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volunteering opportunities
Lews Castle Parkrun
Various volunteer roles available - at start and finish points including taking times
Lochs News
Lochs News are looking for a young person aged 12 – 25 living in this area, to contribute to their quarterly newsletter.
They are looking for articles on something you are interested in locally and would like to share with others.
This is an excellent opportunity to do some home-based volunteering where you can learn new skills, gain experience and work towards gaining a Saltire Award and/or a Duke of Edinburgh Award.
If you are interested in writing, journalism or just want to share your relevant local knowledge with others, whilst building your CV and working towards gaining youth awards, please get in touch
Royal Voluntary Service (WI)
Everyday Royal Voluntary services helps thousands of older people to live the life they want. They provide practical services in hospitals,homes and in communities all across Scotland Wales and England, so people can be independent and active.Our volunteers come from all walks of life and without them the Royal Voluntary Service wouldn't exist. They are looking for volunteer telephone befrienders to make regular, friendly telephone contact with older people to help combat loneliness.The main tasks will be to provide regular, friendly conversation and companionship over the phone, and provide information and support to help the older person access other services.
Keep Scotland Beautiful (Western Isles)
Litter isn’t nice. It spoils the places we live, work and visit. It devalues our beautiful country.
Clean Up Scotland is our campaign to tackle litter. Whether you are an individual, member of a community, school or a business, we can all work together to improve our environment.
Through Clean Up Scotland, we raise awareness of our litter problem, take action and inspire others to do the same.
We can help you to organise a litter pick, find a litter pick happening near you or nominate someone for our Clean Up Scotland Hero award. If you are a business, we can organise volunteering activities and CSR days, or you can support our campaign financially, knowing that your money will make a real difference to our environment.
Together we can make a difference.
Community for Refugees Western Isles
Community Sponsorship is a government programme that gives the power to us to welcome a refugee family to our community and opens a door to families that would otherwise not gain access to support.
Communities for Refugees Western Isles has already established a committee and has the support of organisations including Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and NHS Western Isles, both represented on the organising group.
Community resettlement is run with the support of local groups who feel they could come together and welcome a refugee family from the moment they arrive on UK soil.
“You will be their friends and neighbours, who have done this out of the goodness of your heart and out of love. You do not need to be an expert in refugee integration, but you need to know how your own community works and to be able to give hours and skills over a long time to help people make a new life.”
The group are looking for volunteer Family Support Coordinator – a key person who works directly with the family to identify their needs and brings in volunteers to help as necessary.
Age Scotland (Western Isles)
The Comradeship Circles service enables socially isolated older members of the veterans communities to enjoy camaraderie with others who share an armed forces background in regular and facilitated telephone group calls. The role is to connect and welcome veterans to the group call,monitor the connection throughout and update the contact management database.
Age Scotland (Western Isles)
The friendship service is part of the wider Age Scotland helpline. The aim of the role is to provide calls of companionship to people who are 50 and over, who may live alone or feel alone, who don't have family nearby or who can't get online, and would benefit from a chat. The friendship service differs to a befriending service in that we don't match volunteers with callers, we rotate the volunteers around so that older people can engage in different conversations. The role is easy to fit in to most busy schedules. We ask that volunteers can commit up to 2 hours per week on the same day each week. Volunteering will be arranged for mutual convenience.
Age Scotland (Western Isles)
The friendship service is part of the wider Age Scotland helpline. The aim of the role is to provide calls of companionship to people who are 50 and over, who may live alone or feel alone, who don't have family nearby or who can't get online, and would benefit from a chat. The friendship service differs to a befriending service in that we don't match volunteers with callers, we rotate the volunteers around so that older people can engage in different conversations. The role is easy to fit in to most busy schedules. We ask that volunteers can commit up to 2 hours per week on the same day each week. Volunteering will be arranged for mutual convenience.
Share and care Cafe
The aim of the project is to support people in the community who are isolated and lonely and offer opportunities for them to learn new skills and try new experiences.
We plan to support people with using technology and having a bank of tablets/ laptops would enable us to show people how to stay in touch and use the internet safely.
The young volunteers help keeping everyone supplied with tea and coffee.
Stornoway Trust
As part of the Heritage Lottery Funding we have the opportunity to conduct a community archaeology project within the Lews Castle Grounds.
Sober Island was identified as the target of investigation due to its possible ww2 associations, previous surface finds and proximity to the old Stornoway Castle and Cromwellian Fort.
This project will take the form of a trial excavation to determine if any archaeology is present and in what state.
To discover if there is any archaeology on Sober Island and if there is, can it be identified and dated? Is there scope for future investigation?
As a community archaeological field worker, you will have the exciting opportunity to take part in the archaeological investigation of a completely unexplored part of the Castle Grounds. There might be nothing there, there might be something amazing that adds to the history of Stornoway.
An up to date tetanus vaccination is essential.
Back Football and Recreation Club
Volunteers must enjoy being outside. Times can be arranged to suit the volunteers.
Groups of friends could also do this. A free go at the golfing range can be arranged as a thank you or a lunch on the Friday
Back Football and Recreation Club
Volunteers with gym equipment experience are required to help with new gym inductions
Monday Club
The Monday Stroke Club meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month between 11am - 1pm.
Volunteers are needed to attend the meeting and join in the chatter, help make cups of tea and sometimes assist with mobility but mainly to encourage and support members to participate in the social activity of the club.
Action for Children (Western Isles)
We are looking for volunteers to carry out a variety of tasks depending on what they might like to get involved in. We are looking for volunteers to work alongside experienced staff having direct contact with children and young people following the child’s plan. This can include outings, activities and transport. We work individually with children and also do group work on a regular basis. Our children and young people vary in age form babies through to 25 years.
We are also looking for volunteers to assist with practical skills e.g. gardening, painting/decorating, cooking, art skills etc.
We are looking for drivers who could help transport children and families to appointments.
We are looking for volunteers who would be happy to fundraise.
We have opportunities for volunteers to work alongside our admin team.
Action for Children (Western Isles)
Be rewarded and have new experiences, volunteer with us as a Family Support Volunteer.
Key Details
• Western Isles wide project.
• Flexible and variable days and hours throughout the year.
Can you:
• Understand the needs of new mums and dads.
• Empathise with parents struggling to cope.
• Be respectful and non-judgemental.
• Understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality.
What you can expect:
• You will provide practical and emotional support to parents.
• Visit families in their own home and sometimes accompanying them to groups or activities in the community.
• Play a key role in working with parents to friendships, confidence and skills which will enhance their lives and enable them to give their children the best start in life.
What we can offer:
• Gaining experience in working with children and families.
• Being involved in your local community.
• Be part of our friendly team.
• Meet new people.
• Gain a sense of pride and self-worth.
Caraidean Uibhist (Uist Befrienders)
To befriend individuals who may feel lonely or isolated and to contact them via the telephone, zoom or in person. Possibly to take people out for coffee etc.
Sir E Scott School
De Tha Dol the fortnightly newsletter is wishing to have a monthly contribution from SES pupils.
Benbecula Thrift Shop
‘Volunteering never goes out of style!’
This is an opportunity to undertake a satisfying and rewarding role.
As part of our team of volunteers, you will raise the profile of the charity shop, increase the sale of goods and increase donations through social media.
Social media volunteers will remind people just how good it can feel to have a tidy up at home and free up space, and encourage more people to donate things they no longer need.
Sometimes even the most wonderful donation will sit on a charity shop’s shelf for many weeks before the right person comes in and makes it their own. However, by making the most of social media to promote stock to local people, you could increase the chances of that special something being snapped up sooner.
By sharing photos of donated items along with a short message explaining where the money goes, you can show that whether it’s a board game or a pair of shoes, every donation helps.
• Promote the Benbecula Thrift shop and increase sales of donated and new goods using the shops own Facebook page
• Help us to set up Instagram and social media
• Prepare content to share on other social media platforms
• To assist in the sale of more valuable items through online platforms, for example eBay/Facebook/Amazon (although this is not a necessary requirement)
• To assist in ensuring that health and safety processes are followed, and general maintenance issues are reported
• To promote public understanding of the work of Benbecula Thrift Shop and the importance of raising funds through the shop
• Take photos of stock for social media
• Carry out other tasks as required
Benbecula Thrift Shop
"Its very interesting and you meet all sorts of people."
"Its something you are doing for the community and for charity."
"It keeps your mind active and healthy. We laugh a lot!"
This is what our volunteers said when we asked them why they do it. These are the views of 3 our volunteers who between them have been with us for 27 years!
Volunteers are needed to assist with various retail duties, including:
- cashiering
- greeting and helping customers
- sorting new donations
- displaying merchandise
Full induction will be provided and the opportunity for further training in first aid and health and safety.
Volunteer Centre Western Isles
Knitting patterns available for groups to copy and use for knitting groups
Volunteer Centre Western Isles
Keen volunteer? Want to learn and develop through involvement in a board of trustees? We are looking for young people between 18 - 30 with an interest in volunteering and a desire to be involved in the work of the Volunteer Centre to join our board. We want to develop a stronger youth perspective and add to the range of skills and experience on our board. Ability to work with other board members and staff is essential, possibly in sub groups dealing with specific bits of governance work.
Harris Mutual Improvement Association - Tarbert Community Centre
A pool of local Volunteers are needed to help us to run Community Events, from Fundraising Cafes to bars for Weddings/Dances and possibly more activities for children in future.
British Red Cross, Stornoway
Help with social media, facebook and Instagram. This is a flexible volunteering opportunity and would work well with Duke of Edinburgh and Saltire Awards
Blythswood Trust (Western Isles)
This is a Christian organisation that require help with general duties in the shop but in particular sorting and bagging clothes and other items donated but also including, tidying the shop, helping customers
Translators without Borders
TWB translates more than ten million words per year for non-profit organizations by working with thousands of volunteer translators worldwide. Our work focuses on crisis response, development, capacity building, and advocacy. By specializing in language solutions, we provide meaningful and critical support that allows the core work of a wide range of non-profit and aid organizations to be more impactful and to better serve communities.
The work of Translators without Borders is focused on providing people with access to vital knowledge in their language by:
• Providing translations for non-profit organizations in the areas of crisis relief, health and education
• Building capacity by training new translators in under-resourced languages
• Raising awareness of why language matters in humanitarian work
Age Scotland (Western Isles)
The Comradeship Circles service enables socially isolated older members of the veterans communities to enjoy camaraderie with others who share an armed forces background in regular and facilitated telephone group calls. The role is to connect and welcome veterans to the group call,monitor the connection throughout and update the contact management database.
Age Scotland (Western Isles)
The Comradeship Circles service enables socially isolated older members of the veterans communities to enjoy comaraderie with others who share an armed forces background in regular and facilitated telephone group calls. The purpose of your role is to welcome members to the circle and support the facilitation of the circle and involve members in the group discussions and conversations.
CnaG - Comunn na Gàidhlig
Over 16yrs old, Gaelic speaking volunteers required to help Fiona MacKenzie host the Tuesday afterschool Sradagan club within Sir E Scott school. Starts at 3.40pm until 5pm
Point Youth Club and Youth Cafe
Youth volunteers (over 14) needed to help out at the Point Youth Club on a Friday night and Saturday afternoon. Saltire Awards hours can be gained while helping. Support will be provided and PVG required.
Feis Point
A week of gaelic music, teaching young people how to play musical instruments and gaelic singing. Feis Point are looking for volunteers (preferably Gaelic speakers but not essential) to help supervise the children during morning and afternoon break times and during lunch times.
If you can give some time to help on one, two or all of these days it would be a great support
MS Society (Western Isles)
This role may vary depending on local needs, but is likely to include:
Coordinating the activities of our local group to meet the needs of the local MS community Coordinating the recruitment, induction and ongoing support of new local group volunteers Leading the group’s shared responsibility for planning and reporting expenditure and income Approving income and expenditure with the other group bank account signatories and ensuring with the Finance Volunteer, that our financial requirements and policies relating to groups are followed Ensuring the group’s activities comply with policies in order to keep people safe Regularly communicating and acting as a key contact between staff and volunteers Ensuring disclosure checks are completed and witnessed for volunteer roles that need them Leading the group's responsibility for designing and delivering services and activities in line with our Quality Standards so that they are safe, effective and impactful
We can support you to develop the skills you need for this role, including an induction into all the areas outlined. You will have a chance to discuss your role and any additional needs with us.
What you need for this role
Essential Willing to ask and understand what people affected by MS need and want Committed to our values Sympathetic to motivations and needs of volunteers Able to promote disability, equality and inclusion practices Able to keep people’s personal data safe Able to understand and follow external and internal policies and procedures Comfortable using the internet and email
Desirable Self-aware of own management style and able to lead a team, taking a supporting and coaching approach with other volunteers Able to communicate to different audiences, including decision makers and volunteers Able to delegate and motivate the activity of others Enthusiastic about creating change in the local area and passionate about the issues that affect people with MS Willing to develop skills and experience
In order to volunteer in this role you will need to: Complete a disclosure check. For more information, click here
Commitments
Whether your volunteering journey with us is long or short, we all make these commitments so we all know what to expect.
Our commitment Offer you a role that fits with your life Keep you and everyone safe Welcome you as an individual Help you learn your role and support you to learn as you go Reimburse your out of pocket expenses Listen to your feedback and welcome your ideas Value your personal contribution Keep you connected and up to date Thank you for the impact you deliver
Your commitment Respect the boundaries of your role and our Code of Conduct Keep yourself and others safe Value the contribution of others and the differences between us Complete the necessary learning pathway for your role Contribute positively to our story Express your ideas Recognise the limits of your experience and expertise Stay connected and up to date Share your successes and learning
Naval Childrens Charity (WI)
A childrens charity for children with a parent serving or ex service personnel in the Royal Navy, Royal Marines Reserves or Royal Fleet Auxilliary. Many children experience long time separation from their parent(s). The charity has developed story books to help younger children understand and manage their emotions. The book is sent to children along side 2 knitted rabbits/penguin with faces on their tummies smile/frown to help them express how they are feeling.
Urras Oighreachd Ghabhsainn
Assist session leader in activities such as fire lighting, den building, child led games, arts and crafts
Help move equipment to site
Set up and tidy up site
Ensure all equipment is returned and in good order
Welcome all adults and children
create a warm and friendly atmosphere
Aline Community Woodland
Calling for volunteers who enjoy #alinecommunitywoodland! We now have 420 tree seedlings to plant! We need to get them in the ground as soon as possible. Can you contribute some time to help with this? Get in touch by messaging here, find us on Facebook or via the website. http://alinewoodland.org/
Action for Children (Western Isles)
Be rewarded and have new experiences, volunteer with us as a Family Support Volunteer.
Key Details
• Western Isles wide project.
• Flexible and variable days and hours throughout the year.
Can you:
• Understand the needs of new mums and dads.
• Empathise with parents struggling to cope.
• Be respectful and non-judgemental.
• Understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality.
What you can expect:
• You will provide practical and emotional support to parents.
• Visit families in their own home and sometimes accompanying them to groups or activities in the community.
• Play a key role in working with parents to friendships, confidence and skills which will enhance their lives and enable them to give their children the best start in life.
What we can offer:
• Gaining experience in working with children and families.
• Being involved in your local community.
• Be part of our friendly team.
• Meet new people.
• Gain a sense of pride and self-worth.
Action for Children (Western Isles)
We are looking for volunteers to carry out a variety of tasks depending on what they might like to get involved in. We are looking for volunteers to work alongside experienced staff having direct contact with children and young people following the child’s plan. This can include outings, activities and transport. We work individually with children and also do group work on a regular basis. Our children and young people vary in age form babies through to 25 years.
We are also looking for volunteers to assist with practical skills e.g. gardening, painting/decorating, cooking, art skills etc.
We are looking for drivers who could help transport children and families to appointments.
We are looking for volunteers who would be happy to fundraise.
We have opportunities for volunteers to work alongside our admin team.
Salvation Army (Stornoway)
To support the work of Salvation Army emergency response in attending major emergencies
Provide basic refreshments to emergency services personnel at the scene of an emergency
• Provide a listening ear and welfare support for emergency services personnel
• Offer low level practical support for those who need it
• Interest in Salvation Army’s work and sympathy with the general aims and values of The Salvation Army
• You will need to provide your own transport, to and from the response location.
• Sensitive interpersonal skills and ability to keep confidences
• Able to take instruction and work as part of a team
• Commitment to upholding health and safety guidelines to protect the team and people we are supporting
• Commitment to safeguarding and protecting vulnerable children/adults and a willingness to raise concerns where necessary
Caraidean Uibhist (Uist Befrienders)
Volunteers are needed to phone those needing support to help them overcome loneliness and other difficulties in these troubled times. A friendly phone call can really brighten up someone's day.
De tha Dol
De Tha Dol the fortnightly newsletter is wishing to have a monthly contribution from school pupils.
Save the Children (Western Isles)
Save the Children have over 130 shops with a turnover in excess of £6 million p.a. The shops make a significant contribution to the money Save the Children needs to carry out its work for children. Shops are also ambassadors for Save the Children, and ensure that our name and work is known throughout the UK. We need to maintain, strengthen and develop the shop business in order to increase income and heighten public awareness of our work for the benefit of children overseas and here in the UK. All Save the Children shops are locally managed and run by volunteers. There is a small regional team of staff with retail backgrounds who are employed to manage a group of shops.
Western Isles District Scout Council
Adult volunteers required with a range of tasks from helping and meetings to working with databases
Re-Store (Cothrom Ltd)
ReStore serves North Uist, South Uist & Benbecula providing quality refurbished furniture and providing free removals of unwanted items.
You will be helping with:
• Customer enquiries
• Handling phone calls
• Operating the till
• Helping dress the shop
Manor & Castle Residents' Association
The Manor and Castle Residents Association are looking for new members and also committee members - this is a great opportunity for those who wish to be a part of a long running community group who have helped the area over the years and been a great place to meet and discuss and plan action to improve things for our community - The meetings are held once a month. Contact Volunteer Centre, Stornoway to confirm dates
1st Harris Scouts
Our adult volunteers get just as much out of Scouting as our young people do. As well as helping young people to enjoy the adventure of Scouting, you’ll also have fun, make friends, develop new skills and have unforgettable experiences.
All of our adult volunteers receive full induction and ongoing training and support. Our training has been recognised with a National Training Award by UK Skills and over 90% of our volunteers believe that the skills and experiences they have gained through Scouting have been of relevance to their working or personal lives.
As long as you're over 18, you can help out as an adult volunteer in Scouting. You don't need to have previous experience in Scouting, just energy and enthusiasm.
Rionnagan Og
Rionnagan Oga required a few helpers to run the Charity cafe during a craft fayre. Helped them to publicize the event and opportunity
Age Scotland (Western Isles)
The Comradeship Circles service enables socially isolated older members of the veterans communities to enjoy camaraderie with others who share an armed forces background in regular and facilitated telephone group calls. The role is to connect and welcome veterans to the group call,monitor the connection throughout and update the contact management database.
Keep Scotland Beautiful (Western Isles)
Litter isn’t nice. It spoils the places we live, work and visit. It devalues our beautiful country.
Clean Up Scotland is our campaign to tackle litter. Whether you are an individual, member of a community, school or a business, we can all work together to improve our environment.
Through Clean Up Scotland, we raise awareness of our litter problem, take action and inspire others to do the same.
We can help you to organise a litter pick, find a litter pick happening near you or nominate someone for our Clean Up Scotland Hero award. If you are a business, we can organise volunteering activities and CSR days, or you can support our campaign financially, knowing that your money will make a real difference to our environment.
Together we can make a difference.
Point Youth Club and Youth Cafe
Youth volunteers (over 16) needed to help out at the Point Youth Cafe on a Saturday evening. Saltire Awards hours can be gained while helping. Support will be provided and PVG required.
Cothrom Ltd
Got skills in woodwork or textiles that you
'd love to share?
Want to connect with others and be active?
Become a volunteer!
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looking for event volunteers to help with our
community events programme and volunteer makers to
create upcycled products for Bùth ReStore
Urras Oighreachd Ghabhsainn
Clearing paths
Maintaining paths
Habitat management works - such as cutting back rushes, clearing ponds, litter picking, clearing invasive species
Biological recording - of butterflies, birds whales and dolphines
Stornoway Trust
Ground Maintenance sessions, names accepted to keep on file for upcoming events/dates which are to be confirmed
West Harris Trust
Crochet and knitters wanted to help make some blankets to be handed over to charities during the winter months.
MS Society (Western Isles)
This role may vary depending on needs, but is likely to include:
Keeping records and data up to date and taking notes at meetings Preparing mail-outs Answering enquiries Accessing the group MS Society Email and Portal accounts Booking venues for meetings and activities Ensuring group volunteers are aware of current agreements/activities Supporting the development of the group’s activity plan Supporting the group’s shared responsibility for designing and delivering services and activities in line with our Quality Standards so that they are safe, effective and impactful
We can support you to develop the skills you need for this role, including an induction into all the areas outlined. You will have a chance to discuss your role and any additional needs with us.
What you need for this role
Essential Comfortable using the internet and email Comfortable organising the administration of a group
Able to follow MS Society policies and procedures Able to apply disability, equality and inclusion practices Able to keep people’s personal details safe
Desirable Committed to our values Enjoy working as part of a team Willing to develop skills and experience
Commitments
Whether your volunteering journey with us is long or short, we all make these commitments so we all know what to expect.
Our commitment Offer you a role that fits with your life Keep you and everyone safe Welcome you as an individual Help you learn your role and support you to learn as you go Reimburse your out of pocket expenses Listen to your feedback and welcome your ideas Value your personal contribution Keep you connected and up to date Thank you for the impact you deliver
Your commitment Respect the boundaries of your role and our Code of Conduct Keep yourself and others safe Value the contribution of others and the differences between us Complete the necessary learning pathway for your role Contribute positively to our story Express your ideas Recognise the limits of your experience and expertise Stay connected and up to date Share your successes and learning
SSAFA (WI)- The Armed Forces Charity
Could you coordinate local SSAFA services in your area? You don’t need a military background, just basic I.T and admin skills, the ability to get on with people and good written and spoken English. If so we’d love to hear from you.
What is a Branch Secretary?
There are SSAFA branches throughout the UK and overseas. These are divided into local areas that we call divisions. Each branch has a secretary to organise day-to-day activities. This is a key role involving administration and coordinating people. As the first point of contact for SSAFA in the area you will play a crucial part in promoting SSAFA locally, organising local events and ensuring the smooth running of SSAFA across the divisions in your branch.
Sal's Shoes (Western Isles)
There are an estimated 300 million children in the world for whom walking with shoes is a rarity. This makes them extremely vulnerable to infection by parasites, such as hookworm; while injuries to the feet and ankles can lead to ulcers and other conditions which are almost always left untreated. Without shoes, many children are not permitted to attend school. www.salsshoes.com
To support this charity you can recycle shoes that your children have outgrown. They need to be in a reasonable condition
Details on where to send them to can be got at info@salsshoes.com where you will get and address and details of postage price
Royal Voluntary Service (WI)
Everyday Royal Voluntary services helps thousands of older people to live the life they want. They provide practical services in hospitals,homes and in communities all across Scotland Wales and England, so people can be independent and active.Our volunteers come from all walks of life and without them the Royal Voluntary Service wouldn't exist. They are looking for volunteer telephone befrienders to make regular, friendly telephone contact with older people to help combat loneliness.The main tasks will be to provide regular, friendly conversation and companionship over the phone, and provide information and support to help the older person access other services.
Royal Voluntary Service (WI)
This is a work from home role which involves supporting potentially isolated and vulnerable individuals to help reduce feelings of loneliness an social isolation,to help build confidence and recover from the effects of the Covid-19 epidemic. This role involves making regular phone callls toolder people to they are safe and well and to offer companionship and good conversation.
You will also be there to identify any unmet needs where we or other organisations can offe further support.
Save the Children (Western Isles)
Save the Children has had a branch in Lewis since 1965 and a shop since 1984. At present we have approximately 50 volunteers who support the shop and branch.
We have a happy working atmosphere in the shop. Volunteers serve the public, sort out clothing, iron and help at outside fundraising events eg coffee mornings, soup lunches etc. If you have people skills and a sense of humour, this is the job for you.
Citizens Advice Bureau (Lewis)
As a volunteer advisor you will undertake full training and be supported gradually to become an adviser. This will involve interviewing clients and using the CAB information system give clients up to date and accurate information. You will explore options with clients and talk about the different ways their problems might be tackled, or offer practical help such as filling in a form, writing a letter, doing a benefit calculation, or making a phone call. The CAB has people from all walks of life and provides a vital service to the islands, this is a great opportunity to be part of something special. We have a small but committed and friendly staff team and are always looking for people who would like to get involved. If you have an interest but also some questions, the best thing you can do is have them answered. Come in and see the training officer or manager on Westview Terrace and discuss if this is the right opportunity for you. It really is a great opportunity.
Western Isles District Scout Council
There are many activites that Scout leaders participate in from fun games to camps, to arts adn music, to teaching new skills
Re-Store (Cothrom Ltd)
ReStore serves North Uist, South Uist & Benbecula providing quality refurbished furniture and providing free removals of unwanted items.
You will help with:
• Checking furniture is fit for purpose.
• Creating upcycled furniture.
• Repairing furniture
Age Scotland (Western Isles)
The friendship service is part of the wider Age Scotland helpline. The aim of the role is to provide calls of companionship to people who are 50 and over, who may live alone or feel alone, who don't have family nearby or who can't get online, and would benefit from a chat. The friendship service differs to a befriending service in that we don't match volunteers with callers, we rotate the volunteers around so that older people can engage in different conversations. The role is easy to fit in to most busy schedules. We ask that volunteers can commit up to 2 hours per week on the same day each week. Volunteering will be arranged for mutual convenience.
Age Scotland (Western Isles)
The friendship service is part of the wider Age Scotland helpline. The aim of the role is to provide calls of companionship to people who are 50 and over, who may live alone or feel alone, who don't have family nearby or who can't get online, and would benefit from a chat. The friendship service differs to a befriending service in that we don't match volunteers with callers, we rotate the volunteers around so that older people can engage in different conversations. The role is easy to fit in to most busy schedules. We ask that volunteers can commit up to 2 hours per week on the same day each week. Volunteering will be arranged for mutual convenience.
Age Scotland (Western Isles)
The friendship service is part of the wider Age Scotland helpline. The aim of the role is to provide calls of companionship to people who are 50 and over, who may live alone or feel alone, who don't have family nearby or who can't get online, and would benefit from a chat. The friendship service differs to a befriending service in that we don't match volunteers with callers, we rotate the volunteers around so that older people can engage in different conversations. The role is easy to fit in to most busy schedules. We ask that volunteers can commit up to 2 hours per week on the same day each week. Volunteering will be arranged for mutual convenience.
Royal Voluntary Service (WI)
This is a work from home role which involves supporting potentially isolated and vulnerable individuals to help reduce feelings of loneliness an social isolation,to help build confidence and recover from the effects of the Covid-19 epidemic. This role involves making regular phone callls toolder people to they are safe and well and to offer companionship and good conversation.
You will also be there to identify any unmet needs where we or other organisations can offe further support.
SSAFA (WI)- The Armed Forces Charity
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 skills and good written and spoken English. If so, this could be the role for you.
What is a caseworker?
Caseworkers work with clients to figure 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.
SSAFA (WI)- The Armed Forces Charity
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 skills and good written and spoken English. If so, this could be the role for you.
What is a caseworker?
Caseworkers work with clients to figure 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.
Sal's Shoes (Western Isles)
There are an estimated 300 million children in the world for whom walking with shoes is a rarity. This makes them extremely vulnerable to infection by parasites, such as hookworm; while injuries to the feet and ankles can lead to ulcers and other conditions which are almost always left untreated. Without shoes, many children are not permitted to attend school. www.salsshoes.com
To support this charity you can recycle shoes that your children have outgrown. They need to be in a reasonable condition
Details on where to send them to can be got at info@salsshoes.com where you will get and address and details of postage price
Lochs News
The Lochs News is looking for people who live and/or work in Lochs to help source content for the magazine.
If you have a passion for your local community and want to help promote news stories, future events and information that may be of relevance then we would love to hear from you.
Alzheimer Scotland (Western Isles)
Dementia Helpline Volunteers
Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s national dementia charity.
Our aim is to make sure nobody faces dementia alone. We provide support and information to people with dementia, their carers and families, we campaign for the rights of people with dementia and fund vital dementia research.
We are very proud of our 24-hour Freephone Dementia Helpline which provides information and emotional support to people with dementia, carers, families, friends and professionals.
Could you be part of our team?
Are you
• Emotionally resilient?
• Honest and empathetic?
• Flexible and adaptable?
• Keen to learn something new?
• Aged 18 or over and can commit to a minimum of 8 hours per month, Alzheimer Scotland wants to hear from you!
For more information and application form:-
https://www.alzscot.org/volunteer-with-us/information-and-advice-volunteers/24-hour-freephone-dementia-helpline-volunteer
NHS Western Isles (PFPI committee)
Samaritans (Western Isles)
If after successful selection, you decide to become a volunteer you will join a small team of Samaritans here in Stornoway. You will be given extensive specialist training and have the opportunity to expand and extend your skills and talents.
You will be expected to man the telephones during a shift, respond to e mails and texts, and give around 12 hours per month to meet the rota.
As well as Listening and support volunteers, we are looking volunteers to carry out other important tasks : treasurer, leaders/mentors, trainers, publicity officer, fundraisers, admin and IT support.
Volunteer Centre Western Isles
VC Harrris office is now on the map with "Against Breast Cancer," organisation as being a drop off point for used, new or surplus bras. This will help research into secondary breast cancer and the bras will be sold cheaply to help support small African businesses. https://www.againstbreastcancer.org.uk/recycling/bra-recycling/
Army Cadet Force (Western Isles)
We are looking for volunteers to teach and guide cadets. All volunteers with undergo training to ensure they feel confident to do this. Volunteers are required to commit to one evening each week as standard. Initial training varies. Opportunities for training weekends with up to 28 days paid each year.
Western Isles District Scout Council
There are many activities that Scout leaders participate in from fun games to camps, to arts and music, to teaching new skills. . There are several other Scout Groups in the Western Isles and there will be opportunities to work together with those groups on some occasions.
Stornoway Trust
As part of the regeneration of the Lews Castle Grounds, The Stornoway Trust would like to gather information from the various users of the Grounds. They are looking for volunteers to help conduct a series of surveys that would take place in the grounds at set times of day. This is expected to start in June/July 2021, this timing is subject to change.
• Using handheld devices, ask a set of questions to Castle Grounds users
• To work to a pattern provided by the trust (morning and afternoon sessions)
• Be helpful and polite
• Communicate clearly
• Attend training, as required
• Adhere to covid19 safety rules
These surveys will take place within the grounds at two locations. One near the Woodlands Centre and one near the Sunken Garden. Each survey will last around 5 minutes and are aiming for 10+ surveys per session. Each session is estimated to last an hour. The aim is to conduct surveys over a range of weeks and at different times of day so, a flexible approach is essential. A commitment of one hour or several hours over several weeks will be greatly appreciated
Horshader Community Development
Help with raised bed, poly crub, and greenhouse style spaces which accommodates around 25 community growers
Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society (Highland)
WDCS Shorewatch programme is looking for dedicated volunteers to carry out 10 minute whale and dolphin monitoring surveys ('Shorewatch') from designated watching sites along the Scottish Coastline., and at points in Harris and Lewis. Volunteers will be trained to identify common whale, dolphin and porpoise species found in Scottish waters, use specialised watching equipment and record presence and absence sightings data. The programme aims to provide long term, regular and year-round monitoring at sites of particular interest. With the aim of learning more about how whales and dolphins use these areas; highlighting any changes in distribution and behaviour. By collecting information to help WDCS understand more about whales and dolphins locally, volunteers will be actively contributing to their protection.
Police Scotland Western Isles
Patterns are available at Volunteer Centres, Western Isles for people to knit or crochet Trauma Teddies
These teddies are carried by police officers on duty in their patrol cars and given to any youngsters experiencing a distressing situation
Providence Christian School
Volunteers required who are sympathetic to and in agreement with the aims and objectives of the school to support the teachers in the delivery of the curriculum. We would look to support volunteers who seek to develop their skills and abilities as a volunteer within the school
Translators without Borders
TWB translates more than ten million words per year for non-profit organizations by working with thousands of volunteer translators worldwide. Our work focuses on crisis response, development, capacity building, and advocacy. By specializing in language solutions, we provide meaningful and critical support that allows the core work of a wide range of non-profit and aid organizations to be more impactful and to better serve communities.
The work of Translators without Borders is focused on providing people with access to vital knowledge in their language by:
• Providing translations for non-profit organizations in the areas of crisis relief, health and education
• Building capacity by training new translators in under-resourced languages
• Raising awareness of why language matters in humanitarian work
MS Society (Western Isles)
This role may vary depending on needs, but is likely to include:
Maintaining website pages Managing and moderating social media accounts such as Facebook Managing PR/press articles Writing and editing newsletters, eBulletins and promotional materials Supporting others to contribute copy for communications and within our data protection requirements Developing and editing case studies with contributors where needed Managing the circulation of information and reaching new audiences
We can support you to develop the skills you need for this role, including an induction into all the areas outlined. You will have a chance to discuss your role and any additional needs with us.
What you need for this role
Essential Comfortable using the internet and email Able to communicate clearly in written and spoken English Able to apply disability, equality and inclusion practices Able to keep people’s personal data safe
Date created: March 2017 Date to be reviewed: January 2018
We regularly review our role descriptions to make sure they are up to date.
Desirable Committed to our values Good research skills and able to motivate and support contributions from others Enjoy writing and happy to follow our brand guidelines and tone of voice Know the local area and happy to build relationships with new and existing external organisations Willing to develop skills and experience Willing to learn bespoke IT systems Able to promote our work publicly Keen to articulate our core messages
Commitments
Whether your volunteering journey with us is long or short, we all make these commitments so we all know what to expect.
Our commitment Offer you a role that fits with your life Keep you and everyone safe Welcome you as an individual Help you learn your role and support you to learn as you go Reimburse your out of pocket expenses Listen to your feedback and welcome your ideas Value your personal contribution Keep you connected and up to date Thank you for the impact you deliver
Your commitment Respect the boundaries of your role and our Code of Conduct Keep yourself and others safe Value the contribution of others and the differences between us Complete the necessary learning pathway for your role Contribute positively to our story Express your ideas Recognise the limits of your experience and expertise Stay connected and up to date Share your successes and learning
Lews Castle College (UHI) Stornoway Campus
Working along with Tina from regeneration project, the Hills team are helping to source out various seeds, replant and collate information
Action for Children (Western Isles)
Be rewarded and have new experiences, volunteer with us as a Family Support Volunteer.
Key Details
• Western Isles wide project.
• Flexible and variable days and hours throughout the year.
Can you:
• Understand the needs of new mums and dads.
• Empathise with parents struggling to cope.
• Be respectful and non-judgemental.
• Understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality.
What you can expect:
• You will provide practical and emotional support to parents.
• Visit families in their own home and sometimes accompanying them to groups or activities in the community.
• Play a key role in working with parents to friendships, confidence and skills which will enhance their lives and enable them to give their children the best start in life.
What we can offer:
• Gaining experience in working with children and families.
• Being involved in your local community.
• Be part of our friendly team.
• Meet new people.
• Gain a sense of pride and self-worth.
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Volunteer Role Description
Volunteer Gardener in Tagsa Community Gardens
We hope that the volunteer role in Tagsa Community Gardens at East Camp is pleasant, enjoyable, flexible, and, above all, fulfilling for the individual in question. Whilst the volunteering experience does not involve formal training, we hope that volunteers will enjoy ‘learning by doing’ and through working alongside the Community Gardeners who are always happy to share their knowledge.
Volunteer Activities and Duties:
Plant care:
Watering, weeding, mulching, turning in beds, crop rotation, planting out, seed sowing, pricking out seedlings, potting on, propagation (seed, and vegetative), caning, composting.
Site care:
Sharing a pride in our tidy and welcoming garden areas, by helping to keep it this way, including clearing rubbish and debris, rinsing and storing pots, trays, boxes etc.
Harvesting:
With crop availability changing throughout the season(s), we are glad of any help to fill fruit / veg boxes, on demand, and by request, which generally involves a lot of running around from one bed to the next, finding the freshest ingredients for the beneficiary, and requires an awareness of what is growing where. This can be in excess of 20 varieties, 40+ beds, and a basic knowledge of each product, in the awareness of when it is best picked, as well as the preference of the consumer.
Maintenance:
Much like ‘site care’, there is always an abundance of ‘wee jobs’ waiting on our To Do list.
To keep on top of all tasks, we provide a daily list, prioritised depending on conditions of plants, weather etc, which we would appreciate any volunteer to follow.
In the provision of a daily tasks list, we hope this allows for flexibility and choice for the individual assisting us. For example, if a volunteer prefers, for whatever reason, to avoid ‘heavy’ tasks, there will always be lighter duties to choose from on the list - especially as our regular gardeners particularly enjoy the heavy jobs!
General role recap:
In short, we wish for any voluntary assistance in Tagsa Community Gardens to be an enjoyable experience, be it fun, relaxing, stimulating, peaceful, inspiring, or simply restful. We are grateful for any efforts made to assist in the teamwork to keep these garden areas as inviting and welcoming as possible for our wider communities, respectful of other growers and members of the public, with a mutual appreciation of a busy garden.
Welcome, and thank you!
Western Isles Womens Aid
Skills required in Financial Legal and Policies matter
Volunteer role open to women only due to the nature of the role
Blythswood Trust (Western Isles)
Help with general duties in the shop but in particular sorting and bagging clothes and other items donated but also including, tidying the shop, helping customers
Age Scotland (Western Isles)
The Comradeship Circles service enables socially isolated older members of the veterans communities to enjoy comaraderie with others who share an armed forces background in regular and facilitated telephone group calls. The purpose of your role is to welcome members to the circle and support the facilitation of the circle and involve members in the group discussions and conversations.
Stornoway Running and Athletics Club
The Stornoway Half Marathon and 10k is back this year on Saturday 28th May! As usual we need lots of help on the day to make the event happen, over 60 marshals and helpers, we need your help please.... volunteer application in link
https://forms.gle/JEAw1VbGru3d9STNA
Share and care Cafe
The aim of the project is to support people in the community who are isolated and lonely and offer opportunities for them to learn new skills and try new experiences.
We plan to support people with using technology and having a bank of tablets/ laptops would enable us to show people how to stay in touch and use the internet safely.
The young volunteers help keeping everyone supplied with tea and coffee.
Royal Voluntary Service (WI)
Everyday Royal Voluntary services helps thousands of older people to live the life they want. They provide practical services in hospitals,homes and in communities all across Scotland Wales and England, so people can be independent and active.Our volunteers come from all walks of life and without them the Royal Voluntary Service wouldn't exist. They are looking for volunteer telephone befrienders to make regular, friendly telephone contact with older people to help combat loneliness.The main tasks will be to provide regular, friendly conversation and companionship over the phone, and provide information and support to help the older person access other services.
Royal Voluntary Service (WI)
Everyday Royal Voluntary services helps thousands of older people to live the life they want. They provide practical services in hospitals,homes and in communities all across Scotland Wales and England, so people can be independent and active.Our volunteers come from all walks of life and without them the Royal Voluntary Service wouldn't exist. They are looking for volunteer telephone befrienders to make regular, friendly telephone contact with older people to help combat loneliness.The main tasks will be to provide regular, friendly conversation and companionship over the phone, and provide information and support to help the older person access other services.
Uist & Barra Foodbank
General Foodbank Assistant to help with stocking shelves, making up boxes, tidying and generally assisting as required.
Silver Line Scotland
Our volunteers befriend between 1 and 4 (as they choose) people on a weekly basis by making regular friendship calls at a pre-arranged time. Approximately 30 minutes per befriending call, usually on the same pre-arranged day and time.
Our next volunteering intake will be in June 2015 so please use the link to register your interest to volunteer as a Silver Line Friend:
http://www.thesilverline.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering/
Police Scotland Western Isles
Special Constables receive basic training in the theoretical aspect of Police duty and legislation, which is complemented by "on-the-job" training with regular officers in a wide variety of police work.
Every effort is made to ensure that Special Constables are given the opportunity to work along with regular police officers at times which are mutually convenient. Obviously the hours of duty which a Special Constable is willing and able to work will vary according to individual circumstances but a regular commitment is essential.
Bayhead Community Association
" Bayhead Community Association meet regularly and are keen for new committee members to come on board to help move forward with a few projects. Everyone within the Bayhead, Western Isles area is welcome. Contact us for more information
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Tasks and responsibilities include:
- helping clients understand what advocacy is
- supporting clients with issues they cannot resolve on their own
- keeping detailed notes and records of interactions with clients and visits
- doing research and making contacts with other services
- signposting clients to other services
- building professional relationships
- promoting our services and organisation
You will receive induction training and training specific to the role. You will receive support from your allocated buddy advocate and regular feedback opportunities.
You are expected to spend about 2-3 hours per week, and we expect a minimum commitment of 6 months.
This is a very rewarding role, where benefits include:
- the opportunity to make a positive difference to people with care and support needs.
- the opportunity to learn new skills, meet new people and gain experience within the health and social care field
- the opportunity to help us develop our volunteering work
If you're interested, please click the ‘Apply’ button. You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email or phone call.
We are happy to have a chat about how we can support volunteers to engage in the role who identify as having a disability.
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We are seeking volunteers to assist with organising and supporting charity garden open days within our District Teams around Scotland. Our Area Organisers typically look after a number of gardens in a geographic area within your district. You will work closely with the District Organiser and liaise with Garden Openers to see that a good relationship is developed. You may also seek new gardens to open in your area
Area Organisers also make sure that Garden Openers have adequate support on the day of their opening, including help with teas, car parking, taking money, etc, and provide signage and materials (supplied by Head Office) for the day to Garden Openers.
This is a great way to meet new people and work within a lovely team of like-minded garden lovers.
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How would you like to be part of the Guide Dogs family and help people with sight loss live the life they choose? We would love to have you onboard to help with our ambition of a future where every person with sight loss has the confidence and support they need to live their lives to the full.
Did you know that we don’t just provide life-changing guide dogs, we also provide advice, skills, emotional and practical support for children, adults and their families living with sight loss to help them live actively, independently and well?
To do all this we need the support of amazing volunteers like you!
If you would like more information, are unsure or need flexibility around the role then chat to us first by emailing VolunteerScotNI@Guidedogs.org.uk and someone will be in touch.
What does the role involve?
Assisting your local fundraising group in organising, promoting and taking part in a variety of activities to raise money for Guide Dogs. It costs £58,000 to support one single guide dog throughout it's life, so without our amazing Fundraisers raising money for us, we wouldn't be able to provide our life changing services!
Main responsibilities:
* Organise and facilitate fundraising events such as street collections, stalls at local fairs, tea parties, garden sales, sponsored events and anything else you can think of!
* Attend group meetings
* Take collection boxes to local businesses
* Keeping track of what we sell on our stalls at events (including the cuddly toys!)
* Count donations
Please contact VolunteerScotNI@guidedogs.org.uk for more information.
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How would you like to be part of the Guide Dogs family and help people with sight loss live the life they choose? We would love to have you onboard to help with our ambition of a future where every person with sight loss has the confidence and support they need to live their lives to the full.
Did you know that we don’t just provide life-changing guide dogs, we also provide advice, skills, emotional and practical support for children, adults and their families living with sight loss to help them live actively, independently and well?
To do all this we need the support of amazing volunteers like you!
If you would like more information, are unsure or need flexibility around the role then chat to us first by emailing VolunteerScotNI@Guidedogs.org.uk and someone will be in touch.
What does the role involve?
Identifying suitable places and placing our iconic dog-shaped collection boxes locally in shops and businesses and counting up the funds every few months before paying them in to Guide Dogs.
Key responsibilities:
* Identifying and placing collecting boxes in suitable locations
* Talking to the shop owner, receptionist etc at the location about how the boxes will help Guide Dogs and what we do
* Emptying boxes every 3-6 months (as they get full) and banking the income through the paying in book provided.
Give a receipt and letter of thanks to the hosts
* Keeping a written record of the location of all boxes for your supervisor, the dates they are emptied and the dates/
amounts banked
* If boxes aren’t collecting much, you’ll decide to move them to a better location. Your supervisor may also ask you to
remove boxes
* Reporting any stolen boxes to the local mobility team
Please contact VolunteerScotNI@guidedogs.org.uk for more information.
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Over 16yrs old, Gaelic speaking volunteers required to help Fiona MacKenzie host the Tuesday afterschool Sradagan club within Sir E Scott school. Starts at 3.40pm until 5pm
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As a digital charity, our social media channels are very important to us for raising awareness of who we are and what we do. Our aim is to develop a strong online presence and maximise engagement across all of our social media channels: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Linkedin & Tiktok. Your role within the charity will help us to reach a wider audience and in turn support more individuals affected by covid-19.
The duties of a social media assistant volunteer may include:
Maintaining active social media accounts
Creating and/or posting content on different social media channels, e.g. generating engaging instagram stories/interactive story polls etc
Engaging with our social media audience, e.g. responding to comments/messages on our social media channels
Suggest ideas to increase online engagement
Keep up to date with social media trends and
Liaising with other departments (fundraising, community etc) to understand and create effective content that is targeted at specific requirements
The benefits to you
Experience volunteering within a professional organisation
A sense of satisfaction and pride for helping to make a valuable difference
Develop your skills and experience
References for future employers
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Fledgling are looking for a Volunteer Youtube Channel Manager.
Fledgling Arts Collective Central are a volunteer run charity providing a platform both online and offline for those who struggle with mental health, addiction, gender dysphoria, sexuality &/or feel like they don't quite 'fit'. We encourage you to express yourselves through art as catharsis. Combining Art & Catharsis, we believe in being CathARTic. We are currently growing a Youtube channel to showcase our members videos and music as well as making our own videos and need a manger to oversee its running.
Our ideal candidate will be very passionate about Youtube. At Fledgling we believe that using creativity is a great form of catharsis for mental health. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about the arts and is compassionate about mental health.
This is a really fun virtual position ; however, we are looking for a motivated individual who can be committed, dedicated and take an active and proactive interest in getting our Youtube Channel thriving. You will always be comfortable working alone in addition to being part of a team of creatively minded people.
Why we need support:
Our members love to create art for the reasons of being carthartic we see the benefits it has to their mental health. We want to share their art including videos with the world to not only create a connection with those going through the same experiences but to also raise the self-esteem of our members. Currently we do not have a presence on Youtube and I am sure you know just how much it is growing currently and we want to get involved and reach out to people. We will support you if you have any questions or lacking of knowledge.
What is involved:
.Ensure our channel adheres to YouTube best practices
.Optimise Titles, Descriptions, And Other Metadata
.Uploading videos to the channel
.YouTube viewership analysis and insights
.Interact with subscribers and viewers, and respond to queries in a timely manner
.Help in designing and creating bespoke video thumbnails that catch the eye
.Making your videos using the tool 'InVideo' of members art and poetry training given.
.Communicating with our members to ask permission to show their videos and art on Youtube
Experience:
.Experience in YouTube advertising
.Experience on SEO for YouTube
.Knowledge of Social Media
.Knowledge of mental health and compassion
You would need access to the internet and because we are online ,we are global ,so you can apply from anywhere in the world!
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Online Recruitment Quiz Mentor
Fledgling are looking for an Online Recruitment Quiz Mentor to take new Volunteers through our induction quiz reliably and efficiently.
The quiz is in 3 parts and is a PowerPoint quiz, it's very user friendly.
Your job would be to ask questions based on the induction quiz and explain what the position with us entails. You would need to be friendly and welcoming.
It takes around 30-35 mins to complete the induction quiz process. We usually have 2-3 new volunteers a week. So you would probably need to have about 2 hours in total availability for the position.
You would also need to be available on WhatsApp in order to arrange the inductions which take place on Facebook messenger.
Fledgling is an online community that encourages using creativity to help mental wellbeing. Our potential volunteers join us to give positive and encouraging feedback.
If you are reliable and can commit to what is needed to be an Online Recruitment Quiz Mentor, please message me at jewels-founder-fledgling@outlook.com
Jewels Johnson: Founder: Fledgling Arts Collective Central
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About the opportunity
As an Online Community Manager of Fledgling Arts Collective Central you will be working at the helm of a small, close-knit organisation. This position is as an acting Fledgling Online Community Manager. Fledgling encourages the members of our community to use creativity to improve mental health.
The role of Online Community Manager Manager is manifold - you will be in charge of mentoring new volunteers, as well as familiarising new Volunteers with our guidelines and ethos.
You will be responsible, as a guardian, for the smooth running of the day to day activity of Fledgling - helping to manage our Facebook Wings/Groups. You will deal efficiently and kindly with any difficult situations that may arise.
You will also be responsible for leaving positive and encouraging feedback on the artwork, photography, poetry, music, and film of our members - this is the really fun part!
As Online Community Manager, you will need to lead as an exemplar, setting an example to the rest of the team, and working hard to maintain our welcoming, inclusive, and caring environment.
Duties:
Be very comfortable using social media.
Motivating and managing a team of volunteers.
Ensuring that volunteers are keeping to their rota days, and following up with them if not.
Mentoring new volunteers, and training them.
Undertaking some basic administrative tasks when required - making rotas and forms, or drafting flyers.
Leaving affirmative and sensitive feedback on creative posts made by our members.
Managing any possible tensions that arise on posts, and dealing sensitively with triggering material.
Adhering to and embodying the ethos of Fledgling at all times - diversity, difference, inclusivity, empathy, and kindness.
About Fledgling Art Collective Central
We are non-profit-making-volunteer run Arts Collective providing a platform both online and offline for those who struggle with mental health, addiction,gender dysphoria,sexuality,feel like they don't quite 'fit',or feel estranged to this world ,We encourage you to express yourselves through art as catharsis.Combining Art & Catharsis , we believe in being CathARTic.We believe the arts are a great elixir.All those who empathise and feel akin with our beliefs are Welcome also.
What are we looking for?
Requirements:
- An understanding that, although this is a voluntary role, you are undertaking a long-term commitment as an Online Community Manager of Fledgling Arts Collective Central - please do not apply for this role if you expect to leave within the next 12 months.
This position would suit someone interested in making a passionate and long-term , rewarding commitment.
A warm, kind, and empathetic approach, and a big heart.
Enthusiasm and the ability to self-motivate ,be professional ,reliable and dedicated.
A compassionate understanding of mental health struggles -
Fledgling is an organisation for those struggling with their mental health, run by those who can empathise with their struggles.
The ability to commit to 3 days per week, hopping on and off as much as you can, to fit around your schedule.
This is a position that requires someone who can be reliable, dedicated , consistent, provide stability ,use initiative and invest passion into their work.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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About the opportunity
Fledgling Volunteer Online Creative Journals Wing/Group Manager
Jewels Johnson: Founder: Fledgling Arts Collective Central
About Fledgling Art Collective Central
We are non-profit-making-volunteer run Arts Collective providing a platform both online and offline for those who struggle with mental health, addiction,gender dysphoria,sexuality,feel like they don't quite 'fit',or feel estranged to this world ,We encourage you to express yourselves through art as catharsis.Combining Art & Catharsis , we believe in being CathARTic.We believe the arts are a great elixir.All those who empathise and feel akin with our beliefs are Welcome also.
What are they looking for?
You would concentrate on thinking of ways to populate the wing and also work with our Social Media Team to help promote our Creative Journals Wing through social media.
This is a really fun position , however we are looking for a motivated individual who can be committed, dedicated and take an active and proactive interest in getting this new wing thriving. You will always be comfortable working alone, using your own initiative and motivation, in addition to being part of a team of creatively minded people.
Fledgling are looking for a Volunteer Online Creative Journals Wing/Group Manager.
Our ideal candidate will be someone who already keeps their own Creative Journal or Art Journal and will be happy to share the pages in our Creative Journals Online Wing. You will be very passionate about creativity and art and expressing thoughts,feelings quotes and a scope of topics through Creative Journalling expression. We are looking for someone who will encourage new members to populate this new online Wing and to help them use this as a medium for cathartic expression.
At Fledgling we believe that using creativity is a great form of catharsis for mental health. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about the arts, creativity and is compassionate about mental health.
Our focus is on the creative process and the healing property this has and so you would encourage members to make their own Creative Journals pages and they will receive encouraging feedback in return.
You will need access to the internet and because we are online ,we are global ,so you can apply from anywhere in the world!
You would concentrate on thinking of ways to populate the wing and also work with our Social Media Team to help promote our Creative Journals Wing through social media.
This is a really fun position , however we are looking for a motivated individual who can be committed, dedicated and take an active and proactive interest in getting this new wing thriving. You will always be comfortable working alone, using your own initiative and motivation, in addition to being part of a team of creatively minded people.
You would take on the Creative Journals Wing as a project but also leave feedback in our other busier and established Wings. We ask Managers to commit to 2-3 days a week if possible. You wouldn't be expected to be present all day on those days,you would pop on and off to suit you.
Our Volunteers at Fledgling leave positive and encouraging feedback on the posts we get, i.e they will say a few things they like about what is posted.
We see so often how this builds the self esteem of our members, and our Volunteers!
Our Volunteer days our Monday to Friday, we rest up and next up at the weekend!
This is a Volunteer position.
If you think that you have the Creative Mojo to take on this position and would like to find out more, please email us.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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