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
Stores Volunteer (Non Client Facing) (Uist)
Uist & Barra Foodbank
Postcode: HS7 5LA
Task Description:
• Receive food donations from members of the public and thank them
• Ensure that incoming stock is checked, weighed, and recorded
• Sort food by date and type, removing any items that are damaged or out-of-
date
• Ensure that food is checked weekly and rotated as required
• Notify the Chair or other member of the steering committee when food stock is low so that appeals
can be made for these items
• Keep store area clean and tidy at all times
• Prepare stock orders for the foodbank centre and/or emergency food boxes, as appropriate
• Report any health & safety or safeguarding concerns to the Chair
Supporting Families in Crisis
Safe Families
Postcode: EH2 4SD
Once approved volunteers can look after a child who has been referred to us and invest time with them by taking them out for a few hours to do fun activities. If they have a spare room they may be able to host them overnight. Others meet up with parents or carers and go to the shops, go out for a walk or help with paperwork but above all else take time to be a listen and support. Resource Friends may do some painting, joinery, gardening or anything practical that helps out.
Fund and Awareness Raisers
The Teapot Trust (Aberdeen)
Postcode: AB11 5YU
Teapot Trust is a Scottish charity providing a UK wide programme of art therapy and creative interventions for chronically ill children in hospitals and hospices. We have a team of professional art therapists working across Scotland and London, including Royal Aberdeen’s Children's Hospital.
We are currently looking for volunteers to raise awareness and help to increase our presence in Aberdeen. Teapot Trust want to recruit representatives to volunteer at local events such as tea parties, sponsored runs/walks and give talks about the work we do. Volunteers could also help run an arts and crafts table, manage collecting cans and sell merchandise. We always welcome new fundraising ideas and will provide support and training depending on the event.
Depending on skill set we are looking for a volunteer to manage other volunteers on a local basis.
Excellent support is provided to all volunteers. A member of staff from Teapot Trust will explain to new volunteers what is required for each role and give training for relevant areas. There will be a named member of staff volunteers can also contact if they require support or wish to discuss their volunteering role.
Fantastic opportunities to assist and help the Teapot Trust make a real difference for children and young people in Aberdeen. All volunteer help is greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Kirsty Moore at E Mail: info@teapot-trust.org or Tel: 0131 273 4340.
Short Term Volunteering Abroad
STAND International (Shetland)
Postcode: ZE1 0JP
We provide short term volunteering opportunities abroad for people who have experienced being socially or economically disadvantaged in Scotland, to travel overseas to in 2020. Enabling volunteers to become involved in a supported group of people, varying in size from 8 to 15 people and travelling from Scotland to a different country. Whilst abroad volunteers are supported to assist in various opportunities from renovation and construction work, children's camps, camps for kids and adults with disabilities or working with animals and environmental work. The majority of the costs to take part are covered by our funders, however volunteers are expected to do some fundraising towards the trip. As well as full pre departure training, volunteers may also receive 3 months support upon returning to Scotland to ensure they can harness their new found learning into either further training, employment or volunteering opportunities in Scotland.
As well as short-term volunteer opportunities we have places available for mentors. Mentors provide support and assistance to volunteers while they take on the challenge of volunteering abroad as well as additional support for 3 months upon return to Scotland enabling volunteers to best utilise the experience gained. Mentor costs are covered although there is some expectation of securing some matched funding. There is an option for those who perhaps did not feel that they had the skills or experience to become mentors to join the team as aa trainee mentor.
This year we have opened non-funded places to volunteers who do not meet the funding requirements. This will enable volunteers who do not meet the funding criteria to take part in a trip to Belarus by funding their place. The changes regarding non-funded places have been in response to a number of enquiries and subsequent discussions with individuals and referring agencies that like STAND International wish to ensure that access to the opportunity to assist others in the wider global village is open to any person who wishes to take part.
We have 6 trips planned for 2020, 2 trips to Belarus and 4 to Romania. The age range of volunteers for Belarus is from 16 - 28 years and Romania is from 16 - 65 years old allowing for a greater number of people to participate.
ROMANIA trips - March, May, August and October 2020
BELARUS trips - July and September 2020
Kindness Caller
Chest, Heart and Stoke Scotland
Postcode: FK1 1XR
We are looking for people to provide a 'kindness call' to help people have social contact to reduce social isolation and lonliness; this can be done through our new telephone check in service, text message or facetime call to our Peer Group membership or Rehabilitation Support Service Users.
This role could also entail doing some shopping, dog walking or collecting medication where it is safe to do so, in compliance with current offical guidance. Please note that you would only be able to take on these extra duties if you are not classed in the vulnerable category (anyone recommended to receive a flu jag).
Community Response Volunteer
Royal Voluntary Service (Falkirk)
Postcode: FK1 1XR
This role involves collecting shopping, medication or other essential supplies for someone who is self-isolating, and delivering these sullies to thier home.
Centre Volunteer
Maggie's Highland
Postcode: IV2 3FL
Volunteering In Maggie's Highlands, covering the drop in by helping to welcoming people making teas and coffee and assisting in making the environment feel as welcoming as possible.
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.
Volunteer Cricket Coaches- Wick
Active Schools program- East Caithness
Postcode: KW1 5ES
looking for interested volunteers to help deliver cricket sessions. You must be able to work well with children and have an interest in cricket but not necessarily have a great knowledge or be 'sporty' as training will be provided..This opportunity takes place on Sunday Mornings
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.
General Helper
Carron Stroke Chest and Heart Group
Postcode: AB39 2LJ
To assist members attending The Carron Stroke Chest and Heart Group. This can include helping to set up and clear the room when needed, helping with teas and coffees, participating and helping members to take part in safely organised activities whilst maintaining confidentiality of the group.
Social Media Support
Radvert
Postcode: IV2 5PP
This is a great opportunity to support an up and coming social enterprise that provides music workshops, with their social media presence. This will involve updating social media sites, replying to comments and sharing relevant articles
Short Term Volunteering Abroad
STAND International
Postcode: G66 1NZ
Looking to make a difference?
STAND International take groups of volunteers/learners who are socially or economically disadvantaged who are living in Scotland along with mentors and provide short term volunteering opportunities abroad.
STAND International provide Short term volunteering opportunities abroad for people who have experienced being socially or economically disadvantaged in Scotland, to travel overseas to in 2020. Enabling volunteers to become involved in a supported group of people, varying in size from 8 to 15 people and travelling from Scotland to a different country. Whilst abroad volunteers are supposed to assist in various opportunities from renovation and construction work, children's camps, camp's for kids and adults with disabilities or working with animals and environmental work. The majority of the costs to take part are covered by our funders however volunteers are expected to do some fundraising towards the trip. As well as full pre departure training. Volunteers may also receive 3 months support upon returning to Scotland to ensure they can harness their new found learning into either further training, employment or volunteering opportunities in Scotland.
As well as short-term volunteer opportunities we have places available for mentors. Mentors provide support and assistance to volunteers while they take on the challenge of volunteering abroad as well as additional support for 3 months upon return to Scotland enabling volunteers to best utilise the experience gained. Mentor costs are covered although there is some expectation of securing some matched funding. There is an option for those who perhaps did not feel that they had the skills or experience to become mentors to join the team as a trainee mentor.
This year we have opened non-funded places to volunteers who do not meet the funding requirements. This will enable volunteers who do not meet the funding criteria to take part in a trip to Belarus by funding their place. The changes regarding non-funded places have been in response to a number of enquiries and subsequence discussions with individuals and referring agencies that like STAND International wish to ensure that access to the opportunity to assist others in the wider global village is open to any person who wishes to take part.
We have 6 trips planned for 2020, 2 trips to Belarus and 4 to Romania. The age range of volunteers to Belarus is 16 - 28 years and Romania is from 16 - 65 years old allowing for a greater number of people to participate.
ROMANIA trips - March, May, August and October 2020
BELARUS trips - July & September 2020
If you are interested in any of the above and want to discuss any of this further or want to chat through possible referrals then please drop me an email or give me a call on 01315559102 or email morag.crichton@standinternational.org or steven.ferguson@standinternational.org
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.net or call 07584 217192.
Day Centre Assistant
Portlethen & District Young At Heart
Postcode: AB12 4QL
Day Centre Assistants foster a friendly and supportive atmosphere within the group by:
Welcoming and accompanying/escorting older people on the premises.
Arranging and or facilitating appropriate activities during groups sessions.
Offering support and assistance to enable all members to participate as full as they wish in the activities.
Serving pre-prepared meals and teas and coffees.
Washing and tidying up.
Occasional escorting on community transport.
Ward Volunteer
NHS Highland
Postcode: IV2 3UJ
Ward Volunteers take responsibility for the Tea Trolley ensuring that patients on the ward are offered and receive drink of their choice.
Stock Preparation Volunteer
Marie Curie shop - Boness
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.
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.
Shop Assistant
Deaf Action
Postcode: EH30 9PP
Do you have a few hours to spare each week? We are looking for volunteers from the local community to dedicate their time and enthusiasm to making our charity shop in South Queensferry a success.
The shop, that is solely managed and run by a friendly group of volunteers, is located on South Queensferry picturesque High Street. It boasts a range of items including ladies’ clothes, textiles, toys accessories and books.
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.
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
Charity Shop - Stock Room (Dunbar)
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland | Dunbar Shop
Postcode: EH42 1EW
The role includes:
* Sorting stock
* Hanging and ticketing stock
* Steaming Stock
* Ticketing bric-a-brac
* Pricing books
Help keep the stock room clean and tidy.
Treasurer
The Woodside Garden for Wildlife and Wellbeing
Postcode: TD9 9EF
This recently established charity, is looking for a volunteer willing to work a few hours each week as treasurer. As Treasurer, you would need to become a Board Member of this registered Scottish charity.
You will need to handle membership payments, as well as the day to day operational costs, with the support of the other Board members. It is anticipated that in the future the charity may apply for grants and so the treasurer should be able to assist with this. The charity is based in Woodside Walled Garden, Ancrum, Jedburgh. This is a voluntary position, with expenses being paid out on request.
Volunteer Facilitators
The Linda Tremble Foundation
Postcode: FK8 2QJ
We are an established charity with support groups in Fife, Glasgow and Perth. We plan to run two groups on the same evening, one for sufferers over 18, and the other for families and carers for people affected by an eating disorder in Forth Valley. These groups are confidential, supportive, informal, friendly and caring. Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of all psychiatric disorders, therefore this is a valuable opportunity to make a significant difference to peoples’ lives. This is done by helping sufferers and their families to discuss their feelings and concerns, to provide information and support and to look towards a more positive future in a group setting.
No prior experience of eating disorders is necessary.
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.
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.
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.
Digital Printed Products Volunteer
Bare Branding
Postcode: EH6 5ND
Makers’ Mentor following full training on the equipment will be in charge of helping the beginner makers. It will include operating a large scale Epson digital printer, vinyl cutter, OKI white toner printer, heat-press and laminator. In return the Makers’ Mentor will be allowed to use the equipment for personal use for free.
Echo Peer Coach
Beat - Echo (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD9 0AA
Echo Peer Coaching is a free telephone support service that matches volunteers who have cared for someone with an eating disorder with other parent carers who are currently supporting someone through recovery.
Not having someone to talk to regularly about the challenges and frustrations of supporting someone with an eating disorder can be lonely and isolating, particularly if you're not able to discuss and share your feelings with family and friends. A friendly 30-minute chat on the phone once a week can make all the difference.
The Echo service will equip carers with the skills and knowledge needed to support those suffering from an eating disorder, helping them to break free from the traps that prevent recovery.
Peer coaching is a system of giving support founded on key principles of respect, shared responsibility, and mutual agreement of what is helpful. Rather than giving advice or providing solutions, a peer coach’s role is to actively listen, provide a sounding board, and most importantly, help the other person find insight and solutions for themselves.
Peer coaching is not based on psychiatric models and diagnostic criteria. It is about understanding another’s situation empathetically through shared experience.
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.
IT Maintenance and Support Volunteer
St Magnus Way
Postcode: KW17 2SA
To help with the ST Magnus Way website and app.
Adult Volunteer - Fundraising Officer
Police Scotland Youth Volunteers (Perth)
Postcode: PH1 5SF
The Police Scotland Youth Volunteer (PSYV) programme aims to strengthen the relationship with the police and young people, breaking down barriers and promoting positive role models.
PSYV promotes a practical way for young people to understand policing by supporting the Police in their local area through volunteering. As part of this, young people are given a chance for their voice to be heard and encouraged to promote good citizenship.
The programme is open to all young people aged 13 – 17, this allows those people to get an insight into policing in Scotland, inspire individuals to participate positively within their communities and to support local, national and Police events through volunteering.
The PSYV programme is now well established across Scotland with groups consisting of up to 24 young people who are supported by adult volunteers and led by a Police Constable. PSYV welcomes interest from adult Volunteers who wish to give up their time to support their local PSYV group and assist with the supervision of the Youth Volunteers at both local sessions and volunteering events. Mentoring youth volunteers is a key part of the learning journey where you get the chance to pass on some of your life skills.
PSYV Perth has a current opening for a Fundraising officer and they are responsible for seeking out any fundraising opportunity as well as any potential sponsorship. The key role responsibilities are:
• Motivating and facilitating group members to maximise the funds they raise
• Organising traditional activities, such as sponsored outdoor events etc…
• Developing new and imaginative fundraising activities
• Raising awareness of local or national nominated charity and its work
• Managing and updating databases to record donor contact and preference information
• Applying for funding on behalf of their group
• Forming relationships with new partners in relation to fundraising support
Friday Fling Volunteer
East & Old Parish Church
Postcode: DD8 2AB
Friday Fling is held in the OAP Hall on Chapel Street for people affected by dementia every second Friday (2-4pm) by the East & Old Parish Church. This role will involve setting up cups and saucers, chatting and dancing.
Cooking Volunteer
East & Old Parish Church
Postcode: DD8 2AB
The East & Old Parish Church are looking for a Cooking Volunteer to help primary 7 students prepare, make and clean up after cooking a meal. This cooking group meets at the East & Old Parish Church on the 1st Thursday of every month during term-time, 11am - 1.30.
Duke Of Edinburgh Volunteer
East & Old Parish Church
Postcode: DD8 2AB
Young people completing there Duke Of Edinburgh meet at East & Old Parish Church on Wednesday, 6-7pm. These young people are currently looking for computer savvy individuals to help them complete all the necessary paperwork to evidence their work.
Catering
Ayrshire Women's Hub
Postcode: KA7 1SH
Founded by Angie-Leigh McPike, the Ayrshire Women’s Hub is a community interest group. The aim is to open a warm, friendly walk-in premises in Ayr, where women can go to socialise, learn and empower each other through our free workshops, surgeries and classes.
Helping out in our café
Clearing tables
Preparing food
Cooking food
Washing dishes
Chatting to customers and making them feel welcome
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.
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.
Sunday Supervisior
Oxfam
Postcode: IV1 1QQ
Oxfam inverness is keen tp begin core trading hours on a Sunday (4hours). We hope to recruit an enthusiastic and competent person to be in charge of opening and supervising the shop on that day. Full training will be given.
Sourced by Oxfam Specialist
Oxfam
Postcode: IV1 1QQ
Oxfam has long been one of the leaders in the sourcing and selling of fair trade goods. It remains a constantly evolving aspect of Oxfam's fundraising in our Trading division. We need an enthusiastic person with a flair for detail to help organize the receipt and merchandising of new products at the Oxfam shop in Inverness. Full training will be given.
Volunteer Driver
Oxfam
Postcode: IV1 1QQ
We hope to recruit a volunteer van driver for the Oxfam shop in Inverness. The Inverness shop is surrounded by huge rural area. We would love to provide supporters of the charity with a service to collect their donations when it is difficult for them to visit town. We also hope that a volunteer driver would be able to help us picking up and delivering stock with nearby Oxfam in Elgin and even onto Aberdeen. There is a lot of work to be done, so the job would either suit someone who wants to commit to a greater or lessor amount of time.
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.
Volunteer Language Tutor
Lingo Flamingo
Postcode: EH6 5EQ
Lingo Flamingo are searching for volunteer language tutors! You must be compassionate and willing to share your language skills (either French, Spanish, Italian or German) with older adults in care homes and day centres in Edinburgh. You will be given teaching training before starting a project, and then you must be free for 10 consecutive weeks. Classes usually take place on a weekday in the morning or early afternoon. Own transport desirable but not essential, and travel expenses reimbursed.
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.
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.
Garden Carer
Highlife Highland
Postcode: IV3 5SS
The Grow Project provides therapeutic and educational based gardening activities for adults with learning difficulties. The Grow Projects promotes Organic Gardening, Wildlife and Recycling. The volunteering opportunity would involve helping the adults in mintaining and developing theri garden, promoting the GROW principles and helping produce products for sale. The GROw Project is specifically designed for adults with learning disabilities. It is operated on behalf of the National Health Service by the Inverness Botanic Gardens - a service within High Life Highland, an 'arms length' organisation set up by The Highland Council. The project provides a sympathetic workplace type environment that uses horticulture therapy training and work experience, and at times, qualifications and to improve trainee levels of independence, social inclusion, health, happiness. The Project can accommodate up to eight trainees per day and has a flexible approach to learning. This opportunity is to help at the GROW project - gardening for adults with learning difficulties. This requires a degree of physical fitness and an understanding of the challenges of working with adults with learning difficulties. This area is open 5 days a week 9am-4pm Monday to Friday. We would be happy with anyone who would like to help whole or part days, one day week or more than one. Volunteers need a reasonable degree of physical fitness and stamina sufficient to participate in our gardening activities which will involve quite long periods of standing. They also need the ability to lift and carry gardening items.
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.
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.
Website Volunteer
Abundant Borders
Postcode: TD11 3AF
Abundant Borders is a friendly, fast growing charity and have a growing social media presence. We are looking for someone to help keep our website looking good and in step with our social media.
We are looking for someone who can take our project activity from Facebook and turn it into interesting, exciting web content. Website: abundantborders.org.uk. Facebook: facebook.com/abundantborders
There may also be opportunities to create social media content .
Shop Volunteer
CLAN Charity Shop - Lerwick
Postcode: ZE1 0JP
CLAN charity shop Lerwick require volunteers who will help in their busy shop.
Morning volunteers duties include: attending a handover meeting, general duties - switch on shop and cabinet lights and the till. Dusting cabinet, computer and jewellery section. Serve customers. Sort till float and work will till and credit card machine while serving customers. Keep the shop floor tidy (pick up and rehang clothes). Put out priced clothes and other items.
Afternoon volunteers duties include: Attending handover meetings. Serve customers, working with cash and credit card machine. Keep the shop floor tidy (pick up and rehang clothes). Put out priced items. At the end of the day - count out float, cash up and switch off till. Switch of lights, empty the bin and tidy up work area, wash up mugs.
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.
Youth Activity Volunteer
Whizz-Kidz
Postcode: EH14 1ED
Whizz-Kidz aim to transform the lives of young wheelchair users aged between 2 and 25. We do this by providing life changing mobility equipment, exciting youth groups and wheelchair skills training. There are sometimes extra opportunities, such as volunteering at a residential camp. Volunteers can support us to reach this aim by: Supporting young people to get involved in activities, leading activities or ice breakers, acting as a positive role model for young wheelchair users.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Orkney Folk Festival Helper
Orkney Folk Festival
Postcode: KW16 3AA
FOH mostly, but also some specialist placements
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.
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
Drama Group Volunteer Activity Assistant
Cosgrove Care (East Renfrewshire)
Postcode: G78 1LR
Would you like to join in the fun of our Monday afternoon ‘Drama class’? where it’s all about encouraging creativity and fun within the group of adults we support?
We are looking for volunteers to assist with our adult services Monday afternoon Drama groups where the emphasis is on encouraging participation and creativity through drama in a fun, supportive environment. This volunteering role will suit someone who is calm, friendly and helpful. It is also a good opportunity for someone interested in gaining experience of supporting adults with a range of learning disabilities, to get the most out of their time in a creative setting.
Play Schemes Volunteer Activity Assistant Summer 2020
Cosgrove Care (East Renfrewshire)
Postcode: G46 6LD
We are recruiting volunteers for our child services summer school holidays' play schemes, over 4 weeks. A minimum of two days volunteering commitment required.
Mondays – Thursdays
13th July - 6th August 2020 inclusive
Volunteers will receive an induction and will be under supervision at all times and will be involved in supporting primary school age children, with a range of learning disabilities such as autism, in a variety of creative, fun and practical activities such as arts and crafts, music, drama, dance and baking. You may like to share your own hobbies or interests with the children, such as music or football or help with an outing to the local swimming pool, soft play area or a trip further afield to Edinburgh or the Ayrshire coast
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
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
Retail - Sales Assistant (Wishaw)
Barnardo's (Wishaw)
Postcode: ML2 7NE
1. General sales floor duties (customer service, stock replenishment, till operation, security awareness)
2. Merchandising and display (could include designing and completing promotional window displays)
3. General stockroom duties (sorting, preparation, pricing, health & safety)
4. Department supervision (e.g setting up an event or permanent department to attract customers(clothing/ books/ household etc)
5. Administrative duties (ordering and receipt of New Goods, related paperwork, checking statements, stocktakes etc. Weekly branch paperwork & filing)
6. Market Research (analysis of competition, local trading, research retail environment through the national press, customer surveys)
7. Recruiting additional volunteers (could be through contact with local colleges, schools, libraries etc)
Roles are available for both stockroom assistants and sales assistants to help out within the shop. Stockroom assistants will be involved in sorting out raw stock, hanging, tagging and steaming clothes, sorting books and bric-a-brac and pricing them, and cleaning and tidying the stock room. Sales assistnces will be involved in customer service and sales, cash handling, till procedures, merchandising products / displays, and general housekeeping
Schools Activity Leader/Coach
North Lanarkshire Council Active Schools (Wishaw)
Postcode: ML2 0BN
Volunteers will lead/assist in various club and activies including after school clubs, breakfast clubs, health events, area festivals and holiday sports camps.
Responsibilities include child safety, risk assessment, registration and club organisation.
Prospective volunteers are expected to be qualified in their chosen sport, well organised, a good communicator, willing to work with children and punctual.
A high level of motivation, inititative and enthusiasim are a must
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
Postcode: AB15 6XS
NHS Grampian - Befriending clients in Hospital
For further details please contact:
Fiona Thomson:
tel.: 01224 556645
Email: fiona.thomson3@nhs.net
Fundraising Volunteers
Aberdeen Citizens Advice Bureau
Postcode: AB11 5BN
Aberdeen Citizens Advice Bureau is an independent Charity that provides individuals with impartial, confidential, free advice on a range of issues including benefits, debt, employment and consumer issues as well as influencing social policy locally and nationally. We are seeking volunteer fundraisers to assist our team of staff and volunteers in securing the future of this valuable work.
We are looking for people who have the skills and experience to help research and write funding bids to grant-making bodies. We can offer the experience of working with a nationally-affiliated charity that addresses a wide range of social issues. You will have the companionship and support of an interesting and highly-motivated team of staff and volunteers.
Hours are flexible, depending on funding deadlines; but volunteers are asked to be available for one day or two half days a week.
For further details please contact Kate Dean, Deputy Manager at E Mail: Kate.Dean@aberdeencab.casonline.org.uk or tel.: 01224 569759.
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
Procurement Volunteer(s)
CFINE: Community Food Initiative North East
Postcode: AB11 5RW
At Community Food Initiatives North East we are currently looking for volunteers who can take on some key roles within our charity, focusing on developing our current structures to meet the changing needs of our disadvantaged and vulnerable beneficiaries.
This includes the opportunity to join our great volunteer team as a Procurement Volunteer. We would like a volunteer to undertake a scoping exercise and participate in the costing analysis of procuring and refurbishing a vehicle. This is an ambitious project and the person(s) involved; will receive a full induction, have the opportunity to work with a friendly and professional team in a supportive environment, and work on a key project that can benefit a wide range of disadvantaged families. The project will expand the reach of our emergency provisions to support urban and rural communities across the North East of Scotland.
A fantastic opportunity to volunteer at an award winning charity and social enterprise. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated.
For more information and to discuss further please contact Kevin Mathew, FareShare Sustainability Development on email KMathew@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/
Befriender/Carer Volunteers
James Tyrrell Centre
Postcode: AB16 6TR
The James Tyrrell Centre is a small charity that provides a social outlet for lonely or socially isolated older people in the local community. We are based at Mastrick Parish Church . We serve tea and toast on arrival around 10am, a three course lunch at midday and afternoon tea and cake around 2:30pm.
Throughout the day we play cards, dominoes, have quizzes and play different physical games such as boccia (indoor bowling) quoits and others. We also enjoy a beetle drive and we can be very competitive!!
We need people to help us with the activities and the general running of the centre.
Your duties as a volunteer would be to assist with activities and chat with our members. They have lots of stories to tell and enjoy listening as well. Other duties would include setting up and clearing of tables for meal times and washing/drying dishes.
Excellent support and relevant training is provided to all volunteers including an initial induction and training in basic first aid and moving and handling.
A fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference-all volunteer help is greatly appreciated.
For further details please contact Jane Wilson at tel: 01224 692004.
Befriending Volunteers
James Tyrrell Centre
Postcode: AB16 6TR
The James Tyrrell Centre is a small charity that provides a social outlet for lonely or socially isolated older people in the local community. We are based at Mastrick Parish Church . We serve tea and toast on arrival around 10am, a three course lunch at midday and afternoon tea and cake around 2:30pm.
Throughout the day we play cards, dominoes, have quizzes and play different physical games such as boccia (indoor bowling) quoits and others. We also enjoy a beetle drive and we can be very competitive!!
We need people to help us with the activities and the general running of the centre.
Your duties as a volunteer would be to assist with activities and chat with our members. They have lots of stories to tell and enjoy listening as well. Other duties would include setting up and clearing of tables for meal times and washing/drying dishes.
Excellent support and relevant training is provided to all volunteers including an initial induction and training in basic first aid and moving and handling.
A fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference-all volunteer help is greatly appreciated.
For further details please contact Jane Wilson at tel: 01224 692004.
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
Catering Assistants
Powis Community Centre Association
Postcode: AB24 3YX
Our busy café is open 7 days a week, Monday to Friday 10 am – 2 pm and Saturday and Sunday 11 am – 1 pm and we’re looking for volunteers to work alongside the management committee and staff members to run the café and serve the community. There are opportunities to learn new skills in food preparation, serving customers, working on the till and clearing tables etc. Volunteers will be trained in safe practice and will gain knowledge in good customer service and safe food practice. We are a very warm and welcoming team and enjoy having a good laugh whilst making the Café a successful venture.
A fantastic, enjoyable opportunity where you will make a real difference in the community. All volunteers are greatly appreciated.
For more details please contact Fiona Lindsay at E Mail: powiscommunitycentre@gmail.com / Tel.: 01224 483203 / 07469 712464.
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.
Welfare Team Leader - Cats Protection
Cats Protection (Shetland)
Postcode: ZE1 0JP
Coordinating and supporting cat care volunteers and fosterers, ensuring they are happy and confident in their roles. Working with cat care volunteers, fosterers and other colleagues to ensure Cats Protection quality of care is provided and maintained to cats in care, this will be supported by adhering to policies, procedures, minimum vetinary standards and minimum cat care standards. Working closely with the homing team to maintain up to date records of the cats in care and ensure cats ready to be rehomed are matched as quickly as possible. Promoting and supporting the development of care care volunteers and fosterers to enable them to fulfil their roles.
Fundraiser
Cats Protection (Shetland)
Postcode: ZE1 0JP
In this exciting role you will assist with organising and running fundraising events in your local area. You will have the opportunity to get your thinking cap on and share fundraising ideas in meetings with other volunteers and then put those ideas into action. As well as assisting with the running of events, we encourage you to share your passion for cat welfare and promote our work to the public at the event.
Winter Maintenance Volunteers
The Swan Trust
Postcode: ZE1 0JP
Refit work ongoing November to March includes removing rig, sails, equipment from boat in Scalloway to store in Lerwick.
Organising equipment at two stores in Lerwick
Varnishing and painting on board
Engineering maintenance - all on board systems
Shetland Community Bike Project
Shetland Community Bike Project
Postcode: ZE1 0JP
The workshop is a safe alcohol / drug free working environment. Our aims are to support our workers and where possible enable them to enter into mainstream employment.
Working in a supported workshop, assisting worker / volunteers with barriers to employment e.g. mental health, drugs / alcohol issues, to carry out assigned tasks.
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.
Afternoon Sales Assistant
Save The Children (Shetland Shop)
Postcode: ZE1 0JP
Save The Children are looking for people to join our lovely team in the Lerwick Save the Children Shop. The shop is led entirely by volunteers so we're always keen to expand our team and to raise as much money and awareness for the charity as possible.
The Sales Assistant opportunity involves customer service, cash handling, processing through donations, visual merchandising and there's the option to get involved in all sorts of things such as retail administration and social media marketing. No experience is required as all training will be provided, along with a friendly cuppa!
It's a brilliant opportunity to meet new people, learn new skills and share your own experiences. At the end of each shift you know that you've helped to make a real difference to the lives of children all over the world - it's hugely satisfying!
We are ideally looking for people who can commit to a three hour shift, on a regular basis. However, we can be flexible and if you can give any time at all we would be very keen to meet you and welcome you along to meet our team.
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.
Adventure Buddy - Aberdeen
Aberlour Scotland's Children's Charity
Postcode: AB21 9QS
What will I be doing?
Aberlour Options Aberdeen support children who have complex needs through fun activities, regularly day trips and adventures. Adventure Buddy Volunteers support these activities, engaging with children either in groups or on a 1:1 basis and encouraging participation. Adventure Buddy Volunteers support staff to plan, prepare and run outings and activities. This may include outdoor activities such as trips to the park or the beach, or in-house activities such as arts and crafts or playing board games.
The impact you can make
Trying new activities can be a daunting experience for children and young people. As an Adventure Buddy, you can play an active role in encouraging children to take part in activities, develop confidence and experience new opportunities. By taking part in an activity together, volunteers can motivate and reassure children, and form trusting relationships.
The benefits to you
Adventure Buddy Volunteers gain valuable experience of working with children with complex needs, and learning how to support and encourage them to try something new. Volunteers can develop their own skills and confidence in working with others, while being part of a supporting and engaging staff team.
Adventure Buddy Volunteers typically support either in-house activities, day-trips or outings once a fortnight.
If you are interested in this role, please enquire or apply now.
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.
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.
COVID-19 Distance Befriender Volunteer
Lightburn Elderly Association Project - Hands on Project
Postcode: G72 7PJ
To befriend someone within your community who may be feeling lonely and isolated during these challenging times. This may be via a telephone / letter writing or other means of communication such as Skype/Whatsapp, video call, etc. The service is part of the Hands on Project and is being delivered due to home visits being postponed due to current circumstances
Distance Telephone calls
Volunteers will be matched with clients to provide a regular, weekly 15-30 minutes of friendly chat to a person over the age of 50 who is feeling lonely due to the current situation. This may expand when both parties get to know each other a bit better.
People Hard of Hearing
If a person is hard of hearing and struggling to hear conversations on the phone, we can offer a befriending writing service if both volunteer and client are happy with this situation.
Social Media befriending
If a client and volunteer have experience and are comfortable using video social media such as WhatsApp, we will endeavour to carry out a match in this way.
Volunteer will be asked to complete a recruitment process of application form, providing 2 references, completing a satisfactory Disclosure Scotland PVG application, a 40 minutes online training course and answering set questions and communicating with LEAP staff on a regular basis.
Code: CRV
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
Board Member
COVEY Befriending
Postcode: ML3 7JA
Experience in the fields of Social Work/Social Care, Finance or Education? Add your expertise to this values-based organisation which puts character before competence. We have exciting opportunities to join the team and bring your passion and enthusiasm to COVEY Join us as a Board member to help shape the future of our work with young people and their families.
Our Board members provide essential leadership, guidance and governance from their own professional or life experiences. They also play an important role as ambassadors and can offer particular skills to the organisation. We welcome interest from those who can be passionate about our work with children young people, families and the community.
Do you want to have a different Board experience, where we ensure that it is about you as a person before your role?
We want to add to our team those who have passion and enthusiasm; able to contribute to developing and growing the organisation and giving strategic direction and focus. Here is an opportunity to apply your own knowledge and experience, ideally from a senior position. We want to add experience and knowledge to our existing established Board of 6 members in the areas of Finance, Education and Social Work.
The minimum commitment as a Board member is a few hours each month, to attend 8 Board meetings a year and also engage in Board discussions and occasional working groups.
Most important to COVEY is the ability to align with our values of Commitment Respect Openness Passion and Innovation. We believe that when those are in place we have the foundations for a balanced, emotionally intelligent team. Your connections and expertise will set COVEY in a strong strategic position for the future.
If you are interested in making a difference, being energised and passionate, this is for you.
COVEY are continuing to recruit to this role however board meetings are currently taking place via Zoom.
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.
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
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.
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
Fundraiser
The Butterfly Trust
Postcode: KA22 8DG
As a volunteer fundraiser, you will help to build and develop relationships with different sectors of the community to create and develop new fundraising initiatives throughout Scotland. You will work alongside other volunteers to assist with can collections in public places or at organised fundraising events. You will be able to contribute to the fundraising strategy of the Butterfly Trust by suggesting new ideas and with the support of the Community Fundraiser, carry these ideas forward and make them happen. You will be asked to maintain accurate records of work and attend team meetings and conferences organised by The Trust.
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.
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.
Gardener
National Trust for Scotland - Branklyn Garden
Postcode: PH2 7BB
A varied position, some weeding, pruning, creating compost from leaves etc. Work with alpines in rockery and peat bed areas. Some labelling work could be done.
Volunteer Walk Leader
Live Active Leisure
Postcode: PH1 5HS
We are looking for walk leaders to join our Stride for Life team and deliver walks for the community. Volunteers can make a huge difference to the general health and well-being of the community by leading the walks and providing opportunities for people to socialise and make new friends, while at the same time getting a little fitter. One day training is provided for walk leaders free of charge.
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
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.
Upcycler/Reupholster
PUSH
Postcode: PH2 8DG
Based at our warehouse and working as part of a team we would like you to use your skills to minimise our waste. This could range from basic maintenance of furniture to recreating something new from old. While we understand that sometimes working on your own might be a preferred activity it would be great if you could also share your skill with our employees, trainees or volunteers.
We usually organise PAT testing training once a year – so if you have access to an ITA account there is an opportunity to learn and practice the skills gained. In addition to this, we also have access to a variety of other free training opportunities such as First Aid and customer service.
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
Fundraising Application Administrator
West Kilbride Early Years Centre
Postcode: KA23 9AX
We are a busy Early Years Centre wanting to provide the best outcomes for the children. We are looking for an enthusiastic person who can source funders and complete and submit grant applications. To source funding applications for major projects to smaller applications for resources. To complete the funding application forms. Submit applications. Manage fundraising activities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Volunteer Community Listener
NHS Tayside - Dept of Spiritual Care (Angus)
Postcode: DD8 2AE
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY LISTENER?
Community Listener – “Helping people (re)discover hope and inner strength in times of illness, change, loss and distress”
Are you a good listener? Could you help someone explore what they are going through?
Listening to people’s concerns can help them feel less isolated and anxious while helping them feel more hopeful and valued. Volunteers can play a vital role supporting the work of the Department of Spiritual Care in their work often being the initial point of contact. NHS Tayside's Department of Spiritual Care are expanding this very popular Listening service throughout Angus GP practices and community settings.
Volunteer Community Listener
NHS Tayside - Dept of Spiritual Care (Angus)
Postcode: DD8 4ES
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY LISTENER?
Community Listener – “Helping people (re)discover hope and inner strength in times of illness, change, loss and distress”
Are you a good listener? Could you help someone explore what they are going through?
Listening to people’s concerns can help them feel less isolated and anxious while helping them feel more hopeful and valued. Volunteers can play a vital role supporting the work of the Department of Spiritual Care in their work often being the initial point of contact. NHS Tayside's Department of Spiritual Care are expanding this very popular Listening service throughout Angus GP practices and community settings.
Volunteer Community Listener
NHS Tayside - Dept of Spiritual Care (Angus)
Postcode: DD9 7AN
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY LISTENER?
Community Listener – “Helping people (re)discover hope and inner strength in times of illness, change, loss and distress”
Are you a good listener? Could you help someone explore what they are going through?
Listening to people’s concerns can help them feel less isolated and anxious while helping them feel more hopeful and valued. Volunteers can play a vital role supporting the work of the Department of Spiritual Care in their work often being the initial point of contact. NHS Tayside's Department of Spiritual Care are expanding this very popular Listening service throughout Angus GP practices and community settings.
Volunteer Community Listener
NHS Tayside - Dept of Spiritual Care (Angus)
Postcode: DD10 8TR
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY LISTENER?
Community Listener – “Helping people (re)discover hope and inner strength in times of illness, change, loss and distress”
Are you a good listener? Could you help someone explore what they are going through?
Listening to people’s concerns can help them feel less isolated and anxious while helping them feel more hopeful and valued. Volunteers can play a vital role supporting the work of the Department of Spiritual Care in their work often being the initial point of contact. NHS Tayside's Department of Spiritual Care are expanding this very popular Listening service throughout Angus GP practices and community settings.
Volunteer Community Listener
NHS Tayside - Dept of Spiritual Care (Angus)
Postcode: DD11 1ES
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY LISTENER?
Community Listener – “Helping people (re)discover hope and inner strength in times of illness, change, loss and distress”
Are you a good listener? Could you help someone explore what they are going through?
Listening to people’s concerns can help them feel less isolated and anxious while helping them feel more hopeful and valued. Volunteers can play a vital role supporting the work of the Department of Spiritual Care in their work often being the initial point of contact. NHS Tayside's Department of Spiritual Care are expanding this very popular Listening service throughout Angus GP practices and community settings.
Volunteer Community Listener
NHS Tayside - Dept of Spiritual Care (Angus)
Postcode: DD7 7RB
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY LISTENER?
Community Listener – “Helping people (re)discover hope and inner strength in times of illness, change, loss and distress”
Are you a good listener? Could you help someone explore what they are going through?
Listening to people’s concerns can help them feel less isolated and anxious while helping them feel more hopeful and valued. Volunteers can play a vital role supporting the work of the Department of Spiritual Care in their work often being the initial point of contact. NHS Tayside's Department of Spiritual Care are expanding this very popular Listening service throughout Angus GP practices and community settings.
Volunteer Community Listener
NHS Tayside - Dept of Spiritual Care (Angus)
Postcode: DD5 4HR
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY LISTENER?
Community Listener – “Helping people (re)discover hope and inner strength in times of illness, change, loss and distress”
Are you a good listener? Could you help someone explore what they are going through?
Listening to people’s concerns can help them feel less isolated and anxious while helping them feel more hopeful and valued. Volunteers can play a vital role supporting the work of the Department of Spiritual Care in their work often being the initial point of contact. NHS Tayside's Department of Spiritual Care are expanding this very popular Listening service throughout Angus GP practices and community settings.
Youth Club Volunteers
Portgordon Community Church
Postcode: AB56 5RA
Do you want to make a positive difference in your local community?
Then consider volunteering with the Youth and Extreme Clubs at Portgordon Community Church.
Our clubs for young people make a positive difference and help young people improve their confidence and self esteem. Volunteers are encouraged to use their creative skills, helping with activities such as crafting or gaming sessions. Volunteering with the clubs is a great way to get to know your local community, so if you have an hour or so to spare, we would like to hear from you.
WW100 Volunteer
Poppyscotland (Fife)
Postcode: KY1 1XT
The main part of the WW100 Exhibition is a visual interpretation of 100 stories of people and events for the first world war, created by 100 young people from across Scotland. The exhibition uses traditional printmaking techniques, combined with innovative technology.
As a WW100 Volunteer you will support the delivery of the WW100 exhibition when it's in your area. This could see you any of: welcoming members of the public and groups visiting the exhibition on arrival; dealing politely and professionally with queries from those visiting; identifying any problems (both potential and actual) and informing the staff as they arise; maintaining and replenishing resources as required; assisting with evaluation of WW100 exhibition by encouraging feedback and collecting data; undertaking duties ad-hoc as requested by the exhibition team; supporting the staff team in setting up and down each day.
Volunteer Shopper
Food Train (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD1 1DP
Do you love supermarket shopping? Do you want to help older people in your local community? YES! Then this is the perfect volunteering opportunity for you.
Our trusted, reliable and friendly volunteers provide a vital weekly food shopping service which helps older people stay healthy and independent at home.
On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings our Volunteer Shoppers work locally in Galashiels Asda. Shoppers are given pre-written shopping lists to work through and make up individual customer orders. When all shopping orders have been completed Shoppers assist with processing these through the checkout ready to be collected by one of our Volunteer Drivers.
Shoppers normally dedicate a morning to this activity each week, starting around 8am and finishing by 12 midday. This social and active post will help keep you fit walking up and down all the supermarket aisles… not to mention what an expert you’ll become on the supermarket layouts and prices!
Volunteer Helpers
Food Train (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD9 0AA
Do you love meeting people? Do you want to help older people in the local community? YES! Then this is a great volunteering opportunity for you.
Our trusted, reliable and friendly volunteers provide a vital weekly food shopping service which helps older people stay healthy and independent at home.
Volunteer Helpers normally dedicate one day a week to Food Train with a minimum time commitment of between four and five hours starting around 9.30am and finishing around 14:30pm.
On Mondays our Helpers collect shopping lists from our customers. This involves going to customers’ homes around the Galashiels, Hawick and Selkirk areas accompanied by a Volunteer Driver, checking shopping lists are correct and clearly written and in some cases writing lists for customers.
On Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays Volunteer Helpers deliver shopping around the Galashiels, Hawick and Selkirk areas accompanied by a Volunteer Driver. Shopping is collected from Tesco or Asda in Galashiels already boxed and is delivered in a dedicated Food Train van to each customers’ home where it is unpacked, checked and put away if required. Customers pay for their shopping at this point, so Volunteer Helpers carry a small money float and some cash handling will be required.
This social and active post will help keep you fit and active whilst providing an invaluable service to the local community.
Volunteer Drivers
Food Train (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD9 0AA
Do you love to drive? Do you want to help older people stay healthy and independent at home? YES! Then this is a great volunteering opportunity for you.
Our trusted, reliable and friendly volunteers provide a vital weekly food shopping service which helps older people stay healthy and independent at home.
Volunteer Drivers normally dedicate one day a week to Food Train with a minimum time commitment of between four and five hours starting around 9.30am and finishing around 14:30pm.
On Mondays our Volunteer Drivers collect shopping lists from our customers. This involves going to customers’ homes accompanied by a Volunteer Helper, checking shopping lists are correct and clearly written and in some cases writing lists for customers.
On Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays Volunteer Drivers deliver shopping around the Galashiels, Hawick and Selkirk areas accompanied by a Volunteer Helper. Shopping is collected from Tesco or Asda in Galashiels already boxed and is delivered in a dedicated Food Train van to each customers’ home where it is unpacked, checked and put away if required.
We provide a van for deliveries and all equipment to support this activity.
This social and active post will help keep you fit and active whilst providing an invaluable service to the local community.
Volunteer Drivers
Food Train (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD1 3AD
Do you love to drive? Do you want to help older people stay healthy and independent at home? YES! Then this is a great volunteering opportunity for you.
Our trusted, reliable and friendly volunteers provide a vital weekly food shopping service which helps older people stay healthy and independent at home.
Volunteer Drivers normally dedicate one day a week to Food Train with a minimum time commitment of between four and five hours starting around 9.30am and finishing around 14:30pm.
On Mondays our Volunteer Drivers collect shopping lists from our customers. This involves going to customers’ homes accompanied by a Volunteer Helper, checking shopping lists are correct and clearly written and in some cases writing lists for customers.
On Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays Volunteer Drivers deliver shopping around the Galashiels, Hawick and Selkirk areas accompanied by a Volunteer Helper. Shopping is collected from Tesco or Asda in Galashiels already boxed and is delivered in a dedicated Food Train van to each customers’ home where it is unpacked, checked and put away if required.
We provide a van for deliveries and all equipment to support this activity.
This social and active post will help keep you fit and active whilst providing an invaluable service to the local community.
Group Facilitator Perth
The Linda Tremble Foundation
Postcode: PH1 5QH
We are an established charity with support groups in Fife, Forth Valley, Glasgow and Perth. In Perth we are starting a group to support people aged 18 years and over, their families and carers who are struggling with an eating disorder. The group is confidential, supportive, informal, friendly and caring. Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of all psychiatric illnesses. This is therefore a valuable opportunity to make a significant difference to peoples’ lives. By helping people suffering from an eating disorder and their families to discuss their feelings and concerns, to provide information and support and to look towards a more positive future. This role would suit a caring and empathetic person who can help those attending to feel less isolated, more understood, cared for, listened to and supported. No prior experience of eating disorders or being a facilitator is necessary as a comprehensive training package is provided. You will be supported in this volunteering role by experienced people who are knowledgeable about eating disorders.
Meal Maker (Volunteer Cook)
Meal Makers (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD6 0AA
Meal Makers is a local neighbourhood food-sharing project that connects people with a love for cooking who are happy to share an extra portion of home cooked food with an older neighbour (or “diner”) who might be unable or lack the motivation to prepare a meal for themselves. Meals can be shared once a week, once a fortnight or every now and then, at times to suit. It is designed to be a flexible volunteering opportunity based on an everyday activity.
We do our best to match our volunteers with a like-minded neighbour (similar hobbies, interests and dietary requirements) so that both the cook and diner get the most from their Meal Makers experience; we do find that the volunteers benefit from participating just as much as the older person who receives the meal.
Once paired with a diner, cooks then arrange meals directly with them at a time that is convenient for both. The Meal Makers team will be in constant communication with the cooks and diners to ensure that both parties are enjoying the experience. We have regular check-in calls and are always on hand to provide support when necessary.
Meal Maker (Volunteer Cook)
Meal Makers (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD9 9EF
Meal Makers is a local neighbourhood food-sharing project that connects people with a love for cooking who are happy to share an extra portion of home cooked food with an older neighbour (or “diner”) who might be unable or lack the motivation to prepare a meal for themselves. Meals can be shared once a week, once a fortnight or every now and then, at times to suit. It is designed to be a flexible volunteering opportunity based on an everyday activity.
We do our best to match our volunteers with a like-minded neighbour (similar hobbies, interests and dietary requirements) so that both the cook and diner get the most from their Meal Makers experience; we do find that the volunteers benefit from participating just as much as the older person who receives the meal.
Once paired with a diner, cooks then arrange meals directly with them at a time that is convenient for both. The Meal Makers team will be in constant communication with the cooks and diners to ensure that both parties are enjoying the experience. We have regular check-in calls and are always on hand to provide support when necessary.
Meal Maker (Volunteer Cook)
Meal Makers (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD5 7HF
Meal Makers is a local neighbourhood food-sharing project that connects people with a love for cooking who are happy to share an extra portion of home cooked food with an older neighbour (or “diner”) who might be unable or lack the motivation to prepare a meal for themselves. Meals can be shared once a week, once a fortnight or every now and then, at times to suit. It is designed to be a flexible volunteering opportunity based on an everyday activity.
We do our best to match our volunteers with a like-minded neighbour (similar hobbies, interests and dietary requirements) so that both the cook and diner get the most from their Meal Makers experience; we do find that the volunteers benefit from participating just as much as the older person who receives the meal.
Once paired with a diner, cooks then arrange meals directly with them at a time that is convenient for both. The Meal Makers team will be in constant communication with the cooks and diners to ensure that both parties are enjoying the experience. We have regular check-in calls and are always on hand to provide support when necessary.
Volunteer Shop Assistant
Cats Protection Charity Shop
Postcode: DG9 7RL
Volunteers can expect to be involved in:
Serving customers, Arranging and replenishing stock, helping make changes to the shop layour, pricing and stock rotation. Sharing your passion for cat welfare and promoting the work of Cats Protection.
This opportunity requires the volunteer to be on their feet the whole time.
Treasurer
Granton:hub
Postcode: EH5 1HS
Provide accounting information to meet reporting requirements and aid decision making: maintain accounting records to meet the requirements of the Board, grant funding bodies and the Charity Regulator
Take money in: monitor and maintain records of all sources of income, including room hire payments, grant funding, donations and commission payments
Pay money out: make payments due to staff, contractors or for purchases
Contribute to Board meetings and general running of the charity
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.
Retail Assistant
DebRA
Postcode: EH21 6AS
We rely on shop volunteers to keep our DebRA charity shops running smoothly. From sorting donations, pricing items, merchandising and serving customers – there’s a role for everyone! Any help at all is helpful. We are particularly keen to hear from volunteers who can spare some time on Thursdays and Fridays.
DebRA is a charity that is working towards a life free of pain for people who live with EB, a painful and currently incurable genetic skin disorder where the skin does not stick to the body properly.
https://www.debra.org.uk/volunteer-your-time/volunteer-registration
Campaigner
Miricyl Mental Illness Research in Children and Young Lives
Postcode: EH6 5EQ
We have been investigating government (under) funding of mental health in a particular area in the UK and Scotland and would like to start a campaign to get the UK and Scottish governments to fund this adequately. Ideally using the Theory of Change or a similar tool we would like you to help plan and then implement a campaign to effect change. This could include a full range of options available: PR and the media; Public Affairs and lobbying; petitions; social media etc.
Furniture Sales Assistant
Debra Charity (East Renfrewshire)
Postcode: G78 1LR
Help select the best furniture from stores to help improve sales. Also to interact with customers to help sell furniture on a daily basis and source possible stock form potential new donators.
Shop Assistant
Sue Ryder Shop - Seafield Road
Postcode: EH6 7LH
General Volunteers are essential for supporting the smooth running of our shop. From serving at the till, to putting out stock , helping our customers with queries and what they are looking for and collecting as much gift aid from purchases as possible.
Volunteer Driver
Society of St Vincent de Paul (Fife)
Postcode: KY12 0TH
As part of the Fife Furniture Project, volunteers will work with an experienced volunteer who will ensure that all the deliveries and collections are carried out daily to the requirements of the organisation; to ensure that goods are delivered to the warehouse and safely stored; carry out deliveries and collections with support from the driver's mate.
Social Media Committee member(s)
Club Sport Aberdeen
Postcode: AB23 8EE
ClubSport Aberdeen is a vibrant body directed by sports clubs, for the clubs. We provide a unified voice for sport clubs in Aberdeen at the top level across the city through our relationship with the Active Aberdeen Partnership (AAP). Our vision is to create the most vibrant sport club community in Scotland.
We are currently expanding and have great volunteer opportunities as part of this. We are seeking a Social Media Committee member(s). Tasks will include:
>Connect, promote and engage members.
>Create regular posts.
>Raise the profile of ClubSport.
>Market events, membership and commercial partners.
A fantastic opportunity to assist ClubSport Aberdeen and sports clubs across the city at an exciting time for sports. All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated.
For more information or to express an interest please email info@clubsportaberdeen.org or call 01224 507691.
Volunteer Driver(s)
Woodside Fountain Community Centre
Postcode: AB24 2QY
*Can you help driving members to our bingo group – all help greatly appreciated*
Woodside Community Centre is looking for people to drive members from their homes in various locations across the city, to the centre to play bingo on a Wednesday, Friday and Sunday evening. The minibus is parked in the car park at the Woodside Fountain Centre, Marquis Road, Aberdeen. Good support is provided to all volunteers and all help makes a real difference.
For further details, please contact Angela McPherson, Secretary on 07802 838277 or email angelamcpherson355@yahoo.co.uk.
Charity Shop Assistant - Strathmartine Road
Sense Scotland
Postcode: DD3 7SE
Volunteers help ensure the shop is tidy and attractive; you can use your creativity to make eye-catching window displays, sorting and replacing stock to keep the shop looking fresh and stylish. Incoming donations are organised and labelled, and clothes steamed and tagged. Our polite, approachable volunteers assist customers; welcoming them through the door, ringing purchases through the cash register and encouraging signing up to the Gift Aid scheme. A bonus of volunteering in this role is having access to great quality items at reasonable prices, as soon as they hit the shop floor!
In the shop volunteer role you will develop your understanding of stock management, marketing and customer service. These skills are valuable for personal development as well as very relevant to careers in retail, advertising and business. You will have the opportunity to meet lots of people, play an active role in your community and make friends.
Welfare Rights Adviser
Community Help and Advice Initiative (CHAI)
Postcode: EH11 3LE
To help provide advice in a welfare rights office. You will, after training and mentoring, be able to interview clients and provide information whilst being supported by our team. You will be able to offer practical assistance such as filling in forms and writing letters as well as doing arithmetic calculations for benefit entitlement. After training you will have a good knowledge of other agencies and will be able to refer clients as needed. You will be required to record cases and statistics.
Day Care Volunteer
The Open Door Edinburgh
Postcode: EH10 5HY
The Open Door needs you to help us create an atmosphere of care, love and laughter in our day care services for older people (80 years plus) including people living with dementia. You will support our members to participate in a fun programme of mulit-sensory activities from arts and crafts to quizzes, seated swing dancing to indoor bowls, poetry readings to sing-a-long sessions. You will also help serve hot drinks and meals to our members and share a freshly cooked lunch with them.
Home Visitor
Home-Start Leith And North East Edinburgh
Postcode: EH6 5HY
We are now looking for volunteers - could you make a difference and become a Home-Start Volunteer supporting families in their own homes. If you have been a parent or have parenting experience and have an understanding of how demanding young children can be you could make a difference.
Conservation Volunteer
Water of Leith Conservation Trust
Postcode: EH14 1TQ
Help look after the Water of Leith. Volunteers carry out practical conservation tasks along the river and walkway in conjunction with City of Edinburgh Council Natural Heritage Service. This could be a river clean-up, tree or wildflower planting, meadow cutting, invasive plant control (May-July), vegetation control, footpath maintenance. Children of all ages are welcome if supervised by an adult.
Board Member
The Bike Station (Edinburgh)
Postcode: EH9 1UU
The duties of a trustee board member are to ensures The Bike Station
complies with its governing document (the Articles of Association), charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations and
pursues its objects as defined in its governing document
contribute actively by setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets, and evaluating performance against agreed targets
safeguard reputation and values
ensure financial stability
Driver
Caring in Craigmillar
Postcode: EH16 4NX
Assisting our members to and from the Minibus, operating the tailift and securing members safely ensuring regulations relating to our transport policy are adhered to at all times. Treating our members with dignity and respect at all times, contribute positively with the staff team. Willingness to participate in relevant training as deemed necessary
Workshop Facilitators
Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) Scotland
Postcode: EH6 5EQ
Deliver workshops for participants from varied backgrounds - must attend 3 weekend workshops to experience programme and train yourself. Facilitators attend a L1, L2 then a training weekend, then are expected to complete their "apprenticeship" of a minimum of 3 workshops delivered within one calendar year. Workshop facilitation involves, public speaking, explaining exercises, assisting with individual learning, helping to explain tasks, running & coming up with ideas for light and lively games.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Passenger Assistant (Escort)
Pilton Equalities Project
Postcode: EH4 4EL
Our escorts will receive training that will make them competent in assisting frailer older people in wheelchairs. This training is an accredited course where students will receive a nationally recognised certificate Passenger Assistant Training Scheme (PATS). Must be willing to undertake a disclosure through the PVG Scheme
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
Activities Volunteer
Edinburgh Headway Group
Postcode: EH16 4BB
You will be working with our members to help improve their cognitive skills and at the same time have fun through playing games, cards, bingo etc. You could be asked to help out with specific groups e.g. quizzes, jewellery making, play pool, board games etc., or assist our less outgoing members to become more integrated with the others. You will actively contribute to the maintenance of a professional & welcoming environment at EHG. This is a rewarding and satisfying role.
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.
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.”
T. Bar Assistant (Eye Clinic)
RVS: Royal Voluntary Service (Grampian Services)
Postcode: AB11 5YU
This position is for a Tea Bar Assistant to help serve in the Tea Bar at the Eye Clinic, providing tea, coffee and refreshments for people in for appointments.
It gives you an opportunity to meet and talk to different people and help. It is very rewarding and people really appreciate your being there.
For further details please contact: Lynda Carnie at email lynda.carnie@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk or tel.: 07768460189.
TROLLEY SERVICE VOLUNTEERS
RVS: Royal Voluntary Service (Grampian Services)
Postcode: AB11 5YU
To assist in the provision of a trolley shop service within a hospital or health care centre environment, offering refreshments, reading material and engaging socially with patients.
>KEY TASKS MAY INCLUDE:
-Offering refreshments and reading materials
-Cash handling and reconciliation
-Stock replenishment and rotation
-Acting as a friendly point of contact for customers
>BENEFITS TO VOLUNTEER
-Enriching the lives of older people in your local community
-Working in hospital/health care centre environment
-Contributing to the work of Royal Voluntary Service to help older people get the best out of life
-Making new friends
-Developing skills and experience
All volunteer support makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated.
For further information please contact: Lynda Carnie at email lynda.carnie@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk or tel.: 07768460189.
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.
Magazine Designer
Pushing Out the Boat
Postcode: AB10 1AB
We are seeking a volunteer with desktop publishing experience and some free time, particularly in the first quarter of 2021, to join our friendly team as Magazine Designer. The task – to help prepare the next issue of Pushing Out the Boat, North-East Scotland’s magazine of new writing and the visual arts, for printed publication.
Pushing Out the Boat is a literary and arts magazine, publishing high-quality prose, poetry and art selected from a unique blend of the global and the local. Contributions for publication are chosen following an open call for submissions through the POTB website, then the Editor and Magazine Designer work closely together to assemble the content, design the layout and prepare the magazine for printing.
The current issue of the magazine, Issue 15, was published in April 2019 and now we are making preparations for Issue 16 which, ideally and COVID-19 permitting, will be published in April or May 2021. We are seeking a new Magazine Designer to join the team to assist with the design and undertake the desktop publishing of the new issue.
Interested? Take a look at the ‘Our Magazines’ section of our website at www.pushingouttheboat.co.uk where you will find a sample of the most recent issues of the magazine and the full content of some earlier issues. These will give you the idea of what we will be aiming to produce for Issue 16. Text for the content of the magazine will be provided to the Designer as Word files and the artwork as JPGs. We can provide the desktop publishing and graphics software if required.
POTB is a registered charity (SCIO No SC044919) and is run by a team of enthusiastic and dedicated (unpaid) volunteers.
A fantastic and exciting opportunity to join our great volunteer team. All help greatly appreciated. For more information please contact Roger White, Coordinator at E Mail: info@pushingouttheboat.co.uk or tel. : 07925 822489.
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.
Youth Group Volunteer
Pitstop Forfar
Postcode: DD8 2HA
Volunteers will gain new skills around youth issues. They will develop new relationships with young people and adults. Volunteers will have the opportunity to pass on their own skills, which will help them develop more self confidence and self esteem. Volunteers will feel valued as they are asked to participate in team building/celebration volunteers events. They will also become more employable and may gain access to higher education because of volunteering.
Welcome Visitors
NHS Tayside (Angus)
Postcode: DD3 0PG
Volunteers are there to welcome patients and visitors to the wards. Volunteers will also assist with keeping leaflets updated and assist with general clerical duties.
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.
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.
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.
Admin Volunteer
LINKnet Mentoring
Postcode: EH1 1JG
LINKnet are looking for volunteers to support paid staff with the smooth running of mentoring and befriending services. This is a great opportunity to gain work experience and develop your skills in various fields of work as the roles at LINKnet will be varied. Volunteering involves once a week (5hrs per day).
Mentor / Befriender
LINKnet Mentoring
Postcode: EH1 1JG
Through a range of support structures and services, LINKnet aims to provide a quality experience for volunteer mentors/befrienders and successful outcomes for mentees 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 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.
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.
Bookbug Volunteer
Orkney Library and Archive
Postcode: KW15 1AG
Volunteers are needed to help with sessions at children's reading sessions. Reading, tidying up and helping with refreshments.
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.
Volunteer Escort
Shopmobility Highland
Postcode: IV2 3PR
Volunteer escorts accompany wheelchair users on minibus journeys and with supermarket shopping and for going into the town.
Volunteer Fashion Expert
Oxfam (Highland)
Postcode: IV1 1QQ
We hope to recruit an enthusiastic and knowledgable Fashion Expert for the Oxfam Shop in Inverness. We love providing our customers with great selection of donated clothing and accessories. If you would ldike to help us raise more money by putting your love rfor fashion to good use for a few hours a week, we would love to hear from you.
Boat Builder
Lochaber Hope
Postcode: PH33 6ES
Lochaber Hope is expanding the services that it currently offers to include a new woodworking focused social enterprise branch: The Workshop. Our inaugural project will be to build a skiff – a primarily therapeutic project intended to encourage the well-being of participants through the production of something which will be used to the benefit of others. The skiff will be of the St Ayles design, and will be unique in that it will be built for disabled access. We are excited to launch this project and are keen to identify participants.
Wick Oral Histories Project
Wick Heritage Museum
Postcode: KW1 5ES
To preserve local history for the future, volunteers required to either interview people about their stories or to come forward to talk about being part of the Town in the past.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
Covid 19 - 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. Due to Coronavirus social distancing guidelines we need many more drivers. 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.
Volunteer Youth worker Wick youth Club
Wick Youth Club
Postcode: KW1 5ES
To help with Youth Club Activities which develops the social skills and well-being of young people. Volunteers can help with sport activities, crafts, games or general supervision of young people
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.
Support Group Volunteer
Momentum Skills (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: EH43 6AE
To run a monthly lunch group for adults who have an acquired brain injury. This is an informal and fun group of about 10 people who all get on and have a laugh together.
To support adults with acquired brain injury have an enjoyable lunch together in the community. The role involves chatting to service users and helping them socialise.
The lunch venues and tables will be organised and booked by our administrator so you are only required to attend on the day and have fun. The role may involve giving some advice and reassurance about sensitive matters but any specific 1-1 support will be passed on to their rehab worker at Momentum.
Following the group, any concerns/issues should be passed onto Momentum staff and a register taken.
Support Group Volunteer
Momentum Skills (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD7 4LN
To run a monthly lunch group for adults who have an acquired brain injury. This is an informal and fun group of about 10 people who all get on and have a laugh together.
To support adults with acquired brain injury have an enjoyable lunch together in the community. The role involves chatting to service users and helping them socialise.
The lunch venues and tables will be organised and booked by our administrator so you are only required to attend on the day and have fun. The role may involve giving some advice and reassurance about sensitive matters but any specific 1-1 support will be passed on to their rehab worker at Momentum.
Following the group, any concerns/issues should be passed onto Momentum staff and a register taken.
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.
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.
Home Start Volunteer
Home Start Deveron (correct)
Postcode: AB45 1AF
Would you like to Volunteer for Home-Start Deveron?
Home-Start Deveron is part of a national network that offers friendly, informal support to families with at least one child under the age of five years.
The daily stresses of bringing up a family can often become overwhelming and as a result parents find themselves unable to cope. Home-Start Deveron can help to alleviate some of the challenges that families face, through regular support from volunteers, who themselves have parenting experience.
As a Volunteer what would I do?
Volunteers visit families, in their own homes, for two to three hours per week. How you help is really down to the family itself, some might need someone to talk to, others might need more practical support with meal planning, cooking, reading to their children or finding out about local services. Volunteers can also help to run groups such as Stay and Play sessions and cookery classes for parents.
Can my support and friendship really make a difference?
The early years before children go off to school are vital and at Home-Start Deveron we believe parents have the key role in creating a secure childhood for their children. It's just that sometimes they need a bit of your help.
This offer of regular, flexible support can go a long way to helping families to get back on their feet. Parents grow in confidence, strengthen bonds with their children and regain a sense of the value of themselves as parents.
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
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.
Driver
Stable Life
Postcode: TD1 1BT
Stable Life's mission is to support young people in the Borders who are experiencing personal challenges in their lives. We offer weekly sessions at Dryden Farm and get great results. Can you help transporting them?
Role Description:
Using own vehicle collect young people from schools across the Borders and transport them to Stable Life at Dryden Farm. You will be allocated a specific town and group of children to enable you to build a relationship with the young people. These relationships will be based on friendship, trust and enjoyment. Whilst the sessions are running you will be welcome to participate in various activities at Stable Life including working in the groups with horses, maintenance, environment & gardening, life skills. The young people will then be transported back to school. Sessions will take up 3 to 4 hours depending on the distances involved.
Driver
Stable Life
Postcode: TD7 4NT
Stable Life's mission is to support young people in the Borders who are experiencing personal challenges in their lives. We offer weekly sessions at Dryden Farm and get great results. Can you help transporting them?
Role Description:
Using own vehicle collect young people from schools across the Borders and transport them to Stable Life at Dryden Farm. You will be allocated a specific town and group of children to enable you to build a relationship with the young people. These relationships will be based on friendship, trust and enjoyment. Whilst the sessions are running you will be welcome to participate in various activities at Stable Life including working in the groups with horses, maintenance, environment & gardening, life skills. The young people will then be transported back to school. Sessions will take up 3 to 4 hours depending on the distances involved.
Garioch Links Café Assistant
Garioch Community Kitchen
Postcode: AB51 3QB
Volunteers required to assist with the running of our fortnightly Garioch Links Café. (No experience required and training will be provided). To encourage the local community to come together in a fun and engaging way.
1) To set out the tables and chairs
2) Make tea & coffee for the urns
3) Lay out cups and plates etc
4) Engage with café attendees
5) Assist with preparing the food
6) Help to tidy away and clean as required.
7) As this involves regulated work a PVG Disclosure is required
Project Grow, Assistant Team Leader
Polbeth and West Calder Community Garden SCIO
Postcode: EH55 8BQ
The Assistant Team Leader for Project Grow will be trained in volunteer management and horticulture. This is an excellent opportunity to boost your employability skills, meet new people and contribute to your community.
Polbeth and West Calder Community Garden is an award winning community hub. The successful candidate will work alongside an experienced gardener at the community garden with the goal of growing flowers for hanging baskets and planters which will displayed around West Calder and Polbeth. Any specific interests will be encouraged where possible and there are opportunities to be involved in other projects based at the garden such as growing vegetables, education and our workshop.
The successful candidate will receive first aid training. They will also learn about horticulture, tool maintenance, risk assessments, volunteer management, and leadership.
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.
Online Retail Assistant
Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home
Postcode: EH15 1EH
This is a varied role that offers the opportunity to gain experience in online retail whilst supporting local animal welfare charity, Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home.
Online retail volunteers carry out a wide range of tasks which includes the preparation, research, pricing and listing of clothing, accessories and homewares to sell online.
Day Services Volunteer - Alzheimer Scotland
Alzheimer Scotland Harbour Centre Day Service (Ardrossan)
Postcode: KA22 8AN
Volunteer to help with activities at Day Care Service for individuals with Alzheimer
Cafe Volunteer
Dumfries Baptist Church
Postcode: DG1 4EJ
To assist with the general running of the cafe. From waiting tables, prepping drinks orders, using the till, cleaning and customer service.
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.
Lego Club Leader/Helper
East Lothian Council Library Services
Postcode: EH21 6AG
Lego clubs consist of a weekly 1 hour drop-in session in libraries. Lego Clubs are suitable for children aged 8 and over. Younger children to be accompanied by an adult. The role of the volunteer is just to supervise children, ensuring that they are safe.They are also expected to engage with children and to ensure that the club runs smoothly. Lego Club Volunteers need to be members of the PVG scheme.
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.
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
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.
Shop Volunteer
Forfar Albion Junior Football Club
Postcode: DD8 3JD
- Do you have a few hours to spare and an interest in helping others?
- Have a range of skills that you would like to share?
Forfar Albion Junior Football Club would love to hear from you to help out in their shop during home matches serving hot and cold beverages and snacks.
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
Catering and Kitchen Assistant
Community Alliance Trust (CAT)
Postcode: EH16 4BG
Working in a professional kitchen or in the community café and get the chance to learn about the catering industry. The kind of volunteering opportunities that are available at The White House would be from food preparation, general kitchen work, front of house serving, clearing tables.
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.
Planning and Managing Events
Edinburgh Inter-Faith Association
Postcode: EH2 4BJ
Helping to identify interesting topics around faith and belief to engage and attract participants. Helping to plan and advertise the event. Helping to run and manage the event on the evening. Welcoming guest ensuring everything is in place including room set up, speakers, food, evaluations forms and audio visual requirements.
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.
Fundraising Volunteer
Childrens Hospices Across Scotland
Postcode: EH14 1LT
Provide support to the Fundraising Team by helping with fundraising activities and awareness raising. You will be involved in fundraising activities such as bucket shakes, bag packs and helping at events. You will be promoting CHAS to the public at these events and helping to raise awareness and funds for the children we look after. Please email volunteering@chas.org.uk to apply or for more information
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.
Fundraising Volunteer
LifeCare
Postcode: EH4 1JB
This role is about supporting the in-house Fundraising team whilst learning new skills surrounding Fundraising Strategy and Implementation. You will be given a project - Challenge Events, Tribute Funds, Legacies, Income-Generating Events, Corporates or Local Campaigns - and you will work directly with the Fundraising Manager to turn the strategy into a reality. The role will involve developing skills in marketing, communications, donor support and relationship development.
History Talk Assistant
LifeCare
Postcode: EH4 1JB
The History Talk Assistant will be required to help with the running and future planning of the very successful monthly History Talks which take place at LifeCare's Café Life (Stockbridge) Duties will include: room preparation, chatting with attendees as they arrive, help with coffees/teas when needed. Mix and mingle during the break, quiz and afterwards encourage feedback of the event .Tidy the space after the event . help promote the talks and research/plan future talks.
(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
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.
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.
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.
Short-Term Citizen Advocate (West Fife)
Dunfermline Advocacy
Postcode: KY12 7NU
Due to Covid-19 we have currently stopped all face to face meetings but continue to look for new volunteers. Dunfermline Advocacy remains committed to making sure vulnerable adults in West Fife are supported with their advocacy needs. We are continuing all work via phone, email and video calling.
We recruit, train and match local volunteers with vulnerable adults to provide invaluable support in times of need. Short-term advocates may be involved in:-
Listening to someone in need and trying to understand the challenges they face; their point of view and finding out what makes them feel good and valued.
Understanding their situation and what may be stopping them from getting what they want.
Offering support to tell other people what they want or introducing them to others who may be able to help.
Helping someone to know what choices they have and what the consequences of these choices might be.
Enabling a person to become more independent and have more control over their life.
Short-term advocates will gain experience of a variety of situations as well as an understanding of services that are available to vulnerable adults in West Fife.
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.
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
Befriender - Adults aged 16+
Shetland Befriending Scheme
Postcode: ZE1 0JP
Volunteers are matched up on a one-to-one basis with a vulnerable adult. The matches meet regularly either weekly or fortnightly for a few hours at a time. The aim is to engage in purposeful activities within the community which will help to reduce social isolation and feelings of loneliness. It is also about continuing to support the adult to engage in their own community and have positive social connections.
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.
Home From Hospital Support
Royal Voluntary Service (Dundee)
Postcode: DD2 1DX
You will be providing one to one short-term practical support for up to 6 weeks after a hospital stay, which enables the person to return home with confidence when no other support is available from family and friends. You will offering friendly and confidential support and companionship for older people returning home from hospital.
You will also provide low level practical help such as prescription collection, assisted shopping, petcare, help in the home etc and provide transport or help in accessing transport.
You will check on the older person’s welfare upon return from hospital. This will include providing assistance on the day of their discharge and settling them in at home. Circumstances may allow for a prior hospital visit to the person and more planned preparation for the return home.
Finally, you will help the older person access other services if required.
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
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.
Name a Puppy Ambassador
Guide Dogs Scotland (Shetland)
Postcode: ZE1 0JP
The Name a Puppy Ambassadors build positive relationships, primarily with local companies, explain the Name a Puppy scheme and how it helps Guide Dogs. This may involve promoting the product to management and/or groups of employees.
Activities include: Attending appropriate training courses to learn more about the scheme and Guide Dogs, where appropriate.
Working with Regional Development Fundraising Manager to organise convenient dates to visit companies and organisations that are interested in Name a Puppy.
Organising, setting up and clearning away any promotional materials or information stands.
Providing fundraising advice and support to organisations and companies pledging to Name a Puppy in conjunction with the Community Fundraiser and local branch members.
Contacting the company representatives directly after the pledge and to thank them on behalf of Guide Dogs.
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.
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
COVID-19 Volunteer Catering Assistant
Belville Community Garden Trust
Postcode: PA15 4UN
Belville Community Gardens are looking for volunteers to help with their catering. We are looking for volunteers who have professional catering experience.
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, helping people 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.
Community engagement champion
Changeworks Ltd
Postcode: EH6 5PY
To help deliver our current waste projects, Zero Waste Leith and Waste Free Edinburgh.
Typical activities we might ask our volunteers to carry out, usually alongside a member of staff, include: Hosting a stall / attending a community event; Delivering or supporting the delivery of a talk or workshop to a community group; Interviewing people about waste and recycling habits on their doorstep or in public places; Office administration tasks; Developing resources, monitoring and recording the number of bins presented on recycling days.
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.
Befriender
Waverley Care
Postcode: EH14 1EB
Befrienders provide dedicated one-to-one support for people living with HIV or Hepatitis C. The service works by introducing a volunteer befriender to an individual who is living with a blood borne virus. The befriender then meets with the individual they’ve been matched with one-to-one, for approximately 2 hours per week. The support the befrienders provide can be as wide and varied as the needs of each individual and may include meeting for coffee or a meal, going out for a walk etc.
Volunteer Befriender
Volunteering Matters
Postcode: FK10 3SA
The Clackmannanshire Befriending Project recruit and train volunteers to befriend isolated, vulnerable and disadvantaged young people (aged 8-18) in the local area. Volunteers are matched one to one with a young person, meet them on a regular basis and participate in activities in the community. This could be after school, in the evening or at weekends, depending on volunteer availability. Befrienders are to be reliable, trusting and a positive role model.
Activities are “timeout” for young people who often live in difficult circumstances. These young people often benefit from an adult befriender who they can talk to and trust, as well as providing them with a reason to get out of the house. The project helps young people with their social skills, self-esteem, school attendance/ performance, resilience, personal safety/ health and relationships.
Young people are referred from local schools, social work or other partners. Befrienders are aged 18 years or over, have spare time on a regular basis and are committed to befriending for a minimum period of 12 months. If you are interested, contact us today for an informal chat.
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.
Volunteer - Various Opportunities
West Kilbride Community Initiative Ltd
Postcode: KA23 9AW
Craft Town Scotland is a local charity which has achieved national and international recognition as an innovative and creative base for artisan craft studios, high quality craft exhibitions, educational workshops and other events.
The parent company West Kilbride Community Initiative Limited holds the assets of CTS in trust for the benefit of the village in accordance with the aims stated in the Articles of Association.
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.
Media and Advertising Volunteers
Rowland’s – Selkirk Dry Bar Association
Postcode: TD7 4DG
We are looking for volunteers of all ages and backgrounds with enthusiasm being more important than experience. We have a variety of face to face roles in the weekly groups which runs 6 days a week or in other roles to support the organisations activities such as handy person, mini bus driver, media and advertising. Whichever role you think suits you best you will be given training and support and an allocated staff member who will help you along the way.
We are happy for you to come once a week, once a month and are happy to hear from people who would be willing to share a skill or experience for a little while as part of a program of activities.
Volunteer Handyperson
Rowland’s – Selkirk Dry Bar Association
Postcode: TD7 4DG
We are looking for volunteers of all ages and backgrounds with enthusiasm being more important than experience. We have a variety of face to face roles in the weekly groups which runs 6 days a week or in other roles to support the organisations activities such as handy person, mini bus driver, media and advertising. Whichever role you think suits you best you will be given training and support and an allocated staff member who will help you along the way.
We are happy for you to come once a week, once a month and are happy to hear from people who would be willing to share a skill or experience for a little while as part of a program of activities.
Volunteer Garden Helper (Peebles)
You Can Cook
Postcode: EH45 8AL
We are looking for enthusiastic Volunteers for our exciting growing project in Peebles. Individuals will carry out necessary tasks required to keep the growing area and its surrounding in good condition.
Volunteers for growing projects will help support the Project co-ordinator and Gardener in all activities relating to the growing patch of land allocated for the project. This will include helping in composting, sowing the seeds, digging, weeding, trimming, raking, mowing the grass, watering the plants, and all related gardening activities. They may also manage the participants who will be engaged in the project and make sure all tools are kept under lock and key at the end of each working day. This role would suit someone who is interested in learning more about plants and gaining skills in gardening. You will be working under the supervision of a lead gardener. This role will require bending and some light lifting.
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.
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
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.
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 and Seaton 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 Greg Welsh at email: theallotmentmentmarketstall@gmail.com or tel.: 07583 758494.
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
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.
Receptionist & Admin Volunteer
Musselburgh and District Citizens Advice Bureau
Postcode: EH21 6AT
Our Receptionists are the public face of our Citizens Advice Bureau, helping to make sure that everything runs smoothly in the reception area.
As our receptionist/admin volunteer your activities could include:
- greet our clients and other visitors
- answer the phone
- ensure clients know what is happening and how long they have to wait
- explain the services we offer
- give clients leaflets, lists and self-help materials
- record the number of client visits and how long they wait to be seen
- keep the reception area tidy
- enter information into our computer systems.
Charity Shop Assistant
Hollies Day Centre
Postcode: EH21 7DE
To assist in the charity shop duties will include:
Assisting customers and making them feel welcome.
Customer service and sales service
Putting stock on the shop floor from the stock room
Keeping shop tidy
Operating the till
Members of Board of Directors
Carers of East Lothian
Postcode: EH21 7EA
Carers of East Lothian (CoEL) supports adult carers - people who are looking after a family member or friend who is chronically ill, disabled or frail. We help carers to get information and services to help their individual caring role, enhance their own well-being and strengthen their collective voice to improve services. Our Board comprises people with a wide range of experiences and backgrounds. We are always looking for people with a commitment to improving support to carers in East Lothian and who have the experience and qualities which could help us achieve our aims, we would be delighted to hear from you. We would particularly welcome people with additional finance, fundraising, negotiating and PR skills but this is not essential.
Warehouse Assistant
Recycling First
Postcode: EH33 1RD
Control of stock flow and maintaining inventory. Supervise the clearing and organisation of the warehouse. Liaising with the furniture shop/electrical workshop in connection with shop stock and deliveries. Ensure you keep within the Health & Safety practice in connection with the warehouse. Liase with the Development Officer in connection with the uplift and deliveries.
Volunteer Befriender
Befriend Motherwell
Postcode: ML1 1JJ
Volunteers will visit an elderly person within their own home, work with a group or by telephone on a regular basis. This can take place at any time of the week, and volunteers will be asked to support the elderly person for an hour or two per week. Volunteers will help the elderly befriendee by taking them on outings, helping build their self-esteem and confidence, and share hobbies and experiences, as well as having fun. No previous experience is required and volunteers will be provided with full training.
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.
Witness Service Volunteer
Victim Support Scotland
Postcode: EH1 1LB
What role could you play in empowering witnesses of crime?
Victim Support Scotland is looking for Witness Support volunteers all across Scotland to provide practical and emotional support to those witnesses attending court visits in their local area.
You will be given in-depth training into court procedures and the juridical system, develop skills in listening and support. This is your opportunity to join a lively network of volunteers and grow personally and professionally. All reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
As you will be working alongside staff and witnesses, good oral and written communication skills are essential to this role as is the ability to work in a non-judgemental manner. PVG checks and references required.
***For all enquiries, please tell state where you reside - thanks***
Victim Support Volunteer - Ross-Shire
Victim Support Scotland
Postcode: IV2 6AA
Victim Support Scotland Volunteer
How can you support victims and witnesses of crime?
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.
How would you help?
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.
• 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 familiarisation 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
What benefits would I get?
Volunteering with Victim Support Scotland can be challenging and also extremely rewarding. As a volunteer you will:
• Support people when they most need it
• Learn new skills and knowledge of the criminal justice sector
• Gain access to a range of specialist training courses that are relevant to your volunteering role
• Positively contribute to your community as a member of a team actively working to reduce the impact of crime
• A chance to give something back
• Receive support in your volunteering role to deliver services effectively
• All reasonable expenses (e.g. travel) will be reimbursed
What is the time commitment?
We know that our volunteers have busy lives, so we agree the time commitment with each individual volunteer. However, we ask for:
• a minimum commitment of approximately one day per week, however this may vary depending upon the needs of the service.
• a minimum commitment of at least 1 year so that they might get the most out of a volunteering role.
How can I apply?
The people we support come from all communities across Scotland, as do our volunteers. We welcome new volunteers from all backgrounds and languages.
To ensure we provide the best possible service to people affected by crime, we ask all volunteers to follow our processes. This will involve:
• Joining the Disclosure Scotland PVG scheme
• Providing two satisfactory references
• Completing our three day ‘Introduction to Victim Support Scotland’ training module
• Signing and abiding by Victim Support Scotland’s Confidentiality agreement
• Commitment to Data Protection
• Volunteer Agreement
Volunteer Adviser
Roxburgh and Berwickshire Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)
Postcode: TD9 9EA
Make a difference. Give advice in your local CAB
As well as the satisfaction from seeing the difference you make, volunteering will equip you with new skills and many volunteers make friendships that can last a lifetime
Are you a good listener, open–minded and don’t judge people or their circumstances and have 6 - 8 hours each week to spare? Then we would love to hear from you!
The role of a CAB adviser is varied. Some of the things advisers do include:
interviewing clients – usually in person, but sometimes by phone or
e-mail;
using Advisernet, the CAB Service’s electronic information system, to
give information to clients;
explaining the choices faced by clients, and what they mean;
offering practical help to clients by writing letters, making phone calls
and helping fill in forms;
referring clients to other agencies if they are better placed to help;
keeping confidential records of clients’ cases;
preventing future problems by identifying issues that affect a lot of
clients. This information can then be used to try and change laws,
regulations and business practices - this is called “social policy” work.
We are particularly interested to hear from people who have experience of webchat.
Volunteer Adviser
Roxburgh and Berwickshire Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)
Postcode: TD5 7AL
Make a difference. Give advice in your local CAB
As well as the satisfaction from seeing the difference you make, volunteering will equip you with new skills and many volunteers make friendships that can last a lifetime
Are you a good listener, open–minded and don’t judge people or their circumstances and have 6 - 8 hours each week to spare? Then we would love to hear from you!
The role of a CAB adviser is varied. Some of the things advisers do include:
interviewing clients – usually in person, but sometimes by phone or
e-mail;
using Advisernet, the CAB Service’s electronic information system, to
give information to clients;
explaining the choices faced by clients, and what they mean;
offering practical help to clients by writing letters, making phone calls
and helping fill in forms;
referring clients to other agencies if they are better placed to help;
keeping confidential records of clients’ cases;
preventing future problems by identifying issues that affect a lot of
clients. This information can then be used to try and change laws,
regulations and business practices - this is called “social policy” work.
We are particularly interested to hear from people who have experience of webchat.
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.
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.
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: 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.
Starter Pack Helper
SHAX
Postcode: DG1 4TA
SHAX is a young local charity dedicated to providing support for people affected by homelessness and/or poverty through recycling and reusing household goods. We provide emergency starter packs for people in crisis moving into new tenancies. Our starter pack volunteer role includes preparing goods for our clients, including crockery, cutlery, towels, bedding, hygiene and cleaning items etc. This role is varied e.g. wrapping up plates, to ironing bedding to collecting and packing kitchen goods to help someone turn a house into a home.
Shop Helper (Stranraer)
Food Train (Stranraer)
Postcode: DG9 7RZ
Food Train provides a low cost home delivery service of grocery shopping to elderly people who aren't able to get out and shop for themselves. Our volunteer shoppers shop from orders that customers have written. Effective checking of the order whilst shopping makes sure that our customers get what they want. Shoppers start at 9.30am in Morrisons, Stranraer and shop until the orders are finished - it usually takes 1.5 to 2 hours. Volunteer shoppers generally shop weekly or fortnightly.
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.
Volunteer Responders
Grampian Child Bereavement Network (part of the ARCHIE Foundation)
Postcode: IV30 1BU
Grampian Child Bereavement Network (GCBN) provides a range of services including a Volunteer Responder Service. This is a service where our trained volunteers receive referrals and visit families within their own homes. This can be to support a parent by offering support and guidance, to undertaking direct work with a child or young person. The coordinator matches volunteers with families usually close to the volunteer's area as possible.
Community Task Volunteer
Volunteer Midlothian (VM)
Postcode: EH22 3NX
There are many ways in which volunteers can help to reduce social isolation in the older population. This may be by accompanying someone to attend a local community group, assisting with shopping or supporting them with activities, in their own home. Other suitable activities may include demonstrating to and supporting clients to do exercise to improve strength and balance, assistance with food preparation, assistance with craft activities and support with digital skills. A little human contact and support makes the world of difference to an isolated person. Volunteers can provide practical support to enable a person to feel less isolated and part of their wider community.
Receptionist
Turriff & District Citizens Advice Bureau
Postcode: AB53 4AT
The work of the Turriff and District CAB involves members of the public who come into Bureau to discuss very sensitive and confidential issues. The receptionist has to be able to meet people in an impartial and non-discriminatory manner and maintain client and Bureau confidentiality.
We run drop in sessions and an appointment system– the running of which is the main duty of the receptionist. Therefore good customer service manner on the telephone and in person is essential.
Duties:
• Greeting the clients in a friendly and impartial manner.
• Explaining waiting times and procedures to clients
• Making appointments and explaining the client forms to be completed.
• Taking messages for advisers and staff and writing them up timeously.
• Scanning documents and attaching to online case files for advisers as required.
• Ensuring all leaflet and booklets in reception are up to date and ordering more as required.
• Attending the Bureau at the times arranged with line manager – always giving notice if unable to attend and of holiday dates.
You will need to be:
• Committed to the aims and principles of the Scottish CAB Service
• Organised and systematic
• Understand the importance of CAB work
• Have good communication skills
• Willing to attend training and other meetings
• Able to work as part of a team.
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.
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 - 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
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.
Befriender
Leonard Cheshire
Postcode: EH5 1EY
Befrienders actively enable our clients to enjoy a more independent lifestyle. By offering your companionship and practical support you will be enabling people to have more choices and control over their lives. We are looking for people who love swimming, bowling, discos and trips to the zoo and city farms. You can help open the door to a wider social network for our clients and have some fun.
Female Volunteer Swimming Pool Companion
Cosgrove Care (East Renfrewshire)
Postcode: G78 1LR
We’re looking for a female volunteer to assist our Support Worker accompany an older woman, who has multiple support needs, with her much loved weekly swimming session. The role will suit someone who has a calm/friendly/reassuring manner and is comfortable in the pool. The woman supported wears a swimming aid at all times and uses a swimming noodle. The role does not include responsibility for the woman’s safety/personal care nor does it require any life-saving skills
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.
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.