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

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

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

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.

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

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

The hello campaign began as a conversation around mental health and wellbeing and the simplest way to connect with our communties is the the gesture of saying hello. The idea of the campaign is simply to spread the word and encourage people to say 'Hello' to one and other. Its that simple. This role invited volunteers to play a part in the campaign, from helping prepare packs to welcoming others and saying Hello and encouraging others to do so at the launch or at stalls.

looking for volunteers to help at local mens shed projects

looking for volunteers to help at local mens shed projects

looking for volunteers o help support confidence in young people

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

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

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.

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.

We are looking for volunteers who want to learn new skills, meet people, or just want to give something back to their local environment. Activities include: bush craft,electro fishing, kick sampling and habitat surveys

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED TO HELP WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF PRACTICAL TASKS

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

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

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

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

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.

General Gardening Tasks

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.

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

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

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

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

looking for volunteers to help at local mens shed projects

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

To support people with activities and interests such as gardening, walking, reading, reminiscence activity, singing and various other activities.

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.

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

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

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.

looking for volunteers to help at local mens shed projects

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

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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

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

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

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

This 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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!

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

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.

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.

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

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.

looking for volunteers to help at local mens shed projects

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.

Wood Recycling project. Workshop based, Woodwork skills and projects

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.

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

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

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

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