Moray
volunteering opportunities
Keith & Strathisla Regeneration Partnership Group (In Keith)
InKeith and Strathisla are looking for volunteers for resilience planning and action in our area. Volunteers would be asked to attend training, meetings and assist in emergency situations in the area as part of the Resilience Planning Group. Any time you could give would be fantastic. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to help out.
Once you have expressed your interest we will be in contact to arrange a briefing, a chance for us to tell you more about the roles and for you to ask any questions.
The volunteers will be asked to help throughout the Keith and Strathisla region including Keith, Newmill, the Grange, Rothiemay, Mulben and Drummuir.
Royal Air Forces Association
The Royal Air Forces Association is the charity that supports the RAF family, looking after the welfare of serving and former-serving personnel and their dependants, helping them in times of need. We exist to ensure that the sacrifices made by those who serve their country in the Royal Air Force does not result in suffering, poverty or loneliness.
*How do we support them?
We provide a wide range of needs-based welfare support. This includes everything from providing home visits and much needed short breaks, to offering advice and, in some cases, financial assistance in times of difficulty.
A Caseworker is someone who carries out work for the Royal Air Force Association on a voluntary basis by gathering information, asking questions and completing necessary forms and by doing so, you will make a real difference. You will also work closely with the Area Welfare Officer to complete each case successfully.
Please get in touch to find out more about how you can help today! You can register on our website at https://rafa.org.uk/give-support/volunteering/ and we will confirm your registration via email. If you have any queries or questions, please do contact us at volunteers@rafa.org.uk Alternatively, you can call us for a chat about the roles on 0800 018 2361.
Royal Air Forces Association
The Royal Air Forces Association is the charity that supports the RAF family, looking after the welfare of serving and former-serving personnel and their dependants, helping them in times of need. We exist to ensure that the sacrifices made by those who serve their country in the Royal Air Force does not result in suffering, poverty or loneliness.
*How do we support them?
We provide a wide range of needs-based welfare support. This includes everything from providing home visits and much needed short breaks, to offering advice and, in some cases, financial assistance in times of difficulty.
A Caseworker is someone who carries out work for the Royal Air Force Association on a voluntary basis by gathering information, asking questions and completing necessary forms and by doing so, you will make a real difference. You will also work closely with the Area Welfare Officer to complete each case successfully.
Please get in touch to find out more about how you can help today! You can register on our website at https://rafa.org.uk/give-support/volunteering/ and we will confirm your registration via email. If you have any queries or questions, please do contact us at volunteers@rafa.org.uk Alternatively, you can call us for a chat about the roles on 0800 018 2361.
Royal Air Forces Association
The Royal Air Forces Association is the charity that supports the RAF family, looking after the welfare of serving and former-serving personnel and their dependants, helping them in times of need. We exist to ensure that the sacrifices made by those who serve their country in the Royal Air Force does not result in suffering, poverty or loneliness.
*How do we support them?
We provide a wide range of needs-based welfare support. This includes everything from providing home visits and much needed short breaks, to offering advice and, in some cases, financial assistance in times of difficulty.
A Caseworker is someone who carries out work for the Royal Air Force Association on a voluntary basis by gathering information, asking questions and completing necessary forms and by doing so, you will make a real difference. You will also work closely with the Area Welfare Officer to complete each case successfully.
Please get in touch to find out more about how you can help today! You can register on our website at https://rafa.org.uk/give-support/volunteering/ and we will confirm your registration via email. If you have any queries or questions, please do contact us at volunteers@rafa.org.uk Alternatively, you can call us for a chat about the roles on 0800 018 2361.
Moray Art Centre
BECOME A BOARD MEMBER AT MAC! They are looking for people who love art and enjoy sharing ideas to support the local community. As a charity, their board members help to shape what happens at MAC today and into the future.
They need new Trustees to supplement their existing Board, and are particularly looking for someone with accountancy skills. So, if that sounds like you, please get in touch with us.
They are a hands-on Board meeting every 3 weeks, focused on guiding MAC's operations, planning our future and managing the centre's finances. As the Board manages MAC operations the average Board member can spend up to 10 hours a week on MAC business. They produce an annual exhibition programme of inspirational established artists that also gives local emerging artists a platform, lead workshops throughout the year and create innovative projects such as their Art in Nature wellbeing programme, the Creativity & Nature Wellbeing Network and their Artists Hub.
As a Trustee you will be with a very supportive group of volunteers working in all the areas of managing MAC and helping to ensure it's sustainable and community-focused future. All skill sets are welcome but they are in particular need of finance and management talents.
Board meetings every third Thursday and covering the odd weekend shift or opening the centre for tutors may be required. While they welcome more local volunteers they do have Board members based out of Moray who are able to contribute.
St John Scotland
St John Scotland is looking for Volunteer Patient Transport Drivers to join our team.
Main volunteering tasks:
• Safely transport patients from their home to the hospital, and back home again at a pre-arranged time
• Liaise with the Patient Transport Coordinator and commit to regular shifts (there are morning and afternoon shifts
Monday-Saturday)
• You will not be required to actively help patients boarding and disembarking vehicles as all patients referred to the
service are mobile
Volunteer Recruitment process:
• Submit the St John Scotland Volunteer Application form
• Complete your membership of the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) scheme. This is free for all
volunteers.
• Volunteer interview with the Patient Transport Coordinator
• Informal driving assessment
St John Scotland is the charity working to create a caring Scotland where more of us will survive a health crisis to live longer, and better. Our services are delivered by dedicated teams of volunteers, working in the heart of communities across the country. Whether providing CPR training, increasing public access to defibrillators, being Community First Responders or transporting patients to hospitals, St John Scotland is there when it matters most. We believe when we work together, we can save lives.
Live in Moray - Are between 25 – 80 years old - Hold a full driving licence and are a competent driver - Have access to your own car and are happy to use it for Patient Transport - Are friendly and have a sense of responsibility and commitment.
Cruise Bereavement Care scotland, Highland and Moray region
Cruse Scotland Bereavement Support is seeking enthusiastic and compassionate volunteers to answer telephone calls to their National Helpline.
Applicants should have excellent listening skills and the ability to put people at ease on the telephone. You should be able to keep a level head when dealing with distressing, angry or difficult calls.
Full training will be given - volunteers will be expected to take part in ALL of the training dates before undertaking this role.
We ask that all helpline volunteers commit to at least one 3-hour shift per week. This can be daytime, evenings or weekends. This role will be home based.
Moray Over 60's Friendship Centre
The Moray Over 60's Friendship Centre is a club that has been running locally in Moray for over 30 years -- it's a social club with speakers, lunches and occasional outings for the over 60's. They have a new Chair and treasurer coming on board this September and are in real need of a Secretary to join the committee at this time. The Secretary currently types up and circulates the minutes of the monthly committee and members' meetings -- but the role also has room for a lot of creativity and fun too -- as this volunteer will also create the what's on calendar for the year ahead, and produce a short monthly bulletin for all members too. As in line with their constitution, the Secretary will be asked to join the club as a member.
Sanquhar Dam Renovation Group
Help our team of existing volunteers to make improvements around Sanquhar Pond in Forres on a Saturday morning. We maintain and improve the pathways, remove invasive plant species, plant native species, clear fallen branches or small trees and generally look after the area around the pond and fish ladder.
A basic level of physical fitness and an interest in working outdoors. Able to take responsibility for your own safety.
Volunteering takes place at Sanquhar Pond, Sanquhar Road, Forres. We cannot provide transport. We meet in the car park at 9.00, please bring a flask.
Barnardo's Scotland
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 shops. Our stores sell lots of great donated & new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
Our retail stores are the face of our charity on the high-street and in local communities. We have loads of amazing stock donated to us every week, and this all needs to be sorted, tagged and put on the shop-floor for sale!
Making sure our shops look fantastic is another task you can get involved with. You may also be required to help out on the till too, but we will show you how that works during your time volunteering with us. We value the contribution of everyone who supports Barnardo’s.
You will be a friendly face of Barnardo’s by volunteering in one of our shops. It would be great if you could volunteer one shift a week (or even more if you want) but we’re always happy to be flexible to work around your availability.
Why we want you:
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 stores. Our stores sell lots of great donated and new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
What you will be doing:
Work on the till processing sales and returns
Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing
Create stylish window displays
Replenish stock on the shop floor
Stock-take and other administrative tasks
The skills you need:
Friendly and helpful
Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers
Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s
Flexible and willing to do a variety of the shop tasks
What's in it for you:
Have fun and meet new people
Develop skills for your CV including confidence, teamwork and problem solving
Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families
Learning and development opportunities through our Volunteer Academy which includes access to Level 2 Qualifications and other accredited courses
Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer
Other information:
Minimum age 14
Shop based
Location
55a High Street, Elgin, Morayshire, IV30 1EE, United Kingdom
Disclaimer
We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the above, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles. If you are unable to apply online through the link on this page, please visit your local store for a paper application form or contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team on volunteering@barnardos.org.uk
Cats Protection Moray Branch
Do you love animals?
Are you passionate about their welfare and wellbeing?
Could you possibly spare some time to support the work of Moray Cats Protection?
If so, we would love to hear from you!
We are looking for someone within easy reach of the area between Glenlivet in the north and Tomintoul in the south. Within this area, there are some feral cat colonies who live happy and comfortable lives but need occasional human help too. The role would be to respond to a call from a member of the public, visit the site with a totally humane trap and deliver puss to one of the local vet practices so that the cat(s) can be neutered and then returned to their home range. In the case of kittens, if they are below a certain age; they can socialised and later placed for adoption.
Your work will be invaluable to the colony as neutered cats live longer and more content lives as well as keeping the colony to healthy numbers. All neutered cats are tested for FIV/FeLV too, which ensures the health of the entire colony as well as the individual cat or kitten. You would receive plenty of hands-on training from other members of our TNR volunteer team as well as all the support you might need at any time.
Cats Protection are totally committed to the care and welfare of cats and also the hundreds of volunteers who kindly give of their time. This would include mileage expenses, a uniform, plenty of information and training, a chance to develop numerous skills and also being a much-valued member of our local team. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, then please do get in touch.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Cats Protection Moray Branch
Do you love animals?
Are you passionate about their welfare and wellbeing?
Could you possibly spare some time to support the work of Moray Cats Protection?
If so, we would love to hear from you!
We are looking for someone within easy reach of the area between Glenlivet in the north and Tomintoul in the south. Within this area, there are some feral cat colonies who live happy and comfortable lives but need occasional human help too. The role would be to respond to a call from a member of the public, visit the site with a totally humane trap and deliver puss to one of the local vet practices so that the cat(s) can be neutered and then returned to their home range. In the case of kittens, if they are below a certain age; they can socialised and later placed for adoption.
Your work will be invaluable to the colony as neutered cats live longer and more content lives as well as keeping the colony to healthy numbers. All neutered cats are tested for FIV/FeLV too, which ensures the health of the entire colony as well as the individual cat or kitten. You would receive plenty of hands-on training from other members of our TNR volunteer team as well as all the support you might need at any time.
Cats Protection are totally committed to the care and welfare of cats and also the hundreds of volunteers who kindly give of their time. This would include mileage expenses, a uniform, plenty of information and training, a chance to develop numerous skills and also being a much-valued member of our local team. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, then please do get in touch.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Cats Protection Moray Branch
Do you love animals?
Are you passionate about their welfare and wellbeing?
Could you possibly spare some time to support the work of Moray Cats Protection?
If so, we would love to hear from you!
We are looking for someone within easy reach of the area between Glenlivet in the north and Tomintoul in the south. Within this area, there are some feral cat colonies who live happy and comfortable lives but need occasional human help too. The role would be to respond to a call from a member of the public, visit the site with a totally humane trap and deliver puss to one of the local vet practices so that the cat(s) can be neutered and then returned to their home range. In the case of kittens, if they are below a certain age; they can socialised and later placed for adoption.
Your work will be invaluable to the colony as neutered cats live longer and more content lives as well as keeping the colony to healthy numbers. All neutered cats are tested for FIV/FeLV too, which ensures the health of the entire colony as well as the individual cat or kitten. You would receive plenty of hands-on training from other members of our TNR volunteer team as well as all the support you might need at any time.
Cats Protection are totally committed to the care and welfare of cats and also the hundreds of volunteers who kindly give of their time. This would include mileage expenses, a uniform, plenty of information and training, a chance to develop numerous skills and also being a much-valued member of our local team. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, then please do get in touch.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Cats Protection Moray Branch
Do you love animals?
Are you passionate about their welfare and wellbeing?
Could you possibly spare some time to support the work of Moray Cats Protection?
If so, we would love to hear from you!
We are looking for someone within easy reach of the area between Glenlivet in the north and Tomintoul in the south. Within this area, there are some feral cat colonies who live happy and comfortable lives but need occasional human help too. The role would be to respond to a call from a member of the public, visit the site with a totally humane trap and deliver puss to one of the local vet practices so that the cat(s) can be neutered and then returned to their home range. In the case of kittens, if they are below a certain age; they can socialised and later placed for adoption.
Your work will be invaluable to the colony as neutered cats live longer and more content lives as well as keeping the colony to healthy numbers. All neutered cats are tested for FIV/FeLV too, which ensures the health of the entire colony as well as the individual cat or kitten. You would receive plenty of hands-on training from other members of our TNR volunteer team as well as all the support you might need at any time.
Cats Protection are totally committed to the care and welfare of cats and also the hundreds of volunteers who kindly give of their time. This would include mileage expenses, a uniform, plenty of information and training, a chance to develop numerous skills and also being a much-valued member of our local team. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, then please do get in touch.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Cats Protection Moray Branch
Do you love animals?
Are you passionate about their welfare and wellbeing?
Could you possibly spare some time to support the work of Moray Cats Protection?
If so, we would love to hear from you!
We are looking for someone within easy reach of the area between Glenlivet in the north and Tomintoul in the south. Within this area, there are some feral cat colonies who live happy and comfortable lives but need occasional human help too. The role would be to respond to a call from a member of the public, visit the site with a totally humane trap and deliver puss to one of the local vet practices so that the cat(s) can be neutered and then returned to their home range. In the case of kittens, if they are below a certain age; they can socialised and later placed for adoption.
Your work will be invaluable to the colony as neutered cats live longer and more content lives as well as keeping the colony to healthy numbers. All neutered cats are tested for FIV/FeLV too, which ensures the health of the entire colony as well as the individual cat or kitten. You would receive plenty of hands-on training from other members of our TNR volunteer team as well as all the support you might need at any time.
Cats Protection are totally committed to the care and welfare of cats and also the hundreds of volunteers who kindly give of their time. This would include mileage expenses, a uniform, plenty of information and training, a chance to develop numerous skills and also being a much-valued member of our local team. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, then please do get in touch.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Aberlour Youth Point
Loneliness and isolation are huge issues for many young people in Moray right now. As a volunteer mentor you would be matched with a young person who you would spend regular time on a 1:1 basis, building a trusting relationship. You'll take part in activities that is of interest to your young person, such as cooking, sports, and crafts and introduce them to new activities to help them learn new skills and develop new interests. Mentors can range from age 14 and over and don’t have to have previous experience working with young people. As a mentor, you'll assist young people in solving problems and making informed choices. Mentors are well supported too, and you'll be given a full induction and role specific training as well as also any ongoing training opportunities.
MS Society
Finance Volunteer
We’re the MS Society – a community of people living with MS, scientists, campaigners, listeners, organisers, ambassadors and fundraisers. Our volunteers are a key part of achieving our goals and their support is vital. Join us.
About this opportunity
We are looking to recruit a Finance Volunteer for our Moray Group. As a Finance Volunteer, you would be joining a coordinating team of volunteers to plan and deliver services and activities to support people locally.
You will maintain and approve income and expenditure records and explain financial information clearly to other group members. You would ensure our financial requirements and policies are followed, and that money is spent in a cost effective manner.
This is a great opportunity to gain experience with a large charity, develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.
About you
You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll be comfortable with figures, preferably with an accounting or business background.
Apply
Read through the role description carefully
Please apply online
The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.
Disability Equality Scotland
Disability Equality Scotland is looking for new members to join the new Access Panel in Moray to promote inclusive design and accessibility in the area. Access Panels can be found across Scotland, and they are groups of volunteer disabled people who work to improve accessibility in their local areas. Access Panels work with many different groups in their area such as the local authority, community council, and other groups to help improve accessibility for disabled people. Disability Equality Scotland is the umbrella body for Access Panels in Scotland.
Access Panels work to improve physical access and wider social inclusion in their local communities. They are made up of groups of local volunteers, including disabled people, who come together to improve access in their local communities.
This doesn’t just mean access to the built environment. Access Panels are increasingly concerned with ‘access’ in the fullest sense, including: roads; employment; education; health; transport; the countryside and leisure and recreation, etc.
Panels provide a valuable service in their communities, including:
• Engaging with local authorities and other public bodies on access matters and independent living
• Examining and advising on building warrant applications and planning
• Undertaking site visits
Many take on specific projects, such as:
• Researching and publishing local access guides for disabled people and tourism
• Disseminating information on access and independent living
• Offering advice and guidance to architects and designers
Access Panels can help their communities in many ways including:
• Creating a better physical environment for all
• Assisting local authorities, public bodies and designers meet their statutory obligations
• Promoting full social inclusion
• Encouraging people to take ownership of what happens in their own communities
• Keeping access and independent living issues to the fore
What is an Access Panel?
Access Panels are groups of volunteers who work to improve access and inclusion for disabled people in their local community. They do this by raising awareness and helping to change attitudes among the general public about the need for inclusive access.
Access Panels are made up of people of all ages and abilities who share a passion for the issues faced by disabled people. With the help of Disability Equality Scotland as the national umbrella body, Access Panels support their communities to become as accessible as possible, particularly in relation to the built environment, healthcare, employment, education, and transport.
Disability Equality Scotland
Disability Equality Scotland is looking for new members to join the new Access Panel in Moray to promote inclusive design and accessibility in the area. Access Panels can be found across Scotland, and they are groups of volunteer disabled people who work to improve accessibility in their local areas. Access Panels work with many different groups in their area such as the local authority, community council, and other groups to help improve accessibility for disabled people. Disability Equality Scotland is the umbrella body for Access Panels in Scotland.
Access Panels work to improve physical access and wider social inclusion in their local communities. They are made up of groups of local volunteers, including disabled people, who come together to improve access in their local communities.
This doesn’t just mean access to the built environment. Access Panels are increasingly concerned with ‘access’ in the fullest sense, including: roads; employment; education; health; transport; the countryside and leisure and recreation, etc.
Panels provide a valuable service in their communities, including:
• Engaging with local authorities and other public bodies on access matters and independent living
• Examining and advising on building warrant applications and planning
• Undertaking site visits
Many take on specific projects, such as:
• Researching and publishing local access guides for disabled people and tourism
• Disseminating information on access and independent living
• Offering advice and guidance to architects and designers
Access Panels can help their communities in many ways including:
• Creating a better physical environment for all
• Assisting local authorities, public bodies and designers meet their statutory obligations
• Promoting full social inclusion
• Encouraging people to take ownership of what happens in their own communities
• Keeping access and independent living issues to the fore
What is an Access Panel?
Access Panels are groups of volunteers who work to improve access and inclusion for disabled people in their local community. They do this by raising awareness and helping to change attitudes among the general public about the need for inclusive access.
Access Panels are made up of people of all ages and abilities who share a passion for the issues faced by disabled people. With the help of Disability Equality Scotland as the national umbrella body, Access Panels support their communities to become as accessible as possible, particularly in relation to the built environment, healthcare, employment, education, and transport.
Disability Equality Scotland
Disability Equality Scotland is looking for new members to join the new Access Panel in Moray to promote inclusive design and accessibility in the area. Access Panels can be found across Scotland, and they are groups of volunteer disabled people who work to improve accessibility in their local areas. Access Panels work with many different groups in their area such as the local authority, community council, and other groups to help improve accessibility for disabled people. Disability Equality Scotland is the umbrella body for Access Panels in Scotland.
Access Panels work to improve physical access and wider social inclusion in their local communities. They are made up of groups of local volunteers, including disabled people, who come together to improve access in their local communities.
This doesn’t just mean access to the built environment. Access Panels are increasingly concerned with ‘access’ in the fullest sense, including: roads; employment; education; health; transport; the countryside and leisure and recreation, etc.
Panels provide a valuable service in their communities, including:
• Engaging with local authorities and other public bodies on access matters and independent living
• Examining and advising on building warrant applications and planning
• Undertaking site visits
Many take on specific projects, such as:
• Researching and publishing local access guides for disabled people and tourism
• Disseminating information on access and independent living
• Offering advice and guidance to architects and designers
Access Panels can help their communities in many ways including:
• Creating a better physical environment for all
• Assisting local authorities, public bodies and designers meet their statutory obligations
• Promoting full social inclusion
• Encouraging people to take ownership of what happens in their own communities
• Keeping access and independent living issues to the fore
What is an Access Panel?
Access Panels are groups of volunteers who work to improve access and inclusion for disabled people in their local community. They do this by raising awareness and helping to change attitudes among the general public about the need for inclusive access.
Access Panels are made up of people of all ages and abilities who share a passion for the issues faced by disabled people. With the help of Disability Equality Scotland as the national umbrella body, Access Panels support their communities to become as accessible as possible, particularly in relation to the built environment, healthcare, employment, education, and transport.
Disability Equality Scotland
Disability Equality Scotland is looking for new members to join the new Access Panel in Moray to promote inclusive design and accessibility in the area. Access Panels can be found across Scotland, and they are groups of volunteer disabled people who work to improve accessibility in their local areas. Access Panels work with many different groups in their area such as the local authority, community council, and other groups to help improve accessibility for disabled people. Disability Equality Scotland is the umbrella body for Access Panels in Scotland.
Access Panels work to improve physical access and wider social inclusion in their local communities. They are made up of groups of local volunteers, including disabled people, who come together to improve access in their local communities.
This doesn’t just mean access to the built environment. Access Panels are increasingly concerned with ‘access’ in the fullest sense, including: roads; employment; education; health; transport; the countryside and leisure and recreation, etc.
Panels provide a valuable service in their communities, including:
• Engaging with local authorities and other public bodies on access matters and independent living
• Examining and advising on building warrant applications and planning
• Undertaking site visits
Many take on specific projects, such as:
• Researching and publishing local access guides for disabled people and tourism
• Disseminating information on access and independent living
• Offering advice and guidance to architects and designers
Access Panels can help their communities in many ways including:
• Creating a better physical environment for all
• Assisting local authorities, public bodies and designers meet their statutory obligations
• Promoting full social inclusion
• Encouraging people to take ownership of what happens in their own communities
• Keeping access and independent living issues to the fore
What is an Access Panel?
Access Panels are groups of volunteers who work to improve access and inclusion for disabled people in their local community. They do this by raising awareness and helping to change attitudes among the general public about the need for inclusive access.
Access Panels are made up of people of all ages and abilities who share a passion for the issues faced by disabled people. With the help of Disability Equality Scotland as the national umbrella body, Access Panels support their communities to become as accessible as possible, particularly in relation to the built environment, healthcare, employment, education, and transport.
Outfit Moray
Outfit Moray is looking for volunteer drivers to support the delivery of their outdoor learning and adventure opportunities. Not all of Outfit Moray's outdoor instructors can drive a minibus, so we often need drivers to transport our groups from our base in Lossiemouth to the activity location in Moray. Transport requires trailer towing, for which a D1/D1E category licence is required.
They are looking for confident, competent drivers. Trailer towing experience is preferred but not essential as training can be given.
Moray Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)
Volunteering at CAB as an adviser is hugely rewarding. Each session is different and clients come to us with issues as diverse as consumer issues through to housing problems and those simply looking to be signposted to another organisation. We are looking for people who love to work as part of our friendly team and have an open and enthusiastic manner. Advisers help clients reach informed decisions and may assist in drafting letters, making phone calls and filling in forms.
We are looking for people who would be able to commit to giving six hours per week to CAB although this may be negotiable. This would be split over two sessions per week.
We provide fantastic training and ongoing support with our next training group starting late September. If you would like to make a positive difference to Moray residents this is your chance.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good computer skills
Ability to work as part of a team and with the general public
Be able to extract relevant information and present it to clients appropriately
Be willing to undertake training
Active Schools Moray
Active Schools works across all schools in Moray, providing opportunities for children and young people to participate in sport before, during and after school, free of charge. Active Schools sessions are delivered by volunteers including coaches from local clubs, young leaders (aged 11-25) and adult volunteers with an interest in sports and/or working with children and young people.
Active School Co-ordinators support and mentor volunteers, providing coach education opportunities (often for free) as well as guidance and advice where needed, and PVG checks are also carried out by the team.
Each volunteer will have their own particular reasons for volunteering, whether gaining experience for job prospects or meeting new people and giving something to the local community. The aim is to best match the volunteer experience to activity sessions in schools or community settings.
Our Young Leader programme offers additional incentives including gaining Active Schools hoodies on reaching a milestone number of volunteer hours.
Types of role include coaching, photography, film-making, event organising, mentoring and additional adult supervision at sessions.
Visit our Active Schools page here: http://sportinmoray.co.uk/mcsh/active-schools/
Visit our Young Leader page here: http://sportinmoray.co.uk/mcsh/young-leaders/
Moray Rape Crisis
Established in 2018, Moray Rape Crisis provides therapeutic support, information and advocacy for children, young people and adults of all genders, aged 11 and over, in the Moray area, who have experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives, including rape, sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse and sexual exploitation. We also work directly with young people in schools and youth settings, and with strategic partners, towards preventing sexual violence.
We are seeking motivated Trustees to help govern our growing and developing service in Moray.
Working to intersectional feminist values, we are seeking a diverse range of women with a commitment to the work we do across Moray. We are particularly interested in applicants from less represented groups, and those with knowledge and experience of governance, strategy, HR and finance. We would also welcome candidates with a future interest in taking on the role of the Co-Chair.
Please note only women need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality
Act 2010.
We are committed to a becoming a diverse organization, and
particularly welcome applications from women of colour and LGBTI
women.
Recruitment packs are available to download on our website where you can find further information about being a Trustee at Moray Rape Crisis.
North East Sensory Services (Moray)
North East Sensory Services' social groups are looking to return to full capacity in Moray, but need some friendly, welcoming volunteers to help them. NESS delivers a 'Community Inclusion Project' that aims to reduce social isolation and loneliness in people over the age of 65 who have a significant sight or hearing impairment. They do this by supporting social groups in Forres, Elgin, Keith and Buckie, which provide their service users with the opportunity for friendship, activity and support. Transport to attend community groups is often an issue for members so they provide drivers too! ( and would welcome new volunteer drivers as well!)
As a group volunteer volunteer, you might be needed to guide someone on an outing, to describe the cake selection, or assist someone to take part in a game of floor curling: every session is different. Induction training will be provided, so no previous experience of groups or of sight/hearing loss is required. A PVG check will be required for this role and a 6 month commitment would be ideal.
Some main tasks can include:
• support the group to achieve what they wish to do
• assist group members with refreshments
• assist group to plan and organise activities/speakers
• assist group members to find seats and negotiate the room
• interact with group members and develop positive relationships
• encourage the group to interact with one another
Volunteers are well supported and find their experience rewarding, uplifting and fun, often forming fulfilling
long-term friendships with our service users. Roles solely based on driving or escorting on bus transport
may also be available.
Full induction and Sensory Awareness training is provided, as well as the opportunity to get more involved
with the charity in other ways if desired. Out-of-pocket expenses are reimbursed monthly.
North East Sensory Services (Moray)
North East Sensory Services' social groups are looking to return to full capacity in Moray, but need some friendly, welcoming volunteers to help them. NESS delivers a 'Community Inclusion Project' that aims to reduce social isolation and loneliness in people over the age of 65 who have a significant sight or hearing impairment. They do this by supporting social groups in Forres, Elgin, Keith and Buckie, which provide their service users with the opportunity for friendship, activity and support. Transport to attend community groups is often an issue for members so they provide drivers too! ( and would welcome new volunteer drivers as well!)
As a group volunteer volunteer, you might be needed to guide someone on an outing, to describe the cake selection, or assist someone to take part in a game of floor curling: every session is different. Induction training will be provided, so no previous experience of groups or of sight/hearing loss is required. A PVG check will be required for this role and a 6 month commitment would be ideal.
Some main tasks can include:
• support the group to achieve what they wish to do
• assist group members with refreshments
• assist group to plan and organise activities/speakers
• assist group members to find seats and negotiate the room
• interact with group members and develop positive relationships
• encourage the group to interact with one another
Volunteers are well supported and find their experience rewarding, uplifting and fun, often forming fulfilling
long-term friendships with our service users. Roles solely based on driving or escorting on bus transport
may also be available.
Full induction and Sensory Awareness training is provided, as well as the opportunity to get more involved
with the charity in other ways if desired. Out-of-pocket expenses are reimbursed monthly.
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (Aberdeen & Grampian Services)
As a CHSS Community Connector you can support CHSS any time or anywhere, giving as much or as little time to the tasks as you wish. As long as you have access to a smartphone, tablet or computer you can get involved to ensure No Life is Half Lived.
*Why we want you
You’ll support us by carrying out smalls tasks online or in your community which will make a massive difference to people living with our conditions.
*What you will be doing
• Liking and sharing posts on social media to help us spread our work
• Completing online surveys
• Signing campaigns or petitions
*The skills you need
• Able to share posts on social media channels
• Access to a computer, tablet or smartphone
*What's in it for you
• A flexible opportunity to volunteer around your busy life
• Make a real difference to people with our conditions
• Improve your own health and wellbeing
• Use, learn and develop new skills
*For more information
For more details and to register your interest in volunteering please visit: https://volunteer.chss.org.uk/opportunities/51700-chss-community-connector or email the CHSS Volunteering Team at volunteering@chss.org.uk
Elgin Youth Development Group
Do you enjoy working with young people?
Do you want to gain new skills/experience/training?
Do you want to give something back to your community?
We are looking for people to volunteer 2-4 hours per week/fortnight to help support our youth work sessions.
Our incredible volunteers play an integral role in helping to facilitate our youth work sessions including supporting activities such as cooking, fitness sessions, after school clubs and holiday activities. Our volunteers work alongside experienced youth workers and help create a safe space where young people can be themselves, take part in new activities and build their confidence.
What would you get out of volunteering?
Make a difference and support young people in your local community
Meet new people
Learn new skills and give your CV a boost
Improve your confidence
What would I be doing?
Assisting our experienced youth workers with our youth programmes
Supporting young people to take part in activities
Offering your expertise in other areas such as fundraising, finance, HR or administration
Most of the volunteering takes place within our setting but on occasionally we ask if our volunteers would like to join us on youth trips. For these trips, transport is normally provided but agreed out of pocket expenses can be paid if agreed with our team.
Our volunteers carry out a thorough induction including PVG check, working through a volunteer induction and handbook and reading through relevant policies. Our induction also includes certain mandatory training including child protection.
Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre
We are currently recruiting people to join our Citizen Panel as part of the Rural Centre of Excellence for Digital Health and Care Innovation (RCE) project happening in Moray. This project is part of the Moray Growth Deal and is focussed on economic recovery and service improvement within the health and care services in your local area.
As a citizen panel member, you will –
• Gain access to our new and exclusive engagement platform
• Be invited to participate in workshops, interviews and surveys
• Have the opportunity to be involved in a once in a generation project to improve services in Moray using digital
Cruise Bereavement Care scotland, Highland and Moray region
Cruse Scotland Bereavement Support are looking for trained counsellors who are supportive and non-judgemental, proactive, motivated, and open to change and demonstrate an understanding of the importance and scope of confidentiality.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are also essential. You must be a registered member of COSCA or the BACP and hold a recognised Diploma in Counselling.
Cruse provide individual clinical supervision, with optional group supervision, frequent and varied CPD opportunities and management and administrative support from our local client teams. They are currently delivering our services by telephone, online and face to face.
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
From stunning boutiques full of designer gems to discount stores where you can grab a bargain, our charity shops are much-loved across Scotland.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our newest retail venture: a pop-up shop in Elgin!
We are looking for friendly volunteers for an initial period of one year, to help our shop management team assist customers and donors, and ensure the shop is tidy and well stocked. Whether you have a passion for fashion and love chatting to customers, or you would prefer to be behind the scenes in our stockroom, your help could make a difference in your local community.
Join our fabulous team of Retail Volunteers and learn new skills, make great friends, and make a real difference to people in Scotland who are isolated, scared, or anxious about their condition.
Grampian 50+ Network
Grampian 50+ Network is a registered Scottish Charity for Older People's Walking Groups which operates across Grampian. With 44 groups in membership and almost 1000 members from Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire & Moray, the Network offers training, events and produces a regular newsletter.
We now require a Treasurer to work with the committee and deal with a range of duties. The volunteering involved is not an every day duty, more to suit our events that we run several times each year along with paying accounts, volunteer expenses etc. The treasurer will be a trustee and attend Committee Meetings approx 6 times each year as well as attending our events.
A fantastic opportunity to help. All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated.
For more details please contact Marjory D’Arcy, Chair, Grampian 50+ Network at email m.c.darcy@talk21.com or tel: 07989 063989.
Moray Reach Out
Moray Reach Out (MRO) helps adults with disabilities gain a real sense of purpose and pride.
We provide a safe space for individuals to grow and achieve.
Adults with disabilities gain a real sense of purpose and pride, participating in meaningful work placements; creating products and providing services supported by our devoted staff and volunteers.
We currently have four training sites in Elgin and Buckie and a broad range of projects: MRO Yarns & Crafts, MRO Embroidery, MRO Recycling Buckie & Elgin, MRO Thrift Shop, MRO Art Yarn and MRO Upcycling.
Each social enterprise consists of two aspects: training and trading. They all provide valuable opportunities to our trainees, while also offering high quality products and services that the trainees are proud to be involved in.
If any of these projects are of interest to you and you have skills that can help our trainees, please contact us for more information. PVG is required, costs for this will be reimbursed by MRO.
SSAFA - The Armed Forces Charity (Moray, Nairn & Banffshire Branch)
SSAFA - The Armed Forces Charity needs a Recruitment Coordinator to help us find people interested in supporting SSAFA Grampian in Moray and Aberdeenshire and take them through our recruitment and selection process. This voluntary role can be done entirely from home if preferred, but opportunities to attend such events as recruitment fairs are available, too.
Could you spare a few hours a week to help recruit new volunteers and welcome them to SSAFA by supporting them through their induction phase? We’d love to hear from you if think you could help with this important role.
What skills, experience, etc, are required, to be able to do this opportunity?
• Friendly and approachable, with good listening skills, patience, and a positive attitude.
• Good all round communication skills,
• Respectful and non-judgemental with potential volunteers, other agencies and SSAFA colleagues
• Willingness and ability to use IT systems for initial and on-going training and during the role, including accessing and responding to emails and using Microsoft offices software.
• Ability to encourage and motivate all volunteers to undertake training.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and keep information safely, in line with SSAFA policies.
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (Aberdeen & Grampian Services)
We believe everyone has the right to live life to the full following the diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, stroke or Long Covid.
The care and support we deliver every day ensures everyone can live the life they want to. Across Scotland, we provide vital advice, information, and support through our No Life Half Lived strategy.
Join our amazing team of Kindness Callers, who provide a listening ear to people who have had one of our conditions via a weekly telephone call to reduce the feeling of isolation and loneliness.
For more details and to register your interest in volunteering please visit: https://volunteer.chss.org.uk/opportunities/51993-kindness-volunteer-area-wide-2023-08-15 or email the CHSS Volunteering Team at volunteering@chss.org.uk
Burghead Amenities Association
Burghead Amenities Association has a wonderful community garden in Burghead which is enjoyed by people of all generations and abilities. They have various flower beds, a sensory garden, play area for toddlers, and hopefully soon they will have an outdoor gym for all ages and abilities.
There is ample scope for people to help with all aspects of the garden, from simple weeding, to assisting them on maintenance, designing and caring vegetables. No Skills are required as there will be people around to learn from, to do whatever is needed. The garden is run totally by volunteers, most of whom have no horticultural training, but they all learn from each other and help each other.
This is mostly physical work, so people that have difficulty or pain bending and kneeling may want to restrict their time allocation for helping. The local primary children come over with their teachers from the school. All ages are welcome, but children will need to be accompanied by an adult.
Volunteers help one hour on a Monday evening and two hours on Saturday mornings.
Get in touch if you would like to find out more! https://www.facebook.com/pg/burgheadstationyard/about
Police Scotland Youth Volunteers (Moray)
Police Scotland are looking for interested and motivated people to volunteer within the Police Scotland Youth Volunteers group (PSYV) in Moray.
Do you have a small amount of time to spare? You would assist with the supervision of youth volunteers (between 13 and 17 Years old) to engage and help the local community by volunteering at organised events and at weekly sessions. Youth volunteers are encouraged to promote good citizenship, break down barriers and promote ways to make Scotland communities safer.
Weekly sessions Tuesday's 1900-2130 hours at Moray College. Events happen at weekends, we are looking at a pool of volunteers to help out. PSYV try to commit to one event per month.
You must be at least 18 years of age and must be able to dedicate a minimum of 3 hours a month for any volunteering events. Each adult volunteer will be required to join the protecting vulnerable groups scheme (PVG). This process will be managed by PSYV once you are accepted into the programme.
Moray HandyPerson Services
Moray HandyPerson Services is a local charity helping vulnerable people in Moray maintain their independence and live safely in their own homes. Through their network of volunteers, they make a huge difference to so many people who struggle to get practical d-i-y jobs done around the home. Currently the service is looking for new people to join their Board. People with a financial/business background would be very welcome to get in touch; they would also welcome applications from others who would like to support an organisation committed to providing this much needed service to vulnerable people in Moray.
Active Schools Moray
Volunteers are needed for activities provided for people with additional support needs.
Moray Active Schools are on the lookout for volunteers willing to get involved with supporting their programme of ASN events across Moray!
Volunteers will be assisting inclusive sessions delivered in schools and supporting delivery of east/west Moray ASN festivals.
You will have the opportunity to attend inclusivity training to develop knowledge in working with people with a specified ASN.
No previous experience is necessary and anyone interested will be provided with opportunities to attend CPD training. Volunteers will be subject to a PVG check.
For more information and to apply please visit http://sportinmoray.co.uk/.../volunteer-with-active-schools/
Event First Aid Service (Scotland)
We are recruiting for event first aiders for events all over Scotland, we will provide you with all the training you need to be able to do this properly and safely, we will provide you with ongoing support and training up to First Responder on Scene level, we will also provide you with a uniform. We have some fantastic events coming up over the summer season. we have teams based in Sandend, Aberdeenshire and Elgin, Moray. If you would like to know more please feel free to email for more information.
You do not need experience, just a willingness to learn new skills and an interest in helping people.
All of our members are Disclosure Scotland checked, for insurance purposes we can only recruit people aged 15 years and over.
Monthly commitment for training is approx 4 hours, plus any events you want to volunteer for.
Inspiring Darts
We are looking for new volunteer darts coaches to join our team. Duties can include marking games, greeting members, giving darts advice, taking photos, handing out prizes, money handling and socialising with our members.
No experience needed but an interest in darts would be good!
SSAFA - The Armed Forces Charity
Caseworkers visit clients to work out what type of help they need. Next, they find the right sources of support and arrange for clients to access it. This might be funds for special equipment for someone with a disability, adaptions to a property so an older client can remain at home or funds for a rental deposit. Caseworkers also sign-post clients onto specialist local services for advice on benefits, housing, mental health, debt, finding work etc.
The essential part of the role is interacting with clients, so you may be visiting clients or doing this virtually. As part of your local branch you might have access to an office, but many volunteers are based at home.
What does this role involve?
• Contacting clients and arranging to meet them at a mutually convenient time either face-to-face or remotely
• Liaising with clients and completing a form to assess their circumstances
• Sign-posting clients onto local services providing specialist advice
• Applying on the client’s behalf to military and non-military sources of charitable funding
• Arranging for the purchase of goods and services
• Keeping in touch with the client so they know how their case is progressing
• Keeping in touch with your branch so they know your availability
• Keeping up to date with training and SSAFA news so that you are best able to support clients
• Being a positive ambassador for SSAFA remembering that anyone you meet could be a potential client, volunteer or fundraiser
• Volunteering within the standards and values of SSAFA including observing our policies such as the
Volunteering policy and data protection policy (these will be covered in your training and local induction.)
What can you gain from this volunteering role?
• Support people in your community with a military background
• Use your skills, knowledge and life experience to benefit others
• Support and friendship from your local SSAFA branch and the wider SSAFA community
• Experience, training and skills that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews
• Better physical and mental health – studies show that volunteers live longer and experience lower levels of stress and depression!
Minimum Age: 18
Is a criminal record check required? Yes
warm4winter
We are looking for volunteer drivers to help deliver coats/jackets to Lossiemouth or Lhanbryde and other pop-up Venues. 1 or 2 hours per week would be amazing. Mileage will be reimbursed.
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
The walking project at CHSS aims to increase access to walking as part of the prevention of chest, heart or stroke conditions
As a walk leader you enable walks in your community. You will lead regular group health walks in the community alongside other Walk Leader Volunteers, these accessible walks are open to the public to attend and last no more than an hour.
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
From stunning boutiques full of designer gems to discount stores where you can grab a bargain, our charity shops are much-loved across Scotland.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our newest retail venture: a pop-up shop in Elgin!
We are looking for friendly volunteers for an initial period of one year, to help our shop management team assist customers and donors, and ensure the shop is tidy and well stocked. Whether you have a passion for fashion and love chatting to customers, or you would prefer to be behind the scenes in our stockroom, your help could make a difference in your local community.
Join our fabulous team of Retail Volunteers and learn new skills, make great friends, and make a real difference to people in Scotland who are isolated, scared, or anxious about their condition.
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (Aberdeen & Grampian Services)
Volunteer with us from the comfort of your own home!
If you’ve always hoped to volunteer with us one day but, like many people, find yourself short on time, our flexible, home-based Community Connector role could be exactly what you’re looking for.
Our amazing Community Connectors support our campaigning, fundraising and spread the word about what we do by liking and sharing our posts on social media, completing online surveys, and signing campaigns or petitions.
All you need is a smartphone, tablet, or PC and the ability to share on social media!
Find out more and become a Community Connector at https://volunteer.chss.org.uk/opportunities/51700-chss-community-connector
Health and Social Care Moray
Community alarms support many older and more vulnerable people in Moray to continue living as independently as possible in their own homes. At the press of a button they can quickly raise an alert if they need assistance.
There are a number of people in our communities who unfortunately have no family or friends living close by who are able to act as their alarm responder and go check on them when an alarm is activated to provide initial assistance.
We are currently experiencing a greater demand for volunteer alarm responders across Moray, especially in the Forres, Elgin, Buckie and Dufftown areas for people who do not have close family, friends are neighbours for this type of support. This volunteer service is very much about remaining calm and providing reassurance.
If you would like to know more about what is entailed please contact the Volunteer Development Team email volunteering.CC@moray.gov.uk.
SSAFA - The Armed Forces Charity (Moray, Nairn & Banffshire Branch)
Volunteer Caseworkers are the lifeblood of SSAFA, supporting a growing number of people in need of financial, practical and emotional support. Clients come from all backgrounds and age groups and may have served in WW2 or in a more recent conflict like Iraq or Afghanistan. SSAFA trained volunteer caseworkers listen without judgement to assess and provide tailored support to help people navigate life in and beyond military service. They need you to join your local SSAFA team to help them achieve this.
Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association - Moray
Hanover Scotland are looking for a Volunteer Befriender to support our residents who live in Elgin.
The Role:
The Volunteer Befriender helps residents who feel isolated or unable to get out very easily on their own by
giving time on a one to one basis 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/fortnight, we also encourage getting out and about for a coffee or 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.
No qualifications are necessary. They are looking for volunteers who are interested in working with older
people, have good communication and listening skills, are reliable and willing to work as part of a team.
Benefit of Volunteering:
Helping older people in your community to stay connected and to be less socially isolated.
Helping older adults in your community to remain active and independent.
Personal development
Making new friends
Valuable experience for work in care.
Time Commitment:
Once a week / fortnight / month
Monday to Sunday
AM and PM
Disclosure:
All volunteers require membership to the Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme, this will be organised by
Hanover Housing ( no fee)
Hanover is one of Scotland’s largest registered social landlords specialising in services for older people.
They manage more than 5,000 properties and provide a range of other services including telecare
community alarm monitoring and housing with care. They work closely with their customers to help people
live independent, secure and fulfilling lives.
Other information:
You will receive regular support and you will be reimbursed for any reasonable out of pocket expenses.
St John's Episcopal Church
St John's Church in Forres is setting up a Community Meal/After School activity group for local families. It will be held at St Leonard's Church Hall (as they have a good kitchen) once a month on a Friday from 3:30pm to 5pm.
Any members of the community attending can 'pay what you can'.
Moray Food Plus can support with a member of staff, but St John's are looking for at least six regular volunteers to support. This would be the only community meal in Forres specifically aimed at children and families.
If you can spare a couple of hours a week please get in touch.
RSPB North Scotland Regional Office
Are you interested in wildlife and would you like to get involved in practical work on our Culbin Sands reserve? We are looking for new volunteers to get involved and help us manage our remote and fascinating Culbin Sands reserve. We rely on the hard work and dedication of volunteers to keep the habitats on this reserve in fine condition. To do this, we are running work groups, usually once or twice a week between August and April. This role is suitable for under 18’s.
We will carry out habitat management tasks during these work groups, which will include the removal of scrub and small trees with hand tools and burning brash on bonfires. We are looking for volunteers to help out with these management tasks by joining our dedicated team of volunteers. Work groups take place between Monday and Saturday. It is not possible to run work groups on regular days of the week as access to Culbin Sands is dependent on the timing of tides, so planned work group dates are released every few weeks. The tasks are running as part of our LIFE 100% for Nature Project, which aims to improve the condition of sand dune and vegetated shingle habitats on the reserve, to benefit a range of rare and threatened species.
In this role you'll learn about the management and ecology of this important reserve while developing new skills in habitat management or just enjoying this remote and wild reserve. While in the role, appropriate training and support will be provided for all tasks. Through this role you will be making an important contribution to the management of this reserve.
We are looking for volunteers who are enthusiastic, flexible and can get on well with a range of people. If you have an interest in conservation it will be helpful, but not essential. No specialist skills are required however, you will need to be able to use hand tools (bowsaws, loppers) for cutting vegetation and you will need to be able to withstand 4-6 hours of working (at your own pace) on a remote site in sometimes poor weather conditions. You will need to be able to move over steep, boggy and sandy ground and be able to step over or use a narrow plank to cross a tidal creek to access the site. You will need to be comfortable to occasionally work around loud machinery and to follow safety instructions. Due to the remoteness of the reserve, there are no indoor toilet facilities at this reserve. You will need to make sure you have an up-to-date tetanus injection. As the reserve is remote, you will need your own transport to get to the reserve. The reserve is not served by public transport.
Volunteers will need to provide their own food, drink and outdoor clothing, including wellies. The RSPB will provide appropriate Personal Protective Equipment relevant to the tasks, such as work gloves and protective glasses. We recommend that new volunteers attend a trial volunteer session, to ensure that the role is suitable for them.
Oxfam
What Do We Need Help With?
There are so many different roles you can do as a volunteer for Oxfam, there's bound to be a role that suits you!
Shop Assistant Volunteer - covering a bit of everything in the shop.
Trainee Lead Volunteer - get some supervisory experience, learn how to run a shift in the Shop Manager's absence.
Online sales Volunteer - Spot the unusual donations when they come in, research their value, list them and despatch them when they sell. A way to learn about e-commerce.
Stockroom Volunteer - Not comfortable yet to go on the shop floor? No problem, join our stockroom team and be part of the Oxfam family.
Admin and Recruitment Volunteer - Help the shop team with the recruitment and training records of the volunteers and learn about the admin processes required with running a shop.
Social Media Volunteer - Do you have some pizazz with social media posts? Can you engage with new followers? Some of our shop teams could do with your help!
Why we want you
Together we can help people facing poverty all over the world – all from right
here, in this very shop. Join our friendly team as an Oxfam Volunteer and you’ll
find yourself at the heart of your community, making amazing things happen.
What Oxfam does
Oxfam is a movement of people from around the world who won’t live with
poverty. We have two key aims:
Responding to emergencies happening in the world now, giving vital
support to people facing poverty due to conflict, climate change and
natural disasters.
Empowering communities to challenge and change systems that promote
inequality, so together we can beat poverty for good.
Oxfam shops have been fundraising to support Oxfam’s work since 1947,
raising millions every year to support people facing poverty. Find out more
about Oxfam’s work at oxfam.org.uk
Forres Friends of Woods and Fields
Craving for a reason to get outside? Enjoy nature and being outdoors? Want to learn more about growing your own veg, or maybe even do some tree planting? Friends of Forres Woods and Fields are looking for volunteers who'd like to to help these community spaces and welcome new people to get involved.
In the summer months, the volunteer focus is with their beautiful Community & Children's garden - a 1-acre space to grow and harvest your own vegetables. Coming autumn and winter, volunteers look to the woodlands to manage invasive species, plant trees and make insect habitats.
Tasks are suited to most abilities, and the team are always happy to find a task that is right for you and can fit your interests, but if you are unsure, don't hesitate to contact for more information.
Volunteering take place mornings Wednesday and Saturday from 10:00 - 13:00. Want to have a go? Please get in touch via forresfriends@gmail.com!
Ability Net (Moray)
Ability Net's network of volunteers provide free tech support to enable older and disabled people to make full use of their home technology. They are seeking volunteers in Moray to join their IT Can Help network to support people with their IT or computer needs. This role involves contacting and supporting clients, feeding back on progress, and supporting the local Co-ordinator with promoting the IT Can Help service in the local area. Volunteers will take all necessary precautions to ensure that both volunteer and client stay as safe as possible, and volunteers and clients will wear face coverings and social distance where possible.
If you like to help others, have good IT and computing skills, knowledge of standard operating systems and software and the ability to communicate well, please consider volunteering with our growing in Moray! Roles are flexible and can fit around your schedule, too.
Ability Net (Moray)
Ability Net's network of volunteers provide free tech support to enable older and disabled people to make full use of their home technology. They are seeking volunteers in Moray to join their IT Can Help network to support people with their IT or computer needs. This role involves contacting and supporting clients, feeding back on progress, and supporting the local Co-ordinator with promoting the IT Can Help service in the local area. Volunteers will take all necessary precautions to ensure that both volunteer and client stay as safe as possible, and volunteers and clients will wear face coverings and social distance where possible.
If you like to help others, have good IT and computing skills, knowledge of standard operating systems and software and the ability to communicate well, please consider volunteering with our growing in Moray! Roles are flexible and can fit around your schedule, too.
Ability Net (Moray)
Ability Net's network of volunteers provide free tech support to enable older and disabled people to make full use of their home technology. They are seeking volunteers in Moray to join their IT Can Help network to support people with their IT or computer needs. This role involves contacting and supporting clients, feeding back on progress, and supporting the local Co-ordinator with promoting the IT Can Help service in the local area. Volunteers will take all necessary precautions to ensure that both volunteer and client stay as safe as possible, and volunteers and clients will wear face coverings and social distance where possible.
If you like to help others, have good IT and computing skills, knowledge of standard operating systems and software and the ability to communicate well, please consider volunteering with our growing in Moray! Roles are flexible and can fit around your schedule, too.
Forres Osprey Trust
Join our team of volunteer drivers! Volunteer drivers are 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! This is a flexible and much needed way to help the community and to help isolated folk who don't or cannot get an outing, to do so! Email jo@forresospreybus.co.uk if you'd like to join the volunteer driving team.
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
From stunning boutiques full of designer gems to discount stores where you can grab a bargain, our charity shops are much-loved across Scotland.
We are looking for friendly volunteers to help our shop management team assist customers and donors, and ensure the shop is tidy and well stocked. Whether you have a passion for fashion and love chatting to customers, or you would prefer to be behind the scenes in our stockroom, your help could make a difference in your local community.
Our Retail Volunteer Anne shares why she loves volunteering, “I wanted to learn new skills as well as get to know more people locally, so volunteering in the shop was ideal. I enjoy being part of the team! It’s good to feel useful and part of the successful running of the shop.”
We believe everyone has the right to live life to the full following the diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, long Covid, or a stroke. Our shops are vital in helping us raise the funds needed to provide services such as community support services, specialist nurses, advice and information, education, and peer support.
Join our fabulous team of Retail volunteers and learn new skills, make great friends, and make a real difference to people in Scotland who are isolated, scared, or anxious about their condition.
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From stunning boutiques full of designer gems to discount stores where you can grab a bargain, our charity shops are much-loved across Scotland.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our newest retail venture: a pop-up shop in Elgin!
We are looking for friendly volunteers for an initial period of one year, to help our shop management team assist customers and donors, and ensure the shop is tidy and well stocked. Whether you have a passion for fashion and love chatting to customers, or you would prefer to be behind the scenes in our stockroom, your help could make a difference in your local community.
Join our fabulous team of Retail Volunteers and learn new skills, make great friends, and make a real difference to people in Scotland who are isolated, scared, or anxious about their condition.
We are looking for volunteer drivers to help deliver coats/jackets to Lossiemouth or Lhanbryde and other pop-up Venues. 1 or 2 hours per week would be amazing. Mileage will be reimbursed.
Established in 2018, Moray Rape Crisis provides therapeutic support, information and advocacy for children, young people and adults of all genders, aged 11 and over, in the Moray area, who have experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives, including rape, sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse and sexual exploitation. We also work directly with young people in schools and youth settings, and with strategic partners, towards preventing sexual violence.
We are seeking motivated Trustees to help govern our growing and developing service in Moray.
Working to intersectional feminist values, we are seeking a diverse range of women with a commitment to the work we do across Moray. We are particularly interested in applicants from less represented groups, and those with knowledge and experience of governance, strategy, HR and finance. We would also welcome candidates with a future interest in taking on the role of the Co-Chair.
Please note only women need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality
Act 2010.
We are committed to a becoming a diverse organization, and
particularly welcome applications from women of colour and LGBTI
women.
Recruitment packs are available to download on our website where you can find further information about being a Trustee at Moray Rape Crisis.
We need people to tell us their own stories of how they have been impacted by stroke, to help us to raise awareness in the media and elsewhere. When we want to talk about stroke, we find that people are more inclined to listen if we use real stories that are told by people affected by stroke. Can you help us to do that?
From stunning boutiques full of designer gems to discount stores where you can grab a bargain, our charity shops are much-loved across Scotland.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our newest retail venture: a pop-up shop in Elgin!
We are looking for friendly volunteers for an initial period of one year, to help our shop management team assist customers and donors, and ensure the shop is tidy and well stocked. Whether you have a passion for fashion and love chatting to customers, or you would prefer to be behind the scenes in our stockroom, your help could make a difference in your local community.
Join our fabulous team of Retail Volunteers and learn new skills, make great friends, and make a real difference to people in Scotland who are isolated, scared, or anxious about their condition.
Would you like to support people who have served in the Armed Forces? You don’t need a military background, just the ability to listen, some basic I.T and communication skills. If so, this could be the role for you.
*What is a caseworker?
Caseworkers visit clients to work out what type of help they need. Next, they find the right sources of support and arrange for clients to access it. This might be funds for special equipment for someone with a disability, adaptions to a property so an older client can remain at home or funds for a rental deposit. Caseworkers also sign-post clients onto specialist local services for advice on benefits, housing, mental health, debt, finding work etc.
*Why do we need you?
Volunteer Caseworkers are the lifeblood of SSAFA, supporting a growing number of people in need of financial, practical and emotional support. Clients come from all backgrounds and age groups and may have served in WW2 or in a more recent conflict like Iraq or Afghanistan. Our trained volunteers listen without judgement to assess and provide tailored support to help people navigate life in and beyond military service. We need you to join your local SSAFA team to help us achieve this.
*When would you be needed and where would you be based?
The essential part of the role is visiting clients at home or in a care home setting. There are a range of times available to volunteer and all help is greatly appreciated.
*What does this role involve?
• Contacting clients and arranging to meet them at a mutually convenient time
• Meeting clients and completing a form to assess their circumstances
• Sign-posting clients onto local services providing specialist advice
• Applying on the client’s behalf to military and non-military sources of charitable funding
• Keeping in touch with the client so they know how their case is progressing
• Keeping in touch with your branch so they know your availability
• Volunteering within the standards and values of SSAFA including observing our policies such as the Volunteering policy and data protection policy (these will be covered in your training and local induction).
• Excellent support and relevant training is provided to all volunteers.
A great opportunity to help. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated.
If you wish to volunteer/for further details please contact Julie Silva (Branch Secretary, Grampian) at email: Julie.Silva@grampian.ssafa.org.uk or telephone: 07879846200.
More information about SSAFA is also available at https://www.ssafa.org.uk/
Could you help to raise vital funds for SSAFA in your local area? You don’t need a military background, just the ability to get on with all kinds of people and some occasional free time.
Help us raise vital funds by representing SSAFA at local fundraising events, providing a friendly and approachable service to potential donors.
What is a Fundraising volunteer?
As part of a local team, our fundraisers represent SSAFA at events, and in public. The role includes helping at fayres, street collections, concerts, quizzes, raffles, sporting events etc.
Why do we need you?
SSAFA branches rely on regular charitable income to fund all the necessities behind our support for clients. This includes volunteer travel expenses, phone bills, publicity and grants for clients in urgent need. A varied programme of fundraising also keeps the SSAFA profile high in the local community, so everyone knows who we are and how we can help.
Key role responsibilities
Being part of a team with collection/buckets tins at events, supermarkets, shopping centres, etc.
Acting as a marshal at a public event e.g. handing out water to runners, supervising parking etc.
Being part of a team running a stall at an event, Armed Forces Day, fayre, county show etc.
Helping with putting up posters, building gazebos, serving refreshments, packing/unpacking cars etc.
Being a positive ambassador for SSAFA, engaging people of all backgrounds and interests
Volunteering within the standards and values of SSAFA including observing our policies such as the Volunteering policy and data protection policy (these will be covered in your training and local induction.)
When would you be needed and where would you be based?
This role involves being out and about at public events and would suit someone looking to give the occasional day, half day or evening to support SSAFA; when and where would be flexible to suit you.
What can you gain from this volunteering role?
Use your skills, knowledge and life experience to benefit others
Give tangible and practical support to your local branch by raising funds used directly to support clients
Support and friendship from your local SSAFA branch and the wider SSAFA community
Experience, training, and skills that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews
What are we looking for?
Friendly and approachable people
Confident people who feel happy to engage with the public, potential clients, volunteers and SSAFA colleagues face-to-face
Reliable attitude, keeping in touch the Fundraising Coordinator about your availability
Ability to maintain confidentiality and keep information safely
Access to public transport or a car to get to events
Able to provide two referees: former employers or other people that know you well (other than relatives)
Referees
We have a few restrictions on who can act as a referee for you and your application:
The referee must have know you for at least two years - and you must still be in contact now.
The referee cannot be a member of your family.
The referee cannot live at the same address as you.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds, abilities, races, sexual orientations, socio-economic backgrounds, and of all faiths and none. SSAFA are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support disabled volunteers, so they have access to the same opportunities and experiences as non-disabled volunteers.
Clachworks CIC are currently looking for a volunteer to compile and submit funding applications for our Tool Library and skills workshops. Funding is needed to allow us to continue with the work that we are doing and to allow us to expand.
Responsibilities:
• Research and identify sources of funding and grants that match the company’s objectives
• Write high quality and winning funding proposals We are looking for self motivated, organised individuals with excellent written communication skills, preferably with expertise in submitting funding applications, to local and national government and other organisations who may advertise funds that we may make applications to.
You are able to volunteer from home and as the time required for this opportunity can vary a degree of flexibility is required to meet required deadlines for applications.
Mentoring is a fantastic and rewarding way to make a difference to the life of someone else. Apart from the personal satisfaction of helping someone, it is also an opportunity to enhance your own life and build new skills. A minimum commitment of 1 year is needed to ensure these goals can be met.
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a life limiting condition that currently affects around 1000 people in Scotland. The Butterfly Trust aspires to improving the quality of life for people affected by Cystic Fibrosis by providing support, promoting people's rights and helping them to live independently.
Mentors offer support to adults with Cystic Fibrosis to empower them to achieve a better quality of life. This is facilitated by the mentor and aimed at: increasing the client's independence improving and enhancing social skills broadening their horizons and exploring concerns, to improve self-esteem, enhance their overall coping skills and the person's quality of life in general.
A Mentor will meet with the person regularly (typically for 3 hours every 2 weeks) to build a trusting one-to-one relationship enabling the person to explore their concerns and feelings, discuss their aspirations and grow life skills, to support them in achieving goals or just giving them someone to talk to helping to alleviate the stress in their lives. A session might simply be an opportunity to chat, e.g. over a snack or coffee, or may involve a specific activity such as sport or creative/arts. A Mentor might also be required to help with official systems and forms, easing the process of applying for such things as housing, a college place or even employment.
It is a requirement for mentors to have held a full driving licence for at least 2 years and have access to a smoke-free car.
After applying you will be asked to complete an application form and to meet with us for a short informal interview. Mentors will then attend an induction event (expenses paid) and the trust will acquire PVG clearance on their behalf, before being paired up with an appropriate client in the Glasgow area, within a reasonable distance from your home.
Our befriending service, sponsored by Children in Need, is a fantastic and rewarding way to make a real difference to the life of someone else. Apart from the personal satisfaction of helping someone, it is also an opportunity to enhance your own life experience and build new skills.
Befrienders MUST have held a full driving licence for at least 2 years and have the use of a smoke free car.
A minimum commitment of 1 year is needed to ensure these goals can be met.
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a life limiting condition that currently affects around 1200 people in Scotland. The Butterfly Trust aspires to improving the quality of life for people affected by Cystic Fibrosis by providing support, promoting people's rights and helping them to live independently.
Our befrienders offer one to one face-to-face support to a young person aged 8 to 18, who has Cystic Fibrosis. Young people living with this condition have a demanding daily treatment regime at home and sometimes experience limitations that can affect their confidence and ability to cope with the challenges of everyday living. They may also be socially isolated because of their condition.
A befriender will meet with the young person for around 3 hours every 1 to 2 weeks, away from the home environment, to build a trusting one to one relationship. A session might simply be an opportunity to chat, eg over a snack or coffee, or may involve a specific activity such as sport or creative/arts. This will allow the young person space and a suitable environment to explore their feelings, discuss their fears, develop life skills and grow in the areas where they may be struggling.
Desirable qualities required include good listening skills, patience and an adaptable attitude.
Training and support is provided; and expenses reimbursed.