Committee Member
Parkinson's UK (Dundee)
Postcode: DD5 3JX
Be a team member in the day to day running of the branch. Help in the organisation of social events and branch meetings. Take a constructive interest during committee and branch meetings.
Social Support
Roxburghe House
Postcode: DD2 1SP
The Community Volunteer Service offers social support to those with a life limiting illness receiving palliative care in their own homes. This is an opportunity to offer support with activities such as:
- taking the person for a walk
- taking them to the shops
- going for a coffee with them
- going to the cinema
- sitting chatting
- going for a drive
- accompanying the person to appointments.
Individuals will be matched with volunteers, depending on the type of activity each would like to do.
Ward 3 Volunteers - RAH
NHS Voluntary Services
Postcode: PA2 9PN
Can you make a difference to elderly patients within a health setting? Patients that have been in hospital for a prolonged period of time can experience isolation and frustration due to a lack of stimulation and visitors. We are looking for mature, confident volunteers with plenty of life experience to help improve the patients’ stay.
The main role of the volunteer is to provide friendship and stimulation for elderly patients, many of whom will have some form of cognitive impairment. Tasks will include;
* Chatting to patients on a one to one basis and exploring their personal interests
* Reading to patients, or playing games such as dominos, board games and crosswords
* Providing verbal encouragement and support to the patient during mealtimes
* Supporting the activities coordinator with activities on the ward
Volunteers can enhance their experience in hospital and potentially avoid them becoming frustrated, which can stem from prolonged periods of time where stimulation is lacking. Many of these patients don’t have visitors.
Window and shop display assistant
Cancer Research UK (Rosemount Shop)
Postcode: AB25 1NE
Window and shop display assistant
For more information please contact:
Anne MacLennan, Shop Manager, tel.: 01224 624361 or pop in to the shop to dicuss.
Book Assistant
Cancer Research UK (Rosemount Shop)
Postcode: AB25 1NE
To help maintain the book section. Must have an interest in books.
For more information please contact:
Anne MacLennan, Shop Manager, tel.: 01224 624361 or pop in to the shop to dicuss.
Shop or Cafe Assistant
RVS - Hospital Project
Postcode: IV30 1SN
The cafe at Dr. Gray's Hospital is run by the Royal Voluntary Service. They require volunteers to help with the shop or the cafe side of things. Volunteers in the shop or the cafe, help to provide a valuable service for staff, patients and visitors at Dr. Gray's Hospital. It can be a busy environment, but always, a welcoming place for all. Volunteers usually carry out a shift with 2 other volunteers. In the cafe, there is no cooking involved, just serving warmed goods and hot drinks etc.,
Shifts are flexible! We are a caring organisation and give a friendly, helpful and very caring service. Expenses can be claimed.
Team Jak Ambassadors
Team Jak Aberdeen
Postcode: AB11 5YU
Team Jak provides practical and emotional support to children and young people with cancer and related illnesses, their family and friends and those bereaved.
Team Jak Ambassadors can have different roles including family support and fundraising, including - raising awareness and fundraising opportunities such as bag packs, helping at a merchandise stand and collection buckets in supermarkets, schools, colleges, shopping centres and concerts.
We will be hosting a number of larger fundraising events in Aberdeen throughout the year with the aim to raise £70,000 to open our Jak’s Den in Aberdeen.
Family support roles can be rewarding and involve anything from playing with the children during our activity days and at our child and teenage groups, to making tea and coffee at our support sessions, talking with parents, sorting out merchandise bags and delivering to our newly diagnosed warriors in hospital, and preparing items for events.
Volunteers receive initial induction training, ongoing support and any further relevant training opportunities. Team Jak have an Awards scheme and we hold a yearly event dedicated to thanking our volunteers and celebrating their success. All volunteers make a real difference and are greatly appreciated.
For more details please contact: Caitlin Stewart (Children, Young Person and Family Coordinator) at email caitlin@teamjak.org.uk or phone.: 07852 877157/ 01506 412302
Family Support-Team Jak Ambassadors
Team Jak Aberdeen
Postcode: AB11 5YU
Team Jak provides practical and emotional support to children and young people with cancer and related illnesses, their family and friends and those bereaved.
Team Jak Ambassadors can have different roles including family support and fundraising, including - raising awareness and fundraising opportunities such as bag packs, helping at a merchandise stand and collection buckets in supermarkets, schools, colleges, shopping centres and concerts.
We will be hosting a number of larger fundraising events in Aberdeen throughout the year with the aim to raise £70,000 to open our Jak’s Den in Aberdeen.
Family support roles can be rewarding and involve anything from playing with the children during our activity days and at our child and teenage groups, to making tea and coffee at our support sessions, talking with parents, sorting out merchandise bags and delivering to our newly diagnosed warriors in hospital, and preparing items for events.
Volunteers receive initial induction training, ongoing support and any further relevant training opportunities. Team Jak have an Awards scheme and we hold a yearly event dedicated to thanking our volunteers and celebrating their success. All volunteers make a real difference and are greatly appreciated.
For more details please contact: Caitlin Stewart (Children, Young Person and Family Coordinator) at email caitlin@teamjak.org.uk or phone.: 07852 877157/ 01506 412302
Charity Shop Assistant
Sue Ryder (Aberdeen George Street Store)
Postcode: AB25 1HX
Do you have any spare time throughout the week? And would you like to use it to gain experience, develop skills and meet new people while supporting a wonderful charity? Then we have the role for you!!!
Sue Ryder Charity Shops raise millions of pounds each year to enable our charity to deliver hospice and neurological care for more conditions than any other UK charity. As a volunteer in our shop, not only would you be meeting new friends, gaining skills and experience, but you'd also be directly supporting us to care for people when they really need it.
Our shops sell clothes, shoes and accessories, plus an amazing range of interesting bric-a-brac, and vintage items-so whatever you're interested in, we've got it!
Sue Ryder shops really needs help whenever you can give it-as little or as much as you like. Good support provided to all volunteers. Including to shadow a confident volunteer, be able to take their time if need be when learning, ask as many questions and will have an informal chat with the volunteer co-ordinator at any point. Can you help? If so, please get in touch! We'd absolutely love to hear from you.
A fantastic opportunity to help, gain/have a wonderful experience and help Sue Ryder in the important work we do locally and nationally. All help is greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Lucy Andrews, Volunteer Co-ordinator Sue Ryder North on E Mail: lucy.andrews@suerydercare.org or tel.: 07973794942.
Stockroom Assistants
Sue Ryder (Aberdeen George Street Store)
Postcode: AB25 1HX
Do you have any spare time throughout the week? And would you like to use it to gain experience, develop skills and meet new people while supporting a wonderful charity? Then we have the role for you!!!
Sue Ryder Charity Shops raise millions of pounds each year to enable our charity to deliver hospice and neurological care for more conditions than any other UK charity. As a volunteer in our shop, not only would you be meeting new friends, gaining skills and experience, but you'd also be directly supporting us to care for people when they really need it.
We are looking for people to join us as a Volunteer Stockroom Assistant and help us sort, identify and keep track of stock in our shop.
At Sue Ryder we are well supported with super goods coming in every day, this means we have a lot to do to sort and clean them to get them on the shop floor.
If you've got a methodical mind and know your labels or are willing to learn, put your skills and interest to good use with us by preparing items for sale so they hit the shop floor in style.
This is a great opportunity to gain and develop your experience in the competitive retail sector, make new friends, and help Sue Ryder provide incredible care to people living through the challenges of life-limiting conditions.
Sue Ryder shops really needs help whenever you can give it-as little or as much as you like. Good support provided to all volunteers. Including to shadow a confident volunteer, be able to take their time if need be when learning, ask as many questions and will have an informal chat with the volunteer co-ordinator at any point. Can you help? If so, please get in touch! We'd absolutely love to hear from you.
A fantastic opportunity to help, gain/have a wonderful experience and help Sue Ryder in the important work we do locally and nationally. All help is greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Lucy Andrews, Volunteer Co-ordinator Sue Ryder North on E Mail: lucy.andrews@suerydercare.org or tel.: 07973794942.
Sue Ryder-Stockroom Assistants
Sue Ryder (Aberdeen George Street Store)
Postcode: AB25 1HX
Do you have any spare time throughout the week? And would you like to use it to gain experience, develop skills and meet new people while supporting a wonderful charity? Then we have the role for you!!!
Sue Ryder Charity Shops raise millions of pounds each year to enable our charity to deliver hospice and neurological care for more conditions than any other UK charity. As a volunteer in our shop, not only would you be meeting new friends, gaining skills and experience, but you'd also be directly supporting us to care for people when they really need it.
We are looking for people to join us as a Volunteer Stockroom Assistant and help us sort, identify and keep track of stock in our shop.
At Sue Ryder we are well supported with super goods coming in every day, this means we have a lot to do to sort and clean them to get them on the shop floor.
If you've got a methodical mind and know your labels or are willing to learn, put your skills and interest to good use with us by preparing items for sale so they hit the shop floor in style.
This is a great opportunity to gain and develop your experience in the competitive retail sector, make new friends, and help Sue Ryder provide incredible care to people living through the challenges of life-limiting conditions.
Sue Ryder shops really needs help whenever you can give it-as little or as much as you like. Good support provided to all volunteers. Including to shadow a confident volunteer, be able to take their time if need be when learning, ask as many questions and will have an informal chat with the volunteer co-ordinator at any point. Can you help? If so, please get in touch! We'd absolutely love to hear from you.
A fantastic opportunity to help, gain/have a wonderful experience and help Sue Ryder in the important work we do locally and nationally. All help is greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Lucy Andrews, Volunteer Co-ordinator Sue Ryder North on E Mail: lucy.andrews@suerydercare.org or tel.: 07973794942.
Cash Desk Volunteer
British Heart Foundation-Clydebank Furniture & Electrical
Postcode: G81 1UJ
Are you a social butterfly? Love getting in to conversations? Always have a welcoming smile on your face? Get to know the people from your community with this versatile volunteering role. Gain valuable experience in customer service adding value to your CV.
You’ll be at the heart of the BHF’s fight against heart disease. You will be serving customers, helping to promote our stock and awareness campaigns and encouraging every donor to become part of our Gift Aid scheme. If you want to get to know the community around you this is a perfect way to integrate yourself into your local area and maybe spread the volunteering bug to new recruits.
Electrical Department Volunteer
British Heart Foundation-Clydebank Furniture & Electrical
Postcode: G81 1UJ
Are you a real people person and love to help out? We’re always looking for people who would enjoy giving great customer service and have an interest in electrical items, gadgets and appliances. You’ll get the chance to mingle with the local customers and volunteers, and integrate yourself into the BHF community.
Becoming an electrical department volunteer means you will be chatting to the local customers helping them find the right product to suit their needs and making sure that all the stock has been tested and is displayed to our BHF guidelines. If you think you’re ready to take up this electrifying role pop into your local store and meet our friendly team.
Electrical Function Tester
British Heart Foundation-Clydebank Furniture & Electrical
Postcode: G81 1UJ
If you like playing with different gadgets, figuring out how they work and making sure they are safe to use this is the perfect volunteering role for you. We’re looking for people like you to test the electrical equipment that is donated to us making sure it is suitable and safe for sale before moving on to the final stage of appliance testing.
We will give you all the training you need to be able to safely and confidently carry out this role. So if you have an interest in electrical items, can work in a safe and organised manner and would like to broaden your skill set pop down to your local Furniture & Electrical store for more information and join the BHF team
Online Listings Volunteer
British Heart Foundation-Clydebank Furniture & Electrical
Postcode: G81 1UJ
If you’re tech savvy and know your way around eBay; have a keen eye for unusual or sought after collectables then join our volunteering team. Come and be amazed at some of the items that are donated to your local store and strike gold with those rare finds.
We’ve got dedicated eBay resources to help and assist you with this volunteering role. Research the interesting items; package the small items in our eBay boxes and send them off to be sold at our eBay HQ. Every week we’ll send updates about the most unusual and exciting finds we’ve managed to sell though our stores, will your find be the next eBay headliner?
Get the thrill of researching the curious objects and revel in the satisfaction of sitting back and watching the bids role in. Become a mighty keyboard warrior and help raise funds for our lifesaving research into heart disease.
Information Desk & Surgery Pod Volunteer
Academy Medical Centre - Patient Participation Group (PPG)
Postcode: DD8 2HA
Volunteers play an important role in helping people use the services in the medical centre and pod (including blood pressure monitoring) as well as guide people to services and activities in their local community such as volunteering or support groups.
If interested, contact Ashley McGregor at ashleymcgregor1@nhs.net or phone 01307 462316.
Education Volunteers
PSP Association
Postcode: PA3 1NS
PSPA is a national charity providing support and information to people living with PSP and CBD, while funding research into treatments and ultimately a cure. We rely entirely on voluntary donations.
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) is a neurological condition caused by the premature loss of nerve cells in certain parts of the brain.
Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD) is a degenerative brain disease that affects people from the age of 40 onwards.
PSPA covers the United Kingdom and works very closely with other PSP organisations across the world working together supporting research and the provision of information and support into PSP and CBD.
Volunteers are the lifeblood of PSPA - We value the skills, experience, commitment and enthusiasm that our volunteers bring – so we want more of you in Scotland to join us and help us to reach out to more people affected by PSP and CBD. By working together, we can make a real difference to people’s lives
PSP & CBD are rare and little known. Education Volunteers can help us improve this situation. One of our aims is to make education and training available to as many health and social care professionals as possible, many of whom may not have come across PSP or CBD before. Our Education Volunteer role will help health and social care professionals to understand key information about the impact of living with PSP & CBD and thereby improve their practice. We also aim to have our volunteers raise awareness in local communities by offering informative talks to interested groups.
Services Activity Support Volunteer
Teenage Cancer Trust
Postcode: EH9 1LF
We are looking for volunteers to support staff to deliver fun activities for young people being treated on our Edinburgh units. Volunteers will also accompany groups of young people on off-site visits and deliver skills and hobbies workshops.
About Teenage Cancer Trust - We make sure young people don't face cancer alone. We do it by helping young people and their families deal with the many ways that cancer can affect your body, your mind and your life. We do it in partnership with the NHS and by bringing young people together so they can support each other. And we do it from the moment cancer is diagnosed until long after treatment is over. Teenage Cancer Trust is the only UK charity dedicated to providing specialist support for young people with cancer aged between 13 and 24. We fund 28 specialist units across the UK within NHS hospitals as well as specialist nurses and Youth Support Coordinators so that young people can be treated by teenage cancer experts, in the best place for them. The role We are looking for volunteers happy to give around 4-8 hours per month to support with the set up and facilitation of onsite activities and also accompanying groups of young people on off-site visits. Activities take place approximately once a month and may fall on weekdays, evenings and weekends, so you and the team of volunteers would be asked for your availability on a monthly basis. If you have a particular skill and would like to run a workshop for the young people our Youth Support Coordinator may be able to support this. Location Roles available at units in Glasgow and Edinburgh: The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, Glasgow Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow Western General Hospital, Edinburgh Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, Edinburgh What you’ll be doing • Supporting young people generally throughout the trip/activity • Facilitating conversations with young people and supervising them as required • Supporting the team with preparations for the trips/activities as required • Being a visible presence among the group and upholding the values of the charity • You’ll become part of a friendly volunteering community whilst gaining experience in supporting young people for a national charity
Macmillan Move More Walk Leader
Move More Moray (Macmillan)
Postcode: IV30 1UD
We are looking for volunteers to lead our Macmillan Walking groups for people affected by cancer. We want to make sure that everyone affected by cancer has access to appropriate opportunities to get more active and we need your help to achieve this. Macmillan Cancer Support are working with Moray Council Partnership to develop Move More Gentle Movement classes throughout the Moray area to support people affected by cancer to take the first steps to become more active.
Benefits
Full training and Regular support from the Moray Council and Macmillan.
Develop knowledge/experience regarding benefits of exercise for people affected by cancer.
Meet/make new friends.
Regular volunteer social activities
Enhance your CV.
Make a real difference to the people’s lives.
The Role
Leading Macmillan Walking groups for people affected by cancer and their family/carers.
Attending required training and support sessions.
Completing basic group paperwork.
Participating in the Macmillan Walking group evaluation.
Main contact volunteer - for those trying to become parents
Fertility Network Scotland (West Lothian)
Postcode: EH48 4PP
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.
Student Ambassador Volunteer
Fertility Network Scotland (West Lothian)
Postcode: EH48 4PP
Represent and raise awareness of Fertility Network Scotland charity in places of education and in local area to highlight the services and support we provide.
Promote the charity by displaying posters and leaflets
Highlight our campaigns and projects to fellow students and lecturers etc including through social media
Assist Fertility Network Scotland staff at events such as Freshers Week
This benefits of this opportunity include:
Meeting and working with new people, learning new skills which would benefit future applications to further education or employment while having fun, gain experience of event participation, fundraising and charity sector in general, knowledge that your support will help people in Scotland experiencing fertility problems.
Fertility Network Scotland provides advice, information and support for anyone affected by fertility issues. We also work to raise awareness of the impact of fertility problems and to campaign for fair provision of fertility treatment throughout Scotland.
MoonWalk Scotland Volunteers
Walk the Walk (Aberdeen & Grampian)
Postcode: AB11 5YU
*An exciting one-off volunteering opportunity! Volunteer at MoonWalk Scotland 2020!*
Walk the Walk is the UK’s largest grant-making breast cancer charity that is dedicated to not only raising money and awareness for vital breast cancer causes, but to also encourage women and men to become more aware of their own potential for fitness and wellbeing.
We organise the famous MoonWalk overnight power walking challenges and are immensely proud to have raised over £133m, which has been granted to research into breast cancer and to improve the lives of people living with cancer now.
Are you a dedicated and organised person, passionate about helping others? Join our night-time party and 1,000 other volunteers at The MoonWalk Scotland on Saturday 6th June 2020 from Holyrood Park, Edinburgh! Get down and boogie with thousands of woman and men, walking an overnight marathon in decorated bras, raising lots of money for breast cancer!
Volunteer Roles include:
•Baggage
•Clean & Recycle
•Cyclist, Directional
•Driver
•Entrance Gate/Start Line
•Finish Line
•Kitchen
•Massage
•Merchandise
•Route Marshal
•Water Stations
•Volunteer Tent Support
All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated.
For more information please contact Alexandra Furtuna at Email: Volunteers@walkthewalk.org or visit Website: https://walkthewalk.org/volunteer/moonwalk-scotland-volunteer / Facebook: @walkthewalkworldwide / Twitter: @WalktheWalk
Website Administrator
Keep Ticking Falkirk
Postcode: FK5 4DG
We are looking for someone who can devote 2/3 hours per week to promote our Cardiac Rehab Club. Maintain charity website with information, photographs and links to and from social media.
General Volunteer - Fertility Network Scotland
Fertility Network Scotland (Shetland)
Postcode: ZE1 0JP
General volunteers will promote the Fertility Network Scotland charity in the local area and the services we provide.
Distribute Fertility Network Scotland leaflets/posters in the area including GP clinics, libraries, hospitals, community centres etc.
Participate at fundraising events.
Adhere to Fertility Network Scotland policies and procedures.
Fertility Network Scotland provides advice, information and support for anyone affected by fertility issues. We also work to raise awareness of the impact of fertility problems and to campaign for fair provision of fertility treatment throughout Scotland.
Student Ambassador Volunteer
Fertility Network Scotland
Postcode: TN40 1JA
Represent and raise awareness of Fertility Network Scotland charity in places of education and in local area to highlight the services and support we provide.
Promote the charity by displaying posters and leaflets
Highlight our campaigns and projects to fellow students and lecturers etc including through social media
Assist Fertility Network Scotland staff at events such as Freshers Week
This benefits of this opportunity include:
Meeting and working with new people, learning new skills which would benefit future applications to further education or employment while having fun, gain experience of event participation, fundraising and charity sector in general, knowledge that your support will help people in Scotland experiencing fertility problems.
Fertility Network Scotland provides advice, information and support for anyone affected by fertility issues. We also work to raise awareness of the impact of fertility problems and to campaign for fair provision of fertility treatment throughout Scotland.
Student Ambassador
Fertility Network Scotland (Fife)
Postcode: KY1 1XT
Fertility Network Scotland provides advice, information and support for anyone affected by fertility issues. We also work to raise awareness of the impact of fertility problems and to campaign for fair provision of fertility treatment throughout Scotland.
The role of the ambassador is to represent and raise awareness of the Fertility Network Scotland charity within places of education and in the local area and highlight the services and support we provide. The role will include:-
Promoting the charity by displaying posters and leaflets.
Highlight our campaigns and projects to fellow students and lecturers, etc, including through social media.
Assist Fertility Network Scotland staff at events such as Freshers Week.
The benefits of this opportunity include:-
Meeting and working with new people.
Learning new skills which would benefit future applications to further education or employment while having fun.
Gain experience of event participation, fundraising and charity sector in general.
Knowledge that your support will help people in Scotland experiencing fertility problems.
Main Contact Volunteer
Fertility Network Scotland (Fife)
Postcode: KY1 1XT
Fertility Network Scotland provides advice, information and support for anyone affected by fertility issues. We also work to raise awareness of the impact of fertility problems and to campaign for fair provision of fertility treatment throughout Scotland.
Main Contact volunteers will help to support people who are facing fertility issues in their local area by developing friendships, recruit new volunteers, reduce isolation by organising social activities and helping those who require much-needed support by providing advice and peer support. As a Main Contact volunteer you will:-
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 coordinator or Head Office as necessary.
Promote Fertility Network Scotland services and campaigns to people in the 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.
Local Contact Volunteer
Fertility Network Scotland (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD9 0AA
Local Contact volunteers will help to support people who face the challenges of childlessness in their local area by developing friendships, reduce isolation by organising social activities and helping those who need much needed support.
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.
Student Ambassador Volunteer
Fertility Network Scotland (Midlothian)
Postcode: EH22 3NX
Represent and raise awareness of Fertility Network Scotland charity in places of education and in local area to highlight the services and support we provide.
Promote the charity by displaying posters and leaflets
Highlight our campaigns and projects to fellow students and lecturers etc including through social media
Assist Fertility Network Scotland staff at events such as Freshers Week
This benefits of this opportunity include:
Meeting and working with new people, learning new skills which would benefit future applications to further education or employment while having fun, gain experience of event participation, fundraising and charity sector in general, knowledge that your support will help people in Scotland experiencing fertility problems.
Fertility Network Scotland provides advice, information and support for anyone affected by fertility issues. We also work to raise awareness of the impact of fertility problems and to campaign for fair provision of fertility treatment throughout Scotland
Shop Assistant
Sue Ryder Shop - Seafield Road
Postcode: EH6 7LH
General Volunteers are essential for supporting the smooth running of our shop. From serving at the till, to putting out stock , helping our customers with queries and what they are looking for and collecting as much gift aid from purchases as possible.
Marketing
Neuro Central
Postcode: FK8 2BG
This volunteering opportunity exists to assist in marketing the work of neuro Central. This will include , media and web based communications and assisting with developing and maintaining different audience development initiatives including e-marketing.
Events and Activities Team Member
Crohn’s and Colitis UK - Edinburgh Local Group
Postcode: EH6 5EQ
We have teams of volunteers based around the country making a positive impact in their local communities to raise awareness of Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Join our local team, take an active role in planning and delivering awareness raising activities. Planning and organising events across the area to raise awareness. Get involved in tasks such as writing articles and creating newsletters to publicise local activities, manage social media pages and fundraising .
Ward Visitor
NHS Roodlands Hospital
Postcode: EH41 3PF
Socialising with patients who do not get visitors.
• Visit and chat to patients who do not get visitors and provide a welcoming atmosphere
• To bring to the attention any concerns about patients to a member of staff
Customer Service Volunteer
British Heart Foundation Shop (Tollcross)
Postcode: EH3 9BG
Do you love to chat and get to know people? Can you talk about anything and everything? In our shops we talk to our customers, make them feel welcome, help them find the things they’re looking for and inform them of the BHF’s life saving heart research. So, we’re always looking for outgoing and enthusiastic customer service volunteers.
Support Group Helper
Fertility Network Scotland
Postcode: DD1 1LL
Co-ordinate and run a support group in local area for people experiencing fertility problems with trying to become parents.
As a Support Group volunteer you will take care of all aspects of the group including: acting as main contact for the group, organise and maintain an email circulation list of attendees, arrange speakers for group meetings, organise room bookings, organise social activities, support and advise other group volunteers, promote the group in the local area. Fertility Network Scotland provides advice, information and support to anyone affected by fertility issues. We raise awareness of the impact of fertility problems and campaign for fair provision of fertility treatment throughout Scotland.
By volunteering you can help those who need support.
Parkinson's Volunteer Educator
Parkinson's UK (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: EH44 6HZ
Parkinson’s Volunteer Educators give presentations to residential and home care agency staff to improve their knowledge of Parkinson’s and understand how to better support people with the condition.
Parkinson’s UK would like to expand its network of volunteer trainers to enable us to reach a greater number of care staff across Scotland. Our aim is to help professionals to better understand Parkinson’s and subsequently improve their practice.
We will provide training to enable you to plan and deliver a short one hour presentation on Parkinson's using prepared flip charts and notes to groups of staff working in care homes and home care agencies in your local area. This will involve:
• Contacting care providers by letter or email to offer your session, responding to requests for sessions received via the Parkinson's UK web site or that have come via the local area/country team.
• Delivering sessions in care homes or care agencies locally at mutually convenient time.
• Participating in support meetings (face to face or by telephone) with the Education Adviser Scotland.
• Completing and forwarding monthly reports on your sessions to the Education team administrator.
Many Parkinson's volunteer educators have Parkinson’s themselves or some experience of the condition either within their family or professionally. The role brings many rewards whether you have direct experience of Parkinson’s or not. Volunteering in this role will allow you to:
• Increase your own knowledge and understanding of Parkinson's and the wider work of the charity
• Share your knowledge and experience of the condition with interested professionals, improving their practice and care for people with Parkinson’s
• Access further learning and development opportunities
• Be part of a UK-wide organisation that values and recognises the vital contributions of its volunteers.
Previous volunteers have reported that the volunteer educator role is very rewarding and worthwhile. Feedback from care staff attending the sessions has also been consistently positive and sessions are very much valued.
Ideally you will have experience in public speaking and will:
• Be enthusiastic, enjoy speaking to groups and manage a group effectively
• Have an understanding of Parkinson's the condition, the wider work of Parkinson's UK (training provided on this) and have empathy with the aims of the charity
• Be computer literate and have basic administrative and telephone skills, as this role will require you to contact care homes by telephone and/or email to arrange dates and times for presentations.
• Have access to your own car and be able to travel within your local area as agreed with the Education Adviser.
Parkinson's Volunteer Educator
Parkinson's UK (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD5 7HF
Parkinson’s Volunteer Educators give presentations to residential and home care agency staff to improve their knowledge of Parkinson’s and understand how to better support people with the condition.
Parkinson’s UK would like to expand its network of volunteer trainers to enable us to reach a greater number of care staff across Scotland. Our aim is to help professionals to better understand Parkinson’s and subsequently improve their practice.
We will provide training to enable you to plan and deliver a short one hour presentation on Parkinson's using prepared flip charts and notes to groups of staff working in care homes and home care agencies in your local area. This will involve:
• Contacting care providers by letter or email to offer your session, responding to requests for sessions received via the Parkinson's UK web site or that have come via the local area/country team.
• Delivering sessions in care homes or care agencies locally at mutually convenient time.
• Participating in support meetings (face to face or by telephone) with the Education Adviser Scotland.
• Completing and forwarding monthly reports on your sessions to the Education team administrator.
Many Parkinson's volunteer educators have Parkinson’s themselves or some experience of the condition either within their family or professionally. The role brings many rewards whether you have direct experience of Parkinson’s or not. Volunteering in this role will allow you to:
• Increase your own knowledge and understanding of Parkinson's and the wider work of the charity
• Share your knowledge and experience of the condition with interested professionals, improving their practice and care for people with Parkinson’s
• Access further learning and development opportunities
• Be part of a UK-wide organisation that values and recognises the vital contributions of its volunteers.
Previous volunteers have reported that the volunteer educator role is very rewarding and worthwhile. Feedback from care staff attending the sessions has also been consistently positive and sessions are very much valued.
Ideally you will have experience in public speaking and will:
• Be enthusiastic, enjoy speaking to groups and manage a group effectively
• Have an understanding of Parkinson's the condition, the wider work of Parkinson's UK (training provided on this) and have empathy with the aims of the charity
• Be computer literate and have basic administrative and telephone skills, as this role will require you to contact care homes by telephone and/or email to arrange dates and times for presentations.
• Have access to your own car and be able to travel within your local area as agreed with the Education Adviser.
Parkinson's Volunteer Educator
Parkinson's UK (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: EH45 8AG
Parkinson’s Volunteer Educators give presentations to residential and home care agency staff to improve their knowledge of Parkinson’s and understand how to better support people with the condition.
Parkinson’s UK would like to expand its network of volunteer trainers to enable us to reach a greater number of care staff across Scotland. Our aim is to help professionals to better understand Parkinson’s and subsequently improve their practice.
We will provide training to enable you to plan and deliver a short one hour presentation on Parkinson's using prepared flip charts and notes to groups of staff working in care homes and home care agencies in your local area. This will involve:
• Contacting care providers by letter or email to offer your session, responding to requests for sessions received via the Parkinson's UK web site or that have come via the local area/country team.
• Delivering sessions in care homes or care agencies locally at mutually convenient time.
• Participating in support meetings (face to face or by telephone) with the Education Adviser Scotland.
• Completing and forwarding monthly reports on your sessions to the Education team administrator.
Many Parkinson's volunteer educators have Parkinson’s themselves or some experience of the condition either within their family or professionally. The role brings many rewards whether you have direct experience of Parkinson’s or not. Volunteering in this role will allow you to:
• Increase your own knowledge and understanding of Parkinson's and the wider work of the charity
• Share your knowledge and experience of the condition with interested professionals, improving their practice and care for people with Parkinson’s
• Access further learning and development opportunities
• Be part of a UK-wide organisation that values and recognises the vital contributions of its volunteers.
Previous volunteers have reported that the volunteer educator role is very rewarding and worthwhile. Feedback from care staff attending the sessions has also been consistently positive and sessions are very much valued.
Ideally you will have experience in public speaking and will:
• Be enthusiastic, enjoy speaking to groups and manage a group effectively
• Have an understanding of Parkinson's the condition, the wider work of Parkinson's UK (training provided on this) and have empathy with the aims of the charity
• Be computer literate and have basic administrative and telephone skills, as this role will require you to contact care homes by telephone and/or email to arrange dates and times for presentations.
• Have access to your own car and be able to travel within your local area as agreed with the Education Adviser.
Parkinson's Volunteer Educator
Parkinson's UK (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD7 4LN
Parkinson’s Volunteer Educators give presentations to residential and home care agency staff to improve their knowledge of Parkinson’s and understand how to better support people with the condition.
Parkinson’s UK would like to expand its network of volunteer trainers to enable us to reach a greater number of care staff across Scotland. Our aim is to help professionals to better understand Parkinson’s and subsequently improve their practice.
We will provide training to enable you to plan and deliver a short one hour presentation on Parkinson's using prepared flip charts and notes to groups of staff working in care homes and home care agencies in your local area. This will involve:
• Contacting care providers by letter or email to offer your session, responding to requests for sessions received via the Parkinson's UK web site or that have come via the local area/country team.
• Delivering sessions in care homes or care agencies locally at mutually convenient time.
• Participating in support meetings (face to face or by telephone) with the Education Adviser Scotland.
• Completing and forwarding monthly reports on your sessions to the Education team administrator.
Many Parkinson's volunteer educators have Parkinson’s themselves or some experience of the condition either within their family or professionally. The role brings many rewards whether you have direct experience of Parkinson’s or not. Volunteering in this role will allow you to:
• Increase your own knowledge and understanding of Parkinson's and the wider work of the charity
• Share your knowledge and experience of the condition with interested professionals, improving their practice and care for people with Parkinson’s
• Access further learning and development opportunities
• Be part of a UK-wide organisation that values and recognises the vital contributions of its volunteers.
Previous volunteers have reported that the volunteer educator role is very rewarding and worthwhile. Feedback from care staff attending the sessions has also been consistently positive and sessions are very much valued.
Ideally you will have experience in public speaking and will:
• Be enthusiastic, enjoy speaking to groups and manage a group effectively
• Have an understanding of Parkinson's the condition, the wider work of Parkinson's UK (training provided on this) and have empathy with the aims of the charity
• Be computer literate and have basic administrative and telephone skills, as this role will require you to contact care homes by telephone and/or email to arrange dates and times for presentations.
• Have access to your own car and be able to travel within your local area as agreed with the Education Adviser.
Parkinson's Volunteer Educator
Parkinson's UK (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD6 9PN
Parkinson’s Volunteer Educators give presentations to residential and home care agency staff to improve their knowledge of Parkinson’s and understand how to better support people with the condition.
Parkinson’s UK would like to expand its network of volunteer trainers to enable us to reach a greater number of care staff across Scotland. Our aim is to help professionals to better understand Parkinson’s and subsequently improve their practice.
We will provide training to enable you to plan and deliver a short one hour presentation on Parkinson's using prepared flip charts and notes to groups of staff working in care homes and home care agencies in your local area. This will involve:
• Contacting care providers by letter or email to offer your session, responding to requests for sessions received via the Parkinson's UK web site or that have come via the local area/country team.
• Delivering sessions in care homes or care agencies locally at mutually convenient time.
• Participating in support meetings (face to face or by telephone) with the Education Adviser Scotland.
• Completing and forwarding monthly reports on your sessions to the Education team administrator.
Many Parkinson's volunteer educators have Parkinson’s themselves or some experience of the condition either within their family or professionally. The role brings many rewards whether you have direct experience of Parkinson’s or not. Volunteering in this role will allow you to:
• Increase your own knowledge and understanding of Parkinson's and the wider work of the charity
• Share your knowledge and experience of the condition with interested professionals, improving their practice and care for people with Parkinson’s
• Access further learning and development opportunities
• Be part of a UK-wide organisation that values and recognises the vital contributions of its volunteers.
Previous volunteers have reported that the volunteer educator role is very rewarding and worthwhile. Feedback from care staff attending the sessions has also been consistently positive and sessions are very much valued.
Ideally you will have experience in public speaking and will:
• Be enthusiastic, enjoy speaking to groups and manage a group effectively
• Have an understanding of Parkinson's the condition, the wider work of Parkinson's UK (training provided on this) and have empathy with the aims of the charity
• Be computer literate and have basic administrative and telephone skills, as this role will require you to contact care homes by telephone and/or email to arrange dates and times for presentations.
• Have access to your own car and be able to travel within your local area as agreed with the Education Adviser.
Volunteer Complementary Therapist
The Haven Centre
Postcode: ML11 8AJ
The Haven is a registered charity providing support to people affected by a range of life-limiting illnesses such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease, Parkinson's disease and dementia and will sign post others to services appropriate to their needs.
The role of Volunteer Complementary Therapist is integral to the services we provide and forms part of our multi-disciplinary team. They will provide holistic, one-to-one and group work relaxation/complementary therapies to clients, in collaboration with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, they will also be required to maintain professional records of treatments in client notes and any changes in the client's condition or progress.
This is an ideal opportunity to gain therapy experience working with people affected by life-limiting conditions and working in a multi-disciplinary environment. Volunteering with The Haven offers the chance to make a real difference to people affected by life-limited conditions.
Sales Assistants
British Heart Foundation (Dundee)
Postcode: DD1 2DB
British Heart Foundation is looking for volunteer sales assistants to join our ever growing team. Volunteers are the lifeblood of our organisation and we rely on you. You will make new friends, learn new skills and have the opportunity to develop within the BHF. You will be supported in your training by the management team. We provide all the necessary training requirements. We are looking for you to answer telephones, fill in collection and delivery forms and sell stock on the shop floor. People skills are essential as every customer has to be greeted and spoken to.
Befriender
Waverley Care
Postcode: EH14 1EB
Befrienders provide dedicated one-to-one support for people living with HIV or Hepatitis C. The service works by introducing a volunteer befriender to an individual who is living with a blood borne virus. The befriender then meets with the individual they’ve been matched with one-to-one, for approximately 2 hours per week. The support the befrienders provide can be as wide and varied as the needs of each individual and may include meeting for coffee or a meal, going out for a walk etc.
Casualty/Emergency Simulation Volunteer
NHS Shetland
Postcode: ZE1 0JP
As a casualty simulation volunteer you will have the opportunity to help our staff and other emergency services to learn how to respond to emergency situations. You will act out certain casualty/emergency situations at our Emergency Planning Exercises to enable staff to practice how they will respond, which can help improve emergency processes and boost staff confidence and competence in responding to an emergency situation.
Driving - Volunteer Driver
Lanarkshire Cancer Care Trust
Postcode: ML2 8AG
Volunteer drivers provide a personal and friendly service to cancer patients in Lanarkshire to enable them to travel in comfort to and from their hospital and day care centre.
Stockroom Assistants
Sue Ryder (Aberdeen Rosemount Store)
Postcode: AB25 1NE
Do you have any spare time throughout the week? And would you like to use it to gain experience, develop skills and meet new people while supporting a wonderful charity? Then we have the role for you!!!
Sue Ryder Charity Shops raise millions of pounds each year to enable our charity to deliver hospice and neurological care for more conditions than any other UK charity. As a volunteer in our shop, not only would you be meeting new friends, gaining skills and experience, but you'd also be directly supporting us to care for people when they really need it.
We are looking for people to join us as a Volunteer Stockroom Assistant and help us sort, identify and keep track of stock in our shop.
At Sue Ryder we are well supported with super goods coming in every day, this means we have a lot to do to sort and clean them to get them on the shop floor.
If you've got a methodical mind and know your labels or are willing to learn, put your skills and interest to good use with us by preparing items for sale so they hit the shop floor in style.
This is a great opportunity to gain and develop your experience in the competitive retail sector, make new friends, and help Sue Ryder provide incredible care to people living through the challenges of life-limiting conditions.
Sue Ryder shops really needs help whenever you can give it-as little or as much as you like. Good support provided to all volunteers. Including to shadow a confident volunteer, be able to take their time if need be when learning, ask as many questions and will have an informal chat with the volunteer co-ordinator at any point. Can you help? If so, please get in touch! We'd absolutely love to hear from you.
A fantastic opportunity to help, gain/have a wonderful experience and help Sue Ryder in the important work we do locally and nationally. All help is greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Lucy Andrews, Volunteer Co-ordinator Sue Ryder North on E Mail: lucy.andrews@suerydercare.org or tel.: 07973794942.
Sort Room Volunteers
British Heart Foundation - 202 Union Street
Postcode: AB11 5YU
Volunteering Changes Lives!
BHF Retail is recruiting Sort Room Volunteers for exciting flexible opportunities at our fantastic retail shop at 202 Union Street.
If you have an eye for detail and enjoy working in a busy environment then this could be the role for you.
As part of this role you will be:
*Helping to sort, tag and steam garments ready for the sales floor
*Keeping the sort room tidy and organised.
There are lots of benefits to volunteering, such as developing your existing skills, gaining new skills and supporting a cause you care about. Whatever your reason for joining, you can expect to have lots of fun and meet some great people.
As one of our volunteers you will receive a full induction and further training in specific roles.
Please contact us-all help is greatly appreciated and helps BHF lead the fight against coronary heart disease and save lives.
For further details please contact: Mandy Privett , Shop Manager, Tel: 01224 645924 / Email: A23@bhf.org.uk or call in for a chat if you are passing our shop on 202 Union Street, Aberdeen.
Vinyl Volunteers
British Heart Foundation - 202 Union Street
Postcode: AB11 5YU
Volunteering Changes Lives!
BHF Retail is recruiting Vinyl Volunteers for exciting flexible opportunities at our fantastic retail shop at 202 Union Street.
Are you interested in music and a vinyl music fan? If so, then this opportunity could be for you.
This specialist role will be ideal for those with the experience and knowledge of vinyl records and have a keen interest in all music genres
As part of this role you will be:
*Sorting music in line with the category guidelines for the shop
*Pricing music using BHF’s pricing structure – identifying any valuable items for our EBay shop
*Research vinyl titles on the internet.
*Dealing with the deliveries and storage of all vinyl.
*Monitoring and replenishing stock levels on the shop floor.
There are lots of benefits to volunteering, such as developing your existing skills, gaining new skills and supporting a cause you care about. Whatever your reason for joining, you can expect to have lots of fun and meet some great people.
As one of our volunteers you will receive a full induction and further training in specific roles.
Please contact us-all help is greatly appreciated and helps BHF lead the fight against coronary heart disease and save lives.
For further details please contact: Mandy Privett , Shop Manager, Tel: 01224 645924 / Email: A23@bhf.org.uk or call in for a chat if you are passing our shop on 202 Union Street, Aberdeen.
Music & Entertainment Volunteers
British Heart Foundation - 202 Union Street
Postcode: AB11 5YU
Volunteering Changes Lives!
BHF Retail is recruiting Music & Entertainment Volunteers for exciting flexible opportunities at our fantastic retail shop at 202 Union Street.
Are you interested in music, film and games then this could be the role for you.
As part of this role you will be:
*Sorting product in line with the category guidelines
*Pricing items and identifying any valuable items for our EBay shop though online research
*Dealing with the deliveries and storage
*Monitoring and replenishing stock levels on the shop floor.
There are lots of benefits to volunteering, such as developing your existing skills, gaining new skills and supporting a cause you care about. Whatever your reason for joining, you can expect to have lots of fun and meet some great people.
As one of our volunteers you will receive a full induction and further training in specific roles.
Please contact us-all help is greatly appreciated and helps BHF lead the fight against coronary heart disease and save lives.
For further details please contact: Mandy Privett , Shop Manager, Tel: 01224 645924 / Email: A23@bhf.org.uk or call in for a chat if you are passing our shop on 202 Union Street, Aberdeen.
Books Volunteers
British Heart Foundation - 202 Union Street
Postcode: AB11 5YU
Volunteering Changes Lives!
BHF Retail is recruiting Books Volunteers for exciting flexible opportunities at our fantastic retail shop at 202 Union Street.
If you have a love of reading and books then this could be the role for you.
You’ll help create eye-catching book displays, and keep the bookshelves fully stocked and organised
As part of this role you will be:
*Sorting and pricing books by category ready for the shop floor and for storage behind the scenes
*Research rare books on the internet.
*Spotting valuable items for our EBay shop
There are lots of benefits to volunteering, such as developing your existing skills, gaining new skills and supporting a cause you care about. Whatever your reason for joining, you can expect to have lots of fun and meet some great people.
As one of our volunteers you will receive a full induction and further training in specific roles.
Please contact us-all help is greatly appreciated and helps BHF lead the fight against coronary heart disease and save lives.
For further details please contact: Mandy Privett , Shop Manager, Tel: 01224 645924 / Email: A23@bhf.org.uk or call in for a chat if you are passing our shop on 202 Union Street, Aberdeen.
Customer Service Volunteers
British Heart Foundation - 202 Union Street
Postcode: AB11 5YU
Volunteering Changes Lives!
BHF Retail is recruiting Customer Service volunteers for exciting flexible opportunities at our fantastic retail shop at 202 Union Street.
Our Customer Service volunteers play an important role. If you enjoy meeting and talking to people and can provide great customer service this could be the role for you.
As part of this role you will be:
*Talking to customers and making them feel welcome
*Advising and helping people as they shop and receiving their donations
*Keeping our shop floor looking great!
There are lots of benefits to volunteering, such as developing your existing skills, gaining new skills and supporting a cause you care about. Whatever your reason for joining, you can expect to have lots of fun and meet some great people.
As one of our volunteers you will receive a full induction and further training in specific roles.
Please contact us-all help is greatly appreciated and helps BHF lead the fight against coronary heart disease and save lives.
For further details please contact: Mandy Privett , Shop Manager, Tel: 01224 645924 / Email: A23@bhf.org.uk or call in for a chat if you are passing our shop on 202 Union Street, Aberdeen.
Stock Generation Volunteer
British Heart Foundation - 31 Union Street
Postcode: AB11 5YU
Volunteering Changes Lives!
BHF Retail is recruiting Stock Generation Volunteers for exciting flexible opportunities at our fantastic retail shop at 31 Union Street.
As a stock generator, you will use your local knowledge to raise awareness of our stock requirements with local businesses, make appointments to meet prospective donors, and maintain great relationships with our existing contacts.
As part of this role you will be:
*Promoting stock campaigns in your shop.
*Giving out donation bags in your community.
*Arranging collections of stock donations.
*Contacting local businesses for surplus stock.
*Supporting stock events.
There are lots of benefits to volunteering, such as developing your existing skills, gaining new skills and supporting a cause you care about. Whatever your reason for joining, you can expect to have lots of fun and meet some great people.
As one of our volunteers you will receive a full induction and further training in specific roles.
Please contact us-all help is greatly appreciated and helps BHF lead the fight against coronary heart disease and save lives.
For further details please contact Lorna, on 01224 252769 / email: A18@bhf.org.uk or pop in past the store at 31 Union Street, Aberdeen.
Books Volunteers
British Heart Foundation - 31 Union Street
Postcode: AB11 5YU
Volunteering Changes Lives!
BHF Retail is recruiting Books Volunteers for exciting flexible opportunities at our fantastic retail shop at 31 Union Street.
If you have a love of reading and books then this could be the role for you.
You’ll help create eye-catching book displays, and keep the bookshelves fully stocked and organised
As part of this role you will be:
*Sorting and pricing books by category ready for the shop floor and for storage behind the scenes
*Research rare books on the internet.
*Spotting valuable items for our EBay shop
There are lots of benefits to volunteering, such as developing your existing skills, gaining new skills and supporting a cause you care about. Whatever your reason for joining, you can expect to have lots of fun and meet some great people.
As one of our volunteers you will receive a full induction and further training in specific roles.
Please contact us-all help is greatly appreciated and helps BHF lead the fight against coronary heart disease and save lives.
For further details please contact Lorna, on 01224 252769 / email: A18@bhf.org.uk or pop in past the store at 31 Union Street, Aberdeen.
Music & Entertainment Volunteers
British Heart Foundation - 31 Union Street
Postcode: AB11 5YU
Volunteering Changes Lives!
BHF Retail is recruiting Music & Entertainment Volunteers for exciting flexible opportunities at our fantastic retail shop at 31 Union Street.
Are you interested in music, film and games then this could be the role for you.
As part of this role you will be:
*Sorting product in line with the category guidelines
*Pricing items and identifying any valuable items for our EBay shop though online research
*Dealing with the deliveries and storage
*Monitoring and replenishing stock levels on the shop floor.
There are lots of benefits to volunteering, such as developing your existing skills, gaining new skills and supporting a cause you care about. Whatever your reason for joining, you can expect to have lots of fun and meet some great people.
As one of our volunteers you will receive a full induction and further training in specific roles.
Please contact us-all help is greatly appreciated and helps BHF lead the fight against coronary heart disease and save lives.
For further details please contact Lorna, on 01224 252769 / email: A18@bhf.org.uk or pop in past the store at 31 Union Street, Aberdeen.
Speaker
British Heart Foundation (Edinburgh)
Postcode: G81 1UJ
By volunteering as a BHF Speaker, you will help us to maximise the number of these arrangements that can be attended, and so raise awareness of our vital work. The range of talks will be agreed depending on your public speaking experience.
Health Defence Motivational Support Volunteer
Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland - Community Stroke Services
Postcode: G81 1UJ
The vision for the CHSS Health Defence programme is to be the face of prevention; raising awareness of risk factors for our conditions and supporting behaviour change to modify risk factors. This work aligns closely to the Public Health Priorities for Scotland.
The programme will deliver health checks; healthy lifestyle workshops. This role will support lifestyle change to reduce the risk of our conditions in local communities, particularly where there is a high prevalence of health inequalities and deprivation.
Information about the role:
Providing a safe, welcoming and supportive environment for service users
Contact the service user on a regular basis to motivate and support lifestyle change
Supporting and promoting health and wellbeing changes using a people-driven approach
Celebrating service users success
Group Support Volunteers
Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland - Community Stroke Services
Postcode: G81 1UJ
We require volunteers to provide levels of support to enable service users to resume everyday activities. Service delivery can be very diverse and your level of involvement can be adapted as necessary.
Potential volunteers must have a competent level of English language.
Volunteers will support service users to access communication based activities and conversation within our group services setting.
These services take the form of short term, small groups which support individuals with significant communication support needs. This is done with a focus on building personal communication skills and confidence in expressing opinions
Group services are delivered by fully trained staff and volunteers in a safe environment. We bring together a number of service users and volunteers in a group setting to chat in a relaxed setting which helps overcome any anxiety about loss of words, and help them to communicate again using alternative methods, build confidence, and resume independent active living instead of having a life half lived
Drivers
Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland - Community Stroke Services
Postcode: G81 1UJ
We are looking for car owners who are physically fit, reliable and caring with good communication skills. The level of involvement is arranged to suit as we require regular weekly drivers.
Often the only barrier to service users accessing our services is transport and that is why drivers are so important.
Drivers may assist with transporting passengers from home to services and home again.
All necessary training will be provided by Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland and all volunteers will be supported by their local coordinator.
Shop Volunteer
Marie Curie (Alexandria)
Postcode: G81 1UJ
Volunteers are needed to assist in the day to day running of the Marie Curie shop. You will be involved in all aspects of the shop work, including Clothing Sorting, DVD's and Books, Bric a Brac Jewellery and Accessories the role involves meeting and serving the public, taking donations that are handed in and helping to keep the shop area tidy.
Charity Shop Lead Volunteer
CHAS Trading (Childrens Hospices Across Scotland)
Postcode: KY13 8AJ
We are currently looking for Lead Retail Volunteers. Would you like to develop your management skills and work with our fantastic team of volunteers? We are looking for a friendly and organised person, who works well with others and can manage a team of volunteers. Our Lead Charity Shop Volunteers are shop volunteers who have additional responsibilities of opening and closing the shop and helping to ensure our volunteering team are confident and supported in their role. Full training will be provided so if you are looking to learn new skills and meet new people, please come and join our friendly team. In doing so you will help us raise vital funds for CHAS. Every pound raised makes such a difference to children and young people with a life-shortening condition.
Online Listings Volunteers
British Heart Foundation - Furniture & Electrical Store
Postcode: AB10 1TN
Volunteering Changes Lives!
Can you assist with online listings - you will be very welcome at the British Heart Foundation Furniture and Electrical Store.
There are lots of benefits to volunteering, such as developing your existing skills, perfect for enhancing your cv, gaining new skills and supporting a cause you care about. Whatever your reason for joining, you can expect to have lots of fun and meet some great people.
For further details please contact Ricki, on 01224 432910 / email.: a25@bhf.org.uk or pop in past the store at 236 Union Street, Aberdeen.
Health Practice Learning Environment Volunteer
RGU
Postcode: AB10 7QG
Volunteers assist with the education and training of health care students . Helping students develop confidence in aspects such as:
-volunteers playing the part of a service user or family member to help students in their communication and interview skills.
-non-invasive clinical procedures such as students taking volunteers blood pressure and temperature.
This helps in the training of Nursing & Midwifery, Physiotherapy, OT, Radiography, Dietetic, Pharmacy and Social Work students.
For further details please contact tel: 01224 262905 /Email: f.logie@rgu.ac.uk
Dementia Café Volunteers
The Living Well Project
Postcode: AB21 9SS
*Dementia Café Volunteers*
We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic and caring volunteers who can help us at the Living Well Cafés we have at Newhills Church, Bucksburn AB21 9SS, Oldmachar Church, Bridge of Don AB22 8PR, High Church Hilton, Aberdeen AB24 4NQ and Ferryhill Parish Church, Aberdeen AB11 6UD. You will receive ongoing training and support including Dementia Friends Sessions, working in partnership with Alzheimer's Scotland and NHS Grampian to help you understand what dementia is and how it may affect people. This is a great opportunity to help make a real difference and all assistance is greatly appreciated. For more information about volunteering with us please contact Jeanette Abel on 07512 141818 or Linda Rendall on 07927 541029 or email us at cafe@thelivingwellproject.org.uk
Befriender
NHS Grampian - Woodend
Postcode: AB15 6XS
NHS Grampian - Befriending clients in Hospital
For further details please contact:
Fiona Thomson:
tel.: 01224 556645
Email: fiona.thomson3@nhs.net
Volunteer Drivers – Roxburghe House
NHS Grampian-Roxburghe House
Postcode: AB25 2ZH
Roxburghe House is an NHS Specialist Palliative Care Unit in Aberdeen. Volunteer Drivers provide important help and are greatly appreciated.
Using their own vehicle volunteers are required to provide a personal service supporting patients attending our Day Unit in Ashgrove Road.
The Day Unit is currently open on Tuesdays and Thursdays but we are looking to expand our service and therefore require more team members to join us. Your availability does not need to be on a weekly basis as on occasion drivers may also be required to help visitors attend Roxburghe House, therefore if you would be interesting in registering on an ad hoc basis this would equally helpful.
We are looking for positive, enthusiastic and friendly people who will feel comfortable driving patients from their homes to Roxburghe House and home again.
•Mileage expenses will be reimbursed by the Friends of Roxburghe House
•A clean, current driving licence is essential together with relevant MOT and vehicle insurance.
•Relevant training and development may be available.
•Applicants will be required to undergo the relevant PVG / Disclosure Scotland checks, costs will be met by NHS Grampian
A great opportunity to make a difference and all help is greatly appreciated.
If you are reading this and feel you have something to offer, I would love to hear from you please contact me, Mandy Urquhart, Voluntary Services Manager – Roxburghe House on 01224 557100 mandy.urquhart@nhs.net
Sales Floor Assistant
British Heart Foundation - Furniture and Electrical
Postcode: G81 1UJ
Meet and greet customers; accept donated stock and introduce Gift Aid; security; merchandising & maintaining departments; housekeeping.
Customer Service Volunteer
British Heart Foundation Clydebank
Postcode: G81 1UJ
Do you love to chat and get to know people? Can you talk about anything and everything? If this sounds like you we have a fantastic opportunity to let you do just that!
In our shops we talk to our customers, make them feel welcome, help them find the things they’re looking for and inform them of the BHF’s life saving heart research. So, we’re always looking for outgoing and enthusiastic customer service volunteers.
We keep the shop floor looking fresh and inspiring and thank everyone who brings in their donations and custom. Come and be a part of your local team and learn customer service skills and gain experience. Don’t worry if you’re not a confident speaker, with this role all you need is a welcoming and helpful attitude.
We’ll provide you with all the support and help you need. Perfect for enhancing your CV.
Telephone/Admin Volunteer
British Heart Foundation Clydebank
Postcode: G81 1UJ
Are you calm, collected and happy to chat on the phone? We’re always looking for friendly, confident and helpful people to join our team and become the voice of your local shop. You will be the first point of contact for our customers helping them with any enquiries and arranging collections for donations.
Come and be a part of your local team and learn customer service skills and gain experience. If you have good communication skills and able to follow administration processes accurately then come and be a part of our team and laugh and chat with other volunteers over a cup of tea and a biscuit. Perfect for enhancing your CV.
Volunteer Recruiter
British Heart Foundation Clydebank
Postcode: G81 1UJ
Volunteers are essential to our success and we are looking for people who would love to help us recruit more volunteers to help us raise funds in our shops for our lifesaving research. We need volunteers who are chatty, friendly and willing to follow our volunteering guidelines to help us recruit more like minded people.
This role will see you get involved in your local community, face to face and online. You will spend time making contacts within the local colleges, volunteer centre and job centre letting them know about our work and our opportunities.
You will place adverts online and find out about the volunteer recruitment opportunities where you live.
This is a great role for those who love a challenge and the chance to use their existing skills. Ideal for those who are looking for a role to give them work experience where they can practise their transferable skills. Join your local team and help to introduce people to the wonderful world of volunteering and our lifesaving research in to heart disease.
Fundraising Group Volunteer
Marie Curie (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD1 1BT
Meet new people, have fun and raise funds for Marie Curie to support people living with a terminal illness, and their families.
Our fantastic fundraising groups help raise vital funds for people living with a terminal illness and their families.
They play an important role by taking part in all our national fundraising campaigns such as the Great Daffodil Appeal, Blooming Great Tea Party and other yearly collections.
We also rely on them to help organise fundraising events and activities within their local community. Our groups act as ambassadors, helping to spread the word about the work of Marie Curie and encouraging and supporting local people, clubs and organisations to fundraise for us too. All across the UK, groups of volunteers meet regularly to organise and support fundraising activities in their local community.
Marie Curie are here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families.
We offer expert care, guidance and support to help them get the most from the time they have left. Our nurses work night and day, in people’s homes across the UK, providing hands-on care and vital emotional support. Our hospices offer specialist round-the-clock care. And we support people throughout their illness by giving practical information, support from trained volunteers and being there when someone wants to talk
Volunteer Shop Assistant
Cancer Research UK (Midlothian)
Postcode: EH26 8LE
Volunteers can help out by serving customers on the till, sorting through donated stock, steaming and hanging stock, pricing items, window dressing and generally keeping the shop floor tidy. It is a great way to meet new people and raise money for Cancer Research UK. This is also a great opportunity for anyone who wishes to gain retail training and experience.
Activities Volunteer
Edinburgh Headway Group
Postcode: EH16 4BB
You will be working with our members to help improve their cognitive skills and at the same time have fun through playing games, cards, bingo etc. You could be asked to help out with specific groups e.g. quizzes, jewellery making, play pool, board games etc., or assist our less outgoing members to become more integrated with the others. You will actively contribute to the maintenance of a professional & welcoming environment at EHG. This is a rewarding and satisfying role.
Customer Service Volunteer
British Heart Foundation (Hawick Charity Shop )
Postcode: TD9 9EE
Do you love to chat and get to know people? Can you talk about anything and everything?
In our shops we talk to our customers, make them feel welcome, help them find the things they’re looking for and inform them of the BHF’s life saving heart research. So, we’re always looking for outgoing and enthusiastic customer service volunteers.
Community Group Activities Volunteer
Alzheimer Scotland (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: EH43 6AE
The purpose of this role is to assist in facilitating within community groups organised by Alzheimer Scotland Borders Service.
We have community group activities across the Scottish Borders for people living with dementia and their carers. We require the help of volunteers to help facilitate these groups, which could include things such as setting up activity rooms, making tea or coffee, or chatting to people living with dementia and carers.
Role Description:
1. Help in assisting in the running of a community group as requested by group leader.
2. To enable individuals to meet with others with similar interests.
3. To communicate with people with dementia, family members and staff within the community group setting.
4. To attend training to be informed about dementia and to attend any other necessary training relevant to volunteering role.
5. To carry out any other reasonable duties requested of the volunteer.
You will receive ongoing support from the community activities organiser, both by phone and face to face.
T. Bar Assistant (Eye Clinic)
RVS: Royal Voluntary Service (Grampian Services)
Postcode: AB11 5YU
This position is for a Tea Bar Assistant to help serve in the Tea Bar at the Eye Clinic, providing tea, coffee and refreshments for people in for appointments.
It gives you an opportunity to meet and talk to different people and help. It is very rewarding and people really appreciate your being there.
For further details please contact: Lynda Carnie at email lynda.carnie@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk or tel.: 07768460189.
TROLLEY SERVICE VOLUNTEERS
RVS: Royal Voluntary Service (Grampian Services)
Postcode: AB11 5YU
To assist in the provision of a trolley shop service within a hospital or health care centre environment, offering refreshments, reading material and engaging socially with patients.
>KEY TASKS MAY INCLUDE:
-Offering refreshments and reading materials
-Cash handling and reconciliation
-Stock replenishment and rotation
-Acting as a friendly point of contact for customers
>BENEFITS TO VOLUNTEER
-Enriching the lives of older people in your local community
-Working in hospital/health care centre environment
-Contributing to the work of Royal Voluntary Service to help older people get the best out of life
-Making new friends
-Developing skills and experience
All volunteer support makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated.
For further information please contact: Lynda Carnie at email lynda.carnie@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk or tel.: 07768460189.
Department Volunteer
British Heart Foundation (Kelso Charity Shop)
Postcode: TD5 7HH
We’re always looking for people who would enjoy giving great customer service and keeping their department looking great. You may have an interest in homewares, books or music department. Whichever you choose, you’ll get the chance to mingle with the local customers and volunteers, and integrate yourself into the BHF community.
Sort Room Volunteer
British Heart Foundation (Kelso Charity Shop)
Postcode: TD5 7HH
Whether you’re a keen rummager then we have a role for you. If you like things to be neat and tidy then we need your help to sort the donations we receive into their different categories. If you’re a lover of the iron then master the mighty steamer and watch those creases and wrinkles disappear.
Whether you’re a lover of vintage clothing, stunning jewellery or beautiful bric-a-brac or fancy the company of other friendly volunteers the sort room is the place to be.
Telephone/Admin Volunteer
British Heart Foundation (Kelso Charity Shop)
Postcode: TD5 7HH
We’re always looking for friendly, confident and helpful people to join our team and become the voice of your local shop. You will be the first point of contact for our customers helping them with any enquiries and arranging collections for donations.
Come and be a part of your local team and learn customer service skills and gain experience.
Stock Generation Volunteer
British Heart Foundation (Hawick Charity Shop )
Postcode: TD9 9EE
Do you walk down the street and say hello to everyone you meet? Or are you looking to integrate yourself into the local community? We’re always looking for confident, chatty and driven volunteers to generate great quality stock. You will help to build and maintain friendly relationships with existing and new business contacts, arranging local collections for your local shop and talking to local business’ about surplus stock.
Sort Room Volunteer
British Heart Foundation (Peebles Charity Shop)
Postcode: EH45 8SF
Whether you’re a keen rummager then we have a role for you. If you like things to be neat and tidy then we need your help to sort the donations we receive into their different categories. If you’re a lover of the iron then master the mighty steamer and watch those creases and wrinkles disappear.
Whether you’re a lover of vintage clothing, stunning jewellery or beautiful bric-a-brac or fancy the company of other friendly volunteers the sort room is the place to be.
Music & Entertainment Volunteer
British Heart Foundation (Peebles Charity Shop)
Postcode: EH45 8SF
Do you fancy jiving to the British Heart Foundation beat? We’re always looking for some knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteers to help sort, price and display our wide range of CD’s, DVD’s and games.
Telephone/Admin Volunteer
British Heart Foundation (Peebles Charity Shop)
Postcode: EH45 8SF
We’re always looking for friendly, confident and helpful people to join our team and become the voice of your local shop. You will be the first point of contact for our customers helping them with any enquiries and arranging collections for donations.
Come and be a part of your local team and learn customer service skills and gain experience.
Accessories Assistant
British Heart Foundation - North Berwick
Postcode: EH39 4HE
The British Heart Foundation is looking for volunteers to join our shop teams, volunteering is a practical opportunity to do something worthwhile, learn new skills, make friends and an opportunity to develop and help save lives. If you have a passion for fashion can you use your flair to sort and select jewellery and accessories, then this could be the opportunity for you!
This opportunity involves sorting, selecting bags, shoes and jewellery for sale, pricing items using the price guide, merchandising attractive displays on the sales floor following the guidelines.
Volunteering can help you gain valuable work experience, meet people, make new friends and learn or develop your skills.
Your time helps raise vital funds to beat heart disease.
Visual Merchandising Volunteer
Marie Curie
Postcode: EH1 1LL
Our shops are a key source of funding for us with local communities and help us to provide care and support to more terminally ill people and their families.
We are looking for volunteers who can collaborate with our lively shop team to create fantastic window displays with our donated stock. Bring your passion for design to help us attract more customers through our doors and help keep our shop looking fabulous. Help our shop team with other shop duties and use your skills to make a difference
Pace Maker
Heart Research UK (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: EH44 6HZ
Help us build up the pace in Scotland by sharing our badges and displaying posters across your local area; playing your part in the future of Scottish medical research and taking on heart disease.
Our Heart of Scotland Appeal is a fundraising campaign to raise and spend money in Scotland on vital medical research into the prevention, treatment and cure of heart disease. 41 people die every day in Scotland from cardiovascular disease and we know that the death rate from coronary heart disease is almost 50% higher than for the South East of England. This isn’t fair and we want to change this.
We will provide posters for you to display in your local shops, community centres, libraries, supermarkets, pharmacies and doctors surgeries to help us reach as many people as possible.
The Heart of Scotland Appeal is backed by internationally acclaimed Scottish fashion designer, Christopher Kane. Christopher has designed four unique badges featuring the words Love, Care, Brave and Life. We can send you a box of badges to sell to friends, family and colleagues for donations, as well as asking local shops if they will have a box of badges on their counter (that we can then send out to them).
Join our network of volunteer Pace Makers and help us get everyone wearing a Heart of Scotland badge.
Pace Maker
Heart Research UK (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: EH45 8AG
Help us build up the pace in Scotland by sharing our badges and displaying posters across your local area; playing your part in the future of Scottish medical research and taking on heart disease.
Our Heart of Scotland Appeal is a fundraising campaign to raise and spend money in Scotland on vital medical research into the prevention, treatment and cure of heart disease. 41 people die every day in Scotland from cardiovascular disease and we know that the death rate from coronary heart disease is almost 50% higher than for the South East of England. This isn’t fair and we want to change this.
We will provide posters for you to display in your local shops, community centres, libraries, supermarkets, pharmacies and doctors surgeries to help us reach as many people as possible.
The Heart of Scotland Appeal is backed by internationally acclaimed Scottish fashion designer, Christopher Kane. Christopher has designed four unique badges featuring the words Love, Care, Brave and Life. We can send you a box of badges to sell to friends, family and colleagues for donations, as well as asking local shops if they will have a box of badges on their counter (that we can then send out to them).
Join our network of volunteer Pace Makers and help us get everyone wearing a Heart of Scotland badge.
Pace Maker
Heart Research UK (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD12 4AP
Help us build up the pace in Scotland by sharing our badges and displaying posters across your local area; playing your part in the future of Scottish medical research and taking on heart disease.
Our Heart of Scotland Appeal is a fundraising campaign to raise and spend money in Scotland on vital medical research into the prevention, treatment and cure of heart disease. 41 people die every day in Scotland from cardiovascular disease and we know that the death rate from coronary heart disease is almost 50% higher than for the South East of England. This isn’t fair and we want to change this.
We will provide posters for you to display in your local shops, community centres, libraries, supermarkets, pharmacies and doctors surgeries to help us reach as many people as possible.
The Heart of Scotland Appeal is backed by internationally acclaimed Scottish fashion designer, Christopher Kane. Christopher has designed four unique badges featuring the words Love, Care, Brave and Life. We can send you a box of badges to sell to friends, family and colleagues for donations, as well as asking local shops if they will have a box of badges on their counter (that we can then send out to them).
Join our network of volunteer Pace Makers and help us get everyone wearing a Heart of Scotland badge.
Pace Maker
Heart Research UK (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD7 4LN
Help us build up the pace in Scotland by sharing our badges and displaying posters across your local area; playing your part in the future of Scottish medical research and taking on heart disease.
Our Heart of Scotland Appeal is a fundraising campaign to raise and spend money in Scotland on vital medical research into the prevention, treatment and cure of heart disease. 41 people die every day in Scotland from cardiovascular disease and we know that the death rate from coronary heart disease is almost 50% higher than for the South East of England. This isn’t fair and we want to change this.
We will provide posters for you to display in your local shops, community centres, libraries, supermarkets, pharmacies and doctors surgeries to help us reach as many people as possible.
The Heart of Scotland Appeal is backed by internationally acclaimed Scottish fashion designer, Christopher Kane. Christopher has designed four unique badges featuring the words Love, Care, Brave and Life. We can send you a box of badges to sell to friends, family and colleagues for donations, as well as asking local shops if they will have a box of badges on their counter (that we can then send out to them).
Join our network of volunteer Pace Makers and help us get everyone wearing a Heart of Scotland badge.
Pace Maker
Heart Research UK (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD6 9PN
Help us build up the pace in Scotland by sharing our badges and displaying posters across your local area; playing your part in the future of Scottish medical research and taking on heart disease.
Our Heart of Scotland Appeal is a fundraising campaign to raise and spend money in Scotland on vital medical research into the prevention, treatment and cure of heart disease. 41 people die every day in Scotland from cardiovascular disease and we know that the death rate from coronary heart disease is almost 50% higher than for the South East of England. This isn’t fair and we want to change this.
We will provide posters for you to display in your local shops, community centres, libraries, supermarkets, pharmacies and doctors surgeries to help us reach as many people as possible.
The Heart of Scotland Appeal is backed by internationally acclaimed Scottish fashion designer, Christopher Kane. Christopher has designed four unique badges featuring the words Love, Care, Brave and Life. We can send you a box of badges to sell to friends, family and colleagues for donations, as well as asking local shops if they will have a box of badges on their counter (that we can then send out to them).
Join our network of volunteer Pace Makers and help us get everyone wearing a Heart of Scotland badge.
Become a Pace Maker (Lewis)
Heart Research UK
Postcode: HS1 2DG
Help us build up the pace in Scotland by sharing our badges and displaying posters across your local area; playing your part in the future of Scottish medical research and taking on heart disease. We can provide posters for you to display in your local shops, community centres, libraries, supermarkets, pharmacies and doctors surgeries to help us reach as many people as possible. Our Heart of Scotland Appeal is a fundraising campaign to raise and spend money in Scotland on vital medical research into the prevention, treatment and cure of heart disease. 41 people die every day in Scotland from cardiovascular disease and we know that the death rate form coronary heart disease is almost 50% higher than for the South East of England. This isn't fair and we want to change this. The Heart of Scotland Appeal is backed by internationally acclaimed Scottish fashion designer, Christopher Kane. Christopher has designed four unique badges to sell to friends, family and colleagues for donations, as well as asking local shops if they will have a box of badges on their counter (that we can send out to them). Join our network of volunteer Pace Makers and help us get everyone wearing a Heart of Scotland badge.
NHS 24 Youth Forum
NHS 24
Postcode: ZE1 0JP
NHS 24 have created a youth forum to give young people an opportunity to influence NHS 24 services. This helps us to improve services and ensure they are accessible to young people. Our current members have had the opportunity to feedback a number of our services. We have also recently worked with Young Scot and provided feedback on some work they are doing in creating digital health services. We are keen to help our young people gain new skills, for example we have provided a training session on effective communication.
The group meet 4 times per year and try to meet at different locations. We are registered with the Saltire Awards so they would be able to achieve certificates for volunteering with us. We also provide lunch on the day as well as any travel expenses.
Stroke Group Helper
Moray Stroke Folk
Postcode: IV36 1NL
Moray Stroke Folk are looking for helpers to assist the people who attend this local group and their carers. This can include helping to set up and clear the room when needed, helping with teas and coffees, chatting to members, playing cards or board games, helping members to take part in safely organised activities, being on hand at outings to assist members, respecting group's health and safety procedures and confidentiality.
Health Walk Leader
Alford Wednesday Walkers
Postcode: AB33 8AE
Becoming a volunteer walk leader with this group would require you to commit around an hour of your time each Wednesday morning, and to sometimes complete a small amount of preparation & paperwork for the walk. You would also have to attend a one day ‘Paths for All’ walk leader training course, if you have not done so already. Walk leader training courses are free, organised locally and equip attendees with all the skills necessary to be able to lead a health walk. This opportunity would be best suited to a ‘people person’, who has a passion for being active/ being outdoors and encouraging others to do the same. This is a well- established health walk group with varying abilities, so someone who is outgoing and chatty, as well patient and understanding, would be preferable for this role.
Department Volunteer
Sue Ryder Shop Dumbarton
Postcode: G81 1UJ
Are you interested in volunteering in a specific area of our shop. We are looking for people who would enjoy giving great customer service and keeping their area looking great. You may have an interest in homewares, books or music department.
Becoming a department volunteer means you will be chatting to the local customers helping them find the right product to suit their needs and making sure that all the stock has been prepared and is displayed to our guidelines.
Volunteer Merchandiser
Sue Ryder Shop Dumbarton
Postcode: G81 1UJ
Do you enjoy following fashion and would like to use your skills to put together eye-catching displays of clothes, bags and accessories in our shop then this could be the role for you.
Are you interested in fashion and trends and love accessorising your outfits? This is the perfect role to suit someone who would love to get involved in sorting our donations and selecting and displaying our amazing stock of clothes and accessories to great effect.
Whether you’re a lover of handbags and shoes, stunning jewellery or beautiful accessories or just fancy joining the company of other friendly volunteers this role could be the one for you. We’ll provide you with all the support and training you need, perfect for enhancing your CV and skills set.
Rehabilitation Support Volunteer
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Postcode: PH1 5NX
About Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Everyone has the right to live life to the full. After a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or a stroke, many people experience fear and isolation and struggle with the impact on their lives. Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland won’t stand for that. The care and support we deliver every day ensures everyone can live the life they want to.
About Our Services
Across Scotland, over 1 million people – that’s one in five of the population – are living with the effects of serious chest and heart conditions and stroke. By 2021 we will double the number of people we support so that more people can live life to the full. We will do this by providing vital advice, information, and support through our No Life Half Lived Support services across Scotland. These services include our Advice Line, Stroke Nurse Service, Rehabilitation Support Service, Health Information, Health Defence, Education and E-learning, Financial Advice & Support and our Peer Support Groups.
About the Role
Rehabilitation Support Volunteers support people who have had a stroke to develop autonomy and confidence in self-management, enabling them to fully engage with their community and activities of their choosing. The service follows a pathway from hospital to community and can be delivered in a one-to-one and/or a group setting. The service can be delivered to provide specified person-centred communication support for those with a communication difficulty and/or to support a specific physical or everyday task.
About Volunteering at CHSS
Volunteers are vital to the success of No Life Half Lived strategy. We will double the number of volunteers that we have to reach everybody who needs us and help us to raise funds.
Our Volunteer Steering Group will make sure that every volunteer is supported so they have the best experience and become ambassadors for CHSS in their local communities.
CHSS is committed to ensuring that every volunteer has the best experience throughout their volunteering journey and has been reaccredited with the Investing in Volunteers quality standard.
Shop Volunteer
CLAN Charity Shop - Lerwick
Postcode: ZE1 0JP
CLAN charity shop Lerwick require volunteers who will help in their busy shop.
Morning volunteers duties include: attending a handover meeting, general duties - switch on shop and cabinet lights and the till. Dusting cabinet, computer and jewellery section. Serve customers. Sort till float and work will till and credit card machine while serving customers. Keep the shop floor tidy (pick up and rehang clothes). Put out priced clothes and other items.
Afternoon volunteers duties include: Attending handover meetings. Serve customers, working with cash and credit card machine. Keep the shop floor tidy (pick up and rehang clothes). Put out priced items. At the end of the day - count out float, cash up and switch off till. Switch of lights, empty the bin and tidy up work area, wash up mugs.
Befriender - Adults aged 16+
Shetland Befriending Scheme
Postcode: ZE1 0JP
Volunteers are matched up on a one-to-one basis with a vulnerable adult. The matches meet regularly either weekly or fortnightly for a few hours at a time. The aim is to engage in purposeful activities within the community which will help to reduce social isolation and feelings of loneliness. It is also about continuing to support the adult to engage in their own community and have positive social connections.
Trustee
Garioch Community Kitchen
Postcode: AB51 3QB
Garioch Community Kitchen exist to enhance the health and well-being of all sectors of the community in Central Aberdeenshire. We provide a range of services including informative food workshops in a safe and supported environment, delivering practical and nutritional information and teaching transferable food skills in the Wyness Hall and on an outreach basis. We work in partnership with other agencies and groups to promote healthy cooking and eating choices.
We are looking for motivated, local individuals who can contribute their knowledge and skill base to the Charity. It is essential our Committee is made up of people with varying skill sets and therefore we welcome applications from individuals from the private, public and/or third sector.
Committee meetings are held quarterly, and Committee members are expected to attend with email communication outwith these meetings. Trustees are responsible for the governance of the Charity and to support the Business Development Manager.
Volunteer Meet & Greeter
Golden Jubilee Hospital
Postcode: G81 1UJ
The role of the Volunteer meet & greeter is to provide help, direction and to offer a friendly face and to welcome patients, families and visitors by guiding them to the appropriate department/person within the hospital.The post holder is responsible for the following duties. The post holder will welcome people who come to the desk and help direct them to the appropriate department or person within the hospital.The post holder will be located at the Volunteer Information Centre, Meet & Greet Desk, Level 1. The post holder will record the amount of people who visit the desk whist they are on shift. This number is logged in the volunteer sign in sheet after each shift. The post holder is responsible for the following duties. The post holder will welcome people who come to the desk and help direct them to the appropriate department or person within the hospital. The post holder will be located at the Volunteer Information Centre, Meet & Greet Desk, Level 1. The post holder will record the amount of people who visit the desk whist they are on shift. This number is logged in the volunteer sign in sheet after each shift
Treasurer
Friends of Chitambo
Postcode: EH26 9DG
Are you a doer with an interest in Africa?
We are seeking a new Treasurer for our small but fast-growing Penicuik-based charity, Friends of Chitambo SCIO. We support health projects at Chitambo Hospital, central Zambia, the living memorial to Scottish explorer Dr. David Livingstone, who died nearby.
Our main focus is on providing nurse training scholarships for disadvantaged students, ambulance maintenance, and emergency care improvements.
• This is a substantial, hands on, voluntary role, suiting someone experienced in bookkeeping or accountancy, with the time and commitment to offer e.g. retired, not working or working part-time and preferably local to Midlothian but not restricted to these groups.
• Minimum monthly time commitment: 8 hours
◦ plus at least 2 more hours a quarter for committee meetings (4/year)
▪ by telephone conference
◦ additional time at peak budget reporting periods
▪ around 5 financial reports/year, to OSCR, HMRC, Scottish Government, and charity AGM.
◦ Must liaise closely with charity Chair, including in face to face meetings as necessary.
Please see the following link for details: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o8PgTYjsbkGg56Lunxmcn1izn1R-PapT/view?usp=sharing
If interested, please contact Dr. Jo Vallis, Chair, for further information: jo@friendsofchitambo.org.uk; mobile phone no. 07791262918
Thank you. We look forward to hearing from you.
Website: http://friendsofchitambo.blogspot.co.uk/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/friendsofchitambo/
Cash Desk/Sales Floor Assistant
British Heart Foundation (Broughty Ferry)
Postcode: DD5 2AH
Do you have an interest in fashion? Would you like to get some retail experience while helping the British Heart Foundation to raise funds for their operations? The Broughty Ferry Shop is looking for a Cash Desk/Sales Floor Assistant.
Main duties include meeting and greeting customers, accepting donated stock, stock rotation and merchandising, housekeeping and working on the Cash Desk.
Committee Members
Diabetes Scotland
Postcode: KW15 1QX
Committee members will provide support and information around the issue of diabetes. The committee also gets involved in fund raising, awareness raising, campaigning and planning social events.
Support Group Coordinator
Parkinson’s UK (East Lothian)
Postcode: EH41 4BZ
Local groups are run by volunteers and offer friendship and support to people living with Parkinson's, their families and carers across the UK.
The Support Group Coordinator keeps the group organised and running smoothly.
As a Support Group Coordinator, you may:
• act as a contact for local and UK office staff, • arrange the group's programme of activities, • organise room booking and refreshments, • organise outings and meals out, • work with the Volunteer Co-ordinator to enable the group to operate within Parkinson's UK's guidelines to bring forward the day when no-one fears Parkinson's.
Charity Shop Lead Volunteer (East Port Branch)
Childrens Hospices Across Scotland
Postcode: KY12 7JB
CHAS are looking for a friendly, organised individual who works well in a team environment to be responsible for opening/closing the shop and supervising the team of volunteers, helping ensure they're confident and supported in their role. If you're looking to learn new skills and meet new people, joining the team will help raise vital funds for CHAS - funds that will make a difference to children and young people with life-shortening conditions.
Macmillan Move More Walk Leader
Leisure and Culture Dundee
Postcode: DD1 1DD
Walk leaders can make a significant difference to people’s lives as when you’re living with or after cancer, physical activity can help you make a positive change to your life. Doctors used to advise people to rest as much as possible during and after cancer treatment, however we now know that too much rest results in loss of muscle strength and low energy levels. It is for this reason that we are delivering the Move More project. The aim of the project is to support anyone affected by cancer to become more active by walking.
Health walkers can enjoy a whole range of benefits including increased strength, improved mood and increased social interactions with local people and the local area. Walking requires no special equipment or expense and is the ideal way for most people to become more active.
Board Members
Health & Wellness Hub
Postcode: ML1 1PR
Board members to attend meetings on a regular basis and help make decisions for group.
Patient Buddying Volunteer
Cyrenians (Bonnyrigg)
Postcode: EH22 3ND
This will involve accompanying patients from the hospital ward into the garden, and helping lead group sessions that could include other volunteers and visitors, as well as one-to-one sessions if required. This will involve providing feedback to the Garden Coordinator, as well as staff from the hospital. The role will require flexibility, so that if a patient does not feel like doing structured activity, or wishes to spend time in a quiet space relaxing or simply enjoying being outside in a green environment, that is as important as completing an agreed task.
Training in both horticultural skills, and awareness of the different needs of patients, such as mental ill health, learning disability, dementia etc, will be provided, as well as supervision from the Garden Coordinator.
Fundraising Group Members (Penicuik)
Marie Curie (Midlothian)
Postcode: EH10 7DR
Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. That's why the right care at the end of your life is so important. With other group members from your local area, you will organise fundraising events, collections and bring your community together in supporting Marie Curie. The group meets approximately every 6 weeks to organise 2-4 events per year.
Ward Helper
NHS Lothian
Postcode: EH22 3ND
Visit and chat to patients who do not get visitors and provide a welcoming atmosphere; to bring to the attention any concerns about patients to a member of staff; give out patient teas, help with the assistance of giving out the patient meals in compliance with hospital food & hygiene policy, check fridge temperature and record on the pantry sheet, ensure the hand rubs at ward entrance are full, check the remaining hand rub bottles at all the bed spaces, assist patients with completing their menu card etc.
Stock Room Assistant
British Heart Foundation - North Berwick
Postcode: EH39 4HE
The British Heart Foundation is looking for volunteers to join our shop teams, volunteering is a practical opportunity to do something worthwhile, learn new skills, make friends and an opportunity to develop and help save lives. If you have an eye for detail and enjoy working in a busy environment this might be the opportunity for you! Good organisational skills and an understanding of current clothes trends would be beneficial.
The role involves helping to sort, tag and steam garments ready for the sales floor along with keeping the stock room tidy and organised.
Volunteering can help you gain valuable work experience, meet people, make new friends and learn or develop your skills; full training will be available for this role and your time helps raise vital funds to beat heart disease.
Music and Entertainment Assistant
British Heart Foundation - North Berwick
Postcode: EH39 4HE
The British Heart Foundation is looking for volunteers to join our shop teams, volunteering is a practical opportunity to do something worthwhile, learn new skills, make friends and an opportunity to develop and help save lives. If you have a passion for music, film and games then this could be the opportunity for you!
This opportunity involves sorting and selecting items for sale, pricing items using the price guide and displaying the stock in the department following the merchandising guidelines.
Volunteering can help you gain valuable work experience, meet people, make new friends and learn or develop your skills, your time helps raise vital funds to beat heart disease.
Shop and Backshop Assistants
St Columba's Shops Limited
Postcode: EH6 5BR
We have numerous opportunities for volunteering in our shops. We are always looking for help to sort bric a brac, clothing, books, records and other donated goods. There are opportunities to work on the till (full training given) in merchandising the shops and windows, filling shelves and general help. We are happy for people to try a range of tasks to see what they enjoy doing.
Shop volunteer
St Columba's Shops Limited
Postcode: EH11 2AY
We would love to hear from anyone who can offer 2 or 3 hours a week in our relaunched shop at 74 Dalry Road. Volunteers help with all aspects of running our lively shop; from accepting and sorting donations, to creating stylish & eye catching window displays, to meeting and serving customers. This is a great chance to meet new people, learn new skills and to be part of something very special. If you would like to find out more why not pop in to the Dalry shop or call 0131 337 0685
Warehouse Assistant
British Heart Foundation (Duke Street)
Postcode: EH6 6AE
Looking for a workout? If you like to keep active and stay in shape, volunteering in our warehouse could be the answer you’re looking for. We always need helpful and active people to help keep our stock moving from the van to warehouse and onto the store and from store back to the van for delivery!
Supportive Driver Volunteer
Positive Help
Postcode: EH2 4JY
Our volunteer drivers provide service users with lifts to hospital or GP appointments so that they can access vital medical care and treatment. They also help service users to get to support groups, supermarkets and other activities, as well as collecting and delivering prescriptions and helping to take children to playgroups. Drivers quickly get to know service users and build up a rapport with them, making it a really sociable and rewarding role.
Online Listings Volunteer
British Heart Foundation Shop (Nicolson Street)
Postcode: EH8 9EJ
If you’re tech savvy and know your way around eBay; have a keen eye for unusual or sort after collectables then join our volunteering team. Come and be amazed at some of the items that are donated to your local store and strike gold with those rare finds.
We’ve got dedicated eBay resources to help and assist you with this unique volunteering role. Research the interesting items; package them in our eBay boxes and send them off to be sold at our eBay HQ.
Telephone / Admin Volunteer
British Heart Foundation Shop (Nicolson Street)
Postcode: EH8 9EJ
We’re always looking for friendly, confident and helpful people to join our team and become the voice of your local shop. You will be the first point of contact for our customers helping them with any enquiries and arranging collections for donations.
Come and be a part of your local team and learn customer service skills and gain experience.
Sales Assistant
Hospice of Hope Shop, Gorgie
Postcode: EH11 2PP
We are looking for friendly, creative & reliable people in our busy shop to help serve customers, operate the till and prepare, price & display stock. Hospices of Hope is the leading palliative care charity in South Eastern Europe. We think everyone deserves the best possible care at the end of life but in countries like Romania, Serbia and Moldova, many people still die in pain without physical, spiritual or emotional comfort.
Customer Service Volunteer - Mobility Aids - Inverness
British Red Cross
Postcode: IV2 5GH
This is a very rewarding role providing much-needed support for people who are accessing our service. Based at one of our mobility aids spoke locations, the main element of the role is serving the public who require a wheelchair or other mobility aids equipment. This is the ideal role for someone who enjoys meeting people, can show compassion and empathy and who likes administrative duties with a customer service perspective.
Typical Task include
Liaising with the hub to arrange stock/deliveries/collections.
Issuing and receiving wheelchairs (or other mobility aids equipment) using a computer based stock control system.
Demonstrating how to use and look after our wheelchairs (and other equipment)
Dealing with enquiries from people wanting to borrow a wheelchair (or other equipment) by telephone and face to face
Receiving payments / donations and issuing receipts
Contacting service users about overdue and upcoming return of equipment
Signposting to other Red Cross services/providers
Actively promoting the Retail Mobility Aids offer/website
These are just some examples. You will work within a great team and be fully supported by the Volunteer Coordinator.
We are looking for someone who:
Is willing to attend induction and foundation training
Will uphold the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Red Cross policies including Equal Opportunities
Will act in accordance with our values and behaviours framework
Will treat people with respect and uphold their dignity.
What we offer:
Meet new people and be part of a dynamic and inclusive team
A great opportunity to develop your existing skills and gain new ones
All training and induction for the role (there is no charge for training)
Reasonable pre-agreed travel expenses for the role including for attending training
An opportunity to be part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation and the knowledge that you are making a difference to people’s lives.
Customer Sales Assistant
DEBRA Charity Shop (Helensburgh)
Postcode: G81 1UJ
We are looking for a Customer Sales Assistant; we would like someone with an outgoing nature and enthusiastic personality to fill this role as Customer Sales Assistant.
As a Customer Sales Assistant you must be friendly and reliable with a helpful nature.
The main parts of the role includes: talking to customers and assisting customers. Helping out customers by knowing the location and cost of the items for sale. Other tasks would be: making up information packs for the charity and selling badges etc.
Volunteer Cash Desk Assistant
British Heart Foundation Charity Shop - Bathgate
Postcode: EH48 1PH
If you enjoy talking to people and providing great customer service this could be the role for you. Retail or relevant cash handling experience would be beneficial. The role involves completing till transactions accurately; talking to customers and promoting add on sales such as badges & raffle tickets. Promoting our stock requirements and the Gift Aid scheme to donators is an important part of working at the cash desk. Volunteering can help you to gain valuable work experience, meet people, make new friends and develop your skills. Full training will be available for this role. Your time helps raise vital funds to beat heart disease.
Display and Merchandise Volunteer
Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD1 1BZ
This is an opportunity to undertake a satisfying and rewarding role as part of the shop team volunteers. Working in a friendly atmosphere while providing an extremely useful and appreciated role.
The role includes:
Selecting stock for shop windows.
Organising a theme for the displays.
Dressing window models and window displays.
Dressing interior displays.
Stock Room Assistant
Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD9 9BP
This is an opportunity to undertake a satisfying and rewarding role as part of the shop team volunteers. Working in a friendly atmosphere while providing an extremely useful and appreciated role. The role includes sorting stock, hanging and ticketing stock, steaming stock, ticketing bric-a –brac, pricing books and help keep the stock room clean and tidy.
Charity Shop Administrator
Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD6 9PA
The role includes:
Preparing and counting the float for the till.
Dealing with potential volunteer enquiries.
Completing the required paperwork for volunteer support.
Cashing up the till.
Completing the necessary banking paperwork.
Completing the weekly and monthly shop and head office returns.
Undertaking stock counts.
Nursing Support Volunteers (North East and Moray)
CHAS-Childrens Hospices Across Scotland (Aberdeen & North East Services)
Postcode: AB12 4PT
The aim of this role is to work within the CHAS at Home Nursing Team to provide high quality care to babies, children and young people across North East Scotland and Moray, ensuring they get the right support at the right time for them.
We are currently accepting applications however, the next intake for this role will be in September/October 2020.
>What activities will I be involved in?
• Helping to get the children up in the mornings/put to bed in the evening
• Helping to bathe and dress the children, transfer them into their chairs
• Keeping siblings company whilst nursing staff attend to the other children
• Supporting the children/siblings with activities
• Assisting the nursing staff to take the children(and their siblings if required) on outings
• Assisting with the Nursing Team with cleaning of equipment and tidying
• Support at mealtimes when appropriate
>How much time should I offer?
• You can volunteer on any day of the week, in the morning, afternoon or evening. Shifts are flexible and depend on the needs of the families supported by the CHAS at Home team in North East Scotland and Moray. The time commitment can be negotiated with your supervisor.
>What are the benefits to me?
• Learning new skills
• Using your existing skills for a great cause
• Getting more involved and making a real difference to the families of children with a life-shortening condition.
• Adding to your cv
• Meeting new people
• Having fun!
>What are the benefits to the children and families supported by CHAS?
By volunteering with the CHAS at Home team in nursing support, you will be ensuring that children and young people receive the highest quality support and care across North East Scotland and Moray.
>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 or if you have any questions please contact the Volunteering Team on volunteering@chas.org.uk or 01224 841542 / 0141 779 6195.
Nursing Support Volunteers (North East and Moray)
CHAS-Childrens Hospices Across Scotland (Aberdeen & North East Services)
Postcode: AB31 4EH
The aim of this role is to work within the CHAS at Home Nursing Team to provide high quality care to babies, children and young people across North East Scotland and Moray, ensuring they get the right support at the right time for them.
We are currently accepting applications however, the next intake for this role will be in September/October 2020.
>What activities will I be involved in?
• Helping to get the children up in the mornings/put to bed in the evening
• Helping to bathe and dress the children, transfer them into their chairs
• Keeping siblings company whilst nursing staff attend to the other children
• Supporting the children/siblings with activities
• Assisting the nursing staff to take the children(and their siblings if required) on outings
• Assisting with the Nursing Team with cleaning of equipment and tidying
• Support at mealtimes when appropriate
>How much time should I offer?
• You can volunteer on any day of the week, in the morning, afternoon or evening. Shifts are flexible and depend on the needs of the families supported by the CHAS at Home team in North East Scotland and Moray. The time commitment can be negotiated with your supervisor.
>What are the benefits to me?
• Learning new skills
• Using your existing skills for a great cause
• Getting more involved and making a real difference to the families of children with a life-shortening condition.
• Adding to your cv
• Meeting new people
• Having fun!
>What are the benefits to the children and families supported by CHAS?
By volunteering with the CHAS at Home team in nursing support, you will be ensuring that children and young people receive the highest quality support and care across North East Scotland and Moray.
>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 or if you have any questions please contact the Volunteering Team on volunteering@chas.org.uk or 01224 841542 / 0141 779 6195.
Nursing Support Volunteers (North East and Moray)
CHAS-Childrens Hospices Across Scotland (Aberdeen & North East Services)
Postcode: AB55 5GS
The aim of this role is to work within the CHAS at Home Nursing Team to provide high quality care to babies, children and young people across North East Scotland and Moray, ensuring they get the right support at the right time for them.
We are currently accepting applications however, the next intake for this role will be in September/October 2020.
>What activities will I be involved in?
• Helping to get the children up in the mornings/put to bed in the evening
• Helping to bathe and dress the children, transfer them into their chairs
• Keeping siblings company whilst nursing staff attend to the other children
• Supporting the children/siblings with activities
• Assisting the nursing staff to take the children(and their siblings if required) on outings
• Assisting with the Nursing Team with cleaning of equipment and tidying
• Support at mealtimes when appropriate
>How much time should I offer?
• You can volunteer on any day of the week, in the morning, afternoon or evening. Shifts are flexible and depend on the needs of the families supported by the CHAS at Home team in North East Scotland and Moray. The time commitment can be negotiated with your supervisor.
>What are the benefits to me?
• Learning new skills
• Using your existing skills for a great cause
• Getting more involved and making a real difference to the families of children with a life-shortening condition.
• Adding to your cv
• Meeting new people
• Having fun!
>What are the benefits to the children and families supported by CHAS?
By volunteering with the CHAS at Home team in nursing support, you will be ensuring that children and young people receive the highest quality support and care across North East Scotland and Moray.
>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 or if you have any questions please contact the Volunteering Team on volunteering@chas.org.uk or 01224 841542 / 0141 779 6195.
Nursing Support Volunteers (North East and Moray)
CHAS-Childrens Hospices Across Scotland (Aberdeen & North East Services)
Postcode: AB41 9BB
The aim of this role is to work within the CHAS at Home Nursing Team to provide high quality care to babies, children and young people across North East Scotland and Moray, ensuring they get the right support at the right time for them.
We are currently accepting applications however, the next intake for this role will be in September/October 2020.
>What activities will I be involved in?
• Helping to get the children up in the mornings/put to bed in the evening
• Helping to bathe and dress the children, transfer them into their chairs
• Keeping siblings company whilst nursing staff attend to the other children
• Supporting the children/siblings with activities
• Assisting the nursing staff to take the children(and their siblings if required) on outings
• Assisting with the Nursing Team with cleaning of equipment and tidying
• Support at mealtimes when appropriate
>How much time should I offer?
• You can volunteer on any day of the week, in the morning, afternoon or evening. Shifts are flexible and depend on the needs of the families supported by the CHAS at Home team in North East Scotland and Moray. The time commitment can be negotiated with your supervisor.
>What are the benefits to me?
• Learning new skills
• Using your existing skills for a great cause
• Getting more involved and making a real difference to the families of children with a life-shortening condition.
• Adding to your cv
• Meeting new people
• Having fun!
>What are the benefits to the children and families supported by CHAS?
By volunteering with the CHAS at Home team in nursing support, you will be ensuring that children and young people receive the highest quality support and care across North East Scotland and Moray.
>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 or if you have any questions please contact the Volunteering Team on volunteering@chas.org.uk or 01224 841542 / 0141 779 6195.
Nursing Support Volunteers (North East and Moray)
CHAS-Childrens Hospices Across Scotland (Aberdeen & North East Services)
Postcode: AB42 1QE
The aim of this role is to work within the CHAS at Home Nursing Team to provide high quality care to babies, children and young people across North East Scotland and Moray, ensuring they get the right support at the right time for them.
We are currently accepting applications however, the next intake for this role will be in September/October 2020.
>What activities will I be involved in?
• Helping to get the children up in the mornings/put to bed in the evening
• Helping to bathe and dress the children, transfer them into their chairs
• Keeping siblings company whilst nursing staff attend to the other children
• Supporting the children/siblings with activities
• Assisting the nursing staff to take the children(and their siblings if required) on outings
• Assisting with the Nursing Team with cleaning of equipment and tidying
• Support at mealtimes when appropriate
>How much time should I offer?
• You can volunteer on any day of the week, in the morning, afternoon or evening. Shifts are flexible and depend on the needs of the families supported by the CHAS at Home team in North East Scotland and Moray. The time commitment can be negotiated with your supervisor.
>What are the benefits to me?
• Learning new skills
• Using your existing skills for a great cause
• Getting more involved and making a real difference to the families of children with a life-shortening condition.
• Adding to your cv
• Meeting new people
• Having fun!
>What are the benefits to the children and families supported by CHAS?
By volunteering with the CHAS at Home team in nursing support, you will be ensuring that children and young people receive the highest quality support and care across North East Scotland and Moray.
>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 or if you have any questions please contact the Volunteering Team on volunteering@chas.org.uk or 01224 841542 / 0141 779 6195.
Nursing Support Volunteers (North East and Moray)
CHAS-Childrens Hospices Across Scotland (Aberdeen & North East Services)
Postcode: AB43 9JR
The aim of this role is to work within the CHAS at Home Nursing Team to provide high quality care to babies, children and young people across North East Scotland and Moray, ensuring they get the right support at the right time for them.
We are currently accepting applications however, the next intake for this role will be in September/October 2020.
>What activities will I be involved in?
• Helping to get the children up in the mornings/put to bed in the evening
• Helping to bathe and dress the children, transfer them into their chairs
• Keeping siblings company whilst nursing staff attend to the other children
• Supporting the children/siblings with activities
• Assisting the nursing staff to take the children(and their siblings if required) on outings
• Assisting with the Nursing Team with cleaning of equipment and tidying
• Support at mealtimes when appropriate
>How much time should I offer?
• You can volunteer on any day of the week, in the morning, afternoon or evening. Shifts are flexible and depend on the needs of the families supported by the CHAS at Home team in North East Scotland and Moray. The time commitment can be negotiated with your supervisor.
>What are the benefits to me?
• Learning new skills
• Using your existing skills for a great cause
• Getting more involved and making a real difference to the families of children with a life-shortening condition.
• Adding to your cv
• Meeting new people
• Having fun!
>What are the benefits to the children and families supported by CHAS?
By volunteering with the CHAS at Home team in nursing support, you will be ensuring that children and young people receive the highest quality support and care across North East Scotland and Moray.
>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 or if you have any questions please contact the Volunteering Team on volunteering@chas.org.uk or 01224 841542 / 0141 779 6195.
Nursing Support Volunteers (North East and Moray)
CHAS-Childrens Hospices Across Scotland (Aberdeen & North East Services)
Postcode: AB45 1BL
The aim of this role is to work within the CHAS at Home Nursing Team to provide high quality care to babies, children and young people across North East Scotland and Moray, ensuring they get the right support at the right time for them.
We are currently accepting applications however, the next intake for this role will be in September/October 2020.
>What activities will I be involved in?
• Helping to get the children up in the mornings/put to bed in the evening
• Helping to bathe and dress the children, transfer them into their chairs
• Keeping siblings company whilst nursing staff attend to the other children
• Supporting the children/siblings with activities
• Assisting the nursing staff to take the children(and their siblings if required) on outings
• Assisting with the Nursing Team with cleaning of equipment and tidying
• Support at mealtimes when appropriate
>How much time should I offer?
• You can volunteer on any day of the week, in the morning, afternoon or evening. Shifts are flexible and depend on the needs of the families supported by the CHAS at Home team in North East Scotland and Moray. The time commitment can be negotiated with your supervisor.
>What are the benefits to me?
• Learning new skills
• Using your existing skills for a great cause
• Getting more involved and making a real difference to the families of children with a life-shortening condition.
• Adding to your cv
• Meeting new people
• Having fun!
>What are the benefits to the children and families supported by CHAS?
By volunteering with the CHAS at Home team in nursing support, you will be ensuring that children and young people receive the highest quality support and care across North East Scotland and Moray.
>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 or if you have any questions please contact the Volunteering Team on volunteering@chas.org.uk or 01224 841542 / 0141 779 6195.
Nursing Support Volunteers (North East and Moray)
CHAS-Childrens Hospices Across Scotland (Aberdeen & North East Services)
Postcode: AB44 1PT
The aim of this role is to work within the CHAS at Home Nursing Team to provide high quality care to babies, children and young people across North East Scotland and Moray, ensuring they get the right support at the right time for them.
We are currently accepting applications however, the next intake for this role will be in September/October 2020.
>What activities will I be involved in?
• Helping to get the children up in the mornings/put to bed in the evening
• Helping to bathe and dress the children, transfer them into their chairs
• Keeping siblings company whilst nursing staff attend to the other children
• Supporting the children/siblings with activities
• Assisting the nursing staff to take the children(and their siblings if required) on outings
• Assisting with the Nursing Team with cleaning of equipment and tidying
• Support at mealtimes when appropriate
>How much time should I offer?
• You can volunteer on any day of the week, in the morning, afternoon or evening. Shifts are flexible and depend on the needs of the families supported by the CHAS at Home team in North East Scotland and Moray. The time commitment can be negotiated with your supervisor.
>What are the benefits to me?
• Learning new skills
• Using your existing skills for a great cause
• Getting more involved and making a real difference to the families of children with a life-shortening condition.
• Adding to your cv
• Meeting new people
• Having fun!
>What are the benefits to the children and families supported by CHAS?
By volunteering with the CHAS at Home team in nursing support, you will be ensuring that children and young people receive the highest quality support and care across North East Scotland and Moray.
>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 or if you have any questions please contact the Volunteering Team on volunteering@chas.org.uk or 01224 841542 / 0141 779 6195.
Nursing Support Volunteers (North East and Moray)
CHAS-Childrens Hospices Across Scotland (Aberdeen & North East Services)
Postcode: AB56 1LU
The aim of this role is to work within the CHAS at Home Nursing Team to provide high quality care to babies, children and young people across North East Scotland and Moray, ensuring they get the right support at the right time for them.
We are currently accepting applications however, the next intake for this role will be in September/October 2020.
>What activities will I be involved in?
• Helping to get the children up in the mornings/put to bed in the evening
• Helping to bathe and dress the children, transfer them into their chairs
• Keeping siblings company whilst nursing staff attend to the other children
• Supporting the children/siblings with activities
• Assisting the nursing staff to take the children(and their siblings if required) on outings
• Assisting with the Nursing Team with cleaning of equipment and tidying
• Support at mealtimes when appropriate
>How much time should I offer?
• You can volunteer on any day of the week, in the morning, afternoon or evening. Shifts are flexible and depend on the needs of the families supported by the CHAS at Home team in North East Scotland and Moray. The time commitment can be negotiated with your supervisor.
>What are the benefits to me?
• Learning new skills
• Using your existing skills for a great cause
• Getting more involved and making a real difference to the families of children with a life-shortening condition.
• Adding to your cv
• Meeting new people
• Having fun!
>What are the benefits to the children and families supported by CHAS?
By volunteering with the CHAS at Home team in nursing support, you will be ensuring that children and young people receive the highest quality support and care across North East Scotland and Moray.
>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 or if you have any questions please contact the Volunteering Team on volunteering@chas.org.uk or 01224 841542 / 0141 779 6195.
Nursing Support Volunteers (North East and Moray)
CHAS-Childrens Hospices Across Scotland (Aberdeen & North East Services)
Postcode: AB54 4SE
The aim of this role is to work within the CHAS at Home Nursing Team to provide high quality care to babies, children and young people across North East Scotland and Moray, ensuring they get the right support at the right time for them.
We are currently accepting applications however, the next intake for this role will be in September/October 2020.
>What activities will I be involved in?
• Helping to get the children up in the mornings/put to bed in the evening
• Helping to bathe and dress the children, transfer them into their chairs
• Keeping siblings company whilst nursing staff attend to the other children
• Supporting the children/siblings with activities
• Assisting the nursing staff to take the children(and their siblings if required) on outings
• Assisting with the Nursing Team with cleaning of equipment and tidying
• Support at mealtimes when appropriate
>How much time should I offer?
• You can volunteer on any day of the week, in the morning, afternoon or evening. Shifts are flexible and depend on the needs of the families supported by the CHAS at Home team in North East Scotland and Moray. The time commitment can be negotiated with your supervisor.
>What are the benefits to me?
• Learning new skills
• Using your existing skills for a great cause
• Getting more involved and making a real difference to the families of children with a life-shortening condition.
• Adding to your cv
• Meeting new people
• Having fun!
>What are the benefits to the children and families supported by CHAS?
By volunteering with the CHAS at Home team in nursing support, you will be ensuring that children and young people receive the highest quality support and care across North East Scotland and Moray.
>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 or if you have any questions please contact the Volunteering Team on volunteering@chas.org.uk or 01224 841542 / 0141 779 6195.
Nursing Support Volunteers (North East and Moray)
CHAS-Childrens Hospices Across Scotland (Aberdeen & North East Services)
Postcode: AB51 3XT
The aim of this role is to work within the CHAS at Home Nursing Team to provide high quality care to babies, children and young people across North East Scotland and Moray, ensuring they get the right support at the right time for them.
We are currently accepting applications however, the next intake for this role will be in September/October 2020.
>What activities will I be involved in?
• Helping to get the children up in the mornings/put to bed in the evening
• Helping to bathe and dress the children, transfer them into their chairs
• Keeping siblings company whilst nursing staff attend to the other children
• Supporting the children/siblings with activities
• Assisting the nursing staff to take the children(and their siblings if required) on outings
• Assisting with the Nursing Team with cleaning of equipment and tidying
• Support at mealtimes when appropriate
>How much time should I offer?
• You can volunteer on any day of the week, in the morning, afternoon or evening. Shifts are flexible and depend on the needs of the families supported by the CHAS at Home team in North East Scotland and Moray. The time commitment can be negotiated with your supervisor.
>What are the benefits to me?
• Learning new skills
• Using your existing skills for a great cause
• Getting more involved and making a real difference to the families of children with a life-shortening condition.
• Adding to your cv
• Meeting new people
• Having fun!
>What are the benefits to the children and families supported by CHAS?
By volunteering with the CHAS at Home team in nursing support, you will be ensuring that children and young people receive the highest quality support and care across North East Scotland and Moray.
>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 or if you have any questions please contact the Volunteering Team on volunteering@chas.org.uk or 01224 841542 / 0141 779 6195.
Nursing Support Volunteers (North East and Moray)
CHAS-Childrens Hospices Across Scotland (Aberdeen & North East Services)
Postcode: AB51 0BF
The aim of this role is to work within the CHAS at Home Nursing Team to provide high quality care to babies, children and young people across North East Scotland and Moray, ensuring they get the right support at the right time for them.
We are currently accepting applications however, the next intake for this role will be in September/October 2020.
>What activities will I be involved in?
• Helping to get the children up in the mornings/put to bed in the evening
• Helping to bathe and dress the children, transfer them into their chairs
• Keeping siblings company whilst nursing staff attend to the other children
• Supporting the children/siblings with activities
• Assisting the nursing staff to take the children(and their siblings if required) on outings
• Assisting with the Nursing Team with cleaning of equipment and tidying
• Support at mealtimes when appropriate
>How much time should I offer?
• You can volunteer on any day of the week, in the morning, afternoon or evening. Shifts are flexible and depend on the needs of the families supported by the CHAS at Home team in North East Scotland and Moray. The time commitment can be negotiated with your supervisor.
>What are the benefits to me?
• Learning new skills
• Using your existing skills for a great cause
• Getting more involved and making a real difference to the families of children with a life-shortening condition.
• Adding to your cv
• Meeting new people
• Having fun!
>What are the benefits to the children and families supported by CHAS?
By volunteering with the CHAS at Home team in nursing support, you will be ensuring that children and young people receive the highest quality support and care across North East Scotland and Moray.
>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 or if you have any questions please contact the Volunteering Team on volunteering@chas.org.uk or 01224 841542 / 0141 779 6195.
Nursing Support Volunteers (North East and Moray)
CHAS-Childrens Hospices Across Scotland (Aberdeen & North East Services)
Postcode: AB53 4WB
The aim of this role is to work within the CHAS at Home Nursing Team to provide high quality care to babies, children and young people across North East Scotland and Moray, ensuring they get the right support at the right time for them.
We are currently accepting applications however, the next intake for this role will be in September/October 2020.
>What activities will I be involved in?
• Helping to get the children up in the mornings/put to bed in the evening
• Helping to bathe and dress the children, transfer them into their chairs
• Keeping siblings company whilst nursing staff attend to the other children
• Supporting the children/siblings with activities
• Assisting the nursing staff to take the children(and their siblings if required) on outings
• Assisting with the Nursing Team with cleaning of equipment and tidying
• Support at mealtimes when appropriate
>How much time should I offer?
• You can volunteer on any day of the week, in the morning, afternoon or evening. Shifts are flexible and depend on the needs of the families supported by the CHAS at Home team in North East Scotland and Moray. The time commitment can be negotiated with your supervisor.
>What are the benefits to me?
• Learning new skills
• Using your existing skills for a great cause
• Getting more involved and making a real difference to the families of children with a life-shortening condition.
• Adding to your cv
• Meeting new people
• Having fun!
>What are the benefits to the children and families supported by CHAS?
By volunteering with the CHAS at Home team in nursing support, you will be ensuring that children and young people receive the highest quality support and care across North East Scotland and Moray.
>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 or if you have any questions please contact the Volunteering Team on volunteering@chas.org.uk or 01224 841542 / 0141 779 6195.
Nursing Support Volunteers (North East and Moray)
CHAS-Childrens Hospices Across Scotland (Aberdeen & North East Services)
Postcode: IV30 1BU
Nursing Support Volunteers support the CHAS at Home Nursing Team to provide care and support to babies, children young people and their families in their own homes.
>What activities will I be involved in?
• Helping to get the children up in the mornings/put to bed in the evening
• Helping to bathe and dress the children, transfer them into their chairs
• Keeping siblings company whilst nursing staff attend to the other children
• Supporting the children/siblings with activities
• Assisting the nursing staff to take the children(and their siblings if required) on outings
• Assisting with the Nursing Team with cleaning of equipment and tidying
• Support at mealtimes when appropriate
>How much time should I offer?
• You can volunteer on any day of the week, in the morning, afternoon or evening. Shifts are flexible and depend on the needs of the families supported by the CHAS at Home team in North East Scotland and Moray. The time commitment can be negotiated with your supervisor.
>What are the benefits to me?
• Learning new skills
• Using your existing skills for a great cause
• Getting more involved and making a real difference to the families of children with a life-shortening condition.
• Adding to your cv
• Meeting new people
• Having fun!
>What are the benefits to the children and families supported by CHAS?
By volunteering with the CHAS at Home team in nursing support, you will be ensuring that children and young people receive the highest quality support and care across North East Scotland and Moray.
>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 or if you have any questions please contact the Volunteering Team on volunteering@chas.org.uk or 0141 779 6195.
Community Connector Support Volunteer
British Red Cross (Fife Branch)
Postcode: KY1 1XT
Community Connectors support people affected by social isolation and loneliness to help them gain confidence and to reconnect to their community in partnership with existing and new partner organisations. This involves: being aware of and keeping up to date with local community services appropriate to service users with support from manager; supporting lonely and socially isolated service users to build confidence, self-esteem and to regain independence; carry out tasks independently and as an effective team member; listening to people's needs, aspirations and concerns, and co-creating a step plan to ensure the person meets their aims - this may involve providing advice on regular, healthy nutrition and hydration and managing hygiene; and supporting people to attend local community services suitable to their needs, helping them identify other activities in the area and going with them as necessary - this may involve travelling with service users or transporting them using your own vehicle where appropriate.
Sort Room Volunteer
British Heart Foundation Shop (West End)
Postcode: EH2 4SD
If you’re a keen rummager then we have a role for you. If you like things to be neat and tidy then we need your help to sort the donations we receive into their different categories. If you’re a lover of the iron then master the mighty steamer and watch those creases and wrinkles disappear.
Whether you’re a lover of vintage clothing, stunning jewellery or beautiful bric-a-brac or fancy the company of other friendly volunteers the sort room is the place to be.
Volunteer Recruiter
British Heart Foundation Shop (Nicolson Street)
Postcode: EH8 9EJ
Volunteers are essential to our success and we are looking for people who would love to help us recruit more volunteers to help us raise funds in our shops for our lifesaving
research. We need volunteers who are chatty, friendly and willing to follow our
volunteering guidelines to help us recruit more like minded people.
This role will see you get involved in your local community, face to face and online.
Customer Service Volunteer
British Heart Foundation Shop (Dalry)
Postcode: EH11 2DW
Do you love to chat and get to know people? Can you talk about anything and everything? In our shops we talk to our customers, make them feel welcome, help them find the things they’re looking for and inform them of the BHF’s life saving heart research. So, we’re always looking for outgoing and enthusiastic customer service volunteers.
Fundraising Volunteer
Pilton Community Health Project
Postcode: EH5 2PW
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join a local community Fundraising Group.
Do you want to be part of a friendly and energetic team? Could you help organise events and activities? These could include store collections, bucket shakes, pub quizzes, raffles, tea parties, or anything else you think would be a fun way to fundraise in your community. Our Fundraising volunteers will play a crucial role in ensuring the future work of PCHP.
Warehouse Assistant
British Heart Foundation Furniture Shop (Dalry)
Postcode: EH11 2BA
Looking for a workout? If you like to keep active and stay in shape, volunteering in our warehouse could be the answer you’re looking for. We always need helpful and active people to help keep our stock moving from the van to warehouse and onto the store and from store back to the van for delivery!
Sort Room Volunteer
British Heart Foundation Shop (Portobello)
Postcode: EH15 1EX
If you’re a keen rummager then we have a role for you. If you like things to be neat and tidy then we need your help to sort the donations we receive into their different categories. If you’re a lover of the iron then master the mighty steamer and watch those creases and wrinkles disappear.
Whether you’re a lover of vintage clothing, stunning jewellery or beautiful bric-a-brac or fancy the company of other friendly volunteers the sort room is the place to be.
Orthopaedic Outpatient & Opthalmolog Volunteer Escort
Golden Jubilee Hospital
Postcode: G81 1UJ
The primary role of the Outpatient Volunteer Escort will be to support the work of the General Outpatient & Orthopaedic Outpatient Departments within the Golden Jubilee Foundation. This will involve a commitment to provide an escort service to patients attending Outpatient Departments within Golden Jubilee National Hospital by offering to escort patients to various departments within the hospital.
The post holder will be required to escort patients on a frequent basis throughout their shift to various departments covering significant areas within the hospital mainly to and from the Outpatient Department on level 1 to the X-Ray Department or Discharge Lounge on the 2nd floor.
The post holder will require to be friendly, reliable and of a clean and smart appearance. The post holder may be asked to escort a patient who is in a wheelchair or who has difficulty with mobility and therefore will require patience and understanding of the patient needs by escorting the patient at the patient’s pace.
The post holder will be required to have good interpersonal skills as they will require interact/communicate with patients, nursing staff and practitioners. The post holder will be required to comply with the Hand Hygiene programme. The post holder will be required to report any matters of concern directly to the Co-ordinating nurse for the clinic or the Senior Charge Nurse for Outpatients as required.
The post holder may be asked to take an assistance dog belonging to a patient or relative to a volunteer dog sitter located within the hospital for the duration of time that the person is attending outpatients.
Volunteer Welcome Guide
Golden Jubilee Hospital
Postcode: G81 1UJ
The role of the Volunteer Welcome/Self Check-In Guide is to provide help, direction and reassurance and to offer a friendly and helpful welcome to patients, families and visitors. To guide people to appropriate waiting area/person within the unit. Be welcoming by chatting to patients and visitors, and make them feel at ease. Actively observe patients / visitors to the unit identifying anyone who may appear in need of assistance. Provide knowledge and guidance on the use of self–service check-in kiosks, if requested by the patient. Signposting patients to waiting areas to be called for their appointment. Liaising with staff in the unit as necessary, to ensure patients are signposted to the correct clinic/area as appropriate. May be asked to move a patient in a wheelchair (once manual handling training has been completed) .
Complementary Therapist
Marie Curie (East Lothian)
Postcode: EH10 7DR
Use your skills to help our hospice. By carrying out complementary therapies on patients and carers you will help alleviate their physical and mental stress. We welcome a wide range of therapies including yoga, acupuncture, massage and reiki. It’s vital that you have completed an approved training scheme, be registered with a relevant regulatory body and have indemnity and liability insurance. Must be committed to the principles of palliative care and its application in practice.
This role can either be based at our Edinburgh Hospice or at the Day Therapy Unit in St John’s Hospital, Livingston.
Complementary Therapist
Marie Curie (East Lothian)
Postcode: EH54 6PP
Use your skills to help our hospice. By carrying out complementary therapies on patients and carers you will help alleviate their physical and mental stress. We welcome a wide range of therapies including yoga, acupuncture, massage and reiki. It’s vital that you have completed an approved training scheme, be registered with a relevant regulatory body and have indemnity and liability insurance. Must be committed to the principles of palliative care and its application in practice.
This role can either be based at our Edinburgh Hospice or at the Day Therapy Unit in St John’s Hospital, Livingston.
Visual Merchandiser
British Heart Foundation Shop (Wester Hailes)
Postcode: EH14 2SW
If you enjoy following fashion and would like to use your skills putting together eye-catching displays of clothes, bags and accessories in your local shop then this could be the role for you.
Stock Generation Volunteer
British Heart Foundation Shop (Wester Hailes)
Postcode: EH14 2SW
Do you walk down the street and say hello to everyone you meet? Or are you looking to integrate yourself into the local community? We’re always looking for confident, chatty and driven volunteers to generate great quality stock. You will help to build and maintain friendly relationships with existing and new business contacts, arranging local collections for your local shop and talking to local business’ about surplus stock.
Charity Shop Lead Volunteer (Duloch Branch)
Childrens Hospices Across Scotland
Postcode: KY11 8JZ
CHAS are looking for a friendly, organised individual who works well in a team environment to be responsible for opening/closing the shop and supervising the team of volunteers, helping ensure they're confident and supported in their role. If you're looking to learn new skills and meet new people, joining the team will help raise vital funds for CHAS - funds that will make a difference to children and young people with life-shortening conditions.
Volunteer Gardener
The Haven Centre
Postcode: ML11 8AJ
Volunteers are required to help carry out routine garden work located at the front and back entrances of The Haven. The tasks include weeding, planting, watering and keeping the raised beds tidy, and providing interest and colour throughout the year. Volunteers will also be required to help maintain garden furniture e.g. benches etc.
Volunteers will be in contact with clients who use the centre as they walk through the garden.
Restorer/Repairer
British Heart Foundation (Dundee)
Postcode: DD1 2DB
Are you a DIY fan? Love a bit of tinkering and putting things right? Unleash your creative flare by volunteering with the British Heart Foundation restoring donated items that are in need of a little TLC. If you have an interest in restoring furniture and want to help a lifesaving cause come and visit your local Furniture & Electrical store and join the team.
We will give you all the training you need to be able to safely and confidently carry out this role. Come and join your local BHF community and feel part of the team with other like-minded volunteers and help us to raise funds for our lifesaving research into heart disease.
Retail Assistant
British Heart Foundation Murraygate (Dundee)
Postcode: DD1 2AZ
B.H.F. has a number of volunteering roles that you can do in their Murraygate shop. Some examples,
Sales Assistant - meet and greet people and deliver great customer service.
Cash Desk/Till Operators - process transactions through the till and answer the telephone.
Housekeepers - All staff make sure the shop is clean and tidy (dusted and hoovered etc.)
Stock Processors - select and prepare the best quality items to sell.
Music Lovers - We are always looking for people with an ear for music to sort stock.
Window Dressers - Are you creative? You can help create eye-catching window display and help our shop dress for success.
Receptionist
Waverley Care
Postcode: EH3 6NB
Answering the phone, transferring calls and taking messages as appropriate. Welcoming visitors to the building, being sociable and supportive. Assisting with general administrative tasks. Using computer skills to make room bookings and to email staff.
Sales Assistant (shop)
Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) Tayside Hub
Postcode: PH1 5LQ
We are now recruiting volunteers to join our existing happy team to help to run our shop at PRI. Our volunteers feel they are really supporting their local hospital because the profits raised are donated back to the hospital for the purchase of equipment or facilities.
Our shop offers you the opportunity to learn to use an EPOS system, order stock and deal with customers.
"Joining our team at the shop is a great way to gain invaluable skills in a retail environment and can provide a stepping stone to employment."
Helper
Shetland Stroke Support Group
Postcode: ZE1 0JP
Assist with various aspects of the Shetland Stroke Support Group for example driving; social club activities; visiting stroke victims to provide support and friendship; providing basic IT training. The group meets monthly on the third Thursday of the month at Quoys in the winter months, and go on day trips one Saturday a month in the summer months. A newsletter is sent out to all group members and volunteers each month to update on upcoming events and items of interest.
Emergency Response Volunteer
British Red Cross (Shetland)
Postcode: ZE1 0JP
We are looking for volunteers to assist in times of personal and community crisis. This may take the form of making food and drinks in a community hall or being trained in the use of community defibrillators.
Peer Support Group (Clydebank & Knightswood)
Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland - Community Stroke Services
Postcode: G81 1UJ
We require volunteers to provide levels of support to enable service users to resume everyday activities Peer support groups are self- managed groups, affiliated to Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland though not provided directly by the charity;
Peer support services are larger group setting with the aim of gaining confidence in social-communication in preparation for accessing mainstream community activities
Some groups are run by volunteers, but others are run by the members of the group.
The activities carried out within these groups are varied reflecting local interests and diversity. It is up to the group members to define the activity of the group.
Complementary Therapist
Cancer Support Scotland
Postcode: G15 8LX
The aim of this role is to deliver a professional, high quality and, relaxing complementary therapy service to people affected by cancer in local communities. This role is available in our outreach centres which are located in libraries across Greater Glasgow and Clyde. We are currently looking for a commitment of one half day per week, consisting of three appointments in the following areas: Drumchapel Library on Thursdays from 10-1pm; Castlemilk Library on Thursdays from 11-2pm; and Partick Library on Saturdays from 10.30-1.30pm.
If you are unable to commit regularly to one half day per week on any of the days specified above however are still interested in getting involved, we are also looking to recruit bank complementary therapy volunteers who may be able to fill in when required.
Cancer Support Scotland first began 40 years ago, in the cosy living room of Sir Kenneth Calman. Now in our home amidst the leafy grounds of Gartnavel Hospital, we’ve worked hard to make sure things don’t feel a whole lot different. The Calman Centre was created as a safe space, helping everyone we support to feel at ease and in control. Where better then, than in a giant living room – where family and friends are welcome and the kettle is always on.
Cancer Support Scotland provides emotional and practical support to those affected by cancer. Offering counselling, complementary therapy, stress management and podiatry through one-to-one and group based methods.
A cancer diagnosis doesn’t often come on its own. It can bring with it many stresses and complications. We exist to support the wellbeing of anyone affected by cancer, including family and carers. There are many cancer support charities in Scotland offering a variety of support. As one of our volunteer complementary therapists you will be at the heart of our service providing vital support to people affected by cancer. By offering treatments you will be helping to reduce pain and discomfort caused by treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy and ease stress and anxiety.
What are the main responsibilities?
· Delivering complementary therapies that are safe and beneficial for people affected by cancer.
· Ensure all client paperwork is completed accurately and that any medical history is recorded.
· Develop and propose client treatment plans.
· Client’s data is inputted accurately after each appointment.
· Ensuring all stock, paperwork, oils, and laundry levels are maintained. We require you to wash your own laundry after each shift.
· Maintain a clean and tidy therapy room in accordance with hygiene regulations and infection control.
· Signposting and referring service users to other support services where appropriate.
· Maintain client confidentiality at all times.
What are the qualifications and key skills required?
· HNC/HND in complementary therapy or a minimum of three or more complementary therapy certificates
· Ideally previous experience of delivering complementary therapies in a health or social care setting
· Ability to adapt and tailor therapies to ensure they are safe for everyone regardless of medical history
· Ability to empathise with people who are emotional or vulnerable
· Good IT skills and attention to detail
· Reliable with good timekeeping.
· Good communication skills
· Able to enthusiastically represent Cancer Support Scotland
Complementary Therapist
Cancer Support Scotland
Postcode: G21 2QW
The aim of this role is to deliver a professional, high quality and, relaxing complementary therapy service to people affected by cancer in local communities. This role is available in our outreach centres which are located in libraries across Greater Glasgow and Clyde. We are currently looking for a commitment of one half day per week, consisting of three appointments in the following areas: Drumchapel Library on Thursdays from 10-1pm; Castlemilk Library on Thursdays from 11-2pm; and Partick Library on Saturdays from 10.30-1.30pm.
If you are unable to commit regularly to one half day per week on any of the days specified above however are still interested in getting involved, we are also looking to recruit bank complementary therapy volunteers who may be able to fill in when required.
Cancer Support Scotland first began 40 years ago, in the cosy living room of Sir Kenneth Calman. Now in our home amidst the leafy grounds of Gartnavel Hospital, we’ve worked hard to make sure things don’t feel a whole lot different. The Calman Centre was created as a safe space, helping everyone we support to feel at ease and in control. Where better then, than in a giant living room – where family and friends are welcome and the kettle is always on.
Cancer Support Scotland provides emotional and practical support to those affected by cancer. Offering counselling, complementary therapy, stress management and podiatry through one-to-one and group based methods.
A cancer diagnosis doesn’t often come on its own. It can bring with it many stresses and complications. We exist to support the wellbeing of anyone affected by cancer, including family and carers. There are many cancer support charities in Scotland offering a variety of support. As one of our volunteer complementary therapists you will be at the heart of our service providing vital support to people affected by cancer. By offering treatments you will be helping to reduce pain and discomfort caused by treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy and ease stress and anxiety.
What are the main responsibilities?
· Delivering complementary therapies that are safe and beneficial for people affected by cancer.
· Ensure all client paperwork is completed accurately and that any medical history is recorded.
· Develop and propose client treatment plans.
· Client’s data is inputted accurately after each appointment.
· Ensuring all stock, paperwork, oils, and laundry levels are maintained. We require you to wash your own laundry after each shift.
· Maintain a clean and tidy therapy room in accordance with hygiene regulations and infection control.
· Signposting and referring service users to other support services where appropriate.
· Maintain client confidentiality at all times.
What are the qualifications and key skills required?
· HNC/HND in complementary therapy or a minimum of three or more complementary therapy certificates
· Ideally previous experience of delivering complementary therapies in a health or social care setting
· Ability to adapt and tailor therapies to ensure they are safe for everyone regardless of medical history
· Ability to empathise with people who are emotional or vulnerable
· Good IT skills and attention to detail
· Reliable with good timekeeping.
· Good communication skills
· Able to enthusiastically represent Cancer Support Scotland
Complementary Therapist
Cancer Support Scotland
Postcode: G11 6AB
The aim of this role is to deliver a professional, high quality and, relaxing complementary therapy service to people affected by cancer in local communities. This role is available in our outreach centres which are located in libraries across Greater Glasgow and Clyde. We are currently looking for a commitment of one half day per week, consisting of three appointments in the following areas: Drumchapel Library on Thursdays from 10-1pm; Castlemilk Library on Thursdays from 11-2pm; and Partick Library on Saturdays from 10.30-1.30pm.
If you are unable to commit regularly to one half day per week on any of the days specified above however are still interested in getting involved, we are also looking to recruit bank complementary therapy volunteers who may be able to fill in when required.
Cancer Support Scotland first began 40 years ago, in the cosy living room of Sir Kenneth Calman. Now in our home amidst the leafy grounds of Gartnavel Hospital, we’ve worked hard to make sure things don’t feel a whole lot different. The Calman Centre was created as a safe space, helping everyone we support to feel at ease and in control. Where better then, than in a giant living room – where family and friends are welcome and the kettle is always on.
Cancer Support Scotland provides emotional and practical support to those affected by cancer. Offering counselling, complementary therapy, stress management and podiatry through one-to-one and group based methods.
A cancer diagnosis doesn’t often come on its own. It can bring with it many stresses and complications. We exist to support the wellbeing of anyone affected by cancer, including family and carers. There are many cancer support charities in Scotland offering a variety of support. As one of our volunteer complementary therapists you will be at the heart of our service providing vital support to people affected by cancer. By offering treatments you will be helping to reduce pain and discomfort caused by treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy and ease stress and anxiety.
What are the main responsibilities?
· Delivering complementary therapies that are safe and beneficial for people affected by cancer.
· Ensure all client paperwork is completed accurately and that any medical history is recorded.
· Develop and propose client treatment plans.
· Client’s data is inputted accurately after each appointment.
· Ensuring all stock, paperwork, oils, and laundry levels are maintained. We require you to wash your own laundry after each shift.
· Maintain a clean and tidy therapy room in accordance with hygiene regulations and infection control.
· Signposting and referring service users to other support services where appropriate.
· Maintain client confidentiality at all times.
What are the qualifications and key skills required?
· HNC/HND in complementary therapy or a minimum of three or more complementary therapy certificates
· Ideally previous experience of delivering complementary therapies in a health or social care setting
· Ability to adapt and tailor therapies to ensure they are safe for everyone regardless of medical history
· Ability to empathise with people who are emotional or vulnerable
· Good IT skills and attention to detail
· Reliable with good timekeeping.
· Good communication skills
· Able to enthusiastically represent Cancer Support Scotland
Complementary Therapist
Cancer Support Scotland
Postcode: G45 9TN
The aim of this role is to deliver a professional, high quality and, relaxing complementary therapy service to people affected by cancer in local communities. This role is available in our outreach centres which are located in libraries across Greater Glasgow and Clyde. We are currently looking for a commitment of one half day per week, consisting of three appointments in the following areas: Drumchapel Library on Thursdays from 10-1pm; Castlemilk Library on Thursdays from 11-2pm; and Partick Library on Saturdays from 10.30-1.30pm.
If you are unable to commit regularly to one half day per week on any of the days specified above however are still interested in getting involved, we are also looking to recruit bank complementary therapy volunteers who may be able to fill in when required.
Cancer Support Scotland first began 40 years ago, in the cosy living room of Sir Kenneth Calman. Now in our home amidst the leafy grounds of Gartnavel Hospital, we’ve worked hard to make sure things don’t feel a whole lot different. The Calman Centre was created as a safe space, helping everyone we support to feel at ease and in control. Where better then, than in a giant living room – where family and friends are welcome and the kettle is always on.
Cancer Support Scotland provides emotional and practical support to those affected by cancer. Offering counselling, complementary therapy, stress management and podiatry through one-to-one and group based methods.
A cancer diagnosis doesn’t often come on its own. It can bring with it many stresses and complications. We exist to support the wellbeing of anyone affected by cancer, including family and carers. There are many cancer support charities in Scotland offering a variety of support. As one of our volunteer complementary therapists you will be at the heart of our service providing vital support to people affected by cancer. By offering treatments you will be helping to reduce pain and discomfort caused by treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy and ease stress and anxiety.
What are the main responsibilities?
· Delivering complementary therapies that are safe and beneficial for people affected by cancer.
· Ensure all client paperwork is completed accurately and that any medical history is recorded.
· Develop and propose client treatment plans.
· Client’s data is inputted accurately after each appointment.
· Ensuring all stock, paperwork, oils, and laundry levels are maintained. We require you to wash your own laundry after each shift.
· Maintain a clean and tidy therapy room in accordance with hygiene regulations and infection control.
· Signposting and referring service users to other support services where appropriate.
· Maintain client confidentiality at all times.
What are the qualifications and key skills required?
· HNC/HND in complementary therapy or a minimum of three or more complementary therapy certificates
· Ideally previous experience of delivering complementary therapies in a health or social care setting
· Ability to adapt and tailor therapies to ensure they are safe for everyone regardless of medical history
· Ability to empathise with people who are emotional or vulnerable
· Good IT skills and attention to detail
· Reliable with good timekeeping.
· Good communication skills
· Able to enthusiastically represent Cancer Support Scotland
Volunteer Counsellor
Cancer Support Scotland
Postcode: G12 0ZE
The aim of this role is to deliver a professional and high quality talking therapy service to people affected by cancer in Gartnavel and local communities. This role is available in both our Calman Centre and our outreach centres which are located in libraries across Greater Glasgow and Clyde. We require a minimum commitment of one half day per week, consisting of three appointments. We are currently looking for volunteers who can assist with our new Saturday service which will run from our Calman Centre in the west end of Glasgow from January 2020.
Cancer Support Scotland first began 40 years ago, in the cosy living room of Sir Kenneth Calman. Now in our home amidst the leafy grounds of Gartnavel Hospital, we’ve worked hard to make sure things don’t feel a whole lot different. The Calman Centre was created as a safe space, helping everyone we support to feel at ease and in control. Where better then, than in a giant living room – where family and friends are welcome and the kettle is always on.
Cancer Support Scotland provides emotional and practical support to those affected by cancer. Offering counselling, complementary therapy, stress management and podiatry through one-to-one and group based methods.
A cancer diagnosis doesn’t often come on its own. It can bring with it many stresses and complications which can negatively impact mental wellbeing. By offering counselling sessions you are providing people with a safe space to explore the many different concerns that can arise when someone is diagnosed with cancer.
There are many benefits to volunteering and these can vary for each individual. Some of the main benefits are:
· Learning new skills
· Meeting new people
· Helping to make a real difference to people affected by cancer
· Adding to your CV
· Developing counselling skills and practice
What are the key skills required?
· Good communication skills
· Ability to prioritise own workload and meet deadlines.
· Able to enthusiastically represent Cancer Support Scotland
· Good IT skills
What are the requirements and qualifications needed?
· Recognised qualification in Counselling, CBT and Groupwork, Counselling, Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Psychotherapy or similar
· A minimum of 100 adult face-to-face supervised client hours
· Adherence to regulatory body guidelines
· Insurance
What are the main responsibilities?
· To carry out face-to-face Counselling with Cancer Support Scotland’s service users
· To be responsible for the health and safety of clients during the sessions in accordance with Cancer Support Scotland’s policies and procedures
· To keep all appropriate client records in accordance with Cancer Support Scotland’s policies and procedures
· To maintain confidentiality and contract procedures in agreement with Cancer Support Scotland’s policies and procedures
· To undertake regular clinical supervision in accordance with Cancer Support Scotland’s professional guidelines (e.g. BACP)
· To give consideration to cost efficiency at all time
· To co-ordinate own administration and appointments
· To attend internal and external meetings as required
· To attend training as required.
Doggy Befriender Volunteer (Alzheimer Scotland East Ayrshire)
Alzheimer Scotland (Kilmarnock)
Postcode: KA1 1HN
The purpose of this role is to recruit volunteers and their well-behaved dogs visit and befriend people with Alzheimers locally.
Volunteers are needed to befriend people living at home with dementia and visit on a regular basis. The befriender may simply be visiting people for a friendly chat or helping people keep connected to their local community by attending Alzheimer Scotland activities in their area.
We provide dog training for our doggy befrienders at the Resource Centre in Kilmarnock, when the training is completed befrienders can visit with their dog and either enjoy a chat or weather permitting enjoy a short walk.
We also host Dog Days at the Resource Centre in Kilmarnock on a monthly basis.
Dementia awareness training will be provided and Alzheimer Scotland will also provide PVG scheme memberships to successful applicants.
Community Groups Volunteer (Alzheimer Scotland East Ayrshire)
Alzheimer Scotland (Kilmarnock)
Postcode: KA1 1HN
The purpose of this role is to recruit volunteers to help support a range of community groups which Alzheimer Scotland operate locally. These include: Befriending, Football Reminiscences Group, Musical Minds, Arts groups, Friendship groups, Allotment Helpers, & Doggie Befrienders.
This list is not exhaustive and this role may offer support in a range of community groups.
Volunteer befrienders will be required to befriend people with dementia in Kilmarnock and neighbouring towns where possible.
We have activities and learning workshops across Ayrshire that people with dementia and their carers like to attend. Our staff need the help of volunteers in various ways, including setting up activity rooms, making teas & coffees, preparing lunches, meeting & greeting, distributing flyers, chatting to people living with dementia and their carers. If you are friendly, enthusiastic, enjoy working with people and trying new things, one of these opportunities will be great for you. Dementia awareness training will be provided and Alzheimer Scotland will also provide PVG scheme memberships to successful applicants.
Charity Shop Assistant, Barrhead (Monday Only)
St Vincent's Hospice
Postcode: G78 1LR
Volunteers will get the opportunity to gain experience in use of the till, sorting, cleaning, stock rotation and customer service. Working in the shops there is a very friendly and sociable atmosphere. It is a great opportunity to learn new skills and gain work experience as you work in all aspects of retail.
Without the support of the volunteers we would lose out on vital funds raised in our shops for the Hospice.
Group Administrator
MS Society Shetland
Postcode: ZE1 0JP
We need a volunteer to work with The MS Society national office and local group . Roles include: To keep members informed of changes or events. To take minutes and send out to committee members. To agree Agenda and notify committee. To keep copies of relevant documents. To answer queries (with the help of other volunteers and/or national office).
Volunteer Committee Member
Shetland Bereavement Support Service
Postcode: ZE1 0JP
SBSS is a confidential bereavement service for people who need structure care and support following the death of someone.
We are looking to recruit new committee members. We meet the first Wednesday of every month at 5.30pm. We're a really friendly bunch an most meetings are lightsome and quick. Why not come along for a meeting to see what you think before committing yourself1?! SBSS is a charity, and is led by the committee - so you get to make a real difference to shape the delivery and direction of the service in Shetland. It's a great way of giving something back to Shetland and the community - without a committee, we can't run and there would be no SBSS.
Volunteer Shop Assistant (Hamilton)
Kilbryde Hospice
Postcode: ML3 7AH
Volunteers will help support the day to day running of our retail shops - raising vital funds and awareness for Kilbryde Hospice. As a volunteer you will be involved in various tasks such as operating the till; tagging stock; sorting, preparing and replenishing stock; sales floor maintenance and general housekeeping around the shop. You will be expected to engage with the public shopping within the retail shop, attend regular support and training sessions and adhere to the policies and procedures of Kilbryde Hospice incl. absence procedures.
Hospital Cafe & Trolley Service
Royal Voluntary Service (Larbert)
Postcode: FK5 4WR
Café Volunteers are needed to serve refreshments to patients, staff and visitors. Being in hospital visiting friends or family can be a difficult time so volunteers offer a friendly and compassionate point of contact for our customers. Volunteers will be required to do 3 hours per shift.
This is an ideal opportunity to develop skill and experience in a hospital environment.
Trolley Volunteers are needed to help provide a trolley shop within the hospital. The trolley offers refreshments, reading material and engaging socially with the patients. Additional tasks include cash handling and reconciliation and ensuring stock is replenished and rotated
Fundraiser
British Heart Foundation - Furniture and Electrical
Postcode: G81 1UJ
Help to support campaigns; support events in store and support events in the community.
Stock Generator
British Heart Foundation - Furniture and Electrical
Postcode: G81 1UJ
Help to deliver our customer service promise; contact local businesses; contact previous donors and leaflet distribution.
Book Volunteer
British Heart Foundation Clydebank
Postcode: G81 1UJ
Are you a self-confessed bookworm that loves spending time in bookshops? Are your local libraries threatening to charge you rent? Well we may have the perfect solution for you! In our shops we’re always looking for enthusiastic people to help price, organise and display our wide range of books. Strike up conversations with fellow book lovers and blow their minds with simple facts about our lifesaving heart research- it’s where the science fiction meets real life.
Research those rare unknown items and take pride in how much your discoveries go for on eBay. Create exciting and eye catching displays and inspire others to pick up a book and spread the book worm craze. With a volunteer thank you discount of 25% off any of our donated stock you can start putting your savings towards other important things, like another book case perhaps?
Online Listings Volunteer
British Heart Foundation Clydebank
Postcode: G81 1UJ
If you’re tech savvy and know your way around eBay; have a keen eye for unusual or sort after collectables then join our volunteering team. Come and be amazed at some of the items that are donated to your local store and strike gold with those rare finds.
We’ve got dedicated eBay resources to help and assist you with this unique volunteering role. Research the interesting items; package them in our eBay boxes and send them off to be sold at our eBay HQ. Every week we’ll send updates about the most unusual and exciting finds we’ve managed to sell though our stores, will your find be the next eBay headliner?
Get the thrill of researching the curious objects and revel in the satisfaction of sitting back and watching the bids role in. Become a mighty keyboard warrior and help raise funds for our lifesaving research into heart disease.
Volunteer Visual Merchandiser
British Heart Foundation Clydebank
Postcode: G81 1UJ
If you enjoy following fashion and would like to use your skills putting together eye-catching displays of clothes, bags and accessories in your local shop then this could be the role for you.
Are you interested in fashion and trends and love accessorising your outfits? This is the perfect role to suit someone who would love to get involved in sorting our donations and selecting and displaying our amazing stock of clothes and accessories to great effect.
Whether you’re a lover of handbags and shoes, stunning jewellery or beautiful accessories or just fancy joining the company of other friendly volunteers the British Heart Foundation shop is the place to be. We’ll provide you with all the support and training you need, perfect for enhancing your CV and skills set.
House Digital Support Volunteer
CLIC Sargent
Postcode: EH9 1UD
You’ll be a member of the House Team making sure the home and all of its features are accessible and available to families whenever they need. You will test our digital machines to make sure they are in good working order. You’ll be responsible for setting up any new machines/devices and making sure any updates are completed
This might mean installing the latest version of play station, or tuning a television and everything in between.
Pace Maker
Heart Research UK (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD9 9EF
Help us build up the pace in Scotland by sharing our badges and displaying posters across your local area; playing your part in the future of Scottish medical research and taking on heart disease.
Our Heart of Scotland Appeal is a fundraising campaign to raise and spend money in Scotland on vital medical research into the prevention, treatment and cure of heart disease. 41 people die every day in Scotland from cardiovascular disease and we know that the death rate from coronary heart disease is almost 50% higher than for the South East of England. This isn’t fair and we want to change this.
We will provide posters for you to display in your local shops, community centres, libraries, supermarkets, pharmacies and doctors surgeries to help us reach as many people as possible.
The Heart of Scotland Appeal is backed by internationally acclaimed Scottish fashion designer, Christopher Kane. Christopher has designed four unique badges featuring the words Love, Care, Brave and Life. We can send you a box of badges to sell to friends, family and colleagues for donations, as well as asking local shops if they will have a box of badges on their counter (that we can then send out to them).
Join our network of volunteer Pace Makers and help us get everyone wearing a Heart of Scotland badge.
Pace Maker
Heart Research UK (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD1 1BT
Help us build up the pace in Scotland by sharing our badges and displaying posters across your local area; playing your part in the future of Scottish medical research and taking on heart disease.
Our Heart of Scotland Appeal is a fundraising campaign to raise and spend money in Scotland on vital medical research into the prevention, treatment and cure of heart disease. 41 people die every day in Scotland from cardiovascular disease and we know that the death rate from coronary heart disease is almost 50% higher than for the South East of England. This isn’t fair and we want to change this.
We will provide posters for you to display in your local shops, community centres, libraries, supermarkets, pharmacies and doctors surgeries to help us reach as many people as possible.
The Heart of Scotland Appeal is backed by internationally acclaimed Scottish fashion designer, Christopher Kane. Christopher has designed four unique badges featuring the words Love, Care, Brave and Life. We can send you a box of badges to sell to friends, family and colleagues for donations, as well as asking local shops if they will have a box of badges on their counter (that we can then send out to them).
Join our network of volunteer Pace Makers and help us get everyone wearing a Heart of Scotland badge.
Home baking or serving food at events
Shetland MRI Scanner Appeal
Postcode: ZE1 0JP
The Shetland MRI Scanner Appeal currently has many events planned all over Shetland. Those that are likely to need homebakes, sandwiches and servers are: Fawlty Towers Teas, Sunday Teas in various halls, Fashion shows, Swap shops and musical events.
There is a Facebook group for Shetland MRI Scanner volunteers, which we use to organise events. People in the group can see what is needed to run the events and generally volunteer for tasks they would like to do as and when it suits them. Even just an hour of time can make a big difference:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/342519213065737/?source_id=192456844744264
Organising and selling merchandise at events
Shetland MRI Scanner Appeal
Postcode: ZE1 0JP
The Shetland MRI Scanner Appeal currently has many events planned all over Shetland. Those that are likely to have a merchandise table/stall are: Fawlty Towers Teas, Sunday Teas in various halls, Buffet nights, Fashion shows, Swap shops and musical events. There are also tables booked for the Toll Clock Shopping Centre on some Fridays and Saturdays, where people usually volunteer for an hour or two.
There is a Facebook group for Shetland MRI Scanner volunteers, which we use to organise events. People in the group can see what is needed to run the events and generally volunteer for tasks they would like to do as and when it suits them. Even just an hour of time can make a big difference:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/342519213065737/?source_id=192456844744264
Retail Volunteer - Newton Mearns
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Postcode: G77 6EG
This is an exciting opportunity as we open a new Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland shop in Newton Mearns on 31st January!
We currently have around 50 shops/ community hubs across Scotland. Our shops and hubs help us raise funds so we can provide our services to the people who need us. Every one of our stores relies on a team of volunteers to help run it and support our staff. Quite simply, we cannot provide our services or raise funds without the amazing support of our volunteers. The time, support and the work they do is vital to us and the people we help. By helping out in one of our stores, you can make a difference to people and their families in Scotland who are isolated, scared or anxious about their condition.
Lymphoma Ambassador
Lymphoma Action
Postcode: EH6 5EQ
This role involves raising awareness through events, activities and information sharing opportunities across your local area. You can get involved in as much or as little as you like including promoting, organising and attending events; signposting to Lymphoma Action services; building positive relationships in the community; giving talks (if you're comfortable doing so); and sharing our campaigning and fundraising initiatives.
Retail Web Shop Volunteer
CHAS Trading (Fife)
Postcode: KY12 7JB
The CHAS web shop and eBay page generate increased revenue through the sale of new and donated goods. Some of the things you will be involved in include: photographing items for sale; researching stock online; tracking and monitoring items for sale; and posting sold items. Full training will be provided, so if you are looking to learn new skills and meet new people, please join this friendly team. In doing so you will help raise vital funds for CHAS. Every pound makes such a difference to children and young people with a life-shortening condition.
Committee Member
Headway Borders
Postcode: TD1 1SE
Make a difference to your local community. Develop new and existing skills and gain experience volunteering in a charity. The satisfaction of knowing you are making a vital difference to those with brain injury.
On Line Listings Volunteer
British Heart Foundation (Elgin Shop)
Postcode: IV30 1DW
If you’re tech savvy and know your way around eBay; have a keen eye for unusual or sort after collectables then join our volunteering team. Come and be amazed at some of the items that are donated to your local store and strike gold with those rare finds.
We’ve got dedicated eBay resources to help and assist you with this unique volunteering role. Research the interesting items; package them in our eBay boxes and send them off to be sold at our eBay HQ. Every week we’ll send updates about the most unusual and exciting finds we’ve managed to sell though our stores, will your find be the next eBay headliner?
Get the thrill of researching the curious objects and revel in the satisfaction of sitting back and watching the bids role in. Become a mighty keyboard warrior and help raise funds for our lifesaving research into heart disease.
Pace Makers
Heart Research UK (Grampian Area)
Postcode: AB11 5YU
Help us take on Scotland’s single biggest killer! Help us build up the pace in Scotland by sharing our badges and displaying posters across your local area; playing your part in the future of Scottish medical research and taking on heart disease.
Our Heart of Scotland Appeal is a fundraising campaign to raise and spend money in Scotland on vital medical research into the prevention, treatment and cure of heart disease. 41 people die every day in Scotland from cardiovascular disease and we know that the death rate from coronary heart disease is almost 50% higher than for the South East of England. This isn’t fair and we want to change this.
We will provide posters for you to display in your local shops, community centres, libraries, supermarkets, pharmacies and doctors surgeries to help us reach as many people as possible.
The Heart of Scotland Appeal is backed by internationally acclaimed Scottish fashion designer, Christopher Kane. Christopher has designed four unique badges featuring the words Love, Care, Brave and Life. We can send you a box of badges to sell to friends, family and colleagues for donations, as well as asking local shops if they will have a box of badges on their counter (that we can then send out to them directly).
Join our network of volunteer Pace Makers and help us get everyone wearing a Heart of Scotland badge. Together we can keep those we love around for longer.
For more information please contact Pamela Hook at E Mail: fundraisingadmin@heartresearch.org.uk or tel.: 0113 234 7474.
Lead Volunteer
Sue Ryder (Aberdeen George Street Store)
Postcode: AB25 1HX
Sue Ryder Charity Shops raise millions of pounds each year to enable our charity to deliver hospice and neurological care for more conditions than any other UK charity. As a volunteer in our shop, not only would you be meeting new friends, gaining skills and experience, but you'd also be directly supporting us to care for people when they really need it.
This role (which can be a shared role), provides practical support to the shop manager in their absence.
You will:
*be trained to a high level, and be a key holder
*open and close the shop when necessary to support the manager
*support a team of volunteers to sort donations, keep the shop stocked up and to serve customers
*provide excellent customer service and making sure that everyone in the team is doing the same
*help train new volunteers, helping us to collect as much Gift Aid as possible and cashing up
Ideally we'd love you to commit to a regular shift each week, although the role is quite flexible it does bring responsibility so we need you to be reliable.
Good is support provided to all volunteers. Including to shadow a confident volunteer, be able to take their time if need be when learning, ask as many questions and will have an informal chat with the volunteer co-ordinator at any point. Can you help? If so, please get in touch! We'd absolutely love to hear from you.
A fantastic opportunity to help, gain/have a wonderful experience and help Sue Ryder in the important work we do locally and nationally. All help is greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Lucy Andrews, Volunteer Co-ordinator Sue Ryder North on E Mail: lucy.andrews@suerydercare.org or tel.: 07973794942.
Sue Ryder Lead Volunteer
Sue Ryder (Aberdeen George Street Store)
Postcode: AB25 1HX
Sue Ryder Charity Shops raise millions of pounds each year to enable our charity to deliver hospice and neurological care for more conditions than any other UK charity. As a volunteer in our shop, not only would you be meeting new friends, gaining skills and experience, but you'd also be directly supporting us to care for people when they really need it.
This role (which can be a shared role), provides practical support to the shop manager in their absence.
You will:
*be trained to a high level, and be a key holder
*open and close the shop when necessary to support the manager
*support a team of volunteers to sort donations, keep the shop stocked up and to serve customers
*provide excellent customer service and making sure that everyone in the team is doing the same
*help train new volunteers, helping us to collect as much Gift Aid as possible and cashing up
Ideally we'd love you to commit to a regular shift each week, although the role is quite flexible it does bring responsibility so we need you to be reliable.
Good is support provided to all volunteers. Including to shadow a confident volunteer, be able to take their time if need be when learning, ask as many questions and will have an informal chat with the volunteer co-ordinator at any point. Can you help? If so, please get in touch! We'd absolutely love to hear from you.
A fantastic opportunity to help, gain/have a wonderful experience and help Sue Ryder in the important work we do locally and nationally. All help is greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Lucy Andrews, Volunteer Co-ordinator Sue Ryder North on E Mail: lucy.andrews@suerydercare.org or tel.: 07973794942.
Stock Room
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland - Dumbarton Community Hub
Postcode: G81 1UJ
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.
The role includes:
• welcoming and assisting customers
• customer service and sales service
• stock control
• keeping the rails and shelves tidy
• operating the till
Shop Floor
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland - Dumbarton Community Hub
Postcode: G81 1UJ
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.
The role includes:
• welcoming and assisting customers
• customer service and sales service
• stock control
• keeping the rails and shelves tidy
• Operating the till
Retail Training Volunteer
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland - Dumbarton Community Hub
Postcode: G81 1UJ
We are looking for volunteers who would be interested in learning more about the retail industry, our role is designed to introduce volunteers to the range of different aspects of retail, role includes, shop floor work, back of house work, cataloguing donations, sorting and grading donations for sale or to be recycled. After a period of commitment we are happy to increase the skills of our volunteers by offering them Manual Handling Training, Gift Aid Training and access to First Aid Training.
Store Merchandiser
British Heart Foundation-Clydebank Furniture & Electrical
Postcode: G81 1UJ
Do you have a knack for presentation, an eye for detail and enjoy making things look their best? We’re looking for people like you to volunteer in our F&E stores to help make them look as appealing and inspiring as possible. You can expect to be helping out with visual merchandising, making sure everything is displayed to its full potential, you will also be involved in creating eye catching displays in our our homeware department ensuring the items are clean and correctly labelled.
So what are you waiting for? Join today and become a valued member of the team, chat with customers and other likeminded volunteers. Pop in store to find out more and meet our friendly and ambitious team.
Volunteer Speaker
Scottish Charity Air Ambulance
Postcode: PH2 6PL
To raise awareness of the charity by speaking to groups and attending cheque presentations. Would suit someone who likes speaking to groups and inspiring their audience.
General Volunteer
Fertility Network Scotland (West Lothian)
Postcode: EH48 4PP
General volunteers will promote the Fertility Network Scotland charity in the local area and the services we provide.
Distribute Fertility Network Scotland leaflets/posters in the area including GP clinics, libraries, hospitals, community centres etc
Participate at fundraising events
Adhere to Fertility Network Scotland policies and procedures
Fertility Network Scotland provides advice, information and support for anyone affected by fertility issues. We also work to raise awareness of the impact of fertility problems and to campaign for fair provision of fertility treatment throughout Scotland.
Radio Royal Volunteer
Radio Royal
Postcode: FK5 4WR
Do you have an interest in Radio then why not join Radio Royal today? We always need volunteers to help in a wide variety of jobs. Presenting programmes, producing new programmes, IT, engineering, ward visiting, record library work, publicity and fund raising are all important to keeping us 'on air'.
MS Support Volunteer: Telephone Contact
MS Society (Aberdeen Branch)
Postcode: AB16 5QQ
MS support teams aim to empower people affected by MS through giving information about MS, emotional support and facilitating access to available services and support.
As an MS support volunteer: telephone contact you will assist greatly in this work through helping with tasks such as:
•regularly contact members of the branch
•provide emotional support (a listening ear) to people you speak to
•provide information and updates about branch activities
•arrange for information to be sent if requested/appropriate
•identify any problem areas for the individual or family and refer to the lead support volunteer.
Full training and support is provided to all volunteers. This is a great opportunity to make a real difference in supporting people affected by MS and all volunteers are greatly appreciated.
For further information please contact:
Lynda Boyce
Volunteer Development Manager
MS Society
Tel: 07889088016 or 0131 3354050
e-mail: lboyce@mssociety.org.uk
volunteer stock procesors
British Heart Foundation - 202 Union Street
Postcode: AB10 1QS
If you have an eye for detail and enjoy working in a busy environment then this could be the role for you. Good organisational skills and an understanding of current fashion trends would be beneficial.
The role involves helping to sort , tag and steam garments ready for the sales floor and keeping the stock room tidy and organised
Volunteering can help you to gain valuable work experience, meet people, make new friends and develop your skills. Full training will be available for this role.
Your time helps raise vital funds to beat heart disease.
For further details please contact: Mandy Privett , Shop Manager, Tel: 01224 645924 / Email:A23@bhf.org.uk or call in for a chat if you are passing our shop on 202 Union Street, Aberdeen.
Customer Service Volunteers
British Heart Foundation - 31 Union Street
Postcode: AB11 5YU
Volunteering Changes Lives!
BHF Retail is recruiting Customer Service volunteers for exciting flexible opportunities at our fantastic retail shop at 31 Union Street.
Our Customer Service volunteers play an important role. If you enjoy meeting and talking to people and can provide great customer service this could be the role for you.
As part of this role you will be:
*Talking to customers and making them feel welcome
*Advising and helping people as they shop and receiving their donations
*Keeping our shop floor looking great!
There are lots of benefits to volunteering, such as developing your existing skills, gaining new skills and supporting a cause you care about. Whatever your reason for joining, you can expect to have lots of fun and meet some great people.
As one of our volunteers you will receive a full induction and further training in specific roles.
Please contact us-all help is greatly appreciated and helps BHF lead the fight against coronary heart disease and save lives.
For further details please contact Lorna, on 01224 252769 / email: A18@bhf.org.uk or pop in past the store at 31 Union Street, Aberdeen.
Volunteer Drivers
British Heart Foundation - 31 Union Street
Postcode: AB11 5YU
Volunteering Changes Lives!
BHF Retail is recruiting Volunteer Drivers for exciting flexible opportunities at our fantastic retail shop at 31 Union Street.
If you are looking for a flexible role that gets you out and about meeting people this could be the role for you. This is a vital role helping to keep the donations coming into the shops from the local community.
As part of this role you will be:
*Collecting stock from people’s homes or businesses and taking them to your local shop.
*Offering a friendly, professional service in your local community
*Agreeing your collections with the local shop manager
*Promoting the work of the BHF in the community.
There are lots of benefits to volunteering, such as developing your existing skills, gaining new skills and supporting a cause you care about. Whatever your reason for joining, you can expect to have lots of fun and meet some great people.
As one of our volunteers you will receive a full induction and further training in specific roles.
Please contact us-all help is greatly appreciated and helps BHF lead the fight against coronary heart disease and save lives.
For further details please contact Lorna, on 01224 252769 / email: A18@bhf.org.uk or pop in past the store at 31 Union Street, Aberdeen.
Telephone / Admin Volunteers
British Heart Foundation - 31 Union Street
Postcode: AB11 5YU
Volunteering Changes Lives!
BHF Retail is recruiting Telephone / Admin Volunteers for exciting flexible opportunities at our fantastic retail shop at 31 Union Street.
Do you have a great telephone manner and are confident, calm and collected? Do you enjoy working as part of a team then this is a great role for you.
As part of this role you will be:
*The first point of contact for our customers.
*Helping our customers with their enquiries
*Arranging collections of donations
There are lots of benefits to volunteering, such as developing your existing skills, gaining new skills and supporting a cause you care about. Whatever your reason for joining, you can expect to have lots of fun and meet some great people.
As one of our volunteers you will receive a full induction and further training in specific roles.
Please contact us-all help is greatly appreciated and helps BHF lead the fight against coronary heart disease and save lives.
For further details please contact Lorna, on 01224 252769 / email: A18@bhf.org.uk or pop in past the store at 31 Union Street, Aberdeen.
Cash Desk Volunteers
British Heart Foundation - Furniture & Electrical Store
Postcode: AB10 1TN
Volunteering Changes Lives!
Do you always have a welcoming smile on your face and love getting in to conversations? Why not get to know the people from your community with this versatile volunteering role. Gain valuable experience in customer service adding value to your CV.
You’ll be at the heart of the BHF’s fight against heart disease. You will be serving customers, helping to promote our stock and awareness campaigns and encouraging every donor to become part of our Gift Aid scheme. If you want to get to know the community around you this is a perfect way to integrate yourself into your local area and maybe spread the volunteering bug to new recruits.
There are lots of benefits to volunteering, such as developing your existing skills, gaining new skills and supporting a cause you care about. Whatever your reason for joining, you can expect to have lots of fun and meet some great people.
For further details please contact Ricki, on 01224 432910 / email.: a25@bhf.org.uk or pop in past the store at 236 Union Street, Aberdeen.
Telephone/Admin Volunteers
British Heart Foundation - Furniture & Electrical Store
Postcode: AB10 1TN
Volunteering Changes Lives!
Are you calm, collected and happy to chat on the phone? We’re always looking for friendly, confident and helpful people to join our team and become the voice of your local shop. You will be the first point of contact for our customers helping them with any enquiries and arranging collections for donations.
Come and be a part of your local team and learn customer service skills and gain experience. If you have good communication skills and able to follow administration processes accurately then come and be a part of our team and laugh and chat with other volunteers over a cup of tea and a biscuit. Perfect for enhancing your CV and skills set.
There are lots of benefits to volunteering, such as developing your existing skills, gaining new skills and supporting a cause you care about. Whatever your reason for joining, you can expect to have lots of fun and meet some great people.
For further details please contact Ricki, on 01224 432910 / email.: a25@bhf.org.uk or pop in past the store at 236 Union Street, Aberdeen.
Clinical Skills Centre Volunteer
RGU
Postcode: AB10 7QG
WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP TRAIN THE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS OF THE FUTURE?
If the answer is yes then the Volunteer Programme in the Faculty of Health and Social Care needs your help!!
We are looking to recruit volunteers of all ages and from all backgrounds to play the role of a service user or assist with the practising of non-invasive procedures such as taking blood pressure.
Do you have, or do you live with someone who has, an existing health condition and would be willing to talk to the students about livng with it? If the answer is yes then you could become an “expert” patient.
All volunteers will receive a £20.00 gift voucher along with travel expenses and
refreshments.
As a volunteer you will receive an induction training session where you have the opportunity to meet other volunteers, receive a tour round the Clinical Skills Centre and find out a bit more about the programme.
We are also offering a training programme for volunteers which will take place throughout the year.
A great opportunity to help and make a positive difference. Any help you give will be greatly appreciated.
For more information please contact Fiona Logie on 01224 262905 or f.logie@rgu.ac.uk
Tea Bar Assistant
Anthony Nolan Trust (Aberdeen)
Postcode: AB10 1WP
At Anthony Nolan Trust we work to save the lives of people with blood cancer who need a stem cell (or bone marrow) transplant. We run the country's largest bone marrow register.
To help us in this vital work we are currently recruiting volunteers for the beautiful tea bar we have at Aberdeen Sheriff Court, Castle Street, Aberdeen. In this position you will be involved in the smooth running of the tea bar at Aberdeen Sheriff Court. The tea bar is open to staff, lawyers and crown witnesses. Very pleasant surroundings and lovely people. The role involves making and serving teas, coffees, scones, pancakes, etc., for three hours per week/fortnight.
A fantastic, enjoyable opportunity. All help makes a real difference helping to raise funds for Anthony Nolan Trust for people with blood cancer who need a stem cell (or bone marrow) transplant. For further details please contact:
Katy Forgie at email: katy.forgie@yahoo.co.uk / Tel No: 07763 198873 or 01224 712738.
Speaker/ Ambassador
Asthma and Allergy Foundation
Postcode: AB10 1TL
*Do you suffer from asthma?
*Do you know someone who has asthma?
*Three people die everyday as a result of asthma and many more are hospitalised because of an asthma attack.
*Would you help change this?
Would you help make a difference in the lives of people living with asthma and allergies?
You can help by giving out a few hours in a month to be one of our ambassadors. This is a great opportunity to help and make a difference through:
-You will represent Asthma and Allergy Foundation through regular speaking engagements.
-Help promote the work of Asthma and Allergy Foundation by educating people about our work and encouraging them to get involved.
-To pass on details of those who wish to receive further information or support our work to the head of community relations
-To seek out speaking opportunities within an agreed area
-To be both an inspirer and motivator
This role will give you the opportunity of meeting new people, learn new skills and work as part of a dedicated team; also the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping people in need.
For further details please contact:
Martina Chukwuma-Ezike
Email: Martina.Ezike@aaf-un.org or info@aaf-un.org / Tel: 01224 973001/
Web: www.aaf-un.org
Ward Trolley Assistant
Royal Voluntary Service (NL)
Postcode: G81 1UJ
RVS provides a ward trolley service, selling essential items such as toiletries, drinks and confectionery direct to patients who are unable to leave the wards to go to the shops. This involves helping to stock up the trolley, taking it around the wards, asking patients if they have needs, and handling cash payments, then returning to the project base (situated in the WRVS café at the main entrance). You need to be outgoing and confident in approaching patients in the wards. We can provide training so no experience is necessary other than confidence.
Complementary Therapist
Marie Curie
Postcode: EH10 7DR
Marie Curie are looking for Volunteer Complementary Therapists to help our patients and their carers improve their mental and physical wellbeing.
Use your skills to help our hospice. By carrying out complementary therapies on patients and carers you will help alleviate their physical and mental stress. We welcome a wide range of therapies including yoga, acupuncture, massage and reiki. It’s vital that you have completed an approved training scheme, be registered with a relevant regulatory body and have indemnity and liability insurance. Must be committed to the principles of palliative care and its application in practice.
This role can either be based at our Edinburgh Hospice or at the Day Therapy Unit in St John’s Hospital, Livingston.
Retail Volunteer- Morningside
Marie Curie
Postcode: EH10 4QL
We couldn't run our shops without our fantastic volunteers, who help us raise funds to support terminally ill patients and their loved ones. We are looking for volunteers who enjoy working as part of a friendly and dedicated team to help us in our Morningside charity shop. Your main tasks will be helping us to process and sort donations, displaying items on the shop floor for sale and serving customers. No experience is necessary, just the desire to help us make a difference.
Music & Entertainment Volunteer
British Heart Foundation (Kelso Charity Shop)
Postcode: TD5 7HH
Do you fancy jiving to the British Heart Foundation beat? We’re always looking for some knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteers to help sort, price and display our wide range of CD’s, DVD’s and games.
Customer Service Volunteer
British Heart Foundation (Kelso Charity Shop)
Postcode: TD5 7HH
Do you love to chat and get to know people? Can you talk about anything and everything?
In our shops we talk to our customers, make them feel welcome, help them find the things they’re looking for and inform them of the BHF’s life saving heart research. So, we’re always looking for outgoing and enthusiastic customer service volunteers.
Support Volunteer
Alzheimer Scotland (Aberdeen & North East Services)
Postcode: AB24 5AA
*Do You have some spare time? Do you want to help others?*
We are always looking for interested volunteers to help out with our groups or at our one-off events.
For any volunteering enquiries, please email drcaberdeen@alzscot.org or phone 01224 644077.
Stock Generation Volunteer
British Heart Foundation (Peebles Charity Shop)
Postcode: EH45 8SF
Do you walk down the street and say hello to everyone you meet? Or are you looking to integrate yourself into the local community? We’re always looking for confident, chatty and driven volunteers to generate great quality stock. You will help to build and maintain friendly relationships with existing and new business contacts, arranging local collections for your local shop and talking to local business’ about surplus stock.
Community Group Activities Volunteer
Alzheimer Scotland (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: EH44 6HZ
The purpose of this role is to assist in facilitating within community groups organised by Alzheimer Scotland Borders Service.
We have community group activities across the Scottish Borders for people living with dementia and their carers. We require the help of volunteers to help facilitate these groups, which could include things such as setting up activity rooms, making tea or coffee, or chatting to people living with dementia and carers.
Role Description:
1. Help in assisting in the running of a community group as requested by group leader.
2. To enable individuals to meet with others with similar interests.
3. To communicate with people with dementia, family members and staff within the community group setting.
4. To attend training to be informed about dementia and to attend any other necessary training relevant to volunteering role.
5. To carry out any other reasonable duties requested of the volunteer.
You will receive ongoing support from the community activities organiser, both by phone and face to face.
Community Group Activities Volunteer
Alzheimer Scotland (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD12 4AP
The purpose of this role is to assist in facilitating within community groups organised by Alzheimer Scotland Borders Service.
We have community group activities across the Scottish Borders for people living with dementia and their carers. We require the help of volunteers to help facilitate these groups, which could include things such as setting up activity rooms, making tea or coffee, or chatting to people living with dementia and carers.
Role Description:
1. Help in assisting in the running of a community group as requested by group leader.
2. To enable individuals to meet with others with similar interests.
3. To communicate with people with dementia, family members and staff within the community group setting.
4. To attend training to be informed about dementia and to attend any other necessary training relevant to volunteering role.
5. To carry out any other reasonable duties requested of the volunteer.
You will receive ongoing support from the community activities organiser, both by phone and face to face.
Carer Support Group Volunteers
Alzheimer Scotland (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD12 4AP
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers who can assist in leading carer support groups for those caring for people living with dementia. These groups meet in various locations across the Scottish Borders at an agreed time and venue.
The purpose of this role is to assist in the running of carer support groups. These groups can help carers of people living with dementia meet other people in similar situations, share stories and gain advice.
Key tasks include: setting up venues, welcoming people to the group, making tea and coffee and providing encouragement and support to new and existing group members.
Role Description:
1. Assist in the facilitation of as carer support group as requested by group leader.
2. To enable carers to meet with others in similar situations.
3. To communicate with people with dementia, family members and staff within the community group setting.
4. To attend training to be informed about dementia and to attend any other necessary training relevant to volunteering role.
5. To carry out any other reasonable duties requested of the volunteer.
Accessories Volunteer
British Heart Foundation (Hawick Charity Shop )
Postcode: TD9 9EE
Are you interested in fashion and trends and love accessorising your outfits? If this sounds like you then we have the perfect role to suit someone who would love to get involved in selecting and displaying our amazing stock of exciting and interesting accessories.
Whether you’re a lover of handbags and shoes, stunning jewellery or beautiful accessories or just fancy joining the company of other friendly volunteers the British Heart Foundation shop is the place to be…
Telephone/Admin Volunteer
British Heart Foundation (Hawick Charity Shop )
Postcode: TD9 9EE
We’re always looking for friendly, confident and helpful people to join our team and become the voice of your local shop. You will be the first point of contact for our customers helping them with any enquiries and arranging collections for donations.
Come and be a part of your local team and learn customer service skills and gain experience
Patient Examination Volunteer
University of Edinburgh
Postcode: EH16 4SB
These examinations require volunteer patients with clear physical signs (e.g. a heart murmur) that can be found by a skilled doctor when they examine a patient, or symptoms (e.g. breathlessness). The use of "real" patients in clinical examinations allows the candidate to discover abnormalities on examination in a way that actors and manikins cannot, and gives the students an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, attitudes, behaviours and skills in a much more reliable way.
Marie Curie Helper Service
Marie Curie (Midlothian)
Postcode: EH22 1AE
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
Can contact Katie Wardlaw directly at
E: katie.wardlaw@mariecurie.org.uk
Home Support Service
Positive Help
Postcode: EH6 5EQ
Positive Helps's home support servive makes a very direct impact on quality of life for those affected by the symptoms of HIV or Hep C and the often debilitating side effects of combination drugs therapies. With home support our client's quality of life can be transformed on a day to day basis, for example providing them with a clean comfortable home. Positive Help offers home support on both a regular and a one-off basis.
Fundraising Group Volunteer
Marie Curie (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD11 3AF
Meet new people, have fun and raise funds for Marie Curie to support people living with a terminal illness, and their families.
Our fantastic fundraising groups help raise vital funds for people living with a terminal illness and their families.
They play an important role by taking part in all our national fundraising campaigns such as the Great Daffodil Appeal, Blooming Great Tea Party and other yearly collections.
We also rely on them to help organise fundraising events and activities within their local community. Our groups act as ambassadors, helping to spread the word about the work of Marie Curie and encouraging and supporting local people, clubs and organisations to fundraise for us too. All across the UK, groups of volunteers meet regularly to organise and support fundraising activities in their local community.
Marie Curie are here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families.
We offer expert care, guidance and support to help them get the most from the time they have left. Our nurses work night and day, in people’s homes across the UK, providing hands-on care and vital emotional support. Our hospices offer specialist round-the-clock care. And we support people throughout their illness by giving practical information, support from trained volunteers and being there when someone wants to talk
Fundraising Group Volunteer
Marie Curie (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: EH45 8AG
Meet new people, have fun and raise funds for Marie Curie to support people living with a terminal illness, and their families.
Our fantastic fundraising groups help raise vital funds for people living with a terminal illness and their families.
They play an important role by taking part in all our national fundraising campaigns such as the Great Daffodil Appeal, Blooming Great Tea Party and other yearly collections.
We also rely on them to help organise fundraising events and activities within their local community. Our groups act as ambassadors, helping to spread the word about the work of Marie Curie and encouraging and supporting local people, clubs and organisations to fundraise for us too. All across the UK, groups of volunteers meet regularly to organise and support fundraising activities in their local community.
Marie Curie are here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families.
We offer expert care, guidance and support to help them get the most from the time they have left. Our nurses work night and day, in people’s homes across the UK, providing hands-on care and vital emotional support. Our hospices offer specialist round-the-clock care. And we support people throughout their illness by giving practical information, support from trained volunteers and being there when someone wants to talk
Fundraising Assistant
Ayrshire Cancer Support
Postcode: KA22 8DG
We are looking for people to organise local events, assisting at ACS events as required.
Macmillan Information & Support Volunteer (Lochgelly)
Fife Cultural Trust
Postcode: KY5 9RD
The most valuable thing you can offer someone affected by cancer is your time.
People affected by cancer often feel isolated and alone, so Fife Cultural Trust has partnered with Macmillan Cancer Support to ensure people affected by cancer can access high quality information and support in libraries across Fife.
Volunteer-led drop-in sessions will be at the heart of the support provided in libraries, so volunteering can help people affected by cancer in Fife live life as fully as they can.
Volunteers do not need to have a knowledge of cancer or a healthcare background, just an empathetic ear and a warm personality. Duties involved may include: meeting and greeting people, providing a warm welcome to the Macmillan area in the library; making teas and coffees; offering a friendly, empathetic ear to people affected by cancer; signposting and/or referring people to local and national services; referring complex issues to your Macmillan Volunteer Coordinator; Collecting and recording information about people who use the service; keeping the information displays well-stocked; attending regular volunteer meetings to keep informed and interact with other volunteers in the team; promoting the service in the local area.
Trustee
Ninewells Community Garden
Postcode: DD2 1UB
We are looking for new members with skills and experience to contribute to the planning and strategic development of the garden as it develops, who have an understanding of the role or therapeutic / community gardens and an adherence to best practice of governance.
We would particularly welcome applications from people with knowledge and skills in Fundraising & finance, Marketing & advertising, and Horticultural Therapy
You will contribute actively to the committee through giving direction, setting policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance, help appoint and support the employees, participate in board meetings, reading relevant reports in advance, and safeguard the good name and values of Ninewells Community Garden.
Customer Service Volunteer - Mobility Aids - St Andrews
British Red Cross
Postcode: KY16 8YF
This is a very rewarding role providing much-needed support for people who are accessing our service. Based at one of our mobility aids spoke locations, the main element of the role is serving the public who require a wheelchair or other mobility aids equipment. This is the ideal role for someone who enjoys meeting people, can show compassion and empathy and who likes administrative duties with a customer service perspective.
Typical Task include
Liaising with the hub to arrange stock/deliveries/collections.
Issuing and receiving wheelchairs (or other mobility aids equipment) using a computer based stock control system.
Demonstrating how to use and look after our wheelchairs (and other equipment)
Dealing with enquiries from people wanting to borrow a wheelchair (or other equipment) by telephone and face to face
Receiving payments / donations and issuing receipts
Contacting service users about overdue and upcoming return of equipment
Signposting to other Red Cross services/providers
Actively promoting the Retail Mobility Aids offer/website
These are just some examples. You will work within a great team and be fully supported by the Volunteer Coordinator.
We are looking for someone who:
Is willing to attend induction and foundation training
Will uphold the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Red Cross policies including Equal Opportunities
Will act in accordance with our values and behaviours framework
Will treat people with respect and uphold their dignity.
What we offer:
Meet new people and be part of a dynamic and inclusive team
A great opportunity to develop your existing skills and gain new ones
All training and induction for the role (there is no charge for training)
Reasonable pre-agreed travel expenses for the role including for attending training
An opportunity to be part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation and the knowledge that you are making a difference to people’s lives.
Bressay parkrun volunteer
Bressay Park Run
Postcode: ZE1 0JP
Bressay parkrun will take place every Saturday morning at 9.30am (9am ferry over). It is an organised run, jog or walk which is free to participate in. Registration is online and participants print off their personalised barcode which is scanned at the finish line and results are emailed to the participant. Bressay parkrun therefore requires volunteers to undertake the following roles: marshalls, photographer, barcode scanner, volunteer coordinator, run director, time keeper, funnel manager, finish token provider, tail walker, support for new volunteers, data processor. This event promotes the health and wellbeing of our local community by encouraging social fitness. There may also be an opportunity for someone to start a junior parkrun once the Bressay parkrun is well established and successful. The event is ongoing and open to all ages, abilities, genders, races etc. We want to encourage everyone to take part in some way.
Support Group Volunteer
Fertility Network Scotland (Shetland)
Postcode: ZE1 0JP
As a Support Group volunteer with Fertility Network Scotland, volunteers will benefit from helping others in the area with fertility issues. Volunteers may develop friendships, meet and work with new people to provide a network of much needed and valued support in their area.
As a Support Group Volunteer you will take care of all aspects of the group including:
Act as a 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 for anyone affected by fertility issues. We also work to raise awareness of the impact of fertility problems and to campaign for fair provision of fertility treatment throughout Scotland.
Fertility Network Scotland Volunteers
Fertility Network Scotland (Aberdeen & North East)
Postcode: AB11 5YU
Fertility Network Scotland Volunteers help promote the Fertility Network Scotland charity in the local area and the services we provide. This can include:
*Distribute Fertility Network Scotland leaflets/posters in the area including GP clinics, libraries, hospitals, community centres etc
*Participate at fundraising events
Fertility Network Scotland provides advice, information and support for anyone affected by fertility issues. We also work to raise awareness of the impact of fertility problems and to campaign for fair provision of fertility treatment throughout Scotland.
Good training and support is provided. By volunteering you can help those who need support. All help is greatly appreciated.
For more information please contact: Catherine Stewart, Volunteer Co-ordinator at email: catherine@fertilitynetworkuk.org or 07952589421.
Student Ambassador Volunteer
Fertility Network Scotland (Aberdeen & North East)
Postcode: AB11 5YU
You can help by representing and raising awareness of Fertility Network Scotland charity in places of education and in the local area to highlight the services and support we provide. This can include:
*Promoting the charity by displaying posters and leaflets
*Highlight our campaigns and projects to fellow students and lecturers etc including through social media
*Assist Fertility Network Scotland staff at events such as Freshers Week
This benefits of this opportunity include:-
*Meeting and working with new people, learning new skills which would benefit future applications to further education or employment while having fun, gain experience of event participation, fundraising and charity sector in general, knowledge that your support will help people in Scotland experiencing fertility problems.
Fertility Network Scotland provides advice, information and support for anyone affected by fertility issues. We also work to raise awareness of the impact of fertility problems and to campaign for fair provision of fertility treatment throughout Scotland.
Good training and support is provided. By volunteering you can help those who need support. All help is greatly appreciated.
For more information please contact: Catherine Stewart, Volunteer Co-ordinator at email: catherine@fertilitynetworkuk.org or 07952589421.
Gentle Movement Lead Volunteer
Macmillan Move More Borders with Live Borders
Postcode: TD1 2DU
We are looking for volunteers to lead our Gentle Movement classes for people affected by cancer. Gentle Movement instructors deliver sessions similar to Tai Chi which are a gentle introduction to moving more. They use slow, smooth body movements and controlled relaxed breathing to encourage participants to gradually become more active and gain confidence in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
Gentle Movement volunteer’s main activities and tasks
• Provide a warm welcome and experience to participants
• To lead a 12 week block gentle movement class in the Scottish Borders for people affected by cancer and their family/carers
• Set up, pack up and tidy before and after session
• Instructors may be required to deliver alone or alongside another instructor
• Taking a register of those attending the class & returning this to Move More staff
• Encouraging, supporting and motivating participants
• To attend training and support sessions
• Participate in the evaluation of the Move More Borders gentle movement groups
Trustee
Neuro Central
Postcode: FK8 2BG
Trustees are responsible for the organisations vision, for leading the strategic direction for compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, the performance and quality of the organisation and for ensuring that it operates within the organisations agreements. being a trustee can be hard work but it is very rewarding, giving opportunities for personal development and the chance to give something back to your local community
Volunteer Befrienders
The Leanne Fund (Grampian Services)
Postcode: AB11 5YU
We are looking for friendly, positive and upbeat volunteers to join our team!
Our new Befriending service offers vital emotional support to individuals affected by Cystic Fibrosis who live in Grampian region, helping them to gain confidence, increase self-esteem and get out and about in their community.
As a Befriender your skills, personality and location will be matched appropriately to an individual that has requested support on a one-to-one basis. Every individual has different needs therefore what they require will be determined on their circumstances. So your responsibilities could be:
*Offering emotional support through times of change.
*Helping individuals decide what to do next
*Providing encouragement, guidance and support in finding a new job
*Helping individuals achieve specific goals
*Developing individuals skills needed to achieve greater independence
*Signposting individuals to access information and advice relating to their action plan
*You will not be expected to provide any personal care.
Befriending is flexible to suit the needs of the Volunteer Befriender and the Befriendee and can be carried out from Monday to Friday during daytimes and evenings. A meeting might include just having a coffee and a chat, going shopping or going to watch a film etc
You will be given induction training and ongoing training and support from the Befriending Co-ordinator.
A fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference for people. For more details please contact Chrisetta Mitchell, Development Manager at email: info@theleannefund.co.uk / Tel.: 01851 702020.
The Leanne Fund Volunteers
The Leanne Fund (Grampian Services)
Postcode: AB11 5YU
The Leanne Fund is the foremost Cystic Fibrosis charity working with individuals and families across the Highlands, Islands and Grampian regions of Scotland. We provide vital social, practical, emotional and financial assistance, supporting the whole family.
We welcome the involvement of volunteers because of the unique qualities you bring. You bring specialist skills and knowledge, new ideas, flexibility to focus on a particular task and you are the Leanne Fund’s face in the local community. You help raise money for vital services and help us to deliver them. You are essential to everything we do!
It is our goal to ensure that anyone who gives their time to us feels valued, understood and proud to be part of the Leanne Fund.
We’ve got volunteers working in every area of our organisation – from our Board of trustees, to event organisers and planners, befrienders / telephone buddies, graphic designers and IT, and marketing and PR - everyone is integral to our work as a charity.
Depending on the activity, appropriate induction and training will be provided to prepare you for your new role. Some roles may require you to have a PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) check.
If you are interested in applying for one of our volunteering roles please complete our volunteer registration form at http://www.theleannefund.co.uk/volunteer-form.html or contact Chrisetta Mitchell at email: info@theleannefund.co.uk / Tel.: 01851 702020 for more details about our work and latest volunteering opportunities.
Support Group Volunteer
Fertility Network Scotland (Edinburgh)
Postcode: EH6 5EQ
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.
General Volunteer
Fertility Network Scotland (Midlothian)
Postcode: EH22 3NX
General volunteers will promote the Fertility Network Scotland charity in the local area and the services we provide.
Distribute Fertility Network Scotland leaflets/posters in the area including GP clinics, libraries, hospitals, community centres etc
Participate at fundraising events
Adhere to Fertility Network Scotland policies and procedures
Fertility Network Scotland provides advice, information and support for anyone affected by fertility issues. We also work to raise awareness of the impact of fertility problems and to campaign for fair provision of fertility treatment throughout Scotland
Main Contact Volunteer
Fertility Network Scotland (Midlothian)
Postcode: EH22 3NX
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.
Research Ethics Committee Members
North of Scotland Research Ethics Service
Postcode: AB15 6RE
Research Ethics Committees consist of up to 18 members from both clinical and non-clinical backgrounds. Our committees review health and social research, check that people are provided with the information they need to help them decide whether they wish to take part, and provide an opinion as to whether the research is ethical.
We currently have vacancies for members of the public who are not currently healthcare professionals, and who are interested in thinking about issues from the perspective of a potential research participant and would like to develop knowledge of research ethics. Members receive training in ethical review and have opportunities to debate challenging issues. Positions are voluntary but expenses are paid for.
The Committee meets on average for half a day per month and carry out additional work by email correspondence. Contact us for an application form or an informal chat on tel: 01224 558458, email nosres@nhs.net
Interest can be registered at any time.
Befrienders
Butterfly Trust (Aberdeen & Grampian)
Postcode: AB10 1BA
Cystic Fibrosis is a progressive, life-limiting, genetically inherited condition with no cure. We are the leading provider of social support to the Cystic Fibrosis community of Scotland, providing face-to-face services for individuals and families, and access to the support needed to ensure they benefit from optimum homecare and enjoy the best quality of life.
Volunteering is a fantastic way to make a difference to the life of someone else, and an opportunity to enhance your own life and build new skills. Young people living with Cystic Fibrosis can face a variety of challenges that disadvantage them socially, financially and at school: they are often isolated and struggling to cope. A befriender will meet with a young person regularly to build a trusting one to one relationship. This will allow the young person the opportunity to explore their feelings, discuss their fears, grow their self-esteem, perhaps increase their confidence and coping skills for independent living.
A great opportunity to make a real difference for people. For more details please contact Dr Miles Tew at E Mail: miles@butterflytrust.org.uk or tel: 07712 606891.
Massage Therapists
Butterfly Trust (Aberdeen & Grampian)
Postcode: AB10 1BA
Cystic Fibrosis is a progressive, life-limiting, genetically inherited condition with no cure. We are the leading provider of social support to the Cystic Fibrosis community of Scotland, providing face-to-face services for individuals and families, and access to the support needed to ensure they benefit from optimum homecare and enjoy the best quality of life.
Volunteering is a fantastic way to make a difference to the life of someone else. This role offers an opportunity for working in a hospital environment for someone with a diploma in Swedish massage therapy. The massage therapy service is offered for young adults (16+) during hospital admissions. This professional service is highly regarded by both clients and the medical professionals who care for them. Many of these young people are far from home in these centres and the therapist provides much appreciated social contact in addition to the benefits of the massage.
A great opportunity to make a real difference for people. For more details please contact Dr Miles Tew at E Mail: miles@butterflytrust.org.uk or tel: 07712 606891.
Four Pillars Volunteers
Four Pillars
Postcode: AB11 5PA
Four Pillars is a Grampian only based LGBT+ Charity that looks after the community in relation to their mental, emotional, physical and sexual health.
As a volunteer you will be at the heart of this unique service that looks to work with individuals on reducing risky sexual behaviour and STI/HIV transmissions whilst protecting the whole person.
There are many different roles within Four Pillars and what kind of role you play is entirely up to you and your skills.
For more information please contact Deejay Bullock at E Mail: deejay@fourpillarsuk.org or tel.: 01224 211963.
Sales Assistant
Debra Charity Shop (Clydebank)
Postcode: G81 1UJ
We are looking for a Sales Assistant to be an ambassador for Debra whilst volunteering in our store, we require a volunteer who is interested in learning retail and is happy to learn in both the front and rear of house, roles include: Sorting Donations of clothing, working the steam equipment, sorting jewellery, Bric a Brac, moving furniture (if able) and electrical equipment. We like our volunteers to assist in all aspects of the shop including window dressing.
Parkinson's Volunteer Educator
Parkinson's UK (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: EH43 6AE
Parkinson’s Volunteer Educators give presentations to residential and home care agency staff to improve their knowledge of Parkinson’s and understand how to better support people with the condition.
Parkinson’s UK would like to expand its network of volunteer trainers to enable us to reach a greater number of care staff across Scotland. Our aim is to help professionals to better understand Parkinson’s and subsequently improve their practice.
We will provide training to enable you to plan and deliver a short one hour presentation on Parkinson's using prepared flip charts and notes to groups of staff working in care homes and home care agencies in your local area. This will involve:
• Contacting care providers by letter or email to offer your session, responding to requests for sessions received via the Parkinson's UK web site or that have come via the local area/country team.
• Delivering sessions in care homes or care agencies locally at mutually convenient time.
• Participating in support meetings (face to face or by telephone) with the Education Adviser Scotland.
• Completing and forwarding monthly reports on your sessions to the Education team administrator.
Many Parkinson's volunteer educators have Parkinson’s themselves or some experience of the condition either within their family or professionally. The role brings many rewards whether you have direct experience of Parkinson’s or not. Volunteering in this role will allow you to:
• Increase your own knowledge and understanding of Parkinson's and the wider work of the charity
• Share your knowledge and experience of the condition with interested professionals, improving their practice and care for people with Parkinson’s
• Access further learning and development opportunities
• Be part of a UK-wide organisation that values and recognises the vital contributions of its volunteers.
Previous volunteers have reported that the volunteer educator role is very rewarding and worthwhile. Feedback from care staff attending the sessions has also been consistently positive and sessions are very much valued.
Ideally you will have experience in public speaking and will:
• Be enthusiastic, enjoy speaking to groups and manage a group effectively
• Have an understanding of Parkinson's the condition, the wider work of Parkinson's UK (training provided on this) and have empathy with the aims of the charity
• Be computer literate and have basic administrative and telephone skills, as this role will require you to contact care homes by telephone and/or email to arrange dates and times for presentations.
• Have access to your own car and be able to travel within your local area as agreed with the Education Adviser.
Parkinson's Volunteer Educator
Parkinson's UK (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD8 6BE
Parkinson’s Volunteer Educators give presentations to residential and home care agency staff to improve their knowledge of Parkinson’s and understand how to better support people with the condition.
Parkinson’s UK would like to expand its network of volunteer trainers to enable us to reach a greater number of care staff across Scotland. Our aim is to help professionals to better understand Parkinson’s and subsequently improve their practice.
We will provide training to enable you to plan and deliver a short one hour presentation on Parkinson's using prepared flip charts and notes to groups of staff working in care homes and home care agencies in your local area. This will involve:
• Contacting care providers by letter or email to offer your session, responding to requests for sessions received via the Parkinson's UK web site or that have come via the local area/country team.
• Delivering sessions in care homes or care agencies locally at mutually convenient time.
• Participating in support meetings (face to face or by telephone) with the Education Adviser Scotland.
• Completing and forwarding monthly reports on your sessions to the Education team administrator.
Many Parkinson's volunteer educators have Parkinson’s themselves or some experience of the condition either within their family or professionally. The role brings many rewards whether you have direct experience of Parkinson’s or not. Volunteering in this role will allow you to:
• Increase your own knowledge and understanding of Parkinson's and the wider work of the charity
• Share your knowledge and experience of the condition with interested professionals, improving their practice and care for people with Parkinson’s
• Access further learning and development opportunities
• Be part of a UK-wide organisation that values and recognises the vital contributions of its volunteers.
Previous volunteers have reported that the volunteer educator role is very rewarding and worthwhile. Feedback from care staff attending the sessions has also been consistently positive and sessions are very much valued.
Ideally you will have experience in public speaking and will:
• Be enthusiastic, enjoy speaking to groups and manage a group effectively
• Have an understanding of Parkinson's the condition, the wider work of Parkinson's UK (training provided on this) and have empathy with the aims of the charity
• Be computer literate and have basic administrative and telephone skills, as this role will require you to contact care homes by telephone and/or email to arrange dates and times for presentations.
• Have access to your own car and be able to travel within your local area as agreed with the Education Adviser.
Accessories Volunteer
British Heart Foundation Shop (Tollcross)
Postcode: EH3 9BG
Are you interested in fashion and trends and love accessorising your outfits? If this sounds like you then we have the perfect role to suit someone who would love to get involved in selecting and displaying our amazing stock of exciting and interesting accessories.
Whether you’re a lover of handbags and shoes, stunning jewellery or beautiful accessories or just fancy joining the company of other friendly volunteers the British Heart Foundation shop is the place to be…
Music & Entertainment Volunteer
British Heart Foundation Shop (Tollcross)
Postcode: EH3 9BG
Do you fancy jiving to the British Heart Foundation beat? We’re always looking for some knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteers to help sort, price and display our wide range of CD’s, DVD’s and games.
Volunteer Collecting Can Coordinator
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (Aberdeen/Grampian)
Postcode: AB11 5YU
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance is a registered charity whose purpose is purpose is 'the emergency relief of sickness and injury and the protection of human life by the provision of an air ambulance across Scotland'.
In time-critical medical emergencies we have identified four core aims:
*Save life
*Preserve life
*Increase survival rates
*Assist the speed of recovery
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance works in close cooperation with the Scottish Ambulance Service.
SCAA is seeking volunteers to manage collecting cans in the Aberdeen Area. You will be the point of contact in your area that will service the cans – this includes placing them in local shops, pubs, restaurants etc. and arranging collection and replacement when full – then banking these vital funds. You will be fully supported by a staff member and given full instructions. If you have a few spare hours and are looking for a flexible volunteer role revolving around getting out and about in your community – then get in touch as we need you!
For further details please contact Katrine MacPhail at email: k.macphail@scaa.org.uk / tel no: 0300 123 1111
Volunteer Driver
West Lothian NHS Trust
Postcode: EH54 6PP
Key Responsibilities
Obtain information from the VSM regarding patient’s name, address and any accompanying passengers including relevant details about the person’s condition or directions.
Transporting the patient(s) to the required destination at the agreed time.
Warmly greeting the patient, introducing yourself and any other patients who may be travelling in your car, making them feel welcome and comfortable.
Before driving off, ensure that the patient is comfortable and secure in the car then proceed to your destination at a speed to give your passenger the maximum comfort and confidence.
To report any matter of concern to the VSM.
To maintain confidentiality regarding information relating to patients and staff.
Customer Service Shop Floor Volunteer
Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD1 1BZ
The role includes:
Assisting customers and making them feel welcome.
Customer service and sales service.
Putting stock on the sales floor from the stock room.
Keeping the rails and shelves tidy.
Operating the till.
Rotating stock.
CHAS Volunteers
CHAS-Childrens Hospices Across Scotland (Aberdeen & North East Services)
Postcode: AB11 5YU
CHAS is a Scottish charity that provides hospice services for children and young people with life-shortening conditions. We also run a homecare service called CHAS at Home helping families in their own homes across Scotland when they need it most. There are so many ways to get involved and help CHAS! You can see our current opportunities in Aberdeen listed at https://www.chas.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities?region=aberdeen-city
Excellent support and training is provided to all volunteers and all help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. Ways you can help in Aberdeen include:
1. High Profile Events Support: The High Profile Events Team at CHAS hold five events each year, which collectively raise around £450k for the charity. We are looking for someone who would be happy to research events and prizes and then make those approaches.
2. CHAS at Home Nursing Support Volunteer (North East and Moray): Nursing Support Volunteers support the CHAS at Home Nursing Team to provide care and support to babies, children young people and their families in their own homes.
3. Collections Volunteers: CHAS collections volunteers attend bucket shakes and supermarket bag packs in a range of businesses and town centres across Scotland.
4. Fundraising Group Leads: Fundraising groups are the face of CHAS in the community, raising money and the profile of the charity. Groups deliver fundraising events to raise vital funds to support children with a life-shortening condition across Scotland.
5. Fundraising Group Members: Fundraising groups are the local face of CHAS in the community. We are looking for volunteers to join our fundraising groups across Scotland. The groups plan and deliver events and activities in the local community to raise vital funds for CHAS.
6. Schools Ambassadors: CHAS Schools Ambassadors are inspiring young people that promote the charity within their school, to peers and teachers and to the wider community.
7. Research Volunteers: The main aim of this role is to gather information to provide teams across CHAS with insight, allowing us to help every child in Scotland to have access to palliative care where and when they need it.
*For further details and to register your interest/apply for any of the roles please visit https://www.chas.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities?region=aberdeen-city
**If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions about volunteering for CHAS please call us on 0141 779 6195 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) or email volunteering@chas.org.uk
MS Support Volunteer: Newly Diagnosed
MS Society (Aberdeen Branch)
Postcode: AB16 5QQ
MS support teams aim to empower people affected by MS through giving information about MS, emotional support and facilitating access to available services and support.
As an MS Support Volunteer: Newly Diagnosed you will assist greatly in this work through helping with tasks such as:
•be the first point of branch contact for newly diagnosed people
•deal with enquiries from people who are newly diagnosed
•provide all new contacts with a standard information pack
•provide emotional support (a listening ear)
•signpost people to the most appropriate source of help as necessary
•provide information about MS and the support available from the MS Society and other key organisations as appropriate
•maintain a basic knowledge of local services and refer people appropriately; keep an up-to-date list of local services
•develop collaborative relationships with health and social care professionals (particularly MS specialists) to promote the branch and services available to people who are newly diagnosed (with the support of the lead volunteer)
•provide information about the Society’s services at national and local level.
Full training and support is provided to all volunteers. This is a great opportunity to make a real difference in supporting people affected by MS and all volunteers are greatly appreciated.
For further information please contact:
Lynda Boyce
Volunteer Development Manager
MS Society
Tel: 07889088016 or 0131 3354050
e-mail: lboyce@mssociety.org.uk
MS Support Volunteer
MS Society (Aberdeen Branch)
Postcode: AB16 5QQ
MS support teams aim to empower people affected by MS through giving information about MS, emotional support and facilitating access to available services and support.
As an MS support volunteer you will assist greatly in this work through helping with tasks such as:
•maintain an up-to-date list of relevant local services for people affected by MS, and distribute it to other members of the team and through the branch newsletter
•deal with enquiries to the branch phone line (see ‘MS support volunteer: branch contact’ for more details)
•ensure that grants are dealt with effectively (see ‘MS support: grants’)
•any other tasks from any support volunteer role description (for which the volunteer has received training).
Full training and support is provided to all volunteers. This is a great opportunity to make a real difference in supporting people affected by MS and all volunteers are greatly appreciated.
For further information please contact:
Lynda Boyce
Volunteer Development Manager
MS Society
Tel: 07889088016 or 0131 3354050
e-mail: lboyce@mssociety.org.uk
Group Coordinator [Chair]
MS Society (Aberdeen Branch)
Postcode: AB10 7DR
The MS Society supports people who have multiple sclerosis. The local group has various activities across the city of Aberdeen such as exercise and arts/crafts classes.
We are looking for a chair person – which the MS Society terms as Group Coordinator - to be a figurehead for the Aberdeen local group by organising team meetings; attend the various services, generally operating from Inchgarth Community Centre [Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays] and being able to take forward ideas into new services.
Good support is provided to all volunteers and all help makes a real difference. For further details please contact Ian Gourlay, Projects and Fundraising Volunteer at E Mail: aberdeen@mssociety.org.uk or tel: 01224 820453.
Charity Shop Assistant
Sue Ryder (Aberdeen Rosemount Store)
Postcode: AB25 1NE
Do you have any spare time throughout the week? And would you like to use it to gain experience, develop skills and meet new people while supporting a wonderful charity? Then we have the role for you!!!
Sue Ryder Charity Shops raise millions of pounds each year to enable our charity to deliver hospice and neurological care for more conditions than any other UK charity. As a volunteer in our shop, not only would you be meeting new friends, gaining skills and experience, but you'd also be directly supporting us to care for people when they really need it.
Our shops sell clothes, shoes and accessories, plus an amazing range of interesting bric-a-brac, and vintage items-so whatever you're interested in, we've got it!
Sue Ryder shops really needs help whenever you can give it-as little or as much as you like. Good support provided to all volunteers. Including to shadow a confident volunteer, be able to take their time if need be when learning, ask as many questions and will have an informal chat with the volunteer co-ordinator at any point. Can you help? If so, please get in touch! We'd absolutely love to hear from you.
A fantastic opportunity to help, gain/have a wonderful experience and help Sue Ryder in the important work we do locally and nationally. All help is greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Lucy Andrews, Volunteer Co-ordinator Sue Ryder North on E Mail: lucy.andrews@suerydercare.org or tel.: 07973794942.
Telephone / Admin Volunteers
British Heart Foundation - 202 Union Street
Postcode: AB11 5YU
Volunteering Changes Lives!
BHF Retail is recruiting Telephone / Admin Volunteers for exciting flexible opportunities at our fantastic retail shop at 202 Union Street.
Do you have a great telephone manner and are confident, calm and collected? Do you enjoy working as part of a team then this is a great role for you.
As part of this role you will be:
*The first point of contact for our customers.
*Helping our customers with their enquiries
*Arranging collections of donations
There are lots of benefits to volunteering, such as developing your existing skills, gaining new skills and supporting a cause you care about. Whatever your reason for joining, you can expect to have lots of fun and meet some great people.
As one of our volunteers you will receive a full induction and further training in specific roles.
Please contact us-all help is greatly appreciated and helps BHF lead the fight against coronary heart disease and save lives.
For further details please contact: Mandy Privett , Shop Manager, Tel: 01224 645924 / Email: A23@bhf.org.uk or call in for a chat if you are passing our shop on 202 Union Street, Aberdeen.
Online Listings Volunteers
British Heart Foundation - 202 Union Street
Postcode: AB11 5YU
Volunteering Changes Lives!
BHF Retail is recruiting Online Listings Volunteers for exciting flexible opportunities at our fantastic retail shop at 202 Union Street.
If you love sites such as eBay and enjoy looking for fantastic bargains online and are interested in unusual items this could be the role for you.
As part of this role you will be:
*Identifying collectable, antique or on-trend items
*Researching potential items and submitting to the online team.
*Following BHF procedures for identifying and posting items on online sites.
There are lots of benefits to volunteering, such as developing your existing skills, gaining new skills and supporting a cause you care about. Whatever your reason for joining, you can expect to have lots of fun and meet some great people.
As one of our volunteers you will receive a full induction and further training in specific roles.
Please contact us-all help is greatly appreciated and helps BHF lead the fight against coronary heart disease and save lives.
For further details please contact: Mandy Privett , Shop Manager, Tel: 01224 645924 / Email: A23@bhf.org.uk or call in for a chat if you are passing our shop on 202 Union Street, Aberdeen.
Volunteer Recruiters
British Heart Foundation - 202 Union Street
Postcode: AB11 5YU
Volunteering Changes Lives!
BHF Retail is recruiting Volunteer Recruiters for exciting flexible opportunities at our fantastic retail shop at 202 Union Street.
If you enjoy meeting people and love to talk about the benefits of volunteering then this is the role for you.
As part of this role you will be:
*Supporting the team to growing and develop the volunteering team.
*Making contact with local organisations (Job Centre Plus, colleges, volunteer centres etc.) to promote volunteering vacancies
*Placing online adverts and distributing locally.
There are lots of benefits to volunteering, such as developing your existing skills, gaining new skills and supporting a cause you care about. Whatever your reason for joining, you can expect to have lots of fun and meet some great people.
As one of our volunteers you will receive a full induction and further training in specific roles.
Please contact us-all help is greatly appreciated and helps BHF lead the fight against coronary heart disease and save lives.
For further details please contact: Mandy Privett , Shop Manager, Tel: 01224 645924 / Email: A23@bhf.org.uk or call in for a chat if you are passing our shop on 202 Union Street, Aberdeen.
Volunteer Drivers
British Heart Foundation - 202 Union Street
Postcode: AB11 5YU
Volunteering Changes Lives!
BHF Retail is recruiting Volunteer Drivers for exciting flexible opportunities at our fantastic retail shop at 202 Union Street.
If you are looking for a flexible role that gets you out and about meeting people this could be the role for you. This is a vital role helping to keep the donations coming into the shops from the local community.
As part of this role you will be:
*Collecting stock from people’s homes or businesses and taking them to your local shop.
*Offering a friendly, professional service in your local community
*Agreeing your collections with the local shop manager
*Promoting the work of the BHF in the community.
There are lots of benefits to volunteering, such as developing your existing skills, gaining new skills and supporting a cause you care about. Whatever your reason for joining, you can expect to have lots of fun and meet some great people.
As one of our volunteers you will receive a full induction and further training in specific roles.
Please contact us-all help is greatly appreciated and helps BHF lead the fight against coronary heart disease and save lives.
For further details please contact: Mandy Privett , Shop Manager, Tel: 01224 645924 / Email: A23@bhf.org.uk or call in for a chat if you are passing our shop on 202 Union Street, Aberdeen.
Online Listings Volunteers
British Heart Foundation - 31 Union Street
Postcode: AB11 5YU
Volunteering Changes Lives!
BHF Retail is recruiting Online Listings Volunteers for exciting flexible opportunities at our fantastic retail shop at 31 Union Street.
If you love sites such as eBay and enjoy looking for fantastic bargains online and are interested in unusual items this could be the role for you.
As part of this role you will be:
*Identifying collectable, antique or on-trend items
*Researching potential items and submitting to the online team.
*Following BHF procedures for identifying and posting items on online sites.
There are lots of benefits to volunteering, such as developing your existing skills, gaining new skills and supporting a cause you care about. Whatever your reason for joining, you can expect to have lots of fun and meet some great people.
As one of our volunteers you will receive a full induction and further training in specific roles.
Please contact us-all help is greatly appreciated and helps BHF lead the fight against coronary heart disease and save lives.
For further details please contact Lorna, on 01224 252769 / email: A18@bhf.org.uk or pop in past the store at 31 Union Street, Aberdeen.
Sort Room Volunteers
British Heart Foundation - 31 Union Street
Postcode: AB11 5YU
Volunteering Changes Lives!
BHF Retail is recruiting Sort Room Volunteers for exciting flexible opportunities at our fantastic retail shop at 31 Union Street.
If you have an eye for detail and enjoy working in a busy environment then this could be the role for you.
As part of this role you will be:
*Helping to sort, tag and steam garments ready for the sales floor
*Keeping the sort room tidy and organised.
There are lots of benefits to volunteering, such as developing your existing skills, gaining new skills and supporting a cause you care about. Whatever your reason for joining, you can expect to have lots of fun and meet some great people.
As one of our volunteers you will receive a full induction and further training in specific roles.
Please contact us-all help is greatly appreciated and helps BHF lead the fight against coronary heart disease and save lives.
For further details please contact Lorna, on 01224 252769 / email: A18@bhf.org.uk or pop in past the store at 31 Union Street, Aberdeen.
Volunteer Recruiters
British Heart Foundation - 31 Union Street
Postcode: AB11 5YU
Volunteering Changes Lives!
BHF Retail is recruiting Volunteer Recruiters for exciting flexible opportunities at our fantastic retail shop at 31 Union Street.
If you enjoy meeting people and love to talk about the benefits of volunteering then this is the role for you.
As part of this role you will be:
*Supporting the team to growing and develop the volunteering team.
*Making contact with local organisations (Job Centre Plus, colleges, volunteer centres etc.) to promote volunteering vacancies
*Placing online adverts and distributing locally.
There are lots of benefits to volunteering, such as developing your existing skills, gaining new skills and supporting a cause you care about. Whatever your reason for joining, you can expect to have lots of fun and meet some great people.
As one of our volunteers you will receive a full induction and further training in specific roles.
Please contact us-all help is greatly appreciated and helps BHF lead the fight against coronary heart disease and save lives.
For further details please contact Lorna, on 01224 252769 / email: A18@bhf.org.uk or pop in past the store at 31 Union Street, Aberdeen.
Event Volunteers
Sue Ryder Care (Aberdeen)
Postcode: AB11 5YU
Sue Ryder supports people through the most difficult times of their lives. For over 65 years our doctors, nurses and carers have given people the compassion and expert care they need to help them live the best life they possibly can.
To help in this vital work we have a number of exciting upcoming events where we are seeking volunteers to support us.
For more information about any of these opportunities and other ways you can help Sue Ryder please contact Ciara Twiggins, Philanthropy and Events Executive on Email: ciara.twiggins@suerydercare.org or tel.: 07976 422792.
Warehouse Volunteers
British Heart Foundation - Furniture & Electrical Store
Postcode: AB10 1TN
Volunteering Changes Lives!
Looking for a workout? If you like to keep active and stay in shape, volunteering in our warehouse could be the answer you’re looking for. We always need helpful and active people to help keep our stock moving from the van to warehouse and onto the store and from store back to the van for delivery!
This role will involve keeping active much of the day but it’s not just moving furniture when volunteering here you can also get involved in putting together our flat packed furniture, maybe something to puzzle over! There are other opportunities to help our warehouse team such as booking in and checking over stock for sale.
So, if you like to keep active and stay in shape volunteering in your local furniture and electrical warehouse could be the answer you’re looking for.
There are lots of benefits to volunteering, such as developing your existing skills, gaining new skills and supporting a cause you care about. Whatever your reason for joining, you can expect to have lots of fun and meet some great people.
For further details please contact Ricki, on 01224 432910 / email.: a25@bhf.org.uk or pop in past the store at 236 Union Street, Aberdeen.
Cafe Volunteer - Stirling Royal Infirmary
Royal Voluntary Service
Postcode: FK8 1HA
• Preparation of the kitchen and/or sales counter prior to opening
• Ensure stock is rotated and ‘sell/use by’ dates are adhered to
• Inform service manager of low stocks, faulty equipment and any daily problems
• Serve refreshments to customers. This may include heating some foods, although most items will be pre-packed
• Taking customer payments, operation of till and daily cash reconciliations
• Clearing tables
• Ensure the cafe/tea bar displays a professional image and complies with Health & Safety and Food Hygiene regulations
• Wear clothing as directed and provided by your manager
• Ensure project is clean and secure on closing.
Trolley Assistant (Hospital)
RVS: Royal Voluntary Service (Grampian Services)
Postcode: AB11 5YU
This position is to go round parts of the hospital with a trolley providing refreshments to patients waiting for appointments.
It gives you an opportunity to meet and talk to different people and help. It is very rewarding and people really appreciate your being there.
For further details please contact: Lynda Carnie at email lynda.carnie@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk or tel.: 07768460189.
Trolley Assistant (A&E)
RVS: Royal Voluntary Service (Grampian Services)
Postcode: AB11 5YU
This position is at A&E in the main hospital at ARI. It involves making tea and coffee and taking it round different parts of the department, with other refreshments.
It gives you an opportunity to meet and talk to different people and help. It is very rewarding and people really appreciate your being there.
For further details please contact: Lynda Carnie at email lynda.carnie@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk or tel.: 07768460189.
Shop/Cafe Volunteer
RVS: Royal Voluntary Service (Grampian Services)
Postcode: AB11 5YU
Café Volunteers are required to serve refreshments to patients, visitors and staff in our local hospital/health care centre cafés.
>KEY TASKS MAY INCLUDE:
-Preparing and selling food and drinks to patients, visitors and staff in Royal Voluntary Service hospital/health care centre cafés
-Stock replenishment and rotation
-Inform service manager of low stocks, faulty equipment and any daily problems
-Clearing tables
-Ensure café displays a professional image and complies with Health and Safety and Food Hygiene regulations
-Ensure unit is clean and secure on closing
-Acting as a friendly point of contact for customers
>BENEFITS TO VOLUNTEER
-Enriching the lives of older people in your local community
-Catering and customer service experience
-Working in hospital environment
-Contributing to the work of Royal Voluntary Service to help older people get the best out of life
-Making new friends
-Developing skills and experience
A great and enjoyable opportunity to help make a positive difference.
For Further Details Please Contact: Lynda Carnie at email lynda.carnie@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk or tel.: 07768460189.
Trolley Service Volunteer
Royal Voluntary Service Shop
Postcode: PA2 9PN
To assist in the hospital ward trolley service serving patient’s with refreshments and reading materials and engaging socially with patients on the wards as you go round the hospital
this will be carried out by min 2 volunteers between 1-30pm – 4 pm daily
Furniture & Electrical Store Volunteers
British Heart Foundation - Furniture & Electrical Store
Postcode: AB10 1TN
Volunteering Changes Lives
BHF Retail is now recruiting volunteers for exciting flexible opportunities for our Furniture & Electrical Store, 236 Union Street.
We have a wide range of volunteer opportunities from Customer Service Volunteers, Warehouse Volunteers, Electrical Department volunteers, Electrical Function Testers, Restorer/Repairer volunteers, Telephone / Admin Volunteers, Store Merchandisers, Cash Desk volunteers, Online Listings Volunteer, Stock Generation Volunteers and Volunteer Recruiters. If you wish to help in any role please contact us-all help is greatly appreciated.
There are lots of benefits to volunteering, such as developing your existing skills, gaining new skills and supporting a cause you care about. Whatever your reason for joining, you can expect to have lots of fun and meet some great people.
However you choose to volunteer your time helps us to save lives. Our volunteers help our fight for every heartbeat and make a big difference in their local communities. As one of our volunteers you will receive a full induction and further training in specific roles.
For further details please contact Ricki, on 01224 432910 / email.: a25@bhf.org.uk or pop in past the store at 236 Union Street, Aberdeen.
Volunteer Patients
University of Aberdeen Patient Partner Programme
Postcode: AB25 2ZD
We are recruiting enthusiastic volunteers to give a little of their time to act as ‘Teaching Patients’ to assist Medical Students improve their examination skills.
Volunteer Patients are members of the public who assist in the Practice and Learning Sessions by being available to be examined by Medical Students e.g.: different types of non-invasive procedures/examinations such as the taking of a blood pressure, listening to a patient’s lungs etc. Volunteer Patients are also sometimes used during Students Degree examinations.
There is no prior training or experience necessary to be selected to join the Programme. All we ask is that a Volunteer Patient be reliable and any training will be provided by us.
If you require travelling expenses, we reimburse. You are provided with coffee, tea and biscuits before each session and a full lunch where relevant. We provide a friendly atmosphere where there are opportunities to meet new people and other volunteers.
A great, opportunity to assist in the learning/teaching of Medical Students and the future, successful development of healthcare. All volunteer patients therefore make a real, positive difference and are greatly appreciated.
For more details please:
Tel 01224 437809/437730
Email: patientpp@abdn.ac.uk
Volunteer First Aider
Emergency Care Group Orkney
Postcode: KW17 2TS
Volunteers required to join a small team of people to provide medical cover at public events such as half marathons, equestrian events, charity events, concerts dances etc.
Volunteers will be fully trained in all aspects of first aid and ambulance work by experienced trainers.
Links to health Desk Volunteer
NHS Tayside (Angus)
Postcode: DD10 8TY
The desk is organised and run by volunteers. It's aim is to provide health information as required by staff and patients of the Health Centre. There is a public access computer at the desk and people can have direct access to health information.
Crafter
NHS (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD6 9BS
The volunteer in Huntlyburn will work under the supervision and alongside the Occupational Therapist and will provide a 6 week block of different crafts. The aim is to provide patients the opportunity to learn new skills, to build their confidence, self-esteem and to improve their memory, concentration, problem solving and social skills.
Key Tasks will include: Assisting the staff to provide craft groups to the patients once a week, encouraging and supporting patients to attend the craft groups, supporting patients from a peer point of view (lived experience), to motivate patients to set and achieve goals whilst in hospital and after discharge and to encourage patients to fill their time constructively.
Online Listings Volunteer
British Heart Foundation (Kelso Charity Shop)
Postcode: TD5 7HH
If you’re tech savvy and know your way around eBay; have a keen eye for unusual or sort after collectables then join our volunteering team. Come and be amazed at some of the items that are donated to your local store and strike gold with those rare finds.
We’ve got dedicated eBay resources to help and assist you with this unique volunteering role. Research the interesting items; package them in our eBay boxes and send them off to be sold at our eBay HQ.
Accessories Volunteer
British Heart Foundation (Kelso Charity Shop)
Postcode: TD5 7HH
Are you interested in fashion and trends and love accessorising your outfits? If this sounds like you then we have the perfect role to suit someone who would love to get involved in selecting and displaying our amazing stock of exciting and interesting accessories.
Whether you’re a lover of handbags and shoes, stunning jewellery or beautiful accessories or just fancy joining the company of other friendly volunteers the British Heart Foundation shop is the place to be...
Volunteer First Aider
St. Andrews First Aid
Postcode: DD1 2EE
You never know when First Aid is going to be needed but we should all be prepared to give whatever assistance is required. Learn the vital skills needed to keep someone alive until professional help arrives. We attend public duties throughout the area, theatres, football, rugby, all types of events. You can give as little or as much time as you have available. You never know, it may be someone close to you who has an accident or suddenly becomes ill.
Community Fundraising Volunteer
Marie Curie
Postcode: G78 1LR
Would you like to play an integral part in supporting Marie Curie?
The goal is to increase the level of support in the community through volunteers, local organisations and local businesses.
You will work alongside your Community Fundraising Team to help plan the fundraising activities in your local area.
Ward 14 Volunteers - RAH
NHS Voluntary Services
Postcode: PA2 9PN
Ward 14 provides clinical care to a wide range of patients. It is a 24 bedded unit, providing care to male/female patients. Ages range from 14 upwards, however, there has been a significant increase in elderly patients.
The ward is fast-paced, with many patients’ requiring acute medical interventions and a great deal of medical and nursing attention. Some may be medically well, which require less medical nursing attention, but due to complex social circumstances, may lead to them spending many months in hospital whilst awaiting appropriate plans for safe discharge, either home or to a care home environment.
Can you make a difference to elderly patients within a health setting? Patients that have been in hospital for a prolonged period of time can experience isolation/ frustration due to lack of stimulation and visitors. We are looking for mature, confident volunteers with plenty of life experience to help improve the patients’ stay.
The main role of the volunteer is to provide friendship and stimulation for elderly patients, many of whom will have some form of cognitive impairment. Tasks will include:
* Chatting to patients on a one to one basis and exploring personal interests
* Reading to patients or playing games such as dominos, board games and crosswords
* Providing verbal encouragement and support to patient during mealtimes
Volunteers can enhance their experience in hospital and potentially avoid them becoming frustrated, which can stem from prolonged periods of time where stimulation is lacking. Many of these patients don’t have visitors.
Move More Aberdeen Volunteers
Sport Aberdeen
Postcode: AB23 8EE
Move More Aberdeen is an activity programme delivered by Sport Aberdeen in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support and NHS Grampian for people living with a long-term health conditions, e.g. cancer, arthritis, stroke, risk of falls, diabetes and breathing conditions.
Your spare time even a couple of hours each week can really matter to those going through cancer and other long term health conditions. We have a few opportunities where volunteers can be given training. Become a walk leader, support those taking part in circuits, walking football, gardening or gentle movement. These are quotes from Aberdeen participants and volunteers.
*“It helps me feel like an Olympian”
*“It helps me feel as though I am paying something back to the greater community”
*“It’s just a richt guid blether”
*“ By far the most rewarding thing is getting to know the participants and hearing their feedback about the positive impact of the programme”.
Make a difference- get in touch with us today by email movemore@sportaberdeen.co.uk or give us a call 01224 047924.
General Retail Volunteer
Sue Ryder Care (Jedburgh)
Postcode: TD8 6AN
Duties may be :
Serving customers
Preparing clothes to go on sale
Sorting bric-a-brac
Pricing jewellery
New Goods co-ordinator
Office admin
Cleaning
Window dressing
Community Group Activities Volunteer
Alzheimer Scotland (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD9 0AA
The purpose of this role is to assist in facilitating within community groups organised by Alzheimer Scotland Borders Service.
We have community group activities across the Scottish Borders for people living with dementia and their carers. We require the help of volunteers to help facilitate these groups, which could include things such as setting up activity rooms, making tea or coffee, or chatting to people living with dementia and carers.
Role Description:
1. Help in assisting in the running of a community group as requested by group leader.
2. To enable individuals to meet with others with similar interests.
3. To communicate with people with dementia, family members and staff within the community group setting.
4. To attend training to be informed about dementia and to attend any other necessary training relevant to volunteering role.
5. To carry out any other reasonable duties requested of the volunteer.
You will receive ongoing support from the community activities organiser, both by phone and face to face.
Community Group Activities Volunteer
Alzheimer Scotland (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD7 4LN
The purpose of this role is to assist in facilitating within community groups organised by Alzheimer Scotland Borders Service.
We have community group activities across the Scottish Borders for people living with dementia and their carers. We require the help of volunteers to help facilitate these groups, which could include things such as setting up activity rooms, making tea or coffee, or chatting to people living with dementia and carers.
Role Description:
1. Help in assisting in the running of a community group as requested by group leader.
2. To enable individuals to meet with others with similar interests.
3. To communicate with people with dementia, family members and staff within the community group setting.
4. To attend training to be informed about dementia and to attend any other necessary training relevant to volunteering role.
5. To carry out any other reasonable duties requested of the volunteer.
You will receive ongoing support from the community activities organiser, both by phone and face to face.
Carer Support Group Volunteers
Alzheimer Scotland (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: EH45 8AG
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers who can assist in leading carer support groups for those caring for people living with dementia. These groups meet in various locations across the Scottish Borders at an agreed time and venue.
The purpose of this role is to assist in the running of carer support groups. These groups can help carers of people living with dementia meet other people in similar situations, share stories and gain advice.
Key tasks include: setting up venues, welcoming people to the group, making tea and coffee and providing encouragement and support to new and existing group members.
Role Description:
1. Assist in the facilitation of as carer support group as requested by group leader.
2. To enable carers to meet with others in similar situations.
3. To communicate with people with dementia, family members and staff within the community group setting.
4. To attend training to be informed about dementia and to attend any other necessary training relevant to volunteering role.
5. To carry out any other reasonable duties requested of the volunteer.
Carer Support Group Volunteers
Alzheimer Scotland (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: EH44 6HZ
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers who can assist in leading carer support groups for those caring for people living with dementia. These groups meet in various locations across the Scottish Borders at an agreed time and venue.
The purpose of this role is to assist in the running of carer support groups. These groups can help carers of people living with dementia meet other people in similar situations, share stories and gain advice.
Key tasks include: setting up venues, welcoming people to the group, making tea and coffee and providing encouragement and support to new and existing group members.
Role Description:
1. Assist in the facilitation of as carer support group as requested by group leader.
2. To enable carers to meet with others in similar situations.
3. To communicate with people with dementia, family members and staff within the community group setting.
4. To attend training to be informed about dementia and to attend any other necessary training relevant to volunteering role.
5. To carry out any other reasonable duties requested of the volunteer.
Carer Support Group Volunteers
Alzheimer Scotland (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD14 5DE
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers who can assist in leading carer support groups for those caring for people living with dementia. These groups meet in various locations across the Scottish Borders at an agreed time and venue.
The purpose of this role is to assist in the running of carer support groups. These groups can help carers of people living with dementia meet other people in similar situations, share stories and gain advice.
Key tasks include: setting up venues, welcoming people to the group, making tea and coffee and providing encouragement and support to new and existing group members.
Role Description:
1. Assist in the facilitation of as carer support group as requested by group leader.
2. To enable carers to meet with others in similar situations.
3. To communicate with people with dementia, family members and staff within the community group setting.
4. To attend training to be informed about dementia and to attend any other necessary training relevant to volunteering role.
5. To carry out any other reasonable duties requested of the volunteer.
Carer Support Group Volunteers
Alzheimer Scotland (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD8 6BE
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers who can assist in leading carer support groups for those caring for people living with dementia. These groups meet in various locations across the Scottish Borders at an agreed time and venue.
The purpose of this role is to assist in the running of carer support groups. These groups can help carers of people living with dementia meet other people in similar situations, share stories and gain advice.
Key tasks include: setting up venues, welcoming people to the group, making tea and coffee and providing encouragement and support to new and existing group members.
Role Description:
1. Assist in the facilitation of as carer support group as requested by group leader.
2. To enable carers to meet with others in similar situations.
3. To communicate with people with dementia, family members and staff within the community group setting.
4. To attend training to be informed about dementia and to attend any other necessary training relevant to volunteering role.
5. To carry out any other reasonable duties requested of the volunteer.
Befriender
Tayside Cancer Support (Dundee)
Postcode: DD1 1LL
A Befriender’s role is varied, and is determined by the needs of the person you are befriending. Generally, you will be expected to: meet with the client on a regular basis, offer emotional, social, listening and practical support to clients whose lives are affected by cancer; help them to access information about available services to complement the care and support of family, friends, and other care networks and recognise the potential need for further support.
You should maintain confidentiality and trustworthiness at all times. You will be expected to participate in training events, and to support TCS by contributing to fundraising events for a minimum of 6 hours per year.
Fundraising Group Volunteer
Marie Curie (Scottish Borders)
Postcode: TD5 7HF
Meet new people, have fun and raise funds for Marie Curie to support people living with a terminal illness, and their families.
Our fantastic fundraising groups help raise vital funds for people living with a terminal illness and their families.
They play an important role by taking part in all our national fundraising campaigns such as the Great Daffodil Appeal, Blooming Great Tea Party and other yearly collections.
We also rely on them to help organise fundraising events and activities within their local community. Our groups act as ambassadors, helping to spread the word about the work of Marie Curie and encouraging and supporting local people, clubs and organisations to fundraise for us too. All across the UK, groups of volunteers meet regularly to organise and support fundraising activities in their local community.
Marie Curie are here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families.
We offer expert care, guidance and support to help them get the most from the time they have left. Our nurses work night and day, in people’s homes across the UK, providing hands-on care and vital emotional support. Our hospices offer specialist round-the-clock care. And we support people throughout their illness by giving practical information, support from trained volunteers and being there when someone wants to talk
Shop Floor Volunteer
Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland - Forres Shop (CHSS)
Postcode: IV36 1AE
Shop floor volunteers are trained to use the till, provide good customer care and how to present the stock efficiently. The Forres shop is very much part of the local community and we enjoy looking after all our customers. There are always lots of little jobs to do so you can have a bit of variety and choice about what you do.
This will include window dressing.
Volunteer Visual Merchandiser
British Heart Foundation (Peebles Charity Shop)
Postcode: EH45 8SF
If you enjoy following fashion and would like to use your skills putting together eye-catching displays of clothes, bags and accessories in your local shop then this could be the role for you.
Bric a Brac Volunteer
British Heart Foundation (Peebles Charity Shop)
Postcode: EH45 8SF
Are you interested in lovely things? Do you enjoy watching antiques programs and have a keen eye for unusual or collectables? If that sounds like you why not volunteer and join the shop team and help them to select, price and display our fantastic items.
Stock Generation Volunteer
British Heart Foundation (Peebles Charity Shop)
Postcode: EH45 8SF
Do you walk down the street and say hello to everyone you meet? Or are you looking to integrate yourself into the local community? We’re always looking for confident, chatty and driven volunteers to generate great quality stock. You will help to build and maintain friendly relationships with existing and new business contacts, arranging local collections for your local shop and talking to local business’ about surplus stock.
Customer Service Volunteer
British Heart Foundation (Peebles Charity Shop)
Postcode: EH45 8SF
Do you love to chat and get to know people? Can you talk about anything and everything?
In our shops we talk to our customers, make them feel welcome, help them find the things they’re looking for and inform them of the BHF’s life saving heart research. So, we’re always looking for outgoing and enthusiastic customer service volunteers.
Community Health Volunteers - Leader/Facilitator
The Machars Partnership for Health
Postcode: DG8 6LZ
Volunteers bring their assets into their communities. This adds value to the service by enhancing and extending service provision within the community such as:
• Using their assets to assist with or run initiatives (Dancercise, Drumming, Boccia and New Age Curling, Art group, Monday Club IT Awareness & Internet Safety, Healthy Eating/Healthy Body/Fruit Kebabs)
• Befriending, Transporting and Supporting
• Providing information and support individually or within groups
Becoming a Leader (facilitator)
Community Health Volunteers will have the opportunity to take a lead role in activities and initiatives or act as a facilitator or organiser
Volunteer Recruiter
British Heart Foundation (Hawick Charity Shop )
Postcode: TD9 9EE
Volunteers are essential to our success and we are looking for people who would love to
help us recruit more volunteers to help us raise funds in our shops for our lifesaving
research. We need volunteers who are chatty, friendly and willing to follow our
volunteering guidelines to help us recruit more like minded people.
This role will see you get involved in your local community, face to face and online.
Online Listings Volunteer
British Heart Foundation (Hawick Charity Shop )
Postcode: TD9 9EE
If you’re tech savvy and know your way around eBay; have a keen eye for unusual or sort after collectables then join our volunteering team. Come and be amazed at some of the items that are donated to your local store and strike gold with those rare finds.
We’ve got dedicated eBay resources to help and assist you with this unique volunteering role. Research the interesting items; package them in our eBay boxes and send them off to be sold at our eBay HQ.
Bric a Brac Volunteer
British Heart Foundation (Hawick Charity Shop )
Postcode: TD9 9EE
Are you interested in lovely things? Do you enjoy watching antiques programs and have a keen eye for unusual or collectables? If that sounds like you why not volunteer and join the shop team and help them to select, price and display our fantastic items.
Sort Room Volunteer
British Heart Foundation (Hawick Charity Shop )
Postcode: TD9 9EE
Whether you’re a keen rummager then we have a role for you. If you like things to be neat and tidy then we need your help to sort the donations we receive into their different categories. If you’re a lover of the iron then master the mighty steamer and watch those creases and wrinkles disappear.
Whether you’re a lover of vintage clothing, stunning jewellery or beautiful bric-a-brac or fancy the company of other friendly volunteers the sort room is the place to be.
Volunteer Book Sorter
British Heart Foundation Shop - Dalkeith
Postcode: EH22 1HU
If you have an eye for a good read and don’t mind doing some fairly physical work, then you’d be ideal for this role. Training includes an induction manual, health & saftey induction and on the job training by an experienced volunteer for this specific role.
Shop Volunteer
British Heart Foundation Shop - Dalkeith
Postcode: EH22 1HU
We are particularly looking for volunteers to help on the tills and with tagging at present (July 2018). The work involved is varied - you can be manning the till, greeting customers, tidying shelves, sizing stock, working in the stock room processing stock or if you have a flair for display you could be dressing the models in the window. If you enjoy getting out and about and have your own transport you could collect donations from houses in the local community. We are flexible and aim to help our volunteers find a role they enjoy.
Volunteer Activity Leader
Cyrenians (Bonnyrigg)
Postcode: EH22 3ND
This role is varied and can include gardening, joinery, landscaping, garden design and other tasks where talents lie. We are aiming to have 2 Activity Leaders available per day, who will attend a briefing with the Gardens Coordinator at the start of the day (9.30am). Activity Leaders will be responsible for coordinating tasks and ensuring risk management procedures are adhered to. Knowledge and experience of horticulture, landscaping, joinery, garden design is an advantage but not essential, and some training can be provided in this and other areas such as awareness of the different needs of patients and other people with support needs, such as mental ill health, learning disability, dementia etc, as well as supervision from the Gardens Coordinator.
Community Driver
British Heart Foundation - North Berwick
Postcode: EH39 4HE
The British Heart Foundation is looking for volunteers to join our shop teams, volunteering is a practical opportunity to do something worthwhile, learn new skills, make friends and an opportunity to develop and help save lives. If you enjoy getting out and about and meeting people this could be the opportunity for you! Volunteer drivers use their own vehicles to collect donations in the local community.
The role involves picking up donations in the local area, working with the manager to arrange suitable days and times, promoting our free gift pick up service and building links in the local community.
Volunteering can help you gain valuable work experience, meet people, make new friends and learn or develop your skills, your time helps raise vital funds to beat heart disease.
Cash Desk Assistant
British Heart Foundation - North Berwick
Postcode: EH39 4HE
The British Heart Foundation is looking for volunteers to join our shop teams, volunteering is a practical opportunity to do something worthwhile, learn new skills, make friends and an opportunity to develop and help save lives. If you enjoy talking to people and providing great customer service this could be the role for you!
This role involves completing till transactions accurately, talking to customers and promoting add on sales like badges and raffle tickets. Promoting our stock requirements and the Gift Aid scheme to donators is an important part of working at the cash desk.
Volunteering can help you gain valuable work experience, meet people, make new friends and learn or develop your skills, your time helps raise funds to beat heart disease.
Volunteer Driver
VASLan
Postcode: G72 7EX
Drivers provide a valuable service to the local community, they transport and accompany elderly and disabled people to Glasgow NHS Hospitals and local NHS clinics in Cambuslang & Rutherglen. Elderly or infirm people may have difficulties in walking etc., and thereby cause problems for them to seek public transport, and may not be financially able to rely on taxis, therefore by calling on our volunteers, this provides a lifeline for them when they have no alternative means of transport. Becoming a volunteer is as enjoyable to the volunteer as it is beneficial to others. If you are a car owner, and have some free time and would like to give something back to the community. This valuable service cannot exist without our fantastic volunteers - please make difference to your community!
We only recruit volunteers from the Rutherglen & Cambuslang areas due to our funding criteria.
Customer Service Volunteer - Mobility Aids - Livingston
British Red Cross
Postcode: EH54 6GQ
This is a very rewarding role providing much-needed support for people who are accessing our service. Based at one of our mobility aids spoke locations, the main element of the role is serving the public who require a wheelchair or other mobility aids equipment. This is the ideal role for someone who enjoys meeting people, can show compassion and empathy and who likes administrative duties with a customer service perspective.
Typical Task include
Liaising with the hub to arrange stock/deliveries/collections.
Issuing and receiving wheelchairs (or other mobility aids equipment) using a computer based stock control system.
Demonstrating how to use and look after our wheelchairs (and other equipment)
Dealing with enquiries from people wanting to borrow a wheelchair (or other equipment) by telephone and face to face
Receiving payments / donations and issuing receipts
Contacting service users about overdue and upcoming return of equipment
Signposting to other Red Cross services/providers
Actively promoting the Retail Mobility Aids offer/website
These are just some examples. You will work within a great team and be fully supported by the Volunteer Coordinator.
We are looking for someone who:
Is willing to attend induction and foundation training
Will uphold the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Red Cross policies including Equal Opportunities
Will act in accordance with our values and behaviours framework
Will treat people with respect and uphold their dignity.
What we offer:
Meet new people and be part of a dynamic and inclusive team
A great opportunity to develop your existing skills and gain new ones
All training and induction for the role (there is no charge for training)
Reasonable pre-agreed travel expenses for the role including for attending training
An opportunity to be part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation and the knowledge that you are making a difference to people’s lives.
Customer Service Volunteer - Mobility Aids - Galashiels
British Red Cross
Postcode: TD1 2HQ
This is a very rewarding role providing much-needed support for people who are accessing our service. Based at one of our mobility aids spoke locations, the main element of the role is serving the public who require a wheelchair or other mobility aids equipment. This is the ideal role for someone who enjoys meeting people, can show compassion and empathy and who likes administrative duties with a customer service perspective.
Typical Task include
Liaising with the hub to arrange stock/deliveries/collections.
Issuing and receiving wheelchairs (or other mobility aids equipment) using a computer based stock control system.
Demonstrating how to use and look after our wheelchairs (and other equipment)
Dealing with enquiries from people wanting to borrow a wheelchair (or other equipment) by telephone and face to face
Receiving payments / donations and issuing receipts
Contacting service users about overdue and upcoming return of equipment
Signposting to other Red Cross services/providers
Actively promoting the Retail Mobility Aids offer/website
These are just some examples. You will work within a great team and be fully supported by the Volunteer Coordinator.
We are looking for someone who:
Is willing to attend induction and foundation training
Will uphold the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Red Cross policies including Equal Opportunities
Will act in accordance with our values and behaviours framework
Will treat people with respect and uphold their dignity.
What we offer:
Meet new people and be part of a dynamic and inclusive team
A great opportunity to develop your existing skills and gain new ones
All training and induction for the role (there is no charge for training)
Reasonable pre-agreed travel expenses for the role including for attending training
An opportunity to be part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation and the knowledge that you are making a difference to people’s lives.
Customer Service Volunteer - Mobility Aidsm- Dundee
British Red Cross
Postcode: DD2 1SW
This is a very rewarding role providing much-needed support for people who are accessing our service. Based at one of our mobility aids spoke locations, the main element of the role is serving the public who require a wheelchair or other mobility aids equipment. This is the ideal role for someone who enjoys meeting people, can show compassion and empathy and who likes administrative duties with a customer service perspective.
Typical Task include
Liaising with the hub to arrange stock/deliveries/collections.
Issuing and receiving wheelchairs (or other mobility aids equipment) using a computer based stock control system.
Demonstrating how to use and look after our wheelchairs (and other equipment)
Dealing with enquiries from people wanting to borrow a wheelchair (or other equipment) by telephone and face to face
Receiving payments / donations and issuing receipts
Contacting service users about overdue and upcoming return of equipment
Signposting to other Red Cross services/providers
Actively promoting the Retail Mobility Aids offer/website
These are just some examples. You will work within a great team and be fully supported by the Volunteer Coordinator.
We are looking for someone who:
Is willing to attend induction and foundation training
Will uphold the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Red Cross policies including Equal Opportunities
Will act in accordance with our values and behaviours framework
Will treat people with respect and uphold their dignity.
What we offer:
Meet new people and be part of a dynamic and inclusive team
A great opportunity to develop your existing skills and gain new ones
All training and induction for the role (there is no charge for training)
Reasonable pre-agreed travel expenses for the role including for attending training
An opportunity to be part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation and the knowledge that you are making a difference to people’s lives.
Accessories Volunteer
British Heart Foundation Shop (Leith)
Postcode: EH6 5HX
Are you interested in fashion and trends and love accessorising your outfits? If this sounds like you then we have the perfect role to suit someone who would love to get involved in selecting and displaying our amazing stock of exciting and interesting accessories.
Whether you’re a lover of handbags and shoes, stunning jewellery or beautiful accessories or just fancy joining the company of other friendly volunteers the British Heart Foundation shop is the place to be…
Driver
The Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice
Postcode: G78 1LR
Day Unit - Bringing patients to and from our day unit is a very rewarding role. You get to know people and are providing an extremely valuable service at the same time.
Monday - Friday : 10am - 3pm
Book Assistant
British Heart Foundation - North Berwick
Postcode: EH39 4HE
The British Heart Foundation is looking for volunteers to join our shop teams, volunteering is a practical opportunity to do something worthwhile, learn new skills, make friends and an opportunity to develop and help save lives. If you have a passion for books and understand different book types within a category then this could be the opportunity for you!
This role involves sorting and selecting books for sale, pricing items using the price guide and displaying the books in the department following merchandising guidelines.
Volunteering can help you gain valuable work experience, meet people, make new friends and learn or develop your skills.
Your time helps raise vital funds to beat heart disease.
Volunteer Sales Floor Assistant
British Heart Foundation Charity Shop - Bathgate
Postcode: EH48 1PH
If you enjoy talking to people and can provide great customer service this could be the role for you. An interest in merchandising with retail or customer service experience would be beneficial The role involves helping customers on the sales floor; promoting the Gift Aid scheme to donators; assisting on the sales floor; putting out stock and keeping the sales floor looking great. Volunteering can help you to gain valuable work experience, meet people, make new friends and develop your skills. Full training will be available for this role. Your time helps raise vital funds to beat heart disease
Volunteer Community Driver
British Heart Foundation Charity Shop - Bathgate
Postcode: EH48 1PH
If you enjoy getting out and about and meeting people this could be the role for you, helping to collect donations in the local community. Volunteer drivers use their own vehicles for which expenses are reimbursed The role involves picking up donations in the local area, working with the manager to arrange suitable days and times, promoting our free gift pick up service and building links in the local community. Volunteering can help you to gain valuable work experience, meet people, make new friends and develop your skills. Full training will be available for this role. Your time helps raise vital funds to beat heart disease.
Promotions and Admin Volunteer
Marie Curie
Postcode: EH1 1LL
We simply could not run our charity shops without the contribution of our amazing volunteers who dedicate their time to helping us.
We are looking for a volunteer to help us promote volunteering in two of our busiest shops in Edinburgh. Your main duties will be assisting with recruitment of volunteers by building a network using your knowledge of the local area. Help plan and attend events as well as assisting with day to day duties in the shops.
Fundraising Group Leader
British Heart Foundation Scotland
Postcode: DD1 1LL
Main Duties including lead and coordinate your local group in organising and running fundraising events; Build strong relationships with all group members and actively recruit new members; Represent the charity in your community, acting as the face of the BHF; Ensure group activities comply with relevant law and BHF policy. Work alongside your local Fundraising Manager.
As Fundraising Group Leader you will be working in your local community with volunteers in your group. Your group will meet at a convenient space in your local area for meetings. Your local Fundraising Manager and the BHF Fundraising Support Team will be on hand to support you in your role.
Stockroom Assistant - Erskine CHSS Shop
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Postcode: PA8 7AA
We currently have around 50 shops/ community hubs across Scotland. Our shops and hubs help us raise funds so we can provide our services to the people who need us. Every one of our stores relies on a team of volunteers to help run it and support our staff. Quite simply, we cannot provide our services or raise funds without the amazing support of our volunteers. The time, support and the work they do is vital to us and the people we help. By helping out in one of our vans, you can make a difference to people and their families in Scotland who are isolated, scared or anxious about their condition.
This role includes:
- sorting stock
- hanging and ticketing stock
- steaming stock
- ticketing bric-a-brac
- pricing books
- help keep the stock room clean and tidy
Rehabilitation Support Volunteer
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Postcode: DD2 1SP
About Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Everyone has the right to live life to the full. After a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or a stroke, many people experience fear and isolation and struggle with the impact on their lives. Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland won’t stand for that. The care and support we deliver every day ensures everyone can live the life they want to.
About our Services
Across Scotland, over 1 million people – that’s one in five of the population – are living with the effects of serious chest and heart conditions and stroke. By 2021 we will double the number of people we support so that more people can live life to the full. We will do this by providing vital advice, information, and support through our No Life Half Lived Support services across Scotland. These services include our Advice Line, Stroke Nurse Service, Rehabilitation Support Service, Health Information, Health Defence, Education and E-learning, Financial Advice & Support and our Peer Support Groups.
About the Role
Rehabilitation Support Volunteers support people who have had a stroke to develop autonomy and confidence in self-management, enabling them to fully engage with their community and activities of their choosing. The service follows a pathway from hospital to community and can be delivered in a one-to-one and/or a group setting. The service can be delivered to provide specified person-centred communication support for those with a communication difficulty and/or to support a specific physical or everyday task.
How you can make an Impact
As volunteer contribution is so important to CHSS, here are some of the ways that you can have an impact:
• You can ensure there is No Life Half Lived for people living with chest, heart and stroke conditions but supporting them in our peer support groups.
• You will be an ambassador for CHSS and raise the profile of the organisation.
What’s in it for me?
We want your volunteering experience to be as rewarding for you as it is for CHSS. Here are some examples of the benefits to you in this role:
• Meet new people
• Improve health and wellbeing
• Learn and develop new skills
• Use your existing skills
• Help you gain experience if you’re looking for a route to employment or study
• Help you fulfil requirements to achieve an award
• Have fun!
Rehabilitation Support Volunteer
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Postcode: PH1 1NX
About Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Everyone has the right to live life to the full. After a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or a stroke, many people experience fear and isolation and struggle with the impact on their lives. Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland won’t stand for that. The care and support we deliver every day ensures everyone can live the life they want to.
About our Services
Across Scotland, over 1 million people – that’s one in five of the population – are living with the effects of serious chest and heart conditions and stroke. By 2021 we will double the number of people we support so that more people can live life to the full. We will do this by providing vital advice, information, and support through our No Life Half Lived Support services across Scotland. These services include our Advice Line, Stroke Nurse Service, Rehabilitation Support Service, Health Information, Health Defence, Education and E-learning, Financial Advice & Support and our Peer Support Groups.
About the Role
Rehabilitation Support Volunteers support people who have had a stroke to develop autonomy and confidence in self-management, enabling them to fully engage with their community and activities of their choosing. The service follows a pathway from hospital to community and can be delivered in a one-to-one and/or a group setting. The service can be delivered to provide specified person-centred communication support for those with a communication difficulty and/or to support a specific physical or everyday task.
How you can make an Impact
As volunteer contribution is so important to CHSS, here are some of the ways that you can have an impact:
• You can ensure there is No Life Half Lived for people living with chest, heart and stroke conditions but supporting them in our peer support groups.
• You will be an ambassador for CHSS and raise the profile of the organisation.
What’s in it for me?
We want your volunteering experience to be as rewarding for you as it is for CHSS. Here are some examples of the benefits to you in this role:
• Meet new people
• Improve health and wellbeing
• Learn and develop new skills
• Use your existing skills
• Help you gain experience if you’re looking for a route to employment or study
• Help you fulfil requirements to achieve an award
• Have fun!
Rehabilitation Support Volunteer
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Postcode: DD9 7QA
About Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Everyone has the right to live life to the full. After a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or a stroke, many people experience fear and isolation and struggle with the impact on their lives. Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland won’t stand for that. The care and support we deliver every day ensures everyone can live the life they want to.
About our Services
Across Scotland, over 1 million people – that’s one in five of the population – are living with the effects of serious chest and heart conditions and stroke. By 2021 we will double the number of people we support so that more people can live life to the full. We will do this by providing vital advice, information, and support through our No Life Half Lived Support services across Scotland. These services include our Advice Line, Stroke Nurse Service, Rehabilitation Support Service, Health Information, Health Defence, Education and E-learning, Financial Advice & Support and our Peer Support Groups.
About the Role
Rehabilitation Support Volunteers support people who have had a stroke to develop autonomy and confidence in self-management, enabling them to fully engage with their community and activities of their choosing. The service follows a pathway from hospital to community and can be delivered in a one-to-one and/or a group setting. The service can be delivered to provide specified person-centred communication support for those with a communication difficulty and/or to support a specific physical or everyday task.
How you can make an Impact
As volunteer contribution is so important to CHSS, here are some of the ways that you can have an impact:
• You can ensure there is No Life Half Lived for people living with chest, heart and stroke conditions but supporting them in our peer support groups.
• You will be an ambassador for CHSS and raise the profile of the organisation.
What’s in it for me?
We want your volunteering experience to be as rewarding for you as it is for CHSS. Here are some examples of the benefits to you in this role:
• Meet new people
• Improve health and wellbeing
• Learn and develop new skills
• Use your existing skills
• Help you gain experience if you’re looking for a route to employment or study
• Help you fulfil requirements to achieve an award
• Have fun!
Rehabilitation Support Volunteer
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Postcode: KA2 0BE
About Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Everyone has the right to live life to the full. After a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or a stroke, many people experience fear and isolation and struggle with the impact on their lives. Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland won’t stand for that. The care and support we deliver every day ensures everyone can live the life they want to.
About our Services
Across Scotland, over 1 million people – that’s one in five of the population – are living with the effects of serious chest and heart conditions and stroke. By 2021 we will double the number of people we support so that more people can live life to the full. We will do this by providing vital advice, information, and support through our No Life Half Lived Support services across Scotland. These services include our Advice Line, Stroke Nurse Service, Rehabilitation Support Service, Health Information, Health Defence, Education and E-learning, Financial Advice & Support and our Peer Support Groups.
About the Role
Rehabilitation Support Volunteers support people who have had a stroke to develop autonomy and confidence in self-management, enabling them to fully engage with their community and activities of their choosing. The service follows a pathway from hospital to community and can be delivered in a one-to-one and/or a group setting. The service can be delivered to provide specified person-centred communication support for those with a communication difficulty and/or to support a specific physical or everyday task.
How you can make an Impact
As volunteer contribution is so important to CHSS, here are some of the ways that you can have an impact:
• You can ensure there is No Life Half Lived for people living with chest, heart and stroke conditions but supporting them in our peer support groups.
• You will be an ambassador for CHSS and raise the profile of the organisation.
What’s in it for me?
We want your volunteering experience to be as rewarding for you as it is for CHSS. Here are some examples of the benefits to you in this role:
• Meet new people
• Improve health and wellbeing
• Learn and develop new skills
• Use your existing skills
• Help you gain experience if you’re looking for a route to employment or study
• Help you fulfil requirements to achieve an award
• Have fun!
Rehabilitation Support Volunteer
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Postcode: KA12 8TG
About Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Everyone has the right to live life to the full. After a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or a stroke, many people experience fear and isolation and struggle with the impact on their lives. Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland won’t stand for that. The care and support we deliver every day ensures everyone can live the life they want to.
About our Services
Across Scotland, over 1 million people – that’s one in five of the population – are living with the effects of serious chest and heart conditions and stroke. By 2021 we will double the number of people we support so that more people can live life to the full. We will do this by providing vital advice, information, and support through our No Life Half Lived Support services across Scotland. These services include our Advice Line, Stroke Nurse Service, Rehabilitation Support Service, Health Information, Health Defence, Education and E-learning, Financial Advice & Support and our Peer Support Groups.
About the Role
Rehabilitation Support Volunteers support people who have had a stroke to develop autonomy and confidence in self-management, enabling them to fully engage with their community and activities of their choosing. The service follows a pathway from hospital to community and can be delivered in a one-to-one and/or a group setting. The service can be delivered to provide specified person-centred communication support for those with a communication difficulty and/or to support a specific physical or everyday task.
How you can make an Impact
As volunteer contribution is so important to CHSS, here are some of the ways that you can have an impact:
• You can ensure there is No Life Half Lived for people living with chest, heart and stroke conditions but supporting them in our peer support groups.
• You will be an ambassador for CHSS and raise the profile of the organisation.
What’s in it for me?
We want your volunteering experience to be as rewarding for you as it is for CHSS. Here are some examples of the benefits to you in this role:
• Meet new people
• Improve health and wellbeing
• Learn and develop new skills
• Use your existing skills
• Help you gain experience if you’re looking for a route to employment or study
• Help you fulfil requirements to achieve an award
• Have fun!
Rehabilitation Support Volunteer
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Postcode: KA12 8RR
About Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Everyone has the right to live life to the full. After a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or a stroke, many people experience fear and isolation and struggle with the impact on their lives. Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland won’t stand for that. The care and support we deliver every day ensures everyone can live the life they want to.
About our Services
Across Scotland, over 1 million people – that’s one in five of the population – are living with the effects of serious chest and heart conditions and stroke. By 2021 we will double the number of people we support so that more people can live life to the full. We will do this by providing vital advice, information, and support through our No Life Half Lived Support services across Scotland. These services include our Advice Line, Stroke Nurse Service, Rehabilitation Support Service, Health Information, Health Defence, Education and E-learning, Financial Advice & Support and our Peer Support Groups.
About the Role
Rehabilitation Support Volunteers support people who have had a stroke to develop autonomy and confidence in self-management, enabling them to fully engage with their community and activities of their choosing. The service follows a pathway from hospital to community and can be delivered in a one-to-one and/or a group setting. The service can be delivered to provide specified person-centred communication support for those with a communication difficulty and/or to support a specific physical or everyday task.
How you can make an Impact
As volunteer contribution is so important to CHSS, here are some of the ways that you can have an impact:
• You can ensure there is No Life Half Lived for people living with chest, heart and stroke conditions but supporting them in our peer support groups.
• You will be an ambassador for CHSS and raise the profile of the organisation.
What’s in it for me?
We want your volunteering experience to be as rewarding for you as it is for CHSS. Here are some examples of the benefits to you in this role:
• Meet new people
• Improve health and wellbeing
• Learn and develop new skills
• Use your existing skills
• Help you gain experience if you’re looking for a route to employment or study
• Help you fulfil requirements to achieve an award
• Have fun!
Rehabilitation Support Volunteer
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Postcode: TD6 9BS
About Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Everyone has the right to live life to the full. After a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or a stroke, many people experience fear and isolation and struggle with the impact on their lives. Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland won’t stand for that. The care and support we deliver every day ensures everyone can live the life they want to.
About our Services
Across Scotland, over 1 million people – that’s one in five of the population – are living with the effects of serious chest and heart conditions and stroke. By 2021 we will double the number of people we support so that more people can live life to the full. We will do this by providing vital advice, information, and support through our No Life Half Lived Support services across Scotland. These services include our Advice Line, Stroke Nurse Service, Rehabilitation Support Service, Health Information, Health Defence, Education and E-learning, Financial Advice & Support and our Peer Support Groups.
About the Role
Rehabilitation Support Volunteers support people who have had a stroke to develop autonomy and confidence in self-management, enabling them to fully engage with their community and activities of their choosing. The service follows a pathway from hospital to community and can be delivered in a one-to-one and/or a group setting. The service can be delivered to provide specified person-centred communication support for those with a communication difficulty and/or to support a specific physical or everyday task.
How you can make an Impact
As volunteer contribution is so important to CHSS, here are some of the ways that you can have an impact:
• You can ensure there is No Life Half Lived for people living with chest, heart and stroke conditions but supporting them in our peer support groups.
• You will be an ambassador for CHSS and raise the profile of the organisation.
What’s in it for me?
We want your volunteering experience to be as rewarding for you as it is for CHSS. Here are some examples of the benefits to you in this role:
• Meet new people
• Improve health and wellbeing
• Learn and develop new skills
• Use your existing skills
• Help you gain experience if you’re looking for a route to employment or study
• Help you fulfil requirements to achieve an award
• Have fun!
Rehabilitation Support Volunteer
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Postcode: TD11 3EL
About Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Everyone has the right to live life to the full. After a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or a stroke, many people experience fear and isolation and struggle with the impact on their lives. Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland won’t stand for that. The care and support we deliver every day ensures everyone can live the life they want to.
About our Services
Across Scotland, over 1 million people – that’s one in five of the population – are living with the effects of serious chest and heart conditions and stroke. By 2021 we will double the number of people we support so that more people can live life to the full. We will do this by providing vital advice, information, and support through our No Life Half Lived Support services across Scotland. These services include our Advice Line, Stroke Nurse Service, Rehabilitation Support Service, Health Informat