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Befriending

Legion Scotland (North of Scotland)
Do you have one hour a week to spend with a lonely or isolated ex-serviceperson? Could you brighten someone's day by visiting them for a cup of tea and a chat, or meeting them in a cafe or community space? Could you take someone along to one of our lunches or activities, and be a 'trusted friend' they can turn to when they are in need of help or advice? Our befrienders offer the lifeline of companionship, and relay any issues or needs to a local coordinator so they can be dealt with quickly and reliably. Our clients are ex-service people and their dependents (men and women). Our service covers the whole of Scotland, and we are recruiting now across the north east. In return you will gain valuable experience, enjoy our comradeship programme and have mileage and approved expenses reimbursed.
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Volunteer Administrator

Hear Me
Hear Me is a counselling service for survivors (age 8+) of sexual abuse and volunteers enable this work to continue to flourish. Purpose of the role: - To support the organisation with a variety of administrative tasks which will highlight the work of the charity - Design and produce material to reflect the outcomes of the organisation We are particularly looking for someone who can help us input data & statistics on a monthly basis. This may be used to produce graphs/short reports. Can be done from home! Main tasks: · Reviewing policies/leaflets etc · Producing newsletters/designing posters · Compiling reports/graphs from data supplied · Preparing training materials Want to know more, register your interest now!
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Befriender

Monifieth Befriending Scheme (Dundee)
Volunteers receive a "feel good factor" and a sense of satisfaction helping others, opportunity to give something back to the community, to gain experience which may be useful if later seeking a career in caring. The service user gains contact with the outside community, befriender visits and spends quality time with user providing stimulation and conversation. The befriender may take the user out, where this might not otherwise be possible.
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Treasurer

Angus Independent Advocacy
AIA invite applications from individuals who are willing to share their expertise, knowledge and skills in taking forward this important work and ensuring best practice in Board Governance. The individual must be committed in our collective strategic vision for the organisation in creating a more inclusive community where every person’s voice matters. We are looking for people who have an understanding and commitment to social justice and have the following skills and expertise: • Finance/Accountancy (Treasurer) • Law/HR • Expertise by Experience • Leadership/Governance This role is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although expenses for travel may be claimed in line with AIA’s expenses policy. Currently the Board Meetings are being held remotely via video conferencing so we would consider people who live further afield than Tayside.
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Driver

Angus Riding for the Disabled Ltd
Giving riders transport to the group and returning them home.
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Befrienders

Angus Council - AHSCP Volunteering
Are you interested in becoming a volunteer befriender in Angus? If you have some spare time to offer companionship to someone who may be lonely, for home visits or assist them to visit places of interest, going out for a walk, or a visit to the library or shops, we’d be delighted to hear from you. We require people who are reliable and committed; are patient and understanding and able to maintain confidentiality. We will pay your out of pocket expenses including travelling costs and provide the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). If you are interested please get in touch with Voluntary Services.
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Cricket Admininstration & Officials

Strathmore Cricket Club
Are you a Cricket fan? Want to get involved through volunteering. Like all sports, cricket needs people who take on organisational and officiating roles to make it possible for others to play. Every match played requires a host of volunteer input to make them run smoothly so whether you want to get involved as a Scorer, Umpire, Match Secretary, Coaches and assistants, Captains, Parental Liaison, Schools, Volunteer driver there will always be an opportunity for you? We currently have opportunities for people to become involved in: · Scoring – keeping match scores, maintaining statistics etc. · Umpiring- the cricket equivalent of refereeing We run two adult teams which play on Saturdays, Sundays and on some mid-week evenings and are looking to recruit scorers and umpires for both teams. These opportunities would be suitable for people who have an interest in sport, but do not wish to participate as players. They provide an opportunity to be part of the team, without taking part in the more physical elements of the game. There are established pathways in these disciplines that allow people to progress from officiating at local clubs through to international sport. Get in touch to start your volunteering journey at Strathmore Cricket Club.
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Governance & Administration Volunteer

Strathmore Cricket Club
Volunteers are essential to the running of Strathmore Cricket Club enabling children, young people and adults to get involved whilst increasing the participation in this great sport. Do you have skills in any of these areas and want to help a local sports organisation provide sports and social opportunities for people of all ages? There are various roles that you can get involved in as a Governance & Administration Volunteer: - committee member - finance and general administration - volunteer coordinator - outreach/business development and sponsorship - fundraising/events An interest in finance, administration and organising events would be a real bonus in this role so if you would like to help out, get in touch.
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Walking Cricket Leader/Coach

Strathmore Cricket Club
Strathmore Cricket Club is keen to make the game available to people of all ages and abilities. It has piloted Walking Cricket for adults and is keen to develop this to run on a regular basis all year round. This session is designed to encourage adults involved to stay physically active. It is also a social opportunity for them, with the emphasis on fun, not competition. Sessions last for about an hour and involve a mix of skills practice and game playing This opportunity would be of interest to people looking to in work with adults in a learning, care or sports setting. It would also be of interest to people who want to develop their skills in engaging with people generally.
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Volunteers

Community First
Do you have spare time and you'd like to give back to the community? Community First are calling out for help. We have various volunteering opportunities for individual - Grocery Shop Assistant - Kitchen Help - Baker - Social Media - Stockroom Assistant - Clothing Shop Assistant - General Assistant - Waiter/Waitress Interested and keen to learn more, get in touch for a chat.
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Collections Volunteer

Angus Archives
Do you have an interest in Angus’ local history? Angus Archives are looking for volunteers to help list and scan old photos, manuscripts and legal papers to help make them available to the public. If you would like to know more contact Craig Pearson at Angus Archives, Restenneth Priory, Forfar on 01307 468644 or craig.pearson@angusalive.scot.
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Volunteer Community Listener

NHS Tayside - Dept of Spiritual Care (Angus)
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY LISTENER? Community Listener – “Helping people (re)discover hope and inner strength in times of illness, change, loss and distress” Are you a good listener? Could you help someone explore what they are going through? Listening to people’s concerns can help them feel less isolated and anxious while helping them feel more hopeful and valued. Volunteers can play a vital role supporting the work of the Department of Spiritual Care in their work often being the initial point of contact. NHS Tayside's Department of Spiritual Care are expanding this very popular Listening service throughout Angus GP practices and community settings.
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Volunteer Community Listener

NHS Tayside - Dept of Spiritual Care (Angus)
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY LISTENER? Community Listener – “Helping people (re)discover hope and inner strength in times of illness, change, loss and distress” Are you a good listener? Could you help someone explore what they are going through? Listening to people’s concerns can help them feel less isolated and anxious while helping them feel more hopeful and valued. Volunteers can play a vital role supporting the work of the Department of Spiritual Care in their work often being the initial point of contact. NHS Tayside's Department of Spiritual Care are expanding this very popular Listening service throughout Angus GP practices and community settings.
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Volunteer Community Listener

NHS Tayside - Dept of Spiritual Care (Angus)
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY LISTENER? Community Listener – “Helping people (re)discover hope and inner strength in times of illness, change, loss and distress” Are you a good listener? Could you help someone explore what they are going through? Listening to people’s concerns can help them feel less isolated and anxious while helping them feel more hopeful and valued. Volunteers can play a vital role supporting the work of the Department of Spiritual Care in their work often being the initial point of contact. NHS Tayside's Department of Spiritual Care are expanding this very popular Listening service throughout Angus GP practices and community settings.
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Volunteer Community Listener

NHS Tayside - Dept of Spiritual Care (Angus)
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY LISTENER? Community Listener – “Helping people (re)discover hope and inner strength in times of illness, change, loss and distress” Are you a good listener? Could you help someone explore what they are going through? Listening to people’s concerns can help them feel less isolated and anxious while helping them feel more hopeful and valued. Volunteers can play a vital role supporting the work of the Department of Spiritual Care in their work often being the initial point of contact. NHS Tayside's Department of Spiritual Care are expanding this very popular Listening service throughout Angus GP practices and community settings.
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Volunteer Community Listener

NHS Tayside - Dept of Spiritual Care (Angus)
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY LISTENER? Community Listener – “Helping people (re)discover hope and inner strength in times of illness, change, loss and distress” Are you a good listener? Could you help someone explore what they are going through? Listening to people’s concerns can help them feel less isolated and anxious while helping them feel more hopeful and valued. Volunteers can play a vital role supporting the work of the Department of Spiritual Care in their work often being the initial point of contact. NHS Tayside's Department of Spiritual Care are expanding this very popular Listening service throughout Angus GP practices and community settings.
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Volunteer Community Listener

NHS Tayside - Dept of Spiritual Care (Angus)
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY LISTENER? Community Listener – “Helping people (re)discover hope and inner strength in times of illness, change, loss and distress” Are you a good listener? Could you help someone explore what they are going through? Listening to people’s concerns can help them feel less isolated and anxious while helping them feel more hopeful and valued. Volunteers can play a vital role supporting the work of the Department of Spiritual Care in their work often being the initial point of contact. NHS Tayside's Department of Spiritual Care are expanding this very popular Listening service throughout Angus GP practices and community settings.
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Volunteer Community Listener

NHS Tayside - Dept of Spiritual Care (Angus)
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY LISTENER? Community Listener – “Helping people (re)discover hope and inner strength in times of illness, change, loss and distress” Are you a good listener? Could you help someone explore what they are going through? Listening to people’s concerns can help them feel less isolated and anxious while helping them feel more hopeful and valued. Volunteers can play a vital role supporting the work of the Department of Spiritual Care in their work often being the initial point of contact. NHS Tayside's Department of Spiritual Care are expanding this very popular Listening service throughout Angus GP practices and community settings.
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Community Volunteer

Real Life Options (Angus)
Real Life Options currently have an opportunity to get involved as a Community Volunteer. This is a great way to meet new people, develop insights, gain experience and enjoy knowing that you are making a positive difference to people living within your community. Volunteer roles are varied and dependent on the needs of the people we support. We try to match volunteers to people with similar interests and provide opportunities for volunteers to utilise existing skills and knowledge. · Chatting to and befriending people we support · Home checks to make sure vulnerable people are safe and well · Everyday practical household tasks · Provide information and support to allow people to make informed choices about their lives · Assist with shopping · Support with correspondence · Provide transport · Support with social outings · Assisting with pet care · Assist with food preparation · Prescription collections · Support with Gardening and some physical tasks. · Get involved with Social Events and being vital in improving the social lives of the people we support We really appreciate that volunteers donate their time for free so in return for at least two hours volunteering each week, we’ll provide full training and development with a support network to mentor you in your role. You’ll be one of the team and have access to our Real Rewards programme.
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Community Volunteer

Real Life Options (Angus)
Real Life Options currently have an opportunity to get involved as a Community Volunteer. This is a great way to meet new people, develop insights, gain experience and enjoy knowing that you are making a positive difference to people living within your community. Volunteer roles are varied and dependent on the needs of the people we support. We try to match volunteers to people with similar interests and provide opportunities for volunteers to utilise existing skills and knowledge. · Chatting to and befriending people we support · Home checks to make sure vulnerable people are safe and well · Everyday practical household tasks · Provide information and support to allow people to make informed choices about their lives · Assist with shopping · Support with correspondence · Provide transport · Support with social outings · Assisting with pet care · Assist with food preparation · Prescription collections · Support with Gardening and some physical tasks. · Get involved with Social Events and being vital in improving the social lives of the people we support We really appreciate that volunteers donate their time for free so in return for at least two hours volunteering each week, we’ll provide full training and development with a support network to mentor you in your role. You’ll be one of the team and have access to our Real Rewards programme.
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Community Support Services Volunteer

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Community Support Volunteers support people who have had one of our conditions 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 will all depend on Scottish Government Covid guidelines. 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. To undertake your role you will be required to undertake membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Adults) schemes in Scotland (PVG).
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Community Support Services Volunteer - Angus

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Community Support Volunteers support people who have had one of our conditions 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 setting either in service user's home, community venue or care home. The service will all depend on Scottish Government Covid guidelines. 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. To undertake your role you will be required to undertake membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Adults) schemes in Scotland (PVG).
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Community Cafe Volunteering

Royal British Legion Scotland (Forfar)
Royal British Legion Scotland (Forfar) open there doors as a Community Cafe every Monday 9 - 12 as a breakfast club, providing reasonably priced food and a space to chat with others. Main duties for this role include: - Welcoming the customers, Dishing up, Serving at tables, Cleaning up afterwards. Volunteer involvement is paramount to providing this, if interested in getting involved get in touch.
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Event Volunteer

Forfar Loch Parkrun
Call for volunteers! Parkrun simply cannot happen without volunteers. At Forfar we are very fortunate to have a large team of regular volunteers but we are always keen to recruit more. You don't need to be a runner yourself, or have previous volunteering experience. Roles are simple and you will be well supported! You volunteer as frequently, or infrequently as you want. A warm welcome and great camaraderie guaranteed. If you want to know more, pop us a message or emails us at forfarloch@parkrun.com. Better still come along to parkrun to meet us!
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Peer Support Assistant - Montrose Stroke Group

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
CHSS supports groups across Scotland to meet the needs of people living with chest, lung and heart conditions and following a stroke. Peer support groups give people the chance to share experiences with others who understand what they are going through. Peer support groups have various reasons for coming together. It may be to meet socially, take part in physical activity or learn how to live well with their condition. Each group is unique and tailored to the needs of its local community. Everyone involved with the group will have a say in how the group is run. Integrated Peer Support Groups are fully supported by Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland. Tasks may include: · Acting as contact for CHSS if the Lead Volunteer is unavailable · Setting up and clearing the room · Organising refreshments · Taking the register and collecting subs · Meeting and greeting new members · Organising and taking part in the programme of activities · Supporting and taking part in fundraising e.g. raffles · Promoting the group · Using social media on behalf of the group · Working to the group’s health & safety and other procedures
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Shop Assistant

East & Old Parish Church
The Big Kirk Shop is a fantastic way of not only recycling unwanted and no longer used items but it also raises necessary funds for East & Old Parish Church. The shop is situated on East High Street in Forfar and the role includes cleaning and arranging stock both in the stock room as well as on the shop floor, serving customers and till operation as well as making sure the shop is kept clean and organised at all times.
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Shop Volunteer

The Charlie & Tara Legacy
Volunteers wanted to help in the shop, flexible hours. Apply within or alternative contact them on facebook.
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Adult Volunteers

Murton Trust for Education and The Environment
Murton Trust is a registered charity and Murton Farm, Tea Room and Nature Reserve is also a popular visitor attraction based 2 miles outside of Forfar, Angus and currently has opportunities for anyone interested in volunteering. Do you have a few hours to spare? Would you like to get involved in helping Murton Trust? As an adult volunteer with us you can share a particular skill you have whether that be organisational providing office support, photography social media, estate management & animal handling. However experience or specific skill set is not needed as we will provide training to volunteers. If you have the ability to work independently this is highly advantageous however should you require a bit of support this is also available for limited number of people too. If you are interested or would like to find out more please get in touch.
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Youth Volunteers

Murton Trust for Education and The Environment
Murton Trust is a registered charity and Murton Farm, Tea Room and Nature Reserve is also a popular visitor attraction based 2 miles outside of Forfar, Angus and our volunteer programme is for anyone aged 14 and over. We have many young volunteers who help at weekends and in the holidays when they can. Are you 14-8yrs with a few hours to spare? Would you like to get involved in helping Murton Trust? As a youth volunteer with us you can gain experience in visitor management, general estate maintenance and animal handling husbandry. If interested or want to find out more please get in touch.
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Bar & Hospitality Volunteer

Strathmore Cricket Club
Volunteers are an integral part of Strathmore Cricket Club and as such are actively looking for Bar and Hospitality Volunteers within the following roles: - Bar Convener - Bar staff/glass collectors - Sponsorship hosts/ambassadors - Tea & coffee assistant Do you have a few hours to spare and are looking to gain some experience in hospitality? Want to get involved in social events and can see yourself in this role? Strathmore Cricket Club would love to hear from you!
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Families Programme Volunteer

Angus Carers
We are looking for volunteers to support our families program that provides a variety of activities to the whole family where there is a child with a disability. The program works with the whole family including siblings, parents and guardians and the aim of the program is also to bring parents together. Volunteers will be involved in supporting these activities and we are looking for volunteers that are quite active and have some understanding of the needs of children with a disability. Volunteers will support children to engage with activities and will require patience and motivation with an ability to engage with a range of age groups and abilities. Full training is provided and this opportunity can provide valuable experience in working with children with disabilities and their families. Potential volunteers will be required to undertake a volunteer interview on zoom. If you are interested in this role then please contact our Volunteer Development Worker Jim Dallas on 07387 017442 or email jim@anguscarers.org.uk
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Music Group Volunteer

DD8 Music
DD8 music is thrilled to be looking for volunteers to involve in running our youth and adult music groups and including you as a part of our friendly and welcoming team. We are building a person-centred volunteer programme where volunteers from all backgrounds and abilities are welcomed and supported. We run guitar groups, as well as groups focussed on a mix of instruments and more free flowing creative jamming. These sessions will provide you the opportunity to guide and mentor our young people and adults while they try out instruments, learn and improve in their musical abilities and develop themselves and their confidence as well. Through our support and training, this role will also help you develop and grow your skills and confidence and be a great place to meet new and interesting people. This volunteering role will involve a healthy mixture of helping to move music equipment and instruments to our group activity locations, setting up the rooms in preparation of the activities, and tidying up/taking equipment and instruments back, as well as helping during sessions. Whilst the groups are in session, this role will allow you to supervise and give advice, encouragement, and support to the young people as well as the opportunity to build a rapport with them whilst our staff deliver their session plans. Sessions can either take a more structured, or free form style, so this role will be perfect for you not only if you crave structure, but also if you prefer a more easy-going environment with more space for spontaneous creativity. This role would be a great opportunity either if you already have some musical ability and knowledge that you want to use, grow, or improve or if you want to help kick start your musical interests through helping others! This role is not only perfect for those with musical interests, as there’s lots of exciting ways of getting involved which can be tailored around you, and your interests and we have plenty of other roles besides! Key Duties: · Helping transport, unpack and set up musical equipment · Supervising and supporting young people in trying out instruments and practicing · Helping tidy and take away equipment after sessions are over · Helping staff deliver the session plan · Engaging and supervising young people and adults during sessions
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Health Walk Volunteer

Kirrie Connections (Dementia friendly kirriemuir)
Kirrie Connections is a dementia support charity which meets regularly, as part of this they are looking for volunteers to help with a new Dementia-friendly health walk they are planning. If interested in becoming part of the team and you would like to receive some free training to become a walk leader then message them on facebook or email graham@kirrieconnections.com to find out more.
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Volunteer Driver

Angus Carers
We are looking to recruit volunteers who have their own car and are able to offer a few hours supporting our carer activities. In the past this has included driving young and adult carers to appointments and also the delivery of treat packs to adult carers and activity packs to young carers. We pay volunteer expenses and the opportunity can be extremely rewarding. Potential volunteers will be required to undertake a volunteer interview on zoom. If you are interested in this role then please contact our Volunteer Development Worker Jim Dallas on 07387 017442 or email jim@anguscarers.org.uk.
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Driver

Angus Council - AHSCP Volunteering
Are interested in becoming a volunteer driver? Do you enjoy driving and helping people? If you have your own vehicle and able to offer regular commitment, we have opportunities available in Angus and Dundee. We are looking for volunteer drivers to help us transport: - adults to day care - children to school - people to their GP or hospital appointment - people with learning disabilities to college. We pay your mileage expenses and provide appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). If you are interested please get in touch with Voluntary Services on 01307 492448 or VolunteerServices@angus.gov.uk.
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Volunteer Fundraisers/ youth work

Kirriemuir Youth Project
A Drop-In facility for 12-17 year olds in the centre of Kirriemuir. If you have a few hours to spare and would be interested in volunteering, or have any questions, please contact kirrieyouthproject@gmail.com or message their facebook page.
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Media & Public Relations Volunteer

Strathmore Cricket Club
Strathmore cricket would be only too happy to hear from anyone with an interest in computers and I.T. - Are you a whizz on social media? Why not get involved sharing stories and events on facebook, twitter and/or instagram to spread the word of all that is going on at Strathmore Cricket Club. - Do you enjoy putting websites together and keeping them updated? Website Manager is the role for you. - Do you have a flair for writing and knowledge of word, publisher or similar applications? Why not become our Newsletter Writer and Press Officer These roles can be covered by one person or a few different people depending on availability and skill set, so if you have the know how and are interested please get in touch.
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Foodbank volunteers

Angus Foodbank
Volunteers can help with collecting donated food from supermarkets; sorting donated food at local centres, making up food parcels and handing out food parcels to clients. Forfar : Monday, Wednesday or Friday from 1pm to 3pm Arbroath : Friday 1pm to 3pm. No experience necessary. If you need any further information please contact normanbrown@dundeeandangus.foodbank.org.uk or 07964 292349.
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Bud Veteran Volunteer (Angus)

Poppy Scotland
Bud is Poppyscotland’s brand new vehicle for exploration and learning, a truck that transforms into a mobile community space, comprising a mini poppy factory, micro-museum and with interactive learning opportunities. Bud is an interactive experience that encourages visitors to create their personal remembrance journey through exploring the exhibits. It is helping us keep remembrance relevant all year round. About the opportunity: As a Bud Veteran Volunteer, you will support the delivery of the Bud project when Bud is in your area or visiting schools, voluntary groups etc. This could see you supporting in one of the key tasks below:  Carrying out talks to groups (schools, girl guides, brownies, cubs, cadets etc.) members of the public and community organisations who are visiting Bud, or who you are visiting  Actively engage with small groups of visitors, answering questions about Bud and remembrance  Taking part in group discussions about the challenges – both positive and negative - faced by the Armed Forces community  To be flexible in the performance of the post and undertake duties requested by the Bud Team  Encourage people to complete the on-board evaluation at end of visit  Inform people of volunteering opportunities available through Bud project  Support the staff team in set up and take down at visits and events. Support staff in the delivery of activities with schools, groups and public visitors
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Dog Wellbeing Volunteer

Guide Dogs
In this role, you will provide day to day care for dogs whilst they are housed at your local Guide Dogs site. Ensuring physical, behavioural, and mental welfare needs are met. What you’ll be doing: • Using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage dogs to settle in their environments. • Supporting in general housekeeping e.g., tidying dog pens and preparing food for enrichment purposes. • Discussing needs and requirements of the dogs with staff members. • Supporting in hands on training; helping develop our dogs cooperative care behaviours. • Assisting with videoing dog behaviours and proofing behaviours. • Assisting with grooming and toileting of dogs, as appropriate. • Supporting Dog Health and Wellbeing team in their daily tasks. Ideally you will: • Have good dog handling skills and/or enthusiasm for working with dogs. • Have good communication skills and work well in a team. • Be able to implement training methods with our dogs and adapt to the specific requirements of our dogs. • Be able to support in manual labour e.g., cleaning. You’ll get: • The opportunity to increase your knowledge of dog health and wellbeing. Alongside learning about up-to-date dog training techniques. • The opportunity to gain hands on experience of caring for dogs, and meeting their individual needs while they are in training. • The satisfaction that you are supporting people with sight loss to live actively, independently, and well. This role has 6-8 hours of initial training and then you’ll be ready to go! These modules include: • Basic dog health, wellbeing, and behaviour training. • Positive reinforcement techniques. • Additional training to learn new skills throughout your role.
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Shop Volunteer - Montrose

Cancer Research UK
Volunteer in our shops Our  shop volunteers  are  helping us beat cancer right now.   In 2019/20, 14,000 volunteers gave 3.1 million hours of their time and sold items totalling £15million. These funds are helping us start new clinical trials and research treatments as we speak.  If you  volunteer  at a Cancer Research UK shop,  you too could make a real difference to what we can achieve.  Nothing we do would be possible without  amazing volunteers  like you.  You’ll also  gain valuable skills to help develop your CV and experience.  And you’ll volunteer alongside a wonderful team of passionate, friendly people  who will support you  every step of the way.  Volunteering is open to everyone and no experience is required.  So,  if you’re looking for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from  you.  What do shop volunteers do?  Volunteering in our shops is varied, exciting and rewarding. No two days are the same and you have the chance to flex different skills regularly. There are always new opportunities to keep you engaged and help you grow and develop in your role.  While this list is not exhaustive, it gives you a flavour of some of the typical tasks in our charity shops:  Serving customers, taking  payments  and providing good all-round customer service  Sorting through donated items and pricing stock  Working on window and shop displays  Keeping the shop tidy, clean and well organised  Interacting with the general public  Following new health, safety and social distancing measures  You don’t need any experience to volunteer  You just need to be motivated, hardworking and enjoy being part of a team. There’ll be a full induction as well as ongoing training opportunities to make sure you’re fully confident and able to excel in your role.  Why should I volunteer? Volunteering brings a wealth of benefits, both personal and professional.   Every volunteer hour  you  donate means we can sell 6 items and make £20 of income. So, if you volunteer for a 7-hour day, this can generate £140. That means that every day you volunteer, you’ll be raising more funds to beat cancer.   You’ll gain important skills that are hugely valued in the workplace such as teamwork, communication and using your initiative.  You can boost your CV by working towards an NVQ in Retail with Derby College,  and  we'll provide you with a reference.  It will allow you to get involved in your local community and to meet new friends.  Our friendly  CRUK  team will be there to suppor t you all the way – offering guidance and helping you build your confidence.  It’s fun – you’ll gain real satisfaction from volunteering alongside our warm, friendly shop volunteers who will make you feel right at home. The minimum age for volunteering in our shops is 18 . If  you’re aged  between 16 -18 you may still be able to volunteer in our  shops,  but you must be on a recognised scheme, for example the Duke of Edinburgh. 
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Director

Care About Angus
Care About Angus is a Community Interest Company established in 2015 offering practical care and support to people in their own homes. We are recruiting members to our Board of Directors and in particular, we are looking for Board members who may have skills in finance, human resources, media and social care. If you think you might have what we are looking for and would like to join this developing organisation please get in touch for an application pack on 01241 797 777 or email us at info@careaboutangus.org.uk.
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Host a Tea Party

Re-engage (Angus)
The volunteer hosts will welcome a small group of lonely older people and their drivers into their home or possibly organisation/business for afternoon once or tea twice a year. Easy access and a downstairs toilet are essential.
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Volunteer Counsellor

Hear Me
• To provide ongoing face to face counselling for survivors of sexual abuse, including those who have complex needs • To provide counselling assessments for people accessing Hear Me’s counselling services who are experiencing mental health problems related to sexual abuse • To work on an outreach basis as necessary including visits to other settings throughout Angus
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Volunteer Counsellor

Hear Me
• To provide ongoing face to face counselling for survivors of sexual abuse, including those who have complex needs • To provide counselling assessments for people accessing Hear Me’s counselling services who are experiencing mental health problems related to sexual abuse • To work on an outreach basis as necessary including visits to other settings throughout Angus
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Volunteer Gardener

Forfar Open Gardens Scheme
Forfar Open Gardens are looking for Volunteer Gardeners to provide general help within the garden whether that be pottering in the outdoor or indoor planting areas, clearing and pruning in the large woodland space or any of the many jobs in between. The garden is an open space for people young and old to come along and enjoy so you have a keen interest in gardening or would like to learn then they would love to hear from you. Youth opportunities are available on Friday afternoons. Interested? Want to know more? Get in touch.
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Garden Mentor

Forfar Open Gardens Scheme
To provide support and encouragement to volunteers of Forfar Open Garden Scheme that may require additional support.
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Garden Support

Kirrie Connections (Dementia friendly kirriemuir)
To provide support to maintain the dementia friendly garden in Kirriemuir.
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Camera Obscura Operator

Kirriemuir Regeneration Group
The Camera and Cafe will be re-opening for the 2022 season on the 9th April every Saturday, Sunday and Monday and would love to open more days but to do this they need your help in both the camera and cafe. Volunteer roles include greeting visitors, serving within the cafe, operation of Camera Obscura and guiding visitors through the experience as well as helping with the tuck shop on the ground floor. If you can spare just 3 hours per week or even per month between 10.30am and 1.30pm please get in touch, come along and find out what it's all about from volunteers on duty to find out more with no obligation. It's interesting - It's worthwhile - It's fun and you would be helping this amazing and very special attraction open!
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Stock Collection Volunteer

Kirriemuir Food Hub
Do you have a few hours to spare on an occasional evening and would like to help then please get in touch. Kirriemuir Food Hub required volunteers to collect stock from local collection points daily, brought to the hub, weighed and put away. Proper instructions will be given to anyone interested in being part of the team helping reduce food waste.
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Fun Wednesday Volunteer

Rottal Vegetable Garden
Rottal Vegetable Garden is a safe environment for people to come and connect with nature while learning to grow their own food in a sustainable way. Opening the farm on a Wednesday for volunteers to come and help out with different tasks, from shifting stones to weeding and sowing in a favourable environment for mental health recovery and post COVID recovery.
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Bud Heritage Volunteer (Angus)

Poppy Scotland
Bud is Poppyscotland’s brand new vehicle for exploration and learning, a truck that transforms into a mobile community space, comprising a mini poppy factory, micro-museum and with interactive learning opportunities. Bud is an interactive experience that encourages visitors to create their personal remembrance journey through exploring the exhibits. It is helping us keep remembrance relevant all year round. About the opportunity: As a Bud Heritage Volunteer, you will support the delivery of the Bud project when Bud is in your area. This could see you supporting in one of the key tasks below:  Welcome members of the public and groups (schools, girl guides, brownies, cubs, cadets etc.) visiting Bud on their arrival  To deliver activities both indoor and outdoor as planned by the Bud team  To assist with evaluation of Bud by encouraging feedback and collecting data  To be flexible in the performance of the post and undertake duties requested by the Bud team  Support the staff team in set up and take down at visits and events. Support staff in the delivery of activities with schools, groups and public visitors
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Secretary

Sidlaw path network steering group
The tasks involved are maintaining and identifying paths in the neighbourhood of Liff, Birkhill/Muirhead, Auchterhouse, and we have been a very successful organisation over the last 20 or so years. The Rosemill/ Auchterhouse station railway path is an excellent example of what we have helped organise, in conjunction with Angus Council and we are always on the lookout for more paths to add to those available. As a committee we meet about 7 or 8 times a year and we have our own expert in using weedkillers where necessary, and we have connections with other groups who provide labour for tasks such as cutting back grass and weeds when these become too thick for walkers. So the secretary would have the tasks of organising meetings, booking venues for same, contacting grass cutting groups (including where necessary the appropriate expertise at Angus Council).
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Cafe Volunteer

Strathmore Cricket Club
Strathmore Cricket Cafe provide a high-quality cafe service. Main Duties: · To assist with the running of the Lochside Café including: - preparing light snacks, sandwiches etc. as required · Observing and complying with all relevant Health & Safety & Hygiene requirements · Serving customers · Cashing-up and the handling of cash - keeping finance records of all Café transactions · Washing-up/clearing tables and ensuring the Café seating area is kept clean and tidy · To carry out other duties that may reasonably required by the Café Supervisor
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Meeting Centre Volunteer

Strathmore Cricket Club
Lochside Connections will open as a Meeting Centre from 25th May 2022 and would like to hear from volunteers who would like to help and become part of the Meeting Centre team. Meeting Centres are a local resource, operating out of ordinary community buildings offering ongonig warm and friendly expert support to people and families affected by dementia. At the heart, the Meeting Centre is a social club where people meet to have fun, talk to others and get help that focusses on individual needs. Meeting Centres are based on sound research evidence on what helps people cope well in adjusting to living with the symptoms and changes that dementia brings. Volunteers alongside staff trained in Meeting centre ethos provide an enjoyable and flexible programme for both the person with dementia and their family carers. All activities are designed to help people adapt to the challenges that living with dementia can bring. This involves a chance to get together social, to be creative, to get active and to share lunch. Family carers get assistance with practical and emotional issues, as well as being able to contribute to social club activities and enjoy life together more or use the opportunity to have a break from their caring role. Duties include: - To provide a safe and social environment for people living with mild to moderate dementia and their family or carers. - To work closely with other staff and volunteers to ensure members receive a person-centred approach, including planning and delivering activities that are tailored to everyone’s physical and emotional needs wherever possible. - To provide opportunities for members and family members to discuss issues that are concerning them in adjusting to living with dementia and to refer onto specialist help where appropriate. - To help maintain the profile of the Meeting Centre and raise awareness of the service within the local community so that it is well-known and accessible. - Undertake general kitchen duties including some food preparation and serving. - To attend any relevant training provided by Strathmore Cricket Club/Meeting Centre. - To assist with the day-to-day operations of running the Meeting Centre, including setting up, taking down and cleaning the facilities - To support with monitoring member outcomes to enable the organisation to provide appropriate person-centred feedback for evaluation and reporting. - To contribute to regular risk assessments of the activities provided at the centre Are you interested and can spare a few hours a week/fortnight whether that be morning, afternoon, over lunch time or longer spells between 10am and 3pm? Lochside Connections would love to hear from you, get in touch to find out more.
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Ground & Facilities Volunteer

Strathmore Cricket Club
Volunteers are essential to the running of Strathmore Cricket Club enabling children, young people and adults to get involved and raise participation in this great sport. There are a variety of roles that you can get involved in as a: - Building Manager - Ground Convener - Groundsman/Gardener - Handyman If you have skills in any of these areas and want to help a local sports organisation provide sports and social opportunities for people of all ages, get in touch to find out more.
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Girls & Women Cricket Leader/Coach

Strathmore Cricket Club
In 2018 and 2019, Strathmore Cricket Club ran cricket events exclusively for girls and women. These events had two elements: · CricHit – which is an exercise and fitness programme specifically developed for females · Softball Cricket – cricket games played with a softball The club plans to develop cricket for girls and women in 2020 and needs volunteers to help it do that. The club’s ambition is to establish regular girls and women’s sessions. CricHit – we would like to recruit and train volunteers who can deliver this programme to groups of girls and women. We would like to see the programme offered as an extra-curricular activity in school and on a regular basis at the club and in the community. Softball Cricket - This is the fastest growing aspect of the sport of cricket, in Scotland and across the world. We want to make sure that Forfar is part of that development. Girls’ and Women’s softball sessions are intended to be fun and social events. They normally include a mix of activities and games – with plenty of time for participants to socialise. They are flexible and try to take account of what participants want to do. For those who want to play more competitive games, sessions can be adjusted to make this possible. Strathmore Cricket Club is seeking to establish regular sessions at the club We are also keen to develop sessions at Forfar Academy – open to students and staff and have run some sessions for Brownie and Guide Groups in the past so the possibilities for this new venture are endless! To take these opportunities forward we also need volunteers in different roles, including to: · Promote and market programmes · Organise the cricket activities · Organise the social elements of events – music, catering etc This opportunity would be of interest to people interested in sports development, youth work, hospitality, marketing and promotion as well as for girls and women with an interest in fitness and sport.
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Driver

Re-engage (Angus)
Do you have a few hours to spare one Sunday afternoon a month to drive a lonely older person to afternoon tea? We need volunteer drivers, using their own cars, to collect guests and take them to a volunteer host's home. Once there you will take part in the tea party for a couple of hours, meeting other drivers and guests, before returning your guest home again.
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Shop Volunteer - Arbroath

Cancer Research UK
Volunteer in our shops Our shop volunteers are helping us beat cancer right now.   In 2019/20, 14,000 volunteers gave 3.1 million hours of their time and sold items totalling £15million. These funds are helping us start new clinical trials and research treatments as we speak.  If you volunteer at a Cancer Research UK shop, you too could make a real difference to what we can achieve. Nothing we do would be possible without amazing volunteers like you.  You’ll also gain valuable skills to help develop your CV and experience. And you’ll volunteer alongside a wonderful team of passionate, friendly people who will support you every step of the way.  Volunteering is open to everyone and no experience is required. So, if you’re looking for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you.  What do shop volunteers do?  Volunteering in our shops is varied, exciting and rewarding. No two days are the same and you have the chance to flex different skills regularly. There are always new opportunities to keep you engaged and help you grow and develop in your role.  While this list is not exhaustive, it gives you a flavour of some of the typical tasks in our charity shops:  Serving customers, taking cash and providing good all-round customer service  Sorting through donated items and pricing stock  Working on window and shop displays  Keeping the shop tidy, clean and well organised  Interacting with the general public  Following new health, safety and social distancing measures  You don’t need any experience to volunteer  You just need to be motivated, hardworking and enjoy being part of a team. There’ll be a full induction as well as ongoing training opportunities to make sure you’re fully confident and able to excel in your role.  Why should I volunteer? Volunteering brings a wealth of benefits, both personal and professional.   Every volunteer hour you donate means we can sell 6 items and make £20 of income. So, if you volunteer for a 7-hour day, this can generate £140. That means that every day you volunteer, you’ll be raising more funds to beat cancer.   You’ll gain important skills that are hugely valued in the workplace such as teamwork, communication and using your initiative.  You can boost your CV by working towards an NVQ in Retail with Derby College, and we'll provide you with a reference.  It will allow you to get involved in your local community and to meet new friends.  Our friendly CRUK team will be there to support you all the way – offering guidance and helping you build your confidence.  It’s fun – you’ll gain real satisfaction from volunteering alongside our warm, friendly shop volunteers who will make you feel right at home. The minimum age for volunteering in our shops is 18 . If you’re aged between 16 -18 you may still be able to volunteer in our shops, but you must be on a recognised scheme, for example the Duke of Edinburgh. 
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Dog Wellbeing Volunteer

Guide Dogs for the Blind
In this role, you will provide day to day care for dogs whilst they are housed at your local Guide Dogs site. Ensuring physical, behavioural, and mental welfare needs are met. What you’ll be doing: • Using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage dogs to settle in their environments. • Supporting in general housekeeping e.g., tidying dog pens and preparing food for enrichment purposes. • Discussing needs and requirements of the dogs with staff members. • Supporting in hands on training; helping develop our dogs cooperative care behaviours. • Assisting with videoing dog behaviours and proofing behaviours. • Assisting with grooming and toileting of dogs, as appropriate. • Supporting Dog Health and Wellbeing team in their daily tasks. Ideally you will: • Have good dog handling skills and/or enthusiasm for working with dogs. • Have good communication skills and work well in a team. • Be able to implement training methods with our dogs and adapt to the specific requirements of our dogs. • Be able to support in manual labour e.g., cleaning. You’ll get: • The opportunity to increase your knowledge of dog health and wellbeing. Alongside learning about up-to-date dog training techniques. • The opportunity to gain hands on experience of caring for dogs, and meeting their individual needs while they are in training. • The satisfaction that you are supporting people with sight loss to live actively, independently, and well. This role has 6-8 hours of initial training and then you’ll be ready to go! These modules include: • Basic dog health, wellbeing, and behaviour training. • Positive reinforcement techniques. • Additional training to learn new skills throughout your role.
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Research Volunteer - Fishing

National Galleries of Scotland
Do you have an eye for detail? Do you love delving deep into a project? Would you like to learn more about the history of fishing in Scotland? If so, then join us a Research Volunteer! Why we want you This is an exciting time for the National Galleries of Scotland, as we are currently undergoing a major redevelopment to make Gallery spaces more accessible, and better showcase the incredible collection of Scottish art. Many pieces in the collection reflect the importance of fishing in Scotland’s history- whether that is the towns built around the industry, or the boats themselves. We are looking for volunteers to undergo a research project studying the history of fishing in your area. What you will be doing - You will be helping to inform displays and interpretation by: - Choosing a particular area of study, e.g., the dangers of fishing, and pieces in the collection that speak to this. - Studying the records and resources at the your local research centre, whether photographs, written records or objects, and compiling information about this topic. You will be provided with a framework to help you write down your information. - Sharing this information over video conferencing software with other volunteers doing similar research across Scotland and with staff from the National Galleries. - This research being saved in our records to inform interpretation of pieces in the collection and potentially being shared on the Scottish National Gallery Webpage What's in it for you - Training and supervision by NGS staff - Develop communication and research skills - Gain and share knowledge of local and Scottish history - Contribute to the interpretation and understanding of artworks in the Scottish Collection and to the body of research in your local area
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Research Volunteer - Fishing

National Galleries of Scotland
Do you have an eye for detail? Do you love delving deep into a project? Would you like to learn more about the history of fishing in Scotland? If so, then join us a Research Volunteer! Why we want you This is an exciting time for the National Galleries of Scotland, as we are currently undergoing a major redevelopment to make Gallery spaces more accessible, and better showcase the incredible collection of Scottish art. Many pieces in the collection reflect the importance of fishing in Scotland’s history- whether that is the towns built around the industry, or the boats themselves. We are looking for volunteers to undergo a research project studying the history of fishing in your area. What you will be doing - You will be helping to inform displays and interpretation by: - Choosing a particular area of study, e.g., the dangers of fishing, and pieces in the collection that speak to this. - Studying the records and resources at the your local research centre, whether photographs, written records or objects, and compiling information about this topic. You will be provided with a framework to help you write down your information. - Sharing this information over video conferencing software with other volunteers doing similar research across Scotland and with staff from the National Galleries. - This research being saved in our records to inform interpretation of pieces in the collection and potentially being shared on the Scottish National Gallery Webpage What's in it for you - Training and supervision by NGS staff - Develop communication and research skills - Gain and share knowledge of local and Scottish history - Contribute to the interpretation and understanding of artworks in the Scottish Collection and to the body of research in your local area
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Citizen Advocate

Angus Independent Advocacy
We have great volunteering opportunities at Angus Independent Advocacy (AIA). We are looking for Angus residents to become Citizen Advocate's. An ideal Citizen Advocate will share our core purpose of supporting people to have their voice heard and uphold our Values. They must be aged 18+, are non- judgemental and have good communication and listening skills. All Citizen Advocates undergo a PVG check and must provide 2 references. We also ask that all new Citizen Advocates complete our preparation course. The purpose of this course is to give the person a better understanding of what Citizen Advocacy is and the principles and standards that underpin our work, focusing on; inclusion, confidentiality, non-discriminatory practice and adult protection. Main purpose of the role: - To connect with people who may have a learning disability, mental ill health, acquired brain injury, have dementia or are an older person. - Independent advocacy is a 1:1 equal partnership between an advocacy partner and citizen advocate. The citizen advocate will bring the concerns of the partner into ordinary life and help the partner to connect with their local community. A Development Worker will support you until you are matched with an Advocacy Partner. Our volunteering is unique as once you are matched as an equal Partnership, there are no set hours it is up to the two people when they want to meet or talk. Have a look at some of our Stories for examples of what may be involved in a Partnership. To become a Citizen Advocate or to find out more information, register your interest here or call our office on 01241 434413.
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Helper/ Assistant

Angus Riding for the Disabled Ltd
The volunteers will be helping children and adults. They may be working with horses and ponies and there's lots of walking involved so it's an excellent way to keep fit.
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Meeter and greeter

NHS Tayside (Angus)
Our volunteer meeter and greeters help create a friendly, welcoming and helpful environment within the outpatient department. They will provide clear information to visitors and escort people to their destination as needed.
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Volunteer Rangers with Angus Alive Ranger Service

Angus Alive Ranger Service
Working with teams at Crombie, Forfar Loch, Monikie Park or Angus Glens countryside activities which include conservation work, environmental education, site maintenance and preparing for event and activities.
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Activity Volunteer

Deidre Knight Centre
The centre is looking for volunteers to share a talent or interest they have with our service user group. For example: - Arts & Crafts - Sports - Baking - Gardening - Woodworking - Origami - Exercises The list could be endless! If you can spare a few hours, please get in touch with Lesley at the centre on 01307 468314.
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Meeting Centre Volunteer

Kirrie Connections (Dementia friendly kirriemuir)
Kirrie Connections will open as a Meeting Centre from 14 may 2019 every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10am to 3pm and would like to hear from volunteers who would like to help and become part of the Meeting Centre team. Meeting Centres are a local resource, operating out of ordinary community buildings offering ongonig warm and friendly expert support to people and families affected by dementia. At the heart, the Meeting Centre is a social club where people meet to have fun, talk to others and get help that focusses on individual needs. Meeting Centres are based on sound research evidence on what helps people cope well in adjusting to living with the symptoms and changes that dementia brings. Volunteers alongside staff trained in Meeting centre ethos provide an enjoyable and flexible programme for both the person with dementia and their family carers. The social club meets three days per week for 15-20 members. All activities are designed to help people adapt to the challenges that living with dementia can bring. This involves a chance to get together social, to be creative, to get active and to share lunch. Family carers get assistance with practical and emotional issues, as well as being able to contribute to social club activities and enjoy life together more or use the opportunity to have a break from their caring role. Are you interested and can spare a few hours on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursdays whether that be morning, afternoon, over lunch time or longer spells between 10am and 3pm? Kirrie Connections would love to hear from you, get in touch to find out more.
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Area Organisers

  • Scotland’s Gardens Scheme
  • Home-based volunteering

We are seeking volunteers to assist with organising and supporting charity garden open days within our District Teams around Scotland. Our Area Organisers typically look after a number of gardens in a geographic area within your district. You will work closely with the District Organiser and liaise with Garden Openers to see that a good relationship is developed. You may also seek new gardens to open in your area Area Organisers also make sure that Garden Openers have adequate support on the day of their opening, including help with teas, car parking, taking money, etc, and provide signage and materials (supplied by Head Office) for the day to Garden Openers. This is a great way to meet new people and work within a lovely team of like-minded garden lovers.
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Music Group Volunteer

  • DD8 Music
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DD8 music is thrilled to be looking for volunteers to involve in running our youth and adult music groups and including you as a part of our friendly and welcoming team. We are building a person-centred volunteer programme where volunteers from all backgrounds and abilities are welcomed and supported. We run guitar groups, as well as groups focussed on a mix of instruments and more free flowing creative jamming. These sessions will provide you the opportunity to guide and mentor our young people and adults while they try out instruments, learn and improve in their musical abilities and develop themselves and their confidence as well. Through our support and training, this role will also help you develop and grow your skills and confidence and be a great place to meet new and interesting people. This volunteering role will involve a healthy mixture of helping to move music equipment and instruments to our group activity locations, setting up the rooms in preparation of the activities, and tidying up/taking equipment and instruments back, as well as helping during sessions. Whilst the groups are in session, this role will allow you to supervise and give advice, encouragement, and support to the young people as well as the opportunity to build a rapport with them whilst our staff deliver their session plans. Sessions can either take a more structured, or free form style, so this role will be perfect for you not only if you crave structure, but also if you prefer a more easy-going environment with more space for spontaneous creativity. This role would be a great opportunity either if you already have some musical ability and knowledge that you want to use, grow, or improve or if you want to help kick start your musical interests through helping others! This role is not only perfect for those with musical interests, as there’s lots of exciting ways of getting involved which can be tailored around you, and your interests and we have plenty of other roles besides! Key Duties: · Helping transport, unpack and set up musical equipment · Supervising and supporting young people in trying out instruments and practicing · Helping tidy and take away equipment after sessions are over · Helping staff deliver the session plan · Engaging and supervising young people and adults during sessions
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Roaming Tech Support

  • RNIB Scotland - Independent Living

Technology gives us the power to access information, to exercise consumer choice, to plan independent travel, to enjoy global entertainment in the palm of our hands and to share our experiences. Our technology volunteers unleash this power, ensuring that blind and partially sighted people are not excluded from a connected world. Long before pac-man was eating pac-dots, volunteers were supporting people with sight loss to use technology. They help with a huge range of devices - from tablets to talking book players. All across the country, our volunteers: help people set up new devices or troubleshoot tech issues remotely support learning sessions at our IT hubs share tech skills at digital learning workshops in the community provide one-to-one tech support to local people in their own homes organise events and teams of tech volunteers We have a wide range of technology volunteering opportunities and welcome IT experts, internet enthusiasts, smartphone fans and gadget lovers. However, you don’t need to be a tech guru to get involved. Our technology services are built on volunteer led delivery, and we‘re always looking for more technology volunteers to help us coordinate and organise our services. If you believe in the power of technology to increase wellbeing and transform lives and are interested in technology volunteering, we’d be delighted to welcome you to the team!
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Find a Home for Sooty Volunteer

  • RNIB Scotland - Independent Living

Join our community of amazing volunteer Sooty box collectors and help us to provide blind and partially sighted people with the support they need at this uncertain time. RNIB urgently need volunteers to collect and bank donations received through our Sooty boxes, which play a vital role in generating income and raising our profile in local communities. This role is completely flexible, can be performed by individuals, pairs or groups and the time you dedicate to it is entirely up to you and your commitments. You can give your time as little or as often as you like! This activity has been fully risk-assessed and you'll be supported by a volunteer manager to ensure the role is performed safely and in-line with current government restrictions. Please note: Volunteers will be expected to use their own transportation and ideally should have access to a car. Mileage or transport costs can be reimbursed. Due to insurance requirements you must be 18 or over. What you will be doing? Place Collection Boxes in agreed outlets, Collect, record and bank donations., Find new venues for Collection Boxes and if you don’t want to find new homes for Sooty we need people to collect and replace boxes we have already placed in business premises in your local area.
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Community Facebook Moderator

  • RNIB Scotland - Independent Living
  • Home-based volunteering

RNIB Connect Members can now join regional Facebook groups and our online community to blog, join discussions and find out about events taking place locally. As our online community grows we need you to help moderate the content to ensure it is relevant, welcoming, safe and supportive. We also need you to welcome and support new members when they join. What you will be doing? Go online to review blogs and discussions. Ensure that messages and discussions meet content standard Report anything that’s offensive or may cause concern. Welcome and support new members.
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Telephone Group Facilitator

  • RNIB Scotland - Independent Living
  • Home-based volunteering

Are you a good listener? Are you able to manage group conversations and ensure people feel comfortable together and that groups run smoothly? We need you to facilitate our Talk and Support weekly telephone groups that offer blind and partially sighted people the opportunity to socialise with others when the regular group facilitator is unavailable. This is a telephone-based role that you can do from home. You will need access to a landline and/or mobile phone. We ask you to commit to covering up to 3 groups per week, although this will vary on a week by week basis. Each group you cover will last for one hour What you will be doing? Listening to group conversations, ensuring they flow and are appropriate. Making appropriate contributions. Creating friendly & welcoming atmosphere. Being link between the group & Talk & Support team. Reporting safeguarding concerns.
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Cover Telephone Group Facilitator

  • RNIB Scotland - Independent Living
  • Home-based volunteering

Are you a good listener? Are you able to manage group conversations and ensure people feel comfortable together and that groups run smoothly? We need you to facilitate our Talk and Support weekly telephone groups that offer blind and partially sighted people the opportunity to socialise with others when the regular group facilitator is unavailable. This is a telephone-based role that you can do from home. You will need access to a landline and/or mobile phone. We ask you to commit to covering up to 3 groups per week, although this will vary on a week by week basis. Each group you cover will last for one hour What you will be doing? Listening to group conversations, ensuring they flow and are appropriate. Making appropriate contributions. Creating friendly & welcoming atmosphere. Being link between the group & Talk & Support team. Reporting safeguarding concerns.
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Director

  • Care About Angus
  • Board/trustee role

Care About Angus is a Community Interest Company established in 2015 offering practical care and support to people in their own homes. We are recruiting members to our Board of Directors and in particular, we are looking for Board members who may have skills in finance, human resources, media and social care. If you think you might have what we are looking for and would like to join this developing organisation please get in touch for an application pack on 01241 797 777 or email us at info@careaboutangus.org.uk.
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Social Media Assistant

  • covid:aid
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As a digital charity, our social media channels are very important to us for raising awareness of who we are and what we do. Our aim is to develop a strong online presence and maximise engagement across all of our social media channels: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Linkedin & Tiktok. Your role within the charity will help us to reach a wider audience and in turn support more individuals affected by covid-19. The duties of a social media assistant volunteer may include: Maintaining active social media accounts Creating and/or posting content on different social media channels, e.g. generating engaging instagram stories/interactive story polls etc Engaging with our social media audience, e.g. responding to comments/messages on our social media channels Suggest ideas to increase online engagement Keep up to date with social media trends and Liaising with other departments (fundraising, community etc) to understand and create effective content that is targeted at specific requirements The benefits to you Experience volunteering within a professional organisation A sense of satisfaction and pride for helping to make a valuable difference Develop your skills and experience References for future employers
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Volunteer Mentor

  • Volunteering Matters

Give the gift of your time and become a volunteer mentor for young people Would you like to support a young person on their journey to gaining new skills and experience, becoming more self-confident and achieving their goals? If the answer is yes, we would love to hear from you. Why mentoring? Mentoring is at the heart of what we do here at ProjectScotland and we offer everyone we support the opportunity to be matched with a volunteer mentor. We are searching for people in a few areas across the country who are able to offer one hour of their time per week for a minimum of 6 months to help transform the life of someone else. As a volunteer mentor, you could support your mentee with whatever is important to them. This could be goal setting, identifying interests and strengths, confidence building, helping to establish a routine, social connections or just someone consistent to talk to and check in with to see how they are. The support you can offer is invaluable and can be life changing for you both! How does it work? • we provide training, support to apply to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme, ongoing support, access to lots of resources and a wonderful community of mentors across the country • you are matched to one person and meet with them once a week for around one hour • meetings would ideally be face to face, however many matches have been virtual over the past two years, using email/telephone/video chat/WhatsApp. There is the opportunity to do both. • matches can last from 3-12 months depending upon the relationship and the needs of the mentee What’s in it for you? • Help transform your mentee’s life • Develop communication and interpersonal skills e.g. coaching, motivating others, adaptability • Gain transferable skills and experience volunteering with disadvantaged people • Participate in regular support and training • Meet new people, connect and have fun! • Learn about yourself and gain a sense of achievement supporting others • Learn more about your community and the challenges that people can face If you are interested in this opportunity please email mentoringps@volunteeringmatters.org.uk. We would love to hear from you! More info about ProjectScotland: ProjectScotland (now part of the Volunteering Matters Family of Brands) works with people (predominantly young people) across the country who are struggling to overcome challenges such as social isolation, mental health issues, low confidence and general uncertainty about their futures. By providing wrap around support and the chance to complete a voluntary placement with a local charity; not only can this enhance confidence and self-belief, but it gives that individual the opportunity to build on their skills and experience and potentially move on to a job, further education or training. Everyone we work with is also offered a volunteer mentor.
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