Fife volunteering opportunities
Befriender (Levenmouth)
LINK East Fife Mental Health Befriending Project
We need volunteers to befriend adults in the Levenmouth area.
How many of you have been there for a friend who has been ill? It may have been running them to an appointment, taking them out for a coffee and lending a listening ear when they're fed up, or going off for a round of golf once they were on the mend. What if their illness wasn't a physical illness but a mental illness? Would you do the same? What's different? 1 in 4 people experience mental health issues at some point in their life, don't they deserve support too? OK, so tell me more -
you might find yourself doing any of the things mentioned above, going to play or watch sport, watching a movie or a play or just going for a walk and a chat. Our volunteers come from all walks of life.
All you need to give is a minimum of 2 hours fortnightly, you will need to be a good listener, have the ability to empathise and have a willingness to learn.
In return you will receive generous expenses to cover travel and activities, ongoing training, regular support and hopefully a great deal of enjoyment.
Community Cafe Assistant
Oor Wee Cafe
Oor Wee Cafe are seeking hard working, reliable team players to help run a comminty café. The role involves food preparation, cutting vegetables, cooking, setting up, service, cleaning (dishwashing and cleaning tabletops), and customer services.
The café runs on Tuesdays. The volunteering starts at 9am, the cafe opens to the public from 12-2pm, and cleanup after is from 2pm-3pm. The café is operated on a "pay what you can afford" basis, and also sets up both a donated food table (end-of-day foods) and a clothes bank which runs alongside the café.
Befriender
Leonard Cheshire Services (Fife)
Could you spare a few hours a month to enable someone to participate in community activities?
Leonard Cheshire Disability have supported living and residential units in Glenrothes and along at our St Andrews service. Those that use our services would like volunteer support whether it's just coming along for a visit, going to the local shops/theatre/cinema, or a run on the bus. It may be that you have craft skills, reading skills, are a gaming enthusiast, anything that you are comfortable with doing.
There are mandatory checks that need to be completed and some basic training for those that are interested and there is always the opportunity to learn new skills which may contribute towards your CV and/or job prospects.
Children's Panel Member
Fife Children's Panel
The qualities you use every day are exactly what Scotland’s infants, children and young people look for in a Panel Member. Children’s Hearings Scotland is looking for people who care about making a difference in the lives of infants, children and young people attending hearings in Scotland. Panel Members sit on the Children’s Panel and make high quality decisions with and for children and young people in their local community. As a volunteer Panel Member you can make a difference.
There’s no one type of person or background that makes the ideal Children’s Panel Member. You will receive extensive training so that you are fully capable, and comfortable, making decisions at a hearing in the best interest of a child or young person. You don’t need to have any specific qualifications, you just need to care.
Children’s Hearings Scotland is dedicated to recruiting a Children’s Panel that represents society, and so to ensure a balanced panel they are looking for more people 18–30 years old, as well as more male Panel Members.
To find out more about becoming a volunteer Children’s Panel Member in Fife by attending one of our informal information sessions taking place in Fife House, North Street, Glenrothes, KY7 5LT on:
Wednesday 28 August, 7:00pm, Monday 9 September, 3:30pm, Monday 9 September, 7:00pm
While it’s not essential to register, if you’d like to come along to one of the sessions please let us know by telephoning 01592 583125 or emailing Childrens.Panel@fife.gov.uk.
Closing date for applications is 17 September 2019 at 23.59hrs. Apply online at www.childrenspanelscotland.org
If you are passionate about driving positive change in your local community, then this is a volunteering role for you!
Short-Term Citizen Advocate (West Fife)
Dunfermline Advocacy
We recruit, train and match local volunteers with vulnerable adults to provide invaluable support in times of need. Short-term advocates may be involved in:-
Listening to someone in need and trying to understand the challenges they face; their point of view and finding out what makes them feel good and valued.
Understanding their situation and what may be stopping them from getting what they want.
Offering support to tell other people what they want or introducing them to others who may be able to help.
Helping someone to know what choices they have and what the consequences of these choices might be.
Enabling a person to become more independent and have more control over their life.
Short-term advocates will gain experience of a variety of situations as well as an understanding of services that are available to vulnerable adults in West Fife.
BASE Website Administrator
BASE East Fife (Blind Activities Support Events)
Base is a Scottish Registered Charity which was set up fourteen years ago by a group of visually impaired people to support others with sight problems in East Fife by providing a programme of monthly activities. They require a volunteer to manage their website basefife.org.uk.
The tasks needed would include uploading photos, adding script e.g. latest news, update programme of events, add logos and occasional modification. The website is hosted by Digital Fife and tuition has been offered by them on a one-to-one basis should training be required.
This is a great opportunity to support visually impaired people living in East Fife, taking into account how sight-impaired people may need to access websites using screen readers, colour contrast settings, and larger font sizes.
Volunteer Befriender
Bield Housing and Care (Fife)
Bield Housing and Care are looking for a volunteer Befriender to join the team retirement housing development, Carlow Court, in Leven.
Volunteers help reduce isolation and loneliness by supporting older people in a variety of ways. Their Befrienders might visit someone in their own home, or offer companionship by helping them to get out and about locally.
Ideally, the organisation is looking for someone to help out either weekly or fortnightly, just for an hour or two. They will offer training and support to allow you to make a real difference to someone's life. Expenses will be provided and the minimum age for the role is 18 years old.
If this sounds like a good fit, Bield Housing and Care would love to hear from you.
Youth Club Volunteer
Muirhead Outreach Project
Do you have an interest in working with children and Young People? We have clubs that run 3 evenings per week (during term-time) and daytime clubs (during school holidays).
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and keen to engage and work with them to get the most out of their time at the club. Club duties will include:
- Supervision of children and activities
- Facilitating conversations with and between the children
- Transporting children to and from club or off site activities
- Supporting the team with preparations for the club as required
- Be a visible presence among the group and upholding the values of the charity
Cowdenbeath General Retail Assistant - Barnardo's Scotland
Barnardo's Scotland
Running a successful Barnardo's store requires a great team of enthusiastic volunteers and you could be a part of it.
Our retail assistants are trained to undertake a wide range of activities such as serving customers, taking receipt of stock donations from the public and merchandising stock to make our rails visually appealling and tidy.
Volunteering with us in retail will provide a great opportunity to build upon your communication, team working and customer service skills.
If you also have a particular skill or interest, our teams would be delighted to discuss how we could help you utilise your interests in store. Whatever your talents, please do share with us and pop into your local store to enquire about volunteering.
To see all opportunities to volunteer within Barnardo's, you can visit our website at www.barnardos.org.uk/volunteering.
Gardener
Collydean Community Centre
Collydean Community Centre is seeking some can-do volunteers to maintain and develop an area of garden and shrubs at the front of the the centre and an area of fenced-in garden with a raised bed and small greenhouse to the back of the centre. This would require someone who has the physical ability to cut back large bushes, cut grass, and other garden maintenance tasks, along with regular watering over the spring and summer. This opportunity might suit someone who has the time to take pride in keeping the garden and front area looking fabulous. For the right volunteer there is the opportunity to go on to lead a gardening group if this is of interest, however there would be no expectation of this
Garden Assistant
Falkland Palace and Garden (National Trust for Scotland)
Falkland Palace and Garden welcomes over 44,000 visitors every year and there’s something here for everyone, from the Palace with a working Chapel Royal, apartments for kings and queens, stunning gardens, an orchard and the oldest tennis court in the country.
Falkland Palace, one of Scotland’s finest Renaissance buildings, is set within approximately nine acres of grounds which include ornamental gardens, a glasshouse, an orchard and woodland. The main ornamental garden was designed by renowned garden designer, Percy Cane, in the mid-20th century. Our volunteer garden assistants help our small team of gardeners look after all aspects of these large gardens, maintaining them to the highest standard possible for the enjoyment of our visitors
Main Duties:
• General garden maintenance including weeding, mulching, planting, leaf clearing, edging, cutting back, pruning and other regular, seasonal gardening tasks
• Occasional involvement in special projects and events, should this be of interest
• Being welcoming to visitors and helping them to enjoy their visit to the gardens
• Ensuring the people working at and visiting the property remain safe at all times
Witness Support Volunteer - Kirkcaldy
Victim Support Scotland
How can you support witnesses to crime feel at ease in court?
Appearing in court as a witness can be very stressful. It is Victim Support Scotland’s role to support witnesses during their court visits.
How would you help?
You will work with staff members prior to court starting
Offer information about and explain court procedures to service users
Discuss service users needs by telephone or face to face
Help witnesses feel more confident by taking them on court familiarisation visits
Support service users on the day of the trial in court or other locations as appropriate
Liaise with court officials on behalf of service users
Feedback and agree follow-up actions with staff members.
What do I need?
Effective communication skills
To actively listen to service users and anyone affected by crime
A non-judgemental approach to working with people from all sections of the community
The capacity to learn about the criminal justice system and understand the service user’s journey
An awareness of confidentiality obligations
Effective time management skills
What benefits would I get?
All reasonable expenses paid
The offer of a reference for future work.
The knowledge that you are providing help to an organisation that helps others.
The opportunity to grow your skills personally and professionally.
Pace Maker
Heart Research UK
Help build up the pace in Scotland by sharing badges and displaying posters across your local area; playing your part in the future of Scottish medical research and taking on heart disease.
The Heart of Scotland Appeal is a fundraising campaign to raise and spend money in Scotland on vital medical research into the prevention, treatment and cure of heart disease. 41 people die every day in Scotland from cardiovascular disease and the death rate from coronary heart disease is almost 50% higher than for the South East of England. This isn’t fair and we want to change this.
You'll be given posters for you to display in your local shops, community centres, libraries, supermarkets, pharmacies and doctors’ surgeries to help reach as many people as possible.
The Heart of Scotland Appeal is backed by internationally acclaimed Scottish fashion designer, Christopher Kane, who's designed 4 unique badges. You can be sent a box of badges to sell to friends, family and colleagues for donations, as well as asking local shops if they will have a box of badges on their counter (that the organisation can then send out to them). Let’s get everyone wearing a Heart of Scotland badge.
Bikeability Instructor
Bikeability
Be a Bikeability Instructor and train school children to cycle safely!
Bikeability is today’s cycle training programme. It’s like cycling proficiency, but better! It’s about gaining practical skills over 3 levels, understanding how to cycle on today’s roads, giving the skills and confidence for all kinds of cycling.
Levels 1, 2 and 3 take trainees from the basics of balance and control, all the way to planning and making an independent journey on busier roads.
Volunteer with Fife Council (who support the Bikeability project) with support from the Bikeability co-coordinator. Training will be provided to enable volunteers to deliver levels 1, 2 and 3 Bikeability. You will have the opportunity to be alongside other volunteers who may be parents, teachers of members of the local community. Sessions can vary depending on the individual schools timetable e.g. could be 1 hour per week for 6-9 weeks or 3 block sessions per week of 3 hours in one week.
This role would suit a person who is enthusiastic about cycling, volunteering with young people and being outdoors.
Creating a Fairer Social Security System - Experience Panel Members
Scottish Government
Scotlands social security system is being shaped by people with direct experience of the current benefits system, using Experience Panels.
Experience Panels involve people with experience of the benefits that are being devolved to the Scottish Government, including:
• most ill health and disability benefits including DLA, PIP, Attendance Allowance and Severe Disablement
Allowance
• Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit
• Carers Allowance
• Funeral Expenses Payment, Sure Start Maternity Grant, Cold Weather Payments and Winter Fuel Payments
• Discretionary Housing Payments
• Scottish Welfare Fund
People who are acting as a parent/guardian, appointee or power of attorney for someone with experience of any of the above benefits are welcome to register to join the Panels.
If you would like to register to become a panel member, you can complete the online registration form. Read more and apply online here https://www.gov.scot/publications/social-security-experience-panels-faqs/
Or call the freephone helpline to register over the phone 0800 029 4974.
If you are participating in the Experience Panels it will not affect your benefits. Also, none of the information that you provide in any Experience Panels research will affect your benefits.
Shop floor assistant
PDSA Glenrothes
PDSA require volunteers who are bubbly and friendly who can run their shop floor and take care of the till . They need someone with a can do attitude and a great talker. Full training will be given and all the tea and biscuits you can eat!
Volunteer Companion
Care and Share Companionship
Care and Share Companionship supports older people living in isolation and loneliness within the Kirkcaldy area. Support is offered by our volunteers on a 1-1 basis. Their aim is to provide a service that helps improve health, well being to make people feel valued and part of their community.
Volunteer Companions might take people out shopping, to appointments, hairdressers, places of interest such as library, local exhibitions, for a refreshment or simply have a cup of tea and chat at home. They can accompany their 'friend' to groups of interest to help build their confidence or return to a hobby they previously enjoyed. Occasionally there will be group events for 'friends' which volunteers can be part of e.g. lunch or theatre.
Care and Share Companionship listens to what the person would like and tailor our support to their needs.
They offer fixed term volunteer roles and welcome volunteers from 16 years upwards. They believe everyone has life experience and skills to bring to this role and welcome volunteers' suggestions and ideas.
Main Contact Volunteer
Fertility Network Scotland (Fife)
Fertility Network Scotland provides advice, information and support for anyone affected by fertility issues. We also work to raise awareness of the impact of fertility problems and to campaign for fair provision of fertility treatment throughout Scotland.
Main Contact volunteers will help to support people who are facing fertility issues in their local area by developing friendships, recruit new volunteers, reduce isolation by organising social activities and helping those who require much-needed support by providing advice and peer support. As a Main Contact volunteer you will:-
Provide advice, information and peer support to local volunteers who wish to join the volunteer network.
Help to recruit more volunteers in the local area.
Main point of contact for support and local issues and pass to Volunteer coordinator or Head Office as necessary.
Promote Fertility Network Scotland services and campaigns to people in the local community by distributing leaflets, etc.
Attend events to promote and/or fundraise for Fertility Network Scotland.
Help organise and support our events in the local area.
Student Ambassador
Fertility Network Scotland (Fife)
Fertility Network Scotland provides advice, information and support for anyone affected by fertility issues. We also work to raise awareness of the impact of fertility problems and to campaign for fair provision of fertility treatment throughout Scotland.
The role of the ambassador is to represent and raise awareness of the Fertility Network Scotland charity within places of education and in the local area and highlight the services and support we provide. The role will include:-
Promoting the charity by displaying posters and leaflets.
Highlight our campaigns and projects to fellow students and lecturers, etc, including through social media.
Assist Fertility Network Scotland staff at events such as Freshers Week.
The benefits of this opportunity include:-
Meeting and working with new people.
Learning new skills which would benefit future applications to further education or employment while having fun.
Gain experience of event participation, fundraising and charity sector in general.
Knowledge that your support will help people in Scotland experiencing fertility problems.
Volunteer Driver
Hyperclub
They are looking for volunteers drivers to assist them with transporting their service user's to and from their activities, the locations are Inverkeithing, Rosyth, Dunfermline and Dalgetybay. you must be aged 30 or over for the requirements of the Insurance.
All candidates will be subject to a PVG Check which they will carry out for the successful candidates, this is a great opportunity for someone to give something back to the community and help other vulnerable members of the public to have a fuller lifestyle.
NSPCC Schools Service "Speak Out.Stay Safe" Programme Volunteer
National Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Children (Nspcc)
1 in 5 Children in the UK have suffered abuse, robbing them of their childhood. That's why the NSPCC Schools Service "Speak Out Stay Safe" Programme is visiting primary schools across Scotland to give children the knowledge they need to stay safe from harm and to speak out if they are worried. Our specially trained volunteers deliver interactive assemblies and workshops with the help of our mascot, Buddy. We cover topics like bullying and abuse, but without using any scary words or adult language. We give a presentation in assemblies and workshops for children aged 5-7 & 8-11. Pupils learn about the different types of abuse in a child-friendly and age appropriate way so they can get help if and when they need it. We help them identify an trusted adult they can talk to if they are every worries about themselves or a friend. And they learn about Childline, and how it can support them. You'll need to be the kind of person who believes in the empowerment and protection of all children, has the confidence to speak in front of a group of primary school children , can communicate and engage with children, has basic IT skills and regular access to own transport and to email.You will be a member of a team committed and supportive volunteers who love working with children.
Volunteer Telephone Befriender
The Linda Tremble Foundation
Enthusiastic Befrienders are required to help support people suffering from eating disorders and/or their carers to beat their illness. This is an interesting and rewarding role and full training is provided. Your role as a befriender will be to support and/or upskill the Befriendee over a 6-month period, by having a regular weekly phone call.
Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of all psychiatric disorders. This is therefore a valuable opportunity to make a significant difference to people's lives by helping sufferers and their carers, discuss their feelings and concerns, to provide information and support and to look towards a more positive future.
This role will initially be telephone befriending, based within your own home but has the potential to have some face to face befriending in the future.
Experience of eating disorders as a sufferer or carer is required for this role.
Volunteer Driver
Society of St Vincent de Paul (Fife)
As part of the Fife Furniture Project, volunteers will work with an experienced volunteer who will ensure that all the deliveries and collections are carried out daily to the requirements of the organisation; to ensure that goods are delivered to the warehouse and safely stored; carry out deliveries and collections with support from the driver's mate.
Trustee Opportunity
Impact Funding Partners
Following the launch of their new brand and strategy in February 2019, Impact Funding Partners (formerly Voluntary Action Fund) is enthusiastic and passionate about this new chapter.
With a track record of 36 years managing funds on behalf of the public sector and donors, and distributing £140 million across Scotland, they know a thing or two about creating impact through grants.
Impact Funding Partners is committed to maintaining a diverse Board that reflects the strengths of the people and communities of Scotland. They welcome applications from anyone who is passionate about making a difference in communities, and particularly from people from under-represented groups on charity boards in Scotland, such as women, disabled people, people from ethnic minority communities and people aged under 50.
They would particularly welcome applications from people with experience in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Human Rights, Marketing, Business Development, Philanthropy and the Private Sector.
If you would like further information please visit their website https://www.impactfundingpartners.com/trustee-opportunities
Applications should be submitted by midday Monday 17 June 2019. Interviews will take place on Thursday 27th June.
Karaoke Singer
Hyperclub
They are looking for a couple of volunteers to assist with the Karaoke disco sessions on a Wednesday and a Sunday to entertain their very special adults with learning difficulties and disabilities, who attend the services with their carer or guardian and enjoy a lovely social environment that builds their skills and confidence to access other services. They all like to participate in the singing and dancing sessions and always look forward to them. If you feel you can make a difference and help to support these very special people then please contact hyperclub to discuss it further. It is very rewarding and you will enjoy it too. All volunteers will be subject to a PVG check which they will carry out for the successful volunteer. This is a great opportunity for someone to give something back to the community and help vulnerable members of the public to have a fuller lifestyle.
Fundraising Mentor
Sported (Fife)
Our volunteers are carefully matched with Sported member clubs within their locality, who they then support on a one-to-one basis to help them to attract investment into their organisation.
Sported supports groups who are utilising sport to bring about real social difference throughout the UK so volunteers will be paired with a group that are doing really inspiring work. These groups are doing incredible work but require some guidance around fundraising in order to make them more sustainable and increase their capacity.
If you have over 5 years experience in a range of fundraising, then Sported would love to hear from you. This is a great opportunity to make a lasting impact on a community group in your area. If you enjoy working with people and have a desire to make a difference then please get in touch.
Trustee Board member
Care and Share Companionship
Care and Share Companionship, with the support of volunteers, reaches out to adults of 60 years & over who find themselves, for a wide variety of reasons, living in loneliness or isolation. In providing 1-1 support, guided by the needs and aspirations of their clients, they hope to help them find their way back out into their local community, confident that they can be supported in accessing appointments etc, and that there is someone to care and be a listener and friend.
C&SC are a young charity and in the early stages of developing their service to its fullest potential, and this is where they would like to entice a wide diversity of people to be part of their Board of Trustees. They are keen to welcome enthusiasm and the ability to commit some of your time, and if you have some experience of being part of a committee of Board that would be most useful.
Secretary/Administrator
CONNECT Friends Club
A rewarding opportunity has become available to be part of a friendly committee and an empowering social network. CONNECT Friends club is all about addressing loneliness and they now need a Secretary/Administrator to help them manage their growing membership and community involvement. This position would require you to attend committee meetings every 8 weeks and to prepare and distribute the paperwork for these meetings. It would be good if you could come along to CONNECT most Friday s as well and join the fun. You would have a specific role to co-ordinate the volunteers who provide the refreshments and it would be extremely useful if you could help out with other administration tasks and assist with the general support of the organisation. This opportunity would suit someone who is friendly, willing and helpful and can use a computer and email. As a committee we are open to new ideas for CONNECT and through this role you will help to keep CONNECT running smoothly
Area Organiser
Pet Fostering Service Scotland
The Area Organiser role is to receive a client's request for their pet, either directly or via a social work team and arrange pet fostering in a specifies geographical area. Volunteers are required to both: have an understanding of pet care and have empathy with distressed pets; and the ability to cope with clients' phone calls, where the caller is sometimes in a stressful situation.
This role also includes:
• Arranging pet foster care after a client's request, completing the paperwork and allocating the pet to a volunteer.
• Coordinating collection and transport of the pet (the transportation should be carried out be the owner, social worker or a registered pet service)
• Monitoring the financing of the pet's food and vet care costs
• Providing support and introducing new fosterers to the process, keeping in contact with the group of pet fosterers in your area
• Notifying the team of any alterations to your existing list of foster carers in order to maintain the database
You will be helping pets and owners in an emergency situation, reducing stress and anxiety for both during a difficult time. Be a part of a team of Area Organisers helping pets and owners across Scotland - there will be the opportunity to meet annually at the AGM.
Group Assistant (Fife)
Balmaise Tiny Tots
Balmaise Tiny Tots is a baby and toddler group for any child from newborn up until age of 4, pregnant women are more than welcome too.
The group allows mums and relatives to bring all their child/children to play in a safe environment but also have access to arts and crafts, play dough and other planned activities. It gives mums and relatives a chance to chat and socialise too. Volunteers are needed to
Help set up and tidy up toys.
Serve tea/coffee/juice/biscuits.
Help organise craft activities.
Adhere to all Health & Safety Conditions.
Chat to group members and greet any new members and help them meet other at the group.
Community Meals Assistant
Cowdenbeath Community Meal
Cowdenbeath Community Meal is a partnership approach to provide a free community meal. This opportunity take place within the Maxwell Centre in Cowdenbeath, a purpose-built community centre in Cowdenbeath with all the necessary equipment to provide a nutritious and healthy meal to people who may either be unable to cook for themselves or who cannot afford to, or who are simply in need of some company.
The organisation is looking for volunteers who can take surplus food and use it to prepare healthy dishes for people using the service. They are also looking for volunteers who can help set up the venue beforehand, serve the meals, and clear away dishes. You will be the public, welcoming face of the project. Initially the project will operate for one session a month with the aim to become weekly.
Volunteer Day Care Assistant
Fife Day Care Services Limited
Fife Day Care Services are giving you the chance to be part of a team who help to make a positive difference in the lives of socially isolated older people, delivering day support groups at their Active Aging day centre in Lumphinaans. Responsibilities include service meals and refreshments, and helping service users to participate in group activities.
Any travel expenses would be reimbursed, and all drinks, snacks and lunch provided, so no out-of-pocket expenses will be incurred.
You can choose to help out one day a week, or more if you wish..
Treasurer
East Neuk Frail Elderly Project
The East Neuk Frail Elderly Project are seeking to recruit a Treasurer to be part of the Management Committee, to report to the Management Committee of the finances of the project and to oversee the co-ordination of all financial transactions on behalf of the project.
Director/Charity Trustee
Express Group (Fife) Ltd
Express Group (Fife) is a Scottish Registered Charity and a Company Limited by Guarantee that provides a high-quality service to people aged 18 years and over who are experiencing poor mental health. They aim to assist people, despite long term, enduring mental ill health, to live life to the full in the community. This is done in a social environment (10 groups in Fife) and in a low-key manner to be non-threatening to individuals with greater vulnerability. Access to the group(s) is open to anyone who has a psychiatric illness and who resides in Fife.
Express Group (Fife) are seeking people to join their board who have experience of working in the Third Sector but applications from individuals who wish to gain experience of working at board level would be considered.
For an informal chat, Application Pack or a visit, call John Jones, Manager or Sharon McIntosh, assistant manager, on 01592 645331. Directors meet bi-monthly, usually on a Tuesday morning.
Cafe Volunteer
Royal Voluntary Service (Fife): East Fife Good Neighbours and Community Transport
RVS are asking people to step forward and give 4 hours of their time; just a few hours a week makes a huge difference. It doesn't matter if you've never worked in a café or hospital environment before full training will be provided.
If you are someone who likes to keep busy and would like to help others, you're just what they're looking for. Their volunteers are amazing and really enjoy what they do and benefit from volunteering every bit as much as the other people they help every day. They are hugely grateful for all the support they receive.
RE:SET Volunteer Mentor
Apex Scotland (Fife)
Apex Scotland are a part of a well-established partnership with both Fife Schools. Through this partnership approach they aim to improve the life chances of disadvantaged and vulnerable young people, improve health and wellbeing (mental and physical) and reduce the need for exclusion.
This initiative is funded to work alongside the school to equip pupils with the motivation and skills required to engage in a formal learning environment; reduce exclusion; raise aspiration; tackle ingrained behaviours; attitudes; improve family relationships and increase attainment and attendance, contributing to more young people entering positive destinations when they leave school. In each RE:SET unit there is at least one member of staff taking the lead in programme content/activities.
In short, they help people to AIM higher, BEHAVE differently and CHANGE their future.
They are looking for volunteers to support the work of their RE:SET workers. If you would like to know more about RE:SET there is lots of information on their website.
Apex would like to hear what you feel your involvement could add to this service, i.e. do you have knowledge of certain areas you would be happy to share? What time could you commit? etc. Apex wants to hear from you.
Multi-Media Support Person
CLEAR Buckhaven
Clear are looking for a volunteer to assist with online resources, updating the website, website development, promoting upcoming events, social media updates on goings on at Clear and generally promoting their activities as widely as possible.
Clear is an environmental charity which works with volunteers from all walks of life. This position is ideal for an outgoing, friendly person who wants to gain new skills, meet new people, build confidence and be part of a service making a real difference with local communities.
Member of Management Committee
CLEAR Buckhaven
CLEAR is a small charity comprised of local residents and is involved in a range of actions including planting and growing, community art and heritage, workshops and more.
This is your chance to get involved in community improvements to the neglected Buckhaven and Methil area.
CLEAR are looking for more local people to step up and share their views about practical ways to regenerate the community. The Management Committee meets monthly in Buckhaven to discuss local issues and practical ways in which the issues can be tackled. They’re looking for any local resident to take part in a monthly evening meeting which will guide the charity and seek to make a positive difference for the place and the people.
Don’t just sit and moan about how things are going but come along and see how we can all make improvements!
Bikeworks Van Driver
Bikeworks Fife
Represent Bikeworks with the collection of bikes and related material for recycling and refurbishment. Utilise Bikeworks logoed Fiat long wheelbase van. Points of collection:
- Fife Council recycling centre where there are designated Bikeworks containers for the public to deposit unwanted cycles
- Scottish Police service within Fife
- St Andrews University
- Direct from members of the public
- Deliver refurbished bikes to customers throughout Fife eg members of the public, schools
- Deliver scrap aluminium to scrap merchants.
Drivers Mate
Bikeworks Fife
Bikeworks, in partnership with Fife Council, has containers for the collection of unwanted cycles located at each of the councils recycling depots. Those cycles that are suitable are meticulously refurbished, safety checked and resold. Cycles that are unfit for use are stripped down for usable parts, with the remaining material being sorted for recycling. Bikeworks are looking for a volunteer to assist the driver with these collections. Collections currently take place every Monday.
Volunteer Property Guide - Kellie Castle
Kellie Castle, National Trust for Scotland
The National Trust Property Guides explain the castle's long history to their visitors from all around the world, helping them understand more about the families who lived there and the collections on display.
The castle was first built in the 14th century, and has been extended and added to over the centuries, and today features magnificent interior decoration from the 19th century, including a long-hidden Arts and Crafts mural by Phoebe Anna Traquair.
Volunteers can to attend special events such as training sessions and are recognised for their work through our national 'thank you' programmes.
Due to the volunteering time pattern needed for this role, the Trust is looking for volunteers who are regularly available at specific times. The first time you meet with the Trust's Volunteer Manager, they will be happy to discuss any help that you might need to volunteer, including adapting the role or assisting with volunteer expenses. Their Equality and Diversity policy means that their volunteering opportunities are open to anyone to apply and they offer an initial chat to help you understand more about the volunteering role and see if it's right for you.
Coffee Shop Volunteer
Jean Mackie Centre
Jean Mackie Centre offers both overnight respite and day support to older people. The community coffee shop is used by some of those people who attend the centre and by people who live in the local community who often meet there with family and friends. The coffee shop can offer a relaxed atmosphere where people can enjoy a light lunch and a little conversation. Your involvement will ensure that the coffee shop continues to be able to offer this welcoming facility.
This opportunity is in supporting and maintaining this community coffee shop, serving delicious home-made soups and filled rolls during the lunchtime period. As well as supporting and running the daily function of the coffee shop alongside colleagues, you can expect to meet and chat with many new people, some who attend regularly and those who just pop in when they can. This is an opportunity which will continue throughout the year, and if you are someone who enjoys meeting people (and a little hard work), the Centre would look forward to meeting you.
Volunteer Gardener
Jean Mackie Centre
Jean Mackie Centre offers both overnight respite and day support to older people. People who attend look for the opportunity to become involved in meaningful, enjoyable activities which provide an opportunity to improve physical health and stimulation. The Centre is looking for two or three individuals who enjoy being with people, would enjoy the opportunity to become part of a gardening project, and could offer encouragement and support to those people attending the centre and who would enjoy and benefit from taking part in the project.
Working alongside individuals who attend the centre, this is an opportunity to develop and maintain a low maintenance garden, including sitting areas, safe walking areas, development of "sensory garden", growing vegetables, seasonal themes, and any other ideas you may have as agreed with those individuals who are interested in taking this forward. This opportunity will continue throughout the year, including outdoors work (weather permitting), and/or planting/growing pots indoors. Individuals who attend Jean Mackie Centre are keen to have a gardening project in which they can involve themselves, so if you are someone who enjoys not only gardening, but also the company of others, assisting them to fulfill their creative needs, please get in touch.
Shop Helper - DUNFERMLINE
Cancer Research Shop - Dunfermline East Port
Volunteers are required to help out in both the front and back of the shop. Tasks will include serving customers, operating the till, assisting with shop display and stock management, as well as sorting through & labeling donations, keeping the areas clear.
The shop is open Monday- Saturday 9am-5.30pm and Sundays 11am-5pm.
Expert Patient
University of St Andrews, School of Medicine
This is an innovative development which we hope will provide an invaluable learning experience for our medical students. Our intention is to encourage our students to understand more about patients' experience of illness and healthcare by spending some time talking to patients about their care. This is achieved by small groups of students talking to patients in the presence of a tutor. As well as the knowledge that they are helping to train the next generation of doctors, our volunteer patients find this role interesting and enjoyable. They meet lots of new people.
Volunteer case supporter (Dunfermline)
Fife Migrants Forum
Fife Migrants Forum (FMF) is a charity which supports migrants and ethnic minorities, and is looking for caring people to join its team of trained volunteers for their outreach clinic in Dunfermline.
Your role will be to assist clients with a variety of backgrounds and to help them access suitable support services from FMF's Dunfermline office. Volunteer support can include, for example, putting a client with a recent disability in touch with social services, assisting with an application for Universal Credit, help with filling in an application form, language support, employability assistance, etc.
FMF use a person-centred approach - the service users' needs are at the heart of the case support.
Applications from all areas of the community are welcome. Experience isn't required; training and support will be provided; travel expenses will be reimbursed. See below for skills/attitudes needed.
If you are aged 18+ and you can commit to around 2-3 hours a week, FMF would love to hear from you.
Macmillan Information & Support Volunteer (Lochgelly)
Fife Cultural Trust
The most valuable thing you can offer someone affected by cancer is your time.
People affected by cancer often feel isolated and alone, so Fife Cultural Trust has partnered with Macmillan Cancer Support to ensure people affected by cancer can access high quality information and support in libraries across Fife.
Volunteer-led drop-in sessions will be at the heart of the support provided in libraries, so volunteering can help people affected by cancer in Fife live life as fully as they can.
Volunteers do not need to have a knowledge of cancer or a healthcare background, just an empathetic ear and a warm personality. Duties involved may include: meeting and greeting people, providing a warm welcome to the Macmillan area in the library; making teas and coffees; offering a friendly, empathetic ear to people affected by cancer; signposting and/or referring people to local and national services; referring complex issues to your Macmillan Volunteer Coordinator; Collecting and recording information about people who use the service; keeping the information displays well-stocked; attending regular volunteer meetings to keep informed and interact with other volunteers in the team; promoting the service in the local area.
Charity Trustee
Fife Young Carers
Trustees provide advice and assistance to help this important service to help young carers grow and develop. The Board takes the final responsibility for the direction of the organisation and require a variety of skills and expertise to ensure the success of the organisation.
Fife Young Carers is an active local charity working with young carers between the age of 8 and 25 across the Fife area. The Board would like to attract people who can offer their time and skills to join the Board as trustees. The role will provide advice and assistance in the important service of providing support to young carers. The Board are seeking individuals with a wide variety of skills and expertise to join them in delivering this service.
Fife Womens Aid Trustee
Fife Women's Aid
Fife Women's Aid offer refuge, 1:1 support, group work, information, counselling, advocacy and befriending opportunities to women and their children who experience domestic abuse. They are currently based in Saltire House in Glenrothes although they provide services Fife wide.
They are seeking to recruit new Trustees to their Board to enhance the skills and expertise of the present Board Members. The Board meets every 6 weeks on a Wednesday night for approximately 2 hours. Meetings take place in their office in Glenrothes. They are looking for individuals who feel they can bring their expertise to the Board in particular areas of finance, fundraising, strategic development, policy work, marketing, charity and family law, although any relevant skills would be welcome.
There may be a requirement to attend a specific sub group meetings e.g.finance, strategy, policy, HR depending on experience.
Customer Service Volunteer - Mobility Aids - St Andrews
British Red Cross
This is a very rewarding role providing much-needed support for people who are accessing our service. Based at one of our mobility aids spoke locations, the main element of the role is serving the public who require a wheelchair or other mobility aids equipment. This is the ideal role for someone who enjoys meeting people, can show compassion and empathy and who likes administrative duties with a customer service perspective.
Typical Task include
Liaising with the hub to arrange stock/deliveries/collections.
Issuing and receiving wheelchairs (or other mobility aids equipment) using a computer based stock control system.
Demonstrating how to use and look after our wheelchairs (and other equipment)
Dealing with enquiries from people wanting to borrow a wheelchair (or other equipment) by telephone and face to face
Receiving payments / donations and issuing receipts
Contacting service users about overdue and upcoming return of equipment
Signposting to other Red Cross services/providers
Actively promoting the Retail Mobility Aids offer/website
These are just some examples. You will work within a great team and be fully supported by the Volunteer Coordinator.
We are looking for someone who:
Is willing to attend induction and foundation training
Will uphold the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Red Cross policies including Equal Opportunities
Will act in accordance with our values and behaviours framework
Will treat people with respect and uphold their dignity.
What we offer:
Meet new people and be part of a dynamic and inclusive team
A great opportunity to develop your existing skills and gain new ones
All training and induction for the role (there is no charge for training)
Reasonable pre-agreed travel expenses for the role including for attending training
An opportunity to be part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation and the knowledge that you are making a difference to people’s lives.
Foot Carer
Fife Voluntary Action
Dont drag your feet! Join our fantastic team of committed Volunteers who come from all 'walks' of life and volunteer for lots of different reasons.
You will be helping some of the thousands of Fifers who struggle to cut and file their own toenails for numerous reasons and need some simple assistance with this as well as applying cream to their feet and ankles afterwards.
No experience necessary, all the training and support you will need is provided. Our sessions are friendly and informal and take place in lots of locations across Fife. If you can you commit three hours or more at least twice a month, we will find the venue nearby, train and support you all the way.
Quote from our website: I enjoy helping people and this has given me that opportunity, I have made lots of friends on my journey and I hope I have made a difference to many people.
Family Fun Day Play & Activity Supporter
Nourish
Nourish are a registered charity based in Kirkcaldy who provide support for families who have additional support needs. They do this by running several groups throughout the week. These groups include a group for adults with additional support needs, family support groups and dads' groups; in addition, once a month, Nourish holds a family fun day for families with additional support needs.
They have a variety of activities for families to take part in. These are usually well attended and lots of fun. They are looking for several volunteers for this. Tasks would include helping to set up an activity area, support families/children to access/play take part, then clear area away at the end of the session. They also require someone to make teas/coffees at these events and someone to run our tuck shop. This would be one Sunday per month from 1-5pm.
Kitchen Help
Nourish
Nourish are a registered charity based in Kirkcaldy who provide support for families who have additional support needs. They do this by running several groups throughout the week. These groups include a group for adults with additional support needs, family support groups and dads' groups; in addition, once a month, Nourish holds a family fun day for families with additional support needs.
The organisation provides support for adults with, and families who have children with, additional support needs. Groups are run Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Nourish are looking for volunteers who can come along and support in the kitchen so we can provide lunches to their members. This will help with the fundraising as well as providing hot lunches for their members. Food hygiene training would be required which we can support with.
Youth Befriender (Levenmouth)
LINK - East Fife Mental Health Adolescent Befriending Project
LINK is currently seeking volunteers for the Adolescent Befriending Project. If you can spare a couple of hours a fortnight and would like to help young people (12-18) who have become isolated due to mental health issues, LINK would love to hear from you.
Front of House Volunteer
Byre Theatre of St Andrews Ltd
The Byre Theatre was founded in 1933 and has been providing arts and entertainment to the people of North East Fife (and beyond) ever since. it has been part of the University of St. Andrews since 2014 and is a respected venue for theatre, music, dance, festivals, comedy, films, socialising and learning.
The Byre Theatre is looking for sociable, community minded people to join their friendly Front of House team, who welcome people to the theatre and (quite often) get to see the shows and meet the artists.
The Byre team appreciate the support of volunteers in delivering this busy programme and aim to support you, no matter what your motivation is: to gain work experience, meet new friends, improve your confidence or a love of arts and culture.
opportunities as a volunteer:
working with the friendly and expert Byre team and learning how a professional theatre works
Day and Evening Front of House fro performances and events
As the first point of contact for customers, you are given customer service training
Training in First Aid and access (including relaxed and Dementia Friendly performances)
Training in emergeny and evacuation procedures
Other training as and when required
the Byre's Volunteers say that their favourite part of the work is meeting lovely people and being part of the theatre.
The Byre Theatre are always looking for fun, vibrant people with with a love of theatre to join their volunteer Byre programme. the volunteers will benefit from complementary tickets for Byre shows, work with team Byre to ensure audience members have a safe and enjoyable visit.
Creche Assistant
Inverkeithing Civic Centre
Volunteers will supervise and play with children within Ballast Bank Community Centre whilst their parents attend the Community Hub. The role will involve playing games with the children and ensuring their safety at all times. This opportunity will take place on Wednesday, 12.00-2.30pm. Volunteers should have some knowledge about working with children and willingness to learn. Training will be provided for the role. Subject to PVG.
Once the creche is established the organisation will be looking at the possibility of being able to provide a community creche in other centres in Inverkeithing where parents meet.
Sam's Cafe Volunteer
SAMH Dunfermline
Sams is here if you feel that you are in crisis and would benefit from having peer support.
We are looking for volunteers who have lived experience or an interest in mental health. Volunteers will help out with the running of the cafe. Serving tea/coffee/ refreshments, welcoming people through the door, informal chats, signposting and helping people in need build resilience (working alongside SAMH staff). There will be the option to participate/ lead in classes if you wish (art/ yoga etc). This role is flexible and open to ideas. Induction and ongoing support is given.
Director
Tayport Community Enterprise
Tayport Community Enterprises Ltd is a company limited by shares and is the wholly-owned trading subsidiary of Tayport Community Trust. It is responsible for all of the trading activity of the organisation, including the successful Harbour Café. This will extend to include the café facility at the new Larick community facility, as well as the campsite. This is a very exciting time for all involved in both organisations as the construction of the long-awaited community and sports centre is likely to be complete around the end of November. They hope to be in the new building early in the new year, with all the opportunities and challenges that will bring.
They are therefore seeking to recruit additional volunteer directors for Tayport Community Enterprises who have appropriate skills and experience in tourism, catering and community-led enterprise, as well as time, to help guide the organisation through this time of transformation and opportunity.
This is a fantastic opportunity to help deliver the next stages of this progressive project. It is undoubtedly rewarding to deliver these projects for the community, and also to work with this highly motivated group.
CHAS Retail Volunteer - Duloch, Dunfermline
Childrens Hospices Across Scotland
We have an exceptional charity shop in Duloch where we can offer a diverse range of interesting opportunities including:customer service, sorting donations, pricing and merchandising.
CHAS provides the only hospice services in Scotland for children and young people with life-shortening conditions and our services are free to families who need them. Volunteering in our shops helps raise the funds necessary support over 250 families across Scotland every year. Our volunteers help CHAS reach more families than we could possibly achieve without their enthusiasm and energetic support.
Our retail team is friendly and welcoming. A current volunteer says - "we all make very good friends - I think that's one of the wonderful things about volunteering."
Volunteering with CHAS is a great way to meet new people, to learn new skills and to make a huge difference to the lives of the families who use our services.
Youth Work Volunteer (Kennoway)
Fife Council - CLD Levenmouth
Would you like to volunteer alongside young people aged 8-16 years, encouraging and supporting them to reach their full potential, and at a place where their achievements are recognised and celebrated?
Throughout their involvement with young people, the Youth Service aim to ensure that young people enjoy their youth work experiences, that they learn new skills and take part in opportunities with an emphasis on building relationships, learning together and having fun. The relationship that a young person has with Youth Work volunteers and staff is therefore central to what can be achieved and as a volunteer you will be directly involved in the youth club and it's activities.
A volunteer that has a talent for passing on a skill in Sports, Arts & Crafts, Cooking & Baking and Music will quickly fit in with the needs of young people.
You will help young people to participate, develop and grow so that they are confident, resilient and optimistic about their future.
The club runs Fridays 7-9pm, volunteer needed 15 minutes before and after, term-time only.
Youth Work Volunteer (Leven)
Fife Council - CLD Levenmouth
Would you like to volunteer alongside young people aged 8-12 years, encouraging and supporting them to reach their full potential, and at a place where their achievements are recognised and celebrated?
Throughout their involvement with young people, the Youth Service aim to ensure that young people enjoy their youth work experiences, that they learn new skills and take part in opportunities with an emphasis on building relationships, learning together and having fun. The relationship that a young person has with Youth Work volunteers and staff is therefore central to what can be achieved and as a volunteer you will be directly involved in the youth club and it's activities.
A volunteer that has a talent for passing on a skill in Sports, Arts & Crafts, Cooking & Baking and Music will quickly fit in with the needs of young people.
You will help young people to participate, develop and grow so that they are confident, resilient and optimistic about their future.
The club runs Mondays 6-8pm, volunteer needed 15 minutes before and after, term-time only.
Glenrothes Cadham Centre Retail Assistant - Barnardo's Scotland
Barnardo's Scotland
Running a successful Barnardo's store requires a great team of enthusiastic volunteers and you could be a part of it.
Our retail assistants are trained to undertake a wide range of activities such as serving customers, taking receipt of stock donations from the public and merchandising stock to make our rails visually appealling and tidy.
Volunteering with us in retail will provide a great opportunity to build upon your communication, team working and customer service skills.
If you also have a particular skill or interest, our teams would be delighted to discuss how we could help you utilise your interests in store. Whatever your talents, please do share with us and pop into your local store to enquire about volunteering.
To see all opportunities to volunteer within Barnardo's, you can visit our website at www.barnardos.org.uk/volunteering.
Glenrothes North Street Retail Assistant - Barnardo's Scotland
Barnardo's Scotland
Running a successful Barnardo's store requires a great team of enthusiastic volunteers and you could be a part of it.
Our retail assistants are trained to undertake a wide range of activities such as serving customers, taking receipt of stock donations from the public and merchandising stock to make our rails visually appealling and tidy.
Volunteering with us in retail will provide a great opportunity to build upon your communication, team working and customer service skills.
If you also have a particular skill or interest, our teams would be delighted to discuss how we could help you utilise your interests in store. Whatever your talents, please do share with us and pop into your local store to enquire about volunteering.
To see all opportunities to volunteer within Barnardo's, you can visit our website at www.barnardos.org.uk/volunteering.
St Andrews, 43 Bell Street Retail Assistant - Barnardo's Scotland
Barnardo's Scotland
Running a successful Barnardo's store requires a great team of enthusiastic volunteers and you could be a part of it.
Our retail assistants are trained to undertake a wide range of activities such as serving customers, taking receipt of stock donations from the public and merchandising stock to make our rails visually appealling and tidy.
Volunteering with us in retail will provide a great opportunity to build upon your communication, team working and customer service skills.
If you also have a particular skill or interest, our teams would be delighted to discuss how we could help you utilise your interests in store. Whatever your talents, please do share with us and pop into your local store to enquire about volunteering.
To see all opportunities to volunteer within Barnardo's, you can visit our website at www.barnardos.org.uk/volunteering.
Fund Raisers
Friends of Nablus and Surrounding Areas (FONSA)
We are a small Trust (4 trustees) and we need help to fundraise for the Trust to carry on its work. The kind of fundraising we are looking for can be of all sorts: from organising events, producing sellable products to approaching donors. We are open to ideas.
Learning and Education Assistant
Falkland Palace and Garden (National Trust for Scotland)
Falkland Palace and Garden welcomes over 44,000 visitors every year and there’s something here for everyone, from the Palace with a working Chapel Royal, apartments for kings and queens, stunning gardens, an orchard and the oldest tennis court in the country.
If you are passionate about heritage and education, why not get in touch and help to bring the 16th century alive for a range of visitors, school groups, adult learners and families. Under the guidance of the Learning Officer, you will help to deliver the school visits and workshops in the Palace and Garden, donning one of our fantastic costumes and sharing the stories of Falkland as you do so. If you would like to get involved, we would love to hear from you!
Main Duties:
• Welcoming and leading learning groups around the Palace and Garden (in conjunction with school teachers and the Learning Officer)
• Learning about the history of the property, its previous inhabitants and its artefacts, and sharing that knowledge with others
• Using and maintaining educational resources and equipment, ensuring that they are returned to their proper storage place
• Helping to take due care for pupils’ and visitors’ welfare while on Trust premises
• Providing other educational assistance as may be reasonably requested by the Learning Officer and property staff
Code Club Volunteer
Largo Library and Community Hub
Largo Library & Community Hub are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable volunteer to work with P5-P7 children who are working their way through Scratch projects at Code Club.
The club runs Thursday afternoons between 3pm-4pm during term time. It would be helpful if you can arrive around 2.45pm to help set up.
Coding experience isn't required, although knowledge of Scratch, Python, wtc would be very helpful as is knowledge of computing in general and hardware in particular.
Volunteers must be confident in overseeing Code Club alone, although there will be other volunteers in the library.
PVG checks will be carried out.
Club Facilitator - West Fife
Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland (SCIO)
Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland runs weekly clubs for older sports fans who, for whatever reason, would benefit from regular social interaction. Volunteers help structure group sessions appropriate to the needs and wishes of those who attend the clubs. The focus is on providing sporting reminisance, gentle exercise and indoor games. Currently there are 4 clubs active in Fife at Burntisland, Kirkcaldy Rugby Club, Ostlers House in Kirkcaldy and Napier House in Glenrothes. We are particularly keen to recruit volunteers to enable us to set up community groups in Glenrothes and Dunfermline and a group at Lindsay House, Lumphinnans.
The main function of the volunteer club facilitator is to contribute to planning a weekly programme lasting around 1.5 hours which ensures that club participants feel included and that their contributions are respected.
Volunteers tell us that they find the role rewarding as they can see the group members develop their confidence as they become more engaged in group activities and how personally they feel appreciated as they can see how their work is making a difference.
Full training and ongoing support is provided.
Home Visitor.
Home-Start East Fife
Volunteers help to increase confidence and independence in families by offering support, friendship and practical help. They visit families in their own homes in order to protect and respect each individual’s dignity and identity. A relationship then develops in which understanding and trust can grow. Volunteers often reassure families that difficulties in bringing up children are not unusual, emphasise the positive aspects of family life, encourage parents strengths and emotional well-being and encourage the family to widen their network and effectively use the support and services available in the community. A volunteer may choose to offer support to more than one family and is supported throughout by a co-ordinator. A Preparation Course is delivered in a fun and rewarding environment.
Day Service Volunteer
Age Concern Glenrothes
Do you have a few hours to spare each week?
Age Concern are looking for enthusiastic, caring volunteers to help support older people at their sessions and make a real difference to the lives of others.
Their Day Service Volunteers attend for 3 hours per session every morning and afternoon on weekdays. Reporting to the Session Coordinator and working within a team of staff and volunteers they assist in providing activities, entertainment, and help with the preparation of a snack for clients. They also help to ensure a warm, welcoming and friendly atmosphere, and to promote and maintain client independence and confidence. All volunteers are PVG Scheme checked, and induction and training is provided. A full role description and application is available on request.
Treasurer of the Board of Directors
Age Concern Glenrothes
Age Concern Glenrothes (ACG) seek an enthusiastic person with a financial background to oversee the organisation’s finances and to share responsibility with our other Board members for ensuring ACG is run effectively and efficiently.
ACG provides services for older people in the Glenrothes area that enhance their quality of life by encouraging interaction, mental & physical activity and companionship. Your experience and expertise will contribute to providing the services needed to meet this aim. This opportunity allows you to further develop your skills and gives you a very real feeling of actively helping vulnerable people.
By joining their Board of Directors as Treasurer you will be responsible for producing financial reports for funders, producing a realistic budget, advising and guiding the Board on the financial implications of the charity’s strategy, and understanding the accounting procedures and key internal controls to be able to assure the Board of the organisation’s financial integrity.
Mentor
Aberlour Child Care Trust
Could you help young people in Fife make successful transitions to independence? Aberlour need volunteer mentors to support young people by building positive relationships and supporting them with the challenges of independence.
Aberlour LifeWorks aims to improve life chances for young people and help them develop important life skills for the fture. Experienced staff and volunteers work together with young people to build positive relationships, offer opportunities and support that make day-to-day life skills and the transition into adulthood less challenging.
Mentors can support a young person by:
• Spending time with a young person to help them feel valued and supported
• Offering a young person time to talk and support them with, for example, challenges of education, social networks, employment, running a home, and taking care of themselves and their relationships.
• Help ease the transition to independence by supporting them with practical skills
• Working in partnership with experienced staff in the Lifeworks Fife team
• Supporting young people build and maintain social and supportive networks.
Children's Befriender
Aberlour Child Care Trust
Aberlour Sycamore services offer a safe and loving place to live for children who have experienced abuse or trauma. They pride themselves on their person-centred focus and strong commitment to the individual development of each child, emotionally, socially, physically, and intellectually. Children are supported to take part in hobbies and get the same encouragement they would find in a family home environment.
Volunteers can make a difference to a child's life by:
• Spending regular time 1:1 to build a trusted relationship
• Sharing in an activity or hobby to develop interests and have fun
• Encouraging the child to take part in group activities to build confidence
• Giving the child someone to talk to in order to develop communication skills
• Being a consistent figure in the child's life through life transitions
If you have a genuine interest in the wellbeing of children, and you live in the Fife area, Aberlour would love to hear from you.
Chairperson, Board of Directors
Fife Rape and Sexual Assault Centre
FRASAC is a voluntary opportunity which offers a range of free and confidential support services to anyone, male or female, who has been raped of sexually assaulted at some point in their lives. The organisation consists of a team of staff and volunteers overseen by a voluntary board which currently seeks a new Chairperson to guide the organisation.
This voluntary board currently consists of five members who have skills in several areas and collectively have many years' experience on FRASAC's board. This voluntary position for a new Chairperson requires charitable management experience. The successful applicant should also possess line management experience at a senior level to support the Centre Manager. This role can be undertaken for up to three years, thereafter another position on the board can be held.
FRASAC as an organisation has grown massively over the last couple of years. The staff and volunteer team has grown as a result of increased funding, making it a very exciting time to join the board. FRASAC hope that the new Chairperson can bring a new perspective and new ideas to continue to expand the great work they're currently achieving.
Bike Mechanic
Bikeworks Fife
Bikeworks has recently been awarded funding to provide bikes to families that are supported by local charities. As a result we are looking for additional mechanics to join the existing team to help increase the number of bikes that can be produced each week. They collect more than 100 bikes per week and the variable condition of these bikes means that not every bike can be repaired and made safe, but the ones that can exceed their current capacity. The work is varied and interesting and the workshop facility is extensive with all the tools and equipment required.
Bike Dismantler
Bikeworks Fife
Bikeworks, in partnership with Fife Council, has containers for the collection of unwanted cycles located at each of the councils recycling depots. Those cycles that are suitable are meticulously refurbished, safety checked and resold. Cycles that are unfit for use are stripped down for usable parts, with the remaining material being sorted for recycling. Bikeworks are looking for a volunteer to assist with the dismantling of bikes at the Bikeworks HQ in Glenrothes.
Volunteer Retail and Admission Assistant
Kellie Castle, National Trust for Scotland
Volunteer Retail and Admission Assistants welcome visitors and introduce them to the castle, assist visitors with selecting the most appropriate membership or ticket option and promote the Trust and its conservation work.
Dating back to the 14th century, Kellie Castle has been extended and added to over the centuries. Kellie Castle now features magnificent interior decoration from the 19th century, including a long-hidden Arts and Crafts mural by Phoebe Anna Traquair.
This role gives you the opportunity to meet people from around the world and help them learn about the Trust, membership of the Trust and to assist with retail sales. Volunteers at Kellie Castle can also get involved in other opportunities which arise from time to time. Trust volunteers can attend special events such as training sessions and are recognised for their work through our national thank you programmes.
The Trust are looking for volunteers who are regularly available at specific times. The volunteer managers will be happy to discuss any help that you might need to volunteer, including adapting the role or assisting with volunteer expenses.
Volunteer Tandem Bike Pilots (Front Riders)
Talking Tandems
Do you like cycling and are you looking for an opportunity to develop your skills by becoming a Volunteer Tandem Pilot?
Our riders who are blind and sight-impaired need you to go tandem cycling together!
The Volunteer Sighted Pilots will be assisting our riders to reach their personal tandem cycling goals while improving your solo bike techniques to tandem cycling. Volunteers will be required to become a full member of Talking Tandems and after induction training relevant to your current cycling skills, attend regular individual or group cycle rides which are delivered across Central and West Fife with occasional trips to East Fife, Forth Valley, Dundee and Edinburgh. Additionally the club deliver short tours across Scotland and occasionally to Europe.
'Walking in the Shoes of Our Library Visitors' : Project Information Gatherer
Fife Cultural Trust
Fife Cultural Trust are looking for members of the public to help them to 'walk in the shoes'of their customers. You will record data and comments which will help them improve their customers' experience. Main tasks include taking on the role of a library customer with specific requirements and, using a set of pre-set questions, help to access the building, staff interaction with customers and a range of services provided. you will also be required to complete an online questionnaire at each library you choose to visit.
Residential Volunteer Companion - Cardenden
Fife Voluntary Action
Our short-term, residential, inter-generational service supports older people living within residential care, to re-live their history. As this is an inter-generational project, we typically recruit volunteers from the age of 16-21 years who are then matched with a resident of a local care home. The volunteer will generally visit the older person for 1 hour each week, getting to know them and learning about their history.
Volunteering with one individual lasts for around 16 weeks, towards the end of the match, the volunteer will create a visual representation of the older persons memories in the form of a 'Life Map'. Full training and support provided - no previous experience required.
Background check (PVG) will be needed.
Dunfermline Aberdour Road Retail Assistant - Barnardo's Scotland
Barnardo's Scotland
Running a successful Barnardo's store requires a great team of enthusiastic volunteers and you could be a part of it.
Our retail assistants are trained to undertake a wide range of activities such as serving customers, taking receipt of stock donations from the public and merchandising stock to make our rails visually appealling and tidy.
Volunteering with us in retail will provide a great opportunity to build upon your communication, team working and customer service skills.
If you also have a particular skill or interest, our teams would be delighted to discuss how we could help you utilise your interests in store. Whatever your talents, please do share with us and pop into your local store to enquire about volunteering.
To see all opportunities to volunteer within Barnardo's, you can visit our website at www.barnardos.org.uk/volunteering.
Volunteer Support Group Coordinator
The Linda Tremble Foundation
The Foundation is an established charity for people with an eating disorder. They have support groups in Fife, Glasgow and Perth. In Fife they run two facilitated groups on the same evening, one for people (aged over 18) suffering from eating disorders, and the other for their families and carers to help them beat the illness. These groups are confidential, supportive, informal, friendly, caring and always respect privacy.
Enthusiastic co-ordinators are needed to support the group facilitators and the role would suit a person who is good at managing, arranging venues, liaising with facilitators and members, organising activities and promoting the meetings. This is an interesting and rewarding role. Full training is provided.
No prior experience of eating disorders is necessary.
Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of all psychiatric disorders. This is therefore a valuable opportunity to make a significant difference to people's lives by helping sufferers and their families to discuss their feelings and concerns, to provide information and support and to look towards a more positive future.
Director for the Board
Saje Scotland Limited
They are a small charity supporting women, girls and boys who have experienced domestic abuse. Their main work is facilitating programmes; their core programmes being The Freedom Programme and The Toolkit for Life. However, they work with children and young people promoting the importance of healthy relationships and work closely with young people who maybe a bit more vulnerable. They also work with women who have learning difficulties and several other specialised groups.
These unique programmes help women, girls and boys understand the extent and impact their abusive experiences had – whether in the past of currently. Their main objective is to support women and children to the point of being able to recognise their worth and value, and to move forward in a positive safe way.
At any given time, they have at least 25 volunteers supporting them in several capacities. Each woman has completed their programmes and the work they do for Saje is invaluable.
They currently have an extremely good and supportive Board. They would like to strengthen the Board. The main skills they are looking for are enthusiasm and passion – but if you have others, that would be fabulous. Funding and sustainability are their greatest challenges. If you have skills in strategic or financial planning or a business background, Saje would be grateful to have you. They are trying to generate income away from Trusts and Foundations. One of their ideas was to gather women’s accounts of the experiences for a book so marketing experience would be ideal.
Basic construction and Land Scaping
Clanranald Trust
The Clanranald Trust for Scotland is a charity established in 1996 supported by a large contingent of volunteers (members) who are dedicated to promoting increased awareness of Scottish culture and heritage through interactive education and entertainment.
Activities include.
* period education visits to schools and youth groups
* living history workshops
* living history battle displays
* coporate themed entertainment
* Duncarron Fort Development; the members of the Trust are building a fortified village in the Carron Valley.
Befriender
LINK East Fife Mental Health Befriending Project
If you can spare a couple of hours per fortnight minimum and are able to volunteer for a year or more helping adults who have become isolated through mental health problems we would like to hear from you.
You will take your befriendee out to leisure and community activities and support them to do things they may be unable to do alone. Examples have included walks, squash, a knitting group, trips to a safari park, visiting museums, taking a class in IT skills, attending support groups, golfing, and just going for coffee and a chat.
Initial and on-going training is given and other benefits include out of pocket expenses, regular support and supervision meetings, group events, Saltire or LINK Awards, reference after 6 months.
Youth Work Volunteer (Balmaise)
Fife Council - CLD Levenmouth
Would you like to volunteer alongside young people aged 8-12 years, encouraging and supporting them to reach their full potential, and at a place where their achievements are recognised and celebrated?
Throughout their involvement with young people, the Youth Service aim to ensure that young people enjoy their youth work experiences, that they learn new skills and take part in opportunities with an emphasis on building relationships, learning together and having fun. The relationship that a young person has with Youth Work volunteers and staff is therefore central to what can be achieved and as a volunteer you will be directly involved in the youth club and it's activities.
A volunteer that has a talent for passing on a skill in Sports, Arts & Crafts, Cooking & Baking and Music will quickly fit in with the needs of young people.
You will help young people to participate, develop and grow so that they are confident, resilient and optimistic about their future.
The club runs Wednesdays 6-7.30pm, volunteer needed 15 minutes before and after, term-time only.
Board Member
Crossroads Fife
Crossroads Fife Central is looking to recruit innovative, enthusiastic people to become members of their Board.
Crossroads Fife Central is one of the leading providers of home-based respite care for Carers. The organisation offers a short break service to people who care for people of any age and/or disability. The organisation is also a registered provider of Self Directed Support and Purchased Care.
The service is provided by trained, paid staff in the service user's home or service users are taken out within the Fife area on a day and time which suits them.
Crossroads Fife Central has charitable status and is led by an experienced Board who have overall responsibility for the governance and strategic direction of the organisation's work.
The organisation is seeking to recruit new members to the Board to expand on the skills and expertise of the management committee. They are looking for individuals who possess knowledge, skills and experience of human resources, business and charity work with entrepreneurial skills, or who have experience and understanding of the caring role.
Youth Befriender (East Fife)
LINK - East Fife Mental Health Adolescent Befriending Project
LINK is currently seeking volunteers for the Adolescent Befriending Project. If you can spare a couple of hours a fortnight and would like to help young people (12-18) who have become isolated due to mental health issues, LINK would love to hear from you.
Volunteer Custody Visitor (Fife)
Independent Custody Visiting Scotland - SPA
Independent Custody Visitors are members of the local community who volunteer their time to visit police stations to check on the welfare of detainees held in custody. The visitors will speak to the people in custody and check that they are being treated fairly and within the law, e.g. they have been offered food and drink, are warm, have been offered access to a lawyer, etc. Visitors are paired up and go together to carry out visits. The visits are arranged between the two volunteers and we ask that they are conducted on different days and at different times throughout the week.
ICVS is a statutory function of the Scottish Police Authority.
Session Assistant
Shiresmill Therapy Riding Centre - RDA
We are a registered group of the Riding for the Disabled Association, and for over 30 years have provided Therapy Riding and Hippotherapy for children, youths and adults with learning difficulties and physical disabilities. Most of our riders come from West Fife and Clackmannanshire. Through providing therapy riding we hope to help our riders develop their self-esteem, confidence and life skills whilst improving movement and motor skills.
Shiresmill Therapy Riding Centre is run solely by volunteers who give up as much of their time as possible to help provide sessions for our riders.
There are various roles in which a volunteer may undertake at Shiresmill from helping to prepare the horses for lessons (including grooming and tacking up), to helping prepare riders for lessons, and being involved in lessons from either leading the horse to side walking with a rider (which helps ensure their safety, and to assist them in their communication).
Each session is run by one of our Group coaches who will supervise and support each of the volunteers.
We have a training programme that volunteers work through and are signed off for different tasks once they feel comfortable in carrying out that task. We also provide additional training opportunities such as First Aid, Safeguarding, as well as more specific equine related training sessions.
We are flexible as to what days’ people attend, we only ask that people give a few hours each time they come.
No previous experience is necessary as full training will be provided. It is beneficial to have experience with horses, or working with people.
Telephone Helpline Befriender
Action on Elder Abuse Scotland - Clacks
Action on Elder Abuse Scotland is part of the well-established UK-wide charity, set up in 1993, Action on Elder Abuse (AEA). We work to prevent the harm and abuse of older people, including physical, psychological, sexual, financial and neglect.
We’re looking for home-based volunteers to take calls on our Helpline, providing confidential advice and support to callers, helping them explore their options, and/or taking action to support them if necessary. This will involve:
• answering Helpline calls (and/or e-mail inquiries, although this is not compulsory)
• making referrals to other agencies
• reporting concerns about callers (if necessary)
• taking part in ongoing training and support (including meeting with other volunteers)
• keeping records of calls.
You must be able to commit to at least 4 hours per week during any period Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) for at least 6 months. You will be someone who:
• Enjoys working with older people
• Has excellent communication and listening skills
• Able to build a rapport with older people, and/or people in distress
• Able to provide empathy, advice and support in a clear and professional manner
• Can manage own workload, and cope with challenging or emotional callers.
We will provide extensive training and support, and ongoing support from our staff and other volunteers. We will cover all out-of-pocket expenses, and provide certificates for completed training. You must be able to commit to 4 hours per week for at least 6 months, as well as taking part the initial training which will be staggered over 1 or 2 months.
Patient Transport Driver (Central Fife)
St John Scotland (Fife)
St John Scotland (Fife) are looking for volunteer drivers aged between 25-70 to support our patient transport service.
St John Scotland works in partnership with NHS Fife to provide patient transport for people attending renal clinics in Fife. All passengers are referred to us by NHS Fife.
The service uses dedicated St John badged vehicles which can carry up to 6 passengers allowing multiple pickups.
Volunteer Administrator
Care and Share Companionship
Give your time on a weekly basis to assist the service manager with administration tasks. You will meet potential volunteers, be involved in all aspects of the admin from interview, induction and PVG application to becoming a Volunteer Companion. You will also be involved in organising social of peer support meetings, bringing people together.
Case and Share Companionship are looking for a reliable organised, friendly, supporting and flexible people with some experience of Microsoft packages. Within this opportunity you will feel valued; either gain new skills or augmenting an existing skillset; share your experiences, knowledge and ideas; make new friends; and be part of a welcoming service. Full induction is given with ongoing training.
"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted."
-Aesop
Befriender (East Fife)
LINK East Fife Mental Health Befriending Project
We need volunteers to befriend adults in the East Fife area.
How many of you have been there for a friend who has been ill? It may have been running them to an appointment, taking them out for a coffee and lending a listening ear when they're fed up, or going off for a round of golf once they were on the mend. What if their illness wasn't a physical illness but a mental illness? Would you do the same? What's different? 1 in 4 people experience mental health issues at some point in their life, don't they deserve support too? OK, so tell me more -
you might find yourself doing any of the things mentioned above, going to play or watch sport, watching a movie or a play or just going for a walk and a chat. Our volunteers come from all walks of life.
All you need to give is a minimum of 2 hours fortnightly, you will need to be a good listener, have the ability to empathise and have a willingness to learn.
In return you will receive generous expenses to cover travel and activities, ongoing training, regular support and hopefully a great deal of enjoyment.
Cupar Retail Assistant - Barnardo's Scotland
Barnardo's Scotland
Running a successful Barnardo's store requires a great team of enthusiastic volunteers and you could be a part of it.
Our retail assistants are trained to undertake a wide range of activities such as serving customers, taking receipt of stock donations from the public and merchandising stock to make our rails visually appealling and tidy.
Volunteering with us in retail will provide a great opportunity to build upon your communication, team working and customer service skills.
If you also have a particular skill or interest, our teams would be delighted to discuss how we could help you utilise your interests in store. Whatever your talents, please do share with us and pop into your local store to enquire about volunteering.
To see all opportunities to volunteer within Barnardo's, you can visit our website at www.barnardos.org.uk/volunteering.
Kirkcaldy Retail Assistant - Barnardo's Scotland
Barnardo's Scotland
Running a successful Barnardo's store requires a great team of enthusiastic volunteers and you could be a part of it.
Our retail assistants are trained to undertake a wide range of activities such as serving customers, taking receipt of stock donations from the public and merchandising stock to make our rails visually appealling and tidy.
Volunteering with us in retail will provide a great opportunity to build upon your communication, team working and customer service skills.
If you also have a particular skill or interest, our teams would be delighted to discuss how we could help you utilise your interests in store. Whatever your talents, please do share with us and pop into your local store to enquire about volunteering.
To see all opportunities to volunteer within Barnardo's, you can visit our website at www.barnardos.org.uk/volunteering.
Rosyth Retail Assistant - Barnardo's Scotland
Barnardo's Scotland
Running a successful Barnardo's store requires a great team of enthusiastic volunteers and you could be a part of it.
Our retail assistants are trained to undertake a wide range of activities such as serving customers, taking receipt of stock donations from the public and merchandising stock to make our rails visually appealling and tidy.
Volunteering with us in retail will provide a great opportunity to build upon your communication, team working and customer service skills.
If you also have a particular skill or interest, our teams would be delighted to discuss how we could help you utilise your interests in store. Whatever your talents, please do share with us and pop into your local store to enquire about volunteering.
To see all opportunities to volunteer within Barnardo's, you can visit our website at www.barnardos.org.uk/volunteering.
Befriender - In the Community
Seescape
seescape (previously Fife Society for the Blind) has a rich history of providing pioneering services and has been at the forefront of supporting people with sight impairment for over 150 years.
Befrienders can make a big difference to people who are registered with a sight impairment. Their clients require a befriender for an hour or two, on a weekly or fortnightly basis for social contact at home or to support access to their local amenities such as:- going to local café or shops, as previously agreed.
Befriending opportunities to support clients in your area generally operates during working hours Monday-Friday when the office is there to support you.
Volunteer Driver
Leonard Cheshire Services (Fife)
Our organisation has access to minibuses at the weekends but often no-one is available to drive them, which means service users are unable to go out very far. Many service users enjoy going to a show or the cinema in the evenings but again are limited by transport difficulties. Ideally volunteer drivers will also be hapy to get a bit more involved with service users building their own rapport as well as providing a service by way of transportation.
Member of the Board of Directors
Age Concern Glenrothes
Age Concern Glenrothes (ACG) seek enthusiastic people who want to make a difference to older peoples’ lives. By joining their Board of Directors, you will help steer the organisation and gain valuable experience in management and governance. The Board is the governing body of Age Concern Glenrothes (ACG) and Board members (typically numbering 6 to 8 people from all walks of life) work as a team ensuring that ACG is run effectively and efficiently.
ACG provides services for older people in the Glenrothes area that enhance their quality and enjoyment of life by encouraging interaction, mental & physical activity and companionship. Your own experience and expertise will contribute to the board’s ability to provide the services needed to meet this aim.
This opportunity not only gives you the chance to develop your own management, planning and teamwork skills, but contributing effectively also gives you a very real feeling of actively helping vulnerable people.
Activity Buddy
Aberlour Child Care Trust
Aberlour are looking for inspirational and motivated volunteers to help run in-house activities, day trips and outings. Volunteers should have a sense of fun and be interested in a variety of activities to help improve the outcomes and the health and social wellbeing of young people.
Aberlour Sycamore provide a stable home for vulnerable children who are unable to live with their families. Aberlour look after children who confront complex feelings every day, due to the experiences they have had in childhood. They may experience attachment issues and low self-esteem, as a result of trauma.
You can make a difference to the life of a young person by:
• Assisting staff with in-house activities and outings
• Supporting children to participate in new experiences
• Supporting children to try new activities
• Helping children to have fun
• Building children's confidence and self-esteem
• Being a positive role model
Volunteer Driver
Fife Gingerbread
Fife Gingerbread are looking for a person who is caring and compassionate who would like to help their service users with transport to and from events/activities/training. A full driving licence is required and volunteers should be able to take out business insurance on their private vehicle (which may have no or minimal cost) so they are insured to carry our lone parents
An element of flexibility is needed as hours vary depending on activities and location (Locations cover most of Fife except NE Fife).
Volunteers would be subject to a PVG Disclosure check.
Volunteers should be an experienced driver, as well as reliable and punctual.
A mature, friendly and cheerful disposition would enhance this volunteering opportunity as well as good communication skills.
Full induction and training would be given. Volunteers would also have access to NHS Improvement Training Programme of courses.
Citizen Advocate (Young People Project)
Dunfermline Advocacy
Citizen Advocates for the Young People Project come from all walks of life, with a shared commitment to help vulnerable young adults aged between 16 and 25, in communities across West Fife. Citizen Advocates provide invaluable support and friendship through:
Listening to someone in need and trying to understand the challenges they face; their point of view and finding out what makes them feel good and valued.
Understanding their situation and what may be stopping them from getting what they want.
Offering support to tell other people what they want or introducing them to others who may be able to help.
Helping someone to know what choices they have and what the consequences of these choices might be.
Enabling a person to become more independent and have more control over their life.
Encourage hobbies and interests so that mutually enjoyed activities can be shared.
Citizen Advocate (West Fife)
Dunfermline Advocacy
Citizen Advocates are people who come from all walks of life with a shared commitment to help vulnerable adults in communities across West Fife. Citizen Advocates provide invaluable support and friendship through:-
Listening to someone in need and trying to understand the challenges they face; their point of view and finding out what makes them feel good and valued.
Understanding their situation and what may be stopping them from getting what they want.
Offering support to tell other people what they want or introducing them to others who may be able to help.
Helping someone to know what choices they have and what the consequences of these choices might be.
Enabling a person to become more independent and have more control over their life.
Citizen Advocates spend time with a vulnerable adult socially in order to gain a trusting friendship which enables them to provide invaluable support at times of need.
Gardener
CLEAR Buckhaven
Are you interested in gardening? Able to carry out activities independently, after training/guidance? Experience in horticulture or gardening helpful but training can be given. You will have an opportunity to plant and grow crops/fruit/veg which can then be cooked as a meal or handed out to the community to help improve health.
Or perhaps you have skills you are willing to share?
Volunteers will be part of a supervised team. Appropriate training (certified) will also be offered. The Buckhaven Growing Space has a polytunnel, composting toilet, tool sheds, allotments and an established orchard. One of CLEAR's volunteers won FVA Volunteer of the Year in 2017 and several years previously.
The Methil Community Garden is newer but also has a children's planting area. CLEAR can show you both to help you decide which one you'd like to volunteer in. Can't get childcare? Bring the kids along and get them involved. Both gardens are a safe space with secure gates to make the whole area enclosed.
Drone Photographer
CLEAR Buckhaven
CLEAR is wanting to gain an aerial overview of communicability gardens and may outreach planting sites where they have worked and will do more in future. The sites are all in the wider Buckhaven and Methil area but include the surrounding countryside, roadside verges as well as some community events. This would help not only record what has been done but also identify what more could be done by way of planing. Photos can also be used in informational and promotional work. They are looking for an experienced (or at least reasonably expert) drone operator/photographer to carry out this photographic survey. This can generally be done on days/times to suit although coverage of occasional community events would be helpful. It would be good to have photos of the same sites in different seasons. There are at least 15 main sites but many more smaller sites planted plus severe coastal erosion south of Buckhaven
Minibus Driver/Escort
Fife Boomerang Association
To transport members to various activities and social outings within Fife, Tayside and The Lothians. They issue a 3 monthly activity programme offering trips to various places such as cinema,ten pin bowling, swimming, museums and other places of interest.
Driver is required to pick up members and take them to these outings.
Pick up points are main bus station at leven, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy and Dunfermline.
Tea Room Assistant
Kellie Castle, National Trust for Scotland
To provide a warm welcome to visitors as part of a small team in an informal but busy café
Duties will include:
- Taking orders
- Serving food and drinks
- Clearing tables and keeping the café clean and tidy.
After initial training, to be involved simple food preparation, cash handling and till operation.
Van Driver
TWAM Scotland
The role of driver is to arrange the hire of a van as needed and to drive to collect tools from our collectors in Scotland and also members of the public when they have a large load, and deliver to the Cowdenbeath refurbishment centre. This role can be flexible and tasks may indclude: Hiring a van, loading and unloading the van, carrying out pre- and post-visit checks and recording the journey log. We provide full induction and volunteer handbook on starting. The induction will include van checks.
Events Volunteer
BRAG Enterprises
Volunteers are needed to support fun, exciting and varied Levenmouth-based events (e.g. music, sport, outdoor cinema).
Levenmouth Together is a project designed to support the local area and help it grow and they are looking for people who want to get involved in their local community without a big time commitment!
You could come along and help marshal a running event, or put out cones, help with registrations - there are all sorts of things you could do and they would love to hear from you. Young people from age 15 are very welcome to get involved. Get in touch now!
Macmillan Information & Support Volunteer (Leven)
Fife Cultural Trust
The most valuable thing you can offer someone affected by cancer is your time.
People affected by cancer often feel isolated and alone, so Fife Cultural Trust has partnered with Macmillan Cancer Support to ensure people affected by cancer can access high quality information and support in libraries across Fife.
Volunteer-led drop-in sessions will be at the heart of the support provided in libraries, so volunteering can help people affected by cancer in Fife live life as fully as they can.
Volunteers do not need to have a knowledge of cancer or a healthcare background, just an empathetic ear and a warm personality. Duties involved may include: meeting and greeting people, providing a warm welcome to the Macmillan area in the library; making teas and coffees; offering a friendly, empathetic ear to people affected by cancer; signposting and/or referring people to local and national services; referring complex issues to your Macmillan Volunteer Coordinator; Collecting and recording information about people who use the service; keeping the information displays well-stocked; attending regular volunteer meetings to keep informed and interact with other volunteers in the team; promoting the service in the local area.
CHAS Retail Volunteer - East Port,Dunfermline
Childrens Hospices Across Scotland
Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) have an exceptional charity shop in East Port, Dunfermline where a diverse range of interesting opportunities are offered including:- customer service, sorting donations, pricing and merchandising.
East Port is one of our smaller shops, so the focus is very much on customer service. Come and join our welcoming retail team where you will meet lots of people as well as our friendly and regular customers.
CHAS offers a full family support service for babies, children and young people with life-shortening conditions. We're committed to making sure that no matter how short their time together may be, it is a time filled with happiness and fun. Volunteering in our shops helps raise the funds necessary to support over 250 families across Scotland every year. Our volunteers help CHAS reach more families than we could possibly achieve without your enthusiasm and energetic support.
Volunteering with CHAS is a great way to meet new people, to learn new skills and to make a huge difference to the lives of the families who use our services.
Residential Volunteer Companion - Glenrothes
Fife Voluntary Action
Our short-term, residential, inter-generational service supports older people living within residential care, to re-live their history. As this is an inter-generational project, we typically recruit volunteers from the age of 16-21 years who are then matched with a resident of a local care home. The volunteer will generally visit the older person for 1 hour each week, getting to know them and learning about their history.
Volunteering with the resident lasts for around 16 weeks. After a few weeks of getting to know them, the volunteer will create a visual representation of the older persons memories in the form of a 'Life Map'. Full training and support provided - no previous experience required. Background check (PVG) will be needed.
Residential Volunteer Companion - Falkland
Fife Voluntary Action
Our short-term, residential, inter-generational service supports older people living within residential care, to re-live their history. As this is an inter-generational project, we typically recruit volunteers from the age of 16-21 years who are then matched with a resident of a local care home. The volunteer will generally visit the older person for 1 hour each week, getting to know them and learning about their history.
Volunteering with the resident lasts for around 16 weeks. After a few weeks of getting to know them, the volunteer will create a visual representation of the older persons memories in the form of a 'Life Map'. Full training and support provided - no previous experience required. Background check (PVG) will be needed.
Befriender
Royal Air Force Association
A befriender volunteer carries out visits to and keeps in touch with members of the RAF Family (beneficiary), on behalf of the RAF Association. Befriender volunteers exist to provide companionship and outcome focused support to a beneficiary and to ensure that they remain part of the community and feel socially connected to the wider RAF family. They are required to:
- regularly meet with a beneficiary, either in their home or at a mutually agreed location.
- Listen to and engage with the beneficiary, promoting positive outlooks and help raise self esteem.
- work within the remit of the Befriending Plan and promote activities to meet the identified outcomes.
- Research into local community groups and activities to find relevant interests for the beneficiary.
- Identify any additional areas of support and make referrals to the Area Welfare Manager
- keep a note of visits undertaken, with recommendations and actions. Provide this information and regular updates to the AWM.
Being a befriender volunteer could be about helping someone who is isolated through the use of social media or visiting an older person that has become increasingly isolated over time and to help find them new interests in the community The role is varied, the service spans all ages and it is flexible to suit everyone.
Befriending support (Carer's Cafe)
RNIB (Fife)
Volunteers are needed to assist with the monthly Carer's Cafe in Kirkcaldy. This is a cafe for parents and carers as well as people with complex needs who can use the facilities along with attending the cafe. Volunteers would help in the cafe kitchen chatting to & providing company to visitors, serving snacks, clearing and cleaning tables and keeping the kitchen area tidy. You may also be asked to support external events such as fun days or Christmas parties.
The cafe is fully accessible for blind people and people with complex needs and learning disabilities and is held on the last Saturday of each month. It's within the day centre so parents and carers can enjoy the cafe while the people they support can use the activity rooms or enjoy the cafe too.
Volunteers are also needed who could support in the cafe as well as help with activities such as arts & crafts or music. You would be guided by the cafe coordinator in this respect but any ideas would be welcome.
Support Group Volunteer
Fertility Network Scotland (Fife)
Fertility Network Scotland provides advice, information and support for anyone affected by fertility issues. We also work to raise awareness of the impact of fertility problems and to campaign for fair provision of fertility treatment throughout Scotland.
Volunteers will coordinate and run a support group in their local area for people experiencing fertility problems with trying to become parents. As a Support Group volunteer you will take care of all aspects of the group including:-
Act as a main contact for the group.
Organise and maintain an email circulation list of attendees.
Arrange speakers for group meetings.
Organise room bookings.
Organise social activities.
Support and advise other group volunteers.
Promote group in the local area.
Adhere to Fertility Network Scotland social policies and procedures.
Patient Transport Driver (West Fife)
St John Scotland (Fife)
St John Scotland (Fife) are looking for volunteer drivers aged between 25-70 to support our patient transport service.
St John Scotland works in partnership with NHS Fife to provide patient transport for people attending renal clinics in Fife. All passengers are referred to us by NHS Fife.
The service uses dedicated St John badged vehicles which can carry up to 6 passengers allowing multiple pickups.
Glenrothes Newbridge Retail Assistant - Barnardo's Scotland
Barnardo's Scotland
Running a successful Barnardo's store requires a great team of enthusiastic volunteers and you could be a part of it.
Our retail assistants are trained to undertake a wide range of activities such as serving customers, taking receipt of stock donations from the public and merchandising stock to make our rails visually appealling and tidy.
Volunteering with us in retail will provide a great opportunity to build upon your communication, team working and customer service skills.
If you also have a particular skill or interest, our teams would be delighted to discuss how we could help you utilise your interests in store. Whatever your talents, please do share with us and pop into your local store to enquire about volunteering.
To see all opportunities to volunteer within Barnardo's, you can visit our website at www.barnardos.org.uk/volunteering.
Leven Retail Assistant - Barnardo's Scotland
Barnardo's Scotland
Running a successful Barnardo's store requires a great team of enthusiastic volunteers and you could be a part of it.
Our retail assistants are trained to undertake a wide range of activities such as serving customers, taking receipt of stock donations from the public and merchandising stock to make our rails visually appealling and tidy.
Volunteering with us in retail will provide a great opportunity to build upon your communication, team working and customer service skills.
If you also have a particular skill or interest, our teams would be delighted to discuss how we could help you utilise your interests in store. Whatever your talents, please do share with us and pop into your local store to enquire about volunteering.
To see all opportunities to volunteer within Barnardo's, you can visit our website at www.barnardos.org.uk/volunteering.
St Andrews, 4 Bell Street Retail Assistant - Barnardo's Scotland
Barnardo's Scotland
Running a successful Barnardo's store requires a great team of enthusiastic volunteers and you could be a part of it.
Our retail assistants are trained to undertake a wide range of activities such as serving customers, taking receipt of stock donations from the public and merchandising stock to make our rails visually appealling and tidy.
Volunteering with us in retail will provide a great opportunity to build upon your communication, team working and customer service skills.
If you also have a particular skill or interest, our teams would be delighted to discuss how we could help you utilise your interests in store. Whatever your talents, please do share with us and pop into your local store to enquire about volunteering.
To see all opportunities to volunteer within Barnardo's, you can visit our website at www.barnardos.org.uk/volunteering.
Child & Youth Befriender
Fife Young Carers
Who cares about the carers? Fife Young Carers are looking for befrienders to support and encourage children and young people in attending activities. Giving just 2 hours a week can make a massive impact to a young person in your local area.
Do you have two hours a week to spare and love a good natter? Are you passionate about helping young carers in the community? Are you good with young people? If so then child and youth befriending could be the perfect volunteer role for you.
The children and young people are matched with a volunteer who provides companionship, supportive guidance, and access to a variety of activities, new experiences and opportunities. Short respite has been shown to have an incredible impact on a carer's mental health, letting them expand their social circle and putting them at reduced risk of crisis.
Fife Young Carers are looking for inspirational volunteers who are calm & patient and can support and encourage their young people to access local activities that will enable the young carer to live a life out with their caring role.
Non-Executive Board Director/Trustee
YMCA Glenrothes
YMCA Glenrothes are seeing two new voluntary Board Trustees with a genuine interest in change, for its dynamic work with young people, the homeless and disadvantaged groups. As a YMCA Board Trustee, they would welcome your advice, knowledge, skills and experience. You should be able to attend four evening meetings a year, have experience of working in the public, private or voluntary sectors and a genuine interest in helping youth and the wider community, particularly those who are disadvantaged. Current work includes the purchase and upgrade of properties using secured grants work within the Public Social Housing Partnership for Fife and a new youth and community programme which in linked to health and well-being. They are looking for individuals with a strong knowledge of - youth work, housing or fundraising and you will be asked to join a committee - e.g. Human Resourse, Finance and Audit or Property.
Receptionist (Kirkcaldy)
Fife Voluntary Action
To ensure that visitors and callers to New Volunteer House have a positive experience and that the safety of staff, tenants and visitors is maintained by following procedures. Some tasks will include: Greeting visitors, ensuring they are signed in and given a visitors badge, advise tenants promptly when they have visitors, show visitors to rooms if required, distribute incoming mail and record same, assist full time receptionist to set up and clear rooms for meetings and prepare tea/coffee if required, photocopy documents when required, keep reception notice board and leaflet rack up to date. Once volunteer is comfortable with procedures they may be asked to answer the phone and transfer calls or take messages. They may also be asked to take room bookings to pass to the receptionist. Other admin tasks may be required from time to time with the volunteers consent. Confidentiality must be maintained at all times
Creative Crafter
Fife Folk Museum Trust
The museum has a craft area and offers craft activities for children from 5 years old, to adults of all ages. All the sessions are run by volunteers. The groups are a maximum of 10 people and run for 1 and a half to 2 hours plus tidy up.
Activity Organiser-Social Group (Cupar)
Seescape
Would you like to make a big difference to the lives of people with serious sight impairment in Cupar by helping to run a fortnightly social group?
Seescape provides volunteer run social groups for severely sight impaired clients who might otherwise have no opportunity to get out and socialise on a regular basis. Our Cupar group meets fortnightly on a Wednesday 1.30-3.30pm and needs a volunteer to help organise group meetings, book speakers, musicians and arrange outings. You would attend the group and find out what members would like to do. If you are organised and can help with the smooth running of the group by distributing a programme of activities and ensure health and safety measures are implemented, we’d love to hear from you. And you'll get training and support to help you!
Trustee
Seescape
Seescape is looking for new trustees to work with its existing board, its CEO and its volunteers who will support them in their drive to deliver an authoritative, financially sustainable and relevant service that reaches out to more people with sight impairment in Fife. They are particularly interested in hearing from people from a commercial background who can bring new ideas to add value. Specific skills in HR, accounting, eye health and service delivery would also be an advantage. Seescape aims to help make the lives of those with sight impairment more fulfilled by empowering them to live and interact with their families, their communities and surroundings in a positive way. They do so by giving them access to support services, new technology and a new community of friends.
Young Person's Befriender
Aberlour Child Care Trust
Aberlour Options in Dunfermline (residential) offer a safe a loving place to live for young people living with disabilities and complex needs. The service provides a range of specialised support and care. Thus, Aberlour are recruiting volunteer Befrienders to build relationships with young people. If you have a genuine interest in the wellbeing of young people with disabilities, and you live in the Fife area, we would love to hear from you.
Volunteers will be able to make a difference to a young person's life by:
• Spending regular time 1-1 to build a trusted relationship
• Sharing in an activity or hobby to develop interests and have fun
• Encouraging the young person to take part in group activities to build confidence
• Giving the young person someone to talk to in order to develop communication skills
• Being a consistent figure in the young person's life to support with life transitions
Citizen Advocate Forensic Setting (Lynebank Hospital West Fife)
Dunfermline Advocacy
Citizen Advocates are people who come from all walks of life with a shared commitment to help vulnerable adults in communities across West Fife. Citizen Advocates provide invaluable support and friendship through:-
Listening to someone in need and trying to understand the challenges they face; their point of view and finding out what makes them feel good and valued.
Understanding their situation and what may be stopping them from getting what they want.
Offering support to tell other people what they want or introducing them to others who may be able to help.
Helping someone to know what choices they have and what the consequences of these choices might be.
Enabling a person to become more independent and have more control over their life.
Citizen Advocates spend time with a vulnerable adult in order to gain a trusting friendship which enables them to provide invaluable support at times of need.
This is part of the service which supports Partners within the Forensic setting at Lynebank Hospital.
Committee Member
Bikeworks Fife
We need volunteers with a background in business to become a valuable addition to our Management Committee.
Volunteer Parent/Child Befriender
Muirhead Outreach Project
The primary aim of Muirhead Outreach Project is to support vulnerable children, young people and their families through difficult, chaotic times with an aim of assisting them to remain at home, and to refer on to other professional agencies when necessary.
Volunteers can help reduce loneliness and isolation for our families by providing practical and emotional support as well as building positive relationships. Dependant on the individual you are supporting, this may involve going out the house for a coffee or a walk, support to attend local groups, getting to appointments or just being a listening ear.
By sharing your time and friendship in this way, our volunteers offer the parent/child the opportunity to build their confidence, develop new skills and enjoy family life
Volunteer Fundraiser
Muirhead Outreach Project
The primary aim of Muirhead Outreach Project is to support vulnerable children, young people and their families through difficult, chaotic times with an aim of assisting them to remain at home, and to refer on to other professional agencies when necessary.
Working alongside our Fundraising Development Officer, you will be involved in organising events, attracting sponsors by raising awareness of the organisation through social media and connections with local businesses. Coming up with innovative ways you can think of to raise money that also involve the families we work with.
Volunteer Receptionist
Fife Migrants Forum
Fife Migrants' Forum provides information, advice and support services for migrants and ethnic groups in Fife.
the Forum is looking for a volunteer to cover reception for an indefinite period of time.
Experience isn't required; however, you need to be outspoken, computer literate, confident, skilled in communication, and ablet o communicate fluently in English (a second language would be good but isn't essential).
Your duties would be to welcome clients, book appointments, answer the phone, communicate with members of staff, provide basic help to clients with urgent needs, and to contact third parties. In exchange the Forum offer travel expenses, experience, references, and the opportunity of working within a magnificent team.
Peer Mentor
Action for M.E. Scotland
Peer mentors provide support from people with experience of ME to people living with ME/CFS or their carers. The aim is to give both people an opportunity to develop and enhance their skills and capacity to self-manage.
Mentors need to be over 18 and live in Scotland and have the ability to focus on their mentee's needs. Training for mentors will be provided, and both one-to-one & group support is available.
Action For ME will provide information on how to create, manage and sustain a mentoring relationship. Mentors need to be able to support the mentoring relationship and meet their mentee on a regular basis (once or twice a month) either in person or through Skype/Zoom. If you want to use your experience of living with ME to support other people to manage their condition effectively and live a more fulfilling life then Action For ME want to hear from you.
Treasurer
Byre Theatre of St Andrews Ltd
Friends of the Byre was founded in 1965 to be supportive of the Byre Theater, independent of the theater's then Board of Directors Since 2013 the University of St Andrews has been responsible for the day-to-day administration and fabric maintenance of the theater and there is now no need for a Board. The Friends is a registered charitable organisation and remains to support the theater, promote Friends of the Byre events held at the theater and and provide financial support to amateur dramatic and musical groups in the St Andrews and North East Fife area who perform at the Byre. This financial support is accrued from annual; subscriptions and fundraising events. Membership of the Friends of the Byre would be required. The Treasurer would maintain financial and membership records, oversee financial transactions, banking, reporting the current financial position to, and attendance at monthly committee meetings. There would also be an expectation of attendance at Friends of the Byre events.
Bud Veteran Volunteer
Poppyscotland (Fife)
Bud is Poppyscotland's brand new vehicle for exploration and learning - a truck that transforms into a mobile community space, comprising a mini poppy factory, micro-museum and with interactive learning opportunities.
Bud is an interactive experience that encourages visitors to create their personal remembrance journey through exploring the exhibits. It is helping us keep remembrance relevant all year round.
As a Bud Veteran Volunteer, you will support the delivery of the Bud project when Bud is in your area or visiting schools, voluntary groups, etc. This could see you participating in one of these key tasks: talks to groups (schools, guides, brownies, cubs, cadets, etc), members of the public and community organisations who are visiting Bud, or who you are visiting; actively engage with small groups of visitors, answering questions about Bud and remembrance; group discussions about the challenges - both positive and negative - faced by the Armed Forces community. You will also need to be flexible in the performance of the role and undertake duties requested by the Bud team; encourage people to complete the on-board evaluation at the end of the visit; inform people of volunteering opportunities available through Bud project; support the staff team in both set up and take down at visits and events, and the delivery of activities with schools, groups and public visitors. You need not be a driver.
Volunteer ESOL Tutor
SRUC Elmwood Campus
Help to tutor ESOL Learners (English for Speakers of Other Languages).
Volunteers will be trained in PDA ITESOL (Introduction to Tutoring ESOL, SCQF Level 6) and then volunteer in the ESOL programme.
Once trained you would volunteer with an ESOL Learner/s from the Elmwood Campus, Cupar for a minimum of one hour a week, providing additional English Language Support.
No formal qualifications needed to start the training course as an interview with the programme organiser will determine suitability;
The training is done online, so good internet connection and IT skills required;
The training is no more than four hours a week, for two modules, both eight weeks in length, by the second module you will be placed with learner/s;
No previous teaching experience needed, just a willingness to work with others and an interest in teaching English as a language would be helpful;
If English is not your first language, then proof of English language level required (e.g. a very good Cambridge FCE, CAE, CPE or IELTS 7, or a very good SQA Higher)
Once placed with a learner it is your choice about how often you work with them each week - it should be equally beneficial and suitable;
Based and around the Cupar area, willing to travel would be benefit but not essential;
There is NO cost for the course, SRUC covers this,but we ask that you are able to commit to volunteering, as best as you can, for at least 6 months to a year after training;
You will need to undergo a PVG, the cost of this is also covered by SRUC.
The next course starts when there are sufficient numbers, so get in touch at any time.
Volunteer Driver's Mate
Society of St Vincent de Paul (Fife)
As part of the Fife Furniture Project, the driver's mate will work alongside an experienced driver who will collect donated furniture from across Fife and safely and securely store it. The volunteer will help deliver the goods as required across Fife to families and individuals who are experiencing financial difficulties or who have experienced homelessness.
Local Contact Volunteer
Fertility Network Scotland (Fife)
Fertility Network Scotland provides advice, information and support for anyone affected by fertility issues. We also work to raise awareness of the impact of fertility problems and to campaign for fair provision of fertility treatment throughout Scotland.
As a Local Contact volunteer you will coordinate and run a social group in the local area for people experiencing the challenges of childlessness. You will take care of all aspects of the group including:-
Act as a main contact for the group.
Organise and maintain an email circulation list of people within the group.
Organise social activities or informal gatherings.
Offer peer to peer support and friendship.
Promote the group in the local area.
Liaise with the Volunteer Coordinator who will connect you to people looking for support.
Adhere to Fertility Network Scotland social policies and procedures.
Business Mentor
Sported (Fife)
Our volunteer business mentors are paired with community sports clubs who need expertise in a particular area to become more sustainable and increase their capacity. Sported works closely to support our volunteers throughout the process, and the opportunities available are very flexible - from answering a 15 minute call from a club leader who has questions in your skill area, to delivering a workshop or a 6 month mentor placement.
As a Sported volunteer, you will have the opportunity to share your professional skills and expertise with community groups, having a huge effect on the sustainability and capacity of these clubs. Full induction is offered, as well as personal development opportunities, and you will join a network of skilled Sported volunteers across the UK. You will volunteer with a diverse range of people and organisations, and will receive support throughout from the Sported Volunteer Services team.
Most importantly you will have fun!
Cycle Training Assistant
Bikeability
Be a Cycle Training Assistant (CTA) and help to train school childrent to cycle safely. A CTA can deliver Bikeability Levels 1 and 2 at schools in your local are. In addition, a CTA can assist the Bikeability Instructor to deliver level 3 Bikeability.
This is a great opportunity for a person who is enthusiastic about cycling, enjoys helping children and young people and being outdoors. As a volunteer with Fife Council with support from the Bikeability Co-ordinator. Training will be provided to enable volunteers to deliver Levels 1 and 2 Bikeability. You will also have the chance to be alongside other volunteers who may be parents, teachers, or members of the local community. Bikeability is supported by Fife Council.
Catering Volunteer
CONNECT Friends Club
An opportunity has become available to be part of a friendly community social network. Connect Friends club is all about addressing loneliness and they now need more volunteers to help them manage their growing membership and community involvement. This position would require you to be on a refreshments rota once every 4 or 5 weeks. You can choose to be on the rota more often if you wish. You will make tea and coffee, lay out and serve light refreshments then tidy up. CONNECT is on every Friday and you are welcome to come along any Friday just to join in the fun. There is a varies entertainment programme each week. This opportunity would suit someone who is friendly willing and helpful. Expenses will be reimbursed for any contributions you make to the refreshments. There would also be the opportunity to to become more involved in CONNECT if you felt you had a specific talent for helping out with other aspects of CONNECT. We are open to new ideas for CONNECT and through this role you will help to keep CONNECT running smoothly.
Business Mentor
Sported Foundation
Sported is seeking professionals with expertise in business and strategic planning, finance and PR, fundraising, governance and impact measurement to support their community sport and youth groups. Through the power of sport their 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! They have two types of volunteering roles:
1. Mentor placements - Volunteers are matches with a Sported member within their locality, who they support on a one-to-one basis typically for a period of between 3 - 6 months.
2. Light Touch Support - Volunteers provide short-term, flexible support to Sported members with specific questions/challenges. The support can be one-off advice or 1-3 sessions, delivered via your chosen communication method.This is perfect for volunteers who may not have time to commit to an extended mentor placement.
Community Cafe Assistant
Oor Wee Cafe
Oor Wee Cafe are seeking hard working, reliable team players to help run a Community Cafe. The Cafe is run on a 'pay what you can afford' basis and there is also a donated food table (end of day foods) and a clothes bank that runs alongside the Cafe. The Cafe is open to the public from 12pm - 2pm.
The roles involves food preparation, cooking, setting up, dish washing, serving, cleaning and customer service.
Volunteers will be required to help prepare prior to the Cafe opening at 12pm and then clean-up will be completed from 2pm - 3pm.
Volunteer Befriender
Crossroads Fife
Crossroads Befriending are looking for Volunteer Befrienders in Fife Central, Levenmouth and North-East Fife.
Volunteers are only asked to give the time that they can afford to give, from a 15 minute cuppa and a chat to participating in a local community activity or group.
Volunteers are given full support and training, and through the recruitment process the service takes into account the volunteers' skills and knowledge to help with matching the right people together. Befriending can offer a supportive, trusting relationship for all sections of the community and can contribute to the improvement of health issues.
Play and Activity Support
Nourish
Nourish are a registered charity based in Kirkcaldy who provide support for families who have additional support needs. They do this by running several groups throughout the week. These groups include a group for adults with additional support needs, family support groups and dads' groups; in addition, once a month, Nourish holds a family fun day for families with additional support needs.
Support groups are run Wednesdays and Thursdays, and Nourish are looking for volunteers who can come along and support the children who attend to play and have fun, giving parents & carers an opportunity to sit and chat with other parents & carers. Duties would include setting up and clearing away the play areas.
PVG will be required (for which applications are available).
Youth Befriender (Glenrothes)
LINK - East Fife Mental Health Adolescent Befriending Project
LINK is currently seeking volunteers for the Adolescent Befriending Project. If you can spare a couple of hours a fortnight and would like to help young people (12-18) who have become isolated due to mental health issues, LINK would love to hear from you.
Befriending involves being matched with a young person, getting to know them and agreeing a regular pattern of contact and support. This may involve supporting someone to attend a social or leisure activity or any other reasonable activity that the person would find difficult to do on their own. You may find yourself going for coffee, a walk, visiting the theatre, cinema, bowling or sporting activities.
LINK's volunteers benefit from social events throughout the year, regular support and supervision, out-of-pocket expenses and training opportunities.
Volunteer Support Group Facilitator
The Linda Tremble Foundation
This is an established charity with support groups in Fife, Glasgow and Perth. In Fife they run two groups on the same evening, one for sufferers over 18, and the other for families and carers. These groups are confidential, supportive, informal, friendly, caring and respect privacy.
The volunteers need to be good listeners and able of offer support and encouragement in a non-judgemental manner. A good knowledge and understanding of the needs of people with mental health issues, particularly eating disorders would be advantageous although no prior experience of eating disorders or being a facilitator is necessary as a comprehensive training package is provided. Volunteers will be supported in their role by experienced people who are knowledgeable about eating disorders.
Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of all psychiatric disorders. This is therefore a valuable opportunity to make a significant difference to people's lives by helping sufferers and their families.
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Falkland Palace and Garden welcomes over 44,000 visitors every year and there’s something here for everyone, from the Palace with a working Chapel Royal, apartments for kings and queens, stunning gardens, an orchard and the oldest tennis court in the country.
Falkland Palace, one of Scotland’s finest Renaissance buildings, is set within approximately nine acres of grounds which include ornamental gardens, a glasshouse, an orchard and woodland. The main ornamental garden was designed by renowned garden designer, Percy Cane, in the mid-20th century. Our volunteer garden assistants help our small team of gardeners look after all aspects of these large gardens, maintaining them to the highest standard possible for the enjoyment of our visitors
Main Duties:
• General garden maintenance including weeding, mulching, planting, leaf clearing, edging, cutting back, pruning and other regular, seasonal gardening tasks
• Occasional involvement in special projects and events, should this be of interest
• Being welcoming to visitors and helping them to enjoy their visit to the gardens
• Ensuring the people working at and visiting the property remain safe at all times
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Volunteers make a real difference to local pet owners and promote positive animal welfare. Decide whether a pet is suitable for PFSS care and place the animal in a suitable registered foster home. Build relationships with local volunteer foster carers and professionals, for example social workers. Monitor the progress of pets in foster care. Coordinate the return of pets to their owners.
Supervise and help to recruit foster carers in their area. Keep in regular contact with registered foster carers.
Clarify arrangements for collection and transport of the pet and financing food, vet costs, etc, whilst in care. Keep accurate and up to date records of each fostering.
Publicise PFSS and establish links with the relevant agencies, for example, health, social work, police, vetinary, etc. Ensure the goodwill of other animal related organisations and commercial organisations, for example, kennels and catteries.
Our experience is that successful applicants have a suitable background which provides the necessary experience. They also need a good degree of pet empathy.
Suitable backgrounds include, but are not limited to medical receptionist, NHS staff, veterinary staff, social work staff, kennel receptionist etc
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Scotlands social security system is being shaped by people with direct experience of the current benefits system, using Experience Panels.
Experience Panels involve people with experience of the benefits that are being devolved to the Scottish Government, including:
• most ill health and disability benefits including DLA, PIP, Attendance Allowance and Severe Disablement
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• Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit
• Carers Allowance
• Funeral Expenses Payment, Sure Start Maternity Grant, Cold Weather Payments and Winter Fuel Payments
• Discretionary Housing Payments
• Scottish Welfare Fund
People who are acting as a parent/guardian, appointee or power of attorney for someone with experience of any of the above benefits are welcome to register to join the Panels.
If you would like to register to become a panel member, you can complete the online registration form. Read more and apply online here https://www.gov.scot/publications/social-security-experience-panels-faqs/
Or call the freephone helpline to register over the phone 0800 029 4974.
If you are participating in the Experience Panels it will not affect your benefits. Also, none of the information that you provide in any Experience Panels research will affect your benefits.
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They are looking for volunteers drivers to assist them with transporting their service user's to and from their activities, the locations are Inverkeithing, Rosyth, Dunfermline and Dalgetybay. you must be aged 30 or over for the requirements of the Insurance.
All candidates will be subject to a PVG Check which they will carry out for the successful candidates, this is a great opportunity for someone to give something back to the community and help other vulnerable members of the public to have a fuller lifestyle.
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1 in 5 Children in the UK have suffered abuse, robbing them of their childhood. That's why the NSPCC Schools Service "Speak Out Stay Safe" Programme is visiting primary schools across Scotland to give children the knowledge they need to stay safe from harm and to speak out if they are worried. Our specially trained volunteers deliver interactive assemblies and workshops with the help of our mascot, Buddy. We cover topics like bullying and abuse, but without using any scary words or adult language. We give a presentation in assemblies and workshops for children aged 5-7 & 8-11. Pupils learn about the different types of abuse in a child-friendly and age appropriate way so they can get help if and when they need it. We help them identify an trusted adult they can talk to if they are every worries about themselves or a friend. And they learn about Childline, and how it can support them. You'll need to be the kind of person who believes in the empowerment and protection of all children, has the confidence to speak in front of a group of primary school children , can communicate and engage with children, has basic IT skills and regular access to own transport and to email.You will be a member of a team committed and supportive volunteers who love working with children.
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Following the launch of their new brand and strategy in February 2019, Impact Funding Partners (formerly Voluntary Action Fund) is enthusiastic and passionate about this new chapter.
With a track record of 36 years managing funds on behalf of the public sector and donors, and distributing £140 million across Scotland, they know a thing or two about creating impact through grants.
Impact Funding Partners is committed to maintaining a diverse Board that reflects the strengths of the people and communities of Scotland. They welcome applications from anyone who is passionate about making a difference in communities, and particularly from people from under-represented groups on charity boards in Scotland, such as women, disabled people, people from ethnic minority communities and people aged under 50.
They would particularly welcome applications from people with experience in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Human Rights, Marketing, Business Development, Philanthropy and the Private Sector.
If you would like further information please visit their website https://www.impactfundingpartners.com/trustee-opportunities
Applications should be submitted by midday Monday 17 June 2019. Interviews will take place on Thursday 27th June.
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How can you support witnesses to crime feel at ease in court?
Appearing in court as a witness can be very stressful. It is Victim Support Scotland’s role to support witnesses during their court visits.
How would you help?
You will work with staff members prior to court starting
Offer information about and explain court procedures to service users
Discuss service users needs by telephone or face to face
Help witnesses feel more confident by taking them on court familiarisation visits
Support service users on the day of the trial in court or other locations as appropriate
Liaise with court officials on behalf of service users
Feedback and agree follow-up actions with staff members.
What do I need?
Effective communication skills
To actively listen to service users and anyone affected by crime
A non-judgemental approach to working with people from all sections of the community
The capacity to learn about the criminal justice system and understand the service user’s journey
An awareness of confidentiality obligations
Effective time management skills
What benefits would I get?
All reasonable expenses paid
The offer of a reference for future work.
The knowledge that you are providing help to an organisation that helps others.
The opportunity to grow your skills personally and professionally.
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Help build up the pace in Scotland by sharing badges and displaying posters across your local area; playing your part in the future of Scottish medical research and taking on heart disease.
The Heart of Scotland Appeal is a fundraising campaign to raise and spend money in Scotland on vital medical research into the prevention, treatment and cure of heart disease. 41 people die every day in Scotland from cardiovascular disease and the death rate from coronary heart disease is almost 50% higher than for the South East of England. This isn’t fair and we want to change this.
You'll be given posters for you to display in your local shops, community centres, libraries, supermarkets, pharmacies and doctors’ surgeries to help reach as many people as possible.
The Heart of Scotland Appeal is backed by internationally acclaimed Scottish fashion designer, Christopher Kane, who's designed 4 unique badges. You can be sent a box of badges to sell to friends, family and colleagues for donations, as well as asking local shops if they will have a box of badges on their counter (that the organisation can then send out to them). Let’s get everyone wearing a Heart of Scotland badge.
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Be a Bikeability Instructor and train school children to cycle safely!
Bikeability is today’s cycle training programme. It’s like cycling proficiency, but better! It’s about gaining practical skills over 3 levels, understanding how to cycle on today’s roads, giving the skills and confidence for all kinds of cycling.
Levels 1, 2 and 3 take trainees from the basics of balance and control, all the way to planning and making an independent journey on busier roads.
Volunteer with Fife Council (who support the Bikeability project) with support from the Bikeability co-coordinator. Training will be provided to enable volunteers to deliver levels 1, 2 and 3 Bikeability. You will have the opportunity to be alongside other volunteers who may be parents, teachers of members of the local community. Sessions can vary depending on the individual schools timetable e.g. could be 1 hour per week for 6-9 weeks or 3 block sessions per week of 3 hours in one week.
This role would suit a person who is enthusiastic about cycling, volunteering with young people and being outdoors.
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We need volunteers to befriend adults in the Levenmouth area.
How many of you have been there for a friend who has been ill? It may have been running them to an appointment, taking them out for a coffee and lending a listening ear when they're fed up, or going off for a round of golf once they were on the mend. What if their illness wasn't a physical illness but a mental illness? Would you do the same? What's different? 1 in 4 people experience mental health issues at some point in their life, don't they deserve support too? OK, so tell me more -
you might find yourself doing any of the things mentioned above, going to play or watch sport, watching a movie or a play or just going for a walk and a chat. Our volunteers come from all walks of life.
All you need to give is a minimum of 2 hours fortnightly, you will need to be a good listener, have the ability to empathise and have a willingness to learn.
In return you will receive generous expenses to cover travel and activities, ongoing training, regular support and hopefully a great deal of enjoyment.
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