St John Scotland works in partnership with the Scottish Ambulance Service and local NHS Trusts to provide patient transport for people attending oncology and renal clinics. All passengers are referred to us by the Scottish Ambulance Service or NHS clinics. A standard dialysis prescription is treatment for approximately 4 hours, 3 times a week. Patient Transport services are so valuable as they contribute significantly to reducing patients’ anxieties about transport costs, how they might get to dialysis or over-burdening loved ones. As a Patient Transport Driver, it will be your role to transport renal patients to and from the Renal Unit at Forth Valley Royal Hospital (FVRH) in Larbert. This service is completely free to patients. Drivers will need access to their own car and all vehicles and drivers require full insurance.

St John Scotland works in partnership with the Scottish Ambulance Service and local NHS Trusts to provide patient transport for people attending oncology and renal clinics. All passengers are referred to us by the Scottish Ambulance Service or NHS clinics. A standard dialysis prescription is treatment for approximately 4 hours, 3 times a week. Patient Transport services are so valuable as they contribute significantly to reducing patients’ anxieties about transport costs, how they might get to dialysis or over-burdening loved ones. As a Patient Transport Driver, it will be your role to transport renal patients to and from the Renal Unit at Forth Valley Royal Hospital (FVRH) in Larbert. This service is completely free to patients. Drivers will need access to their own car and all vehicles and drivers require full insurance.

We hope that everyone has been enjoying the gardens and the floral arrangements in our Stenhousemuir and Larbert communities so far. As we come into early autumn we should start to consider preparing the gardens & tubs for the spring. There is still time to do that and as such we would like to invite the community to come together and join our already established team. This is much more than volunteering in the community, this is about being part of the community. You do not have to be an experienced gardener or even have green fingers. We are simply looking for anyone who would like to come out on any day that suits them and work with our team. You will have a say on what goes in the ground, what and where our planters are placed and much more importantly, you will get to meet new people and make friends at our monthly meetings.

As a Volunteer Shop Assistant you can help with a variety of tasks that will contribute to raising funds for Cancer Research UK, including the following: *receiving and sorting donations of clothes, books and bric-a-brac *pricing of items *operating the till and serving customers *presentation of goods within the shop floor *promotion of Gift Aid Training will be provided and in the first instance you will attend the shop for a short trial to find out more about what's involved and make sure it is the right role for you. Volunteers are currently needed to help on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 shops. Our stores sell lots of great donated & new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK. Our retail stores are the face of our charity on the high-street and in local communities. We have loads of amazing stock donated to us every week, and this all needs to be sorted, tagged and put on the shop-floor for sale! Making sure our shops look fantastic is another task you can get involved with. You may also be required to help out on the till too, but we will show you how that works during your time volunteering with us. We value the contribution of everyone who supports Barnardo’s. You will be a friendly face of Barnardo’s by volunteering in one of our shops. It would be great if you could volunteer one shift a week (or even more if you want) but we’re always happy to be flexible to work around your availability. Why we want you: Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 stores. Our stores sell lots of great donated and new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK. What you will be doing: Work on the till processing sales and returns Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing Create stylish window displays Replenish stock on the shop floor Stock-take and other administrative tasks The skills you need: Friendly and helpful Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s Flexible and willing to do a variety of the shop tasks What's in it for you: Have fun and meet new people Develop skills for your CV including confidence, teamwork and problem solving Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families Learning and development opportunities through our Volunteer Academy which includes access to Level 2 Qualifications and other accredited courses Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer Other information: Minimum age 14 Shop based Location: Unit 2, Bridge Street Retail Park, Bonnybridge, Stirlingshire, FK4 1AA, United Kingdom Disclaimer We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the above, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles. If you are unable to apply online through the link on this page, please visit your local store for a paper application form or contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team on volunteering@barnardos.org.uk

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It’s good to talk! If you love a relaxed, friendly chat on the phone and if the idea of doing this whilst also making a genuine impact as a volunteer sounds too good to be true … read on. Our members tell us that their regular check-ins and chats with someone at Sight Scotland Veterans are something they look forward to. Sometimes they can even be a lifeline. Just a simple phone call once a week can make the difference that helps one of our members overcome the effects of isolation and loneliness. We need a friendly and naturally chatty home-based volunteer who can check in regularly with our members by phone, take some time to make sure they are doing OK, and fill them in with all the latest gossip at Sight Scotland Veterans. You will never be cold calling, there’s no pressure and nothing to sell. We will only ask you to call signed-up Sight Scotland Veterans members who we know will be only too happy to hear from you. As a volunteer, you will get to know inspiring people, gain valuable experiences, and help us to change the lives of those who have served their country. We need home-based telephone befriending volunteers to call our members, who are all service veterans with a vision impairment. Your regular calls will help our members overcome isolation and loneliness.

4 The Benefit of All is growing organisation committed to responding to modern-day challenges in the communities by employing innovative means to better the lives of the members of the community across different ages by improving health and wellbeing, learning and development and through coworking and collaboration within the community and our town centre presence. We are seeking to attract 2 Finance and Administration Volunteers to support our financial and administrative processes through effective implementation of policies, systems and robust internal controls. The individual will maintain accurate and transparent record keeping and updating all accounting records and other financial and administrative records as required. Main Tasks and Responsibilities • Ensure that documentation for all accounting transactions relating to specific grant funding is complete, transparent and robust • Ensure monthly controls and reconciliations are performed • Ensure company-wide compliance to grant conditions and internal financial policies and highlighting areas of concern to the Chief Officer • Work with the team to help develop a funding strategy and ensure this is implemented to maintain integrity and transparency throughout the organisation • Ensure that our paper filing records for all accounting transactions relating to funding is fully documented, well structured, transparent and easily accessible • Other ad-hoc administrative duties as they may arise Other Duties and Responsibilities: • Maintain confidentiality in all areas of work • Adhere to GDPR and Safeguarding policies • Demonstrate a strong commitment to creating an inclusive, equal, and diverse workplace • Work collaboratively with colleagues across the company to collectively deliver our ethos, mission, vision and aims Benefits • Access to professional coaching and mentorship • Access to Personal Development and soft skills training courses free of charge • Hybrid system of working • References to add to your CV • Professional Networking • The chance to socialise with others at social committees and events Interested candidates should send a CV and a covering email to alex@4thebenefitofall.org outlining how your background, skills and experience fit with this role and why you are keen to support the community.

The volunteer will deal with the people we support, members of the public and staff in a professional and friendly manner. The range of tasks will include: general typing of reports/letters/statistical information; updating databases, data input, record management, filing, scheduling meetings, receiving and responding to email messages, recording messages for clinicians and general office/reception duties as required. You should have good keyboard skills and have the ability to organise and prioritise workload. The volunteer will help with all the administrative work and will get support from the staff team also so they can learn and develop, and find out more about Real Life Options as a health and social care charity.

Volunteers 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. Volunteer 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, this could include: • 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

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

This role involves collecting shopping, medication or other essential supplies for others in our community who will benefit from this help and support.

A great opportunity to join a group of parents/leaders who aim to make the programme as wide and varied as possible for youth membership. As well as being rewarding and fun, it is a very social and friendly team with training and experience that can support skills for life. Join a group of busy leaders who volunteer in a job-share capacity to ensure we provide a full Scout programme for our membership. You will be one of a team of adult and young adult leaders who design and deliver a programme built on the Scout badge scheme but focused on the outdoors. Using our excellent facility in Torwood as a base, and with multiple camps and activities going on, we welcome any leaders/helpers who can give their time to our programme. From occasional helper to someone who enjoys admin to dedicated leader, or even just someone wishing to support events, we have space for all. Full training and background checks will be required to ensure the best fit for the role, and opportunities exist across all age groups.

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. Ensure 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.

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. Ensure 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 their 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.

Town Break Falkirk is a new initiative in dementia support services and is fully funded by the Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership. We hope to have 3 friendship groups running in the Falkirk area, they will be monthly and will take place between 12.30-3.30 in the following locations: Grangemouth group is held the first Thursday of the month, and Laurieston group will be on a Wednesday afternoon, the third location is still to be confirmed. Volunteers will have the chance to have afternoon tea once a month with good company, whilst making a difference in the life of both a person with a diagnosis of dementia and their carer. Volunteers tasks will be varied but will include setting up tables and chairs, taking part in activities and making and serving refreshments. A member of staff will also be in attendance to oversee the group, bring along refreshments, arrange activities and assist with set up.

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.

Food Train Connects provides a one to one grocery shopping services for older people who are no longer able to manage independently, through age, ill health, frailty or disability. The Connects Shopping Friends service is a fantastic way to make an impact on the lives of older people in your community. The aim is to support older people to eat well, age well and live well. The role is rewarding and it makes a huge difference to people’s lives. It’s amazing the impact that regular support with grocery shopping can have on someone who is isolated or lonely. If you want to make sure that an older person is able to live well in their own home this is a great opportunity to do so. The Role: • Contact the older person you are matched with on a regular basis, usually weekly, to obtain their shopping list, carry out their shopping and then deliver to their home, putting away if necessary. • Submit brief records, receipts for payment and to report any matters of concern to staff • Keep within the boundaries of the role • To inform Food Train Connects Staff of any accidents, incidents or complaints • To maintain confidentiality • To represent Food Train in a professional manner to our members and the wider community

This role provides short term telephone support to individuals in our communities who are at risk of loneliness, and will benefit from this service.

4 The Benefit of All is growing organisation committed to responding to modern-day challenges in the communities by employing innovative means to better the lives of the members of the community across different ages by improving health and wellbeing, learning and development and through coworking and collaboration within the community and our town centre presence. We are seeking to attract 2 Reception, Admin and Events Volunteers to support admin, events and reception duties as part of a small team delivering learning and wellbeing projects and events across the Falkirk district. Main Tasks and Responsibilities • Serves visitors by greeting, welcoming, and directing them appropriately • Maintains security by following procedures, monitoring logbook, and issuing visitor badges • Supports all indoor and outdoor events or projects with input from team colleagues • Keeps a safe and clean reception area by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed Other Duties and Responsibilities: • Adhere to GDPR and Safeguarding policies • Demonstrate a strong commitment to creating an inclusive, equal, and diverse workplace • Work collaboratively with colleagues across the company to collectively deliver our ethos, mission, vision and aims Benefits • Access to professional coaching and mentorship • Access to personal development and soft skills training courses FOC • Learning and Development opportunities • Hybrid system of working – Home & Hub. • References to add to your CV • Professional Networking • The chance to socialise with others at social committees and events Interested candidates should send a CV and a cover email to alex@4thebenefitofall.org outlining your background, skills and experience and why you would like to help the local community.

Forth Valley Flyers (www.forthvalleyflyers.org.uk) are an athletics club for those with a sensory, physical or learning disability. They train from Grangemouth Stadium but draw members from the Forth Valley and beyond. They currently have an exciting opening for a Volunteer Lead Fundraiser which would raise funds for specialist equipment, competitions and making the club more self-sustaining. The aim of the role is to lead a small team of parent helpers to raise funds for the club, from internal and external sources (this could be social activities, sponsored events, or securing grants for example). The Club committee and Club Together Officer will support you in the role. The main duties of the role will include: working with the Committee to set fundraising targets; lead the fundraising sub-committee; arrange social events for the club; and raise sponsorship/donations from local/national businesses To carry out the role, we are looking for someone who is able to: - commit an average of 3 hours a month to the role - lead a fundraising team and communicate effectively - meet targets - have an outgoing personality and able to motivate. - have/gain knowledge of local businesses - bring previous fundraising experience (although this is preferred, not essential!) If you are interested in the role, please get in touch with Harry Baird at flyers.cto@hotmail.com

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.

Sense Scotland began as a small group of families pressing for services for their children, who were affected by deafblindness, many because of maternal rubella. Since then, the organisation has gone on to successfully support thousands of disabled people and their families.Sense Scotland is always in need of generous people who can spare some of their time to help out in one of our shops. Our fantastic volunteers help out in many ways. You will be responsible for dealing with customers at till point, replenishing stock on the shop floor, sorting and hanging the stock, and other ad hoc shop floor duties.

Do you have two hours a week to support vulnerable adults with M.E./Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)? Are you a good listener with an empathetic, professional and methodical approach? Action for M.E.’s advocacy service, supports adults with M.E./CFS to understand their rights, make informed choices, and have their views and wishes heard and respected, dealing with issues including health, social care, housing and employment. The Volunteer Advocate will work entirely online/by phone to meet and represent clients, agree an action plan, undertake research, and contact professionals.

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme (RSVP) works with NHS Forth Valley to develop volunteering in local hospitals. We are looking for volunteers to support staff in the Reception / Waiting area in the Emergency department at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert. Volunteers will greet people who are attending the department. They will ask if they have any Covid-19 symptoms and ask them to sanitise their hands and wear a face covering before directing them to the reception desk. The priority times for cover are from early afternoon onwards until 9p.m. Volunteers are required to wear masks, and gloves are available if the volunteer prefers to use them. A Volunteer t-shirt is provided. The project is co-ordinated by RSVP and is primarily for volunteers who are 50 plus.

St John Scotland works in partnership with the Scottish Ambulance Service and local NHS Trusts to provide patient transport for people attending oncology and renal clinics. All passengers are referred to us by the Scottish Ambulance Service or NHS clinics. A standard dialysis prescription is treatment for approximately 4 hours, 3 times a week. Patient Transport services are so valuable as they contribute significantly to reducing patients’ anxieties about transport costs, how they might get to dialysis or over-burdening loved ones. As a Patient Transport Driver, it will be your role to transport renal patients to and from the Renal Unit at Forth Valley Royal Hospital (FVRH) in Larbert. This service is completely free to patients. Drivers will need access to their own car and all vehicles and drivers require full insurance.

An opportunity for a suitably professionally qualified individual to join the team supporting the development of a new RDA center of excellence in Central Scotland arranging and attending monthly board meetings, minute taking and helping shape and guide the future of the project.

Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 shops. Our stores sell lots of great donated & new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK. Our retail stores are the face of our charity on the high-street and in local communities. We have loads of amazing stock donated to us every week, and this all needs to be sorted, tagged and put on the shop-floor for sale! Making sure our shops look fantastic is another task you can get involved with. You may also be required to help out on the till too, but we will show you how that works during your time volunteering with us. We value the contribution of everyone who supports Barnardo’s. You will be a friendly face of Barnardo’s by volunteering in one of our shops. It would be great if you could volunteer one shift a week (or even more if you want) but we’re always happy to be flexible to work around your availability. Why we want you: Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 stores. Our stores sell lots of great donated and new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK. What you will be doing: Work on the till processing sales and returns Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing Create stylish window displays Replenish stock on the shop floor Stock-take and other administrative tasks The skills you need: Friendly and helpful Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s Flexible and willing to do a variety of the shop tasks What's in it for you: Have fun and meet new people Develop skills for your CV including confidence, teamwork and problem solving Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families Learning and development opportunities through our Volunteer Academy which includes access to Level 2 Qualifications and other accredited courses Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer Other information: Minimum age 14 Shop based Location: Unit 3 Polmont Shopping Centre, Greenpark Drive, Polmont, Falkirk, FK2 0PZ, United Kingdom Disclaimer We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the above, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles. If you are unable to apply online through the link on this page, please visit your local store for a paper application form or contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team on volunteering@barnardos.org.uk

RSPB Scotland are currently looking for pin badge volunteers in Falkirk and the surrounding areas to help us raise vital funds for nature. This role involves placing pin badge boxes in sites in your local area (e.g. cafes, shops) and visiting them every 4-6 weeks to collect the income raised. It's a great way to get involved with RSPB Scotland, and volunteers can raise thousands of pounds a year to support our conservation projects just by managing a few pin badge boxes. This role is perfect for anyone looking to volunteer flexibly for a few hours per month and who enjoys meeting new people. This role is suitable for under 18’s. This role involves approaching various sites in your local area, such as shops or cafes, and asking them to support the RSPB by hosting a pin badge box on their premises. As well as: - Collecting the money and topping up your boxes with extra pin badges, every 4 -6 weeks (depending on the site and your convenience). - Counting the money and banking the donations from boxes. - Ensuring that pin badge boxes are in a good condition, replacing where necessary. - Using our user-friendly website to record your banked donations. This is a rewarding role and offers volunteers the opportunity to: - Develop various skills such as fundraising, communication, public relations and marketing. - Gain insight into the RSPB’s work. - Make additional community links and meet new people in your local area. - Undertake training and benefit from support throughout your volunteering. Most of all this role offers the opportunity to make a difference and to help inspire others to help save nature. You'll be joining an enthuastic and friendly team, and would recieve support throughout your time as a volunteer.

Boness Car 4U is a free volunteer patient transport service for anyone registered with a Bo'ness Medical Practice who has been diagnosed with cancer. Volunteer drivers convey these patients from their home to their place of treatment and home again. The Volunteer Coordinator is the first point of contact for BC4U from the Medical Practice referring the patient to us. Patient confidentiality is paramount in this role, we do not need to know how the patient is affected, nor the nature of the treatment being administered, all that effects us is that the patient has asked for transportation. Please note some more detailed information about the expectations of the role below: Patients phone their own GP’s receptionists with their name and phone number when they have an appointment date. The receptionist will then contact the BC4U co-ordinator to pass on the patient’s contact details. It is intended that we will have 4 co-ordinators, each in possession of our laptop and mobile phone for an on-call period of 7 days. The co-ordinator will then contact the patient to find out the following information: • Place of treatment • Dates / times and expected length of the appointment if known. • Ask if the patient has received COVID-19 vaccinations. • Establish if the patient requires assistance or a wheelchair at the hospital. • Establish if the patient is exempt from wearing face coverings • Are there any special circumstances whereby it is essential that the patient must be accompanied by a friend • Arrange for a Privacy Document to be completed. As far as is possible arrange transfer of documents electronically. • Advise the patient that they will be required to undertake a contactless forehead thermometer test when they are about to be uplifted, sit in the back seat of the car diagonally opposite the driver and that they must wear a face covering if it is safe for them to do so and that we can provide a face covering if required. • Advise the patient that if they are displaying any of the recognised symptoms of COVID19 they will not be able to travel with Bo’ness Car 4U. The co-ordinator then contacts a driver to ascertain if they are available for the given date(s), and gives the patient’s name, address, phone number and the date, time, place and expected length of the appointment if known. The co-ordinator enters all this information onto our password-protected spreadsheet to ensure records of each journey, the patient's details, the destination, etc. and all other future dates/times to book up either the same driver, or another available driver. Training will be given in the use of our basic IT system. Previous experience of office IT would be advantageous. Using the statistics of Meadowbank Car4U, Polmont, who have been running a similar project for the past 4 years, offering this service to a population twice the size of Bo'ness, we estimate processing approximately 30 persons in a year. BC4U hopes to launch service in 2022, we are keen to build a bank of volunteers in advance of launching our services.

4 The Benefit Of All are a charity which was founded just before lockdown. We plan to open a centre in ground floor, town centre premises in Grangemouth which will provide space for the community, non profit and more than profit organisations as well as off and online wellbeing, learning and development opportunities for those in the area. We are looking to further strengthen our board with the appointment of Board Members with a strong background in the following to advise and help steer the charity: - Marketing - Finance This is seen as crucial to our future development and upscaling of the charity into a mulitsite organisation which will help repopulate the high street, provide local facilities, train and equip people for employment and self employment and provide opportunities for employment and self employment in social media and digital areas.

As an AbilityNet Tech volunteer you can help unleash the power of technology to ensure that older people and those with a disability are not excluded from the digital world. Across the UK our 300 volunteers visit older and/or disabled people at home, or currently contact them via other methods so that the service is safe for everyone, to offer one-to-one support with their technology, whether that’s a computer, laptop, smartphone or tablet. Our volunteers: - Trouble shoot technical issues. - Offer impartial advice on technology. - Set up new tech and install hardware and software. - Show people how to use their tech at home e.g. shop online, send and receive emails and Skype with family and friends. - Make adaptations to support a disabled person’s specific technology needs. What will I be doing? - Contacting clients to arrange home visits (or supporting them remotely). - Feeding back on progress via our online ticketing system. - Supporting your local County Coordinator with promoting the ITCanHelp service in the local area. - Getting together with other tech volunteers at team meetings and wider company events. - Undergoing training on adaptive technology. - Supporting other volunteers through our online chat facility.

We are looking for a Social Media & Content Volunteer to support our charity in achieving our vision. The purpose of this role will be to drive engagement across various social media platforms. What will you be doing? We would like the volunteer to develop our social media strategy. Responsibilities may include: • Help us develop and/or execute a social media campaign around our vision. • Provide guidance/strategy on how we can manage our social media on an ongoing basis e.g. using a centralised tool, creating a content calendar, identifying easy and free graphic tools and images • Manage and maintain social media channels on a regular basis • Produce fresh and engaging content for our social media channels • Prepare graphics for sharing across channels • Engage with our followers and encourage interaction • Perform a social media audit: Assess the current state of our social media and make recommendations on how we might improve our presence and engagement and where we might focus our efforts. You will be working alongside Alison who has been introducing the use of social media within the Trust over the last year. What are we looking for? We are looking for a volunteer who has experience in Social media and/or marketing. Experience may include: • Writing and editing marketing content for social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram / across all platforms • Building strategies to increase social media following and /or build fundraising or awareness campaigns • Developing a coherent brand voice for social media, from content creation to community interactions • Creating content calendars to help plan social media activity

Forth Valley Top Toes provides a personal foot care service for clients who are unable to provide their own personal foot care. This project supports the work of NHS podiatry services, allowing them to focus on quality care for those who really need it. Good foot care can reduce the risk of falls among vulnerable older people. Clients will be given their own set of clippers at first appointment and will bring with them to each subsequent appointment. Footcare Volunteer tasks include: - set up of the footcare room/setting - liasing with clients using the service when they attend for appointments - cutting client's toenails following the training and guidance provided - updating client's personal record booklet Whilst this project is currently unable to run footcare clinics due to current COVID restrictions, the Top Toes team are keen to hear from interested volunteers now so they can be prepared to begin this much valued service again as soon as it is possible to do so.

Forth Valley Top Toes provides a personal foot care service for clients who are unable to provide their own personal foot care. This project supports the work of NHS podiatry services, allowing them to focus on quality care for those who really need it. Good foot care can reduce the risk of falls among vulnerable older people. Clients will be given their own set of clippers at first appointment and will bring with them to each subsequent appointment. The Top Toes Reception Volunteer tasks will include: - providing a warm welcome to clients who attend for their appointments - receive donations from clients using the service when they attend for their appointments Whilst this project is currently unable to run footcare clinics due to current COVID restrictions, the Top Toes team are keen to hear from interested volunteers now so they can be prepared to begin this much valued service again as soon as it is possible to do so.

Come and join our Come Forth for Wildlife volunteer team! The Come Forth for Wildlife project is working throughout the Forth Valley (Falkirk, Stirling and Clackmannanshire) to develop connections to conserve and enhance the unique heritage the area offers. This is being achieved by creating inter-connected habitats for amphibians, reptiles and other wildlife. Fancy getting outdoors? Passionate about wildlife? Want to learn more about amphibians and reptiles? Want to learn practical conservation techniques? Meet new people in your local area? Get in touch and find out about or practical volunteering days! The time commitment will be around 2 hours per month.

Baby Steps 20+ are seeking volunteer Trustees to support the work of the social enterprise. Trustees have responsibility to oversee the work of the project, decide on the strategic direction of the organisation, and ensure that the service provided is of the highest standard. Trustees meet monthly, and occasionally if required, more often. The team are friendly and welcoming and would welcome volunteers with experience in strategic planning, disability, recycling, social enterprise, or community engagement. Baby Steps 20+ offers paid employment opportunities to adults with a range of disabilities. From our social enterprise in Kirk Wynd in Falkirk, we receive donations of preloved baby equipment, which is then refurbished to a high standard to benefit local people. Our 3 core aims include: supporting local families, many of whom experience poverty, creating employment to those furthest from paid work due to disability, and diverting waste from landfill. We currently meet monthly on Zoom but we hope to soon begin meetings in person. We are looking for people who have the time to spare to get to know and understand our ambitions, and who then will work with other trustees, to provide a strategic overview and guidance to operational staff.

Forth Valley Sensory Centre is a place where people with a visual or hearing loss, their friends, families, carers and the wider community can access quality services and advice from our partner organisations. The Centre is inclusive, accessible and aims to promote the involvement of the wider community and build positive relationships across Forth Valley. The Centre are looking for some enthusiastic volunteers to help out with their Friday evening youth group. The group runs from 6-9pm and is split into two parts; 6:00pm - 7:15pm is the younger youth group. 7:30pm - 9:00pm is the gaming group aimed at a slightly older audience. Volunteers are welcome to come to either or both parts or to drop-in for however long is possible for them (for example, 6-8pm). The role is flexible, that can be adjusted if required. The group runs every Friday, however there may also be the odd Saturday activity (subject to funding). The hours for this would depend on the event. Experience with youth work, BSL (British Sign Language), and/or individuals with sensory needs is greatly appreciated, but not a requirement. Being friendly, patient, enthusiastic and willing to get stuck in, are the traits that are the most desired. For both groups, the volunteer would be asked to help set up and clean up, if required, and to involve themselves with the group's activities. Keeping an eye on proceedings to ensure everyone has full access and that they can have fun in a safe environment. The Centre is fully compliant with all Scottish government Covid-19 restrictions.

Volunteering Matters is a national volunteering charity. We recognise the potential our Young People across Clackmannanshire possess. They have aspirations and goals like us all – but may not currently have the skillset, tools or guidance needed to turn these into a reality. The effects of COVID-19 have seen a large number of Young People across Clackmannanshire experiencing social isolation, loneliness, poor mental and physical health and without a ‘Positive Destination’. Equip Mentoring uses the power of volunteers to support young people who are not in employment, education or training (NEET) or who need additional guidance and support to enter the employment market, further education or training. We recruit, train and support Mentors who are matched 1:1 with a young person, using their life experience to act as a positive and reliable role model.

The families we support will be experiencing a wide range of issues - isolation, poor mental or physical health, disability, multiple births, relationship breakdown etc. Our volunteers are usually parents themselves or will have parenting experience and will have a few hours a week to spare to support a young family. Initial and ongoing training is provided before being matched with your family. You will then visit that family in their own home once a week offering practical and emotional support, friendship, a listening ear and an extra pair of hands.

Share knowledge and love of gardening by helping to plant, remove weeds, water, and suggest improvements within the garden. Or if you are a novice to gardening we could help to develop your gardening knowledge. Garden Helpers would be welcome as little or often as they wish with no notice or commitment required. Ideally, drop us an email at sbutterflyproject@gmail.com to say you have been and what you have done, or if you saw anything out of the ordinary while you were there. Gardening tools are available if requested.

Volunteers are needed to help with a new project that will transform and revamp a garden at Bo’ness Hospital - no green-fingered experience is necessary, just some spare time to give and a willingness to help out. Bo'net's partners in this project, Sustainable Thinking Scotland - another Bo'ness group, with lots of gardening experience and know-how will be on hand to give help and guidance to volunteers. Volunteers can give as much or as little time as they want to help with the project, get in touch to find out how you can get involved!

Our One Planet Forth Valley (OPFV) collects surplus food from local supermarkets for our Community Fridge. This is food that would otherwise go to waste - ie. food that is close to it's Use By or Best Before dates. We require drivers to pick up the food from the supermarkets and deliver it to our shop in the Howgate Shopping Centre, Falkirk. We currently collect from Tesco in Central Retail Park, Falkirk on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings (around 8.30am) and Asda Grangemouth on Tuesday afternoons. Having volunteers to help would allow to collect food from supermarkets further afield too.

Do you wish to help disabled people live a full and independent life? We are a charity that provides free information and support to anyone on a social care support package, disabled or elderly who wants to manage their care in a way that suits them. We champion independent living and work with councils across Forth Valley as well as having links to similar campagning bodies across Scotland. As a user- led organisation we welcome disabled people, family members or anyone with an interest in social care. The Independent Living Association Forth Valley is looking for Trustees to join our dedicated Board to drive forward our free, independent information service for disabled people, parents and carers forward across the Falkirk, Stirling and Clackmannanshire. We are a user-led organisation which provides services to promote and support independent living and facilitates people to self-direct their own care packages. We liaise directly with local councils to engage with people who are looking to exercise informed choice and control over their social care support. We are totally independent and experts in Self Directed Support options and legal requirements. The Trustees are responsible for the strategic direction and governance of the organisation, whilst day to day running is delegated to our Self Directed Support Forth Valley service. We are seeking someone who can: - Be a champion for disabled people’s rights and life choices - Contribute actively to the Board and regularly attend meetings - Be involved in setting the future direction of our service. Trustees play an active role in overseeing the operation of our SDS Forth Valley service which provides the free information and support and has four full time staff memmbers. This service runs regular training sessions, creates information pamphlets and videos. We have run social gatherings prior to Covid and are looking to expend our network. We work alongside other charities in the locality to communicate our service and how it may help their members. Our Board meets 8-10 times a year including an AGM which is currently via Zoom although we expect to adopt a hybrid meeting system when conditions allow. This role would be of particular interest to those presently receiving a social care package, a current or past social care practitioner, a disabled person or anyone with an interest in the field. We are looking to expand the diversity of our Board and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. No previous Board experience is necessary as full training will be provided.

The shop has recently reopened with processes in place to keep staff, volunteers and shoppers safe. As a volunteer you will receive training on a variety of tasks and will undertake some of the following duties: *receiving and sorting donations of clothes, books and bric-a-brac *guidance on the pricing of items *operating the till and preparing bankings *training in display and presentation of goods within the shop floor *promotion of Gift Aid

We're looking for local volunteers to come and help at our Jupiter Wood Recycling Project where we're building: homes for nature, raised beds, benches and other items out of recycled wood for community projects. In our polytunnel workshop we are transforming recycled and donated timber into usable items for community projects. We're creating bird boxes, hedgehog homes, raised beds for growing vegetables, benches, shelters, mud kitchens, desks, shelves and many more. We will provide training and support but some skills in using tools and/or woodwork would be desirable. All sessions are running with reduced numbers and with COVID safety measures in place due to current guidelines. Speak to us in advance to find out what our volunteers are currently doing, how to take part and to book your space.

Strathcarron Hospice are looking for compassionate individuals who are able to commit to a couple of hours a week to visit someone or take them out for a short trip (COVID guidelines allowing). They would also like to hear from people who enjoy writing letters and speaking over the telephone, and would like to use these to help someone in our local communities feel less isolated.

Purpose of Role • To promote recovery from addiction to alcohol, drugs or any other type of addictive behaviour throughout Forth Valley. • Encourage and support people with problematic alcohol and / or drug use to access and get involved with recovery initiatives and support services. • Encourage and support people in recovery to come together for mutual support and development of their own recovery. • To be an ambassador for recovery as an active member of the Forth Valley Recovery Community. What you will be doing • Participate in the planning and delivery of therapeutic Recovery Cafés and other activities across the Forth Valley area. • Fulfil a variety of roles within the Recovery Café to provide a safe, welcoming and beneficial experience to all. • Provide support, experience and signposting to individuals seeking recovery. • Take part in the planning and delivery of ad hoc and more regular events to promote recovery in the community and provide meaningful opportunities to people in recovery. Experience and qualities needed • Have lived experience of addiction and recovery or family/friend of someone who has lived experience • Have a positive attitude • Be able to stick to commitments made and be open and honest at all times • Be sensitive and tactful in your dealings with all as a Recovery Volunteer and show empathy and a non-judgemental attitude, showing respect for yourself and others at all times • Must be punctual for all appointments or committed to giving prior notice of non-attendance • Recovery Volunteers should be 3 months clear of problematic alcohol use and / or 6 months clear of illicit or non-prescribed drug use. Individuals on prescribed medication are welcome as long as they using medication as prescribed by medical professional. Substitute prescribing will be reviewed on an individual basis. Each nomination will be assessed on an individual basis at the discretion of the Recovery Development Worker with a view to people demonstrating a level of stability and positive engagement with services and recovery. We do not want to pressure people or “set people up to fail” but as this volunteering opportunity comes with a level of responsibility we need to ensure all volunteers are capable of fulfilling these criteria • Recovery Volunteers will be expected to complete a core (3 day) Training Course. Take extra Training as directed. All volunteers will go through a PVG Disclosure Process • Be able to operate as part of team and on their own initiative under supervision • Behave in accordance with all Policies and Procedures of Forth Valley Recovery Community Volunteers at all times When and where? • After completion of training Recovery Volunteers will be expected to make themselves available for at least one Recovery Café Session per week. We will work closely with volunteers to ensure all their engagements are suitable to the individual and not interfering with any other commitments. Each Recovery Café Session will last for 4-5 hours and volunteers will be expected to attend at least 15 minutes before Café begins. • Be punctual and demonstrate good time management • Attend regular group meetings of Forth Valley Recovery Community Volunteers for management and supervision purposes and attend any further training as required What do you get in return? • Recovery Volunteers will be reimbursed all travel expenses incurred on Forth Valley Recovery Community business. • Real Training opportunities that suit you and your aspirations • A chance to boost your own recovery and give something back • Regular support and supervision and ongoing self-development • Fun • A chance to be a valued member of the Forth Valley Recovery Community

Volunteer Drivers with Boness Car 4 U will be asked to take people registered with any Bo'ness Medical Practice who have been diagnosed with cancer from their homes to places of treatment, then home again, using their own vehicles. The service the volunteers provide is much needed giving patients the dignity, respect and convenience that they deserve at a difficult time in their lives and is greatly appreciated by them. We know that helping in this way gives volunteers a lot of role satisfaction and below we've noted more information about what the role looks like in practice, and what the expectations are so interested people can make sure it's the right role for them: We pay our drivers 40 pence per mile for fuel used and this had no effect on any benefits the driver may be in receipt of. Insurance premiums should be unaffected but we advise drivers to notify their insurers to let then know they intend to use the car for voluntary work. Each volunteer driver will be asked to undergo a process of safeguarding training and (in order to comply with the Protection of Vulnerable Groups scheme) following this they will be PVG checked/gain a PVG certificate for their voluntary role with BC4U (this is cost free to the volunteer). Drivers are issued with a clear plastic cough screen which is fitted to the vehicle headrests which provides a physical sneeze guard between the front and rear seats of the car, and are also issued with a holdall containing PPE. Drivers are notified of the name, address and phone number of the patient and the time date and location of the place of treatment. The driver phones the patient the night before the drive, confirming the time they will be picked up and due to the pandemic will ask the patient if they are displaying any of the recognised symptoms of COVID-19. At the pick up they will confirm this information and take a temperature reading of the patient using a contactless infrared forehead thermometer. The patient will travel in the back seat of the car, diagonally opposite the driver and must wear a face covering if it is safe for them to do so. On arrival at the place of treatment the driver ensures the patient has their mobile phone number to tell them when they are finished and ready to be picked up. If the course of treatment is lengthy, it may be arranged that one driver takes the patient to hospital and another conveys them home. BC4U hopes to launch service in 2022, we are keen to build a bank of volunteers in advance of launching our services.

To provide good customer service to customers coming in to the shop. Volunteers must be motivated to deal with a busy retail environment. The role involved will be merchandising of stock, sorting of donations received, steaming clothes and processing Gift Aid.