The role involves sharing your own experiences of living with Borderline Personality Disorder with groups of participants and helping to facilitate training workshops. You will need good communication skills, lived experience of BPD , and be willing to share personal experiences with people from a variety of different backgrounds. A strong sense of commitment and willingness to travel throughout the Lothians are also important. CAPS /LEARN will provide training and mentoring for this role. Due to Covid 19 CAPS we have had to alter the way we work. Groups and volunteer roles are currently taking place online until we can resume face to face meetings.

Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. That's why the right care at the end of your life is so important. With other group members from your local area, you will organise fundraising events, collections and bring your community together in supporting Marie Curie. The group meets approximately every 6 weeks to organise 2-4 events per year. Due to Covid-19 at present all volunteer fundraising is being carried out virtually.

Young Volunteers between the ages of 14 - 20 are trained as befrienders before joining them online with Harry (Youth Coordinator) with a view of returning face to face post COVID. The Volunteers will engage in a range of activities with the residents such as reminiscing, arts & crafts, games and are encouraged to come up with new forms of engagement. It is hoped that in addition to the positive impact the project will have on residents, the befriending will allow volunteers to build confidence and gain valuable social skills under the support and supervision of the project worker.

We currently have around 50 shops/ community hubs across Scotland. Our shops and hubs help us raise funds so we can provide our services to the people who need us. Every one of our stores relies on a team of volunteers to help run it and support our staff. About the role: Since the outbreak of Covid 19 the government has set out guidelines for retail to ensure all our staff, customers and volunteers are safe. This volunteer role will help make this possible by doing the following: • Meeting and greeting customers at the entrance of the shop • Managing a socially distanced queuing system • Advising customers of the COVID19 procedures we have in place in the shop, including hand sanitising and social distancing. • Accepting donations and completing gift aid applications • Helping with the ongoing good hygiene procedures of the shop

Human contact is vital. As we are all finding out, without it, life changes. Community Alcohol Related Damages Service is a befriending service run by Rowan Alba. Health care specialists, GP’s, hospitals and mental health services refer individuals to our service. These people, for various reasons have been living the way we experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of them for most of their lives. We need to recruit and train volunteers now so we can respond to those that have been referred to us during this time.

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.

Re-engage exists to support older people who live alone and find it hard to get out in normal times. Call Companions is a telephone befriending service providing regular chats to older people, often living on their own and with little social interaction, launched in response to the Covid-19 crisis. Our call companion coordinators are volunteers, over the age of 18, who oversee a small group of around six call companions and the older people they speak to on a regular basis. As the call companion coordinator, you will be the main point of contact for everyone in your group. You will be in touch regularly with both the volunteers and the older people, making sure they have all the support and information they need to make or receive their regular calls and responding to any queries or concerns. You will keep the team at Re-engage updated and submit a monthly report. This is challenging but rewarding role that makes a big difference in the lives of people experiencing loneliness.

Our matching service is centered on both the individual and volunteer interests. This is a telephone befriending service due to COVID-19. Previous experience is not required as full training and continual support is provided.

Our matching service is centered on both the individual and volunteer interests. This is a telephone befriending service due to COVID-19. Previous experience is not required as full training and continual support is provided.

Our matching service is centered on both the individual and volunteer interests. This is a telephone befriending service due to COVID-19. Previous experience is not required as full training and continual support is provided.

Victim Support Scotland Volunteer * PLEASE NOTE: This opportunity is for Ayrshire but will initially be based in Kilmarnock (KA1 1HW) * Furthermore, we are currently following official COVID-19 guidelines in our workplaces. The initial induction period will be completed online. 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 skills and experience do I need? We are looking for committed, reliable and empathetic volunteers who can work with people of all ages, backgrounds and life situations. Although we provide full training and support, knowledge of the criminal justice system and experience of supporting people is beneficial. As a Victim Support Scotland Volunteer you will need: • Effective communication skills • The ability to actively listen to service users and anyone affected by crime • An interest in learning about the criminal justice system and understand the service user’s journey • An awareness of confidentiality obligations and the responsibilities that come with upholding these obligations • Basic IT Skills (or a willingness to develop IT skills) • Effective time management skills (and working under pressure) • Undertake all relevant training and refresher training • Access to a car or ability to use public transport 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 take all our volunteer applications through our processes which involves: • Joining the Disclosure Scotland PVG scheme • Providing two satisfactory references • Complete Essential Knowledge and Skills Learning • Signing and abiding by Victim Support Scotland’s: - Confidentiality Agreement - Commitment to Data Protection - Volunteer Agreement

* PLEASE NOTE: This opportunity will involve working from home, but may be subject to change in the future depending on the COVID19 tier restrictions * 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 skills and experience do I need? We are looking for committed, reliable and empathetic volunteers who can work with people of all ages, backgrounds and life situations. Although we provide full training and support, knowledge of the criminal justice system and experience of supporting people is beneficial. As a Victim Support Scotland Volunteer you will need: • Effective communication skills • The ability to actively listen to service users and anyone affected by crime • An interest in learning about the criminal justice system and understand the service user’s journey • An awareness of confidentiality obligations and the responsibilities that come with upholding these obligations • Effective time management skills (and working under pressure) • Undertake all relevant training and refresher training • Access to a car or ability to use public transport 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 take all our volunteer applications through our processes which involves: • 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

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

Wellbeing Scotland is a voluntary organisation with services across Scotland. We provide a wide range of holistic services for individuals and families whose life experiences have impacted negatively on their wellbeing. Since 1994 we have offered client centred, holistic, trauma informed therapeutic services and have specialised in abuse and trauma work. We work with both children and adults. Due to the Covid 19 crisis our services have never been more needed, and we are currently in urgent need of Volunteer befrienders in all areas. Do you or anyone you know have a few hours a week to spare to be listening ear to someone who is currently needing a friendly chat. At this time, our befrienders will work remotely by telephone or video calling. No experience necessary(although being a good listener would be an advantage) as training will be provided to help you with this role, and you will be appointed a supervisor for ongoing support. All equipment will also be provided and expenses for out of pocket costs will be reimbursed.

To provide regular friendly conversation and companionship for an elderly, socially isolated person on an ongoing basis. The activities and responsibilities will vary according to the needs of the visually impaired person. Some people require help with reading and writing letters. Others may want to go out for a walk, but can only do so with a sighted guide. Some people like the chance to go shopping, while others just want to sit and chat over a cup of tea. While the Coronavirus is an ongoing threat, befriending will be limited to telephone contact. Friendly chats can be a lifeline at this time. We would hope that this initial telephone contact might later lead to befriending in person.

The friendship line is part of the wider Age Scotland Helpline. The purpose of a friendship caller is to provide calls of companionship to people who are 50 and over, who may live alone or feel alone and would benefit from a chat. Having a conversation can have such a positive impact, we can talk about many things that aren’t Coronavirus related, for example current interests, hobbies, previous work life – the list is endless!

An adapted version of the annual Camelon Winter Festival will be going ahead this year, in a COVID safe way! Volunteers are needed to help at the 'Big Screen' event. Over the weekend of Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th December, a traveling LED video screen will tour through the residential streets of Camelon and Tamfourhill. The mobile screen will be mounted on a van which will slowly make its way through the streets and stop at key community locations with safe and controlled viewing areas. The Big Screen will be showing messages of festive joy, a special seasonal appearance from local singer songwriter Dionne Hickey and three inspiring videos made with creative residents. Volunteer stewards (3 for each planned stop) will help to ensure social distance is maintained and that only joy (and not COVID) is being spread! All PPE will be provided on the day and there will be a safety briefing in advance.

If Covid has taught us anything, it's that not being on-line leaves you at a real disadvantage. Every news bulletin and TV programme directs us to websites. The dentist sends an appointment by text. And GPs are offering video consultations. Great opportunities for many, but for others in our communities this isn’t convenient, just confusing. The on-line world can seem very scary when you don’t know the right buttons to press…or even how to switch the thing on! The aim of the APEL initiative is to support people to feel they are involved in their communities and build their confidence to be as active as they can - we need your help to make it happen. With your support, someone in your neighbourhood will come to realise that digital ‘stuff’ is easier than they ever thought – and they could maybe even pass that knowledge onto someone else who needs it too. You will spend some time helping people learn how to use smartphones, tablets and (sometimes) computers. You will help them to explore the internet, get signed up to social media and maybe even sign up for a shopping spree! In return you will have the satisfaction that your support has made all the difference in someone else’s life. Please help us. You will understand that for everyone safety you will be asked to go through a PVG (police) check. Due to Covid we have had to have a flexible approach to our opportunities so depending on the restrictions that are active at any point the opportunities may come under one of the following options: Open for recruitment and placement Open for recruitment and risk assessed placement activity Open for some recruitment and some risk assessed placement activity Open for some recruitment but currently closed to placement activity Closed for all recruitment and placement activity

Planting and growing and general gardening can be very theraputical and good for your mental health and general wellbeing as well as keeping you active. We know that many people keep active through gardening, but moving to a flat or experiencing a health condition may hamper their ability to stay involved in a hobby that used to give them so much pleasure - that's where the allotment comes in. Coming along to the community allotment (Growing Friends) offers access to disability friendly growing with companionship thrown in too. We hope you may know more about planting and growing than we do! But it's not essential. We are looking for volunteers who can help us plan the allotment use, help with the planting and growing activity and interact with our volunteer team. All equipment is provided. We just need your enthusiasm. We hope you will get the enormous satisfaction from seeing something you put in the ground grow and flourish. You will also be able to help support others in our communities try something new or something they once enjoyed. The role would suit someone who wanted to get out and about a little more and meet new people. Due to Covid we have had to have a flexible approach to our opportunities so depending on the restrictions that are active at any point the opportunities may come under one of the following options: Open for recruitment and placement Open for recruitment and risk assessed placement activity Open for some recruitment and some risk assessed placement activity Open for some recruitment but currently closed to placement activity Closed for all recruitment and placement activity

People say you should never cut your toe-nails on a Sunday. But what if you struggled to cut them at all? Toenails grow… and we take for granted just bending down and giving them a trim when they hurt or poke a hole in our socks. For some in our communities, living with a long-term health condition or getting older and less mobile, can mean it isn’t that easy. Imagine how uncomfortable this would be! It could mean pain when you are walking – stopping you from getting out and about, meeting friends or shopping. The aim of the APEL initiative is to support people to feel they are involved in their communities and build their confidence to be as active as they can - we need your help to make it happen. You don’t need any experience – our friends at NHSGGC Podiatry will provide training and we’re here to support you with everything else. The role involves trimming toe-nails and generally just checking that the foot is free of anything that could hold back the person's mobility. You will have the satisfaction of knowing you are making a practical difference to some - helping them stay safe when walking around, help them get out and about and stay active. If you are looking for some experience for your social care studies or interested in podiatry as a career, this could be for you. You will understand that for everyone’s safety you will be asked to go through a PVG (police) check, too. Due to Covid we have had to have a flexible approach to our opportunities so depending on the restrictions that are active at any point the opportunities may come under one of the following options: Open for recruitment and placement Open for recruitment and risk assessed placement activity Open for some recruitment and some risk assessed placement activity Open for some recruitment but currently closed to placement activity Closed for all recruitment and placement activity

Start Up Stirling was set up in 1994 and on its 25th anniversary last year was named the Provost’s Charity of the Year in recognition of the invaluable service it has provided to the city and to Stirlingshire. The organisation is established as a Christian, interdenominational body with the key objective of the prevention of poverty and the relief of suffering and distress by providing household goods, befriending support and crisis food for those who have need of such facilities by virtue of their youth, age, ethnicity, infirmity, disability, special needs, poverty, homelessness, domestic abuse, unemployment or social and economic circumstances. It started off with the key task of assisting local homeless people by providing packs of basic household items, cleaning items and non-perishable food as they started off a tenancy and was originally founded by a group of local churches where volunteers collected items and provided them to homeless people. Since then services have grown in line with the increasing need. There are 3 key services: • Start Up Foodbanks • Start Up Helper Packs • Start Up Support Ongoing rising costs, particularly of food and domestic fuel, have an acute effect on low-income households. People in rural areas typically need to spend between 10% and 20% more on everyday requirements than those in urban areas. The more remote the area, the greater are these additional costs. This accounts for 11,000 people across the area, of which: • Almost one-fifth of whom live outside the south-east urban area (Stirling city). • 2,500 currently live in areas described as very income deprived nationally. • Raploch (Stirling) is an area of deep-rooted deprivation and has been consistently among the 5% most deprived areas in Scotland since SIMD 2004. • Over 200 households are homeless or in temporary accommodation at any one time in Stirlingshire. • 9,500 people suffer income deprivation who live in areas not currently recognised as income deprived. The full impact of Covid 19 is yet to be felt but the charity knows that the demand for its services will be more pressing than ever moving forward. The Board of Trustees is preparing itself for the challenges ahead. A decision has been made to appoint a new General Manager to lead the staff team of 6. The Board has also recently recruited some new Trustees and currently has 8. The key task now is to find a Trustee with strong financial or accountancy acumen to act as Treasurer. This role will be key to supporting the staff team to ensure strong financial management and to advise the Board on finance matters. The Treasurer would produce a report for Board meetings which are currently monthly. Currently, the Interim Treasurer is also supporting bank reconciliation and the processing of invoicing but it is expected this function will be handed to the incoming General Manager. If you are looking for a voluntary role with meaning and wish to support your local community, then this could be the rewarding opportunity you are looking for to support a fantastic, well regarded and much-needed charity. How To Apply Please email us at recruitment@brucetaitassociates.com or call us on 01786 542 224 for more information. You are advised to get in touch well in advance of the closing date to give us time to consider your application and pre-interview the strongest applicants. Closing Date: Midday, Thursday 12th November This search is being conducted exclusively for the Start Up Stirling by BTA (Bruce Tait Associates). Our leadership team has all worked in the voluntary sector and we use this experience to match organisations and individuals to create great appointments.

The Flowerpot Café are looking for friendly people to work in our courtyard café, as part of a small happy team. We have put all the necessary Covid – 19 precautions in place to stay safe and training will also be given. This is a great opportunity for someone who likes to be social and meet new people. We are a charitable social Enterprise and all the proceeds from the Café go straight back into the project to help disadvantaged people in our community, so you will be helping the charity at the same time. Two roles are available: The first role will be serving the customers at their tables, taking orders, and passing them onto the kitchen. clearing tables, sanitising tables and chairs when they have been used. The second role is in the kitchen making up the orders and washing dishes and keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy

Once the full Covid related restrictions have been fully lifted and once our Fraserburgh store is fully operational. Roles Driver –delivering food boxes locally. Will need to have either someone from their household to accompany them or we will arrange two cars to prevent lone working. Need to able to lift and carry boxes of food. This will be in Fraserburgh and surrounding area initially then when the centre opens will just be to rural areas. Fraserburgh is a new foodbank Centre and not yet open to the public. It has been used as a food distribution centre during C-19. We plan to open in August with the plan to prepack food parcels and issue these to recipients who attend to the foodbank and also to deliver these to rural areas. We are likely to open on a Mon, Wed, Fri for a couple of hours each session and can have a mx. Of three volunteers in at one time. It wold be ideal to have different ‘teams’ on for each session so would need a mix of people who are happy to do the chat and advice and those that are happy to pack through the back. Minimum commitment would be 1 session per two weeks initially for those in the centre.

• Manage and lead the operation of the section. • Plan and deliver a safe, exciting and stimulating balanced programme for the Section taking into account the needs, interests and abilities of the Young People with the assistance of Section Assistants. • Ensuring that every young person in the Section has the opportunity to attend at least one night’s away experience each year. • Actively support and promote the achievement of badges and awards, in particular the Chief Scouts Award. • Actively work with other adults in the Group to support and promote Group or multi-section activities and events. • Agree how you can support the Section Assistants to ensure regular opportunities are provided for young people to express their views on the programme and running on the Section, and that those views are taken into account (for example using Log Chews, Pack, Troop, Sixer or Patrol Leader forums, or any other method). Please note that Beavers currently meet via zoom and not at the school hall due to current covid restrictions. We may be meeting like this for a while although if and when we are allowed we will try and meet up in a park. It is possible we may meet occasionally on a Saturday but only when suitable for everyone.

As a volunteer you’ll drive the van and help deliver/collect furniture. Due to Covid-19 restrictions all deliveries and collection are made to and from the front doors of properties we will not be entering any homes. Covid-19 protocols must always be followed, for example, wearing face masks and keeping hands and surfaces clean.

As a volunteer you’ll help open up the furniture hall, make sure the hall is clean and tidy and that donations are displayed properly. You’ll greet customers and answer telephone enquiries. At the end of the day, you’ll close up the hall and ensure all money is secure and paperwork is complete. Covid-19 protocols must always be followed, for example, wearing face masks and keeping hands and surfaces clean.

Answer incoming calls to book transport for local people. We provide a door-through-door service for those with mobility challenges – elderly, disabled, health issues, geographic remoteness. Covid-19 training will be given to volunteers.

We are introducing a one-to-one, person centred support network called Community Bridge with the main aim of providing additional support to individuals who are not quite ready to attend groups. As part of the Community Bridge team your duties will include: · Make contact with individuals and support them via telephone and/or video calls. (When normal services resume this will also include meeting with individuals in a public setting) · Maintain weekly contact with people you are supporting. · Support individuals in gaining confidence and setting a goal of attending a group or activity of their choosing. · Attend local Curnie Club in your area (If COVID restrictions allow). This is a fantastic opportunity for to meet other people and practice the following skills: · Written communication · Decision making · Team working · Time management

The Alford Community Foodstore currently based in Montgarrie near Alford are needing a volunteer to help organise the Lending Library on Tuesday mornings 10.45 -11.45

The Boys’ Brigade is the oldest uniformed youth organisation in the country. We promote habits which leads young people to be good all round citizens, through an extensive programme. It is rewarding and an honour to watch 5 year old shy children grown into confident young adults, ready to play their part in society. With Covid-19 rules many Companies are looking for additional volunteers to help run the different Sections separately. Helping out in a BB group with children and young people can make all the difference to young lives – meaning happier young people, happier communities and a society that values the contribution that we can all make; young, old or in-between. We call our volunteers “leaders” because they guide a course for children and young people. *What do volunteers do? There are lots of different ways that you can help. We work with boys and girls from all backgrounds and of all faiths, and with those with no faith. Most of our volunteers come along for a couple of hours a week in the evening and get involved with one or more of our four age sections: Anchors, Juniors, Company, Seniors. We need volunteers to help children with activities, games, sport, arts and crafts, hobbies, music etc. Whatever you can help with is greatly valued. We also want volunteers who will be able to relate to young people and over time, become adults they can trust and talk to. *I can't help every week, do you still want me? Yes! The beauty of volunteering with the BB is that you can be flexible, and if you can only help out once a month, or even once a year at the annual camp then we are happy to welcome you. *What is the age limit? You can volunteer from 14+ as a Young Leader, with a wider range of roles for those aged 18+. There’s no upper age limit. We really do welcome applications from all ages. *Do I have to be Christian? Some churches where BB groups are based like leaders to be members of that church, but are happy that certain roles are performed by people who are in sympathy with the Christian basis of the BB. Other than that, we welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and cultures. There are BB groups in and around Aberdeen, looking for volunteers, from Cove to Balmedie, Powis, Northfield, Woodside and the Bridge of Don, and everywhere in between. There will be a group near you who will welcome and greatly appreciate your help. A fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference for people and communities. For further information please contact Andy Cowie at email: acowie999@btinternet.com or tel.: 01224 7903248 / 07715279478.

Connecting Scotland is a Scottish Government programme set up in response to coronavirus to help support people to get connected. During lockdown on-line support, information and social activities has become the norm. For some it's the only way to maintain some form of contact with the outside world. We are looking for DIGITAL CHAMPION VOLUNTEERS to help local people get connected. Supporting people to learn how to do things like: * Set up an email account * Shop online * Use social platforms like zoom, teams or forums You don’t need to be a computer whizz kid, just have a basic understanding of how to use computers and be interetsed in helping others learn. A full Digital Champions training programme will be offered along with a comprehensive digital toolkit.

Now that people are returning to work we still need volunteers to help shielded people with , parcels, prescriptions and meal delivery.

All volunteers will work in a team with the Volunteer Coordinator to plan and deliver the craft sessions. Materials etc will be provided however you may be asked to purchase some of the materials yourself – you will be reimbursed for this upon presenting a valid receipt. You will be given the opportunity to lead on sessions if you are confident in this. Working with members of the community, you will be an approachable, lively and helpful volunteer who is ready to support the children, engage with the family and provide a fun atmosphere were children can take part in activities or enjoy free play. Due to the Coronavirus there will be social distancing measures in place, as well as hygiene measures in line with public health advice, to ensure volunteers and group users are safe. These measures will have to be followed by volunteers as well as other measures detailed within our Covid 19 policy and in line with risks assessments also carried out. For any volunteer who is not sure of these measures or has any questions, then please get in touch. Anyone who would be considered at high risk if they contracted virus, unfortunately you will not be able to volunteer with us at present, however we would still welcome an application form from you in order that we have your details of file and can contact you at a later stage

The supervising Classroom Teacher will provide roles and jobs for you to do. You may find yourself working with groups of children, helping with activities in all aspects of the Curriculum for Excellence, being given paperwork tasks or producing classroom displays to show the work completed by the children. Due to the Coronavirus there will be social distancing measures in place, as well as hygiene measures in line with public health advice, to ensure volunteers and group users are safe. These measures will have to be followed by volunteers as well as other measures detailed within our Covid 19 policy and in line with risks assessments also carried out. For any volunteer who is not sure of these measures or has any questions, then please get in touch. Anyone who would be considered at high risk if they contracted virus, unfortunately you will not be able to volunteer with us at present, however we would still welcome an application form from you in order that we have your details of file and can contact you at a later stage

CAPS are looking for a friendly and approachable individual to provide information on Advocacy Services in the Lothians. You will help others by signposting them to appropraite services and explain how Independent Advocacy might help. You will be offered the opportunity to promote CAPS Independent advocacy at events throughout the Lothians. You will help to set up and man promotional stalls. To monitor leaflets /resources and inform the volunteer coordinator when resources need to be replaced. CAPS also have a stall at the Information station Walpole Hall. The Information Station is a one stop shop acting as a source of support, information and sign posting. CAPS provides an Information Stall at this weekly event and will provide training and guidance for volunteers. Due to Covid 19 CAPS we have had to alter the way we work. Groups and volunteer roles are currently taking place online until we can resume face to face meetings.

This role involves using your own lived experiences of Personality Disorder in a positive way to raise awareness and campaign for change. The aim of the project is for people who have been given a diagnosis of a personality disorder or had experiences that they feel fit with a personality disorder diagnosis to come together, have a collective voice and create change.The group decides what it wants to do (it is experience-led) and has a CAPS staff member to enable/facilitate its decisions Individuals can get involved in a way which suits them. Activities and achievements of the group so far have included: developing and delivering experience led training; creating films based around experiences of living with a Personality Disorder; organising various awareness events , creating leaflets and resource packs based on peoples’ lived experience, responding to and creating consultations and attending and delivering presentations at conferences. (Collective advocacy is where a group of people who are all facing a common problem and have had similar experiences get together to work on specific issues and have their voices heard. The group as a whole may campaign on an issue that affects them. A collective voice can be stronger than that of an individual, as groups are more difficult to ignore.) Due to Covid 19 CAPS we have had to alter the way we work. Groups and volunteer roles are currently taking place online until we can resume face to face meetings.

Working as part of a collective advocacy team to raise awareness and speak about own experiences of eating disorders. The role involves working with the Collective advocacy development worker to show a collective advoacy film and facilitate a group discussion in various community settings throughout the Lothians including: schools , universities , health etc. As all of the workshops take place during the day the volunteer would need to be available during the day. The role requires someone who is able to relate to other young people and is willing to share personal lived experience of an eating disorder of any kind , in order to educate and raise awareness around eating disorders amongst other young people ; willingness to talk about and share experiences of eating disorders with other young people in group situations in various community settings including : schools , universities ,public events etc. Due to Covid 19 CAPS we have had to alter the way we work. Groups and volunteer roles are currently taking place online until we can resume face to face meetings.

We know that little things can make a big difference for people and their families living with a terminal illness – like having someone to chat to over a cup of tea. You will be matched with someone who you’ll visit in their home, go out somewhere with or chat to over the phone. You can offer your time any day of the week, between 9am and 9pm, so that you can find a time that works for you and the individual that you are supporting. The type of support our Helper volunteers give often includes: • Companionship and emotional support • Practical help • A break for families and carers • Information on other support available •Support after a bereavement. Volunteers need to be aged 18 years or over, live in Lothian and commit at least three hours each week for a minimum of one year. Due to Covid-19 all training is online at the moment. There is no face to face with clients at the moment, this is done virtually at present. Contact Katie Wardlaw directly at E: katie.wardlaw@mariecurie.org.uk

Who we are looking for. Do you want to make a difference? Would you like to meet new people? Do you have a little free time? Duties The pantry@brag was born as a coronavirus emergency response, but now it will continue to run as a people’s pantry offering affordable food to the Benarty area. The food the pantry receives mostly comes from the charity Fareshare which receives surplus food stock from supermarkets and they then deliver to us on a weekly basis, we also receive donated food from local businesses. As the lockdown has eased we are finding ourselves with less volunteers as those we had were furloughed and have recently returned to work. We need Volunteers to help with the set-up of the pantry and to serve our members at the pantry when open. We are also looking for packers and delivery drivers. In return you will: Gain confidence in dealing with the public. Be able to help to reduce food waste. Gain valuable work experience and reference. Meet new people and perhaps widen your social circle.

AbilityNet supports older people (55+) or anyone living with a disability or impairment to use technology to achiever their goals at home, at work and in education. We do this by providing specialist advice services, free information resources and by helping to build a more accessible world. We are passionate digital accessibility and usability experts, here to ensure your websites, apps and digital documents are accessible, usable and comply with current legislation. We will work with your team at every stage of the project, providing the technical insight you need to reach people on every platform – giving your organisation an end to end digital accessibility strategy. One of our services which I would like to Highlight to you is ITCANHELP. It is a free IT Support service to help older people (55+) and people with disabilities/long term health conditions use technology to achieve their goals. We have a network of friendly volunteers who can help with most major computer systems, laptops, tablet devices and smart phones. Due to Covid-19 volunteers are unable to visit anyone at home however support is being delivered remotely. We’ve seen a high amount of people get in touch with the service to help them keep in touch with friends and family, We’ve also seen a high amount of charities get in touch saying that they have staff who are struggling with technology so we want to be there ready to help third sector organisations such as yourself and any members.

Fife Gingerbread has been providing support in Fife for 30 years helping thousands of lone parent, vulnerable and disadvantaged families. Without the help and support of our volunteers, this would not be possible. Fife Gingerbread secured funding for an allotment and, now that the clearing process has been completed, are looking for volunteers to help with the preparation and planting of crops/fruit/veg, tending to and caring for them together with general maintenance and upkeep of the plot. It is hoped our harvest can then be used to cater for the various cooking groups we hold within the community as well as being part of food packages for the families we support. UPDATE *During the current Covid-19 Pandemic Scottish Government social distancing guidelines will need to be adhered to*

This volunteering opportunity is very much about providing the person with social interaction and reducing sense of loneliness. COVID-19 stopped all her social groups so she is now quite socially isolated. As a volunteer you will mostly be going out for walks and coffee around the local area. In future your sessions may also involve home visit and having a cuppa with this lady, but this is not the case at present.

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 Required Skills • Have a good understanding of the Scottish Government advice to keep yourself and others safe (further training in store procedures will be provided) • Have a confident, friendly outgoing nature • Enjoy meeting and engaging with new people • Enjoy working in a team including the store manager and other volunteers • Able to volunteer for a minimum of 2 hours a week

We are looking for volunteer escorts who will help assist our mini bus driver throughout the East Kilbride and surrounding areas. As a volunteer escort you will assist the min bus driver to deliver items (such as meals, books, care packages etc) to vulnerable and isolated individuals in the East Kilbride Community during the transition out of COVID-19.

Volunteers between 21 and 70 years old with a D1 class license to drive our vehicles to provide a door-through-door service for those with mobility challenges – elderly, disabled, health issues, geographic remoteness. Covid-19 training will be given to volunteers.

The volunteer broker role is a peer mentoring role where brokers support other volunteers as they progress into their own volunteering opportunity. The role is to support volunteers into their chosen opportunity by going through the registration process, either face to face or by telephone, inputting data into the database. We take reference details from each volunteer before making any referrals. We also discuss and select potential opportunities based on the information they provide. Each volunteer enters our follow up process where they are contacted regularly in order to monitor their progress. As part of the follow up you will be contacting the volunteers and organisations to support both in making the volunteering relationship happen and to make the journey into volunteering as simple as possible. Due to Covid we have had to have a flexible approach to our opportunities so depending on the restrictions that are active at any point the opportunities may come under one of the following options: Open for recruitment and placement Open for recruitment and risk assessed placement activity Open for some recruitment and some risk assessed placement activity Open for some recruitment but currently closed to placement activity Closed for all recruitment and placement activity

We are looking for people who would be involved in a group that would do a weekly litter pick at the Forth and Clyde Canal near Linnvale and Whitecrook in Clydebank. We do a weekly litter pick at the side of the canal in Clydebank, separating the material so that we can recycle as much as possible and make the area a safe and clean place that the local community can use. Due to Covid we have had to have a flexible approach to our opportunities so depending on the restrictions that are active at any point the opportunities may come under one of the following options: Open for recruitment and placement Open for recruitment and risk assessed placement activity Open for some recruitment and some risk assessed placement activity Open for some recruitment but currently closed to placement activity Closed for all recruitment and placement activity

Some people in West Dunbartonshire have found it difficult to get involved in volunteering and need a bit of support to do so. People of all ages want to get involved in their community but may need a helping hand to volunteer. The aim of the APEL initiative is to support people to feel they are involved in their communities and build their confidence to be as active as they can - we need your help to make it happen. With your help someone who feels unable to get involved in their local community can feel supported and motivated to help clean up the local canal towpath making it safer and nicer for everyone to enjoy. They will meet others, be active and have a bit of banter with the others in the group. If this sounds like you, all we ask is a few hours every week of your time, over a year. We will be here to provide any help and support you need. Due to Covid we have had to have a flexible approach to our opportunities so depending on the restrictions that are active at any point the opportunities may come under one of the following options: Open for recruitment and placement Open for recruitment and risk assessed placement activity Open for some recruitment and some risk assessed placement activity Open for some recruitment but currently closed to placement activity Closed for all recruitment and placement activity

Exciting opportunity to join new Social Enterprise Company MorphFit Gentle Movement Project Ltd who provide help to the elderly and all populations with acknowledged health issues stay active, motivated and connected on a digital platform whilst shielding from COVID. The programme is designed to deliver a series of gentle chair based and when appropriate, standing exercises that will help stimulate those participating through mental, physical and social participation. The service is delivered on our digital platform allowing all clients and patients to participate from the comfort of their own home. Patients are referred from either their local GP Surgeries or via a Charity-Based organisation. This allows both GP’s and Practice Nurses the opportunity to screen the patient prior to referral and ensure they are able to undertake light exercise. The Role: Now that we have a established client base within the local community we need additional help checking for funding opportunities and channels that may exist via organisational data bases such as VASLAN, Social Enterprise Scotland, Business Gateway, South Lanarkshire Council and the Scottish government websites. Days and hours are flexible and the position is perfect for working from home. Help and guidance will be available at all times. Necessary skills include computer literacy and the ability to navigate websites to identify potential opportunities.

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 also appoint a Covid-19 medical officer, who does not have to be the club doctor or medical lead, should be familiar with the emerging evidence related to post Covid-19 pathology who is expected to: i. lead on ensuring any suspected or confirmed Covid-19 cases are managed in line with the Scottish Football Association case management protocols and current Scottish Government advice. ii. have medical oversight of the return to training of any players or staff with suspected or confirmed cases of Covid-19. 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, forfarfarmingtoncommittee@gmail.com.

During COVID-19, we have adapted the transport service to provide support to help older people attend healthcare appointments, including GP appointments, hospital clinics, chiropody and dental appointments. Volunteers will be given PPE, guidance and ongoing support in this role.

During COVID-19, we have adapted the transport service to provide support to help older people attend healthcare appointments, including GP appointments, hospital clinics, chiropody and dental appointments. Volunteers will be given PPE, guidance and ongoing support in this role.

During COVID-19, we have adapted the transport service to provide support to help older people attend healthcare appointments, including GP appointments, hospital clinics, chiropody and dental appointments. Volunteers will be given PPE, guidance and ongoing support in this role.

During COVID-19, we have adapted the transport service to provide support to help older people attend healthcare appointments, including GP appointments, hospital clinics, chiropody and dental appointments. Volunteers will be given PPE, guidance and ongoing support in this role.

During COVID-19, we have adapted the transport service to provide support to help older people attend healthcare appointments, including GP appointments, hospital clinics, chiropody and dental appointments. Volunteers will be given PPE, guidance and ongoing support in this role.

During COVID-19, we have adapted the transport service to provide support to help older people attend healthcare appointments, including GP appointments, hospital clinics, chiropody and dental appointments. Volunteers will be given PPE, guidance and ongoing support in this role.

During COVID-19, we have adapted the transport service to provide support to help older people attend healthcare appointments, including GP appointments, hospital clinics, chiropody and dental appointments. Volunteers will be given PPE, guidance and ongoing support in this role.

During COVID-19, we have adapted the transport service to provide support to help older people attend healthcare appointments, including GP appointments, hospital clinics, chiropody and dental appointments. Volunteers will be given PPE, guidance and ongoing support in this role.

This wonderful railway is operated entirely by volunteers and maintenance work to keep this railway in top shape has not stopped during the pandemic. Throughout the year a vast programme of work is undertaken by volunteers, ranging from working on the track, running the trains to rolling stock maintenance and building maintenance… and the list goes on. In fact, many of our volunteers try their hand at most of these various jobs as and when required – and a significant number started volunteering without having specialist skills in these areas in the first place. If you would like to lend a hand at the Railway, spend some time doing something truly hands-on, let us know.

Falkirk Community Hospital - COVID19 We are looking for volunteers to assist with meeting people attending the Eye Clinic at Falkirk Community Hospital. Volunteers will support NHS staff by monitoring the access and greeting patients. They will ask if people have any Covid-19 symptoms, check the time of the pre-arranged appointment, ask them to sanitise their hands and ensure they are wearing a face covering before directing them to the appropriate clinic Volunteers must wear a face covering and will be provided with a volunteer tshirt. Social distancing (2m) must be used at all times. The project is co-ordinated by the Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme (RSVP) but we welcome volunteers from younger age groups. RSVP is a project delivered by the national volunteering charity, Volunteering Matters. For any further information contact Rosemary Fletcher on 0737 929 6087

An adapted version of the annual Camelon Winter Festival will be going ahead this year, in a COVID safe way! Volunteers are needed to distribute information flyers and 'Big Screen Packs' (pre-booked packs for families to enjoy alongside viewing the 'Big Screen' event) in the Camelon and Tamfourhill areas between 16th November and 12th December. Volunteers can help in their own street, maybe surrounding streets as well if they're able, let the Festival team know what you can help with!

Provide advice, information and peer support to local volunteers who wish to join the volunteer network Help to recruit more volunteers in the local area Main point of contact for support and local issues and pass to Volunteer Co-ordinator or Head Office as necessary Promote Fertility Network Scotland services and campaigns to people in local community by distributing leaflets etc Attend events to promote and/or fundraise for Fertility Network Scotland Help organise and support our events in the local area Fertility Network Scotland provides advice, information and support for anyone affected by fertility issues. We work to raise awareness of the impact of fertility problems and campaign for fair provision of fertility treatment throughout Scotland. Due to Covid-19 at present support is provided/managed online only.

During COVID-19, Re-engage in Moray have been helping a lot of older people feel less lonely, one phone call at a time! The charity is now needing volunteers to help coordinate calls and make matches. As a co-ordinator, you will be the main point of contact for all of the call companions and older people in your local group. The co-ordinator is supported by Re-engage staff, to match folk together and will spend a few hours each month talking with companions and older people, making sure everything is okay. Volunteers receive training too.

Volunteers to assist with After Schools Club once active after Covid-19

Graeme High School in central Falkirk would like to engage with a volunteer who can lend their skills and experience as a hairdresser to enrich the experience of a group of secondary (3rd and 4th year) pupils who have chosen to study for a City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector. As well as the mandatory theory units the pupils are presented for 3 practical units – Shampoo and Conditioning Hair, Plaiting and Twisting Hair and Styling Women’s Hair. The involvement of a volunteer who is an experienced hairdresser will add value to the pupil’s learning by offering the perspective of someone who has first-hand experience of the industry and knowledge of how the skills being learned might translate into future employment. This is not a formal teaching role and the successful volunteer will be fully supported at all times by the class teacher, they will not instruct the class on their own at any time or be responsible for managing the class. The volunteer is not responsible for any pupil’s accreditation however they would support the class teacher in assessing pupils’ practical skills by observing pupils’ work and completing prepared assessment checklists. Role Description: • Demonstrate various hairdressing techniques in a salon environment (specific techniques to be agreed with the class teacher in line with the various techniques pupils will learn for their City & Guilds course outcomes, for example braiding techniques) • Provide pupils with specific instruction on how to carry out the technique during the demonstration • Provide informal pupil feedback on their technique to help them to improve • Most techniques will be demonstrated on the salon training heads but pupils often pair up to practise techniques and staff would provide support with this Availability: The programme is delivered over the course of the week but for volunteering purposes the core commitment is all day on a Wednesday (8.50 am until 2.40pm with appropriate coffee and lunch breaks). If a volunteer is keen to offer more than that then other days and times can be identified. The class teacher will work with any interested volunteer to agree mutually suitable times, dates and sessions. COVID: Graeme High School have conducted a full risk assessment for this volunteer to engage with the school, and the class pupils. A full induction will be carried out by Jennifer Lauder (class teacher) before the volunteer undertakes any tasks, this will include general health and safety guidance, as well as the COVID specific measures in place. Graeme High School have appropriate insurance to cover engaging with volunteers in this role.

Older and Active are looking for volunteers to help support older and isolated people In East Kilbride. We are looking for volunteers to carry out a varied mix of duties to assist the charity during Covid-19. Shopping service – This will involve the volunteer shopping and delivering food to our service users. Prescription service - This will involve the volunteer going to the chemist, picking up a prescription and delivering it to the service user – a current PVG certificate will be required for this service Delivery - Delivering activity packs helping with leaflet drops and admin duties as required

Overall purpose: • To co-deliver a self-management programme for people living with a long term condition. Developing their skills and confidence to make choices about their needs and regain control over their life. Typical Tasks/Activities within the Role: • Meet and greet MOT programme participants both online and in person • Facilitate group activities and discussions • Helping participants to grow in confidence. • Deliver the self-management message and help people to goal set and action plan • Ensure the facilitation of activities: setting out materials, preparation, participation • To offer the group support and encouragement. • Clearing up at the end of a session (post COVID if face-to-face)

Your role as the Telephone Befriender is to engage in conversation with a client over the phone, building a rapport and engaging with them on a weekly basis (note: some befriending matches require more than one call per week). Most of the referrals come from our partners and other agencies but some are self-referrals. All referrals are due to the client being lonely and feeling isolated. It should be noted, that does not necessarily mean they are an older person living on their own. Some referrals are for younger adults who may live in a ‘busy’ household. As a Befriender your co-ordinator will match you to a suitable client. This will be done after finding out more about both yourself and the client to see if there are similarities in personality, hobbies etc. It will not be done purely on age – often the perfect match is with different generations. Your role will be to chat to the client, from the VASA offices in Ayr. You will be required to actively engage and encourage conversation – sometimes this needs to be led by you, the volunteer, as there could be barriers with the clients such as: confidence, disability, speech issues etc. The Telephone Befriender will not be expected to offer advice or to ‘counsel’ the client – you are simply someone to have a chat to and be a listening ear – something for the client to look forward to each week. Befrienders should give minimal personal details about themselves and should never ‘off-load’ their own issues to a client. Your coordinator will always be there to deal with any concerns you have about any of your matches. VASA induction training will be given and guidelines issued around safety protocols for volunteers and clients. Workshops will be available from time to time to cover areas of interest around Befriending. A PVG check will be carried out prior to commencement as a befriender. It should be noted that this role does not include any face-to-face befriending and no volunteer should arrange to meet with a client. Post COVID, if a one-to-one, face-to-face service was developed, appropriate training would be given then if deemed applicable. DUTIES: The role of the Telephone Befriender will be as follows: • To offer friendship and encouragement, via a telephone call, to a few clients who is isolated and lonely. • To provide a listening ear. • To facilitate conversation and engage with clients. • To build up a relationship with the befriendee, giving them something to look forward to on a weekly basis. • To commit to a minimum of 1hr and maximum of 2 hours one morning or afternoon per week. PVG check will be carried out. Criminal Convictions & PVGs: For Roles requiring a PVG, i.e. Befriending, driving etc., having a criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from volunteering for VASA. If you have a criminal conviction and would like to discuss it, you can do this in confidence by speaking with our Chief Officer prior to application: email marie@vasa.scot or call 01292 435734. 2 character references will be taken up.

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

Volunteer required for various roles created by the COVIC-19 pandemic.

Covid 19 Resilience Aberdeen is coordinating Aberdeen’s response to the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak and is particularly ensuring older and the most vulnerable people get the help and support they need. We are urgently seeking volunteers to help keep people safe and inside their homes during this crisis. If you are fit and healthy with no underlying health conditions and you are under 70 years old, then your neighbours need you! Now, more than ever before we need to stay connected in our communities and look after one another. >Can you help? We are looking for volunteers to help people living in your own neighbourhood who are unable to leave their homes and have no-one else to help them. This could mean doing things for your neighbours like • Picking up prescriptions • Picking up small amounts of local groceries • Posting mail • Urgent necessities • Making a friendly phone call. All volunteers would have a Neighbourhood coordinator who they could contact for help, support and advice and we would ask that volunteers keep themselves safe by keeping up to date with current advice which can be found on the web sites below. You would not be expected to enter anyone’s home, take any money or other type of payment, this service is free to the person who needs it and goods would be left on the person’s doorstep. If you can help in any way please email communities@aberdeencity.gov.uk All help makes a real difference and will be greatly appreciated, *Please keep updated with the official government public announcements and information at: 1. www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/ 2. www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public 3. https://scvo.org.uk/support/covid-19/resources

WaterAid enables the world's poorest people to gain access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene education. These basic human rights underpin health, education and livelihoods and form the first, essential step in overcoming poverty. We work with local partners who understand local issues and we provide them with skills and support. This empowers them and local communities to set up and manage practical and sustainable projects that meet communities real needs. We also campaign locally and internationally, to change policies and practice, and to ensure water and sanitation's vital role in reducing poverty is recognised. During the current COVID 19 pandemic and for the foreseeable future there will be no face-to-face WaterAid talks. Applicants will be asked to complete the Volunteer Speakers ONLINE training course and will stay at home and comply with COVID19 containment requirements until the crisis is over. However, during the crisis many schools are arranging activities for their students via Microsoft Teams, Skype and other applications to complement students’ home-schooling during COVID19. Our Speaker Network has made our PowerPoint presentations available for teachers to download. If applicants know how to use Microsoft Teams or Skype with slides and would like to deliver webinars to schools and organisations, they should let us know when they apply. Training and excellent support is provided to all volunteers. *People can express interest to volunteer at https://www.wateraid.org/uk/get-involved/volunteering/volunteer-as-a-wateraid-speaker after which they will be sent an application form to complete. *If you have any questions or for more details please email Speakers@wateraid.org .

*Who We Are: UKFCP Third Party Support Centre is established in March 2020 for the fight against Coronavirus COVID-19. We aim to ensure a safer community for Chinese people with great passion and dedication. We are now at the very CRUCIAL stage and we are looking for talents who could provide help for our community in your area and willing to address issues for the people in need. Be part of us! https://www.ukfcp.com/ukfcp-support-centre *How to Apply Your Talents: - Get more exposure for Support Centre and promote 30 Community Projects. - Generate digital content to raise general public awareness of our support centre work and engage our stakeholders we work with – from clients to volunteers and local organisations - Liaise with local media (UK and Europe) and communities to promote Support Centre services and cover more stories - Develop and manage social media to reach more audiences, help them become more accessible to our services and attract more potential professionals and volunteers *Benefits: - Volunteerfrom home, with an energetic and creative team - Networking with Chinese professionals in the UK A fantastic opportunity to help with all volunteer assistance greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Josephine Hua, Admin Assistant at email supportcentre@ukfcp.com or tel.: 07497348182.

* PLEASE NOTE: Initial induction will be completed online from home, in accordance with COVID19 guidance. Shadowing within the Court environment may be required as part of the induction and training processes. * 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 skills and experience do I need? We are looking for committed, reliable and empathetic volunteers who can work with people of all ages, backgrounds and life situations. Although we provide full training and support, knowledge of the criminal justice system and experience of supporting people is beneficial. As a Victim Support Scotland Volunteer you will need: • Effective communication skills • The ability to actively listen to service users and anyone affected by crime • An interest in learning about the criminal justice system and understand the service user’s journey • An awareness of confidentiality obligations and the responsibilities that come with upholding these obligations • Effective time management skills (and working under pressure) • Undertake all relevant training and refresher training • Access to a car or ability to use public transport 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 take all our volunteer applications through our processes which involves: • 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

Friends of Overtoun Park host a range of family fun days to help encourage people to use the park more and to bring the community together. The park has hosted events such as Sport in the Park, Easter Eggstravaganza, Strutt the Mutt, Spookey Part and Perk up the Park. Volunteers are needed to join the fun in helping to set-up for events and help run them. This will include putting up gazebos, manning a stall, registering visitors, being involved in arts & crafts as well as helping with bouncy castles and picture hunts. If you enjoy meeting people and having a chat and some fun in the park, then this is the volunteering opportunity for you! Owing to COVID restrictions we are currently focusing on Park tidy up, cutting back of bushes and general gardening activities. We are still welcoming volunteers to come along and get involved

Do you have bike repairor upcycling skills? Support our Bike technicians and Project Coordinator with the delivery of the Community Tracks Inverclyde programme! Our aim is to support and encourage local people to choose sustainable transport measures and encourage healthier lifestyles, while also supporting the provision of practical activities for local people in relation to bicycle recycling, maintenance and refurbishment. Tasks •To help sort, build and refurbish bikes donated to the project - with reuseable parts where possible •To assist in the day to day running of the bike workshop •Learn to use existing and future mechanical skills and experience to diagnose faults, assess viability of repairs, while helping to undertake safety checks and refurbishments •Assist with pop-up bike events within the wider Inverclyde area •To interact with local people, local businesses and community groups to promote cycling and training opportunities •Ensure that H&S protocols are followed at all times •Contribute towards the development of good working practices and external bike events •Ensure that equipment is stored safely, kept clean and in safe working order. •Volunteers may be required to undertake other duties and responsibilities not set out in this role description. It's a great way to meet new people and develop your skills! Start date dependent on covid-19 guidelines - but hopefully start anytime.

CAPS provides Individual Advocacy in East Lothian and Midlothian and runs several experience-led Collective Advocacy projects across Lothian. You will receive induction, training, guidance and support from CAPS staff. More information is contained within the Management Committee volunteer role description available online at www.capsadvocacy.org Please contact Jane Crawford, CEO on 0131 273 5116, or by email: jane@capsadvocacy.org for an informal chat. Management Committee members must not be disqualified from acting as a charity trustee. This role is subject to Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme membership. CAPS is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation, Scottish Charity number SC021772. Due to Covid 19 CAPS we have had to alter the way we work. Groups and volunteer roles are currently taking place online until we can resume face to face meetings.

As a Local Contact volunteer you will coordinate and run a social group in the local area for people experiencing the challenges of childlessness. You will take care of all aspects of the group including: Act as main contact for the group Organise and maintain an email circulation list of people within the group Organise social activities or informal gatherings Offer peer to peer support and friendship Promote the group in the local area Liaise with the Volunteer Coordinator who will connect you to people looking for support Adhere to Fertility Network Scotland policies and procedures Fertility Network Scotland provides advice, information and support for anyone affected by fertility issues. We work to raise awareness of the impact of fertility problems and campaign for fair provision of fertility treatment throughout Scotland. Due to Covid-19 at present support is provided/managed online only.

Our matching service is centered on both the individual and volunteer interests. This is a telephone befriending service due to COVID-19. Previous experience is not required as full training and continual support is provided.

Our matching service is centered on both the individual and volunteer interests. This is a telephone befriending service due to COVID-19. Previous experience is not required as full training and continual support is provided.

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. The Friendship Changing Lives Project supports vulnerable adults within local communities across West Fife, who are affected by loneliness and isolation, from young adults to older adults. Citizen Advocates come from all walks of life and have a shared commitment to help vulnerable adults. Citizen Advocates provide invaluable support and friendship through: Listening to someone in need, trying to understand the challenges they face, their point of view, 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. Encourage hobbies and interests, so that mutually enjoyed activities can be shared. Improving social networks to reduce social isolation.

Bikeworks has recently been awarded funding to provide bikes to families that are supported by local charities. As a result we are looking for additional mechanics to join the existing team to help increase the number of bikes that can be produced each week. They collect more than 100 bikes per week and the variable condition of these bikes means that not every bike can be repaired and made safe, but the ones that can exceed their current capacity. The work is varied and interesting and the workshop facility is extensive with all the tools and equipment required. Bikeworks are still recruiting volunteers during Covid-19.

To help in the overall management of Homestart. Ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements

Across West Dunbartonshire, many people live alone and can often feel isolated. The reasons for this will be varied - they may have difficulty leaving the house alone, have no close family or friends, or have lost confidence after illness or a life-change. In every case, what is missing is someone like you. Everyone gets older and we are living longer. It can become harder to make new friends and connections as we leave work, grow apart, see family move away and deal with health issues. The aim of the APEL initiative is to support people to feel they are involved in their communities and build their confidence to be as active as they can - we need your help to make it happen. With your help, someone in our community could feel supported, less alone and more able to get out and about. If this sounds like you, all we ask is a few hours every week of your time, over a year. We will be here to provide any help and support you need. In return you will have the satisfaction that your support has made all the difference in someone else’s life. Please help us. You will understand that for everyone safety you will be asked to go through a PVG (police) check. Due to Covid we have had to have a flexible approach to our opportunities so depending on the restrictions that are active at any point the opportunities may come under one of the following options: Open for recruitment and placement Open for recruitment and risk assessed placement activity Open for some recruitment and some risk assessed placement activity Open for some recruitment but currently closed to placement activity Closed for all recruitment and placement activity

We want to make West Dunbartonshire a Dementia Friendly authority. We believe anyone living with dementia and their carers should be supported to live well in the community, and feel able to access services and activities, as and when they choose to. To help us share the message and build interest and support, we provide information and awareness sessions all across the area. We need volunteers, like you, to help us keep track of and deliver the sessions alongside our network of Dementia Ambassadors. We will ask you to - Work with us to make sure every session enquiry is followed up - Help arrange the awareness diary - taking bookings and contacting session leaders - Make up information packs for local organisations - Help facilitate the sessions on the day (only if you want to) - Keep track of any dementia pledges made in the sessions If you get involved we can offer you the chance to: - Learn more about dementia and how it impacts everyday life - Meet new interesting people - Make a real difference in the lives of people in your community. Due to Covid we have had to have a flexible approach to our opportunities so depending on the restrictions that are active at any point the opportunities may come under one of the following options: Open for recruitment and placement Open for recruitment and risk assessed placement activity Open for some recruitment and some risk assessed placement activity Open for some recruitment but currently closed to placement activity Closed for all recruitment and placement activity

Across West Dunbartonshire, many people live alone and feel isolated. The reasons will be different - they may be housebound, have no close family or friends, or just feel anxious. In every case, what is missing is the chance to just blether. Care-givers are a great support, but they can’t give the time that some of our neighbours need. The aim of the APEL initiative is to support people to feel they are involved in their communities and build their confidence to be as active as they can - we need your help to make it happen. If chatting about the weather, who’s who on TV, what team is playing best or just what’s happening in the world sounds like you…then we need your help! A regular call from you will make all the difference to someone who may have little or no other company during the day. All we ask from you is an hour or so of your time, a listening ear…and of course, your chat! Due to Covid we have had to have a flexible approach to our opportunities so depending on the restrictions that are active at any point the opportunities may come under one of the following options: Open for recruitment and placement Open for recruitment and risk assessed placement activity Open for some recruitment and some risk assessed placement activity Open for some recruitment but currently closed to placement activity Closed for all recruitment and placement activity

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. Perhaps you could help to coordinate volunteers as they assist with shopping and prescriptions, light gardening, friendly phone calls and other community needs that are identified. Please contact us if you feel you have the skills to coordinate local volunteer activity in Bishopbriggs, Auchinairn and Torrance.

Wellbeing Scotland is a voluntary organisation with services across Scotland. We provide a wide range of holistic services for individuals and families whose life experiences have impacted negatively on their wellbeing. Since 1994 we have offered client centred, holistic, trauma informed therapeutic services and have specialised in abuse and trauma work. We work with both children and adults. Due to the Covid 19 crisis our services have never been more needed, and we are currently in urgent need of Volunteer Befrienders in all areas. Do you or anyone you know have a few hours a week to spare to be listening ear to someone who is currently needing a friendly chat? At this time, our befrienders will work remotely by telephone or video calling. No experience necessary(although being a good listener would be an advantage) as training will be provided to help you with this role, and you will be appointed a supervisor for ongoing support. All equipment will also be provided and expenses for out of pocket costs will be reimbursed. Please contact Lorna on 07806444390 or Lorna@wellbeingscotland.org for further info or to request an application pack.

Dingwall Community Fridge has just opened next to Dingwall Community Centre, in response to the COVID-19 emergency. We are looking for volunteers to help with the running of this community facility. The area needs to be cleaned twice a day, with the fridge cleaned and checked for out of date food. The volunteer would also need to ensure that hand sanitiser is available for customers. If you would like to be a part of this much valued community facility and can even offer just few hours to help occasionally, then please get in touch.

we are looking for drivers to take patients to and from appointments as well as pick up samples from care homes/community hospitals and take them to 3 acute sites. We have vehicles which can be used for patients transport – they are setup with COVID measures and the volunteers are not expected to help the patient in or out of the vehicle.

This volunteer role is helping to support the health and safety of patients and visitors to Dr. Gray's Hospital during COVID-19. Volunteer Door Assistants will provide support to hospital staff, ensuring patients and visitors are welcomed and directed to the correct department whilst ensuring physical distancing and PPE guidelines are followed. Shifts are 2 hours long and flexible - Monday through to Friday and there is some availability to help on evenings and weekends, although days are the priority just now.

Inchgarth Community Centre is coordinating tremendous support and the community response in south Aberdeen to COVID-19 with the great assistance of incredible volunteers. Since the COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak we have helped over 100 households with aspects such as medication collection,food delivery, support to ensure no one is left isolated or lonely, dog walking service for the most vulnerable and isolated. This includes older people, people with disabilities, and most isolated living in our community. If you can help please email inchgarthcc2@btinternet.com Please let us know what kind of help you can give. All volunteers make a real difference and all assistance is greatly appreciated. *More information is also available at: -Website www.inchgarth.org -Email Inchgarthcc2@btinternet.com -Facebook Https://www.facebook.com/inchgarthcc -Twitter www.twitter.com/inchgarthcc

* PLEASE NOTE: This opportunity will involve working from home, but may be subject to change in the future depending on the COVID19 tier restrictions * Office Support Volunteer How can you use your skills and dedication to support people affected by crime? Victim Support Scotland (VSS) provides support and information services to victims and witnesses of crime in Scotland. VSS office support volunteers play a key role by providing clerical and administrative support so that staff and service volunteers can devote more time to supporting people to move forward after a crime. What will you be doing? The role requires you to: • Answer phone or reception queries and direct them to relevant staff • Help various teams with case paperwork and data input • Complete other administrative projects and clerical tasks, such as mailing duties What are the benefits you will receive? Volunteering with Victim Support Scotland can be challenging and extremely rewarding. As an office support volunteer you will: • Make a real difference to people affected by crime, by ensuring case paperwork and other admin duties are managed effectively • Learn new skills and knowledge of the criminal justice system • Have the opportunity to develop and enhance administrative skills • Positively affect your community as a member of a team actively working to reduce the impact of crime What skills and experience do you need? We are looking for committed, reliable and empathetic volunteers who can work with people of all ages, backgrounds and life situations. You could be a student with a background in law or criminal justice, or just someone with a general interest in working for a good cause. Although we provide training and support, we require you to have the following: Our office support volunteers help us with administration tasks related to providing support people affected by crime and running a busy service. • Basic computer and Microsoft Office skills • A friendly, non-judgemental approach to working with people from all sections of the community • An awareness of the importance of confidentiality and willingness to learn about and uphold legal General Data Protection Regulations obligations • A flexible approach to work • A willingness to undertake training a and refresher training relevant to your role What can you expect? As a volunteer with Victim Support Scotland, you can expect: • Support in your volunteering role to complete tasks effectively • Training and development to give you any further skills you need • All reasonable expenses (e.g. travel) to 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 from volunteers of approximately four hours per week, however this may vary depending upon the needs of the service. • A minimum commitment of at least one year, so that they might get the most out of a volunteering role. How can you 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 take all our volunteer applications through our processes which involves: • Undertaking a Disclosure Scotland PVG check • Providing two satisfactory references • Complete Essential Knowledge and Skills Learning and Compliance Learning • Signing and abiding by Victim Support Scotland’s: - Confidentiality agreement - Commitment to data protection o Volunteer agreement We have a number of ways you can apply or register your interest: • Email volunteer@victimsupportsco.org.uk for an information pack • Call our free helpline on 0800 160 1985

We currently have around 50 shops/ community hubs across Scotland. Our shops and hubs help us raise funds so we can provide our services to the people who need us. Every one of our stores relies on a team of volunteers to help run it and support our staff. About the role: Since the outbreak of Covid 19 the government has set out guidelines for retail to ensure all our staff, customers and volunteers are safe. This volunteer role will help make this possible by doing the following: • Meeting and greeting customers at the entrance of the shop • Managing a socially distanced queuing system • Advising customers of the COVID19 procedures we have in place in the shop, including hand sanitising and social distancing. • Accepting donations and completing gift aid applications • Helping with the ongoing good hygiene procedures of the shop

We currently have around 50 shops/ community hubs across Scotland. Our shops and hubs help us raise funds so we can provide our services to the people who need us. Every one of our stores relies on a team of volunteers to help run it and support our staff. About the role: Since the outbreak of Covid 19 the government has set out guidelines for retail to ensure all our staff, customers and volunteers are safe. This volunteer role will help make this possible by doing the following: • Meeting and greeting customers at the entrance of the shop • Managing a socially distanced queuing system • Advising customers of the COVID19 procedures we have in place in the shop, including hand sanitising and social distancing. • Accepting donations and completing gift aid applications • Helping with the ongoing good hygiene procedures of the shop

*Who We Are: UKFCP Third Party Support Centre is established in March 2020 for the fight against Coronavirus COVID-19. We aim to ensure a safer community for Chinese people with great passion and dedication. We are now at the very CRUCIAL stage and we are looking for talents who could provide help for our community in your area and willing to address issues for the people in need. Be part of us! https://www.ukfcp.com/ukfcp-support-centre *How to Apply Your Talents: - Provide general assistance to our national virtual Support Centre - Make notes on call log sheet and report form when receiving calls and emails - Be able to respond in caring manner, particularly talking with elderly or potential victims or witnesses who report hate incidents / crime - Redirect clients to relevant organisation for specific problems - Keep Centre Manager informed of any serious/ high level cases in a timely manner - Provide English-Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese) interpretation *Benefits: - Volunteer from home, with an energetic, caring and creative team - A chance to safeguard local communities who have built the environment we enjoy living in - Learn more about Chinese community in the UK A fantastic opportunity to help with all volunteer assistance greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Josephine Hua, Admin Assistant at email supportcentre@ukfcp.com or tel.: 07497348182.

*Who We Are: UKFCP National Support Centre was established in March 2020 to safeguard Chinese vulnerable communities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. We aim to develop a safer community for Chinese, East Asians and South East Asians with our large team of passionate multicultural centre representatives. We are now at the very CRUCIAL stage and we are looking for strong communicators who could provide immediate help to our community and be willing to address the issues for members of our communities in urgent need. Be part of us! *How to Apply Your Talents: As part of outreach team keeping an eye on the information across UK: - Engage with our communities to understand individual members’ needs - Engage with our communities to draw a better picture of national and local issues that need addressing by listening to individuals and organisations - Engage with experts who can offer deeper insights into specific issue for effective solutions - Develop partnerships with stakeholder organisations in the public, private and third sectors - Communicate the issues within National Support Centre Team to tackle any challenges together - Keep a regular record on outreaching progress *We are now looking for volunteers speaking one of below languages: Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese), Burmese, Indonesian, Filipino, Singaporean, Cambodian, Malaysian, Lao, Thai and Vietnamese *Benefits - Work from home, with an energetic and creative team - Gain outsourcing and information processing skills A fantastic opportunity to help with all volunteer assistance greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Josephine Hua, Admin Assistant at email supportcentre@ukfcp.com or tel.: 07497348182.

Food Train provides a one to one phone service for older people who are isolated and alone. Our Connects Phone Friends service is a fantastic way to make an impact on the lives of older people in your community. Why Volunteer? It’s rewarding and it makes a huge difference to people’s lives. It’s amazing the impact that regular phone call can have on someone who is isolated or lonely. If you want to make sure that an older person is able to live well in their own home this is a great opportunity to do so. The Role: • Call the older person you are matched with on a regular basis, usually weekly. • Submit brief records and to report any matters of concern to staff • Keep within the boundaries of the role • To inform Food Train Connects Staff of any accidents, incidents or complaints • To maintain confidentiality • To represent Food Train in a professional manner to our members and the wider community

Woodcraft Folk provide regular group activity sessions for children in the Camelon and Tamfourhill areas of Falkirk. The groups happen on weekday evenings and include varied fun and meaningful activites, both indoors and outdoors. All COVID guidance for safe youth work is being followed at the Woodcraft Folk groups.

Call Companions is a telephone befriending service providing regular chats to older people, often living on their own and with little social interaction. Our call companion coordinators oversee a small group of around six call companions and the older people they speak to on a regular basis. This is a flexible, homebased voluntary role that can easily be fitted in around your own lifestyle and availability. As the call companion coordinator, you will be the main point of contact for everyone in your group. You will regularly contact both the volunteers and the older people, making sure they have all the support and information they need to make or receive their regular calls and responding to any queries or concerns. You will keep the team at Re-engage updated and submit a monthly report. This is challenging but rewarding role that makes a big difference in the lives of people experiencing loneliness.

Coach My Sport (CiC) now have a strong core of Board members who we have recruited over the past few weeks to drive future strategy but we are still looking for: • Funding and Sponsorship Member • Finance Member Ideally Board members would be based in Scotland but as the Covid-19 crisis has shown with ZOOM we can be adaptable to members from other regions. Coach My Sport is a Community Interest Company based in Dunblane with the potential to expand across Scotland. CMS run a multi sports coaching programme focusing on the development of motor skills and movement. CMS also run an employability programme for young people aged 16 – 25 who are not engaged at school or are not in education, employment or training.

*Help people who feel alone - just a few hours a week from you could make the future brighter for someone experiencing loneliness or social isolation.* Hand of Solace is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation which helps people who may be lonely or at risk of loneliness and social isolation. -What our volunteers do: Loneliness and social isolation affect people of all ages and backgrounds. Being or feeling alone can have a devastating impact on people’s health and wellbeing, as well as on communities, hospitals and other public services. Through just a few hours a week, you could provide a huge help for someone experiencing loneliness or social isolation. -Support for people and volunteering during COVID-19 Pandemic: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, our befriending service to our older people has now transitioned from face to face to phone/video contact. We now also offer shopping, prescription collection etc. where necessary to the older people. Depression is also a major issue so our befrienders are needing to keep in touch more often than before to ensure their Befriendees are safe and sound and to offer any possible support. -How to get involved: We provide volunteer support to tackle loneliness in the following areas of Aberdeen: - Stoneywood - Seaton - Bucksburn - Northfield - Bridge of Don - Dyce If you would like to volunteer with us, send us an email or give us a ring and we will contact you within a few days to provide further details and discuss how you can get involved. Our email is info@handofsolace.co.uk , or by phoning the contact number- 07378432436.

Call Companions is a telephone befriending service providing regular chats to older people, often living on their own and with little social interaction, launched in response to the Covid-19 crisis. Our Call Companion Coordinators are volunteers, over the age of 18, who oversee a small group of around six call companions and the older people they speak to on a regular basis. This is a fulfilling and enjoyable role which will enable you to develop your leadership skills, gain valuable experience with a national charity and, most importantly, make a real difference to the lives of lonely older people. As the call companion coordinator, you will be the main point of contact for everyone in your group. You will be in touch regularly with both the volunteers and the older people, making sure they have all the support and information they need to make or receive their regular calls and responding to any queries or concerns. You will keep the team at Re-engage updated and submit a monthly report. This is challenging but rewarding role that makes a big difference in the lives of people experiencing loneliness. Arranging the first call companion calls for your group is likely to take several hours of your time; once your group is up and running, however, you will be volunteering for around two hours per month. This is a long-term voluntary role, so we are ideally looking for individuals who are able to commit to volunteering with us for at least 12 months.

We are looking for volunteers who would be able to provide one to one support to a young or adult carer to be able to fully participate and engage in social or community life. Carers of all ages often experience social isolation due to their caring role and can find it hard to put themselves first and get involved in groups, learning or social activities for themselves. You will be matched with a carer by a member of the Carer Support Team and you will support that carer, through agreed activities, to work towards the goals they have set themselves and support them to engage in activities that are important to them. We are currently offering a blended model of support and during the current pandemic and some of the support given may also be via an online platform.

If you live in Lewis or Harris, LHYCA is looking for a new Committee Member of The Scaladale Centre. Meetings are held monthly, currently via video link during the Coronavirus pandemic, and there is an AGM. No specific skills and/or experience required - could appeal to a very practical person who is prepared to pitch in around the centre, or a good admin person who might be happy to take minutes or apply for funding. Opportunities for children of Committee Members to take part in volunteering and activities. Could you be a part of the Scaladale family and help shape the future of the Centre? https://www.facebook.com/scaladale

Group volunteers are essential in supporting groups of people with sight loss at seesacpe. seescape has a number of social groups throughout Fife to support people who are registered with a sight impairment who meet for 2 hours on a weekly or fortnightly basis. During COVID-19 these groups are not meeting up face to face, however, we always value hearing from volunteers to support the smooth running of groups and once they can begin meeting again. Depending on your ability and experience some of the tasks may include escorting clients in the venue, helping serve refreshments, assisting with activity planning and delivery, admin and accompanying clients to occasional outings.

Around two thirds of sight impaired people have experienced loneliness because of their sight loss. seescape, have adapted their services in response to COVID-19, so people are still supported. Volunteer telephone befrienders have received training and are now contacting seescape clients on a regular basis to have a conversation, get to know them and offer moral support. This is so important and helps to prevent loneliness and isolation, which can lead to other health issues including mental health problems. However, there are still people waiting or a telephone befriender, so we require new volunteers who can offer a small amount of their time each week to call clients.

The Kinlochleven Resilience Group was setup to help those that were self isolating and shielding due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are now in great need of volunteers to help with the following tasks for those that are self isolating: • Shopping & delivering shopping • Prescription collection & delivery • Leaflet drops • Dog walking • Distributing food • Other general tasks

Mentoring Young Talent (MYT) is seeking new volunteer mentors… MYT works with young people between the age of 12-26yrs, supporting them 1-1 to gain confidence, explore their strengths, help make future plans to either increase their educational attainment or secure a destination like work, training or further education. Our younger project (12-16yrs) provides mentors to care experienced school attendees while our project for 16-26 year olds aims to support young people locally who may be unemployed, struggling to identify their next steps, need to strengthen their skills and gain from the interaction with a positive role model. Everyone is welcome to apply to be a mentor, it’s a great way to give back, support local young people and share your knowledge and experience. We provide training, support and fund some great activities to take part in alongside your matched young person. This volunteer opportunity is also a great career development opportunity, increasing your own employability skills as a result. During Covid 19 we have seen many young people’s future plans dashed, unemployment rise and increased insecurity for this age group. Mentoring provides a positive way to help this generation, If you can manage between 1-2 hours a week please get in touch. We are seeking volunteers of all ages and life experience and have young people waiting.

Our matching service is centered on both the individual and volunteer interests. This is a telephone befriending service due to COVID-19. Previous experience is not required as full training and continual support is provided.

Our matching service is centered on both the individual and volunteer interests. This is a telephone befriending service due to COVID-19. Previous experience is not required as full training and continual support is provided.

Our matching service is centered on both the individual and volunteer interests. This is a telephone befriending service due to COVID-19. Previous experience is not required as full training and continual support is provided.

Various roles sought to expand the various projects operated by Shirley's Space. These include roles including, communication - Having a cup of coffee and a conversation with anybody who wishes to use Shirley’s Space services. Training will be provided if necessary. FUNDRAISING - Participating and generating ideas to ensure Shirley’s Space has the funds to continue. ADMINISTRATION - Participating in the day-to-day running of the organisation, from reception to social media. COUNSELLORS - Shirley’s Space will also require counsellors to deal with more complex situations that may arise. There is a fantastic opportunity for practice hours.

This is an opportunity to undertake a satisfying and rewarding role. As part of our team of volunteers, you will provide customer support, whilst working in a friendly atmosphere, providing an extremely useful and appreciated service to the Charity. Potential volunteers must have a competent level of the English language. Since the outbreak of covid the goverment 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 customersat the entrance of the shop •Managing a socially distanced queuing system •Advising customers of theCOVID19 procedures we have in placein the shop,including hand sanitising and social distancing. •Accepting donations and completing gift aidapplications•Helping with the ongoing good hygiene procedures of the shop

Wellbeing Tales is a short creative project in which local people can share their own lived experience of how the pandemic has been for them through storytelling and other creative outlets. The project is about supporting individuals in our community whose mental health has been adversely impacted by the pandemic and lockdown. As a volunteer you will take part in the virtual sessions whilst providing support for group participants who may find the sessions more challenging. You will help them engage with group discussions and activities.

Become one of our professional and trusted committed volunteers and deliver a unique mix of services and opportunities to promote mental health and wellbeing. Equal Access provides support and information for men and women from minority ethnic communities who are experiencing feelings of stress, isolation, depression, anxiety or unhappiness and are able to access information about the services available. As we adopt the current social distancing measures put in place by the Government as a result of Covid-19 our Equal Access Team are working hard to ensure that support is still available to those who need it. Instead of offering support face to face, all matches will now be offered via telephone or video call and we are looking for volunteers to help us deliver this. If you speak another language, enjoy working with people and would be able to pick up the phone or make a video call we’d love to hear from you.

We are a volunteer led charity, working across the towns in the Scottish Borders, seeking a numerate person to take over as treasurer from November 2020. Borders Youth Theatre has been running youth drama projects for over 30 years; bringing fun, skills and a team experience to young people who take part in our productions. During the coronavirus lockdown our activities have been run via ZOOM and we expect to continue using ZOOM for trustee meetings and welcome applications from any location. The role involves bookkeeping, helping the part time coordinator to budget projects, reporting financial matters to the trustees, paying bills and invoices from our team of self-employed drama practitioners, helping with the money issues in grant applications and working with our external examiner to prepare year end accounts. An understanding of how small charities operate, with restricted funds, would be helpful but not essential.

We are looking for a volunteer receptionist for our Footcare Service, we would like someone with a warm and friendly personality who can help our service run smoothly. The role is to be responsible for greeting the clients and making them feel welcomed and at ease prior to their appointment, you will be required to check that the clients details are correct, completing any paperwork that is incomplete, create a new record for any new clients, ensure that the client signs their form and that the date is correct for their attendance. Keep the area clean and tidy. Due to Covid we have had to have a flexible approach to our opportunities so depending on the restrictions that are active at any point the opportunities may come under one of the following options: Open for recruitment and placement Open for recruitment and risk assessed placement activity Open for some recruitment and some risk assessed placement activity Open for some recruitment but currently closed to placement activity Closed for all recruitment and placement activity

You never know when you or someone you know may need help getting in touch with a service to help support you. Whether through lack of digital access, age or disability, not knowing where to turn for the help you need can become a frustration or struggle; having access to the right information, from a trusted source at the right time could make all the difference. ACCESS is a one-call helpline service, taking time to listen to what you need and directing you or referring you to the person you need to talk to. Or if you just aren't sure how to find out about something, like what bus takes you to the what hospital, ACCESS is here to help...and we need volunteers like you to help us run the service Monday to Friday. The role is quite simple but so important. You will answer telephone calls to the ACCESS helpline, lending a supportive ear to our callers and then using our support database, provide the answers or information needed. You will be asked to complete a contact record for each call and keep track of any issues which are a bit challenging or where we need to do more homework! You will have a staff member around to check-in with if you are a bit lost or feel a little concerned about a request. You will have the satisfaction of knowing that you have brought re-assurance, care and support to people who needed your help. If you are looking to volunteer as part of your job-search, you will gain great telephone and call handling skills. You will understand that for everyone safety you will be asked to go through a PVG (police) check. Due to Covid we have had to have a flexible approach to our opportunities so depending on the restrictions that are active at any point the opportunities may come under one of the following options: Open for recruitment and placement Open for recruitment and risk assessed placement activity Open for some recruitment and some risk assessed placement activity Open for some recruitment but currently closed to placement activity Closed for all recruitment and placement activity

There are more and more ways for people to get involved in their communities - different places to go, activities to get involved in. But we know that although many people would benefit from the opportunity, they can find it hard to do so. For many, making the first step is difficult as they may feel socially isolated and low in confidence - you could help make all the difference, building their confdence and trust and helping them mix with others or take on a more responsible role in their community. Across a range of our services, we would ask you to be the first person our users meet. You will help provide a friendly welcoming atmosphere, helping our service users and visitors feel comfortable in our surroundings, introduce them to other guests and make sure their visit to us leaves them feeling welcome. You will get a huge sense of satisfaction when you start to see someone who was quiet and withdrawn come out of their shell and start to access the servcies they need to prosper and make new friends. You will also likely increase your own social circle too. Due to Covid we have had to have a flexible approach to our opportunities so depending on the restrictions that are active at any point the opportunities may come under one of the following options: Open for recruitment and placement Open for recruitment and risk assessed placement activity Open for some recruitment and some risk assessed placement activity Open for some recruitment but currently closed to placement activity Closed for all recruitment and placement activity

Volunteers required to cut and sew reusable face coverings, cushion covers and other Market Place products. Volunteers with some experience in cutting patterns and sewing experience are preferred. All fabric, patterns and necessary equipment will be delivered to the volunteers home address by designated volunteer drivers. Delivery of materials and uplift of completed items will be scheduled on days specified by VAER. Volunteers with no sewing experience can assist with cutting fabric and packaging of items.

*PLEASE NOTE: We are only looking for volunteers that are a reasonable distance from Aberdeen only* *DUE TO COVID-19 ALL RECRUITMENT AND INDUCTION TRAINING WILL BE COMPLETED ONLINE* -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 skills and experience do I need? We are looking for committed, reliable and empathetic volunteers who can work with people of all ages, backgrounds and life situations. Although we provide full training and support, knowledge of the criminal justice system and experience of supporting people is beneficial. As a Victim Support Scotland Volunteer you will need: • Effective communication skills • The ability to actively listen to service users and anyone affected by crime • An interest in learning about the criminal justice system and understand the service user’s journey • An awareness of confidentiality obligations and the responsibilities that come with upholding these obligations • Effective time management skills (and working under pressure) • Undertake all relevant training and refresher training • Access to a car or ability to use public transport -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 take all our volunteer applications through our processes which involves: • Joining the Disclosure Scotland PVG scheme (Victim Support Scotland registers volunteers for this and there is no cost either) • 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 For further information please contact Ewan McPherson at Email: ewan.mcpherson@victimsupportsco.org.uk

Through shared gardening activities, environmental improvements and events, Grow 73 aims to improve the health and well-being of our community and make Rutherglen the place to be. Their group of volunteers meet every Monday morning from 10am until 11.30am/12pm at their base in Overtoun Park, the shipping container in the area of the park near to the BMX track and health centre. The sessions are free and open to anyone. As a volunteer with Grow 73 you will be part of a friendly, hardworking team, discovering new skills and interests and making a positive contribution to your community. This is an opportunity to have fun, meet new people and gain experience in a hands-on environment where you will see your efforts make a real difference. Please pop along and join in – no gardening experience or equipment required (just bring gardening gloves!) Grow 73 are currently in negotiations with SLC to lease 3 disused bowling greens in Overtoun Park to develop a fantastic community garden so this is a great time to join up. Due to Covid 19 we are not serving hot drinks so volunteers are encouraged to bring their own if they wish, as well as their own gloves if possible. Grow 73 is disinfecting the tools after use and will be abiding by social distancing rules. Please bring comfortable , weather proof clothes as we generally dont have a place to shelter.

The Shetland Conservation Volunteers is a RSPB run team of enthusiastic volunteers who deliver practical conservation work in Shetland for environmental and community benefit. An ongoing programme of activities will be proposed, with an aim of a day of action every month in spring and summer. Tasks could include infrastructure maintenance at RSPB reserves and providing help to local projects such as weeding, pruning and planting in community gardens. There is no minimum commitment, volunteers can take part in one or more projects. This is an opportunity to learn and share skills, join a friendly team and actively contribute to protecting Shetland's environment. This opportunity is seasonal and will be dependent on guidance around COVID-19 for 2020/2021

The position is one of responsibility for the general health and safety of patients and visitors to the hospital during COVID-19 To provide support to hospital staff, ensuring patients and visitors are directed to the correct department whilst ensuring physical distancing and PPE guidelines are followed. Main Duties • To greet patients/visitors in a friendly and professional manner on their entry to the building. • To control access to the hospital ensuring all entrants to the building have a previously arranged appointment. • To contact departments to triage situation, if needed. • To record information on a patient audit to monitor footfall. • To direct patients and visitors to the PPE and Hand Sanitising Stations and monitor when these stocks need replenished. • To ensure all patients and visitors adhere to physical distancing and PPE guidelines. • To ensure entrants, if they are accompanied, meet the latest PD and PPE guidelines. • To direct patients and visitors to the correct department. • To be familiar with the local fire plan and observe fire regulations. Personal Requirements • Good communication skills and the ability to work well with the public. • Organised, focused and able to follow details given in instructions. • Physically fit for job requirements. • Ability to work quickly and calmly under pressure. • Good interpersonal skills with the ability to listen and empathise. • Patience and tolerance. • Excellent verbal skills. • Good reasoning and decision making skills. • Ability to handle sensitive situations. • Flexibility in relation to job demands. • Ability to work well on own initiative. • PVG/background check required Communication and relationship skills • The post holder may be required to communicate confidential information to hospital staff. • The post holder must maintain an appropriate level of discretion and confidentiality at all times. • The post holder must have a sympathetic manner, when dealing with members of the public, who may at times be distressed and upset. Physical Effort • Prolonged periods seated.

* PLEASE NOTE: This opportunity will involve working from home, but may be subject to change in the future depending on the COVID19 tier restrictions * 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 skills and experience do I need? We are looking for committed, reliable and empathetic volunteers who can work with people of all ages, backgrounds and life situations. Although we provide full training and support, knowledge of the criminal justice system and experience of supporting people is beneficial. As a Victim Support Scotland Volunteer you will need: • Effective communication skills • The ability to actively listen to service users and anyone affected by crime • An interest in learning about the criminal justice system and understand the service user’s journey • An awareness of confidentiality obligations and the responsibilities that come with upholding these obligations • Effective time management skills (and working under pressure) • Undertake all relevant training and refresher training • Access to a car or ability to use public transport 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 take all our volunteer applications through our processes which involves: • 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

St Andrew's Hospice store on High Street, Lanark is reopening on Monday 17th August 2020. We are looking for volunteers. With the support of the Shop Manager, volunteers will have the opportunity to undertake a full range of tasks including: Stock sorting, pricing and rotation Operating EPOS till system Engaging with the public, assisting customers and answering telephone General housekeeping Promote the gift aid scheme and work of St Andrew's Hospice Volunteers can be assured that full measures are in place to ensure the shop is Covid secure.

Volunteer Drivers will be required to collect food parcels from NCT and to families isolated/ vulnerable during the pandemic.

Volunteers required to deliver leaflets to advertise the services being offered by NCT during COVID. Also future help to develop this organisation as it moves towards Development Trust status, promote the services offered; the function spaces available for community, private and commercial hire and events, the enterprise cafe and catering services together with promotion and engagement of community groups, within the charity owned and run community centre. Volunteers will be working alongside NCT centre staff, and service users who are attending the centre for groups, drop in cafe and events. An ability to bring experience of marketing within the service and community sector would be useful however not essential as there are a range of multi level opportunities from strategic management to daily social media coordination and public relations.

*Caring for a child with a life-shortening condition is a full time job. Our families need help with activities and practical tasks. As a CHAS Home Support volunteer you will be matched to one family to support them with whatever tasks will help them most.* -What activities will I be involved in? The tasks will vary according to the family’s needs but will mainly be: • Sibling support – which can include help with homework, activity and play, drop off and pick up from clubs or groups • Practical tasks for the family - such as cleaning, ironing, shopping and/or dog walking • Emotional support – providing companionship, listening to concerns and building a relationship with the family. -What skills and abilities will I need to have? • Compassionate nature • A desire to support families in their own home • Ability to be flexible and reliable • Good listening skills • Shared values with CHAS: respect, care, honesty, accountability • Access to reliable public transport or a clean and current driving licence and access to a vehicle is required, as visits will take place within the families own homes therefore travel will be required -How much time should I offer? We are currently looking for individuals aged 18 or over who can visit families within their own homes, once a week for a minimum of 2-4 hours. Visits take place during the day, as well at evenings and weekends, so Home Support volunteers need to be able to be flexible and potentially available 7 days per week. Travel time will also need to be considered but we will try to keep this to a minimum where possible. -Where is the Opportunity based? We are looking for volunteers in the North East of Scotland, covering Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. -What ongoing learning/support/guidance will I receive? It is important to us that you feel happy, safe and confident in your role. As a CHAS Home Support volunteer you will be thoroughly trained and supported throughout your volunteering journey with us. Before you start your role you will receive an induction to CHAS, along with an assessed learning package which will consist of 4 x 3 hour weekly sessions which is tailored to your role (these sessions will take place via Zoom due to the current Covid-19 restrictions). Along with this, you will also receive regular support and supervision. We are always developing new opportunities for volunteers to learn and offer a range of options for volunteers including ongoing training and volunteer meet ups. -What are the benefits to me? • Learning new skills • Making a real difference to the families of children with a life-shortening condition. • Adding to your CV which can open up employment and studying opportunities • Meeting new people • Increased self-esteem and confidence -What else should I know? Home Support volunteers must be aged 18 or older. We will pay your out of pocket expenses in line with the CHAS volunteer expenses policy. All our Home Support volunteers require membership of the PVG scheme, CHAS will cover all costs associated with this. -What’s the next step? If you’re interested in the role you can apply online at https://www.chas.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer/volunteer-application-form If you have any questions please contact the Volunteering Team on volunteering@chas.org.uk or 0141 779 6195.

We currently have around 50 shops/ community hubs across Scotland. Our shops and hubs help us raise funds so we can provide our services to the people who need us. Every one of our stores relies on a team of volunteers to help run it and support our staff. About the role: Since the outbreak of Covid 19 the government has set out guidelines for retail to ensure all our staff, customers and volunteers are safe. This volunteer role will help make this possible by doing the following: • Meeting and greeting customers at the entrance of the shop • Managing a socially distanced queuing system • Advising customers of the COVID19 procedures we have in place in the shop, including hand sanitising and social distancing. • Accepting donations and completing gift aid applications • Helping with the ongoing good hygiene procedures of the shop

The role is to represent and promote Independent Advocacy in Edinburgh and the Lothians. To attend promotional events, meet and greet people , promoting Independent advocacy services and how this can be of benefit. You need to have a friendly and approachable manner and be able to communicate sensitively with people form a wide variety of backgrounds and occasionally people who may be experiencing distress. To provide information and signposting regarding Independent Advocacy/ CAPS services. To set up and man promotional stalls. To monitor leaflets /resources and inform the volunteer coordinator when resources need to be replaced. Training and mentoring will be provided in this role. Due to Covid 19 CAPS we have had to alter the way we work. Groups and volunteer roles are currently taking place online until we can resume face to face meetings.

Midlothian Voices is a Collective advocacy group of people in Midlothian who identify as having Mental Health issues. CAPS facilitate their group to enable them to come together to achieve their goals. The group is fairly new but since getting together as the end of last year they have identified three goals for the group to work on: To engage with services at a strategic level by attending meetings and events where decision making happens, to work on topic specific issues that are important to people such as Welfare Reform and reducing stigma and to bring people in Midlothian together around these issues. So far members of the group have attended Lothian wide events on Human Rights and the reform of the Scottish Health Council and have looked at how these issues are relevant in Midlothian and fed back through the Mental Health Strategy group on their thoughts. They have also been part of a sit down with the Minister for Mental Health at the NHS annual conference to ask questions about Mental Health services in Midlothian Midlothian voices describe themselves as a go-getting friendly group and have many ideas on issues they would like to work on in the future, they are very much looking forward to welcoming new members of the group and generating new ideas. Individuals can get involved in the project at a level that suits their own abilities, skills and commitments. Meetings usually take place every six weeks. Due to Covid 19 CAPS we have had to alter the way we work. Groups and volunteer roles are currently taking place online until we can resume face to face meetings.

Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. That's why the right care at the end of your life is so important. With other group members from your local area, you will organise fundraising events, collections and bring your community together in supporting Marie Curie. The group meets approximately every 6 weeks to organise 2-4 events per year. Due to Covid-19 at present all volunteer fundraising is being carried out virtually.

Food Train provides a one to one grocery shopping services for older people who are no longer able to manage independently, through age, ill health, frailty or disability. Our Connects Shopping Friends service is a fantastic way to make an impact on the lives of older people in your community. Why Volunteer? It’s rewarding and it makes a huge difference to people’s lives. It’s amazing the impact that regular support with grocery shopping can have on someone who is isolated or lonely. If you want to make sure that an older person is able to live well in their own home this is a great opportunity to do so. The Role: • Contact the older person you are matched with on a regular basis, usually weekly, to obtain their shopping list, carry out their shopping and then deliver to their home, putting away if necessary. • Submit brief records, receipts for payment and to report any matters of concern to staff • Keep within the boundaries of the role • To inform Food Train Connects Staff of any accidents, incidents or complaints • To maintain confidentiality • To represent Food Train in a professional manner to our members and the wider community

Update *During Covid-19 Pandemic all support will be provided virtually and/or telephone* The Buddy volunteer provides support for a parent, usually spending a couple of hours, once a week with them. The Buddy will support the parent to help them in the way they need most. This may be with practical and emotional support to allow them to escape from the house for a coffee or a walk, support to attend groups or exercise classes, getting to appointments or helping get organised. Just as important is a non-judgemental listening ear. By sharing your time and friendship in this way, our volunteers offer the parent the opportunity to build their confidence, develop new skills and enjoy family life. This early intervention model reduces social isolation, having a positive impact on the family as a whole.

In the light of the Corona virus pandemic, that affects each and every one of us in Scotland, Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland Western Isles are looking to urgently recruit volunteers to support those living with either Cardiac, Stroke or Respiratory Conditions in our community. Would you have an hour or two to spare to contact people within our community, who are isolated, socially disconnected and living with our conditions? Please get in touch. Normal applications (by email only) and PVG applications still apply. Training in our conditions, particularly with regard to Respiratory conditions will apply. This training will be accessible soon and can be done online. We are a great community and the most vulnerable in our islands need our help more than ever.

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic we are looking for Volunteers to provide support to vulnerable people across Lochaber by collecting and delivering prescriptions, groceries and other essential items.

Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland provide weekly clubs with the aim of improving well-being and reducing isolation through the power of sport. As a consequence of the on-going pandemic many of our community groups have been able to transition to virtual groups using platforms such as Zoom. As a result this has opened up the opportunity for the recruitment of a new type of volunteer, somebody who is comfortable setting up and running group sessions using the functionally of platforms like Zoom. Like the face to face groups the online sessions incorporate the opportunity to “banter” and reminisce about sport, take part in fun quizzes and competitions and take part in gentle seated exercise sessions. Sessions last approximately 1.5 hours.

A Listening Ear In Wigtownshire is a telephone befriending service established at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. We are looking for volunteers who can spare an hour of their time a week to telephone and support our customers who may be feeling isolated.

The call companions idea is very simple; a volunteer call companion calls the same older person between two and four times a month at a mutually agreed time for an informal chat. As a call companion coordinator, you will be the main point of contact for all of the call companions and older people in your group. This is a challenging, rewarding role which might be a bit busy initially but will take up less of your time once your group is established.

Linking Lives UK has been working hard to respond effectively to the impact of Covid-19 particularly among those already affected by social isolation and loneliness on a daily basis. Aberdeen Two’s Company is a local telephone befriending service that connects volunteers with local people (‘Link Friends’) through telephone contact. The aim of our telephone befriending is to help reduce the impact that social isolation by making connections with others. This is especially important at this time of COVID-19 Crisis in the UK. To volunteer and help please complete the following form at https://forms.gle/5LbSKmH7o9Zh5J2n8 or email aberdeentwoscompany@gmail.com All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated.

. 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

The purpose of this group is to assist the support and care of people in the Ferryhill, Garthdee, Holburn, and Ruthireston areas of Aberdeen. Volunteers will help people in self isolation, by keeping in contact by phone or internet or running simple errands. This is being facilitated by local churches (Ferryhill, Ruthrieston West, South Holburn, and St John's Episcopal). It is open for anyone who wants to help their community. To date there are over 300 members. All new help welcome and greatly appreciated. Please contact us via https://www.facebook.com/groups/covid19riverside/ or Email office@ferryhillparishchurch.org / Telephone 01224 213093.

We are currently seeking additional Trustees to join our small parent led committee, In particular, we are lacking Trustees with specific skills and expertise in the areas of finance and employment. The roles of Trustees are flexible and well supported by an excellent staff team and dedicated parents. We meet once every 6 weeks as a committee, usually in the evenings (over Zoom during the COVID pandemic). The Trustee roles we are currently seeking to fill would be to provide oversight and guidance for our financial and employment matters.

Home-Start Orkney is looking for volunteers who have parenting experience and have an understanding of the stresses of bringing up children under 5.

Sound financial controls and management play a critical role in good governance at the museum and we are looking for individuals to become an integral part in helping the museum achieve this You will work closely with the treasurer and finance committee to help ensure the smooth financial running of the museum. You will assist in the inputting of invoices, credit notes etc into the SAGE accounting software. You maybe asked to get involved in the everyday financial operation of the museum reviewing such things as banking, till receipts, gift aid and general duties associated with running a successful charity operation. This is a great opportunity to learn new skills or rebuild existing ones the Dundee Museum of Transport is a small charity that has big ambitions. During CoVid restrictions it should be possible for the candidate to work remotely from home where necessary.

As a volunteer you’ll help sort through donations and ensure that shelves are kept stocked and that ‘use first’ items are displayed. Complete forms for people using the Food bank and if they’re using it regularly ask them if they’d like to speak to someone to get the help they need. Covid-19 protocols must always be followed, for example, wearing face masks and keeping hands and surfaces clean.

As a volunteer you’ll help open up the charity shop, make sure the shop is clean and tidy and that donations are displayed properly. If you volunteer on a Friday, you’ll be accepting and sorting through donations. At the end of the day, you’ll close up the shop and ensure all paperwork is complete. Covid-19 protocols must always be followed, for example, wearing face masks and keeping hands and surfaces clean.

As a Support Group volunteer you will take care of all aspects of the group including: Act as main contact for the group Organise and maintain an email circulation list of attendees Arrange speakers for group meetings Organise room bookings Organise social activities Support and advise other group volunteers Promote group in local area Adhere to Fertility Network Scotland policies and procedures Fertility Network Scotland provides advice, information and support to anyone affected by fertility issues. We raise awareness of the impact of fertility problems and campaign for fair provision of fertility treatment throughout Scotland. By volunteering you can help those who need support. Due to Covid-19 at present support is provided/managed online only.

1 in 6 people in Scotland have a hearing impairment . You will know someone who has it, or may have hearing loss yourself. In Midlothian we have recently introduced the hearing aid battery pick up points in all our local libraries. This has been a huge success. It draws people into Libraries, to interact with staff and other members of the community and makes them aware of the wide range of activities which are on offer there. This saves time and money for people, reduces social isolation and eases pressure on the over-stretched staff in Audiology in Edinburgh. It means fewer hearing aids lie unused in drawers, for want of a battery. It really is a win, win. We now want to expand on this by offering repair and maintenance clinics locally too. The replacement of tubing in the hearing aid for example, is required every so often. It is not difficult to do, but it is a bit fiddly, especially for older or disabled people who are a large proportion of hearing aid users. Full training is provided prior to involvement. We have established a clinic which runs on the first Wednesday of every month in Dalkeith Library, 10.30-11.30 am. We also have now established a clinic in Penicuik Town Hall on the last Wednesday of every month 10:30 - 11:30am. If we can recruit more volunteers, we would like to start a clinic in Gorebridge, which would involve a similar monthly commitment. At present due to Covid-19 clinics are suspended but do get in touch if you are interested in this opportunity. Contact will then be made with volunteers once the clinics are re-opened.

Shopping for groceries, clothes or little bits around the house is something we can take for granted. People in our communities, who may be a little older, recovering from illness, or just lacking a bit of confidence can really struggle – and you could make the difference. Shops can be intimidating places – noise, fuss, lights crowds, offers everywhere - all making it difficult to find things. Taking small steps may be all someone needs to start to get out and about again. The aim of the APEL initiative is to support people to stay involved in their communities - we need your help to make it happen. If supermarkets and shopping centres are your thing…then this could be for you. We will match you with someone in your community, we feel could use your friendship and your help. By meeting up and hitting the shops together, you could be making the most of the bargains and doing something good at the same time. All we ask is your time, your chat, some space in your car…and maybe a willingness to carry a shopping bag or two! Due to Covid we have had to have a flexible approach to our opportunities so depending on the restrictions that are active at any point the opportunities may come under one of the following options: Open for recruitment and placement Open for recruitment and risk assessed placement activity Open for some recruitment and some risk assessed placement activity Open for some recruitment but currently closed to placement activity Closed for all recruitment and placement activity

Across West Dunbartonshire, many people live alone and can often feel isolated. Life can be tough. We will all live through a mental health issue at some point. Some of us cope alone. Some of us turn to family and friends. For others, it can be more of a struggle without anyone to turn to. You could be the person who provides that vital support. Maybe you have lived through the feeling yourself. Maybe you have supported a family member or friend, or maybe you have some learned skills you would like to share. With your help, someone in our community could feel supported, less alone and more able to face things. If this sounds like you, all we ask is a few hours every week of your time, over a year. The aim of the APEL initiative is to support people to feel they are involved in their communities and build their confidence to be as active as they can - we need your help to make it happen. People participating in the Mindset Service have worked with us to highlight some key things that matter to them and that they think could help make their life happier and healthier. We need you to help them achieve that. We will ask you to keep in touch, meet up and maybe go along to a service or activity until the person feels confident to go alone. In return you will have the satisfaction that your support has made all the difference in someone else’s life. Please help us. You will understand that for everyone safety you will be asked to go through a PVG (police) check. Due to Covid we have had to have a flexible approach to our opportunities so depending on the restrictions that are active at any point the opportunities may come under one of the following options: Open for recruitment and placement Open for recruitment and risk assessed placement activity Open for some recruitment and some risk assessed placement activity Open for some recruitment but currently closed to placement activity Closed for all recruitment and placement activity

GP and Minor Injuries Centre - Stirling Care Village We are looking for volunteers to fill the last few gaps in the volunteering rota. Volunteers are supporting NHS staff by monitoring the doors and greeting people who are attending their GP practice, the Minor Injuries Unit or X-ray. Volunteers ask people at the door whether they have any Covid-19 symptoms and direct them to the appropriate reception desk. The Centre is open between 8.30a.m. and 9pm. Face coverings must be worn. A Volunteer t-shirt is provided. The project is co-ordinated by the Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme (RSVP) but we welcome volunteers from younger age groups. RSVP is a project delivered by the national volunteering charity, Volunteering Matters. For further information contact Rosemary Fletcher on 0737 929 6087

Clackmannanshire Community Healthcare Centre - COVID19 We are looking for volunteers to assist with meeting visitors to the Clackmannanshire Community Healthcare Centre. Visiting is now permitted in hospitals and healthcare settings from Monday 13 July 2020. All visits are by prior arrangement and are currently restricted to afternoons between 1p.m. and 4p.m. Volunteers will support NHS staff by monitoring the entrance doors and greeting visitors. They will ask if visitors have any Covid-19 symptoms, ask them to sanitise their hands and ensure they are wearing a face covering before directing them to the ward. PPE is not currently essential but is available if the volunteer prefers to have some. Social distancing (2m) must be used at all times. A Volunteer t-shirt is provided. The project is co-ordinated by the Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme (RSVP) but we welcome volunteers from younger age groups. RSVP is a project delivered by the national volunteering charity, Volunteering Matters. For any further information contact Rosemary Fletcher on 0737 929 6087

DUE TO COVID-19 CURRENTY PAUSED BUT STILL OPERATING A WAITING LIST. Helping Matters is a new programme in Fife and as a practical and emotional support volunteer, you'll be doing something amazing for people at a difficult time. Volunteers will be helping someone affected by cancer who will identify the support most useful to them, which may change over time. Activities could include: Practical support such as helping with daily activities such as shopping, gardening and housework. Emotional support such as listening and talking, providing a supportive relationship to help reduce feelings of isolation, offer reassurance and increase confidence. This role involves working unsupervised in the community. Support is available from local Macmillan staff and volunteers will receive an induction and training, plus access to our lone worker personal safety system.

Once the full Covid related restrictions have been fully lifted and once our Fraserburgh store is fully operational. Roles within the Food bank may include; help recruit volunteers, co-ordination of the volunteer team, monitor stock levels at the centre, plus other more general Food bank duties. Ideal for both someone looking for a challenge or to someone looking for a regular volunteering role.

Our Board meets six times a year and each session equates to two hours preparation and a two-hour meeting. There are opportunities for Board members to attend training and to become more involved with the work of the Trust. You will complement the range of skills and experience of our existing Board members. The most important quality that we are looking for is a genuine interest in supporting children and young people. You will have professional or personal knowledge of the issues that face looked after children and young people. We are particularly keen to receive applications from people who are care experienced or people who have one or more of the following skills: • Human Resources • Information Technology • Legal (charity, company, H&S) • Social Care sector experience • Education experience • Communications/ Media/PR / Digital / Marketing • Volunteer support. (Currently virtual meetings dur to Coronavirus measures) Email dmackenzie@carolina.org.uk for informal chat Email info@carolina.org.uk with CV and covering letter to apply

Our matching service is centered on both the individual and volunteer interests. This is a telephone befriending service due to COVID-19. Previous experience is not required as full training and continual support is provided.

Our matching service is centered on both the individual and volunteer interests. This is a telephone befriending service due to COVID-19. Previous experience is not required as full training and continual support is provided.

During this pandemic we are looking for volunteers who are willing to support groups and organisations who are involved in making items such as scrubs and face masks. Volunteers will be supported by the Market Place Lead, provided with pick-up and drop-off lists and an ID badge to ensure they are able to undertake the task. As a transport volunteer you'll be contacted to confirm you are able to carry out a delivery, after which you will receive an email with the details. We aim to give as much notice as possible for each delivery but may also contact you for same-day requests. You must have no underlying health conditions, don't get a flu jag and be under 70 years old to be a Community Hub COVID-19 response volunteer.