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.

Dunbeath is developing community projects within the Centre linked to heritage, education and archives. and the wider community. They are working in partnership with other groups to deliver projects. The groups are looking for Volunteers to help the development worker. If you want to meet people, develop skills and support this fragile community, get in touch to discuss further

Volunteers: • Prepare the patient area for mealtimes. • Help distribute meal trays to patients and return trays when meals are complete. • Provide general assistance as requested by staff. • Provide patients with tea and coffee after meals.

Caithness Voluntary Group Is a charity that supports the community of Caithness, we work with organisations and partnership agencies. We host and facilitate online meetings for partnership agencies and many of these meetings require minutes to be taken. We are offering a volunteer opportunity for someone to collate the minutes in a timely manner. Zoom meetings can be recorded and sent to the volunteer to summarise and type.

CVG is looking for a volunteer to collate minutes of online meetings in a timely manner. The meetings can be recorded and the link sent to the volunteer to be summarised and typed. This is an administrative role and good experience of working as part of a team. The volunteer can work from home.

Volunteer helpers to assist at the Halkirk Toddlers on Thursday mornings. Friendly, outgoing person with lots of patience and good social skills to lend a hand welcome.

Ormlie Community Association welcomes volunteers to help with the baby and toddler group 'Bibs & Burps'. Help out generally and support with interactions, chatting and help with snacks etc. Wednesdays 11.30 -1pm in Thurso

The opportunity in both offices is similar: 1. Answering the phone 2. Attending to our Service Users who call into the office 3. Providing Service Users with the relevant mobility equipment and information 4. Maintaining records

Chance to give back, to help save the planet by, reducing and recycling everyday items from most homes in the UK. Collecting empty crisp packets, cutting and washing these, drying. Ironing into strips then connecting the strips together to form a sheet. Encasing in clear plastic and this then becomes a survival blanket. There are many things that can be produced from the crisp packets, survival blankets, wash bags, bags for general use, bivvy bags to keep sleeping bags warm and dry. Looking for voulnteers to: Cut and wash crisp bags Iron into strips Iron into sheets to form the blankets Encase in clear plastic Sew plastic into ponchos (guidance provided) Demonstrations can be done for anyone that wants, but there are instructional videos on U-Tube

Connecting Young Carers (CYC) are looking for fun and enthusiastic volunteers to assist them with their programme of activities and events for young carers across Highland. These will be held after school and also during the school holidays. This is a flexible opportunity which may be of interest to individuals looking for a one-off volunteering opportunity or for volunteers who can offer regular support either during the holidays or term time only, depending on the volunteer’s availability. The Activities Volunteer will provide assistance to CYC staff including the organisation and running of the activity, making young carers feel welcome, encouraging their participation and most importantly having fun.

We are looking for friendly individuals to join us as Volunteer Drivers to support to people living locally who are blind or have a visual impairment to attend doctors and hospital appointments, our support groups and other engagements. It will involve collecting them from home and taking them to their chosen location, and home again. Due to nature of the Highlands, transport links can be few and far between and even when available can be an extremely difficult and daunting task for a visually impaired person. By volunteering with us as a driver you are enabling our clients to travel to appointments worry-free and take part in activities and groups with friends. Without the service many of our clients would be unable to leave home and would struggle to attend medical appointments. We provide a full range of training including Sighted Guide training, as well as offering full support to you in your role, disclosure checks and expenses.

We are looking for friendly individuals to join us as Sighted Guides to support to people living locally who are blind or have a visual impairment attending our monthly Walking Groups. Our walking groups run monthly at various locations across Highland and Western Isles and are a lifeline for our clients, many of whom suffer social isolation and loneliness, to meet with friends and enjoy the benefits walking makes to physical and mental health. The role can also incorporate Volunteer Driving as well, to help our clients get to and from the Group. This is not an essential requirement though, and we would very much welcome applications from those who do not drive. We provide a full range of training including Sighted Guide training, as well as offering full support to you in your role, disclosure checks and expenses.

We are looking for friendly individuals to join us as volunteers, providing support to people living locally who are blind or have a visual impairment. In particular, we have a client based in Inverness who loves swimming and going out for walks and for coffee/lunch and would love to a volunteer Sighted Guide/Befriender to enable her to fulfil her wishes and live her life to the full. If you have a couple hours a month and would like to make a difference whilst having fun, we’d love to hear from you!

If you love a relaxed, friendly chat on the phone and you’d like to be able to do this whilst also making a genuine impact to someone locally who is blind or visually impaired, then we would love to hear from you! Just a simple phone call once a week can make the difference that helps our clients overcome the effects of isolation and loneliness, and is something they really look forward to. We are looking for friendly home-based volunteers who can check in regularly with our clients by phone and take some time to make sure they are doing okay. We will provide full training and disclosure checks and match you with client(s) with similar interests and hobbies.

We are looking for friendly individuals to join us as volunteers, providing support to people living locally who are blind or have a visual impairment attending their monthly meetings at our Visually Impaired Peer Support Groups. Our groups run monthly at various locations across Highland and Western Isles and are a lifeline for our clients, many of whom suffer social isolation and loneliness, to meet with friends and receive support from Sight Action’s services.

People living with cancer tell us they need emotional support to feel less isolated and lonely and sometimes need some help with practical tasks that they are temporarily having trouble with. By choosing to join us as a Buddy volunteer, you’ll be doing something amazing for people in these extraordinary times, so they can continue to feel connected to the world outside. Together, we can be right there for people with cancer.

Working in a team of volunteers and a co-ordinator that will support you with a match of a young person of the age 5-14years, training and supervision will also be given. The opportunity of learning from courses is also given for example, first aid and an introduction to Child protection. A PVG check will be required and paid by AFC if you are successful in Interview and reference checks This is a great opportunity for a volunteer to work within a Team organisation which involves being a part of events and helping organise activities for the young person. There are a lot of pf potential benefits with working in a large organisation Action for Children as it can lead to future work as a career or great for your CV if you are looking at supporting Young People as a career or just to enjoy the company and discovering new activities with a young person once a week for an hour or two.

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.

Caseworkers support military veterans from all backgrounds and age groups in need of financial, practical and emotional support. Caseworkers signpost clients to specialist services and help with form filling, emails and phone calls in order to apply for funding for equipment and services.

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. 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. 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 currently looking for walk leaders to help with existing walks in; • Muir of Ord • Drumnadrochit • Fortrose • Tain We are also looking for individuals who would like to be involved in the launch of walks in the following areas; • Evanton • Strathpeffer • Smithton, Inverness

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. 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. 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 currently looking for walk leaders to help with existing walks in; • Muir of Ord • Drumnadrochit • Fortrose • Tain We are also looking for individuals who would like to be involved in the launch of walks in the following areas; • Evanton • Strathpeffer • Smithton, Inverness

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. 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. 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 currently looking for walk leaders to help with existing walks in; • Muir of Ord • Drumnadrochit • Fortrose • Tain We are also looking for individuals who would like to be involved in the launch of walks in the following areas; • Evanton • Strathpeffer • Smithton, Inverness

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. 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. 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. 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. 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 currently looking for walk leaders to help with existing walks in; • Muir of Ord • Drumnadrochit • Fortrose • Tain We are also looking for individuals who would like to be involved in the launch of walks in the following areas; • Evanton • Strathpeffer • Smithton, Inverness

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. this particular opportunity as a tennis coach occurs on a Tuesday evening 6-7pm in Wick. 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 the local fundraising team in promoting and taking part in a variety of activities to raise money for Guide Dogs

Be the key contact for fundraising in your local community to raise money from a variety of activities such as collections, social events and Tea Parties. • Organising and attending events such as the Great Guide Dogs Tea Party, Pub Quizzes and collections in your local area • Encouraging local businesses, schools and groups to name their own guide dog puppy • Building relationships with local networks, socials groups, schools and businesses to encourage them to host their own event in support of Guide Dogs • Working as part of Guide Dogs’ fundraising team with staff and volunteers • Liaising with Community Fundraiser informing them of events in your area • Making sure your fundraising policies and procedures are followed. • Ensuring income raised from events is banked in a timely manner. • Ensuring that any information provided by Guide Dogs is cascaded to relevant supporters or volunteers.

Assist the local fundraising team in promoting and taking part in a variety of activities to raise money for Guide Dogs

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

If you enjoy being in an office environment, are compassionate and like meeting people then this could be the role for you. Thanks to volunteers like you we can provide people in your local community with wheelchairs and other mobility equipment to help them through a crisis. This vital service enables people to maintain their independence and quality of life after an illness or injury. Whether it is to help take a relative out, or take a child to school, it makes a difficult and distressing time a little bit easier. Spread the power of kindness with us and help make sure that everyone who needs one can get a wheelchair.

WDCS Shorewatch programme is looking for dedicated volunteers to carry out 10 minute whale and dolphin monitoring surveys ('Shorewatch') from designated watching sites along the Scottish Coastline., and at points in Caithness. Volunteers will be trained to identify common whale, dolphin and porpoise species found in Scottish waters, use specialised watching equipment and record presence and absense sightings data. The programme aims to provide long term, regular and year-round monitoring at sites of particular interest. With the aim of learning more about how whales and dolphins use these areas; highlighting any changes in distribution and behaviour. By collecting information to help WDCS understand more about whales and dolphins locally, volunteers will be actively contributing to their protection.

The type of roles that we require help with are: • Kit man / woman – this could be either purely on match days, during the week (washing, setting up), or both. • Hospitality work – helping host our guests on match days. Serving drinks, setting up food, general tidying • General stewarding – keeping areas clear, making sure spectators are okay • PA announcer – introducing the teams on to the pitch, music over tannoy… • Raffle selling

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. Volunteers willing to interview individuals and edit the recording in a timely manner for uploading onto the Wick Voices page.

Highland Rugby Club are holding a 3 day beer, gin & whisky festival with live music and rugby 7s. Volunteers will receive free entry on the day of volunteering, a food and drink voucher and a tee shirt. A range of volunteers are needed, for example: to help set up security fencing prior to the event, bar staff, catering tent, ticket sales and merchandise, toilet management, cleaner uppers etc

Make new friends, broaden your horizons, have fun, transform lives and help beat poverty with us. If you can spare a couple of hours or more and would like to give volunteering with Oxfam a try, we would love to hear from you.

O89541 Related List Quick Links Volunteer Placements (0) Notes (0) Files (0) Tabs Details Related Owner TSI Aberdeen City Publish Status Published Ref VO89541 View opportunity on Volunteer Scotland https://search.volunteerscotland.net/opportunity/a0g0800000QNuU2AAL/volunteer-mentors-lochside-academy Title Volunteer Mentors (Lochside Academy) Opportunity Type Ongoing Organisation MCR Pathways (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire) Organisation Contact Mentor Services Team Aberdeen Organisation Contact Email aberdeen@mcrpathways.org TSI / VC Contact Mike Melvin TSI / VC Contact Email mike.melvin@acvo.org.uk Saltire Compatible Saltire Compatible TSI partner owner (Highland) Update notes Data Fully Reviewed COVID-19 Flag Home based volunteers Home based volunteers Groups Groups Board/Trustee opportunity Board/Trustee opportunity One Off One Off Postcode AB12 3JG Local Authority Area Aberdeen City;Aberdeenshire Postcode Area AB12 Start Date 26/11/2021 Ongoing Ongoing End Date Full Description MCR Pathways has been partnering with schools since 2007 so we know just how amazing the young people of Scotland are. However, sometimes due to situations out of their control, young people face challenges that make it more difficult for them to succeed. That’s why providing the simple support of a mentor is so important and has been proven to make a life-changing difference. This is where you can help… MCR recruits and trains volunteer mentors who are matched with a young person that shares similar interests, hobbies or career aspirations. Mentors meet with their young person at their school for just one hour per week and the difference this makes is transformational. The mentoring relationship is unique as young people establish a friendship with someone who’s there, just for them and is not a teacher, parent, guardian or counsellor. The impact on their life is huge. Recent ScotCen research shows 81.6% of mentored care-experienced pupils left school for college, university or a job, compared with 56.3% of those young people not being mentored. We are hoping to help even more young people in the area reach their potential and are seeking volunteer mentors at Lochside Academy, Aberdeen. The only qualification you need to be a mentor is the desire to help. All young people are different and have different needs, so it’s important that our mentors come from all walks of life. Volunteer mentors are asked to commit just one hour a week for a minimum of one year and will be fully trained and PVG checked before being matched with a young person. The building of the relationship with a young person is facilitated by our fantastic MCR Pathways Coordinators who are based in each school and work with our young people on a daily basis. We’re asking you to #BeTheBridge between a young person’s talent and life possibilities. For only one hour per week, you can change a life. Why not do something to make a difference that lasts a lifetime. All help is greatly appreciated.

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.

ABOUT CLACHWORKS Clachworks is a new social enterprise that plans to open a socially inclusive space for making and remaking in Inverness. We believe that the tools, skills and resources needed to create and repair things shouldn’t cost the earth, and should be accessible to all. As such, we have plans to open a tool library, makerspace, repair café, community garden and cafe. ABOUT THE BOARD Clachworks is registered as a community interest company and is governed by a (voluntary) Board of Directors which exists to support the financial viability of Clachworks, whilst ensuring that it meets its social aims. It works closely with the Managing Director (currently working on a voluntary basis), and will support our Volunteer Coordinator and future staff members. The Board currently comprises three individuals with a combined background in project management; mechanics; craft; research; teaching; and community event organising. Clachworks is in its ‘start up’ phase and is yet to begin operating. Over the past year the Board’s energy has been focused on developing an outline business plan and fundraising strategy; conducting market research and community consultations; and negotiating the intended premises. We are nearing the conclusion of these negotiations and hope to be in the space by late Spring 2022. As a fellow company director, joining at a crucial stage of the organisation, you will play an integral role in turning our vision into a reality. We’re looking to recruit up to three more directors who would be able to share their experience and expertise in at least some of the following areas: · Business and entrepreneurial development · Financial management · Fundraising strategy and corporate sponsorship · Health & Safety · Building Management · Training & Skills Development · PR & Publicity This list is not exhaustive and we welcome applications from people who may have skills outside of these specific areas. BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES Statutory duties of a Board are: To ensure that the organisation has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction. To ensure that the organisation complies with its governing documents and relevant legislation. To ensure that the organisation prepares reports, annual returns and accounts as required by law. To ensure that the organisation has good governance. To protect the assets of the organisation and ensure sound investment of its funds. To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation. To ensure that the community interest company is financially stable. To ensure that the stated community interests are met. Training in board responsibilities and governance can be provided. Particular qualities we are looking for in Board members: Essential: Commitment to the Clachworks vision. Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort, and participate actively in the work of the Board. Willingness to be available to staff for advice and enquiries on an ad-hoc basis. Ability to work effectively as a member of a team. Good, independent judgement. Ability to think creatively. Ability to galvanise external relationships and build support for Clachworks. Experience and knowledge of EDI / Equalities. Experience in organisational development and strategic planning. Desirable: Knowledge and skills in one or more areas of Board governance. Knowledge of Inverness and surrounding areas. Experience in community development. Interest in craft / DIY. Interest in degrowth and decoloniality. Ability to speak second language, including Gaelic. Experience of business development and financial management. Experience in ethical fundraising. Experience in ensuring institutional accessibility (physical and cultural). Time Commitment Clachworks is in its ‘start up’ phase and as such there is lots of work to be done. We ask all Board members to ensure that they are able to offer at least 8 – 10 hours per month, attending regular meetings and undertaking additional work independently. Clachworks also welcomes applications from people with additional capacity who may like to be more fully involved in the project. Time commitment is a big question for most people when thinking about joining a board of directors. We hope that the time you give to Clachworks will be rewarding and beneficial to you, however, we will do our best to make sure the role can work around your life, work and other commitments. Please download the application pack from our website for further details.

To take part and assist people affected by Dementia to participate in face to face therapeutic activities such as:  Monthly Dementia Café  Monthly Reminiscence Bingo Groups  Monthly Movie Afternoon  Monthly Activity Afternoon  Every two weeks – our Wild and Woolly Group Also online activities (training can be given) such as  Weekly Reminiscence Bingo Groups  Monthly Doggie Bingo Groups  Online Ceilidhs

Help organise a variety of fundraising events and raise awareness of mental health, suicide prevention and Mikeysline and their services.

We welcome volunteers to help support Mikeysline by fundraising and raising awareness of this service which supports people with mental ill health. volunteers can find creative ways to fundraise, events, activities etc

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. 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. 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

How would you like to be part of the Guide Dogs family and help people with sight loss live the life they choose? We would love to have you onboard to help with our ambition of a future where every person with sight loss has the confidence and support they need to live their lives to the full. Did you know that we don’t just provide life-changing guide dogs, we also provide advice, skills, emotional and practical support for children, adults and their families living with sight loss to help them live actively, independently and well? To do all this we need the support of amazing volunteers like you! If you would like more information, are unsure or need flexibility around the role then chat to us first by emailing VolunteerScotNI@Guidedogs.org.uk and someone will be in touch. What does the role involve? Assisting your local fundraising group in organising, promoting and taking part in a variety of activities to raise money for Guide Dogs. It costs £58,000 to support one single guide dog throughout it's life, so without our amazing Fundraisers raising money for us, we wouldn't be able to provide our life changing services! Main responsibilities: * Organise and facilitate fundraising events such as street collections, stalls at local fairs, tea parties, garden sales, sponsored events and anything else you can think of! * Attend group meetings * Take collection boxes to local businesses * Keeping track of what we sell on our stalls at events (including the cuddly toys!) * Count donations Please contact VolunteerScotNI@guidedogs.org.uk for more information.

How would you like to be part of the Guide Dogs family and help people with sight loss live the life they choose? We would love to have you onboard to help with our ambition of a future where every person with sight loss has the confidence and support they need to live their lives to the full. Did you know that we don’t just provide life-changing guide dogs, we also provide advice, skills, emotional and practical support for children, adults and their families living with sight loss to help them live actively, independently and well? To do all this we need the support of amazing volunteers like you! If you would like more information, are unsure or need flexibility around the role then chat to us first by emailing VolunteerScotNI@Guidedogs.org.uk and someone will be in touch. What does the role involve? Assisting your local fundraising group in organising, promoting and taking part in a variety of activities to raise money for Guide Dogs. It costs £58,000 to support one single guide dog throughout it's life, so without our amazing Fundraisers raising money for us, we wouldn't be able to provide our life changing services! Main responsibilities: * Organise and facilitate fundraising events such as street collections, stalls at local fairs, tea parties, garden sales, sponsored events and anything else you can think of! * Attend group meetings * Take collection boxes to local businesses * Keeping track of what we sell on our stalls at events (including the cuddly toys!) * Count donations Please contact VolunteerScotNI@guidedogs.org.uk for more information.

This shop has shifts available Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Volunteer in our shops Our shop volunteers are helping us beat cancer right now.    In 2019/20, 14,000 volunteers gave 3.1 million hours of their time and sold items totalling £15million. These funds are helping us start new clinical trials and research treatments as we speak.   If you volunteer at a Cancer Research UK shop, you too could make a real difference to what we can achieve. Nothing we do would be possible without amazing volunteers like you.   You’ll also gain valuable skills to help develop your CV and experience. And you’ll volunteer alongside a wonderful team of passionate, friendly people who will support you every step of the way.   Volunteering is open to everyone and no experience is required. So, if you’re looking for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you.   What do shop volunteers do?  Volunteering in our shops is varied, exciting and rewarding. No two days are the same and you have the chance to flex different skills regularly. There are always new opportunities to keep you engaged and help you grow and develop in your role.   While this list is not exhaustive, it gives you a flavour of some of the typical tasks in our charity shops:   Serving customers, taking cash and providing good all-round customer service   Sorting through donated items and pricing stock   Working on window and shop displays   Keeping the shop tidy, clean and well organised   Interacting with the general public   Following new health, safety and social distancing measures   You don’t need any experience to volunteer  You just need to be motivated, hardworking and enjoy being part of a team. There’ll be a full induction as well as ongoing training opportunities to make sure you’re fully confident and able to excel in your role.  Why should I volunteer? Volunteering brings a wealth of benefits, both personal and professional.    Every volunteer hour you donate means we can sell 6 items and make £20 of income. So, if you volunteer for a 7-hour day, this can generate £140. That means that every day you volunteer, you’ll be raising more funds to beat cancer.    You’ll gain important skills that are hugely valued in the workplace such as teamwork, communication and using your initiative.   You can boost your CV by working towards an NVQ in Retail with Derby College, and we'll provide you with a reference.   It will allow you to get involved in your local community and to meet new friends.   Our friendly CRUK team will be there to support you all the way – offering guidance and helping you build your confidence.   It’s fun – you’ll gain real satisfaction from volunteering alongside our warm, friendly shop volunteers who will make you feel right at home.  The minimum age for volunteering in our shops is 18 . If you’re aged between 16 -18 you may still be able to volunteer in our shops, but you must be on a recognised scheme, for example the Duke of Edinburgh.   What happens next? Click ‘Apply Now’ at the top of this page to complete an online application form. We’ll then get in touch directly to tell you more.   At CRUK we value diversity and we're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We will consider making any reasonable adjustments to support volunteer applications from people with a disability or health condition. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures and believe that volunteers from diverse backgrounds will help us to beat cancer. In the meantime, check out our new Volunteer Hub to read the latest volunteering news from Cancer Research UK. 

6 volunteers are required to cover 3.5 hours shifts between 9am – 4pm, to direct the flow of patients via walkie talkies. Volunteers could be deployed inside or outside so would need to dress in layers. Hi vis jackets and vests will be provided. The duties include: • Follow all guidance and procedures relating to Healthcare Associated Infection to ensure their safety and that of others, to prevent the spread of infection. • Work as part of a team to provide front line contact for patients within the clinic. • Ensure personal appearance, behaviour and cleanliness is exemplary at all times in order to promote high standards and confidence in the service. • Check supplies of wipes, sanitiser, masks and gloves and ensure these are topped up during the duration of the clinic and responsible for ensuring the safe disposal of Waste in accordance with Waste Management Policy

Willing volunteers to help with tea/coffee and general kitchen duties, wash-up etc at a pensioners lunch club in Wick on Wednesdays

Pultenytown Peoples Project are going to be hosting daily neighbourhood meals and are looking for volunteers to help serve meals and general help out with kitchen duties. The free meals will be served in the centre on a daily basis and therefore many volunteers will be required.

Our shops help fund Hospice care in the Highlands. Retail volunteers work as part of team with the Shop Manager to keep the shop open and to generate income from the sale of donated and new goods. Our 14 shops are located across the Highlands. Main responsibilities: • To provide high standards of customer care to shoppers • To sort and price goods • To operate the till and handle cash • To help keep the shop clean and tidy • To follow retail and organisational processes and procedures • To know about the work of the Highland Hospice and share this within your local community • To work as part of a team • To accept donations and ask for Gift Aid

Our shops help fund Hospice care in the Highlands. Retail volunteers work as part of team with the Shop Manager to keep the shop open and to generate income from the sale of donated and new goods. Our 14 shops are located across the Highlands. Main responsibilities: • To provide high standards of customer care to shoppers • To sort and price goods • To operate the till and handle cash • To help keep the shop clean and tidy • To follow retail and organisational processes and procedures • To know about the work of the Highland Hospice and share this within your local community • To work as part of a team • To accept donations and ask for Gift Aid

Our shops help fund Hospice care in the Highlands. Retail volunteers work as part of team with the Shop Manager to keep the shop open and to generate income from the sale of donated and new goods. Our 14 shops are located across the Highlands. Main responsibilities: • To provide high standards of customer care to shoppers • To sort and price goods • To operate the till and handle cash • To help keep the shop clean and tidy • To follow retail and organisational processes and procedures • To know about the work of the Highland Hospice and share this within your local community • To work as part of a team • To accept donations and ask for Gift Aid

Purpose: • To be an effective and contributing member of Lochaber Hope and to attend and contribute to Volunteer meetings where necessary. • Facilitate weekly group sessions for community wellbeing, e.g. Bereavement Group, SMART addiction recovery, book club • Improve social inclusion & confidence • To undertake record keeping if and as required • Welcome new group members. • Structured activity in line with group suggestions. • Be responsible for the group program & organisation

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.

Wheelchair Volunteer - If you enjoy being in an office environment, are compassionate and like meeting people then this could be the role for you. Thanks to volunteers like you we can provide people in your local community with wheelchairs and other mobility equipment to help them through a crisis. This vital service enables people to maintain their independence and quality of life after an illness or injury. Whether it is to help take a relative out, or take a child to school, it makes a difficult and distressing time a little bit easier. Spread the power of kindness with us and help make sure that everyone who needs one can get a wheelchair. Providing great customer service issuing wheelchairs/equipment and receiving returns. Using a computer-based stock control system. Demonstrating safe use of the equipment. Receiving payments / donations. Dealing with enquiries from people wanting to hire/loan a wheelchair or other equipment (online, phone and in person).

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.

The ideal candidate would be someone who has had management and IT experience. A special person, who can work with the public and volunteers. Have experience with IT. This may suit someone who has recently retired, made redundant, or already in that position and would be able to spare a few hours a week. They could come from any part of the Caithness county. Driving licence preferable, but for the right candidate we would consider.

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

Volunteers are needed to act as befrienders for isolated and lonely veterans and their dependents. Do you have an hour per week to have a chat and a cup of tea with an isolated and lonely person? Can you light up someone’s day by dropping in past to visit them, maybe meeting them in a café or accompanying them to an appointment? Training and support will be given and expenses, including mileage, repaid.

To make contact via telephone with a person(s) with whom you have been matched on the agreed regular weekly pattern. To give the person(s) some social interaction and emotional support through conversation. To stay connected with the organisation and feedback any concerns, that may need addressing.

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.

6 volunteers are required to cover 3.5 hours shifts between 9am – 4pm, to direct the flow of patients via walkie talkies. Volunteers could be deployed inside or outside so would need to dress in layers. Hi vis jackets and vests will be provided. Contact volunteering@highlandtsi.org.uk

We are looking for friendly individuals to join us as volunteers, providing support to people living locally who are blind or have a visual impairment. We will match you one-to-one with clients who share similar interests and hobbies and we ask you to spend a few hours a week or fortnight with them, helping them to live their life to the full. In particular, we have a client based in Aviemore who, before losing her sight, was an avid hillwalker. She would love to continue this and is looking for a walking companion/Sighted Guide to join her on trails across the Cairngorms. If you have a couple hours a month and would like to make a difference whilst enjoying your own hobby, we’d love to hear from you!

We are looking for friendly individuals to join us as volunteers, providing support to people living locally who are blind or have a visual impairment attending their monthly meetings at our Visually Impaired Peer Support Groups. Our groups run monthly at various locations across Highland and Western Isles and are a lifeline for our clients, many of whom suffer social isolation and loneliness, to meet with friends and receive support from Sight Action’s services.

volunteers to assist with maintenance and practical tasks at Dunnet Forest, Caithness. This is a community woodland supported by volunteers. The green Gym meets Thursdays weekly.

Highland Rugby Club are holding a 3 day beer, gin & whisky festival with live music and rugby 7s. Volunteers will receive free entry on the day of volunteering, a food and drink voucher and a tee shirt. A range of volunteers are needed, for example: to help set up security fencing prior to the event, bar staff, catering tent, ticket sales and merchandise, toilet management, cleaner uppers etc

Bud is Poppyscotland’s brand new vehicle for exploration and learning, a truck that transforms into a mobile community space, comprising a mini poppy factory, micro-museum and with interactive learning opportunities. Bud is an interactive experience that encourages visitors to create their personal remembrance journey through exploring the exhibits. It is helping us keep remembrance relevant all year round. About the opportunity: As a Bud Heritage Volunteer, you will support the delivery of the Bud project when Bud is in your area. This could see you supporting in one of the key tasks below: - Welcome members of the public and groups (schools, girl guides, brownies, cubs, cadets etc.) visiting Bud on their arrival - To deliver activities both indoor and outdoor as planned by the Bud team - To assist with evaluation of Bud by encouraging feedback and collecting data - To be flexible in the performance of the post and undertake duties requested by the Bud team - Support the staff team in set up and take down at visits and events. Support staff in the delivery of activities with schools, groups and public visitors Benefits for you: - Having access to appropriate training for the role - You will have the opportunity to meet a wide range of new people - Building on your existing skills and developing new ones - Being part of a friendly, committed team - Attending local events Bud will be in Sutherland on: • Wed 25th May – Dornoch, Sutherland • Thurs 26th May – Dornoch, Sutherland *About Bud: Bud is Poppyscotland’s brand new vehicle for exploration and learning, a truck that transforms into a mobile community space, comprising a mini poppy factory, micro-museum and with interactive learning opportunities. Bud is an interactive experience that encourages visitors to create their personal remembrance journey through exploring the exhibits. It is helping us keep remembrance relevant all year round. *About the opportunity: As a Bud Heritage Volunteer, you will support the delivery of the Bud project when Bud is in your area. This could see you supporting in one of the key tasks below: -Welcome members of the public and groups (schools, girl guides, brownies, cubs, cadets etc.) visiting Bud on their arrival -To deliver activities both indoor and outdoor as planned by the Bud team -To assist with evaluation of Bud by encouraging feedback and collecting data -To be flexible in the performance of the post and undertake duties requested by the Bud team -Support the staff team in set up and take down at visits and events. Support staff in the delivery of activities with schools, groups and public visitors *Benefits for you: -Having access to appropriate training for the role -You will have the opportunity to meet a wide range of new people -Building on your existing skills and developing new ones -Being part of a friendly, committed team -Attending local events A fantastic opportunity to help PoppyScotland and be part of the exciting Bud Project. All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated. For further information or to express your interest in this opportunity, please get in touch either Online – www.poppybud.org.uk/volunteer Email – volunteer@poppybud.org.uk or Phone – Sandra Comrie – 0141 773 6221.

Highland Rugby Club are holding a 3 day beer, gin & whisky festival with live music and rugby 7s. Volunteers will receive free entry on the day of volunteering, a food and drink voucher and a tee shirt. A range of volunteers are needed, for example: to help set up security fencing prior to the event, bar staff, catering tent, ticket sales and merchandise, toilet management, cleaner uppers etc

Gomde Scotland is woodland hermitage and sanctuary, providing a secluded, peaceful retreat environment for the practice of meditation. People who come to visit and/or stay here, can benefit from the tried and tested methods of meditation and find ways to be healthier and happier. This charity, based on a fifty acre woodland between Findhorn Bay and Inverness, require volunteers to help with the constructing of accommodation for guests and volunteers. Skills in either building, carpentry, plumbing or electrics hugely welcome. Volunteers are welcome to stay onsite 25 hours per week for room and board. If local person is not staying, but would like to volunteer, the role is flexible and can be from 1 to more days per week.

Highlands for Refugees is collecting much needed humanitarian aid which will be sent to Poland before being distributed to Ukranian refugees. Volunteers are needed to sort, box and pallet the items ready for dispatch.

Nhs Highland Helping Hand Volunteer Opportunity Portree Community Hospital NHS Highland are looking for volunteers to provide company and companionship, volunteers will be enhancing the patient experience and helping to reduce any feelings of isolation and loneliness. If you would like more information, please contact: Ian McConnell Volunteer Services Manager 01463 704867 Ian.mcconnell1@nhs.scot

Reach4Reality is a small charity working with autistic young people and young adults from across the Highlands involving them in short outdoor activity sessions tailored to their individual needs. As part of this we run regular weekend camps for small groups of young people/adults either at local outdoor activity centres or in self-catering accommodation and providing the activities ourselves. We are looking for Activity Volunteers to support us to continue to do this. Volunteers would take part in activities alongside the young people and support them generally during the social times (e.g. chatting, playing board games). Activities might include: walking, foundation trail biking, mountain biking, archery, canoeing, team challenges. On our self-catering weekends we are also looking for volunteers who would be able to assist with the catering for the group. We also run two 5 day camps/year (11-15.7.22 and 1 week during the October break) and would additionally welcome volunteers who would be able to join us for one of these.

Reach4Reality is a small charity working with autistic young people and young adults from across the Highlands involving them in short outdoor activity sessions tailored to their individual needs. As part of this we run a series of evening activities for small groups of young people/adults during the summer term. We are looking for Activity Volunteers to support us to do this. Activities might include: walking, foundation trail biking, mountain biking, learn to ride biking, archery, canoeing, and locations are usually within a 25 mile radius of Inverness. Location varies depending on each specific activity e.g. canoeing at Muirtown Basin or Dochgarroch, biking and walking at various locations around the Inverness area.

This is an opportunity for someone with passion, commitment and drive to make a big difference to the way Scotland/your locality responds to climate change. The Scottish Communities Climate Action Network (SCCAN) is partnering with Climate for Change (C4C) to launch a brand new climate engagement program for Scotland – Climate Conversations. You will be one of our first facilitators and help SCCAN kickstart our program in Scotland. Facilitators are our agents of change. As a facilitator you will be part of a team that together will inspire hundreds of people throughout Scotland to stand up on climate change and move society and our leaders to action. This is an exciting role for you to use your love of working with people to empower the community, and to drive a groundswell of community action on climate change. You will work with volunteer hosts who will invite 8 – 12 friends and family to attend a Climate Conversation online or in their home. At these events, you will present to them about climate change (using our prepared scripts), the urgency for action and facilitate discussion that leads to a commitment to take more effective action. Our mission is to create the social climate for effective climate action in Scotland. Key Responsibilities  Imparting the urgency and scale of climate change to the people invited by the friends and family of each host  Inspiring attendees to commit to taking effective action on climate change  Attending monthly Ongoing Facilitator Training (1 hour?)  Recruiting more people to join as hosts and facilitators  Administration and record keeping of your Conversations  Maintaining our a host database and your own activity spreadsheet  Evaluating Conversations and providing feedback for improvement

How would you like to be part of the Guide Dogs family and help people with sight loss live the life they choose? We would love to have you onboard to help with our ambition of a future where every person with sight loss has the confidence and support they need to live their lives to the full. Did you know that we don’t just provide life-changing guide dogs, we also provide advice, skills, emotional and practical support for children, adults and their families living with sight loss to help them live actively, independently and well? To do all this we need the support of amazing volunteers like you! If you would like more information, are unsure or need flexibility around the role then chat to us first by emailing VolunteerScotNI@Guidedogs.org.uk and someone will be in touch. What does the role involve? As Treasurer, you are a key member of your local fundraising group. You will need to record income and expenditure of the group, bank funds regularly and keep the members up to date with fundraising income totals. We are looking for Treasurers for our fundraising groups in Dumfries and Irvine. Key responsibilities- • Maintaining accurate records of all income and expenditure by the group. • To assign correct Guide Dogs banking codes to all donations. • To bank all funds donated to Guide Dogs promptly. • To complete and issue receipts to donors. • Attend Group meetings and advise members current levels of income and expenditure • Monitor levels of expenditure, ensuring prompt claims for reimbursement of the Float Account. • Ensure that the Float Account does not become overdrawn. • Apply for soft credits and gift aid via your local Mobility Team. • Working with your group's Collection Box Coordinators to maintain records of where Guide Dogs Counter Top Boxes and life sized dogs are placed locally • To respond to requests made by Guide Dogs Finance department. • Keeping group fiscal records for 6 years in accordance with HMRC guidelines and to ensure that all Group records are available for the Community Fundraiser, Group members or any other independent examiner as requested by Guide Dogs. Please contact VolunteerScotNI@guidedogs.org.uk for more information.

How would you like to be part of the Guide Dogs family and help people with sight loss live the life they choose? We would love to have you onboard to help with our ambition of a future where every person with sight loss has the confidence and support they need to live their lives to the full. Did you know that we don’t just provide life-changing guide dogs, we also provide advice, skills, emotional and practical support for children, adults and their families living with sight loss to help them live actively, independently and well? To do all this we need the support of amazing volunteers like you! If you would like more information, are unsure or need flexibility around the role then chat to us first by emailing VolunteerScotNI@Guidedogs.org.uk and someone will be in touch. What does the role involve? The role of the group coordinator is to be the key contact for the volunteers in their fundraising group and to coordinate them to plan fundraising events and activities. As part of this you’ll attend events that you organise with the group and ensure that fundraising policies and procedures are followed at your events. You’ll also play a key role in building relationships with local businesses and groups, like schools, Brownies, Guides and Scouts groups and community groups, to encourage them to host their own events in support of Guide Dogs and make them aware of things like our Name a Puppy scheme. This role would be great if you have good communication and organisation skills, enjoy meeting new people and getting out and about in your local area. Key responsibilities- • Organising and attending fundraising activities and events • Building relationships with local networks, socials groups, schools and businesses to encourage them to host their own event in support of Guide Dogs • Working as part of Guide Dogs’ fundraising team with staff and volunteers • Making sure your fundraising policies and procedures are followed. • Ensuring income raised from events is banked in a timely manner. • Ensuring that any information provided by Guide Dogs is cascaded to relevant supporters or volunteers. Please contact VolunteerScotNI@guidedogs.org.uk for more information.

Volunteers help raise awareness, [plan events, advocate and spread the word about Mikeysline services [mental health and suicide prevention].

Make a positive difference in your community. Help us organise a variety of fun fundraising events and raise awareness of mental health, suicide prevention and Mikeysline and our services in your local community. The role is designed to fit into your schedule and it is up to you how much you participate. You will be promoting Mikeysline’s services, planning and participating in local events and raising awareness on mental health and suicide prevention. Mikeysline was created in 2015 after the tragic deaths of Michael ‘Mikey’ Williamson and his friend Martin Shaw within 48 hours of each other. We started as a text line for people to access support with their mental health, soon it grew momentum and we formed as a grassroots charity. Since then, we have expanded our services so we can provide support to more people across the Highlands and Moray

Involving sorting through donations, greeting people who drop off items, and preparing clothes requests and food parcels. Also helping out at pre-arranged drop in sessions, for example holiday packed lunches. if you have some spare time and would like to get involved 1-2 hours per week or over the holidays please get in touch

help at the 'silver Crafter' group for older adults. volunteers help with crafts and general duties or simply have a chat and help with refreshments. you dont need to be a 'silver crafter' yourself.!

Volunteers welcome to help with the after school activities program in Ormlie community Centre. Provide assistance with activities like, arts crafts, games Tech fun etc. [primary school age] Tuesdays & Fridays from 4.30 -6.30. Can you help out on a regular basis?

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]

In our Dingwall office there is an opportunity for 4 hours per week. Duties include; 1. Answering the phone 2. Attending to our Service Users who call into the office 3. Providing Service Users with the relevant mobility equipment and information 4. Maintaining records

The opportunity in both offices is similar: 1. Answering the phone 2. Attending to our Service Users who call into the office 3. Providing Service Users with the relevant mobility equipment and information 4. Maintaining records

Our shops help fund Hospice care in the Highlands. Retail volunteers work as part of team with the Shop Manager to keep the shop open and to generate income from the sale of donated and new goods. Our 14 shops are located across the Highlands. Main responsibilities: • To provide high standards of customer care to shoppers • To sort and price goods • To operate the till and handle cash • To help keep the shop clean and tidy

By the River Cafe @ Highland Hospice provides members of the public with hot drinks, baking, snacks and lunches. It is a valuable source of fundraising for the Hospice. The café operates a table service as well as a takeaway service. Volunteers 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, take orders and payment and clear tables.

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

New Start Highland requires volunteers for its reception. Typical duties will involve answering the phone, taking messages off the answer phone, greeting people and be the first friendly face/voice that they see or hear.

We are looking for friendly individuals who like company and to chat, who are willing to spend some time with patients in a hospital setting. Many patients can spend up to a month in hospital away from home comforts, family and friends and this can be very lonely. Not only does this have an impact on mental health but also physical health, prolonging hospital stay further. By giving your time to chat, reminisce, play a game of dominos or do a puzzle with patients, you will be supporting our hard working NHS staff to ensure quality, person centred care is given to our patients every time. Please contact our team to find out more on this extremely fulfilling and vital role.

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.

We are looking for friendly individuals to join us as Volunteer Drivers to support to people living in Badenoch & Strathspey who are blind or have a visual impairment to attend doctors and hospital appointments, our support groups and other engagements. It will involve collecting them from home and taking them to their chosen location, and home again. We are looking for Volunteer Driver’s particularly within the Badenoch & Strathspey area – Grantown-On-Spey, Nethy Bridge, Carrbridge, Aviemore, Kingussie, Newtonmore, and everywhere in between! Due to nature of the Highlands, transport links can be few and far between and even when available can be an extremely difficult and daunting task for a visually impaired person. By volunteering with us as a driver you are enabling our clients to travel to appointments worry-free and take part in activities and groups with friends. Without the service many of our clients would be unable to leave home and would struggle to attend medical appointments. We provide a full range of training including Sighted Guide training, as well as offering full support to you in your role, disclosure checks and expenses.

We are looking for friendly individuals to join us as volunteers, providing support to our client’s living in Brora who are blind or have a visual impairment. We will match you one-to-one with clients who share similar interests and hobbies and we ask you to spend a few hours a week or fortnight with them, helping them to live their life to the full. In particular, we have two client’s based in Brora who have recently moved to the area and would like a Sighted Guide Companion to explore the area with so they can gain confidence in navigating the area themselves and become familiar with local amenities. This would include walks from their home in Brora, around the village and surrounding area. If you have a couple hours a week, fortnight or month and would like to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! We provide a full range of training including Sighted Guide training, as well as offering full support to you in your role, disclosure checks and expenses.

Branch secretary coordinates local SSAFA services and volunteers. Works with the branch Chairperson and Treasurer. Oversees all SSAFA casework and ensures that clients get the support that they need. Recruits and supports volunteers. Maintains and submits records of volunteer and client records to Central office. Organises meetings, including the AGM.

Clachworks is opening a tool library which will allow members of the public to access a variety of tools at an affordable cost. This will also extend the life of the tools, meaning less tools are sent to landfill. Through the tool library we can reduce the overall consumption and waste of goods and facilitate a transition to a circular economy. We have a lot of tool donations coming in and need people to clean and repair them ready for loaning to the public. There is the potential for this to become a paid role. We are also looking for qualified PAT Testers.

Clachworks is opening a tool library which will allow members of the public to access a variety of tools at an affordable cost. This will also extend the life of the tools, meaning less tools are sent to landfill. Through the tool library we can reduce the overall consumption and waste of goods and facilitate a transition to a circular economy. We have a lot of tool donations coming in and we need qualified PAT testers to ensure the safety of the tools before we loan them to the public. There is the potential for this to become a paid role. We are also recruiting tool repair and maintenance technicians.

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

VAL’S PALS is a new volunteer Buddy Pilot Project offering one-to-one support to individuals living with poor mental health as a direct result of the pandemic or a pre-existing condition that has been exacerbated due to Covid 19. The service will also be available to people who have not been diagnosed with a mental health condition who are lacking in confidence and no longer feel able to do the activities they used to do. The main role of the volunteer is to enable people to resume activities they used to enjoy with peer support and encouragement. This will be a very rewarding volunteering position and full support will be provided by the organisation.

Bud is Poppyscotland’s brand new vehicle for exploration and learning, a truck that transforms into a mobile community space, comprising a mini poppy factory, micro-museum and with interactive learning opportunities. Bud is an interactive experience that encourages visitors to create their personal remembrance journey through exploring the exhibits. It is helping us keep remembrance relevant all year round. About the opportunity: As a Bud Heritage Volunteer, you will support the delivery of the Bud project when Bud is in your area. This could see you supporting in one of the key tasks below: Ø Welcome members of the public and groups (schools, girl guides, brownies, cubs, cadets etc.) visiting Bud on their arrival Ø To deliver activities both indoor and outdoor as planned by the Bud team Ø To assist with evaluation of Bud by encouraging feedback and collecting data Ø To be flexible in the performance of the post and undertake duties requested by the Bud team Ø Support the staff team in set up and take down at visits and events. Support staff in the delivery of activities with schools, groups and public visitors.

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.

We need volunteers to provide people with self-test kits from a specific venue. You will need to record the names of people in receipt of and numbers of Covid-19 self-kits distributed. Also, you will need to follow safe clinical measures, including social distancing and wearing personal protective equipment (e.g. masks, gloves) at all times. This is a vital role to help the NHS to process Covid-19 tests quickly. Shifts available from Monday to Friday, from 8:30 to 13:30.

We need volunteers to provide people with self-test kits from a specific venue. You will need to record the names of people in receipt of and numbers of Covid-19 self-kits distributed. Also, you will need to follow safe clinical measures, including social distancing and wearing personal protective equipment (e.g. masks, gloves) at all times. This is a vital role to help the NHS to process Covid-19 tests quickly. Shifts available from Monday to Friday, from 8:30 to 13:30.

PSYV – is a volunteering group run by Police Scotland and is designed for 13-18 year olds to become part of a small group working on projects within the community. Whilst the units are not run by Police Officer’s the units will have regular contacts with police officer’s providing an overview of what the police do. The group will interact with other agencies such as Coastguard, Fire, Ambulance. Each group is required to raise funds for their own activities and also for donating to a local charity. Recent trips carried out by units have included an overnight trip away at a youth activity camp. Visit to Peterhead Prison Museum and a trip to the Scottish Police College for a team building activity afternoon hosted by the Royal Navy. Youth volunteers should be aged between 13 and 16 years of age and can remain with the group until the age of 18.

We are looking for friendly individuals to join us as Volunteer Befrienders, providing support to people living locally who are blind or have a visual impairment. We will match you one-to-one with clients who share similar interests and hobbies and we ask you to spend a few hours a week or fortnight with them, helping them to live their life to the full. This could involve visiting at home to provide companionship or help with everyday tasks, such as reading mail, or enabling them to get out and about with confidence or enjoy a favourite hobby. We’ve had requests for everything from hill-walking and swimming, to strolls along the beach, afternoon tea and baking! This service really helps our clients enable them to live the lifestyle they want and enjoy the interests and hobbies they have, as well as overcoming the effects of social isolation or loneliness.

Volunteer in Dunnet Forest, helping with general maintenance, tree planting etc. We are expanding our volunteer workdays to include Sundays 11am-2pm. This is an opportunity to give something back and help maintain this valued community Woodland for the public.

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 and training and support provided.

We are looking for friendly individuals to join us as Volunteer Drivers to support to people living locally who are blind or have a visual impairment to attend doctors and hospital appointments, our support groups and other engagements. It will involve collecting them from home and taking them to their chosen location, and home again. Due to nature of the Highlands, transport links can be few and far between and even when available can be an extremely difficult and daunting task for a visually impaired person. By volunteering with us as a driver you are enabling our clients to travel to appointments worry-free and take part in activities and groups with friends. Without the service many of our clients would be unable to leave home and would struggle to attend medical appointments. We provide a full range of training including Sighted Guide training, as well as offering full support to you in your role, disclosure checks and expenses.

We are looking for friendly individuals to join us as Sighted Guides to support to people living locally who are blind or have a visual impairment attending our monthly Walking Groups. Our walking groups run monthly at various locations across Highland and Western Isles and are a lifeline for our clients, many of whom suffer social isolation and loneliness, to meet with friends and enjoy the benefits walking makes to physical and mental health. We provide a full range of training including Sighted Guide training, as well as offering full support to you in your role, disclosure checks and expenses.

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.

LSHA is looking for enthusiastic and community minded people to contribute to a successful, dynamic and people centred organisation. If you share their values and have the time and commitment to support LSHA in their efforts, as a leading rural and islands association, they would love to hear from you! LSHA are looking for new members to help achieve the right mix of skills, experience and diversity to match our business needs. Prior experience in social housing is not necessary, and they will provide support networking and training to ensure you are confident in your role. Becoming a board member would involve 10 x board meetings per year, currently held in blended format with in-person and virtual attendance by zoom. If you are interested, please contact Neil Clapperton on neil.clapperton@lsha.co.uk

Carers Call is a new listening service project to support unpaid Carers across the Highland Council area. Over the course of the pandemic many Carers have struggled with added pressures on their caring role due to the lack of support services operating. The aim of the project is to provide support and make a positive difference to the wellbeing of the unpaid Carer and their ability to continue with their caring role. Carers Call volunteers will provide weekly telephone support calls that offers Carers a friendly voice to talk to whilst also listening to their concerns. Carers will be referred to the service by Connecting Carers Welfare Officers and will be matched with a suitable volunteer. Volunteers will contact their allocated Carers by telephone on a pre-arranged date/time each week, up to a maximum of 2 hours per week.

The 'Smile its Monday' club has resumed in Wick Youth Club on Mondays 12-2pm. This is aimed at older adults and offers social interaction, activities and a cuppa and cakes. Volunteers welcome to help with activities, chatting and general helping out. Can you spend a few hours to help?

Our shops help fund Hospice care in the Highlands. Retail volunteers work as part of team with the Shop Manager to keep the shop open and to generate income from the sale of donated and new goods. Our 14 shops are located across the Highlands. Main responsibilities: • To provide high standards of customer care to shoppers • To sort and price goods • To operate the till and handle cash • To help keep the shop clean and 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.

The purpose of the role is to provide a welcoming, helpful and efficient reception service to members of the public attending the bureau and aid staff and volunteers during an advising session. Main duties and responsibilities may include greeting and or signposting clients. A good understanding and basic knowledge of I.T is esential.

Do you have a few hours spare on a Tuesday or Thursday to help out a Social Café with some cakes, traybakes, scones, and other scrumptious treats then we would love to hear from you. All ingredients provided.

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.

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]

Connecting Young Carers (CYC) are looking for a mini bus driver with a Cat D1 Licence to help with transporting Young Carers to a new after school club in Dingwall at the Dingwall Youth Cafe. The Volunteers would collect the mini bus from Fortrose Academy at 3.30 pm and transport the young carers to the CYC Dingwall Youth Cafe every second Tuesday, and return them home along the route back to Fortrose. The CYC DIngwall club runs from 4pm until 5.30 pm so the volunteers would be very welcome to join the activities within the club while they wait, or enjoy the free time until the return at 5.30pm finishing just after 6pm in Fortrose.

Think Nature Health Walks are looking for friendly enthusiastic volunteers who love the outdoors and would like to join the Golspie Bothy Walk & Talk group to assist in leading weekly health walks, helping their local community become happier and healthier. From offering a warm welcome to people at the start of a walk to keeping walkers safe and happy along the route, volunteer Walk Leaders are central to making health walks happen every week. All walks are free, short, low level and safe. Free online walk leader training will be provided to carry out this role, plus ongoing support from the group leader and the Think Nature Health Walks Project Office

Volunteer driving, for the car, this is to take people to and from medical appointments locally and further afield to appointments in Caithness, Dingwall or Inverness. Minibus driving (Category D1 driving licence required for the minibus) can vary from taking groups to organised events or to private events/days out.

Could you give a future guide dog a loving home? We are looking for two volunteer foster homes in Wick to take part in a 12-month trial to determine the feasibility of training in the area. Our volunteer fosterers provide a guide dog in training with a safe and comfortable environment to relax after a busy day training. It is a rewarding opportunity, as you will be looking after a future guide dog in your home. Our trainer will pick up and drop off the dog from your home four days a week. For the remaining three days, including the weekend, the dog will stay with you all day. We are also looking for two respite foster homes to provide temporary cover when our full-time fosterers are on holiday or otherwise unable to look after the dog for a short period. Guide Dogs provide exceptional training and encouragement throughout your volunteering journey and will pay all pre-agreed expenses.

Wick Active Schools is looking to recruit new volunteers for the 2021-2022 term year and is excited to get started again. This particular opportunity occurs on Wednesday evenings 6-8pm in Wick but 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

We are Guide Dogs and we’re here to help people with sight loss live the life they choose. Our ambition is a future where every person with sight loss has the confidence and support they need to live their lives to the full. We don’t just provide life-changing guide dogs, we also provide advice, skills, emotional and practical support for people and families living with sight loss to help them live actively, independently and well What does the role involve? The Merchandise Coordinator role requires looking after Guide Dogs merchandise stock for your fundraising group and organising stock to take to events to sell and help raise important funds so we can continue our life changing work! Key responsibilities- • Letting your fundraising group know about new stock items • Keeping an eye on stock levels, ordering all trading goods for the group and getting things ready to sell at events • Receive, check and price goods • With your group Treasurer volunteer, banking money raised through the sale of trading items using the trading paying in book • Organising the storage of goods, this may include storing at your house or at other branch members’ homes • Where required keep local shops supplied with goods and code as appropriate • In January carry out a complete stock take This role would be ideal for someone who is organsied and reliable but no prior experience is required for the role so first time volunteers are welcomed! Full training and support is provided for all of our volunteering roles.

We need volunteers to provide people with self-test kits from a specific venue. You will need to record the names of people in receipt of and numbers of Covid-19 self-kits distributed. Also, you will need to follow safe clinical measures, including social distancing and wearing personal protective equipment (e.g. masks, gloves) at all times. This is a vital role to help the NHS to process Covid-19 tests quickly. Shifts available from Monday to Friday, from 8:30 to 13:30.

We need volunteers to provide people with self-test kits from a specific venue. You will need to record the names of people in receipt of and numbers of Covid-19 self-kits distributed. Also, you will need to follow safe clinical measures, including social distancing and wearing personal protective equipment (e.g. masks, gloves) at all times. This is a vital role to help the NHS to process Covid-19 tests quickly. Shifts available from Monday to Friday, from 8:30 to 13:30.

We are looking for volunteers to work in out charity shop in Dingwall. While helping us raise funds for our healthcare services, volunteers will work as part of a diverse team. We work to your strengths. You can operate the till, work in the back room if you aren't comfortable in a public facing role or both. Tasks include sorting and pricing stock, cash handling, window dressing and store display management. You will receive training and experience that you can use in current or future employment in the retail or charity sector.

How would you like to be part of the Guide Dogs family and help people with sight loss live the life they choose? We would love to have you onboard to help with our ambition of a future where every person with sight loss has the confidence and support they need to live their lives to the full. Did you know that we don’t just provide life-changing guide dogs, we also provide advice, skills, emotional and practical support for children, adults and their families living with sight loss to help them live actively, independently and well? To do all this we need the support of amazing volunteers like you! If you would like more information, are unsure or need flexibility around the role then chat to us first by emailing VolunteerScotNI@Guidedogs.org.uk and someone will be in touch. What does the role involve? Identifying suitable places and placing our iconic dog-shaped collection boxes locally in shops and businesses and counting up the funds every few months before paying them in to Guide Dogs. Key responsibilities: * Identifying and placing collecting 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 3-6 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 Please contact VolunteerScotNI@guidedogs.org.uk for more information.

How would you like to be part of the Guide Dogs family and help people with sight loss live the life they choose? We would love to have you onboard to help with our ambition of a future where every person with sight loss has the confidence and support they need to live their lives to the full. Did you know that we don’t just provide life-changing guide dogs, we also provide advice, skills, emotional and practical support for children, adults and their families living with sight loss to help them live actively, independently and well? To do all this we need the support of amazing volunteers like you! If you would like more information, are unsure or need flexibility around the role then chat to us first by emailing VolunteerScotNI@Guidedogs.org.uk and someone will be in touch. What does the role involve? Identifying suitable places and placing our iconic dog-shaped collection boxes locally in shops and businesses and counting up the funds every few months before paying them in to Guide Dogs. Key responsibilities: * Identifying and placing collecting 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 3-6 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 Please contact VolunteerScotNI@guidedogs.org.uk for more information.

We are Guide Dogs and we’re here to help people with sight loss live the life they choose. Our ambition is a future where every person with sight loss has the confidence and support they need to live their lives to the full. We don’t just provide life-changing guide dogs, we also provide advice, skills, emotional and practical support for people and families living with sight loss to help them live actively, independently and well What does the role involve? The Merchandise Coordinator role requires looking after Guide Dogs merchandise stock for your fundraising group and organising stock to take to events to sell and help raise important funds so we can continue our life changing work! Key responsibilities- • Letting your fundraising group know about new stock items • Keeping an eye on stock levels, ordering all trading goods for the group and getting things ready to sell at events • Receive, check and price goods • With your group Treasurer volunteer, banking money raised through the sale of trading items using the trading paying in book • Organising the storage of goods, this may include storing at your house or at other branch members’ homes • Where required keep local shops supplied with goods and code as appropriate • In January carry out a complete stock take This role would be ideal for someone who is organsied and reliable but no prior experience is required for the role so first time volunteers are welcomed! Full training and support is provided for all of our volunteering roles.

The purpose of this role is to support the manager in the day to day running of the Charity Shop.

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.

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. 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. 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 currently looking for walk leaders to help with existing walks in; • Muir of Ord • Drumnadrochit • Fortrose • Tain We are also looking for individuals who would like to be involved in the launch of walks in the following areas; • Evanton • Strathpeffer • Smithton, Inverness

Make a positive difference in your community. Help us organise a variety of fun fundraising events and raise awareness of mental health, suicide prevention and of course Mikeysline and our services in your local community. The role is based off of your own schedule and it is up to you how much you participate. You will be promoting Mikeysline’s services, planning and participating in local events and raising awareness on mental health and suicide prevention.

Wick Active Schools is looking to recruit new volunteers for the 2021-2022 term year and is excited to get started again. This particular opportunity with the Girls football team occurs on Monday evenings 6-7pm in Wick. volunteer coaches needed.There are many opportunities within the East Caithness district which include 1 High School, 8 Primary Schools, evening and weekend clubs. if you have a particular interest and passion for football, you will be able to volunteer as a football coach with young people. 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

Volunteer in our shops Our  shop volunteers  are  helping us beat cancer right now.   In 2019/20, 14,000 volunteers gave 3.1 million hours of their time and sold items totalling £15million. These funds are helping us start new clinical trials and research treatments as we speak.  If you  volunteer  at a Cancer Research UK shop,  you too could make a real difference to what we can achieve.  Nothing we do would be possible without  amazing volunteers  like you.  You’ll also  gain valuable skills to help develop your CV and experience.  And you’ll volunteer alongside a wonderful team of passionate, friendly people  who will support you  every step of the way.  Volunteering is open to everyone and no experience is required.  So,  if you’re looking for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from  you.  What do shop volunteers do?  Volunteering in our shops is varied, exciting and rewarding. No two days are the same and you have the chance to flex different skills regularly. There are always new opportunities to keep you engaged and help you grow and develop in your role.  While this list is not exhaustive, it gives you a flavour of some of the typical tasks in our charity shops:  Serving customers, taking  payments  and providing good all-round customer service  Sorting through donated items and pricing stock  Working on window and shop displays  Keeping the shop tidy, clean and well organised  Interacting with the general public  Following new health, safety and social distancing measures  You don’t need any experience to volunteer  You just need to be motivated, hardworking and enjoy being part of a team. There’ll be a full induction as well as ongoing training opportunities to make sure you’re fully confident and able to excel in your role.  Why should I volunteer? Volunteering brings a wealth of benefits, both personal and professional.   Every volunteer hour  you  donate means we can sell 6 items and make £20 of income. So, if you volunteer for a 7-hour day, this can generate £140. That means that every day you volunteer, you’ll be raising more funds to beat cancer.   You’ll gain important skills that are hugely valued in the workplace such as teamwork, communication and using your initiative.  You can boost your CV by working towards an NVQ in Retail with Derby College,  and  we'll provide you with a reference.  It will allow you to get involved in your local community and to meet new friends.  Our friendly  CRUK  team will be there to suppor t you all the way – offering guidance and helping you build your confidence.  It’s fun – you’ll gain real satisfaction from volunteering alongside our warm, friendly shop volunteers who will make you feel right at home. The minimum age for volunteering in our shops is 18 . If  you’re aged  between 16 -18 you may still be able to volunteer in our  shops,  but you must be on a recognised scheme, for example the Duke of Edinburgh. 

This shop has shifts available Monday - Saturday.  Volunteer in our shops Our  shop volunteers  are  helping us beat cancer right now.    In 2019/20, 14,000 volunteers gave 3.1 million hours of their time and sold items totalling £15million. These funds are helping us start new clinical trials and research treatments as we speak.   If you  volunteer  at a Cancer Research UK shop,  you too could make a real difference to what we can achieve.  Nothing we do would be possible without  amazing volunteers  like you.   You’ll also  gain valuable skills to help develop your CV and experience.  And you’ll volunteer alongside a wonderful team of passionate, friendly people  who will support you  every step of the way.   Volunteering is open to everyone and no experience is required.  So,  if you’re looking for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from  you.   What do shop volunteers do?  Volunteering in our shops is varied, exciting and rewarding. No two days are the same and you have the chance to flex different skills regularly. There are always new opportunities to keep you engaged and help you grow and develop in your role.   While this list is not exhaustive, it gives you a flavour of some of the typical tasks in our charity shops:   Serving customers, taking  payments  and providing good all-round customer service   Sorting through donated items and pricing stock   Working on window and shop displays   Keeping the shop tidy, clean and well organised   Interacting with the general public   Following new health, safety and social distancing measures   You don’t need any experience to volunteer  You just need to be motivated, hardworking and enjoy being part of a team. There’ll be a full induction as well as ongoing training opportunities to make sure you’re fully confident and able to excel in your role.  At CRUK we value diversity and we're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures and believe that volunteers from diverse backgrounds will help us to beat cancer. Why should I volunteer? Volunteering brings a wealth of benefits, both personal and professional.    Every volunteer hour  you  donate means we can sell 6 items and make £20 of income. So, if you volunteer for   a 7-hour day, this can generate £140. That means that every day you volunteer, you’ll be raising more funds to beat cancer.    You’ll gain important skills that are hugely valued in the workplace such as teamwork, communication and using your initiative.   You can boost your CV by working towards an NVQ in Retail with Derby College,  and  we'll provide you with a reference.   It will allow you to get involved in your local community and to meet new friends.   Our friendly  CRUK  team will be there to suppor t you all the way – offering guidance and helping you build your confidence.   It’s fun – you’ll gain real satisfaction from volunteering alongside our warm, friendly shop volunteers who will make you feel right at home.  The minimum age for volunteering in our shops is 18 . If  you’re aged  between 16 -18 you may still be able to volunteer in our  shops,  but you must be on a recognised scheme, for example the Duke of Edinburgh.   What happens next? Click ‘Apply Now’ at the top of this page   to  complete an online application  form. We’ll then get in touch directly to tell you more.   In the meantime, check out our new Volunteer Hub to read the latest volunteering news from Cancer Research UK.  At CRUK we value diversity and we're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We will consider making any reasonable adjustments to support volunteer applications from people with a disability or health condition. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures and believe that volunteers from diverse backgrounds will help us to beat cancer.

Gomde Scotland is woodland hermitage and sanctuary, providing a secluded, peaceful retreat environment for the practice of meditation. People who come to visit and/or stay here, can benefit from the tried and tested methods of meditation and find ways to be healthier and happier. This charity, based on a fifty acre woodland between Findhorn Bay and Inverness, require volunteers to help with the woodland management and need tree thinning work carried out to help manage the woodland sustainably and to improve biodiversity. Volunteers are welcome to stay onsite 25 hours per week for room and board. If local person is not staying, but would like to volunteer, the role is flexible and can be from 1 to more days per week.

Volunteers needed to join the 4th Wick Girl guides to assist deliver a series of activities in line with girl guide ethos. Help young people with their social skills and personal development .

Caithness FC, a community based radio Station in Thurso are looking for a volunteer with technical skills to help the presenters overcome any technical issues. Ideally the volunteer should be based in Thurso or surrounding area to enable them to be called in at short notice. Caithness FM relies entirely on volunteer support and is Broadcast in the evenings.

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 operates from 6.30pm daily with additional broadcasting at weekends. Do you have time to commit to hosting a regular weekly Radio Show? good communication skills and friendly personality?

Spirit Advocacy are the management and employment body for hug (action for mental health) and people first highland.

We are looking for friendly enthusiastic volunteers who love the outdoors and would like to join the Golspie Bothy Walk & Talk group to assist in leading weekly health walks, helping their local community become happier and healthier. From offering a warm welcome to people at the start of a walk to keeping walkers safe and happy along the route, volunteer Walk Leaders are central to making health walks happen every week. All of our walks are free, short, low level and safe. Free online walk leader training will be provided to carry out this role, plus ongoing support from the group leader and the Think Nature Health Walks Project Officer.

For people leaving hospital, adjusting to life at home can be a difficult time. Helping someone get their essential shopping, pick up their prescription or get the heating turned on can make all the difference for them to feel safe at home. This service is available 7 days a week 9.00am - 8.00pm depending on needs. We would like you to : volunteer at least 4 hours a week within the above times to drive and have use of a car if possible, though this is not essential Health and Safety Statement We take an individual approach to ensuring your safety. We may ask you to complete a simple risk assessment. We will also have a conversation with you to discuss any restrictions that may still be in place in your region and identify any adjustments you may need. If you have any questions before applying please contact us at healthvolunteer@redcross.org.uk

Reach4Reality is a small charity working with autistic young people and young adults from across the Highlands involving them in short outdoor activity sessions tailored to their individual needs. As part of this we run a series of half day activities (morning and afternoon) for small groups of young people/adults during the Easter and summer holidays. We are looking for Activity Volunteers to support us to do this. Activities usually include: walking, foundation trail biking, mountain biking, archery, canoeing, and locations are usually within a 25 mile radius of Inverness.

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.

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.

Ormlie Community Association supports the community by providing a variety of activities, groups and events. they welcome volunteers to help [generally] at the mums group on a Tuesday & Thursday mornings.

As a volunteer driver you will be helping clients to attend medical or social appointments - this can be to the hospital, GP, dentist or to visit family/friends; to the hairdressers or to a lunch group. Journeys can be local or longer. For example, a client may have an appointment in Aberdeen or Aberdeenshire. Volunteers can also choose to help a client with shopping - using your own vehicle to drive to a shop to do a shop or accompany a client to the supermarket.

As a volunteer driver you will be helping clients to attend medical or social appointments - this can be to the hospital, GP, dentist or to visit family/friends; to the hairdressers or to a lunch group. Journeys can be local or longer. For example, a client may have an appointment in Aberdeen or Aberdeenshire. Volunteers can also choose to help a client with shopping - using your own vehicle to drive to a shop to do a shop or accompany a client to the supermarket.

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.

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.

Ness Islands Railway is a 7 ¼ inches gauge miniature train. Our locomotives take passengers on an exciting journey over ½ mile long, bound to delight children and adults alike. The Railway has kiosk where cold drinks and snacks can be purchased. Main responsibilities & suggested activities: • To provide high standards of customer care to all who visit the railway. • To sell cold drinks and snacks to customers at the kiosk. • To collect ticket fares from passengers • To handle cash and operate the till and card machine • To follow open / close down procedures for the railway including cashing up • To follow organisation guidelines to contribute to the smooth operation of the railway. • To look after the safety of the passengers and visitors at the train and at the station. • To help with some maintenance tasks such as landscaping, cleaning, etc. • The Railway opens for about 7 months per year. • During the term Saturday – Sunday 11:00-16:00 • During the school holidays Monday – Sunday 11:00-16:00, opening hours subject to change 11:00 – 18:00 to be confirmed

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 Trustee Opportunity Viewfield Garden Collective is seeking to recruit new trustees to join the board of the charity. Particularly looking for someone willing and able to take on the role of treasurer. Are you interested in supporting the organisation’s strategic development as they work towards a sustainable vision for the future? This is a fulfilling role that, while seeking to make the most of your abilities, they also provide potential for personal and professional development. Welcoming interest from individuals who bring different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences that reflect the diverse society living in Skye and Lochalsh. Looking for skills, experience or knowledge in any of the following areas: • finance, accounting and governance • trustee, charity or committee roles • leadership • horticulture, the environment and outdoor education • social enterprise, third sector and business • marketing, media and PR • IT • fundraising, strategic planning and development • mental health and social care • problem-solving • human resources To find out more about what being a trustee involves, visit their website where you can find the trustee recruitment pack under our ‘Documents’ tab. https://www.viewfieldgardencollective.org/documents/#

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. Volunteers particularly needed on Saturdays

Volunteers will help in the Care for the Elderly Ward in Raigmore Hospital. The volunteer’s main duty will be to provide company and companionship to vulnerable elderly patients. Volunteers can chat, listen, read, play board games, reminisce, play music, and walk with patients. In doing so, the volunteer will be enhancing the care experience provided whilst helping to reduce isolation and loneliness experienced by many patients who remain in Hospital for prolonged periods of time.

Volunteer drivers required to help Caithness Cats protection release or deliver rescued cats. for example volunteers might be required to talk cats to the vets or release feral cats again once they have been neutered. etc. Volunteers will have use of Cat protection van or if using their own vehicle travel expenses of 45p per mile given.

The Macular Society is the UK’s leading charity supporting people with macular disease. By giving your time, you will help us support people living with macular disease and sight loss in Caithness and provide life-changing support. Our groups provide information, support and new friendships to those with macular disease, along with their family and friends. Can you help this monthly Caithness Group continue to support people by giving 3hours of your time monthly?