Volunteers with experience in a clinical/healthcare/caring environment who would be willing to support our In Patient Unit throughout the COVID-19 crisis. Code: CRV

Due to the recent outbreak of COVID-19 many of the most vulnerable people in our society are unable to leave their homes for their own safety, many are also self-isolating to protect the lives of others. We are looking for volunteers to help those that need it by doing grocery-runs for these people who are near to you and in your local areas.

Belville Community Gardens are looking for volunteers to help with their catering. We are looking for volunteers who have professional catering experience.

**Please note we are looking for volunteers who LIVE in West Dunbartonshire ** Would you like to volunteer in this time of need? Do you have a couple of hours to spare? Volunteers must be 18 or over, fit and well with no coronavirus symptoms. We are looking for people to collect shopping, medication or other essential supplies for someone who is self-isolating/Vulnerable and delivering these supplies to their home.

it would involve being matched with someone that is suitable , spending an hour a week on the phone with the Befriendee. Full training will be given

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 are experiencing now, for many years. Some of them for most of their lives. We need to recruit and train volunteers now so we can respond when restrictions are lifted,

Due to the recent COVID19 outbreak we are looking for Volunteers to provide support to vulnerable people across Lochaber by collecting and delivering prescriptions, groceries and other essential items.

A Youth Ambassador will be involved in promoting Saltire Awards, inspiring other young people to volunteer, make decisions for the annual summit awards and organising the annual Youth Volunteering Awards. An ambassador will attend monthly meeting and has the opportunity to be involved in fundraising events for the annual awards evening. Being an ambassador will also involve the individual engaging and inspiring their peers to uptake volunteering opportunities in Dundee. The role fits in well with those who currently volunteer at other organisations and can be used as a tool to promote a variety of youth volunteering opportunities across the city.

***Please only call if you have the following:- an up to date Disclosure Check and a 4 door car, as we need people who are ready to start straight away*** We have a very specific urgent appeal. We desperately need more volunteer drivers to take patients to their cancer treatment. Due to Coronavirus social distancing guidelines we need many more drivers. If you are under the age of 70, have a Disclosure or PVG and access to a reliable 4 door car please call us now on 01563 538008. We reimburse travel expenses. Thank you. (Disclosures can be updated or obtained online from: https://www.mygov.scot/disclosure-types/ Our Drivers provide transport to and from cancer patient’s homes to hospitals in Glasgow and locally for cancer treatment. The service is especially useful for those who feel unwell after treatment, those living in rural areas the elderly and parents taking children for treatment.

Help us and join Scotland’s fight against coronavirus. Volunteering as a Kindness Caller means you will be helping the most vulnerable people in Scotland to stay safe and well at home. Our charity supports people with chest, heart and stroke conditions every day and right now those people are the most at risk in the country. Many are scared, worried and isolated and need our help more than ever. That is why this role as a kindness caller is so important. Volunteering to be a kindness caller will help reduce social isolation and loneliness and provide a check in service for those who are stuck in their homes. This can be done through our new telephone check in service, text message or facetime call to our existing service users and anyone who needs us

Urgent appeal for Volunteer Drivers Please only call if you fit the following criteria: · Up-to-date Disclosure / PVG Check · Access to a car, as we need people who can start straight away · Under 60 years’ old We have a very specific urgent appeal for Volunteer Drivers. We desperately need more volunteer drivers to take patients to their cancer treatment especially in the North Ayrshire area. Due to the Coronavirus social distancing guidelines we need many more drivers. If you are under the age of 60, have an up-to-date Disclosure or PVG and have access to a reliable 4 door car please get in touch. We will reimburse travelling expenses for Volunteers. Our Volunteer Drivers provide transport to and from cancer patient’s homes to hospitals in Glasgow and locally for cancer treatment. The service is especially useful for those who feel unwell after treatment, those living in rural areas, elderly patients and parents taking children for treatment. Your help is greatly appreciated in this time of need.

A home based volunteering opportunity for those at home with sewing machines. For more information and free patterns are available by request on the facebook page , FOR THE LOVE OF SCRUBS - HELPING YOUR NHS

Help an older person who is feeling isolated and lonely during the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown by providing phone befriending. Due to the coronavirus lockdown we are experiencing increasing demand for this type of befriending.

Our wonderful staff are doing everything possible to make sure they are able to provide essential support to people living with disabilities. Could you help by giving them a lift? We need help with transport to ensure out staff can continue providing their vital support. We will match you with one worker to minimise the number of contacts and keep your volunteering feeling manageable.

During the current pandemic we particularly need volunteers who can help in one or more of the following priority areas: Befriending: spending quality one-to-one time with residents to support to them through this challenging time. Activities: providing enjoyable activities such as art, music, games, reading and more. Tech Support: helping residents to understand and make use of smartphones, tablets and computers, allowing them to stay in touch with loved ones.

Online befrienders provide safe, supportive non-judgemental environments where young people and their befriender can; talk, play games, help with learning, and share stories. They are there to listen, to talk, and to understand to help encourage a successful transition in the young person’s life. PLEASE APPLY ONLINE FROM THE FOLLOWING LINK. https://peopleknowhow.org/coronavirus-volunteering-opportunities/

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 .

LEAP Personal Shopper Service What we offer? Due to Government guidelines around the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19 we have set a personal shopper service to support the most vulnerable in our community. This is a FREE delivery service for eligible older adults who are self-isolating due to the Coronavirus and have no other methods of support. Volunteer will carry out any of the following services in a safe way: ✓ Shopping (essential goods only where these are available) ✓ Power Card/Mobile top up ✓ Pick up prescriptions ✓ Sending post ✓ Dog walking ✓ Pet to Vet What we cannot do:  Banking, including cash withdrawals  Non-essential shopping  Face to Face visiting Who is eligible? As you will understand this is an unprecedented situation, this service is only available to people who do not have support from family or friends, including if they are also self-isolating. This delivery service is available for FREE to residents in most areas of South Lanarkshire who are self-isolating and are: • Aged 50-70 with underlying health conditions; • Aged 70 plus with or without underlying health conditions; • Do not have support from friends or family at this time Why is it safer? LEAP is a charity which aims to enhance the lives of people aged 50 plus living in South Lanarkshire. We want to support you and ensure your safety at this time. We will do this by: ✓ 27 year history of working with older adults ✓ FREE delivery to eligible customers ✓ All volunteers will use precautions to ensure we do not bring infection to you ✓ Payment of your goods on delivery of service, no up-front charges Call us today 0141 641 5169 Code: CRV

As a volunteer you will be asked to help in a variety of ways over this period of time. The role will be based on an if and when basis and will cover a variety of activities including picking up prescriptions, essential shopping and contacting the person to ensure that they are well. We are looking for volunteers who have a current and valid PVG to come forward. This is essential for this volunteering role. We would also ask that you have a caring and compassionate nature and be able to deal with stressful situations. Previous experience in the care industry is desirable.

**Please note we are looking for volunteers who LIVE in West Dunbartonshire ** Would you like to volunteer in this time of need? Do you have a couple of hours to spare? Volunteers must be 18 or over. We are looking for people to provide Telephone support to individuals who are at risk of loneliness as a result of self-isolation.

During the COVID19 pandemic, the role of the Community Volunteer will be based within your own community and may involve helping with food provision, driving, check-in and chat calls, online, admin. There are many activities you can get involved to help make a difference in your local community.

North Ayrshire Council are recruiting volunteers to help at their hubs in all locality areas due to the coronavirus outbreak. Opportunities available in Largs, Ardrossan Saltcoats and Stevenston, Kilwinning, Irvine and kilbirnie Dalry and Beith .Duties include helping pack food for distribution, taking food to people in isolation, picking up and distributing medicines and dealing with enquiries

In response to COVID-19, we are looking to take on telephone befriending volunteers. You will have a desire to make a positive contribution to an older person’s wellbeing. As a befriender you will listen, support and encourage them, and help them become more confident and independent.

Belville Community Gardens are looking for volunteers who have Infection Control experience. We are looking for volunteers who are professional cleaners/caretakers or someone with a similar background.

Inchgarth Community Centre is coordinating a Garthdee area only shopping, medication collection, or dog walking service for the most vulnerable and isolated. This includes the elderly, people with disabilities, and most isolated living in our community. People can email inchgarthcc1@btinternet.com with your full name, address including post code, and phone number. 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 Inchgarthcc1@btinternet.com -Facebook Https://www.facebook.com/inchgarthcc -Twitter www.twitter.com/inchgarthcc

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland are running the biggest ever volunteer recruitment campaign to help vulnerable people who have one of our conditions and are self-isolating during the Covid-19 Coronavirus outbreak. Help us and join Scotland’s fight against coronavirus. Volunteering as a Kindness Caller means you will be helping the most vulnerable people in Scotland to stay safe and well at home. Our charity supports people with chest, heart and stroke conditions every day and right now those people are the most at risk in the country. Many are scared, worried and isolated and need our help more than ever. That is why this role as a kindness caller is so important. Volunteering to be a kindness caller will help reduce social isolation and loneliness and provide a check in service for those who are stuck in their homes. This can be done through our new telephone check in service, text message or facetime call to our existing service users and anyone who needs us. Relevant training and regular contact with a volunteer line manager, who will be available for support and to answer questions is provided to all volunteers. *Please sign up online - www.chss.org.uk/kindness or for further advice, please contact volunteering@chss.org.uk *For more about Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland please visit www.chss.org.uk

Help us and join Scotland’s fight against coronavirus. Volunteering as a Kindness Caller means you will be helping the most vulnerable people in Scotland to stay safe and well at home. Our charity supports people with chest, heart and stroke conditions every day and right now those people are the most at risk in the country. Many are scared, worried and isolated and need our help more than ever. That is why this role as a kindness caller is so important. Volunteering to be a kindness caller will help reduce social isolation and loneliness and provide a check in service for those who are stuck in their homes. This can be done through our new telephone check in service, text message or facetime call to our existing service users and anyone who needs us. Required Skills • A friendly, listening ear • Willingness to help your local community • Willingness to follow medical advice in order to keep yourself and others safe About Your Training Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland will support you in this role providing: • Regular contact with your volunteer line manager, who will be available for support and to answer questions • Induction to the role, specific to your circumstances • Training in telephone, text or facetime support • Training in ‘Roles, Responsibilities and Boundaries For further advice, please contact volunteering@chss.org.uk or to register please go to www.chss.org.uk/kindness For more about Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland visit www.chss.org.uk

Help us and join Scotland’s fight against Coronavirus. Volunteering as a Kindness Caller means you will be helping the most vulnerable people in Scotland to stay safe and well at home. Volunteering to be a kindness caller will help reduce social isolation and loneliness and provide a check in service for those who are stuck in their homes. This can be done through our new telephone check in service, text message or face time call to our existing service users and anyone who needs us. Apply online at www.chss.org.uk/kindness Thank you

During the COVID19 pandemic, the role of the Community Volunteer will be based within your own community and may involve helping with food provision, driving, check-in and chat calls, online, admin. There are many activities you can get involved to help make a difference in your local community.

Aberdeen City Mutual Aid has been set up to support vulnerable people/those in self-isolation in Aberdeen during the Covid-19 Coronavirus outbreak. Help includes support with delivering mail, getting/dropping off groceries/urgent supplies and calling people for a chat to prevent/reduce loneliness. All volunteer help is welcome, greatly appreciated and will make a real difference – please register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVTwg3XXtaMbLfwFuUrj-ALDvrVRdXJEOflUkVG778dPe8Qw/viewform or contact email aberdeenmutualaid@outlook.com or tel.: 01224 515513. Further details also at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2550692921870646/?ref=share and https://twitter.com/AidAberdeen . For details of Mutual Aid Groups in communities across the country please visit https://covidmutualaid.org/

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.

Help us and join Scotland’s fight against coronavirus. Volunteering as a Kindness Caller means you will be helping the most vulnerable people in Scotland to stay safe and well at home. Our charity supports people with chest, heart and stroke conditions every day and right now those people are the most at risk in the country. Many are scared, worried and isolated and need our help more than ever. That is why this role as a kindness caller is so important. Volunteering to be a kindness caller will help reduce social isolation and loneliness and provide a check in service for those who are stuck in their homes. This can be done through our new telephone check in service, text message or facetime call to our existing service users and anyone who needs us

Befrienders spend 1 hour per week supporting an adult in our Reconnect service. Our aim is to support people who are lonely and need some social interaction with weekly contact. The befriending can take place over the phone or video calling depending on the needs of the service user. PLEASE APPLY ONLINE FROM THE FOLLOWING LINK. https://peopleknowhow.org/coronavirus-volunteering-opportunities/

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has launched an online form and Contact Centre 01851 822899 to collect details of individuals and community groups throughout the Western Isles looking to provide volunteering support during Covid-19. Comhairle Leader, Roddie Mackay, said: “The Contact Centre will operate Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm and enable the Comhairle to match volunteers against the needs of individuals and families in our communities.

During the current pandemic we particularly need volunteers who can help in one or more of the following priority areas: Cleaning: help keep the home clean and safe by assisting with cleaning surfaces, washing up etc. Mealtimes: helping to serve meals and helping residents who might need some support with eating and drinking.