward' exchanging the arts for positive and encouraging feedback from our team of art enthused volunteers and encouraging our members also to create a ripple effect.
The arts is an area where we are all free to express ourselves , be liberated in a way that we can't in our usual regimented , institutionalised world. It's a place where we don't have to colour within the lines, but we can go over the edges and...well...who knows where that might lead.... We see the arts as emancipation and an area where we can all be unified by transmitting and sharing expression, unified by love, the arts and expression.
We know that expressing ourselves through Creativity makes us all feel great and empowered! Fledgling Arts Collective Central believe that there are no 'amateurs' in the Arts & Creativity- WE ARE ALL ARTISTS ; and that the feel good ethos we encourage can really help with issues like building self esteem and helping to lift depression for instance.
We are currently recruiting new online support volunteers to support our vital work. Your role will include interacting with online members giving feedback on the creative arts posts they leave in a positive constructive way. Having a creative, positive and constructive approach will be required. Mentoring will be provided. Spread your wings and come fly with us.
A fantastic opportunity to help volunteering-all help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. For further details please contact: Jewels Johnson at email: jewels-founder-fledgling@outlook.com
Fledgling Online Feedback Volunteer
Fledgling Arts Collective Central (Aberdeen)
Postcode: AB11 5YU
We are a non-profit-making-volunteer run Arts Collective and charity providing a platform both online and offline for those who struggle with mental health, addiction, gender dysphoria, sexuality, feel like they don't quite 'fit', or feel estranged to this world.
We encourage people to express themselves through art as catharsis. Combining Art & Catharsis, we believe in being CathARTic! We believe the arts are a great elixir and creativity is our currency. Our ethos is based on 'pay it forward' exchanging the arts for positive and encouraging feedback from our team of art enthused volunteers and encouraging our members also to create a ripple effect.
The arts is an area where we are all free to express ourselves , be liberated in a way that we can't in our usual regimented , institutionalised world. It's a place where we don't have to colour within the lines, but we can go over the edges and...well...who knows where that might lead.... We see the arts as emancipation and an area where we can all be unified by transmitting and sharing expression, unified by love, the arts and expression.
We know that expressing ourselves through Creativity makes us all feel great and empowered! Fledgling Arts Collective Central believe that there are no 'amateurs' in the Arts & Creativity- WE ARE ALL ARTISTS ; and that the feel good ethos we encourage can really help with issues like building self esteem and helping to lift depression for instance.
We are currently recruiting new online support volunteers to support our vital work. Your role will include interacting with online members giving feedback on the creative arts posts they leave in a positive constructive way. Having a creative, positive and constructive approach will be required. Mentoring will be provided. Spread your wings and come fly with us.
A fantastic opportunity to help volunteering-all help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. For further details please contact: Jewels Johnson at email: jewels-founder-fledgling@outlook.com
Fledgling Arts Collective Central-Online Outreach Volunteers
Fledgling Arts Collective Central (Aberdeen)
Postcode: AB11 5YU
We are non-profit-making-volunteer run Arts Collective and charity providing a platform both online and offline for those who struggle with mental health, addiction, gender dysphoria, sexuality, feel like they don't quite 'fit', or feel estranged to this world ,We encourage you to express yourselves through art as catharsis. Combining Art & Catharsis, we believe in being CathARTic.
We are looking for Online Outreach Volunteers who will respond to our members in either a live chat (booked in advance) or via email messaging style.
A fantastic opportunity to help volunteering-all help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. For further details please contact: Jewels Johnson at email: jewels-founder-fledgling@outlook.com
Lunch Club Volunteers
Caf4e & Company Lunch Club
Postcode: AB23 8EU
The Caf4e & Company Lunch Club is working with Aberdeen City Health & Social Care Partnership to address the problem of social isolation among older people in Bridge of Don. The Lunch Club runs once a fortnight on Fridays and provides a nutritious hot meal along with activities and entertainment and the opportunity for members and volunteers to socialise and develop friendships. Volunteers benefit as they find themselves involved in a community where they are able to help others but also receive support, encouragement and friendship. We provide a warm and welcoming environment and volunteers are able to choose which tasks suit them best – driving, social interaction & hosting tables, practical tasks, befriending.
A fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference. All help is greatly appreciated.
To find out more, please contact the Lunch Club Coordinator Rachel Wallace at Rachel.caf4e@outlook.com
Caf4e & Company Lunch Club Volunteers
Caf4e & Company Lunch Club
Postcode: AB23 8EU
COME JOIN OUR VOLUNTEER TEAM!!
Looking for something rewarding to be involved in? Come volunteer at the Caf4e & Company Lunch Club. The Caf4e & Company Lunch Club is for older people who are wanting to meet others in the local community. It runs on Fridays, once a fortnight (12.30pm – 2.30pm) and we are looking for friendly and enthusiastic people to join our team of volunteers!!
Volunteers can choose to be involved in providing transport, practical tasks (washing up, etc), or hosting tables / socialising.
To find out more, please contact the Lunch Club Coordinator Rachel Wallace at Rachel.caf4e@outlook.com
Feedback Helper
Fledgling Arts Collective Central (Dundee)
Postcode: DD2 1XF
Your role will include interacting with online members giving feedback on the creative arts posts they leave in a positive constructive way. Having a creative, positive and constructive approach will be required. Mentoring will be provided. Spread your wings and come fly with us.
Online Listings Volunteer
British Heart Foundation-Clydebank Furniture & Electrical
Postcode: G81 1UJ
If you’re tech savvy and know your way around eBay; have a keen eye for unusual or sought after collectables then join our volunteering team. Come and be amazed at some of the items that are donated to your local store and strike gold with those rare finds.
We’ve got dedicated eBay resources to help and assist you with this volunteering role. Research the interesting items; package the small items in our eBay boxes and send them off to be sold at our eBay HQ. Every week we’ll send updates about the most unusual and exciting finds we’ve managed to sell though our stores, will your find be the next eBay headliner?
Get the thrill of researching the curious objects and revel in the satisfaction of sitting back and watching the bids role in. Become a mighty keyboard warrior and help raise funds for our lifesaving research into heart disease.
Electrical Function Tester
British Heart Foundation-Clydebank Furniture & Electrical
Postcode: G81 1UJ
If you like playing with different gadgets, figuring out how they work and making sure they are safe to use this is the perfect volunteering role for you. We’re looking for people like you to test the electrical equipment that is donated to us making sure it is suitable and safe for sale before moving on to the final stage of appliance testing.
We will give you all the training you need to be able to safely and confidently carry out this role. So if you have an interest in electrical items, can work in a safe and organised manner and would like to broaden your skill set pop down to your local Furniture & Electrical store for more information and join the BHF team
Electrical Department Volunteer
British Heart Foundation-Clydebank Furniture & Electrical
Postcode: G81 1UJ
Are you a real people person and love to help out? We’re always looking for people who would enjoy giving great customer service and have an interest in electrical items, gadgets and appliances. You’ll get the chance to mingle with the local customers and volunteers, and integrate yourself into the BHF community.
Becoming an electrical department volunteer means you will be chatting to the local customers helping them find the right product to suit their needs and making sure that all the stock has been tested and is displayed to our BHF guidelines. If you think you’re ready to take up this electrifying role pop into your local store and meet our friendly team.
Cash Desk Volunteer
British Heart Foundation-Clydebank Furniture & Electrical
Postcode: G81 1UJ
Are you a social butterfly? Love getting in to conversations? Always have a welcoming smile on your face? Get to know the people from your community with this versatile volunteering role. Gain valuable experience in customer service adding value to your CV.
You’ll be at the heart of the BHF’s fight against heart disease. You will be serving customers, helping to promote our stock and awareness campaigns and encouraging every donor to become part of our Gift Aid scheme. If you want to get to know the community around you this is a perfect way to integrate yourself into your local area and maybe spread the volunteering bug to new recruits.
Hospital Homecoming Moray - Support Volunteers Lossiemouth
Volunteer Team Moray
Postcode: IV31 6AA
Hospital Homecoming Volunteers help people who have a had a stay in hospital and who need a bit of extra help to settle back at home. Many of these patients are likely to be identified as isolated and lonely with low support at home. This volunteer role is not ongoing and will last no longer than 12 weeks -- just the right amount of time to help someone to recover and get back on their feet.
Support activities may include:
• Helping someone return home from hospital (put the heating on, milk and bread in fridge)
• Talking (friendly chat) in patient’s home or on the phone
• Shopping (or assisting them with their shopping)
• Transport – to a scheduled appointment
• Going for a walk with patient to gain confidence, exercise, or walking their dog
• Putting bins out, or helping with small tasks that the person may find very difficult
• Update Hospital homecoming co-ordinator on patient progress, problems, queries
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
Not part of the responsibilities
• Personal care (Dressing, washing)
• Wound dressing/management/medication
• Emptying of catheters or any health care management
Retail Volunteer (Alloa)
Marie Curie Clacks
Postcode: FK10 1DY
Marie Curie provides care and support for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. They’ve been carrying out this vital work for over 65 years – last year alone they cared for over 40,000 people across the UK. The charity can’t do this without its supporters.
You will be working with the local retail team to help with all aspects of running a Marie Curie charity shop; sorting through donation bags, preparing items for sale and serving customers on the till. If you have an eye for design then you could help put together window displays using seasonal items so customers will want to come in and browse.
Upon joining, you will be given full training, so no experience is necessary. You will also be working with the team in store and be supported by the shop manager.
If you want to gain new skills and you love meeting new people then this could be the opportunity for you.
Volunteer Driver(s)
Woodside Fountain Community Centre
Postcode: AB24 2QY
*Can you help driving members to our bingo group – all help greatly appreciated*
Woodside Community Centre is looking for people to drive members from their homes in various locations across the city, to the centre to play bingo on a Wednesday, Friday and Sunday evening. The minibus is parked in the car park at the Woodside Fountain Centre, Marquis Road, Aberdeen. Good support is provided to all volunteers and all help makes a real difference.
For further details, please contact Angela McPherson, Secretary on 07802 838277 or email angelamcpherson355@yahoo.co.uk.
Volunteer Community Listener
NHS Tayside - Dept of Spiritual Care (Angus)
Postcode: DD8 2AE
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY LISTENER?
Community Listener – “Helping people (re)discover hope and inner strength in times of illness, change, loss and distress”
Are you a good listener? Could you help someone explore what they are going through?
Listening to people’s concerns can help them feel less isolated and anxious while helping them feel more hopeful and valued. Volunteers can play a vital role supporting the work of the Department of Spiritual Care in their work often being the initial point of contact. NHS Tayside's Department of Spiritual Care are expanding this very popular Listening service throughout Angus GP practices and community settings.
Volunteer Community Listener
NHS Tayside - Dept of Spiritual Care (Angus)
Postcode: DD8 4ES
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY LISTENER?
Community Listener – “Helping people (re)discover hope and inner strength in times of illness, change, loss and distress”
Are you a good listener? Could you help someone explore what they are going through?
Listening to people’s concerns can help them feel less isolated and anxious while helping them feel more hopeful and valued. Volunteers can play a vital role supporting the work of the Department of Spiritual Care in their work often being the initial point of contact. NHS Tayside's Department of Spiritual Care are expanding this very popular Listening service throughout Angus GP practices and community settings.
Volunteer Community Listener
NHS Tayside - Dept of Spiritual Care (Angus)
Postcode: DD9 7AN
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY LISTENER?
Community Listener – “Helping people (re)discover hope and inner strength in times of illness, change, loss and distress”
Are you a good listener? Could you help someone explore what they are going through?
Listening to people’s concerns can help them feel less isolated and anxious while helping them feel more hopeful and valued. Volunteers can play a vital role supporting the work of the Department of Spiritual Care in their work often being the initial point of contact. NHS Tayside's Department of Spiritual Care are expanding this very popular Listening service throughout Angus GP practices and community settings.
Volunteer Community Listener
NHS Tayside - Dept of Spiritual Care (Angus)
Postcode: DD10 8TR
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY LISTENER?
Community Listener – “Helping people (re)discover hope and inner strength in times of illness, change, loss and distress”
Are you a good listener? Could you help someone explore what they are going through?
Listening to people’s concerns can help them feel less isolated and anxious while helping them feel more hopeful and valued. Volunteers can play a vital role supporting the work of the Department of Spiritual Care in their work often being the initial point of contact. NHS Tayside's Department of Spiritual Care are expanding this very popular Listening service throughout Angus GP practices and community settings.
Volunteer Community Listener
NHS Tayside - Dept of Spiritual Care (Angus)
Postcode: DD11 1ES
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY LISTENER?
Community Listener – “Helping people (re)discover hope and inner strength in times of illness, change, loss and distress”
Are you a good listener? Could you help someone explore what they are going through?
Listening to people’s concerns can help them feel less isolated and anxious while helping them feel more hopeful and valued. Volunteers can play a vital role supporting the work of the Department of Spiritual Care in their work often being the initial point of contact. NHS Tayside's Department of Spiritual Care are expanding this very popular Listening service throughout Angus GP practices and community settings.
Volunteer Community Listener
NHS Tayside - Dept of Spiritual Care (Angus)
Postcode: DD7 7RB
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY LISTENER?
Community Listener – “Helping people (re)discover hope and inner strength in times of illness, change, loss and distress”
Are you a good listener? Could you help someone explore what they are going through?
Listening to people’s concerns can help them feel less isolated and anxious while helping them feel more hopeful and valued. Volunteers can play a vital role supporting the work of the Department of Spiritual Care in their work often being the initial point of contact. NHS Tayside's Department of Spiritual Care are expanding this very popular Listening service throughout Angus GP practices and community settings.
Volunteer Community Listener
NHS Tayside - Dept of Spiritual Care (Angus)
Postcode: DD5 4HR
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY LISTENER?
Community Listener – “Helping people (re)discover hope and inner strength in times of illness, change, loss and distress”
Are you a good listener? Could you help someone explore what they are going through?
Listening to people’s concerns can help them feel less isolated and anxious while helping them feel more hopeful and valued. Volunteers can play a vital role supporting the work of the Department of Spiritual Care in their work often being the initial point of contact. NHS Tayside's Department of Spiritual Care are expanding this very popular Listening service throughout Angus GP practices and community settings.
Volunteer Drivers
Food Train (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD1 3AD
Do you love to drive? Do you want to help older people stay healthy and independent at home? YES! Then this is a great volunteering opportunity for you.
Our trusted, reliable and friendly volunteers provide a vital weekly food shopping service which helps older people stay healthy and independent at home.
Volunteer Drivers normally dedicate one day a week to Food Train with a minimum time commitment of between four and five hours starting around 9.30am and finishing around 14:30pm.
On Mondays our Volunteer Drivers collect shopping lists from our customers. This involves going to customers’ homes accompanied by a Volunteer Helper, checking shopping lists are correct and clearly written and in some cases writing lists for customers.
On Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays Volunteer Drivers deliver shopping around the Galashiels, Hawick and Selkirk areas accompanied by a Volunteer Helper. Shopping is collected from Tesco or Asda in Galashiels already boxed and is delivered in a dedicated Food Train van to each customers’ home where it is unpacked, checked and put away if required.
We provide a van for deliveries and all equipment to support this activity.
This social and active post will help keep you fit and active whilst providing an invaluable service to the local community.
Volunteer Shopper
Food Train (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD1 1DP
Do you love supermarket shopping? Do you want to help older people in your local community? YES! Then this is the perfect volunteering opportunity for you.
Our trusted, reliable and friendly volunteers provide a vital weekly food shopping service which helps older people stay healthy and independent at home.
On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings our Volunteer Shoppers work locally in Galashiels Asda. Shoppers are given pre-written shopping lists to work through and make up individual customer orders. When all shopping orders have been completed Shoppers assist with processing these through the checkout ready to be collected by one of our Volunteer Drivers.
Shoppers normally dedicate a morning to this activity each week, starting around 8am and finishing by 12 midday. This social and active post will help keep you fit walking up and down all the supermarket aisles… not to mention what an expert you’ll become on the supermarket layouts and prices!
Volunteer Drivers
Food Train (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD9 0AA
Do you love to drive? Do you want to help older people stay healthy and independent at home? YES! Then this is a great volunteering opportunity for you.
Our trusted, reliable and friendly volunteers provide a vital weekly food shopping service which helps older people stay healthy and independent at home.
Volunteer Drivers normally dedicate one day a week to Food Train with a minimum time commitment of between four and five hours starting around 9.30am and finishing around 14:30pm.
On Mondays our Volunteer Drivers collect shopping lists from our customers. This involves going to customers’ homes accompanied by a Volunteer Helper, checking shopping lists are correct and clearly written and in some cases writing lists for customers.
On Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays Volunteer Drivers deliver shopping around the Galashiels, Hawick and Selkirk areas accompanied by a Volunteer Helper. Shopping is collected from Tesco or Asda in Galashiels already boxed and is delivered in a dedicated Food Train van to each customers’ home where it is unpacked, checked and put away if required.
We provide a van for deliveries and all equipment to support this activity.
This social and active post will help keep you fit and active whilst providing an invaluable service to the local community.
Volunteer Helpers
Food Train (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD9 0AA
Do you love meeting people? Do you want to help older people in the local community? YES! Then this is a great volunteering opportunity for you.
Our trusted, reliable and friendly volunteers provide a vital weekly food shopping service which helps older people stay healthy and independent at home.
Volunteer Helpers normally dedicate one day a week to Food Train with a minimum time commitment of between four and five hours starting around 9.30am and finishing around 14:30pm.
On Mondays our Helpers collect shopping lists from our customers. This involves going to customers’ homes around the Galashiels, Hawick and Selkirk areas accompanied by a Volunteer Driver, checking shopping lists are correct and clearly written and in some cases writing lists for customers.
On Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays Volunteer Helpers deliver shopping around the Galashiels, Hawick and Selkirk areas accompanied by a Volunteer Driver. Shopping is collected from Tesco or Asda in Galashiels already boxed and is delivered in a dedicated Food Train van to each customers’ home where it is unpacked, checked and put away if required. Customers pay for their shopping at this point, so Volunteer Helpers carry a small money float and some cash handling will be required.
This social and active post will help keep you fit and active whilst providing an invaluable service to the local community.
Volunteer Project Assistant
Baby Steps 20+
Postcode: FK1 1LZ
Baby Steps 20+ is recognised as a great resource for local families, by providing high quality pre-loved baby items at reasonable cost. A REVOLVE certified shop, our paid staff with disabilities offer a high quality service, which helps families who may be on low incomes, diverts waste from landfill, and creates paid employment opportunities from those furthest from the employment due to disability.
Volunteers will assist our staff with disabilities in their day-to-day work, keeping the shop tidy, serving customers, and making sure the shelves are well stocked with baby and nursery items.
The opportunity will involve:
- encouraging and supporting our staff with disabilities in their day-to-day work
- serving/helping with customers
- cash handling
- keeping the shop stocked
- helping with our recycling activities
Sue Ryder-Stockroom Assistants
Sue Ryder (Aberdeen George Street Store)
Postcode: AB25 1HX
Do you have any spare time throughout the week? And would you like to use it to gain experience, develop skills and meet new people while supporting a wonderful charity? Then we have the role for you!!!
Sue Ryder Charity Shops raise millions of pounds each year to enable our charity to deliver hospice and neurological care for more conditions than any other UK charity. As a volunteer in our shop, not only would you be meeting new friends, gaining skills and experience, but you'd also be directly supporting us to care for people when they really need it.
We are looking for people to join us as a Volunteer Stockroom Assistant and help us sort, identify and keep track of stock in our shop.
At Sue Ryder we are well supported with super goods coming in every day, this means we have a lot to do to sort and clean them to get them on the shop floor.
If you've got a methodical mind and know your labels or are willing to learn, put your skills and interest to good use with us by preparing items for sale so they hit the shop floor in style.
This is a great opportunity to gain and develop your experience in the competitive retail sector, make new friends, and help Sue Ryder provide incredible care to people living through the challenges of life-limiting conditions.
Sue Ryder shops really needs help whenever you can give it-as little or as much as you like. Good support provided to all volunteers. Including to shadow a confident volunteer, be able to take their time if need be when learning, ask as many questions and will have an informal chat with the volunteer co-ordinator at any point. Can you help? If so, please get in touch! We'd absolutely love to hear from you.
A fantastic opportunity to help, gain/have a wonderful experience and help Sue Ryder in the important work we do locally and nationally. All help is greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Lucy Andrews, Volunteer Co-ordinator Sue Ryder North on E Mail: lucy.andrews@suerydercare.org or tel.: 07973794942.
Stockroom Assistants
Sue Ryder (Aberdeen George Street Store)
Postcode: AB25 1HX
Do you have any spare time throughout the week? And would you like to use it to gain experience, develop skills and meet new people while supporting a wonderful charity? Then we have the role for you!!!
Sue Ryder Charity Shops raise millions of pounds each year to enable our charity to deliver hospice and neurological care for more conditions than any other UK charity. As a volunteer in our shop, not only would you be meeting new friends, gaining skills and experience, but you'd also be directly supporting us to care for people when they really need it.
We are looking for people to join us as a Volunteer Stockroom Assistant and help us sort, identify and keep track of stock in our shop.
At Sue Ryder we are well supported with super goods coming in every day, this means we have a lot to do to sort and clean them to get them on the shop floor.
If you've got a methodical mind and know your labels or are willing to learn, put your skills and interest to good use with us by preparing items for sale so they hit the shop floor in style.
This is a great opportunity to gain and develop your experience in the competitive retail sector, make new friends, and help Sue Ryder provide incredible care to people living through the challenges of life-limiting conditions.
Sue Ryder shops really needs help whenever you can give it-as little or as much as you like. Good support provided to all volunteers. Including to shadow a confident volunteer, be able to take their time if need be when learning, ask as many questions and will have an informal chat with the volunteer co-ordinator at any point. Can you help? If so, please get in touch! We'd absolutely love to hear from you.
A fantastic opportunity to help, gain/have a wonderful experience and help Sue Ryder in the important work we do locally and nationally. All help is greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Lucy Andrews, Volunteer Co-ordinator Sue Ryder North on E Mail: lucy.andrews@suerydercare.org or tel.: 07973794942.
Charity Shop Assistant
Sue Ryder (Aberdeen George Street Store)
Postcode: AB25 1HX
Do you have any spare time throughout the week? And would you like to use it to gain experience, develop skills and meet new people while supporting a wonderful charity? Then we have the role for you!!!
Sue Ryder Charity Shops raise millions of pounds each year to enable our charity to deliver hospice and neurological care for more conditions than any other UK charity. As a volunteer in our shop, not only would you be meeting new friends, gaining skills and experience, but you'd also be directly supporting us to care for people when they really need it.
Our shops sell clothes, shoes and accessories, plus an amazing range of interesting bric-a-brac, and vintage items-so whatever you're interested in, we've got it!
Sue Ryder shops really needs help whenever you can give it-as little or as much as you like. Good support provided to all volunteers. Including to shadow a confident volunteer, be able to take their time if need be when learning, ask as many questions and will have an informal chat with the volunteer co-ordinator at any point. Can you help? If so, please get in touch! We'd absolutely love to hear from you.
A fantastic opportunity to help, gain/have a wonderful experience and help Sue Ryder in the important work we do locally and nationally. All help is greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Lucy Andrews, Volunteer Co-ordinator Sue Ryder North on E Mail: lucy.andrews@suerydercare.org or tel.: 07973794942.
Gig Buddy
Gig Buddies – Thera (Scotland)
Postcode: EH6 5EQ
Gig Buddies aims to link people with a learning disability with volunteers who share a common interest. A Gig Buddies role can involve anything that those two people share an interest in. This could include a music gig but could be any other activity they enjoy doing together, it’s whatever your ‘gig’ is! You'll build a relationship with the person you are paired with to get a good understanding of what events the two of you go to.
Meal Maker (Volunteer Cook)
Meal Makers (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD9 9EF
Help to combat feelings of loneliness and isolation, as well as malnutrition amongst older people by becoming a Volunteer Cook. You do not need to be a Jamie or Nigella to get involved – just the ability to prepare an extra portion of your meal once a week to drop off with an older neighbour and have a light hearted blether with them.
The role is fun, flexible and can be done at a time that suits you! You will be paired with one of our older Diners who lives in your area and will regularly prepare an extra portion of your meal (usually once a week but this is flexible and can be fortnightly depending on availability) to deliver to them and have a friendly chat.
After each visit, you will then complete our simple, online Meal Share Report so we can keep any eye on how your pairing is going and provide any support needed. Volunteers should also inform staff of any accidents, incidents or complaints. Meal Makers would also expect volunteers to maintain confidentiality and keep within the boundaries of the role.
Meal Maker (Volunteer Cook)
Meal Makers (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD6 0AA
Help to combat feelings of loneliness and isolation, as well as malnutrition amongst older people by becoming a Volunteer Cook. You do not need to be a Jamie or Nigella to get involved – just the ability to prepare an extra portion of your meal once a week to drop off with an older neighbour and have a light hearted blether with them.
The role is fun, flexible and can be done at a time that suits you! You will be paired with one of our older Diners who lives in your area and will regularly prepare an extra portion of your meal (usually once a week but this is flexible and can be fortnightly depending on availability) to deliver to them and have a friendly chat.
After each visit, you will then complete our simple, online Meal Share Report so we can keep any eye on how your pairing is going and provide any support needed. Volunteers should also inform staff of any accidents, incidents or complaints. Meal Makers would also expect volunteers to maintain confidentiality and keep within the boundaries of the role.
Volunteer Befriender (Adults 1-1)
Lead Scotland
Postcode: KY1 1XT
Lead Scotland's Fife Befriending project is a service is for adults who feel isolated, lonely or disconnected, perhaps as a result of disability, ill health or other circumstances. Volunteers offer one-to-one support to enable adults and older people to become more self-confident and motivated, to try new activities and to make more connections with their communities and local services. You do not need to have any qualifications as full training and support will be given.
Being a befriender means that you would be making a real difference to someone's life. You could go for a short walk, go for a tea/coffee, find a local activity or simply spend time having a chat in the person's home. Befrienders carry out a purely social role and do not undertake any personal care or domestic duties. Each match will be for 4-6 months or longer, depending on the needs of the person receiving support.
If you would prefer to offer weekly befriending support from your home, you could become a 'distance' befriender. This would be via telephone, email or video call. Please speak to the Co-ordinator about this option.
Board Members
Bonnymuir Green Community Trust
Postcode: AB15 5NQ
Bonnymuir Green Community Trust is a thriving community owned green space and registered charity. We have a productive, managed community garden, a social hub and cafe, which is led, developed and sustained by local volunteers. We encourage all members of the public to meet and share in a space that is accessible, providing the community with a mix of educational and social activities, encouraging fun, good health, wellbeing and sustainable living.
Our aim is that Bonnymuir Green Community Trust develops and uses the site of the former Bonnymuir Green Bowling Club as an asset, owned by and operated for the benefit of the community. Our vision is to create an urban sustainability hub. All residents in our community and beyond will be encouraged to use it as a social hub where the emphasis is on promoting greener, carbon reducing lifestyle.
To assist in this and the continued exciting developments at Bonnymuir Green Community Trust we are seeking new Board Members, particularly people with HR or finance experience and/or a background in the community/third sector. If interested please contact John Wigglesworth at email John.Wigglesworth@bgct.co.uk for more information.
Further details about Bonnymuir Green Community Trust are also available at http://www.bgct.co.uk/
PA to the Board
Miscarriage Information Support Service (MISS) SCIO
Postcode: IV30 1BU
The Miscarriage Inormation support Service (MISS) is offering a rewarding and exciting opportunity for a Personal Assistant to the Board which will play a key role within the MISS charity and make a meaningful difference to people who have had a miscarriage, helping to achieve their goal of supporting women and men after an early pregnancy loss and onto their next pregnancy.
As a Personal Assistant to the Board, your role is to provide assistance and support to the Chairperson and Board of Trustees within the charity. This includes the Vice Chair, Secretary and Treasurer.
Key tasks:
· To liaise with the Chair and Board of Trustees to plan, arrange and produce agendas, supporting papers and minute for management meetings and AGMs
· To work alongside the charity Secretary and ensure that charity law, and regulatory requirements of reporting and public accountability are complied with
· To ensure that all meetings comply with the requirements of the governing document
· Support the Board and Committee for any administration tasks
· Assist with communications within the team
· Organising trustee induction and any ongoing training
What we can Offer you?
When you join the MISS charity, you are gaining a unique opportunity to make a difference in your community and raise awareness. You will be working with a team of passionate people who really care about the mental health and wellbeing of our members, and who want to make a positive and lasting difference for local families.
Being part of such a small (but growing!) team offers the opportunity for real variety in your day-to-day work and the development of your role.
General Volunteer - Fertility Network Scotland
Fertility Network Scotland (Shetland)
Postcode: ZE1 0JP
General volunteers will promote the Fertility Network Scotland charity in the local area and the services we provide.
Distribute Fertility Network Scotland leaflets/posters in the area including GP clinics, libraries, hospitals, community centres etc.
Participate at fundraising events.
Adhere to Fertility Network Scotland policies and procedures.
Fertility Network Scotland provides advice, information and support for anyone affected by fertility issues. We also work to raise awareness of the impact of fertility problems and to campaign for fair provision of fertility treatment throughout Scotland.
Frame Running Sessions Volunteers
Aberdeen Amateur Athletic Club
Postcode: AB24 5RU
Frame running (formerly race running) originated in Denmark in the 1990s. It is an athletics event in which individuals with impaired mobility can walk or run using a special running frame called an ace runner. The running frame is a 3-wheeled frame with handlebars, a chest support and a saddle, but no pedals. Both children and adults take part in frame running, and train for track events from 60m sprints to 1500m events.
AAAC are looking for volunteers to help with frame running sessions on Mondays, 4.30-5.30pm at Aberdeen Sports Village. Volunteers will provide 1-to-1 support and encouragement to athletes and help deliver the training programme developed by the lead coach. No prior knowledge or experience is necessary; the club will provide training and mentoring. Knowledge of basic bike maintenance would be helpful.
A fantastic opportunity to help and all assistance makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated.
For more details please contact Ruth at email: pathways@aberdeenaac.co.uk
Collections Volunteer
Angus Archives
Postcode: DD8 1WH
Do you have an interest in Angus’ local history? Angus Archives are looking for volunteers to help list and scan old photos, manuscripts and legal papers to help make them available to the public. If you would like to know more contact Craig Pearson at Angus Archives, Restenneth Priory, Forfar on 01307 468644 or craig.pearson@angusalive.scot.
Camphill School Aberdeen Volunteers
Camphill School Aberdeen
Postcode: AB15 9EP
Camphill School Aberdeen has exciting new volunteer opportunities to help. As a volunteer you will become part of a team within one of our 10 residential Care homes, set in beautiful surroundings 5 miles outside of Aberdeen City centre and close to the Deeside Railway line. We are currently seeking people to volunteer as:
> Voluntary Coworkers within Residential School and Care Homes: Our pupils age from 12-25 years old and as part of your position, you will be with them when they attend the school, farm and gardens, workshops or even riding stables as part of their personalised daily routines and assist them with their tasks throughout the day.
> Voluntary Farm and Gardens Volunteers: Our farm cares for cows, pigs, goats, hens and alpacas. As part of your position, you will be with our pupils when they attend the farm and gardens as part of their personalised daily routines and assist them with their tasks.
> Voluntary Workshop Assistants: You will be with our pupils when they attend the various workshops (woodwork, metal, weavery, felt, candle, pottery, bike and Fruver- our food workshop)as part of their personalised daily routines and assist them with their tasks.
These opportunities do not require you to have previous experience, we just ask that you are caring, patient and willing to help our pupils, have an interest in people and different ways of communications.
Training is provided in induction and support given throughout the volunteering time within Camphill School Aberdeen.
Fantastic opportunities to help with all assistance making a real difference and greatly appreciated.
For more details please contact Naomi Paton, Recruitment Administrator at E Mail: n.paton@crss.org.uk or tel.: 01224 866162.
Volunteer Telephone Befrienders
Real Life Options (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD7 4LN
Real Life Options is a charity which has services located all throughout the UK in various locations. We offer services such as Day Centres, Outreach and supported living to support people within our care to live their lives as full as possible.
Loneliness at this time is heightened and the current social distancing measures are particularly difficult for some people. This role is for someone who loves a good chat but is also good listener. You will spend 30 minutes once or twice a week chatting to someone who would benefit from a telephone friend. Your calls can make a massive difference to a person’s happiness and wellbeing. During these difficult and unsettling times, more than ever the people we support would benefit from any time and commitment from yourselves.
The best gift you can give someone is your time.
Main tasks
Will include; chatting and befriending people, and provide regular, friendly and person-centred conversations with the people we support. You will be matched with people based on their interests and preferences. Your involvement will support people within our services to feel less isolated and will focus on each individual’s strengths, helping them to remain connected, feel valued and more confident.
Required skills, qualities and experience.
Be able to make time, once or twice a week, to contact your new ‘phone friend’, up to a period of three months. Good listener and empathetic ,Honest and reliable ,Friendly and calm Enjoy phone calls and be confident speaking to new people. Can maintain confidentiality. You'll need to let your service manager know if there are any concerns or if the person you are calling needs support.
Where and when will volunteering take place
This can be done from home and the times and days the volunteer would like to offer are completely flexible.
Commitment required
For continuity and routine we look for at least 2 hours per week for the benefit of the service user and the volunteer to build and maintain relationships.
Volunteer Telephone Befrienders
Real Life Options (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD5 7HF
Real Life Options is a charity which has services located all throughout the UK in various locations. We offer services such as Day Centres, Outreach and supported living to support people within our care to live their lives as full as possible.
Loneliness at this time is heightened and the current social distancing measures are particularly difficult for some people. This role is for someone who loves a good chat but is also good listener. You will spend 30 minutes once or twice a week chatting to someone who would benefit from a telephone friend. Your calls can make a massive difference to a person’s happiness and wellbeing. During these difficult and unsettling times, more than ever the people we support would benefit from any time and commitment from yourselves.
The best gift you can give someone is your time.
Main tasks
Will include; chatting and befriending people, and provide regular, friendly and person-centred conversations with the people we support. You will be matched with people based on their interests and preferences. Your involvement will support people within our services to feel less isolated and will focus on each individual’s strengths, helping them to remain connected, feel valued and more confident.
Required skills, qualities and experience.
Be able to make time, once or twice a week, to contact your new ‘phone friend’, up to a period of three months. Good listener and empathetic ,Honest and reliable ,Friendly and calm Enjoy phone calls and be confident speaking to new people. Can maintain confidentiality. You'll need to let your service manager know if there are any concerns or if the person you are calling needs support.
Where and when will volunteering take place
This can be done from home and the times and days the volunteer would like to offer are completely flexible.
Commitment required
For continuity and routine we look for at least 2 hours per week for the benefit of the service user and the volunteer to build and maintain relationships.
Community Volunteer
Real Life Options (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD12 4AP
To be part of Real Life Volunteer Service providing services that help vulnerable people within the community and supports the work of local Real Life Options teams. Our values of Respect, Honesty, Responsibility & Excellence underpin our approach and all our services recognise people for their individuality and are afforded the same dignity, respect, status and rights as other citizens.
Key Tasks:
Are varied and dependent on the needs of the people we support. We try to match volunteers to people with similar interests and provide opportunities for volunteers to utilise existing skills and knowledge.
Chatting to and befriending people we support
Home checks to make sure vulnerable people are safe and well
Everyday practical household tasks
Provide information and support to allow people to make informed choices about their lives
Assist with shopping
Support with correspondence
Provide transport
Support with social outings
Assisting with pet care
Assist with food preparation
Prescription collections
Community Volunteer
Real Life Options (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD11 3AF
To be part of Real Life Volunteer Service providing services that help vulnerable people within the community and supports the work of local Real Life Options teams. Our values of Respect, Honesty, Responsibility & Excellence underpin our approach and all our services recognise people for their individuality and are afforded the same dignity, respect, status and rights as other citizens.
Key Tasks:
Are varied and dependent on the needs of the people we support. We try to match volunteers to people with similar interests and provide opportunities for volunteers to utilise existing skills and knowledge.
Chatting to and befriending people we support
Home checks to make sure vulnerable people are safe and well
Everyday practical household tasks
Provide information and support to allow people to make informed choices about their lives
Assist with shopping
Support with correspondence
Provide transport
Support with social outings
Assisting with pet care
Assist with food preparation
Prescription collections
Community Volunteer
Real Life Options (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD7 4LN
To be part of Real Life Volunteer Service providing services that help vulnerable people within the community and supports the work of local Real Life Options teams. Our values of Respect, Honesty, Responsibility & Excellence underpin our approach and all our services recognise people for their individuality and are afforded the same dignity, respect, status and rights as other citizens.
Key Tasks:
Are varied and dependent on the needs of the people we support. We try to match volunteers to people with similar interests and provide opportunities for volunteers to utilise existing skills and knowledge.
Chatting to and befriending people we support
Home checks to make sure vulnerable people are safe and well
Everyday practical household tasks
Provide information and support to allow people to make informed choices about their lives
Assist with shopping
Support with correspondence
Provide transport
Support with social outings
Assisting with pet care
Assist with food preparation
Prescription collections
Events Coordinator
Scottish Communities Climate Action Network
Postcode: AB10 1QS
Scottish Communities Climate Action Network (SCCAN)’s purpose is to inspire and promote, connect and support community-led action in Scotland to address the Climate Emergency. Please see our website: https://www.scottishcommunitiescan.org.uk/
Would you like to help take climate action to the next level?
We have a new volunteer role available with our Events working groups! You would be helping once a week with the following:
-Events organizing and facilitating
-Taking part in regular events working group meetings
-Contacting potential speakers and facilitators
-Promoting events by writing blog posts and promoting on social media.
-Compile a report on the event.
As a volunteer led organisation, our capacity to offer thorough training on events coordination is limited so we would expect you to have some experience or to be adaptable. There will be some initial training on the way SCCAN operates.
The start date is flexible to suit your availability.
Our events and meetings are currently done online through zoom.
Commitment could range from once / week to twice a month.
If interested, please drop us an email at info@scottishcommunitiescan.org.uk
Volunteer Driver
Real Life Options
Postcode: EH55 8TP
Real Life Options is a charity which has services located all throughout the UK in various locations. Real Life Options was established in 1992 to support and empower people to have more choice and greater control over their lives. Over the last three decades, we have grown to become a leading national provider of support and social care.
We believe that with the right support at the right time, the people we support, those with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism, behaviours that challenge, mental health issues, complex and age related needs- can develop greater independence and reach their full potential.
Role: Volunteer Driver
Main tasks
To provide transport for service users to and from activities and also to transport service users in the morning to and from the day centre using our 9 seater mini bus
Youth Club Worker (for ages 6 - 21)
Citadel Youth Centre
Postcode: EH6 6JE
Volunteers are invited to get involved in our youth work programme and work in a team alongside experienced full/part time staff and volunteers. Our youth clubs offer a wide range of activities that are designed to encourage, develop and reinforce children and young people's skills and self-image in a safe and supportive environment. The youth clubs run during school term times as follows: senior Drop-In (Mon) 13-18 year olds 7pm-9pm; Junior Club (Tues) 6 - 9 year olds 5.30 – 7.30pm.
Fundraising Assistant
LINKnet Mentoring
Postcode: EH1 1JG
A fantastic ethnic minority charity is looking for enthusiastic minority ethnic volunteers (from all ethnic groups) to join the Fundraising team. You will be part of the team to raise fund to support volunteer mentoring and befriending services. You will be adding value to LINKnet by supporting the Fundraising team and maximizing the efficiency of the fund raising process through creative thinking, creating fundraising opportunities, carrying out administration duties and networking with key contacts.
Admin Volunteer
LINKnet Mentoring
Postcode: EH1 1JG
LINKnet are looking for minority ethnic volunteers to support paid staff with the smooth running of mentoring and befriending services. This is a great opportunity to gain work experience and develop your skills in various fields of work as the roles at LINKnet will be varied. Volunteering involves once a week (5hrs per day).
Mentor/Befriender
LINKnet Mentoring
Postcode: EH1 1JG
Through a range of support structures and services, LINKnet aims to provide a quality experience for volunteer mentors/befrienders and successful outcomes for mentees. Your commitment as a mentor/befriender will be two or three hours per week, spread over a day or two for a few months, not exceeding six months. One to one mentoring is found to be one of the most effective methods of people development . Befriending is a rewarding, personal gratification experience.
Helpline volunteer - Children 1st's Parentline
Children 1st
Postcode: EH9 1AT
What will I be doing?
Children 1st Parentline is a lifeline for all families, offering a kind and skilled listening ear for parents and carers across Scotland. We have time for anyone concerned for a child. We build relationships with parents and carers, always keeping children at the centre but being mindful of the challenges to families today. Our team of staff and volunteers are trauma sensitive and knowledgeable in child development and work alongside callers to prevent stress increasing in families.
Children 1st Parentline volunteers listen to anyone concerned for a child, offer up to date quality information and advice on the things that matter to families and their children, through our website, helpline, and webchat and text chat facilities.
The helpline is open Monday - Friday 9am - 9pm and 9am - 12 noon, Saturday and Sunday throughout the year. There are a range of shift options available based in Children 1st Edinburgh Office.
Volunteering for Children 1st Parentline is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and families across Scotland. Our volunteers learn lifelong skills and gain valuable experience.
A caring, kind, sensitive and non-judgmental response can make a real difference to someone who wants to talk. No previous experience or formal qualifications are necessary, but good communication skills are essential to enable you to listen to and support parents and carers who contact Children 1st Parentline. You will become part of a friendly, supportive team where trained staff are always on hand to provide support and guidance.
We provide a comprehensive, introductory training course as well as ongoing support and opportunities to develop in the role. We also offer to cover for travel expenses.
Training dates to be confirmed
Training sessions will take place at our office; 83 Whitehouse Loan, Edinburgh, EH9 1AT.
To apply please visit our website.
Home Visitor
Home-Start Leith And North East Edinburgh
Postcode: EH6 5HY
We are now looking for volunteers – could you make a difference and become a Home-Start Volunteer supporting families in their own homes. If you have been a parent or have parenting experience and have an understanding of how demanding young children can be you could make a difference.
Conservation Volunteer
Water of Leith Conservation Trust
Postcode: EH14 1TQ
Help look after the Water of Leith. Volunteers carry out practical conservation tasks along the river and walkway in conjunction with City of Edinburgh Council Natural Heritage Service. This could be a river clean-up, tree or wildflower planting, meadow cutting, invasive plant control (May-July), vegetation control, footpath maintenance. Children of all ages are welcome if supervised by an adult.
Youth Group Helper (Rainbows, Brownies , Guides and Rangers)
Girlguiding Edinburgh
Postcode: EH6 5EQ
The purpose of the role is to give girls opportunities for fun, friendship, challenge and adventure. You will support leaders to deliver Girlguiding programme activities with the girls during their meetings, including:
Supporting a safe girl-only space where girls can discover their full potential.
Supporting the delivery of an accessible and inclusive programme as set out by Girlguiding.
Completing relevant training for the role to develop your skills.
Woodcraft Folk - Children's group leaders and helpers - Glasgow West End
Woodcraft Folk Scotland
Postcode: G20 8PR
Woodcraft Folk are looking for group leaders and helpers for our Glasgow Kelvingrove groups. There are 4 groups for children and young people of differing age ranges from under 6's to 13-16's . The groups meet one evening a week in term time but may organise day trips and camps in school holidays.
Our groups aim to develop children and young people's confidence and awareness of the world. We promote big ideas like equality, co-operation and environmental sustainability through fun activities.
We do a wide range of activities including games, craft, exploring nature, bushcraft, drama, discussions and songs. As well as weekly group nights we take part in day events and camps with groups from across Scotland.
If you are interested in joining our friendly team of volunteers please get in touch with Fleur Gayet, Scottish Officer by emailing scotland@woodcraft.org.uk or phoning 07833 051 557. We will provide induction information, taster sessions and training opportunities.
Shopper
Food Train Renfrewshire
Postcode: G78 1LR
The shoppers are given grocery lists to pick for customers in a local supermarket and are supported by delivery volunteers in this activity. Grocery shopping takes place Tuesday to Thursday and the service operates 52 weeks a year.
Volunteers are shopping using a standard trolley and require a degree of physical fitness.
Grampian Credit Union - Directors & Supervisory Committee Members
Grampian Credit Union ltd
Postcode: AB10 1TN
*Your Credit Union needs you…...come and help shape the future of Grampian Credit Union!*
We have vacancies for Non-Executive Directors, and members of our Supervisory Committee.
Information about the available roles, responsibilities and essential skills required for both roles can be accessed on our website at https://www.grampiancreditunion.co.uk/content.asp?section=25&bgc=&sbgc=
Volunteering with us in these roles is rewarding and offers the satisfaction of knowing you are helping our Credit Union to grow, develop, and maintain a successful organisation for the common good. Moreover, you will develop and or hone transferable skills.
Want to know more about volunteering with us? Contact us via email - admin@grampiancreditunion.co.uk and we will be pleased to hear from you.
Also, would you (a member of Grampian Credit Union) like to nominate someone that you think would be interested in our roles? Please contact us via email admin@grampiancreditunion.co.uk OR call us on 01224 561506.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Trustee
Pilton Equalities Project
Postcode: EH4 4EL
Set and maintain PEP's vision, mission and values, support strategic development of services, establish and monitor policies, monitor employment procedures alongside Manager, support the Manager, promote the organisation.
Social Cafe Volunteer (Tayport)
LinkLiving - (Older Peoples Service)
Postcode: DD6 9EA
Amendment number Two!
Just two hours out of your week could make an older persons day! Help reduce social isolation by volunteering at our social café in the Larick Centre, Tayport. The cafe offers older people the chance to meet others for a chat over a cuppa. Quizzes and a range of other activities are also on offer.
You will get to know the service users and build a positive relationship with them, by:
- meeting and greeting them as they arrive around 10.30am (we ask volunteers to arrive for 10am to help with setting up)
- offering refreshments and clearing away at the end (finishing by 12.30pm),
- chatting to our members and getting to know them,
- helping members to take part in the activities where necessary, such as giving out pens and paper for the quizzes.
- attending volunteer meetings and information sessions to help you with this role
- encouraging members to maintain social distancing and adhere to any COVID restrictions
- raising any concerns with the Project Workers or Assistant Project Workers
Driver (Tayport)
LinkLiving - (Older Peoples Service)
Postcode: DD6 9EA
Could you help reduce the social isolation of an older person by becoming a volunteer driver? LinkLiving need drivers to take people to and from their social cafe at Larick Community Centre, Tayport. The cafe offers older people the chance to meet others for a chat over a cuppa. They also offer quizzes and a range of other activities which you are welcome to join.
You would be the first point of contact with LinkLiving members, getting to know them and building a positive relationship. The role involves:
- collecting one of the members from their home and bringing them to the Community Centre for 10.30am
- taking them home at the end of the session, 12.30pm (stay or leave in between as you wish)
- talking to, and getting to know the members
- raising any concerns regarding members’ wellbeing with the Project Worker
- attending volunteer meetings and information sessions to help you with this role
- making sure your car is road worthy, taxed and properly insured
- encouraging members to maintain social distancing and adhere to COVID restrictions (both in your car and the café)
Driver (Cowdenbeath)
LinkLiving - (Older Peoples Service)
Postcode: KY4 9DF
Could you help reduce the loneliness and social isolation of an older person by becoming a volunteer driver? LinkLiving need drivers to take people to and from their (socially distanced) social cafe at Cowdenbeath Bowling Club. The cafe offers older people the chance to meet others for a chat over a cuppa. They also offer quizzes and a range of other activities.
Your role would be the first point of contact with their members, getting to know them and building a positive relationship. This involves:
- collecting one of the members from their home and bringing them to the Bowling Club for 10.30am
- taking them home at the end of the session, 12.30pm (stay or leave in between as you wish)
- complying with current COVID restrictions both in your car and at the cafe
- talking to, and getting to know the members
- raising any concerns regarding members wellbeing with the Project Workers
- attending volunteer meetings and information sessions to help you with this role
- making sure your car is road worthy, taxed and properly insured
- encouraging members to maintain social distancing and adhere to COVID restrictions
Befriender (Older Person's Service)
LinkLiving - (Older Peoples Service)
Postcode: KY12 7NU
Volunteers will provide support and companionship to an isolated person aged 65 and older, by visiting them in their home and/or taking them out to participate in community activities. You'll be matched with someone in your local area.
Main tasks:
-To meet with the older person once per week for a mutually agreed length of time (usually 1-2 hours), on a day/time that suits you both
-Being mindful of capabilities and limitations of the member, encourage participation in activities
-Maintain confidentiality regarding client information.
-Participate in mandatory induction training and any other relevant training
-Attend planned regular reviews with LinkLiving staff
-Ensure relevant expenses are claimed and receipts are kept on a monthly basis.
-Attend mandatory induction training and any other training relevant to the post
-Ensure you operate within LinkLiving policies and procedures and any other relevant guidelines and legislation.
Please note, you will not be asked to meet any personal care needs.
Social Cafe Volunteer (Cowdenbeath)
LinkLiving - (Older Peoples Service)
Postcode: KY4 9DF
Just two hours out of your week could make an older persons day! Help reduce loneliness and social isolation by volunteering at one of the (socially distanced) social cafes. The cafe offers older people the chance to meet others for a chat over a cuppa. Quizzes and a range of other activities are also on offer.
You will get to know the service users and build a positive relationship with them, by:
- meeting and greeting the members as they arrive, around 10.30am (volunteers are asked to arrive for 10am to help with setting up)
- offering refreshments and clearing away at the end (finishing by 12.30pm),
- chatting to them and getting to know them,
- helping members to take part in the activities where necessary, such as giving out pens and paper for the quizzes.
- attending volunteer meetings and information sessions to help you with this role
- encouraging members to maintain social distancing and adhere to COVID restrictions
- raising any concerns with the Project Workers or Assistant Project Workers
Trustee
Home-Start Dunfermline
Postcode: KY12 7AG
Home-Start offers one to one personalised support for parents with children under five. Home-Start places trained Volunteers alongside parents and support is provided for as long as the family need it. www.home-start-dunfermline.org.uk
Trustees make up the governing body of Home-Start Dunfermline and have a responsibility to ensure that the charity’s activities are carried out in accordance with the Trustee and Investment (Scotland) Act 2005.
Trustees ensure that the organisation complies with requirements under both Charity and Company Laws, in addition to other laws such as Employment, Health & Safety etc. Board meetings are held bi-monthly and the Trustees take an active part in the discussions and decision-making.
Free training on the Roles and Responsibilities of a Trustee is available from FVA.
Secretary
Fife Headway Group
Postcode: KY2 6LF
Fife Headway are looking for a new Secretary to join the Board of Trustees! This is a great opportunity to build on your skills and experience to help the work of a small charity in Fife.
Headway Fife exists to provide support, information and referrals for people with an acquired brain injury (ABI). They aim to reduce social isolation increase access to information and referral information and empower people with an ABI to have more control over their lives.
Duties:
Preparing for meetings- Sending notices of all meetings to members within the time required by the governing document, arranging meetings, preparing the agenda in consultation with the Chair and distributing the agenda with any background papers Participating in meetings- Ensuring that the minutes of the previous meeting are accurate, agreed and signed and dated on each page by the Chair, taking and producing minutes of the meeting, distributing minutes in a timely manner.
Various new members of the board are needed as due to a mixture of health and personal reasons, the current volunteers are seeking to step down.
Monthly group sessions helper
Fife Headway Group
Postcode: KY2 6LF
Fife Headway exists to provide support, information and referrals for people with an acquired brain injury (ABI). They aim to reduce social isolation increase access to information and referral information and empower people with an ABI to have more control over their lives.
The Fife group meets monthly in Kirkcaldy and they are looking for volunteers! This is a great opportunity to build on your skills and experience to help the work of a small charity in Fife.
Duties:
-To arrange appropriate food and beverages in advance of the group (specifics will be provided)
-Setting up and clearing away for the group
-Arrange activities for the group and source materials
-To distribute literature from Headway UK to members including competitions and information
-Liaise with other volunteers to produce quarterly newsletter
Triage Volunteer - Central Fife
Citizens Advice and Rights Fife
Postcode: KY1 1XT
Triage Volunteers are the first contact for clients seeking help for a variety of issues. They identify key information about the client’s issues and assess and agree whether signposting or a call back is the best route to support the clients and deal with the issues.
Main Tasks include:
• Assess clients enquiries using sensitive listening and questioning skills
• Identify key information about the enquiry including time limits, key dates and any requirement for urgent advice or action, using scripts and diagnostic tools
• Identify and summarise the essence of the enquiry
• Establish the client’s objectives
• Record cases – make an electronic record of the client’s details, in accordance with CASTLE recording requirements and CARF’s Quality Assurance Policy
• Keep up-to-date with advice and organisational updates by reading AdviserNet news items, relevant publications, internal email communication, intranet articles and online training
This is a great opportunity to meet new people and learn new skills. Volunteers will be provided with training and support. For a full list of tasks and to find out more please enquire with the Learning and Development officer.
Social Group Volunteer (Cupar)
Seescape
Postcode: KY15 5EQ
Seescape social groups provide people living with visual impairments in Fife the chance to get together with others, receive peer support & enjoy company & activities.
Local groups meet up across Fife on a regular basis providing a lifeline for people who are affected by visual impairments. It is hoped the social groups can get back together again in local venues, with volunteers who would be willing to help out at these groups, Glenrothes & Dunfermline particularly.
Tasks can involve: escorting clients to/from transport to venue. providing sighted assistance at venues, preparing and serving refreshments, welcoming new members, having a chat, helping other volunteers organise and facilitate activities, making sure participants can enjoy activities safely and offering assistance where needed.
Groups meet up weekly/fortnightly. You will are asked to commit to regular attendance, travel independently to and from venues, be warm and friendly as well as using initiative where required to help with the overall smooth running of the activities.
Friendship Caller Volunteer
Age Scotland
Postcode: EH9 1PR
The purpose of a Friendship Caller is to provide calls of companionship to different people each week who are 50 and over, who may live alone or feel alone and would benefit from a chat. Having a conversation can have such a positive impact, we can talk about many things that aren’t Coronavirus related for example, current interests, hobbies, top tier biscuits, time travel– the list is endless!
CARDS Volunteer Befriender
Rowan Alba
Postcode: EH6 5EQ
Human contact is vital. As we are all finding out, without it, life changes.
Community Alcohol Related Damages Service is a befriending service run by Rowan Alba. Health care specialists, GP’s, hospitals and mental health services refer individuals to our service. These people, for various reasons have been living the way we experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of them for most of their lives. We need to recruit and train volunteers now so we can respond to those that have been referred to us during this time.
Assistant Scout Leader
64th Stockbridge Scout Group
Postcode: EH3 5BA
We are looking for new volunteers both male and female to help restart our Scout Troop. The Scout Troop will be part of an active Scout Group - together with Beavers (ages 6-8) and Cubs (ages 8-10) ensuring a regular stream of new entrants. We plan to meet regularly on a Friday evening, but will also take part in various activities involving other Scout Troops including Swimming and Camping Competitions, indoor football and "Unihoc". The Troop had a reputation for going camping frequently during
Activities Helper / Befriender
Libertus Services
Postcode: EH16 6RN
Libertus is a South Edinburgh based charity. We are looking for enthusiastic people to help us with some of the activities & projects which we run. These range from creating bi monthly radio shows, producing films & documentaries, annual theatre productions, intergenerational projects, alternative therapies, exercise & arts and crafts. You will be working with older people, younger people and people living with special needs. Particularly interested in hearing from people with web based skills.
Care Assistant / Passenger Assistant
Libertus Services
Postcode: EH16 6RN
This opportunity is about building relationships with our members and to help them carry out everyday tasks within the day care centre. Your Role would be to support and encourage our clients in their activities assisting them with mobilisation and general comfort. Communicating with them and help them build their confidence and self-esteem. You would also be required to assist on our buses by helping passengers get on and off the vehicle ensure they are secure along with any wheelchairs, baggag
Day Care Assistant - Thursday Club
Calton Welfare Services
Postcode: EH7 5EP
Volunteers would help to organise games and activities to stimulate and provide exercise for dementia sufferers. Would also help to provide lunch and breakfast, by making food, clearing tables and washing/drying dishes. A rota system is in place so everyone takes a turn at different duties. There would also be a chance for conversation and reminiscence, to enable the volunteer to get to know everyone better. The atmosphere is one of fun and laughter and provides a great deal of satisfaction.
Befriender
Positive Help
Postcode: EH6 5EQ
As a befriender you will build a relationship with a child or a young person who is affected by HIV and/or Hepatitis C. You will meet fortnightly for 3-5 hours to spend one-on-one time together. Together you will come up with fun activities you can do during the befriending sessions, such as visiting art galleries or kayaking. You will usually also share a meal together. Our Children’s Services require a minimum commitment of 1 year. Please state if you are interested in attending an info session on 12/13th January.
Youth and Childrens Worker
The BIG Project
Postcode: EH11 3RH
Would you like to make a positive difference to local children and young people? If you are enthusiastic, fun and engaging, maybe a role as a volunteer youth and children?s worker could be just what you are looking for. Support kids to have fun, learn, achieve and feel good about themselves. We are looking for volunteers to support in one of our three open youth clubs (Junior club for P5-7, Senior club for P7-S4 and our Roots club for P3/4).
Retail Stock Room Assistant
British Heart Foundation Shop (Leith)
Postcode: EH6 5HX
If you’re a keen rummager and like things to be neat and tidy, then we have a role for you Helping in our retail stock room to sort the fantastic donations we receive behind the scenes.
Ageing Well Volunteer
Edinburgh Leisure
Postcode: EH7 6AE
Lead or support activities for older people in local communities. Activities include walking, cycling, seated exercise, gardening, indoor curling, swimming, dancing and singing. A social element provides opportunities for participants to share experiences and develop new friendships. Many volunteers choose to undertake additional training to lead or support activities amongst their peers. Other volunteers help out supporting promotional events.
Kitchen Assistant
The Ecology Centre
Postcode: KY3 9YG
The Ecology Centre are an ecological charity based at Kinghorn Loch.
We host a number of volunteering activities, and our main day is Wednesday where we host a shared lunch for up to 30 volunteers. Using produce sourced mainly from our garden and working in a professional kitchen, you will be working with our facilities supervisor, creating many different meals from soups, tray bakes and puddings.
We also require help on a Thursdays preparing our meal for our dementia friendly sessions. With additional baking being produced for us in our Café.
If you feel that you can help out you will be very welcomed, no skills are needed as fully training will be given including basic food hygiene certification.
We start working in the kitchen at 10AM and work through until 1400, however the amount of time you spend with us is solely down to you.
Citizen Advocate Lynebank Project
Dunfermline Advocacy
Postcode: KY11 4UW
The Lynebank Project works with patients in the Forensic Learning Disabilities Unit’s at Lynebank Hospital. Citizen Advocates are matched up on a one to one basis with a vulnerable adult who is currently an in-patient, where they will provide support and understanding at what can be a difficult and unknowing time. One of the units is a Scottish multi-regional unit, where patients may be far from their family and friends, making them isolated and feeling alone.
Being matched with a Citizen Advocate volunteer who not only give some of their free time to help vulnerable people but specifically chooses to help you is incredibly significant and a powerful message that everybody counts and is worthwhile. While being an in-patient at the Learning Disability Forensic Units, if a person does not have family local, a Citizen Advocate may be the only person they see who is not paid to work with them.
Retail Volunteer-Edinburgh, Wester Hailes 559276/A8
Barnardo's Scotland
Postcode: EH14 2SW
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 shops. Our stores sell lots of great donated & new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
Our retail stores are the face of our charity on the high-street and in local communities. We have loads of amazing stock donated to us every week, and this all needs to be sorted, tagged and put on the shop-floor for sale!
Making sure our shops look fantastic is another task you can get involved with. You may also be required to help out on the till too, but we will show you how that works during your time volunteering with us. We value the contribution of everyone who supports Barnardo’s.
You will be a friendly face of Barnardo’s by volunteering in one of our shops. It would be great if you could volunteer one shift a week (or even more if you want) but we’re always happy to be flexible to work around your availability.
Why we want you:
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 stores. Our stores sell lots of great donated and new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
What you will be doing:
Work on the till processing sales and returns
Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing
Create stylish window displays
Replenish stock on the shop floor
Stock-take and other administrative tasks
The skills you need:
Friendly and helpful
Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers
Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s
Flexible and willing to do a variety of the shop tasks
What's in it for you:
Have fun and meet new people
Develop skills for your CV including confidence, teamwork and problem solving
Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families
Learning and development opportunities through our Volunteer Academy which includes access to Level 2 Qualifications and other accredited courses
Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer
Other information:
Minimum age 14
Shop based
Location: Unit 14b Westside Plaza, Wester Hailes, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH14 2SW, United Kingdom
Disclaimer
We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the above, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles. If you are unable to apply online through the link on this page, please visit your local store for a paper application form or contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team on volunteering@barnardos.org.uk
Retail Volunteer-Edinburgh, Shandwick Place (Pop Up Shop) 55386/A8
Barnardo's Scotland
Postcode: EH2 4RT
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 shops. Our stores sell lots of great donated & new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
Our retail stores are the face of our charity on the high-street and in local communities. We have loads of amazing stock donated to us every week, and this all needs to be sorted, tagged and put on the shop-floor for sale!
Making sure our shops look fantastic is another task you can get involved with. You may also be required to help out on the till too, but we will show you how that works during your time volunteering with us. We value the contribution of everyone who supports Barnardo’s.
You will be a friendly face of Barnardo’s by volunteering in one of our shops. It would be great if you could volunteer one shift a week (or even more if you want) but we’re always happy to be flexible to work around your availability.
Why we want you:
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 stores. Our stores sell lots of great donated and new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
What you will be doing:
Work on the till processing sales and returns
Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing
Create stylish window displays
Replenish stock on the shop floor
Stock-take and other administrative tasks
The skills you need:
Friendly and helpful
Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers
Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s
Flexible and willing to do a variety of the shop tasks
What's in it for you:
Have fun and meet new people
Develop skills for your CV including confidence, teamwork and problem solving
Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families
Learning and development opportunities through our Volunteer Academy which includes access to Level 2 Qualifications and other accredited courses
Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer
Other information:
Minimum age 14
Shop based
Location: 42 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH2 4RT, United Kingdom
Disclaimer
We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the above, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles. If you are unable to apply online through the link on this page, please visit your local store for a paper application form or contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team on volunteering@barnardos.org.uk
Retail Volunteer-Glasgow, Duke Street 55938/A7
Barnardo's Scotland
Postcode: G31 1QZ
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 shops. Our stores sell lots of great donated & new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
Our retail stores are the face of our charity on the high-street and in local communities. We have loads of amazing stock donated to us every week, and this all needs to be sorted, tagged and put on the shop-floor for sale!
Making sure our shops look fantastic is another task you can get involved with. You may also be required to help out on the till too, but we will show you how that works during your time volunteering with us. We value the contribution of everyone who supports Barnardo’s.
You will be a friendly face of Barnardo’s by volunteering in one of our shops. It would be great if you could volunteer one shift a week (or even more if you want) but we’re always happy to be flexible to work around your availability.
Why we want you:
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 stores. Our stores sell lots of great donated and new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
What you will be doing:
Work on the till processing sales and returns
Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing
Create stylish window displays
Replenish stock on the shop floor
Stock-take and other administrative tasks
The skills you need:
Friendly and helpful
Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers
Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s
Flexible and willing to do a variety of the shop tasks
What's in it for you:
Have fun and meet new people
Develop skills for your CV including confidence, teamwork and problem solving
Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families
Learning and development opportunities through our Volunteer Academy which includes access to Level 2 Qualifications and other accredited courses
Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer
Other information:
Minimum age 14
Shop based
Location
340 Duke Street, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, G31 1QZ, United Kingdom
Disclaimer
We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the above, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles. If you are unable to apply online through the link on this page, please visit your local store for a paper application form or contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team on volunteering@barnardos.org.uk
Retail Volunteer-Motherwell DC 55100/A7
Barnardo's Scotland
Postcode: ML1 4GR
Motherwell Donation Centre is re-launching, and we are searching for amazing volunteers to join us!
We are looking for an E-bay champion volunteer to help us research, process and dispatch suitable goods for our eBay shop. An interest in second hand goods or collectables would be good.
Have you got great communication and customer service skills? We need you to be part of this exciting venture, as we look to build a strong customer base in our new revamped store.
We are always looking for customer service volunteers to help us merchandise and maintain our displays, serve customers and accept donations and who will support our fundraising events.
We also need volunteers for the warehouse – this involves hanging and tagging clothes, assisting with donations and delivery drivers.
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 shops. Our stores sell lots of great donated & new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
Our retail stores are the face of our charity on the high-street and in local communities. We have loads of amazing stock donated to us every week, and this all needs to be sorted, tagged and put on the shop-floor for sale!
Making sure our shops look fantastic is another task you can get involved with. You may also be required to help out on the till too, but we will show you how that works during your time volunteering with us. We value the contribution of everyone who supports Barnardo’s.
You will be a friendly face of Barnardo’s by volunteering in one of our shops. It would be great if you could volunteer one shift a week (or even more if you want) but we’re always happy to be flexible to work around your availability.
Why we want you:
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 stores. Our stores sell lots of great donated and new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
What you will be doing:
Work on the till processing sales and returns
Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing
Create stylish window displays
Replenish stock on the shop floor
Stock-take and other administrative tasks
The skills you need:
Friendly and helpful
Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers
Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s
Flexible and willing to do a variety of the shop tasks
What's in it for you:
Have fun and meet new people
Develop skills for your CV including confidence, teamwork and problem solving
Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families
Learning and development opportunities through our Volunteer Academy which includes access to Level 2 Qualifications and other accredited courses
Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer
Other information:
Minimum age 14
Shop based
Location: Unit 1 Bell Quadrant, Carfin, Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, ML1 4GR, United Kingdom
Disclaimer
We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the above, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles. If you are unable to apply online through the link on this page, please visit your local store for a paper application form or contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team on volunteering@barnardos.org.uk
Retail Volunteer-Glasgow, Shettleston Road 55936/A7
Barnardo's Scotland
Postcode: G32 7NU
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 shops. Our stores sell lots of great donated & new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
Our retail stores are the face of our charity on the high-street and in local communities. We have loads of amazing stock donated to us every week, and this all needs to be sorted, tagged and put on the shop-floor for sale!
Making sure our shops look fantastic is another task you can get involved with. You may also be required to help out on the till too, but we will show you how that works during your time volunteering with us. We value the contribution of everyone who supports Barnardo’s.
You will be a friendly face of Barnardo’s by volunteering in one of our shops. It would be great if you could volunteer one shift a week (or even more if you want) but we’re always happy to be flexible to work around your availability.
Why we want you:
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 stores. Our stores sell lots of great donated and new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
What you will be doing:
Work on the till processing sales and returns
Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing
Create stylish window displays
Replenish stock on the shop floor
Stock-take and other administrative tasks
The skills you need:
Friendly and helpful
Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers
Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s
Flexible and willing to do a variety of the shop tasks
What's in it for you:
Have fun and meet new people
Develop skills for your CV including confidence, teamwork and problem solving
Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families
Learning and development opportunities through our Volunteer Academy which includes access to Level 2 Qualifications and other accredited courses
Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer
Other information:
Minimum age 14
Shop based
Location: 909-911 Shettleston Road, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, G32 7NU, United Kingdom
Disclaimer
We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the above, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles. If you are unable to apply online through the link on this page, please visit your local store for a paper application form or contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team on volunteering@barnardos.org.uk
Retail Volunteer-Bathgate 55934/A8
Barnardo's Scotland
Postcode: EH48 4PL
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 shops. Our stores sell lots of great donated & new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
Our retail stores are the face of our charity on the high-street and in local communities. We have loads of amazing stock donated to us every week, and this all needs to be sorted, tagged and put on the shop-floor for sale!
Making sure our shops look fantastic is another task you can get involved with. You may also be required to help out on the till too, but we will show you how that works during your time volunteering with us. We value the contribution of everyone who supports Barnardo’s.
You will be a friendly face of Barnardo’s by volunteering in one of our shops. It would be great if you could volunteer one shift a week (or even more if you want) but we’re always happy to be flexible to work around your availability.
Why we want you:
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 stores. Our stores sell lots of great donated and new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
What you will be doing:
Work on the till processing sales and returns
Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing
Create stylish window displays
Replenish stock on the shop floor
Stock-take and other administrative tasks
The skills you need:
Friendly and helpful
Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers
Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s
Flexible and willing to do a variety of the shop tasks
What's in it for you:
Have fun and meet new people
Develop skills for your CV including confidence, teamwork and problem solving
Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families
Learning and development opportunities through our Volunteer Academy which includes access to Level 2 Qualifications and other accredited courses
Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer
Other information:
Minimum age 14
Shop based
Location: 35 North Bridge Street, Bathgate, West Lothian, EH48 4PL, United Kingdom
Disclaimer
We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the above, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles. If you are unable to apply online through the link on this page, please visit your local store for a paper application form or contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team on volunteering@barnardos.org.uk
Retail Volunteer-Portobello High St 55959/A8
Barnardo's Scotland
Postcode: EH15 1EX
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 shops. Our stores sell lots of great donated & new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
Our retail stores are the face of our charity on the high-street and in local communities. We have loads of amazing stock donated to us every week, and this all needs to be sorted, tagged and put on the shop-floor for sale!
Making sure our shops look fantastic is another task you can get involved with. You may also be required to help out on the till too, but we will show you how that works during your time volunteering with us. We value the contribution of everyone who supports Barnardo’s.
You will be a friendly face of Barnardo’s by volunteering in one of our shops. It would be great if you could volunteer one shift a week (or even more if you want) but we’re always happy to be flexible to work around your availability.
Why we want you:
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 stores. Our stores sell lots of great donated and new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
What you will be doing:
Work on the till processing sales and returns
Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing
Create stylish window displays
Replenish stock on the shop floor
Stock-take and other administrative tasks
The skills you need:
Friendly and helpful
Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers
Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s
Flexible and willing to do a variety of the shop tasks
What's in it for you:
Have fun and meet new people
Develop skills for your CV including confidence, teamwork and problem solving
Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families
Learning and development opportunities through our Volunteer Academy which includes access to Level 2 Qualifications and other accredited courses
Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer
Other information:
Minimum age 14
Shop based
Location: 196 Portobello High Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH15 1EX, United Kingdom
Disclaimer
We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the above, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles. If you are unable to apply online through the link on this page, please visit your local store for a paper application form or contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team on volunteering@barnardos.org.uk
Retail Volunteer-Elgin 55950/A3
Barnardo's Scotland
Postcode: IV30 1EE
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 shops. Our stores sell lots of great donated & new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
Our retail stores are the face of our charity on the high-street and in local communities. We have loads of amazing stock donated to us every week, and this all needs to be sorted, tagged and put on the shop-floor for sale!
Making sure our shops look fantastic is another task you can get involved with. You may also be required to help out on the till too, but we will show you how that works during your time volunteering with us. We value the contribution of everyone who supports Barnardo’s.
You will be a friendly face of Barnardo’s by volunteering in one of our shops. It would be great if you could volunteer one shift a week (or even more if you want) but we’re always happy to be flexible to work around your availability.
Why we want you:
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 stores. Our stores sell lots of great donated and new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
What you will be doing:
Work on the till processing sales and returns
Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing
Create stylish window displays
Replenish stock on the shop floor
Stock-take and other administrative tasks
The skills you need:
Friendly and helpful
Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers
Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s
Flexible and willing to do a variety of the shop tasks
What's in it for you:
Have fun and meet new people
Develop skills for your CV including confidence, teamwork and problem solving
Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families
Learning and development opportunities through our Volunteer Academy which includes access to Level 2 Qualifications and other accredited courses
Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer
Other information:
Minimum age 14
Shop based
Location
55a High Street, Elgin, Morayshire, IV30 1EE, United Kingdom
Disclaimer
We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the above, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles. If you are unable to apply online through the link on this page, please visit your local store for a paper application form or contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team on volunteering@barnardos.org.uk
Retail Volunteer Perth 55924/A3
Barnardo's Scotland
Postcode: PH1 5EJ
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 shops. Our stores sell lots of great donated & new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
Our retail stores are the face of our charity on the high-street and in local communities. We have loads of amazing stock donated to us every week, and this all needs to be sorted, tagged and put on the shop-floor for sale!
Making sure our shops look fantastic is another task you can get involved with. You may also be required to help out on the till too, but we will show you how that works during your time volunteering with us. We value the contribution of everyone who supports Barnardo’s.
You will be a friendly face of Barnardo’s by volunteering in one of our shops. It would be great if you could volunteer one shift a week (or even more if you want) but we’re always happy to be flexible to work around your availability.
Why we want you:
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 stores. Our stores sell lots of great donated and new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
What you will be doing:
Work on the till processing sales and returns
Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing
Create stylish window displays
Replenish stock on the shop floor
Stock-take and other administrative tasks
The skills you need:
Friendly and helpful
Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers
Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s
Flexible and willing to do a variety of the shop tasks
What's in it for you:
Have fun and meet new people
Develop skills for your CV including confidence, teamwork and problem solving
Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families
Learning and development opportunities through our Volunteer Academy which includes access to Level 2 Qualifications and other accredited courses
Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer
Other information:
Minimum age 14
Shop based
Location
18 Scott Street, Perth, Perthshire, PH1 5EJ, United Kingdom
Disclaimer
We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the above, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles. If you are unable to apply online through the link on this page, please visit your local store for a paper application form or contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team on volunteering@barnardos.org.uk
Retail Volunteer -Glasgow Govan 55884/A2
Barnardo's Scotland
Postcode: G51 3JW
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 shops. Our stores sell lots of great donated & new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
Our retail stores are the face of our charity on the high-street and in local communities. We have loads of amazing stock donated to us every week, and this all needs to be sorted, tagged and put on the shop-floor for sale!
Making sure our shops look fantastic is another task you can get involved with. You may also be required to help out on the till too, but we will show you how that works during your time volunteering with us. We value the contribution of everyone who supports Barnardo’s.
You will be a friendly face of Barnardo’s by volunteering in one of our shops. It would be great if you could volunteer one shift a week (or even more if you want) but we’re always happy to be flexible to work around your availability.
Why we want you:
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 stores. Our stores sell lots of great donated and new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
What you will be doing:
Work on the till processing sales and returns
Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing
Create stylish window displays
Replenish stock on the shop floor
Stock-take and other administrative tasks
The skills you need:
Friendly and helpful
Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers
Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s
Flexible and willing to do a variety of the shop tasks
What's in it for you:
Have fun and meet new people
Develop skills for your CV including confidence, teamwork and problem solving
Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families
Learning and development opportunities through our Volunteer Academy which includes access to Level 2 Qualifications and other accredited courses
Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer
Other information:
Minimum age 14
Shop based
Location
Unit 12 Govan Cross Shopping Centre, Govan, Glasgow, G51 3JW, United Kingdom
Disclaimer
We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the above, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles. If you are unable to apply online through the link on this page, please visit your local store for a paper application form or contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team on volunteering@barnardos.org.uk
Retail Volunteer -Greenock 55918/A2
Barnardo's Scotland
Postcode: PA15 1XP
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 shops. Our stores sell lots of great donated & new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
Our retail stores are the face of our charity on the high-street and in local communities. We have loads of amazing stock donated to us every week, and this all needs to be sorted, tagged and put on the shop-floor for sale!
Making sure our shops look fantastic is another task you can get involved with. You may also be required to help out on the till too, but we will show you how that works during your time volunteering with us. We value the contribution of everyone who supports Barnardo’s.
You will be a friendly face of Barnardo’s by volunteering in one of our shops. It would be great if you could volunteer one shift a week (or even more if you want) but we’re always happy to be flexible to work around your availability.
Why we want you:
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 stores. Our stores sell lots of great donated and new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
What you will be doing:
Work on the till processing sales and returns
Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing
Create stylish window displays
Replenish stock on the shop floor
Stock-take and other administrative tasks
The skills you need:
Friendly and helpful
Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers
Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s
Flexible and willing to do a variety of the shop tasks
What's in it for you:
Have fun and meet new people
Develop skills for your CV including confidence, teamwork and problem solving
Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families
Learning and development opportunities through our Volunteer Academy which includes access to Level 2 Qualifications and other accredited courses
Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer
Other information:
Minimum age 14
Shop based
Location
81 West Blackhall Street, Greenock, Inverclyde, Renfrewshire, PA15 1XP, United Kingdom
Disclaimer
We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the above, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles. If you are unable to apply online through the link on this page, please visit your local store for a paper application form or contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team on volunteering@barnardos.org.uk
Retail Volunteer -East Kilbride Stewartfield 55844/A2
Barnardo's Scotland
Postcode: G74 4TT
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 shops. Our stores sell lots of great donated & new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
Our retail stores are the face of our charity on the high-street and in local communities. We have loads of amazing stock donated to us every week, and this all needs to be sorted, tagged and put on the shop-floor for sale!
Making sure our shops look fantastic is another task you can get involved with. You may also be required to help out on the till too, but we will show you how that works during your time volunteering with us. We value the contribution of everyone who supports Barnardo’s.
You will be a friendly face of Barnardo’s by volunteering in one of our shops. It would be great if you could volunteer one shift a week (or even more if you want) but we’re always happy to be flexible to work around your availability.
Why we want you:
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 stores. Our stores sell lots of great donated and new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
What you will be doing:
Work on the till processing sales and returns
Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing
Create stylish window displays
Replenish stock on the shop floor
Stock-take and other administrative tasks
The skills you need:
Friendly and helpful
Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers
Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s
Flexible and willing to do a variety of the shop tasks
What's in it for you:
Have fun and meet new people
Develop skills for your CV including confidence, teamwork and problem solving
Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families
Learning and development opportunities through our Volunteer Academy which includes access to Level 2 Qualifications and other accredited courses
Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer
Other information:
Minimum age 14
Shop based
Location
Unit 4, 5 MacNeish Way, East Kilbride, Glasgow, South Lanarkshire, G74 4TT, United Kingdom
Disclaimer
We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the above, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles. If you are unable to apply online through the link on this page, please visit your local store for a paper application form or contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team on volunteering@barnardos.org.uk
Retail Volunteer- Dunfermline Children's Store 55845/A1
Barnardo's Scotland
Postcode: KY11 4RB
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 shops. Our stores sell lots of great donated & new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
Our retail stores are the face of our charity on the high-street and in local communities. We have loads of amazing stock donated to us every week, and this all needs to be sorted, tagged and put on the shop-floor for sale!
Making sure our shops look fantastic is another task you can get involved with. You may also be required to help out on the till too, but we will show you how that works during your time volunteering with us. We value the contribution of everyone who supports Barnardo’s.
You will be a friendly face of Barnardo’s by volunteering in one of our shops. It would be great if you could volunteer one shift a week (or even more if you want) but we’re always happy to be flexible to work around your availability.
Why we want you:
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 stores. Our stores sell lots of great donated and new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
What you will be doing:
Work on the till processing sales and returns
Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing
Create stylish window displays
Replenish stock on the shop floor
Stock-take and other administrative tasks
The skills you need:
Friendly and helpful
Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers
Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s
Flexible and willing to do a variety of the shop tasks
What's in it for you:
Have fun and meet new people
Develop skills for your CV including confidence, teamwork and problem solving
Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families
Learning and development opportunities through our Volunteer Academy which includes access to Level 2 Qualifications and other accredited courses
Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer
Other information:
Minimum age 14
Shop based
Location
Unit 2 Aberdour Road, KY11 4RB, United Kingdom
Disclaimer
We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the above, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles. If you are unable to apply online through the link on this page, please visit your local store for a paper application form or contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team on volunteering@barnardos.org.uk
Retail Volunteer- Dalgety Bay Children's Store 55688/A1
Barnardo's Scotland
Postcode: KY11 9YD
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 shops. Our stores sell lots of great donated & new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
Our retail stores are the face of our charity on the high-street and in local communities. We have loads of amazing stock donated to us every week, and this all needs to be sorted, tagged and put on the shop-floor for sale!
Making sure our shops look fantastic is another task you can get involved with. You may also be required to help out on the till too, but we will show you how that works during your time volunteering with us. We value the contribution of everyone who supports Barnardo’s.
You will be a friendly face of Barnardo’s by volunteering in one of our shops. It would be great if you could volunteer one shift a week (or even more if you want) but we’re always happy to be flexible to work around your availability.
Why we want you:
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 stores. Our stores sell lots of great donated and new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
What you will be doing:
Work on the till processing sales and returns
Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing
Create stylish window displays
Replenish stock on the shop floor
Stock-take and other administrative tasks
The skills you need:
Friendly and helpful
Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers
Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s
Flexible and willing to do a variety of the shop tasks
What's in it for you:
Have fun and meet new people
Develop skills for your CV including confidence, teamwork and problem solving
Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families
Learning and development opportunities through our Volunteer Academy which includes access to Level 2 Qualifications and other accredited courses
Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer
Other information:
Minimum age 14
Shop based
Location
1 Bay Centre, Regents Way, Dunfermline, KY11 9YD, United Kingdom
Disclaimer
We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the above, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles. If you are unable to apply online through the link on this page, please visit your local store for a paper application form or contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team on volunteering@barnardos.org.uk
Retail Volunteer- South Queensferry Donation Centre 55127/A1
Barnardo's Scotland
Postcode: EH30 9SD
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 shops. Our stores sell lots of great donated & new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
Over 60 donation centres receive and distribute 100’s of bags of stock every single week. All of these donations need to be lifted and shifted so they end up in the right shops - we don’t require a weightlifter, but you will be need to be physically fit to help move the many donations we receive.
As well as working up a sweat, our donation centres also sell a variety of stock which all need processing and putting on the shop floor. Making sure our shops look fantastic is another task you can get involved with. You may also be required to help out on the till once in a while, but we will show you how that works during your time volunteering with us. We value the contribution of everyone who supports Barnardo’s.
You will be a friendly face of Barnardo’s by volunteering in one of our shops. It would be great if you could volunteer one shift a week (or even more if you want) but we’re always happy to be flexible to work around your availability.
Why we want you:
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 stores. Our stores sell lots of great donated and new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
What you will be doing:
Sorting large amounts of donations and stock
Work on the till processing sales and returns
Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing
Create stylish window displays
Replenish stock on the shop floor
Stock-take and other administrative tasks
The skills you need:
Friendly and helpful
Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers
Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s
Flexible and willing to do a variety of the shop tasks
What's in it for you:
Have fun and meet new people
Develop skills for your CV including confidence, teamwork and problem solving
Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families
Learning and development opportunities through our Volunteer Academy which includes access to Level 2 Qualifications and other accredited courses
Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer
Other information:
Minimum age 14
Shop based
Location
The Loan, South Queensferry, EH30 9SD, United Kingdom
Disclaimer
We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the above, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles. If you are unable to apply online through the link on this page, please visit your local store for a paper application form or contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team on volunteering@barnardos.org.uk
Retail Volunteer- Leven 55921/A1
Barnardo's Scotland
Postcode: KY8 4NR
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 shops. Our stores sell lots of great donated & new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
Our retail stores are the face of our charity on the high-street and in local communities. We have loads of amazing stock donated to us every week, and this all needs to be sorted, tagged and put on the shop-floor for sale!
Making sure our shops look fantastic is another task you can get involved with. You may also be required to help out on the till too, but we will show you how that works during your time volunteering with us. We value the contribution of everyone who supports Barnardo’s.
You will be a friendly face of Barnardo’s by volunteering in one of our shops. It would be great if you could volunteer one shift a week (or even more if you want) but we’re always happy to be flexible to work around your availability.
Why we want you:
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 stores. Our stores sell lots of great donated and new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
What you will be doing:
Work on the till processing sales and returns
Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing
Create stylish window displays
Replenish stock on the shop floor
Stock-take and other administrative tasks
The skills you need:
Friendly and helpful
Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers
Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s
Flexible and willing to do a variety of the shop tasks
What's in it for you:
Have fun and meet new people
Develop skills for your CV including confidence, teamwork and problem solving
Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families
Learning and development opportunities through our Volunteer Academy which includes access to Level 2 Qualifications and other accredited courses
Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer
Other information:
Minimum age 14
Shop based
Location
5 Shorehead, Leven, KY8 4NR, United Kingdom
Disclaimer
We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the above, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles. If you are unable to apply online through the link on this page, please visit your local store for a paper application form or contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team on volunteering@barnardos.org.uk
Cash Desk & Telephone OperatorsVolunteer
Shelter Scotland - SL
Postcode: G73 2LS
We require cash desk volunteers to help out within the Shelter Scotland shop by providing help with the following roles: Completing till transactions accurately and effectively; Completing delivery dockets and delivery slots; Accepting customer donations; Promoting the benefits of the Gift Aid Scheme
Shop Floor Assistant
Shelter Scotland - SL
Postcode: G73 2LS
We require volunteer Shop Floor Assistants to help out within the Shelter Scotland shop by providing help with the following roles: Ensuring that stock that comes onto the shop floor is clean and attractively displayed; Making sure the stock on the shop floor is correctly labelled; Helping to maintain department standards and shop floor layout; Helping to move stock about the shop floor; Helping with light cleaning duties, the occasional run round with a hoover etc.
Home Visitor - South Lanarkshire
Pet Fostering Service Scotland (South Lanarkshire)
Postcode: ML3 6LQ
Are you passionate about animal welfare? Why not join a growing team of Home Visitors who play a vital role in supporting owners and pets in your local area who are facing an emergency situation.
Home Visitors play an essential role in delivery of their service by visiting potential volunteer foster carers to assess their house, home situation and the fosterer.
Volunteers will be contacted by PFSS when there is a need for a home visit in your area and as part of this - your role will include contacting the potential fosterer and arrange a time for a home visit to take place; carry out the home visit following guidelines provided by PFSS; complete the home visit report and return a copy to the Home Visit Coordinator.
Cash Desk Volunteer - Hamilton
British Heart Foundation - South Lanarkshire
Postcode: ML3 0DF
Are you a social butterfly? Love getting in to conversations? Always have a welcoming smile on your face? Get to know the people from your community with this versatile volunteering role. Gain valuable experience in customer service adding value to your CV.
You’ll be at the heart of the BHF’s fight against heart disease. You will be serving customers, helping to promote our stock and awareness campaigns and encouraging every donor to become part of our Gift Aid scheme. If you want to get to know the community around you this is a perfect way to integrate yourself into your local area and maybe spread the volunteering bug to new recruits.
Volunteers will receive a thank you discount of 25% off any donated stock.
Customer Service Volunteer - Hamilton
British Heart Foundation - South Lanarkshire
Postcode: ML3 0DF
Are you a chatterbox? Can you talk about anything and everything? If this sounds like you we have a fantastic opportunity to let your chitchatting dreams run wild! In our stores we’re always looking for outgoing and enthusiastic volunteers to meet and greet our customers.
We talk to our customers, make them feel welcome, help them find the things they’re looking for and inform them of the BHF’s life saving heart research. We keep the sales floor looking fresh and inspiring and thank everyone who brings in their donations and custom. Come and be a part of your local team and learn about customer service skills and gain experience. Don’t worry if you’re not a confident speaker, with this role all you need is a welcoming and helpful attitude.
We’ll provide you with all the support and help you need. Perfect for enhancing your CV and skills set.
Volunteers will receive a thank you discount of 25% off any donated stock.
Volunteer Admin Assistant
Real Life Options - Falkirk
Postcode: FK2 7DL
The volunteer will deal with the people we support, members of the public and staff in a professional and friendly manner. The range of tasks will include: general typing of reports/letters/statistical information; updating databases, data input, record management, filing, scheduling meetings, receiving and responding to email messages, recording messages for clinicians and general office/reception duties as required.
You should have good keyboard skills and have the ability to organise and prioritise workload. The volunteer will help with all the administrative work and will get support from the staff team also so they can learn and develop, and find out more about Real Life Options as a health and social care charity.
Community Volunteer
Real Life Options - Falkirk
Postcode: FK2 7DL
Volunteers be part of Real Life Volunteer Service providing services that help vulnerable people within the community and supports the work of local Real Life Options teams. Our values of Respect, Honesty, Responsibility & Excellence underpin our approach and all our services recognise people for their individuality and are afforded the same dignity, respect, status and rights as other citizens.
Volunteer tasks are varied and dependent on the needs of the people we support. We try to match volunteers to people with similar interests and provide opportunities for volunteers to utilise existing skills and knowledge, this could include:
• Chatting to and befriending people we support
• Home checks to make sure vulnerable people are safe and well
• Everyday practical household tasks
• Provide information and support to allow people to make informed choices about their lives
• Assist with shopping
• Support with correspondence
• Provide transport
• Support with social outings
• Assisting with pet care
• Assist with food preparation
• Prescription collections
• Support with Gardening and some physical tasks.
• Get involved with Social Events and being vital in improving the social lives of the people we support
Community Volunteer
Real Life Options (Angus)
Postcode: DD8 2XE
Real Life Options currently have an opportunity to get involved as a Community Volunteer. This is a great way to meet new people, develop insights, gain experience and enjoy knowing that you are making a positive difference to people living within your community.
Volunteer roles are varied and dependent on the needs of the people we support. We try to match volunteers to people with similar interests and provide opportunities for volunteers to utilise existing skills and knowledge.
· Chatting to and befriending people we support
· Home checks to make sure vulnerable people are safe and well
· Everyday practical household tasks
· Provide information and support to allow people to make informed choices about their lives
· Assist with shopping
· Support with correspondence
· Provide transport
· Support with social outings
· Assisting with pet care
· Assist with food preparation
· Prescription collections
· Support with Gardening and some physical tasks.
· Get involved with Social Events and being vital in improving the social lives of the people we support
We really appreciate that volunteers donate their time for free so in return for at least two hours volunteering each week, we’ll provide full training and development with a support network to mentor you in your role. You’ll be one of the team and have access to our Real Rewards programme.
Community Volunteer
Real Life Options (Angus)
Postcode: DD10 8SY
Real Life Options currently have an opportunity to get involved as a Community Volunteer. This is a great way to meet new people, develop insights, gain experience and enjoy knowing that you are making a positive difference to people living within your community.
Volunteer roles are varied and dependent on the needs of the people we support. We try to match volunteers to people with similar interests and provide opportunities for volunteers to utilise existing skills and knowledge.
· Chatting to and befriending people we support
· Home checks to make sure vulnerable people are safe and well
· Everyday practical household tasks
· Provide information and support to allow people to make informed choices about their lives
· Assist with shopping
· Support with correspondence
· Provide transport
· Support with social outings
· Assisting with pet care
· Assist with food preparation
· Prescription collections
· Support with Gardening and some physical tasks.
· Get involved with Social Events and being vital in improving the social lives of the people we support
We really appreciate that volunteers donate their time for free so in return for at least two hours volunteering each week, we’ll provide full training and development with a support network to mentor you in your role. You’ll be one of the team and have access to our Real Rewards programme.
Archives Volunteer
Craigmillar Now
Postcode: EH15 3HS
Craigmillar Now, a new arts and heritage centre based in Craigmillar, Edinburgh, is in the process of creating the first publicly-accessible, community-led Craigmillar archive, which aims to preserve, care for, and celebrate Craigmillar's history as part of a wider programme of regeneration. We seek enthusiastic volunteers to join us in collecting, cataloguing, and promoting these collections, building skills in best practice, collections care digitisation, and photography.
Team Lead Practitioner - Inverness
Action for Children (Highlands)
Postcode: IV1 1LQ
Working in a team of volunteers and a co-ordinator that will support you with a match of a young person of the age 5-14years, training and supervision will also be given. The opportunity of learning from courses is also given for example, first aid and an introduction to Child protection. A PVG check will be required and paid by AFC if you are successful in Interview and reference checks
This is a great opportunity for a volunteer to work within a Team organisation which involves being a part of events and helping organise activities for the young person.
There are a lot of pf potential benefits with working in a large organisation Action for Children as it can lead to future work as a career or great for your CV if you are looking at supporting Young People as a career or just to enjoy the company and discovering new activities with a young person once a week for an hour or two.
Charity Trustees
Aberdeen in Recovery (AiR)
Postcode: AB25 1BT
Aberdeen in Recovery (AiR) was granted Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) charitable status in March this year. We are now looking to find talented, passionate and skilled people to fill some vacant seats on our Board of Trustees to help us grow and develop our innovative and solution focused new charity. This is a unique opportunity to help lay the foundations to ensure AiR has a long-term future as a charity with solid processes in place to ensure it meets its mission of:
“To be a bridge from ‘dependence’ to ‘independence’ for the individual seeking to recover from problematic substance use and addictive behaviours”.
This is such an exciting and invigorating prospect for individuals to get involved and be participant in the tsunami of change which is now gaining momentum and being driven by “Experts by Experience” and the vibrant Lived Experienced Communities which are blossoming, not only locally but are now established as a national phenomena.
Since its conception, AiR and its members have worked tirelessly to establish and build collaborative relationships with professional services and third sector support agencies. We have consistently driven the message that individuals who have personal lived/living experience of active substance use, including Family members who have been affected by the addictive behaviours of a loved one, and the Recovery Communities they represent have something valid, essential and extremely beneficial to bring to described Recovery Orientated Systems of Care (ROSC). We can provide existing services and clinical structural systems with resources, skills and capabilities that they, no matter how much effort, time and money they invest, will never be able to offer or provide.
So, it gives the greatest of pleasure to see this is now recognised on the highest levels that “Recoverists” can productively contribute to the design, development and delivery of truly person-centred ROSC. This being evidenced by the vision, philosophy and content of the Scottish Governments “Rights, Respect and Recovery” Drug and Alcohol Strategy.
We also believe it is reaffirmed by the recent success in being granted funding from the Government’s National Development Fund, with our principle partner Alcohol and Drugs Action (ADA), for our ‘Recovery Peer Pathway’ joint two-year project. This collaborative venture will build on three years of pilot work to further establish and build proactive and productive Developmental Pathways within ADA and their Volunteer network while in synergy with AiR membership for individuals who desire to initiate change in their behaviours and outlook as they progress on their recovery journeys within, and imperatively out-with, statutory and formal support services.
We believe that the blue sky thinking behind this project categorically and emphatically fits with the expectations, outcomes and concepts of the above Government policy.
So, if you have lived experience, or a stakeholder interest, and a passion for recovery and are willing to give of yourself that another may learn, you will not find a better opportunity to indulge your appetite than from within Aberdeen in Recovery.
For more information please contact Dermot Craig, Recovery Community Development Manager at E Mail: dermot@aberdeeninrecovery.org or tel.: 01224 638342 / Mobile: 07751 213108.
Front of House Volunteer
Dumfries & Galloway Aviation Museum
Postcode: DG1 3PH
Meet and Greet Visitors Ticket sales Shop sales Café sales Cleaning Stock Taking and re-stocking shop
Volunteer Drivers
Food Banks Partnership Aberdeen
Postcode: AB11 5RW
Foodbanks in Aberdeen provide emergency food and vital support to local people experiencing crisis in Aberdeen City. Every day people go hungry for reasons ranging from redundancy, poverty to receiving an unexpected bill on a low income.
The Food Banks Partnership Aberdeen coordinates food banks in the city while guiding users towards services that can help prevent people becoming reliant on these resources.
Partners include, Community Food Initiatives North East (CFINE), Instant Neighbour Trust and Aberdeen Cyrenians.
As well as providing emergency food, all partners are committed to promoting employment, signposting to money advice, debt management and household budgeting services, and other sources of support to develop resilience and help people to move on and out of poverty.
We are currently recruiting Volunteer Drivers to help in our vital work. This will include assisting with aspects such as deliveries of produce to the Food-Bank Partnership base in Poynernook Road, Aberdeen and to our partner outlets across the City. If you can spare a few hours to help with this or wish to discuss any other volunteer opportunities we currently have please get in touch. This is a great opportunity to be involved in an exciting partnership, gain good experience and make a real difference to local communities in Aberdeen.
For further details please contact us at:
e-mail: e-mail: volunteersupport@cfine.org
tel.: 01224 596156.
Activities Group Leader
Agape Wellbeing Centre
Postcode: G74 1JR
We are looking for an enthusiastic volunteers to help provide an opportunity for all in our community to take part in our wellbeing groups and activities.
You will engage with members of the community within our wellbeing centre groups. Volunteers are required to take on simple administrative tasks for example taking a register and assist with delivering the activities or leading the activity sessions. Our groups include men’s group, women's group, knit & natter, mindfulness, craft group and family groups.
Being part of these group would mean you are giving people in our local community the chance to participate in groups and activities whist encouraging a healthier lifestlye and social interaction with others.
There are many benefits to be gained from this volunteering opportunity, such as relevant work experience, meeting future contacts, learning new organisational and group leader skills.
Trustee
Agape Wellbeing Centre
Postcode: G74 1JR
Agape Wellbeing is a community-based Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) in East Kilbride, operating under a Christian ethos and offering services to promote positive wellbeing within the town. Focussing on mental health, social prescribing, and young families, we also have a small retail outlet next door to our community hub, providing volunteering and work experience opportunities . Agape Wellbeing is seeking to recruit suitably experienced and qualified people onto our Board of Trustees.
In an increasing challenging financial environment, we are seeking to increase our working partnerships, improve our effectiveness, continue to develop creative approaches to meet need and increase our unrestricted income. To help achieve this, we are seeking new volunteer Board Trustees, particularly those with an appropriate level of the following knowledge, skills or experience:
Finance / audit / accounting
Human Resources
Health and Social Care
Digital Marketing
These roles will play an important part in supporting and overseeing the development of Agape Wellbeing and will share responsibility for its success, including financial viability and compliance with all relevant regulations.
You will help us shape the future of our innovative charity. This important role involves sharing responsibility for Agape Wellbeing’s governance and strategy and ensuring the charity and social enterprise is administered effectively and in accordance with law.
For more information visit: oscr.org.uk/guidance-and-forms/guidance-and-good-practice-for-charity-trustees
To apply for this role, please upload a covering letter (maximum 2 sides of A4) and CV to heathermalloch@agapewellbeing.com Closing date for applications is Friday 14th May 2021 at noon.
Interviews will take place, via video conference on Friday 21st May 2021 and evening of Tuesday 25th May and will be conducted by a small panel of current Board Trustees.
Marketting Assistant
Agape Wellbeing Centre
Postcode: G74 1JR
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and reliable volunteer to support our community engagement team. Working directly under the Centre Manager the successful candidate will work on producing and implementing a marketing plan as well as maintaining communication across our social media platforms such as facebook, Instagram & twitter.