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Helix Green Team Volunteer

Helix
The Helix Green Team is open to all on Tuesday morning. If you are interested in some outdoor practical conservation volunteering within the Helix Park then this is the group for you. The park's staff enjoy planning, preparing and supervising these sessions with the volunteers. With all hands on dirt, we get so much more done and always see a real benefit to our mornings efforts. Plus we enjoy sharing out the delicious cakes prepared by Jason, the Visitor Centre Chef. Bring your enthusiasm, weather appropriate clothing and wear sturdy shoes. "It has brought me out of my shell as it is something I would not have considered being a part of initially as I felt it was way outside my comfort zone. In conclusion, though to be honest I have loved every minute" John, Helix Green Team Volunteer
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Strathcarron Hospice Compassionate Neighbour

Strathcarron Hospice - Falkirk
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.
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Member Volunteer

The Dobbie Hall Trust
To become a Member of The Dobbie Hall Trust which runs and maintains a historic building used by the local community and beyond for classes, shows, weddings, dances, etc. We are registered with Companies House and are a charity registered with OSCR. We meet monthly on a Wednesday evening to discuss any maintenance issues, works having been done, and future works to be done. We facilitate the use of the hall to lets but do not organise or run classes and events. We employ four members of staff as caretakers/cleaners, one of whom being a hall manager. We have a beautiful hall with a stage, and various smaller rooms and lounges within the building.
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Young Coach

Tamfourhill Community Hub
We are looking for young volunteers to be young coaches at Tamfourhill Gymnastics. This opportunity offers an exciting chance to begin your coaching journey. Young coaches will learn about the fundamentals and skills of being a coach, and how to apply these skills within a gymnastics environment. They will learn the roles and responsibilities of a coach, develop a basic understanding of the technicalities of gymnastics, and understand the role of a helper within coaching sessions. This opportunity will help the volunteer to develop a better understanding of gymnastics and the many exciting opportunities on offer. They would also help set up for sessions and support the gymnasts, access first aid, safeguarding, and start the coaching pathways with Scottish gymnastics. This role would be ideal for young people interested in coaching or gymnastics specifically, but also teaching, etc. This role is compatible with Saltire Awards - https://saltireawards.scot/
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Conservation Volunteer

Muiravonside Country Park
Muiravonside Country Park combines 170 acres of woodland and parkland with a demonstration farm, play parks, river walks and historic ruins. Our new country park volunteer group will carry out a range of conservation tasks around the park including maintaining paths and trails, litter picking, planting trees, and creating wildlife habitats. What’s in it for you? Keep physically active, help the environment and work alongside other committed volunteers to keep Falkirk's only country park beautiful for people and for wildlife. What's involved? A variety of outdoors tasks including path maintenance, weeding, dead hedging, using hand tools, litter picking, tree thinning, tree planting and habitat creation.
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Wildlife Watch Leader

Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre
Do you love being outdoors? Are you passionate about nature? Could you help us inspire the next generation about the wonders of wildlife? Then this could be the role for you! Wildlife Watch is the junior branch of The Wildlife Trusts and the UK’s leading environmental action club for kids. There are hundreds of local Watch groups where young people get stuck into environmental activities. Here at Scottish Wildlife Trust's Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre in Grangemouth we are recruiting new Wildlife Watch Leaders for our junior club for ages 8-13. As well as assisting with the running of sessions, volunteer leaders will also have the opportunity to get involved in planning and preparing for sessions - a great chance to share your experience and creativity!
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Volunteers required to support Equestrian Vaulting

Equi-Power Central Scotland Riding for the disabled Group
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.
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Shop Volunteer - Falkirk

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

Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) - Falkirk
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
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Volunteer Retail Assistant

Baby Steps 20+
Baby Steps 20+ is recognised as a great resource for local families, by providing high quality pre-loved baby items at reasonable cost. A REVOLVE certified shop, our paid staff with disabilities offer a high quality service, which helps families who may be on low incomes, diverts waste from landfill, and creates paid employment opportunities from those furthest from the employment due to disability. Volunteers will assist our staff with disabilities in their day-to-day work, keeping the shop tidy, serving customers, and making sure the shelves are well stocked with baby and nursery items. The opportunity will involve: - encouraging and supporting our staff with disabilities in their day-to-day work - serving/helping with customers - cash handling - keeping the shop stocked - helping with our recycling activities
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Social Media Volunteer

Global Family Care Network - Falkirk
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
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Peer Support Assistant - Larbert Stroke Group

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

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
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.
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Lunch Club Helpers

Grangemouth Old People's Welfare
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
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Outdoor Education Assistant

Under The Trees
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.
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Hospital Volunteer - Forth Valley Royal Hospital

Volunteering Matters
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 Emergency department at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert. Volunteers provide a friendly face to reassure and offer support to patients and relatives. They provide snacks and refreshments to patients and carry out other tasks such as keeping chilled water jugs topped up. A blue IIR face mask must be worn and a Volunteer polo-shirt is provided.
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Food Pantry Volunteer

The KLSB Community Group (Keeping Larbert and Stenhousemuir Beautiful)
We offer a welcoming approach and treat all members with the dignity that they deserve. KLSB have worked alongside community partners including Stenhousemuir FC, local councillors, local small businesses & various homeless charities and supported accommodation. Members pay a small fee whenever they visit the pantry where they can pick up to 10 items of food, household essentials, personal products and / or pet food. Depending on availability we may also be able to offer free items which will be over the members allocation. We do not operate like a food bank where pantry users are only entitled to a small amount of goods for a small period of time. We offer our members a place on the pantry at a cost of only£2.50 per visit. This cost entitles the member to call into the pantry once per week and pick items of shopping. As we are a non-profit group all funds received are reinvested back into the pantry meaning that there is always stock available for all. We offer our members fresh fruit, bread & eggs. We are looking for volunteers to help at our Community Food Pantry in Stenhousemuir. Duties will include:- • Moving and sorting stock which requires a level of physical fitness • Sorting stock into dates and rotating stock within those dates • Restocking shelves with cupboard items • Making up recipe bags with ingredients • Recording fridge and freezer temperatures • Assisting service users visiting the pantry • Cash handling of fees and donations The pantry is open 3 days per week, although volunteers are in the pantry out with these times sorting stock and restocking shelves. We are looking for volunteer commitment of at least 2 hours per week for a minimum term of 6 weeks, this is to enable volunteers to build relationships with our service users. To apply please fill out an application form: https://www.klsb.org.uk/pantry.html
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Sports Coach

Galaxy Sports Little Kerse
The Galaxy Foundation are looking for volunteers for their multi-sport courses they will be running during Easter & Summer school holidays 2023. They are looking for volunteers to assist in coaching fun activities including: athletics, running, football and other fun activities that children enjoy at camp. What they do: Change lives through sport Develop motor skills Ensure a stable physical foundation Enhance Self Confidence Develop Social skills Help kids meet & make new friends Have fun If you are interested in gaining experience in coaching sports or looking after kids, then this is a great opportunity. Contact our team by emailing: foundation@galaxysports.net
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Volunteer Driver

Forth Valley Sensory Centre- Stirling
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.
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Volunteer Helpers (Practical/Outdoor)

Birchtree Garden
Birch Tree Garden is a new community project offering fresh fruit and vegetables to the food poor in the community. They also provide training days for locals within the Falkirk area, which will include gardening rural skills (preparing a fleece to wool/felt), wood crafts, willow weaving, basket weaving, coppicing, wellbeing, cookery, animal husbandry, admin skills, and basic stock keeping and bookkeeping. As the organisation is new, the volunteer roles are quite informal. There are various volunteer opportunities available, such as: - Decorating - Cleaning - Gardening - Litter-picking - Erecting fencing - Building poultry housing and enclosures - Helping in the shop/café area - Animal husbandry Interested persons are asked to get in touch with Carol to discuss which role they are interested in taking on, or specific skills they have that may come in handy. Carol can be contacted by telephone at 07428 241052 or by email at info@birchtreefarmfalkirk.com
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Gardener

Quiet Waters
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.
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Chair of Board of Trustees

Quiet Waters
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
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Growing Together Jupiter Volunteers

The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) - Falkirk
This project involves local people in the development of an accessible organic growing centre at Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre, owned by Scottish Wildlife Trust. The aim of this programme is to involve local people, for whom access to nature is severely limited, in a regular programme of outdoor growing and conservation-based activity. We know that connection with nature enhances peoples’ lives through improving health, well-being and building community cohesion. We provide supported volunteering opportunities for people of all ages and abilities in two-hour outdoor practical sessions every Wednesday and Thursday. During summer months sessions are focused on our fruit and vegetable garden which provides a range of hands-on practical tasks from organically growing herbs, salad, vegetables and fruit. Learning how to compost, plant wildflowers and garden with wildlife in mind whilst helping with general garden maintenance. Outdoor cooking sessions are run at the end of each month. The recycle woodshed compliments our garden and offers the opportunity through winter when growing season has ended to learn how to make a range of items out of recycled pallet wood currently donated by Whyte & Mackay. We have an accessible wood-working space where our service users can learn to build planters, raised beds, bug hotels, bird/bat boxes, stools and signs from reclaimed timber. What are the benefits of getting involved? Our aim is to promote and look after the natural resource at Jupiter and to actively facilitate interaction, enjoyment, learning and conservation of the amazing wildlife-rich habitat that Jupiter presents. We know that regular facilitated visits to Jupiter reduce stress levels and isolation, restore health and provide calmness and structure for people with disabilities. Being actively involved in environmental activity, learning new skills and meeting new people changes lives. How much does it cost to come along? All session places are free of charge and can be booked ahead in blocks. What experience is required? No experience is necessary as all training and guidance is provided and matched to the needs of participants. We provide gloves but request that participants wear appropriate seasonal clothing. What do I need to bring? Please feel free to bring snacks, we provide hot refreshments and will be sampling our own produce later in the year. Is it safe? All activities are risk assessed and a qualified first aider is present at every session.
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Videographer required for local and international projects

Global Family Care Network - Falkirk
We are looking for a creative videographer to join our volunteer team! This volunteer opportunity will allow you to create compelling videos to showcase Global Family’s work in community development and anti-human trafficking. We are looking for someone who can take direction from written and spoken ideas and concert them into images, layouts, and other designs.
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Wheels, Seats & Saddles

Forth Valley Flyers
Forth Valley Flyers are the CVS Falkirk's 2022 Volunteer Engaging Organisation of the Year. We are an athletics club for those with a physical, sensory or learning disability. Our seated athletes use specialist equipment such as racing wheelchairs, running frames and throwing chairs - please see www.forthvalleyflyers.org.uk/ for further info on these. As this section is expanding we are looking for help to set up and maintain this equipment. -You would arrive prior to training starting and check the equipment is safe to use. -Bring the equipment from our storage to trackside and make ready for use - adjust seating, handlebars and inflate the tyres etc. -Keep equipment clean and maintained by adjusting any brakes, cleaning and lubricating parts as needed and repairing punctures etc. -Return equipment to storage after use. Contact Harry on 07712290566 or e-mail flyers.cto@hotmail.com
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Community Childcare Assistant

Global Family Care Network - Falkirk
We are looking for volunteers who are keen to assist in looking after children (ages 5 - 12) as part of our ‘Legal Guardian Date Night’ initiative. Global Family are looking to provide respite for Foster Parents and Kinship Carers who are looking after children in the care system. Global Family will provide a safe space for the children and you will supervise them (alongside one member of staff) playing games, watching movies etc. This will be held on the last Saturday of every month between 6-9pm, dates below: 28th January 25th February 25th March 29th April 27th May 24th June
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Volunteers sought to join our Fundraising Committee

Equi-Power Central Scotland Riding for the disabled Group
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.
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Volunteers with experience of Corporate Fundraising sought.

Equi-Power Central Scotland Riding for the disabled Group
We are actively seeking volunteers with expertise in working with corporate donors to boost our fundraising efforts.
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Volunteers needed to support riding for the disabled opportunities

Equi-Power Central Scotland Riding for the disabled Group
Volunteers sought to support disabled participants with riding and horse care on weekdays. Support with stable duties, riding and equines assisted learning activities.
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Professional Volunteer

Sported - Falkirk
We are the UK’s largest network of community groups supporting half a million young people to overcome barriers to reach their full potential. Sported members are led by an incredible group of passionate and dedicated people who do amazing work in their communities, transforming the lives of young people in neighbourhoods across the UK. Where they often lack support or the time is around their organisation’s development and it’s here where you can make a difference. You will get to meet the inspirational faces of community groups across the UK and immerse yourself in their work; use your existing skills in a rewarding fashion whilst developing new ones; guide members to become more inclusive; network with other like-minded individuals helping grassroots sports groups survive; and so much more. Our volunteers say that making a positive difference to our members is what they most enjoy about volunteering at Sported. What will I do as a Sported volunteer? You'll use your professional skills and lived experience to help groups overcome operational challenges, become better equipped for the future, and tackle inequality in sport. Most of our roles are quite flexible and work around your schedule. We do our best to only share opportunities we think are relevant to you. With most of our volunteering support being delivered digitally, it’s even easier to get started supporting members across our network.
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Volunteer IT Support Tutor

Scottish Seniors Computer Clubs (SSCC) - Falkirk
SSCC Falkirk is seeking an additional Volunteer IT Tutor to help support our over-50 learners with computing devices and to extend their knowledge of what can be achieved with the available technology. Skills and Attitudes Volunteers tutors should have practical experience in one or more of: Using laptops, iPad / Android tablets and smartphones; Windows operating systems and applications; Mobile device applications; Using email and browsers; Social media; Security / keeping safe online; Digital photography. Volunteers should have good communication skills and be able to demonstrate patience and empathy with learner members, and commitment to their role as a volunteer tutor. Due to the nature of our service and the importance of consistency for our older learners volunteers must be able to commit to regular attendance at the Club, and to notify others at the Club in advance if they will be unable to attend, for example for illness, holidays or other commitments. Location Normally volunteers will assist at club meetings based at: Arnotdale House, Dollar Park, Camelon Rd, Falkirk FK1 5SQ or other venue as advised by the Club Leader. Occasionally volunteers may be asked to assist at public events at other locations. Duties The duties of club volunteer tutors are: • Help to set up and take down furniture / equipment at the meeting venue • Provide advice and support to learner members with technical problems and questions. • Suggest to learner members other uses of their computers that may help them; give guidance to help members to use this correctly if required. *Please note the Club Committee has agreed that, in order to protect members as best we can, we will be asking all members coming to club meetings (both learners and tutors) to confirm that they have received two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine and, where appropriate, up to date booster dose(s) ('where appropriate' meaning that you are eligible for, or have been invited for, a booster). Alternatively learners and tutors can provide evidence of a negative lateral flow test before attending each session they participate in.
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Bereavement Listener(s)

Quiet Waters
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.
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Charity Shop Volunteer

PDSA
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
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Reception Volunteer

Forth Valley Top Toes (FVTT)
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
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Personal Footcare Volunteer

Forth Valley Top Toes (FVTT)
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
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Stockroom Volunteer

Baby Steps 20+
Our Falkirk Shop operates to provide paid employment for adults with disabilities. We stock nursery equipment, prams and pushchairs, clothes and toys for babies and toddlers. We support local families by providing a resource for high quality, reasonably priced baby goods. Stockroom Assistant Working with our team of adults with learning difficulties, assisting them with engaging with customers, organising stock displays and serving at the till. We're looking for volunteers to support our team in various areas, even if you can only offer a few hours per week we would love to hear from you. Call us on 07838 174250
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Volunteer Trustee

Baby Steps 20+
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.
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Retail Volunteer

Marie Curie Charity Shop - Bo'ness
We're looking for friendly people who can spare 2-3 hours a week to help us in our Bo'ness charity shop. If you want to gain new skills, meet new people or be part of a fantastic team who go the extra mile to help us make a difference then we would love to hear from you! Our shops are an important part of how we raise the funds we need to support our patients and their loved ones, and we need volunteers to help us continue to run our shops successfully. You will be helping us with all aspects of running the shop; sorting through bags of donations, processing items for sale and serving our customers on the till. If you have an eye for fashion and design then we would love you to help us create attractive window displays with seasonal and other items, so that our customers want to come in and browse. You will receive full training when you join us, so no previous retail experience is necessary. If you love working with others and would enjoy volunteering in a place where no two days are the same then this could be the opportunity for you.
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Girls Empowerment Club Facilitator & Mentor

St. James Research Centre (SJRC)
We are looking for volunteers based in Falkirk to facilitate our proposed Girls Empowerment Club and are keen to be creative and share their ideas when it comes to how the group is run. Facilitators will have a key role in helping to establish a Girls Empowerment Club at St. James Research Centre. Responsibilities: - Committing to hosting/attending regular club meetings - Planning/carrying out activities for each meeting - Mentoring the girls at the club, using your own life experiences and skills to empower and encourage them to achieve their goals
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Volunteer Fundraiser

Forth Valley Sensory Centre- Stirling
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
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Shop volunteer - Grangemouth

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

Grangemouth Old People's Welfare
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
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Volunteer Trustee

Independent Living Association Forth Valley (ILAFV)
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 campaigning 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. We employ four full time staff members. This service runs a telephone helpline with regular training sessions, creates information pamphlets and videos. 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 which is currently via Zoom plus an AGM. 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.
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Victim Support Volunteer

Victim Support Scotland - Central Scotland and Fife Locality (Clacks)
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/
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Outdoor Gardening

Galaxy Sports Little Kerse
The Galaxy Foundation Outdoor Team *Please note this opportunity starts in Spring 2023* If you are interested in some outdoor practical volunteering within the Little Kerse facility in Grangemouth then we want to hear from you. Our staff enjoy planning, preparing and supervising these sessions with the volunteers. Working outdoors, we have a 35 acre site that needs to be looked after all year round. We have various outdoor jobs including pitch lining, hedge strimming, ground maintenance. We all enjoy a bit of banter, cuppa and cake at the Nutmeg Cafe. So, if you would like to join our great squad, get in touch today and we can arrange for you to pop down and have a chat with us.
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Business Volunteer

  • Sported (SL)

You will get to meet the inspirational faces of community groups across the UK and immerse yourself in their work; use your existing skills in a rewarding fashion whilst developing new ones; guide members to become more inclusive; network with other like-minded individuals helping grassroots sports groups survive; and so much more. Our volunteers say that making a positive difference to our members is what they most enjoy about volunteering at Sported. You'll use your professional skills and lived experience to help groups overcome operational challenges, become better equipped for the future, and tackle inequality in sport. Most of our roles are quite flexible and work around your schedule. We do our best to only share opportunities we think are relevant to you. With most of our volunteering support being delivered digitally, it’s even easier to get started supporting members across our network.
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  • Hillfoots Tales

Hillfoots Tales became a Community Interest Company in 2021. They aim to connect people and places to promote well-being through the magic of storytelling. The group provide storytelling events (fortnightly), women's workshops for well-being and are part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival of 2022. There are various opportunities including: - Typing - Photography - Social Media - Collating evaluations - Report/funding application writing - Storytelling They are looking for someone who is keen to learn, enthusiastic and willing to interact with other people. Preferably experience in one of the areas listed above will be an advantage.
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Virtual Home Assessor

  • Pet Fostering Service Scotland

Our Virtual Home Assessors play a vital role in delivery of our service by interviewing potential volunteer pet foster carers to assess their house, home situation and the fosterer. All of our home assessments are currently carried out either by telephone interview only (for cats,birds and small animals) or by video call (Zoom/WhatsApp) for dogs. You can choose to be involved in one or both of the methods available. You will be contacted by the Home Assessment Coordinator when a new applicant becomes available. Main tasks include; contacting the potential fosterer by telephone/email/text to arrange a suitable date and time for the home assessment to take place. Once confirmed to carry out the assessment by either telephone or video. A home assessment form will be provided to you for completion during the call which covers the criterias required by PFSS for the potential fosterer to be accepted. Once completed this form is then to be uploaded onto our database via our website volunteer team page.
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Letter Writing volunteer

  • Childrens Hospices Across Scotland
  • Home-based volunteering

We are looking for volunteers who would like to send regular letters to a CHAS referred child or sibling. You will send a letter to a child/young person either once or twice a month (this is dependant on whether you get a reply or not) for at least a year. What activities will I be involved in? Writing letters to children Quarterly catch up sessions for letter writing volunteers You will manage or access sensitive and confidential medical and personal information regarding the children and families accessing our services What skills and abilities will I need to have? Ability to write a letter to a child or young person using appropriate and child friendly language Good written communication skills An ability to represent CHAS enthusiastically and appropriately Adhere to rules around GDPR and a strong understanding of confidentiality Shared values with the organisation: respect, care, honesty, accountability How much time should I offer? 1 hour a month What ongoing learning/support/guidance will I receive? It’s important to us that you feel happy, safe and confident in your role. As a CHAS volunteer you will be invited to complete a short core learning package that is tailored to your role. We are always developing new opportunities for volunteers to learn and offer a range of options for volunteers. What are the benefits to me? Learning new skills Getting more involved and making a real difference to the families of children with a life-shortening condition. Adding to your CV Meeting new people Having fun! What are the benefits to the children and families supported by CHAS? Writing letters to siblings and children/young people who use CHAS will mean they will receive something in the post just for them. This is a great way to help spread joy. What else should I know? This role is for those aged 16+ and requires a basic disclosure certificate. We will pay your out of pocket expenses in line with the CHAS volunteer expenses policy. CHAS is committed to providing a quality volunteering experience to all volunteers free from discrimination and prejudice. This will ensure that CHAS is an equal, diverse, and inclusive organisation while improving the quality of care we provide to help us reach more families and children, and maximise a wide variety of knowledge, experience and expertise. We welcome volunteer applications from those who are refugees, asylum seekers, benefit claimants and those with a disability. We can provide more information on if you are allowed to volunteer and what adjustments we can put in place to ensure your volunteering experience is a positive one. What’s the next step? If you’re interested in the role you can apply online at https://www.chas.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer/volunteer-application-form or if you have any questions please contact the Volunteering Team at volunteering@chas.org.uk or 01577 866065.
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Befriender for young person with Cystic Fibrosis

  • Butterfly Trust (The)

Befriending is a fantastic and rewarding way to make a real difference to the life of someone else. Apart from the personal satisfaction of helping someone, it is also an opportunity to enhance your own life experience and build new skills. Befrienders MUST have held a full driving licence for at least 2 years and have the use of a smoke free car. A minimum commitment of 1 year is needed to ensure these goals can be met. Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a life limiting condition that currently affects around 1200 people in Scotland. The Butterfly Trust aspires to improving the quality of life for people affected by Cystic Fibrosis by providing support, promoting people's rights and helping them to live independently. Our befrienders offer one to one face-to-face support to a young person aged 8 to 18, who has Cystic Fibrosis. Young people living with this condition have a demanding daily treatment regime at home and sometimes experience limitations that can affect their confidence and ability to cope with the challenges of everyday living. They may also be socially isolated because of their condition. A befriender will meet with the young person for around 3 hours every 1 to 2 weeks, away from the home environment, to build a trusting one to one relationship. A session might simply be an opportunity to chat, eg over a snack or coffee, or may involve a specific activity such as sport or creative/arts. This will allow the young person space and a suitable environment to explore their feelings, discuss their fears, develop life skills and grow in the areas where they may be struggling. Desirable qualities required include good listening skills, patience and an adaptable attitude. Training and support is provided; and expenses reimbursed. After applying you will be asked to complete an application form and to meet with us for a short informal interview. Befrienders will then attend an induction event (expenses paid) and the trust will acquire PVG clearance on their behalf, before being paired up with an appropriate client in the Glasgow area, within a reasonable distance from your home.
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Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Officer

  • Citizens of Cyber
  • Home-based volunteering

We are Citizens of Cyber, our mission is to bring together cyber-specialists and connect individuals and professional bodies, to support and assist in cyber-education and the development of safer online practices, aimed at people of all ages and knowledge levels. We wish to use our professional network to keep up to date with the activities of hackers and online scammers and produce resources for use by schools, groups, and individuals, whether online, offline, or through face-to-face sessions. We want cyber-users to know how to protect themselves and others online, whilst being confident and making the best of their online interactions, and still remain within the confines of the law while doing so. In addition, we aim to ensure that support is available for anyone affected by negative interactions online and to help anyone who finds themselves in cyber-related difficulties. Our volunteers are at the heart of what we do and it is important for us to ensure we provide the best working environment possible. Volunteers work remotely during hours they set, our team focuses on ensuring clear deliverables are identified and agreed to allow volunteers to manage their own time. Meetings with the whole team will be held regularly to make sure everyone knows each other and work together. Role includes but is not limited too: Provide advice and guidance on equality and diversity issues; Actively promote equality and diversity within Citizens of Cyber and the wider community; Raise awareness of diversity issues both within schools/at events and within Citizens of Cyber; Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of anti-discriminatory legislation; Develop systems for reporting any incidents of discrimination and where required, respond to complaints and provide further information on options for complainants; Present reports and recommendations for how best to comply with equality legislation; Responsible for ensuring the practices of Citizens of Cyber follow legal requirements by translating equality legislation in to practice; Assist web teams in ensuring website is fully accessible; and Report back to the CEO and Board on a regular basis.
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  • Home-based

Researcher

  • Citizens of Cyber
  • Home-based volunteering

We are Citizens of Cyber, our mission is to bring together cyber-specialists and connect individuals and professional bodies, to support and assist in cyber-education and the development of safer online practices, aimed at people of all ages and knowledge levels. We wish to use our professional network to keep up to date with the activities of hackers and online scammers and produce resources for use by schools, groups, and individuals, whether online, offline, or through face-to-face sessions. We want cyber-users to know how to protect themselves and others online, whilst being confident and making the best of their online interactions, and still remain within the confines of the law while doing so. In addition, we aim to ensure that support is available for anyone affected by negative interactions online and to help anyone who finds themselves in cyber-related difficulties. Our volunteers are at the heart of what we do and it is important for us to ensure we provide the best working environment possible. Volunteers work remotely during hours they set, our team focuses on ensuring clear deliverables are identified and agreed to allow volunteers to manage their own time. Meetings with the whole team will be held regularly to make sure everyone knows each other and work together. Role includes but is not limited too: Identify areas/resources from Citizens of Cyber which require further research/development; Identify potential sources of funding and prepare funding applications; Identify new audiences which would benefit from the resources offered by Citizens of Cyber; Assist in the production of materials to aid in reaching out to new audiences for Citizens of Cyber; Validate information/materials produced by Citizens of Cyber for accuracy and reliability through the use of multiple trustworthy sources; Research and advise Citizens of Cyber volunteers on trustworthy sources of information; Advise Citizens of Cyber volunteers on how to identify trustworthy information and how to best validate information used in their roles; You will be speaking/teaching/ working with young children and vulnerable adults as a volunteer of Citizens of Cyber.
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Volunteering with the Care Inspectorate

  • Care Inspectorate

Become an inspection volunteer Our work is improved by involving people who use services and their carers. We have many innovative ways that people can get involved with us and can influence our work.  Our Involvement and equalities charter outlines how we involve people who use care services and informal carers in our work. If you have personal experience of using a service or you have cared for someone close who has used a service there are many ways you can get involved with us. You do not have to have any qualifications. Your personal experience gives you a unique insight. If you would like to find out more or if you would like us to post you an application form - please email us at get.involved@careinspectorate.gov.scot
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  • Home-based

Caseworker

  • SSAFA - The Armed Forces charity
  • Home-based volunteering

Caseworkers visit clients to work out what type of help they need. Next, they find the right sources of support and arrange for clients to access it. This might be funds for special equipment for someone with a disability, adaptions to a property so an older client can remain at home or funds for a rental deposit. Caseworkers also sign-post clients onto specialist local services for advice on benefits, housing, mental health, debt, finding work etc. The essential part of the role is interacting with clients, so you may be visiting clients or doing this virtually. As part of your local branch you might have access to an office, but many volunteers are based at home. What does this role involve? • Contacting clients and arranging to meet them at a mutually convenient time either face-to-face or remotely • Liaising with clients and completing a form to assess their circumstances • Sign-posting clients onto local services providing specialist advice • Applying on the client’s behalf to military and non-military sources of charitable funding • Arranging for the purchase of goods and services • Keeping in touch with the client so they know how their case is progressing • Keeping in touch with your branch so they know your availability • Keeping up to date with training and SSAFA news so that you are best able to support clients • Being a positive ambassador for SSAFA remembering that anyone you meet could be a potential client, volunteer or fundraiser • Volunteering within the standards and values of SSAFA including observing our policies such as the Volunteering policy and data protection policy (these will be covered in your training and local induction.) What can you gain from this volunteering role? • Support people in your community with a military background • Use your skills, knowledge and life experience to benefit others • Support and friendship from your local SSAFA branch and the wider SSAFA community • Experience, training and skills that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews • Better physical and mental health – studies show that volunteers live longer and experience lower levels of stress and depression! Minimum Age: 18 Is a criminal record check required? Yes
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Voluntary Grants Fundraiser

  • Alex, The Leukodystrophy Charity
  • Home-based volunteering

We are Alex, The Leukodystrophy Charity (Alex TLC). Alex TLC is a trusted and experienced organisation offering support and information for all those affected by leukodystrophies. These are a group of often terminal, rare neurodegenerative conditions, affecting people of all ages and backgrounds, most notably children. Established in 2004, we are recognised by the NHS and global stakeholders as the "go to" organisation for those affected by these devastating conditions in the UK. Like many other small charities, we have grown organically from an informal support group to a thriving organisation supporting over a thousand individuals affected by leukodystrophy worldwide. Our charitable work is supported by our chain of five charity shops across south east London. With scant resources we are currently unable to employ dedicated small grant fundraising staff and are looking to the voluntary sector for assistance. Although existing staff manage grant applications as best they can, we have identified this area as a key weakness. Could you spare a few hours a week to help us? ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for volunteers, preferably with experience of grant fundraising (although this it not essential), to: research potential grant making trusts for relevance to our specific objectives send applications using existing templates update our systems with details of applications This is a wonderful opportunity to develop your existing skills within a unique arena, learn about the difficulties facing those with rare disease, and give vital and tangible support to sufferers of genetic leukodystrophy. We need help to give hope and support to people affected by genetic leukodystrophy – could you be that help? Alex TLC is committed to promoting diversity.
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