We require horse and non horse experienced volunteers to support disabled participants in taking part in equestrian vaulting. We support local school autism units and have a competitive vaulting team of young people with learning and physical disabilities. From tacking up and lunging our horses to supporting young people learn moves on the vaulting barrel or horses in weekly sessions, to supporting at competitions, we need reliable, enthusiastic volunteers to support on weekdays and evenings. Experience in working with horses and or in the disability sector are preferred but not essential.

We are a small local charitable organisation looking to have a keen an enthusiastic individual to join our committee in capacity of Treasurer . We are a motivated committee in the process of a Community Asset Transfer which we are really excited about. We hope in the future this CAT will lead to exciting opportunities & projects for the local community. Our committee meets on the first Monday of every month. We are looking for a Treasurer who can deal with our accounts and bookkeeping. We currently don't have a huge turnover but as we are a charity a lot of our income will be mainly through funding and donation from several different sources.

Muiravonside Country Park combines 170 acres of woodland and parkland with a demonstration farm, play parks, river walks and historic ruins. We run an extensive programme of public events, including family-focused nature play, guided walks, outdoor yoga, farm events, open days and seasonal events. We are looking for volunteers to assist the park staff in the running of our events, engaging with our visitors and enthusing them about Muiravonside park and farm and our wonderful wildlife. What’s in it for you? Keep physically active and enjoy meeting new people while working outdoors in our beautiful country park What's involved? Assisting park staff in the preparation and delivery of events, engaging with the public and sharing knowledge about the country park and farm.

We are looking for a creative individual who is passionate about helping people become more informed about human trafficking and modern slavery and who can help us market for our programme as well as get the word out to the community about how to help prevent these crimes. We are looking at community programmes and building flyers and information for the local public on the issues of human trafficking and modern slavery. We will also be marketing our programme globally through social media and other outlets.

Providing practical and emotional support to help clients recovering from ill health or facing isolation gain independence and re-engage in their community. Provide tailored support and encouragement to individual clients to support recovery, reduce isolation, improve health and wellbeing and reduce likelihood of hospital admission. This varies by individual and can include: - phone-calls, visits, accompanied walks/visits/shopping including driving or public transport - mobility practice, seated exercise, practicing domestic tasks in any hospital reablement plan - encourage healthy eating and hydration - offer practical support e.g. prescription collection, dog walking, household paperwork, IT support - guide clients to other sources of support and activities

The Compassionate Community Department based out of Strathcarron Hospice are looking for compassionate individuals who are able to commit to a couple hours a week to visit someone in their own home or take them out for a short trip. Volunteers get a great deal of pleasure from the visits and activities they do and the special connections they develop. No specific training or experience is required as full training and support is provided.

A Caseworker is someone who carries out work for the Royal Air Force Association on a voluntary basis by gathering information, asking questions and completing necessary forms and by doing so, you will make a real difference. You will also work closely with the Area Welfare Officer to complete each case successfully. The RAF Association is a member-led, welfare charity that exists to ensure that all members of the RAF community are supported, when they require it. The caseworker's role is at the heart of this charity objective and volunteers undertaking this role will be helping us to deliver this support to the RAF community. The role is about supporting and listening to an individual and assessing their needs - this can include anything from helping them to complete a form, applying for funding for a wet-room or new white goods. Caseworkers may also need to gather complex information and ask questions regarding finances and health conditions. You would be required to provide clear and precise information on these topics. A RAF or forces background is not essential, and we welcome applications from all areas of the community.

Providing face-to-face support in the community or in people’s homes to alleviate loneliness and help with simple practical tasks Adopting a non-judgemental and supportive approach to understand the needs and concerns of people living with cancer Supporting 1-3 people living with cancer every week for up to 12 visits Completing post call ‘records of activity’ reports and using all required systems Joining group catch up calls every 4-6 weeks to get key updates and/or share good practice Volunteering within agreed hours and following all best practice guidelines Signposting to additional support if required and raising any further concerns with the Macmillan team

We now have a permanent base for the Tri-shaws in Bo'ness! The Bo’ness chapter of Cycling without Age Scotland are recruiting volunteer pilots to take the elderly and disabled for trips along the foreshore and around Bo’ness. You will get full training, and will require PVG disclosure. If you are interested in helping your community, please get in touch! More information can be found on our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/CWAFalkirk A Volunteer Trishaw Pilot is the cyclist who is responsible for all aspects of preparing for and conducting a ride, post-ride duties (e.g. required records) and promoting awareness of, encouraging support for and maintaining the reputation of Cycling Without Age Scotland. The decision as to whether a Co-Pilot is required on the ride should be based on the route assessment. The Pilot must complete the 5-stage training as detailed in the Trishaw and Pilot Handbook, which may be amended/updated from time to time and covers: 1. Getting to know the Trishaw 2. The Passenger’s Experience 3. Trial Runs 4. First Rides 5. Conducting route and risk assessments followed by a final assessment

We are a small group of people working on a voluntary basis, committed to improving our local environment, organising regular litter picks and creating community growing spaces. Last year we created a community garden and hope to develop more in the future. Currently also helping local primary school with their Garden Club. We hold community events like Pop up Parks from time to time too. None of us have any expertise in anything to do with social media, so we are desperately seeking someone who can help us with this. We would love someone to help us create a Tidy Clean and Green Facebook page; link us in to local pages in order to publicise the work we do and events we organise. Creating a Tidy Clean and Green website would be brilliant too. A person with strengths in public relations would be helpful as well as being able to educate our group in the use of social media and maintaining the website.

Global Family Care Network is a non-profit organization that works to prevent and intercept child trafficking and systematic abuse and provide long-term and family-based care for children who are victims of commercial sexual exploitation and other forms of abuse. Our mission is to preserve the family and protect at-risk children with the assistance of community organizations, volunteer caregivers, and donors. Our vision is to help as many children as possible who are victims of poverty, exploitation, and abuse by modeling and sharing principled methods that represent the best possible outcome. Collectively, our model projects are active in nine countries with 304 global team members. We have reported the following outcomes over the last ten years: - 166,447 participating in prevention clubs being educated about trafficking and child sexual abuse and empowered to protect themselves - 1,301 victims of trafficking and exploitation cared for in our shelters - 1,582 children restored back home with their families Global Family UK is focused on: - The training and resourcing of individuals working in the prevention of human trafficking, rehabilitation and reintegration of victims of commercial sexual exploitation, and community-based approaches to protect children and preserve families - Research and development of innovative, best practice, and alternative interventions to combating human trafficking and other forms of modern-day slavery, family-based services for children who lack biological support and who have been abandoned and/or systematically abused, and community-based development - Monitoring and evaluation of Global Family’s global programs (currently active in nine countries) Responsibilities of this Social Media Volunteer role: - Post daily (or pre-create daily posts) for Facebook for both Global Family and St. James Research Centre - Develop and build a social media presence - Respond to donors on Facebook - Create and advertise fundraising campaigns on social media - Work with advisors to develop and implement a social media strategy

We currently have around 40 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.

Our Outdoor Education Assistant role is varied and includes helping our experienced staff to deliver play, school, weekend events and birthday parties. It's a great opportunity to develop new outdoor learning and Play Ranger skills, including designing and delivering activities for all ages. Opportunities exist for this role to also support other desk based developments around our wider education and training offer to communities, namely: - Supporting the ongoing management of our School support packages. - Supporting the development of our online teacher training/support products. - Supporting development of a new‘membership’ package for schools. - Supporting development and roll out online learning packages related to school groups, uniformed organisations, and families.

We are looking for a Handyman to carry out tasks such as painting, gardening (tidying, watering plants), minor building repairs and improvements. If this sounds like the role for you, please e-mail Charlie at chas.greer@blueyonder.co.uk More information on this group can be found on their social media; https://www.facebook.com/people/Talbot-House/100064440109301/

Talbot House is a Day Centre running lunch clubs on a Tuesday & Thursday. The objective of our community organisation is to promote and assist the welfare of senior citizens within the burgh of Grangemouth, encouraging the involvement of the wider community. We combat loneliness by providing facilities for our community elderly to be socially interactive. We are looking for helpers at our lunch clubs on a Tuesday & Thursday. Duties include serving plates of food, clearing up, using dishwasher. Volunteers must be reliable and willing to work with our elderly clients. For more information please contact Charlie Greer on 07858656608 or e-mail talbothouse_1980@hotmail.com https://www.facebook.com/Talbot-House-355846911523772

Introduction: To be part of Real Life Volunteer Service providing services that help vulnerable people within the community and supports the work of local Real Life Options teams. Our values of Respect, Honesty, Responsibility & Excellence underpin our approach and all our services recognise people for their individuality and are afforded the same dignity, respect, status and rights as other citizens. Key Tasks: Are varied and dependent on the needs of the people we support. We try to match volunteers to people with similar interests and provide opportunities for volunteers to utilise existing skills and knowledge. • Chatting to and befriending people we support • Home checks to make sure vulnerable people are safe and well • Everyday practical household tasks • Provide information and support to allow people to make informed choices about their lives • Assist with shopping • Support with correspondence • Provide transport • Support with social outings • Assisting with pet care • Assist with food preparation • Prescription collections • Support with Gardening and some physical tasks. • Get involved with Social Events and being vital in improving the social lives of the people we support Benefits to Volunteers: • Assisting to support people maintain their independence • Helping people in their local community • Personal development • Meeting new people • Making friends • Improving health & wellbeing Reports to: Local Service Manager

This role will require the volunteer to be enthusiastic about gardening and working with residents and staff in a creative and friendly manner. We would like to create a space for residents to enjoy and grow their own vegetables but also look at expanding the garden in more creative ways. Do you think you can help and give something back to the local community? What will I be doing? To help plant and maintain the gardens, main tasks include: • Planting, Pruning, Sowing Seeds, Weeding • Edging Borders, Digging, Ground Clearance, Grass Cutting What training will I receive? • ‘On the job’ training. • Optional training courses. How will I benefit from the role? The Volunteer Gardener role offers: • Opportunities to learn new gardening skills and gain more gardening experience. • Creating a haven for residents that have learning disabilities. • Opportunities to make new friends. • Satisfaction of helping to maintain the gardens. • Assisting staff and becoming part of a friendly care team that help vulnerable people. What skills, experience or abilities do I need? • Previous gardening experience or gardening knowledge. • Enthusiasm to work in the gardens and work with people who have learning disabilities. • Moderate level of fitness. All volunteers will have their expenses reimbursed and will receive a warm welcome to our Services.

Quiet Waters is a small local charity that provides counselling and bereavement support to those referred to our service, usually from GP surgeries, mental health teams, health professionals as well as volunteer groups, churches and self referrals. Our service is provided free of charge to those who need it most. We have two part time staff who work to support our teams of counselling and bereavement volunteers and ensure the smooth running of the service on a day to day basis. We are looking for someone to join our team to assist the Practice Manager with client appointments, diary management and correspondence for a few hours per week. Helping one person may not change the world but it could change the world for one person. If you would like to help make a difference and assist in the work of Quiet Waters please get in touch. The Practice Manager is looking for support in arranging initial appointments with clients. This will involve speaking with clients on the telephone, confirming appointments by email/post, updating the Practice Manager's diary and creating Zoom meetings for remote appointments or booking a room in the Google calendar for face-to-face appointments. Send standard emails/letters to clients. Greet clients at the door and direct to the waiting room/counselling room as appropriate. Shred confidential documentation Other duties may include: Data input, filing, stock stationery drawers in counselling rooms, general housekeeping duties (if soap needs replacing, paper towels, toilet roll etc,.)

Admin volunteer would be helping the Practice Manager and Office Administrator where possible. Typical tasks include: 1. Answering telephone and arranging appointments. 2. Confirming appointments and creating zoom meetings or booking a room 2. Greeting clients at the door and directing to counselling room/waiting area as necessary. 3. Maintain office filing system and cupboards in the office. 4. Typing, filing, shredding, photocopying, data input using Microsoft Forms. 5. General tidying/hoovering as necessary. NB A firm of cleaners is employed to clean the premises on a weekly basis 6. Replenish bathroom supplies (paper towels, toilet rolls, soap) High level of discretion and confidentiality required. Expenses: Travel costs provided (cap at £15 per return journey) Packages used: Microsoft Office suite; word, excel, forms, powerpoint, Basecam

Avonbridge Hall hosts a variety of events throughout the year for their small community. Currently we run a Cafe, Bingo & Book Bug sessions. We are always keen to hear from anyone who could spare a bit of time now and then to help with events and activities through the year. Our Facebook page is updated regularly with news and upcoming events. Feel free to browse our page for more information on Avonbridge Hall! https://www.facebook.com/people/Avonbridge-Hall/100081199249320/

What’s involved •This role is currently paused due to the pandemic as the Centre is closed, however we are looking to build up our list of volunteer drivers in anticipation of restarting our activities. •Sight loss can leave people isolated and public transport is often a barrier for people with sight loss. We aim to overcome this by providing people with sight loss with transport that allows them to access our many activities. The principal task is to collect blind and partially sighted Centre users from their homes and assist them to get into the Centre. This may involve guiding people with a visual impairment and full training will be given for this. Centre users are coming in to access one of the groups or activities that we offer, as a volunteer driver you can stay for the group or come back after a couple of hours for the return journey. Occasionally groups go out for afternoon tea or to visit local visitor attractions.

We have a fairly large garden, and would appreciate if anyone would be prepared to help with this, by cutting and maintaining the grass/garden area to the front and rear of the property. The front area is mostly grass with some mature plants. The back area will have the assistance of a horticultural student but until that project commences we require general grass-cutting, weeding and tidying. Please contact office@quiet-waters.org if you are able to help us in this area.

Chair of Board of Trustees Summary of Role The Chair will ensure the Board understand and are accountable for the Charity's mission and vision. They will ensure trustees fulfil their duties to ensure the effective governance of the organisation. They will provide leadership to the Board and ensure it works as a unit and supports the employees and volunteers. The Board Chair will also act as an ambassador and be the public face of the charity assisted as appropriate by other trustees and employees. Main Responsibilities 1. The Chair will convene and chair meetings of trustees regularly (currently five times a year). They will also Chair the Charity's Annual General Meeting 2. The Chair will meet regularly with staff and provide appropriate support for them. 3. Along with the Practice Manager, the Chair will participate in the interviewing of new volunteers for the charity. 4. In keeping with their ambassadorial role, the Chair will represent the charity (assisted by other trustees) in meetings with supporters e.g., local churches and schools. 5. Ensure appropriate governance arrangements are in place and are working effectively for the organisation (this is shared with other trustees, but the Chair has overall responsibility) 6. Ensuring compliance with OSCR requirements 7. The Chair, along with the Board is responsible for stewardship of charity’s financial position 8. Be responsible for the implementation of GDPR within the organisation 9. Ensure the trustees' knowledge base of issues relevant to the charity is kept up to date. 10. Ensure the Board is regularly refreshed by encouraging the regular recruitment of new members. 11. Work within the agreed policies and standards of the charity. 12. Act as spokesperson for the charity when appropriate. 13. Address any conflicts which may arise within the charity in a fair and timeous manner. Person Specification 1. Quiet Waters is a Christian organisation, and the Chair must be supportive of and comfortable with our Statement of Faith 2. The Chair should demonstrate a strong commitment to the main aims and purposes of the charity. 3. The Chair should have good interpersonal skills and relationship and team building abilities. 4. The Chair should be comfortable with the ambassadorial aspect of the role. 5. Experience in the healthcare, social care or the counselling sector is helpful but is not necessary for the person taking on this role. 6. Previous experience of charity governance would be an advantage but is not an essential requirement for the post. 7. Experience of chairing meetings and delivering presentations are desirable. Time commitment and terms 1. The Chair will on average have to be prepared to give 3 -4 hours per week to the post, plus Board meetings and ambassadorial commitments. 2. The Chair is appointed for a period of three years, extendable for a further three years with board approval. The Constitution allows for a further three -year period of office in extenuating circumstances

Volunteers sought to support disabled participants with riding and horse care on weekdays. Support with stable duties, riding and equines assisted learning activities.

if you are passionate about supporting a local charity , have a talent for organising events and motivating people to join in we want to hear from you! We need your enthusiasm and energy to help us boost our fundraising efforts.

We are actively seeking volunteers with expertise in working with corporate donors to boost our fundraising efforts.

We provide training for anyone interested in this role. Ideally suited for anyone who wishes to learn to listen properly and to accompany others on their journey through grief. Contact us by email for an application form or if you wish to have more information please call our office on 01324 630643, leaving your name and telephone number and our Bereavement Team Leader, Sheila Rae, will get back to you.

As a charity shop volunteer, you’ll take part in a wide range of activities that support the day-to-day running of the shops. You could be involved in customer service, processing transactions on the tills, replenishing the stock on the shop floor, or perfecting eye-catching displays to entice customers in! Behind the scenes, volunteers also get involved in sorting donations, finding hidden gems and preparing goods for sale. We’re looking for reliable volunteers who are 18 years of age or over who enjoy working in a team to make a difference. Our application form is online, but if you need help or more information, you can pop into your local PDSA charity shop and talk to the friendly Shop Manager or give them a call to discuss the role in more detail. https://www.pdsa.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer/1599_charity-shop-volunteer---falkirk

Providing telephone support to alleviate loneliness and social isolation for people living with cancer Adopting a non-judgemental and supportive approach to understand the needs and concerns of people living with cancer Speaking to 1-3 people living with cancer every week for up to 12 calls Completing post call ‘records of activity’ reports and using all required systems Joining group catch up calls every 4-6 weeks to get key updates and/or share good practice Signposting to additional support if required and raising any further concerns with the Macmillan team

Volunteer to support Exhibition the 'East and West - Scottish paintings - Barbara Rae' exhibition that will be shown in Callendar House, Falkirk from 20th May – 10th September 2023! A gallery volunteer is an exciting opportunity to support the temporary exhibitions at Callendar House and share your passion for the arts. We are inviting volunteers to help us engage our visitors with this special exhibition. East and West - Scottish paintings - Barbara Rae is an exhibition which will feature work by one of Britain’s outstanding contemporary painters. Born in Falkirk Barbara Rae is a member of both the Royal Scottish Academy and the Royal Academy in London and is the recipient of numerous awards. Rae’s bold richly coloured paintings combine the influence of landscape and travel with painterly abstraction and can be found in many public collections. Gallery volunteers will meet and greet visitors to this exhibition and provide informal tours or information about the artist and her work. The exhibition will provide an opportunity for visitors to see and purchase work of the highest standard. As a volunteer you will add that extra spark to this exciting new exhibition and be part of a team that will contribute to enhancing our visitors’ experience at Callendar House. What is in it for you? • Skills development opportunities in teamwork, confidence building, communication etc. • Experience in a museum/visitor attraction/customer service environment. • Opportunities to meet like-minded people. • Opportunity to share your passion for art and craft • Your support will contribute to your local community cultural/museum services What is involved? • Interaction with visitors to the temporary exhibition spaces, providing information on the exhibition and the artists involved. • Supervising work on display. • Provide and share information about the exhibition, Callendar House and upcoming events/exhibitions.

What’s involved Many of our activities have moved online and we need to be creative in thinking of new ways to fundraise in this way. In this role you could be involved with the fundraising group to develop and organise virtual fundraising activities. The role will involve: •Organising virtual events to help raise funds for the Centre e.g. coffee mornings, afternoon teas, sponsored events •Participating in national fundraising events on behalf of the Sensory Centre e.g. recruiting runners for 5K events, half marathons, Kiltwalk etc •Assisting the Fundraising committee to come up with new ideas to raise funds and make contacts to raise the profile of the Centre and much needed funds

Victim Support Scotland is a national charity which has been supporting victims and witnesses of crime for over 35 years. We support anyone who has been affected by crime regardless of whether the crime has been reported to the police or not. We are a volunteer led organisation, with a support provided in both a court and community setting. We provide emotional support and practical advice as well as practical advice on navigating the Criminal Justice System and signposting to other specialist support service if required. Apply direct via Victim Support website - https://victimsupport.scot/how-you-can-help/volunteer/

If you are a trained counsellor and would like to help us please contact our Practice Manager, Caroline Mc Loughlin on 01324 630643 to discuss this. Please note Practice Manager working pattern: Monday & Friday 9am – 5pm, Wednesday 9am – 12noon, there is an answer service on this number, please leave your name and contact telephone number if outwith PM's working pattern and we will get back to you.

Undertaking Home Assessments Support staff and volunteers Helping to match volunteers and service users Providing telephone support to alleviate loneliness and social isolation for people living with cancer Adopting a non-judgemental and supportive approach to understand the needs and concerns of people living with cancer Speaking to 1-3 people living with cancer every week for up to 12 calls Completing post call ‘records of activity’ reports and using all required systems Joining group catch up calls every 4-6 weeks to get key updates and/or share good practice Signposting to additional support if required and raising any further concerns with the Macmillan team

Talbot House is a Day Centre running lunch clubs on a Tuesday & Thursday. The objective of our community organisation is to promote and assist the welfare of senior citizens within the burgh of Grangemouth, encouraging the involvement of the wider community. We combat loneliness by providing facilities for our community elderly to be socially interactive. We are looking for a cook 2 days per week to cater for around 30-35 elderly people each day, offering "plain hearty food, nothing too fancy" such as homemade soup, stew, mince, macaroni etc. Due to the preference of our service users, we are not looking for someone who is keen to experiment with spices. Food prep can be done the day before or early morning of the lunch days. This opportunity would suit someone who is looking to give up some of their free time, possibly in their retirement. Volunteers must be reliable and willing to work with our elderly clients. For more information please contact Charlie Greer on 07858656608 or e-mail talbothouse_1980@hotmail.com https://www.facebook.com/Talbot-House-355846911523772