Museum volunteer to help with archiving and cataloguing donated historic items. An eye for detail, patience and time required.

Good communication, PR and customer service opportunity. An opportunity to meet and greet members of the community.

Engineering, plumbing, elctrician, upholsterer, ticket collect, train driver, guardsmen, painter etc.

Computer literate volunteers to help people with sight impairment to improve their computer knowledge. One-to-one tutoring [usually supporting older people] tailored to the individuals ability and need. Could you pass on some of your computer knowledge face-to-face.

Planting periodically throughout the year or helping with general maintenance

Training offered to develop coaching skills for this Caithness Football Club. Volunteer Coaches required to help supervise young people , primarily Saturdays

Grantown YMCA runs a successful Pancake Brunch. They are looking for volunteers to help out at this monthly event. For more information please contact 01479 872262. Light work such as tables clearing and serving customers required. No experience required, just a friendly willing approach. For more information please contact 01479 872262. Free pancakes for your time.

We are currently looking for an individual who have some gardening experience to help us with our garden at the home in Inverness. • Hours can be flexible • Opportunity to share your gardening knowledge with children/young people and their families we support • Meeting new people • Role involves planting seeds and flowers, growing vegetables, weeding and general garden duties • Volunteer support will be provided by a staff member

The Inverness Men Shed is about to move into new premises in Victoria Drive, Inverness and we are urgently seeking a person to advise and guide us on all aspects of Health and safety. We are at present in small premises and we are moving to a much larger premises and we are very aware of all requirements relating to Health and Safety. At present we have no person with such knowledge on our list of volunteers. We would greatly appreciate the advice and guidance of an experienced Health and Safety person to ensure that as we enter a new development that we comply with the law.

A volunteer's role her involve providing a warm welcome and basic information to museum visitors at reception and handling small shop sales. There are also some light cleaning duties and opening up and closing the museum. Hours: A half day per week, we are open Monday to Saturday 10am-4pm at the moment and shift times are 9.45am - 1pm or 1pm -4.15pm. We move to our summer opening hours in May, 10am-5pm. Shifts 9.45am -1.30pm or 1.30pm-5.15pm. There may also be opportunities to help out with some of our office based tasks. We are especially needing help Tuesday mornings, Thursday afternoons, Friday mornings, Friday afternoons and Saturdays.

Aviemore Primary school would like to recruit volunteers to help with the P6 - 7 Bike skills training. If you have an interest in biking and would like to share it with the next generation please contact Jen Flemming, class teacher. 01479 813120.

Going round the hospital wards selling various items such as newspaper, sweets, drinks, toiletries etc off our trolly and collecting payment for the goods. Ideally work as part of a pair but can be done singlely.

Sorting through donated items tagging, hanging, steaming, keep tidy

The role of the treasurer is to ensure that all the finances and the supporting financial control systems of the bureau are kept in order. The treasurer is not the book-keeper. S/he does not hold or maintain the financial records nor is s/he the sole custodian of the cheque book. The treasurer will delegate day-to-day financial management to the bureau manager or other staff. What might you be doing? • Guiding and advising the board in the approval of budgets, accounts and financial statements, within a relevant financial policy framework • Keeping the board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities • Advising on the financial implications of the bureau's strategic plans and key assumptions in the operational plan and annual budget • Understanding the accounting procedures and key internal controls to be able to assure the board that the charity's financial integrity is sound • Ensuring that a realistic budget is produced which meets all the bureau's needs and that there is an appropriate reserves policy • Presenting the accounts at the AGM and drawing attention to important points in a coherent and understandable way • Liaising with the bureau manager about financial matters

Ward Volunteers take responsibility for the Tea Trolley ensuring that patients on the ward are offered and receive drink of their choice.

Volunteers provide valuable practical assistance at mealtimes by preparing the patient area, distributing meal trays to patients and providing patients with tea and coffee after meals

Local health professionals are setting up a community day hospital service in Portree. The aim of the service is to provide a multi-disciplinary assessment for older people - allowing patients to see a doctor, physio, pharmacist and occupational therapist in one day rather than having to attend multiple different appointments. The befriending service is expanding to help with this and are looking to recruit volunteers to help out on Thursdays at the Day Hospital. Volunteers will be there to meet and greet the patients, keep them company in the waiting room and help with getting them refreshments.

Assist the local fundraising team in promoting and taking part in a variety of activities to raise money for Guide Dogs. The time commitment can be very flexible and the fundraising groups organise events throughout the year. What does the role involve? You will have the chance to take part in some or all of the following: Street collections on ‘flag’ days Help on stalls at local events Taking collection boxes to local businesses Attending local events organised by branches or Community Fundraisers and keeping track of what we sell on our stalls (including the cuddly toys!) Count donations Fundraisers are usually members of the local fundraising group

As a volunteer with the Scouts, as well as helping young people to enjoy the adventure, you'll also have fun, make friends, develop new skills and have unforgettable experiences. We have a wide range of volunteer roles - from casual helpers to leaders, trainers, trustees and more we have a role for everyone. We also offer flexiable volunteering roles too, so we can fit around you and the time that you want to give to Scouting. You don't need to have previous experience in Scouting, just energy and enthusiasm. we can match your existing skills with the right role and help you to develop new skills. All our adult volunteers recieve full induction and ongoing training and support. Our training has been recognized with a National Training by UK Skills and over 90% of our volunteers believe that the skills and experiences they have gained through Scouting have been of relevance to their working or personal lives. As long as you're over 18, you can help out as an adult volunteer in Scouting. There is no upper age limit for adult volunteers.

The Grow Project provides therapeutic and educational based gardening activities for adults with learning difficulties. The Grow Projects promotes Organic Gardening, Wildlife and Recycling. The volunteering opportunity would involve helping the adults in mintaining and developing theri garden, promoting the GROW principles and helping produce products for sale. The GROw Project is specifically designed for adults with learning disabilities. It is operated on behalf of the National Health Service by the Inverness Botanic Gardens - a service within High Life Highland, an 'arms length' organisation set up by The Highland Council. The project provides a sympathetic workplace type environment that uses horticulture therapy training and work experience, and at times, qualifications and to improve trainee levels of independence, social inclusion, health, happiness. The Project can accommodate up to eight trainees per day and has a flexible approach to learning. This opportunity is to help at the GROW project - gardening for adults with learning difficulties. This requires a degree of physical fitness and an understanding of the challenges of working with adults with learning difficulties. This area is open 5 days a week 9am-4pm Monday to Friday. We would be happy with anyone who would like to help whole or part days, one day week or more than one. Volunteers need a reasonable degree of physical fitness and stamina sufficient to participate in our gardening activities which will involve quite long periods of standing. They also need the ability to lift and carry gardening items.

This role will involve the preparation of snacks, light meals and baking, helping General Assistant and staff across the operation of the Café. Will have responsibility for keeping the kitchen clean and hygienic. Ar n-Aite (Our Place) is an exciting new Café venture in the city centre of Inverness. All proceeds are reinvested in supporting those experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. We aim to offer a welcoming environment and atmosphere and an excellent food retail experience for our customers.

Oxfam has long been one of the leaders in the sourcing and selling of fair trade goods. It remains a constantly evolving aspect of Oxfam's fundraising in our Trading division. We need an enthusiastic person with a flair for detail to help organize the receipt and merchandising of new products at the Oxfam shop in Inverness. Full training will be given.

Oxfam inverness is keen tp begin core trading hours on a Sunday (4hours). We hope to recruit an enthusiastic and competent person to be in charge of opening and supervising the shop on that day. Full training will be given.

An opportunity for an enthusiastic and ideally knowledgable person to assist in the selection, pricing and merchandising of fashion accessories (including ladies' shoes and handbags). Based at the Oxfam shop in Inverness. Full training provided but some knowledge of the product is desirable.

Everyone has the right to live life to the full. After a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or a stroke, many people experience fear and isolation and struggle with the impact on their lives. Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland won’t stand for that. The care and support we deliver every day ensures everyone can live the life they want to. The aims and objectives of rehabilitation and peer support: To support people who have had a stroke to develop autonomy and confidence in self-management enabling them to fully engage with their community and activities of their choosing. The service follows a pathway from hospital (hospital rehabilitation support) to community (community rehabilitation support) and can be delivered in a one-to-one and/or a group setting. Peer Support Groups are community groups affiliated with CHSS and range from singing groups to swimming groups! The service can be delivered to provide specified person centred communication support for those with a communication difficulty and/or to support a specific physical or everyday task. Volunteers can provide support to enable service users to resume everyday activities following a stroke. Service delivery can be very diverse. Peer support groups range from physical activities, singing, walking or just having a good natter. The volunteering role could take place: - in a community setting - in a hospital - in the home - in a group setting Volunteers are involved with unique training to undertake this role with confidence.

Everyone has the right to live life to the full. After a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or a stroke, many people experience fear and isolation and struggle with the impact on their lives. Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland won’t stand for that. The care and support we deliver every day ensures everyone can live the life they want to. The aims and objectives of rehabilitation and peer support: To support people who have had a stroke to develop autonomy and confidence in self-management enabling them to fully engage with their community and activities of their choosing. The service follows a pathway from hospital (hospital rehabilitation support) to community (community rehabilitation support) and can be delivered in a one-to-one and/or a group setting. Peer Support Groups are community groups affiliated with CHSS and range from singing groups to swimming groups! The service can be delivered to provide specified person centred communication support for those with a communication difficulty and/or to support a specific physical or everyday task. Volunteers can provide support to enable service users to resume everyday activities following a stroke. Service delivery can be very diverse. Peer support groups range from physical activities, singing, walking or just having a good natter. The volunteering role could take place: - in a community setting - in a hospital - in the home - in a group setting Volunteers are involved with unique training to undertake this role with confidence.

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

Client base mental Health

Befrienders of all ages and backgrounds are needed from Nairnshire and Inverness areas. We take care to introduce you to someone who shares some of your own interests so that you have something in common straight away. Enjoy your spare time and make a difference to someone's life - befriend! Befrienders Highland supports people who are isolated as a result of mental health problems.

A ‘Befriender’ is someone with a friendly face and a sympathetic ear who visits someone regularly at an agreed time. Befrienders provide company and help to do social activities, continue hobbies and take up new interests both inside and outside the home.

We meet every week to have a cuppa tea and do some wood work. all welcome.

Typical volunteering tasks in our charity shops include: serving customers sorting donated items creating eye-catching displays.

By providing company and companiship, volunteers will be enhancing the patient experience and helping to reduce any feelings of isolation and loneless.

This role involves taking orders, servicing customers, using the till. You will also have responsibility of ensuring the front of house is clean and tidy at the end of the day. Experience is welcome but full training will be given. Ar n-Aite (Our Place) is an exciting new Café venture in the City Centre of Inverness. All proceeds are reinvested in supporting those experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. We aim to offer a welcoming environment and atmosphere and an excellent food retail experience for our customers.

CHAS collecting can representatives are responsible for placing and collecting fundraising cans from a range of sites including pubs, cafes and shops. People donate to CHAS every day through our network of collecting cans across Scotland, which helps us develop vital services for children and families. Activities; Identifying suitable locations for collection cans to be placed placing collecting cans servicing collecting cans(checking that cans are clearly labelled, numbered and sealed) emptying cans and counting money banking the money keeping a record of all outgoing cans

CHAS speakers identify opportunities to engage new audiences in the work of CHAS by arranging and delivering talks. Talks could be to school groups, employees in a local business, a rotary club or any other group of people. The aim of this role is to raise awareness of CHAS in the local community and to encourage others to get involved in supporting the charity through donating money and time. Activities: Identifying opportunities to speak to new groups through local research and knowledge Arranging talks Delivering short talks about CHAS

Shinty Referees are required to officiate at matches throughout Scotland but with a particular concentration in the West Highlands and Argyll and Bute. Typical fixtures will see the referee making a round trip of 100 - 150 miles in some of Scotland's most beautiful scenery. The role of the referee requires a good level of fitness to a standard of that expected in a 'Fun run' or 'Bike-a-thon'. Training and support are on hand to initiate you into the rules.

A two hour session, morning or afternoon, seven days a week availability. To do activities with individuals and groups. If volunteer has particular skills, this is the ideal place to utilise it and give pleasure to older people.

younger volunteers -from different generation than those they will be visiting [usually elderly service users]. Volunteers can help by befriending residents in care homes or hospital on a regular basis

Volunteers to help drive the Rural transport vehicle on behalf of Befriending Caithness. They have Groups monthly and need a driver to pick up and drop-off prople attending the group. Arease covered, Wick, Thurso and Mey -once a month would help.

Volunteer Befrienders needed in Caithness to offer face-to-face support to people in their own homes who are facing isolation.

The volunteer shopping assistant meets the client they are matched with along with the rest of the group. They assist them with their shopping. Some social interaction is required and accountability for managing the clients money can be required.

Fundraising chairperson/ charitable Trustee - role largely to seek possible grant opportunities and tie ups with other third parties to enable fundraising. Treasurer/charitable Trustee - treasurer role for bookkeeping and annual OSCR return completion.

volunteers with Caithness Archive often research local history and collate information from various sources. Do you have the interest and skills to record the information for future reference. Must be computer literate and familiar with microsoft office.

Fancy getting involved in volunteering with young people in your local community? Then the Kyle Hub is for you. The youth trust are looking for volunteers to join their board. The board is vital for making decisions for the youth clubs future.

Fancy getting involved in volunteering with young people in your local community? Then the Kyle Hub is for you. The youth hub is looking for volunteers to help with fundraising for the running of the club and to be able to provide activities to the young people.

Fancy getting involved in volunteering with young people in your local community? Then the Kyle Hub is for you. The youth hub is looking for volunteers to help with the planning of activities and trips away as well as providing support to young people while taking part.

Some of the students are unable to access workshops because of inadequate public transport.  Volunteer drivers would be welcomed from anywhere in Skye and Lochalsh for bringing students into Portree and Broadford.

Promote practical understanding of policing amongst all young people Encourage spirit of adventure and good citizenship support local policing priorities through volunteering and give young people a chance to be heard Inspire young people to participate positively in their community

VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED TO HELP WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF PRACTICAL TASKS

General Gardening Tasks

The Caithness Foodbank has a distribution centre in Wick & Thurso. Volunteers will be on sight to support members of the public referred to the service for food parcel. Must be non judgemental, confidentiality paramount.

This role will include chatting to attendees, signposting them to relevant organisations, contacting organisations on their behalf and making follow up calls.

Caithness Citizens Advice Bureau welcome volunteer Board of Trustees to help oversee the governance Structure of the organisation. This is a responsible but rewarding position essential for the continuation of this service. Training provided

Fundraising groups are the local face of CHAS in the community. The groups plan and deliver events and activities in the local community to raise vital funds for CHAS. The Group Lead role heads the group and is responsible for group membership and planning delivering activities. Activities: Recruiting and supporting new members of the fundraising group leading the group and organising regular meeting planning, organising and promoting fundraising events and collections with other members representing CHAS at community events collecting funds and maintaining collection cans in your local area distributing promotional leaflets for CHAS keeping the records of the group's accounts and banking raised

Sported is a charity and membership organisation, supporting community sport clubs and youth groups across the UK which uses the power of sport to transform the lives of disadvantaged young people. They support the inspirational local heroes that run these organisations by providing much needed professional expertise and volunteer business support, so that they can become bigger, more sustainable and more effective. Sported is seeking professionals with expertise in business and strategic planning, finance, marketing and PR, fundraising, governance and impact measurement to support their growing membership of community sport and youth groups. They have volunteering opportunities in Scotland with a range of flexible options. As little as one hour of your time per month could make a massive difference to their members. Through the power of sport our members are transforming the lives of the most disadvantaged young people in the UK. Volunteer with Sported, meet the inspirational heroes of grassroots sport and leave a lasting legacy in your community! Mentor Placements Our volunteers are carefully matched with a Sported member club within their locality, who they then support on a one-to-one basis, typically for a period of between three to six months. Why volunteer with Sported? • Have a lasting impact on your local community • Opportunities to share professional skills and expertise • Varied and Flexible placements • Full induction, plus Training and personal development opportunities • Support from a local Sported Regional Manager and Volunteer Services Team • Opportunities to work with a range of different communities and types of organisations What skills/experience do you need? We are looking for volunteers who have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in at least one of the following areas: Fundraising; Business; PR & Marketing; Impact & Evaluation; Governance; Finance; Strategic Planning. Skills include an Interest in transferring knowledge and skills to others; Facilitation, training or mentoring; Communication skills; oral and building rapport.

MEN - Community based volunteering. Do you have 2 hours free each week to support a young lad to achieve success? Are you available to come to our training day on 6th July 9am - 4pm. Please get in touch for an informal, no obligation chat about mentoring.

Promotion- distributing posters and flyers, maintain and update social media presence, word of mouth, local press and radio . Write previews or attend and write review of performances for local pres and social media. Helping at performances- tickets sales, meeting and greeting performers and. Or audience, serving refreshments, interacting with audience. Help in sourcing or providing hospitality for performers- evening meal, B & B etc. Help with setting up and dismantling seating , staging , tables etc.

This is a great way to develop new and existing skills within an office environment and a chance to meet new people. This role is based in our Golspie office with flexible hours to suit your availability. Social policy is about the problems with rules, regulations and practices of companies, organisations and government that makes the lives of our clients more difficult. You’ll coordinate, promote and be involved in all social policy activities within the bureau . What might you be doing? • Provide support and guidance to advisers on social policy issues • Keeping up to date on current social policy issues • Maintain the profile of social policy within the bureau • Contribute to effective social policy work within the bureau • Develop and maintain an effective system for handling social policy within the bureau

The Cinnamon Trust is a national charity for elderly and terminally ill and their pets. They recruit volunteers to walk dogs for people who struggle to give their pet the daily walk they need. They have a flexible approach to enable your volunteering to fit around your own lifestyle. Even one walk a week can make all the difference.

This role involves clearing and wiping tables, washing dishes and assisting with cleaning in all areas of the café. Ar n-Aite (Our Place) is an exciting new Café venture in the city centre of Inverness. All proceeds are reinvested in supporting those experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. We aim to offer a welcoming environment and atmosphere and an excellent food retail experience for our customers.

Weekend front-of-house volunteer sales assistant at Oxfam in Inverness. Full training provided. Customer facing and cash handling. Some stocking of shelves and general tidying of shop. Good interpersonal skills and numeracy essential.

ypical volunteering tasks in our charity shops include: serving customers sorting donated items creating eye-catching displays.

Welcome and orientate visitor to the Botanic Gardens and GROW Project. Sell plants and other garden related products.We need a friendly and welcoming person to greet people at the entrance to the Botanic Gardens. The gardens are free to enter and we depend on donation. The volunteer would be expected to encourage people to donate and take plant sales. welcoming adn orientate people to the gardens, encourage donation and process plant sales. Welcome and orientate people to the gardens, encourage donation and process plant sales. There may be some cleaning duties. The gardens are open 7 days a week from 10am - 5pm. We would be happy with anyone who would like to help whole or part days, one day a week or more than one.

Practical volunteer to help erect animal pens, stalls etc, general helper for this annual summer event in Caithness.

Help go on the rota to assist the shop to provide a service to members of the public and to raise funding for the Red Cross.

As a volunteer you will receive training, induction and support from existing members, expenses and an opportunity to make a difference. This valuable charity relies on voluntary board of trustees to administer the governance of the organisation. If interested we can arrange a chat with manager to find out more.

Befrienders Highland is looking for volunteer befrienders who can complete our straightforward workbook training programme to then be able to offer 1-1 supported friendship to people across the Highland and Argyll and Bute. We provide friendship to people who are lonely and isolated as a result of mental ill health or are in the early stages of dementia or are carers for someone with dementia. All find opportunity for social contact limited or difficult and find the weekly social contact with someone who cares extremely valuable. All befriending is done by Distance befriending, by telephone, letter or email. Volunteering is simple enough as you do it from home! Befrienders of all ages and backgrounds are needed from Highlands and Skye areas. We take care to introduce you to someone who shares some of your own interests so that you have something in common straight away. Enjoy your spare time, gain some valuable training and make a real difference to someones life by volunteering for up to an hour a week!

We are a small voluntary organisation working to improve the lives of people who are lonely and isolated and have experience of mental ill health; memory difficulties or dementia and for carers for people with dementia. Our befriending services have helped improve the confidence, wellbeing and social belonging of hundreds of people in our communities. Over 550 trained and supported volunteers have provided confidential 1-1 regular befriending in a variety of ways to best suit individuals.

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

Assistant leader role is a youth facing one. You will be assisting the section leader deliver a balanced program to our young people.

This opportunity is for the Caithness area. volunteers must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions and not afraid to get hands dirty and 'muck-in'. the aim is to improve paths and walks for members of the public around the coastline.

Volunteer Ambassadors required to help promote Badenoch's cultural heritage to visitors

LGOWIT is a voluntary group supporting people with self management and improving their health & wellbeing. they are looking for volunteers in the Caithness area to help with group activities, film club, crafts etc. Volunteers can help in general with tea/coffee etc in this social group. Groups will be held fortnightly [during the day] in Wick & Thurso to support people with MS

Would you like to raise funds to help support people over the age of 18 with mental ill health? Could you offer a few hours periodically to run/assist with a fundraising Quiz in Caithness? We are keen to host a quiz throughout Caithness on a regular basis but reguire volunteers to offer to mark, quiz-master, sell raffles etc. This is a good opportunity to get involved in a worthwhile service without a lot of commitment. Quiz material provided

this rural museum relies on the generosity of volunteers to maintain and keep it sustainable. could you help with small DIY projects and general maintenance around the property?

this scenic heritage centre has a nice walled garden area and relies upon volunteers to help maintain it. If you have green fingures and the ability to grow plants, the group would welcome help with this.

Caithness has a vibrant Badminton community with many clubs located around the county. The association welcomes interested people to help with the running of the clubs whether or not you want to coach....you could help in an office bearing role if necessary.

The North Highland Cancer & information centre based in Thurso welcome volunteers to help with fundraising for the centre. Perhaps you could collect or distribute collection tins, host a quiz or sell raffle tickets.

Male volunteer to help support men living with Cancer in Caithness. The mens group is held monthly in the Thurso centre and offers physical, financial and emotional support. If you have survived cancer or have experience of Cancer e.g. through a family member you could offer invaluable help to this charity.

To assist visually impaired people with assistance to undertake SMALL tasks in and around the home and garden.

We have equipment and literature that needs to be catalogued and booked out. These items require catalogueing and ensuring they are clean and easily accessed.

Supporting the staff throughout the summer delivering Outdoor activity breaks to adult and children with learning difficulties. Based in the Cairngorms we have a wide range of activities available including canoeing, rock scrambling, cycling and walking. Our aim is to ensure that everyone gets the opportunity to experience these activities no matter what their ability levels are. Accommodation can be provided if not within local area.

Volunteers willing to give a few hours a week assisting with the running of the museum front of house, or with research.

Able to use a till or learn to do so. Keep shop clean and tidy, customer service.

As a board member you’ll be responsible for the strategic management of the bureau, including oversight of planning, evaluation, staffing, managing finances and ensuring, legal and regulatory compliance. Skills and experience are welcome, but training is provided. Interest in the community and the work of the bureau is most important. What might you be doing? • Attending meetings of the board (6 per year, although this can vary) and taking an active part in discussions and decision making • Help set policies and plans supporting project development • Offering support to staff and volunteers of the bureau • Representing the bureau at external meetings, networks and events • Bringing specific skills to support good governance of the bureau (e.g. finance, human resources, equality and diversity, etc.)

You’ll be the clients’ first point of contact with the bureau and will make sure they are given a warm and friendly welcome. You’ll make sure clients know what to expect from their appointments and know what information they should take along with them when attending. This is a great way to develop new and existing skills within an office environment and a chance to meet new people. This role is based in our Golspie office with flexible hours to suit your availability. What might you be doing? • Welcoming clients and visitors to the bureau • Explaining the appointments procedure to clients • Telling people what the CAB do in a way that suits them • Ensuring confidentiality and data protection is maintained • Answering the telephone and passing on callers when appropriate • Pointing clients in the direction of self-help options when appropriate

We need your help reduce homelessness and landfill. come and join our collections team who pick up donations of furniture and household goods and deliver them to the homeless and our charity shops across Highland. The job involves driving company vans safely and efficiently, ensuring all relevant Health and Safety and driving regulations and consistently delivered. Assisting with the collection of donations (including lifting and handling) of a wide range of furniture and household goods, ensuring careful handling and packing. Delivering excellent customer service to members of the public and the New Start team.To assist with the general maintenance of the vehicles.

Cycle friendly Kingussie are hosting their annual Bikeathon and would like your help for small tasks the day. ie registration. If you have time and are free please contact info@cyclefriendlykingussie.org for more information.

There will be opportunity to share your gardening knowledge with children / young people and their families we support. Planting seeds and flowers, growing vegetables and all general gardening duties.

On an as and when basis doing D.I.Y. Building flat pack furniture, putting up pictures and mirrors, small jobs and minor repairs, training will be given.

Willing volunteers to get involved with fundraising events to help refurbish the therapy ccentre at Wick Breahead. [To be called the Healing Hub] Extensive renovation required including roof repairs, so an ongoing program of fundraising required, can you dedicate some time to help? even seasonally or for one-off

Are you passionate about helping children, young people and families? We are looking for volunteers to support, listen and build confidence in children and young people. This may take place in the community or in supported living. You will receive on-going support, meet new people, and develop skills but most of all HAVE FUN!!

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 6 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] 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]

If you have an interest in history you can help at the Nuclear archive in Wick. You will be assisting with local history and not in the secure area. Research primarily conducted in the centre

Volunteers required to help in our local charity shop in Inverness. Tasks include serving the public, stock checking, pricing, cleaning and checking donations before placing them in the shop.

Volunteers to help bake items, sell items on stalls or generally help with the practical logistics associated with running this large event. moving and handling stalls etc.Event takes place in June annually

Volunteer Driver - collection of donated product. We are looking for someone who is willing to help the Oxfam shop in Inverness with the sourcing of donated products. Picking up larger donations, particularly of books and music collections from private donors and donation points in the local area.

Running a successful Barnardo's store requires a great team of enthusiastic volunteers and you could be a part of it. Our retail assistants are trained to undertake a wide range of activities such as serving customers, taking receipt of stock donations from the public and merchandising stock to make our rails visually appealling and tidy. Volunteering with us in retail will provide a great opportunity to build upon your communication, team working and customer service skills. If you also have a particular skill or interest, our teams would be delighted to discuss how we could help you utilise your interests in store. Whatever your talents, please do share with us and pop into your local store to enquire about volunteering. To see all opportunities to volunteer within Barnardo's, you can visit our website at www.barnardos.org.uk/volunteering.

The office is often busy, but working with experienced staff familiar with dealing with complex issues. An opportunity to help people by providing free advice and information. comprehensive training given

Volunteers will enhance the patient experience by supporting in the delivery of social activities. These activities will be either group based or on a one to one basis. Volunteers will receive support from members of the Occupational Therapy Team.

The Directors collectively manage and guide the Project, maintaining the quality and high standards expected of the service. Attend Board meetings - The Board meets monthly during school term times, in the evening or afternoon at present, plus our AGM in October. A Director is a valued representative of ssf and makes sure that the organisation achieves its aims and objectives. Each Board member brings new ideas and his/her own skills to the Project, and contributes to discussions in an informed and positive way. The Board supports the ssf staff; in particular the Co-ordinator who is responsible for the day to day management of ssf. The Directors Commitment Be committed to the aims of the organisation. Directors are expected to attend at least 6 out of approx. 8 meetings per annum. Send apologies if unable to attend. To conduct themselves in a manner that will not bring ssf to disrepute.

Participating in circa 6 Trustee meetings per year. Providing reconciliation support for Services Manager Preparation of reports for Trustee Meetings Forecasting and budgeting with operational management team Overseeing Compliance reporting Review of current financial management set up and system Setting Project Budgets Play your part in the development of an exciting community development landscape. Whether you are looking at this role as a means to facilitating career enhancement or you want to utilise your skills for community benefit. We aspire to build a team that will strengthen our organisation and help us become more resilient to the financial challenges facing the sector. We are looking for people with a blend of skills, knowledge and experience balance with a shared vision for meaningful social change.

Could you could come up with creative ideas for fundraising, Bingo, Quizes tea dances. Any assistance welcome to help this popular Caithness service.

Fancy getting involved in volunteering with young people in your local community? Then the Kyle Hub is for you. The youth hub is looking for volunteers to help with the running of their youth club sessions, providing activities and support.

2nd Thurso Scout group are looking for volunteers to help run 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.

If you have a few hours free to help during opening times 10-5pm Mon-Friday, training and support provided. This is a rural museum located in Dunbeath Caithness we provide historic information to the public and are pimarily opperated by volunteers.

Friendly, willing volunteers to help with activities for Thurso Youth Club.

volunteers to help support people with Hearing loss and visual impairment in Caithness, offices in wick and Thurso. volunteers available to help in office and meet people with sensory impairment

Castlehill Heritage centre Castletown often gets requests for family history and information about local places etc. The volunteers try and assist but you might have a specific interest and the patience and time to help research items.

North Highland Cancer information & support Group offers support to people with cancer. Volunteers with therapy skills, beauty, massage, manicure Etc. can offer to volunteer to help people feel better about themselves

Volunteering Opportunities: Administration, Befriending, Driving, Helping with I.T, Sighted Guide, Talking Book service, Reader, Handy Person, Visiting, Fundraising, Support group assistance, Promotional Work.

Volunteering Opportunities: Administration, Befriending, Driving, Helping with I.T, Sighted Guide, Talking Book service, Reader, Handy Person, Visiting, Fundraising, Support group assistance, Promotional Work.

Volunteers needed to drive the Sight Action minibus for blind & partially sighted people who want to go to a support group, attend I.T classes, go to hospital appointments and visits etc; and to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone in their care during the outing.

To provide wheelchair adapted transport to anyone in Caithness or a rural area who cannot access public transport. This is a valued community transport scheme heavily reliant on volunteer drivers.

To place our iconic boxes locally as part of their daily life and every few months tally up the funds before paying them in to Guide Dogs. The time commitment for this role is flexible and would include spotting opportunities to place boxes during your daily activities. What does the role involve? Identifying and placing collection boxes in suitable locations Talking to the shop owner, receptionist etc. at the location about how the boxes will help Guide Dogs and what we do Emptying boxes every three to six months (as they get full) and banking the income through the paying in book provided. Give a receipt and letter of thanks to the hosts Keeping a written record of the location of all boxes for your supervisor, the dates they are emptied and the dates/amounts banked If boxes aren’t collecting much, you’ll decide to move them to a better location. Your supervisor may also ask you to remove boxes Reporting any stolen boxes to the Local Mobility Team Spotting the potential for further fundraising amongst the box holders for Community Fundraisers

Home-Start supports Mums, Dads and families that may feel vulnerable in some way, or face challenges because of things like isolation or lack of a wider family network. Our trainded volunteers are at the heart of everything we do and provide emontional and practical support to parents in their own homes. Our volunteers are normally parents or grand parents themselves abd have a good common sense understanding of the challanges involved in raising a family. Everyone needs a bit of help sometimes because it's not easy raising a family. Home-Start supports Mums, Dads and families that need help todeal with the challenges we all face at home. We understand what life is like when people feel isolated or don't have a family network to help or when someone just wants a friendly face to offer advice and emotional support. We're very friendly, our services are confidential and all our staff and specialist volunteers are trained to help in lots of practical ways. If you feel you could offer a family a little bit of extra help, or would simply like to learn more about our services please contact our office.

Home-Start supports Mums, Dads and families that may feel vulnerable in some way, or face challenges because of things like isolation or lack of a wider family network. Our trainded volunteers are at the heart of everything we do and provide emontional and practical support to parents in their own homes. Our volunteers are normally parents or grand parents themselves abd have a good common sense understanding of the challanges involved in raising a family. Everyone needs a bit of help sometimes because it's not easy raising a family. Home-Start supports Mums, Dads and families that need help todeal with the challenges we all face at home. We understand what life is like when people feel isolated or don't have a family network to help or when someone just wants a friendly face to offer advice and emotional support. We're very friendly, our services are confidential and all our staff and specialist volunteers are trained to help in lots of practical ways. If you feel you could offer a family a little bit of extra help, or would simply like to learn more about our services please contact our office.

Wood Recycling project. Workshop based, Woodwork skills and projects

Help to provide effective and efficient advice to members of the public. It’s a great way to meet new people and develop new and existing skills within a friendly office environment. The role is based in our Golspie office or at one of our Outreach clinics throughout East and Central Sutherland if you prefer. What might you be doing? • Interviewing clients • Finding, interpreting and communicating information so clients can make an informed decision • Acting on behalf of clients • Negotiating, referring and drafting letters for clients • Completing case records • Recognising the root cause of problems and participating in taking action • Highlighting issues in social policy

Help to ensure we can continue to provide advice to members of the public by helping raise funds to run the bureau. Attend events throughout the year to promote the service and raise funds by running stalls and raffles. It’s a great way to meet new people and develop new and existing skills with a friendly team of staff and volunteers. What might you be doing? • Researching potential opportunities for raising funds for the bureau • Develop fundraising strategies and plans • Work with the treasurer and other trustees to meet fundraising targets • Organising events to raise money for the bureau • Deliver presentations to potential and existing funders • Writing and sending thank you letters for donations received

Summary of Role Help us to ensure the smooth running and organisation of the bureau. It’s a great way to develop new and existing skills within an office environment and a chance to meet new people. The role is based in our Golspie office with flexible hours to suit your availability. What might you be doing? • Greeting clients and visitors to the bureau • Writing letters, memos, emails etc. for colleagues • Updating databases and information systems • Filing and photocopying • Taking minutes at meetings • Answering the telephone and taking messages where appropriate • Ordering stationery and other supplies • Completing social policy information forms • Ordering and organising information leaflets

Volunteers will support the Play Service on the Children's unit by maintain a safe and tidy environment for children to play. Volunteers must be aged 17 or over.

Volunteers provide hospitality and refreshments to patients, their carers and families as they arrive in the Macmillan Suite. The role is important in making everyone who enters the Suite feel welcome.

Sported is a charity and membership organisation, supporting community sport clubs and youth groups across the UK which uses the power of sport to transform the lives of disadvantaged young people. They support the inspirational local heroes that run these organisations by providing much needed professional expertise and volunteer business support, so that they can become bigger, more sustainable and more effective. Sported is seeking professionals with expertise in business and strategic planning, finance, marketing and PR, fundraising, governance and impact measurement to support their growing membership of community sport and youth groups. They have volunteering opportunities in Scotland with a range of flexible options. As little as one hour of your time per month could make a massive difference to their members. Through the power of sport our members are transforming the lives of the most disadvantaged young people in the UK. Volunteer with Sported, meet the inspirational heroes of grassroots sport and leave a lasting legacy in your community! Light Touch Support (short-term flexible volunteering) Our volunteers provide short-term support by helping Sported members with specific questions or challenges. The support may take the form of one-off advice or between one to three sessions, which can be delivered via your chosen communication method (e.g. face-to-face, over the phone/Skype or email). This option is perfect for those volunteers who may not have the time to commit to an extended mentor placement or may be in between projects. Why volunteer with Sported? • Have a lasting impact on your local community • Opportunities to share professional skills and expertise • Varied and Flexible placements • Full induction, plus Training and personal development opportunities • Support from a local Sported Regional Manager and Volunteer Services Team • Opportunities to work with a range of different communities and types of organisations What skills/experience do you need? We are looking for volunteers who have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in at least one of the following areas: Fundraising; Business; PR & Marketing; Impact & Evaluation; Governance; Finance; Strategic Planning. Skills include an Interest in transferring knowledge and skills to others; Facilitation, training or mentoring; Communication skills; oral and building rapport.

Fundraising groups are the local face of CHAS in the community. The groups plan deliver events and activities in the local community to raise vital funds for CHAS. You can either join your local group or if there is no group in your local area, we will support you to set up your own. Activities Planning, organising and promoting fundraising events and collections with other members Representing CHAS at community events distributing promotional leaflets for CHAS keeping the records of the groups accounts and banking money raised attending group meetings acting as an ambassador for CHAS by building community networks

Welcoming visitors to Lochaber Geopark at our Visitor Centre (55A High Street, Fort William) by manning the information desk and till. You will have a member of the Board or staff member in the office at hand to help you. You will become part of a volunteer team that promotes the geology of the local area, as well as the local area and business, and local crafters. The Centre is open 10 am – 4 pm Monday to Friday and volunteers usually man the Centre for 3 hours in the morning or afternoon (10 am – 1 pm / 1 pm – 4 pm) Volunteer Benefits: Free place on our Local Geology Course (March time annually) Volunteer discount on stock in the Visitors Centre (10%) Free Lochaber Geopark Membership Meet new people Supporting local tourism industry Putting something back to the community Without the support of volunteers the Visitors Centre would not function Additional experience to add to a CV Positive pathway to re-employment

Providing administration and office support across various projects for Waverley Care - Scotland's HIV and Hepatitis C Charity Printing and collating hand-out materials for training courses. Assisting with the administration of our 'condoms by post' scheme; packing, posting & data entry. Preparing safer sex materials for outreach. maintaining a stock of information leaflets in our reception area and organizing the ones in our stockroom. Reception and answering the telephone. Assistaning with data entry across all projects.

volunteers needed to help keep access open along paths in and around Wick. General environmental projects.

Honest trustworthy volunteers to help with the inventory and donated items of the museum. Help log, clean record and store items or general support with the museum if you do not wish to be meeting members of the public

Friendly volunteers to assist tourists in this small museum.This is a rural location so transport would be an advantage. Friendly outgoing with good communication skills required

Volunteer to help with the Bethany Gospel Church Sunday School in Wick

We need a driver for our 6 seater flatbed truck to transport volunteers to various locations around Inverness & Nairn to carry out tasks such as gardening , painting etc.

The group are looking for enthusiastic and fun volunteers to assist and lead activities. No previous experience needed. The group enjoy crafts, games, exploring the outdoors and completing badges as well as trips and pack holidays

To help provide I.T support to blind or partially sighted people either in the I.T. training room at Ardconnel Street or in their own homes. The I.T. needs of the person will discussed with the Volunteer Co-Ordinator. Support and training for blind or partially sighted people will be provided on a one-to-one basis.

Volunteer to host or co-host a radio show on Caithness FM- Training given in the form of shadowing existing volunteers. this Radio Station is based in Thurso Caithness. It opperates from 6.30pm daily with additional broadcasting at weekends.

Fundraisers to help support the Wick Lifeboat RNLI, help with the annual fun day or perodically throughout the year.