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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Would you like to support people with learning disabilities to socialise and make friends? dates-n-mates is a friendship and dating agency for adults with learning disabilities. We are looking for Volunteer Event Supporters to attend organised social events to help our members to interact while they're together. As an Events Supporter, your role is to help our members enjoy socialising in safe and friendly environments. Our events include going to restaurants, pubs, cinema, tenpin bowling, day trips and walks. At the moment, our options are limited but this is changing all the time. The events are sociable, great fun and your role is very rewarding. A large number of people with learning disabilities feel lonely and socially isolated. Your support will help to change this. The events are sociable, great fun and very rewarding! Events take place afternoons and evenings and usually last 2 hours. We ask for a minimum of 2 hours per week, but our events and friendship match meetings are different days and times each week so we appreciate that volunteers can't always commit to these hours because they are only available on certain days. dates-n-mates offer a variety of training and support to our volunteers. We require our volunteers to be a member of the PVG scheme but there is no cost to yourself. Access to additional training is available.

Volunteers of the Forth Valley Sensory Centre garden will be required to: -help to grow plants in the garden -support FVSC users to get involved in growing in the garden -help to maintain the garden so it is a nice place for people to use -help to ensure the garden is a sensory place for everyone to use -engage with other volunteers and FVSC users to ensure everything is looked after The overall objective of FVSC is to help people with a sensory impairment to lead as independent a life as possible. We are looking for volunteers with some gardening experience, who are reliable with good people skills. You will need to be patient and calm, with a positive attitude to people with a sensory impairment. You will be able to work with minimal supervision and be physically fit.

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme (RSVP) works with NHS Forth Valley to develop volunteering in local hospitals. We are looking for volunteers to fill some gaps in the rota at Falkirk Eye Clinic. Volunteers are supporting NHS staff by monitoring the doors and greeting people who are attending the eye clinic. Volunteers ask people at the door whether they have any Covid-19 symptoms, ask them to sanitise their hands and wear a face covering before directing them to the appropriate reception desk. The eye clinic is open between 8.30a.m. and 5pm and occasionally at weekends. Volunteers are required to wear masks, and gloves are available if the volunteer prefers to use them. A Volunteer t-shirt is provided.

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.

Braveheart are currently recruiting volunteer walk leaders in the Falkirk area. They are looking for people over the age of 18 who are reasonably fit, like walking and enjoy meeting people. If you have a few spare hours per week and would like to encourage and support other people in walking their way to good health on our Braveheart walks, please get in touch.

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

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.

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.

We're looking for volunteers to join our global movement, to help raise awareness about Mary's Meals and fundraise for our work. As a Community Volunteer you can contribute as an individual or become part of one of our local groups of passionate volunteers, helping to grow our movement by motivating and inspiring people in your local community to support our work. If you have a little time to spare, you enjoy meeting like-minded people, want to learn new skills and you'd like to help our amazing cause, then our Community Volunteer role is perfect for you! Volunteering is fulfilling and fun. By gifting your precious free time to Mary's Meals, you can learn useful new skills, meet new people, and make a valuable contribution to our important work to reach more hungry children with life-changing meals in schools. We really need your help so we can keep our promise to the more than 1.8million children who rely on a nutritious daily meal at school from Mary’s Meals, especially as Covid-19 has hit many developing countries so hard. We are looking for people who are passionate about ending child hunger and ensuring that every child receives a daily meal in a place of education. We have a range of activities that can be done from the comfort of your home, while Covid-19 restrictions are in place. They include: hosting virtual talks, spreading the word about our work on social media or holding screenings of our inspiring videos with family and friends. If you don't mind public speaking, we can also train you to visit schools, Rotary Clubs and other local organisations to give talks virtually and generate support for our cause. As restrictions change across the UK, other key activities may include: * Sharing our story (in person) with local community organisations, schools, churches, and faith groups. * Organising fundraising events in your local area – such as coffee mornings, quizzes, and bucket collections. * Promoting Mary's Meals' fundraising campaigns in your community. * Distributing and displaying promotional materials and placing collection tins. * Helping to generate support from businesses in your local area.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Would you like to support people with learning disabilities to socialise and make friends? dates-n-mates is a friendship and dating agency for adults with learning disabilities. We offer a friendship matching service to our members to help them make and sustain friendships. We are looking for Volunteer Chaperones to help members who are matched to meet and have a good time. Dates-n-mates Falkirk help to connect people and support them to have the confidence to socialise, find love and make friends. We provide a friendship matching service to our members and organise meetings for those who are matched. Meetings usually take place in cafes, pubs, restaurants and parks. As a volunteer chaperone, you will join the members and help them to interact while they're together. It's all about helping them to have a safe, enjoyable and friendly time. Its fun, sociable and very rewarding! A large number of people with learning disabilities feel lonely and socially isolated. Your support will help to change this. Friendship match meetings last roughly 1 hour and are different days and times each week so we appreciate that volunteers can't always commit to these hours because they are only available on certain days. dates-n-mates offer a variety of training and support to our volunteers. We require our volunteers to be a member of the PVG scheme but there is no cost to yourself. Access to additional training is available.

The Explorer Scout Leader will proactively manage and support the provision of an Explorer unit within the District (Bo'ness), ensuring that a programme of activities is provided to all of the young people that are members. The volunteer will be responsible for: Delivery of a safe, exciting and stimulating Balanced Programme for the Explorer Scout Section. Ensuring the safe delivery of the Programme in accordance with the rules of the organisation. Ensuring that every Explorer Scout in the Unit has the opportunity to attend at least one nights away experience each year. Actively supporting and promoting the achievement of badges and awards. Actively working with others at group level, as well as the District and County level Explorer Scout Commissioner and others to promote the Group or multi-sectional activities and events. Actively cooperating with others at Group, District and County level to promote the Moving On Awards. Agree responsibilities with Assistant Leaders, Section Assistants and parent helpers, taking into account the development of the individual's leadership potential. Ensuring that every member of the Unit has the opportunity to participate in all Explorer Scout activities within the District.

Volunteers wanted to join Mental Health Stakeholder Reference Group and Care Pathway and Value Management Teams We are looking for volunteers to join a Mental Health Stakeholder Reference Group. The group will bring together clinical expertise, personal experiences from patients, carers and third sector organisations to co-design and improve local mental health care and services. Our current mental health improvement programmes supported by the stakeholder reference group are the Mental Health Care Pathway Development Programme and the Value Management Programme. To ensure people impacted by these conditions are involved in this work, we are looking for interest from people affected by (or third sector organisations who provide support to people affected by):  Psychosis (Care Pathway Development)  Dementia (Care Pathway Development)  Drugs and Alcohol (Care Pathway Development/Value Management)  Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD) and Complex Trauma and Distress (Care Pathway Development)  Anxiety Disorders (Care Pathway Development)  Or who have had an inpatient stay in hospital (Value Management) We are also looking for volunteers to join the Care Pathway and Value Management Teams that are undertaking the care pathway and value management work to improve mental health care and services. Teams are using quality improvement methods and approaches to deliver successful and sustainable improvements to services. Quality improvement training will be available to volunteers to enable them to participate as part of improvement teams. Please note: all meetings will be virtual until further notice due to COVID-19. If you are interested in joining either of the groups or you would like any further information please get in touch. You can contact us by emailing fv.fvquality@nhs.scot

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. We have a beautiful sensory garden and another separate kitchen garden where a range of partners are involved in planting and maintaining raised beds. We do need more regular support for general garden maintenance as follows: Regular garden maintenance – weeding, planting, leaf picking, watering of planted areas and raised beds as required Ensuring that garden waste is recycled using our on-site composter Ensuring that compost generated is used efficiently by us or shared with partners Maintaining a list of tasks for other volunteers to carry out on a regular basis Keeping greenhouse and toolshed tidy for all users Encouraging Centre Users to get involved in garden maintenance.

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

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme (RSVP) works with NHS Forth Valley to develop volunteering in local hospitals. This particular volunteer role is in the Audiology department at Falkirk Community Hospital, where the award winning team are an integral part of the department. We are currently looking for volunteers to fill some gaps in the rota at Falkirk Community Hospital. The volunteer role involves interaction with patients invited to attend the repair clinic where we identify the fault and make good usually by replacing the tubes on hearing aids. There are a minimum of 6 sessions of training provided by experienced volunteers prior to patient contact. The Audiology departmental aims and objectives is to provide a service whereby the volunteer will assist with the regular maintenance of hearing aids which some patients find difficult to do themselves. If you have an interest in fault finding and have good eyesight and finger strength then this is a role for you. The clinic operates every weekday either AM or PM and you would be required to commit to working on a weekly basis, e.g every Tuesday AM. Volunteers are required to wear masks, and gloves are available if the volunteer prefers to use them. A volunteer t-shirt is provided.

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.

KLSB Food Pantry need volunteers to join them to help them continue to provide their valued pantry service to local people - this is a great opportunity to join a group who have supported our local communities throughout the period of COVID restrictions! Volunteer/s are needed to help at the Pantry on King Street, Stenhousemuir - their role will include helping to receive delivery of donated food items and stocking the Pantry with these, and general helping and tidying up around the Pantry so it is a safe, welcoming space for Pantry users to attend. Volunteers should be able to commit to at least 3 months so they have the opportunity to settle in to their role and so Pantry users have the chance to build relationships with the volunteers. The Pantry operates on different days and times to suit the needs of the people who use the service, if you'd like to help please get in touch to discuss your availability and when might suit best for you to help.

Great Place Falkirk wants YOU to join our team of volunteers for The Big Dig, a 3 week archaeology festival taking place across the Falkirk area in September. Get your hands dirty in the thick of the action at our community dig sites, learn archaeological techniques, and uncover buried treasures, and contribute to a fantastic day out for all the family! During the Big Dig, participants from the general public will take part in archaeological digs either in their gardens or at designated community dig sites, and record what they find for interpretation by archaeologists, who will attend every weekend in different locations at community archaeology hubs organised in partnership with Archaeology Scotland. Big Dig Volunteers will help facilitate sites and event hubs throughout the festival under guidance from the Project Coordinator, and will also participate in one - two 6-8 week Hidden Heritage projects, looking at past archaeological excavations in the area, generating content (written articles, image galleries, oral histories, etc) to be incorporated into the Our Stories archive and community outreach website. There's so much to be got out of this opportunity, including the chance to: • Work closely as part of a team of experienced heritage professionals to gain hands-on experience in delivering community engagement and archaeological programmes • Gain an understanding of working in partnership with organisations across a range of sectors • Receive extensive training from experienced heritage professionals • Contribute to the success of a National Lottery Heritage Fund scheme • Make connections and network with a range of heritage and community groups in the Falkirk area, including national organisations and nationally renowned historians and archaeologists. So take up your trowels, dust off your brushes, meet the experts, see the treasures, and try your hand at being a real archaeologist - you'll be amazed at what you uncover!

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.

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.

Sported is seeking professionals with expertise in business and strategic planning, finance, marketing and PR, fundraising, governance and impact measurement to support our growing membership of community sport and youth groups. Our volunteers are carefully matched with a Sported member club within their locality, who they then support on a one-to-one basis, typically for a period of between three to six months. Through the power of sport our members are transforming the lives of the most disadvantaged young people in the UK. Volunteer with Sported, meet the inspirational heroes of grassroots sport and leave a lasting legacy in your community.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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

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.