East Renfrewshire
volunteering opportunities
Pet Fostering Service Scotland (East Renfrewshire)
Our Home Visitors play a vital role in delivery of our service by visiting potential volunteer pet foster carers to assess their house, home situation and the fosterer.
Main tasks:
- Contact potential fosterer and arrange a time for the home visit to take place.
- Carry out the home visit following the guidelines provided by PFSS.
- Complete the home visit report and return a copy to the Home Visit Coordinator.
NHS Lanarkshire
Volunteers will visit and befriend patients in acute hospital wards, and maintain contact with them during their inpatient stay (or in the case of mental health services the volunteer support could continue into the community). Volunteers will respect the patients personal belief’s and provide a basic level of emotional support.
Action on Hearing Loss Scotland
Join our exciting Hearing Forces project, which is providing support to veterans aged 65+, who have hearing loss or tinnitus and their families and carers. It's a great opportunity to meet veterans in a variety of settings and assist with hearing screening, information and hearing aid maintenance.
You’ll also advise about helpful equipment and signpost veterans to many other services that may support them.
Community Transport East Renfrewshire .... Your Wee Red Bus
We need your help to make someones day.
Transporting patients from across East Renfrewshire to & from hospitals/health centres (drivers own transport required).
HOW DO YOU GET INVOLVED?
Contact us ideally by email and after completing a volunteer registration form and returning to us. It generally takes around 6 weeks for you to start volunteering. If you do not receive a response from the organisation within 6 weeks, please contact the Volunteer Centre.
Voluntary Action East Renfrewshire SCIO
Connecting Scotland is a Scottish Government programme set up in response to coronavirus to help support people to get connected. During lockdown on-line support, information and social activities has become the norm. For some it's the only way to maintain some form of contact with the outside world.
We are looking for DIGITAL CHAMPION VOLUNTEERS to help local people get connected. Supporting people to learn how to do things like:
* Set up an email account
* Shop online
* Use social platforms like zoom, teams or forums
You don’t need to be a computer whizz kid, just have a basic understanding of how to use computers and be interetsed in helping others learn. A full Digital Champions training programme will be offered along with a comprehensive digital toolkit.
East Renfrewshire Carers' Centre
The monthly female peer group is for unpaid carers who look after a relative or friend who has an illness, disability, addiction or are frail or elderly. The group allows carers to meet others in a similar situation, time out from their caring role and access support and information. The facilitator would welcome carers, encourage discussion and liaise with a member of staff to organise relevant speakers if and when requested by carers
East Renfrewshire Disability Action
To promote and lobby for equality acroos all areas of disability, raise awareness of group and increase membership to allow the voice of people with disabilities to inform decision that have an impact on their lives.
East Renfrewshire Girlguiding
There are thousands of possibilities available to you through Girlguiding Scotland. Leadership, skills, challenges and adventures are all found and made whilst with Girlguiding Scotland.
There are waiting lists for girls to join Units in the Guides, Brownies and Rainbows because they need more adult volunteers throughout Scotland.
Leaders can participate in a whole host of activities and times are flexible, so you can give as little or as much as you like. Most Units meet once a week during term-time. There are loads of other opportunities for you to get involved in during the holidays of weekends, if you wish.
Girls and Young women today participate in a wide-range of activities such as DJ-ing, water sports, singing, dancing, arts & crafts and much more.
Unit Leaders are given training both 'on the job and through training sessions.
For more information visit www.girlguidingscotland.org.uk
171st Scout Group
Ready to begin your adventure? There are five sections you can join, depending on your age. The activities and opportunities vary but what is the same is that each will empower you to make friends, learn skills and try new things.
Eastwood District Scout Council
You can I help with Scouting whatever your gender, age, abilities and skills. Simply let us know your availability and how you would like to help and we will match this to roles within your local area.
You do not need to have a background in Scouting
If your child is in Scouting, You could help
Many of our helpers and Leaders are parents of our youth Members. This is for a number of reasons including being able to see first hand how Scouting benefits young people and wanting to give something back, being able to spend more time with their child and realising that volunteering for Scouting is enjoyable and teaches them new skills. Speak to your child’s Section Leader to discuss how you might become involved.
You can help out on a flexible basis.
Whether you can help out once a fortnight, month or term or just at special events or camps, there is bound to be a role you can play. Learn more.
Although Scouting is a uniformed organisation, adults in Scouting do not have to wear a uniform.
What is the process for joining?
There is an application form to fill out which someone in your Group will be able to help you with. For some roles you will be required to meet a small group of people outside of the Group to discuss the role you wish to take on. References are also required for some roles. An enhanced Criminal Records (or equivalent in Scotland or Northern Ireland) check is carried out on all volunteers.
Assistant Leader
section Assistant
Occasional Helper/Parent
Young Leader (14-18)
Chairman
Treasurer
Secretary
Group Scout Leader
District Le
Sported (UK)
Our volunteer fundraising mentors are paired with community sports clubs who need expertise in fundraising to become more sustainable and increase their capacity.
We support groups who are utilising sport to bring about real social difference 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…this is where you come in.
If you enjoy working with people and have a desire to make a difference then please does get in touch.
Voluntary Action East Renfrewshire SCIO
The sewing and merchandiser role will involve sewing cushions, steaming clothes and keeping display of stock rotated including arranging clothes on stands
Age Scotland (Eastwood)
To be able to talk to the attendees making them feel welcome and included. Also:
• To encourage, motivate and improve confidence of the attendees
• Help set up hall and clear up at the end
• Help with the washing of dishes
Barrhead United Reformed Church
The volunteers will be joining an already established group of volunteeres to run a cafe in the church hall. The cafe creates a social environment for many senior citizens and young mums to meet.
Main duties include:
Clearing Tables
Waiting on Tables
Clearing/Tidying up Cafe and Kitchen Area once the cafe has closed
THE CAFE IS CLOSED OVER THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS
Barrhead United Reform Church community café will be closing for its usual summer break on Friday the 27th of June
15th Glasgow Scouts - Eaglesham & Waterfoot
Do you have a couple of hours spare to help young people in your local community? We are looking for volunteers to support the operation of the Eaglesham Beaver Colony (age 6 - 8) in delivering our programme of activities. Beaver Scouts are boys and girls aged between six and eight years old; they belong to the first and youngest Section in the Scouting family. Young people can join Beaver Scouts in the three months leading up to their sixth birthday. Easily recognised by their distinctive turquoise sweatshirts, Beaver Scouts enjoy making friends, playing games, going on visits and helping others.
The level of your involvement is entirely up to you and could vary from helping out for a couple of hours each week at the local Scout Hall to participation in outdoor weekend events & challenges.
15th Glasgow Scouts - Eaglesham & Waterfoot
Do you have a couple of hours spare to help young people in your local community? We are looking for volunteers to support the operation of the Eaglesham Cub Scout troop (age 8 - 10) in delivering our programme of activities. We provide young people with exciting and challenging experiences and then help them use those experiences in their personal and social development. The level of your involvement is entirely up to you and could vary from helping out for a couple of hours each week at the local Scout Hall to participation in outdoor weekend events & challenges.
Voluntary Action East Renfrewshire SCIO
The role will involve speaking to people who don’t have an arranged appointment but have dropped in to speak to someone about Talking Points.
The signposter’s role may be to help find out what information the person needs and to help guide them towards this. If however, the person informs you that they need to speak to someone from the Talking Points team or you feel they would benefit from having a more in-depth conversation, you would ask them to take a seat whilst you notify a member of the team.
Pet Fostering Service Scotland (East Renfrewshire)
Our pet foster carers provide a full time caring home for pets who have been temporarily separated from their owners while they are unable to care for them. You will be fully responsible for the animal in your care and their daily needs including feeding, cleaning, grooming, exercising and socialising.
- Foster cats must be kept indoors at all times.
- Foster dogs should not be left alone for longer than 5 hours.
Oxfam
If you have an afternoon or two spare (or even more!), the shift pattern is 9-1pm or 1-5pm or even a couple of hours to suit, you could join the dedicated team of professionals and supporters at your local Oxfam shop. There is arguably more skill and scope in working in an Oxfam shop than any other retail outlet in the high street. This outlet is mainly for clothing and accessories.
NHS Lanarkshire
Volunteers are required to assist ward staff in improving the quality of the patient experience of mealtimes in Wishaw General Hospital. In particular volunteers would be asked to:
* Chat to patients during mealtimes
* Making sure that patients have something to drink
* Clearing patient tables so there is space for the tray
* Fetching salt / pepper/ vinegar or napkins for patients
* Alerting staff to issues that make it difficult for someone to eat
* Assist patients in carrying out catering audits
* Alerting staff to who hasn’t eaten their meal
The Guide Dogs For The Blind Association
Assist the local fundraising team in promoting and taking part in a variety of activities to raise money for Guide Dogs.
* Street collections on ‘flag’ days
* Help on stalls at local events
* Take Collection Boxes to local businesses
* Attending local events organised by Branches or Community Fundraiser and keeping track of what we sell on our stalls (including the cuddly toys!)
* Count donations
* Fundraisers are usually members of the local fundraising group
Age Scotland (Eastwood)
• Confident working with older people
• Knowledge of East Renfrewshire area would be an advantage
• Reasonable physical fitness to get on and off the bus regularly
• Adherence to health and safety regulations
• Good communication skills
• Patience, empathy and understanding
• Ability to work in a confidential manner
East Renfrewshire Girlguiding
There are thousands of possibilities available to you through Girlguiding Scotland. Leadership, skills, challenges and adventures are all found and made whilst with Girlguiding Scotland.
There are waiting lists for girls to join Units in the Guides, Brownies and Rainbows because they need more adult volunteers throughout Scotland.
Leaders can participate in a whole host of activities and times are flexible, so you can give as little or as much as you like. Most Units meet once a week during term-time. There are loads of other opportunities for you to get involved in during the holidays of weekends, if you wish.
Girls and Young women today participate in a wide-range of activities such as DJ-ing, water sports, singing, dancing, arts & crafts and much more.
Unit Leaders are given training both 'on the job and through training sessions.
For more information visit www.girlguidingscotland.org.uk
East Renfrewshire Girlguiding
There are thousands of possibilities available to you through Girlguiding Scotland. Leadership, skills, challenges and adventures are all found and made whilst with Girlguiding Scotland.
There are waiting lists for girls to join Units in the Guides, Brownies and Rainbows because they need more adult volunteers throughout Scotland.
Leaders can participate in a whole host of activities and times are flexible, so you can give as little or as much as you like. Most Units meet once a week during term-time. There are loads of other opportunities for you to get involved in during the holidays of weekends, if you wish.
Girls and Young women today participate in a wide-range of activities such as DJ-ing, water sports, singing, dancing, arts & crafts and much more.
Unit Leaders are given training both 'on the job and through training sessions.
For more information visit www.girlguidingscotland.org.uk
Whitecraigs Rugby Club
Producing weekly reports on club's activities for distribution to local media, printed and electronic.
Marie Curie
Would you like to play an integral part in supporting Marie Curie?
The goal is to increase the level of support in the community through volunteers, local organisations and local businesses.
You will work alongside your Community Fundraising Team to help plan the fundraising activities in your local area.
Sported (UK)
Our volunteer business mentors are paired with community sports clubs who need expertise in a particular area to become more sustainable and increase their capacity. As a Sported volunteer, you will have the opportunity to share your professional skills and expertise with community groups, having a huge effect on making sure these clubs survive and thrive.
Voluntary Action East Renfrewshire SCIO
Volunteer required to cut and sew zipper bags. Volunteer with experience in cutting pattern pieces and sewing experience is preferred. All materials will be delivered to the volunteers home address which includes, fabric, zips, pattern and instructions. Delivery of materials and uplift of completed bags will be performed by a designated volunteer driver on days specified by VAER.
Voluntary Action East Renfrewshire SCIO
* Greeting people who come in and signposting different organisations/groups depending on their interests or needs (giving community information)
* Serving those who attend the Market Place in our café
* Conversing with people who come into the building and register an interest in volunteering
* Ensuring the area is clean and tidy
Children's Hearings Scotland
A key volunteer leadership role within Scotland's unique Children's Hearings system.
The Depute Area Convenor will support and manage the team of specialist volunteers making decisions to continually improve the outcomes and experiences for vulnerable children & young people in East Renfrewshire.
The Deputy Area Convener role is critical in providing leadership & direction to the local Area Support team supporting panel members:
- assisting the Area Convener in managing & representing the East Renfrewshire Area Support Team
- engaging & building relationships within the local panel community
- communicating and sharing information
- overseeing & managing complaints
- co-ordinating panel members recruitment, induction, attendance at Hearings, training and support
- monitoring performance and targets of East Renfewshire AST
- continually seeking to develop & refresh opportunities to ensure the best decisions are being made for the vulnerable children & young people of East Renfewshire
Community Transport East Renfrewshire .... Your Wee Red Bus
We need your help to make someones day.
Transporting older people from across East Renfrewshire to & from hospitals/health centres and on shopping trips.
HOW DO YOU GET INVOLVED?
Contact us ideally by email and after completing a volunteer registration form and returning to us. It generally takes around 6 weeks for you to start volunteering.
If you do not receive a response from the organisation within 6 weeks, please contact the Volunteer Centre.
Contact The Elderly UK
Drivers collect the same older guest/s each month and take them to a different local host's home where they all enjoy an afternoon tea party. There are usually three to five drivers in a group and there are sometimes also one or two reserve drivers to cover for holidays and emergencies.
We ask our drivers to commit to three to four hours one Sunday a month and to contact their older guest/s a few days before the monthly tea party to make sure they know when they are going to pick them up.
Royal British Legion Scotland (Head Office)
The service that we offer might take the form of a fortnightly visit for tea and company, or a weekly session to help with a more specific issue, such as supporting the client to fill in forms and access services. Perhaps the client could benefit from more intensive, more frequent support at times, and then be content with just a phone call at other times
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
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.
Debra Charity (East Renfrewshire)
As a Volunteer Sales Assistant you will be working in all areas of the shop from cleaning and sorting donations to serving customers on the till and moving furniture around the store.
Debra Charity (East Renfrewshire)
Sunday Key Holder Volunteers would be in charge of opening and running the store unsupervised on Sundays. They would also cash up and lock up the store at the end of the day. Duties would be cleaning, sorting donations, topping up shelves, serving customers and answering telephone.
Meal Makers (East Ren)
We are looking for volunteers who are competent at cooking basic nutritious meals and would be interested in helping out an older person in their local community by sharing an extra portion of dinner with them on a regular basis.
We match our Cooks with a like-minded Diner to ensure that the effort is kept minimal and both parties get the most from their Meal Makers experience.
Age Scotland (Eastwood)
Woodfarm Day Centre provides meetings on Thursdays for the elderly to give social contact, activities, a meal, and entertainment. Mini-buses bring members to Woodfarm Pavilion. Hours, normally from 10 am to 3 pm, are flexible for volunteers.
You will help members to move about, take part in games, chat and encourage participation in activities, as well as serving food to members.
If you can help, we would be delighted to hear from you.
East Renfrewshire Girlguiding
There are thousands of possibilities available to you through Girlguiding Scotland. Leadership, skills, challenges and adventures are all found and made whilst with Girlguiding Scotland.
There are waiting lists for girls to join Units in the Guides, Brownies and Rainbows because they need more adult volunteers throughout Scotland.
Leaders can participate in a whole host of activities and times are flexible, so you can give as little or as much as you like. Most Units meet once a week during term-time. There are loads of other opportunities for you to get involved in during the holidays of weekends, if you wish.
Girls and Young women today participate in a wide-range of activities such as DJ-ing, water sports, singing, dancing, arts & crafts and much more.
Unit Leaders are given training both 'on the job and through training sessions.
For more information visit www.girlguidingscotland.org.uk
East Renfrewshire Girlguiding
There are thousands of possibilities available to you through Girlguiding Scotland. Leadership, skills, challenges and adventures are all found and made whilst with Girlguiding Scotland.
There are waiting lists for girls to join Units in the Guides, Brownies and Rainbows because they need more adult volunteers throughout Scotland.
Leaders can participate in a whole host of activities and times are flexible, so you can give as little or as much as you like. Most Units meet once a week during term-time. There are loads of other opportunities for you to get involved in during the holidays of weekends, if you wish.
Girls and Young women today participate in a wide-range of activities such as DJ-ing, water sports, singing, dancing, arts & crafts and much more.
Unit Leaders are given training both 'on the job and through training sessions.
For more information visit www.girlguidingscotland.org.uk
15th Glasgow Scouts - Eaglesham & Waterfoot
Do you have a couple of hours spare to help young people in your local community? We are looking for volunteers to support the operation of the Eaglesham Scout troop (age 10 – 14) in delivering our programme of activities. We provide young people with exciting and challenging experiences and then help them use those experiences in their personal and social development. The level of your involvement is entirely up to you and could vary from helping out for a couple of hours each week at the local Scout Hall to participation in outdoor weekend events & challenges.
Barrhead Community Council
Barrhead Community Council meets in the Council Offices, Main Street, Barrhead, on the first Thursday of each month at 7.00pm. Meetings are open to the public and you are welcome to attend. If you wish to raise an issue at a meeting, please discuss this with the Chairperson who should be available fifteen minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
Voluntary Action East Renfrewshire SCIO
The co-ordinator’s role will be to help find out what information the person needs and to help guide them towards this.
This role would also involve supporting and managing other volunteers within their roles. This will involve taking the volunteers through their initial induction when starting their new role.
Voluntary Action East Renfrewshire SCIO
The role will involve you welcoming people into the building who have come along to talk to someone about Talking Points.
Your role will be to direct people to a seating area and notify a member of the Talking Points team that they are there. The person may have an arranged appointment with someone from the Talking Points team or they may just be dropping in to find out some information. You would ask them to take a seat and notify the signposter (volunteer or Kirkton) that they are there.
Voluntary Action East Renfrewshire SCIO
Volunteers required to cut and sew reusable face coverings, cushion covers and other Market Place products. Volunteers with some experience in cutting patterns and sewing experience are preferred. All fabric, patterns and necessary equipment will be delivered to the volunteers home address by designated volunteer drivers. Delivery of materials and uplift of completed items will be scheduled on days specified by VAER. Volunteers with no sewing experience can assist with cutting fabric and packaging of items.
Govanhill Baths Community Trust
Volunteering opportunity will teach volunteers to deal with costumers. Everyday tasks will include stock circulation that includes pricing, ironing stocking in the shelfs for storage. On the shop floor maintain cleanliness and tidiness. Window design changing every week, that will help to develop self esteem and develop artistic skills which is always needed in working in retail. Working with till ,organising books ,assist customers to the changing rooms, give costumers advise.
The Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice
Sorting through donated 2nd hand goods
Serving Customers/Cash Handling
Housekeeping
Hanging, Tagging and Pricing of Goods
Other duties to support the smooth running of the shop
Oxfam
If you have a morning/afternoon or two spare (or even more!), the shift pattern is 9-1pm or 1-5pm or even a couple of hours to suit, you could join the dedicated team of professionals and supporters at your local Oxfam shop. There is arguably more skill and scope in working in an Oxfam shop than any other retail outlet in the high street. While Oxfam shops do sell a range of new products – cards, gifts, food etc – the majority of the stock is donated to the shops by Oxfam’s supporters. So you never know what is going out on the shop floor, how much it will be or whether you are going to discover a valuable antique or a rare first edition.
Community Transport East Renfrewshire .... Your Wee Red Bus
Do you have some time to Spare?
We need your help to make someones Day.
Our Wee Red buses provide Community Transport in East Renfrewshire to help people within our community get to & from events, groups, hospitals etc.
Children 1st
Help support children aged 8 and over, and their families, who have worries about their emotional health and wellbeing. By promoting positive relationships, we empower families to understand and improve their emotional wellbeing. We tailor our support to meet the needs of individual families.
What will I be doing?
Usually our volunteering is face to face but currently this is difficult to achieve in most circumstances, so contact may be online initially.
Volunteers build relationships with families in different ways including;
Family Wellbeing – helping to establish and support family play and activities or offering support and encouragement to help a parent or carer maintain their relationship with their child/ren.
Befriending – developing a 1 to 1 supportive, reliable, social relationship with a child, young person or adult by arranging weekly opportunities to experience new activities and develop interests. Befriending relationships can help build self-esteem and confidence and supports personal and social development.
Group Work – working with groups of young people, parents and children; supporting the work of Children 1st staff within group sessions.
Caudwell Children
Lead volunteers will have the responsibility of organising family’s support plan and delegating the support required out to other volunteers within the regions. Full support will be there from training onwards and you will have the opportunity to attend families Initial Assessments with the Family Services Coordinator.
We are looking for volunteers in the Glasgow area including East Renfrewshire.
Caudwell Children
Offer support to families across our funded regions (West/East Dunbartonshire, Glasgow, North/South Lanarkshire, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire) and throughout Scotland, who care for a child with a disability. This support is offered through a range of ways:
* To provide families with information they need to make informed decisions
* To provide emotional support within the family home
* To provide practical support within the family home
* To record support, and maintain records as requirede are looking for volunteers in the Glasgow area including East Renfrewshire
The Guide Dogs For The Blind Association
To give talks and presentations about the work of Guide Dogs within a designated area, in line with the guidelines received at speaker training courses.
What does the role involve?
• Giving talks when requested to local organisations and groups within a 15 mile radius of your home
• Keeping up to date with Guide Dogs news and key messages
• Talks should be natural and enthusiastic, tailored to the audience and following guidelines on current key messages
• Passing any donations given for talks to the Mobility Team as per guidelines
• Attending cheque presentations when requested by the local Mobility Team
• Informing your Mobility Team Support Worker of any requests to do talks using the speaker cards supplied
• Encouraging local organisations and groups to volunteer or fundraise on behalf of Guide Dogs
What will I get out of it?
• Meet a variety of local groups and people
• Enjoy giving information about Guide Dogs’ aims which enable blind and partially-sighted people to enjoy the same freedom of movement as everyone else
Young Enterprise Scotland (YES)
Young people attend the Rouken Glen Centre Monday to Friday during school term to boost their skills, increase their confidence and to allow them to successfully engage in education. Providing young people with healthy, hot meals is an essential part of this highly supportive learning environment
Cosgrove Care (East Renfrewshire)
Community Shopping Volunteers wanted to do a weekly shop for older and vulnerable people shielding in the Giffnock, Clarkston and Newton Mearns areas of East Renfrewshire. Commitment of one supermarket shop per week on a Monday or a Wednesday. Volunteers with their own car or bicycle required as deliveries are made direct to the customers home. COVID safe procedures in place
East Renfrewshire Girlguiding
There are thousands of possibilities available to you through Girlguiding Scotland. Leadership, skills, challenges and adventures are all found and made whilst with Girlguiding Scotland.
There are waiting lists for girls to join Units in the Guides, Brownies and Rainbows because they need more adult volunteers throughout Scotland.
Leaders can participate in a whole host of activities and times are flexible, so you can give as little or as much as you like. Most Units meet once a week during term-time. There are loads of other opportunities for you to get involved in during the holidays of weekends, if you wish.
Girls and Young women today participate in a wide-range of activities such as DJ-ing, water sports, singing, dancing, arts & crafts and much more.
Unit Leaders are given training both 'on the job and through training sessions.
For more information visit www.girlguidingscotland.org.uk
East Renfrewshire Girlguiding
There are thousands of possibilities available to you through Girlguiding Scotland. Leadership, skills, challenges and adventures are all found and made whilst with Girlguiding Scotland.
There are waiting lists for girls to join Units in the Guides, Brownies and Rainbows because they need more adult volunteers throughout Scotland.
Leaders can participate in a whole host of activities and times are flexible, so you can give as little or as much as you like. Most Units meet once a week during term-time. There are loads of other opportunities for you to get involved in during the holidays of weekends, if you wish.
Girls and Young women today participate in a wide-range of activities such as DJ-ing, water sports, singing, dancing, arts & crafts and much more.
Unit Leaders are given training both 'on the job and through training sessions.
For more information visit www.girlguidingscotland.org.uk
East Renfrewshire Girlguiding
There are thousands of possibilities available to you through Girlguiding Scotland. Leadership, skills, challenges and adventures are all found and made whilst with Girlguiding Scotland.
There are waiting lists for girls to join Units in the Guides, Brownies and Rainbows because they need more adult volunteers throughout Scotland.
Leaders can participate in a whole host of activities and times are flexible, so you can give as little or as much as you like. Most Units meet once a week during term-time. There are loads of other opportunities for you to get involved in during the holidays of weekends, if you wish.
Girls and Young women today participate in a wide-range of activities such as DJ-ing, water sports, singing, dancing, arts & crafts and much more.
Unit Leaders are given training both 'on the job and through training sessions. Specificaly looking for mature leaders.
For more information visit www.girlguidingscotland.org.uk
East Renfrewshire Girlguiding
There are thousands of possibilities available to you through Girlguiding Scotland. Leadership, skills, challenges and adventures are all found and made whilst with Girlguiding Scotland.
There are waiting lists for girls to join Units in the Guides, Brownies and Rainbows because they need more adult volunteers throughout Scotland.
Leaders can participate in a whole host of activities and times are flexible, so you can give as little or as much as you like. Most Units meet once a week during term-time. There are loads of other opportunities for you to get involved in during the holidays of weekends, if you wish.
Girls and Young women today participate in a wide-range of activities such as DJ-ing, water sports, singing, dancing, arts & crafts and much more.
Unit Leaders are given training both 'on the job and through training sessions.
For more information visit www.girlguidingscotland.org.uk
15th Glasgow Scouts - Eaglesham & Waterfoot
Do you have a couple of hours spare to help young people in your local community? We are looking for volunteers to support the operation of the Eaglesham Explorer Scout troop (age 14 - 18) in delivering our programme of activities. We provide young people with exciting and challenging experiences and then help them use those experiences in their personal and social development. Outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, cycling, and hostelling are part of the Scouting DNA. But the great thing about Explorers is that young people themselves are encouraged to decide what they want to do and where they want to go, the opportunities are endless!
The level of your involvement is entirely up to you and could vary from helping out for a couple of hours each week at the local Scout Hall to participation in outdoor weekend events & challenges.
Retail Trust
The opportunity would involve driving our minibus from the estate to The Avenue Shopping Centre in Newton Mearns and back, helping the elderly residents on and off with their shopping. There may also be occasional trips to other destinations on an ad-hoc basis.
Shelter Scotland (East Renfrewshire)
General day to day duties include - sorting stock hanging and taging of stock serving customers cash handling housekeeping.
60th Glasgow Boys Brigade
At BB children and young people get involved in a huge range of exciting activities and adventures, from first aid, abseiling, circus skills, and much more. There's also opportunities to get involved in international work, community action projects, camping and trying out new sports.
As a volunteer you can take an active part in some of these fun and exciting activities. Or you can simply help organise activities with the children and young people.
BB changes lives
Experience tells us that BB changes children and young people's lives, so why not get involved and play your part.
BB provides opportunities for children and young people to:
have fun
play games and sport
learn new skills
find out about the Christian Faith
have new experiences
go on a residential (Camp or Holiday)
engage with friends
BB changes Volunteers' lives
As a volunteer you will get a great sense of satisfaction from watching the children and young people develop their confidence and skills, as well as have lots of fun. In addition, working to improve your community will give you a huge sense of personal achievement.
As a volunteer you'll also gain from the experience by making new friends and learning new skills that you can use at work or put on a CV.
The BB will also provide you with training opportunities to build on your exisiting skills as well as support guidance in your role.
What could you do in the time you have?
Voluntary Action East Renfrewshire SCIO
During this pandemic we are looking for volunteers who are willing to support groups and organisations who are involved in making items such as scrubs and face masks. Volunteers will be supported by the Market Place Lead, provided with pick-up and drop-off lists and an ID badge to ensure they are able to undertake the task.
As a transport volunteer you'll be contacted to confirm you are able to carry out a delivery, after which you will receive an email with the details. We aim to give as much notice as possible for each delivery but may also contact you for same-day requests.
You must have no underlying health conditions, don't get a flu jag and be under 70 years old to be a Community Hub COVID-19 response volunteer.
Debra Charity (East Renfrewshire)
Duties include: Meeting and greeting customers, cleaning, steaming clothes, merchandising shop floor & identifying rags, pricing and general retail work.
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Democracy Volunteers is the UK's leading election observation group. We observe elections to assess the quality of them and to report back to returning officers, the UK's Electoral Commission and to government. We do this by a combination of interview with key election officials as well as in-person observations of elections, such as attending polling stations and the counting process.
On May 6th, 2021 we will be deploying around 200 observers, accredited by the Electoral Commission, to observe the devolved parliamentary election in Scotland and other electoral events across the UK.
The day will consist of travelling around your designated area (this will be within the city’s wider area) and visiting polling stations with a partner, in order to help us collect data on a wide variety of subjects. Don’t worry: This will all be explained in depth through online training and seminars in addition to other events such as a pre-deployment event taking place in the week prior to polling day. Election observation is a great way to learn more about the democratic process in action, learn more about electoral standards in the UK and contribute to civil society!
Key things to consider before applying are:
• You must be available all day from 6:45am until 10:15pm on the May 6th 2021. The day is very long and tiring, but enjoyable and rewarding!
• You must be polite and respectful to all officials and the public throughout the day in line with our code of conduct.
• Have a positive mental attitude.
• Be able to follow the training provided and accurately record data.
• Be available for a training and deployment session in your area scheduled to take place in the week prior to the election (More details will be given nearer the deployment)
Please note that this role is apolitical and as such we are not able to consider any volunteering candidate if they are a member of a political party or are actively campaigning for any candidate at these elections.
Expenses are covered for travel and subsistence on polling day and for counting. Full training is conducted online and we will be holding a series of online events to tell potential observers more about the process.
Application is by CV. Once processed we will be in touch with all applicants within 10 working days informing you whether we intend to proceed with your application. More information can be found about Democracy Volunteers at www.democracyvolunteers.org
(All observers will be equipped for elections based on the health limitations in place at the time and be registered by Democracy Volunteers with the UK's Electoral Commission).
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Online Recruitment Quiz Mentor
Fledgling are looking for an Online Recruitment Quiz Mentor to take new Volunteers through our induction quiz reliably and efficiently.
The quiz is in 3 parts and is a PowerPoint quiz, it's very user friendly.
Your job would be to ask questions based on the induction quiz and explain what the position with us entails. You would need to be friendly and welcoming.
It takes around 30-35 mins to complete the induction quiz process. We usually have 2-3 new volunteers a week. So you would probably need to have about 2 hours in total availability for the position.
You would also need to be available on WhatsApp in order to arrange the inductions which take place on Facebook messenger.
Fledgling is an online community that encourages using creativity to help mental wellbeing. Our potential volunteers join us to give positive and encouraging feedback.
If you are reliable and can commit to what is needed to be an Online Recruitment Quiz Mentor, please message me at jewels-founder-fledgling@outlook.com
Jewels Johnson: Founder: Fledgling Arts Collective Central
Last updated 3 days ago
Volunteer required to cut and sew zipper bags. Volunteer with experience in cutting pattern pieces and sewing experience is preferred. All materials will be delivered to the volunteers home address which includes, fabric, zips, pattern and instructions. Delivery of materials and uplift of completed bags will be performed by a designated volunteer driver on days specified by VAER.
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Community Shopping Volunteers wanted to do a weekly shop for older and vulnerable people shielding in the Giffnock, Clarkston and Newton Mearns areas of East Renfrewshire. Commitment of one supermarket shop per week on a Monday or a Wednesday. Volunteers with their own car or bicycle required as deliveries are made direct to the customers home. COVID safe procedures in place
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Spending time with families in their own home to build trusting relationships so as to compliment and add value to the work of the Family Wellbeing Worker. Time may be spent:
• Out and about with the family in the local community accessing resources such as libraries or groups, attending appointments or other similar family activities
• Helping to establish and support individual/family play and activities
• Offering support and encouragement to help a parent or carer maintain their relationship with their children
Last updated 4 days ago
Help support children aged 8 and over, and their families, who have worries about their emotional health and wellbeing. By promoting positive relationships, we empower families to understand and improve their emotional wellbeing. We tailor our support to meet the needs of individual families.
What will I be doing?
Usually our volunteering is face to face but currently this is difficult to achieve in most circumstances, so contact may be online initially.
Volunteers build relationships with families in different ways including;
Family Wellbeing – helping to establish and support family play and activities or offering support and encouragement to help a parent or carer maintain their relationship with their child/ren.
Befriending – developing a 1 to 1 supportive, reliable, social relationship with a child, young person or adult by arranging weekly opportunities to experience new activities and develop interests. Befriending relationships can help build self-esteem and confidence and supports personal and social development.
Group Work – working with groups of young people, parents and children; supporting the work of Children 1st staff within group sessions.
Last updated 4 days ago
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Home-based volunteering, Board/trustee role
Are you looking for an opportunity to use your skills and knowledge to help others and gain new experiences? This is a fantastic opportunity to join our passionate team as a Trustee.
Talk Lipoedema was established in 2013 and was registered as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated organisation (SC045490) in March 2015. Talk Lipoedema operates as an online charity and the majority of our work and board meetings, meetings and interactions take place on virtual platforms. Lipoedema is an emerging disease which mainly affects women. Who are often misdiagnosed with Obesity and or Lymphoedema. We currently work across the whole of the UK supporting women with lipoedema, their families and carers. Our vision is to make Lipoedema a household word.
We are currently looking for new Trustees to join us to help us grow the organisation further. Consideration will be given to candidates who have experience within the following skill areas:
• A Medical or Allied Professions background
• Campaigning on health issues
• Grant and Funding sourcing
• Marketing, PR
• Social Media Management
We would particularly welcome candidates from under-represented groups including: women, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, disabled people and young people. Strong empathy with the experiences of people affected by challenging health conditions is an essential requirement. Previous Trustee experience is desirable but not essential.
Opportunities for training and development and to work in an organisation that is made up of extraordinary people who are passionate, innovative, flexible, dedicated and professional and fun.
We would foresee the time commitment to be one day a month. There is no remuneration; however, all necessary travel and out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed.
Last updated 5 days ago
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Home-based volunteering, Board/trustee role
Are you looking for an opportunity to use your skills and knowledge to help others and gain new experiences? This is a fantastic opportunity to join our passionate team as our Treasurer.
Talk Lipoedema was established in 2013 and was registered as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated organisation (SC045490) in March 2015. Talk Lipoedema operates as an online charity and the majority of our work and board meetings, meetings and interactions take place on virtual platforms. Lipoedema is an emerging disease which mainly affects women. Who are often misdiagnosed with Obesity and or Lymphoedema. We currently work across the whole of the UK supporting women with lipoedema, their families and carers. Our vision is to make Lipoedema a household word.
We are currently looking for someone to join us as Treasurer to:
• Oversee all financial aspects of the charity and co-ordinate with bookkeeper.
• Ensure our financial affairs are conducted within legal requirements, applicable accounting standards and good practice.
• Work in partnership with the Chair, board members to provide advice and guidance regarding the health of the charity’s financial position.
• Help with funding applications and fund-raising appeals.
We would particularly welcome candidates from under-represented groups including: women, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, disabled people and young people. Strong empathy with the experiences of people affected by challenging health conditions is an essential requirement. Previous Treasurer experience is desirable but not essential.
Opportunities for training and development and to work in an organisation that is made up of extraordinary people who are passionate, innovative, flexible, dedicated and professional and fun.
We would foresee the time commitment to be one day a month. There is no remuneration; however, all necessary travel and out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed.
Last updated 5 days ago
Why we need you
Moderating is a very satisfying and convenient way to make a direct contribution to the charity and to people affected by autism. You will be directly involved in supporting a lively and fascinating peer-to-peer community. You will be part of a team of like-minded people (moderators) who, with the Community Manager, maintain and develop the Community.
What you will be doing
You will moderate the user generated content on the National Autistic Society (NAS) Online Community. You will ensure that users adhere to the Community’s rules, creating a safe space which protects the interests of the users and of the NAS.
Tasks will include:
Ensuring the community is used appropriately
Assisting users having difficulty using the community
Protecting users by keeping an eye out for irrelevant or controversial information (this may include inappropriate medical advice, inappropriate advice on strategies to use; every autistic individual is different and what may work for one individual may not work for another)
Protecting users by looking out for advertising, promotion of products and unapproved research requests
Looking out for inaccurate postings about the NAS
Intervening only where absolutely necessary, mainly by referring to others; by signposting where appropriate for relevant information; and, occasionally, by editing or removing posts or
Sending handover notes to other moderators
Alerting line manager to anything concerning that is posted on the community
Skills qualities and experience needed
a positive attitude
a commitment to/enthusiasm for information provision
good communication skills
a good standard of English
good comprehension skills
sensitivity to individuals’ needs and confidentiality
be a confident internet user
able to keep track of your progress and manage your time
good administration skills
ability to accurately record information
general IT skills
able to use own initiative when volunteering
an interest in autism
ability to represent the NAS’s values whilst volunteering
When and where
the role is home-based
we like volunteers to give one regular 2-3 hour shift each week on your allocated day (currently seeking Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays)
we like volunteers to commit to the role for a minimum of one year, this helps us to provide a consistent service to those who use our online community
you will need access to a computer/tablet, and a good internet connection
Support
online autism awareness training and other e-learning courses
online volunteer induction
ongoing support with your line manager
What you could get out of it
ongoing support
feeling valued
using talents and experience to help others
learning new skills with training provided
making a real difference by helping others
having the satisfaction of seeing results
helping the National Autistic Society to maintain its much valued Online Community
We seek applications from anyone interested in the role, but particularly welcome applications from those on the autism spectrum.
Last updated 7 days ago
Join our exciting Hearing Forces project, which is providing support to veterans aged 65+, who have hearing loss or tinnitus and their families and carers. It's a great opportunity to meet veterans in a variety of settings and assist with hearing screening, information and hearing aid maintenance.
You’ll also advise about helpful equipment and signpost veterans to many other services that may support them.
Last updated 8 days ago