Telephone Befriending

Last is a social enterprise based in Glasgow that aims to support people to reduce their plastic waste. We do this by providing advice and selling products that help people do this. Our profits will be used to develop educational programmes focussed on the environment. You will work closely with the Directors to collate and create valuable market insights that will inform the Business Plan and Financial Forecasting model for the company. These will be used to help us better understand the market and our competitors and persuade prospective funders to provide financial support to Make it Last. Specific tasks include: • Collect data on consumers, competitors and the marketplace and consolidate this information into actionable items, reports and presentations • Understand business objectives and design surveys to discover prospective customers’ preferences • Compile and analyse statistical data using modern and traditional methods to collect it • Perform valid and reliable market research SWOT analysis • Interpret data, formulate reports and make recommendations • Use online market research and catalogue findings • Provide competitive analysis on various companies’ market offerings, identify market trends, pricing/business models, sales and methods of operation The work generated by the post will directly inform the future development of this business and as such will provide valuable experience and examples for use in CVs and job interviews. All work will be undertaken remotely, as the business does not currently have office premises. You will require access to a laptop and a good internet connection.

Need to be available to pick up fresh meals from New Valley Monday -Thursday at 10.30am- 11.30 Friday after 2pm and deliver to the service user. Car and driving licence essential. All mileage paid. This usually takes about an hour each day. Volunteers will need to keep account of their own mileage.

Need to be available to pick up fresh meals from New Valley Monday -Thursday at 10.30am- 11.30 Friday after 2pm and deliver to the service user. Car and driving licence essential. All mileage paid. This usually takes about an hour each day. Volunteers will need to keep account of their own mileage.

Presenters and news readers required to volunteer with Isles FM. Training will be provided

Volunteering opportunity July 2020 Citizens Rights Project is focused on providing information about the EU Settlement Scheme, which involves the application process for the settled or pre-settled status for Eu/EEA/Swiss nationals, and their family members, living in the UK. We are looking for community leaders, caseworkers or local organisers with experience in social work or similar (i.e.: citizens’ rights, community development, cultural integration and diversity, migrant issues, vulnerable individuals and communities, etc.) who would like to volunteer with us. Your role will be to provide information and advice about the EU Settlement Scheme, and assist eligible EU/EEA/Swiss community members with the application process. As our volunteer you will: - learn about the EU Settlement Scheme - receive free training and OISC Level 1 (limited to EUSS) accreditation - acquire experience providing 1-2-1 advice under the supervision of an experienced immigration adviser - provide language and technological support in making applications to the EU Settlement Scheme - work closely with vulnerable EU/EEA/Swiss community members with complex needs and assist them in the process of securing their legal rights in the UK - join the network of organisations who support European communities in the UK We offer volunteer placements to willing and eligible candidates who can dedicate a few hours a week of their time. The placements are open to anyone with right to reside in the UK, and is not limited to UK and other EU nationals. However, speakers of another European language as well as English are especially welcome to join the programme. We especially look for candidates from Scottish Borders, Ayrshire, Dumfries and Galloway, Western Islands, Orkney, Shetland and Highlands.

If you live in Lewis or Harris, LHYCA is looking for a new Committee Member of The Scaladale Centre. Meetings are held monthly, currently via video link during the Coronavirus pandemic, and there is an AGM. No specific skills and/or experience required - could appeal to a very practical person who is prepared to pitch in around the centre, or a good admin person who might be happy to take minutes or apply for funding. Opportunities for children of Committee Members to take part in volunteering and activities. Could you be a part of the Scaladale family and help shape the future of the Centre? https://www.facebook.com/scaladale

Who we are: The National Autistic Society is here to transform lives, change attitudes and create a society that works for autistic people. We transform lives by providing support, information and practical advice for the 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK, as well as their three million family members and carers. Since 1962, autistic people have turned to us at key moments or challenging times in their lives, be it getting a diagnosis, going to school or finding work. We change attitudes by improving public understanding of autism and the difficulties many autistic people face. We also work closely with businesses, local authorities and government to help them provide more autism-friendly spaces, deliver better services and improve laws. Why we need you: The Education Rights Service provides impartial, confidential information, advice and support on education rights and entitlements for parents and carers of pre-school and school-age children with autism across the UK. The information is provided primarily via a telephone based service frequently backed up by email and written communication. Volunteers provide this from their own home. About this volunteering opportunity: Location: Scotland, home based Training dates: Weekend training will take place in Glasgow in January 2021 Time: Four hours per week. You can choose when to make calls and you can spread the hours across two or more days around your other commitments. You will be: Calling parents and carers of children on the autism spectrum who have contacted the Education Rights Service Offering accurate and up to date information on education legislation, regulations and guidance Helping parents to get appropriate provision for their child and providing information on relevant issues and helping them to write letters and prepare for meetings Carrying out case work which may include gathering, reading and analysing documents and carrying out research Recording details of interactions with parents on the Education Rights Service database and keeping accurate records Dealing appropriately with confidential information and documentation in line with the service’s policies. Some occasional travel to attend training and forums will be necessary.

Volunteers will be able to help with people who are in isolation. Tasks would include shopping dog walking, cooking meals and chatting on the phone to people to help people that may be feeling lonely You must be under 70 with no underlying health issues and showing no symptoms of Covid-19 to volunteer, in line with national and local government guidelines.

To spend time making social contact with someone who may be struggling with loneliness or social isolation. Purpose of the role: Provide telephone support to alleviate loneliness and social isolation in order to build an ordinary, warm, reliable friendship. Responsibilities/Tasks ● To make appropriate telephone contact with the matched befriendee as agreed with the befriendee and coordinator ● Read and understand the information provided as part of the induction training ● Understand and adhere to the Befriending Lewis and Harris Telephone Service agreement ● Adhere to Befriending Lewis and Harris confidentiality policy ● Record and claim any out-of-pocket telephone expenses on a monthly basic ● To record information about the call on the timesheet provided ● Report any concerns or problems to the service coordinator immediately