Drumduan School based in Forres are looking for helpers this academic year within the school, if you feel you have the right skills/experience, can help assist us with a few hours a week or more and are able to join/maintain the PVG membership scheme then please do get in touch. Training will be supplied and hours can be fitted around your own schedule. Support is needed in the following areas: 1. Minibus drivers (must have a clean driving licence and D1 capability) 2. Class trips 3. School events

Are you calm, collected and happy to chat on the phone? We’re always looking for friendly, confident and helpful people to join our team and become the voice of your local shop. You will be the first point of contact for our customers helping them with any enquiries and arranging collections for donations. Come and be a part of your local team and learn customer service skills and gain experience. If you have good communication skills and able to follow administration processes accurately then come and be a part of our team and laugh and chat with other volunteers over a cup of tea and a biscuit.

Creative volunteers needed to use IT waste to create upcycled products. Role involves: Liaising with the Workshop Supervisor to get interesting waste items for Upcycling, supporting other members of ReBOOT to develop and create upcycled items from the waste, working with the Manager and Development Officer to create fun and interesting products for our Christmas shop display.

Universal Hall Promotions needs to recruit a new director to our board - ideally someone with a background in business development. The new director should have previous business experience, and an understanding of the social enterprise (not for profit) sector. They would also have knowledge of and love for the performing arts. Because we are a social enterprise and because we rely so heavily on ‘in kind’ help, the post is not paid and requires a volunteer, but mileage can be claimed and we can also offer some tickets to our shows. Meetings occur around 4 times a year usually in the Park, Findhorn. Is the person we need, you? Do you want to help the performing arts to thrive in the Park and the region? If you need to know more then email me Dave Till: uhallpromo@gmail.com and feel free to ask questions without commitment because we also have to see if you fit the bill from our end.

This project provides free computer, mobile phone and tablet support services to people in Forres. Drop in sessions run Tuesday & Thursday 2-4pm and Friday 10-12pm at our office in Forres Town Hall, High Street, Forres. We are looking for volunteers to help with the drop in sessions, assisting people with problem solving, accessing online information and transactions. We provide our volunteers with training and support and are keen to hear from under-employed and young volunteers.

Volunteers would help organise on the day, welcoming members but also helping to find entertainment and speakers, in addition to a bit of fundraising. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is postive, welcoming and organised.

The Smugglers Inn is an independent hostel run by the local Tomintoul and Glenlivet community development trust and all surplus profits are reinvested back into the community, so volunteering here really does make a difference to our rural economy! The hostel is a busy place, receiving guest from around the world. It comprises 24 beds and is located in the Cairngorms National Park. We are looking for sociable, hardworking and flexible volunteers to help out between our opening season from April and October. The work will involve helping to clean and tidy the hostel, occasional food preparation and greeting and checking in our guests.

To meet with people who have expressed an interest in getting involved in social activities, to support people to attend activities and form their own social networks, to research information on local groups and activities, to maintain an up to date directory of groups and relevant local activities. Attending review sessions and relevant training.

Moray Fresh Start is seeking a new Chair for its Board of Trustees. The current Chair is stepping down after 4years on the Board and we're now looking for a committed, energetic individual to help steer the charity through its next phase and development. By joining, you will be part of a tremendously important local charity that provides invaluable support to people who have faced homelessness, and who now need the home essentials to make their tenancy a success. As Chair you will be responsible for leading the board of trustees -- to make sure the organisation achieves its charitable objectives, ensuring good governance and importantly, the values which at the heart of Moray Fresh Start, continue. In addition to providing your skills, like all members of the board you will be highly committed to the cause of the organisation and share its vision. You will advocate for the charity and its service, strengthening new and existing partnerships. The Board of Trustees meet, once each month.

An amazing place to volunteer! Help this landmark and heritage centre take pride of place in community life by volunteering at Covesea Lighthouse. The Lighthouse needs people to join their volunteer team. They looking for volunteers for a variety of roles including: volunteer guides, help at the adjoining RAF Hertiage Centre, grounds maintenance and fundraising. Contact them to see how you can get involved.

Our volunteer business mentors are paired with community sports clubs who need expertise in a particular area to become more sustainable and increase their capacity. Sported works closely to support our volunteers throughout the process, and the opportunities available are very flexible – from having a short call with a club leader who has questions in your area of expertise, to delivering a workshop or a 6-month mentor placement. As a Sported volunteer, you will have the opportunity to share your professional skills and expertise with community groups, having a direct and lasting impact on local community clubs. Full induction is offered, as well as personal development opportunities, and you will join a network of skilled Sported business volunteers and mentors across the UK. You will work with a diverse range of people and organisations, and will receive support throughout from the Sported Volunteer Services team. Most importantly, you will have fun!

Unit Helpers are trained to help work with small groups of young people, help prepare unit and financial records. Helping in the preparation of the financial records for the unit. A Unit Helper can be either a woman or man aged between 18 - 65 and does not need to wear a Guide Uniform.

Blythswood care are looking for volunteers to help in their shops in Buckie and Keith as well as Huntly and Nairn. Duties can include pricing and sorting items, displays, using till. Volunteers are required to complete a short volunteer application form, giving two referees, and also to agree to our volunteer policy. We then hold a short, informal interview with the applicant and contact the referees by phone. If both the interview and the references are acceptable, the volunteer is free to start with Blythswood. The procedure is very simple and straightforward. Volunteers can commit to a little time as long as it is regular. At Blythswood we like to encourage volunteers to progress either to further employment to for any of the reasons that people want to volunteer.

Trees for Life is an award winning conservation charity, working to restore the Caledonian forest which now covers just 1% of it’s former extent. Conservation Holidays run from Saturday to Saturday during the spring and autumn – from March to May and September to November. Join up to 9 other volunteers and 2 fully trained leaders to carry out work such as tree planting, fence removal, seed collection and work in our tree nursery. Spend a week getting back to nature doing something worthwhile, in stunning locations including Glen Affric, Skye and our very own 4000 hectare estate. A minimum donation of £80 per week is required and covers the cost of all food, accommodation and transport. If you don't have time for a Conservation Holiday, why not join us for a day trip instead? Volunteers from Moray and the Highlands are needed for our Green Days Out programme. GDOs are free of charge, with all tools and transport provided by Trees for Life. Contact the office for more details.

The beautiful coastal reserve of Spey Bay is a mosaic of wildlife rich habitats including the largest shingle beach in Scotland, saltmarsh and wet woodland. Bottlenose dolphins, common and grey seals visit the estuary, and foraging osprey are often spotted. Over 120 species of bird are found here including terns, shelduck, pintail, tufted duck, ringed plover, knot and dunlin. Offshore in the Moray Firth wintering populations of sea duck are found such as scaup, long-tailed duck, velvet scoter, goldeneye and red-breasted merganser. The reserve is also home to the rare small blue butterfly. Volunteer with the Scottish Wildlife Trust to help look after the unique wildlife of this area.We need volunteers to help carry out practical management work to maintain and enhance the important habitats and access at Spey Bay. Volunteer days are typically held on the third Tuesday of each month from 10.00am-3pm and you can join in for all or part-of the day. The opportunity will allow people to develop skills, meet new people and get outdoors through carrying out practical conservation tasks such as: Scrub Clearance, Tree Felling, Bat/Bird Boxes, Path Building, Beach/Forest Cleaning and Monitoring Surveys.

We'd like you to transport donated goods from drop off points to the Chanonry Road sorting center, and to occasionally transport boxes destined for the camps, to the depot site in Inverness. As much or as little of your time as you could spare would be extremely appreciated.

Circles Advocacy in Moray supports people who are experiencing issues relating to Health and Social Care. We work with a wide range of people including those who suffer from Mental Health issues, Dementia, chronic illness, physical disability, learning disability, autistic spectrum disorders or acquired brain injury. Advocacy involves enabling, speaking up for and standing alongside people who may not be heard and supporting them to express their views and make their own decisions and contributions while remaining in control of their own Health and Social Care. To provide this service we have volunteers who help out in the office and we have two volunteers who need some extra support while they are with us. One has cerebral palsy and the other has autism and epilepsy, there is no personal care involved they just need a friendly caring buddy to help them with any difficulties they might have in the office. If you think this is a role you would like to be involved in please contact us for more information on 01343 559546 to speak with Service Manager Jess Christie or volunteer organiser David Slessor, or email info.moray@circlesnetwork.org.uk.

We require a treasurer. The post is a lead role in our executive. The management of our accounts and to organise the return to OSCR is not a significant amount of work, but needs to be done accurately. The systems are fully in place and been audited and checked by OSCR as complete and they are happy it meets all requirements of scrutiny.

Volunteer Handypersons carry out small jobs of a practical nature such as replacing light bulbs/tubes, fitting door chains/security/safety devices, putting up shelving/pictures/curtain tracks/poles etc. We do this for older or vulnerable people. Ho we Work: The MHPS staff receive requests from clients and collect relevant details, usually over the phone. They then find a volunteer who has the skills, is nearby and is available. If the volunteer accepts the job, MHPS send the volunteer all the details they need to do the job. Most jobs require the volunteer to visit the client in the client’s own home. The volunteer first makes a brief assessment to ensure the job is as described and it is safe for them to proceed. Once the job has been carried out, there is usually opportunity to chat with the client to determine if they are well, need support in any other areas. This befriending provides the added value that sets the MHPS apart from a paid professional doing the work. Completion paperwork (easy and quick to do) is returned to the MHPS office.

TAKING PART. We're looking for active people to help us run our riding sessions. Minimum age is 12 but we have no upper limit provided you are reasonably fit. Our sessions run during the school term times from March to June and again from August to November so if you have a couple of hours to spare on Monday afternoons or Wednesdays and would like to do something really worthwhile we would love to hear from you. You don't have to be horsie, nor have previous experience working with disabled people, you just need enthusiasm, energy and a desire to help the riders enjoy their riding…. Oh, and a sense of humour and a pair of wellies are also a bonus! We need people to lead ponies, or walk at the side of some of our riders to give them confidence and encouragement. THE OFFICIAL BIT: Full training will be given to all volunteers. As you will be working with children and vulnerable adults you must have a PVG in place before you can begin helping. We will organise this and there will be no cost to you.

We are looking for volunteers to donate any amount of time they can, especially on a Tuesday and Saturday, to help us at our Forres charity shop. Can you help help with?... the shop/till, ironing/sorting checking (bedding, clothes, china), pricing, anone with a knwoledge of pricing antiques, old books, stock rotation, window and shop displays.

Bike Revolution are looking for those who live and breathe biking, be it throwing themselves down the sides of mountains, touring the length and breadth of the country, or jumping into some lycra and treading the tarmac. We are looking for people who have a knowledge of how bikes work, who are keen to get their hands dirty recycling, refurbishing and repairing the bikes we get donated, up to a standard ready for resale. In return, we can offer the opportunity to learn from our experienced mechanics, as well as trade deals on bike parts and cycling kit. The mechanic role in Bike Revolution presents a great opportunity to increase your understanding of bikes, how they work and how to keep them in good working condition. A successful and proven bike recycling project, Bike Revolution takes bikes that are either in disrepair or just unused, and refurbishes them for re-sale ensuring they meet strict in house quality standards. Volunteers will work alongside a team of highly trained and experienced bike mechanics, gaining quality experience from our professional team.

The shop and canteen at Dr. Gray's Hospital is run by the Royal Voluntary Service. They require volunteers to help with the shop and the cafe side of things. We can keep you busy but it is very flexible! We are a caring organisation and give a friendly, helpful and very caring service. Expenses can be claimed.

Our voluntary group was formed in 2003 with the task of surveying every burial ground in Moray, which also includes part of the old county of Banff. This is a monumental task as there are some 140 burial sites, both public and private to be studied! Volunteers can draw plans of excavated graveyards. To create plans of excavated graveyards illustrating layout of graves and to undertake scale drawings of tombstones where required. Must have attention to detail; training provided.

We need a volunteer to help prepare our display area and to dress our windows to pre-arranged themes. This person will also be included in the dressing and general appearance of displays within the shop -- our displays always get a second look!

If you’re tech savvy and know your way around eBay; have a keen eye for unusual or sort after collectables then join our volunteering team. Come and be amazed at some of the items that are donated to your local store and strike gold with those rare finds. We’ve got dedicated eBay resources to help and assist you with this unique volunteering role. Research the interesting items; package them in our eBay boxes and send them off to be sold at our eBay HQ. Every week we’ll send updates about the most unusual and exciting finds we’ve managed to sell though our stores, will your find be the next eBay headliner? Get the thrill of researching the curious objects and revel in the satisfaction of sitting back and watching the bids role in. Become a mighty keyboard warrior and help raise funds for our lifesaving research into heart disease.

Alzheimer Scotland provides services and support across Scotland to help you live as well as possible with dementia. This support also includes community activites, like a wonderful cafe and get-together that take place in Buckie. We need volunteers to help with coffee and teas for this group.

A vibrant village cafe, at the heart of the Rafford community, is seeking volunteesr to become part of their small team, that currently help in the running of the cafe on Saturdays each month. Especially keen to have young people volunteer with us!

We are looking for someone who is ready to join in the fun and put a smile on girls faces! No matter how much time you have to give, there's an opportunity for you! Find your place in our team of inspirational women, sharing their skills and passions with girls in a local unit - all while benefiting from the adventure and opportunities guiding has to offer. Be an inspiration for girls and young women - Help girls to realise their full potential and share some unforgettable moments along the way. By volunteering with us, you can help girls build their confidence, have adventures, learn new skills and have loads of fun - no matter your experience, your background or how much time you have spare. Becoming a role model doesn’t need a full-time commitment – we need volunteers in all sorts of roles. So, if you want to help behind the scenes, at special events or get involved every week, there’s loads of ways to inspire girls with Girlguiding.

Volunteer receptionist required for Monday or Tuesday mornings (9:30am to 12:30pm). Our receptionists welcome clients into the bureau and liaise with our session supervisors to arrange for clients to be seen by a volunteer or let them know of any potential waiting times.

The Handyperson Service (Moray) currently provides volunteer support to the client-base by undertaking a range of small DIY jobs to enable folk to remain independent in their own homes. These people cannot usually afford to pay for services and do not have family or friends nearby who can do the work. There is no charge for this service. We have identified an increasing need for gardening work to be done, often on a regular basis, which our DIY volunteers do not have the capacity to support. All volunteers are disclosure checked and are given free basic volunteer training. All travel and out of pocket expenses are refunded.

This is not a medical service but a common sense approach to basic foot care. Generally clients would be over 50, and unable to trim/ file their own nails through reasons of frailty, difficulty bending, poor eyesight or problems with dexterity. Clients would be treated every 8 weeks approximately. All volunteers would be PVG checked and fully trained before they were allowed to work on a client.

The Railway is staffed entirely by volunteers working on a whole variety of tasks, indoors, outdoors, with the public and behind the scenes. For some volunteers it’s a chance to get their hands dirty, for others it’s a chance to meet people, and for many it’s the chance get stuck in helping to run a real railway! Throughout the year a vast programme of work is undertaken by our volunteers, ranging from working on the track, running the trains, staffing our stations and buffet, to rolling stock maintenance, building maintenance… and the list goes on. In fact, many of our volunteers try their hand at most of these various jobs as and when required – and a significant number started volunteering without having specialist skills in these areas in the first place.

Volunteers needed for Front of House. Role includes: Welcoming visitors and customers make the most of their visit, showing high standards of customer care at all times providing a helpful and friendly service. To be the first point of contact for visitors and referring people appropriately, giving directions, taking deliveries and answering queries. Answering phone calls; taking & passing on messages, carry out small administrative tasks as required to help aid Centre staff.

Cairngorm to Coast (aka C2C) is a 100km hike and bike challenge that takes place against the backdrop of the magnificent Cairngorm National Park and along the beautiful scenery of the Dava Way. The event takes place on 25th May 2019 and is split 30km/70km, taking you from the heights of the Highlands to the coast of Moray, it’s the area’s most stunning duathlon event. Checkpoint marshals are by far the largest number of volunteers we need and are responsible for manning a specific checkpoint and keeping track of the participants’ progress along the route. Marshals will be allocated your checkpoint a month ahead of the event and are encourage to visit it and familiarise yourself with the area. Radios are issued and need to be collected from Outfit Moray on the Friday before, when training will also be given. You will also receive your checkpoint pack, which will have all the information and paperwork you will need for the day. Remember to pack your smile! It’s the most important thing to the participants and you will be the main source of encouragement and support to keep them going to the end. Cairngorm to Coast couldn’t go ahead without the army of volunteers who make the event what it is. As this is a purely charitable event, your time is highly valuable to us and we are incredibly grateful you have chosen to support Outfit Moray.

Active Schools provides opportunities for children to participate in school sport and activities. Our aim is to get all children in Moray active, in and out of school, so that it benefits their health, confidence, and social skills. We need volunteers to help us deliver some of the our sessions in both primary and secondary schools. Sessions can include a variety of sport and activity -- from badminton to football, from dodge ball to trampolining, from netball to table tennis, from general fitness training to skipping -- there is a lot on offer for young people. Volunteers can choose to help at a lunch time, or after school, or even during school holidays. You can give as little as 45 minutes a week. Get in touch to find a role that suits you!

The Spey Fishery Board, working in partnership with Scottish Natural Heritage, is working on a 4-year project to remove Invasive Non-Native Species from our waterways. By volunteering you could help us remove plants like Japanese Knotweed, Himalayan Balsam and Giant Hogweed from our waterways or perhaps you could monitor a mink raft in order to help with the management of this marauding mammal. If you have other skills that could help then we want to hear from you too! Volunteers can expect to work alongside project staff and other likeminded people and motivated volunteers may receive training in First Aid, Pesticide Application and Brush cutter use. There will also be the opportunity to pick up bushcraft skills and drink plenty of tea!

At the depot in Elgin, volunteers are needed to help make up starter packs; restock the distribution centre, collect and sort donations. Volunteers are especially needed just now on a Tuesday and will be needed to cover other volunteers's shifts when they go on holiday etc., This is a practical role but has caring at its core, as we work together to help end homelessness!

ReBOOT's recycling and refurbishment work is carried out by our volunteers. By volunteering, you will be contributing to the local community as well as the global environment. We believe that our volunteers are our most valuable asset and their dedication is second to none. We are keen to give volunteers hands-on experience working with a range of computer systems. As well as computer building and fault-finding, we offer our volunteers opportunities to develop office skills, stock management and teamwork. Many ReBOOT volunteers gain recognised qualifications and some volunteers are keen to develop their personal IT skills and quickly gain the knowledge and confidence required to carry out upgrades on their home PCs. With a wide range of backgrounds and experience levels, the ReBOOT volunteer Computer Technicians, Portable Appliance Testers, IT recyclers, vehicle drivers and clerical volunteers are the all-important key to ReBOOT's success.

Earthtime’s UP Project - supported previously by the Climate Challenge fund and currently self funded, we deliver a targeted carbon reduction programme which encourages and supports people to buy less and repair more. To machine sew a simple bag based on Morsbag.com design and instructions. You will be using upcycled fabric and re-using fabric such as sheets and duvet covers. This can be carried out at our premises or from home. If you cannot sew, but are keen to learn and volunteer, training will be provided. These bags are to be sold for £2 each to raise funds for the continuing work of Earthtime’s Up Project. A description of tasks can be seen below: - Weigh material - Measure, cut and sew fabric to make a bag. Attach a label. - Record the volunteering time you put in.

Be rewarded and have new experiences, volunteer with us as a Minibus Driver at our Moray Buckie Residential Unit. Volunteers need to have continuous driving experience for a minimum of 12 months, have a full car driving licence (cat B), test taken before 1st January 1997 or cat D1 licence, aged 21 or over, have experience of children / young people. The role entails: Driving the minibus, Carrying out appropriate checks prior to driving the minibus, Keeping the minibus clean and tidy, Assisting with boarding young people in wheelchairs.

We'd like you to pick up, and drop off club members, from across Moray, to and from various group sessions, so as to make sure that nobody misses out the opportunity of taking part in and benefiting from the group.

Volunteer mentors with Aberlour Youth Point help provide one to one / group support for young people who are experiencing a range of difficulties in their lives in the Moray area. As a mentor, you will assist young people in solving problems, resolving conflict and making informed choices. You will help young people explore leisure time pursuits, achievements and interests which offer motivation. As a mentor you can also be involved in facilitating group activities such as music/arts and crafts. As a volunteer mentor you will be given a full induction and role specific training as well as also any ongoing training opportunities.

Could you help young people in Moray attend groups and after-school clubs? Are you looking for an opportunity to contribute your time supporting young people to fulfil their potential? We are looking for volunteer drivers to support our young people to attend groups and clubs at our service.

Support volunteers currently help a wide range of people affected by cancer, including clients, carers and other family members, by offering a listening ear or by working alongside them to address support or wellbeing concerns. CLAN Support Volunteers are a key point of contact for clients accessing CLAN services ensuring that the needs of our clients are met through our range of support services. Support Volunteers also offer clients an opportunity to talk with someone who can listen and provide emotional and wellbeing support. Support is given either in person or on the telephone. Some locations also run group support sessions where support volunteers are required to support the running of the groups and provide support to participants. Volunteers are asked to make a minimum 3 hour per week commitment. Times are flexible and sessions are available in -- Forres, Buckie, Lossie and Elgin.

We'd like you to coordinate groups timetables, and ensure that venues for different clubs are booked. We'd also like you to send out timetables and other information to group members. You'd be responsible for the coordination of the group.

As a Rehabilitation Support Volunteer you will make a real difference to someone’s communication, confidence and life. In this role you may choose to work in one or more of the following settings:- Hospital one to one: working with people who have had a stroke and are still in hospital. This involves activities to help the person work on their communication skills e.g. reading a newspaper; conversations about family and friends; discussing hobbies and interests. It usually involves 1 - 2 hours per week, in the hospital setting. Community one to one: working with people who have had a stroke and are now back home. People may feel socially isolated after a stroke - they might not be able to participate in their usual activities or have lost confidence because their speech has been affected. The volunteer would usually meet the person for about 1 hour per week to provide them with the opportunity to work on their communication goals. This might involve general conversation, working on specific communication activities, or trying out communication skills in community settings such as banks, shops or cafes. The sessions usually run for around 12 weeks. Community group: lead by the CHSS Co-ordinator and usually made up of 2 - 6 people along with communication partners. Volunteers help the co-ordinator with group communication activities and provide the members with support to participate. Groups usually run for 1-2 hours per week for around 12 weeks. All our volunteers are provided with training on how communication can be affected by a stroke and on strategies that can support communication. They will be given ideas and suggestions for suitable activities either by the speech and language therapist or the local CHSS Rehabilitation Co-ordinator.

The local Moray voluntary group, supported by the national charity for people with diabetes, holds public meetings with interesting speakers, stalls at community events, and generally works towards raising awareness of diabetes and the work of Diabetes UK. Funds raised are used to fund research, and to subsidise local children to attend Diabetes UK support events. Volunteers are required to help administer the work -- in many ways from helping at events, to serving tea and coffee or attending committee meetings.Pleasant communication skills are important.

Earthtime’s UP Project - supported previously by the Climate Challenge fund and currently self funded, we deliver a targeted carbon reduction programme which encourages and supports people to buy less and repair more. The role of Publicity Volunteer would be to help out with distributing posters and leaflets in and around Elgin to our existing list of locations, including any other potential locations convenient to and suggested by our volunteers. The description of tasks can be seen below: - Collect pre-printed posters from our Earthtime’s Up Project hub at West Lodge, Cooper Park, Elgin IV30 1HS - Distribute to the following locations; A4 size to: Library, Community Centre, TSI Moray, Beaver travel cafe, Tesco, Earthtime's West Lodge door/board outside the West Lodge A5 size to: Bee Crafty, Costa Coffee, Decora.

Earthtime for All Ltd is a charity which provides a range of creative, woodland/nature based and environmentally-themed experiences for all ages and abilities. This opportunity involves helping us maintain our window displays, which are changed weekly: you will be helping us remove items used in previous displays and create new displays, sharing with us any ideas you may have for future windows using our various themes. The high street hub is open 5 days a week at different times - this would be discussed for availability. Our volunteers need to commit to a minimum of 3 hours per month. This kind of role may suit anyone with an interest in design and creativity, an interest in the environment and an interest in recycling.

The group members are fully committed and enthusiastic and with the support of a volunteer clerk, will become an efficient group to ensure people with disabilities have a more level playing field of equal opportunities; their voice heard both locally and nationally on matters relative to disabilities.

ReBOOT is looking for individuals who can assist in the various stages within the recycling and refurbishment of obsolete computer equipment. In Forres opportunities for volunteers to gain new or enhance older computer skills, and contribute to the local community. Through a clear and defined working procedure, volunteers can gain skills in the following areas: Computer Recycling, Hardware Refurbishment, Data Deletion and Destruction, Computer Diagnosis, Software Installation.

Collecting IT equipment from businesses and households across the north of Scotland. Dealing with the relevant paperwork and cash handling from customers where required. Maintaining a clean and tidy van and supporting the unloading of hardware into the company warehouse.

The only essential for a Therapet is a steady and happy temperament. The dogs are approved for temperament and general suitability before being accepted and are not considered until at least one year old. Volunteer owners must become actual members of Canine Concern Scotland Trust, mainly for insurance reasons. Volunteers must be willing to make a regular commitment to visit; it need not be very often, once a fortnight, once a month or whenever, but the visits must be regular because residents and patients look forward to them so much and are disappointed if they suddenly cease.

This is a rewarding post which co-ordinates those who wish to join scouting start their journey. The post holder will input details onto the database, collate the PVG forms, and then organise a chat for the new start with a appointments team.

Wave Radio is Dr Grays Hospital Broadcasting Service and is run completely by volunteers and is funded entirely by donations. We are looking for volunteers who may be interested in any of our presenter slots. We are looking for volunteers who have an interest in specific musical genre (i.e./Classical, show tunes, soul etc. ) These programmes can be pre-recorded for broadcast at a later time. We are also looking for volunteers with a wide musical taste for our breakfast, afternoon and early evening programmes. No previous radio experience is required as full training will be given.

Get DigITal dropins are aimed at individuals who need to build up their confidence in using new technologies. We require volunteers who can relate to people in a confident and supportive manner and who are very patient and understanding. Skills required for this opportunity are: Must be ICT literate Must have knowledge of using a range of digital devices Must be patient and friendly Must be reliable and committed to making a difference to individuals who need support

You will be given guidance and support to learn something about the history of Brodie Castle, and given the opportunity to 'shadow' other guides until you feel confident enough to conduct your own tours. If you don't want to do a whole tour, we can arrange for you to just stay in the library and tell visitors all about it before they start a tour. A full tour lasts for just over an hour.

Shop floor volunteers are trained to use the till, provide good customer care and how to present the stock efficiently. The Forres shop is very much part of the local community and we enjoy looking after all our customers. There are always lots of little jobs to do so you can have a bit of variety and choice about what you do. This will include window dressing.

Do you have a few hours a week to spare? Then maybe you could work as a Foodbank volunteer. Hours available between 09:00 and 12:00 Monday To Friday. Volunteers usually work 1 or 2 days per week but we also need reserve volunteers who we can call on at short notice. Duties will include sorting food donations and stacking on shelves in date order, packing emergency food parcels and waste recycling. Donations arrive daily & require to be sorted by expiry/use by dates & stacked onto shelves. Emergency referrals are received electronically & parcels are prepared for delivery.

The cafeteria provides a valuable service for staff, patients and visitors at Dr. Gray's Hospital. It can be very busy, but incredibly rewarding to be a welcoming place for all. Volunteers usually carry out a shift with 2 other volunteers. There is no cooking involved, just serving warmed goods and hot drinks etc.,

By becoming a volunteer at The Oaks you will be contributing to enhancing the care and support of patients and their families, improving their quality of life and creating a warm, welcoming and friendly environment. Our drivers are an important part of our volunteer team. Your role is to ensure patients are safely driven to and from the unit.

Tomintoul & Glenlivet Discovery Centre is a new attraction in Tomintoul and has has been fully refurbished to provide visitors with a modern interpretation of our communities natural and cultural heritage. It includes a digital community archive, virtual reality experience and displays. The role of Discovery Centre Ambassador will entail: • Meeting and greeting visitors • Promoting the area • Informing visitors of local attractions and activities • Assisting visitors with the exhibits • Helping to keep the centre tidy • Occasional cash handling Timing is flexible -- and if want to get involved in your community, this is a great place to start.

Come and join the team who are delivering Moray’s exciting new visitor experience, preserving our rich aviation heritage as well as incorporating other science and technology exhibits in an interactive, hands-on environment. No experience is necessary and membership fees are optional if you volunteer at the Centre. Help develop and / or prepare exhibits, act as a guide for the centre and its exhibits or help deliver planetarium shows.

We'd like you to come to our sorting center at 2 Chanonry Road North, Elgin, IV30 6NB, to help us sort donated goods and pack them in to boxed which will be sent to refugees in camps across Europe. Donating stock means saving items of clothing and footwear, blankets, hats, etc, and putting aside items that can be used to raise funds in a jumble sale. The packing of the boxes has to be done in a specific way, as each box has a specific purpose, e.g, the items will be for a small child, or a medium sized man.

Earthtime for All Ltd is a charity which provides a range of exciting, creative, woodland/nature based and environmentally-themed experiences for all ages and abilities. This opportunity involves working with and assisting the Woodwork Project Manager in preparing for workshop/ sessions using recycled timber. Tasks ill include reading the session Plan to know what the plan is for the workshop, discussing what's needed for preparation with line manager, helping with nail/screw removal, pallet splitting, sanding, checking batteries are charged on drills, drilling holes, etc., tidying up and evaluating the session. Session times and length are negotiable. Our volunteers need to commit to a minimum of 3 hours per month. This kind of role may suit anyone with an interest in woodwork and general DIY, and an interest in the environment.

You would need to have a relevant qualification recognised by Girlguiding UK. You would help to organise and carry out specific events with individual units or groups.

See Me Scotland are looking for Youth Champions to be involved in development and delivery of materials, resources, signposting and training for use within Secondary Education to address mental health stigma and discrimination among 11 – 18 year olds. The volunteer will work closely with the Project Officer and others to deliver resources for use within education which are based around a review of current mental health research and best practice. Our Youth Champions will be involved in promoting and providing access to resources and information which will motivate people who have mental health issues to seek support; participate and delivery in group work and training necessary to undertake the role such as SMHFA (Scottish Mental Health First Aid) to peer groups; support the planning, development and facilitation of events; maintain accurate records of volunteer hours, expenses, Saltire Award and additional training achieved; maintain regular phone, email and Facebook contact with the Project Officer; consult and engage young people in their local area to address stigma and discrimination; collate information gathered at consultation and listening events; support and represent the group and resources at external engagements and events.

We'd like you to support, enable and facilitate the various group sessions. We'd ask that you support the group as a whole, as well as individual group members.

This person will be involved in customer services and sales handling merchandise and displaying products, general house keeping and whin time allows fuller investment and training within other areas of the shop will be undertaken we have a very friendly group of volunteers and we have a lot of fun!

This volunteer would have to be methodical. We need someone who could sort and price our donated book stock. This would involve quality checking, grading and price marking all donated stock with a final view to organising the book sales area in the shop: i.e alphabetical, fiction, non-fiction, reference, childrens etc. There is no age limit as the work is not too physical there would always be other staff members around to help if necessary, sense of humour would be an advantage. Volunteering is fun!

Volunteers are needed to help with data entry into the company spreadsheets, including equipment incoming, outgoing faulty and complete. There would also be general office duties including filing and copying.

Wild-things! are looking for volunteers to assist with their Habitat Restoration Project along the banks of the river Findhorn. You would be helping to remove invasive non-native species such as Giant Hogweed and Japanese Knotweed to allow our native plants and flowers to regenerate. Due to the potentially hazardous nature of Giant Hogweed you need to be over 18 and physically fit. Sessions are running every Saturday in April and May between 10am and 3pm. Call us on 01309 690450, email eleanor@wild-things.org.uk or visit https://wild-things.org.uk/our-events/blue-gym/ for more information or to register. What does a day out on our Habitat Restoration Project involve? Conservation volunteering could be: Digging up giant hogweed Pulling up Himalayan balsam Spraying giant hogweed with herbicides Spraying Japanese knotweed with herbicides Clearing paths Surveying for invasive non native plants Fresh air and exercise Good company An opportunity to explore local habitats and the plants and animals that live there

The Skatepark Initiative and is looking for volunteers to help develop the idea and be part of the working group.

If you’re an active and bubbly person looking for a flexible role that gets you out and about meeting people and exploring your local surrounding then come and join our friendly team. In this role you will collect stock from people’s houses, businesses or our clothing banks and deliver them to your local shop. You would need to be physically fit and active for this role due to the lifting and carrying of donation bags in and out of the vehicle. It’s good to note that it is your responsibility to ensure that you have a full, valid driving licence and that your car is correctly insured

Volunteer counsellors are needed to help provide support and counselling to children and young people, in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray, affected by prejudice incidents, discrimination and bullying. Volunteers must be a professionally trained counsellor, Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy/Confederation of Scottish Counselling Agencies and have an understanding of prejudice incidents and their impact on children and young people.

We are looking for a volunteer admin person -- someone to attend 8 meetings a year to take minutes of our regular meetings. You could also support the group with administration, such as helping to put together funding applications. The Sports Hub is a great way to get involved in what is happening in your neighbourhood. Please get in touch if you have admin skills and have a few hours a month to spare.

We are looking for Youth Work Volunteers to… • Chat to young people, getting to know them, and taking part in games and activities with them. • Listen to young people’s ideas. • Know who to refer young people to for specific advice or counselling. • Help to deal with any issues during the evening. • Learn new skills, and taking part in training and development provided by EYDG. • Give something back to the community. Meeting other like-minded adults and having fun! K If you genuinely like young people, can work as part of a team, are non-judgmental and willing to learn and develop new skills, then volunteer with us, and together, make a difference in our community and to the lives of our young people.

Conservation Volunteers are a diverse group of people who undertake outdoor work for the National Trust for Scotland on a regular basis. Becoming a Conservation Volunteer gives you the opportunity to learn new skills and meet new people while getting some fresh air and exercise. Places will generally be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. You can book places on projects from the first day of the preceding month. Next session at At Brodie Castle: Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 February 2019 Time: 9.00 Work grading: Medium/Demanding physical tasks Number of spaces: 12 During your second visit to this lovely property you will be helping to remove non-native spruce trees, which will allow broadleaf trees to flourish. Some tree guards also need to be removed – always a very satisfying task.

A core area of Outfit Moray’s operation, this role is to assist our instructors and activity leaders in delivering outdoor learning through a number of different activity areas. One of the most varied areas of our organisation, this roles offers the chance to be involved in a number of outdoor learning programmes, from Bushcraft and Forest schools with Earthtime, through to any number of outdoor activities as part of our core learning and adventure programmes. Respite Break Assistants: As part of a new venture in how we offer outdoor learning and adventure opportunities for young people, Outfit Moray runs week-long residential programmes designed to offer respite breaks for children from vulnerable backgrounds in the Moray area. And many, many more roles!

At Moray Foodbank we feel it is important to include people from all walks of life as volunteers. Supported volunteers are people who have additional needs - such as social or learning difficulties, or mental health issues. We are looking for volunteers to 'buddy' with a less able volunteer to help them be able to be fully involved in the work of the Foodbank. Buddies will be able to commit to supporting someone for short-term placements and will be willing to volunteer themselves during periods where a buddy is not needed. Training, supervision and support will be provided. A PVG Scheme record check will be required on successful appointment.

Moray Food Hub takes quality supermarket waste and other surplus foods and redistributes to community groups, community larders and other food related projects. Volunteers need to be able to strengthen these relationships with supermarkets and be not just drivers, but also to engage and thank suppliers.

Details of the opportunityTo carry out beauty treatments to cancer and other progressive illness patients. Patients are identified by nurse in charge who is to receive beauty treatments. Beautician to comply with professional best practice guidelines and to provide feedback information regarding patient treatment to the nurse in charge. To maintain a tidy and professional workplace environment. Beautician to be confidential and be able to deal with emotional circumstances.

Royal Voluntary Service volunteers can support older people on the hospital wards through the engagement in conversation, reading, and help out either lunchtime or teatime, to provide fresh drinking water, juice, coffee, tea to patients. The company and chat for the patients is important. Volunteers will liase with the volunteer co-ordinator or the ward nursing supervisor regarding the practical support required.

Gallery & Art assistants are required to support the curating, installation and promotion of exhibitions. We offer training to anyone in this role. This role could be paired up with other roles in MAC to create a busy placement for an enthusiastic person who is passionate about art and culture.

Most of our volunteers offer one-to-one support. Many learners ask for learning support such as talking through challenges and sharing skills and knowledge of a subject. Some ask for practical support such as scribing, typing up notes and being accompanied to college. Our learners have a diverse range of interests and learning goals. For example some wish to improve their IT skills and require the experience and knowledge of a volunteer to demonstrate IT applications, where as others are seeking guidance and encouragement through a course of study. Lead recognises that volunteers too have varying and wide-ranging interests and skills, and we will ensure you are matched up with a compatible learner.

We'd like you to organise and hold jumble sales across Moray to raise fund for Moray Supports Refugees. The stock you'll be selling is donated items which are unsuitable for life in the European Refugee Camps, but which are perfect for raising the much needed fund to support the sustainability of the organisation, and to support the refugees who have been settled in Moray.

We'd like you to offer your home/ shed/ garage as a drop off point for good that people donate to the refugee crises. This opportunity entails us listing and publicising your address as a drop off point for donations. We can arrange for drivers to collect and transport the items to the sorting centre at set intervals if you're unable to do this yourself.

We are looking for a volunteer to help our older people who feel isolated or unable to get out very easily on their own by giving time on a one-to-one basis.The volunteer befriender can help a resident by giving time to help a person maintain social contact, provide companionship and reduce loneliness and social isolation. Volunteer befrienders build a positive relationship with an individual and visit them on a regular basis in their own flat. This could mean spending some time with a person for an hour or two every week/fortnigh. We also encourage getting out and about for a coffee or a short walk. Generally, befrienders are there to chat and get to know someone, have fun. Support the person to continue with existing interests, whilst encouraging them to embark on new activities.

Do you have an hour or two to spare? Could you help older people on or off a bus, so that they can take part in a super local club? Volunteers need be friendly, patient and physically able to help assist older people if they need a hand on and off the bus.

Earthtime for All Ltd is a charity which provides a range of exciting, creative, woodland/nature based and environmentally-themed experiences for all ages and abilities. This opportunity involves working with and assisting the Woodwork Project Manager in delivering workshop sessions using recycled timber, and participants own projects brought in. Tasks will include reading the Session Plan to know what the plan is for the session, discussing the plan with Woodwork Project Manager, helping participants with the session, raising awareness about recycling, re-using wood, up-cycling and repairing wood/ furniture, tidying up at the end and evaluating the session. Each session is 2 hours long, and you would be needed for a minimum of 3 hours including set up and evaluation. Session times and length to be negotiated. This kind of role may suit anyone with an interest in woodwork and general DIY. You will learn how to support people in this learning environment.

Earthtime’s UP Project - supported previously by the Climate Challenge fund and currently self funded, we deliver a targeted carbon reduction programme which encourages and supports people to buy less and repair more. The role is to work on the exterior of the West Lodge in Cooper Park. To help out at Earthtime Nursery, Duffus Estate with ground work. A description of tasks can be seen below: • West Lodge -Exterior woodwork to be sanded down, undercoated and top coated • West Lodge -Metal guttering to be sanded down, undercoated and top coated • West Lodge -Loose brickwork to be re-pointed • Duffus Estate – as part of a working party, help clear previously felled trees, sessions to be held 1st Sunday of the month from May 2019 • Help tidy up at the end

A volunteer administrator is required for the Moray Buckie Residential Unit. This role involves: Welcoming children and families to the centre, Answering the telephone and directing calls or taking messages as required, Ensuring visitors sign in and encouraging new families to register, Helping families to find the group or session they are looking for, Filing and photocopying, Collecting and sorting post, some Word processing etc.

Become a DofE group leader supporting a small (7-10) group of young people to enroll participation and complete their DofE Awards. Be available on a (weekly or monthly) Basis to encourage and support them. Communicate with the DofE Moray Awards officer for help and support for both yourself and your participants. Be creative, have fun and help us with your ideas and passion in ways that can assist young people of Moray tho participate in The Awards. Opportunity to attend committee meetings to input and feedback on successes, help required and suggestions. Make a difference to young people, meet new people and be part of the DofE family.

Cameron’s Champions is a befriending scheme for older people in the Forres area. Volunteers are expected to be able to spend a minimum of 1-2 hours per week/fortnight for a minimum duration of 6 months. The support provided by Cameron’s Champions might include accompanying clients to social events, activities, or perhaps to attend health appointments. Most importantly they will be able to spend valuable time with the client and give individual attention and support. Cameron’s Champions aim to help clients to build their confidence and to increase their independence by providing a listening ear and encouraging the client to get out and about to rediscover old interests and find new ones.

Are you interested in fashion and trends and love accessorising your outfits? This is the perfect role to suit someone who would love to get involved in sorting our donations and selecting and displaying our amazing stock of clothes and accessories to great effect. Whether you’re a lover of handbags and shoes, stunning jewellery or beautiful accessories or just fancy joining the company of other friendly volunteers the British Heart Foundation shop is the place to be.

As an adult interested in the Scout movement there are many ways you can help. We change lives by offering young people fun and challenging activities, unique experiences, everyday adventure and the chance to help others so that we make a positive impact in communities. Volunteers can give as much or as little of your time as you choose. There are opportunities for Leaders, Management, Instructors, Administrators, Committee Members, Supporters and Helpers.

Child Contact Centre volunteers encourage families to feel at ease and take responsibility for escorting children between resident parents and contact parent or grandparent where the parents do not wish to meet each other. Volunteers support children and parents in maintaining and building positive relationships with each other but they do not offer advice or counselling to families. The contact session may happen in the centre or it may consist of a 'handover', when the child may go out with the contact parent and return to the centre later. The centre opens every Saturday afternoon, but additional hours may be negotiated.

A typical day could include: Introducing new members to the service and instructing in use of equipment. Pushing manual wheelchairs. Delivey of scooters and powered chairs. Escorting a member using a scooter. Escorting a member walking. Basic record keeping and filing. Selling books and bric-a-brac in shop. Cleaning and basic maintenance of equipment. Fundraising opportunities.

Drivers needed to drive 15 seater mini bus on various outings with the Forres for older people/and/or people with disabilities. The more drivers means that the more the mini bus can be used!

Big hearted animal lovers required to become volunteer Pet Foster Carers and provide a temporary home from home for pets whose owners are experiencing an emergency situation. PFSS provides short-term, emergency foster care for pets whose owners are facing one of the following situations: • Ill health • Temporary homelessness • Domestic abuse Our volunteer pet foster carers provide a full time caring home for pets who may be under stress having been temporarily separated from their owners while they are unable to care for them.

The role of the volunteer alarm responder is to provide help to a person with the alarm and/or Telecare sensors if they are contacted by the Alarm Monitoring Centre. You may be asked to visit the service user if they activate their community alarm or telecare equipment to summon assistance. You will be asked to call on the service user to see what action is required and to contact the appropriate Emergency Services for assistance if necessary. This means that we might have to phone you at any time during the day or night. Please remember that there is no obligation on you to be available at all times. The Alarm Monitoring Centre will always make alternative arrangements if they are unable to contact you.

We are looking for Job Club Volunteers to assist job seekers in our Learning Centres in Elgin, Forres and Buckie Libraries. Job Club is held every Thursday in Elgin from 2-4pm, days and times for both Forres and Buckie to be decided, and is open to anyone who is looking to get back into work. Job Club is a structured time in our Learning Centres where job seekers can access staff assistance while applying or searching for jobs online, creating or revising resumes and cover letters, working on job logs and more.

Volunteers are vital to Brodie Castle. Helping inside the Castle or outside in the grounds and gardens -- volunteers are hugely important in enriching the visitor experience-- from the tea room to the shop to the gardens to the wonderful rooms inside the Castle, volunteers have a part to play. The castle has been restored to reveal what everyday life was like for the Brodie laird and his family. The rooms feature the finest antique furniture, works of art and irreplaceable ceramics collected by generations of Brodies. Outside, there are beautifully landscaped gardens with a large pond, a woodland walk, an adventure playground and a nature trail with hides for watching wildlife, including red squirrels and woodpeckers. There is also a renowned and historically important daffodil collection. Acres of gentle Moray countryside surround Brodie Castle, ancestral home of the Brodie clan for over 400 years. although their family seat has been here since the 12th century.

Magnificent turreted castle with a playful garden and over 400 varieties of daffodil. Join our volunteer team and help customers and visitors in the gift shop within the Castle. It's an amazing place to volunteer, plus we offer training and have regular volunteer get togethers.

You would arrange to come in on a day to suit you for a few hours about once a month. You would look through the donations of music, particularly records and assess their values. You would take responsibility of pricing items for sale along with experienced staff. Ideally you could help develop ways of making the maximum return by selling through specialist outlets.

The site of the former coastguard lookout at Burghead is now a visitor centre, which takes visitors through the history of the area from about 400AD to the present time. Volunteers are needed in the summer months to help provide information to visitors, selling souvenirs as well as helping with school visits/adult group visits. If you are interseted in the history of the local area, and would like to volunteer in a place with the most awesome, breathtaking view...please get in touch.

Volunteer with your pet! These worthwhile visits can be as little as half an hour a week or month! Brings tremendous satisfaction to both volunteer and recipient. Very rewarding to see improvement in patients/residents. Pet must be temperament tested (either by vet or area assessor), vaccinated and with passport photograph.

Running a multi-purpose community venue like ETH is no simple task, so we rely on volunteers to be able to keep the doors open. We already have a fantastic team of volunteers but we’re looking for more. Whether it’s event staff, bartender work, fundraising, cleaning, day to day running or any other way you can help us, we’re keen to hear from you!