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.

Help with social media, facebook and Instagram. This is a flexible volunteering opportunity and would work well with Duke of Edinburgh and Saltire Awards

To be involved in a number of activities when needed with the groups Beavers, Cubs and Scout sections

Fancy being part of OH!CON? Oh, you are a star! We need lovely people to help out on the day and at some of the events leading up to OH!CON. As a volunteer, you will get the opportunity to be part of a wonderful team of fellow nerds, enjoy a range of activities and help us make OH!CON a success (and possibly the start of an annual event). Depending on your age, you will be slotted into one of two categories of volunteers: • Hobbits: for volunteers aged 12 to 15 years. You'll need permission from a parent or guardian. • Elves: for volunteers aged 16 years+ Volunteer roles Here are the things we really need: Pre and post preparations Setting up of the Town Hall on Friday 28 October. This includes, setting up tables, equipment and the artists gallery. Clear up will take place on Monday 31 October. Stewards On the day, we need people to help with the events and activities, as well as with house-keeping tasks like taking tickets and looking after the backstage area. Guest liaison We have guests and speakers who will need help finding venues, setting up their talks and activities and so on. First aiders We need qualified first aiders to be available throughout the day at the Town Hall. What you'll commit to We'll ask you to attend a volunteers meeting on Wednesday 27 October. We'll rota you to complete at least one 2-hour shift on Saturday 29 October (if you are happy to do more - great!). We'll try to match you with what you are interested in, but we can't guarantee this, but we will make sure you are happy with what you're asked to do. We'll also need help before and after the day for preparations and clean-up (so let us know if you'd be happy to do this too). If you want to attend a particular event or activity at OH!CON make sure to book a ticket for it (tickets will be free) and let us know so we can make sure you aren't on the rota for something else at the same time.

Knitting patterns available for groups to copy and use for knitting groups

Needed to work with the website developer in order to get the website up and running with appropriate content. A knowledge of the community would be an advantage. This opportunity would also ask for support to help archive all the wonderful photos that include past and present folk within the community

We are looking for volunteers to come into the care home to support the substantive staff improve the lives of the residents. Older adults in care homes need the support and friendship that we take for granted. As a volunteer there is an opportunity to work with individual residents or be part of wider group activities to assist residents to get the most positive experience out of these activities and ensure that residents get to continue living their best lives.

Various volunteer roles available - at start and finish points including taking times

VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK's largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We help advocate for people to be able to make decisions about their health care and wellbeing. About the role: The focus of the role will be supporting those with complex needs who self disclose as having a disability to use our toolkit and help them understand their rights and access their benefits. Tasks and responsibilities will be: - helping clients understand what advocacy is. - supporting clients with issues they cannot resolve on their own. - keep detailed notes and records of interactions with clients and visits. - doing research and making contact with other services, such as healthcare professionals. - referring clients to our paid advocacy service if necessary. - building professional relationships. - promoting our organisation and services through drop in sessions and community groups. You will receive induction training and training specific to your role. You will also receive support from your allocated paid advocate and 1:1 support from VoiceAbility staff with the opportunity for regular feedback. Remote working is the preferred delivery option for clients, so you will be working from home. Travel may be required for promoting our services. Sessions only take place between 9am -5pm weekdays, and you are expected to spend 2-3 hours each week volunteering, for a minimum of 6 months. You will need to provide 2 references and complete a PVG check. This will be free and we will help will help with the cost of this. Equipment to complete your role will be supplied. Reinburshment of reasonable expenses and travel costs are covered in line with VoiceAbility policies. This is a very rewarding role where benefits will include: - the opportunity to learn new skills - make a positive impact to people with care and support needs. - meet new people and gain experience in your role. - additional learning & training opportunities.

Cycling Without Age Scotland is a transformational project which brings the elderly population closer to the outdoor environment through the power of Cycling. It offers the elderly or less able bodied, the chance to hitch a ride on a trishaw and enjoy the outdoors in a relaxing and invigorating way. Based on the national model, the Lewis and Harris Chapter has formed a core local committee and are keen to recruit volunteers to help establish and run the project. Our first aim is to raise enough money to purchase two trishaws, one for Stornoway and one for Tarbert. We then plan to link up (initially) with local care homes and organise to take elderly residents out on trishaws. Volunteers The project would offer considerable opportunities for volunteers and taking part would increase confidence and social skills in all age groups. For those who volunteer with the project, it is a chance to be part of something that makes a real difference to the lives of those in their community. They will form friendships and, from the stories they hear on the rides, learn more about their local community. They will develop important social skills and their own health will benefit from the exercise and fresh air.

Cycling Without Age Scotland is a transformational project which brings the elderly population closer to the outdoor environment through the power of Cycling. It offers the elderly or less able bodied, the chance to hitch a ride on a trishaw and enjoy the outdoors in a relaxing and invigorating way. Based on the national model, the Lewis and Harris Chapter has formed a core local committee and are keen to recruit volunteers to help establish and run the project. Our first aim is to raise enough money to purchase two trishaws, one for Stornoway and one for Tarbert. We then plan to link up (initially) with local care homes and organise to take elderly residents out on trishaws. Volunteers The project would offer considerable opportunities for volunteers and taking part would increase confidence and social skills in all age groups. For those who volunteer with the project, it is a chance to be part of something that makes a real difference to the lives of those in their community. They will form friendships and, from the stories they hear on the rides, learn more about their local community. They will develop important social skills and their own health will benefit from the exercise and fresh air.

Site preparation volunteers. Volunteers are needed to help prepare the site of the Festival. This work will be outdoors and will involve things like litter picking, covering tent pegs, helping to secure the site etc. Drivers are also needed to ferry people and things around on site. Volunteers can choose to work for a morning, afternoon or evening session lasting approximately 2 hours each and can volunteer on one day or several days. Volunteers who complete a minimum of 2 sessions will receive free entry tickets for the EDF on a day of their choice. If anyone wants to camp and volunteer for the duration of the festival then a campsite and meal vouchers can be provided.

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 which helps 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. Patterns available.

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.

Communities for Refugees – Western Isles is a volunteer group set up specifically to support the arrival of a family urgently needing to leave a situation of conflict or danger in one of the most severely disrupted parts of the world. Our formation follows a successful resettlement project run by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (CnES), through which eight families from Syria were supported to make new lives here in the Western Isles. We are working with national support organisation Sponsor Refugees and CnES to participate in a Home Office scheme, the Community Sponsorship Scheme. Under this scheme a community works in cooperation with the local authority to facilitate resettlement of a refugee family, allowing for more people to be welcomed, over and above the quota set by the UK Government. Since we were formed in late 2021 we have completed a lot of preparation work to welcome a new family here to Stornoway, and we have now been approved by the Home Office and matched with a family who are to come to the Western Isles over the next few months. If you join us, you will become part of a group that intends to give a family a chance to make a new life after a time of chaos and danger. A spokesperson for Sponsor Refugees told us: “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.” We have a strong committee in place, but we now need to find volunteers with specific skills and availability.

Western Isles Support for Cats and Kittens was established early in 2020 in response to the growing need for control of the feral cat population, especially in Lewis and Harris Can you spare some time to look after the cats and kittens in care of WISCK Help needed to clean the cats bowls are refil them.

Western Isles Support for Cats and Kittens was established early in 2020 in response to the growing need for control of the feral cat population, especially in Lewis and Harris We are looking for volunteers 18 and over to help with cleaning pens and feeding our cats/kittens on one morning per week. Could you spare 1 hour before 10 am once a week to help our cats?

Wee are looking for volunteers 18 and over to help with cleaning pens and feeding our cats/kittens on one morning per week. Could you spare 1 hour before 10 am once a week to help our cats? If so please contact your local Volunteer Centre in the Western Isles (Stornoway or Tarbert) to find out more!

To help develop the Walled Garden at UHI Outer Hebrides into an outdoor, horticultural community space. To work as part of a team, or individually, to improve existing areas in the garden such as a wildlife zone, social area, sensory area and vegetable growing beds More details available on request lewis@volunteercentrewi.org

General volunteer to support the works carried out at Lews Castle Grounds. Varied roles depending on time of year and planned activities

Young Scot is looking for young people from across Scotland aged 11-25 inclusive, to be part of our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Champions Panel. info@young.scot Project information 🎂 11-25 inclusive 📅 From June 2022 About the Young Scot DEI strategy At Young Scot, we continue to be fully committed to achieving diversity, equity and inclusion within our organisation. We’re also working harder to become an explicitly anti-racist organisation. We are doing this by taking a close look at our operations and identifying what it is we do that contributes to structural discrimination. Our DEI strategic goals are to: Create an inclusive working culture, recognising the value of diversity and maintaining a culture where everyone feels valued and respected Ensure our services for young people are accessible to all young people, recognising the intersectional diversity of their needs Learn from and share best practices in the third sector, demonstrating our work to eliminate discrimination, recognise and promote equality and diversity, address inequity and be inclusive in all that we do You can read more information about this in our DEI Strategy. Young Scot Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Champions Panel Our Young Scot DEI Panel will be a diverse group of young people, co-chaired by two Young Scot Board members. As a panel, you will meet quarterly to ensure that the voices of seldom heard young people lead and support our journey to deliver our vision. You will: Review our DEI Strategy and set out our DEI priorities Give expertise and guidance on how we can achieve diversity, equity and inclusion Showcase and highlight the needs of seldom heard groups of young people Track progress and hold us to account You will be supported to develop a deeper understanding of DEI and engage other young people from a variety of backgrounds. You don’t need any experience to apply, but it would be great if you had an interest in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion and making the voices of all young people heard. We are keen to receive applications from those who are passionate about representing a variety of groups, including but not limited to: LGBTQI+ Black, Asian or Ethnic Minority Young Carer Gypsy/Traveller Care Experience Disability Refugee or Asylum Seeker Living in a rural area

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

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. 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 whlaes and dolphins locally, volunteers will be activily contributing to their protection.

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.

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.

Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland Western Isles are looking to recruit volunteers to support those living with either long covid, Cardiac, Stroke or Respiratory Conditions in our community. Would you have an hour or two to spare to contact people within our community, who are isolated, socially disconnected and living with our conditions? Please get in touch. Normal applications (by email only) and PVG applications still apply. Training in our conditions, particularly with regard to Respiratory conditions will apply. This training will be accessible soon and can be done online. We are a great community and the most vulnerable in our islands need our help more than ever. This training will be accessible soon and can be done online

Youth volunteer with CHSS physical activity project

Community volunteers - to help raise funds for the crew and general running of the boat and station. The RNLI is a charity that saves lives at sea. We do this through lifeboat search and rescue, lifeguards, water safety education and flood rescue. The Barra Lifeboat Station is the heart of the community and is always there when someone needs help, whatever the weather and whenever, you can rely on them 24/7. In order for the lifeboat station to continue to save all lives at sea they need you to volunteer as a community fundraiser. You will be there to help raise money by doing bucket collections, coffee mornings, whatever you think would work in the community to help fund the crew training, their kit, fuel the boat etc. By becoming a fundraising volunteer you will be part of the RNLI family in Barra and will support the crew to continue to save all lives at sea.

Rionnagan Oga required a few helpers to run the Charity cafe during a craft fayre. Helped them to publicize the event and opportunity

General Volunteers are needed to help at the Festival. covering tent pegs, helping to secure the site etc. Drivers are needed to ferry people and things around on site, ticket sellers, car parking attendants, merchandise volunteers, Green Team (environmental) and Festival Ambassadors to welcome people etc. Volunteers can choose to work for a morning, afternoon or evening session lasting approximately 2 hours each and can volunteer on one day or several days. Volunteers who complete a minimum of 2 sessions will receive free entry tickets for the EDF on a day of their choice. If anyone wants to camp and volunteer for the duration of the festival then a campsite and meal vouchers can be provided. Everyone will be given a buddy and friends will be placed together.

Volunteers required to help at North Uist Agricultural Society Show on July 21st at Hosta Agricultural Shed and grounds. Volunteers will be needed for car parking, admissions, washing up tea things, and a myriad of other things!

All hands are needed on deck to take down tents and clean up the site used for the festival. Everyone will have a buddy and friends are encouraged to volunteer together

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.

Youth volunteer with CHSS physical activity project

Chest Heart and Stroke, Scotland, Western Isles is looking for volunteers to support their service users. Volunteers are vital to the service – can you help? We have a range of volunteer roles such as communication, administration and helping to organise activities to give support to those who are living with Chest Heart or Stroke Conditions, including long covid. We will provide volunteer training for these roles, including communication support, providing accessible information and creating a safe and stimulating environment. Volunteering hours are flexible and through providing one to one support, will enable people to resume activities in a hospital environment and / or within their own home or their local community. You will be provided with full training and the post is subject to PVG Disclosure.

There are many activites that Scout leaders participate in from fun games to camps, to arts adn music, to teaching new skills

Event information 🎂 Young people based in Scotland aged 11-25 years. No voluntary experience is necessary! 📅 Thursday 6th October 2022 🕰️ ️ 1pm – 4.30pm (the Youth Volunteering Legacy Group will provide out-of-school letters) 🗺️ Online, Scotland About the event The Youth Volunteering Legacy Group is hosting the #YouthVIP Summit: How Can Schools Support Youth Volunteering? It will be a space for organisations to listen to young people on their volunteering experiences, but this event will focus especially on volunteering opportunities accessed in schools. We’re inviting young people to come along to this event to have their voices heard on volunteering within Scotland and what needs to change! The summit will be an opportunity for young people to get to know staff from various youth and voluntary organisations, get involved in collaborative activities and hear about the volunteering journeys and experiences of young people. By attending the event, you will contribute to creating change within voluntary organisations, pushing the sector to do better. About the Youth Volunteering Legacy Group The Youth Volunteering Legacy Group was set up as a lead from the Youth Volunteering Innovation Project (Youth VIP) back in 2018. The twenty-four young people in the group are overseeing some of the Youth VIP’s thirteen recommendations – with the Volunteering Summit being one of them! The group has been meeting regularly to plan and co-design the summit with both Young Scot and YouthLink Scotland. They are hoping to improve volunteering for young people in Scotland and support voluntary organisations in creating better opportunities. What will you get from attending? You will have the chance to meet like-minded people and develop friendships with young people across Scotland. You will also learn more about the voluntary sector, meet representatives from various voluntary organisations and learn about the different opportunities out there! We will provide out-of-school letters for you to attend this event, as well as a £10 Love2shop voucher.

Food Train. Our 'Connects' service provides volunteer support for people needing help with their regular grocery shopping. We currently have a member needing volunteer assistance with shopping in the Creagorry area of Benbecula. If you can spare a little time each week to shop for and deliver essential grocery items to our member in Benbecula please message me for further information.

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.

Action for Children has been based on the Outer Hebrides for over 20 years and delivers a variety of services to children, young people and their families Volunteer support welcome to help with activities.

Western Isles Support for Cats and Kittens was established early in 2020 in response to the growing need for control of the feral cat population, especially in Lewis and Harris Much as we love the cats and kittens we rescue, none of them are great at getting a load of washing done. Can anyone help by doing a load a week on a regular basis? Washing liquid can be provided. Ideal way to support the work we’re doing easily without having to give up too much time. Without local support we’ll never succeed. Thank you.

SCVO is a trusted organisation, with a critical role to play in supporting the voluntary sector. As a member of the Board, you can be part of something special. Trustees make sure the governance of the organisation is maintained to a high standard. The role is both rewarding and challenging, as we operate in an ever-changing environment with precarious funding – just like most other voluntary organisations. Our trustees play a key role in making sure that SCVO stays true to our mission and values, serving the interests of our members and the wider voluntary sector. As a trustee, your responsibilities include: being responsible for the strategic direction of SCVO upholding SCVO’s values promoting the role of the voluntary sector wherever appropriate receiving reports from the Chief Executive and other staff on SCVO’s operations and finances, making recommendations as required making sure that all statutory requirements for SCVO are met agreeing on co-opting Board members to the Board of Trustees. https://scvo.scot/about/people/board-of-trustees/elections-2022 - link for nomination forms

To help support The Embark Project in providing mixed ability community cycling groups which aim to improve the social and physical wellbeing of participants. To act as a certified Cycle Ride Leader, encouraging people from all walks of life to get actively involved in outdoor activity by learning how to cycle and participate in fun guided group cycling events. You do NOT need your own bike to undertake this role More details available via e-mail lewis@volunteercentrewi,org

To help support The Embark Project in providing mixed ability community cycling groups which aim to improve the social and physical wellbeing of participants. To act as a certified Cycle Ride Leader, encouraging people from all walks of life to get actively involved in outdoor activity by learning how to cycle and participate in fun guided group cycling events. You do NOT need your own bike to undertake this role More details available via e-mail lewis@volunteercentrewi,org

Stornoway Cruise Ambassadors Who we are. Stornoway Cruise Ambassadors (CAs), are a group of volunteers who got together in 2012, to meet and greet passengers coming to Stornoway on cruise ships. We are not a constituted group but we do have a Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer. We operate under the auspices of the Stornoway Port Authority (SPA). Communication between ourselves is generally by email. We have a small budget from several sources, which we use to pay for the maps and other information we give out to the passengers. We meet formally a maximum of three times a year, for our AGM, and a pre and post season discussion. A room in the ferry terminal is available to us for storing our information leaflets and making tea and coffee etc. What we do. We are available either in the ferry terminal or on the quayside, to advise passengers what there is for them to see and do around Stornoway, and further afield if they wish. Many of the passengers are already booked on coach trips, which they pre book on board and we direct them to the tour organisers or coaches. Sometimes they have time to spare before or after their tours and want to spend some time in the town. One of the busiest times is around lunchtime, when the ferry is coming and going. This tends to coincide with tour coaches returning and leaving and it can be a challenge ensuring everyone gets on the correct ship! What is the time commitment? There is no specific time commitment and CA’s volunteer when they are able to. 61 vessels are due between 4th April and 4th October this year staying for various lengths of time. Passengers do not usually come ashore before 06.00 and are usually back on board for their evening meal. As indicated above, one of the busiest times is around lunchtime. Some CA’s stay the whole day, others just for 2 or 3 hours. Dress code. We do not have a specific dress code but we try to be suitably dressed and we have Harris Tweed waistcoats to identify us. SPA provides hi vis vests for when working in the car park or quayside, and also fleeces. We wear photographic ID badges. The Vessels. The ships range in size from 50 passengers (The Hebridean Princess) to over 2,300 passengers (The Arcadia). Sometimes there is more than one in at a time. The large one’s berth in the outer harbour and the passengers come and go by tender to number 3 pier. The smaller one’s berth at number 3 or 1. Some of the small ones have tours which most passengers go on. For these, we tend to go on board first thing, before they leave and give them information. The passengers. Most of the passengers are very friendly, grateful for our help and look forward to seeing our islands. However, as with any situation, there are some who can be less than grateful and on occasions impolite. This is usually when something has gone wrong, with delays to their coach trips, tenders etc. All of this is totally outwith our control, but as we are ‘the Face of Stornoway’ they often take their frustration out on us. We have to politely refer them to either the tour operators or the ship’s personnel. What are we looking for in our team? You should be friendly and able to approach and speak to strangers for whom English or Gaelic may not their first language. You should have a good knowledge of what there is to do in and around Stornoway and the Islands. Although, we can give training on that and we have a variety of information leaflets, bus timetables etc available. Most importantly you must have an enthusiasm for this wonderful place.

Communities for Refugees – Western Isles is a volunteer group set up specifically to support the arrival of a family urgently needing to leave a situation of conflict or danger in one of the most severely disrupted parts of the world. Our formation follows a successful resettlement project run by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (CnES), through which eight families from Syria were supported to make new lives here in the Western Isles. We are working with national support organisation Sponsor Refugees and CnES to participate in a Home Office scheme, the Community Sponsorship Scheme. Under this scheme a community works in cooperation with the local authority to facilitate resettlement of a refugee family, allowing for more people to be welcomed, over and above the quota set by the UK Government. Since we were formed in late 2021 we have completed a lot of preparation work to welcome a new family here to Stornoway, and we have now been approved by the Home Office and matched with a family who are to come to the Western Isles over the next few months. If you join us, you will become part of a group that intends to give a family a chance to make a new life after a time of chaos and danger. A spokesperson for Sponsor Refugees told us: “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.” We have a strong committee in place, but we now need to find volunteers with specific skills and availability.

Cycling Without Age Scotland is a transformational project which brings the elderly population closer to the outdoor environment through the power of Cycling. It offers the elderly or less able bodied, the chance to hitch a ride on a trishaw and enjoy the outdoors in a relaxing and invigorating way. Based on the national model, the Lewis and Harris Chapter has formed a core local committee and are keen to recruit volunteers to help establish and run the project. Our first aim is to raise enough money to purchase two trishaws, one for Stornoway and one for Tarbert. We then plan to link up (initially) with local care homes and organise to take elderly residents out on trishaws. Volunteers The project would offer considerable opportunities for volunteers and taking part would increase confidence and social skills in all age groups. For those who volunteer with the project, it is a chance to be part of something that makes a real difference to the lives of those in their community. They will form friendships and, from the stories they hear on the rides, learn more about their local community. They will develop important social skills and their own health will benefit from the exercise and fresh air.

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.

Volunteers required to help with some general maintenance, gardening, cooking and at the annual Christmas Toy Appeal at the local Salvation Army building. This opportunity can be on a weekly or monthly basis If you are interested in volunteering with some of these duties then get in touch

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.

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/

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS) improves the quality of life for people in Scotland affected by long covid, 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. 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 client 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.

Can you help a child engage with learning and fulfil their potential? Can you develop their communication skills, build their confidence and support them in overcoming adversity? At the VTO we will support you in providing one-to-one tuition either online or at the child’s home, or in one of our Learning Hubs. We will train you, match you with a young person and provide resources, so that you can support them in achieving their potential. Find out more about Learning Hubs here. Feedback on our services has shown that one-to-one tuition can markedly improve children’s academic performance, develop their social skills, increase their motivation to do well and grow their self-esteem. The VTO is inclusive and supports children of all ability levels and from all of Glasgow’s communities. Being a tutor is a rewarding experience. You will make a difference to the education of the child you are tutoring. Most children being tutored need help with basic reading, writing and numeracy. Some need support for specialist subjects. The children range in age from 6 to 16 years, the majority are between 10 and 14. Before you can start tutoring you will receive induction training which includes lesson planning and child protection. You will be encouraged to take part in additional training in areas such as dyslexia awareness, learning and communication and English as an Additional Language (EAL). VTO also provides ongoing support, training and tutoring resources once you start tutoring. Our staff are available for answering any questions which arise. You will also benefit from the experience of other tutors: you will be assigned a mentor if you wish, and are invited to join in ongoing training sessions and occasional social events, where you will meet other tutors.

Young people aged 12 and over required to act as "runners" to take results from show competitions to the office for collating. Also to deliver messages around the showground.

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.

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.

We are looking for volunteers to come into the care home to support the substantive staff improve the lives of our residents. Older adults in care homes need the support and friendship that we all take for granted. As a volunteer there is an opportunity to work with individual residents or be part of wider group activities to assist residents to get the most positive experience out of these activities and ensure that residents get to continue living their best lives.

The Calanais visitor centre has a great opportunity for all the aspiring scientists and those with an interest in coastal erosion and environmental issues. The centre is looking to recruit a team of 6 volunteers across the Isle of Lewis who would research and source a weather station for the Callanish Centre. Using state of the art technology volunteers would process data for input into the national citizen science database. This team would also record local environmental phenomenon, erosion, and issues of concern and post this information on social media. We are looking for a range of people for these roles. All equipment will be provided, including laptops, if required. We aim to start in October. The key roles would be: Weather station duties: - Connect to weather station and download weather data - Log weather data and post on social media Coastal erosion duties: - This role involves going to chosen sites after a gale, heavy rain or high tide to measure any coastal erosion. - These duties would be light touch, through recording set data and taking photos. Skills and qualities required include being familiar with computers, social media, having an interest in the weather and environmental issues. All training will be provided. This will take approx. 5hrs, once a month. Volunteers should be over 16. The weather station purchase is fully funded and it’s hoped we can source a good quality product, the data would help with developing the citizen science communities round the Islands and in Highland Region. This is a fantastic opportunity for the community to become part of a national and indeed global network of Citizen Scientists

The Calanais visitor centre has a great opportunity for all the aspiring scientists and those with an interest in coastal erosion and environmental issues. The centre is looking to recruit a team of 6 volunteers across the Isle of Lewis who would research and source a weather station for the Callanish Centre. Using state of the art technology volunteers would process data for input into the national citizen science database. This team would also record local environmental phenomenon, erosion, and issues of concern and post this information on social media. We are looking for a range of people for these roles. All equipment will be provided, including laptops, if required. We aim to start in October. The key roles would be: Weather station duties: - Connect to weather station and download weather data - Log weather data and post on social media Coastal erosion duties: - This role involves going to chosen sites after a gale, heavy rain or high tide to measure any coastal erosion. - These duties would be light touch, through recording set data and taking photos. Skills and qualities required include being familiar with computers, social media, having an interest in the weather and environmental issues. All training will be provided. This will take approx. 5hrs, once a month. Volunteers should be over 16. The weather station purchase is fully funded and it’s hoped we can source a good quality product, the data would help with developing the citizen science communities round the Islands and in Highland Region. This is a fantastic opportunity for the community to become part of a national and indeed global network of Citizen Scientists

Do you want to help clean up our coastline and contribute to the conservation of our marine species and habitat? During September thousands of volunteers take part in the marine conservation Society great British clean up. Open to all members of the public to come along and help contribute to the conservation of our marine species and habitats.

To help support The Embark Project in providing mixed ability social walking groups, which aim to improve the social and physical wellbeing of participants. To lead our walking groups ensuring participants are safe and happy. Our social group walks will take place in Lews Castle Grounds, walks can last thirty minutes to one hour

To help support The Embark Project in providing mixed ability social walking groups, which aim to improve the social and physical wellbeing of participants. To lead our walking groups ensuring participants are safe and happy. Our social group walks will take place in Lews Castle Grounds, walks can last thirty minutes to one hour

Viking Genes are looking for people from the Western Isles to join an on line study as part of their genetic and health research. You must have at least 2 grandparents from the Hebrides, Orkney or Shetland, be aged over 16 and have not taken part in any previous studies. Contact www.ed.ac.uk/viking for more detailed information

Food Train. Our 'Connects' service provides volunteer support for people needing help with their regular grocery shopping. We currently have a members needing volunteer assistance with shopping in the Western Isles. If you can spare a little time each week to shop for and deliver essential grocery items to our member in Benbecula please message me for further information.

Communities for Refugees – Western Isles is a volunteer group set up specifically to support the arrival of a family urgently needing to leave a situation of conflict or danger in one of the most severely disrupted parts of the world. Our formation follows a successful resettlement project run by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (CnES), through which eight families from Syria were supported to make new lives here in the Western Isles. We are working with national support organisation Sponsor Refugees and CnES to participate in a Home Office scheme, the Community Sponsorship Scheme. Under this scheme a community works in cooperation with the local authority to facilitate resettlement of a refugee family, allowing for more people to be welcomed, over and above the quota set by the UK Government. Since we were formed in late 2021 we have completed a lot of preparation work to welcome a new family here to Stornoway, and we have now been approved by the Home Office and matched with a family who are to come to the Western Isles over the next few months. If you join us, you will become part of a group that intends to give a family a chance to make a new life after a time of chaos and danger. A spokesperson for Sponsor Refugees told us: “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.” We have a strong committee in place, but we now need to find volunteers with specific skills and availability.

Communities for Refugees – Western Isles is a volunteer group set up specifically to support the arrival of a family urgently needing to leave a situation of conflict or danger in one of the most severely disrupted parts of the world. Our formation follows a successful resettlement project run by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (CnES), through which eight families from Syria were supported to make new lives here in the Western Isles. We are working with national support organisation Sponsor Refugees and CnES to participate in a Home Office scheme, the Community Sponsorship Scheme. Under this scheme a community works in cooperation with the local authority to facilitate resettlement of a refugee family, allowing for more people to be welcomed, over and above the quota set by the UK Government. Since we were formed in late 2021 we have completed a lot of preparation work to welcome a new family here to Stornoway, and we have now been approved by the Home Office and matched with a family who are to come to the Western Isles over the next few months. If you join us, you will become part of a group that intends to give a family a chance to make a new life after a time of chaos and danger. A spokesperson for Sponsor Refugees told us: “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.” We have a strong committee in place, but we now need to find volunteers with specific skills and availability.

I would like to have the volunteers thinking about the environment we live in and trying to protect the Great Yellow Bumblebee while doing so. They would be learning all about the Bee and how essential all bees are for the worlds food consumption. When the project has completed for the year, i would like to be able to show the various volunteers/groups where their pots have gone and prove to them that volunteering alongside lots of different people can make a big impact on the environment. I hope this would encourage them to continue the planting and flowering in the coming years. I hope to bring a few volunteer groups together while doing this project. Lone parents, young adults, elderly island residents & incorporate family volunteering along with the local children in the schools both in the South and North Harris.

Do you have an hour or two to spare? Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland are looking towards setting up an Activity Groups or one to one opportunities * golf, art, music, and health walks* Any necessary training will be provided.

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.

To provide warm and friendly kindness calls to vulnerable people supported by Befriending Lewis and Harris Helping to tackle loneliness and social isolation in the community. Reaching out ot people in the hope that they will feel cared for, included , encouraged, less lonely and socially isolated

What will I be doing? Working one to one with a young person who requires tutoring support online. Relationship building and mentoring. Instilling a growth mind set towards learning. Monitoring and recording progress of learning and keeping in contact with your assigned Learning Coordinator. Tutoring in English, maths and potentially other subjects, dependent on experience. Sourcing and creating engaging ways to support pupils skills and learning. What skills and development will I develop through this role? We want to support our volunteers through their time with us. Satisfaction of giving something back and reducing the attainment gap. Gain teaching, tutoring and youth work experience useful in careers working with young people. Developing new enhanced communication skills. Enhanced personal statement /CV Fulfill volunteering requirement of Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme/Saltire Award if eligible. Reference after 6 months. You will be asked to fill out an application form, be invited for an interview and as part of the selection process we require a check to be carried out through the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme for working with children. This involves a criminal record check which included spent and pending convictions. This is the fullest form of criminal check available to us. VTO will assist with the processing of this and there is no cost to the volunteer.