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Retail Volunteer - Drumchapel

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
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.
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Mentor

MCR Pathways - Clacks
The MCR Pathways programme was founded in 2007. In 2018, the programme began expanding across Scotland with the Young Clackmannanshire Talent (YCT) programme launching in 2019. YCT is helping young people find, grow and use their talent throughout Clackmannanshire. When one person mentors, two lives are changed. Volunteer mentors spend one hour a week listening to and encouraging their young person. The only qualification you need to be a mentor is the desire to help. Young people are matched with a mentor based on their personalities, interests and career aspirations. All young people are different and have different needs, so it’s important that mentors come from all walks of life. Mentors are role models, who make a life-changing difference to young people. Additionally, mentoring has been shown to make a powerful and positive impact on those who give their time and support. If you are interested in spending one hour a week with a local young person, assisting them to realise their aspirations, MCR will provide all the support and training you require! For more information, or to sign up, please visit https://mcrpathways.org/become-a-mentor/
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Online Community Moderator Volunteer - Homebased

National Autistic Society
Why we need you Moderating is a very satisfying and convenient way to make a direct contribution to the charity and to people affected by autism. You will be directly involved in supporting a lively and fascinating peer-to-peer community. You will be part of a team of like-minded people (moderators) who, with the Community Manager, maintain and develop the Community. What you will be doing You will moderate the user generated content on the National Autistic Society (NAS) Online Community. You will ensure that users adhere to the Community’s rules, creating a safe space which protects the interests of the users and of the NAS. Tasks will include: Ensuring the community is used appropriately Assisting users having difficulty using the community Protecting users by keeping an eye out for irrelevant or controversial information (this may include inappropriate medical advice, inappropriate advice on strategies to use; every autistic individual is different and what may work for one individual may not work for another) Protecting users by looking out for advertising, promotion of products and unapproved research requests Looking out for inaccurate postings about the NAS Intervening only where absolutely necessary, mainly by referring to others; by signposting where appropriate for relevant information; and, occasionally, by editing or removing posts or Sending handover notes to other moderators Alerting line manager to anything concerning that is posted on the community Skills qualities and experience needed a positive attitude a commitment to/enthusiasm for information provision good communication skills a good standard of English good comprehension skills sensitivity to individuals’ needs and confidentiality be a confident internet user able to keep track of your progress and manage your time good administration skills ability to accurately record information general IT skills able to use own initiative when volunteering an interest in autism ability to represent the NAS’s values whilst volunteering When and where the role is home-based we like volunteers to give one regular 2-3 hour shift each week on your allocated day (currently seeking Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays) we like volunteers to commit to the role for a minimum of one year, this helps us to provide a consistent service to those who use our online community you will need access to a computer/tablet, and a good internet connection Support online autism awareness training and other e-learning courses online volunteer induction ongoing support with your line manager What you could get out of it ongoing support feeling valued using talents and experience to help others learning new skills with training provided making a real difference by helping others having the satisfaction of seeing results helping the National Autistic Society to maintain its much valued Online Community We seek applications from anyone interested in the role, but particularly welcome applications from those on the autism spectrum.
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Shop Volunteer

Save the Children
Our Save the Children Shops help raise lots of money for children living in the UK and in 120 countries worldwide. It’s always lovely chatting to our customers about the fabulous items we sell and telling them about the fantastic work that Save the Children does. You’ll get the chance to meet new people and make friends plus you’ll be part of an amazing team of volunteers.Your donation of time, creativity and kindness can help improve the lives of children all over the world - via sustainable shopping! There’s so much for you to get stuck in to when you’re volunteering in our shops. We get lots of donations and it's always exciting when one of our volunteers spots a real gem. You'll be taking in, sorting, steaming and pricing donations, rolling up your sleeves in the backroom as well as being on the shop floor. Serving customers with a smile is so important. You’ll be using the till (don't worry, we'll show you how) and handling money. And when people come in to donate items you'll also be completing the Gift Aid forms that let their donations help us even more. It’s really important that our window and shop displays look appealing so people keep visiting our shops. So you'll be wielding a duster and vacuum as well as your imagination to make the shop look its best. It would be ideal if you could volunteer one shift a week, which is about four hours but we're also happy to have more flexible times. No special skills are needed as we’ll show you what to do and we provide all the training you’ll need. But if you have any experience or particular interest tell us, it may come in useful. It’s really easy to get your volunteering started. If you're over 18 years old, just click on ‘Apply’ and get filling in your details!
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Fundraising Managers Wanted

Ragdolls UK
We are a charity who support children and young adults suffering from genetic disorders and we are currently in need of new fundraising managers. We are looking for committed individuals who can spare a few hours per week to aid the charity in organising fundraising events. We are currently based in Dundee, Scotland and so volunteers from that area would be preferable. However, we will welcome candidates from all over the country to work from home. This is an unpaid volunteer opportunity but full time vacancies will open up for successful participants.
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World Autism Awareness Week Volunteer – home based

National Autistic Society
Why we need you World Autism Awareness Week (WAAW) is the most significant week in the National Autistic Society’s yearly calendar, both in terms of campaigning and fundraising. In 2021, WAAW will take place from Monday 29 March until Sunday 4 April. In the Supporter Fundraising team, we know that the more direct contact we have with our supporters, the more money we will raise. We have recently been hit hard by the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, both in terms of funds raised and our team resource. We would benefit hugely from the support of a volunteer in the WAAW 2021 team, who would enable us to reach more of our fantastic fundraisers, to support them in their fundraising plans and ultimately raise more money to help autistic people and their families. What you will be doing Liaising directly with supporters to support them with their fundraising plans, over email and on the phone and via social media e.g., Facebook groups. Responding to enquiries from WAAW fundraisers, inc. Super 7 Challenge participants. Supporting the Senior Fundraising Campaigns Officer with planning marketing and stewardship activity for the Super 7 Challenge, the Spectrum Night Walks and WAAW in general. Engaging with internal support teams on other aspects of the campaign, including data selections, social media posts and responses, marketing plans and fundraising merchandise. You will need access to a computer and a good internet connection. Skills, qualities and experience needed Skills/experience Written skills Experience in communicating with supporters/customers/clients, as well as colleagues, would be helpful for this role Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365 programmes, particularly Word, Outlook, Excel Qualities Confident and warm phone manner Happy to interact with the wider team Able to carry out tasks on using your own initiative as this role is home based When and where Location The role is homebased, when Covid19 restrictions are changed there may be an opportunity to travel to our London office if you wish to, this is not mandatory for the role. Hours We are hoping for our volunteer will be available for around 3 days/21 hours per week, though we are very flexible as to which days and what hours they choose to volunteer, this role could be shared between 2 volunteers. We would like you to start volunteering with us from mid-January onwards if possible, and we would like you to be able to volunteer in this role for at least three months, until after WAAW 2021 has taken place. Support This role will be managed by the Senior Fundraising Campaigns Officer, who will be available to support you in this role. Members of the wider Supporter Fundraising will be on hand to provide any training or support you may need and answer any questions The role will also involve liaising with a number of support teams, including Marketing, Data Services, Supporter Care, Social Media, Content and others. What you can get out of it You will be able to gain a breadth of experience in all aspects a fundraising campaign, including marketing, supporter stewardship and logistical planning. We aim for the volunteer roles to be a fun one, and you will enjoy engaging with the Supporter Fundraising team and other colleagues across the NAS. There is also opportunity to learn much more about the experiences of autistic people and their families. You will have access to our e-learning modules which include autism awareness, safeguarding and GDPR. We seek applications from anyone interested in the role, but particularly welcome applications from those on the autism spectrum.
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Phone Friend

Food Train Connects South Lanarkshire
Food Train provides a one to one phone service for older people who are isolated and alone. Our Connects Phone Friends service is a fantastic way to make an impact on the lives of older people in your community. Why Volunteer? It’s rewarding and it makes a huge difference to people’s lives. It’s amazing the impact that regular phone call can have on someone who is isolated or lonely. If you want to make sure that an older person is able to live well in their own home this is a great opportunity to do so. The Role: • Call the older person you are matched with on a regular basis, usually weekly. • Submit brief records and to report any matters of concern to staff • Keep within the boundaries of the role • To inform Food Train Connects Staff of any accidents, incidents or complaints • To maintain confidentiality • To represent Food Train in a professional manner to our members and the wider community
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Retail Volunteer - Cathcart

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
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.
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Shop Floor

Chest, Heart & Stroke-Drumchapel Community Hub
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. Since the outbreak of covid the goverment has set out guidelines for retail to ensure all our staff, customers and volunteers are safe. This volunteer role will help make this possible by doing the following: •Meeting and greeting customersat the entrance of the shop •Managing a socially distanced queuing system •Advising customers of theCOVID19 procedures we have in placein the shop,including hand sanitising and social distancing. •Accepting donations and completing gift aidapplications•Helping with the ongoing good hygiene procedures of the shop
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Shopping Friend

Food Train Connects South Lanarkshire
Food Train provides a one to one grocery shopping services for older people who are no longer able to manage independently, through age, ill health, frailty or disability. Our Connects Shopping Friends service is a fantastic way to make an impact on the lives of older people in your community. Why Volunteer? It’s rewarding and it makes a huge difference to people’s lives. It’s amazing the impact that regular support with grocery shopping can have on someone who is isolated or lonely. If you want to make sure that an older person is able to live well in their own home this is a great opportunity to do so. The Role: • Contact the older person you are matched with on a regular basis, usually weekly, to obtain their shopping list, carry out their shopping and then deliver to their home, putting away if necessary. • Submit brief records, receipts for payment and to report any matters of concern to staff • Keep within the boundaries of the role • To inform Food Train Connects Staff of any accidents, incidents or complaints • To maintain confidentiality • To represent Food Train in a professional manner to our members and the wider community
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Retail Assistant

The Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice
Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice are looking for volunteers to join their team and to get involved within their charity shops throughout various locations in Glasgow and the surrounding areas. As a volunteer you will enjoy working within a professional team providing a high quality retail service, assisting in the day to day running of the shop and meeting agreed performance targets to maximise sales and profitability. You can be talking to customers and helping them with their shopping experience, serving customers and help create eye-catching and stylish window displays. It is important that volunteers understand the importance of raising funds through the shop and are able to promote and raise the profile of the Hospice throughout the local community.
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Gaelic speakers, tutors and translators

Lingo Flamingo
CALLING ALL GAELIC SPEAKERS, TUTORS AND ENTHUSIASTS! Lingo Flamingo are a vibrant social enterprise based in the Southside of Glasgow with a mission to share the joys of language learning far and wide. We offer engaging, light-hearted and interactive language classes to older adults in various locations across Scotland. All of what we do is inspired by research which shows that learning a language at any age can help slow cognitive decline. We believe wholeheartedly that it is never too late to learn! For our latest project, we are partnering with Glasgow City Council to teach Scottish Gaelic in day centres and care homes in Scotland. We are looking for individuals with Gaelic language skills to help with the various stages of this exciting new project! We are initially looking for individuals with interest in translation and/or tutoring to translate our pre-existing workbooks into Gaelic. This work would be done remotely, and would require applicants to have access to emails. A personal computer is desirable but not essential, as we would be able to provide a computer on loan. The translating role has a time commitment of around 1 hour a week over a 2 month period. Experience of translation work is not essential, and volunteers will be supported throughout by Lingo Flamingo's Learning Manager. As part of the second stage of the project, we are looking for people to teach small groups of adults using the newly designed workbooks. Teaching experience is helpful, but not essential, as we will provide comprehensive online teacher training. The tutoring time will require a time commitment of 1-2 hours per week, but with lots of flexibility according to your needs. Individuals are welcome to help with both roles outlined above, or whichever best suits their interests. We will provide training on our teaching methods and practices, as well as ongoing support and mentoring for both roles. If you have teaching experience, or experience translating and creating teaching resources, feel free to get in touch via or website, or directly on info@lingoflamingo.co.uk We're looking forward to hearing from you
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Volunteer Election Observer with Democracy Volunteers

  • Democracy Volunteers
  • One-off volunteering

Democracy Volunteers is the UK's leading election observation group. We observe elections to assess the quality of them and to report back to returning officers, the UK's Electoral Commission and to government. We do this by a combination of interview with key election officials as well as in-person observations of elections, such as attending polling stations and the counting process. On May 6th, 2021 we will be deploying around 200 observers, accredited by the Electoral Commission, to observe the devolved parliamentary election in Scotland and other electoral events across the UK. The day will consist of travelling around your designated area (this will be within the city’s wider area) and visiting polling stations with a partner, in order to help us collect data on a wide variety of subjects. Don’t worry: This will all be explained in depth through online training and seminars in addition to other events such as a pre-deployment event taking place in the week prior to polling day. Election observation is a great way to learn more about the democratic process in action, learn more about electoral standards in the UK and contribute to civil society! Key things to consider before applying are: • You must be available all day from 6:45am until 10:15pm on the May 6th 2021. The day is very long and tiring, but enjoyable and rewarding! • You must be polite and respectful to all officials and the public throughout the day in line with our code of conduct. • Have a positive mental attitude. • Be able to follow the training provided and accurately record data. • Be available for a training and deployment session in your area scheduled to take place in the week prior to the election (More details will be given nearer the deployment) Please note that this role is apolitical and as such we are not able to consider any volunteering candidate if they are a member of a political party or are actively campaigning for any candidate at these elections. Expenses are covered for travel and subsistence on polling day and for counting. Full training is conducted online and we will be holding a series of online events to tell potential observers more about the process. Application is by CV. Once processed we will be in touch with all applicants within 10 working days informing you whether we intend to proceed with your application. More information can be found about Democracy Volunteers at www.democracyvolunteers.org (All observers will be equipped for elections based on the health limitations in place at the time and be registered by Democracy Volunteers with the UK's Electoral Commission).
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Online Recruitment Quiz Mentor

  • Fledgling Arts Collective Central
  • Home-based volunteering

Online Recruitment Quiz Mentor Fledgling are looking for an Online Recruitment Quiz Mentor to take new Volunteers through our induction quiz reliably and efficiently. The quiz is in 3 parts and is a PowerPoint quiz, it's very user friendly. Your job would be to ask questions based on the induction quiz and explain what the position with us entails. You would need to be friendly and welcoming. It takes around 30-35 mins to complete the induction quiz process. We usually have 2-3 new volunteers a week. So you would probably need to have about 2 hours in total availability for the position. You would also need to be available on WhatsApp in order to arrange the inductions which take place on Facebook messenger. Fledgling is an online community that encourages using creativity to help mental wellbeing. Our potential volunteers join us to give positive and encouraging feedback. If you are reliable and can commit to what is needed to be an Online Recruitment Quiz Mentor, please message me at jewels-founder-fledgling@outlook.com Jewels Johnson: Founder: Fledgling Arts Collective Central
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Looking for Trustees ( form Medical or Allied Professions, Campaigning, Marketing, Grant and Funding experience)

  • Talk Lipoedema
  • Home-based volunteering, Board/trustee role

Are you looking for an opportunity to use your skills and knowledge to help others and gain new experiences? This is a fantastic opportunity to join our passionate team as a Trustee. Talk Lipoedema was established in 2013 and was registered as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated organisation (SC045490) in March 2015. Talk Lipoedema operates as an online charity and the majority of our work and board meetings, meetings and interactions take place on virtual platforms. Lipoedema is an emerging disease which mainly affects women. Who are often misdiagnosed with Obesity and or Lymphoedema. We currently work across the whole of the UK supporting women with lipoedema, their families and carers. Our vision is to make Lipoedema a household word. We are currently looking for new Trustees to join us to help us grow the organisation further. Consideration will be given to candidates who have experience within the following skill areas: • A Medical or Allied Professions background • Campaigning on health issues • Grant and Funding sourcing • Marketing, PR • Social Media Management We would particularly welcome candidates from under-represented groups including: women, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, disabled people and young people. Strong empathy with the experiences of people affected by challenging health conditions is an essential requirement. Previous Trustee experience is desirable but not essential. Opportunities for training and development and to work in an organisation that is made up of extraordinary people who are passionate, innovative, flexible, dedicated and professional and fun. We would foresee the time commitment to be one day a month. There is no remuneration; however, all necessary travel and out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed.
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TREASURER

  • Talk Lipoedema
  • Home-based volunteering, Board/trustee role

Are you looking for an opportunity to use your skills and knowledge to help others and gain new experiences? This is a fantastic opportunity to join our passionate team as our Treasurer. Talk Lipoedema was established in 2013 and was registered as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated organisation (SC045490) in March 2015. Talk Lipoedema operates as an online charity and the majority of our work and board meetings, meetings and interactions take place on virtual platforms. Lipoedema is an emerging disease which mainly affects women. Who are often misdiagnosed with Obesity and or Lymphoedema. We currently work across the whole of the UK supporting women with lipoedema, their families and carers. Our vision is to make Lipoedema a household word. We are currently looking for someone to join us as Treasurer to: • Oversee all financial aspects of the charity and co-ordinate with bookkeeper. • Ensure our financial affairs are conducted within legal requirements, applicable accounting standards and good practice. • Work in partnership with the Chair, board members to provide advice and guidance regarding the health of the charity’s financial position. • Help with funding applications and fund-raising appeals. We would particularly welcome candidates from under-represented groups including: women, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, disabled people and young people. Strong empathy with the experiences of people affected by challenging health conditions is an essential requirement. Previous Treasurer experience is desirable but not essential. Opportunities for training and development and to work in an organisation that is made up of extraordinary people who are passionate, innovative, flexible, dedicated and professional and fun. We would foresee the time commitment to be one day a month. There is no remuneration; however, all necessary travel and out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed.
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Online Community Moderator Volunteer - Homebased

  • National Autistic Society
  • Home-based volunteering

Why we need you Moderating is a very satisfying and convenient way to make a direct contribution to the charity and to people affected by autism. You will be directly involved in supporting a lively and fascinating peer-to-peer community. You will be part of a team of like-minded people (moderators) who, with the Community Manager, maintain and develop the Community. What you will be doing You will moderate the user generated content on the National Autistic Society (NAS) Online Community. You will ensure that users adhere to the Community’s rules, creating a safe space which protects the interests of the users and of the NAS. Tasks will include: Ensuring the community is used appropriately Assisting users having difficulty using the community Protecting users by keeping an eye out for irrelevant or controversial information (this may include inappropriate medical advice, inappropriate advice on strategies to use; every autistic individual is different and what may work for one individual may not work for another) Protecting users by looking out for advertising, promotion of products and unapproved research requests Looking out for inaccurate postings about the NAS Intervening only where absolutely necessary, mainly by referring to others; by signposting where appropriate for relevant information; and, occasionally, by editing or removing posts or Sending handover notes to other moderators Alerting line manager to anything concerning that is posted on the community Skills qualities and experience needed a positive attitude a commitment to/enthusiasm for information provision good communication skills a good standard of English good comprehension skills sensitivity to individuals’ needs and confidentiality be a confident internet user able to keep track of your progress and manage your time good administration skills ability to accurately record information general IT skills able to use own initiative when volunteering an interest in autism ability to represent the NAS’s values whilst volunteering When and where the role is home-based we like volunteers to give one regular 2-3 hour shift each week on your allocated day (currently seeking Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays) we like volunteers to commit to the role for a minimum of one year, this helps us to provide a consistent service to those who use our online community you will need access to a computer/tablet, and a good internet connection Support online autism awareness training and other e-learning courses online volunteer induction ongoing support with your line manager What you could get out of it ongoing support feeling valued using talents and experience to help others learning new skills with training provided making a real difference by helping others having the satisfaction of seeing results helping the National Autistic Society to maintain its much valued Online Community We seek applications from anyone interested in the role, but particularly welcome applications from those on the autism spectrum.
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Gaelic speakers, tutors and translators

  • Lingo Flamingo
  • Home-based volunteering

CALLING ALL GAELIC SPEAKERS, TUTORS AND ENTHUSIASTS! Lingo Flamingo are a vibrant social enterprise based in the Southside of Glasgow with a mission to share the joys of language learning far and wide. We offer engaging, light-hearted and interactive language classes to older adults in various locations across Scotland. All of what we do is inspired by research which shows that learning a language at any age can help slow cognitive decline. We believe wholeheartedly that it is never too late to learn! For our latest project, we are partnering with Glasgow City Council to teach Scottish Gaelic in day centres and care homes in Scotland. We are looking for individuals with Gaelic language skills to help with the various stages of this exciting new project! We are initially looking for individuals with interest in translation and/or tutoring to translate our pre-existing workbooks into Gaelic. This work would be done remotely, and would require applicants to have access to emails. A personal computer is desirable but not essential, as we would be able to provide a computer on loan. The translating role has a time commitment of around 1 hour a week over a 2 month period. Experience of translation work is not essential, and volunteers will be supported throughout by Lingo Flamingo's Learning Manager. As part of the second stage of the project, we are looking for people to teach small groups of adults using the newly designed workbooks. Teaching experience is helpful, but not essential, as we will provide comprehensive online teacher training. The tutoring time will require a time commitment of 1-2 hours per week, but with lots of flexibility according to your needs. Individuals are welcome to help with both roles outlined above, or whichever best suits their interests. We will provide training on our teaching methods and practices, as well as ongoing support and mentoring for both roles. If you have teaching experience, or experience translating and creating teaching resources, feel free to get in touch via or website, or directly on info@lingoflamingo.co.uk We're looking forward to hearing from you
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World Autism Awareness Week Volunteer – home based

  • National Autistic Society
  • Home-based volunteering

Why we need you World Autism Awareness Week (WAAW) is the most significant week in the National Autistic Society’s yearly calendar, both in terms of campaigning and fundraising. In 2021, WAAW will take place from Monday 29 March until Sunday 4 April. In the Supporter Fundraising team, we know that the more direct contact we have with our supporters, the more money we will raise. We have recently been hit hard by the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, both in terms of funds raised and our team resource. We would benefit hugely from the support of a volunteer in the WAAW 2021 team, who would enable us to reach more of our fantastic fundraisers, to support them in their fundraising plans and ultimately raise more money to help autistic people and their families. What you will be doing Liaising directly with supporters to support them with their fundraising plans, over email and on the phone and via social media e.g., Facebook groups. Responding to enquiries from WAAW fundraisers, inc. Super 7 Challenge participants. Supporting the Senior Fundraising Campaigns Officer with planning marketing and stewardship activity for the Super 7 Challenge, the Spectrum Night Walks and WAAW in general. Engaging with internal support teams on other aspects of the campaign, including data selections, social media posts and responses, marketing plans and fundraising merchandise. You will need access to a computer and a good internet connection. Skills, qualities and experience needed Skills/experience Written skills Experience in communicating with supporters/customers/clients, as well as colleagues, would be helpful for this role Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365 programmes, particularly Word, Outlook, Excel Qualities Confident and warm phone manner Happy to interact with the wider team Able to carry out tasks on using your own initiative as this role is home based When and where Location The role is homebased, when Covid19 restrictions are changed there may be an opportunity to travel to our London office if you wish to, this is not mandatory for the role. Hours We are hoping for our volunteer will be available for around 3 days/21 hours per week, though we are very flexible as to which days and what hours they choose to volunteer, this role could be shared between 2 volunteers. We would like you to start volunteering with us from mid-January onwards if possible, and we would like you to be able to volunteer in this role for at least three months, until after WAAW 2021 has taken place. Support This role will be managed by the Senior Fundraising Campaigns Officer, who will be available to support you in this role. Members of the wider Supporter Fundraising will be on hand to provide any training or support you may need and answer any questions The role will also involve liaising with a number of support teams, including Marketing, Data Services, Supporter Care, Social Media, Content and others. What you can get out of it You will be able to gain a breadth of experience in all aspects a fundraising campaign, including marketing, supporter stewardship and logistical planning. We aim for the volunteer roles to be a fun one, and you will enjoy engaging with the Supporter Fundraising team and other colleagues across the NAS. There is also opportunity to learn much more about the experiences of autistic people and their families. You will have access to our e-learning modules which include autism awareness, safeguarding and GDPR. We seek applications from anyone interested in the role, but particularly welcome applications from those on the autism spectrum.
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Fundraising Assistant

  • Baby Blue Bee Bunnies
  • Home-based volunteering

This role involves organising our fundraising team including delegating jobs throughout the year and arranging the fundraising calendar.
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Phone Friend

  • Food Train Connects South Lanarkshire

Food Train provides a one to one phone service for older people who are isolated and alone. Our Connects Phone Friends service is a fantastic way to make an impact on the lives of older people in your community. Why Volunteer? It’s rewarding and it makes a huge difference to people’s lives. It’s amazing the impact that regular phone call can have on someone who is isolated or lonely. If you want to make sure that an older person is able to live well in their own home this is a great opportunity to do so. The Role: • Call the older person you are matched with on a regular basis, usually weekly. • Submit brief records and to report any matters of concern to staff • Keep within the boundaries of the role • To inform Food Train Connects Staff of any accidents, incidents or complaints • To maintain confidentiality • To represent Food Train in a professional manner to our members and the wider community
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Shopping Friend

  • Food Train Connects South Lanarkshire

Food Train provides a one to one grocery shopping services for older people who are no longer able to manage independently, through age, ill health, frailty or disability. Our Connects Shopping Friends service is a fantastic way to make an impact on the lives of older people in your community. Why Volunteer? It’s rewarding and it makes a huge difference to people’s lives. It’s amazing the impact that regular support with grocery shopping can have on someone who is isolated or lonely. If you want to make sure that an older person is able to live well in their own home this is a great opportunity to do so. The Role: • Contact the older person you are matched with on a regular basis, usually weekly, to obtain their shopping list, carry out their shopping and then deliver to their home, putting away if necessary. • Submit brief records, receipts for payment and to report any matters of concern to staff • Keep within the boundaries of the role • To inform Food Train Connects Staff of any accidents, incidents or complaints • To maintain confidentiality • To represent Food Train in a professional manner to our members and the wider community
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