An opportunity for a youth writer at Voluntary Action Barra and Vatersay. They can write about any topic that young people are interested in.

Help with organising items that people hand in, price items and maintain shop

General advertising, promotion of meetings and sharing of information, maintaining a database and assistance with promotional material to raise awareness of the "invisible disability" due to neurological condition, mental health issues that can arise as well as the role of the carers and the support they may require Confidentiality is of utmost importance

Looking for volunteers who want to befriend someone who needs a little support and encouragement to get back into a healthy lifestyle. Gym Buddies will benefit from two befriender sessions before being matched with a Befriendee and full support as your Befriending volunteering progresses

Fundraising for the RNLI. To help RNLI to continue to save lives at sea They are. looking for people to be part of a new fundraising group based in Barra. The volunteer roles will involve events and fundraising including taking part in their campain materials

"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.

We are recruiting Coastguard Rescue Officers. Do you think you can make that difference when called out to assist those in gravest need? Do you live in Barra or Vatersay? We are looking to enhance our numbers in these areas.

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.

To be involved in volunteering with various activities throughout the year

Task Description: • Receive food donations from members of the public and thank them • Ensure that incoming stock is checked, weighed, and recorded • Sort food by date and type, removing any items that are damaged or out-of- date • Ensure that food is checked weekly and rotated as required • Notify the Chair or other member of the steering committee when food stock is low so that appeals can be made for these items • Keep store area clean and tidy at all times • Prepare stock orders for the foodbank centre and/or emergency food boxes, as appropriate • Report any health & safety or safeguarding concerns to the Chair

Task Description: • Welcome clients to the foodbank centre • Make refreshments and tidy up as required during the session • Offer a listening ear and signpost clients, as required, to further support, using information from the signposting folder/leaflets • Ensure that clients sign the packing list when they are given their food items and that all vouchers and packing lists are stored securely within the bounds of data protection • Check stock for imminent ‘best before’ dates, place out-of-date food in appropriate box in store room for disposal and record the action • Wear a name badge/ID during the session • Work under the guidance of the Chair and report any health & safety or safeguarding concerns to them.

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.

Safe 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 are looking for someone who is committed to the work of Save the Children, with enthusiasm for fundraising and developing new ideas as well as promoting the ethos of Save the Children. By helping us you really can make a difference to children around the world. We have a happy working atmosphere and volunteers find the social contact enjoyable and theraputic.

British Red Cross charity shops sell second-hand designer and vintage clothes, plus gifts, books, furniture and more, with all profits going towards the organisation's work both overseas and in the UK. Volunteers are needed to assist with various retail duties, including: - cashiering - greeting and helping customers - sorting new donations - displaying merchandise - general tidying and cleaning of the shop - getting the items ready for re-sale e.g. ironing, pricing The shop is open Monday to Saturday. You can choose to volunteer on a regular, weekly basis, or add your name to the list for short-term/emergency cover.The volunteer will continually deal with members of the public. Therefore gaining experience in dealing with people and handling money while helping to raise funds for this worthwhile cause.

Anyone interested in volunteering any services that may help in relaxation e.g. to be of benefit to the group

Be part of the Big Knit by knitting little hats for bottles. Patterns available from Volunteer Centre and by e-mailing lewis@volunteeringwesternisles.co.uk

We are looking for volunteers for this year's North Harris Show, which takes place on Thursday 18th July. If you'd like to volunteer we'd love to hear from you! There are no age restrictions and those under 16 will be paired up with a partner where necessary. We have a huge range of jobs to be covered on the day, including looking after inflatables, face painting, candyfloss making, competition score taking and much more! Please contact the Volunteer Centre if you are interested! Volunteering is vital to keep these community events going.

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

Fundraising for the RNLI. To help RNLI to continue to save lives at sea They are. looking for people to be part of a new fundraising group based in Barra. The volunteer roles will involve events and fundraising including taking part in their campain materials

Volunteers required to help out at the new Wed club starting in January. A great opportunity for any young volunteers out there (over12)

The bridge club offers activities ranging from sport to social development. In order to fulfill that potential in young people we need volunteers from various backgrounds and interests. The volunteers role in the club can include -refreshment sales -sporting activities -organising events -art & craft sessions -promoting social development -fundraising -encouraging a healthier lifestyle -support and advice - outdoor events.

Become involved in supporting the service users in various activities including arts and crafts

Volunteers are asked to join in all activities and usually lead the activity. In the Nicolson Institute gym, we play various sports but also do line dancing, trampolining etc. In the Church hall we have a programme of work including crafts, games and cookery. The Club is social membership and once a year we hold a Christmas party. We also celebrate other dates with Easter cards and Halloween activity.

Supporting service users with learning disabilities in the workshop, in a supported environment. Activities would include • Bench Making, Sanding and Varnishing. • Furniture restoration, sanding and painting. • Re-organising workshop whole area for access to garage for cleaning/washing vehicles and fixing bikes etc. • Making defined work stations throughout the workshop area so that clients can come in and work with minimum supervision currently this involves a station for a service user recycling cardboard and another one for making jigsaw puzzles for service users who are not able to sand or varnish. • Re-organising of old materials in the workshop and loose materials outside of the back of the workshop so that anything we cannot use can be recycled and old wood that can be used for project work can be re-arranged and stored in the workshop safely. • Painting, varnishing and recycling furniture for sale or raffle. • A variety of woodwork and craftwork from large benches to small table top craft projects taking place. • Birdhouses/Coffee tables for sale for gardens either by kit or from design using re-claimed wood. Enhanced Discloseure required - can be completed through organisation

Be willing to become part of the Digital Champions Network, willing to complete an online training course which would prepare them to assist a range of users improve their digital skills. Champions would then work with their local library to support people in their community

Be part of the Action for Children team, fundraising on a short tem basis

British Red Cross charity shops sell second-hand designer and vintage clothes, plus gifts, books, furniture and more, with all profits going towards the organisation's work both overseas and in the UK. Volunteers are needed to assist with various retail duties, including: - cashiering - greeting and helping customers - sorting new donations - displaying merchandise - general tidying and cleaning of the shop - getting the items ready for re-sale e.g. ironing, pricing The shop is open Monday to Saturday. You can choose to volunteer on a regular, weekly basis, or add your name to the list for short-term/emergency cover.The volunteer will continually deal with members of the public. Therefore gaining experience in dealing with people and handling money while helping to raise funds for this worthwhile cause.

Help with organising items that people hand in, price items and maintain shop

Task Description: • Receive food donations from members of the public and thank them • Ensure that incoming stock is checked, weighed, and recorded • Sort food by date and type, removing any items that are damaged or out-of- date • Ensure that food is checked weekly and rotated as required • Notify the Chair or other member of the steering committee when food stock is low so that appeals can be made for these items • Keep store area clean and tidy at all times • Prepare stock orders for the foodbank centre and/or emergency food boxes, as appropriate • Report any health & safety or safeguarding concerns to the Chair

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

We are currently preparing for our annual butterfly releases. We are looking for volunteers at our Stornoway release on Sat 3rd August, if you are local and able to spare a few hours on the day to help at a wonderful event that means so much to the families who attend, please email Zoey.linton@simbacharity.org.uk for further information. Our SiMBA butterfly releases are a joining together of families and friends to release a butterfly in honour of a baby who has died. The event is simple, but perfect, full of poems, readings, music, songs and time for reflection. After the service itself we ask you to join us for tea/coffee and time to talk to us and to each other. Last year throughout all our events we have over 1000 joining together showing support to each other.

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.

As a debt advisor you will undertake full training and guidance from the CAB. This will involve interviewing clients and using the CAB information system give clients up to date and accurate information. You will use your own knowledge on money saving tips and websites for research to support clients in making their budget stretch further. 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.

Have you done the test and added the D1 endorsement on your driving license? Or are you the right vintage to have it anyway? Do you love seeing young people having fun? We need drivers that we can call on weekly during the summer (May-September) and maybe monthly during the quieter season, to drive groups of young people to and from their Scaladale Outdoor Activities. You need to be confident driving and manoeuvring a 14 or 16 seater minibus around the roads of Harris. The bus will usually be in Stornoway for you to collect, and sometimes you may bring the group with you from town, and take them back at the end of the day. They will always be accompanied by a responsible adult. Any travelling expenses you incur will be reimbursed by The Scaladale Centre. Pick up and drop off times may vary depending on the session but times would be advertised in advance? Also, depending on the session and numbers involved the driver may even be able to join in depending on availability and only if they want to.

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.

Assist with the general running of the day care Centre - setting up, tidying up, serving tea and coffee and meals, talking with the clients, doing activities with clients (ie art, craft, reading, games) helping with care duties that are appropriate the centre runs from Mon- Sat 10am-3pm volunteers seen throughout this hours

Delivering active and adventurous play and sports based activities indoors and outdoors depending on season, along with crafts and games.

As part of the Paths for all project , carry out and improve disabled access on the nursery site, Spend a day removing excess gravel prior to edgings being laid down and new material put down.

Support the set up of film evenings, and general tasks

To volunteer at the wide range of events taking place at Taigh Dhonnchaidh at various times of the year

Task Description: • Welcome clients to the foodbank centre • Make refreshments and tidy up as required during the session • Offer a listening ear and signpost clients, as required, to further support, using information from the signposting folder/leaflets • Ensure that clients sign the packing list when they are given their food items and that all vouchers and packing lists are stored securely within the bounds of data protection • Check stock for imminent ‘best before’ dates, place out-of-date food in appropriate box in store room for disposal and record the action • Wear a name badge/ID during the session • Work under the guidance of the Chair and report any health & safety or safeguarding concerns to them.

Task Description: • Enter all required information from redeemed vouchers and stores stock forms onto the online data collection system on a weekly basis • Securely store vouchers and signed packing lists together in a locked filing cabinet • Adhere to all Data Protection Act requirements • Take notes at team meetings and circulate information as required • Organise the collation and distribution of information such as flyers, posters etc. for schools and other people, as required • Follow all policies and procedures including safeguarding policy and confidentiality agreement • Carry out tasks under the guidance of the Chair • Report any health & safety or safeguarding concerns to the Chair or member of the steering committee

To assist with the procedure of restoring and upcycling furniture as part of the small supportive team.

The club meets in term-time on Thursdays 3.45-4.45pm in the Sir E Scott Gym and is open to all children from age 8+. 3 courts are set up by the participants and both doubles and singles are played. Adult volunteers are needed to supervise the children but do not need to be able to play badminton! Disclosure must be in place to help out at this group and this can be done free of charge. Youth volunteers between 16-25 can count helping at this club towards their Saltire hours.

Isles FM is the community radio station for the Western Isles of Scotland. Based in Stornoway the station broadcasts to the community 24 hours a day. The station provides a mix of local news, information and music. There is a focus on the community, providing a voice to community groups and organisations. The output includes a huge variety of music from heavy metal to jazz and chart hits to accordion music. The focus is very much on local, Scottish and Gaelic music, Isles FM provides a channel for local bands and talent. As a radio presenter you will have many tasks to ensure that the show runs as smoothly as possible. Tasks include: - Radio presentation - Researching items - Control desk operation If you have a passion for music and creativity then this is the opportunity for you.

The garden has a patio area - a small lawn, shrub borders, a shed. A vegetable patch, a small woodland area and a secluded upper area with shrubs and a kilmarnock willow. There is professional advice available if you need it, and you will be able to encourage members to work inthe garden and use it for relaxation.

Facilitate the Boccia sessions at Trust Housing weekly sessions

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS) improves the quality of life for people in Scotland affected by chest, heart and stroke illness, through medical research, influencing public policy, advice and information, and support in the community. Volunteers are a vital part of CHSS. Without the dedicated support from volunteers none of their work would be possible. They offer a range of services throughout Scotland, including support for families and other carers. They fund all of this through their own efforts. Joining the befriending service is an opportunity to undertake a satisfying and rewarding role visiting clients in their homes and supporting access to services and activities. This enormously helps to reduce the social isolation and loneliness which is experienced by so many people after a diagnosis of heart failure. Activities might include going out shopping, taking the clilent out for some short exercise, for a cup of tea, or to just visit them at home. Chest Heart and Stroke are looking for volunteers that are friendly, outgoing and empathetic to help take on this vital role.

Names are taken in order to provide to organisations when they require one off volunteers for fundraising e.g. bag packing

Be part of the Lewis carnival by becoming part of a team or group that designs a float for 2019 carnival. D.R.Macleod is happy to allow his lorries to be used for this event. Entry forms in by 5th July

To be part of the team, fundraising at various times throughout the year

Volunteer Responsibilities: -To assist in the running of the youth programme which has up to 27 young people and 3 staff. - To communicate with the youth co-ordinator and other volunteers about programme activities - To supervise young people and ensure general health & safety and rules of conduct - To build a rapport with young people - To facilitate and participate in games, activities and discussions with young people - To assist with necessary programme set-up and clean-up - To undertake required record keeping procedures including reporting verbally to supervisor and completing any relevant programme forms. - To assist the youth co-ordinator and other staff in recognising issues concerning the safety and welfare of young people, and knowing who to raise the issues with and how to go about it.

The befriender will be matched up to the befriendee by having the same interests and hobbies. On average the pair will meet up once a week and undertake a range of activities depending on a preferred choice, (e.g. meeting for coffee, going for a walk). This opportunity will give the befriender a chance to do something worthwhile in the full knowledge that it is much appreciated.

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.

Be willing to become part of the Digital Champions Network, willing to complete an online training course which would prepare them to assist a range of users improve their digital skills. Champions would then work with their local library to support people in their community

Help to construct a polytunnel - conplete construction and skin it in order for service users at Ardesileach to use

Volunteers needed to collect supplies/food for cats when required also needed to drop off cats and pick up cats from occasional vet appointments

Attend gardening activity organised by Alzheimers (Lewis and Harris). Dates to be arranged with Marion (Manager)

it would involve being matched with someone that is suitable , spending an hour a week on the phone with the Befriendee. Full training will be given

Help is needed in the garden at the local Childrens Centre. If you would like to help paint., dig, plant or tidy up the garden, or simply donate materials go along to the Centre starting Monday 18th March. This will be an ongoing project over the summer months.

Coffee and Sale every last Sat of the month. starting 27th Feb 2016. 2pm-4pm. Help sort through items that are handed in, selling and serving coffees

Skills required in Financial Legal and Policies matter Volunteer role open to women only due to the nature of the role

Finances help - help with applying for funding etc

Task Description: • Enter all required information from redeemed vouchers and stores stock forms onto the online data collection system on a weekly basis • Securely store vouchers and signed packing lists together in a locked filing cabinet • Adhere to all Data Protection Act requirements • Take notes at team meetings and circulate information as required • Organise the collation and distribution of information such as flyers, posters etc. for schools and other people, as required • Follow all policies and procedures including safeguarding policy and confidentiality agreement • Carry out tasks under the guidance of the Chair • Report any health & safety or safeguarding concerns to the Chair or member of the steering committee

- Help to run Cuimhne events in North Uist, South Uist and Benbecula - Set up venue with tables, chairs etc and tidy up at the end - Welcome attendees, chat and engage with them and make them feel at ease.

To work a regular 3 hour shift on the helpline, respond to helpline e-mails, provide a listening ear to helpline users, participate in quality monitoring by logging calls received, record service user feedback

Write reports Attend matches or gather verbal report from coaches Take photo Upload to the website

What will be involved? • To lead a Gentle Movement class for people affected by cancer and their family/carers. • To attend training and support sessions. • Complete basic paperwork for each class. • Participate in the evaluation of the Move More Western Isles Gentle Movement groups. Benefits to you  Full training for the role of Move More Gentle Movement Lead volunteer.  Regular support from the Move More Western Isles Team  Additional support from Macmillan.  Develop knowledge and experience of benefits of exercise for people affected by cancer.  The chance to meet and make new friends.  Make a real difference to the lives of people affected by cancer in your local community.  Excellent experience to enhance your CV.  Be part of an innovative project, the first if its kind in the Western Isles! Location Gentle Movement classes will run at various venues and times across the Western Isles You will be matched to a venue and time that suits you. We ask that volunteers commit whenever possible to one session each week (approximately 2 hours). This regular commitment from you will help to provide service users with a consistently great experience of the Move More Western Isles programme. Skills and qualities we are looking for  Willingness to undertake training required  Open, warm and friendly manner  Good communication skills  Commitment to the role  Non-judgmental  Ability to ‘actively listen’ (training will be given)