Pace Maker
Heart Research UK
Postcode: KY1 1XT
Help build up the pace in Scotland by sharing badges and displaying posters across your local area; playing your part in the future of Scottish medical research and taking on heart disease.
The Heart of Scotland Appeal is a fundraising campaign to raise and spend money in Scotland on vital medical research into the prevention, treatment and cure of heart disease. 41 people die every day in Scotland from cardiovascular disease and the death rate from coronary heart disease is almost 50% higher than for the South East of England. This isn’t fair and we want to change this.
You'll be given posters for you to display in your local shops, community centres, libraries, supermarkets, pharmacies and doctors’ surgeries to help reach as many people as possible.
The Heart of Scotland Appeal is backed by internationally acclaimed Scottish fashion designer, Christopher Kane, who's designed 4 unique badges. You can be sent a box of badges to sell to friends, family and colleagues for donations, as well as asking local shops if they will have a box of badges on their counter (that the organisation can then send out to them). Let’s get everyone wearing a Heart of Scotland badge.
Sorting Donations Volunteers
AberNecessities
Postcode: AB21 0GP
AberNecessities is a local, non-profit charity with the aim of supporting underprivileged families in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. AberNecessities provides families with the essential items (nappies, clothing, toiletries, cots, etc.) that they need to care for their babies and children, helping alleviate the pressure of bringing up a young family with limited resources.
Working with third sector organisations and childcare professional’s disadvantaged families are identified and subsequently provided with the essentials.
Whilst we have a group of wonderful volunteers, we are always looking for more. In particular we require volunteers to help us sort the kind donations that we are receiving on a daily basis. This includes unpacking bags of clothes, toys, equipment; sorting these items; organising clothes; cleaning toys and equipment.
A fantastic opportunity – all help makes a real difference to children and families across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
For further details please contact Michelle Herd, AberNecessities Trustee at E Mail: michelle@abernecessities.co.uk or tel: 07742 445464.
Junior Badminton Coaches
Forfar Badminton Club
Postcode: DD8 3TG
Forfar Badminton Club invite volunteers to come and join them on Friday night (6 - 7.30) to help out with the junior club which runs at this time over 4 courts.
Fundraisers/Supporters
Tayside Dynamos Powerchair Football Club
Postcode: DD8 3TG
Tayside Dynamos Powerchair Football Club is Community based club run by volunteers in the Dundee and Angus area. We are actively recruiting players and supporters of all ages and experience and we would welcome the opportunity to work with you to develop your Powerchair skills in a friendly sport based club environment.
Powerchair Football as a sport is a fantastic opportunity to build confidence, social skills, chair skills and work as part of a team. You can find out more about the sport in Scotland and it’s exciting developments by visiting www.thespfa.org
Junior Coach
Forfar Indoor Sports
Postcode: DD8 3NG
Forfar Indoor Sports incorporates a six rink indoor bowling club with a Junior Coaching session running on Saturday mornings 10 - 12 and to help with the running of this they are looking for enthusiastic volunteer junior coaches to join there team.
Club Facilitator - Glenrothes
Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland (SCIO)
Postcode: KY6 1BN
This role gives the opportunity to enable the Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland to provide weekly clubs with the aim of improving well-being and reducing isolation through the power of sport. Club members may feel lonely, have health issues or memory problems. They focus on sporting reminiscence and gentle physical activity and games such as Boccia (indoor bowls). The main function of the club facilitator is to plan a weekly programme lasting around 1.5 hours which ensures that club participants feel included and that their contributions are respected. Volunteers enjoy talking about their sporting interests and have fun talking to club members about their memories of sporting events. Full training and ongoing support is provided. A volunteer said, "it was rewarding watching group members develop confidence in contributing to the group," and another commented about feeling appreciated and seeing their work making a difference.
Bikeability Instructor
Bikeability
Postcode: KY7 6GH
Be a Bikeability Instructor and train school children to cycle safely!
Bikeability is today’s cycle training programme. It’s like cycling proficiency, but better! It’s about gaining practical skills over 3 levels, understanding how to cycle on today’s roads, giving the skills and confidence for all kinds of cycling.
Levels 1, 2 and 3 take trainees from the basics of balance and control, all the way to planning and making an independent journey on busier roads.
Volunteer with Fife Council (who support the Bikeability project) with support from the Bikeability co-coordinator. Training will be provided to enable volunteers to deliver levels 1, 2 and 3 Bikeability. You will have the opportunity to be alongside other volunteers who may be parents, teachers of members of the local community. Sessions can vary depending on the individual schools timetable e.g. could be 1 hour per week for 6-9 weeks or 3 block sessions per week of 3 hours in one week.
This role would suit a person who is enthusiastic about cycling, volunteering with young people and being outdoors.
Fostering Compassion Volunteers
Fostering Compassion (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD1 1BT
We are looking for enthusiastic and commited volunteers for our new “Compassion in the Community” project. The roles of the volunteer team would be to ensure our services are delivered throughout the Scottish Borders. The volunteer team will be responsible for gaining extra support from local individuals, businesses, supporters, media outlets and fundraisers.
We are hoping that our “Compassion in the Community” project will build a sense of community spirit and involvement to help the most vulnerable children in the Scottish Borders.
Roles will include helping organise and run FC workshops for vulnerable children in your community, as well as helping with marketing, fundraising, increasing awareness and creating new contacts.
Facilitator(s) - Poppyscotland Bud Veteran Volunteers
PoppyScotland (Aberdeen)
Postcode: AB11 5YU
>About Bud
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 Veteran 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:
-Carrying out talks to groups (schools, girl guides, brownies, cubs, cadets etc.) members of the public and community organisations who are visiting Bud, or who you are visiting
-Actively engage with small groups of visitors, answering questions about Bud and remembrance
-Taking part in group discussions about the challenges – both positive and negative - faced by the Armed Forces community
-To be flexible in the performance of the post and undertake duties requested by the Bud Team
-Encourage people to complete the on-board evaluation at end of visit
-Inform people of volunteering opportunities available through Bud project
-Support the staff team in set up and take down at visits and events. Support staff in the delivery of activities with schools, groups and public visitors
>Benefits for you:
-Carrying out a range of interesting and rewarding duties
-Having access to appropriate training for the role
-You will have the opportunity to meet a wide range of new people
-Building on your existing skills and developing new ones
-Being part of a friendly, committed team
-Attending local events
A fantastic opportunity to help PoppyScotland and be part of the exciting Bud Project. All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated. For more details please contact Sandra Comrie, Bud Volunteer Support Coordinator at E Mail: s.comrie@poppyscotland.org.uk or tel. 07808261076.
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
Group Assistants (PEEP Baby and Toddler Groups) / Library Helpers
PEEP Project
Postcode: AB11 8TD
Peep is looking for caring and enthusiastic volunteers who would like to help at our baby and toddler groups throughout the city. We offer free groups that promote attachment based activities (i.e. singing, book sharing, different types of play) to parents and carers in Aberdeen. Our groups are very popular with most having a waitlist, but as a small team we can only offer so many sessions. We’re initially looking for volunteers to help us at the groups but there is a potential for volunteers to receive training to eventually deliver their own Peep groups.
If singing and playing with small children isn’t for you, we’re also looking for volunteers to help us with our resource library. Our library has approximately 5000 items and it is a job in itself to keep it up to date. Our library needs someone who can help us clean, sort, repair, and develop new resources that can be used at groups. Although not essential, we appreciate volunteers who can and are willing to sew and be crafty!
For further details please contact Natasha Martens, Peep Coordinator at E Mail: nmartens@aberdeencity.gov.uk or tel.: 01224 248389.
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.
Chairperson
Care and Share Companionship
Postcode: KY2 5LP
Care and Share Companionship is a relatively new Scottish Registered Charity. We recently celebrated our first year of being an active service. We support people over the age of 60 who are living in isolation and loneliness within the Kirkcaldy area of Fife. Our aim is to provide a service that helps improve health and wellbeing. Our mission is to provide 1-1 personalised flexible companionship and make people feel valued and part of their community.
This is an exciting and challenging year to establish our presence, with ambition, empathy, passion and energy to support those people who sometimes feel invisible.
We are looking for a Chairperson to help us in achieving our potential with knowledge, skills and experience in these roles who are excited about our vision and committed to good governance.
For further information please visit our website : www.careandsharecompanionship.org or our Facebook page.
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. Support is offered by our volunteers on a 1-1 basis. Their aim is to provide a service that helps improve health, well being to make people feel valued and part of their community.
Volunteer Companions might take 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. Occasionally there will be group events for 'friends' which volunteers can be part of e.g. lunch or theatre.
Care and Share Companionship listens to what the person would like and tailor our support to their needs.
They offer fixed term volunteer roles and welcome volunteers from 16 years upwards. They believe everyone has life experience and skills to bring to this role and welcome volunteers' suggestions and ideas.
Caring Christmas Trees Volunteer
Bethany Christian Trust
Postcode: EH6 5EQ
Ever year, Caring Christmas Trees could not run without the support of volunteers. Our volunteers ensure that the collection sites run smoothly and people receive their Christmas trees with an easy and safe experience.
This includes:
Greeting the customers
Checking their name and order
Helping customers select their tree, and take it to the car
Demonstrating the tree sizes
Netting trees
Casework Volunteer - Kirkcaldy/Glenrothes
Royal Air Forces Association
Postcode: KY1 1XT
A Casework volunteer is someone who carries out welfare support tasks for the Royal Air Forces Association. Welfare support is about listening to an individual and assessing their needs to find out how the Association can provide help to them. Support can include anything from helping put a beneficiary with a disability in touch with social services, so they can apply for funding for a wet room, to something as simple as filling in a form to get a new fridge, for a beneficiary who cannot afford to replace their broken one. It could also be informing beneficiaries of the holiday breaks the Association offers, in one of its three Wings Break hotels. Casework volunteers may also need to gather complex information on beneficiaries to help with applications for care home fees or similar and this can involve providing clear and precise information on finances and correspondences. Beneficiaries are members of the RAF family.
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.
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
COVID 19 Volunteer Milton of Campsie Lennoxtown
Milton of Campsie Community Group
Postcode: G66 1NL
During the COVID19 pandemic, the role of Volunteers within our community has never been more important. These opportunities include helping with shopping, driving, check-in calls and collecting prescriptions for those in isolation/shielding. There are many activities you can get involved in to help make a difference in your local community. PPE will be supplied
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 Telephone Befriender
Wellbeing Scotland (Falkirk)
Postcode: FK1 1XR
Wellbeing Scotland is a voluntary organisation with services across Scotland. We provide a wide range of holistic services for individuals and families whose life experiences have impacted negatively on their wellbeing. Since 1994 we have offered client centred, holistic, trauma informed therapeutic services and have specialised in abuse and trauma work. We work with both children and adults.
Due to the Covid 19 crisis our services have never been more needed, and we are currently in urgent need of Volunteer befrienders in all areas.
Do you or anyone you know have a few hours a week to spare to be listening ear to someone who is currently needing a friendly chat. At this time, our befrienders will work remotely by telephone or video calling. No experience necessary(although being a good listener would be an advantage) as training will be provided to help you with this role, and you will be appointed a supervisor for ongoing support. All equipment will also be provided and expenses for out of pocket costs will be reimbursed.
Gardener
Waulkmill Menagerie
Postcode: AB53 6UP
The gardeners duties would be to help manage the green areas in and around the farm, would need to work on own initiative as grounds are a blank canvas.
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.
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.
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.
Web Developer
The St Jerome's Centre
Postcode: HS8 5TW
Looking for a web developer to modify our current Wordpress website and assist with ongoing development. This should take 0-5 hours per month and can be done remotely.
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.
English-Chinese Translation Team Leader
Scottish Chinese Professionals
Postcode: EH6 5EQ
To translate official paperwork for the UKFCP (interpreting instructions into a format understandable by all Chinese / British professionals).
To help to check translation work, ensuring the target text with maximal fluency and free of errors, literal translations, and cumbersome expressions.
Proofreading, editing, revising, and finishing translated content at high quality
To assign tasks to members and ensure that weekly translation deadlines are met.
Work closely with other team leaders
(COVID-19) Virtual Support Centre Admin Assistants
Scottish Chinese Professionals
Postcode: EH6 5EQ
Administrative Assistants – We seek to recruit personnel who could communicate in Mandarin and/or Cantonese to provide general assistance to our virtual Support Centre over emails and phone calls, redirecting clients to relevant organisations for specific problems. Administrative Assistants will also help talking with elderly for their enquiries and make note of potential victims or witnesses who report hate incidents / crime. We also welcome people who only speak one language English/Chinese
COVID 19 Knitters and sewers for additions to PPE.
Sacred Heart House
Postcode: HS8 5SS
Knitted mask extenders and hearts required for Care Home staff and sewn scrubs.
If you can knit or sew this can be done at home. Please contact VCWI for patterns and advice on delivery etc.
Community Connectors
Ability Borders SCIO
Postcode: TD7 4LN
Seeking local volunteers who are looking for opportunities to support those within their local community who do not have local friends or family who can respond to them in times of required assistance. at home.
Volunteers will be required from local communities across the Scottish Borders to attend alarm calls through an informal relationship with an alarm client/s that they are matched with. Where it has not been possible for trained operators in the Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) to resolve the call by providing an appropriate telephone based response the trained operators will contact Community Connector volunteers to check on and reassure the caller by attending to them at home. We acknowledge that sometimes an alarm can be set off by accident and in this case a volunteer will be on hand to provide reassurance and to reset the alarm. Where appropriate volunteers may provide any help as necessary and where able to do so safely, calling on the professionals and raising the alarm when it is not possible to provide assistance in a safe manner. It is essential that volunteers are able to follow up through reporting back to necessary professionals e.g. ARC and or the emergency services. Wider roles may include providing support to those who are isolated whether through Covid-19 or for any reason and again we seek to address isolation by utilising a number of 'community connectors' with opportunities to attend a range of meetings and events whether informal community / project based events or more formal events where there is an interest, which may include our knitting for new born babies, our Digital Boost and our connect and chat.
Bloody Brilliant Uni Squad Leader
Give Blood 4 Good
Postcode: EH6 5EQ
Give Blood 4 Good are looking for students at the University of Edinburgh to form a Bloody Brilliant Uni Squad. The Squad would be tasked with promoting and raising awareness of blood donation at the university. You will work with sports clubs and societies to help them organise blood drives, hold fundraising events and generally educate students and staff about the importance of blood donation.
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.
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
Food Bank Volunteer
LOVE Gorgie
Postcode: EH11 2LA
Support in preparation of food parcels, organising and storing donated items, and light admin work.
Maintenance Volunteer
LOVE Gorgie
Postcode: EH11 2PQ
This role will be to assist our maintenance employee in his various duties, including fixing equipment, fences, painting, checking on health and safety procedures and fire safety policies, masonry, joinery, plumbing, refurbishment projects and general site upkeep.
Listening Volunteers
Community Chaplaincy Listening Service
Postcode: AB25 2ZN
Based in health, care and community settings, CCL is a service that promotes wellbeing by offering an active spiritual listening service. CCL helps people explore their deepest hurts and draw strength from their own inner resources and from the communities of support around them. CCL is a short term, early intervention model of person-centred, assets-based, spiritual listening with the aim of promoting personal and communal spiritual wellbeing.
We are looking for volunteers to become listeners with the following experience: 1. Recognition of a spiritual dimension to life in self and/or others (create a safe space for the person to verbalise whatever gets in the way of their wellbeing and resilience) 2. Personal resilience, receptiveness to the pain of others 3. High degree of reflexivity, ability to recognise own inner process 4. Accepting and non-judgmental presence, commitment to person-centred ways of being and doing 5. Advanced communication skills, ability to handle raw feelings and emotions 6. Ability to foster wellbeing and autonomy rather than cultivate neediness and dependency 7. Ability to hold clear boundaries about issues and relationships 8. Ability to demonstrate previous experience in active listening it is expected that potential Listeners would be able to demonstrate these skills within their training and continue to develop these qualities when delivering the service.
Based in a health care setting, usually a GP Practice. Commitment to 4 days training and a half day a week am/pm listening. Referral based listening service usually from GP or other Health Professionals.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss our volunteer opportunity please contact Evonne Llewellyn, Community Chaplaincy Listening Service Volunteer Coordinator at evonne.llewellyn@nhs.scot or call 07584 217192.
Community Response Volunteer
Royal Voluntary Service (Falkirk)
Postcode: FK1 1XR
This role involves collecting shopping, medication or other essential supplies for others in our community who will benefit from this help and support.
'Supporting Your Recovery' Volunteer
Royal Voluntary Service (Falkirk)
Postcode: FK1 1XR
Volunteers will provide practical and emotional support to promote the recovery and reablement of a local person, following their experience of a hospital admission, or significant medical intervention.
This service is very individual and unique to each client depending on their needs as well as their personal aims regarding their recovery and the regaining of their independence.
The time commitment required will vary from volunteer to volunteer, and from client to client. We are happy to work with volunteer’s schedules and commitments to find a pattern of volunteering that suits each individual and meets the needs of the service. We ask volunteers to commit to a regular pattern of volunteering (weekly/fortnightly) as much as possible.
Supporter of Victims/Witnesses
Victim Support Scotland (West Dunbartonshire)
Postcode: G81 1UJ
Victim Support Scotland needs volunteers to support victims of crime and witnesses attending court in West Dunbartonshire. Volunteers may be involved in a range of activities, including making contact with victims/witnesses by phone, supporting witnesses attending court and visiting victims in their own homes to offer practical and emotional support in the aftermath of crime.
Chairperson of the Board of Trustees
Home-Start Perth
Postcode: PH1 5YA
Home-Start is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with one or more children under five years of age. We support families in the Perth & Kinross area through home visits, group support and infant massage sessions. Trained volunteers visit families in their own homes, usually on a weekly basis, and offer non-judgemental practical and emotional support, helping to build the family's confidence and ability to cope.
.Main Tasks: The Chairperson will work with and provide leadership to the board of trustees in setting the direction of the scheme. Facilitate and lead on the development, implementation and review of the organisation’s strategic plan and long-term goals. Oversee and guide decisions made by the Board, ensuring effective implementation. Ensure financial stability. Liaise regularly with the senior member of staff to maintain an overview of the scheme’s affairs and activities and to provide support and guidance as appropriate. Optimise the relationship between the trustees, the staff and volunteers. Set the agenda and chair board meetings and the Annual General Meeting. Represent the scheme when appropriate at functions and meetings. Ensure compliance with the Home-Start Agreement and Quality Assurance system.
Volunteer Trustees
Zero Waste Aberdeen
Postcode: AB11 5YU
We are a young democratically run organisation that needs to grow. At the moment we are a small group working at projects that reduce waste and we intend that Aberdeen and Shire become zero waste areas. That is, that everything we use becomes part of a circular economy and is not discarded needlessly to be tipped or burned.
Currently, our main projects are :-
*Go Green Café
*Trash to Treasure
*Men's Sheds
*Planting Fruit Trees for Community Benefit
These worthy projects are undertaken alongside family and work commitments but we need to do more if we are to make inroads to the waste we generate each day. That presents exciting opportunities for volunteers.
Our next step then, is for more 'Trustees' to join with us to take on an officer of the board role, or to become an ordinary member and help steer the way forward to a successful reduction of waste to zero.
If you’re/for more information then please do get in touch with Brian Allan at email brianaltenscc2@gmail.com or tel.: 07751275757.
Social Media Platform Coordinator
At Birkhill House
Postcode: TD4 6AR
We need to be shouting louder about the good work we are doing at our crafting & well-being centre! Are you good at keeping up with social media? Then this may be just the job for you…
We are looking for someone with a great eye and good literacy skills to help create content for our social media platforms. With so many amazing animals and creative projects going on here, we need someone who can multi-task and effectively promote our work.
Table Server - Ochiltree Community Hub
Ochiltree Community Hub Cafe@45
Postcode: KA18 2PE
Ochiltree Community Hub - Table Server Volunteer: A warm welcome awaits you in our beautiful village coffee shop, and our friendly staff are always happy to help. A great opportunity to gain new skills, and boost confidence in a small community facility. Working direct with staff and other volunteers to serve customers. A great opportunity to make connections and learn new skills. Main duties: seating tables, taking orders, serving food, taking payments, cleaning tables.
Chair of the Board
Blackhall Nursery
Postcode: EH4 3RU
Blackhall nursery seeks a Chair on our Board of Directors. The ideal candidate will be committed to supporting the sustainability of Blackhall Nursery and to protecting its reputation as a sought-after setting for high quality provision of early learning for local children and families. The board oversees financial, policy and employment matters for the Nursery.
Volunteer Support Worker (Office)
The Butterfly Trust
Postcode: EH10 7DS
This role involves providing support to people and families affected with Cystic Fibrosis.
Providing support to people and families with welfare and disability benefit applications.
Providing support to people and families to secure financial assistance from grant funding organisations.
Providing support to people and families with housing applications.
Sales Floor Assistant
British Heart Foundation - Furniture and Electrical
Postcode: G81 1UJ
Meet and greet customers; accept donated stock and introduce Gift Aid; security; merchandising & maintaining departments; housekeeping.
Volunteer Recruiter
British Heart Foundation Clydebank
Postcode: G81 1UJ
Volunteers are essential to our success and we are looking for people who would love to help us recruit more volunteers to help us raise funds in our shops for our lifesaving research. We need volunteers who are chatty, friendly and willing to follow our volunteering guidelines to help us recruit more like minded people.
This role will see you get involved in your local community, face to face and online. You will spend time making contacts within the local colleges, volunteer centre and job centre letting them know about our work and our opportunities.
You will place adverts online and find out about the volunteer recruitment opportunities where you live.
This is a great role for those who love a challenge and the chance to use their existing skills. Ideal for those who are looking for a role to give them work experience where they can practise their transferable skills. Join your local team and help to introduce people to the wonderful world of volunteering and our lifesaving research in to heart disease.
Telephone/Admin Volunteer
British Heart Foundation Clydebank
Postcode: G81 1UJ
Are you calm, collected and happy to chat on the phone? We’re always looking for friendly, confident and helpful people to join our team and become the voice of your local shop. You will be the first point of contact for our customers helping them with any enquiries and arranging collections for donations.
Come and be a part of your local team and learn customer service skills and gain experience. If you have good communication skills and able to follow administration processes accurately then come and be a part of our team and laugh and chat with other volunteers over a cup of tea and a biscuit. Perfect for enhancing your CV.
Customer Service Volunteer
British Heart Foundation Clydebank
Postcode: G81 1UJ
Do you love to chat and get to know people? Can you talk about anything and everything? If this sounds like you we have a fantastic opportunity to let you do just that!
In our shops 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. So, we’re always looking for outgoing and enthusiastic customer service volunteers.
We keep the shop 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 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.
Rehabilitation Support Volunteer
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Postcode: PH1 5NX
About Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Everyone has the right to live life to the full. After a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or a stroke, many people experience fear and isolation and struggle with the impact on their lives. Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland won’t stand for that. The care and support we deliver every day ensures everyone can live the life they want to.
About Our Services
Across Scotland, over 1 million people – that’s one in five of the population – are living with the effects of serious chest and heart conditions and stroke. By 2021 we will double the number of people we support so that more people can live life to the full. We will do this by providing vital advice, information, and support through our No Life Half Lived Support services across Scotland. These services include our Advice Line, Stroke Nurse Service, Rehabilitation Support Service, Health Information, Health Defence, Education and E-learning, Financial Advice & Support and our Peer Support Groups.
About the Role
Rehabilitation Support Volunteers support people who have had a stroke 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 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.
About Volunteering at CHSS
Volunteers are vital to the success of No Life Half Lived strategy. We will double the number of volunteers that we have to reach everybody who needs us and help us to raise funds.
Our Volunteer Steering Group will make sure that every volunteer is supported so they have the best experience and become ambassadors for CHSS in their local communities.
CHSS is committed to ensuring that every volunteer has the best experience throughout their volunteering journey and has been reaccredited with the Investing in Volunteers quality standard.
Covid-19 Retail Champion Volunteer (Kilmacolm)
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Postcode: PA13 4HB
Since the outbreak of Covid 19 the government has set out guidelines for retail to ensure all our staff, customers and volunteers are safe. This volunteer role will help make this possible by doing the following:
· Meeting and greeting customers at the entrance of the shop
· Managing a socially distanced queuing system
· Advising customers of the COVID19 procedures we have in place in the shop, including hand sanitising and social distancing.
· Accepting donations and completing gift aid applications
· Helping with the ongoing good hygiene procedures of the shop
Covid-19 Retail Champion Volunteer (Erskine)
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Postcode: PA8 7AA
Since the outbreak of Covid 19 the government has set out guidelines for retail to ensure all our staff, customers and volunteers are safe. This volunteer role will help make this possible by doing the following:
· Meeting and greeting customers at the entrance of the shop
· Managing a socially distanced queuing system
· Advising customers of the COVID19 procedures we have in place in the shop, including hand sanitising and social distancing.
· Accepting donations and completing gift aid applications
· Helping with the ongoing good hygiene procedures of the shop
Covid-19 Retail Champion Volunteer (Drumchapel)
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Postcode: G15 8NB
Since the outbreak of Covid 19 the government has set out guidelines for retail to ensure all our staff, customers and volunteers are safe. This volunteer role will help make this possible by doing the following:
· Meeting and greeting customers at the entrance of the shop
· Managing a socially distanced queuing system
· Advising customers of the COVID19 procedures we have in place in the shop, including hand sanitising and social distancing.
· Accepting donations and completing gift aid applications
· Helping with the ongoing good hygiene procedures of the shop
Covid-19 Retail Champion Volunteer (Biggar)
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Postcode: ML12 6DL
Since the outbreak of Covid 19 the government has set out guidelines for retail to ensure all our staff, customers and volunteers are safe. This volunteer role will help make this possible by doing the following:
· Meeting and greeting customers at the entrance of the shop
· Managing a socially distanced queuing system
· Advising customers of the COVID19 procedures we have in place in the shop, including hand sanitising and social distancing.
· Accepting donations and completing gift aid applications
· Helping with the ongoing good hygiene procedures of the shop
Covid-19 Retail Champion Volunteer (Linlithgow)
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Postcode: EH49 7ES
Since the outbreak of Covid 19 the government has set out guidelines for retail to ensure all our staff, customers and volunteers are safe. This volunteer role will help make this possible by doing the following:
· Meeting and greeting customers at the entrance of the shop
· Managing a socially distanced queuing system
· Advising customers of the COVID19 procedures we have in place in the shop, including hand sanitising and social distancing.
· Accepting donations and completing gift aid applications
· Helping with the ongoing good hygiene procedures of the shop
Covid-19 Retail Champion Volunteer (Kirkcaldy)
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Postcode: KY1 1LQ
Since the outbreak of Covid 19 the government has set out guidelines for retail to ensure all our staff, customers and volunteers are safe. This volunteer role will help make this possible by doing the following:
· Meeting and greeting customers at the entrance of the shop
· Managing a socially distanced queuing system
· Advising customers of the COVID19 procedures we have in place in the shop, including hand sanitising and social distancing.
· Accepting donations and completing gift aid applications
· Helping with the ongoing good hygiene procedures of the shop
Covid-19 Retail Champion Volunteer (Perth)
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Postcode: PH1 5TQ
Since the outbreak of Covid 19 the government has set out guidelines for retail to ensure all our staff, customers and volunteers are safe. This volunteer role will help make this possible by doing the following:
· Meeting and greeting customers at the entrance of the shop
· Managing a socially distanced queuing system
· Advising customers of the COVID19 procedures we have in place in the shop, including hand sanitising and social distancing.
· Accepting donations and completing gift aid applications
· Helping with the ongoing good hygiene procedures of the shop
Covid-19 Retail Champion Volunteer (Dundee)
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Postcode: DD1 1RG
Since the outbreak of Covid 19 the government has set out guidelines for retail to ensure all our staff, customers and volunteers are safe. This volunteer role will help make this possible by doing the following:
· Meeting and greeting customers at the entrance of the shop
· Managing a socially distanced queuing system
· Advising customers of the COVID19 procedures we have in place in the shop, including hand sanitising and social distancing.
· Accepting donations and completing gift aid applications
· Helping with the ongoing good hygiene procedures of the shop
Covid-19 Retail Champion Volunteer (Portobello)
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Postcode: EH15 1AR
Since the outbreak of Covid 19 the government has set out guidelines for retail to ensure all our staff, customers and volunteers are safe. This volunteer role will help make this possible by doing the following:
· Meeting and greeting customers at the entrance of the shop
· Managing a socially distanced queuing system
· Advising customers of the COVID19 procedures we have in place in the shop, including hand sanitising and social distancing.
· Accepting donations and completing gift aid applications
· Helping with the ongoing good hygiene procedures of the shop
Community Bridge Volunteer
Curnie Clubs Network
Postcode: KY1 1XT
We are introducing a one-to-one, person centred support network called Community Bridge with the main aim of providing additional support to individuals who are not quite ready to attend groups. As part of the Community Bridge team your duties will include:
· Make contact with individuals and support them via telephone and/or video calls. (When normal services resume this will also include meeting with individuals in a public setting)
· Maintain weekly contact with people you are supporting.
· Support individuals in gaining confidence and setting a goal of attending a group or activity of their choosing.
· Attend local Curnie Club in your area (If COVID restrictions allow).
This is a fantastic opportunity for to meet other people and practice the following skills:
· Written communication
· Decision making
· Team working
· Time management
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
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.
ENGAGE Youth Befriender
Volunteer Centre East Lothian
Postcode: EH42 1EN
EIf you would like to make a positive and lasting impact on a local young persons’ life and you can offer a few hours a week, then this opportunity might be perfect for you!
Engage is a fantastic befriending project created to support young people aged 8 – 14 who are referred to the service for a variety of reasons. The aim is to create a befriending match between young person and volunteer/befriender to have lots of fun, increase self-esteem, confidence and motivation.
The young people who can access the service often have siblings with additional support needs, are in care themselves, are young people attached to CAMHS or other mental health services and some are young people with chaotic lifestyles and home environments.
With greater awareness of acceptable behaviour, we hope to bring positivity and nurture children that are experiencing very difficult and challenging lifestyles.
If you are interested in finding out more, please do not hesitate to contact us to find out more.
ENGAGE Youth Befriender
Volunteer Centre East Lothian
Postcode: EH41 3AA
EIf you would like to make a positive and lasting impact on a local young persons’ life and you can offer a few hours a week, then this opportunity might be perfect for you!
Engage is a fantastic befriending project created to support young people aged 8 – 14 who are referred to the service for a variety of reasons. The aim is to create a befriending match between young person and volunteer/befriender to have lots of fun, increase self-esteem, confidence and motivation.
The young people who can access the service often have siblings with additional support needs, are in care themselves, are young people attached to CAMHS or other mental health services and some are young people with chaotic lifestyles and home environments.
With greater awareness of acceptable behaviour, we hope to bring positivity and nurture children that are experiencing very difficult and challenging lifestyles.
If you are interested in finding out more, please do not hesitate to contact us to find out more.
ENGAGE Youth Befriender
Volunteer Centre East Lothian
Postcode: EH21 7DZ
EIf you would like to make a positive and lasting impact on a local young persons’ life and you can offer a few hours a week, then this opportunity might be perfect for you!
Engage is a fantastic befriending project created to support young people aged 8 – 14 who are referred to the service for a variety of reasons. The aim is to create a befriending match between young person and volunteer/befriender to have lots of fun, increase self-esteem, confidence and motivation.
The young people who can access the service often have siblings with additional support needs, are in care themselves, are young people attached to CAMHS or other mental health services and some are young people with chaotic lifestyles and home environments.
With greater awareness of acceptable behaviour, we hope to bring positivity and nurture children that are experiencing very difficult and challenging lifestyles.
If you are interested in finding out more, please do not hesitate to contact us to find out more.
ENGAGE Youth Befriender
Volunteer Centre East Lothian
Postcode: EH39 4HH
EIf you would like to make a positive and lasting impact on a local young persons’ life and you can offer a few hours a week, then this opportunity might be perfect for you!
Engage is a fantastic befriending project created to support young people aged 8 – 14 who are referred to the service for a variety of reasons. The aim is to create a befriending match between young person and volunteer/befriender to have lots of fun, increase self-esteem, confidence and motivation.
The young people who can access the service often have siblings with additional support needs, are in care themselves, are young people attached to CAMHS or other mental health services and some are young people with chaotic lifestyles and home environments.
With greater awareness of acceptable behaviour, we hope to bring positivity and nurture children that are experiencing very difficult and challenging lifestyles.
If you are interested in finding out more, please do not hesitate to contact us to find out more.
ENGAGE Youth Befriender
Volunteer Centre East Lothian
Postcode: EH32 9AZ
EIf you would like to make a positive and lasting impact on a local young persons’ life and you can offer a few hours a week, then this opportunity might be perfect for you!
Engage is a fantastic befriending project created to support young people aged 8 – 14 who are referred to the service for a variety of reasons. The aim is to create a befriending match between young person and volunteer/befriender to have lots of fun, increase self-esteem, confidence and motivation.
The young people who can access the service often have siblings with additional support needs, are in care themselves, are young people attached to CAMHS or other mental health services and some are young people with chaotic lifestyles and home environments.
With greater awareness of acceptable behaviour, we hope to bring positivity and nurture children that are experiencing very difficult and challenging lifestyles.
If you are interested in finding out more, please do not hesitate to contact us to find out more.
ENGAGE Youth Befriender
Volunteer Centre East Lothian
Postcode: EH33 1LN
EIf you would like to make a positive and lasting impact on a local young persons’ life and you can offer a few hours a week, then this opportunity might be perfect for you!
Engage is a fantastic befriending project created to support young people aged 8 – 14 who are referred to the service for a variety of reasons. The aim is to create a befriending match between young person and volunteer/befriender to have lots of fun, increase self-esteem, confidence and motivation.
The young people who can access the service often have siblings with additional support needs, are in care themselves, are young people attached to CAMHS or other mental health services and some are young people with chaotic lifestyles and home environments.
With greater awareness of acceptable behaviour, we hope to bring positivity and nurture children that are experiencing very difficult and challenging lifestyles.
If you are interested in finding out more, please do not hesitate to contact us to find out more.
Sorters and/or Befriending and Outreach Volunteers
Street Friends Helping The Homeless Aberdeen
Postcode: AB10 1BU
Street Friends Helping the Homeless Aberdeen is working towards a brighter future for homeless people, vulnerable and people in poverty.
With dignity Street Friends Helping the Homeless offer fresh chilled sandwiches and desserts as meals, food parcels for a few days, clothing, pet food, toiletries/condoms/sanitary products to those most in need as a result of homeless, poverty or vulnerable. We have established links with specialist services. When we befriend, we keep a note anonymously, on how people are doing, if they are in danger/emergency they are given immediate help. If they wish to progress we can use the referrals to get people to the correct professional service.
We offer kindness, empathy, friendship and safe choices if people wish to pursue them.
As our outreach grows we need more volunteers to help with aspects such as sorting food donations, storage and with city centre outreach and driving.
We have a full volunteer pathway with training opportunities and all help makes a real difference and is always greatly appreciated. For more information about volunteering with Street Friends Helping the Homeless please contact Sam Raion, Communications Secretary at email admin@streetfriendshelpingthehomeless.com
Admin and Digitisation Assistants
Street Friends Helping The Homeless Aberdeen
Postcode: AB25 3UJ
Street Friends Helping the Homeless Aberdeen is working towards a brighter future for homeless people, vulnerable and people in poverty.
With dignity Street Friends Helping the Homeless offer fresh chilled sandwiches and desserts as meals, food parcels for a few days, clothing, pet food, toiletries/condoms/sanitary products to those most in need as a result of homeless, poverty or vulnerable. We have established links with specialist services. When we befriend, we keep a note anonymously, on how people are doing, if they are in danger/emergency they are given immediate help. If they wish to progress we can use the referrals to get people to the correct professional service.
We offer kindness, empathy, friendship and safe choices if people wish to pursue them.
We are seeking computer savvy admins to help work on our automated platform digitising all forms to eliminate waste paper and increase efficiency. This is a work from home assistant so only PC access and broadband is required.
We have a full volunteer pathway with training opportunities and all help makes a real difference and is always greatly appreciated. For more information about volunteering with Street Friends Helping the Homeless please contact Sam Raion, Communications Secretary at email admin@streetfriendshelpingthehomeless.com
Cleaning Volunteers - Street Friends Helping the Homeless
Street Friends Helping The Homeless Aberdeen
Postcode: AB25 3UJ
Street Friends Helping the Homeless Aberdeen is working towards a brighter future for homeless people, vulnerable and people in poverty.
With dignity Street Friends Helping the Homeless offer fresh chilled sandwiches and desserts as meals, food parcels for a few days, clothing, pet food, toiletries/condoms/sanitary products to those most in need as a result of homeless, poverty or vulnerable. We have established links with specialist services. When we befriend, we keep a note anonymously, on how people are doing, if they are in danger/emergency they are given immediate help. If they wish to progress we can use the referrals to get people to the correct professional service.
We offer kindness, empathy, friendship and safe choices if people wish to pursue them.
As our outreach grows we need cleaning volunteers, twice a week for our storage facility. We are looking for people with skills to do basic tasks such as deep cleans, sterilising and tidying.
We have a full volunteer pathway with training opportunities and all help makes a real difference and is always greatly appreciated. For more information about volunteering with Street Friends Helping the Homeless please contact Sam Raion, Communications Secretary at email admin@streetfriendshelpingthehomeless.com
Business Mentors
Sported (Aberdeen)
Postcode: AB11 5YU
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 details please contact Mark Bingley, Volunteer Services Projects Lead at EMail: volunteer@sported.org.uk or tel.: 020 3848 4670.
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 9.30 - 12.30 as a breakfast club, providing reasonably priced food and a space to chat with others. Volunteer involvement is paramount to providing this, if interested in getting involved get in touch.
Fundraising Assistant
Any Dog'll Do Rescue (ADDR)
Postcode: EH6 5EQ
We are looking for creative volunteers to support our fundraising coordinators. We are entirely funded by donations and rehoming fees. A small amount really can make a difference to us, you will see where your hard work goes! The role can be tailored to you, but may include: Supporting coordinators to run events, Gaining support from corporate donors, Sourcing gift-in-kind donations for prizes etc, Sending sponsor packs, Researching new areas of funding, Speaking about ADDR for community groups.
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
Breakfast Helper - Lanark
South Lanarkshire Council
Postcode: ML11 7NT
This would suit people who like children and want to help them get a healthy start to their school day.
A warm welcome and a sunny disposition is essential
Full induction training will be given
There is an opportunity to gain accreditation for their volunteering through an ASDAN award and a Saltire Award
There is no food preparation this is done by the school Cook in Charge
It would be ensuring children take something to eat and drink
Chatting with the children
Cleaning up any spills
Community Cafe Assistant
Oor Wee Cafe
Postcode: KY4 0AQ
Oor Wee Cafe are seeking hard working, reliable team players to help run a comminty café. The role involves food preparation, cutting vegetables, cooking, setting up, service, cleaning (dishwashing and cleaning tabletops), and customer services.
The café runs on Tuesdays. The volunteering starts at 9am, the cafe opens to the public from 12-2pm, and cleanup after is from 2pm-3pm. The café is operated on a "pay what you can afford" basis, and also sets up both a donated food table (end-of-day foods) and a clothes bank which runs alongside the café.
Wood Recycling Volunteer
Move On Wood Recycling
Postcode: EH5 1RS
Volunteers are invited to help with aspects of the wood recycling project. This can range from wood collections from building sites to making furniture and promoting what we do online.
Befriender (Levenmouth)
LINK East Fife Mental Health Befriending Project
Postcode: KY15 5AS
We need volunteers to befriend adults in the Levenmouth area.
How many of you have been there for a friend who has been ill? It may have been running them to an appointment, taking them out for a coffee and lending a listening ear when they're fed up, or going off for a round of golf once they were on the mend. What if their illness wasn't a physical illness but a mental illness? Would you do the same? What's different? 1 in 4 people experience mental health issues at some point in their life, don't they deserve support too? OK, so tell me more -
you might find yourself doing any of the things mentioned above, going to play or watch sport, watching a movie or a play or just going for a walk and a chat. Our volunteers come from all walks of life.
All you need to give is a minimum of 2 hours fortnightly, you will need to be a good listener, have the ability to empathise and have a willingness to learn.
In return you will receive generous expenses to cover travel and activities, ongoing training, regular support and hopefully a great deal of enjoyment.
IT Maintenance and Support Volunteer
St Magnus Way
Postcode: KW17 2SA
To help with the ST Magnus Way website and app.
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.
Catering Volunteer
Strathmore Rugby Club
Postcode: DD8 1RL
If you are looking to gain experience within the catering field, Strathmore Rugby Club are looking for a Catering Volunteer. Specific tasks include preparation of food, serving visitors food and clearing away left overs as well as keeping kitchen clean and tidy.
Maintenance and Care Volunteer
Strathmore Rugby Club
Postcode: DD8 1RL
Working alongside a key member of staff within Strathmore Rugby Club helping to make sure both the club and grounds are maintained and fit for purpose at all times.
Volunteering on the Union Canal
Scottish Canals
Postcode: EH6 5EQ
Litter picking the towpaths and the water. Vegetation Control to widen the towpaths. Garden Maintenance at Calder Crescent. Painting the canal metal fencing surrounding locks & canal furniture metal and wooden. Graffiti removal from walls and bridges. These are some of the ways you will be able to help to ensure our beautiful canal side continues to flourish.
Collections Volunteer
ANGUSalive
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.
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.
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.
Youth Ambassador
Dundee Volunteer & Voluntary Action
Postcode: DD2 1XF
A Youth Ambassador will be involved in promoting Saltire Awards, inspiring other young people to volunteer, make decisions for the annual summit awards and organising the annual Youth Volunteering Awards. An ambassador will attend monthly meeting and has the opportunity to be involved in fundraising events for the annual awards evening. Being an ambassador will also involve the individual engaging and inspiring their peers to uptake volunteering opportunities in Dundee. The role fits in well with those who currently volunteer at other organisations and can be used as a tool to promote a variety of youth volunteering opportunities across the city.
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.
Opportunities Project Adviser
Community Libraries (Leisure and Culture Dundee)
Postcode: DD1 1DB
As part of the Library and Information service of Leisure and Culture Dundee, your role will be to work within an informal library environment to support customers to develop their basic I.T. skills. This role will have a focus on developing individuals skills to enable the customer to engage with Internet based welfare rights and employabililty systems. Main tasks include providing training to individuals covering a variety of basic I.T. skills such as sending emails and using search engines, helping customers to use databases and Internet based welfare rights and employability systems, and signposting customers to specialist agencies and services.
Swimming Club Assistant
Menzieshill Whitehall Amateur Swimming Club
Postcode: DD3 6SH
The club is looking for volunteers with swimming experience to be swimming club assistants and progress to train as teachers to enable them to help in the coaching of swimmers in the age group 5-18. Initially you would work alongside qualified personnel on the poolside for a period of a few months. Attendance at a locally held teachers' training course would then be organised. This involves both poolside instruction and lecture room activity. After gaining qualifications, you would be given more responsibility and become involved with scheduling, specialised training, team selection, etc.
Sewing Classroom Assistant
Dundee International Women's Centre
Postcode: DD3 7PY
The role of the sewing classroom assistant will be to work with other volunteers and project staff to plan and deliver sewing lessons, tutor basic sewing skills such as working a sewing machine, following patterns, measuring and cutting fabric and hemming, provide support to individual learners in a classroom setting, set up and clear up sewing stations within the sewing class, maintain check in and out system for sewing tools and follow DIWC policy and procedures.
One to One ESOL Tutor
Dundee International Women's Centre
Postcode: DD3 7PY
The role of the one to one ESOL tutor will be to plan and deliver appropriately levelled English lessons for individual students who do not have English as their first language, meet with students for 1 - 2 hours once a week during school term time at DIWC, provide literacy support where appropriate, gather regular feedback and review progress and development of student with project staff, and work closely with project staff to source appropriate materials.
The crèche costs are £2 per session for volunteers.
DIWC ARE UNABLE TO OFFER ESOL VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES AT WEEKENDS OR IN THE EVENINGS.
Charity Shop Sales Assistant (Monifieth Shop)
Cats Protection (Dundee)
Postcode: DD4 6AY
This is a great opportunity for a friendly and outgoing person to support the work of Cats Protection by helping out at one of our charity shops. Volunteers will be asked to help with all aspects of running a small business. The role includes setting out the shop, arranging the stock, window dressing, dealing with the customers, sorting out new stock, and pricing. This role would suit anyone with or without previous retail experience. The shops are run and organised by volunteers and we would welcome your support.
Studio Assistant
Bridge FM
Postcode: DD2 1UB
Each night of the week, Bridge FM have a Request Show and a Studio Assistant is needed for each one. The Studio Assistant is responsible for looking out music which is requested by patients and additional music which will fit into the style of music on the programme. The Studio Assistant will also deal with telephone and email requests. The cleanliness and tidiness of the studio complex is operated on a rota system between the Studio Assistants for each evening and everyone is expected to do their fair share of work. The Studio Assistant is also responsible for maintaining the CD library and may be needed to take part in on air content.
Committee Member
Parkinson's UK (Dundee)
Postcode: DD5 3JX
Be a team member in the day to day running of the branch. Help in the organisation of social events and branch meetings. Take a constructive interest during committee and branch meetings.
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.
Child Contact Centre Organiser and Volunteer
Relationships Scotland Family Mediation Tayside and Fife
Postcode: DD1 3DP
This can involve helping with difficult "handovers" in emotionally sensitive situations. Our neutrality is particularly important in contact situations and the volunteer will be required to engage with both parents without giving advice, counselling or expressing an opinion. Ensuring the availability of suitable play equipment and materials, and giving ideas for play and parent child interaction (if asked) is part of the duties, as is encouraging parents to tidy up the Centre at the end of contact and providing tea and coffee.
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.
Playworkers / Childcare Opportunities
Under 12s Project
Postcode: DD4 8HT
The project offers volunteers the chance to work with children and families living in the Mid-Craigie and Linlathen areas of Dundee. Volunteers are encouraged to play an active role in the project and participate fully in the planning, organisation and implementation of the groups. Opportunities include working within the project's out of school care setting and gaining practical experience of childcare, developing play opportunities and participating in after school activities. Volunteers also have the opportunity to become involved in the community development side of the project ie. project organisation and management. Access to training is provided to all volunteers and travel expenses reimbursed.
Crew
Unicorn Preservation Society
Postcode: DD1 3BP
We really value our dedicated and talented team of volunteers who all bring something different to helping preserve the historic ship HMS Unicorn.
Opportunities include helping with visitor services, tour guide, archiving, painting, gardening, dressing up on pirates days, face painter, admin assistant, social media, bar, school groups…. There’s something for everyone so let us know what you can bring to the team.
We have regular volunteer meetings and email updates and are open to the Saltire Awards. We have regular training and as a volunteer you can attend our live music and events free of charge. And, of course, the kettle is always on!
Theatre Usher
The Dundee Whitehall Theatre Ltd
Postcode: DD1 5JA
The role of the Usher involves assisting our audiences in and around the theatre and responsibilities can vary for each performance with support from the front of house manager and venue manager.
Duties include directing customers to the theatre facilities, checking tickets and showing people to their seats, selling ice cream and programmes, dealing effectively with latecomers, audience related enquiries and problems, and taking responsibility for the safe evacuation of the visiting public during an incident.
Engagement Project Assistant
Dundee Survival Group
Postcode: DD4 6AY
Dundee Survival Group is an organisation which provides accommodation and support for homeless people. Volunteers would be working with the Engagement project, aimed at improving our service, building our service users skills and confidence.
The project is run as a drop in. Volunteers will help with the daily running tasks and supporting service users. The project also runs a programme of workshops, discussions, events and outings. Volunteers are encouraged to develop this programme along side staff and service users.
Peer learning is highly valued and so any skills or interests volunteers hold, we would encourage them to utilise. This may be in art or other creative fields, writing, music, sport, computer skills, cooking e.t.c. Other tasks may be assisting with funding, fund-raising, light admin tasks, outreach and liaising with similar organisations. Support and on the job training will be provided.
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.
Management Committee Members
Save By The Bell
Postcode: DD1 1DB
The business of Save by the Bell is managed by the Management Committee who set priorities in the use of staff and other resources. An opportunity exists for interested individuals to join the Management Committee and assist in the management of Save by the Bell.
Management Committee members will be expected to attend Committee meetings to discuss issues affecting Save by the Bell staff, funding and business with other Management Committee members and to participate in any decisions required.
Charity Shop Assistants
Ardler Village Trust
Postcode: DD2 3WN
The Ardler Village Trust operates a successful Charity Shop to help raise funds for local projects. The Trust is now looking for enthusiastic volunteers to work as Shop Assistants where they can meet new friends and learn valuable skills. You will join a team of cheerful workers undertaking a variety of roles including sorting donated goods, creating window displays, marketing the shop, serving customers and cash handling. The AVT will also seek to support our volunteers through training and guidance should that be required. The shop aims to not only provide quality, low cost household and clothing items for local people it will also act as site to train volunteers and create a source of income for the Ardler Village Trust from which it can continue its community development work.
Group Organiser / Facilitator
Caledonia Housing Association (Dundee)
Postcode: DD4 9JE
Caledonia HA has 8 Sheltered Schemes across Dundee providing accommodation for older people. Each Housing Scheme is a small community. We are recruiting friendly, sociable and creative volunteers to organise group activities for older people. These are small groups of older people, usually between 4 and 12, who want fun, stimulating activities in a social setting.
The types of groups that are popular include: coffee mornings; afternoon teas; reminiscing groups; sing-alongs / live music; Tai Chi; seated exercise class; beauty therapies; listening to guest speakers, Art & Crafts and the list goes on.
Can you organise a small group? get the conversation going? have skills that would interest older people? A creative mind and a ‘can do’ attitude? Then why not give this a go. YOU’LL ENJOY IT !
Computer Group Facilitator
Caledonia Housing Association (Dundee)
Postcode: DD4 9JE
This is a fantastic opportunity to use your computer skills and develop a fun, friendly social group in a Supported Housing Scheme.
Caledonia Housing Association is supporting interesting and stimulating social activities for older residents that will link them into the wider community.
Small groups or one to one, looking for support to receive and send information; browse the web; and possibly develop other methods including skype etc. This will be very much a social group and the ability to encourage social interaction will be as important as computer skills. If you have computer skills; a friendly personality; and can spare 2 hours a week / fortnight, we would love to hear from you.
Energy Advisor
Dundee Energy Efficiency Advice Project
Postcode: DD1 3AH
Presently we are aware of limited contact with individuals and families from ethnic communities in seeking advice on energy related matters. Your role would involve working with energy advisors from the Dundee Energy Efficiency Advice Project (DEEAP) to make ethnic communities aware of the services DEEAP provides. You would benefit from being associated with a well respected and dedicated team working to increase/achieve warm, dry, affordable homes. We would encourage you to undertake the City & Guilds qualification in "Energy Awareness" of which we would meet the cost. This would allow you to pass on your knowledge and understanding of energy issues and allow resolution of such matters. Importantly, you would enable individuals and families to reduce fuel spend, enhance insulation levels, maximise household income, register families for fuel discounted tariffs and assist with grant applications.
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.
Befriender
Deaf Action (Tayside)
Postcode: DD3 8HH
Many Deaf and hard of hearing people feel lonely, isolated, cut off from friends, families and communities. They can develop health issues due to the problems they encounter because of their deafness and accompanying communication difficulties. They regularly face social exclusion, discrimination and poor understanding of their needs from service providers, employers and the community in general.
Volunteer Befrienders will support the Deaf/Hard of Hearing person in building up their confidence and coping skills outside the home and widening their ability to travel. Befrienders work with the Deaf/Hard of Hearing people to support whichever goal that person may wish to achieve and support them with everyday activities that most of us take for granted such as shopping, art galleries, social clubs, exhibitions, accessing local community activities, libraries.
Carer Ambassador
Dundee Carers Centre
Postcode: DD1 1QP
Carer Ambassadors have a valuable role in helping to promote the work of Dundee Carers Centre and raise awareness of carers' issues at a local level. They will be the visible ‘face’ of the organisation in the community centres, GP surgeries, etc. A Carer Ambassador will represent the needs of carers and reach out to hidden carers, those who have not been identified by professionals or just don’t recognise themselves as carers. This could be through creating information stands while sharing knowledge and skills with other people.
Escort For Bus Tours
Orkney Disability Forum
Postcode: KW15 1XX
Orkney Disability Forum is looking to recruit volunteers who will accomoany our bus tours on Saturdays and occasionally on other days of the week. Our bus tours are aimed at our members who are over 60 and those who may have limited mobility. This gives sthe opportunity for our members to have a day out with their friends and experience something new.
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
Young Leader 121 Scouts
171st Scout Group
Postcode: G77 5LT
Ready to begin your adventure? There are five sections you can join, depending on your age. The activities and opportunities vary but what is the same is that each will empower you to make friends, learn skills and try new things.
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.
Connecting Scotland - Digital Champion
Voluntary Action East Renfrewshire SCIO
Postcode: G78 1LR
Connecting Scotland is a Scottish Government programme set up in response to coronavirus to help support people to get connected. During lockdown on-line support, information and social activities has become the norm. For some it's the only way to maintain some form of contact with the outside world.
We are looking for DIGITAL CHAMPION VOLUNTEERS to help local people get connected. Supporting people to learn how to do things like:
* Set up an email account
* Shop online
* Use social platforms like zoom, teams or forums
You don’t need to be a computer whizz kid, just have a basic understanding of how to use computers and be interetsed in helping others learn. A full Digital Champions training programme will be offered along with a comprehensive digital toolkit.
Sewer and Merchandiser
Voluntary Action East Renfrewshire SCIO
Postcode: G78 1LR
The sewing and merchandiser role will involve sewing cushions, steaming clothes and keeping display of stock rotated including arranging clothes on stands
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.
Supporter Engagement Manager - Rabbit Rescue Charity - Management Committee Member
Beloved Rabbits
Postcode: G66 1QH
Beloved Rabbits are entering a new phase of ambitious development that seeks to improve the charity’s financial strength as we work towards a three-year plan that will culminate in the opening of a new purpose designed rabbit welfare services centre.
To support the organisation’s operational vision, a Fundraising Strategy is being developed to underpin the funding necessary to achieve these goals.
The Supporter Engagement Manager is one of four critical roles identified within the Fundraising Strategy necessary to meet the fundraising objectives. The role forms part of the charity’s two-tier management structure encompassing four charity trustees and 10 Management Team members. There is also a wider team of dedicated volunteers in excess of 80 individuals, which we anticipate growing in number as we expand our activities further.
The Supporter Engagement Manager would focus on creating a culture of engagement with the overall supporter base. This role recognises a need to address the gap left from more traditional fundraising techniques, engaging individuals who wish to support the charity’s activities but are unwilling or unable to take part in fundraising activities in a traditional sense.
The Supporter Engagement Manager will build relationships with various groups of supporters to encourage them to feel involved and emotive about the charity’s activities and needs, encouraging aspects such as regular giving, payroll giving, word-of-mouth awareness, legacy giving, etc.
Ultimately the Supporter Engagement Manager will encourage the “Fundraising Conversation”, backing our supporters and volunteers with the information and resources they need to keep a steady flow of cash coming into the organisation.
It is anticipated that, with the support of the Board of Trustees and Management Team, the Supporter Engagement Manager would recruit dedicated and casual volunteers to assist with the delivery of their activities.
Board Member
Relationships Scotland Orkney
Postcode: KW15 1GU
Relationships Scotland Orkney (RSO) is a voluntary organisation affiliated to the national body Relationships Scotland. RSO provides a range of services to support individuals, couples, children, young people, families, and promotes positive and respectful relationships in our community. Services include individual and relationship counselling, family mediation, play therapy, substance misuse support and a Child Contact Centre.
RSO are currently looking for Board members with a range of skills but in particular need someone with finance skills to act as Treasurer. If you are interested please contact June Anderson or Renate Andrews on 877750 for an informal chat.
Volunteer Minibus Driver
Blantyre Volunteer Group Ltd
Postcode: G72 0AU
As a Volunteer Minibus Driver for Blantyre Volunteer Group, you will help a wide range of community groups – including those involving children, youth, older people, and people with disabilities to access social and recreational activities.
The skills and references required, and the training provided is to ensure the care and safety of the people you will be driving. Volunteers will be put through their MIDAS if required.
Volunteers must be reliable, friendly and caring, and have a good sense of humour.
Driving - Volunteer Driver
Lanarkshire Cancer Care Trust
Postcode: ML2 8AG
Volunteer drivers provide a personal and friendly service to cancer patients in Lanarkshire to enable them to travel in comfort to and from their hospital and day care centre.
Active Play Volunteer
Healthy Valleys
Postcode: ML11 7RX
Healthy Valleys are looking for committed volunteers to support their Active Play Sessions and to promote a healthy lifestyle to children and families in rural Clydesdale. As an Active Play Volunteer you will help deliver fun, varied and safe play sessions to children aged 3 - 18 years to increase physical activity levels, confidence and improve fundamental movement skills. You will also create a fun and welcoming environment and help build social networks within rural communities. The volunteer will be supported through the Healthy Valleys Fit for Life Project and will have access to support and various training. This is a great opportunity for those wanting to gain skills in working with communities, children and health and wellbeing, and for those who would like to support a younger generation.
ReConnect 1:1 Volunteer
Healthy Valleys
Postcode: ML11 9NN
ReConnect supports lonely and isolated older adults across rural Clydesdale with a variety of interventions - including telephone befriending calls, home visits and 1:1 support to get out and about. All our work is aimed at increasing confidence, self-esteem and social networks. This is an ideal volunteering opportunity if you want to make a positive difference to the lives of older people in your local community, make new friends and develop your skills.
Responsibilities will be:
- To complete necessary training as required
- To deliver required intervention - phone call, home visit or outing for your older person
- To complete a record of your call, visit or outing for submission to the project worker on a regular basis to monitor progress and highlight any concerns or areas of development
- Record and report any concerns, accidents and incidents immediately to the Project Worker
- To attend ReConnect volunteer and review meetings
- To abide by the General Volunteer Agreement and adhere to Healthy Valleys policies
Volunteer Driver
COVEY Befriending
Postcode: ML3 7JA
We are looking for volunteer drivers to transport some of the vulnerable young people we work with to various locations throughout South Lanarkshire to participate in activities. Most of this work takes place during weeknights; especially during school term time.
COVEY are currently continuing to recruit to this role however as a result of the lockdown groups are not currently taking place. There is however the option to express an interest in this role, complete the required recruitment checks and online training to allow you to commence as soon as groups start back.
Bike Recycling Volunteer
Healthy n Happy Community Development Trust
Postcode: G73 2RR
Main tasks - Recycling, refurbishing and dismantling bicycles, as part of our community cycling centre, which contributes to retail and hire of bikes to key and esssential workers, the bike repair scheme, and our mission to increase active travel and cycling in Cambuslang and Rutherglen. Camglen Bike Town is part of Healthy n Happy Community Development Trust
Hours of work - by agreement within 10am - 5 pm, Minimum time 3 hours
Skills required - able to use basic tools, spanners, allan keys, cable cutter
Age requirement: Age 18 & over
Support and training provided: induction, workshop Health & Safety, bike safety check and maintenance, with option to learn more about refurbishing, servicing and maintaining a bicycle.
Pastoral Care Vol Visitor, Spiritual Care Service
NHS Lanarkshire
Postcode: G78 1LR
Volunteers will visit and befriend patients in acute hospital wards, and maintain contact with them during their inpatient stay (or in the case of mental health services the volunteer support could continue into the community). Volunteers will respect the patients personal belief’s and provide a basic level of emotional support.
Aberdeen Digital Awareness Volunteers
Aberdeen City Council - Adult Learning Team
Postcode: AB10 1AB
As the requirement to be able to use technology increases, many individuals find themselves excluded from the opportunities available as a result of their lack of digital awareness. In order to address this inequality I am looking for digital awareness volunteers, who you would be required to attend local sessions throughout the city showing members of the public how to use and get the best from their own digital devices.
In addition to this, along with other volunteers and staff you would represent Adult Learning at various Digital Awareness events. These sessions and events would be on an ad hoc basis at times convenient to the volunteers.
Good training and support is provided to all volunteers.
A fantastic opportunity to help and make a difference with people and local communities in Aberdeen. All help is greatly appreciated.
For further details please contact Ann Campbell (Development Officer) on E Mail: anncampbell@aberdeencity.gov.uk or Tel.: 07901512938
Volunteer Advisor (Generalist)
Angus Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)
Postcode: DD10 8AG
A volunteer adviser provides information and advice to members of the public in person or by telephone.
This role includes acting on behalf of clients, interpreting information to allow clients to make informed decisions, talking to other organisations and being part of busy team.
Citizens Advice Bureau has a computerised information system and case recording system. Angus CAB (SCIO) has offices in Arbroath, Montrose and Forfar. We provide an extensive training programme with opportunities to specialise after completion of training and ongoing support. If you have good communication skills, empathic and are able to use a computer please contact us on 01241 870661 ext 221 for more information.
Volunteer Advisor (Generalist)
Angus Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)
Postcode: DD11 1NN
A volunteer adviser provides information and advice to members of the public in person or by telephone.
This role includes acting on behalf of clients, interpreting information to allow clients to make informed decisions, talking to other organisations and being part of busy team.
Citizens Advice Bureau has a computerised information system and case recording system. Angus CAB (SCIO) has offices in Arbroath, Montrose and Forfar. We provide an extensive training programme with opportunities to specialise after completion of training and ongoing support. If you have good communication skills, empathic and are able to use a computer please contact us on 01241 870661 ext 221 for more information.
Volunteer Advisor (Generalist)
Angus Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)
Postcode: DD8 3AJ
A volunteer adviser provides information and advice to members of the public in person or by telephone.
This role includes acting on behalf of clients, interpreting information to allow clients to make informed decisions, talking to other organisations and being part of busy team.
Citizens Advice Bureau has a computerised information system and case recording system. Angus CAB (SCIO) has offices in Arbroath, Montrose and Forfar. We provide an extensive training programme with opportunities to specialise after completion of training and ongoing support. If you have good communication skills, empathic and are able to use a computer please contact us on 01241 870661 ext 221 for more information.
COVID 19 Officer
Forfar Farmington Football Club
Postcode: DD8 3EZ
Looking for a new challenge or work experience? Exciting opportunities are available, be part of the success of the only SWPL 1 team in the North of Scotland.
SFA/SWF have requested each club to appoint a Covid-19 Officer, who will be responsible for oversight of the Covid-19 risk assessments, ensuring the necessary level of risk mitigation are in place and the minimum guidance achieved within local constraints. Would suit medical professional or student looking for experience.
If you would like to be part of our team, we would love to hear from you. Note your interest now, forfarfarmingtoncommitte@gmail.com.
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.
Walking Cricket Leader/Coach
Strathmore Cricket Club
Postcode: DD8 1DU
Strathmore Cricket Club is keen to make the game available to people of all ages and abilities.
It has piloted Walking Cricket for adults and is keen to develop this to run on a regular basis all year round. This session is designed to encourage adults involved to stay physically active. It is also a social opportunity for them, with the emphasis on fun, not competition. Sessions last for about an hour and involve a mix of skills practice and game playing
This opportunity would be of interest to people looking to in work with adults in a learning, care or sports setting. It would also be of interest to people who want to develop their skills in engaging with people generally.
Governance & Administration Volunteer
Strathmore Cricket Club
Postcode: DD8 1UD
Volunteers are essential to the running of Strathmore Cricket Club enabling children, young people and adults to get involved whilst increasing the participation in this great sport.
Do you have skills in any of these areas and want to help a local sports organisation provide sports and social opportunities for people of all ages? There are various roles that you can get involved in as a Governance & Administration Volunteer:
- committee member
- finance and general administration
- volunteer coordinator
- outreach/business development and sponsorship
- fundraising/events
An interest in finance, administration and organising events would be a real bonus in this role so if you would like to help out, get in touch.
FareShare Mentor
Transform Community Development
Postcode: DD1 5AZ
We redistribute food which would end up in waste, to non-profit organisations in Tayside and Fife. These groups then provide meals for people who are experiencing food poverty, social isolation or other hardships.
We need Mentors who can give a few hours to help other volunteers with support needs. This is a vital part of providing this valuable service to thousands of individuals in need. Working as part of a team, the van crew load and unload crated food to local community food members.
If you have patience, good people skills and the desire to support others with minor needs to achieve the above tasks then get involved and help others to get involved socially.
Teacher
Dundee Russian School
Postcode: DD2 4DW
This role includes teaching bilingual children and adults. If you can speak fluent Russian you can develop your own subject as long as it sounds interesting and engaging. If you are a native English speaker you can help our Russian speaking parents brush up on their English.
Gardener
The Salvation Army The Valley Furniture Project
Postcode: FK7 7WU
Gardener required to help cultivate Salvation Army land. Some experience in gardening required
Tutor
Stirling School of English
Postcode: FK8 1AP
The main task is to teach/tutor a small group of adults whose first language is not English.
Volunteer Tutor training workshops take place regularly. A mentor will advise and support a new volunteer tutor.
Qualified or trainee teachers of any subject are welcome, ideal for someone with a TEFL certificate or degree who would like some teaching experience, but friendliness, patience & respect for other cultures are as important as qualifications.
Volunteer Befriender
Town Break SCIO
Postcode: FK7 7SP
Town Break provides person-centred services to support people with dementia and their carers using the skills of trained, supportive and committed staff and volunteers. We liaise with other agencies, both statutory and voluntary, to help to support people with dementia to continue to live in their own homes within the Stirling District.
We are looking for volunteer befrienders to build relationships with people living with the early to moderate stages of dementia in Stirlingshire. These relationships can help prevent social isolation and help reconnect people with the community they belong to. We match befrienders with people who have similar interests so they can be encouraged to pursue loved hobbies or supported so they can build the confidence they need to take part in new activities. This might be visiting a garden centre, having a walk or even just having a coffee and chat in the person’s home for two hours per week. This is a great opportunity to build meaningful relationships with people in your local community. We also have volunteering opportunities at our day clubs so please see contact us to find out more. We provide a training programme and offer ongoing support including peer support at volunteer meetings. We would ask that you commit to 2 hours per week and for a minimum one year. Younger volunteers can befriend clients in group sessions we run at the Day Therapy Unit in Stirling Community Hospital.
Younger volunteers will be supported by the Befriending Co-ordinator who will closely guide these volunteers through the process of establishing friendships. Befrienders are expected to maintain contact with the Befriending Co-ordinator by completing a simple form once a month to log visits and taking part in informal bi-monthly meetings.Please note, we are looking for more Male befrienders!
To carry out this role, you will need:
- Patience, kindness and the desire to support people living with dementia to live well.
- Good communication and listening skills.
- Awareness of boundaries and the importance of confidentiality.
- Willingness to take part in our training programme which includes; moving and handling, health and safety, the importance of confidentiality, boundaries as well as a full induction with ongoing support.
- Commitment to 2 hours per week for one year.
- Support the person living with dementia to pursue loved hobbies/interests and encouragement to take up new social activities if appropriate.
- Willingness to keep the Befriending Co-ordinator updated on how the match is progressing through volunteer meetings or one to one meetings as appropriate.
- Willingness to join Protecting Vulnerable Group Scheme (PVG) which is organised and paid for by Town Break.
In return for your time as a volunteer, Town Break will provide:
- Volunteer meetings every other month with Befriending Co-ordinator and other befrienders, or individual meetings as needed.
- Befrienders are required to complete and hand in a log on a monthly basis which keeps track of all visits.
- Befriending Co-ordinator can be called Monday-Friday to discuss any issues or provide support as needed.
- 45p mileage paid and funds available for outings and activities as agreed with Co-ordinator.
- Increase your skills and employability through our excellent training programme.
- Professional reference at the end of an agreed volunteering period.
Virtual Digital Befriender/Activity Volunteer
Leonard Cheshire
Postcode: EH6 5EQ
Volunteers required to provide support to Leonard Cheshire residents in the service centres across Edinburgh and Fife. Support disabled people in the community through digital technology such as telephone, Zoom, Face time, Facebook portals, Teams, Skype and any other communication platforms, you are comfortable with.
Shopper
Food Train Stirling
Postcode: FK8 1HA
Food Train Stirling provide a volunteer led, low cost grocery delivery service to people aged 65 or over who are unable to do their shopping. Customers may come to use the service due to disability, frailty or mobility issues. The service is not means tested or health tested anyone aged 65 or over, living in the Stirling local authority area, who is struggling to access groceries can use the service.
We are recruiting for volunteer drivers, helpers and shoppers to support older people across Stirling and Clackmannanshire with their food shopping.
Volunteer list collectors work in pairs and collect lists from customers using a Food Train van on a Monday. Once lists are collected, volunteer shoppers work together to gather the shopping in a supermarket either in Clackmannanshire or Stirling. Shopping takes place on a Tues, Wed and Thurs depending on which area the customer lives in. Volunteer drivers and helpers collect the food shopping then deliver it to customers. This includes unpacking the shopping and putting it away for customers if appropriate. We provide an induction and training for volunteers, we also buddy up helpers and drivers with an experienced volunteer.
We offer 45p per mileage expenses and cover travel costs. Volunteer shoppers are asked to commit to one morning minimum per week shopping from 8am to 11am. Volunteer helpers and drivers are asked to commit to one day per week which usually starts at 9.30am and may finish around 2pm. We provide water and snacks. After completion of a successful volunteering period we can offer a professional reference. We also provide PVG registration, training and ongoing support in the form of one to one meetings or volunteer meetings.
Delivery Driver Helper
Food Train Stirling
Postcode: FK8 1HA
The helper will make payment for goods received using pre-determined process (pre drafted and authorised cheques).The helper should assist the driver in loading and unloading the van and then take the lead when dealing with the customer. Shopping items to be agreed and payment for goods accepted. Shopping may need to be put away, if require.
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.
Window and shop display assistant
Cancer Research UK (Rosemount Shop)
Postcode: AB25 1NE
Window and shop display assistant
For more information please contact:
Anne MacLennan, Shop Manager, tel.: 01224 624361 or pop in to the shop to dicuss.
Book Assistant
Cancer Research UK (Rosemount Shop)
Postcode: AB25 1NE
To help maintain the book section. Must have an interest in books.
For more information please contact:
Anne MacLennan, Shop Manager, tel.: 01224 624361 or pop in to the shop to dicuss.
Funding Volunteer
Homestart Deeside Alford and Strathdon
Postcode: AB31 5SR
Looking for a Volunteer to help with funding applications. Ideally suited to home-working with flexible hours to suit you.
Escort
St Peter's House (OIC)
Postcode: KW16 3DX
We are looking for volunteers who can help people get out and about. Weekly bus runs are planned and volunteers are needed to help residents on and off the bus and also accompany them, chatting and showing things of interest along the way.
Admin Volunteer
St Peter's House (OIC)
Postcode: KW16 3DZ
Opportunity available to assist with general administration duties within the unit such as computer work, filing and general administration tasks.
Volunteer - Mobile Changing Places Toilet
PAMIS Grampian - Promoting a More Inclusive Society
Postcode: AB11 5YU
We are recruiting volunteers to assist in our important and exciting Pamiloo development.
Thousands of people with complex needs across Scotland are unable to attend events or visit outdoor venues due to the lack of appropriate toilet facilities and to this end PAMIS have purchased the first Scottish fully accessible mobile changing places toilet.
PAMIS will use this resource for events that they organise for families and it will also be available for others to hire. To date it has been at the Edinburgh Fringe, visited various beaches and events in Scotland.
We require volunteers to open and close the van, be an attendant and supervise the use of the mobile changing places toilet. This position is open to a wide group of volunteers. Training will be given.
We are also recruiting volunteer drivers (for volunteer drivers you have to be 25 years old and over for insurance purposes). You could volunteer to be a driver and drive it to different venues. All bookings will be arranged through PAMIS.
Excellent support and full training is provided to all volunteers and we reimburse agreed out of pocket expenses and travel. This is a hugely valuable and rewarding experience, the opportunity to learn new skills and to travel.
For more information please contact Lesley Gray on email l.u.gray@dundee.ac.uk or tel.: 01382 385154. You can visit our website: www.pamis.org.uk
Note: a child or adult with profound and multiple learning disabilities will always be accompanied by at least one carer at all times. You will not be expected to assist in any personal care activities.
Volunteer Music Group Assistants
ADA-Alcohol & Drugs Action
Postcode: AB11 6NU
ADA-Alcohol & Drugs Action have opportunities for Volunteer Complementary Therapists to support people who require this service in their recovery journey.
The DA Music Group is looking for a volunteer with musical background who would be able to tutor either individuals or a group in some aspect of music. The group does not stick to one specific style of music so the wider the volunteer’s knowledge and experience the better. The idea of the music group is to allow an outlet for clients musical creativity and to help them to reconnect with society and gain confidence and self-esteem. Essential qualities are patience, creativity, and the ability to bring people together.
For further information regarding this opportunity, please download a Volunteer application pack from the web site www.drugsaction.co.uk or send an e-mail to amcalister@alcoholanddrugsaction.org.uk headed Music Group Assistant.
or contact:
Anne McAlister (Volunteer Co-ordinator)
T: 01224 577120 / F-mail: amcalister@alcoholanddrugsaction.org.uk
Web: www.drugsaction.co.uk
As well as Volunteer Music Group Assistants Volunteer we also have a range of other volunteer opportunities such as Volunteer Buddies, Creative Group Volunteers, Mini Bus Driver, Volunteer Gardener and Volunteer Complementary Therapists.
Volunteer Gardeners
ADA-Alcohol & Drugs Action
Postcode: AB11 6NU
ADA-Alcohol & Drugs Action have opportunities for Volunteer Gardeners. We are looking for a keen gardener to volunteer in our Timmer Market premises to help maintain our small garden area. We would be particularly interested in anyone that can maximize the potential of the garden and maintain it on a regular basis.
As well as Volunteer Gardeners we also have a range of other volunteer opportunities such as Volunteer Complementary Therapists, Creative Group Volunteers, Mini Bus Driver, Volunteer Buddies and Volunteer Music Group Assistant.
For further details please contact:
Anne McAlister
T: 01224 577120 / F-mail: amcalister@alcoholanddrugsaction.org.uk
Web: www.drugsaction.co.uk
Magpie Electrical Tester (PAT)
Magpie Banchory (AVA)
Postcode: AB31 5UN
Volunteers are vital to our work in promoting sustainable living and reducing waste.
As our electrical tester you will support Magpie with carrying out initial checks and ensuring that electrical items are in good order and are safe and suitable for sale.
Tasks:
• Checking appliances are working correctly and meet PAT test safe standard
• Accurately recording and labelling tested appliances
• Cleaning and presenting appliances to a high standard.
Admin
Magpie Banchory (AVA)
Postcode: AB31 5UN
Volunteers are vital to our work in promoting sustainable living and reducing waste.
As an administration volunteer you will ensure the smooth-running of Magpie behind the scenes and will be responsible for set office duties.
Tasks include:
• Coordinating our weekly van delivery schedule sheets.
• Recording our zero waste totals for sustainability and impact
• General admin support as required.
Unit Leader - Guides
Girl Guiding Orkney
Postcode: KW17 2JX
Work with other leaders to deliver Guide meetings in accordance with the Guide Programme. Keep confidential records on a central database and up to date unit accounts.
Volunteer
British Heart Foundation (Aberdeenshire)
Postcode: AB41 9AR
To work within newley renovated retail shop. Work is varied; operating tills, pricing and sorting stock, organising displays and general housekeeping. The hours are flexible - most shifts are available and volunteers can work as few or as many as they wish. No experience is required as full training will be given in all aspects.
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.
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
Pre-School Children Family Befriender
Home Link Family Support.
Postcode: EH6 5EQ
Every family needs something different, but they all love someone to talk to who isn’t going to judge or criticise them. The children are under 5 so they just want to play, sing, hear stories and run about outside. By turning up once a week for 2 hours you can help to de-stress a family and help them to enjoy their kids, because you are there to take a little of the pressure off. By regular visiting you will help families connect with their communities, feel more confident and be more resilient.
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.
Caseworker
SSAFA Forces Help (Edinburgh)
Postcode: EH6 5EQ
A volunteer caseworker will visit clients, who are either serving military personnel or a veteran in their own home to record details of their request for assistance. This included recording their financial situation , any relevant health issues and family needs. The caseworker then prepares a report to submit to a funding provider for assistance for the client.
Supportive Driver Volunteer
Positive Help
Postcode: EH2 4JY
Our volunteer drivers provide service users with lifts to hospital or GP appointments so that they can access vital medical care and treatment. They also help service users to get to support groups, supermarkets and other activities, as well as collecting and delivering prescriptions and helping to take children to playgroups. Drivers quickly get to know service users and build up a rapport with them, making it a really sociable and rewarding role. Volunteers can use their own car or we can arrange a hire car.
Time for Mum Buddy
Firsthand Lothian
Postcode: EH6 5EQ
Female buddy/befriender required to help a mum reach a personal goal over 12 weeks.
Increase confidence building through sharing an interest and regularly meeting in the community or by videocall.
Some note taking involved.
Good verbal communication with mum and volunteer coordinator by video, text, phone or email.
Painting and Decorating Hit Squad Service
Fresh Start
Postcode: EH4 4BR
Being given the keys for a new tenancy after being homeless can seem like a dream come true. But sometimes the dream can fade at the first sight of a flat with stained walls, flaking paint and bare floorboards. This is where Fresh Start’s Hit Squads can help. The Hit Squads are teams of volunteers who will work alongside new tenants in their home to decorate up to two rooms. If you think you can help, then please get in touch with Fresh Start.
Min age 18.
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.
Trustee
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Therapy Centre (Lothian)
Postcode: EH6 5RX
Trustee Required. Experience in any of the following - finance/accountancy, business, healthcare, fundraising/revenue generation or communications/marketing, would be particularly useful, but most importantly we need drive and enthusiasm. We also welcome applications from young people or those interested in applying for their first trusteeship. Appropriate support, including training, will be given. This is a voluntary position but one which we hope will be very rewarding.
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 and befriendees. Your commitment as a mentor 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 for those who have multiple barriers to overcome.
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).
Telephone Befrienders
Caraidean Uibhist (Uist Befrienders)
Postcode: HS7 5LA
Volunteers are needed to phone those needing support to help them overcome loneliness and other difficulties in these troubled times. A friendly phone call can really brighten up someone's day.
Gym Buddy Befriender
Befriending Lewis
Postcode: HS1 2DG
Looking for volunteers who want to befriend someone who needs a little support and encouragement to get back into a healthy lifestyle. Gym Buddies will benefit from two befriender sessions before being matched with a Befriendee and full support as your Befriending volunteering progresses
Children's Worker
Families First St Andrews
Postcode: KY16 9EW
Staff and volunteers provide services to children and young people between five and sixteen years of age. One to one befriending takes place once a fortnight and is centred on the needs and wishes of the child. Befrienders give children and young people individual attention and support, provide them with encouragement, and help reduce feelings of isolation. Popular befriending activities include baking, arts and crafts, local outings and swimming.
we also run various groups for children and young people. These include groups in schools, groups for teenagers, and holiday activities during the summer holidays. Please see our website for more information.
Trustee
Home-Start Dunfermline
Postcode: KY12 7AG
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.
Driver/Escort
Continuing Care Service North East Fife
Postcode: KY16 0HE
Our clients are referred to us through doctors, nurses, social workers, home helps, neighbours and family members. In providing transport services, car ownership is essential and confidence in assisting individuals who may be frail or vulnerable. The role of our volunteers is to be supportive and essential qualities are discretion and tact. Volunteers receive a mileage allowance and any "out of pocket" expenses. Our Co-ordinator plans the work of the volunteers. All volunteers are required to have criminal record disclosures.
Befriender
Continuing Care Service North East Fife
Postcode: KY16 0HE
Our volunteers help maintain quality of life and encourage social contact, according to client's wishes and needs. Clients who are identified for befriending will be assessed by our Co-ordinator and matched with a volunteer who will visit or arrange short outings according to the Client's wishes.
Retail & Customer Service
Trust in Fife
Postcode: KY5 9AF
Become a part of a small and very friendly team in the cairn centre in Lochgelly, a small charity shop that helps a great deal with people affected by homelessness.
Can Collector Coordinator
Seescape
Postcode: KY1 1XT
FSB has a rich history of providing pioneering services and has been at the forefront of supporting people with sight impairment for over 150 years.
If you're a real people person and can strike up a conversation with anyone in your local community, our Collection Can Coordinator role could be the one for you!
Fife Society for the Blind need your help to raise awareness and increase income by placing collection cans in your local area by:-
Approaching companies, groups and supporters to have a can,
placing and servicing collection cans,
Counting and banking money,
informing FSB admin team on a weekly basis of all cans placed and monies collected.
Befriender
Leonard Cheshire Services (Fife)
Postcode: KY7 4RT
Could you spare a few hours a month to enable someone to participate in community activities?
Leonard Cheshire Disability have supported living and residential units in Glenrothes and along at our St Andrews service. Those that use our services would like volunteer support whether it's just coming along for a visit, going to the local shops/theatre/cinema, or a run on the bus. It may be that you have craft skills, reading skills, are a gaming enthusiast, anything that you are comfortable with doing.
There are mandatory checks that need to be completed and some basic training for those that are interested and there is always the opportunity to learn new skills which may contribute towards your CV and/or job prospects.
Director for Board of Directors
Safe Space
Postcode: KY12 7NU
Safe Space provides support for victims of sexual abuse. We are looking for 3 people to join our Board of Directors.
Sales Assistant (Dunfermline)
Furniture Plus Ltd
Postcode: KY11 8NT
To work as part of a team of staff and volunteers to deliver high levels of customer service, to contribute to the day to day running of the charity’s retail outlets and to grow the business to support the long-term sustainability of the organisation. Grow personally and professionally as part of a dynamic team and undertake cleaning and showroom duties as required and assist with the rotation of stock.
• Work with others in a team of staff and volunteers
• Deal with telephone enquiries
• Prepare, price and display stock items for sale
• To serve customers on the shop floor
• To ensure the showroom is well-presented, clean and tidy at all times
• To schedule all deliveries and collections using our stock control system
• Greet and assist customers
• Operate till
• Continually develop an understanding of the Company’s culture, products and reflect this in everyday performance
• Take responsibility for personal development and actively seek opportunities for improvement
• Any other duties that may reasonably be required
Cinema Club Helper
Link Up Whitfield (DVVA)
Postcode: DD4 0DX
Link Up Whitfield’s Cinema Club is on every second Friday afternoon at 1pm, but you would need to be available from 11 30am to 4pm.
The volunteer will help set up the chairs for the cinema club, preparing the teas and coffees and also being available to help the projectionist move the equipment into place (projector and other equipment).
Also to help to record the number of people attending, help new participants to complete their membership forms and other small admin tasks that may arise.
(Stornoway) Branch Chair
Save the Children (Western Isles)
Postcode: HS1 2DR
Safe the Children has had a branch in Lewis since 1965 and a shop since 1984. At present we have approximately 50 volunteers who support the shop and branch. We are looking for someone who is committed to the work of Save the Children, with enthusiasm for fundraising and developing new ideas as well as promoting the ethos of Save the Children. By helping us you really can make a difference to children around the world. We have a happy working atmosphere and volunteers find the social contact enjoyable and theraputic.
(Stornoway) Shop Volunteer
British Red Cross (Lewis Branch)
Postcode: HS1 2DU
British Red Cross charity shops sell second-hand designer and vintage clothes, plus gifts, books, furniture and more, with all profits going towards the organisation's work both overseas and in the UK.
Volunteers are needed to assist with various retail duties, including:
- cashiering
- greeting and helping customers
- sorting new donations
- displaying merchandise
- general tidying and cleaning of the shop
- getting the items ready for re-sale e.g. ironing, pricing
The shop is open Monday to Saturday. You can choose to volunteer on a regular, weekly basis, or add your name to the list for short-term/emergency cover.The volunteer will continually deal with members of the public. Therefore gaining experience in dealing with people and handling money while helping to raise funds for this worthwhile cause.
(Stornoway) Shop Assistant
Blythswood Trust (Western Isles)
Postcode: HS1 2DG
This is a Christian organisation that require help with general duties in the shop but in particular sorting and bagging clothes and other items donated but also including, tidying the shop, helping customers
One off volunteering (Talks, beauty treatments)
Western Isles Rape Crisis Centre
Postcode: HS1 2DG
Anyone interested in volunteering any services that may help in relaxation e.g. to be of benefit to the group
Committee members (Youth)
Lewis & Harris Youth Club Association
Postcode: HS1 2DG
Meet once a month, for approx 1 hour
Help organise interclub events, sports nights, quizzes , competitions etc
Learn how to become an event organiser
Take charge of organising club nights
Work with Scaladale committee and help at the centre
Help to create, support and strengthen Youth Cubs in own area and across Lewis and Harris
Attend training
Work toward Saltaire Awards
Help with fundraising for the charity
Help support the organisisng and running of the Scaladale centre if interested
Coastguard Rescue Officer - Barra
HM Coastguard
Postcode: HS9 5XD
We are recruiting Coastguard Rescue Officers. Do you think you can make that difference when called out to assist those in gravest need?
Do you live in Barra or Vatersay? We are looking to enhance our numbers in these areas.
(Stornoway) Action For Children Volunteer
Action for Children (Western Isles)
Postcode: HS1 2DU
We are looking for volunteers to carry out a variety of tasks depending on what they might like to get involved in. We are looking for volunteers to work alongside experienced staff having direct contact with children and young people following the child’s plan. This can include outings, activities and transport. We work individually with children and also do group work on a regular basis. Our children and young people vary in age form babies through to 25 years.
We are also looking for volunteers to assist with practical skills e.g. gardening, painting/decorating, cooking, art skills etc.
We are looking for drivers who could help transport children and families to appointments.
We are looking for volunteers who would be happy to fundraise.
We have opportunities for volunteers to work alongside our admin team.
General volunteering
Salvation Army (Stornoway)
Postcode: HS1 2DG
To be involved in volunteering with various activities throughout the year
Volunteer driver - various Fife locations
Fife Young Carers
Postcode: KY1 1XU
Could you take young people from various parts of the area to groups for social activities after school, weekends or in the school holidays?
Young carers do not have the same opportunities as other young people due to their caring role. This can be caring for a parent with physical/mental health problems, alcohol/drugs/substance misuse. Caring can also be, where a parent has had to spend a lot of time with a child in the family that requires extra attention, examples of this could be having ADHD, Autism, physical disabilities or learning difficulties. Helping to care for a brother or sister can leave a young person feeling left out and confused as to why they do not get the same amount of attention. This can often lead on to a young person resenting their brother or sister.
Retail Van Driver
The Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice
Postcode: G78 1LR
Volunteering as a member of our Charity Retail Drivers team, you will use the Hospice vehicles to assist with the collection and distribution of stock between our 18 shops and warehouse around Glasgow. Each shop is unique within the community, therefore it is crucial that the stock is delivered to the selected shop to ensure we generate and maximise our income in support of the Hospice.
Promote and raise the profile of the Hospice throughout the local community and the importance of raising funds through the shops; Deliver and collect stock in a Hospice vehicle to the required location within specific timescales and in a safe manner; Carry out the transfer of donated goods between shop locations working in cooperation with the Shop Managers; Deliver and collect small furniture items to and from customers homes; Assist in maintaining vehicles to a good standard by promptly reporting any suspected defects; Undertake any other duties as and when necessary; Understand the importance of confidentiality at all times and maintain high standards with regard to communicating information in a confidential manner.
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.
Collections Co-ordinator
Macmillan Cancer Support - Thrift Shop
Postcode: KY1 2NW
If you’ve got what it takes, you’ll be involved in vital activities including:
- co-ordinating annual collections with your fundraising team
- sourcing venues for collections and securing permission
- recruiting new volunteers for collections
- issuing up-to-date fundraising materials and collection merchandise to volunteers and committees
- maintaining volunteer and collections records
- thanking your collectors and informing them how much they’ve raised both individually and in total.
Escort (by arm or wheelchair)
Fife Shopmobility Ltd Dunfermline
Postcode: KY12 7NF
Fife Shopmobility gives a volunteer the opportunity to meet with a person using a wheelchair or scooter, escort them whilst they do their shopping and support them with their shopping needs.
Youth Club Volunteer
Muirhead Outreach Project Limited
Postcode: KY6 2DA
Do you have an interest in working with children and Young People? We have clubs that run 3 evenings per week (during term-time) and daytime clubs (during school holidays).
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and keen to engage and work with them to get the most out of their time at the club. Club duties will include:
- Supervision of children and activities
- Facilitating conversations with and between the children
- Transporting children to and from club or off site activities
- Supporting the team with preparations for the club as required
- Be a visible presence among the group and upholding the values of the charity
Athletics Coach
Pitreavie Amateur Athletic Club
Postcode: KY12 7NU
Pitreavie Amateur Athletic Club is one of the largest and most successful athletics clubs in Scotland. We regularly send athletes to the Commonwealth Games and have sent representatives to the Olympics.
The most important area of athletics is the training of young athletes from 9-13 years in basic fitness and athletics skills. Developing athletes in this age group can be particularly rewarding for the coach, who can see rapid development, and gives children the benefits of fitness and a healthy lifestyle for later years. It is also an area which is in danger of being neglected.
If you have an interest in athletics or any competitive sport and can commit to a minimum of two hours, two evenings a week, you might enjoy coaching athletes at Pitreavie. You don't need to be particularly fit, young or athletic yourself, just able to explain and describe activities, motivate and guide children as they work to acquire skills and fitness. Many of our most active coaches are Senior Citizens.
We offer full training and support and new coaches will be encouraged to attain their UK Athletics Coaching qualification, at no cost to themselves. It may be that you are interested in particular disciplines such as throws or jumps or have a background in something specific like hurdles and would prefer to specialise. UKA requires Enhanced Disclosure of all coaches, again at no cost to the individual.
We are a friendly club and, if you would like to get involved at any level, please contact gordon_loudon@yahoo.com
Events Crew
BRAG Enterprises
Postcode: KY8 3RW
Who we are looking for: Do you want to make a difference? Would you like to meet new people?
Do you have a little free time?
Duties
Levenmouth Together is an exciting project aimed at promoting Levenmouth and attracting Tourism to the local area, with an emphasis on Town Centres. As our events vary so will the duties and days / evenings. We need Volunteers to help initially with our monthly socially distant markets, ensuring the safety of everyone who attends. You could be directing traffic to the designated parking areas or manning the entrances and exits to ensure a steady flow of people whilst adhering to social distancing guidelines.
In return you will:
Gain confidence in dealing with the public. Be able to participate in the events attended. Gain valuable work experience and reference. Meet new people and perhaps widen your social circle. Get a free lunch.
Head Gardener
Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop
Postcode: EH6 4JT
Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop has three areas of planted open ground alongside its purpose built sculpture making facilities adjoining the cyclepath on Hawthornvale in Newhaven. The original planting scheme is faring well but we need to be able to maintain it properly and are looking for someone who would be able to help us with this, either to discuss the best approach with members of staff and do some work on it, or to supervise some volunteers on specified work days.
Gardener
Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop
Postcode: EH6 4JT
Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop (ESW) is looking for volunteers to help with maintaining the grounds around our building which will include weeding and clearing foliage, some trimming of hedges and other similar jobs. Time commitment requirement is dependent on the person applying and their availability, even just 1 day would be good and we are also open to people coming regularly over the summer.
Friendship Caller
Age Scotland
Postcode: EH6 5EQ
The friendship line is part of the wider Age Scotland Helpline. The purpose of a friendship caller is to provide calls of companionship to people 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, previous work life – the list is endless!
Befriending Opportunity
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.
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.
Befriender for Elderly Gentleman
City of Edinburgh Council - Health & Social Care Department
Postcode: EH11 1LN
This volunteering opportunity is about befriending an elderly gentleman from Polwarth area.
Sessions will include a variety of activities: going for a short walk with the person; taking the wheelchair and going for a walk around the local park and canal and stopping for coffee, going for some walks with the gentleman and his wife.
Once we are allowed to resume volunteers home visits, you may be asked to read aloud to the person and have a chat about politics and other current affairs.
Retail Volunteers
Debra Charity Shop Dunfermline
Postcode: KY12 7NU
The role involves all shop floor duties including greeting, serving customers and till work. The processing of all stock, stocking the shelves and helping with layout and displays.
Driver
Smiddybrae House (OIC)
Postcode: KW17 2HH
The person would need to be MIDAS trained which Smiddybrae would consider putting a volunteer through, should there be a volunteer interested who does not have a suitable MIDAS qualification. The requirement is that the volunteer would have to have a D! on their license prior to MIDAS training.n
Assistant in Gardening
Beeslack Family Club
Postcode: EH26 0QF
This is an opportunity to work with a dedicated group of volunteers and members who attend the Beeslack Family Disabled Club on a Sunday from 12.30 – 3.30 p.m. The group are always looking for new ideas and are always willing to try new things. Members take part in maintaining and developing their dedicated garden space and enjoy being outdoors planting, growing and harvesting a variety of plants, flowers, fruits and vegetables. This is a very sociable group who greatly value the opportunities and activities the club provides. It is also a valuable contribution to your C.V and volunteers under the age of 25 can work towards Saltire Awards.
Support Group Helper
Fertility Network Scotland
Postcode: DD1 1LL
Co-ordinate and run a support group in local area for people experiencing fertility problems with trying to become parents. This is currently done online.
As a Support Group volunteer you will take care of all aspects of the group including: acting as main contact for the group, organise and maintain an email circulation list of attendees, arrange speakers for group meetings, organise room bookings, organise social activities, support and advise other group volunteers, promote the group in the local area. Fertility Network Scotland provides advice, information and support to anyone affected by fertility issues. We raise awareness of the impact of fertility problems and campaign for fair provision of fertility treatment throughout Scotland.
By volunteering you can help those who need support.
Volunteer Driver
Hyperclub
Postcode: KY11 1DS
They are looking for volunteers drivers to assist them with transporting their service user's to and from their activities, the locations are Inverkeithing, Rosyth, Dunfermline and Dalgetybay. you must be aged 30 or over for the requirements of the Insurance.
All candidates will be subject to a PVG Check which they will carry out for the successful candidates, this is a great opportunity for someone to give something back to the community and help other vulnerable members of the public to have a fuller lifestyle.
Welfare Assessor
GroceryAid (Aberdeen & Grampian Services)
Postcode: AB11 5YU
The role of the Volunteer Assessor is vital in helping GroceryAid support people with financial help. Last year we spent nearly £4 million pounds in financial assistance. If you are a good listener, enjoy meeting people, have an ability to recognise needs and apply solutions and would like a flexible voluntary position that fits around your lifestyle - this could be the role for you.
As part of this role you will visit our beneficiaries in your area at least once a year in their homes. The recommendations of our assessors often result in beneficiaries receiving basic household items such as fridges, cookers, beds as well as emergency grants to help with items such as boiler repairs or a leaking roof.
The Welfare Assessors are our 'front line' who, by their visits are able to ensure the continued welfare of our beneficiaries. Every report is studied and acted upon where necessary, and without their input we may be unaware of the real needs of our members.
This is a very rewarding role with GroceryAid.
For further details please contact:
Sarah Vallins
Tel No: 01252 875925
E Mail: sarah.vallins@groceryaid.org.uk
Food Collection Volunteer
HTSI
Postcode: IV1 1EP
can you help out the recovery themed cafe by collecting food donations from supermarkets in Inverness and delivering them to the cafe on Church Street? You will need to have access to your own vehicle and have a full UK drivers licence. All expenses covered
Swap Shop Assistant - Hamilton
Lightburn Elderly Association Project - R:evolve Recycle
Postcode: ML3 7AD
R:evolve clothing shops are not just your average charity shop; they are unique second-hand boutiques with a West End feel without the West End price tag.
R:evolve are funded by the Climate Challenge Fund to encourage people to think differently about the impact fashion has on the environment and asks their customers to use R:evolve to swap their clothes instead of buying something new. They are looking for volunteers to join their organisation as Swap Shop Assistants - helping their customers swap their unwanted clothes for some pre-loved items that they would like instead. Tasks include: welcoming customers, recording incoming/outgoing items, sorting/steaming clothes, displaying stock and promoting the services locally. If you are looking to give something to your community, gain work experience, meet new people, or are interested in fashion or the environment, then why not get in touch?
Wellbeing Check Volunteer
Lanarkshire Carers Centre
Postcode: ML3 6BU
Why we want you
We are committed to supporting carers across Lanarkshire & volunteers are key partners in
the success of our organisation and support all aspects of our work. Your contribution is key
to supporting our services & the donation of your time, skills and experience is of invaluable
benefit to us and the carers we support.
What we would require from you
We are seeking volunteers that could support us on a home basis role (Equipment Supplied)
Wi-Fi essential for connection. Minimum commitment 4 hours per week.
The skills you need
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks
• Good administrative & IT skills
• Strong verbal & written communication skills
• Able to handle sensitive & confidential information
• Willingness to learn
What you will be doing
• Calling carers
• Electronically documenting conversation
• Refer any concerns to Volunteer Development Worker
What's in it for you
• Full training and support
• Regular support & supervision
• The opportunity to build & develop skills
• Valuable work experience to add onto your cv
• Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses
• Make a real difference to the lives of carers
Information on this opportunity can also be found at https://lanarkshirecarerscentre.org.uk/volunteer
Delivery Van
Daniels Place
Postcode: AB44 1LQ
As a volunteer you’ll drive the van and help deliver/collect furniture. Due to Covid-19 restrictions all deliveries and collection are made to and from the front doors of properties we will not be entering any homes.
Covid-19 protocols must always be followed, for example, wearing face masks and keeping hands and surfaces clean.
Macduff Furniture Hall
Daniels Place
Postcode: AB44 1LQ
As a volunteer you’ll help open up the furniture hall, make sure the hall is clean and tidy and that donations are displayed properly. You’ll greet customers and answer telephone enquiries. At the end of the day, you’ll close up the hall and ensure all money is secure and paperwork is complete.
Covid-19 protocols must always be followed, for example, wearing face masks and keeping hands and surfaces clean.
IT Support Volunteer
AbilityNet (Aberdeen Services)
Postcode: AB11 5YU
AbilityNet is a charity that exists to change the lives of disabled people by increasing access/use of digital technology at work, at home or in education. AbilityNet ITCanHelp has a nationwide network of wonderful IT support volunteers.
We are looking for people who are interested and skilled in computers and technology to visit disabled and older people in their own homes to help with their IT needs. Volunteers may be asked to help set up a computer system for someone, install software or hardware, troubleshoot problems or even help to change a printer cartridge or give some basic training on how to use systems.
We are looking for people with experience of Windows and Apple systems, people who know about using ipads, and android tablets as well as those who may have experience of adaptive technology, although this isn’t essential.
Volunteers are provided with induction and ongoing technical support and training. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated.
If you are interested in finding out more information, please take a look at our website www.abilitynet.org.uk, email us at volunteers@abilitynet.org.uk or phone us on 0800 269 545 where one of our team will be happy to have a chat with you. You can apply online using the online form at https://www.abilitynet.org.uk/itvolunteers/itcanhelp-volunteer-application-form
Community Ambassador
Rock Trust
Postcode: EH1 3QY
Rock Trust Community Ambassadors form an exciting team of supporters who work to raise awareness of youth homelessness in Edinburgh and further afield. Community Ambassadors can get stuck in with their local community to help identify opportunities for the charity and the young people the Rock Trust support. Activities include assisting with outreach stalls, promoting events, and securing food, toiletries, clothes and monetary donations from local businesses and community groups.
Supportive Flatmate
Rock Trust
Postcode: EH1 3QY
This is a live-in volunteering role. Volunteers will live with and support 3 young people who have/are experiencing homelessness. The aim is to provide safe, well-managed supported accommodation. Supportive Flatmates help to create this environment by being a responsible presence, providing practical support around the flat. A budget of £200 per month is available to plan activities with young people. Free rent, bills and internet are included.
Fraserburgh Foodbank Driver/s
Aberdeenshire North Foodbank
Postcode: AB43 9HP
Once the full Covid related restrictions have been fully lifted and once our Fraserburgh store is fully operational. Roles Driver –delivering food boxes locally. Will need to have either someone from their household to accompany them or we will arrange two cars to prevent lone working. Need to able to lift and carry boxes of food. This will be in Fraserburgh and surrounding area initially then when the centre opens will just be to rural areas.
Fraserburgh is a new foodbank Centre and not yet open to the public. It has been used as a food distribution centre during C-19. We plan to open in August with the plan to prepack food parcels and issue these to recipients who attend to the foodbank and also to deliver these to rural areas. We are likely to open on a Mon, Wed, Fri for a couple of hours each session and can have a mx. Of three volunteers in at one time. It wold be ideal to have different ‘teams’ on for each session so would need a mix of people who are happy to do the chat and advice and those that are happy to pack through the back.
Minimum commitment would be 1 session per two weeks initially for those in the centre.
Kitchen Team Member
Inverness Foodstuff
Postcode: IV2 4SF
If you like cooking, learning new recipes or want to gain catering skills or experience then becoming part of the lively Kitchen Team might interest you.
Working in the kitchen gives an opportunity to pick up, and contribute, new skills and tips for cooking and baking– as well as accessing free Food Hygiene courses. All new volunteers undergo a short induction to familiarise them to the setting.
Kitchen volunteers mix with the Café team and participants, not only at the hatches, but also when having a well-deserved meal themselves. …….and many of the team have contributed to our Recipe Book!
Recreation/Music Volunteer
Marengo Lunch Club
Postcode: KW17 2TD
Volunteer wanted to help with activities, games and socialising with the lunch club users. Someone with musical ability would be really appreciated to play music for and with the residents.
Cafe Assistant (Kitchen)
Ferryhill Parish Church
Postcode: AB11 6UD
Ferryhill Parish Church operates a great coffee shop in the heart of Ferryhill, which creates a welcoming environment for those who attend for a morning cuppa and also for those who volunteer their services.
We are requiring helpers, who can assist in the kitchen, as it is a very popular meeting place. Helpers are required to work with the team in the general running of the kitchen. e.g. preparation of food etc
All volunteers are welcome and greatly appreciated. Support, mentoring and learning opportunities will be available as and when required. A brilliant opportunity to help and make a difference in the community. For more details please contact:
Rita King (Convenor of the Friendship Team)
E-Mail: ritaking39@gmail.com
Tel.: 01224 572391 or 01224 213093
Stores Person
Restart Orkney
Postcode: KW15 1AR
Restart are also looking for a Volunteer storeperson to help lift and carry furniture (some of which can be heavy), also to meet and greet customers dropping off donations in yard. This would is a great opportunity for someone who relishes getting stuck in but who also enjoys social interaction with customers.
If you would like to know more about these opprotunities please contact Ian Robertson at Restart on 876 605 or at:
Graphic Design Volunteer(s)
Aberdeen Climate Action
Postcode: AB11 5YU
Aberdeen Climate Action is an organisation ran by volunteers passionate about raising awareness of climate change, its causes and encouraging positive action to reduce carbon emissions and create a sustainable lifestyle. We are looking for others to join our small organisation and help us in our valuable work in the North East. We organise Climate Week, North East, which is a week of events put on by a collaboration of organisations throughout the city and shire. We need help organising this and our regular climate conversation café’s, and one off events, talks etc. There is scope for people to contribute their talents in the area they feel most confident with general volunteer roles, alongside more specialist ones. It is crucial role in our organisation but can be done by more than one person if it’s more than you want to do alone! If you’re interested just come along to our meetings and you can meet us all and see for yourself.
Tasks can include assisting with:
• Create publicity materials for ACA events
• Create educational materials for workshops, talks and stalls
• Create educational videos etc.
• Liaise with publicity/ social media team to ensure there is appropriate publicity of Events
A fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference. For more details please contact: Alison Stuart (Director and Chair) email: alison@aberdeenclimateaction.org / Tel: 07779279583.
Aberdeen Climate Action Volunteers
Aberdeen Climate Action
Postcode: AB11 5YU
Aberdeen Climate Action is an organisation run by volunteers passionate about raising awareness of climate change, its causes and encouraging positive action to reduce carbon emissions and create a sustainable lifestyle.
We are looking for others to join our organisation and help us with our valuable work in the North East. We organise Climate Week, North East, which is a week of events put on by a collaboration of organisations throughout the city and shire. We need help organising this and our regular climate conversation café’s, and one off events, talks etc. We need people with all sorts of different talents – the most important aspect is the fact that you are willing to muck in and ‘do’. Good support is provided to all new volunteers e.g.: volunteers will have a mentor, who will be on hand to give support, advice and assistance, as needed.
If you’re interested just come along to our meetings and you can meet us all and see for yourself. A fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference. For more details please contact: Alison Stuart (Director and Chair) email: alison@aberdeenclimateaction.org / Tel: 07779279583
Despatcher
HcL Handicabs (Midlothian)
Postcode: EH20 9HX
Answer incoming calls to book transport for local people. We provide a door-through-door service for those with mobility challenges – elderly, disabled, health issues, geographic remoteness.
Covid-19 training will be given to volunteers.
Stockroom Assistants
Sue Ryder (Aberdeen Rosemount Store)
Postcode: AB25 1NE
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.
Shelter-Volunteer Leaders
Shelter - George Street Shop
Postcode: AB25 1HX
Shelter Scotland helps over half a million people a year struggling with bad housing or homelessness – and we campaign to prevent it in the first place. We’re here so no-one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own. The Shelter Charity Shop raises vital funds towards Shelters work offering confidential advice and support to anyone affected by homelessness/housing issues.
We currently have important and exciting opportunities for volunteer leaders. The role will provide support to the shop manager and provide volunteer leadership.
The role will include aspects such as opening the shop, till procedures including refunds and voids, sorting donations, preparing items for sale, stock replenishment, displays, some computer work, gift aid process and cashing up.
No experience is needed as we provide full training and good support to all volunteers. This is ongoing until you are confident in the role and you will also receive further training on any new procedures which arise.
It is an enjoyable place to volunteer where you make a real difference. It also looks very impressive on a cv, is an excellent opportunity to gain positive and valuable experience in retail while supporting the vital work of Shelter. All help is greatly appreciated.
For more details please contact: Wendy McEwan, Shop Manager on abergeorgeshop@shelter.org.uk / tel.: 01224 639818 or pop in past the shop on 179 George Street, Aberdeen, AB25 1HX. Looking forward to meeting you.
Stock Room Volunteers
Shelter - George Street Shop
Postcode: AB25 1HX
Shelter Scotland helps over half a million people a year struggling with bad housing or homelessness – and we campaign to prevent it in the first place. We’re here so no-one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own. The Shelter Charity Shop raises vital funds towards Shelters work offering confidential advice and support to anyone affected by homelessness/housing issues.
We are looking for volunteers to help us in our stock room helping with tasks such as preparing the stock for sale e.g.: sorting, pricing and steaming away the creases!
In addition, we also have opportunities for people who wish to volunteer helping us with customer service-till operation, window displays etc. There are further excellent volunteer opportunities for Volunteer Supervisors if you would like to take on some extra responsibility and perform tasks such as refunds, voids and cash handling.
No experience is needed as we provide full training and good support to all volunteers. This is ongoing until you are confident in the role and you will also receive further training on any new procedures which arise.
It is an enjoyable place to volunteer where you make a real difference. It also looks very impressive on a cv.
For more details please contact: Wendy McEwan, Shop Manager on abergeorgeshop@shelter.org.uk / tel.: 01224 639818 or pop in past the shop on 179 George Street, Aberdeen, AB25 1HX. Looking forward to meeting you.
Shelter Shop-Volunteer Supervisors
Shelter - George Street Shop
Postcode: AB25 1HX
Shelter Scotland helps over half a million people a year struggling with bad housing or homelessness – and we campaign to prevent it in the first place. We’re here so no-one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own. The Shelter Charity Shop raises vital funds towards Shelters work offering confidential advice and support to anyone affected by homelessness/housing issues.
We have excellent volunteer opportunities for Volunteer Supervisors if you would like to take on some extra responsibility and perform tasks such as refunds, voids and cash handling.
In addition, we also have opportunities for people who wish to volunteer helping us with customer service-till operation, window displays etc. and for volunteers to help us in our stock room helping with tasks such as preparing the stock for sale e.g.: sorting, pricing and steaming away the creases!
No experience is needed as we provide full training and good support to all volunteers. This is ongoing until you are confident in the role and you will also receive further training on any new procedures which arise.
It is an enjoyable place to volunteer where you make a real difference. It also looks very impressive on a cv.
For more details please contact: Wendy McEwan, Shop Manager on abergeorgeshop@shelter.org.uk / tel.: 01224 639818 or pop in past the shop on 179 George Street, Aberdeen, AB25 1HX. Looking forward to meeting you.
Customer Service Volunteers
Shelter - George Street Shop
Postcode: AB25 1HX
Shelter Scotland helps over half a million people a year struggling with bad housing or homelessness – and we campaign to prevent it in the first place. We’re here so no-one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own. The Shelter Charity Shop raises vital funds towards Shelters work offering confidential advice and support to anyone affected by homelessness/housing issues.
We are looking for volunteers to help us with customer service. This can range from tasks such as till operation, window displays, customer service (advising customers on item suitability etc.)
In addition, we also have opportunities for people who wish to volunteer helping us prepare the stock for sale e.g.: sorting, pricing and steaming away the creases! There are further excellent volunteer opportunities for Volunteer Supervisors if you would like to take on some extra responsibility and perform tasks such as refunds, voids and cash handling.
No experience is needed as we provide full training and good support to all volunteers. This is ongoing until you are confident in the role and you will also receive further training on any new procedures which arise.
It is an enjoyable place to volunteer where you make a real difference. It also looks very impressive on a cv.
For more details please contact: Wendy McEwan, Shop Manager on abergeorgeshop@shelter.org.uk / tel.: 01224 639818 or pop in past the shop on 179 George Street, Aberdeen, AB25 1HX. Looking forward to meeting you.
Volunteer Trustees
The Breadmaker (part of Aberdeen Day Project charity)
Postcode: AB25 1NT
The Breadmaker, as part of the Aberdeen Day Project (a registered charity) is an artisan bakery and coffee house. Located in Aberdeen City we produce and sell a range of quality handcrafted breads and confectionary to wholesale and retail customers alike with the purpose of providing a range of work placements, training and social activities for adults with learning disabilities (apprentices) who can otherwise experience exclusion and isolation in society.
As Volunteer Trustees/Directors you would help maintain the objectives and aims of the Breadmaker to include and empower people who attend the charity to play a full and active role in the community, reduce isolation, increase friends/social life, increase confidence and self esteem of individuals who have a learning disability. We would especially be appreciative of people to join our Board of Trustees who have a professional background, people who come from HR, IT, Marketing, Care, Counsellor background etc.
Our Board of Trustees meetings take place monthly and there is also an Annual General Meeting.
An exciting and fantastic opportunity to volunteer at an award winning social enterprise/charity, working alongside our CEO and senior management team to enhance apprentices/people we support lives.
For more information please contact Donald Anderson, CEO at email donald.anderson@thebreadmaker.org.uk or tel.: 01224 641520.
Befriender Volunteer-Inspire
Inspire
Postcode: AB24 5HP
Inspire have opportunities for people to assist as Befrienders. Befriender Volunteers allow individuals supported by Inspire to have regular contact with a volunteer who shares their interests and with whom they can carry out activities, such as going for coffee, going to the cinema or even going with them to the football. A befriender is someone who will make a regular commitment to an individual supported by Inspire, to come with them to events or do activities with them, but will also be there to listen and talk with and share experiences.
This is a great, enjoyable opportunity where you will make a vital contribution to the work of Inspire and the people we support in the North-east of Scotland and be part of a friendly and supportive team.
For more details please contact:
Volunteer Co-ordinator
tel: 01224 280005 / volunteering@inspiremail.org.uk
Health Practice Learning Environment Volunteer
RGU
Postcode: AB10 7QG
Volunteers assist with the education and training of health care students . Helping students develop confidence in aspects such as:
-volunteers playing the part of a service user or family member to help students in their communication and interview skills.
-non-invasive clinical procedures such as students taking volunteers blood pressure and temperature.
This helps in the training of Nursing & Midwifery, Physiotherapy, OT, Radiography, Dietetic, Pharmacy and Social Work students.
For further details please contact tel: 01224 262905 /Email: f.logie@rgu.ac.uk
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
Fundraising Group Member
Befriend a Child
Postcode: AB43 9GA
We require to establish new fund raising sub-committees which would meet on a monthly basis to share fundraising event ideas. Interested volunteers would be given freedom to come up with events and organise them on behalf of Befriend a Child in their own area, with support from staff as required. Our existing committee have so far organised events such as a murder mystery dinner and a fashion sale for example.
Children's Panel Volunteers
Aberdeen City Council - Children's Panel
Postcode: AB10 1AQ
Children's Panel members are ordinary people like you who have chosen to do something extraordinary. Children's Panel members make decisions about the welfare of vulnerable children and young people and what needs to be done to support and protect children and young people.
Being a member of the Children's Panel could change your life, and make a difference to someone else's. Many people join because they want to make a valuable contribution to their community. Others enjoy the skills development that membership of the Children's Panel can bring. Many of the skills that make a good panel member are also highly valued in the workplace such as negotiation, leadership, communication and teamwork.
You don't need any formal qualifications. You just need to care.
We are now recruiting 550 new panel members to serve across Scotland. Have you got what it takes?
BEING A PANEL MEMBER IN ABERDEEN:
If you have any queries, or would just like to chat to someone about volunteering in the Children’s Hearings System, please contact the Clerk to the Area Support Team:
NAME: Mark Masson
EMAIL: mmasson@aberdeencity.gov.uk
TEL: 01224 522989
NAME: Cheryl Nevill
EMAIL: cnevill@aberdeencity.gov.uk
TEL: 01224 522113
For more details and to apply to join the panel in your local area please visit www.childrenspanelscotland.org
Befriender
NHS Grampian - Woodend Hospital
Postcode: AB15 6XS
NHS Grampian - Befriending clients in Hospital
For further details please contact:
Fiona Thomson:
tel.: 01224 556645
Email: fiona.thomson3@nhs.scot
Social Media Volunteer
Rape Crisis Grampian
Postcode: AB11 6HJ
Rape Crisis Grampian (RCG) are looking for creative and enthusiastic volunteers to support our social media activity and update our website to promote our services in Grampian area. Main duties can include:
*Identifying opportunities and themes for social media content in line with RCG goals and objectives.
*Co-managing our social media channels, research and post relevant content.
*Updating our social media guidelines for staff and volunteers.
*Increasing the reach of new online content.
*Inputting into how content is best promoted across all our marketing channels.
*Updating our website blog with relevant content.
Please apply via email with you name and Social Media Volunteer Application in the Subject Line. Please include the following: information about yourself, why you are interested in working with RCG, and any relevant qualifications and experience.
Applications should be sent to: Wilma Thompson, RCG Manager at manager@rapecrisisgrampian.org.uk
Volunteer Drivers and Electric Cargo Bike Riders
CFINE: Community Food Initiative North East
Postcode: AB11 5RW
CFINE - Community Food Initiative North East improves health and well-being and the environment, tackles poverty and builds resilience through a range of support and services for and with disadvantaged, vulnerable, low-income individuals, families and communities across Aberdeen and North East Scotland.
CFINE are recruiting volunteer drivers and electric cargo bike riders to help distribute emergency food provisions to vulnerable people.
If you have your own vehicle or are a confident enough cyclist to handle an electric cargo bike, and are interested in volunteering to fight food poverty in the North East we would be delighted to hear from you – all help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. Please contact Louise Farmer at email LFarmer@cfine.org
Food Co-op & Foodbank Volunteers
CFINE: Community Food Initiative North East
Postcode: AB11 5RW
Support to local food co-ops and providing a fresh fruit service to schools.
Opportunities to assist in customer service at food co-op base, community outlets and through Foodbank Base.
Good support is provided to all volunteers. Induction and start up training. All volunteer help is greatly appreciated
For further information please contact:
e-mail: volunteersupport@cfine.org
Tel.: 01224 596156
Newsletter Production & Poster Making Volunteers
Inchgarth Community Centre
Postcode: AB10 7DR
With so many classes at the centre, loads of new things taking place, events, shows, opportunities, we would love to have a monthly newsletter and e-bulletin to send to our users, partners and members. You could also create flyers & posters for our upcoming events and new activities/classes.
This a great opportunity to develop your creative skills (Design, Writing) & gain experience in project management.
All volunteers are greatly appreciated and provided with excellent support. Please contact us to find out how you can help, join our fantastic team of volunteers and make a real difference in the community: Email: volunteerinchgarth@gmail.com / Tel: 01224 325191 / Website: http://www.inchgarth.org/
Inchgarth Community Garden Helpers
Inchgarth Community Centre
Postcode: AB10 7DR
We are keen to create a community garden space and are looking for people interested in gardening, willing to learn or to teach. Want to be part of a social group, have fun and not afraid of having your hands dirty? This is an opportunity for you then!
Things you would do:
*Planting flowers, plants, vegetables, trees.
*Making areas with bird houses, feeding trays
*Keeping the place tidy.
*Putting nice ornaments in place.
*Sourcing benches for people to sit and relax
*Watering the plants
*Coming up with ideas to make the place look nice
*Hanging baskets around the centre
*Making our grounds look nice, tidy, colourful
People would meet on Tuesday, but feel free to come any day as the garden will require attention everyday.
This is a great opportunity to learn/teach how to garden, spend time outside, meet new people.
All volunteers are greatly appreciated and provided with excellent support. Please contact us to find out how you can help, join our fantastic team of volunteers and make a real difference in the community: Email: volunteerinchgarth@gmail.com / Tel: 01224 325191 / Website: http://www.inchgarth.org/
MS Support Volunteer: Carers
MS Society (Aberdeen Branch)
Postcode: AB16 5QQ
MS support teams aim to empower people affected by MS through giving information about MS, emotional support and facilitating access to available services and support.
As an MS Support Volunteer: Carers you will assist greatly in this work through helping with tasks such as:
•be the main point of contact for carers and family members of people affected by MS
•provide a listening ear for the concerns of carers and family members, working with other members of the branch support team
•provide information about issues of importance to carers and family members
•maintain a basic knowledge of local services and carer’s benefits and refer people appropriately; keep an up-to-date list of local services
•support carers to secure services, or refer them on to others who can help
•provide information about the Society’s services at national and local level
•work closely with other members of the branch support team, to agree planned activities and report on progress.
Full training and support is provided to all volunteers. This is a great opportunity to make a real difference in supporting people affected by MS, carers and family members. All volunteers are greatly appreciated.
For further information please contact:
Lynda Boyce
Volunteer Development Manager
MS Society
Tel: 07889088016 or 0131 3354050
e-mail: lboyce@mssociety.org.uk
Befriender
VisionPK
Postcode: PH1 5QA
To provide regular friendly conversation and companionship for an elderly, socially isolated person on an ongoing basis.
The activities and responsibilities will vary according to the needs of the visually impaired person. Some people require help with reading and writing letters. Others may want to go out for a walk, but can only do so with a sighted guide. Some people like the chance to go shopping, while others just want to sit and chat over a cup of tea.
While the Coronavirus is an ongoing threat, befriending will be limited to telephone contact. Friendly chats can be a lifeline at this time. We would hope that this initial telephone contact might later lead to befriending in person.
Gardening Assistant
PKAVS Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub - Walled Garden
Postcode: PH2 7BH
We offer gardening activities to support our clients journey of recovery. With support from our paid staff and volunteers they help to develop and maintain our gardens. Along with tending borders and plant cultivation we grow vegetables, soft fruit, apples and pears to be used for our café menu and for sale. Whereevre you gardening interests lie you may find an opportunity to broaden your skills and contribute to our development
Polish Translator
PKAVS Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub - Walled Garden
Postcode: PH2 7BH
As a Polish support work volunteer/ translator you will gain work experience in supporting Polish clients whom have been referred to our service. You will support the client to attend the service during their 4 week trial period, to help them feel more at ease and comfortable. You will be able to meet new people and support clients to engage in the activities within the premises. You will advocate on behalf of Polish speaking service users making sure staff and other clients understand their wishes. This will help the client to integrate into the service and improve their communication and language skills. In this role you may be requested to support English-speaking clients too.
Office and Maintenance Worker
PKAVS/Shopmobility
Postcode: PH2 8HX
Perth Shopmobility are looking for applications from people to join a caring team of staff and volunteers to enable people with mobility problems to become more self-reliant in their daily life.
A well-organised booking service and record-keeping must be maintained in order to minimise waiting time for people requiring assistance. Appropriate records and statistics are also kept for monitoring/evaluation. The volunteer will be required to introduce customers to equipment and after appropriate training, train customers to use the equipment if required.
Maintenance of the equipment is essential to provide Shopmobility customers safe, clean and reliable equipment which can be used in the knowledge that we provide a service on which they can rely. Maintenance involves: battery charging, tyre pressures, checking lights etc.
N.B. Due to the location, all volunteers and staff must be very alert and aware of the dangers involved with moving vehicles at all times.
Cycle Buddy
Live Active Leisure
Postcode: PH1 5HS
Our All Ability Cycling project enables and encourages everyone to get cycling.
For some children, and many adults, riding a bike is difficult or impossible due to disability, illness, lack of equipment or confidence. All Ability Cycling aims to give those people the chance to experience the freedom, fun, independence and the feeling of achievement - gaining fitness, confidence and balance that can be achieved through bicycling.
We run supported sessions, guided social rides, events and a buddy scheme across Perth and Kinross. Our volunteers play a vital role in supporting groups and individuals, giving them the chance to have fun and get active. Some of our participants will need one to one support to help them gain confidence riding a bike; with support they can gain the experience to help them gain more confidence and independence. Volunteer Cycle Buddies will make a real difference to participants’ lives through; gaining independence, therapy, social stimulus, exercise and fun all rolled into one. That has to be a great thing and we welcome volunteers to get involved in our work
Group Assistant
Helm
Postcode: DD1 2EY
Helm works with around 200 young people every year who go into full-time employment, work experience placements or start a range of courses in Further Education Colleges. The training focuses predominantly on supporting young people who are not in education, employment or training and aims to be flexible and responsive to their needs. Your role as Group Assistant would be: To assist the Instructor in delivering SQA Communication, ICT, Numeracy, Problem Solving & ASDAN modules to groups of 8-10 people; To be involved in assisting with the delivery of training in life skills & social skills; To support with delivery of employability skills in preparation for the workplace i.e writing letters & CVs & applying for jobs; To accompany groups on any social outings or employability events, i.e. employer visits; To be a role model & share personal knowledge & experience of work with trainees; Help to mentor those trainees who require additional support. You would be expected to attend any in house training/meetings relevant to the volunteer role.
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
Adult Helpers - Beavers / Cubs / Scouts
1st 2nd Lerwick Sea Scout Group
Postcode: ZE1 0JP
Beaver Group (6-8 years) Cubs (8-10 years) Scouts (10 years +)
Support Worker
Shetland Bereavement Support Service
Postcode: ZE1 0JP
Shetland Bereavement Support Service (SBSS) are looking to recruit volunteer Support Workers. A Support Worker will provide one to one counselling to anyone struggling to cope following a bereavement. SBSS have lottery funding to deliver the COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate (120 hour course) in Shetland free of charge.
Hoswick Visitors Centre Volunteer
Hoswick Visitors Centre
Postcode: ZE1 0JP
Volunteers taking up an opportunity to help in the Visitors Centre have a variety of activities to choose from:
Welcome visitors including visitors from coaches.
Do you have good local knowledge? Share it with visitors and advise on the visitors information resources.
Help in the Café.
Help provide an enjoyable experience for 12,000 visitors coming to the centre annually. Local people mingle with visitors, browsing the visitors' information or the Shetland crafts on sale and the displays of local heritage
Victim Support Volunteer
Victim Support Scotland (Shetland)
Postcode: ZE1 0JP
Victims of crime often feel a range of emotions in the aftermath of an offence. It is Victim Support Scotland's role to provide victims and witnesses of crime emotional and practical support in person, online and in court. Volunteers are supported by VSS staff who manage the service.
Our Volunteers provide emotional support, practical help, information and guidance through the criminal justice system. We aim to empower people who have been impacted by crime, to move on with their lives. Duties include:
*Discuss service users' needs by telephone, webchat, appointments and face to face contact, agreeing next steps at the end of each contact.
*Help service users feel more confident by arranging and conducting court familiarization visits.
*Support service users in the court room and other appropriate locations on the day of the trial, liaising with court officials on behalf of the service users.
*Feedback and agree follow-up actions with staff members.
*Provide administrative support in completing the service users journey.
Emergency Response Volunteers
British Red Cross (Orkney)
Postcode: KW15 1DZ
As an Emergency Response volunteer, you may be providing much needed practical and emotional support to individuals as part of a team, in support of category 1 and 2 responders and other agencies following an emergency or major incident.
In addition, you could provide "behind the scenes" support to the response.
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
Gardener
Aberdeen City Council - Duthie Park
Postcode: AB10 1YS
At Duthie Park you will have the opportunity to work at one of best purposely designed gardens in Scotland. Opportunities can either be inside the famous Winter Gardens or outside in the Park.
You will be given the opportunity to help out with the day to day maintenance of the gardens, planting and there will also be an opportunity to learn more about the history and heritage of the Park.
An ideal opportunity for those who are interested in a change in career, want to learn more about gardening or those who enjoy the outdoors, gardening or want to be a bit more active.
You will be made to feel very welcome as we are a very friendly, dynamic group and greatly appreciate help that volunteers give. This is a great, enjoyable opportunity to help in the local community and be involved in assisting in the exciting development of one of the best gardens in Scotland.
For more information please contact:
Arthur Gill (Outreach & Training Officer)
Tel No: 01224 585310
E Mail: argill@aberdeencity.gov.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
Breastfeeding Peer Supporter
NHS Tayside
Postcode: DD3 8EA
This is an opportunity to help and support women at a very important time following the birth of their baby. For many new mothers this can be an overwhelming time and women have said that having someone to listen and help, spend time and talk through how to breastfeed would have made a huge difference to them. An initial period of training on breastfeeding management, communication skills, listening skills and expectations of the role in a hospital ward environment will be provided.
Following completion of training you will provide additional support to women in the postnatal wards at Ninewells Hospital on a rotational basis. This will ensure consolidation of training and build your confidence on how to provide support with breastfeeding.
Regular meetings will be arranged to ensure all volunteers have the necessary ongoing support, updates and help to manage this volunteering opportunity.
Charity Shop Lead Volunteer
CHAS Trading (Childrens Hospices Across Scotland)
Postcode: KY13 8AJ
We are currently looking for Lead Retail Volunteers. Would you like to develop your management skills and work with our fantastic team of volunteers? We are looking for a friendly and organised person, who works well with others and can manage a team of volunteers. Our Lead Charity Shop Volunteers are shop volunteers who have additional responsibilities of opening and closing the shop and helping to ensure our volunteering team are confident and supported in their role. Full training will be provided so if you are looking to learn new skills and meet new people, please come and join our friendly team. In doing so you will help us raise vital funds for CHAS. Every pound raised makes such a difference to children and young people with a life-shortening condition.
Youth Assistant
Logos Youth Project
Postcode: PH7 3HU
LOGOS Youth Club is based on the High Street in Crieff and is a venue where any young person can drop in for support on a wide range of issues. LOGOS holds events which are run by a worker and volunteers. Volunteers are required to help engage and encourage the development of the young people who come along to LOGOS.
Therapet Volunteer
Canine Concern Scotland Trust (Campbeltown)
Postcode: PA28 6PZ
Registered Therapets and their volunteer owners visit hospices, hospitals, residential and nursing homes throughout Scotland.
Visiting on a regular basis the Therapet Service provides contact wiht pets for many people who would therefore be deprived of the companionship of a pet.
Garden Assistant
Falkland Palace and Garden (National Trust for Scotland)
Postcode: KY15 7BY
Falkland Palace and Garden welcomes over 44,000 visitors every year and there’s something here for everyone, from the Palace with a working Chapel Royal, apartments for kings and queens, stunning gardens, an orchard and the oldest tennis court in the country.
Falkland Palace, one of Scotland’s finest Renaissance buildings, is set within approximately nine acres of grounds which include ornamental gardens, a glasshouse, an orchard and woodland. The main ornamental garden was designed by renowned garden designer, Percy Cane, in the mid-20th century. Our volunteer garden assistants help our small team of gardeners look after all aspects of these large gardens, maintaining them to the highest standard possible for the enjoyment of our visitors
Main Duties:
• General garden maintenance including weeding, mulching, planting, leaf clearing, edging, cutting back, pruning and other regular, seasonal gardening tasks
• Occasional involvement in special projects and events, should this be of interest
• Being welcoming to visitors and helping them to enjoy their visit to the gardens
• Ensuring the people working at and visiting the property remain safe at all times
Education Volunteer
PSPA
Postcode: KY1 1XT
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) is a neurological condition caused by the premature loss of nerve cells in certain parts of the brain. Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD) is a degenerative brain disease that affects people from the age of 40.
PSP and CBD are rare and little known. Education volunteers can help PSPA improve this situation. One of their aims is to make education and training available to as many health and social care professionals as possible, many of whom may have not come across PSP or CBD before. The education volunteer roole will increase the understanding of professionals about PSP and CBD, and will therefore improve their practice. The organisation also aims to have their volunteers raise awareness in local communities by offering informative talks to interested groups.
The reward of being an education volunteer with PSPA include: the opportunity for self-development, the opportunity to meet new people and to be valued as part of a team. There is also the unique reward of making a difference to people living with PSP&CBD and their families.
Steward at the festival
Perform in Perth
Postcode: PH1 5PP
Stewards at the festival may be invited to do a variety of tasks. These include:
- helping on the welcome stall, perhaps selling admission tickets, programmes and other merchandise
- welcoming performers, making sure they know where to go, making sure they perform in the correct order and issuing certificates at the end of a performance section
- keeping the audience aware of who is performing
- helping the adjudicator with paperwork
Weekly Games Group Volunteer
Voluntary Action Orkney
Postcode: KW15 1HR
VAO Adult Befriending Service are looking for someone to help them with a new weekly games group for older adults to be run on Thursday afternoons. The volunteer wull help out with teas, coffees and games. The games will include indoor bowls, boccia, quiots and skitlles. There will also be board and card games.
Media
Over The Wall
Postcode: PH2 9EG
Our Media Volunteers are hugely important. Through photographs they record the journey of our Campers, capturing their achievements and the magic moments they experience whilst participating in Camp activities. Campers will be able to look back on these photos & reflect on how they have developed new skills & achieved things they never thought they were capable of. This is an essential stage of our Camp model ‘Therapeutic Recreation’ (please see website for more info)
As Media Volunteer you will be photographing Campers as they perform a wide range of activities including Drama, Music, Arts/Crafts, Discovery, Sports & Games. You will then create a slideshow of the photos you have collected which will be displayed to all Campers at the end of the week. You will be fully briefed before Camp begins about what is required of you, & ongoing training & support is provided throughout Camp.
This is an excellent opportunity for budding Photographers to gain experience in a dynamic environment & work with a reputable national organisation. For more info & a photo gallery (which gives a good taste of Camp life) please visit our website: www.otw.org.uk
To be a Camp Recorder you do not have to be a professional Photographer, nor do you need experience of working with children as we welcome a diverse range of previous experience. You will however need your own camera. In return, as a Volunteer you will:
•Participate in a unique & unforgettable experience.
•Work for a brilliant cause with a reputable national org.
•Meet fantastic new people/make friends
Transform Intergenerational Befriending
Volunteer Midlothian (VM)
Postcode: EH22 3NX
Young Volunteers between the ages of 14 - 20 are trained as befrienders before joining them online with Harry (Youth Coordinator) with a view of returning face to face post COVID. The Volunteers will engage in a range of activities with the residents such as reminiscing, arts & crafts, games and are encouraged to come up with new forms of engagement.
It is hoped that in addition to the positive impact the project will have on residents, the befriending will allow volunteers to build confidence and gain valuable social skills under the support and supervision of the project worker.
Volunteer Shop Assistant
Cancer Research UK (Midlothian)
Postcode: EH26 8LE
Volunteers can help out by serving customers on the till, sorting through donated stock, steaming and hanging stock, pricing items, window dressing and generally keeping the shop floor tidy. It is a great way to meet new people and raise money for Cancer Research UK. This is also a great opportunity for anyone who wishes to gain retail training and experience.
Volunteer LEARN Trainer, Understanding Borderline Personality Disorders (Much More Than a Label)
CAPS Independent Advocacy
Postcode: EH3 9DR
The role involves sharing your own experiences of living with Borderline Personality Disorder with groups of participants and helping to facilitate training workshops. You will need good communication skills, lived experience of BPD , and be willing to share personal experiences with people from a variety of different backgrounds. A strong sense of commitment and willingness to travel throughout the Lothians are also important.
CAPS /LEARN will provide training and mentoring for this role.
Due to Covid 19 CAPS we have had to alter the way we work. Groups and volunteer roles are currently taking place online until we can resume face to face meetings.
Delivery of Physical Activity opportunities in Pathhead
Active Schools - Midlothian Council
Postcode: EH37 5PP
Midlothian Active Schools aim to provide more opportunities for children to take part in sport and physical activity, before during lunchtime and after school. We develop pathways for children to access sport from school into the wider community. Being a volunteer delivering in school, allows us to provide further clubs for children to access. We also look for volunteers to help us with manage our events programme, such as, course marshal in cross country, referee or score keeper in basketball, athletics or hockey. You can bring your own expertise to the table!
Volunteers can access our training programme in areas such as first aid, child protection and sport specific training.
Delivery of Physical Activity opportunities in Dalkeith
Active Schools - Midlothian Council
Postcode: EH22 2PS
Midlothian Active Schools aim to provide more opportunities for children to take part in sport and physical activity, before during lunchtime and after school. We develop pathways for children to access sport from school into the wider community. Being a volunteer delivering in school, allows us to provide further clubs for children to access. We also look for volunteers to help us with manage our events programme, such as, course marshal in cross country, referee or score keeper in basketball, athletics or hockey. You can bring your own expertise to the table!
Volunteers can access our training programme in areas such as first aid, child protection and sport specific training.
Volunteer Helper - Roslin
Boys' Brigade
Postcode: EH25 9ND
Have you ever thought about giving back to your community? Your help could provide a safe space for Children & Young People to go each week to Learn, Grow and Discover.
As a volunteer with the Boys’ Brigade you can become involved in helping our leaders facilitate a wide variety of activities for children from Primary 1 to Primary 7. Our Roslin Company meet every fortnight on a Wednesday evening from 6pm.
Each meeting varies but typical activities include games and sports, arts and crafts and lots of skills-based activities that go toward the achievements programme. Not to mention going on outings! With more volunteers we will be able to do more activities and hopefully be able to take the young people to camp!
All we ask is that our volunteers are enthusiastic, committed and enjoy working with children and young people. Being able to work well as part of a small team is beneficial.
All volunteers must have PVG clearance which we will facilitate.
Volunteer Mentor for Vulnerable Children and Young People
Move On
Postcode: EH22 3NX
intandem, Scotland’s mentoring programme for young people, brings together vulnerable young people with a mentor to build a consistent and trusting relationship, and improve their chances in life. The Scottish Government has appointed Inspiring Scotland to lead the development of the intandem programme. Move On are responsible for delivering the service in the Lothians and, in partnership with YMCA Edinburgh, the City of Edinburgh.
We’re looking for enthusiastic and open-minded adults from all walks of life to volunteer to work with children and young people aged 8 - 14 who are looked after at home. You’ll be working on a one to one basis with the young person, using your own life experiences and skills to encourage them to achieve their goals.
Full training will be given, and once you're matched with a young person we'll expect you to be committed to them for at least a year.
Interested?
Interested? For an application pack, or to find out more about the role, please get in touch.
Mentoring Children and Young People aged 8 - 14
Move On
Postcode: EH22 4LG
We’re looking for enthusiastic and open-minded adults from all walks of life to volunteer to work with vulnerable children and young people aged 8 - 14 who are looked after at home. Your role will be to work one to one with the young person using your own life experiences and skills to encourage them to achieve their goals.
No particular experience or skills are necessary - but a strong belief in the potential of young people is essential. Full training will be given, and once you're matched with a young person we'll expect you to be committed to them for at least a year.
Interested?
For an application pack, or to find out more information about the role, please get in touch!
Penicuik Conservation Volunteer
Penicuik House Preservation Trust
Postcode: EH26 9LA
To assist the Rangers in conserving, enhancing and promoting the appropriate use and enjoyment of the area.
Duties include habitat improvement and restoration, Removal of invasive and non-native species, Practical maintenance on fences, signposts, gates and paths and opportunities to be involved in species surveying and recording.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors on a variety of tasks.
General Retail Assistant - Dalkeith
Salvation Army Trading (Midlothian)
Postcode: EH22 1HR
Learning new skills. Helping a charity whilst having fun at the same time. Development of talents that we value such as communication skills, numeracy, teamwork and taking responsibility.
Cinema - Management Team Member
Penicuik Community Development Trust Ltd
Postcode: EH26 8LL
“The group management team members are volunteers who each have equal say in setting priorities, selection the films to be shown each year and resolving issues.
Usually, but not necessarily, the also volunteer in other Cinema role(s).
Attending around 4 evening Cinema Group Meetings per year and helping deliver action points outside of this time.”
Charity Shop Volunteer
Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD9 9BP
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.
About the role:
Since the outbreak of Covid 19 the government has set out guidelines for retail to ensure all our staff, customers and volunteers are safe. This volunteer role will help make this possible by doing the following:
• Meeting and greeting customers at the entrance of the shop
• Managing a socially distanced queuing system
• Advising customers of the COVID19 procedures we have in place in the shop, including hand sanitising and social distancing.
• Accepting donations and completing gift aid applications
• Helping with the ongoing good hygiene procedures of the shop
Listening Volunteer
Borders Samaritans
Postcode: TD7 4BL
With over 200 branches and 18,000 volunteers in UK and ROI, Samaritans is volunteer led. The Selkirk Branch has around 35 Listening Volunteers and some Support Volunteers. Thorough training is given to all trainees, and a commitment of 3 hours per week is required by all Listening Volunteers. All Listening Volunteers support callers via telephone, email and SMS texting, with an average of over 5,000 branch contacts per year.
Annual on going training is provided, with additional opportunities to attend national and regional Conferences.
No experience is required, but an aptitude to listen is helpful.
Volunteer Befriender (Berwickshire)
Momentum Skills (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD11 3AF
The Volunteer Befriender will provide conversation and accompany a Momentum Service User, living in Berwickshire, to access and enjoy a range of social and recreational activities, while also personally gaining enjoyment from the social experiences.
The Befriender will provide companionship and conversation to our 39 year old Service User, who has an interesting, strong, unique and resilient personality and some degree of physical impairment. Examples of his interests and activities include outings (e.g. to the zoo, art galleries, 10 Pin Bowling, Premier league darts, football matches, occasional music concerts - an “Indie” fan, occasional bingo, window shopping, and going for a coffee). He also enjoys watching sport on TV, moderately short walks, communicating by social media and discussing current affairs. He would like to be accompanied when travelling (either by someone who drives or on buses, etc.), including for occasional medical appointments.
Volunteer Befriender
Alzheimer Scotland (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD5 7JP
Many people with dementia can often feel isolated and lonely. As a befriender, you can help to make a real difference to the lives of people living with dementia in the following ways:
- Provide more opportunities for social contact and companionship
- Support to develop life story book, engage reminiscence.
- Support people to build relationships with others.
- Motivate people to take up old hobbies and interests again, or develop new ones.
- Encourage people to take part in local groups and activities.
- Care home befriending with residents who have a diagnosis of dementia and do not have regular visitors.
You will be matched with a person living in your area with similar interests and life experiences.
Fundraising and Events Volunteer
Alzheimer Scotland (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD9 9EF
The purpose of this role is to support Borders Services to raise funds to enhance Alzheimer Scotland’s support to people with dementia and their carers.
This may include participating in and/or supporting activities such as fundraising collections, motivating our event participants as part of a Cheer Squad, researching possible opportunities for our charity and/or raining awareness about our service(s), staffing stands at memory walks and other planned events. These roles may at times require lone working.
Role Description:
1. To participate in and assist with cash collection and coordinating of monies raised at events and activities.
2. To participate in event set up, coordination and de-rigging where required.
3. To signpost queries relating to Dementia as required.
4. To help with licencing and liaising with proprietors for collection dates.
5. To be an inspirational and motivations voice for our supporters.
6. To document potential ideas that the charity could adopt.
7. To attend training to be informed about dementia and to attend any other necessary training relevant to volunteering role.
8. To carry out any other reasonable duties requested of the volunteer.
9. To be an ambassador for our charity.
Volunteer Befriender
Alzheimer Scotland (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD1 1BT
Many people with dementia can often feel isolated and lonely. As a befriender, you can help to make a real difference to the lives of people living with dementia in the following ways:
- Provide more opportunities for social contact and companionship
- Support to develop life story book, engage reminiscence.
- Support people to build relationships with others.
- Motivate people to take up old hobbies and interests again, or develop new ones.
- Encourage people to take part in local groups and activities.
- Care home befriending with residents who have a diagnosis of dementia and do not have regular visitors.
You will be matched with a person living in your area with similar interests and life experiences.
Extra Volunteer Drivers required
Ayrshire Cancer Support (Kilmarnock)
Postcode: KA22 8DG
***Please only call if you have the following:- an up to date Disclosure Check and a 4 door car, as we need people who are ready to start straight away***
We have a very specific urgent appeal. We desperately need more volunteer drivers to take patients to their cancer treatment. If you are under the age of 70, have a Disclosure or PVG and access to a reliable 4 door car please call us now on 01563 538008. We reimburse travel expenses. Thank you. (Disclosures can be updated or obtained online from: https://www.mygov.scot/disclosure-types/
Our Drivers provide transport to and from cancer patient’s homes to hospitals in Glasgow and locally for cancer treatment. The service is especially useful for those who feel unwell after treatment, those living in rural areas the elderly and parents taking children for treatment.
Wartime Service Personnel Database Volunteer
Orkney Library and Archive
Postcode: KW15 1AG
Every year Orkney Library has visitors to the archive who ask about relatives or ancestors who they know have been stationed in Orkney during a war. The library has not always been able to help them with any information. However they are now putting together a database of wartime service personnel from the library archives. This will be an important historical archive and resource which will help relatives to make a connection to their families wartime service. The library is looking for a volunteer who can help with this fascinating and important role.
The role will involve Searching the archive computer database for archive items, making database entries of all service personnel mentioned in the item and including the archive references. Ideally the volunteer will have an interest in history, can read copperplate writing (or have a go at least), and won't mind some repetitive work. Training will include an induction to the library archive and trainiing in the use of Microsoft Access if needed.
If you are interested in this opportunity please contact Lucy Gibbon at Orkney Library and Archive on 873 166 extension 3023/4 or Rob McGregor at VAO on 872 897.
Board Members
Grampian Women's Aid
Postcode: AB16 6TS
Grampian Women’s Aid Board of Trustees is responsible for setting the strategic direction, ensuring that the charity complies with all its legal and regulatory requirements and that the charity’s governance is of the highest possible standard. The diversity of the Board is currently reflected with representation from all sectors including voluntary management, legal, HR and equality and diversity professionals.
We would like to increase our board membership to women from all sectors and professions. An interest in the Women’s Aid movement and a commitment to our ethos is essential.
Women only need apply. This post is covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010).
See website: www.grampianwomensaid.com and for more information please contact Alison Hay,
Manager at E Mail: alison.hay@grampianwomensaid.com / Tel No: 01224 593381.
Befriender
Balhousie Care Group Ltd
Postcode: DD5 1JP
As a befriender, you will spend time getting to know the resident and vice versa. Engaging in meaningful conversations or taking part in a social activity. Possibly going out for a walk or a coffee.
This time and company will mean a great deal to the resident and enhance their quality of life.
Fundraising Group Members (Penicuik)
Marie Curie (Midlothian)
Postcode: EH10 7DR
Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. That's why the right care at the end of your life is so important. With other group members from your local area, you will organise fundraising events, collections and bring your community together in supporting Marie Curie. The group meets approximately every 6 weeks to organise 2-4 events per year.
Due to Covid-19 at present all volunteer fundraising is being carried out virtually.
IT and Marketing Support Volunteers
The Allotment Market Stall
Postcode: AB10 6UX
Hi, this is a great opportunity to use your IT and marketing skills. We currently use wordpress, facebook and mailchimp to advertise our stalls and work. We have a marketing strategy in place and we really need help delivering it. As an organisation, we don’t have the skills to take our IT and marketing strategy any further, so we would be looking for you to have a really hands on approach to taking it forward with guidance from current members in terms of material to use.
We are thinking you are currently a student on a digital marketing course looking for hands on experience or maybe you work, or have worked, in that field and have time to spare. The commitment would be a couple of hours a week throughout the year.
You will learn lots about allotments, growing food locally and cooking with seasonal, locally grown produce. We are a friendly bunch of people who are enthusiastic about encouraging people to eat more fruit and veg, to grow their own, to reduce food miles and to reduce food waste from allotment sites.
For further details please contact Cath Pilley at email: theallotmentmarketstall@gmail.com
Allotment Market Stall Volunteers
The Allotment Market Stall
Postcode: AB10 6UX
The Allotment Market Stall provides good-quality, well-priced, locally grown fruit and vegetables and reduces waste. We have opportunities this season for volunteers to be a part of running our veg stall in the parks (Duthie Park, Seaton Park and/or Victoria Park).
Main tasks involve:
*Sell fruit and vegetables to the public
*Help record amounts sold
*Help promote The Allotment Market Stall and its values of growing and eating good stuff
Full training will be given. Volunteers will be accompanied and supported at all times.
This is a great opportunity to:
*Make a difference in your city and the environment
*Be a part of a community of growers
*Meet people and grow in confidence
For more details please contact us at email: theallotmentmentmarketstall@gmail.com
Beautician
St Rognvald's House
Postcode: KW15 1BB
The opportunity to have a relaxed conversation with a person, whils carrying out a basic manicure. Spending time with the person, fling their nails, moisturising hands and applying nail varnish.
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.
Mosaic Artists
Dighty Connect
Postcode: DD4 8SD
Meeting once a week in Douglas Community Centre, the mosaic group work on projects for the community spaces along the Dighty. You do not need to be particularly artistic as peer mentoring and training will be given. All equipment, safety wear and refreshments are provided. This opportunity would suit someone looking to learn a new skill, feel valued and impove the local community.
Home-visiting volunteer
Home-Start Wigtownshire
Postcode: DG9 7NW
Our volunteers offer support to families with at least one child under 5 both in a home setting and family group setting.
Volunteers offer practical support such as helping to access appointments, encouraging families to go out to community resources, providing encouragement with regards to parenting skills, help to have a positive parenting experience. Volunteers also offer emotional support and a listening ear.
Volunteers all have parenting skills and understand the stresses and strains in bringing up a young family. The role of the volunteer is complementary to the professionals and offer an informal, flexible approach to the family needs.
Volunteers help at group sessions, supporting parents, making them feel welcome and encouraging them to participate Although the aim is to enable them to achieve independence.
Volunteers specfic needs are met by ongoing training days, regular support meetings and the support of the co-ordinator at all times.
We offer training opportunities which benefit the personal development of the volunteer which can help with career prospects and further education.
Induction training and ongoing training is offered, such as first aid, domestic abuse awareness, autism awareness, engaging with dads and any other appropriate training which benefits the families.
Volunteer Activities Befriender - Glencaple
Leonard Cheshire (Dumfries & Galloway)
Postcode: DG1 3NU
This is a wonderful opportunity to support a young man with a learning difficulty in Glencaple to go out and about in the local area to meet and greet people, have snacks, go shopping, the cinema, do activity pass-times and to really spend time feeling included in the community.
The role is designed to be fun but with meaningful outcomes for enjoyment, inclusion and health and wellbeing..
Warehousing Assistant
Community Reuse Shop
Postcode: DG9 7PW
Responsible for recording and receiving any furniture, brick-a-brac and electrical equipment. Making sure it is stored safely and securely. Helping move stock from warehouse to shop floor.
Cleaning & Preparing
Community Reuse Shop
Postcode: DG9 7PW
To clean and prepare all pieces of furniture and brick-a-brac received in to the shop. So that it may be reused/sold to families or single parents, who struggle finacially.
Craft Volunteer
Braeburn Court Extra Care Housing
Postcode: KW17 2RR
If you enjoy craft or have a particular interest in one craft, it will give the opportunity to share this with adults who are living independently in a supportive environment in Braeburn Court.
Young Volunteering Ambassador
Volunteer Centre Borders
Postcode: TD11 3QS
With the support of Volunteer Centre Borders you could plan projects, support young people in having a voice in the Third Sector, help local charities, promote the Saltire Awards scheme...with benefits to get training and various awards along the way! This is open to anyone from 13 -18 years of age.
This group will help to change the way the Third Sector see young volunteers. You will meet as a group once a month to plan projects, look at gaps in volunteering, and share your knowledge with the wider Borders. You will also be the leading link between young people and the schools/colleges in helping to focus volunteering as a priority for young people in achieving active involvement in social change. You will decide as a team how to highlight important issues around young people and volunteering in the Scottish Borders and how to involve your peers in celebrating the positive contributions young people make in the Third Sector in the Scottish Borders. We will be looking at all members receiving awards such as Youth Achievement Award and Dynamic Youth Award. Young people involved will also be invited to take part in community meetings to have their say. We would like involvement from every area in the Scottish Borders (Peebles, Hawick, Galashiels, Earlston, Lauder, Duns, Kelso, Jedburgh and Eyemouth) so that we can hear the voice of all young people across the region.
Treasurer
Volunteer Centre Borders
Postcode: TD1 1BT
Volunteer Centre Borders is looking to recruit a board member for the role of Treasurer. If you would like to become involved with a dynamic Third Sector organisation where the promotion and support of volunteering is the core of our work, we would like to recruit you to share your management and financial skills.
Befriender
Interest Link Borders: Tweeddale Branch
Postcode: EH45 8AL
This is a chance to make an enormous impact on the quality of life of one or more people with learning disabilities by entering into a 1:1 befriending relationship or being a member of a befriending group.
The satisfaction to be had from befriending, and the difference it makes to people with learning disabilities, is immense. In a recent survey, every one of our volunteers said they would recommend volunteering with us to their friends. The role is great work experience and a source of references if you are thinking about applying for courses or paid jobs in Care.
1:1 links:
You would be introduced to a child, young person or adult with learning disabilities who lives reasonably near you and shares your interests. They would probably be of a similar age to you, although we do link some adult volunteers with children and young people.
You would meet up with them regularly (weekly, fortnightly or monthly) to do whatever activities you both chose. After a trial period, the relationship would last for at least 6 months.
Befriending Groups:
The groups are generally staff-supervised and have equal numbers of volunteers and people with learning disabilities. Members choose the activities, which have often included art & crafts, drama and outdoor projects.
Membership of the children’s (8-16yrs) and young people’s (16-25yrs) groups is usually for a minimum of a year. For adult groups we would look for at least 6 months commitment.
See the information about the Branch below for more details of the groups operating in your area.
Charity Shop Volunteer
Borders Pet Rescue
Postcode: TD5 7HP
Borders Pet Rescue is a small non-profit, registered charity in the Scottish Borders dedicated to the care and re-homing of dogs, cats and small animals. The animal centre is based in Earlston. We have four shops in Duns Kelso, Hawick and Galashiels. We rely on their income to continue the work that we do.
Our shop volunteers are the first point of contact for customers when they enter our shops. You will be meeting and greeting all of our lovely customers with a smile, providing assistance and ultimately helping to increase sales and donations. You may even have to say “hello” to some of their four-legged friends! All necessary training will be given.
Or, you may prefer to stay behind the scenes and help sort through the donations we receive, steam the clothing and wash bric-a-brac. You may be the lucky volunteer who finds that real antique or heirloom!
You can help with window and shop displays, ensuring the shelves are stocked making the shop look appealing. This may include doing some dusting and hoovering to keep it fresh.
This list is not exhaustive though. We just need lots of enthusiastic and reliable people - with knowledge to share and/or a desire to learn new skill.
Befriender
Health In Mind (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD9 9EF
Can you support someone who is feeling isolated in the Scottish Borders?
re:discover volunteers support people, over the phone or in person, who are experiencing loneliness and isolation and want to improve their mental health and wellbeing by:
Exploring social activities and opportunities.
Supporting them to be in touch with others.
Helping them to feel more confident.
Befriender
Health In Mind (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD5 7HF
Can you support someone who is feeling isolated in the Scottish Borders?
re:discover volunteers support people, over the phone or in person, who are experiencing loneliness and isolation and want to improve their mental health and wellbeing by:
Exploring social activities and opportunities.
Supporting them to be in touch with others.
Helping them to feel more confident.
Befriender
Health In Mind (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD11 3AF
Can you support someone who is feeling isolated in the Scottish Borders?
re:discover volunteers support people, over the phone or in person, who are experiencing loneliness and isolation and want to improve their mental health and wellbeing by:
Exploring social activities and opportunities.
Supporting them to be in touch with others.
Helping them to feel more confident.
Volunteer Receptionist
New Start Highland
Postcode: IV3 8DU
An exciting opporttunity to volunteer in our reception team. From answering phone calls, franking mail and checking any emails to greeting our visitors, you'll be right at the heart of our chairtable and social enterprise operations. Whether you've had experience in reception work or this a brand new experience, it's your willingness to learn and grow with us that counts!
Outreach Caithness Cat ProtectionVolunteers
Cats Protection-Caithness
Postcode: KW1 5ES
Outreach volunteers, must be mobile/fit enough to access rural areas, scrubland etc. Driving license preferred as locating and trapping feral cats usually involves going to rural or derelict areas.
Music School Volunteers
The North East of Scotland Music School
Postcode: AB10 1TJ
Interested in Classical Music and Jazz? Want to volunteer for North East of Scotland Music School?
If you have expertise in financial management or experience of events management then we would love to hear from you.
In return for volunteering your time you will have opportunities to attend concerts and recitals, to meet renowned musicians and to contribute to the cultural life of Aberdeen.
Don’t know who we are? Visit our website: www.nesms.org.uk
A fantastic, enjoyable opportunity where all help is always greatly appreciated. To discuss getting involved please contact:
Gráinne Cullen, Administrator
North East of Scotland Music School, 21 Huntly Street, Aberdeen AB10 1TJ
email: nesms@dsl.pipex.com
tel. 01224 649685
website: www.nesms.org.uk
Museum Assistant
Dundee Museum of Transport
Postcode: DD1 3LA
We are really excited to be putting a call out for people to help us. As our Transport Museum grows, we are creating and promoting new exhibitions, and events for everyone in the community, BY the community and we want you to get involved!
Typical roles include, Front of House Assistant- meet and greet customer service advisers, Admin Assistants with several roles to choose from, Archivists, Social Media Leads, Writers for our magazine, Artists, Retail Assistants, Exhibition Researchers, Education Assistants and so much more!
If you are looking to change career and learn new skills, or indeed teach us some, get in contact! You just might want to do something different or just enjoy lending your spare time helping our community. There's something here for everyone so please do get in touch.
Artist Liaison Volunteer- Shetland Arts
Shetland Arts Development Agency - Mareel
Postcode: ZE1 0JP
Shetland Arts has a tradition of volunteering: many of our staff came to be working in the arts as volunteers in some way or another, and our board of trustees, which provides strategic overview and governance of the work we do, is made up of volunteers.
Along with being part of exciting cultural events across Shetland, our volunteers can use the experience to develop their professional and interpersonal skills while meeting lots of new people. If you're aged between 16-25 you can also log your volunteering hours as part of the Saltire Award scheme.
We're really excited to be offering three new volunteering roles across our organisation to enhance and support the delivery of our creative output across Shetland.
An Arts Liaison Volunteer provides the first point of contact for visiting artists to Shetland, greeting them at transport terminals and transporting them to their destination and helping out when required backstage. Access to a vehicle and a valid UK driver's licence is necessary for this role.
Veterans Support Assistant
Action on Hearing Loss Scotland
Postcode: G78 1LR
Join our exciting Hearing Forces project, which is providing support to veterans aged 65+, who have hearing loss or tinnitus and their families and carers. It's a great opportunity to meet veterans in a variety of settings and assist with hearing screening, information and hearing aid maintenance.
You’ll also advise about helpful equipment and signpost veterans to many other services that may support them.
CLIC Sargent Speaker
CLIC Sargent (Dundee)
Postcode: DD1 1LL
Being a CLIC Sargent Speaker means being the face of the charity. You will become known for your effective, informative and interesting presentations on our work. This is a flexible role, and will largely involve presenting at evenings and weekends, or as and when a group requires a talk.
The role is a proactive one, with a focus on developing relationships with new supporters, and can include - Promoting the work of CLIC Sargent by organising and giving talks and presentations; Proactively approaching local companies, groups and organisations in order to organise speaking opportunities; Collecting cheques from community groups, businesses and organisations – saying thank you and giving a talk on behalf of CLIC Sargent.
Experience of public speaking is desirable but not essential
Administrator
Aberdeen Civic Forum
Postcode: AB11 5YU
Aberdeen Civic Forum represents the views of communities in Aberdeen on the Community Planning Partnership.
We have an opportunity for someone with administrative skills to assist the Office Bearers in ensuring that the Civic Forum reflects and advocates the views of communities in Aberdeen as effectively as possible and is able to contribute effectively to Community Planning in Aberdeen.
We would hope this person could minute the meetings of the Civic Forum. Training will be provided if necessary.
You will be helping to make sure that all the communities of Aberdeen have their say when plans are made for the future of the City of Aberdeen.
This opportunity is in a friendly working environment based throughout the city, with meetings most often taking place in the city centre.
All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact Jonathan Smith, Chairperson at E Mail: civicforumaberdeen@gmail.com
Gardener
Collydean Community Centre
Postcode: KY7 6UL
Collydean Community Centre is seeking some can-do volunteers to maintain and develop an area of garden and shrubs at the front of the the centre and an area of fenced-in garden with a raised bed and small greenhouse to the back of the centre. This would require someone who has the physical ability to cut back large bushes, cut grass, and other garden maintenance tasks, along with regular watering over the spring and summer. This opportunity might suit someone who has the time to take pride in keeping the garden and front area looking fabulous. For the right volunteer there is the opportunity to go on to lead a gardening group if this is of interest, however there would be no expectation of this
Kidz Club
Collydean Community Centre
Postcode: KY7 6UL
Kidz Club is a low cost playgroup style scheme that meets on a Saturday morning. Children aged 3-8 are welcome to be dropped off by their parents between 10.30 and 12.30 in order to give parents a short break, and allow the children to socialise in a safe environment. The club is charged at £2 per child, 50p for each additional sibling, and older siblings are welcome to come along as helpers - ensuring that parents who need it can have an affordable break to get on on a weekend morning.
The role would include planning snacks, activities and outdoor sessions for the children.
Volunteer Fundraising Group Member
NSPCC
Postcode: EH6 5EQ
Are you looking for a flexible and varied volunteering opportunity which allows you to be part of a team? Could you champion the work of NSPCC Scotland in your local area, helping us to raise funds to support our work and keep children in Scotland safe?
We’re looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers from across Scotland to create fundraising groups within their local communities. You’ll have the chance to shape and drive the activities of the group and raise vital funds for children.
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.
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.
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
After School Club / Playscheme Support
Venchie Children & Young People's Project
Postcode: EH16 4NX
To work with children in a variety of settings which might include group work and individual support. To help ensure overall smooth running of club activities including the setting up preparation and the serving of snack as directed by the senior staff
Scout Leader / Assistant Scout Leader
19th Pentland Scout Group
Postcode: EH11 1NX
The planning and delivery of the Balanced Programme, with the help of Assistant Section Leaders, Section Assistants, Young Leaders and members of Scout Active Support as appropriate. Some of the tasks for which the Section Leader is responsible may be delegated to others in the Section, including other Section Leaders, Assistant Section Leaders and Section Assistants.
Street Based Outreach Volunteer
Streetwork
Postcode: EH1 1LL
Outreach volunteers will work with a full time member of staff to deliver street based and detached outreach within partner agencies. Volunteers will gain experience on the frontline for those begging, sleeping rough or living a street based lifestyle, supporting them to take the first step in the journey from the street to a settled home. This role involves making contact and building relationships with people around Edinburgh who may be sleeping rough, begging or living on the street.
Catering Assistant
The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre
Postcode: EH12 5AP
Meet and greet all customers to the tearoom, Serving light lunches, snacks , cakes and hot refreshments Clearing away of dishes and maintaining a clean and tidy tearoom and kitchen, Loading and unloading of dishwasher, Cash handling for the tearoom, Sale and records of any cabinet items, Stock upkeep and replenishment, Basic housekeeping of the tearoom and kitchen, Maintain a consistent high standard of presentation, Keep informed of the activities of the centre.
Ambassador/Fundraising Team Leader
Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home
Postcode: EH6 5EQ
From being an ambassador for the Home, organising and promoting fundraising, to supporting with campaigns, talks and events in your local area, you’ll be making a big difference to the animals in our care.
Act as an ambassador for the Home
Helping to recruit and manage a team of volunteers for the group
To look at creative and innovative ways to raise funds for the Home.
Supporting people in local community by setting up or supporting satellite foodbanks for dogs and cats in your local area.
Sooty Charity Box Collector (Fundraising)
Royal National Institute of Blind People (Middlesborough)
Postcode: KW15 1HR
The sooner these donations are made available for the benefit of blind and partially sighted people the more efficient we can be in the delivery of our services.
Did you know that £700,000 was raised from loose change last year? It costs £1 to produce a Braille, large print or audio catalogue to tell blind and partially sighted people about the latest products to make life easier, and £15 to pay for an in depth benefits check to ensure that blind or partially sighted people are receiving the help they are entitled to. The money you raise can help us provide these vital services.
Playgroup Volunteer
Danestone Community Centre SCIO
Postcode: AB22 8ZP
Busy Bees Playgroup is looking for an enthusiastic, person who enjoys working with children. This opportunity is to help support our 2 Playgroup Leaders.
A variety of activities would be included in this role, from playing games, painting, craft making and most importantly having FUN !
Busy Bees is a small playgroup with up to 20 children aged between 2 yrs and pre-school nursery age.
A fantastic and enjoyable opportunity to help and gain good experience in a dynamic Playgroup and Community Centre. All volunteer assistance is greatly appreciated and makes a real difference. For more details please contact:
Lyndsay Johnstone
E Mail: danestonecentre@btinternet.com / tel.: 01224 828333
Macmillan Move More Walk Leader
Leisure and Culture Dundee
Postcode: DD1 1DD
Walk leaders can make a significant difference to people’s lives as when you’re living with or after cancer, physical activity can help you make a positive change to your life. Doctors used to advise people to rest as much as possible during and after cancer treatment, however we now know that too much rest results in loss of muscle strength and low energy levels. It is for this reason that we are delivering the Move More project. The aim of the project is to support anyone affected by cancer to become more active by walking.
Health walkers can enjoy a whole range of benefits including increased strength, improved mood and increased social interactions with local people and the local area. Walking requires no special equipment or expense and is the ideal way for most people to become more active.
Parent + Toddler Group Volunteer
Beanstalk Youth Club
Postcode: KY11 4PZ
Volunteers would be required to help run the Parent + Toddler group with a vision of possibly leading on this in the future.
Tasks involved will include:
- Taking Register
- Setting up activities/crafts etc
- Interacting with the Parents + Toddlers
- Encouraging parent interaction
- Set-up of tea/coffee and snacks
- Clearing up at end of group
- Responsible for money handling
Committee Members
Diabetes Scotland
Postcode: KW15 1QX
Committee members will provide support and information around the issue of diabetes. The committee also gets involved in fund raising, awareness raising, campaigning and planning social events.
SSAFA-Forces Help Volunteers
SSAFA - The Armed Forces Charity (Aberdeen Branch)
Postcode: AB23 8DB
At SSAFA our volunteers are at the heart of our work supporting the Forces family.
Our volunteers provide help for current Forces and veterans in local communities throughout the UK and on military bases around the world. Their work ranges from practical and emotional help to fundraising, publicity and project co-ordination.
You can give as little or as much of your time as you can when you volunteer. From visiting a veteran who needs assistance to offering a listening ear during operational deployments, it’s all vital work.
All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. For more details please contact:
Tel: 01224 708612 or Email: Aberdeen@ssafa.org.uk
Charity Trustee
Strathearn Artspace
Postcode: PH7 4AX
Strathearn Artspace (known as Strathearn Arts) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO SC044319), whose broad charitable purposes are to support the arts within Strathearn through promotion, education, community engagement and the provision of a sustainable arts centre based in Crieff. We present a diverse and growing programme of artistic and cultural events and exhibitions at our main base on Comrie Street, as well as supporting events in other venues throughout Strathearn. In the past year, we have hosted concerts, theatre, ceilidhs, folk club, tea dances, comedy, visual art exhibitions, a pop-up museum, author readings/recitals and a cinema. At our heart, we are a community-based project whose aim is to support local artists and creatives in a variety of ways, and to promote Strathearn as a cultural hub within the Scottish arts context.
Since the organisation was founded in 2013, we have taken on a range of projects, from renovating our historic former-library building to expanding our programme in terms of both diversity and accessibility. We are currently going through a period of rapid growth and as such are looking to expand our Board with the addition of three new Trustees with a wide range of skills and experience and an interest in supporting the Arts in Strathearn.
Trustees are jointly responsible for running the SCIO and we are looking for individuals with the interests, skills, experience and contacts to identify and exploit new opportunities and help us take Strathearn Arts through its next period of development.
Volunteer Activities Assistant
ENABLE Scotland (Aberdeen)
Postcode: AB25 2NS
Do you agree that every person who has a learning disability should have the choice and control to live the life they choose?
Aberdeen ENABLE Branch are looking for enthusiastic, committed volunteers to help at their weekly 'Pop Club' for adults with a Learning Disability from all over Aberdeen. The Branch has been running social activities in the city for nearly 60 years and there are currently around fifty members of the club.
There are a number of tasks on the night at the club such as: welcoming people arriving and collecting money, making tea and coffee and serving tables, playing music, interacting with members of the club and seeing members off safely and tidying the hall afterwards. Activities Volunteers are required to help with these tasks on the night.
The club meets fortnightly on a Friday night at the Rosemount Community Centre in Aberdeen (AB25 2NS) from 7.00 until 9.30
Throughout the volunteering opportunity you will gain new skills and experience working with people who have a Learning Disabilities, their families and carers. You will also have lots of fun helping to create an enjoyable experience for all involved.
Out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed in line with Aberdeen Branch policy. Volunteers will be given an induction by the Branch Committee.
If you are interested but would like to visit the Pop Club for a 'taster session' - this can be arranged as well.
For more details please contact:
Jessie Gordon, Aberdeen Branch Secretary
Tel No: 01224 873936/ 07845463299
Charity Shop Lead Volunteer (East Port Branch)
Childrens Hospices Across Scotland
Postcode: KY12 7JB
CHAS are looking for a friendly, organised individual who works well in a team environment to be responsible for opening/closing the shop and supervising the team of volunteers, helping ensure they're confident and supported in their role. If you're looking to learn new skills and meet new people, joining the team will help raise vital funds for CHAS - funds that will make a difference to children and young people with life-shortening conditions.
Section Leader and Assistant Leader
The Scout Association (Edinburgh)
Postcode: EH6 5EQ
The District comprises 17 Groups, most of which offer young people the opportunity to join their age section which are Beavers (ages 6-8); Cubs (ages 8-10 & 1/2); Scouts (ages 10 & 1/2 to 14) and Explorers (ages 14 – 18). The roles are for Section Leaders where you will be fully supported by the District Team
Coffee-Bar Assistants
Kincorth Community Centre Association
Postcode: AB12 5NA
Kincorth Community Centre Association has opportunities for people to volunteer as Coffee-Bar Assistants. General duties would include serving tea, coffee & snacks to a variety of groups and the public, from a busy community café facility which is attached to the local Library and Health Centre. Duties will also include cleaning of the kitchen and coffee-bar areas.
We hope to develop our coffee-bar to serve hot meals and deliver a lunch club for the locals from the beginning of 2015.
Full training will be given, a food hygiene certificate would be beneficial but not necessary as training will be available.
The coffee-bar volunteering times could be any time between 10am and 3:30pm weekdays, and between 10am and 5pm (2 hour slots) at the weekend which is dependent on birthday party bookings.
A great and enjoyable opportunity to assist in the community. For further details please contact:
Lynne Brown (Centre Manager and Chairperson)
Tel No: 01224 872851 / E Mail: new.kincorthcc@btinternet.com
Trustee
Queensferry Sports and Community Hub
Postcode: EH30 9JN
The best Boards are ones which benefit from individuals from a range of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets. The role of a Trustee is to ensure that Queensferry Sports and Community Hub fulfils its duty to its beneficiaries through provision of sports facilities, opportunities and community space and delivering on our charitable purposes: to provide recreational facilities to members of the general public in the area around, but not limited to, South Queensferry, Dalmeny and Kirkliston.
Warehouse Assistant
Barnardo's Donation Centre-Clydebank
Postcode: G81 1UJ
Barnardo’s Donation Centre in Clydebank are looking for a Warehouse Assistant whose role will be to assist with the unloading of stock, moving the stock to the area designated for it, booking stock in, replacing stock in the shop and assisting customers to their cars with any purchases. Building any furniture that arrives and to assist with any stock rotation as and when required.
Graphic Design Volunteers
Absafe
Postcode: AB23 8DU
We are looking for someone to help design wall graphic’s for our new alcohol safety set. Require someone with their own graphic design package to do this work.
A fantastic opportunity to help. All assistance is greatly appreciated. For more details please contact Jacqueline Wilson, Office Manager at email hello@absafe.org.uk or telephone: 01224 823157.
Residential Community Volunteer
Cyrenians
Postcode: EH7 5QY
Volunteers are peer mentors to the community residents and both live within our city and farm communities, and manage the day-to-day domestic tasks and decisions within the building, which is their home. Volunteer tasks may include: Accompanying a resident to appointments, Helping a resident to cook a meal for the whole community, Acting as a sounding board for a problem or difficult situation, Offering mature and calm guidance.
Promotion & Publicity Assistant
Save the Children
Postcode: DD1 1LL
You don't need to be a social media or marketing expert for this role - just able to use the internet, email and confident talking to people.
We’ll tell you about our latest national fundraising activities, emergency appeals and campaign messages so you can tell others and encourage them to take part, support and attend events. You’ll research local opportunities, and contact local businesses, schools and local groups. You’ll also find free ways to tell your community about what’s happening locally and nationally.
The Community Fundraising Manager is only a phone call away for support and you’ll meet up with them regularly to make promotional plans and for any mutual updates.
It’s a really flexible role which can fit around your other commitments. If you’re over 18 and can commit to at least two hours a week for a minimum of six months please get in touch.
Digital Hero
West Dunbartonshire CVS
Postcode: G81 1UJ
If Covid has taught us anything, it's that not being on-line leaves you at a real disadvantage. Every news bulletin and TV programme directs us to websites. The dentist sends an appointment by text. And GPs are offering video consultations. Great opportunities for many, but for others in our communities this isn’t convenient, just confusing.
The on-line world can seem very scary when you don’t know the right buttons to press…or even how to switch the thing on!
The aim of the APEL initiative is to support people to feel they are involved in their communities and build their confidence to be as active as they can - we need your help to make it happen.
With your support, someone in your neighbourhood will come to realise that digital ‘stuff’ is easier than they ever thought – and they could maybe even pass that knowledge onto someone else who needs it too.
You will spend some time helping people learn how to use smartphones, tablets and (sometimes) computers. You will help them to explore the internet, get signed up to social media and maybe even sign up for a shopping spree!
In return you will have the satisfaction that your support has made all the difference in someone else’s life. Please help us.
You will understand that for everyone safety you will be asked to go through a PVG (police) check.
Due to Covid we have had to have a flexible approach to our opportunities so depending on the restrictions that are active at any point the opportunities may come under one of the following options:
Open for recruitment and placement
Open for recruitment and risk assessed placement activity
Open for some recruitment and some risk assessed placement activity
Open for some recruitment but currently closed to placement activity
Closed for all recruitment and placement activity
Allotmenteer
West Dunbartonshire CVS
Postcode: G81 1UJ
Planting and growing and general gardening can be very theraputical and good for your mental health and general wellbeing as well as keeping you active.
We know that many people keep active through gardening, but moving to a flat or experiencing a health condition may hamper their ability to stay involved in a hobby that used to give them so much pleasure - that's where the allotment comes in.
Coming along to the community allotment (Growing Friends) offers access to disability friendly growing with companionship thrown in too.
We hope you may know more about planting and growing than we do! But it's not essential. We are looking for volunteers who can help us plan the allotment use, help with the planting and growing activity and interact with our volunteer team. All equipment is provided. We just need your enthusiasm.
We hope you will get the enormous satisfaction from seeing something you put in the ground grow and flourish. You will also be able to help support others in our communities try something new or something they once enjoyed. The role would suit someone who wanted to get out and about a little more and meet new people.
Due to Covid we have had to have a flexible approach to our opportunities so depending on the restrictions that are active at any point the opportunities may come under one of the following options:
Open for recruitment and placement
Open for recruitment and risk assessed placement activity
Open for some recruitment and some risk assessed placement activity
Open for some recruitment but currently closed to placement activity
Closed for all recruitment and placement activity
Foot Care Helper
West Dunbartonshire CVS
Postcode: G81 1UJ
People say you should never cut your toe-nails on a Sunday. But what if you struggled to cut them at all? Toenails grow… and we take for granted just bending down and giving them a trim when they hurt or poke a hole in our socks.
For some in our communities, living with a long-term health condition or getting older and less mobile, can mean it isn’t that easy. Imagine how uncomfortable this would be! It could mean pain when you are walking – stopping you from getting out and about, meeting friends or shopping.
The aim of the APEL initiative is to support people to feel they are involved in their communities and build their confidence to be as active as they can - we need your help to make it happen.
You don’t need any experience – our friends at NHSGGC Podiatry will provide training and we’re here to support you with everything else.
The role involves trimming toe-nails and generally just checking that the foot is free of anything that could hold back the person's mobility.
You will have the satisfaction of knowing you are making a practical difference to some - helping them stay safe when walking around, help them get out and about and stay active.
If you are looking for some experience for your social care studies or interested in podiatry as a career, this could be for you.
You will understand that for everyone’s safety you will be asked to go through a PVG (police) check, too.
Due to Covid we have had to have a flexible approach to our opportunities so depending on the restrictions that are active at any point the opportunities may come under one of the following options:
Open for recruitment and placement
Open for recruitment and risk assessed placement activity
Open for some recruitment and some risk assessed placement activity
Open for some recruitment but currently closed to placement activity
Closed for all recruitment and placement activity
Shopping Buddy
Community Transport East Renfrewshire .... Your Wee Red Bus
Postcode: G78 1LW
Do you have some time to Spare? Do you like shopping? Do you enjoy other peoples company and a good natter?
Would you like to help by accompany and assisting older people in small groups on shopping trips?
Opportunity open to anyone over 25 years of age.
We need your help to make some older peoples day by accompanying and assisting them on shopping trips with other voulunteer buddies.
No expericence required and transport is provided.
HOW DO YOU GET INVOLVED?
Contact us ideally by email and after completing a Volunteer registration form and returning to us, it generally takes around 6 weeks for you to start volunteering.
If you do not receive a response from the organisation within 6 weeks, please contact the Volunteer Centre.
Driver
Community Transport East Renfrewshire .... Your Wee Red Bus
Postcode: G78 1LW
We need your help to make someones day.
Transporting patients from across East Renfrewshire to & from hospitals/health centres (drivers own transport required).
HOW DO YOU GET INVOLVED?
Contact us ideally by email and after completing a volunteer registration form and returning to us. It generally takes around 6 weeks for you to start volunteering. If you do not receive a response from the organisation within 6 weeks, please contact the Volunteer Centre.
Mental Health Involvement Assistant
Dundee Volunteer and Voluntary Action
Postcode: DD2 2PN
Dundee Healthy Minds Network is a group set up to ensure that people with a lived experience of mental health difficulties are involved in the development of Dundee’s mental health service. We have a twice weekly drop in to provide a more informal and relaxed opportunity for people to discuss wider mental health issues with like minded individuals. We have various activity groups (Arts & Crafts, Guitar Group and Gardening Group. We hope to offer a choir and writing group in the future) and regular events and talks.
We are providing a rewarding opportunity for non-judgemental individuals to further develop their skills by providing a friendly face and ear to our network members, supporting social activities, setting up and leading various group projects and learning skills to support adults with a lived experience of mental health conditions to be meaningfully involved in services. Additionally if you have a special skill (art, music/singing, creative writing, gardening, exercise etc) there may be opportunities to start a new group.
For those that are interested, there will be times when additional opportunities will present, such as supporting the project coordinator at outreach mental health services when collecting data (for example from questionnaires) and at various awareness raising events.
Volunteer Publishing/PR Assistant
Memmic Foundation
Postcode: AB24 5BD
We are publishing/printing a newspaper and are looking for volunteers to train up to assist in this. Is also good for work experience.
Should be computer literate and able to write articles etc. Proof reading skills an advantage.
For more information about this interesting and exciting opportunity please contact:
Paigham Mustafa
T: 01224 635616
E: xeitre@hotmail.co.uk
Trustee Treasurer
Start-Up Stirling
Postcode: FK7 7SP
Start Up Stirling was set up in 1994 and on its 25th anniversary last year was named the Provost’s Charity of the Year in recognition of the invaluable service it has provided to the city and to Stirlingshire. The organisation is established as a Christian, interdenominational body with the key objective of the prevention of poverty and the relief of suffering and distress by providing household goods, befriending support and crisis food for those who have need of such facilities by virtue of their youth, age, ethnicity, infirmity, disability, special needs, poverty, homelessness, domestic abuse, unemployment or social and economic circumstances. It started off with the key task of assisting local homeless people by providing packs of basic household items, cleaning items and non-perishable food as they started off a tenancy and was originally founded by a group of local churches where volunteers collected items and provided them to homeless people. Since then services have grown in line with the increasing need. There are 3 key services:
• Start Up Foodbanks
• Start Up Helper Packs
• Start Up Support
Ongoing rising costs, particularly of food and domestic fuel, have an acute effect on low-income households. People in rural areas typically need to spend between 10% and 20% more on everyday requirements than those in urban areas. The more remote the area, the greater are these additional costs.
This accounts for 11,000 people across the area, of which:
• Almost one-fifth of whom live outside the south-east urban area (Stirling city).
• 2,500 currently live in areas described as very income deprived nationally.
• Raploch (Stirling) is an area of deep-rooted deprivation and has been consistently among the 5% most deprived areas in Scotland since SIMD 2004.
• Over 200 households are homeless or in temporary accommodation at any one time in Stirlingshire.
• 9,500 people suffer income deprivation who live in areas not currently recognised as income deprived.
The full impact of Covid 19 is yet to be felt but the charity knows that the demand for its services will be more pressing than ever moving forward. The Board of Trustees is preparing itself for the challenges ahead. A decision has been made to appoint a new General Manager to lead the staff team of 6. The Board has also recently recruited some new Trustees and currently has 8. The key task now is to find a Trustee with strong financial or accountancy acumen to act as Treasurer. This role will be key to supporting the staff team to ensure strong financial management and to advise the Board on finance matters. The Treasurer would produce a report for Board meetings which are currently monthly. Currently, the Interim Treasurer is also supporting bank reconciliation and the processing of invoicing but it is expected this function will be handed to the incoming General Manager.
If you are looking for a voluntary role with meaning and wish to support your local community, then this could be the rewarding opportunity you are looking for to support a fantastic, well regarded and much-needed charity.
How To Apply
Please email us at recruitment@brucetaitassociates.com or call us on 01786 542 224 for more information.
You are advised to get in touch well in advance of the closing date to give us time to consider your application and pre-interview the strongest applicants.
Closing Date: Midday, Thursday 12th November
This search is being conducted exclusively for the Start Up Stirling by BTA (Bruce Tait Associates). Our leadership team has all worked in the voluntary sector and we use this experience to match organisations and individuals to create great appointments.
Gymnastics Club Helper/Coach
Sport Tayside & Fife
Postcode: DD2 4SR
As a volunteer working within Gymnastics/Trampoline clubs/classes operating within local community venues and sport centres in Dundee, you will have the opportunity to: Work alongside fully qualified coaching staff who will help you to understand the basic fundamentals of the sport, enabling you to deliver and coach sessions with confidence; Access coach education that you think would be of value to you as a volunteer; All education would be financially supported through the organisation or through identified funding that is available for the development of volunteers; Be a valued member of the coaching team and will have the opportunity to be a part of the progressive development of the clubs/classes that you are actively volunteering with.
Heat Hero Volunteer
Changeworks Ltd
Postcode: EH6 5EQ
As a Heat Hero volunteer you will deliver face to face advice and support at home visits to people aged 50+, helping them understand how to better control energy usage in their homes, so that they can better afford their heating. Wheelchair users are welcome to apply though may be called upon less frequently as not all properties to be visited will have wheelchair access.
Stock Preparation Volunteer
Marie Curie
Postcode: FK8 2DD
Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,000 staff and 10,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.
Marie Curie has numerous Retail shops across the UK which support fundraising for the work they do to provide care and support for people living with terminal illness and their families.
We are looking for active and helpful volunteers who can help us to process incoming stock and donations and get it ready to be distributed out to shops to support their need for a steady supply of good quality stock.
We need volunteers who are reliable, committed and happy to participate as part of a team. You will need to engage with the public face to face and via the telephone. You will also help to meet deadlines so that stock is dispatched on time.
NSPCC Schools Service "Speak Out.Stay Safe" Programme Volunteer
National Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Children (Nspcc)
Postcode: KY12 7NU
1 in 5 Children in the UK have suffered abuse, robbing them of their childhood. That's why the NSPCC Schools Service "Speak Out Stay Safe" Programme is visiting primary schools across Scotland to give children the knowledge they need to stay safe from harm and to speak out if they are worried. Our specially trained volunteers deliver interactive assemblies and workshops with the help of our mascot, Buddy. We cover topics like bullying and abuse, but without using any scary words or adult language. We give a presentation in assemblies and workshops for children aged 5-7 & 8-11. Pupils learn about the different types of abuse in a child-friendly and age appropriate way so they can get help if and when they need it. We help them identify an trusted adult they can talk to if they are every worries about themselves or a friend. And they learn about Childline, and how it can support them. You'll need to be the kind of person who believes in the empowerment and protection of all children, has the confidence to speak in front of a group of primary school children , can communicate and engage with children, has basic IT skills and regular access to own transport and to email.You will be a member of a team committed and supportive volunteers who love working with children.
Cafe Assistants
The Food Foundation
Postcode: EH45 9BH
The Flowerpot Café are looking for friendly people to work in our courtyard café, as part of a small happy team.
We have put all the necessary Covid – 19 precautions in place to stay safe and training will also be given. This is a great opportunity for someone who likes to be social and meet new people.
We are a charitable social Enterprise and all the proceeds from the Café go straight back into the project to help disadvantaged people in our community, so you will be helping the charity at the same time.
Two roles are available:
The first role will be serving the customers at their tables, taking orders, and passing them onto the kitchen. clearing tables, sanitising tables and chairs when they have been used.
The second role is in the kitchen making up the orders and washing dishes and keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy
Museum Volunteer
The Trimontium Trust
Postcode: TD6 9LG
Come and help us tell the story of Roman Fort of Trimontium at our museum in Melrose. If you are passionate about history and like meeting new people, we’d love you to join our cohort.
The Trimontium Trust has run a museum about the Roman Fort site, Trimontium, for the past 30 years. Situated in Newstead, the site is notable as one of the largest Roman sites north of Hadrian’s Wall, which held a wealth of Roman artefacts and treasures, discovered over the last century. The old Roman Heritage Centre at The Ormiston is currently closed for renovation and will re-open in summer 2021, as part of a National Lottery funded development programme. When it re-opens, it will be a modern museum, with a greatly expanded number of displays and artefacts.
Museum volunteers help us welcome visitors to our temporary home at Abbey House in Melrose. They help us manage groups around the museum, answering questions, and telling the story of Trimontium. Volunteers also run the shop, selling souvenirs and membership. Our museum shifts are 11am-4pm and frequency of commitment is flexible. This role would be ideal for someone who wants experience in the Heritage sector, or just enjoys history and wants to share that enthusiasm with others.
Scanning Volunteer
Cats Protection Moray Branch
Postcode: IV30 1BU
As part of the lost/found team, scanning volunteers go out to scan a cat if it has been reported to us as stray to establish if the cat has been micro-chipped. In the event the cat has got a micro-chip, scanning volunteers providing the code to the coordinator in order for the owner to be found and contacted.
Shop Assistant
Oxfam in Scotland Charity Shop Lochee
Postcode: DD2 3AT
We are looking for all kinds of volunteers to join our team, full training in all areas is provided, and there are many different roles such as till operators, back shop assistants even online sales assistants. If you have certain areas of interest i.e.; books or music or even just want to get out the house and meet some new people and help us do some good please get in touch
Community Clean-up Volunteers
Clean Up Aberdeen
Postcode: AB10 1YS
Clean Up Aberdeen is part of Keep Scotland Beautiful's national mass-engagement campaign Clean Up Scotland.
Litter picking clean ups are a great way of bringing people together. Young and old alike can roll up their sleeves together to show that they care about their neighbourhood. Everyone can take part from individuals to schools, community groups and businesses.
Clean Ups are great fun and make a noticeable difference to areas.
Environmental Services can lend you litter picking tongs, high viz vests, gloves and black bags and will uplift the collected rubbish. All you have to do is pick and bag the litter.
For more details, or to get help organising an event call 01224 219281, or email cleanaberdeen@aberdeencity.gov.uk
You can also register a Clean Up of your local community with friends and family, work colleagues or your community group at:
http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/planning_environment/environmental/environmental_health/enh_litter_clean_up.asp
Food-bank Centre Volunteers
TLC – in partnership with Trussell Trust
Postcode: AB10 7DR
As part of TLC-Foodbanks commitment to serving our community, we have recently partnered with the Trussell Trust in order to fulfil our aim of meeting the basic food needs of people in crisis across the South of Aberdeen and the surrounding areas.
We currently have volunteer opportunities for people to assist in our vital work as Foodbank Centre Volunteers. All help makes a real difference to the local communities we support and is greatly appreciated.
Tasks include:
•Welcome clients to the food-bank centre
•Receive vouchers, check validity, and prepare food parcels according to the standard packing lists
•Make refreshments and tidy up as required during the session
•Offer a listening ear and signpost clients, as required, to further support, using information from the signposting folder/leaflets
•Ensure that clients sign the packing list when they are given their food parcel and that all vouchers and packing lists are stored securely within the bounds of data protection
•Check stock for imminent ‘best before’ dates, place out-of-date food in appropriate box in store room for disposal and record the action
•Wear branded clothing and a name badge during the session
•Work under the guidance of the session leader and report any health & safety or safeguarding concerns to the project manager/session supervisor
•Potential stock room duties for those wishing to work more behind the scenes.
For more information please contact Tim McIlroy, Operations Manager on email: tim@tlc.org.uk or tel.: 07542 049898.
Forres On-Line
Forres Area Community Trust
Postcode: IV36 1PB
Forres OnLIne is a project that provides free computer, mobile phone and tablet support services to people in Forres. Drop in sessions run Tuesday & Thursday 2-4pm and Friday 10-12pm at our office in Forres Town Hall, High Street, Forres. We are looking for volunteers to help with the drop in sessions, assisting people with problem solving, accessing online information and transactions. We provide our volunteers with training and support and are keen to hear from under-employed and young volunteers. Volunteers are being sought from the local Forres area.
St Magnus Centre Volunteers
St Magnus Centre
Postcode: KW15 1BX
St Magnus Centre are looking for new volunteers. Their role is to welcome visitors to the centre, explain about the 15 minute film which highlights the life of St Magnus and the history of the cathedral. Assist all other users of the centre, take cash for souvenir items and generally help visitors with information and keeping the centre tidy.
If you are enthusiastic and approachable and enjoy meeting members of the public from all over the world then this is the role for you.
All volunteers receive an induction and ongoing support. Volunteering shifts are done in pairs and the volunteering shifts are 10am to 1pm and 1pm to 4pm Monday to Saturday.
If this is an opportunity you would like to know more about please call Denise Brown on 741 336 or at witchend40@hotmail.com for an informal chat.
Gardening/ growing
Gairloch & Loch Ewe Action Forum
Postcode: IV21 2BH
The GALE centre has various volunteering opportunities in a variety of roles.
Gardening/ growing: helping to maintain, grow and harvest growing beds at 2 locations in Gairloch. Café Assistant in the community café: helping with serving the public, taking out orders, cleaning/ clearing tables. Welcome and greet customers.
Retail: advising and helping customers to find goods/ products, ensuring displays
are kept tidied and stocked and handling cash and credit payments.
Visitor information: Handle enquiries (in person at The GALE Centre, in writing, by telephone or e-mail) from members of the public in an efficient, pleasant and helpful manner. Promote local activities and attractions to encourage visitors to the area to stay longer and get the best out of their visit. Administration: general clerical and administrative tasks with various community projects including: Planning 4 Real, Hand sanitizer and Public toilets.
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.
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.
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