Fife volunteering opportunities
Parent + Toddler Group Volunteer
Beanstalk Youth Club
Volunteers would be required to help run the Parent + Toddler group with a vision of possibly leading on this in the future.
Tasks involved will include:
- Taking Register
- Setting up activities/crafts etc
- Interacting with the Parents + Toddlers
- Encouraging parent interaction
- Set-up of tea/coffee and snacks
- Clearing up at end of group
- Responsible for money handling
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 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.
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
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.
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.
Casework Volunteer - Fife
The Royal Air Forces Association
A Casework volunteer is someone who carries out welfare support tasks for the Royal Air Forces Association. Welfare support is about listening to an individual and assessing their needs to find out how the Association can provide help to them. Support can include anything from helping put a beneficiary with a disability in touch with social services, so they can apply for funding for a wet room, to something as simple as filling in a form to get a new fridge, for a beneficiary who cannot afford to replace their broken one. It could also be informing beneficiaries of the holiday breaks the Association offers, in one of its three Wings Break hotels. Casework volunteers may also need to gather complex information on beneficiaries to help with applications for care home fees or similar and this can involve providing clear and precise information on finances and correspondences. Beneficiaries are members of the RAF family.
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
Support older people living in isolation and loneliness in the Kirkcaldy area. Feel valued, gain experience and training, share your experience and knowledge take people to appointments or introduce and support integration into local groups or clubs. You can improve your health and wellbeing, reassure carers or families by being that extra ray of light.
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.
Shop Volunteer
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Everyone has the right to live life to the full. After a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or a stroke, many people experience fear and isolation and struggle with the impact on their lives. Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland won’t stand for that. The care and support we deliver every day ensures everyone can live the life they want to.
About Retail:
We currently have around 50 shops/ community hubs across Scotland. Our shops and hubs help us raise funds so we can provide our services to the people who need us. Every one of our stores relies on a team of volunteers to help run it and support our staff. Quite simply, we cannot provide our services or raise funds without the amazing support of our volunteers. The time, support and the work they do is vital to us and the people we help. By helping out in one of our stores, you can make a difference to people and their families in Scotland who are isolated, scared or anxious about their condition.
About Your Role:
This is an opportunity to undertake a satisfying and rewarding role. As part of our team of volunteers, you will provide customer support, whilst working in a friendly atmosphere, providing an extremely useful and appreciated service to the Charity.
The role includes:
• Welcoming and assisting customers
• Customer service and sales service
• Stock control
• Sorting donations
• Hanging and ticketing stock
• Helping to keep store clean and tidy
Shop Volunteer
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Everyone has the right to live life to the full. After a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or a stroke, many people experience fear and isolation and struggle with the impact on their lives. Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland won’t stand for that. The care and support we deliver every day ensures everyone can live the life they want to.
About Retail:
We currently have around 50 shops/ community hubs across Scotland. Our shops and hubs help us raise funds so we can provide our services to the people who need us. Every one of our stores relies on a team of volunteers to help run it and support our staff. Quite simply, we cannot provide our services or raise funds without the amazing support of our volunteers. The time, support and the work they do is vital to us and the people we help. By helping out in one of our stores, you can make a difference to people and their families in Scotland who are isolated, scared or anxious about their condition.
About Your Role:
This is an opportunity to undertake a satisfying and rewarding role. As part of our team of volunteers, you will provide customer support, whilst working in a friendly atmosphere, providing an extremely useful and appreciated service to the Charity.
The role includes:
• Welcoming and assisting customers
• Customer service and sales service
• Stock control
• Sorting donations
• Hanging and ticketing stock
• Helping to keep store clean and tidy
Area Organiser (Fife)
Pet Fostering Service Scotland
Are you passionate about animal welfare? Join us and play a vital role in supporting owners and pets facing an emergency situation by coordinating (by phone or e-mail) pet foster placements in your area.
PFSS provides short term foster care for pets whose owners are temporarily unable to care for them.
Area Organisers play a key role in delivering this vital service by receiving requests for fostering, assessing these for suitability and placing the pet with a local fosterer.
Other tasks include:
Coordinating collection and transport of the pet
Monitoring the financing of the pet’s food and vet care costs
Keeping up-to-date records of each fostering
Keeping in contact with and supporting pet fosterers in your area
Promoting PFSS and helping to recruit foster carers in your area
Building relationships with local social work departments, vets and other agencies
If you are an animal lover who wants to develop new skills and be part of a team making a difference to pets and owners across Scotland, then we'd love to hear from you!
Events Assistant - Multiple Venues
Fife Cultural Trust
Fife Cultural Trust has an ongoing programme of events throughout the coming months and we would greatly appreciate the assistance of some enthusiastic volunteers in making these events a great success!
Volunteers can choose to support the team with all aspects of event preparation and delivery or with specific areas and tasks that suit your interests and experience.
The tasks involved include such things as assisting with preparation of materials for events e.g. for craft workshops; setting up venue space prior to the event e.g. room dressing, refreshments, programmes, etc.; meeting and greeting event participants; guiding participants to the event space; collecting feedback and surveys.
More details of available tasks can be found in the Role Profile - please ask FCT Volunteering Development Officer for further details.
Retail Volunteers
Debra Charity Shop Dunfermline
The role involves all shop floor duties including greeting, serving customers and till work. The processing of all stock, stocking the shelves and helping with layout and displays.
Trustee
Home-Start Dunfermline
Trustees make up the governing body of Home-Start Dunfermline and have a responsibility to ensure that the charity's activities are carried out in accordance with the Trustee and Investment (Scotland) Act 2005.
Trustees ensure that the organisation complies with requirements under both Charity and Company Laws, in addition to other laws such as Employment, Health & Safety etc. Board meetings are held bi-monthly and the trustees take an active part in the discussions and decision-making.
Driver/Escort
Continuing Care Service North East Fife
Our clients are referred to us through doctors, nurses, social workers, home helps, neighbours and family members. In providing transport services, car ownership is essential and confidence in assisting individuals who may be frail or vulnerable. The role of our volunteers is to be supportive and essential qualities are discretion and tact. Volunteers receive a mileage allowance and any "out of pocket" expenses. Our Co-ordinator plans the work of the volunteers. All volunteers are required to have criminal record disclosures.
Befriender
Continuing Care Service North East Fife
Our volunteers help maintain quality of life and encourage social contact, according to client's wishes and needs. Clients who are identified for befriending will be assessed by our Co-ordinator and matched with a volunteer who will visit or arrange short outings according to the Client's wishes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Football Match Day Helpers
Kirkcaldy YM Junior Football Club
Kirkcaldy YM football club were formed in 1970 and now play at Denfield Park. They are a community-based club who have competed in the junior semi-professional leagues. In 2018 a new committee took over, with the goal of developing a team that the community can be proud of and one that can encourage and develop local football players to play at as high a level as possible. The committee are all local volunteers, from a wide range of backgrounds who want to promote the club, the town and enjoy the social aspect of working as part of a team.
On match days, mostly Saturdays 12.30 -4.00pm, they need help with tasks before, during and after the game including:
assisting to erect/dismantle the goal posts and pitch side advertising boards, sell raffle tickets, collect litter after the game, general maintenance at the ground, take photos during the match to enable us to add to our social media pages, a qualified first aider to assist during the 90 mins of the match.
Want to join this enthusiastic team? They’d love to hear from you!
Home Visitor (Fife)
Pet Fostering Service Scotland
Are you passionate about animal welfare? Join our growing team of volunteer Home Visitors and play a vital role in supporting owners and pets in your local area who are facing an emergency situation.
Our Home Visitors play a vital role in delivery of our service by visiting potential volunteer pet foster carers to assess their house, home situation and the fosterer.
You will be contacted by PFSS when there is a need for a home visit in your area.
Main tasks:
Contact the potential fosterer and arrange a time for the home visit to take place
Carry out the home visit following the guidelines provided by PFSS.
Complete the home visit report and return a copy to the Home Visit Coordinator
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.
Support Assistants
ENeRGI (East Neuk Recovery Group Initiative)
Volunteers with bubbly personality and good sense of humour to assist in drop-in centre for service users experiencing and recovering from mental health issues.
Committee Meeting Minute Taker
The Ecology Centre
Looking to develop your minute-taking skills and to get a sense of how a voluntary board or committee works? The Ecology Centre is seeking a volunteer minute-taker for the regular meetings of its executive committee. The committee consists of 12 people and meets on a Thursday evening every six weeks to discuss the overall direction of The Ecology Centre, including strategic and business planning, HR matters, finance, funding and project work. You will be directly supported by the Chair of the committee and the General Manager of The Ecology Centre.
The centre is situated on the banks of Kinghorn Loch, with their new centre and grounds, which are currently being developed by staff and volunteers and will be used in the future for their growing projects and environmental education visits. They have an army of volunteers who help with the many and varied tasks around the site. They employ 11 members of staff as well as providing employment training opportunities. They also accommodate school and college placements. Demand for educational visits has grown and they now work with hundreds of school children each year helping them to understand the importance of and how to care for our environment.
Day Service Volunteer Driver
Age Concern - Glenrothes
To transport and assist clients who travel to and from their homes to ACG's Active Ageing day services using own vehicle. this involves ensuring clients are comfortable and safe in your vehicle, providing assistance with seatbelts as required and transporting rollators/walking aids as required. you will assist the client to and from your vehicle when collecting them from their homes and on arrival at the centre. You will drive in a safe and lawful manner, and ensure your vehicle is well maintained with all necessary documentation and insurance in place.
Day Centre Volunteer
Corrie Day Centre for the Elderly
The day centre for the elderly is operated by a team of volunteers at the Corrie Centre in Cardenden. Socially isolated or vulnerable older people are escorted to the day centre by bus provided by Fife Council. Volunteers are required to provide general assistance to clients such as serving meals/refreshments, providing a varied programme of activities and escorting clients to the toilet, although clients are all able to manage their own personal hygiene.
Counsellor
KASP (Kingdom Abuse Survivors Project)
As a highly-valued KASP volunteer counsellor (already a trainee or qualified) you would be trained and supported to work with their clients; they support anyone over 16 who is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse.
What KASP asks from you:
- 3 hours per week of counselling to clients.
- Commit to a minimum of one year of volunteering.
- Hold strict confidentiality and maintain client records and evaluations systems.
- Attend mandatory supervision.
- Adhere to KASP's policies and procedures.
What KASP offers in return:
- Monthly individual support supervision; clinical supervision provided for qualified counsellors.
- Regular group supervision with other volunteer counsellors.
- A thorough and welcoming induction process.
- A specialised four-day training programme, which includes tops 'What is Childhood Sexual Abuse', 'What do Survivors Value', 'Symptoms of Trauma', 'How your Brain Works', 'Guild, Shame and Blame', 'Family Dynamics', 'Love', and 'Self-care for Counsellors'.
- Provision of further professional development training.
- Allocation of clients that feel suitable for your experience level.
- Being part of a friendly and experienced counselling team.
"Volunteering at KASP is special because of the support around you from everyone and the encouragement to just be a real person with clients." - one of our volunteer counsellors.
KASP encourages volunteer counsellors of all backgrounds, genders, and ethnicities to apply.
Volunteer with Samaritans
Samaritans of Kirkcaldy & District
Volunteering with Samaritans can change someone’s life. Giving a listening ear to people in distress can help them through the most difficult time in their lives. You will receive training which helps you develop as an individual and prepares volunteers to give emotional support to those experiencing distress in their lives such as; divorce, bereavement, unemployment, disability, mental health issues and bullying to name but a few.
The Samaritans know that giving distressed people time to talk about their own particular issues, listening to them whilst being non-judgmental and in complete confidence, can help relieve some of that distress.
Their vision is to help reduce the number of suicides in the UK as they are available for contact by those in distress 24/7 every day of the year. They can be contacted by phone, email, text and letter and also face to face within branches. Their training prepares volunteers to support people in any of these contacts. Many of their volunteers say it is the most satisfying work they have done.
Trustee / Member of Frontline Fife
Frontline Fife Homelessness Services
Frontline Fife are seeking trustees. If you are passionate about homelesness, are able to make sound buisness decisions in the best interest of the organisation, staff and service users please contact them.
An independant charity working in Fife Frontline Fife are seeking trustees.
They aim to end homelessness by offering a number of services across Fife. They are able to help people make a difference in their lives by supporting them towards independant and sustainable living.
if you are passionate about homelessness and able to make sound buisness decisions in the best interests of the organisation, staff and service users please get in touch for further details. they are offering the opportunity to make a difference and utilise your skills and expertise to benefit the local community and those facing very challenging circumstances in life.
They are seeking trustees to support Frontline Fife's work and shape their future with specific skills, knowledge and expertise in buisness and human resource management, and financial expertise.
if you feel you have the skills and expertise necessary they would love to hear from you.
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.
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.
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.
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 toenails for numerous reasons and need some simple assistance with this as well as applying cream to their feet and ankles.
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.
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!
Communication Support Person
CLEAR Buckhaven
Clear are looking for a volunteer to assist with online resources, updating the website, promoting upcoming events, social media updates on goings on at Clear and general office duties.
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.
Volunteer Property Guide - Kellie Castle
Kellie Castle/Hill of Tarvit, 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.
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.
Information Gatherer
Fife Cultural Trust
Fife Cultural Trust are looking for members of the public to "walk in the shoes" of the public . The Trust will record data and comments which will help the Trust to improve their customers' experiences. Main tasks include taking on the role of a library customer with specific requirements and, using preset questions, help to assess the building, staff interaction with the customer and the range of services provided. The successful applicant will be required to complete an online questionaire at each of the libraries that are visited
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.
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.
Volunteer Disability Access Volunteer
Dunfermline Athletic Football Club
Dunfermline Athletic is looking for a volunteer to identify the needs of disabled supporters of the club and 'champion' their accessibility and disability issues. The volunteer will be the main point of contact between DAFC and its disabled supporters to ensure their access requirements are met.
The role of the volunteer will include ensuring ongoing access improvements to the club's facilities and services are considered each season. They will work with other departments at the club and external agencies to ensure access information for disabled supporters and visitors is available via the club media portals (e.g. club website and publications) and is available in accessible formats.
The volunteer will also:-
Act as a liaison between the club and its disabled supporters and their association.
Review and suggest updates on an ongoing basis with regard to the club's disability policy.
Be the named contact for accessibility enquiries and, as the named contact, be easily identifiable and encourage contact as well as be prepared to field enquiries.
Be the named contact for complaints with regard to accessibility issues, in terms of acknowledging receipt, investigating and resolving (if possible).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Receptionist/Admin (Cupar)
Fife Voluntary Action
To ensure that visitors and callers to have a positive experience and that the safety of staff, tenants and visitors is maintained by following procedures. Some tasks will include, show visitors to rooms if required, distribute incoming mail and record same, assist to set up and clear rooms for meetings and prepare tea/coffee if required. Once volunteer is comfortable with procedures they will answer the phone and transfer calls or take messages. Other admin tasks may include Data input, updating records, photocopying and making up files. Confidentiality must be maintained at all times.
'Playlist for Life' Help Point Advisors
Fife Cultural Trust
If you are a patient, friendly, sociable person, and are capable in providing a welcoming environment for people with dementia and their carers. You would be expected to provide information about the Playlist for Life music tracks. This music taps into the fact that meaningful music has the ability to improve the life for people with dementia, as well as their family and their carers. Playlist for Life is far more than listening to music. It is about creating personal connections. It fosters understanding and empowers family carers as well as ensuring professional care is more person related. The position will require the person to set up a help point in a designated area. Engage with visitors, their families and carers, as well as how to access and use Playlist for Life. The volunteer will be expected to serve tea/coffee to visitors. The position requires simple administrative tasks to be carried out, after each session.
Distribution Volunteers (Marketing)
Fife Cultural Trust
Fife Cultural Trust need some enthusiastic volunteers to help us distribute marketing and information materials for events taking place in our main venues across Fife. This role will take place on an 'as required' basis.
The volunteers will be asked to deliver flyers and brochures to a set list of local organisations and individuals within walking distance of their base venue e.g. Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries, Kirkcaldy Galleries, etc.
Full training, equipment and information will be provided prior to starting this role.
Events Assistant - Kirkcaldy Galleries
Fife Cultural Trust
Kirkcaldy Galleries has an ongoing programme of events throughout the coming months and we would greatly appreciate the assistance of some enthusiastic volunteers in making these events a great success!Volunteers can choose to support the team with all aspects of event preparation and delivery or with specific areas and tasks that suit your interests and experience.
The tasks involved include such things as assisting with preparation of materials for events e.g. for craft workshops; setting up venue space prior to the event e.g. room dressing, refreshments, programmes, etc.; meeting and greeting event participants; guiding participants to the event space; collecting feedback and surveys.
More details of available tasks can be found in the Role Profile - please ask FCT Volunteering Development Officer for further details.
Scooter Handyperson
Forth & Tay Disabled Ramblers
Volunteer, ideally with mechanical/electrical or simply practical background to look after ramblers' scooters - charging them regularly, blowing up tyres, polishing/cleaning them.
(an engineer does the servicing and maintenance).
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.
Volunteer Retail and Admission Assistant
Kellie Castle/Hill of Tarvit, 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.
Children & Young People Befriender
Barnardo's Intensive Family Support Services
Could you make a difference to children and young people across Fife? Are you looking for a new and meaningful challenge, a fun opportunity or a sense of achievement?
Barnardo's are looking for enthusiastic individuals to offer support to children and young people across Fife, helping them to develop social skills, resilience and confidence. Befrienders engage in activities with children and young people. They can accompany them on trips to local parks and beaches, to libraries or to clubs or support them to develop hobbies. Befrienders also act as role models for children and young people by promoting trusting relationships and self-confidence.
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.
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.
Befriender (Strathkinness/St Andrews)
Seescape
Female Volunteer Befriender wanted for sight impaired woman living in Strathkinness. Do you have a few hours a week to make a huge difference to someones life?
Do you love animals, plants and the great outdoors? Would you like to make a huge difference to the life of sight impaired woman who lives in Strathkinness by becoming her Befriender and help her reconnect to the things she loves? If you live in the St Andrews area, have a car and are available on a Wednesday during the day, seescape (previously Fife Society for the Blind) would love to hear from you
School Minibus Driver
Active Schools (Fife)
Your role would involve transporting children and young people to and from various locations across Fife (Children would be supervised). This essential role will enable children to take part in school sport competitions.
The applicant will have experience in driving mini buses; have a clean licence for 5 years and have D1 on their licence. A mini bus driving assessment would be required to be issued with the MIDAS certificate. If you already hold a MIDAS Certificate or have an HGV on your licence, an authorisation card would automatically be issued. No assessment is required.
The volunteer will also be required to be registered to PVG (Disclosure Scotland). If the volunteer is not registered then Active Schools can pay for the registration.
If you would like further information about Active Schools then please visit the website on www.activeschoolsfife.org.uk.
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.
Social Cafe Volunteer
Fife Sports & Leisure Trust
Fife Sports and Leisure Trust provide opportunities for everyone in Fife to take part in physical activity, regardless of their age or ability. The classes are in a safe environment where participants can take part in the physical activity and socialise. Linking the social cafe to the activity sessions provides the perfect opportunity for participants and anyone else in the community who is socially isolated to come together for a cup of tea and a blether.
The social cafe is a friendly and relaxed place for people to get together.. The cafe is situated within Cowdenbeath Leisure Centre and is open to current health class members, visitors and people from the local community.
Volunteers for the social cafe would be required to make tea and coffee for those attending and have good social interaction skills that will engage attendees to the cafe.
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.
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.
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.
Gardening Volunteer
Methilhill Community Children's Initiative
Come and help MCCI create a safe and enjoyable garden for the community of Methilhill. If you enjoy being outdoors and have one or two spare hours a week they would love to hear from you.
Methilhill Community Children’s Initiative has acquired the lease of a piece of waste ground near Methilhill Primary School. They have transformed it into a walled garden for all the community to use and need help maintaining the garden and all the trees, flowers, herbs and bushes they have planted. Families or friends are welcome to volunteer as a group. Gardening knowledge would be an advantage but it’s not essential, as long as you’re enthusiastic and willing to muck in. Here is a list of the types of things you might be asked to do in the garden:
Weeding
Planting
Trimming
Pruning
Maintaining paths
Cutting grass
Tidying up
Retail Charity Shop Volunteer Leven
Salvation Army Trading Company
The Salvation Army are looking to recruit new volunteers to help within our welcoming and friendly shop in Leven. Volunteers can undertake a variety of roles such as:-
Sorting and processing new donations (clothing, books, furniture and general bric-a-brac).
Identifying potential collectors items and high value items.
Display items and replenish in-line with shop standards.
Operate till and serve customers.
Conservation Volunteers
Falkland Centre for Stewardship
Volunteering Mondays (10am-4pm) are opportunities to work with other volunteers and Falkland Centre for Stewardship staff on a variety of woodland stewardship tasks including - tree planting, coppicing, pruning, woodland management techniques, control of invasive plant species, especially laurel and rhododendrum ponticum and other positive actions to promote biodiversity, path maintenance; clearing brash, weeding and beating up around young trees.
Conservation volunteers meet to carry out a range of practical tasks around Falkland Estate.
There’s a range of tasks to suit everyone so why not come along and try it?
There's also a number of people carrying out wildlife surveys e.g. red squirrels, birds, moths and plants. Training is available for anyone who’d like to learn more about this beautiful area and get closer to wildlife.
Civilian Committee Treasurer
Air Training Corps No 1192 (Kirkcaldy) Squadron
Every Air Cadet squadron has to have a Civilian Committee to organise non-public fund and fund raising including an annual report to OSCR, the charities regulator. The Committee meet regularly at the Kirkcaldy HQ in Cheviot Road, frequency is dependant on current issues but no more than monthly. Currently they are looking for new Committee Members and particularly a Treasurer.
The Royal Air Force Air Cadets is a youth organisation for air minded young people 12 to 18 years. Whilst publicly funded via the RAF for things such as flying, gliding and shooting it is necessary to raise non-public funds to facilitate adventure training, Duke of Edinburgh scheme, sports, etc. all of which are very much part of cadet training leading to good citizenship and an opportunity to improve in all areas of life.
The Committee need someone who is keen to assist young people to envisage and attain goals that they had never imagined. Members of the Committee will use skills they have acquired through their employment and daily life to pass on to cadets by means of supporting a disciplined and organised operation.
Experience of working in a small team and being prepared to come up with ideas and solutions to assist in raising funds and how best to spend for the benefit of the cadets and the squadron is desirable. Anyone who has an interest in furthering the future careers of young people is more than welcome to apply. Direct contact with cadets is limited unless a member of PVG scheme, although that can be applied for free of charge through Air Training Corps.
Event Staff Support
Carers Trust Scotland
You will form a key part of the team running the Scottish Young Carers Festival 31st July to 2nd August. Volunteers require:
- team working skills
- energy and enthusiasm
- the willingness to take initiative
- to be friendly and approachable
To ensure an exciting and safe event, volunteers are required to:
- manage food and activity queues
- supervise young people using activities
- sow staff, young people
IT Support Volunteer - ITCanHelp
AbilityNet
To provide a timely, effective, free and impartial advice and assistance on a one-off or short-term basis, to disabled or older people to resolve their computer related issues in their home and/or remotely.
Principal Accountabilities
Evaluate client issues which could involve:
Advising on hardware and software, including upgrades to existing hardware and software.
Identifying and installing suitable equipment and upgrades.
Identifying and resolving a range of technical problems relating to hardware or software.
Installing new software packages.
Getting clients started with new equipment, software packages, the internet, email, FaceBook or other packages.
Resolve client issues in accordance with the AbilityNet ITCanHelp Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
Contact client to arrange appointment
Feedback on visit to County Coordinator (CC) with resolution or next steps
Contact client after original visit to confirm follow up appointment if necessary
Highlight to the CC immediately any issues that may present a risk to service delivery or reputation
Provide ad-hoc support to CC with promoting the AbilityNet ITCanHelp service in the local area
Provide ad-hoc support to CC with recruiting for AbilityNet ITCanHelp volunteers in the local area
Attend ad-hoc team meetings and wider company events or meetings
Undergo training
Support/buddy other volunteers as necessary
Adhere to all AbilityNet policies as set out in the Induction pack
Note: if there is no CC in the County then the Free Services Admin team take on this role.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Befriender
Fife Young Carers
Who cares about the carers?! They are looking for befrienders to support and encourage children in attending activities of their choice to offer short respite breaks from caring.
There are over 500 young carers (8-25 years) in Fife and many more hidden young carers. The Carers Act 2016 identified that we needed to do more for people providing constant care in the form of short respite breaks for people with a substantial caring role to keep them well. Many young carers are often suffering poor mental health and isolation due to their responsibilities. Taking a short respite had a positive impact on the carers' mental health, letting them increase their social circle and reducing their risk of crisis.
Fife Young Carers would like to provide more respite breaks on a regular basis for their young carers, improving outcomes through regular contact with a volunteer befriender to attend fun activities on a weekly basis for a minimum of three months.
They are looking for a band of inspiration volunteers who 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.
The right candidates will demonstrate a calm and patient manner.
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.
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.
Trustee
Families First St Andrews
Families First is a small independent Charity working with children aged 5 - 16 years, living in north east Fife who have additional support needs. The challenges children face include Autism, poor physical and mental health, social problems such as isolation and poverty.
Our overall objectives are to strengthen the social and emotional development of children, young people and their parents and carers so they become effective contributors to their communities.
The trustees offer strategic guidance and provide a governance role to Families First as an organisation. The trustees are looking for new members who can offer their skills and expertise to support Families First's mission "Families First work alongside children and young people to overcome the personal challenges they face in life."
We are looking for trustees with an expertise in finance, fundraising, law and children's work. Along with your skills and expertise the trustees are looking for people who value the difference small charities can make to local communities.
Events Assistant - Rothes Halls (Glenrothes)
Fife Cultural Trust
The Rothes Halls has an ongoing programme of events throughout the coming months and we would greatly appreciate the assistance of some enthusiastic volunteers in making these events a great success! Volunteers can choose to support the team with all aspects of event preparation and delivery or with specific areas and tasks that suit your interests and experience.
The tasks involved include such things as assisting with preparation of materials for events e.g. for craft workshops; setting up venue space prior to the event e.g. room dressing, refreshments, programmes, etc.; meeting and greeting event participants; guiding participants to the event space; collecting feedback and surveys.
More details of available tasks can be found in the Role Profile - please ask FCT Volunteering Development Officer for further details.
Events Assistant - Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries
Fife Cultural Trust
Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries has an ongoing programme of events throughout the coming months and we would greatly appreciate the assistance of some enthusiastic volunteers in making these events a great success! Volunteers can choose to support the team with all aspects of event preparation and delivery or with specific areas and tasks that suit your interests and experience.
The tasks involved include such things as assisting with preparation of materials for events e.g. for craft workshops; setting up venue space prior to the event e.g. room dressing, refreshments, programmes, etc.; meeting and greeting event participants; guiding participants to the event space; collecting feedback and surveys.
More details of available tasks can be found in the Role Profile - please ask FCT Volunteering Development Officer for further details.
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.
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.
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.
Meeting Organiser, Events, Fundraising, Outings
Fife Headway Group
There is a need for volunteers who can organise, look for speakers or items such as table games, find facilitators to do poems or other themes. This should give a volunteer good satisfaction of achievements and as always, it is good to help others. It is really good for members to say that was great, can we do that again.
Through learning about the after journey of someone who has had a head injury, it can be beneficial to a volunteer as they go through life.
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
NHS Fife Non-Executive Board member
NHS Fife
The NHS impacts on everyone’s lives at one time or another and this could be your chance to get involved in improving, sustaining and protecting the health of your local population.
If you are interested in this challenging, rewarding and worthwhile opportunity NHS Fife would like to hear from you. If appointment you will receive training and support to develop your skills and to learn any new skills you may require. To find out more visit the public appointments website at www.appointed-for-scotland.org or call 0300 2441898, email pa_applications_mailbox@gov.scot
By post : Public Appointments Team, Scottish Government, Area 3F North, Victoria Quay, Edinburgh, EH6 6QQ. Completed applications must be received on or before Friday 31st May 2019
Nursery Garden Volunteer
Beanstalk Youth Club
Volunteers would be required to work alongside the children of the nursery, as well as older kids from the local high school to help them develop their garden areas. The volunteer will listen to their ideas and help come up with ways in which to implement these. The children play a big part in this project and we just need the right volunteer to come along to make this happen. All supplies will be provided. Volunteer will educate the kids about horticulture, and share their knowledge/experience.
Activities Volunteer
Autism Rocks (Fife)
Our centre is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for drop in sessions from 10am to 2pm. Friday evenings from 6pm until 8pm for teen/adult sessions. Thursday evenings from 5.30 - 7.30 for the youth group. Saturdays for family days from 10.30- 1.30pm. We have trampoline, bowling and pool parties once a month. Within these sessions we do many different activities including sensory integration, arts and crafts, music therapy, lego Therapy and cooking sessions. We also have a sensory garden that we maintain together giving out families the opportunity to learn some new skills.
Volunteers are needed to help trustees with running/tidying up after the various groups as well as helping to maintain the garden.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Equality Factfinder (Media)
Fife Centre for Equalities
Fife Centre for Equalities is carrying a study of people aged 55+ with experience of living, working or studying in Fife. They are hoping to improve the understanding of the different experiences of moving through life for people with protected characteristics.
They are looking for a volunteer to help them prepare an online platform on their website to share short videos, audio and quotes (text) from the study. The role will include:-
Editing media (videos, audio, text)
Preparing webpages
Helping with promoting study on social media
The benefits of this opportunity include:-
Gaining experience of media editing and social media communications in the charity sector
Learning new skills/applying skills to gain experience
Helping raise awareness for equality and fairness in Fife and beyond
Meeting and working with new people.
Shop Volunteer
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Everyone has the right to live life to the full. After a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or a stroke, many people experience fear and isolation and struggle with the impact on their lives. Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland won’t stand for that. The care and support we deliver every day ensures everyone can live the life they want to.
About Retail:
We currently have around 50 shops/ community hubs across Scotland. Our shops and hubs help us raise funds so we can provide our services to the people who need us. Every one of our stores relies on a team of volunteers to help run it and support our staff. Quite simply, we cannot provide our services or raise funds without the amazing support of our volunteers. The time, support and the work they do is vital to us and the people we help. By helping out in one of our stores, you can make a difference to people and their families in Scotland who are isolated, scared or anxious about their condition.
About Your Role:
This is an opportunity to undertake a satisfying and rewarding role. As part of our team of volunteers, you will provide customer support, whilst working in a friendly atmosphere, providing an extremely useful and appreciated service to the Charity.
The role includes:
• Welcoming and assisting customers
• Customer service and sales service
• Stock control
• Sorting donations
• Hanging and ticketing stock
• Helping to keep store clean and tidy
Shop Volunteer
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Everyone has the right to live life to the full. After a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or a stroke, many people experience fear and isolation and struggle with the impact on their lives. Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland won’t stand for that. The care and support we deliver every day ensures everyone can live the life they want to.
About Retail:
We currently have around 50 shops/ community hubs across Scotland. Our shops and hubs help us raise funds so we can provide our services to the people who need us. Every one of our stores relies on a team of volunteers to help run it and support our staff. Quite simply, we cannot provide our services or raise funds without the amazing support of our volunteers. The time, support and the work they do is vital to us and the people we help. By helping out in one of our stores, you can make a difference to people and their families in Scotland who are isolated, scared or anxious about their condition.
About Your Role:
This is an opportunity to undertake a satisfying and rewarding role. As part of our team of volunteers, you will provide customer support, whilst working in a friendly atmosphere, providing an extremely useful and appreciated service to the Charity.
The role includes:
• Welcoming and assisting customers
• Customer service and sales service
• Stock control
• Sorting donations
• Hanging and ticketing stock
• Helping to keep store clean and tidy
Shop Volunteer
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Everyone has the right to live life to the full. After a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or a stroke, many people experience fear and isolation and struggle with the impact on their lives. Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland won’t stand for that. The care and support we deliver every day ensures everyone can live the life they want to.
About Retail:
We currently have around 50 shops/ community hubs across Scotland. Our shops and hubs help us raise funds so we can provide our services to the people who need us. Every one of our stores relies on a team of volunteers to help run it and support our staff. Quite simply, we cannot provide our services or raise funds without the amazing support of our volunteers. The time, support and the work they do is vital to us and the people we help. By helping out in one of our stores, you can make a difference to people and their families in Scotland who are isolated, scared or anxious about their condition.
About Your Role:
This is an opportunity to undertake a satisfying and rewarding role. As part of our team of volunteers, you will provide customer support, whilst working in a friendly atmosphere, providing an extremely useful and appreciated service to the Charity.
The role includes:
• Welcoming and assisting customers
• Customer service and sales service
• Stock control
• Sorting donations
• Hanging and ticketing stock
• Helping to keep store clean and tidy
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.
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.
Treasurer
Home-Start Dunfermline
Trustees make up the governing body of Home-Start Dunfermline and have a responsibility to ensure that the charity's activities and carried out in accordance with the Trustee and Investment (Scotland) Act 2005.
Trustees ensure that the organisation complies with requirements under both Charity and Company Laws, in addition to other laws such as Employment, Health & Safety etc. Board meetings are held bi-monthly and the Trustees take an active part in the discussions and decision-making.
The Treasurer is accountable to the Board of Trustees and required to work closely with the Scheme Manager.
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.
Welcome Hosts (Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries)
Fife Cultural Trust
Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries are looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers to provide a 5 star welcome to their visitors on arrival. From 'Meet & Greet' to informing people about the venue and town, local people are needed to give a memorable first impression to visitors from far and wide!
The main tasks in the role are to meet all visitors with a warm welcome, offer venue maps and give a brief overview of the venue and the facilities on offer and answer any face-to-face enquiries regarding the venue. Volunteers should have a reasonable knowledge of Dunfermline and be happy to provide local information on areas such as what to see and do, shopping, food and drink. They will be responsible for maintaining a supply of up to date local information.
This role is suited to outgoing, sociable and friendly individuals with a passion for the Dunfermline area.
Gardening Activities Volunteer
Bield Housing and Care (Fife)
Have fun, learn new skills and make a difference to the lives of older people in your area.
Bield's retirement housing development, Grants Bank (Dunfermline) is looking for a Gardening Activities Volunteer, to encourage, engage and support tenants in a variety of gardening activities. You will be part of a team of Social Activities Volunteers, helping to reduce isolation and loneliness by supporting older people to become more independent.
An induction training day will be held in Fife for successful applicants and you will receive further training and ongoing support. Travel expenses will be provided.
Applicants must have some knowledge and experience of gardening. Days and times to be agreed with manager and tenants.
If this sounds like a good fit for you, we'd really love to hear from you! Get in touch via this site or by contacting the Bield Volunteer team on 0131 273 4029 / volunteering@bield.co.uk
Cafe Assistant
Kincardine Community Association - Falkirk
- Assist cook in making toasties, panini's etc as required
- Set up tables in dining area
- Take meals out to customers when required
- Take orders at counter
- Do kitchen duties i.e. cleaning, washing dishes etc
- Clear everything away at end of the day (in all areas)
- Money handling and using till
Volunteer Cafe Coordinator
Kincardine Community Association - Falkirk
Café Connect at Kincardine Community Centre are looking for a volunteer to assist in the running of the café. Duties will include setting up the till ready for use, setting up the counter space, writing out the special board for customers to see, clearing up at the end of the day to make sure the café area is clear, paying out any volunteer expenses to volunteers on the day and complete paperwork for this and to cash up at the end of the day and completing relevant paperwork.
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.
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A Casework volunteer is someone who carries out welfare support tasks for the Royal Air Forces Association. Welfare support is about listening to an individual and assessing their needs to find out how the Association can provide help to them. Support can include anything from helping put a beneficiary with a disability in touch with social services, so they can apply for funding for a wet room, to something as simple as filling in a form to get a new fridge, for a beneficiary who cannot afford to replace their broken one. It could also be informing beneficiaries of the holiday breaks the Association offers, in one of its three Wings Break hotels. Casework volunteers may also need to gather complex information on beneficiaries to help with applications for care home fees or similar and this can involve providing clear and precise information on finances and correspondences. Beneficiaries are members of the RAF family.
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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!
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Support older people living in isolation and loneliness in the Kirkcaldy area. Feel valued, gain experience and training, share your experience and knowledge take people to appointments or introduce and support integration into local groups or clubs. You can improve your health and wellbeing, reassure carers or families by being that extra ray of light.
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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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Are you passionate about animal welfare? Join us and play a vital role in supporting owners and pets facing an emergency situation by coordinating (by phone or e-mail) pet foster placements in your area.
PFSS provides short term foster care for pets whose owners are temporarily unable to care for them.
Area Organisers play a key role in delivering this vital service by receiving requests for fostering, assessing these for suitability and placing the pet with a local fosterer.
Other tasks include:
Coordinating collection and transport of the pet
Monitoring the financing of the pet’s food and vet care costs
Keeping up-to-date records of each fostering
Keeping in contact with and supporting pet fosterers in your area
Promoting PFSS and helping to recruit foster carers in your area
Building relationships with local social work departments, vets and other agencies
If you are an animal lover who wants to develop new skills and be part of a team making a difference to pets and owners across Scotland, then we'd love to hear from you!
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Everyone has the right to live life to the full. After a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or a stroke, many people experience fear and isolation and struggle with the impact on their lives. Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland won’t stand for that. The care and support we deliver every day ensures everyone can live the life they want to.
About Retail:
We currently have around 50 shops/ community hubs across Scotland. Our shops and hubs help us raise funds so we can provide our services to the people who need us. Every one of our stores relies on a team of volunteers to help run it and support our staff. Quite simply, we cannot provide our services or raise funds without the amazing support of our volunteers. The time, support and the work they do is vital to us and the people we help. By helping out in one of our stores, you can make a difference to people and their families in Scotland who are isolated, scared or anxious about their condition.
About Your Role:
This is an opportunity to undertake a satisfying and rewarding role. As part of our team of volunteers, you will provide customer support, whilst working in a friendly atmosphere, providing an extremely useful and appreciated service to the Charity.
The role includes:
• Welcoming and assisting customers
• Customer service and sales service
• Stock control
• Sorting donations
• Hanging and ticketing stock
• Helping to keep store clean and tidy
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Everyone has the right to live life to the full. After a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or a stroke, many people experience fear and isolation and struggle with the impact on their lives. Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland won’t stand for that. The care and support we deliver every day ensures everyone can live the life they want to.
The aims and objectives of rehabilitation and peer support:
To support people who have had a stroke to develop autonomy and confidence in self-management enabling them to fully engage with their community and activities of their choosing. The service follows a pathway from hospital (hospital rehabilitation support) to community (community rehabilitation support) and can be delivered in a one-to-one and/or a group setting. Peer Support Groups are community groups affiliated with CHSS and range from singing groups to swimming groups!
The service can be delivered to provide specified person centred communication support for those with a communication difficulty and/or to support a specific physical or everyday task.
Volunteers can provide support to enable service users to resume everyday activities following a stroke. Service delivery can be very diverse. Peer support groups range from physical activities, singing, walking or just having a good natter.
The volunteering role could take place:
- in a community setting
- in a hospital
- in the home
- in a group setting
Volunteers are involved with unique training to undertake this role with confidence.
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Fife Cultural Trust has an ongoing programme of events throughout the coming months and we would greatly appreciate the assistance of some enthusiastic volunteers in making these events a great success!
Volunteers can choose to support the team with all aspects of event preparation and delivery or with specific areas and tasks that suit your interests and experience.
The tasks involved include such things as assisting with preparation of materials for events e.g. for craft workshops; setting up venue space prior to the event e.g. room dressing, refreshments, programmes, etc.; meeting and greeting event participants; guiding participants to the event space; collecting feedback and surveys.
More details of available tasks can be found in the Role Profile - please ask FCT Volunteering Development Officer for further details.
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The role involves all shop floor duties including greeting, serving customers and till work. The processing of all stock, stocking the shelves and helping with layout and displays.
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