To provide company and companionship volunteers will enhance the patient experience and help to reduce any feelings of loneliness and isolation. All volunteers will receive training before starting their role.

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

Grantown YMCA community centre has created a garden within their grounds. They would appreciate help from enthusiastic gardeners who have an interest in sharing their knowledge and skills with some young people they work with.

Volunteering with a toddler group and family support at our outdoor nursery in Kincraig. Contact Jaci Douglas for more information. 07948310641

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

Planting periodically throughout the year or helping with general maintenance

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

Welcoming visitors and helping them to enjoy their visit ? Explaining and interpreting the house and collections in a suitable way ? Ensuring that the property and its contents are respected and secure ? Ensuring the people working and visiting the property remain safe at all times

Brodie Castle is a stunning 16th century tower house with a magnificent collection of artwork, books and furniture, while outside the grounds vary between our new Playful Garden and a magnificent collection of daffodils. Our volunteers are key to helping us look after this wonderful building and its grounds, welcoming our visitors and ensuring that they enjoy their experience. Our volunteer welcome & engagement assistants - retail engage with visitors to the castle shop, assist them with their purchases and promote the Trust and its valuable conservation work.

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

Culloden Battlefield, the site of the last pitched battle fought on British soil, was the last stand of the Jacobite Army, and visitors come from all over the world to experience this atmospheric and emotional place for themselves. Our volunteers work in many different roles across the site and within the visitor centre, engaging with our visitors and protecting the battlefield landscape for people to experience. Our volunteer social media assistants engage with a worldwide audience through social media channels, creating and curating content to help people learn more about the Jacobites and the battle of Culloden and understand the work of the Trust in protecting this site for the future.

Cairngorms RDA is a local charity that was approved as a member group of National RDA in September 2012 at Newtonmore, now based at Kingussie to allow local adults and children with disabilities or learning difficulties to have access to horses and ponies as a means of therapy, achievment and enjoyment. Cairngorms RDA is a relatively new group and welcome any support from willing volunteers, whether it is working with the horses or helping with fundraising there is a volunteering opportunity there for you.

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

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

Fresh air, exercise,

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

Contacting clients to arrange home visits, or supporting them remotely Offer impartial advice on technology Set up new tech and install hard/soft ware show people how to use their tech at home make adaptations to support a disabled person's specific technological needs

The opportunity to work in a beautiful and peaceful garden enviroment. Working with the GROW principals of Gardening Recycling Organic and Wildlife. Supporting amd working alongside adults with learning difficulties and special needs awith horticultural theory and education.

Responsibility for the overall maintenance of the Beach Meadows a multi-used venue. Examples of work managing the licnic area, sensory trail and all abilities path. Please contact Highland Horse Fun directly if you would like more information. 01540 670000 or visit them in Kingussie.

Willing volunteers to help organise archive/artefact items. You will be helping move displays, shelve items etc.good organisational skills

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.

Volunteer assistant dealing with front of house, admin, research and general duties.

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

This is a very rewarding role providing much-needed support for people who are accessing our service. Based at one of our mobility aids spoke locations, the main element of the role is serving the public who require a wheelchair or other mobility aids equipment. This is the ideal role for someone who enjoys meeting people, can show compassion and empathy and who likes administrative duties with a customer service perspective. Typical Task include Liaising with the hub to arrange stock/deliveries/collections. Issuing and receiving wheelchairs (or other mobility aids equipment) using a computer based stock control system. Demonstrating how to use and look after our wheelchairs (and other equipment) Dealing with enquiries from people wanting to borrow a wheelchair (or other equipment) by telephone and face to face Receiving payments / donations and issuing receipts Contacting service users about overdue and upcoming return of equipment Signposting to other Red Cross services/providers Actively promoting the Retail Mobility Aids offer/website These are just some examples. You will work within a great team and be fully supported by the Volunteer Coordinator. We are looking for someone who: Is willing to attend induction and foundation training Will uphold the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Red Cross policies including Equal Opportunities Will act in accordance with our values and behaviours framework Will treat people with respect and uphold their dignity. What we offer: Meet new people and be part of a dynamic and inclusive team A great opportunity to develop your existing skills and gain new ones All training and induction for the role (there is no charge for training) Reasonable pre-agreed travel expenses for the role including for attending training An opportunity to be part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation and the knowledge that you are making a difference to people’s lives.

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

Client base mental Health

looking for volunteers to help at local mens shed projects

Volunteer to take a pride in keeping Wick a pleasant place to live, willing to get hands dirty and make a difference. Volunteers required periodically to join events e.g. strimming, weeding painting, litterpicking around the Wick Riverside area

Typical tasks include Collecting at various locations such as supermarkets, offices, workplaces and public places (by prior agreement) Talking to supporters about our work Arranging collections in your community Active promotion of the British Red Cross and what we do Co-ordination of collections - You may wish to advance to counting cash and banking, plus recruiting and leading a small team of collectors

Would you like to learn new skills and meet new people while supporting Clan Donald Lands Trust? We regularly have opportunities for volunteers to get involved in our work. We are currently recruiting Garden Volunteers. The Garden Volunteer role will support the maintenance and development of the gardens, including work in the nurseries and flower border. No experience is necessary but an interest in plants and gardening would of course be beneficial. We are looking for people who can commit to a regular volunteering slot on a weekday. For more information please download the Task Description from this page. To register your interest please download and complete the Registration of Interest form on this page, and email to the Estate Manager: estatemanager@armadalecastle.com. We also have other volunteering opportunities from time to time. Examples of volunteer roles include helping with exhibition research, supporting education and learning activities, supporting the events programme, assisting with evaluation, and undertaking archive cataloguing. We will post up new opportunities on this page, on social media and in our e-newsletter. We also welcome approaches from undergraduate and postgraduate students in a relevant discipline seeking research placements. Please note that we are unable to offer volunteering opportunities to individuals who are under 18.

looking for volunteers o help support confidence in young people

looking for volunteers to help at local mens shed projects

Volunteers required to help with all aspects of shop work

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

looking for volunteers to help at local mens shed projects

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

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

Grantown YMCA has a well establish youth work programme. If you have an interest in working with children and young people, Grantown YMCA team would like to hear from you. They run weekly youth clubs and need volunteers to help run them. Please contact Julie @ grantownyw@gmail.com for more information

Shoebox volunteers carry out a variety of tasks - eg checking that the items in boxes are appropriate, ensuring they are wrapped, packed and recorded and generally ensuring that the smooth processing of boxes makes it possible

This is an exciting opportunity for you to get involved by supporting our fundraising team. We support and arrange a large number of fundraising activities, events and collections across the country. We know everyone is different and will try to tailor the volunteering opportunity to suit you, your time and your skills.

We're looking for volunteers to help us in our shop helping vistors and customers and continuing our tradition of excellent customer service. The shop is a fantastic place to meet a variety of people and stocks a wide variety of products including pottery, fudge, stationary, toys, books and handbags! This is a great opportunity to work within a beautiful castle and to be part of a very friendly and supportive team of staff and volunteers. Brodie Castle is situated 4 miles from the picturesque town of Forres, set within 178 acres. It is often referred to as the hidden gem of the National Trust for Scotland and is home to a superb collection of porcelain, furniture and 20th century art.

Volunteer dance tutors to teach young kids Highland dance techniques and to help with the Tanya horne Dance club in general.

Credit Unions are financial co-operatives, and such as HCCU is run by and for its members, therefore we encourage as many as possible to get involved. Joining our Board of Directors is one way that you can truly make a difference to your community - by giving your opinion and contributing to the running of a financial service that benefits everyone in the Highlands. We want to hear what you have to say about financial issues, and work together to look for ways that we can work with the public to develop good money management habits. Main duties of a Director includes; 1) Supervision of volunteers and staff, 2) Ensuring compliance with the law and regulations set down by the Prudential Regulation Authority, Financial conduct Authority and other bodies. 3) setting policies and procedures. 4) ensuring that any work decided upon at meetings is undertaken promptly and efficiently, within the allotted times frame. 5) Taking an active part in meetings, voicing opinions and carrying out research. 60 Contribute effectively to the successive, strategical and business planning and progression of the Credit Union.

Volunteers required to help with all aspects of shop work

Volunteers required to help with researching/labelling exhibits

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

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

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

Volunteer Committee of management members are local people with an interest and/or expertise in voluntary management issues. The committee of management usually meet every one or two months and are legally responsible for the effective running of the CAB. The committee of management meetings will consider a report from the manager on operational matters such as volunteer recruitment, training and enquiries dealt with. The treasurer will present financial details so that the committee of management can monitor the budget and make decisions regarding fundraising or service developments. The committee of management must ensure that the CAB is widely known in the community and the diversity of the local population is reflected in the CAB's volunteer and client base. The committee of management is also responsible for ensuring the provision of a quality advice service service. On a day-to-day basis the manager usually undertakes quality assurance procedures. However, the association undertakes a regular quality of advice and organisational audit to determine whether membership standards are being maintained. The committee of management plays a central part in this crucial quality assurance process. Being a volunteer committee of management member is therefore varied and important role within the service.

Wick Heritage Society is an established museum in Wick. To the rear of the centre is an elevated tiered garden area with shrubs, steps and plants. can you assist the existing volunteers with general garden duties, particularly in summer months?

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

Meet and greet guests as they enter the museum using a set script Answer any questions that members of the public may have Sell items in the gift shop Help with upkeep of the gift shop Encourage donations in the various donation boxes throughout the museum

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

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

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

Volunteers with practical Skills to help Wick Players back stage crew. Help with scenery, moving and handling, painting construction etc

Loneliness and isolation is the greatest problem that older people face. We arrange for the older person to receive a regular volunteer visitor for about an hour once a week or fortnight. Over a period of time a good friendship develops which can make a significant impact of both parties. This should develop into an enjoyable experience for both parties.

We are looking for volunteers to help maintain the garden at our supported Accomodation eg mowing lawn, weeding, planting, general tidying of garden.

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

Volunteers required to help with all aspects of shop work

Inverewe is internationally acknowledged to be one of the finest gardens in Scotland, both as a work of art and for its remarkable plant collection. Founded by Osgood Mackenzie in 1862, the garden was offered into the care of the NTS in 1952 by his daughter. The 54 acre garden is impressively set on a peninsula on the shores of Loch Ewe, where the warm currents of the North Atlantic Drift help ornamental plants from many countries to flourish in an almost continual display of colour. The main feature of Inverewe is its woodland garden, containing notable collections of rhododendrons, exotic trees and shrubs, primulas, Meconopsis, and other woodland, herbaceous and peat-garden plants. There is also a spectacular walled kitchen garden, and a nursery with greenhouses. Garden Guide volunteers enhance the visitors? understanding of the history of the garden and plants on view, as well as promoting the Trust and its valuable conservation work.

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

Come and join the team at the Charity Retailer of the year 2018 and help us maintain our excellent standards. Situated on three floors in the city centre; our busy furniture and homewares shop is a trove of second hand items that attracts alot of customers. we need people to deliver excellent customer service and help sell our items; the money from which supports are vital work with people in crisis. You will also be assisting in sorting, pricing, displaying, and selling of goods as well as cleaning and general maintenance of the shop.

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

Help with the shop layouts, stock keeping, meeting customers, selling & sorting out donations for displaying.

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

In this role duties include assisting with practical forestry type work, general estate maintenance and deer management. Volunteer Information At Beinn Eighe and Loch Maree Islands NNR they really value the help of volunteers. There is always a lot going on. Volunteers help with a range of tasks such as practical estate management as well as survey and monitoring. They welcome a small number of residential volunteers each year. They are also keen to hear from you if you live locally and would like to volunteer with them. What's it like to volunteer here? "Remote, beautiful scenery, wonderful for wildlife, friendly staff, great experience, midges are around but are not the demon they are portrayed to be - if you have a midge net and lots of midge repellent". "A friend of mine was with you last year and they advised me to go to Beinn Eighe because they had such a good time". Who's around? There are 3 staff based at Beinn Eighe and Loch Maree Islands NNR and usually a small number of volunteers. Accommodation options Have a hostel for volunteers beside the reserve office at Kinlochewe. Information on facilities in the hostel can be found below. Alternatively there are campsites at Kinlochewe and Taagan which are both about 1 mile from the office. There may be rooms or houses to let in the surrounding area such as Kinlochewe or Achnasheen. The local newspaper, Gairloch Times, could be consulted for these (SNH does not pay for accommodation for volunteers). Volunteer accommodation Accommodation: is available in a Field Centre with hostel style accommodation where up to 14 volunteers can stay. It is mostly dormitory layout. The bedrooms are all up stairs (no lift nor stair lift). Use of the accommodation needs to be arranged in advance with the reserve manager as part of a volunteer role. There is no charge for volunteers but in return you will need to commit to volunteering for a minimum amount of time per week on the reserve. You will need to bring your own sleeping bag/bed linen, pillow and towels. An equipped kitchen is available but volunteers need to provide their own food and drink. Volunteers have to keep their accommodation clean and tidy. Facilities: drying room, washing machine, cooker, fridge-freezer, kitchen utensils, crockery, pay-phone, television. Transport: Public transport is very limited. The Reserve is fairly isolated being 1 mile from the nearest small shop in Kinlochewe and 20 miles from several shops, a bank and a pharmacy in Gairloch.

In this role duties include assisting with research, helping in the visitor centre, working with visiting groups etc. Volunteer Information At Beinn Eighe and Loch Maree Islands NNR they really value the help of volunteers. There is always a lot going on. Volunteers help with a range of tasks such as practical estate management as well as survey and monitoring. They welcome a small number of residential volunteers each year. They are also keen to hear from you if you live locally and would like to volunteer with them. What's it like to volunteer here? "Remote, beautiful scenery, wonderful for wildlife, friendly staff, great experience, midges are around but are not the demon they are portrayed to be - if you have a midge net and lots of midge repellent". "A friend of mine was with you last year and they advised me to go to Beinn Eighe because they had such a good time". Who's around? There are 3 staff based at Beinn Eighe and Loch Maree Islands NNR and usually a small number of volunteers. Accommodation options Have a hostel for volunteers beside the reserve office at Kinlochewe. Information on facilities in the hostel can be found below. Alternatively there are campsites at Kinlochewe and Taagan which are both about 1 mile from the office. There may be rooms or houses to let in the surrounding area such as Kinlochewe or Achnasheen. The local newspaper, Gairloch Times, could be consulted for these (SNH does not pay for accommodation for volunteers). Volunteer accommodation Accommodation: is available in a Field Centre with hostel style accommodation where up to 14 volunteers can stay. It is mostly dormitory layout. The bedrooms are all up stairs (no lift nor stair lift). Use of the accommodation needs to be arranged in advance with the reserve manager as part of a volunteer role. There is no charge for volunteers but in return you will need to commit to volunteering for a minimum amount of time per week on the reserve. You will need to bring your own sleeping bag/bed linen, pillow and towels. An equipped kitchen is available but volunteers need to provide their own food and drink. Volunteers have to keep their accommodation clean and tidy. Facilities: drying room, washing machine, cooker, fridge-freezer, kitchen utensils, crockery, pay-phone, television. Transport: Public transport is very limited. The Reserve is fairly isolated being 1 mile from the nearest small shop in Kinlochewe and 20 miles from several shops, a bank and a pharmacy in Gairloch.

Waiting volunteers required for Community Food Stop Cafe. The Cafe opens every Monday 9am-2.30pm. Volunteering will be within those hours for at least 1 hour.

Volunteers required to help with all aspects of shop work

volunteers required to help in the busy cafe serving customers

Volunteers required to help with maintaining the Multimedia displays

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

This is a voluntary opportunity working with the Fishermens Mission [Caithness North Sutherland area] As a volunteer you could be called upon to assist with supporting families and people in distress. Practical details like signposting/liaising with other agencies and problem solving with practical help. You will be supported by the area officer with full training provided free.

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

looking for volunteers to help at local mens shed projects

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

Training program provided and support for new volunteer leaders to help with the aims of the guide activities

Volunteers are required to undertake a 'Supporting Adult Literacy Learners' course which is a level 6 SQA qualification. they are expected to commit to volunteer on a regular basis after training.

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

To support Home-starts Co-ordinators to organise and deliver family services. The role of admistarttion Assistant is great opportunity to help Home-Start support deliver its services to parents and fam ilies and help meet the challenges that they face.

looking for volunteers to help at local mens shed projects

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

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

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

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

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

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

The main purpose of this role is to visit a client on a regular basis for a limited period of time in order to achieve some specific goals. This could be working with the client to find community groups in which he or she could participate, accompanying him or her to IT lessons, introducing someone to a local support group.

The main purpose of this role is to provide support to people to assist them to go out shopping, socialising with others or to attend appointments. Support will be provided to people who are blind or have a visual impairment. the needs and wishes of the person are discussed with the Volunteer Co-Ordinator and a risk assessment is completed before the person is matched with a volunteer befriender or a volunteer is asked to provide one off support.

The main purpose of this role is to provide assistance in guiding some-one to appointments - for example a G.P. appointment, appointment at the hospital, to the train station before making a journey or similar.

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

Collecting fresh flowers from the garden, arranging these in table vases and distributing throughout the restaurant tables ? Disposing of old flowers from the restaurant tables ? Maintaining the indoor plants, on the advice of the Head Gardener ? Providing advance notice of availability for flower / plant care, as part of a shared rota agreed amongst the volunteers

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

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

The community transport scheme host a music afternoon on the last Friday of each month alternating between Aviemore and Grantown on Spey. If you play a musicl instrument and have an interest in performing please contact Donna Shaw at the transport company. If you also like to bake, please make a cake, come along and enjoy the company of the senior community. 01479 810000.

Befrienders Highland is looking for volunteer befrienders who can complete our training (simple workbooks done at home and telephone tutorials with coordinator) then to offer 1-1 supported friendship to people across the Highland and Argyll and Bute. We provide friendship to people who are lonely and isolated as a result of mental ill health or are in the early stages of dementia or are carers for someone with dementia. All find opportunity for social contact limited or difficult and find the weekly social contact with someone who cares extremely valuable. All befriending is done by Distance Befriending, by telephone, letter or email. Volunteering is simple enough as you do it from home. Befrienders of all ages and backgrounds are needed from the Highlands and Argyll areas. We take care to introduce you to someone who shares some of your own interests so that you have something in common straight away. Enjoy your spare time, gain some valuable training and make a real difference to someone's life by volunteering for up to an hour a week! All volunteers will complete a series of simple home learning workbooks with a telephone tutorial at the end of each one. After matching with a compatible friend there is a trial for the first 4 contacts. Coordinators will speak to the volunteer after each of the first 4 contact. Thereafter, if all well contact will be every 4 weeks with formal friendship reviews every 6 months. Further optional periodic training will be offered along with peer support meetings.

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

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

Do you have experience as a Welfare office? the Caithness branch of Enable are looking for a volunteer to assist the club as this is a legal requirement to enable them to continue to offer activities and projects. Help the committee, limited commitment required

Abertarff House is the oldest surviving secular building in Inverness. Built around 1593, this laird?s house has had a colourful history and, following the end of its latest commercial lease, we?re inviting the public to cross the threshold and learn more about the house and other NTS sites in the region. We?re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with the opening of this unique heritage site. Tasks will include welcoming local and tourist visitors to the house, helping with special events, supporting the commercial offer on site and promoting awareness of other regional properties and the work of the Trust. This is an excellent opportunity to meet a variety of visitors and gain hands-on experience in a unique and fascinating heritage site, with privileged access to an outstanding historical building.

Volunteers required to help at the Station shop in Aviemore for pricing/ stack taking dealing with the general public.

This is an opportunity to support those who support! volunteer to help young people caring for family members, help them to socialise, relax and participate in activities suitable for young people.

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

cal tasks include Organising collections on behalf of the Red Cross Supporting with Red Cross week fundraising activity Arranging your own fundraising activities or events with other volunteers and supporters Generating interest in your community in what we do and how they can help Actively supporting or organising support and participation at events, walks, marathons and collections

Typical tasks include Researching opportunities Approaching community groups and setting up meetings/talks for the fundraiser to attend Supporting with Red Cross week fundraising activity Identifying potential funders - grant making trusts, corporate foundations etc Generating interest in your community in what we do and how they can help

he aim of the Community Connecter is to support people affected by social isolation and loneliness and to help them gain confidence and to reconnect to their community in partnership with existing and new partner organisations. We will place the person at the centre of what we do and help them by offering positive encouragement, practical help and emotional support, for up to three months, depending on their needs.

You could be front of house, serving customers and keeping the shop floor tidy and fresh, or organising stock behind the scenes. We ask for as little or as much time as you can give, as often or as occasionally as you feel able.

We are looking for volunteers who have their own business to grow and are passionate about their communities. We are looking for aproxiamtely 15 hours per week where you will be available to host your Coworking space. Hosting can include anything from greeting the morning users with a smile to answering questions about membership packages. We can offer a free fixed desk in our brand new hub in return for this support. Tasks: Host the Coworking hub in for approximately 15-20 hours per week (not active working time). Respond to basic in-person enquiries from your fellow hub members, including: printers, Internet, directions to rooms, toilets and refreshment. Respond appropriately to basic sales enquiries for SCN Membership. Be able to run through the Fire Evacuation procedures. Maintain an open dialogue with the SCN line managers. help plan social events with the hub community.

Volunteers required to help with all aspects of shop work

Volunteers required to help with all aspects of shop work

volunteer required to help with admin work in running the cafe/hall

Volunteer required to help with aspects of running the museum office

Volunteers required to help with sourcing reference information on exhibits

Volunteers required to help with maintaining the exhibit cases and general maintenance

Volunteers required to help with maintaining the lawn and flower beds

Volunteers required to help show visitors around the museum

Volunteers to assist witnesses called to Wick Sheriff Court. Volunteers will put the witnesses at ease and provide support. Training provided. volunteers must be willing to commit to intensive 3 day training away from home.

The WW100 Volunteer will support the WW100 exhibition when in situ at the various venues across Scotland, delivering stories from World War one through an interactive art installation to the people of Scotland.

The Bud Veteran Volunteer role gives you the opportunity to attend events local or national in your area to talk about your experiences of being a veteran in the forces and also to support the Bud Learning and Outreach Officers to deliver the Bud Project taking elements of Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory and Poppy Scotland’s archive collection on the road.

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

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

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

nverewe lies within the Wester Ross National Scenic Area, Marine Protection Area and the Wester Ross Biosphere Reserve designations. Inverewe house and garden are surrounded by a 2,000 acre/800ha estate consisting of open upland, lochs and forest, which is part of a designated Special Area of Conservation. Including Sites of Special Scientific Interest which support a wide range of habitats and wildlife, Scotlands Big 5 wildlife can also be seen here; Red Squirrels, Red Deer, Otters, Seals and Golden Eagles, along with many other species. The estate is significant because it gives context to the garden and house. Osgood MacKenzie was gifted the estate by his mother for his 21st birthday, following which he developed the world famous garden, with its many exotic species. Osgood also spent much of his time out on Inverewes estate stalking deer and fishing, and the contrast between the wild landscape of the estate and the garden highlights the remarkable transformation that was achieved, and continued by his daughter Mhairi Sawyer. Exploring the estate today, our visitors can experience a sense of wilderness; a rare opportunity, as Inverewe neighbours one of the most remote areas in Britain, known as the Fisherfields.

Culloden Battlefield, the site of the last pitched battle fought on British soil, was the last stand of the Jacobite Army, and visitors come from all over the world to experience this atmospheric and emotional place for themselves. Our volunteers work in many different roles across the site and within the visitor centre, engaging with our visitors and protecting the battlefield landscape for people to experience. Our volunteer learning assistants are based within the battlefield visitor centre, working with individual visitors and groups to help them better understand the events which led to the battle, what happened on the site and its lasting impact on Scotland.

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

The day care need a range of activities to keep people motivated and stimulated, any additional imput appreciated

Could you show others how to make arts and crafts from textiles, paper, paints, natural materials etc? We are starting a Thursday craft club and would value your help on occasional Thursdays 11am - 3pm. You do not need to be a professional and no regular or long term commitment is necessary.

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

As an Emergency Response volunteer, you may be providing much needed practical and emotional support to individuals, as part of a team, in support of category 1 and 2 responders and other agencies following an emergency or major incident.

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]

This is a flexible opportunity to volunteer from home. You will be trained to support someone with mental ill health or memory difficulties by completing 6 modules with the help of the local coordinator. After training you need to commit to regular contact which could be as little as 20/30 minutes per week. As a distance volunteer you can chose to email, write or telephone someone facing isolation. All correspondence is conducted through a secure system to protect both parties in the befriending relationship. This is a confidential, non judgemental supported friendship [ no home visiting] For more information get in touch

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

Can you help keep this garden looking nice for those receiving palative care within the hospital? Developing, planting and maintaining the gardens which is overlooked by the ward. Are looking for volunteers to help maintain the garden at the Town and County Hospital, Wick. The garden is the size of a football pitch and is divided into different themed areas. We have also developed part of the grounds to ensure patients have something nice to look at from all windows. Volunteers can have an area to look after or just do whatever is most necessary.

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

Are you friendly, patient and adaptable? Do you know your excel from your ebay? Do you do your shopping online? Did you know that 25% of people with a registered disability are offline compared with 6% of the rest of the UK? Help bridge the digital skills gap and learn new skills by joining our team today. We need friendly, patient people with a basic knowledge of IT to support disabled people to access the digital world. We would like a volunteer with experience of using tablets and PCs, who enjoys using the internet for leisure and learning, and with experience of Microsoft Office programs. You don't need to be an IT expert, the most important qualities our volunteers need are patience and an ability to explain things people may be unfamiliar with. You must also be able to adapt your expectations and language as needed in order to support clients. You will make a difference by coaching people on how to use the internet, building digital confidence and troubleshooting basic IT issues. You will gain experience working with disabled people, as well as learning about the developing field of assistive technology. And if you volunteer with us, you have the satisfaction that you have used your IT skills to support a disabled person keep in touch with loved ones, apply for a job and pursue their interests. Ongoing training and support will be provided along with the expenses, as its important to us that our volunteers are not out of pocket because of volunteering with us. This role will take place at a residential care service. We are happy to be flexible and fit around your schedule. We would like a commitment of at least 6 months. Please note that we are looking for volunteers 18 years and older for this role.

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

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

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

Volunteers required to help with all aspects of shop work

Highlife Highland community Sport Hub project in Badenooch & Strathspey Sports coaches / leaders Helpers of all ages Retired professionals to help with clubs & community groups

Typical tasks include Organising placement of donation boxes on behalf of the Red Cross Communicating with staff at the box locations to arrange pick-ups and to encourage their support of our work Collecting the boxes once they are full Delivery of the donation boxes to your local fundraiser or Red Cross office Generating interest in your community in what we do and how they can help

This is an exciting time to join the British Red Cross as a Recruitment and Selection volunteer. Your role will be to assist the Recruitment and Selection Co-ordinator to welcome volunteers into our organisation by providing a quality recruitment and induction support service for our volunteers. This role will help to ensure that the new volunteer's experience is a positive one, which increases the chance of retention and gives the person a fulfilling volunteering journey.

A Foundation Training Programme tutor should have an understanding of all parts of the course, be passionate about the work of the British Red Cross and wider Movement and support new volunteers in becoming engaged with the British Red Cross.

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

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

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

To visit people in their own homes, providing company and a friendly chat. If you can spare around 3 hours a week, are able to commit to a minimum of 6 months and want to do something that will improve the well being of people affected by life shortening illness, then please contact the Volunteer Office

Aim or goal of position; Ness Island Railway is a 71/4 inches gauge miniature train. Our locomotives take passengers on an exciting journey over 1/2 mile long, bound to delight children and adults alike. The Railway has kiosk where cold drinks and snacks can be purchased. Main responsibilities and 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 a=safety of the passengers and visitors at the train and at the station. To help with some maintenance tasks such as landscaping, cleaning, etc.

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

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

Volunteer advisers interview clients and let them explain their problem. They then help the client clarify any issues by exploring the problem and asking questions. Advisers then consult AdviserNet, a comprehensive information system available in electronic format, before explaining the options to the client. The client is then encouraged to decide what to do. Advisers are trained to check that clients are receiving welfare benefits to which they are entitled, and can often help fill out complex forms. They can also speak or write to other agencies on the clients behalf if appropriate. Advisers must make detailed record of each clients enquiry for quality assurance purposes and so that further help can be given is the client returns to the CAB.

Volunteer to help with small odd-jobs around Wick Heritage Museum

looking for volunteers to help at local mens shed projects

Sorting, pricing and displaying all products brought to the shop. Working with the public. Using a till and help with cash.

Volunteers required to help with all aspects of shop work

Volunteers required to help with all aspects of shop work

volunteers required to help with answering enquiries about family history

volunteers required to support individuals affected by crime. Volunteers offer emotional and practical support. Training given, volunteers must be willing to commit to intensive 3 day training away from home.

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

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

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

Volunteers required to help with all aspects of shop work

We are looking for enthusiastic people aged 16+ from all walks of life to help support our Charity Shop in Golspie. We run a very friendly charity shop, working together as a team to ensure it is well stocked and a welcoming place for local people and tourists to browse and shop. We need volunteers to support a range of tasks that take place within the shop environment and this is an excellent opportunity to gain retail experience, have fun and meet new people while helping a great cause. Opportunities are available from Monday to Saturday between the hours of 10am to 5pm. Please contact us for a chat about the opportunities available.

he Bud Heritage Volunteer role gives you the opportunity to work on Bud with school children of all ages, and also to support the Bud Learning and Outreach Officers to deliver the Bud Project taking elements of Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory and Poppy Scotland’s archive collection on the road.

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

Volunteer co-ordination to assist and organise sessions. Please contact Highland Horse Fun directly if you would like more information. 01540 670000 or visit them in Kingussie.

Responsibility for the overall maintenance of the main building including painting fences, ground maintenance and supporting volunteers to carry out this work. Please contact Highland Horse Fun directly if you would like more information. 01540 670000 or visit them in Kingussie.

In order to meet the second aim of the association, bureaux are encouraged to recruit volunteers with special responsibility for social policy activities. These volunteers help ensure that the CAB gathers data so that social policy trends and issues can be identified at the local and a national level. Bureaux and CAS respectively are then in a position to make objective evidence-based approaches to relevant policy makers and highlight possible shortcomings of current social policy frameworks. in this way, bureaux are proactively helping to combat social problems at source. Social Policy Volunteers can take part in campaigns and activities ro raise awareness of social policy issues.

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.

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

The community transport scheme need young befriender to spend 1 hr a week with a senior person. Contact Steve at 01479 810000 for more information

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

Looking for a non-judgemental, patient person to help with activities for our residents. Can be anything from taking people a walk, helping in the garden, reading, doing activities or reminiscence work. Whatever the volunteer can bring, we will be willing wot work with.

Befrienders Highland is looking for befrienders to take part in a new befriending scheme to offer friendship to people who are homebound or rurally isolated, and are unable to get out to make new friends. A befriender can give someone the chance to enjoy friendship, albeit at a distance. Volunteering is simple enough as you do it from home! All you need is either a telephone, or email, or a letter box, and a wish to make a new friend!

Home volunteers to become distance Befrienders throughout highlands, communication done through ,post,e-mail or telephone. Training & ongoing support given.

Could you help paint and convert our overgrown garden area into a well being space and wildlife garden - then we would love to hear from you!

Volunteers required to help with all aspects of shop work

Volunteers to help in the wardrobe department of Wick Players. Materials provided, sewing skills essential

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

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

Housekeeping - we're looking for volunteers to help prepare our refuge flats for ne residents coming in eg checking flats are stocked with appropriate equipment, making up beds, putting food and toiletry starter packs in flats, some light cleaning (main cleaning done be cleaning contractors), reorganising of storage in premises.

We're looking for volunteers to help with childcare - would involve mainly helping with creche for women's groups, assisting with children's groups and activities.

1. To help with the administration of membership. 2. To assist with the running of events including setting up the studio, administration and hospitality for visiting professionals. 3. To maintain stock control of refreshments. 4. To serve refreshments to members. 5. To deal with donations as they come in. 6. To assist with the preparation and distribution of publicity materials for events. 7. To keep the venue safe, clean and tidy. 8. To attend relevant training sessions

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

Volunteers required to help with all aspects of shop work

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

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

Brodie Castle is a stunning 16th century tower house with a magnificent collection of artwork, books and furniture, while outside the grounds vary between our new Playful Garden and a magnificent collection of daffodils. Our volunteers are key to helping us look after this wonderful building and its grounds, welcome our visitors and ensure that they enjoy their experience. Our volunteer welcome & engagement assistants welcome visitors to the castle, assist them with their membership and ticket purchases, and guide visitors around the castle, as well as promoting the Trust and its valuable conservation work.

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

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

To support residents with activities and interests such as gardening, walking, reading, reminiscence activities or anything relevant the volunteer can offer.