We are looking for people who like walking and chatting and would like to become a Health Walk Leader with our Health Walk Project! Walk Leaders help to plan and organise weekly health walks for local people. Our walks are free, low-level and accessible to all. Volunteers help to promote positive physical and mental health and wellbeing by leading and supporting people to participate in short health walks within their local community. We are looking for volunteers to help re-launch our Nairn Health Walk. Day/time of walk will depend on availability of volunteers interested. Walk leader training provided and opportunities for further development in areas such as; • Dementia Friendly • Strength & Balance • Parkinson’s Awareness • Mental Health Awareness • Outdoor First Aid

Partnerships for Wellbeing is a well-established charity that offers services such as Health Walks and Community Transport. As we head towards our 20th anniversary we’re looking for 2 new Directors to join our Board of Trustees. You’ll help shape our strategy for the years ahead and you’ll provide valued advice and guidance to the management team responsible for providing life-enhancing services to the community. Our charity is supported by funds from NHS Highland, Highland Council and many other agencies and organisations. Board Directors have a key role in ensuring that money is well spent. If you have experience in the public or private sector, perhaps as a manager or organiser, you’ll have a lot to contribute...but more than that, we’re looking for directors with the kind of life experience relevant to the aims of our charity. Our current chairperson is stepping down at the end of 2021, so we’re looking for Directors who might eventually be interested in taking that leading role on our Board You’ll find more information about Partnerships for Wellbeing on our website P4w.org.uk

We are looking for people who would like to become a Health Walk Leader with our P4W Walk Project in partnership with the Maggie’s Centre in Inverness. This opportunity will involve supporting people with a cancer diagnosis to participate in short health walks to promote positive physical and mental health and wellbeing.

Mainly bases at Kingussie Allotments, Am Fasgadh and the new Aviemore hospital in the future. We are seeking some people interested in gardening tasks to work alongside service users throughout the year. We would also like to find someone who would be interested in setting up and managing our social media including uploading pictures, posting about events.

Wick Active Schools is looking to recruit new volunteers for the 2021-2022 term year and is excited to get started again. There are many opportunities within the East Caithness district which include 1 High School, 8 Primary Schools, evening and weekend clubs. All training will be provided which will include development pathways, paid work during School holidays, opportunities within the HLH leadership programme, volunteer of the month award, flexibility for work and experience for those looking to work with young people

Assist with the support of stroke patients ,help with language and rehabilitation of patients and the needs of the individual. Courses and training will be given eg,speech and language training. the Volunteer will help individuals with their social recovery. assist with activities etc

Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 shops. Our stores sell lots of great donated & new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK. Our retail stores are the face of our charity on the high-street and in local communities. We have loads of amazing stock donated to us every week, and this all needs to be sorted, tagged and put on the shop-floor for sale! Making sure our shops look fantastic is another task you can get involved with. You may also be required to help out on the till too, but we will show you how that works during your time volunteering with us. We value the contribution of everyone who supports Barnardo’s.You will be a friendly face of Barnardo’s by volunteering in one of our shops. It would be great if you could volunteer one shift a week (or even more if you want) but we’re always happy to be flexible to work around your availability.

To preserve local history for the future, volunteers required to either interview people about their stories or to come forward to talk about being part of the Town in the past. In relation to Wick and surrounding area

Where2 today have an allotment at Skye of Curr near Dulnain Bridge and would like your to get it establish. Every Wednesday - 10.30am – 1.30pm Main tasks are digging - planting -watering - composting - pruning - weeding - general gardening -helping to tidy the allotment. Please contact Victoria Fuller - email: volunteering@ct4u.co.uk - Office: 01479 810004 - Mob: 07563 804 774 - www.ct4u.co.uk

To help with Youth Club Activities which develops the social skills and well-being of young people. Volunteers can help with sport activities, crafts, games or general supervision of young people

At the moment, Skye Camanachd Board are working through the paperwork required to allow spectators (home and away) to attend fixtures at Pairc Nan Laoch. This is no easy task and we are looking for volunteers to assist us in getting spectators back pitchside. The system we, and other clubs are putting in place is a ticket only system, which enables us to allow spectators to return as safely as possible. Volunteers are needed over the course of the season to help with marshalling. If you would like to be back pitch side, supporting your club PLEASE get in touch to lend a wee hand. It wouldn’t be a weekly task - the more volunteers the less everyone has to do it. Training will be provided. Without volunteers, and with no date set for spectators being permitted back so far, Skye Camanachd simply cannot put this system in place. Please help your club get spectators back supporting all our teams. Get in touch by messaging the page or emailing skyecamanachdshinty@gmail.com.

Volunteers provide valuable practical and verbal assistance at mealtimes. Volunteers: • Prepare the patient area for mealtimes. • Help distribute meal trays to patients. • Provide general assistance as requested by staff. • Provide patients with tea and coffee after meals.

At MCR Pathways, we know that all young people are talented. However, our country’s care-experienced and young people who have experienced disadvantage face challenges beyond their control that make it more difficult for them to succeed. These young people are in our communities but we don’t always see their struggles. As a community, we can change this. We recruit and train volunteer mentors who are matched with a young person based on personality, hobbies and career aspirations. Mentors meet with their young person at their school for just one hour a week and provide a compassionate, listening ear. MCR Mentors: • Build a relationship, improving the self-esteem of their young person • Help their young people discover their own passion for learning & achieving • Empower their young people to overcome the challenges thrown at them Education is the key to unlocking our young people’s potential. Our volunteer Mentors are supported every step of the way as they guide their young person onto a positive pathway. No experience is required and full training is given. A PVG (protecting vulnerable groups scheme) will be required prior to mentoring. This will be discussed in your onboarding process and is free of charge to obtain. How to become a Mentor Once you have registered your interest online at https://mcrpathways.org/become-a-mentor/ or by clicking the 'Apply' button below, you’ll be invited to attend an Information Session. The MCR Pathways Central Team will take you through the programme in more detail. After this, you’ll take part in an informal 1-to-1 chat which helps us understand more about you so we can make an inspired match between our mentors and young people. Lastly, you will be asked to complete a training session before you are then matched with your mentee by our expert panel. After matching, the central team and School Coordinator are always on-hand to offer advice and support throughout the year, while our online mentor community provides a platform to share experiences and access resources throughout the year. Can you volunteer just one hour a week and #BeTheBridge between a young person's talent and possibilities in life? Sign up and get involved today!

At MCR Pathways, we know that all young people are talented. However, our country’s care-experienced and young people who have experienced disadvantage face challenges beyond their control that make it more difficult for them to succeed. These young people are in our communities but we don’t always see their struggles. As a community, we can change this. We recruit and train volunteer mentors who are matched with a young person based on personality, hobbies and career aspirations. Mentors meet with their young person at their school for just one hour a week and provide a compassionate, listening ear. MCR Mentors: • Build a relationship, improving the self-esteem of their young person • Help their young people discover their own passion for learning & achieving • Empower their young people to overcome the challenges thrown at them Education is the key to unlocking our young people’s potential. Our volunteer Mentors are supported every step of the way as they guide their young person onto a positive pathway. No experience is required and full training is given. A PVG (protecting vulnerable groups scheme) will be required prior to mentoring. This will be discussed in your onboarding process and is free of charge to obtain. How to become a Mentor Once you have registered your interest online at https://mcrpathways.org/become-a-mentor/ or by clicking the 'Apply' button below, you’ll be invited to attend an Information Session. The MCR Pathways Central Team will take you through the programme in more detail. After this, you’ll take part in an informal 1-to-1 chat which helps us understand more about you so we can make an inspired match between our mentors and young people. Lastly, you will be asked to complete a training session before you are then matched with your mentee by our expert panel. After matching, the central team and School Coordinator are always on-hand to offer advice and support throughout the year, while our online mentor community provides a platform to share experiences and access resources throughout the year. Can you volunteer just one hour a week and #BeTheBridge between a young person's talent and possibilities in life? Sign up and get involved today!

At MCR Pathways, we know that all young people are talented. However, our country’s care-experienced and young people who have experienced disadvantage face challenges beyond their control that make it more difficult for them to succeed. These young people are in our communities but we don’t always see their struggles. As a community, we can change this. We recruit and train volunteer mentors who are matched with a young person based on personality, hobbies and career aspirations. Mentors meet with their young person at their school for just one hour a week and provide a compassionate, listening ear. MCR Mentors: • Build a relationship, improving the self-esteem of their young person • Help their young people discover their own passion for learning & achieving • Empower their young people to overcome the challenges thrown at them Education is the key to unlocking our young people’s potential. Our volunteer Mentors are supported every step of the way as they guide their young person onto a positive pathway. No experience is required and full training is given. A PVG (protecting vulnerable groups scheme) will be required prior to mentoring. This will be discussed in your onboarding process and is free of charge to obtain. How to become a Mentor Once you have registered your interest online at https://mcrpathways.org/become-a-mentor/ or by clicking the 'Apply' button below, you’ll be invited to attend an Information Session. The MCR Pathways Central Team will take you through the programme in more detail. After this, you’ll take part in an informal 1-to-1 chat which helps us understand more about you so we can make an inspired match between our mentors and young people. Lastly, you will be asked to complete a training session before you are then matched with your mentee by our expert panel. After matching, the central team and School Coordinator are always on-hand to offer advice and support throughout the year, while our online mentor community provides a platform to share experiences and access resources throughout the year. Can you volunteer just one hour a week and #BeTheBridge between a young person's talent and possibilities in life? Sign up and get involved today!

At MCR Pathways, we know that all young people are talented. However, our country’s care-experienced and young people who have experienced disadvantage face challenges beyond their control that make it more difficult for them to succeed. These young people are in our communities but we don’t always see their struggles. As a community, we can change this. We recruit and train volunteer mentors who are matched with a young person based on personality, hobbies and career aspirations. Mentors meet with their young person at their school for just one hour a week and provide a compassionate, listening ear. MCR Mentors: • Build a relationship, improving the self-esteem of their young person • Help their young people discover their own passion for learning & achieving • Empower their young people to overcome the challenges thrown at them Education is the key to unlocking our young people’s potential. Our volunteer Mentors are supported every step of the way as they guide their young person onto a positive pathway. No experience is required and full training is given. A PVG (protecting vulnerable groups scheme) will be required prior to mentoring. This will be discussed in your onboarding process and is free of charge to obtain. How to become a Mentor Once you have registered your interest online at https://mcrpathways.org/become-a-mentor/ or by clicking the 'Apply' button below, you’ll be invited to attend an Information Session. The MCR Pathways Central Team will take you through the programme in more detail. After this, you’ll take part in an informal 1-to-1 chat which helps us understand more about you so we can make an inspired match between our mentors and young people. Lastly, you will be asked to complete a training session before you are then matched with your mentee by our expert panel. After matching, the central team and School Coordinator are always on-hand to offer advice and support throughout the year, while our online mentor community provides a platform to share experiences and access resources throughout the year. Can you volunteer just one hour a week and #BeTheBridge between a young person's talent and possibilities in life? Sign up and get involved today!

You’ll support people living with our conditions to develop autonomy and confidence in self-management, enabling them to engage fully in activities of their choosing and with their community. You’ll provide specified support for the service user which will be dependent upon their individual goal(s). • Support with specific physical and/or everyday activities • Support with specific use of communication strategies This may involve either one-to-one or small group support or a combination of both. To undertake your role you will be required to undertake membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Adults) Scheme in Scotland (PVG)

Café with a warm welcome, nourishing food and a safe space for all. Profits are reinvested to support those most disadvantaged and vulnerable locally. Community table and meals provided for those in need. Looking for someone who is available and experienced at working with people with complex needs, complex backgrounds or within the community justice system.

Currently the station at Portree opens 0930 -1230 hours on Monday and Wednesday and Broadford, same times on Tuesday and Thursday. They issue PCR tests to members of the public with COVID symptoms. All appointments are pre booked and the fire service will provide all training.

Ward Volunteers take responsibility for the Tea trolley and ensure that patients on the ward are offered and receive a drink of their choice. Activities include: • Moving the trolley from room to room. • Providing patients with a drink of their choice. • Chatting to patients and taking an interest in them. • Passing on any useful information to medical staff.

Research enquiries sent in by members of the public using the archive material available, provide an appropriate, well thought out answer to the enquiry, file answered queries.

The community transport scheme need people coordinate the hire of their community transport via their phones base in their office. Contact Victoria at 01479 810000 for more information. Expenses will be paid.

The Youth Club is a valuable service for the young people of Castletown and surrounding area. volunteers are an essential asset in the sustainability of this service volunteers required Thursdays early evenings. Can you offer to help with the Youth Club?

volunteer mentors to assist young people with practical task, whether DIY, catering, baking etc. To enable them to learn lifeskills and enhance their personal development. This opportunity is based in PPP in Wick and usually occurs on a Wednesday but this is flexible and can respond to the volunteers availability. an exciting opportunity to volunteer on a regular basis

Volunteer Befrienders needed in Caithness to offer face-to-face support to people in their own homes [post covid] who are facing isolation. Training and support given.

Café with a warm welcome, nourishing food and a safe space for all. Profits are reinvested to support those most disadvantaged and vulnerable locally. Community table and meals provided for those in need. Looking for someone who is available and experienced at working with people with complex needs, complex backgrounds or within the community justice system.

Lyth Art Centre in Caithness are looking for new Board of Directors to help with the development of this creative and innovative Community based Art venue. If you have experience of Finance, a practicing Artist, Human Resources, Education or an enthusiastic member of the Caithness community then please come forward

volunteers to assist with maintenance and practical tasks at Dunnet Forest, Caithness. This is a community woodland supported by volunteers.

We are looking for General Retail Volunteers to help us to run our much loved high street shops in Our Dingwall Shop, where there is always plenty to do. You could be front of house, serving customers and keeping the shop floor tidy and fresh, or organising stock behind the scenes. We ask for as little or as much time as you can give, as often or as occasionally as you feel able. You will be supported by our lovely shop team to be involved in things like: • Sorting clothes, spotting premium items, tagging, stickering and hanging items • Keeping the shop floor neat and tidy • Restocking the shop, accepting donations and talking to customers • Creating displays and merchandising • Serving customers on the till (if you’re happy to) We'll need you to: • be friendly and willing to help • have good common sense • use your own initiative and work as part of a team to help out • Regular 2-4 hour shift preferred, but days and times are flexible.

Volunteer drivers to lead the Trishaw [rickshaw] in and around Wick. This vehicles enables disabled or poor mobility people to get out and about for recreational purposes. The vehicle is pedal power and electric back up. volunteers receive full training and support.

At MCR Pathways, we know that all young people are talented. However, our country’s care-experienced and young people who have experienced disadvantage face challenges beyond their control that make it more difficult for them to succeed. These young people are in our communities but we don’t always see their struggles. As a community, we can change this. We recruit and train volunteer mentors who are matched with a young person based on personality, hobbies and career aspirations. Mentors meet with their young person at their school for just one hour a week and provide a compassionate, listening ear. MCR Mentors: • Build a relationship, improving the self-esteem of their young person • Help their young people discover their own passion for learning & achieving • Empower their young people to overcome the challenges thrown at them Education is the key to unlocking our young people’s potential. Our volunteer Mentors are supported every step of the way as they guide their young person onto a positive pathway. No experience is required and full training is given. A PVG (protecting vulnerable groups scheme) will be required prior to mentoring. This will be discussed in your onboarding process and is free of charge to obtain. How to become a Mentor Once you have registered your interest online at https://mcrpathways.org/become-a-mentor/ or by clicking the 'Apply' button below, you’ll be invited to attend an Information Session. The MCR Pathways Central Team will take you through the programme in more detail. After this, you’ll take part in an informal 1-to-1 chat which helps us understand more about you so we can make an inspired match between our mentors and young people. Lastly, you will be asked to complete a training session before you are then matched with your mentee by our expert panel. After matching, the central team and School Coordinator are always on-hand to offer advice and support throughout the year, while our online mentor community provides a platform to share experiences and access resources throughout the year. Can you volunteer just one hour a week and #BeTheBridge between a young person's talent and possibilities in life? Sign up and get involved today!

The Elsie Normington foundation aims to provide a specialist multi purpose facility In Inverness . The Haven Centre will provide a specially equipped play facility both indoors and outdoors for children and young people with complex learning difficulties and profound disabilities, also on site will be a community café, Garden and respite flats offering short term breaks to young people and their families from around the Highlands. We are about to embark on the next phase of our exciting journey as we enter the build phase of the project and would love for you to join us! We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers who would like to assist with our community fundraising. From working on charity stalls and conveying our message to working at fundraising events, you’ll gain some invaluable experience. Could you be part of the team? Our volunteering opportunities are flexible and we’d be delighted to speak with you if you’d like to find out more.

We are looking for people who like walking and chatting and would like to become a Health Walk Leader with our Health Walk Project! Walk Leaders help to plan and organise weekly health walks for local people. Our walks are free, low-level and accessible to all. Volunteers help to promote positive physical and mental health and wellbeing by leading and supporting people to participate in short health walks within their local community. We are looking for volunteers to help re-launch our Muir of Ord Health Walk. Walk day/time will depend on interested volunteers availability. Walk leader training provided and opportunities for further development in areas such as; • Dementia Friendly • Strength & Balance • Parkinson’s Awareness • Mental Health Awareness • Outdoor First Aid

We are looking for people who like walking and chatting and would like to become a Health Walk Leader with our Health Walk Project! Walk Leaders help to plan and organise weekly health walks for local people. Our walks are free, low-level and accessible to all. Volunteers help to promote positive physical and mental health and wellbeing by leading and supporting people to participate in short health walks within their local community. We are looking for volunteers to help re-launch our Alness Health Walk. Walk leader training provided and opportunities for further development in areas such as; • Dementia Friendly • Strength & Balance • Parkinson’s Awareness • Mental Health Awareness • Outdoor First Aid

We are looking for people would like to become a Health Walk Leader with our P4W Walk Project. Walk Leaders promote positive physical and mental health and wellbeing by leading and supporting people to participate in short health walks within their local community. We have existing walks within the Inner Moray Firth

Victim Support Scotland Volunteer How can you support victims and witnesses of crime? Victims of crime often feel a range of emotions in the aftermath of an offence. It is Victim Support Scotland’s role to provide victims and witnesses of crime emotional and practical support in person, online, and in court. Volunteers are supported by VSS staff who manage the service. How would you help? Our volunteers provide emotional support, practical help, information and guidance through the criminal justice system. We aim to empower people who have been impacted by crime, to move on with their lives. • Discuss service users’ needs by telephone, webchat, appointments and face-to-face contact, agreeing next steps at the end of each contact • Help service users feel more confident by arranging and conducting court familiarisation visits • Support service users in the court room and other appropriate locations on the day of the trial, liaising with court officials on behalf of the service users. • Feedback and agree follow-up actions with staff members • Provide administrative support in completing the service users journey What benefits would I get? Volunteering with Victim Support Scotland can be challenging and also extremely rewarding. As a volunteer you will: • Support people when they most need it • Learn new skills and knowledge of the criminal justice sector • Gain access to a range of specialist training courses that are relevant to your volunteering role • Positively contribute to your community as a member of a team actively working to reduce the impact of crime • A chance to give something back • Receive support in your volunteering role to deliver services effectively • All reasonable expenses (e.g. travel) will be reimbursed What is the time commitment? We know that our volunteers have busy lives, so we agree the time commitment with each individual volunteer. However, we ask for: • a minimum commitment of approximately one day per week, however this may vary depending upon the needs of the service. • a minimum commitment of at least 1 year so that they might get the most out of a volunteering role. How can I apply? The people we support come from all communities across Scotland, as do our volunteers. We welcome new volunteers from all backgrounds and languages. To ensure we provide the best possible service to people affected by crime, we ask all volunteers to follow our processes. This will involve: • Joining the Disclosure Scotland PVG scheme • Providing two satisfactory references • Completing our three day ‘Introduction to Victim Support Scotland’ training module • Signing and abiding by Victim Support Scotland’s Confidentiality agreement • Commitment to Data Protection • Volunteer Agreement

Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 shops. Our stores sell lots of great donated & new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK. Our retail stores are the face of our charity on the high-street and in local communities. We have loads of amazing stock donated to us every week, and this all needs to be sorted, tagged and put on the shop-floor for sale! Making sure our shops look fantastic is another task you can get involved with. You may also be required to help out on the till too, but we will show you how that works during your time volunteering with us. We value the contribution of everyone who supports Barnardo’s. You will be a friendly face of Barnardo’s by volunteering in one of our shops. It would be great if you could volunteer one shift a week (or even more if you want) but we’re always happy to be flexible to work around your availability. Why we want you: Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 stores. Our stores sell lots of great donated and new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK. What you will be doing: Work on the till processing sales and returns Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing Create stylish window displays Replenish stock on the shop floor Stock-take and other administrative tasks The skills you need: Friendly and helpful Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s Flexible and willing to do a variety of the shop tasks What's in it for you: Have fun and meet new people Develop skills for your CV including confidence, teamwork and problem solving Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families Learning and development opportunities through our Volunteer Academy which includes access to Level 2 Qualifications and other accredited courses Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer Other information: Minimum age 14 Shop based Location 12a Church Street, Inverness, Inverness-shire, IV1 1EA, United Kingdom Disclaimer We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the above, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles. If you are unable to apply online through the link on this page, please visit your local store for a paper application form or contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team on volunteering@barnardos.org.uk

Ward Volunteers take responsibility for the Tea trolley and ensure that patients on the ward are offered and receive a drink of their choice. Activities include: • Moving the trolley from room to room. • Providing patients with a drink of their choice. • Chatting to patients and taking an interest in them. • Passing on any useful information to medical staff.

volunteers to help operate the Oxygen chamber in the Healing hub Centre based in Wick. this chamber helps people with ill health, MS etc. The volunteers will supervise people using the chamber ..Can you offer 2 hours anytime on a Tuesday- Thursday from 10-4pm ... .training given

Would you like the opportunity to support Mary’s Meals’ work to feed hungry children in some of the world’s poorest countries and help give them a brighter future? We’re looking for volunteers to join our global movement, to help raise awareness about Mary’s Meals and fundraise for our work. As a Community Volunteer you can contribute as an individual or become part of one of our local groups of passionate volunteers, helping to grow our movement by motivating and inspiring people in your local community to support our work. We are looking for people who are passionate about ending child hunger and ensuring that every child receives a daily meal in a place of education. We have a range of activities that can be done from the comfort of your home, while Covid-19 restrictions are in place. They include: hosting virtual talks, spreading the word about our work on social media or holding screenings of our inspiring videos with family and friends. If you don’t mind public speaking, we can also train you to visit schools, Rotary Clubs and other local organisations to give talks virtually and generate support for our cause. As restrictions change across the UK, other key activities may include: • Sharing our story (in person) with local community organisations, schools, churches, and faith groups. • Organising fundraising events in your local area – such as coffee mornings, quizzes, and bucket collections. • Promoting Mary’s Meals’ fundraising campaigns in your community. • Distributing and displaying promotional materials and placing collection tins. • Helping to generate support from businesses in your local area. Our flexible volunteer roles allow you to raise awareness in your own community in whatever way you feel comfortable. You can speak to your Mary’s Meals contact to discuss which elements of the role would be best suited to you. We have great opportunities to put your skills to good use, and we will provide training and support to help you in your role. Please visit marysmeals.org.uk/volunteering, email info@marysmeals.org or call us on 0800 698 1212 to find out more.

You will assist the Little Fishes session leader to run activities, engage with children & parents/carers, assist with tidy up & clean after the session, prepare for next session, and organise resources for craft activities.

Join us and you'll have the opportunity to: • work on the till processing sales and returns • prepare stock, including sorting and pricing • create stylish window displays • replenish stock on the shop floor • stocktake and other administrative tasks No experience is necessary as we give our volunteers full induction and training, as well ongoing support from the reporting manager both by telephone and face to face. We welcome people from all backgrounds who are patient, understanding and have good communication skills. As this volunteering role involves cash handling, volunteers will be required to complete a Basic Police Check Disclosure Application. We will assist you with the application if required. We also ask all volunteers to provide two referees for us to contact as part of the application process.

We are looking for General Retail Volunteers to help us to run our much loved high street shops in Our Dingwall Shop, where there is always plenty to do. You could be front of house, serving customers and keeping the shop floor tidy and fresh, or organising stock behind the scenes. We ask for as little or as much time as you can give, as often or as occasionally as you feel able. You will be supported by our lovely shop team to be involved in things like: • Sorting clothes, spotting premium items, tagging, stickering and hanging items • Keeping the shop floor neat and tidy • Restocking the shop, accepting donations and talking to customers • Creating displays and merchandising • Serving customers on the till (if you’re happy to)

Volunteers required to help deliver the RURAL Connections [Cycle] project in Caithness and surrounding area. Rural Connections is new to 2021. It brings the learning from Cycling UK’s existing projects to deliver activities and opportunities for everyone in our less urbanised locations in Scotland, enabling them to walk, wheel and cycle, for everyday journeys, leisure, and adventure. Provide access to a range of cycles for people to try on short or long-term loan, supporting individuals to find a cycle and support that works for them and signposting them to partners that can provide funding for purchases • build the capacity of volunteers to deliver activities in the community and keep cycles working in rural communities where there are no bike shops.

We are looking for community support volunteers who will provide time limited, goal oriented, person centred support to people with chest, heart and lung conditions to do what matters to them. We provide one to one and group support in the community (in their homes, in care homes, at community venues) and in hospital when we return to face to face hospital services. We provide remote support over the phone, by video and face to face, when covid restrictions allow. This can be anything from supporting someone to engage in physical activity, remotely or face to face (chair based exercises, strength and balance exercises and other condition-specific exercises), walking (one to one or in groups), shopping, crafts, hobbies, quizzes, music and other interests, conversation practice and communication support etc etc. The possibilities are endless – it depends entirely on what our service user would like support to achieve. We offer full training and support with a flexible approach to hours although it would be ideal to work between 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Out of pocket expenses are covered. This is a fabulous opportunity for someone looking to widen their horizons as the role is diverse and exciting, whilst also helping our service users to achieve what is important to them. We will require PVG disclosures for all our volunteers although this will be applied for and paid by Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland and we will require 2 references with your application. For an application pack, more information, or to have a little chat, please contact Barbara Gray through the following contact details: Telephone: 07709 715813 | Email: barbara.gray@chss.org.uk

The east Caithness active schools coordinator is looking for new volunteers to assist/coach various outside activities in the primary school grounds throughout the area. Are you available either, 12.15-13.30-or 3.15-4.30pm or 4-7pm in the following locations Wick, Lybster, Dunbeath, Canisbay, Keiss, Watten or Thrumster area? Free PVG checks and training will be provided to volunteers. A great opportunity to help with the health and wellbeing of children.

Volunteers offer non-judgemental support, they reassure the positive aspects of family life , encourage families to widen their network of relationships, and guide to the services available in the community. volunteers offer one-to-one support to parents struggling to cope with family dynamics [child under 5 in the household]

Can you offer to help with the continuation of Wick Scouts? If you cannot commit to weekly support, you could go onto a rota to help the club when available. Volunteers can help with activities, supervision and general organisation of the Scouts

Volunteer to help existing Active school activities in the Thurso West Caithness Area. This opportunity opperates after school hours or at weekends [or during lunch hours] The Coordinator will be delighted to talk to anyone wanting more information about this opportunity working with young people.

Training program provided and support for new volunteer leaders to help with the aims of the Girl guide association. volunteers needed post COVID due to retirement of some existing Guid Leaders.

Wick Cancer Research charity shop are looking for volunteers to help in the shop. General retail, customer service, sorting donations preparing items for sale and making transactions

Volunteers to help with swimming classes held on behalf of Wick Amateur Swimming Club and also during tournaments. Early evenings, Tuesdays during term time. Mainly Children's tournaments

Ward Volunteers take responsibility for the Tea trolley and ensure that patients on the ward are offered and receive a drink of their choice. Activities include: • Moving the trolley from room to room. • Providing patients with a drink of their choice. • Chatting to patients and taking an interest in them. • Passing on any useful information to medical staff.

Volunteer assistant involving "Front of House" (meet and greet) and "Admin".

The community transport scheme need minibus drivers to accompany senior people to do weekly shopping. Contact Victoria at 01479 810000 for more information

Role includes helping organise local events, book readings, writers groups etc. Varied jobs within the Bookshop will be carried out by the volunteers with opportunity to join and assist with different groups that run within the shop

2 Volunteering roles - General Advisor & Administrator / Receptionist General Adviser: • Providing general advice on broad range of enquiries • Opportunity to specialise in an area of expertise, such as benefits, consumer rights, housing, debt, employment issues. Administrator/Receptionist: • General admin duties • Answering phone and dealing with visitors For both roles extensive training will be given You will find this a very rewarding role, working in a friendly team whose aim is to help our CAB clients make informed choices with free, confidential and impartial advice. We offer you a comprehensive training programme and lots of support to help you gain competence as an Adviser. You will be interviewing clients: listening as the client explains the problem and assisting them to clarify the issues. Our Advice Information system and reference material provides the correct information that is then shared with the client to help them find solutions. You can also give practical help such as filling forms, calling third parties on behalf of the client or calculating benefits. Whatever you do for clients is recorded electronically so we can help them again if they return. Every day can be different, so if you like people and a challenge, then we’d like to meet you.

Ward Volunteers take responsibility for the Tea trolley and ensure that patients on the ward are offered and receive a drink of their choice. Activities include: • Moving the trolley from room to room. • Providing patients with a drink of their choice. • Chatting to patients and taking an interest in them. • Passing on any useful information to medical staff.

Would you like the opportunity to support Grantown Scouts Group and become the next Scout Leader or Beaver Leader. Two fantastic volunteering opportunities to support the next generation and introduce them to new adventures and skills. Former Leaders have said it's a very rewarding and fun club to run and be part off. For the Beaver leader post - It's one hour a week, plus approx two hours of preparation. You must have two parent helpers each week (and parents are always very supportive). You need to complete modules 1-3 of the Beaver leader training Wood Badge to be able to start. It takes two hours. More training is available, including a first aid session. You to have a PVG certificate which Scouting will do with you. The Scouts organisation will subscribe you to Scouting Online, this is an amazing resource which can do everything eg track badge attainment, take a register, communicate with parents etc. The sessions are 5.15 to 6.15 on a Wednesday evening, but since there is a Scout Hut you could choose any time/day that suited you (apart from Wed 6.30-8) The Scouts Organisation has produced lots of information about how to reopen the Beavers in this era of Covid. Katy Turton, former leader, would happily help out a volunteer for the first term especially and could attend the first session/first few sessions to do a smooth handover etc For the Scout leader post, it is a similar picture, except that the session is two hours long. For more information please contact katyturton@hotmail.com She'll be delighted to hear from you.

Gardening outside some historic buildings, including digging over ground. This is a volunteering opportunity suitable for families too.

Volunteer helpers for a variety of tasks to make sure Aviemore Parkrun runs well each week. Half Way Marshall - Timekeeper -Bar Code Scanner - Tail Walker - Finish Tokens Marshalls (Jnr parkrun Only) Meet outside Route 7 Cafe - Industrial Estate – Aviemore. Volunteering takes place – Speyside Way Adult parkrun – Saturday Junior parkrun - Sun Dates to be confirmed re COVID guidance Approx 0845 – 1030 aviemore@parkrun.com

This is a flexible opportunity to volunteer from home. You will be trained to support someone with mental ill health or memory difficulties by completing 4 modules with the help of the local coordinator. After training you need to commit to regular contact which could be as little as 20/30 minutes per week. As a distance volunteer you can chose to email, write or telephone someone facing isolation. All correspondence is conducted through a secure system to protect both parties in the befriending relationship. This is a confidential, non judgemental supported friendship [ no home visiting] Please note that unfortunately you need to be resident in the Highland Area as this charity is funded to provide a service within this catchment area. For more information get in touch

Do you have an hour or two to support someone with mental ill health in Caithness? Full training and support for volunteers who can offer 1 hour per week to meet up with their 'friend'. This is a confidential, non judgemental supported friendship [ no home visiting]

We are looking for people who like walking and chatting and would like to become a Health Walk Leader with our Health Walk Project! Walk Leaders help to plan and organise weekly health walks for local people. Our walks are free, low-level and accessible to all. Volunteers help to promote positive physical and mental health and wellbeing by leading and supporting people to participate in short health walks within their local community. We are looking for volunteers to help re-launch our Evanton Health Walk. Walk day/time will depend on interested volunteers availability. Walk leader training provided and opportunities for further development in areas such as; • Dementia Friendly • Strength & Balance • Parkinson’s Awareness • Mental Health Awareness • Outdoor First Aid

We have a wide variety of volunteering opportunities available at the museum Shop/ reception/ Visitor information, giving information, taking money, engaging with the public Collection store and documentation work: cataloguing, or research, or data inputting, and/or sorting and tidying Meeting and greeting people, or taking visitors on walking tours or tours in museum Gardening Board of directors / trustees Strategic thinking Fundraising and helping at fundraising events (like coffee mornings/concerts etc) Weekdays 10-1.30 or 1.30 -5 Saturdays & Sunday 11- 3

In the city Café @ Highland Hospice provides members of the public with hot drinks, baking, snacks and lunches. It is a new venture and a valuable source of fundraising for the Hospice. The café operates a table service as well as a takeaway service. Staff serve teas, coffees, baking and light lunches prepared on site. Volunteers will be helping to welcome customers to the Café, show them to their table, clear tables and clean dishes.

We are looking for someone to join our team of volunteers in our popular Furmture Outlets to help greet customers, work the till, create displays or handle stock, and generally keep the shop tidy.

We are looking for someone to join our team of volunteers in our popular Dingwall shop to help greet customers, work the till, create displays or handle stock, and generally keep the shop tidy.

Do you have an empathy with children and the ability to supervise and help develop childrens skills in a structured environment? Help out at the Watten Borownies. Assistants needed, training and support provided by the girl Guide Association.

Friendly, outgoing willing volunteers to help with activities for Thurso Youth Club. Reliable and willing to work as a team with existing helpers in the Youth club

To provide wheelchair adapted transport to anyone in Caithness or a rural area who might have difficulty accessing public transport. This is a valued community transport scheme heavily reliant on volunteer drivers. Can you offer to become a volunteer Driver for this valued service? You will be driving the charity vehicles

We are seeking new Trustees to become actively involved in the strategic direction, governance and decision making of the charity, a role that is both rewarding and satisfying as well as providing opportunities for personal development and growth. As a Trustee you will join a dynamic team that is committed to making a difference to peoples’ health and wellbeing, with an experienced Chair who encourages a supportive environment both on the board and throughout the organisation.

2nd Thurso Scout group are looking for volunteers to help run and assist the Group. You can volunteer to go onto a rota to help existing volunteers if you cannot commit to weekly support. The Scouts help young people with discipline and personal development whilst having fun and social interaction.

Alzheimer Scotland shop volunteer vacancy Service name – Golspie Charity Shop Job title - Shop volunteer Join the team at your local shop and make a real difference to people living with dementia by volunteering at your local Alzheimer Scotland shop. We are looking for volunteers with a range of interests and skills to help with the varied roles in our charity shop. We'll give you training and support - and you can choose how much time you volunteer. Some volunteers give us two hours a week, others give us 20. They're all making a vital contribution to our work. We welcome young people as volunteers too – you just need to be 16 or over. The benefits of volunteering You will meet new people every day and have some fun for a good cause. You will also get to enhance your CV and learn skills that will boost your job prospects: • customer service • retail skills • IT and administrative skills • increased confidence • teamwork • problem solving What you'll be doing in the shop Join us and you'll have the opportunity to: • work on the till processing sales and returns • prepare stock, including sorting and pricing • create stylish window displays • replenish stock on the shop floor • stocktake and other administrative tasks No experience is necessary as we give our volunteers full induction and training, as well ongoing support from the reporting manager both by telephone and face to face. We welcome people from all backgrounds who are patient, understanding and have good communication skills. As this volunteering role involves cash handling, volunteers will be required to complete a Basic Police Check Disclosure Application. We will assist you with the application if required. We also ask all volunteers to provide two referees for us to contact as part of the application process.

At MCR Pathways, we know that all young people are talented. However, our country’s care-experienced and young people who have experienced disadvantage face challenges beyond their control that make it more difficult for them to succeed. These young people are in our communities but we don’t always see their struggles. As a community, we can change this. We recruit and train volunteer mentors who are matched with a young person based on personality, hobbies and career aspirations. Mentors meet with their young person at their school for just one hour a week and provide a compassionate, listening ear. MCR Mentors: • Build a relationship, improving the self-esteem of their young person • Help their young people discover their own passion for learning & achieving • Empower their young people to overcome the challenges thrown at them Education is the key to unlocking our young people’s potential. Our volunteer Mentors are supported every step of the way as they guide their young person onto a positive pathway. No experience is required and full training is given. A PVG (protecting vulnerable groups scheme) will be required prior to mentoring. This will be discussed in your onboarding process and is free of charge to obtain. How to become a Mentor Once you have registered your interest online at https://mcrpathways.org/become-a-mentor/ or by clicking the 'Apply' button below, you’ll be invited to attend an Information Session. The MCR Pathways Central Team will take you through the programme in more detail. After this, you’ll take part in an informal 1-to-1 chat which helps us understand more about you so we can make an inspired match between our mentors and young people. Lastly, you will be asked to complete a training session before you are then matched with your mentee by our expert panel. After matching, the central team and School Coordinator are always on-hand to offer advice and support throughout the year, while our online mentor community provides a platform to share experiences and access resources throughout the year. Can you volunteer just one hour a week and #BeTheBridge between a young person's talent and possibilities in life? Sign up and get involved today!

Volunteer pilots to cycle and/or be an outrider to a Trishaw [rickshaw] and its passengers in and around Wick. This Trishaw enables disabled or those with poor mobility to get out and about for recreational purposes. The trishaw is electrically assisted. Volunteers receive full training and support.

Wick Active Schools is looking to recruit new volunteers for the 2021-2022 term year and is excited to get started again. this opportunity will assist children and Young people with disabilities after school 3-4.30 engage in activities. There are many opportunities within the East Caithness district which include 1 High School, 8 Primary Schools, evening and weekend clubs. All training will be provided which will include development pathways, paid work during School holidays, opportunities within the HLH leadership programme, volunteer of the month award, flexibility for work and experience for those looking to work with young people

Action for ME’s Information, support and advocacy service supports people with ME. We are now recruiting Volunteer Advocates who will help to support people to advocate on issues that relate to their ME or barriers that arise from living with ME. Volunteers will work alongside our specialist advocacy service. This service works with people who have a diagnosis of ME. Advocates give support to people so they feel they are not alone in taking action to say what they want, secure their rights, represent their interests and obtain the services they need. We will provide training via zoom and on-going support and skills development. Volunteers need to be over 18 and live in Scotland. Volunteers will work from home and use email and phone calls to work with clients. Anyone interested in applying should contact Avril McLean, Advocacy Senior Practitioner – Scotland by emailing advocacy@actionforme.org.uk.

Do you have 2 hours a week to assist a wheelchair user to attend an Inverness based walking group? We are looking for someone who could provide 1:1 support for an individual to attend our group walks in Inverness. This would involve assisting the individual, pushing the chair when required during the walk and providing support to attend a social cup of tea after the walk.

P4W Transport provides registered clients with low-cost community transport in Inverness. We currently have two vehicles of our own and volunteers who use our vehicles are covered under our insurance. There are also opportunities for drivers who are able to use their own car and be reimbursed for mileage. The majority of our clients are elderly, and many have difficulty with mobility or have dementia. The driver is the human face of our service, and he/she will have a stronger relationship with our service users than anyone else in the operation. The driver is an important factor in enabling clients to feel safe and comfortable on their journey. Drivers with good rapport and a sense of humour make a great impression on the people they carry.

This charity supports Families with young children and they require a volunteer treasurer to support them with their governance. If you are honest, responsible and have financial skills, Home Start Caithness would like to hear from you

As a General Adviser you will have an interesting, varied and rewarding role giving advice on a range of topics including benefits, housing, debt, family issues and employment. You will interview clients, either over the phone or face to face, gathering information about their circumstance and establishing the issue(s) that need addressed. You will research the topic, to identify options and solutions, which you will explain to the clients so that they can make an informed decision. You will offer practical help such as calculating benefits, completing forms and contacting other agencies on their behalf. You will record each contact with the client on the CAB database. We offer a comprehensive induction and training programme with on-going support provided by the friendly staff team.

As a General Adviser you will have an interesting, varied and rewarding role giving advice on a range of topics including benefits, housing, debt, family issues and employment. You will interview clients, either over the phone or face to face, gathering information about their circumstance and establishing the issue(s) that need addressed. You will research the topic, to identify options and solutions, which you will explain to the clients so that they can make an informed decision. You will offer practical help such as calculating benefits, completing forms and contacting other agencies on their behalf. You will record each contact with the client on the CAB database. We offer a comprehensive induction and training programme with on-going support provided by the friendly staff team.

As a Receptionist with CAB you will be the first point of contact for clients and others getting in touch with the bureau. Currently this is done mainly over the phone with occasional visitors to the door. You will take details from the callers about who they are and why they are making contact with the bureau. You will also do general administrative tasks within the office.

As a Receptionist with CAB you will be the first point of contact for clients and others getting in touch with the bureau. Currently this is done mainly over the phone with occasional visitors to the door. You will take details from the callers about who they are and why they are making contact with the bureau. You will also do general administrative tasks within the office.

Thurso Community Café is a non-profit making community Café reliant on donations of food and money to operate. The Café relies solely on volunteers to provide all services. They a re looking for General Kitchen assistants to help with food handling, washing dishes, preparation etc. Can you spare a few hours to assist in this valuable community Café ? Anticipated to open [re COVID guidelines] from 29th April 2021

Volunteers provide valuable practical and verbal assistance at mealtimes. Volunteers: • Prepare the patient area for mealtimes. • Help distribute meal trays to patients. • Provide general assistance as requested by staff. • Provide patients with tea and coffee after meals.

At MCR Pathways, we know that all young people are talented. However, our country’s care-experienced and young people who have experienced disadvantage face challenges beyond their control that make it more difficult for them to succeed. These young people are in our communities but we don’t always see their struggles. As a community, we can change this. We recruit and train volunteer mentors who are matched with a young person based on personality, hobbies and career aspirations. Mentors meet with their young person at their school for just one hour a week and provide a compassionate, listening ear. MCR Mentors: • Build a relationship, improving the self-esteem of their young person • Help their young people discover their own passion for learning & achieving • Empower their young people to overcome the challenges thrown at them Education is the key to unlocking our young people’s potential. Our volunteer Mentors are supported every step of the way as they guide their young person onto a positive pathway. No experience is required and full training is given. A PVG (protecting vulnerable groups scheme) will be required prior to mentoring. This will be discussed in your onboarding process and is free of charge to obtain. How to become a Mentor Once you have registered your interest online at https://mcrpathways.org/become-a-mentor/ or by clicking the 'Apply' button below, you’ll be invited to attend an Information Session. The MCR Pathways Central Team will take you through the programme in more detail. After this, you’ll take part in an informal 1-to-1 chat which helps us understand more about you so we can make an inspired match between our mentors and young people. Lastly, you will be asked to complete a training session before you are then matched with your mentee by our expert panel. After matching, the central team and School Coordinator are always on-hand to offer advice and support throughout the year, while our online mentor community provides a platform to share experiences and access resources throughout the year. Can you volunteer just one hour a week and #BeTheBridge between a young person's talent and possibilities in life? Sign up and get involved today!

In the city Café @ Highland Hospice provides members of the public with hot drinks, baking, snacks and lunches. It is a new venture and a valuable source of fundraising for the Hospice. The café operates a table service as well as a takeaway service. Staff serve teas, coffees, baking and light lunches prepared on site. Volunteers will be helping to welcome customers to the Café, show them to their table, clear tables and clean dishes.

We are looking for someone drive our van and collect orders from our head office to go to Raigmore Hospital as part of our 'Pick and Pack' project. Some manual handing may be required and full training will be given in the department.

Volunteer coaches to help teach children age 8 + with swimming lessons in this community swimming club. good communication skills and friendly disposition

Wick Heritage Society is a very popular facility promoting the heritage of Wick. It is run by dedicated volunteers and welcomes new members to help support this wonderful local facility. Can you offer a couple of hours a week to Meet & Greet the public and help with customer service to tourists and members of the public

Assist with the meet and greet of visitors to the museum and help within the gift shop.

If you have some time to spare each week and would like to help someone in your local community, we would love to hear from you. Contact Julie at 01479 810000 or julie@ct4u.co.uk and she'll get you started.

The community transport scheme need people who own a car and are willing to take people to appts/ social visits etc... Contact Victoria at 01479 810000 for more information. Expenses will be paid.

Currently the station at Portree opens 0930 -1230 hours on Monday and Wednesday and Broadford, same times on Tuesday and Thursday. They issue PCR tests to members of the public with COVID symptoms. All appointments are pre booked and the fire service will provide all training.

Volunteers to help with stock control, pricing and sorting items in this busy charity shop in Wick