Dundee volunteering opportunities
Mental Health Involvement Assistant
Dundee Voluntary Action
Dundee Service User Network (S.U.N) is a group set up to ensure that people with a lived experience of mental health difficulties are involved in the development of Dundee’s mental health service. We have a twice weekly drop in to provide a more informal and relaxed opportunity for people to discuss wider mental health issues with like minded individuals. We have various activity groups (Arts & Crafts, Guitar Group and Gardening Group. We hope to offer a choir and writing group in the future) and regular events and talks.
We are providing a rewarding opportunity for non-judgemental individuals to further develop their skills by providing a friendly face and ear to our network members, supporting social activities, setting up and leading various group projects and learning skills to support adults with a lived experience of mental health conditions to be meaningfully involved in services. Additionally if you have a special skill (art, music/singing, creative writing, gardening, exercise etc) there may be opportunities to start a new group.
For those that are interested, there will be times when additional opportunities will present, such as supporting the project coordinator at outreach mental health services when collecting data (for example from questionnaires) and at various awareness raising events.
Home From Hospital Support
Royal Voluntary Service (Dundee)
You will be providing one to one short-term practical support for up to 6 weeks after a hospital stay, which enables the person to return home with confidence when no other support is available from family and friends. You will offering friendly and confidential support and companionship for older people returning home from hospital.
You will also provide low level practical help such as prescription collection, assisted shopping, petcare, help in the home etc and provide transport or help in accessing transport.
You will check on the older person’s welfare upon return from hospital. This will include providing assistance on the day of their discharge and settling them in at home. Circumstances may allow for a prior hospital visit to the person and more planned preparation for the return home.
Finally, you will help the older person access other services if required.
Cash Desk/Sales Floor Assistant
British Heart Foundation (Broughty Ferry)
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.
Support Group Helper
Fertility Network Scotland
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.
Looking Forward Group Helper
RNIB Scotland (Dundee)
Do you enjoy meeting new people? Could you guide delegates around a venue? Our Looking Forward courses offer practical advice, and an opportunity to socialise for people affected by visually impairment. We are looking for friendly volunteers to offer a warm reception making them feel welcomed with refreshments and conversation.
Youth Volunteer - Short Term
Alternatives Dundee Youth
This is an opportunity for a young person to get a hands on experience of the work that happens at Alternatives Dundee. The Youth Volunteer will be involved in various aspects of the service with activities including helping create and develop resources, helping with administration/ office activities, organisation and taking part in a youth steering group, enhancing Alternatives social media presence/publicity and assisting and supporting workshops, presentations and training events.
Shop Assistant
Oxfam in Scotland Charity Shop Lochee
We are looking for all kinds of volunteers to join our team, full training in all areas is provided, and there are many different roles such as till operators, back shop assistants even online sales assistants. If you have certain areas of interest i.e.; books or music or even just want to get out the house and meet some new people and help us do some good please get in touch
Charity Shop Assistant - Strathmartine Road
Sense Scotland
Volunteers help ensure the shop is tidy and attractive; you can use your creativity to make eye-catching window displays, sorting and replacing stock to keep the shop looking fresh and stylish. Incoming donations are organised and labelled, and clothes steamed and tagged. Our polite, approachable volunteers assist customers; welcoming them through the door, ringing purchases through the cash register and encouraging signing up to the Gift Aid scheme. A bonus of volunteering in this role is having access to great quality items at reasonable prices, as soon as they hit the shop floor!
In the shop volunteer role you will develop your understanding of stock management, marketing and customer service. These skills are valuable for personal development as well as very relevant to careers in retail, advertising and business. You will have the opportunity to meet lots of people, play an active role in your community and make friends.
Gymnastics Club Helper/Coach
Sport Tayside & Fife
As a volunteer working within Gymnastics/Trampoline clubs/classes operating within local community venues and sport centres in Dundee, you will have the opportunity to: Work alongside fully qualified coaching staff who will help you to understand the basic fundamentals of the sport, enabling you to deliver and coach sessions with confidence; Access coach education that you think would be of value to you as a volunteer; All education would be financially supported through the organisation or through identified funding that is available for the development of volunteers; Be a valued member of the coaching team and will have the opportunity to be a part of the progressive development of the clubs/classes that you are actively volunteering with.
Sales Assistants
British Heart Foundation (Dundee)
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.
Feedback Helper
Fledgling Arts Collective Central (Dundee)
Your role will include interacting with online members giving feedback on the creative arts posts they leave in a positive constructive way. Having a creative, positive and constructive approach will be required. Mentoring will be provided. Spread your wings and come fly with us.
Charity Shop Sales Assistant (Monifieth Shop)
Cats Protection (Dundee)
This is a great opportunity for a friendly and outgoing person to support the work of Cats Protection by helping out at one of our charity shops. Volunteers will be asked to help with all aspects of running a small business. The role includes setting out the shop, arranging the stock, window dressing, dealing with the customers, sorting out new stock, and pricing. This role would suit anyone with or without previous retail experience. The shops are run and organised by volunteers and we would welcome your support.
Studio Assistant
Bridge FM
Each night of the week, Bridge FM have a Request Show and a Studio Assistant is needed for each one. The Studio Assistant is responsible for looking out music which is requested by patients and additional music which will fit into the style of music on the programme. The Studio Assistant will also deal with telephone and email requests. The cleanliness and tidiness of the studio complex is operated on a rota system between the Studio Assistants for each evening and everyone is expected to do their fair share of work. The Studio Assistant is also responsible for maintaining the CD library and may be needed to take part in on air content.
Committee Member
Parkinson's UK (Dundee)
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.
Home-visiting Befriender
Home-Start Dundee
Home-Start Dundee provides support to families who have at least one child of pre-school age. The support is provided by the home-visiting befriender who will receive training and then be matched with a suitable family. They will usually visit for 1-3 hours per week. The befriender may provide emotional support to a parent adapting to change or provide practical assistance to a family who may be struggling with day-to-day issues affecting them. The befriender may just need to be a good listener or be able to sign-post the family to other support that is available to them. The befriender will be able to help families cope with the pressures they face and can make a real difference to a family as they move forward in life.
Child Contact Centre Organiser and Volunteer
Relationships Scotland Family Mediation Tayside and Fife
This can involve helping with difficult "handovers" in emotionally sensitive situations. Our neutrality is particularly important in contact situations and the volunteer will be required to engage with both parents without giving advice, counselling or expressing an opinion. Ensuring the availability of suitable play equipment and materials, and giving ideas for play and parent child interaction (if asked) is part of the duties, as is encouraging parents to tidy up the Centre at the end of contact and providing tea and coffee.
Bike Repairs
Tayside Re-Users
As an environmental charity we aim to keep as much as we can out of landfill. This includes collecting items from our Hub, recycling centres, businesses and members of the public. There are bikes which we are donated but require some repair before the can go on to the shop floor. We have a dedicated area to be used with spares and equipment. This role does not require customer contact but would be working as part of a team overall.
Playworkers / Childcare Opportunities
Under 12s Project
The project offers volunteers the chance to work with children and families living in the Mid-Craigie and Linlathen areas of Dundee. Volunteers are encouraged to play an active role in the project and participate fully in the planning, organisation and implementation of the groups. Opportunities include working within the project's out of school care setting and gaining practical experience of childcare, developing play opportunities and participating in after school activities. Volunteers also have the opportunity to become involved in the community development side of the project ie. project organisation and management. Access to training is provided to all volunteers and travel expenses reimbursed.
Crew
Unicorn Preservation Society
We really value our dedicated and talented team of volunteers who all bring something different to helping preserve the historic ship HMS Unicorn.
Opportunities include helping with visitor services, tour guide, archiving, painting, gardening, dressing up on pirates days, face painter, admin assistant, social media, bar, school groups…. There’s something for everyone so let us know what you can bring to the team.
We have regular volunteer meetings and email updates and are open to the Saltire Awards. We have regular training and as a volunteer you can attend our live music and events free of charge. And, of course, the kettle is always on!
Theatre Usher
The Dundee Whitehall Theatre Ltd
The role of the Usher involves assisting our audiences in and around the theatre and responsibilities can vary for each performance with support from the front of house manager and venue manager.
Duties include directing customers to the theatre facilities, checking tickets and showing people to their seats, selling ice cream and programmes, dealing effectively with latecomers, audience related enquiries and problems, and taking responsibility for the safe evacuation of the visiting public during an incident.
Social Support
Roxburghe House
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.
Engagement Project Assistant
Dundee Survival Group
Dundee Survival Group is an organisation which provides accommodation and support for homeless people. Volunteers would be working with the Engagement project, aimed at improving our service, building our service users skills and confidence.
The project is run as a drop in. Volunteers will help with the daily running tasks and supporting service users. The project also runs a programme of workshops, discussions, events and outings. Volunteers are encouraged to develop this programme along side staff and service users.
Peer learning is highly valued and so any skills or interests volunteers hold, we would encourage them to utilise. This may be in art or other creative fields, writing, music, sport, computer skills, cooking e.t.c. Other tasks may be assisting with funding, fund-raising, light admin tasks, outreach and liaising with similar organisations. Support and on the job training will be provided.
Welcome Person
Brae Riding for the Disabled
The role will involve making sure each client is wearing a properly fitted riding hat. At the first and last lesson of each 12 week block there is also paperwork to be completed for each rider. We also need you to ensure that carers, parents and siblings are not patting/touching the horses at the mounting block as this is a very delicate part of the lesson.
Management Committee Members
Save By The Bell
The business of Save by the Bell is managed by the Management Committee who set priorities in the use of staff and other resources. An opportunity exists for interested individuals to join the Management Committee and assist in the management of Save by the Bell.
Management Committee members will be expected to attend Committee meetings to discuss issues affecting Save by the Bell staff, funding and business with other Management Committee members and to participate in any decisions required.
School Savings Collection Assistant
Save By The Bell
Save By The Bell is a project that encourages children and young people to develop a savings habit. We run weekly collections in participating primary schools across Dundee, where pupils can deposit money into their savings account. Our trained primary 6/7 pupils act as 'tellers' and are supervised by adult volunteers. We need more adult volunteers to support and monitor our pupils during these collections, helping them to develop their cash handling and numeracy skills. There are positions available in various schools and collections usually last no more than one hour. All volunteers will be required to commit to attending one collection per week and to undergo a Disclosure Scotland check. Support and training will be provided by Save By The Bell staff.
Charity Shop Assistants
Ardler Village Trust
The Ardler Village Trust operates a successful Charity Shop to help raise funds for local projects. The Trust is now looking for enthusiastic volunteers to work as Shop Assistants where they can meet new friends and learn valuable skills. You will join a team of cheerful workers undertaking a variety of roles including sorting donated goods, creating window displays, marketing the shop, serving customers and cash handling. The AVT will also seek to support our volunteers through training and guidance should that be required. The shop aims to not only provide quality, low cost household and clothing items for local people it will also act as site to train volunteers and create a source of income for the Ardler Village Trust from which it can continue its community development work.
Computer Group Facilitator
Caledonia Housing Association (Dundee)
This is a fantastic opportunity to use your computer skills and develop a fun, friendly social group in a Supported Housing Scheme.
Caledonia Housing Association is supporting interesting and stimulating social activities for older residents that will link them into the wider community.
Small groups or one to one, looking for support to receive and send information; browse the web; and possibly develop other methods including skype etc. This will be very much a social group and the ability to encourage social interaction will be as important as computer skills. If you have computer skills; a friendly personality; and can spare 2 hours a week / fortnight, we would love to hear from you.
Group Organiser / Facilitator
Caledonia Housing Association (Dundee)
Caledonia HA has 8 Sheltered Schemes across Dundee providing accommodation for older people. Each Housing Scheme is a small community. We are recruiting friendly, sociable and creative volunteers to organise group activities for older people. These are small groups of older people, usually between 4 and 12, who want fun, stimulating activities in a social setting.
The types of groups that are popular include: coffee mornings; afternoon teas; reminiscing groups; sing-alongs / live music; Tai Chi; seated exercise class; beauty therapies; listening to guest speakers, Art & Crafts and the list goes on.
Can you organise a small group? get the conversation going? have skills that would interest older people? A creative mind and a ‘can do’ attitude? Then why not give this a go. YOU’LL ENJOY IT !
Activities Assistant, Over 50 Group
Brooksbank Centre & Services (Dundee)
The Over 50s group at the Brooksbank Centre are looking for an Activities Assistant to help with organising and running activities for group. The ideal person would be someone who is comfortable getting to know people and talking in small groups. There is the potential to help the group to develop activities, and the volunteer would be supported by the Activities Co-ordinator who oversees the group every week. The group runs from 1- 4 every Wednesday. The group is an important social event for members many of whom have limited opportunities to socialise.
If you would like to give your time by spend a few hours on a Wednesday afternoon helping with activities and having some fun then we would like to hear from you.
Energy Advisor
Dundee Energy Efficiency Advice Project
Presently we are aware of limited contact with individuals and families from ethnic communities in seeking advice on energy related matters. Your role would involve working with energy advisors from the Dundee Energy Efficiency Advice Project (DEEAP) to make ethnic communities aware of the services DEEAP provides. You would benefit from being associated with a well respected and dedicated team working to increase/achieve warm, dry, affordable homes. We would encourage you to undertake the City & Guilds qualification in "Energy Awareness" of which we would meet the cost. This would allow you to pass on your knowledge and understanding of energy issues and allow resolution of such matters. Importantly, you would enable individuals and families to reduce fuel spend, enhance insulation levels, maximise household income, register families for fuel discounted tariffs and assist with grant applications.
Resource Assistant
St Ninian's Stay and Play Family Support Group
Equipment for the play room is stored in many areas and some of it is of medium weight. We require someone who is prepared to move such equipment to the appropriate place and put it away at the end of the session. Cleaning and maintenance of equipment would suit someone interested in basic DIY.
Youth Ambassador
Volunteer Dundee
A Youth Ambassador will be involved in promoting Saltire Awards, inspiring other young people to volunteer, make decisions for the annual summit awards and organising the annual Youth Volunteering Awards. An ambassador will attend monthly meeting and has the opportunity to be involved in fundraising events for the annual awards evening. Being an ambassador will also involve the individual engaging and inspiring their peers to uptake volunteering opportunities in Dundee. The role fits in well with those who currently volunteer at other organisations and can be used as a tool to promote a variety of youth volunteering opportunities across the city.
Meet and Greet Assistant - Lochee
Leisure and Culture Dundee
Although our Active Women session is open to all women a high percentage of our customers are from the BME community. These sessions are intended to provide a comfortable environment for those who would feel uneasy being in the pool supervised by staff members of the opposite sex. We are therefore looking for female volunteers with translator interpreter skills to meet and greet our customers, show them to the changing rooms and poolside. You should be aware that the session is held in a Leisure Centre resulting in variable temperatures.
Active Women Swim Teacher
Leisure and Culture Dundee
As part of the Aquatics team your role will be teaching swimming within a session for women with modesty issues, many of whom are members of the BME community. The customers will have a variety of needs from non-swimmers to improving stroke technique or learning a new stroke. The swim teacher will work with individuals within the session, working to the individual needs of the customer. A positive experience in a comfortable setting can improve the health and wellbeing of customers as well as building their confidence as they learn a new skill. Translator/interpreter skills would be advantageous.
Opportunities Project Adviser
Community Libraries (Leisure and Culture Dundee)
As part of the Library and Information service of Leisure and Culture Dundee, your role will be to work within an informal library environment to support customers to develop their basic I.T. skills. This role will have a focus on developing individuals skills to enable the customer to engage with Internet based welfare rights and employabililty systems. Main tasks include providing training to individuals covering a variety of basic I.T. skills such as sending emails and using search engines, helping customers to use databases and Internet based welfare rights and employability systems, and signposting customers to specialist agencies and services.
Swimming Club Assistant
Menzieshill Whitehall Amateur Swimming Club
The club is looking for volunteers with swimming experience to be swimming club assistants and progress to train as teachers to enable them to help in the coaching of swimmers in the age group 5-18. Initially you would work alongside qualified personnel on the poolside for a period of a few months. Attendance at a locally held teachers' training course would then be organised. This involves both poolside instruction and lecture room activity. After gaining qualifications, you would be given more responsibility and become involved with scheduling, specialised training, team selection, etc.
One to One ESOL Tutor
Dundee International Women's Centre
The role of the one to one ESOL tutor will be to plan and deliver appropriately levelled English lessons for individual students who do not have English as their first language, meet with students for 1 - 2 hours once a week during school term time at DIWC, provide literacy support where appropriate, gather regular feedback and review progress and development of student with project staff, and work closely with project staff to source appropriate materials.
The crèche costs are £2 per session for volunteers.
DIWC ARE UNABLE TO OFFER ESOL VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES AT WEEKENDS OR IN THE EVENINGS.
Sewing Classroom Assistant
Dundee International Women's Centre
The role of the sewing classroom assistant will be to work with other volunteers and project staff to plan and deliver sewing lessons, tutor basic sewing skills such as working a sewing machine, following patterns, measuring and cutting fabric and hemming, provide support to individual learners in a classroom setting, set up and clear up sewing stations within the sewing class, maintain check in and out system for sewing tools and follow DIWC policy and procedures.
Link Up Mentor
Tayside Council on Alcohol (Dundee)
The Link-Up Project provides a mentoring service to vulnerable young people living within the boundaries of Dundee City. The target group are those young people who are involved in some way with substance misuse or offending. The service recruits, trains, supports and supervises volunteer mentors who are then matched with individual young people. Mentoring matches are closely monitored and reviewed to ensure they remain purposeful. You must be able to commit 2-4 hours per week for at least 1 year. Volunteers will be supported by the Mentoring Coordinator and full training will be provided. Having your own transport would be beneficial.
Befriender
Deaf Action (Tayside)
Many Deaf and hard of hearing people feel lonely, isolated, cut off from friends, families and communities. They can develop health issues due to the problems they encounter because of their deafness and accompanying communication difficulties. They regularly face social exclusion, discrimination and poor understanding of their needs from service providers, employers and the community in general.
Volunteer Befrienders will support the Deaf/Hard of Hearing person in building up their confidence and coping skills outside the home and widening their ability to travel. Befrienders work with the Deaf/Hard of Hearing people to support whichever goal that person may wish to achieve and support them with everyday activities that most of us take for granted such as shopping, art galleries, social clubs, exhibitions, accessing local community activities, libraries.
Carer Ambassador
Dundee Carers Centre
Carer Ambassadors have a valuable role in helping to promote the work of Dundee Carers Centre and raise awareness of carers' issues at a local level. They will be the visible ‘face’ of the organisation in the community centres, GP surgeries, etc. A Carer Ambassador will represent the needs of carers and reach out to hidden carers, those who have not been identified by professionals or just don’t recognise themselves as carers. This could be through creating information stands while sharing knowledge and skills with other people.
Van Helper
Food Train Dundee
Van Helpers support our delivery service going out on one of our vans with a Driver. You will pick up shopping boxes from the supermarkets and make multiple deliveries to our customers. You and the Driver will take the groceries into the customer’s house, unpack the groceries, check the order over with the customer and receive the payments. Van Helpers carry a small money float and some cash handling will be required. Van Helpers are required either Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday from around 9a.m. till 3p.m. approximately.
Information Stand Assistant
Action on Hearing Loss Scotland (Dundee)
The role is diverse, from promoting the work we do at information stands, including using pop-up stands and arranging leaflets on a table, using materials provided by Action on Hearing Loss, carrying out basic hearing screenings, where appropriate to Follow health and safety guidelines and complete risk assessments.
You will also be required to: Collect leaflets and equipment from Head Office and take them to the venue; Answer questions from visitors to the stand and hand out leaflets, as appropriate; Complete enquiry forms if you are unable to provide the information, and pass the form to the Information Officer to follow up; Monitor the number of enquiries at each session and collect feedback from all service users to share with the Information Officer; Meet with Action on Hearing Loss staff and other volunteers to discuss the project and suggest any improvements.
Mosaic Artists
Dighty Connect
Meeting once a week in Douglas Community Centre, the mosaic group work on projects for the community spaces along the Dighty. You do not need to be particularly artistic as peer mentoring and training will be given. All equipment, safety wear and refreshments are provided. This opportunity would suit someone looking to learn a new skill, feel valued and impove the local community.
Cinema Club Helper
Link Up Whitfield (Volunteer Centre Dundee)
Link Up Whitfield’s Cinema Club is on every second Friday afternoon at 1pm, but you would need to be available from 11 30am to 4pm.
The volunteer will help set up the chairs for the cinema club, preparing the teas and coffees and also being available to help the projectionist move the equipment into place (projector and other equipment).
Also to help to record the number of people attending, help new participants to complete their membership forms and other small admin tasks that may arise.
Macmillan Move More Walk Leader
Leisure and Culture Dundee
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.
Befriender
Balhousie Care Group Ltd
As a befriender, you will spend time getting to know the resident and vice versa. Engaging in meaningful conversations or taking part in a social activity. Possibly going out for a walk or a coffee.
This time and company will mean a great deal to the resident and enhance their quality of life.
FareShare Mentor
Transform Community Development
We redistribute food which would end up in waste, to non-profit organisations in Tayside and Fife. These groups then provide meals for people who are experiencing food poverty, social isolation or other hardships.
We need Mentors who can give a few hours to help other volunteers with support needs. This is a vital part of providing this valuable service to thousands of individuals in need. Working as part of a team, the van crew load and unload crated food to local community food members.
If you have patience, good people skills and the desire to support others with minor needs to achieve the above tasks then get involved and help others to get involved socially.
Teacher
Dundee Russian School
This role includes teaching bilingual children and adults. If you can speak fluent Russian you can develop your own subject as long as it sounds interesting and engaging. If you are a native English speaker you can help our Russian speaking parents brush up on their English.
Breastfeeding Peer Supporter
NHS Tayside
This is an opportunity to help and support women at a very important time following the birth of their baby. For many new mothers this can be an overwhelming time and women have said that having someone to listen and help, spend time and talk through how to breastfeed would have made a huge difference to them. An initial period of training on breastfeeding management, communication skills, listening skills and expectations of the role in a hospital ward environment will be provided.
Following completion of training you will provide additional support to women in the postnatal wards at Ninewells Hospital on a rotational basis. This will ensure consolidation of training and build your confidence on how to provide support with breastfeeding.
Regular meetings will be arranged to ensure all volunteers have the necessary ongoing support, updates and help to manage this volunteering opportunity.
Pin Badge Fundraiser
RSPB Scotland - Tayside and Fife Office
Are you excited about saving nature and making a difference for future generations?
Nature is struggling, but if we pull together we can make a real difference. Every year our fantastic pin badge volunteers help to raise valuable funds which allow us to manage a variety of projects in East Scotland. Through our iconic pin badges we have raised over £6 million since 1997. We have volunteers placing pin badges in pubs, garden centres, and tourist attractions.
Are you a good coordinator who likes to get out in the local community?
We are urgently looking for enthusiastic, organised individuals, with good communications skills and knowledge of Dundee to become Pin Badge Minders.
Can you spare around 6-10 hours per month? Visit and manage 5- 10 pin badge boxes. Regularly bank the money from the pin badge boxes. Use a simple online system to record your activities.
If you would be interested in this rewarding role, where you will be making a difference in East Scotland then we would love to hear from you.
After all, if there is no home for nature, there will be no nature. Help us give nature a home.
Group Assistant
Helm
Helm works with around 200 young people every year who go into full-time employment, work experience placements or start a range of courses in Further Education Colleges. The training focuses predominantly on supporting young people who are not in education, employment or training and aims to be flexible and responsive to their needs. Your role as Group Assistant would be: To assist the Instructor in delivering SQA Communication, ICT, Numeracy, Problem Solving & ASDAN modules to groups of 8-10 people; To be involved in assisting with the delivery of training in life skills & social skills; To support with delivery of employability skills in preparation for the workplace i.e writing letters & CVs & applying for jobs; To accompany groups on any social outings or employability events, i.e. employer visits; To be a role model & share personal knowledge & experience of work with trainees; Help to mentor those trainees who require additional support. You would be expected to attend any in house training/meetings relevant to the volunteer role.
Rehabilitation and Peer Support Volunteer
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.
The aims and objectives of rehabilitation and peer support:
To 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 (hospital rehabilitation support) to community (community rehabilitation support) and can be delivered in a one-to-one and/or a group setting. Peer Support Groups are community groups affiliated with CHSS and range from singing groups to swimming groups!
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.
Volunteers can provide support to enable service users to resume everyday activities following a stroke. Service delivery can be very diverse. Peer support groups range from physical activities, singing, walking or just having a good natter.
The volunteering role could take place:
- in a community setting
- in a hospital
- in the home
- in a group setting
Volunteers are involved with unique training to undertake this role with confidence.
Shop Volunteer
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 Retail:
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.
About Your Role:
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.
The role includes:
• Welcoming and assisting customers
• Customer service and sales service
• Stock control
• Sorting donations
• Hanging and ticketing stock
• Helping to keep store clean and tidy
Promotion & Publicity Assistant
Save the Children
You don't need to be a social media or marketing expert for this role - just able to use the internet, email and confident talking to people.
We’ll tell you about our latest national fundraising activities, emergency appeals and campaign messages so you can tell others and encourage them to take part, support and attend events. You’ll research local opportunities, and contact local businesses, schools and local groups. You’ll also find free ways to tell your community about what’s happening locally and nationally.
The Community Fundraising Manager is only a phone call away for support and you’ll meet up with them regularly to make promotional plans and for any mutual updates.
It’s a really flexible role which can fit around your other commitments. If you’re over 18 and can commit to at least two hours a week for a minimum of six months please get in touch.
Museum Assistant
Dundee Museum of Transport
Yes we are really excited to be putting call out for people to help us, over the last twelve months our visitor numbers have increased substantially and with the V&A opening in September we need to be ready for the huge rise in visitors to Dundee. We would like you to be part of that journey.
Typical roles but not restricted to these as we regularly have projects coming in, Front of house meet and greet customer service advisors, Admin assistants with several roles to choose from, archivists, digital masters of facebook and social media and so much more!
So if you are looking to change career and learn new sills, or indeed teach us some! You just might want to do something different or just enjoy your spare time helping us.
CLIC Sargent Speaker
CLIC Sargent (Dundee)
Being a CLIC Sargent Speaker means being the face of the charity. You will become known for your effective, informative and interesting presentations on our work. This is a flexible role, and will largely involve presenting at evenings and weekends, or as and when a group requires a talk.
The role is a proactive one, with a focus on developing relationships with new supporters, and can include - Promoting the work of CLIC Sargent by organising and giving talks and presentations; Proactively approaching local companies, groups and organisations in order to organise speaking opportunities; Collecting cheques from community groups, businesses and organisations – saying thank you and giving a talk on behalf of CLIC Sargent.
Experience of public speaking is desirable but not essential
Business Mentor
The Prince’s Trust - Scotland
Business Mentors provide support to young people once the 4 day programme is completed. The role is about guidance and helping the young people to develop their business whilst also building their confidence and skills. It involves helping young people to find information, understand problems, identify solutions and implement action plans.
Retail Assistant
British Heart Foundation Murraygate (Dundee)
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.
Community Companion
Dundee Voluntary Action
We need you! If you enjoy having a chat, trying new things and developing your skills then this is the opportunity for you. Older adults (55+) in Dundee can become lonely and isolated through no fault of their own and that’s where Community Companions come in. Two hours a week can make such a difference to an isolated older person. Whether it’s out and about or visiting someone in their home this can be at a time that suits you. Volunteers are matched with people based on similar interests and hobbies. Full and ongoing training and support will be given to help you develop your skills and knowledge. Becoming a Community Companion not only improves other’s wellbeing but also your own. You’re never too old to be a volunteer! If you have what it takes to make a difference get in touch we want to hear from you!
Community Lunch Provider
RockSolid Dundee
Rocksolid have secured funding to run a community lunch on a weekly basis for the next year but in order to do this we need community focused like-minded individuals to help us run our lunch. The more people we can involve the better but essentially, we are looking for help to prepare the basic lunch (training can be provided) to prepare the hall for the lunch (your own input would be valued here) and we need volunteers for running of the service (taking orders and serving.) Also with the clearing away at the end.
We are also looking for anyone who would like to come and showcase a talent or special skill at least twice a month. If you think this is something you’d like to get involved with please get in touch.
Community lunch Friday’s service is 12-1.30, Volunteer hours are 10.30-2.20.
Meal Maker
Meal Makers
Do you love cooking and meeting new people? We’re recruiting volunteer Cooks to do a weekly meal share with an elderly Diner in their community. This simple and effective service looks to tackle malnutrition, loneliness and isolation amongst elderly people (55+). If you want to be involved in a ‘feel good’ service that delivers real benefit to elderly people in Dundee then please do get in touch. You don’t have to be Gordon Ramsay in order to be able to deliver this service but you are required to have good cooking skills and a good grasp of food hygiene and the desire to support someone in your community. If you want to signup it couldn’t be easier jut create a profile at www.mealmakers.org.uk or contact us on 0800 783 7770.
Dundee Donation Centre Assistant - Barnardo's Scotland
Barnardo's Scotland
Working behind the scenes is as important as being on stage! As a Stock Room Volunteer in a Donation Centre, your key role will be to make sure that quality stock is made ready to go on sale in the store. Our donation centres process hundreds of bags of donated stock every week in order to distribute it out to our stores across the country.
Our volunteers come from a diverse range of backgrounds and bring a wide variety of skills to the organisation. They come together to generate vital funds for Barnardo's work with children, young people and their families.
Tasks involved:
* Carrying incoming stock from the front of the store to the sorting floor
* Looking through our donations to select and sort the quality stock for the shop floor.
* Sorting and organising stock in the stockroom so that the area is kept in order.
* Working behind the scenes to help to hang, size and price stock.
* Bagging up sorted donations to deliver to other stores or to store for seasonal deliveries.
Corporate Researcher
Helm
If you have a keen eye for detail, well organised, thorough, and able to work on your own initiative then we would be keen to speak with you.
As a Helm Research Volunteer you will be an important part of our fundraising activities in our area. You will help us identify potential supporters from communities such as Groups, Clubs & Associations, and Corporate organisations.
What activities will you be involved in? Researching potential charity partners using a wide range of channels; Contacting/visiting potential partners with support of the fundraising managers; Preparing proposals and/or pitches; Involvement in the delivery of pitches and proposals; Supporting existing partners with fundraising products; Attending team meetings; Administration relating to the above activities; New innovative ways of working with the corporate sector such as setting up a Business hub.
Landscape / Gardener Mentor
Helm
Helm is a charity based in Dundee which provides a creative, supportive learning service for people, in particular young people, who may face difficult barriers to developing sustainable careers. We encourage young people to strive for positive results and over 70% reach positive destinations.
Where do you fit in?
Helm are currently looking for a dynamic individual who can engage with students to find that spark that ignites a potential future in either training or employment within Landscaping / gardening.
You will be based at our Depot at Mid Wynd and expected to work alongside our Full Time staff member and our students in various locations across the city providing a Hard and Soft Landscaping service.
Community Connectors
British Red Cross (Dundee)
Working in partnership with The Co op it has been reported that over 70% of people living in the UK have expressed that at some point in their lives they have experienced loneliness and/or Social Isolation.
This can have a detrimental effect on health and wellbeing and we are looking to support those most at risk. This can be anyone 16+ for example New Mums, Individuals with Mobility Restrictions, Elderly, Individuals experiencing Bereavement/Empty Nest to name a few. This will be a volunteer led project with support from Community Connectors based in Dundee/Fife/Aberdeen/Inverness and Shetland.
We are looking for individuals who are willing to give up a little of their time to re build service users confidence to re-engage into their local communities.
Each service user will be supported for a 12 week period and will be sign posted to the relevant organisation as required.
All training is provided which is fantastic for self-development! This is a new project with new staff and volunteers who are all extremely excited to be involved.
Children's Befriender - Dundee
Aberlour Scotland's Children's Charity
Could you spend time with a child, sharing a hobby or activity on a regular basis?
Aberlour works with children and young people who have experienced disadvantage, trauma or have disabilities. We pride ourselves on our child centred focus and strong commitment to the individual development of each child emotionally, socially, physically and intellectually. We work with whole families as well as children on their own. We are recruiting volunteer Befrienders to build relationships with children, young people or families. If you have a genuine interest in in the wellbeing of children and young people and live in the Dundee area we would love to hear from you.
What will I be doing?
Volunteers can make a make a difference to a child, young person or family’s life by:
Spending regular time with a Befriendee (child, young person or parent)
Spending time sharing in an activity or hobby with Befriendee
Encouraging Befriendee to attend groups and try new activities
Giving Befriendee someone to trust and talk to
Helping to support families who are experiences difficulties and being there for families when difficulties arise
By volunteering with Aberlour, you can gain:
A sense of satisfaction in helping young people build their confidence and self esteem to achieve their full potential
Experience of supporting young people to flourish.
Practical experience of working with young people
Have fun!
Special Constables
Police Scotland
The role is diverse but demanding. You could be doing anything from policing a football match to assisting at a road accident. Special Constables also police major sporting and public events and provide an excellent bridge between the Police Service and the public, representing both the community within the police service and the police service within local communities.
Specials come from all walks of life and the role can suit those who are able to commit the time to volunteer alongside their own paid employment. It can also be a way for people to experience the role who are considering it as a future career.
You must meet our essential criteria to join and go through the application process. You’ll receive training that is closely aligned to the content of the initial training provided to Probationer Officers, ensuring you are ready to police your streets.
Enterprise Support Volunteer
Launch It Dundee
Launch It Dundee was set up last year to provide affordable business premises and tailored support for local young entrepreneurs. We are part of the Launch It Trust, a group of charities all working towards the same goals. We work primarily with 18-30 year olds who are unemployed, under-employed or otherwise facing barriers to conventional employment, and provide them with access to subsidised office space and the business support they need to start and grow their own businesses.
We are looking for a volunteer who has experience of enterprise and business start up. They will support our enterprise manager at our centre and will work directly with our young people. The role will include representing the charity with local organisations, recruiting and supporting our young entrepreneurs and offering enterprise training support. The role will be extremely varied due to the very small team and start up nature of the centre.
Media Co-ordinator
DFC in the Community Trust
The role of the Media Co-ordinator will involve weekly opportunity at Dens Park stadium. You will volunteer alongside the Community Trust Manager to share the roles and activity of the Community Trust via social media, website and match day programme. This role will include visits to projects to promote and raise further awareness. Projects include educational talks and workshops, walking football and sessions for young people. The media co-ordinator will be asked to create a live feed during event delivery and also use pictures and film to bring our projects to life. The co-ordinator will support the development of our website through updates.
Event Volunteer
Stroke Association Scotland
The Stroke Association’s award-winning Resolution Run series returns to Camperdown Park in Dundee on Sunday 24 February 2019 and we’re looking for volunteers to help make this year’s event even bigger and better than ever!
The Stroke Association is the UK’s leading stroke charity. All funds raised at the event will stay in Scotland and go towards raising awareness of stroke, supporting people who have had a stroke and funding vital stroke research.
Volunteers are required to cover a range of roles, from marshalling, to helping on the registration desk, to handing out goody bags. All roles will help us ensure that the event runs smoothly and safely and that our wonderful fundraisers have a great day.
There are countless benefits volunteers will get from their time with us, from enhancing their CVs, to making friends, to helping conquer stroke in Scotland. It’s also great fun!
Youth Work Assistant
LGBT Youth Scotland
To assist in planning and facilitating issue-based group work activities which support LGBT young people to improve confidence and self esteem, and increase skills and knowledge. To provide support and referral options to LGBT young people who need additional support or specialised services. To monitor and record all work with young people. To carry out such other duties as deemed appropriate and known to be within the competence of the volunteer, and agreed by the team leader.
IT Support
Ability Net
As an IT Support volunteer you will provide a timely, effective, free and impartial advice and assistance on a one-off or short-term basis, to disabled or older people to resolve their computer related issues in their home and/or remotely.
Board Member
Age Scotland (Dundee)
DAC provide a day centre service for older people at the Fiveways centre and, consequently, are keen to attract volunteers to our existing board of 6, who may have knowledge and expertise in - amongst other skills, health and social care, buildings maintenance, and finance administration.
The day centre is now registered as a Support Service with the Care Inspectorate. In-order to sustain this vital service and prevent social isolation for the elderly, potential board members will be responsible for; collaborative working, informed decision making, the implementation of policy and robust governance which will ultimately contribute to the continued development of a well-regarded charity in the city of Dundee.
Board members do not readily have to commit to attending the ‘Fiveways’ centre on a routine basis, but they are expected, where possible, to attend monthly board meetings, usually the first Monday of each month between 1300 - 1530.
Swim Teacher Assistant
Leisure and Culture Dundee
There are many and varied reasons that volunteers are an asset to the aquatics programme and we aim to make it as inclusive as possible.
Many children with additional support needs can cope with mainstream swimming lessons with additional support, either in-water or on poolside
Disability swim classes benefit from extra support and a volunteer can make a great difference to the progress these children can make.
Some children, particularly pre-school children, have never been in a swimming pool and volunteers can make a huge difference by helping alleviate their fears.
Craft Group Leader
Dundee Blind & Partially Sighted Society
The class meets one morning a week and consists of approx. 6 people. In the past, the group have made trays and cards but are now interested in attempting other activities such as: working with clay; finger painting etc. This is an opportunity for someone with artistic flair.
Befriender/Mentor
Hearing Voices Network Dundee (SCIO)
Hearing Voices Network Dundee is dedicated to supporting people who hear voices. We offer self-help groups where people can talk openly about their voices with each other in a safe and understanding environment. This gives them an opportunity to share strategies for coping with their voices. We also offer a variety of therapeutic activities and a befriending project to support our members and volunteers.
Front Shop Sales Volunteer
PDSA Charity Shop (Dundee)
Full training given, to greet customers, carry out till transactions, good housekeeping duties, a chance to meet new friends. Also try your hand at displays. Don't be bored at home, be happy in the PDSA.
Administrator
DEAP Ltd
In this role, you will welcome visitors to our learning centre, answer telephones and make follow-up calls to clients, ensure records are kept up-to-date and files maintained, prepare learning materials to support trainers, keep trainee records, update database, filing, photocopying & scanning and support the team at marketing events.
Back Of House Retail Assistant
Barnardo's Donation Centre
We have exciting opportunities for people to volunteer at our Donation Centre store as a Stock Room Volunteer. Working behind the scenes is as important as being on stage! Unlike standard retail outlets, our stores offer a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of the retail operation. As a Stock Room Volunteer, your key role will be to make sure that quality stock is made ready to go on sale in the store and the stores in the area. Activities include: *Looking through our donations to select and sort the quality stock for the shop floor. *Sorting and organising stock in the stockroom so that the area is kept in order. *Working behind the scenes to help to price stock. *Making sure all stock is safe and in working order. All volunteers receive great training, support and make a real difference.
An opportunity to specialise in a certain department too – are you a book lover for example – maybe you could become a book specialist for us?
You can commit to as much or as little as you like – it doesn’t have to be a full day, even two hours of your time can make such a difference to the children we help in our services across Scotland!
Citizen Advocate
Dundee Independent Advocacy Support
Can you give support to someone by becoming an independent advocate? Many people in Dundee need a bit of support to speak up for themselves. These are often people with no one to take a personal interest in their lives. They could be people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, dementia or mental health issues or be a person over the age of 65.
Citizen Advocates give their time and energy to support a vulnerable person on a one to one long term basis, listening to their point of view, respecting their wishes and helping them to speak up for themselves. We are looking for ordinary people who have the ability to listen and understand; a wish to make a difference; a friendly manner and a liking for people.
This opportunity will assist you in gaining the following skills:
• Interpersonal/Confidence
• Problem solving/Creativity
• Planning/Organising
Trustee
Dundee Community Transport SCIO
Dundee Community Transport SCIO (DCT) is committed to delivering affordable and accessible transport for Dundee. Currently, our main activity is the delivery of a volunteer driver service, Community Cars, which ensures Dundee’s older communities can remain active. This is an opportunity to play a part in helping Dundee’s older people enjoy independence and a good quality of life.
The successful candidates will be required to clearly demonstrate: A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort; ability to think creatively; ability to work effectively as a member of a team; good communication and interpersonal skills; good, independent judgement; impartiality, fairness and confidentiality; leadership skills; strategic vision; understanding and acceptance of responsibilities; willingness to speak one’s mind.
If you would like the chance to help shape and develop an award winning charity – please get in touch.
Peer Mentor
Cair Scotland
We have opportunities for peer mentors who have personal experience of substance misuse and recovery. The opportunity is to support others through the recovery journey. We are looking for people who are willing to share their own experience of recovery to help others to sustain their recovery journey and build a meaningful life in their own community.
The role will involve working with staff to deliver group support sessions and also to support individuals in a befriending and advocacy support role. Training and support will be provided.
Advocate
Deaf Links
An advocate provides a voice for those who may feel they are being ignored, excluded or treated unfairly. They provide a confidential service, representing the views and choices of the people they work with, empowering them to represent their own interests, providing information not advice, and allowing the person to be in control of their own life. Volunteer advocates promote the person's independence and increase their confidence.
Charity Shop Driver
Deaf Links
We have a position available, your level of involvement is arranged to suit your availability. You should have the use of your own car and hold a full driving licence for 3 years. Ability to use sign language (BSL) is desirable but not essential. Volunteers must be fit, be able to carry loads and climb stairs without difficulties.
The role requires, collecting donated stock and delivering stock to the charity store
Cattery Staff
Cats Protection (Dundee)
This is a great opportunity for cat lovers. The cats that come into the Dundee Adoption Centre need looking after 365 days a year, come rain or shine. The routine for cattery staff is feeding the cats; cleaning their pens and litter trays; contact with the cats including grooming and socialising to make them feel wanted and relaxed; welcoming new cats and preparing them for trips to the vets and meeting potential new owners. Volunteers in the cattery can choose mornings or afternoons, any day/s of the week to suit them (including weekends) - morning shift starts 9am to11.30am or afternoon shift starts from 2pm to 4pm. We encourage volunteers to start with a small amount of time and increase when happy they can do more.
White Goods Assistant
Tayside Re-Users
As an environmental charity we aim to keep as much as we can out of landfill. This includes collecting items from our Hub, recycling centres, businesses and members of the public. One of our main areas are electrical goods. This role involves recording incoming goods, cleaning, repair and possible PAT test training/certificate.
Upholsterer
Tayside Re-Users
As an environmental charity we aim to keep as much as we can out of landfill. This includes collecting items from our Hub, recycling centres, businesses and members of the public.
There are items which we could repair but unfortunately still not suitable for resale. These items would benefit from being reupholstered. We have a dedicated area to be used with a sowing machine etc. This role does not require customer contact but would be working as part of a team overall.
Electrician
Tayside Re-Users
Tayside Re-Users believes that it is important to challenge the ideals of our 'throw-away' society by showing that second hand goods are just as acceptable as new. We are looking for an experienced electrician to help us by testing and repairing appliances.
Support Worker
Sense Scotland (Dundee)
Sense Scotland's One Giant Leap programme supports young people with communication support needs and/or learning disabilities who are in the process of leaving school and we want to hear from you! The group involves supporting members to take part in activities such as art, music, drama, gardening, dance and much more!
Minute Secretary
Mid-Lin Day Care
Minute Secretary to take minutes for the board learn more about charity work through the minute taking and learn new skills. Be part of a team and have the opportunity to enhance the skills you do have - either in your retirement or if you are seeking employment, its good for your CV
Fundraiser
Mid-Lin Day Care
The volunteer would attend fundraising meetings help plan and organise events. The fundraising meetings are normally once per month for about 1 hour. The volunteer may be asked to take the minutes at the meeting and type them up. We are looking for a volunteer that has ideas for fundraising and is enthusiastic in helping the charity raise funds.
Tea Group Facilitator
Inclusion Group (Dundee)
This opportunity is for our TEA GROUP where people with additional support needs meet weekly to participate in a sociable meal time. This helps the participants improve their confidence and social skills through engaging in group activities in a safe environment.
Along with a team leader the facilitator will demonstrate their own willingness to be involved in activities, encouraging group members to participate, engage socially, demonstrate appropriate behavior and promote an inclusive culture.
The facilitator will also have the opportunity to assist the team leader in planning and preparing activities, engaging with participants, providing refreshments and preparing feedback at the conclusion of the session. There may be some petty cash-handling involved.
Zone Group Facilitator
Inclusion Group (Dundee)
This opportunity is for our ZONE GROUP where people with additional support needs aged 11 to 18 meet weekly to participate in pre-arranged social activities that help them improve their confidence and social skills through engaging in group and individual activities in a safe environment.
Along with a team leader the facilitator will demonstrate their own willingness to be involved in activities, encouraging group members to participate, engage socially, demonstrate appropriate behavior and promote an inclusive culture.
The facilitator will also have the opportunity to assist the team leader in planning and preparing activities, engaging with participants, providing refreshments and preparing feedback at the conclusion of the session. There may be some petty cash-handling involved
Board member
Discovery Credit Union Ltd
The Board is responsible for the success of the credit union, agreeing matters of policy & business strategy, ensuring compliance with legislation and holding the management to account. Board members attend monthly Board meetings and other sub-group meetings as necessary, and keep up to date with the business and policies of the credit union, as well as relevant legislation.
Specific vacancies: (i) assisting the Board and management with legal matters, particularly legislation interpretation and review of service level contracts, a qualification and/or practical working knowledge of contract law would be an asset; (ii) an HR role involving liaison with management on staffing matters, reviewing staff contracts and advising on performance management and changes in legislation, understanding and experience of relevant Human Resources legislation and practice would be a considerable asset; (iii) individuals with experience of management in the 'high street' aspects of banking are sought.
Befriender / Peer Befriender
Caledonia Housing Association (Dundee)
A good befriending relationship can be as beneficial for the befriender and the befriendee. It is the need of everyone to have company and companionship in our life. If you can spare 2 hours per week to be a volunteer Companion/befriender, supporting older people in Dundee then please read on. There are many older people with limited family support, wanting social contact. This could be someone to talk to; share a joke or gossip with; share hobbies or interests; go for a walk; visit a local café.
We are looking for volunteers, both male and female, who are friendly and tolerant with good communication skills and the ability to listen to others. A creative person who can come up with interesting ideas to overcome barriers, for example physical disability, reduced verbal communication skills, or the onset of dementia.
Make a difference to somebodies life.
Conservation Group Leader
DightyConnect
Help support our Tuesday volunteers from 9am-12pm on Tuesday mornings. This would involve helping out with tools and tasks down at the burn. Tasks are wide ranging and involve everything from litter picking, tree planting, wildflower sowing, pond maintenance and large scale burn clear ups. Some knowledge of conservation tasks would be useful but we are most interested in someone who will enthuse the group and have fun whilst carrying out the tasks. Minibus driving ability (D1 on licence) would be brilliant but is definitely not essential.
Please take a look at our Facebook and Instagram pages to understand a bit more about our project. We are volunteer-led and always working to improve the burn for the community and wildlife.
Big Noise Helper
Sistema Scotland
Our After School Club is currently open to all children in P3 who go to school in Douglas (Dundee). We need positive and enthusiastic people to help us make it happen.
Volunteers’ main tasks are Befriend the children, Support the musicians in sessions, Help with set up and tidying away, Supervise children on the walk from their school to the club.
The minimum age of 16 is required because of the nature of our befriending of children and young people. However, we will involve younger volunteers in some cases e.g. those on the Duke of Edinburgh scheme.
Countertop Box Collector
RNLI (Dundee)
We are establishing a new fundraising group in Dundee focussing on setting up locations for counter top collecting boxes. If you like getting out and about, meeting people, developing relationships and have basic numeracy skills, this could be the role for you!
Becoming part of this group offers you the opportunity to meet people, learn new skills, improve your CV or just have fun with your group and in your community. Some group members have been volunteering for many years, some just join for a shorter time offering a few hours a month, the time commitment is flexible.
The RNLI has a network of local fundraising groups organising a wide range of activities and events which last year raised £14 million to help save lives at sea. This is a great opportunity to make a difference by raising vital funds for our volunteer crew, lifeguards and drowning prevention work.
Cookery Assistant
Dundee Therapy Garden
We are a small charity providing horticultural therapy to military veterans and emergency services personnel with mental health challenges. An essential part of the sessions is the social experience of meal times and coffee breaks. We are looking for support in our kitchen, cooking lunches for groups of up to a dozen people per day. We would like our veterans to be able to recreate recipes in their own homes so simple meals and one-pot recipes are ideal.
We encourage all our volunteers to engage with our veterans in sessions, but this role would be focussed mainly on running and managing the kitchen. This would free up staff and horticulture volunteers to focus on the veterans in the garden.
We can provide the training required to work with veterans with mental health problems. We need you to bring enthusiasm, and some culinary experience.
Trustee
Ninewells Community Garden
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.
Garden Mentor
Ninewells Community Garden
As a volunteer-led project, volunteers are integral to the ethos, development and maintenance of the therapeutic garden. Garden mentors provide support and encouragement to our garden volunteers who require extra assistance. Attending on a weekly basis, mentors provide support to the session leader; they participate in general gardening duties, working alongside those who may require support due to disability, illness or rehabilitation.
We do not expect new volunteers to be an expert, or even to have any previous gardening experience. What is most important is a kind and friendly manner and a wish to help support others enjoy the therapeutic benefits of gardening.
What do our volunteers enjoy?
“Getting healthy, keeping fit, meeting nice people!”
“Gaining confidence and working as a team. Very encouraging and enjoyable”
“Learning new skills, a feeling of wellbeing from fellow volunteers and staff… Being part of a beautiful garden!”
Lunch Club Assistant
Link Up Whitfield (Volunteer Centre Dundee)
Lunch Club assistants are needed to help with the delivery of Link Up Lunch Club on a Wednesday lunch time. Volunteers are needed who can help with baking cakes on a Tuesday afternoon in the Lunch Club kitchen. Volunteers are also needed to help at Lunch Club on a Wednesday, duties may include preparing food, setting up tables, providing service, clearing dishes, cash handling, serving food, cleaning after service.
Swimming Club Helpers
Ye Amphibious Ancient Bathing Association
Boatmen/women will be trained to handle boats safely to cover open water swims. Swimming coaches if not already trained will be put through different courses to become a qualified coach. Lifesavers will be given guidance on how to rescue someone that may be in difficulty. Lifeguards will be given training to become qualified lifeguards.
Restorer/Repairer
British Heart Foundation (Dundee)
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.
Basic IT Support Assistant
Lead Scotland (Dundee)
Do you have a willingness to support an individual to learn in a flexible way that is tailored to their needs? Do you have basic knowledge of how to use a computer and/or tablet that you could share with someone in a comfortable and supportive environment? If this describes you, then Lead Scotland would like to hear from you!
We are keen to hear from individuals who feel confident to share and pass on some basic computer skills. You are not required to be a computer genius – just someone who is fairly confident to use a computer or tablet for sociable and practical activities. Some practical skills you could offer may include: Demonstrating how to turn on/off a computer; How to use basic functions such as Microsoft Word; How to surf the net to perform simple tasks – such as using social networking sites (Facebook/Twitter/Skype), playing online games, doing online shopping or browsing websites.
Lead Scotland are keen to support volunteers to volunteer in roles of their choice.
Minibus Driver
Gowrie Care Limited (Dundee)
Our Community hub is in need of Volunteer Minibus Drivers.
We have a couple of opportunities for drivers; do you have flexible spare time to enable service users to get to and from their Tuesday evening group once a fortnight? Or “as and when” required be able to help with planned trips and outings in and around Dundee or further afield?
This is a great opportunity to do a little volunteering and or gain some work experience, meeting others and having an enjoyable experience whilst enabling our client group to participate in activities in the community using our organisation's minibus. The role involves picking up and dropping off service users in and around Dundee.
A full driving licence is needed with no endorsements. The volunteer must be aged 25 or over in order to meet the criteria for our minibus insurance policy,
If you feel you could help, we would love to hear from you!
Befriender - Dundee
Bield Housing & Care
We are looking for a Befriender to join the team at retirement housing development, Kingsburn Court, in Dundee.
Bield volunteers help reduce isolation and loneliness by supporting older people in a variety of ways. Our Befrienders might visit someone in their own home, or offer companionship by helping them to get out and about locally.
We are ideally looking for someone to help out one of our male tenants weekly or once every two weeks, for just an hour or two. He is really keen to get out and about a little more, perhaps for a coffee and a chat.
An induction will be held for successful applicants and you will receive further training and ongoing support. Expenses will be provided and the minimum age for the role is 18 years old.
If this sounds like a good fit for you, we’d really love to hear from you!
Social Activities Assistant
Dundee City Council Sheltered Housing Service
Dundee City Council Sheltered Housing Service provides housing and support services for older people throughout Dundee. Services include the provision of social activities to help maintain well being and reduce isolation. Volunteers help set up, organise and run a range of activities within the communal areas such as crafts, games and entertainment. Volunteers support groups and individual tenants to take part as well as working alongside staff and other volunteers.
New ideas for activities are always welcome especially those that benefit tenants who may be finding it difficult to take part due to ill health.
Musician
Lochee Parish Church
We are looking for a musician with skills to lead an informal singing group for older people. We know that there are many isolated older people in our community. We know that there are many isolated older people in our community. We know that music lifts the mood and that singing is positive for health, both physical and mental. We in Lochee Parish Church aim to contribute to the wellbeing of our community and would like to run regular (weekly) singing sessions for older people.
It is planned to run the group from May to September in the first instance. A pilot of 4 sessions could be tried by the volunteer, before commiting regularly.
Befriender
Dundee City Council Sheltered Housing Service
Dundee City Council Sheltered Housing Service provides housing and support services for older people throughout Dundee. Some tenants can become isolated in their own homes due to ill health or they may have lost contact with friends and family. Befrienders can offer companionship, encouragement and social contact through regular visits. Tenants can be encouraged to attend activities in the complex or in the local community. Activities can range from enjoying conversation over a cup of tea to accompanying the tenant on a short visit to a local place of interest.
Morning Caller
DIAL-OP (Volunteer Dundee)
The Morning Call service aims to help vulnerable or isolated adults in Dundee feel more connected, safer and valued. To achieve this the service makes a short daily telephone call, currently during office hours Monday to Friday, to check on wellbeing.
We are seeking to recruit volunteers to make these contact calls to our clients in the morning between 8 – 10 am. The role is flexible and volunteers can choose which/how many days they wish to be involved. Induction and ongoing training will be provided along with regular support and feedback to recognise and further develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to carry out this important role.
Admin Assistant
Tay FM's Cash for Kids
Radio Tay's Cash for Kids are now inviting applications from people to join our team as an Admin Assistant. This role will give you an insight into how the charity works. Volunteering will give you a chance to improve your reading,writing, and counting skills along with giving you a confidence boost. Tasks include counting donations, preparing Thank You letters, certificates, posters and helping with banking. Training given.
You will definitely get a feel good factor doing such rewarding work.
Stock Processor
British Heart Foundation (Broughty Ferry)
Do you have an interest in fashion and clothes? an eye for detail? And enjoy working as part of a team? Would you like to get some retail experience while helping the British Heart Foundation to raise funds for its operations?
Help us prepare stock for the sales floor by doing a quality check of donated stock, tag, hang, and size garments and steam hung stock.
Independent Custody Visitor
Scottish Police Authority
People are reqired to visit police stations to check on welfare of detainees held in custody.
The visitors will speak to the people in custody and check that they are being treated fairly and within the law - e.g. they have been offered food and drink, are warm, have they been offered access to a lawyer ect.
Visitors are paired up and go together to do visits. Visits are arranged between the two volunteers and we ask that visits are conducted on different days and at different times.
Club Treasurer
Ye Amphibious Ancient Bathing Association
As part of YeAABA’s executive committee the treasurer plays a key role in the club through being responsible for the club’s finances.
The treasurer will be responsible for maintaining financial records of income and expenditure; liaise with other committee members as required; providing monthly financial reports for executive and monthly management committee meetings; providing guidance to the wider committee on availability and timing for spending for the benefit of the club members; maintain cashflow through meeting payments in a timely manner; prepare annual financial statements for annual general meeting and independent examination; prepare annual statements for submissions to HMRC for Gift Aid.
Befriender
Carolina House Trust
Carolina House Trust are currently expanding the service that we offer young people leaving care and are now accepting applications for Befrienders. We hope you will join us on our exciting journey!
After matching, Befrienders will spend a few hours every week with a young person having a chat, going for a coffee, supporting them at appointments or participating in a social activity. Befrienders will make a real difference supporting young care leavers to build up their confidence and self esteem by providing a listening ear and encouraging the young person to get out and about in their community and to rediscover old interests or hobbies or to find new ones.
Befrienders will enhance their own confidence and communication skills as part of the Befriending role and alongside improving the lives of the young care leavers, will also have the opportunity to gain new experiences and have some fun!
Warehouse Assistant
British Heart Foundation (Dundee)
Do you find gym memberships too expensive? 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. We always need helpful and active people to check in and book donations that come through our doors and help to load and unload furniture form our donation vans.
It’s not just a physical work out you can expect when volunteering here you can also get involved in putting together our flat packed furniture, maybe something to puzzle over!
Come and join your local BHF community and feel part of the team with other like-minded volunteers. We will provide you will all the training you need from guides on manual handling techniques to health and safety modules.
Electrical Function Tester
British Heart Foundation (Dundee)
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.
Group Coordinator
MS Society - Dundee
MS Society are looking for a Group Co-ordinator - previously Chairperson. This role will involve co-ordinating the activities of the local group to meet the needs of the local MS Community.
You will develop an annual business plan and budget; coordinate the recruitment of new volunteers, oversee the group's compliance with MS Society regulations; represent the MS Society locally; ensure good communications with volunteers and staff; and oversee the finances of the group.
Main Contact
Fertility Network 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 need much needed support by providing advice and peer support
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
Online Library Assistant
Seeing Ear
Working from home and in your own free time, you will help us add books to our online library. Our free online library provides books in a flexible format to support readers who need books in an accessible format due to reasons such as visual impairment, dyslexia or a physical disability. You will be editing, styling and formatting MS Word files and we will give you all the training you need for this which again can be done at home via email. Every book you go on to edit will provide another opportunity for someone who struggles with reading ordinary books to take pleasure from reading or get a fair chance at education. To meet the demand of requests we will rely on the support of volunteers more than ever.
Simply email us at support@seeingear.org and we can send you all the information and training!
Fundraising Engagement Assistant
Save the Children
Save the Children are looking to engage as many people as possible to get them donating, fundraising and raising awareness. You can help this process through your local networks. This is a terrific role for you to get stuck into and all you’ll need is a computer and a phone.
By researching local businesses, schools and organisations, you’ll also look for potential opportunities and different ways to promote local fundraising activities happening in your community. So, you’ll need to feel confident speaking to different people over the phone, using the internet to carry out research and creating a spreadsheet or report for your Community Fundraising Manager. And once you've done that, you could get involved in the organisation and delivery of different events and initiatives. Each local community is different and with your help we can make the most of the interests and opportunities your local one provides.
Charity Shop Assistant
Dundee and Angus ADHD Support Group
Dundee and Angus ADHD Support Group was set up 3 years ago by a parent who saw that there were no support groups for parents of children with ADHD. The main aim of the group is to help raise awareness of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
One year ago, we opened a charity shop to allow the young people that we work with to learn new life skills that they can then take forward into adulthood. The shop has been a great success and now we need more volunteers to help run it. If you have even 1-2 hours a week that you could help, then we would love to hear from you.
Gardener
Ninewells Community Garden
As a volunteer-led project, volunteers are integral to the ethos, development and maintenance of the therapeutic garden. Volunteers can be involved with daily gardening tasks; delivering workshops and activities; designing new areas of garden development; planning and running events and welcoming visitors to the garden. We are always keen to build on volunteer’s interests, skills and experience and therefore encourage suggestions and ideas.
Volunteers of all walks of life are welcome to participate in this project. We do not expect new volunteers to be an expert, or even to have any previous gardening experience. We welcome an array of skills such as administration, marketing, events, design, DIY, landscaping etc.
What do our volunteers enjoy?
“Getting healthy, keeping fit, meeting nice people!”
“Gaining confidence and working as a team. Very encouraging and enjoyable”
“Learning new skills, a feeling of wellbeing from fellow volunteers and staff… Being part of a beautiful garden!”
Gardening Together
Menzieshill Community Centre
We meet between 10a.m and 12 noon [inc. time for a well deserved coffee every Tuesday morning during summer months. If the weather is fine we are outdoors looking after veg. plots, flower borders, cutting grass and weeding the paths etc. The garden itself is a beautiful hidden gem. We have also adopted planters in the area between library and centre so we also look after them.
If the weather is wet or too cold to be outside we have a room booked indoors and take the chance to look after the indoor plants in the Centre. The veg patches are quite productive so come September we are enjoying our own produce!
This season we also have 4 raised beds in the new community garden in the area next door. This means that if you have any physical problems there is still ample opportunity to garden so do join us.
We are all amateurs so are learning as we go. It is lovely watching the garden develop over the months and being out in the fresh air is very therapeutic.
We have all the tools .... just come along any Tuesday!
Wheelchair Basketball Coach
Dundee Dragons Wheelchair Sports Club SCIO
The role is for a Wheelchair Basketball Coach and duties will include developing athletes, programme development, improving the performance of the team in competitions, increasing the number of club athletes and coaches representing Scotland, liaise with governing bodies & associations, help develop coaches, grass roots development and working with other volunteers.
Wheelchair Rugby League Coach
Dundee Dragons Wheelchair Sports Club SCIO
The role is for a Wheelchair Basketball Coach and duties will include developing athletes, programme development, improving the performance of the team in competitions, increasing the number of club athletes and coaches representing Scotland, liaise with governing bodies & associations, help develop coaches, grass roots development and working with other volunteers.
Home Support
Childrens Hospices Across Scotland
Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (better known as CHAS) is a charity that provides the only hospice services in Scotland for children and young people who have life-shortening conditions for which there is no known cure.
CHAS have recently piloted an exciting new home support volunteer service to help deliver support to families in their own homes. Due to the success of this pilot we are now looking to expand this service to reach more families who require our help and support.
Two main activities home support volunteers would be involved within would be sibling support and practical support. Sibling support can include helping siblings with homework, activity and play, drop off and pick up from clubs or groups and practical support can include cleaning, ironing, shopping and/or dog walking. Any prospective volunteers might be interested in one of these areas or both.
You will make a massive difference to the lives of families going through the most difficult time of their lives.
Care Home Ambassador
Volunteer Dundee
Become a Care Home Ambassador, and take part in FLASHBACK - a project that offers young people the opportunity to volunteer in a care home within their own community. Bringing young and old together, this project will create a link for care home residents to their local communities, help tackle loneliness and benefit both generations in incredible ways. FLASHBACK volunteers take part in general befriending duties, which can be anything from a simple chat to a game of bingo – it’s all about building a connection with the elderly and having FUN! This project can be done as an individual, or in groups, where all participants will benefit from receiving their Saltire Awards.
As a Youth Ambassador you will also be involved in promoting volunteering to other young people. You will have opportunities to work with partner organisations (e.g., the Dundee Rep Theatre, Alzheimer’s Scotland) and undergo training that will benefit all volunteers in the long term. With future opportunities to be a part of the Youth Volunteering Awards, and many other exciting events.
Day Centre Helper
Age Scotland (Dundee)
Our clients at the ‘Fiveways’ centre experience an inclusive, outcome focused social setting which allows them to live life to the fullest. The centre exists to support the client’s needs and as a volunteer you have a great opportunity to contribute to the warmth, laughter and special moments.
You will be involved in activities such as carpet bowls, arts & crafts, dominos, board games, jig saws, music and dancing, serving meals, tidying of the hall and assisting clients to and from transport. As a valued member of our team our client’s happiness will be a direct result of your contribution at the centre.
We will support you through training and supervision where you will be able to reflect and develop your skills. Overall you have the opportunity within our team to experience a real sense of self-worth, knowing you have had a positive impact on the day to day lives of our clients.
Meet and Greet Assistant
Leisure and Culture Dundee
Visiting Leisure Centres can be a daunting experience for anyone on the Autistic Spectrum as it is, by nature, a noisy and exciting environment. We have an autism friendly session one Sunday every month, during Dundee School term times, as well as children attending our swimming lessons who are on the Autistic Spectrum. The main duties include meeting and greeting customers, be a familiar face providing a friendly welcome, show customers to the changing rooms and poolside, be on hand to give information/answer queries.
Sports Commentator
Bridge FM
As part of a larger team, our Sports Commentators provide unbiased commentary from Dens, Tannadice and The DIA. Sports Commentators should be able to forget about their own preferences and loyalties and must ensure that all broadcasts are completely impartial. The volunteers should have an active interest and good knowldge of sport in general. Sports Commentators will rotate between covering the games live and, once training has been completed, anchoring in the studio. Commentator and summarises roles are also rotated to ensure things are shared equally.
Furniture Repairer / Joiner
Tayside Re-Users
Our Emporium stocks a large variety of items and it is important to us that not only is the largest number of products repaired for reuse rather then being sent to the landfill and incinerator but that the quality of the stock matches that of new. As a furniture repairer you will be playing an important role in ensuring that a number of items that would otherwise be thrown away will instead be sent to the Emporium. This would entail you checking through the donated stock we receive, doing any repairs that are necessary, sanding, painting, varnishing and finding alternatives for items that can no longer be used.
Van and Warehouse Assistant
Tayside Re-Users
As an environmental charity we aim to keep as much as we can out of landfill. This includes collecting items from our Hub, recycling centres, businesses and members of the public. As we have an Emporium we also carry out deliveries of purchases that have been made.
On receipt of incoming goods, they require to be prepared and ready for sale on the shop floor. This may include cleaning and repair.
Database Co-ordinator
Tayside Re-Users
TFCR has a number of databases (white goods, collection of stock donations, sales etc) that allows us to keep a track of the stock that moves through our premises as well as the savings, in weight and CO2, of items being re-used rather then just being thrown away. Volunteering as a database co-ordinator will entail transferring information from the hard-copies to the relevant databases, filing away the hard copies, and ensuring that the appropriate information is converted into weights or CO2. The volunteer will be able to choose which database they work on and, in some cases, will be able to work on the information from home. By volunteering with us you will be working as part of a dedicated team, building your skills and confidence, and helping to develop awareness about environmental issues.
Carer
Mid-Lin Day Care
On arrival at our centre, carers can assist with tidying the centre, help prepare daily activities and read volunteer notice board for any updates regarding daily rota assigned tasks. On arrival/departure of service users, carers are to meet the bus in the car park and assist with the safe exit/entry of service users. Patience is required as some of the Service Users have mobility problems.
Once our service users are seated, coats are to be collected and placed on corresponding hook in the cloak room. Introduce yourself to services users at allocated lunch table, reading the menu together and filling in appropriate paperwork. To assist if required with cutting food, pouring liquids, or visits to the toilet etc. Help with daily activities and afternoon tea while assisting escorts prepare for the homeward journey. A general tidy of hall in preparation for next day would assist others.
Volunteers will be encouraged to obtain a Moving & Handling and First Aid qualification. Once in post, with volunteer consent, we will apply for an I.L.A. (Individual Learning Account) to pay the cost of these courses. Volunteer should read notice board for updates regarding training or fundraising activities.
Mammal Surveyors
Peoples Trust for Endangered Species
Take part in one of our PTES surveys and help to monitor the mammal population in the UK. As cities and towns spread deeper into the countryside, we need to make sure that these environments are also able to support our wildlife. In 2003, we launched an annual survey to find out as much as possible about how mammals are faring in the built environment around us so that we can plan for their future conservation. Since 2001 we have also been asking volunteers to record mammals that they see on single-carriageways, dead and alive, and with their help we are beginning to build up a picture of mammal populations in the wider landscape. By repeating the survey over a number of years we can monitor the changes in population numbers across the whole of the UK. We also log sightings of hedgehogs through Hogwatch.
Volunteer First Aider
St. Andrews First Aid
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.
Drama Group Facilitator
Inclusion Group (Dundee)
This opportunity is for our DRAMA GROUP where people with additional support needs meet weekly to participate in pre-arranged activities that help them increased their confidence, ability and social skills through music, words and movement.
Along with a team leader the facilitator will demonstrate their own willingness to be involved in activities, encouraging group members to participate, engage socially, demonstrate appropriate behavior and promote an inclusive culture.
The facilitator will also have the opportunity to assist the team leader in planning and preparing activities, engaging with participants, providing refreshments during the session and preparing feedback at the conclusion of the session. There may be some petty cash-handling involved.
Kaleidoscope Group Facilitator
Inclusion Group (Dundee)
This opportunity is for our KALEIDOSCOPE GROUP where people with additional support needs aged 18+ meet weekly to participate in pre-arranged social activities that help them improve their confidence and social skills through engaging in group and individual activities in a safe environment.
Along with a team leader the facilitator will demonstrate their own willingness to be involved in activities, encouraging group members to participate, engage socially, demonstrate appropriate behavior and promote an inclusive culture.
The facilitator will also have the opportunity to assist the team leader in planning and preparing activities, engaging with participants, providing refreshments and preparing feedback at the conclusion of the session. There may be some petty cash-handling involved.
Youth Work
Boomerang
Supporting youth workers and getting alongside young people to help out in activities. This is an opportunity for people within the community to engage with their local young people and give them somewhere to go i.e. stop them gathering in the streets. Get involved in educational activities and trips that we provide. General help is welcome, as is bringing any special skills, e.g. arts, crafts, sport, music, etc. The Youth Café is open 5 evenings per week (M.T.T.F.S) where the young people can take advantage of a number of activities, and have access to information, including a gaming system, music, television, snacks, and a range of soft drinks.
Buddy/Companion
Caledonia Housing Association (Dundee)
This is a wonderful opportunity to support ‘older people’ by becoming a short-term Buddy or Companion. Caledonia Housing Association is putting together a list of volunteers who can be contacted to enable older people to attend meetings, appointments or social events throughout Dundee. The volunteer will agree to be a companion, escorting the older person to the activity and supporting them during the activity. It may be a hospital visit, shopping, opticians, visit a place of interest or family member. For most of us, going out and about is a daily occurrence that we take for granted. However, for a number of older people this can be a worrying experience causing unnecessary stress and heightening the feeling of isolation.
Can you spare time once a week, fortnight or month? Use your car or help someone use public transport? Be a companion? Then get in touch and make a difference!
Coffee Morning Helpers
Caledonia Housing Association (Dundee)
Caledonia Housing Association’s Volunteer Project supports older people living in sheltered and very sheltered housing schemes. We are looking for 2 volunteers to take over a Monday coffee morning at our small Muirlands sheltered scheme.
The tenants have run the group themselves for a number of years but due to health reasons the coffee morning has stopped. We are looking for 2 volunteers to work together and make the teas/coffee and socialise with the group. We are looking for friendly and patient volunteers who would maintain the groups on a regular weekly basis.
There is also a vacancy at our Fintry scheme, Wednesday morning bacon roll and coffee morning.
Story Collector
DightyConnect
We are looking for someone who likes to listen to other people's stories and is interested in collecting stories about the Dighty Burn from people who have stories to tell. We will hope that the individual(s) will begin by collecting stories from their own contacts and then visit community centres, meet with walking groups etc to record otheres reflections and stories about the Burn. We hope that we will be able to collect stories from people of all ages and experiences of the Burn and even collect work inspired by the Burn. We will provide full training in the use of the simple to use high quality digital audio recording equipment and guidance in how to approach people and gather their stories. We are also keen that the individual(s) will help to develop ideas for the wider distribution of these stories.
Listener
NHS Tayside - Dept. of Spiritual Care (Perth & Kinross)
“Helping people (re)discover hope and inner strength in times of illness, change and loss”
Can you be a good listener? Can 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.
Volunteering opportunities available in
• Bereavement
• Community
• Hospital
Members of the Department provide ongoing support.
Children's Activities Volunteer - Dundee
Aberlour Scotland's Children's Charity
Would you like to help children engage with play activities to build their skills and confidence? We are currently looking for volunteers to help improve the health and social wellbeing of children through fun activities.
Aberlour works with children and young people who have experienced disadvantage, trauma or have disabilities. We pride ourselves on our child centred focus and strong commitment to the individual development of each child emotionally, socially, physically and intellectually. We work with whole families as well as children on their own. If you have a genuine interest in the wellbeing of children and young people and live in the Dundee area we would love to hear from you.
What will I be doing?
Volunteers can make a make a difference to a child, young person or family’s life by:
Assisting children with activities that can vary from music, storytelling and dance
Helping children with their emotional and physical wellbeing through activities such as arts and crafts
Supporting staff to undertake new activities
Helping children to have fun
Building young children’s confidence and self esteem
Supporting staff at outings
Welcoming families into the group and making them feel comfortable
Being a positive role model
By volunteering with Aberlour, you can gain:
A sense of satisfaction in helping young people build their confidence and selfesteem
to achieve their full potential
Experience of supporting young people to flourish.
Practical experience of working with young people
Have fun!
Catering Instructor
Helm
We need someone to teach basic food hygiene. To facilitate and instruct the students to prepare and serve a limited lunchtime menu within our training enviroment.
Cafe Assistant
Lochee Parish Church Drop Inn Community Café
Can you engage with local people in a warm friendly environment? Can you help to set up tables and serve customers? Do you have a friendly face and a listening ear? We need you to help in our cafe. You would work as part of our volunteer team to welcome our users to the cafe, help to set up the tables at the start of the day, serve pre-prepared hot soup and bread (and cold food when required), and clear and wash tables as they are used. We also need help to wash dishes and sweep and mop floors at the end of the day, to keep all work surfaces clean and tidy, to keep condiment supplies topped up and containers clean, and to comply with any food, hygiene, health and safety regulations.
Funder Finder
Yusuf Youth Initiative
The opportunity involves working to become well informed on current projects by liaising with project leaders. The volunteer will also carry out relevant research in order to then fill out our funding applications and also be required to meet with funders. There will also be scope for you to find and inform project leaders of other funding opportunities.
Befriender
Tayside Cancer Support (Dundee)
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.
Welfare Rights Assistant
Dundee Carers Centre
Duties will include to actively engage with organisations in the local areas that provide services to disabled people and carers; develop a database of support available, especially sources to ease financial hardship for signposting purposes; support people to access services, including attending appointments with them; arrange and attend awareness raising stalls and provide information and referral pathways to the service; show commitment and enthusiasm when engaging within the community and to represent the Centre in a positive manner; raise awareness of those with disabilities and long term conditions and their supporters; the financial challenges and difficulties they may face, sources of support available to them and how welfare rights and wider services could enable them to access these.
Van Driver
Food Train Dundee
Van Drivers support our delivery service going out on one of our vans with a Helper. You will pick up shopping boxes from the supermarkets and make multiple deliveries to our customers. You and the Helper will take the groceries into the customer’s house, unpack the groceries, check the order over with the customer and receive the payments.
Minimum time commitment is 6 hours per week, either Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday morning.
Gardener
Cair Scotland
This role will be act as a volunteering lead to help support staff to develop an allotment that will be able to grow a variety of vegetables, and to provide guidance to other volunteers who are interested in learning more about gardening.
Driver
Cornerstone (Dundee)
The people we support within our Dundee Homecare service like to attend groups, clubs and cafes. We are looking for caring individuals who are willing to drive the people we support to and from their weekly groups. All we ask is for an hour or so of your time each week or fortnight. No experience in the care sector is necessary but we do ask that you are a caring and patient individual with a drivers license. If you want to give something back to the community but you only have an hour to spare every now and then, this is a great opportunity for you. Any questions? Just ask.
Customer Service Volunteer - Mobility Aidsm- Dundee
British Red Cross
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.
Photography Group Assistant
Link Up Whitfield (Volunteer Centre Dundee)
Volunteers needed to help at the Photography Group. This is a group of all ages and abilities who meet every week to share and learn new skills such as taking photos, editing photos, using laptops, using software such as photoshop etc. We are looking for volunteers to help with the running of the club so duties would include: taking the register, taking feedback from participants, help to set up before the class and tidy up after the class, helping the tutor with the running of the class (eg: providing help to those that need it) and generally help to keep things in order. If you are also interested there may be an opportunity to lead a class.
Link Up Whitfield’s Photography Group is on every Monday evening from 6pm-8pm during term time. You would need to be available from 5:30pm until approximately 8:30pm. It is held at Community Services Complex, 101 Whitfield Drive.
Walk Leader
Dundee City Council - Community Health Team
Walk Leaders promote positive physical and mental health and wellbeing by leading and supporting people to participate in short health walks within their local community. You will be responsible for risk assessing all walks, welcoming new members to group and supporting existing members to take part. You will take weekly attendance records, check numbers on return and help Community Health Team staff make decisions to continue/cancel walks in poor weather.
Full training will be provided and Walk Leaders will have the opportunity to attend volunteer meetings to share experience and help improve the short health walks programme across the city.
Fundraising Group Leader
British Heart Foundation Scotland
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.
Help at Home
Mid-Lin Day Care - Help at Home Service
We are looking for volunteers who will be able to support individuals referred to the Help at Home service with a range of tasks which may be home based or supporting them to access and carry out activities in the community.
The support provided by the volunteer with be over a set period of time, which will be set out in a personal plan that is put together with the individual and our support worker. The support with allow them to build confidence, independence and possibly to encourage friendships and building connections in the community.
Volunteer tasks may include, assisting individuals to access public transport, assisting in the collection of pensions or prescriptions, supporting to attend appointments or access groups in the community.
Tasks with be set according to need with the individual and support worker with the aim that they will have the confidence and independence to carry out these tasks themselves.
Minibus Driver
Jericho Society
Jericho House which is an alcohol rehabilitation unit in Dundee, is looking for minibus drivers to take our residents to A.A. meetings in Dundee and beyond. This is an excellent opportunity to build relationships with staff and residents and is a rewarding way to spend an otherwise dull evening.
A sense of humour would be a great advantage as the guys you would be driving are always up for a laugh. We would be looking for someone who could cover 2-3 evenings per week and if possible, perhaps daytime outings at the weekend.
If you think this would be an enjoyable experience for you we would love to meet you and look forward to getting to know you.
Veterans Mentor - Therapeutic Gardening
Dundee Therapy Garden
Volunteering at DTG will involve working with veterans under the guidance of Horticultural Therapy Staff during gardening sessions. You will be expected to reinforce positive lifestyle messages within the therapeutic programme and support veterans during their therapeutic sessions, including maintaining a tidy and secure working environment. We are keen that our volunteers support other therapeutic activities such as cooking, when appropriately qualified/ trained.
Our volunteers are important to provide positive civilian role models for veterans and where necessary, may be asked to support veterans on excursions from the garden site. All volunteers will be supported by staff and debriefed after each session. This will allow time to report any concerns regarding the veterans’ behaviour or mental health to HT staff.
This role presents a good opportunity to develop skills and experience in supporting people with mental health problems whilst learning about therapeutic gardening. We can offer training in First Aid and food handling. We will provide DBS clearance.
Charity Shop Assistant - Broughty Ferry
Sense Scotland
Volunteers help ensure the shop is tidy and attractive; you can use your creativity to make eye-catching window displays, sorting and replacing stock to keep the shop looking fresh and stylish. Incoming donations are organised and labelled, and clothes steamed and tagged. Our polite, approachable volunteers assist customers; welcoming them through the door, ringing purchases through the cash register and encouraging signing up to the Gift Aid scheme. A bonus of volunteering in this role is having access to great quality items at reasonable prices, as soon as they hit the shop floor!
In the shop volunteer role you will develop your understanding of stock management, marketing and customer service. These skills are valuable for personal development as well as very relevant to careers in retail, advertising and business. You will have the opportunity to meet lots of people, play an active role in your community and make friends.
Fundraiser
Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland, East Area
Each year our trained Volunteers give thousands of hours of bereavement support/counselling service to the public. Charitable donations and contributions are essential to enable the service to continue and expand. The Funding-Finder would be asked to complete funding applications to Trust Funds and other Bodies, and to research existing funding channels and new sources of income. He/she would be responsible for reporting to the Regional Management Committee.
Please note that disabled toilets and wheelchair access are available only in the Dundee office, not in Perth.
Learning Support Facilitator
Lead Scotland (Dundee)
Do you have a willingness to support an individual to learn in a flexible way that is tailored to their needs? Do you have knowledge or an interest in a particular subject that you would like to share with someone? Or do you simply just want to support someone in an encouraging environment to learn something new? If this describes you, then Lead Scotland would like to hear from you! Lead Scotland empowers and removes barriers for individuals with disabilities to access education and lifelong learning opportunities. This is achieved by matching suitably skilled volunteers with a learner. We are keen to hear from individuals with a range of interests and/or skills. Some examples include: Basic Literacy and numeracy, ICT skills (both basic and advanced), Languages, History, Music, Arts and Crafts. Some practical skills you could offer may also include: Scribing and typing notes, Accompanying a learner to a learning environment, Use of appropriate technology, Supporting an individual in their home environment.
Board of Governors Member
Women's Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre
Purpose: The role of the Board is to safeguard and promote the values and mission of the Centre, to determine the strategy and structure of the Centre, to ensure the Centre operates in an effective, responsible and accountable manner and to ensure the effective functioning of the board.
Duties will include to ensure all personnel issues are dealt with swiftly and appropriately, ensure that WRASAC is operating within employment practice and legal guidelines. Dealing with complaints, grievance and disciplinary matters when required, co-ordinate Board meetings. Attend appropriate sub-groups and other relevant meetings as and when necessary. Assist with the development of relevant policies, attend any relevant training, conferences and seminars as required. Conduct exit interviews with staff and management group members as required. Assist in the Recruitment and selection of paid staff when required. Oversee and assist with organisational funding applications where appropriate.
Garage Mechanic Mentor
Helm
Helm is a charity based in Dundee which provides a creative, supportive learning service for people, in particular young people, who may face difficult barriers to developing sustainable careers. We encourage young people to strive for positive results and over 70% reach positive destinations. Where do you fit in?
Helm are currently looking for a dynamic individual who can engage with students to find that spark that ignites a potential future in either training or employment within car mechanics.
You will be based at our Training garage in Dundee and will work alongside our Head Mechanic and students in commercial service and repairs and intensive teaching on Helm training cars and motorbikes. We also provide a valeting service.
Info Stand Heroes
Prostate Cancer UK
Prostate Cancer UK need volunteers to supervise their information stands, held in railway stations, supermarkets and at events across Dundee. They will represent Prostate Cancer UK and hand out our award-winning leaflets, promote our specialist nurse helpline, sell our Man of Men badges and collect donations.
To do this role, you do not have to be personally affected by prostate cancer but be ‘people focused’. You will also have the opportunity to join a permanent volunteer hub!
Fundraising Group Member
British Heart Foundation Scotland
Quite simply, without volunteers like you, we couldn’t continue our life-saving, pioneering work. As a Group Member, you are joining an empowered network of dedicated fundraisers who help the BHF to save and improve lives and you will take on responsibilities such as Support 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 Member 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.
Short Term Advocate
Dundee Independent Advocacy Support
Can you give support to someone by becoming an independent advocate? Many people in Dundee need a bit of support to speak up for themselves. These are often people with no one to take a personal interest in their lives. They could be people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, dementia or mental health issues or be a person over the age of 65.
Short term Advocates give their time and energy to support a vulnerable person on a one to one basis, listening to their point of view, respecting their wishes and helping them to speak up for themselves. We are looking for ordinary people who have the ability to listen and understand; a wish to make a difference; a friendly manner and a liking for people.
This opportunity will assist you in gaining the following skills:
• Interpersonal/Confidence
• Problem solving/Creativity
• Planning/Organising
Trustee/Executive Committee Member
Tayside Cancer Support (Dundee)
During the course of your term you will be able contribute to the development and delivery of a new strategy, support the organisation in a phase of growth and learn new skills as a governor. Ultimately, Trustees act as stewards, maintaining oversight over the legal and financial health of the organisation to ensure its continued work.
To do this you will attend the eight Executive Committee meetings a year to contribute to the strategy, oversight and promotion of the organisation, but we also ask our Trustees to give their time in supporting fundraising. attending functions and acting as ambassadors.
To apply for this opportunity please send a copy of your C.V. with a short supporting statement to office@taysidecancersupport.org and we'll get back to you within a week for an informal discussion regarding the role. If you have any further question then please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Bi-lingual Volunteers
Dundee Carers Centre
Dundee Carers Centre BME Service supports disabled people and carers from Black and Minority Ethnic communities. We are looking to recruit female volunteers who have multi-lingual skills to help out with various activities. In particular, we would be keen to recruit volunteers who can communicate in Cantonese, Urdu and Punjabi. BME volunteers will take part in a range of different activities that the Centre runs. These may include: awareness raising about the Project, helping at regular group events and outings, and providing information and other support, e.g., advocacy work, filling out forms, contact with other organisations, etc.
Peer Mentor
Dundee Carers Centre
Peer mentors have a valuable role in working with carers to support them to be able to fully participate and engage in social and community life, for many carers this can be challenging to achieve due to a variety of factors. Peer mentoring asks for a commitment of 1 year to ensure a positive relationship is built. The nature of this role is 1-2-1 support to achieve pre-determined goals that the person has. This will be done through planned fun and worthwhile activities that have been agreed upon by the person, their family (if a young person), the peer support line manager and you, our peer mentor. We would like all volunteers for this role to be aged 18+.
Community Cars Driver
Dundee Community Transport SCIO
As the population of the 65+ community in Dundee increases so do the number of elderly people who are isolated and lonely. Help us to keep older people independent, safe and well in their own homes by being a volunteer driver, enabling older people to get to appointments, do their own shopping or enjoy meeting up with friends and family.
You will hold a full drivers licence and if you have access to a suitable and reliable car you must hold comprehensive insurance. You will be happy to collect our customers from their own home and drive them to their desired location. Where appropriate you may have to wait for a period of time before taking the passenger home.
Your responsibilities will include cash handling, light paperwork and you will be required to become a member of the PVG scheme. All costs associated with your role as a volunteer will be met by DCT.
DCT are keen to recruit drivers from anywhere but those in DD4 and DD5 post code areas are particularly welcome as that is where many users stay.
Shopper
Food Train Dundee
Working as part of a team of shoppers you will take one of our customer’s orders and go around the store gathering the required items. You will then pack the groceries into shop boxes and help put them through the checkout. Once all the orders are made up we pay the balance of the grocery bill and help the delivery people load the boxes onto the vans ready for delivery.
8.30 am til approx. 12 Noon Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.
Befriender
Food Train Dundee
The aim of ‘Friends’ is to help improve the quality of life for our customers and address loneliness and social isolation. We are looking for friendly, outgoing and organised volunteers who will provide a safe, consistent and reliable support service to help customers experience companionship/social interaction on a regular basis either on the telephone, in customers homes or on group outings. You will spend time with your befriendee and simply chat, listen and discuss various topics of interest making the service fun and interesting. You will also have to provide project staff with information on how the time spent with befriendee is going and attend volunteer meetings.
Timings - by arrangement. Please enquire.
Volunteer Team Leader
Action on Hearing Loss Scotland (Dundee)
You will have a vital role delivering information services in your local community, and for raising awareness of the work of AOHL. We are looking for someone with experience of managing or working with small groups and teams;
You may not have knowledge of, but are willing to learn about issues affecting deaf and hard of hearing people, particularly older people;
As part of your role, you will be required to: Ensure volunteers complete Risk Assessments and checklists; Raise awareness of hearing loss and offer appropriate publications/materials; Motivate older people who have hearing loss to access the services available and direct any medical or other specific questions to the Regional Information Officer; Sign post to other agencies or services that may be beneficial to the service user; Ensure data is collected at all information activities; Meet AOHL staff and volunteers to discuss the project and suggest any improvements.
Adviser
Dundee Citizens Advice Bureau
Advisers interview clients and let the client explain the problem. They help clients to clarify issues by exploring the problem and asking questions. Advisers give information using “Adviser Net”, local files and / or reference books, explain the information and give clients advice on the choices they have. Advisers also give pratical help, for example, completing forms, benefits calculation, speaking or writing to another agency on their behalf.
Driver
Alzheimer Scotland (Dundee)
Volunteer Drivers will support individuals with dementia and possibly their carer/supporter to maintain independence and access Alzheimer Scotland Community Activities and Café. Drivers will be responsible for the safe transfer of individuals from their home to the activity and back again. Volunteer Drivers can engage in the activity or drop off the individual and return for them to transport them safely home at the end of the activity.
Drivers should have a well maintained vehicle and Alzheimer Scotland will be required to have copies of vehicle/driver documentation. Drivers should have space to store a walking aid should the service user require such aids. Drivers may be asked to support more than 1 service user to/from the activity. Community Activities/Café take place in and around the City of Dundee. Monday-Friday.
Scottish Dementia Working Group Support Assistant
Alzheimer Scotland (Dundee)
This role is adhoc and required when there are Scottish Dementia Working Group (SDWG) meetings. Meetings can be local (Dundee) or further afield (Glasgow) and the volunteer would support the attendees of the SDWG who have dementia to maintain independence in travelling to these meetings. Opportunity also to support the SDWG worker facilitate the meetings.
FareShare Delivery Driver
Transform Community Development
We redistribute food which would end up in waste to non-profit organisations in Tayside and Fife. These groups then provide meals for people who are experiencing food poverty, social isolation or other hardship.
We need drivers who can give a few hours to help deliver food to our members. This is a vital part of providing this valuable service to thousands of individuals in need.
A full, UK driving Licence and a few hours is required in addition to a willingness to make a real difference to a project that is so important to so many.
Charity Shop Retail Assistants
Deaf Links
Do you have an interest in retail and fashion? Want to learn or update your current skills? Do you enjoy meeting people and have some spare time which could help others? Deaf Links is a Deaf Led Charity based in the Tayside Deaf Hub and we are looking for people to volunteer in our charity shop in the Wellgate Shopping Centre. You can find out more about us at www.deaflinks.org.uk
We are looking for motivated and friendly people to help out in all aspects within the store. The role will involve sorting stock, hanging clothes, pricing items and serving customers and any other work associated within the store. Training for this will be provided.
Fundraising Manager
Ragdolls UK
We are looking for a committed individual to help us with our fundraising efforts. Although this is a volunteer vacancy, a full time position will be available for the right candidate.
You will be responsible for; Co-ordinating volunteers; Organizing fundraising events; Overseeing grant applications; and Actively seeking new funding opportunities.
Van & Warehouse Assistant
Lochee Community Group
We are looking to serve the community by offering low cost goods and furniture and aim to keep as much ouot of landfill as possible. This could include collecting donations and taking them back to our warehouse or delivering them to customers' homes. We require items tto be prepared and ready for sale, this could include cleaning and repairing.
Shinty Referee
Camanachd Association (Highland)
Shinty Referees are required to officiate at matches in St Andrews, Dundee, Perth, Aberdour and Edinburgh. Additional opportunities exist for matches in West Highlands and Argyll and Bute. The role of the referee requires a good level of fitness to a standard of that expected in a 'fun-run' or a bike-a-thon'. Training and support are on hand to initiate you onto the rules.
Music Group Facillitator
Gowrie Care Limited (Dundee)
Gowrie Care’s Community Hub in Dundee provides music activities for enthusiasts over the age of 16 who have various disabilities and support needs. Dependent on the individuals involved, activities may include helping and encouraging service users to take part in playing the drums, Ukulele and or singing. Volunteers will assist the group leader in activities, chat to service users and make them feel welcome, undertake admin tasks such as taking register, handing out paperwork as required.
My Guide
The Guide Dogs For The Blind Association
Make a real difference in the lives of local blind and partially sighted people. Learn new skills to enhance your CV, make new friends, receive training endorsed by VISION 2020, give something back, to the community.
To volunteer for My Guide Partnership only takes around a day but will give you the skills you need to confidently guide blind and partially sighted people. To volunteer for My Guide, you need to be over 18 and willing to have a criminal record check and be registered on the PVG register. Volunteering for My Guide tends to take around two to three hours a week at a flexible time to suit you. You will be carefully matched with a local person who is blind or partially sighted. You could work with your My Guide partner to set goals that increase their ability to get out and about. You may take part in social and leisure activities such as shopping, walking or a local coffee group. You will also help your My Guide partner establish relationships with community members and organisations. You will be supporting your My Guide partner to increase their fitness and confidence through regular outings.
Supporting Young People
Action For Children (Dundee)
Action for Children would like to offer suitable candidates a diversity of opportunities. We are looking for enthusiastic people who have a real interest in the wellbeing of vulnerable young people and families. There are opportunities for mentors, advocates, one to one work, groupwork and befriending.
Befriender/Mentor
Action For Children (Dundee)
The service provides independent living skills to young people who are homeless or who have additional needs. Volunteers are matched as befrienders/ mentors with interested young people to further assist with the development of social skills and encourage the young people to become involved in sustainable leisure activities of their choice.
The volunteers may attend an appointment or undertake an activity with the young person or have an evening in the young person’s flat cooking a curry or baking a cake.
Volunteers have also assisted during outdoor activities and on outings and day trips or have supported young people to watch a football match or go to the gym.
Telephone/Admin Assistant
British Heart Foundation (Dundee)
Are you always on the phone? Are you calm, collected and chatty? We’re always looking for friendly, confident and helpful people to join our team and become the voice of your local store. You will be the first point of contact for our customers helping them with any enquiries and arranging collections for donations and deliveries.
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.
Store Merchadiser
British Heart Foundation (Dundee)
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.
Electrical Department Assistant
British Heart Foundation (Dundee)
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.
Stock Generator
British Heart Foundation (Dundee)
Do you walk down the street and say hello to everyone you meet? Are you a familiar and friendly face around town? 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 store and talking to local business’ about surplus stock.
Become a part of our stock campaigns and get the local community involved in our stock events. All the stock which people like you generate helps us provide funding for over half of the UK’s independent research into heart and circulatory disease!
Volunteer Recruiter
British Heart Foundation (Dundee)
Time to meet and greet your local community. Become an important member of the British Heart Foundation team and help to support not only your local store but BHF research into heart and circulatory disease. We need volunteers who are chatty, friendly and willing to follow our volunteering guidelines to help us recruit more like minded people.
Get involved with your community, face to face and web based, placing adverts online and making contacts within the local colleges and job centers. Join your local team and help to introduce people to the wonderful world of volunteering and our lifesaving research into heart disease.
Explore Enterprise Delivery Support
The Prince’s Trust - Scotland
The Prince's Trust helps change young lives. The Explore Enterprise Programme offers unemployed 18 to 30-year-olds support to establish whether self employment is right for them. A young person may have decided to start a business but may be struggling in terms of practical help. The programme runs on set dates in Dundee throughout the year. The programme is delivered in workshop format, comprising of 4 sessions running for half a day each over a 3 day period.
We require volunteers in Dundee with experience in one or more of these areas to deliver these sessions to our young people in a way which is clear and understandable. The expectation is for a volunteer to deliver 4 half day sessions per year. Training materials have already been created, therefore this is not a requirement of the role.
Gardener - Sensory/Therapeutic Garden
Barnardo's
Barnardo’s is looking for volunteers to be able to help maintain our garden which is used for children, young people and families and to be able to help develop our garden, for example with growing vegetables, planting seeds and flowers, weeding and watering plants.
Ideally we are looking for individuals with experience through employment or personal experience and would be able to use own initiative and work as part of a small team.
This role is a good opportunity for individuals to put into practice gardening experience, share your knowledge with other volunteers and potentially share knowledge with children, young people and their families that we support.
Direct Support With Children & Young People
Barnardo's
Barnardo’s and Action For Children in Dundee are looking for volunteers to provide support and care to children, young people and their families who have additional support needs, have been affected by abuse and neglect, in supported accommodation and are needing support with practical tasks. Ages of children and young people vary from 0-25 years.
We are looking for volunteers (16+) to help support our School Holiday Activity Days which run over school holidays, daily between 9am-3pm, Monday-Friday. Volunteers will be in a group setting alongside other staff and volunteers for the day and their main role will be to help support a child/young person with the activities that are planned for the day. Activities can include arts and crafts, soft play, swimming, going to local parks, the cinema and accessing other local resources in the community.
The Sitting Service looks for 2 volunteers (18+) to go into the family home (once a month to every second month) for one evening (Friday or Saturday) for a few hours over 6 months to 1 year. During the sit the volunteers will usually play games, do arts and crafts and watch some TV. Activities will vary depending on the age of children that the volunteers are supporting.
We are looking for Befrienders/Mentors (18+) to help support children and young people (ages can go up to 25) with practical skills and taking them to activities in the local community. We also look for befrienders/mentors to support young people in their accommodation with activities such as gardening, DIY and cooking. We look for volunteers who are free during the day, after school, early evenings and weekends to provide a couple of hours each week for around 6 months-1 year. Befrienders can help children and young people to build up confidence, improve peer relationships and help by providing time to be there and listen.
There are opportunities to help support children and young people with Group Work which also includes some work with the parents/carers and siblings. These roles can take place during the day and usually after school. Groups can be ongoing (weekly) or can take place for 7-8 weeks at a time which will also be weekly, for a couple of hours at a time.
*Please note that training sessions will be delivered in August and October 2018
Supported Employment Assistant
Advocating Together (Dundee) SCIO
Attend monthly team meetings, help at regular focus groups of adults with LD and/or ASD, provide content for newsletter and distribute, support Advocators to deliver presentations, attend meetings to ensure adulst with LD and/or ASD views are being taken into account, ensure future plans reflect groups' needs, raise awareness of issues that affect adults with LD and/or ASD and create and sustain a safe environment which will encourage adults with LD and/or ASD to discuss issues affecting their lives.
Self-Advocacy Assistant
Advocating Together (Dundee) SCIO
Self-advocacy Assistants will support a group of self-advocates with learning disabilities and/or Autistic Spectrum Disorder. The group work revolves around the needs of the self-advocates and the topics that are most important to them. Issues and topics may be tackled creatively in a variety of ways depending on the group and the unique skills each volunteer brings.
Through discussion and activities self-advocates develop confidence, communication skills and awareness. Self-advocacy assistants and self-advocates contribute equally to discussions; learning to respect each other’s opinions.
The groups also take part in social events out in the community, such as dinners or discos. Fun is at the centre of all the work we do at Advocating Together.
Volunteers will have the opportunity to attend peer supervision and training sessions throughout the year to discuss progress or problems, and expand their knowledge and skills.
Escort
Shopmobility Dundee
Physically fit, got a few hours to spare through the week? You can meet new people and make new friends. Shopmobility offers free loans of electric wheelchairs, scooters and manual wheelchairs to people with mobility problems for shopping and using the facilities of the city centre. You can help by pushing a wheelchair or accompanying someone on a scooter.
Ward Visitor
Bridge FM
The role of Ward Visitor is essential to the running of Bridge FM. The Ward Visitors are the front line of the service and are responsible for helping to promote the station to both staff and patients. You will need to approach patients who have varying degrees of illness/disability, offer patients a request and have a degree of general music knowledge, note any faults with the radio equipment in each ward and report these. The Ward Visitor should consider themselves to be a visitor to each patient and, in some cases, the patient's only visitor. The volunteer should therefore be able and willing to spend time with each patient to help their time in hospital pass as easily and pleasantly as possible.
Paint Sprayer
Tayside Re-Users
As an environmental charity we aim to keep as much as we can out of landfill. On occasions there are items which would benefit from being upcycled instead of being taken apart or recycled in another way. This opportunity would consist of using our spray booth and spray equipment to upcycle our household goods and furniture.
Textile Assistant
Tayside Re-Users
As an environmental charity we aim to keep as much as we can out of landfill. This includes collecting items from our Hub, recycling centres, businesses and members of the public. One of our main areas are textiles. This role would include sorting out the textiles then preparing (including ironing and pricing) for selling in our small shop – Tay Treasures.
Board Member
Under 12s Project
We are looking for more people with the skills and experience to become members of the Board of Trustees and contribute to the overall strategic leadership of Under 12s project. We would also be interested in talking to people with leadership, management and financial management experience who might be interested in becoming a future Office bearer such as chairperson.
Kitchen Assistant
Mid-Lin Day Care
Volunteers will be given the opportunity to assist the cook with general kitchen duties, some food preparation, the serving of meals and basic kitchen hygiene. All volunteers will receive training and are required to complete a course at Elementary Food Hygiene Level 1. On arrival at the kitchen, based at Mid-Lin Day Centre, the volunteer will be asked to help prepare the lunch time meal. This will involve basic food preparation e.g peeling potatoes, chopping onions etc. Depending on each volunteer's skills they may be asked to make soup or assist with a sweet course. The volunteer will assist the cook with kitchen hygiene duties. They may be asked to assist with the preparation of foods for the afternoon snack or next day’s menu. This may include home baking etc. No volunteer will be asked to make anything out of his/her comfort zone. Each volunteer will be encouraged to develop his/her skills within the kitchen environment. As confidence grows the volunteer may offer to assist the cook with more tasks but we would like to stress that there is no pressure to take on more responsibility than they feel comfortable with. Volunteers will be encouraged to obtain a Moving & Handling and a First Aid qualification. Volunteers should read notice boards for updates regarding training or fundraising activities.
Domestic Assistant
Mid-Lin Day Care
We have 4 opportunities for domestic assistants. Each person will be responsible for the general cleanliness of communal areas to include toilets, corridors, reception and one small and one large hall. A member of staff will demonstrate training regarding equipment and chemical dilution rates. Volunteers would be encouraged to obtain a Moving & Handling and a First Aid qualification. . An average of 3 hours per day is required. Volunteer should read notice board for updates regarding training or fundraising activities.
Themed Nights Group Facilitator
Inclusion Group (Dundee)
This opportunity is for our THEMED NIGHTS GROUP where people with additional support needs meet monthly to participate in pre-arranged themed social activities e.g. Superheroes Theme Night, that help them improve their confidence and social skills through engaging in group activities in a safe environment.
Along with a team leader the facilitator will demonstrate their own willingness to be involved in activities, encouraging group members to participate, engage socially, demonstrate appropriate behavior and promote an inclusive culture.
The facilitator will also have the opportunity to assist the team leader in planning and preparing activities, engaging with participants, providing refreshments and preparing feedback at the conclusion of the session. There may be some petty cash-handling involved.
Social Drop-In Group Facilitator
Inclusion Group (Dundee)
This opportunity is for a social DROP- IN group where people with additional support needs come together weekly to participate in pre-arranged activities that may include Arts, Crafts, Health, Fitness, Cooking, Newsletter preparation etc.
Along with a team leader the facilitator will encourage group members to participate in activities, engage socially, demonstrate appropriate behavior and promote an inclusive culture.
The facilitator will also have the opportunity to assist the team leader in planning and preparing activities, engaging with participants, provide refreshments during the session and provide feedback at the conclusion of the session. There may be some petty cash-handling involved.
Arts & Crafts Group Leader
Maxwell Information Centre
The aim of MAXcrafts is to benefit the local community and support the continued running of the MAXwell Centre through the production and sale of craft items. These items will be made by volunteers and craft group participants at the centre from materials that will be upcycled, recycled, donated, or come from the centre’s garden.
Do you have a passion for arts and crafts? We are looking for volunteers who are able to run monthly workshops and support weekly groups in a range of crafts. The group will consist of a variety of ages of people with various health needs and different levels of creative ability.
MAXcrafts is a developing social enterprise within The MAXwell Centre, a community centre in the heart of Coldside. The MAXwell Centre provides a wide range of information services and support, groups and classes, as well as a community garden.
Supervisory Committee Member
Discovery Credit Union Ltd
The Supervisory Committee reports directly to the members, rather as an audit committee, and ensures that the credit union operates within the law, its own policies and rules, and in the best interests of members. Supervisory Committee members meet regularly, and each one attends Board meetings in rotation to observe the conduct of business. The overall role is to monitor the operation of the credit union, by internal audit, sampling of member accounts, verifying the credit union accounts and related activities. Supervisory Committee members need to become familiar with the business and policies of the credit union, as well as relevant legislation. The positions require a combination of relevant professional skills and experience, common sense, dedication, integrity and wisdom and a commitment to serving the local community and sympathy with the aims of the credit union.
Cashier/Teller
Discovery Credit Union Ltd
Your role as volunteer will be to improve community life within the DD1 – DD7 area, including our main counter at the Wellgate Centre. By going out into the communities in Dundee you can help people to access the credit union services in their own area giving them access to affordable credit.
Tasks will include: Handling Member Enquiries, Cash Handling, General Administration, Processing New Member Applications, Filing and Photocopying.
LLN Specialist Support Assistant
The Princes Trust Dundee
This role will involve:
Helping young people with literacy, language and numeracy activities that occur naturally within our programmes. E.g. helping a young person write a CV during an employability workshop.
Cascading best practice strategies and resources to other volunteers and Prince's Trust staff members, via email, or in person at Prince's Trust events.
A good understanding of local LLN provision and being a specialist point of contact for other volunteers and Prince's Trust staff members.
Where appropriate, develop and deliver standalone specialist support workshops or 1-to-1 sessions for young people. For example, a 'brush up your business maths' workshop.
Student Volunteer/ Peer Connections Partner
University of Dundee (Student Services)
There are a variety activities to participate in as student volunteers within University of Dundee’s welcoming, buddying and mentoring scheme Peer Connections. Peer Connections is the University’s welcoming, buddying and mentoring The scheme is run by Student Services. Peer Connections volunteers (Peer Connectors) welcome all new students and act as buddy/mentors for students who need some help with settling into university. Run buddy groups for new international exchange students and also the “Conversation Café” for international students to improve their conversational English and help to meet people. The time commitment is very flexible and student friendly. Free training provided, enhance your employability and gain real experience. Applicants must be matriculated students at University of Dundee.
Coffee Bar Assitant
Finmill Centre
Lunch club sales also helps to bring in a small income for the Finmill Centre charity. Finmill Centre is a small but vibrant community centre located in Findcastle Street in Fintry.
Main activities include to prepare and serve hot soup & toasties to customers when required; clear and wash the customer tables as required; sweep and mop floors on either side of the serving counter as required; wash and dry dishes and utensils or operate dishwasher; keep all food preparation areas and cooking surfaces clean; keep ingredients, condiments & supplies topped up and containers clean; keep food covered at all times; attend and participate at staff meetings as and when required; comply with any food & hygiene, health & safety regulations and food safety systems in place, including Cooksafe; record coffee bar customer purchases and keep a daily user survey record.
Helpline Support Worker
Amina
The opportunity consists of receiving Telephone Helpline Association training, whilst manning the telephone helpline and responding to all calls received. Calls can vary from asking about leisure opportunities and classes to domestic abuse issues. All volunteers have support available 9.30am-5pm, team building days and "away days" to get to know one another. Amina's volunteers are women from diverse backgrounds and of all ages.
Carpet Bowls Helper
Caledonia Housing Association (Dundee)
Caledonia Housing Association has 8 Sheltered Housing Schemes across Dundee providing accommodation for older people. Each Housing Scheme is very much a small community of older people. This role is to enable tenants to play carpet bowls.
We are recruiting a friendly and sociable volunteer to organise Carpet Bowls at Joan Bartlett House, Monday evening and Sidlaw House, Wednesday evening for about two hours. This is a small group of older people who play carpet bowls. What they need is someone physically able to roll out the indoor carpet; move the chairs and tables; help make the teas and coffees; and washing up at the end.
Can you help?
Conservation Worker
DightyConnect
Dighty Connect are seeking more conservation volunteers to work along the Dighty Burn with our conservation group. The conservation volunteers make a significant difference to the area, from building wildlife habitats to clearing the burn of litter. They help protect, improve and share important habitat and wildlife along the burn. Current conservation workers say it has helped them reconnect with nature, feel part of a group, make a difference to the local environment and feel better about themselves. They report a high feel-good factor because they are using their hands and their mind, doing things for themselves and following their passions. We welcome everyone, all we ask is that you have a genuine desire to be outdoors, a keenness in wildlife and an interest in the Dighty Burn.
Play Room Worker
St Ninian's Stay and Play Family Support Group
With guidance you will be expected to help set up various play activities throughout the session and be prepared to join in the variety of activities presented. Encouraging parents to enjoy fun at activities with their children will be important. You will be expected to listen carefully to any concerns which parents may express and pass this to the Group Leader. As part of a team you will participate and contribute to the review and planning session where the presentation of activities are discussed for the following week. All volunteers assist in setting up and clearing away the equipment and when required assist with the arrangements around lunch times. You will find us a happy group, always ready to take on board new ideas.
Dundee Reform Street Store Retail Assistant - Barnardo's Scotland
Barnardo's Scotland
Running a successful Barnardo's store requires a great team of enthusiastic volunteers and you could be a part of it.
Our retail assistants are trained to undertake a wide range of activities such as serving customers, taking receipt of stock donations from the public and merchandising stock to make our rails visually appealling and tidy.
Volunteering with us in retail will provide a great opportunity to build upon your communication, team working and customer service skills.
If you also have a particular skill or interest, our teams would be delighted to discuss how we could help you utilise your interests in store. Whatever your talents, please do share with us and pop into your local store to enquire about volunteering.
To see all opportunities to volunteer within Barnardo's, you can visit our website at www.barnardos.org.uk/volunteering.
Classroom Assistant
Dundee International Women's Centre
The role of the classroom assistant is to assist the Project Worker in setting up the classroom and in lesson/ activity preparation before each class / group, support service users as required on a 1:1 or group basis, ensure Health & Safety is adhered to and monitored at all times, assist in tidying the classroom and putting materials/ equipment away after classes/groups, and liaise closely with the Project Worker and carry out any duties as reasonably requested in the class.
Blether Buddies
DIAL-OP (Volunteer Dundee)
DIAL-OP is a city wide project run by Volunteer Dundee and sustained by local volunteers. DIAL-OP provides three services in the city, an Information Helpline, Blether Buddies and Morning Call. These services offer friendship, connectivity and reassurance to isolated individuals in Dundee
The telephone befriending service makes weekly friendship telephone calls, currently during office hours Monday to Friday.
We are seeking to recruit volunteers to make these calls to our clients on a weekly basis. The role is flexible and volunteers can choose which/how many days they wish to be involved. As a befriender you will phone your befriendee and chat with them for a maximum of 20-30 minutes once per week.
Calls can be made from home or from our office at Luna Place, Dundee Technology Park.
Youth Worker
RockSolid Dundee
You will be helping youth work staff to deliver a range of activities with young people through groups, clubs and creative activities including: art, games, cooking, sport, gardening, music and social enterprise project. Help at one or more of RockSolid’s groups running on Monday nights, Tuesday & Wednesday afternoons or Friday nights.
You will work alongside young people to help make RockSolid “theirs”. General helper or assisting/leading activities that reflect own interests/talents.
Friends Group Member
Friends of Dundee Law
As a Friend of Dundee Law you will be part of a team of enthusiastic people, giving their time to make our most iconic green space better for everyone. You can develop your interests and learn from others in Nature and wildlife, Geology and Archaeology, Practical Conservation, Committee admin, People and community involvement, Promotion.
The group are involved in activities committee meetings, advice to the council, cutting back overgrown vegetation, wildlife surveys, historical researching etc. You can help put on events for the public or make use of funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund for training.
Shop Assistant
Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland (Dundee Reform Street)
We need enthusiastic people to join our team who are willing to learn new skills, develop and be a part of a busy shop environment. We need shop floor and stockroom volunteers who are passionate about our cause, are a fashionista in the making or just fancy a chat and a cuppa!
Children's Worker
Community Centres & Projects
Dundee City Council's Communities Section of Neighbourhood Services provide term-time after school and evening groups and holiday programmes for 5 - 11 year olds. Providing children with opportunities to participate within a range of learning and fun activities, they are encouraged to become full participants in the activity decision-making to enable them to have ownership over their group.
You will provide support to the children's workers to deliver a quality programme. You will be highly supported and supervised, yet have lots of opportunities to take forward your own pieces of work with children if you wish.
Children's clubs are held in eight Dundee City Council community centres and projects across the City: Ardler Complex, The Crescent, Charleston Community Centre, Douglas Community Centre and at one of the council partners organisations on the Hilltown - The MAXwell Centre.
Outreach Assistant
Fledgling Arts Collective Central (Dundee)
We are non-profit-making-volunteer run Arts Collective & charity providing a platform both online and offline for those who struggle with mental health, addiction, gender dysphoria, sexuality, feel like they don't quite 'fit', or feel estranged to this world: to express themselves through art.
We are looking for Online Volunteers who will respond to our members in either a live chat (booked in advance) or via email messaging style. Fledgling is currently run by Volunteers online , so this would be an online post.
Wish Visitor
Make-A-Wish UK
As a Wish Visitor, you will be calling the family to arrange your visit, and then liaising with another Wish Visitor volunteer to set a date. You’ll prepare for the visit and do everything you can to ensure that it’s the best possible experience for the child. During the visit you’ll use a variety of tools and techniques, which will inspire the imagination of the child and help you discover their One True Wish. After the visit you’ll write a summary report of the child’s wish and any other relevant details. From time to time, you may be encouraged to support the granting of a wish in your area. This may include providing your local knowledge for venues, services etc. It may be helping coordinate activities or you may actually get a chance to be there on the wish day itself!
Charity Shop Assistant - Wellgate
Sense Scotland
Volunteers help ensure the shop is tidy and attractive; you can use your creativity to make eye-catching window displays, sorting and replacing stock to keep the shop looking fresh and stylish. Incoming donations are organised and labelled, and clothes steamed and tagged. Our polite, approachable volunteers assist customers; welcoming them through the door, ringing purchases through the cash register and encouraging signing up to the Gift Aid scheme. A bonus of volunteering in this role is having access to great quality items at reasonable prices, as soon as they hit the shop floor!
In the shop volunteer role you will develop your understanding of stock management, marketing and customer service. These skills are valuable for personal development as well as very relevant to careers in retail, advertising and business. You will have the opportunity to meet lots of people, play an active role in your community and make friends.
Fundraising Mentor
Sported
We support groups who are utilising sport to bring about real social difference throughout the UK so you’ll be paired with a group that are doing really inspiring work.
These groups are doing incredible work but require some guidance around fundraising in order to make them more sustainable and increase their capacity.
If you’ve got over 5 years in a range of fundraising then we’d love to hear from you: This is a great opportunity to make a lasting impact on a community group in your area. If you enjoy working with people and have a desire to make a difference then please does get in touch.
Peer Researcher
Scottish Drugs Forum (Dundee)
SDF trains people who have had substance use problems to interview people who currently have substance use problems about their experience or about the services they use. They know they are being understood and listened to by someone who has had similar experiences.
Full training and support is provided by SDF staff to give you the skills and confidence to carry out the role. You learn at your own pace and work on areas that interest you.
Volunteering as a peer researcher can involve: Running focus groups, designing questionnaires, Reviewing services, Interviewing service users.
SDF volunteers tell us they volunteer to: Attend a variety of events and meet new people, Access other SDF training and volunteer opportunities, Gain knowledge and skills on how to support research projects, Help improve services for people who use them, Eventually move on to other volunteering, education or employment.
Student Ambassador
Council for At Risk Academics
We are seeking to establish at least one Student Ambassador in each British university who is able to represent CARA's activities by setting up a society and campaigning on our behalf. We would require the Student Ambassador to promote academic freedom through organising events to debate issues surrounding the topic, organising fundraising and awareness raising events to support CARA grantees and acting as a point of contact for our charity. The Student Ambassador would write an article or two on CARA in their student newspaper. These would also be published on CARA's website and publicised through our social media. The Student Ambassador would be provided with materials with which to set up a stall at a Freshers' Fair and to assemble a society committee which would be in contact with CARA committees at the other 95 CARA/Scholars at Risk UK University Network member universities.
Progression Mentor
The Prince’s Trust - Scotland
For The Prince's Trust mentoring is "The provision of personal support, assistance, encouragement and inspiration to young people during and following our programmes, particularly at a time of transition and typically over a sustained period of time."
Progression Mentors provide mentoring support to young people when they finish a Trust programme for a three to six-month period. It is to help them move into employment, training, education or volunteering and also make the most of the opportunities whilst in employment. It is about guidance and helping young people to find and translate information, understand problems, identify solutions and implement action plans
Local Contact
Fertility Network Scotland
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
Student Ambassador
Fertility Network Scotland
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.
General Assistant
Fertility Network Scotland
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
Peer Supporter
Nurture Parents
Peer supporters at Nurture Parents will be involved with drop-in sessions, classes and workshops which run mornings and afternoons on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during term time.
Volunteers will support staff and sessional staff running these sessions, being involved in setting up the room, tidying up etc and more importantly having time to listen to a parent who may have something on their mind.
Therefore, we need volunteers able to listen as parents share their day-to-day challenges, without offering advice or possible solutions. We need volunteers who understand the value of being with another person who has time to really listen to you.
Volunteers will be encouraged to regularly support either one morning or one afternoon session each week during term-time until mid December 2019 and all volunteers will be expected to attend initial three days training, a peer support group every six weeks and occasional training thereafter.
Community Helper
The GO Project
Do you understand and empathise with the impact that poor mental health has on people’s lives? Are you passionate about helping people out? Are you outgoing, respectful, supportive and non-judgmental? You can be a holding hand for someone who needs additional support accessing community-based activities and groups. Join The GO Project and empower individuals to achieve positive health outcomes!
Many people don’t find it easy to walk into an unfamiliar environment and engage with people they don’t know, others struggle to use public transport or cope with social situations. As a volunteer you will enable individuals to progressively overcome the challenges they experience and take back control on their lives. You will encourage them to participate fully in local activities of their choice as a way of helping them overcome their condition and improve their wellbeing. Activities include arts & crafts, gardening, cooking classes, walking groups, learning opportunities, to mention just a few. This often involves accompanying the person to a community centre or local group and joining in through the session.
Business Mentor
Sported
Our volunteer business mentors are paired with the leaders of community sports clubs who need expertise in a particular area to become more sustainable and increase their capacity. Sported works closely to support our volunteers throughout the process, and the opportunities available are very flexible – from answering a 15-minute call from a club leader, to delivering a workshop or a 6-month mentor placement.
As a Sported volunteer, you will have the opportunity to share your professional skills and expertise with community groups, having a huge effect on the sustainability and capacity of these clubs. Full induction is offered, as well as personal development opportunities, and you will join a network of skilled Sported business volunteers across the UK. You will have the chance to work with a diverse range of people and organisations, and will receive support throughout from the Sported Volunteer Services team. Most importantly, you will have fun!
Gardening Assistant
Dundee City Council Sheltered Housing Service
Dundee City Council Sheltered Housing Service provides housing and support services for older people throughout Dundee. Many of the complexes have garden areas that tenants would like to improve or look after themselves.
Garden Assistants will encourage and assist tenants with light gardening tasks such as weeding, planting hanging baskets and growing vegetables. The volunteers will work alongside staff and other volunteers to develop and expand garden related activities. The purpose of gardening activities is to reduce isolation and allow tenants to socialise with each other while enjoying practical tasks.
Sales Assistant
British Heart Foundation (Dundee)
British Heart Foundation is looking for volunteers to join our shop teams. Volunteers are the lifeblood of our organisation. As well as contributing to a worthwhile cause, volunteering is something practical that you can do to help fight heart disease, the UK's single biggest killer. You will make new friends, learn new skills and have opportunities to develop within the BHF. You will be supported in your training by the shop manager and for your contribution you will receive 25% discount on items in the shop.
Warehouse Operatives
British Heart Foundation (Dundee)
Duties include loading and unloading furniture from vans, ensuring that goods are moved on and off the sales floor efficiently and safely, ensuring customer orders are assembled and packed correctly. Full training given.
This position will no doubt give the individuals who are looking to gain employment in the Warehouse industry the vital experience and a reference necessary for future employment.
So if you feel you would like to work for a charity that raises money to help save lives, then we would love to hear from you.
Customer Service Volunteer
British Heart Foundation (Dundee)
Are you a chatterbox? Can you talk about anything and everything? If this sounds like you we have a fantastic opportunity to let your chitchatting dreams run wild! In our stores we’re always looking for outgoing and enthusiastic volunteers to meet and greet our customers.
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. We keep the sales 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 about 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 and skills set.
Cash Desk Operator
British Heart Foundation (Dundee)
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.
Online Listings Researcher
British Heart Foundation (Dundee)
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.
Rehabilitation Support Assistant
Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland (Dundee)
As a Rehabilitation Support Assistant you will make a real difference to someone’s communication, confidence and life. All our volunteers are provided with training on how communication can be affected by a stroke and on strategies that can support communication. They will be given ideas and suggestions for suitable activities either by the speech and language therapist or the local CHSS Rehabilitation Co-ordinator.
Rehabilitation Support Assistants may choose to work in one or more of the following settings:- Hospital one to one, community one to one or community groups.
Front Of House Retail Assistant
Barnardo's Donation Centre
We have exciting opportunities for people to volunteer at our Donation Centre store! Unlike standard retail outlets, our stores offer a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of the retail operation. Our Volunteer Retail Assistants are trained to undertake a wide range of activities including: * Providing strong customer service. * Serving customers at the till. * Taking receipt of stock donations from the public, thanking them for their generosity and finding out if they are Gift Aid Donors. * Signing up new Gift Aid Donors (this raises an extra 25p per pound for Barnardo's from the sale of donations and does not cost donors anything). * Replenishing stock by making sure our rails and shelves are well-stocked, visually appealing and tidy. * Merchandising throughout the store. * Stock preparation including sorting, steaming and pricing. * Possible administrative tasks such as stocktaking. * If you have a particular skill or interest, our team would be delighted to discuss how you could utilise it in store! This could range from computer skills to collectables knowledge, fundraising experience to fashion awareness - whatever your talent, please share it with us! All volunteers receive great training, support and make a real difference.
You can commit to as much or as little as you like – it doesn’t have to be a full day, even two hours of your time can make such a difference to the children we help in our services across Scotland!
Plusone Mentor
Tayside Council on Alcohol (Dundee)
Plusone mentoring is looking for people that are willing to regularly meet up with a young person and do things together that are fun and engaging. You must be a good listener and be able to engage in conversations with the young person to encourage them to develop important life skills.
You will always set a good example to the young person and encourage positive behaviour. You will play an important role in helping a young person achieve their full potential and build on the young person's strengths. This kind of relationship would make a difference within the community and make a difference in the life of a young person, supporting them to make better choices.
The mentor has the opportunity to meet new people and make a difference in their community. This also gives the young person and the Mentor the chance to try new things together.
Committee Member
Dundee Community Transport SCIO
Dundee Community Transport has been dedicated to improving community transport services in Dundee since 2005. After successfully providing a community minibus service, DCT now delivers a door to door community transport service called Community Cars.
Community Cars is proving to be a necessary transport provision for the over 65 community in Dundee and we are looking to invite more people to join our management committee and help shape the development of this very exciting project. We are looking for people with a range of skills including; marketing, fundraising, and business development, as well as people looking to build upon current skills that people think could benefit DCT.
If you would like the opportunity to help shape community transport in Dundee please do get in touch for more information.
Litter Tsar etc.
Friends of the Earth - Tayside
There are many and varied possibilities for projects which FoET doesn't have enough people to do, ranging from hands-on practical work to research or lobbying. Planting trees is one, dealing with litter is another. How can we encourage people to take home and bin their greasy, sooty instant barbecue trays? Or - it would be good to find out how 'green' local businesses are and encourage improvement where appropriate. Or - provision for cyclists in Dundee is poor; what can be done to improve it? A traffic count might be a good start. The volunteer would have to be prepared to work quite a lot on their own intitiative, but a group member would provide support and guidance in planning and carrying out the project. This is a chance for you to do something you haven't done before and be dead chuffed with the result.
Activity Enabler
Cornerstone (Dundee)
Volunteers are required to help out at our short breaks service where children will be offered a safe and friendly environment to meet other children and have fun taking part in a variety of activities. You will be part of a small team of staff and other volunteers assisting with planning and preparing for each session, encouraging children to join in and get the most from the activities and helping to tidy up at the end. This opportunity would suit people who are interested in childcare as a future career and are looking for experience or perhaps you'd like to share skills you already have such as music, art and storytelling.
Befriender
Cornerstone (Dundee)
We have several people in Dundee who really appreciate a Befriender. This could mean spending time with someone once a week or a fortnight, perhaps meeting up for a coffee and a chat or going to see a film. Generally, Befrienders get involved in the fun stuff, supporting people to get out and about and enjoy a whole range of social and leisure activities. We have opportunities throughout the week including evenings and weekends, all we ask that you take tie to get to know the person and you are willing to make a regular commitment.
We will provide you with regular support, training and reimburse you all reasonable out of pocket expenses.
For an informal discussion please contact Lorna Hornsby on 01382 220238.
FareShare Delivery Assistant
Transform Community Development
We redistribute food, which would end in in waste, to non-profit organisations in Tayside and Fife. These groups then provide meals for people who are experiencing food poverty, social isolation or other hardship.
We need driver's assistants who can give a few hours to help deliver food to our members. This is a vital part of providing a valuable service to thousands of individuals in need. Working as part of a team, the van crew load and unload crated food to local community food members.
If you are reasonably fit and able bodied and can give a few hours you could make a real difference to a project that is so important to so many.
Listening Volunteers
Samaritans Dundee
Volunteers are required to do four duties per month, one of which will be an overnight duty. They listen to those who contact Samaritans, either on the telephone, by email or by visit. However, as volunteers run the branch, many take on extra work. Samaritans work is strictly voluntary.
Befriender
BeFriends
BeFriends was established in 1981 and offers a befriending service to young people aged 5-18 in Dundee, who it is thought will benefit from the support and friendship of a volunteer befriender. The volunteer befriender and the young person will enjoy outings and share interests together, it is also hoped that the young person will feel confident enough to discuss any problems or issues they may have. If you feel you have something to offer, have time on your hands, looking to change careers, put something back into society, or are just looking for a new challenge, then why not try volunteering with BeFriends. IT'S FUN
Retail Assistant
Tayside Re-Users
This position is an important part of what we do, as it consists of ensuring our Tay Treasures shop is clean, tidy, stocked up, merchandised well and customers are dealt with in a friendly manner. Duties include 1. Organising the stock within Tay Treasures, to ensure that all spaces in the public areas are maximising their retail potential. 2. Responsible for the stock displays and pricing. 3. Serving customers in a friendly manner 4. Ensuring there is sufficient stock on display 5. Organising and sorting through stock as it comes in.
Escort
Mid-Lin Day Care
Morning volunteer escorts should attend at morning team meetings. Afternoon volunteers to liase with the volunteer team leader regarding any updated information. When collecting/returning service users, two escorts will go to the house door. Patience is required as some of the Service Users have mobility problems. In some cases, you may need to ensure their home is secure and they have keys to get back in. A visual scan is carried out checking electrical items are switched off. In some cases, contact should be made with other agencies to alert them of departure/return of the Service User from/ to their home. This is an excellent opportunity for volunteers interested in gaining new skills and qualifications in the care of older people. Some of our service users have dementia problems, others physical disabilities. Volunteers will be encouraged to obtain a Moving & Handling and a First Aid qualification. Once in post, with volunteer consent, we will apply for an I.L.A. (Individual Learning Account) to help pay the cost of these courses. Volunteers should read notice boards for updates regarding training or fundraising activities.
Mini Bus Driver
Mid-Lin Day Care
Our drivers are expected to complete the daily bus checklist form. Ensure bus has enough fuel for journey/phone is charged and has credit. Drivers to complete general inspection of vehicle, reporting any faults or damage to management as soon as possible. Take part in the morning team meeting. Drivers are responsible for securing walking aids and ensuring all seat belts are fastened, doors are closed and portable step is on board (where applicable) before moving off. To take charge of safety and movement of any other volunteers and service users while travelling on bus and ensure all staff are wearing fluorescent jackets. Bus hygiene and checking safety appliances are in place and complete, while securing gates on return to the centre are all part of the day. Volunteer should read notice board for updates regarding training or fundraising activities. Drivers to assist with other tasks when necessary.
Gardener/Handyman
Mid-Lin Day Care
The volunteer would be required to maintain the garden by weeding, cutting the grass planting flowers and make use of the green house and raised beds. You will be asked to do little handyman jobs to keep things in a good state of repair.
Befriender
Roxburghe House
Volunteers are part of the caring team and play many varied roles in the unit. They bring new interests and hobbies to share with others. The list of services varies from aromatherapy to visiting, manning the tea trolley, plant care, driving, gardening and reception.
Board of Directors, Member
Dundee Survival Group
Members of the Board of Directors operate within the context of Dundee Survival Group's terms of reference, working with service users, funders, and staff. The board of directors has the principal responsibility for meeting the organisation's mission and the legal accountability for its operations. This means that as a group they are in charge of establishing a clear organisational mission, forming the strategic plan to accomplish the mission, overseeing and evaluating the plan's success, providing adequate supervision and support to the Chief Executive Officer, ensuring financial solvency of the organisation, interpreting and representing the community to the organisation, and instituting a fair system of policies and procedures for human resource management.
Board members accomplish their functions through regular meetings and by establishing a committee structure that is appropriate to the size of the organisation and the board.
Retail Assistant
Barnardo's Charity Shop (Dundee)
General sales floor duties (customer service, stock replenishment, till operation, security awareness). Merchandising and display (could include designing and completing promotional window displays). General stockroom duties (sorting, preparation, pricing, health & safety). Department supervision (e.g. setting up an event or permanent department to attract customers - clothing/books/household.etc). Administrative duties (ordering and receipt of New Goods, related paperwork, checking statements, stocktakes, etc. Weekly branch paperwork and filling). Market Research ( analysis of competition, local trading, research retail environment through national press, customer surveys.). Recruiting additional volunteers (could be through contact with local colleges, schools, libraries, etc.)
Board Member
Maxwell Information Centre
The Board provides governance to the organisation but the Maxwell Centre is small enough to appreciate Board members being actively involved in the delivery of services or the development of social enterprise if they wish. We have a clear vision of where we would like the Maxwell Centre to develop as a ‘Community Space’, led by the community, responsive to their needs and working with them to improve health, wellbeing and education. As part of this vision we have already identified two social enterprise opportunities. We would ideally like people with specific skills from key areas of health, education or business to join us on the Board but we also need people who have the capacity to be involved further with the community. The Board meets monthly in the evening. In addition members can become involved further in specific projects and provide valuable assistance to the manager.
Kitchen Assistant
Boomerang
A kitchen worker is required to assist staff in preparing meals for our older people’s lunch club and snacks for the toddler groups. The centre cooks all food on a daily basis on site and this position entails all areas from preparation to serving. Other main duties relate to dish washer operation, kitchen surface cleaning and table setting and cleaning. All of these activities to be conducted to agreed standards. Regular contact will be made with centre users, staff and other volunteers, therefore good communication skills are required as well as the ability to be adaptable and work as part of a team.
Retail Assistant
Boomerang
The purpose of the role is to assist in the day to day running of the Boomerang charity shop to maximise sales and profitability. We are seeking volunteers to take a hands on approach to running our charity shop, taking decisions about visual displays and staff rotas, providing a high standard of service to customers, dressing the shop window with donated goods, reaching targets and making it a success. As a shop volunteer you’ll be the face of the charity and make a big difference to how the public sees us and the work we do. You’ll have the chance to meet new people and get retail experience
Community Gardener
Ardler Environmental Group
Ardler Environmental Group are responsible for the maintainance and upkeep of the Ardler Community Garden area. Our volunteers meet once a week on Wednesday mornings to develop and maintain the gardens for the enjoyment of the community. You will help with weeding beds and planting new plants both for the gardens and for selling at community festivals. You can learn about different plants and their upkeep, hanging baskets and how to layout a garden. More experienced gardeners can share their knowledge with the rest of the group who are always keen to learn. When the weather is less clement the group organises trips to garden centres and other gardens to get ideas which you are welcome to take part in.
Arts & Crafts Group Facilitator
Caledonia Housing Association (Dundee)
Caledonia Housing Association has 8 Sheltered Housing Schemes across Dundee providing accommodation for older people. Each Housing Scheme is very much a small community and our volunteer programme aims to increase the variety of social activities available to our tenants.
We are recruiting friendly and sociable volunteers to facilitate Arts & Crafts groups for our tenants. We are looking for volunteers with a broad knowledge and the ability to share skills at all levels. This could be making greeting cards, knitting, making decorations or other interesting and stimulating craft activities you can come up with. We estimate that group sizes will be between 4 and 8 people.
Companions /Befrienders
Caledonia Housing Association (Dundee)
Caledonia Housing Association’s Volunteer Project supports older people living in sheltered / very sheltered housing schemes and the wider community. We are looking for friendly and reliable volunteers who enjoy socialising in a one-to-one setting. Providing companionship for an older person who may be isolated or lonely. This could be visiting and having a cup of tea and a chat; or sharing interests, or going out together. Most of our Befrienders say how much they enjoy the role and how much they themselves get out of the relationship.
No experience is necessary, would suit someone who enjoys supporting older people and can give 2 hours of their time per week or fortnight.
We provide Befriender Induction Training for all candidates – All
befriender volunteer are required to undergo a PVG check prior to starting.
Citizen Science
DightyConnect
Take part in Citizen Science with our other volunteers (or feel free to do so alone). We record wildlife along the Dighty Burn (and its tributaries) and include it in a national database (the NBN Atlas). We regularly carry out river invertebrate surveys to check for water quality; survey butterflies in the summer; take part in moth surveys; organise training days (including dragonfly and damselfly identification); help with dipper ringing and other bird surveys; carry out bat surveys and a multitude of other activities. We welcome anyone from complete beginners to seasoned professionals. All we ask is that you have a genuine desire to be outdoors, a keenness in wildlife and an interest in the Dighty Burn.
Kitchen Assistant
St Ninian's Stay and Play Family Support Group
To assist in setting up attractive lunch tables and serving a simple lunch consisting of home made soup, rolls, meats, fruit, vegetables and drinks. Lunch takes into account the various ages of children attending and reflects the needs of babies and babies at the weaning stage. We offer families tasters of foods new to them and encouraging families to enjoy this opportunity would be part of your role. Helping to clear up the lunch area ready for play activities to resume, would complete this opportunity within a happy team.
Gardeners
Friends of Baxter Park
Gardening in the Spring Grove is an opportunity to improve your physical and emotional well-being. It is an opportunity to feel useful in your local community. This work will give you a feeling of ownership over part of the park while learning a new skll, rebuild an old one and share in fellowship with like-minded people.
Dundee Strathmartine Road Store Retail Assistant - Barnardo's Scotland
Barnardo's Scotland
Working behind the scenes is as important as being on stage! As a Stock Room Volunteer in a Donation Centre, your key role will be to make sure that quality stock is made ready to go on sale in the store. Our donation centres process hundreds of bags of donated stock every week in order to distribute it out to our stores across the country.
Our volunteers come from a diverse range of backgrounds and bring a wide variety of skills to the organisation. They come together to generate vital funds for Barnardo's work with children, young people and their families.
Tasks involved:
* Carrying incoming stock from the front of the store to the sorting floor
* Looking through our donations to select and sort the quality stock for the shop floor.
* Sorting and organising stock in the stockroom so that the area is kept in order.
* Working behind the scenes to help to hang, size and price stock.
* Bagging up sorted donations to deliver to other stores or to store for seasonal deliveries.
Oxygen Chamber Operator
MS Therapy Centre (Tayside) Dundee
MS Therapy Centre in Dundee is accepting applications from people to join their team of oxygen chamber operators. Our oxygen sessions operate 6 days a week in a non-clinical environment. Volunteers would ideally provide back-up and support to our lead chamber operators. Full training would take place on the premises. As some of our members require assistance in and out of the oxygen chamber, would ask that you are physically fit. Ideally volunteer sessions would last 2-3 hours, once a week. The chamber seats 8 people at one time.
Health and Well-being Volunteer
Leisure and Culture Dundee
There are a wide variety of different volunteering opportunities within the Health and Well-being team. Fitness sessions, Health walks, Dance, Gentle movement, Outdoor play, Sports activities, Gardening, Early year play activities, Family fun activities, Administration and Events.
Group Helper
Dundee Blind & Partially Sighted Society
DBPSS has a range of activity groups designed to offer new challenges and opportunities to clients of all ages whilst providing support in a 'safe' environment. Group helpers are required to help with planning, organisation, supervision, guiding and providing refreshments. (In some cases) our groups are often involved in fund raising for their own activities. Tea & Chat with monthly tea dance, Reminiscence group, Bingo, Craft Group. We also need people with skills to start new groups which would be of interest to our clients. An interest in playing musical instruments or encouraging clients to sing at Tea and Chat would be welcome.
Macmillan Information and Support Assistant
Community Libraries (Leisure and Culture Dundee)
Main Duties include Meeting and greeting people, providing a warm welcome to the service; Making appointments and direct referrals to the appropriate agencies; Providing a friendly, listening ear to people; Explaining the resources and services available in Dundee; Collecting and recording information about people who use the service; Recording messages; Referring complex enquiries to a supervisor; Keeping the information displays stocked; Attending volunteer development sessions to keep informed about developments in services; Raising awareness of the service.
Activity Assistant
Link Club (The)- Special Interest Branch of Enable
We provide a friendly, safe environment where people who have a learning disability can meet and enjoy activities together. These activities include knitting, craft work, jigsaw puzzles, dominoes and other occasional pursuits. Our member also enjoys conversation and having someone to chat to can make a real difference. You would help with any of the above or perhaps bring your own particular skills which can expand what is offered at the club.
Youth Volunteer
Alternatives Dundee Youth
This is an opportunity for a young person to get a hands on experience of the work that happens at Alternatives Dundee. The Youth Volunteer will be involved in various aspects of the service with activities including helping create and develop resources, helping with administration/ office activities, organisation and taking part in a youth steering group, enhancing Alternatives social media presence/publicity and assisting and supporting workshops, presentations and training events.
Daycare Workers
Alzheimer Scotland (Dundee)
You will be there to watch, listen and work with staff members. You will be involved in a wide variety of activities such as: singing, dancing, playing games, dicussion groups, reminiscence, helping with crafts, baking, gardening, walking, trips, dining duties, toileting, talking, listening, laughing. You may also be asked to set the table, make cups of tea, wash dishes, tidy up or escort a client from their day care home. At times it may seem as though you are doing nothing, but simply holding someone's hand or sitting listening with one of the members will be one of your most valuable contributions. Training & expenses are given to all volunteers.
Day Care Support
Alzheimer Scotland (Dundee)
The role will be within our Day-Care service which runs from Wednesday – Saturday (10.00 – 3.00). Volunteers will support our service users with a variety of social activities and interaction. This will be in small groups and on a 1-2-1 basis. Volunteers will be asked to assist staff with domestic tasks. (Volunteers will not be asked to support with personal care). Volunteers may be asked to lead activities and share interests/hobbies that may be suitable for our service users.
Youth Worker
Dundee and Angus ADHD Support Group
This is an excellent opportunity to build new skills while making a difference to others.
Youth Workers will be required to help young people during activities and outings within the group, assess the needs of the young people during the session, support young people to facilitate personal and social growth to encourage greater social inclusion, and attend training and development opportunities as provided by the group alongside team meetings when necessary.
Fundraisers
Dundee and Angus ADHD Support Group
You'll have an interest in Dundee and Angus ADHD Support Group and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both of us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by ADHD in your area. You'll be a good organiser with plenty of creative ideas, preferably with fundraising, sales or event management experience.
Our roles are flexible and aim to fit around you. Time commitments for this role may vary depending on the number and type of fundraising activities arranged, but there are no set requirements. You will need time to plan and attend a series of fundraising activities and events throughout the year. This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a local charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by ADHD.
Macmillan Move More Gentle Movement Instructor
Leisure and Culture Dundee
This is a perfect opportunity to be part of an innovative project aimed at people affected by cancer. As part of the programme you will be asked to lead a 12 week block of Gentle Movement classes which will be based in community libraries and centres around Dundee.
You will have to set up, pack up and tidy before and after session. You may be required to deliver alone or alongside another instructor. Taking a register of those attending the class & returning this to the Move More team. You will have to attend core training and support sessions and participate in the evaluation of the Move More Dundee Gentle Movement groups.
You will be a valued volunteer and a vital part of the team. Make a difference to the lives of people affected by cancer in your local community. Develop knowledge and experience of the benefits of exercise for people affected by cancer. There will be regular social activities with other volunteers on the Move More Programme. You will have access to training and experiences to enhance your CV.
Book/Entertainment Sorter
British Heart Foundation (Broughty Ferry)
Do you have an enthusiasm for books or an interest in music and games? Would you like to get some retail experience while helping the British Heart Foundation to raise funds for its operations? The Broughty Ferry shop is looking for a Book/Entertainment Sorter.
Main duties include sorting and selecting book stock, music and games on delivery. You will price items correctly according to guidelines and display and merchandise stock.
Catering Assistant
Coldside Church of Scotland Community Cafe
Main Street café is a pop up community café which serves local Coldside and Hilltown residents soup, toasties, paninis and cake on a ‘Pay what you can’ basis. It has run now for over two years and is based in a church hall. We would like you to help us by working flexibly particularly on Mondays and or Tuesdays from approximately 9.30-2pm.
Team members prepare and serve soup and cake, make sandwiches, toasties and paninis to order and offer an efficient friendly and caring service to our customers.
We try to fit the duties to the volunteers, as not everyone can move tables and chairs, and some people have excellent catering skills and would prefer to decorate a cake. There are opportunities to learn new skills and gain confidence in catering ,waiting on and customer service and we aim to send regular volunteers on First Aid and Food Hygiene training where possible.
You will be provided with a light lunch and full training and uniform is provided.
Fundraiser
Leukaemia CARE
Whatever level of responsibility you are looking for, whether it's to fundraise locally, organise events, take on adrenalin-filled challenges or co-ordinate regional fundraising, you can get involved with Leukaemia CARE in activities to suit you. It could be baking cakes, organising big events or project managing. We call them Local Fundraisers, Event Fundraisers, Fundraising Co-ordinators and Challenge Fundraisers, but the jobs aren't set in stone; the opportunity is for you to take your role and turn it into something special.You might enjoy meeting people, organising events, thrills and spills, finding the best in people, listening or making things. Whatever your talent, Leukaemia CARE can find a place for you.
Waiting Staff
Deaf Links
Tayside Deaf Hub has opened a Social Enterprise Café to help fund their organisation. Open from 9am to 4pm it has become increasingly busy. We now feel that we need to add to the existing staff and need people to wait tables and be involved in till work and any other activities associated with running a Cafe
Sewing Group Volunteer
Helm
Helm is a charity based in Dundee which provides a creative, supportive learning service for people, in particular young people, who may face difficult barriers to developing sustainable careers. We encourage young people to strive for positive results and over 70% reach positive destinations.
We want to start a new sewing group and would like a volunteer from our community to come in to teach these skills to interested students
Helm are currently looking for an individual who is comfortable with young people from the age of 15-16 who are interested in learning how to sew, knit or crochet, or who already enjoy these skills and would like to work alongside someone who can support and encourage their interest. Ideally you would be available regularly for an hour or two a week on a Thursday morning. All craft materials will be supplied.
You will be based at our centre in Dundee (just off the Seagate near the bus station) and will work alongside our experienced staff team.
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This is a great opportunity for a friendly and outgoing person to support the work of Cats Protection by helping out at one of our charity shops. Volunteers will be asked to help with all aspects of running a small business. The role includes setting out the shop, arranging the stock, window dressing, dealing with the customers, sorting out new stock, and pricing. This role would suit anyone with or without previous retail experience. The shops are run and organised by volunteers and we would welcome your support.
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Each night of the week, Bridge FM have a Request Show and a Studio Assistant is needed for each one. The Studio Assistant is responsible for looking out music which is requested by patients and additional music which will fit into the style of music on the programme. The Studio Assistant will also deal with telephone and email requests. The cleanliness and tidiness of the studio complex is operated on a rota system between the Studio Assistants for each evening and everyone is expected to do their fair share of work. The Studio Assistant is also responsible for maintaining the CD library and may be needed to take part in on air content.
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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.
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Home-Start Dundee provides support to families who have at least one child of pre-school age. The support is provided by the home-visiting befriender who will receive training and then be matched with a suitable family. They will usually visit for 1-3 hours per week. The befriender may provide emotional support to a parent adapting to change or provide practical assistance to a family who may be struggling with day-to-day issues affecting them. The befriender may just need to be a good listener or be able to sign-post the family to other support that is available to them. The befriender will be able to help families cope with the pressures they face and can make a real difference to a family as they move forward in life.
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This can involve helping with difficult "handovers" in emotionally sensitive situations. Our neutrality is particularly important in contact situations and the volunteer will be required to engage with both parents without giving advice, counselling or expressing an opinion. Ensuring the availability of suitable play equipment and materials, and giving ideas for play and parent child interaction (if asked) is part of the duties, as is encouraging parents to tidy up the Centre at the end of contact and providing tea and coffee.
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As an environmental charity we aim to keep as much as we can out of landfill. This includes collecting items from our Hub, recycling centres, businesses and members of the public. There are bikes which we are donated but require some repair before the can go on to the shop floor. We have a dedicated area to be used with spares and equipment. This role does not require customer contact but would be working as part of a team overall.
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The project offers volunteers the chance to work with children and families living in the Mid-Craigie and Linlathen areas of Dundee. Volunteers are encouraged to play an active role in the project and participate fully in the planning, organisation and implementation of the groups. Opportunities include working within the project's out of school care setting and gaining practical experience of childcare, developing play opportunities and participating in after school activities. Volunteers also have the opportunity to become involved in the community development side of the project ie. project organisation and management. Access to training is provided to all volunteers and travel expenses reimbursed.
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We really value our dedicated and talented team of volunteers who all bring something different to helping preserve the historic ship HMS Unicorn.
Opportunities include helping with visitor services, tour guide, archiving, painting, gardening, dressing up on pirates days, face painter, admin assistant, social media, bar, school groups…. There’s something for everyone so let us know what you can bring to the team.
We have regular volunteer meetings and email updates and are open to the Saltire Awards. We have regular training and as a volunteer you can attend our live music and events free of charge. And, of course, the kettle is always on!
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The role of the Usher involves assisting our audiences in and around the theatre and responsibilities can vary for each performance with support from the front of house manager and venue manager.
Duties include directing customers to the theatre facilities, checking tickets and showing people to their seats, selling ice cream and programmes, dealing effectively with latecomers, audience related enquiries and problems, and taking responsibility for the safe evacuation of the visiting public during an incident.
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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.
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