Come and help us record and monitor the plants and animals in the Seven Lochs Wetland Park. No experience necessary, just an enthusiasm for nature. Volunteers will have the opportunity to take part in a range of surveys. Over the winter we do bird surveys, in spring we do amphibian surveying and as the weather becomes warmer, we will move onto bee and butterfly surveys. We run training sessions before each survey starts so that you will know exactly what you are doing. All courses are suitable for complete beginners. If you are still not confident in carrying out a survey after receiving training, we can buddy you up with a more experienced volunteer. We would also love to hear from you if you have a particular area of expertise and would like to be a volunteer mentor. Please also let us know if there is a particular species you would like to survey. We will try our best to support you and arrange relevant training if needed.

Our vision is to engage people in practical and sustainable food related projects that inspire health and well-being and celebrate the diverse nature of communities in North Glasgow. Fruit and Veg Stalls volunteers sell fresh and affordable fruit and vegetables around the community to schools and other community groups. You will help set up stalls, arrange fruit and vegetable display including prices, sell fruit and vegetable to the public, using a scale and handling cash and answer customers questions and noting customers’ requests/comments. Some heavy lifting may be required.

Do you want a fairer, more sustainable world? Do you love international cinema and enjoy making links with other people who feel the same? Then join the Take One Action Film Festival volunteer team! Take One Action run the UK’s leading global change film festival, celebrating the people and the films that are changing the world. Our year-round screenings and events connect individuals and groups through film, creativity and action for a better world – starting from Scotland. We are currently putting together a fantastic team of enthusiastic, questioning and friendly volunteers to help with this year’s festival which will run from 18th – 29th September in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Whether you are passionate about social movements, interested in festival and event management, keen to (re-)connect with your community through film events and conversations or just looking for a new experience, our volunteering opportunities have something for you! As well as assisting with the delivery and logistics of the festival in September, volunteers will have the opportunity to get involved over the summer months by helping with the marketing and promotion of the festival, the programming of our short film programme and have the opportunity to create and deliver your own events as part of the festival. In return for your time and commitment volunteers will be able to gain direct experience of working for an exciting, unique global-change film festival; have access to fantastic films; contribute to engaged, urgent discussions and be part of a close team! All travel will be reimbursed and volunteers will also receive 1 complimentary Festival ticket per shift worked which can be used across any screening/event at the festival. For full details please download the Role Description: https://www.takeoneaction.org.uk/give-take/volunteer/ “I valued the inclusiveness and the positive atmosphere. The team made great efforts to truly make us part of the festival and not just a convenient ad-hoc help.” 2017 Volunteer “When I signed up to volunteer for TOA, I wanted to gain some experience in the film industry. I feel I have done this and more! The films were brilliant as was the enthusiasm of the organisers and volunteers!” 2017 Volunteer

Our Enterprise Programme supports young people between 18 - 30 before and after they start a business. Our young people can apply for market test grants up to £250; during this time they require support on how they are going to progress their business idea and what they need to do to be successful in their self employment goal. Skills Required: ~ideally an understanding of the different components of a small business and the challenges faced ~excellent communication skills, especially listening skills ~an understanding of the issues facing The Prince’s Trust target groups ~good interpersonal skills ~good written and spoken English skills ~an ability to complete tasks effectively and efficiently ~willingness to uphold the values of The Trust – approachable, non-judgemental, inspiring

From time to time other opportunities arise-decorating wards at Christmas time, distributing flyers, helping “man” a stall to increase awareness etc.

Beatson Cancer Charity has our very own café in the hospital to make it a warm and welcoming space for patients and families. Volunteers will serve customers and ensure the kitchen and seating area are clean and tidy.

Help older people beat loneliness and isolation by providing support at the Young at Heart Club. The club runs on Fridays from 13:00 - 15:00. You could make new friends, learn new skills and spend time with people whose life experience spans over six decades. We are looking for activities assistants to help organise and run activities for older people who attend the club. This is an important role as the service enables vulnerable older people to come together, make new friends and socialise.

The person we support is 24 years old and is a member of the University of Glasgow's LGBTQ and student associations. He also loves going to the Gym in Hamilton. He is looking for someone outgoing who can provide a little extra support and friendship while attending both the university and the gym. He also speaks several languages, including - French, Spanish and Madarin. He loves his cat and enjoys the Great British Bake Off. It would be great if you have a clean driving licence, and are available a couple of hours a week.

• be a parent or have parenting experience • have a positive attitude to working with people of any gender, family status or sexual identity, or who are from any ethnic origin, culture or religion, or who may have a disability • demonstrate a sensitive and caring attitude towards others • have a non-judgemental attitude • be clear about confidentiality and when a confidence remains so, but be able to decide when disclosure of a confidence is essential to the well-being of a child • be reliable and understand the importance of reliability to the family • have good communication skills including an ability to listen • understand the need for support • have a warm and open personality and a sense of humour • have time and enthusiasm for Home-Start • be able to work as a member of a team

Provide support/advice to hearing aid users, families/carers, community groups/professionals. Tasks: * Visit service users, residential/day care centres, walk-in clinics * Undertake maintenance on hearing aids eg, re-tubing, battery replacement * Signpost agencies that may be beneficial to service user eg, Sensory Impairment Team * Monitor no. visits carried out/feedback to Community Support Officer * Promote work of Action on Hearing Loss * Meet with Action on Hearing Loss volunteers to discuss project and suggest improvements

Our volunteers are carefully matched with a Sported member clubs within their locality, who they then support on a one-to-one basis to help them to attract investment into their organisation. We support groups who are utilising sport to bring about real social difference throughout the UK so you’ll be paired with a group that are doing really inspiring work. These groups are doing incredible work but require some guidance around fundraising in order to make them more sustainable and increase their capacity. If you’ve got over 5 years in a range of fundraising then we’d love to hear from you: This is a great opportunity to make a lasting impact on a community group in your area. If you enjoy working with people and have a desire to make a difference then please does get in touch.I

Beatson Cancer Charity organises a number of events through the year which couldn’t take place without the help of enthusiastic and flexible volunteers. This could include holding a collection bucket, registering participants or being on one of our cheer squads. We look for lively folks to help hand out water, cheer people on and motivate those runners when they are flagging!

The RAF Association is a member-led welfare charity that exists to ensure all members of the RAF family are supported in terms of welfare, when they require it. The Befriender role is at the heart of this charity objective and volunteers undertaking this role will be helping us to deliver this support to the RAF family. Essentially the aim of the Befriender role is to help alleviate isolation and loneliness, giving time to listen and encourage communication on a shared interest or topic, leading to improving and developing enjoyable social networks. A Befriender volunteer carries out visits to and keeps in touch with members of the RAF family on behalf of the Association. Befriender volunteers exist to provide companionship and to deliver outcome focussed support to a beneficiary and to ensure that they remain part of the community and feel socially connected to the wider family. The role of a Befriender is varied and could involve helping out with practical tasks such as driving someone to a doctor’s appointment, or helping them with their shopping.

The Whiteinch centre is a community organisation that works with a diverse range of individuals in the West of Glasgow. We offer a range of educational and recreational groups for people of all ages and, create an inclusive environment which strengthens positive relationships with the local community, bringing new perspectives and encourage people from all walks of life to use our services. Our mission is to provide a hub at the heart of the community making Whiteinch a vibrant place to live, work and play. As part of our volunteering team you will help by: Posting news/comments on our Facebook page Tweeting and re-tweeting Generating discussions about the Whiteinch Center and other related themes through social media. Promoting the Whiteinch Centre and its activities via social media. Sharing ideas for tweets and Facebook updates with the Whiteinch Center team. If you are interested in this role please click the ‘Apply’ button below. We will then aim to be in touch with you within 5 working days to invite you for an informal chat where you will have the opportunity to find out more about the role. If you have not heard anything within this time, please contact Volunteer Glasgow.

Volunteers look after children of visitors to the prison visiting rooms. It is important for the volunteers to ensure that the children's visit to a prison is a good experience. It is mainly children aged 2-12 that are looked after in the play area. Training is given and volunteers should have some experience of working with children and have a bit of an understanding on how a child must feel visiting a prison. ****email is better way to contact Ann*******

Our volunteers are carefully matched with a Sported member clubs within their locality, who they then support on a one-to-one basis to help them with the business side of their affairs. We support groups who are utilising sport to bring about real social difference throughout the UK so you’ll be paired with a group that are doing really inspiring work. These groups are doing incredible work but require some guidance around the business side of their organisation in order to survive and thrive. If you’ve got over 5 years in a range of business areas including the following then we’d love to hear from you: • Fundraising • Marketing • Business Planning • Impact & Evaluation • Governance • Finance • Strategic Planning This is a great opportunity to make a lasting impact on a community group in your area. If you enjoy working with people and have a desire to make a difference then please does get in touch.

To be a signatory on the projects bank account. To keep track of transactions and petty cash. To keep the committee members up to date with what funds are available at meetings.

• be a parent or have parenting experience • have a positive attitude to working with people of any gender, family status or sexual identity, or who are from any ethnic origin, culture or religion, or who may have a disability • demonstrate a sensitive and caring attitude towards others • have a non-judgemental attitude • be clear about confidentiality and when a confidence remains so, but be able to decide when disclosure of a confidence is essential to the well-being of a child • be reliable and understand the importance of reliability to the family • have good communication skills including an ability to listen • understand the need for support • have a warm and open personality and a sense of humour • have time and enthusiasm for Home-Start • be able to work as a member of a team

Undertake basic maintenance on hearing aids such as re-tubing and battery replacement. Sign post other agencies that may be beneficial to the service user, such as the Sensory Impairment Team.

Driver Buddies are an essential part of the work that we do at North Glasgow Community Food Initiative and provide valuable support to our delivery driver. At NGCFI we provide fresh and affordable fruit and vegetables from our weekly stalls at various locations in North Glasgow. We aim to engage people in practical and sustainable food related projects that inspire health & well-being and celebrate the diverse nature of communities in North Glasgow. Also: •Support the driver when collecting orders from the market and deliver to our stalls •Load/offload fruit and vegetable and stall equipment •Occasionally help to sell fruit and veg at the stalls

Food Train Friends is the befriending service offered to the over 65s in the North East of the City. The service is aimed to help reduce social isolation and improve levels of loneliness among our customers. We're looking for individuals who are friendly, like a good natter and are good listeners who have an hour or 2 to spare each week to visit a customer we'll match to them either in the customers home or out in the local community. There will also be the opportunity to attend regular group outings across the city with other volunteers and Friends customers.

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. Potential volunteers must have a competent level of the English language. The role includes: Welcoming and assisting customers, Customer service and sales service, Stock Control, Keeping the rails and shelves tidy and Operating the till

What do Kilties do? We need Kilties to give their support at the events, keep walkers spirits up and create the most enjoyable day possible. All of the work you do, the time you give and effort you put in to makes our events what they are and is always recognised by our staff and our walkers. We have an amazing selection of roles for you to choose from this year! Here you will find some information on what each role will entail and any skills/knowledge you may require. Roles include: • Back Marker Kiltie • Control Room Kiltie • Course Zone Kiltie • Driver Kiltie • Info Point Kiltie • Lead Bike Kiltie • Lead Zone Kiltie • Pit Stop Kiltie • Venue Kilties Fundraise while volunteering with the Charity Boost Programme To show how much we appreciate all the hard work our Kilties do for us, we donate £1.40 for each hour they volunteer for the Kiltwalk to a charity of their choice.

Home from Hospital Will provide support to vulnerable older people who are lonely and isolated by: • Preparing someone’s home for their return from hospital, for example putting the heating on and ensuring they have a basic supply of food • Collecting patients from hospital if required. • Providing transport of help in accessing transport • Practical help such as post office/prescription collections assisted shopping, help in the home. • Checking on older persons welfare upon return home from hospital stay • Having a talk with the clients to explore the different opportunities that would make the best difference in their life. • Helping the older person access other services if required It doesn’t matter how much time you have to spare or what skills you have. All we ask is that you share some time with the older people in your community. It’s this bond that makes our volunteering

The Board of Management is responsible for the governance of the College and we are currently seeking to fill two vacancies. We would like to receive applications from people with skills in estates and property management and in community regeneration. We are particularly keen for the Board to reflect the diversity of the student base, so are actively encouraging applications from women, the ethnic minority community and disabled people. Joining the Board of Management offers an unparalleled opportunity to utilise your skills to help shape the direction and focus of this College over the coming years. This is an exciting time of development, with a recently appointed Principal in post. We are looking for people with commitment and drive, who share our ambition of serving our community, putting students first, and working with integrity and respect.

Meeting participants at the entrance or at local transport links. Assisting with sighted guiding. Helping to prepare and serve refreshments. Making conversation

Our Family Clubs are popular due to our informal and fun approach and a varied programme of activities. This role involves assisting with the running of the club and ensuring that the children and families attending have an enjoyable time within a safe and welcoming environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who is interested in working with primary school aged children or pursuing a career in working with children and families.

We run drop in and Grow Your Own sessions at our Allotments and Gardens where members of the community learn how to grow their own fruit and vegetables. No prior experience required as training will be provided. You can also get involved in landscaping and building activities in the garden, gaining additional experience in these areas as well as horticulture. Also you could start sowing, planting, digging, weeding, watering, harvesting as well as composting and building raised beds (Milton only).

You will help inspire people and give them the confidence to cook. We deliver cookery workshops and healthy eating demonstrations to schools and community groups across North Glasgow including vulnerable adult support services such as addiction, mental health and learning disability support services. You will work closely with our community cooks. Also help assist in classes and demonstrations, setting up and clearing up and will ensure equipment is clean and tidied safely and appropriately.

To have skills to minute take and type out minutes from meetings. The meetings will be on a monthly basis and will last for around 1 hour. Balornock Uniform Bank is in the G21 area of Glasgow and passes on good quality school uniforms to help families in the area.

Both facilities are used by local communities and partner agencies for a range of activities such as sports and recreation, meetings and conferences and youth and community work. The Volunteer Resource Assistants will complement the existing team of staff operating the two community-based facilities. There will be the opportunity to volunteer within the areas of youth work, administration, digital inclusion, gardening, caretaking and fitness activities. Applicants will be required to demonstrate a willingness to undertake further training, shadowing and person development opportunities. If you are interested in this opportunity, please e-mail Jim.Dunsmore@glasgow.gov.uk for an application pack.

Develop links with potential collection sites in the Community. Research & approach exciting venues to collect in such as football stadiums, theatres. Making an agreed amount of applications to stores. Recruiting & motivating volunteers to take part in store collections. Ensuring accurate receipting & accounting of income in accordance with Action for Children Reporting, Banking and Administration Procedures. Sending thank you letters/ certificates to outlets with details of amount raised.

Come and help us deliver outdoor education sessions to schools and the wider community in the Seven Lochs Wetland Park. No experience necessary, just an enthusiasm for nature and working with people in the outdoors. Volunteers will have the opportunity to help deliver outdoor education sessions to school children in the Seven Lochs area. We work both in Primary and Secondary schools. Sessions can be for a morning or afternoon with an individual class or after school sessions for mixed age groups. We also run regular events for the general public at weekends such as family explorer walks, heritage events, arts and crafts events and natural history events, which we always would welcome some extra help at. A knowledge of outdoor education and working with children would be an advantage but not essential as any training needed can be provided. More important is a person who is friendly, enthusiastic and happy to learn on the job.

Our volunteer business mentors are paired with the leaders of community sports clubs who need expertise in a particular area to become more sustainable and increase their capacity. Sported works closely to support our volunteers throughout the process, and the opportunities available are very flexible – from answering a 15-minute call from a club leader, to delivering a workshop or a 6-month mentor placement. As a Sported volunteer, you will have the opportunity to share your professional skills and expertise with community groups, having a huge effect on the sustainability and capacity of these clubs. Full induction is offered, as well as personal development opportunities, and you will join a network of skilled Sported business volunteers across the UK. You will have the chance to work with a diverse range of people and organisations, and will receive support throughout from the Sported Volunteer Services team. Most importantly, you will have fun!

Could you cook one extra portion of dinner for an elderly neighbour? As a Volunteer Cook you will be paired with an elderly person (Diner) in your community to share a meal with them once a week. The role is flexible and requires you to cook an extra portion of what you are cooking that night and share it with your Diner once a week. Meal Makers is a local neighbourhood food-sharing project that connects people who love cooking ('Cooks') and are happy to share an extra portion of home cooked food with an older neighbour ('Diner') who could really appreciate a freshly prepared meal and a friendly chat. Over 10,000 meals have been shared through Meal Makers but we need your help! We have a high interest from Diners in this area but we don't have enough volunteers to meet the demand. If you could do something great with an extra plate of your home cooking we would love to hear from you. It only takes two minutes to sign up online!