We need friendly, patient people with a basic knowledge of IT to support disabled people to access the digital world. Key activities include: • Helping clients set up and get started on their IT equipment. • Supporting clients with basic IT skills such as using the internet. • Encouraging disabled people to feel confident in using computer technology. • Troubleshooting IT issues. • Helping clients use adaptive software & hardware. Providing ongoing phone support and training to clients who require it. Key personal attributes: • General IT Skills • Reliable • Good listening and explaining skills • Good communicator • Willing to support choice and independence for disabled people Non-judgemental, empathetic and patient

Volunteer various roles within the school

While there are opportunities across a range of roles in our shops, you may prefer to volunteer in one of our departments. We’re always looking for people who would enjoy giving great customer service and keeping their department looking great. You may have an interest in homewares, books or music department. Whichever you choose, you’ll get the chance to mingle with the local customers and volunteers, and integrate yourself into the BHF community. Becoming a department volunteer means you will be chatting to the local customers helping them find the right product to suit their needs and making sure that all the stock has been prepared and is displayed to our BHF guidelines. If you think you’re ready to take up a role like this pop into your local store and meet our friendly team.

Do you fancy jiving to the British Heart Foundation beat? Then lend some jazz hands to our dedicated and hardworking team in your local area. We’re always looking for some knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteers to help sort, price and display our wide range of CD’s, DVD’s and games. If you’re looking to be part of a team, learn and engage with other likeminded people then sign up today. Research those rare unknown items and take pride in how much your discoveries go for on eBay. Orchestrate eye-catching displays, provide Oscar worthy customer service and revel in the showbiz glitz and glamour that is the volunteering world.

Task Description:  Ensure the food management and running of the foodbank centre(s)  Ensure appropriate paperwork is completed in a timely manner with a high degree of accuracy  Assist project manager/volunteer co-ordinator in recruiting, training, and inducting new volunteers for the foodbank centre  Maintain a weekly foodbank centre volunteer rota, ensuring that there are adequate volunteers for each session  Ensure that foodbank centre volunteers follow foodbank policies and procedures  Ensure Adherence to the confidentiality agreement  Ensure that all areas of the foodbank centre are clean and meet with environmental health requirements and comply with current Health & Safety legislation  Monitor food stock levels and request resupply from the warehouse, as required  Coordinate the setting up and clearing away of each foodbank centre session  Lead a volunteer debrief at the end of each session  Raise any concerns with the manager & volunteer coordinator  Liaise with referral co-ordinator to understand client demand  Attend monthly meeting with other Team Leaders and Manager

Volunteers are required to lead walking groups in their local area, to help people to improve their physical capabilities. As a volunteer walk leader, volunteers can improve their own health while positively impacting the physical, social and mental health and wellbeing of others at a time and place to suit. After completing a free, one-day Walk Leader Training Course, the volunteer would work closely with the Health Walks Co-ordinator to decide on a suitable day / time / place for the weekly walk to occur. After risk assessing and familiarising themselves with the route(s) and helping promote the walk around the local community, the volunteer would simply be asked to turn up at the same time each week and encourage walkers to take plart in a short, low-level walk to help improve their physical capabilities.

The Craigneuk & Petersburn Action For Kids” are looking for volunteers to help assist with their Kids club which run each Tuesday night from the Four Isles Community Centre from 6pm-8pm for children aged 3-12 years of age. (the group also run a summer play scheme with outing and trips) If you have volunteers who are interested in working with children, the group are also in a position to help assist volunteers with accessing First Aid / Coaching qualifications as part of their volunteering work.

A Caseworker is someone who carries out welfare work for the Royal Air Forces Association. Welfare work is about listening to an individual and assessing their needs to find out how the Association can provide help and support to them. Caseworker volunteers are put in touch with members of the RAF family (beneficiaries) who need our support and are then responsible for arranging visits with those individual beneficiaries and assessing where support is needed, through asking pertinent questions and listening to beneficiaries’ responses. Caseworkers then submit verbal and written reports to their AWO who will work together with the volunteer to ensure a successful outcome for the beneficiary. . Support can include anything from helping put a beneficiary with a disability in touch with social services, so they can apply for funding for a wet room, to something as simple as filling in a form to get a new fridge, for a beneficiary who cannot afford to replace their broken one. It could also be informing beneficiaries of the holiday breaks the Association offers, in one of its three Wings Break hotels. Caseworkers may also need to gather complex information on beneficiaries to help with applications for care home fees or similar and this can involve providing clear and precise information on finances and correspondences. Caseworkers work with ‘beneficiaries’, who are members of the RAF family. What is the desired outcome of this volunteer role? The RAF Association is a member-led, welfare charity that exists to ensure that all members of the RAF family are supported, when they require it. The Caseworker’s role is at the heart of this charity objective and volunteers undertaking this role will be helping us to deliver this support to the RAF family. Who do Caseworkers report to? Caseworker volunteers will report to their local Area Welfare Officer (AWO). There are nine AWOs in the UK and volunteers will report to the one closest to them. How does it work? For more information on the process involved in being a Caseworker, please refer to our ‘Additional information for Caseworker volunteers’ information sheet. In summary, Caseworker volunteers are put in touch with members of the RAF family (beneficiaries) who need our support and are then responsible for arranging visits with those individual beneficiaries and assessing where support is needed, through asking pertinent questions and listening to beneficiaries’ responses. Caseworkers then submit verbal and written reports to their AWO who will work together with the volunteer to ensure a successful outcome for the beneficiary. In summary, a Caseworker will: • Visit potential beneficiaries, listen to their concerns and assess their needs • Identify areas of support and make referrals to partner agencies as required • Record visits and maintain good records of activities, recommendations and actions • Record requests for financial assistance via the Content Management System (CMS) • Undertake follow up visits as required • Provide regular updates to the AWO • Complete monthly returns cataloguing their activity How will I be given feedback? You will be given individual feedback on your completed forms and reports, to help you learn and develop your skills, as well as ensuring that our beneficiaries are provided with the professional and knowledgeable service they deserve. The AWO responsible for you will also discuss with you how you are managing your case load and assist you with any issues that may arise. All Caseworker volunteers will be informed as a group about the overall outcomes, in the area, of the welfare volunteers’ work and what the ongoing aims are, to ensure we continue to support every member of the RAF family in that region, that needs our help.

We came together for a common purpose: to develop ice skating for skaters with a disability or an impairment and obtain recognition through the ISU for ice skating to become a paralympic sport. We seek to develop ice skating as a sport that will include all skaters with a disability or impairment Rules of Competition and a Classification Code that allows skaters with any form of disability or an impairment (visual, hearing, physical or intellectual) to compete together have been created and are used in competition. As a volunteer we are looking for basic skating skills, you will be involved with supporting children with disabilities or impairments to learn to skate, pushing wheelchairs supporting children, young adults in the harness on the ice, or just being a support to families and kids having fun on the ice. So come and join us and let's see 'skating for all!'

Volunteer Holistic Therapists are required to provide the relaxation therapies on a voluntary basis. Therapists should be fully trained in their discipline and have appropriate therapy insurance.

This role involves attendance at our quarterly board meetings and will involve providing a finance report to the trustees so experience of accounting/book keeping would be essential for this role, alongside good communication skills and an ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders on what our organisations charitable aims and objectives are, so a background in the third sector would be beneficial.

Volunteers will be involved in the planning, delivery and evaluation of youth work programmes in the Whinhall area of Airdrie. The role will involve leading young people to enjoy and participate in activities in a safe, fun, friendly environment.

Looking for Volunteers to support with: The running of Forget Me Not Shop online e.g. ebay, Stock management, buying and selling of goods, identify best price to purchase merchandises, identify selling opportunities, managing Ebay shop. Good IT and internet skills required 4 hours per week. General admin, phone calls, support the running of social media, creation of standard templates for the charity. Agendas, Thank-you letters etc. Good knowledge of Windows applications Word & Excel. To support the arranging and coordinating of family fun days. This opportunity would best suit an individual with an outgoing personality that enjoys meeting new people, has good organisation and communication skills.

Volunteer Youth Workers within Newmains Activity Group assist with a range of youth groups for children of primary school age in the Newmains area of North Lanarkshire. Volunteers will help lead activities for the children including games, puzzles, arts and crafts, and sports.

The volunteer will have their travelling expenses paid in full and will have the opportunity to put their experience and skills to good use participating in games and reminiscing about the past.

“Just speaking to someone helps me cope a little better…” – Silver Liner This is a volunteer role that you can do from home or from work. All you need is access to a telephone and the internet. We ask for a commitment of up to a year where possible and the ability to make your call on the same day and time each week. Friendship calls can be made between 8am and 8pm Monday - Sunday. The Silver Line pays for the cost of all friendship calls and for safety reasons we also record the calls. In the time it takes to read the paper, watch the news or take a trip to the shop, you can volunteer with The Silver Line. A regular 30-minute call from a friend really can change the life of a lonely person. See how a call from a Silver Line Friend makes a big difference by searching 'The Silver Line' on YouTube.

Scottish Waterways Trust has planted a garden area with sensory plots but the area needs maintenance and seasonal work. Volunteers will assist with the maintenance and design of the area. The planted area has already been created but keeping the garden in good condition is a key part of this volunteering role. Volunteers will be involved in planting, weeding, pruning, seasonal changes to the plants, creating a water system to feed the plants and sourcing and bringing on the plants. This volunteering opportunity will take place at Auchinstarry Marina, on the outskirts of the town of Kilsyth in North Lanarkshire. The garden is to the right hand side of the entrance. Volunteers meet at 10am at the Marina each Friday.

Lead Scotland volunteers support disabled people and carers to learn. Most learners receive 1-1 support to learn and develop all kinds of skills. Learners may want to brush up on their reading, writing and number skills e.g. learning how to write a shopping list or work on the household budget. Other learners may want to learn to use a computer e.g. to send emails, do online shopping or access Facebook. We take a person-centred approach, which means we listen to what the learner wants to learn, and we can offer tailored learning packages to support them to achieve their goals. The learning can be formal or informal - learners can be supported to achieve a qualification or just simply learn skills to make a difference to everyday life. Copy and paste the following link into your browser for some inspiring stories: http://www.lead.org.uk/learner-of-the-year/

Coaching sessions are held at MFC astro park and gym, and we are looking for volunteers to coach, assist our coaches, and generally help with all aspects of Community Team training

The volunteer will teach a small group of individuals basic arts and crafts skills such as card making, decoupage, painting, knitting, cake decorating, etc. Ideally, the volunteer will have a passion and talent for these activities and be willing to share the skills with individuals in the community.

The volunteer will to teach basic computing skills to small groups or individuals, or to individuals on a one-to-one basis. Elements of computing being taught will include starting up and shutting down a computer, mouse control, keyboard skills, setting up e-mail accounts, using the Internet, and accessing social media. It is hoped that the individuals benefiting from the basic computing skills will be able to progress to a certificated course in time.

1. General sales floor duties (customer service, stock replenishment, till operation, security awareness) 2. Merchandising and display (could include designing and completing promotional window displays) 3. General stockroom duties (sorting, preparation, pricing, health & safety) 4. Department supervision (e.g setting up an event or permanent department to attract customers(clothing/ books/ household etc) 5. Administrative duties (ordering and receipt of New Goods, related paperwork, checking statements, stocktakes etc. Weekly branch paperwork & filing) 6. Market Research (analysis of competition, local trading, research retail environment through the national press, customer surveys) 7. Recruiting additional volunteers (could be through contact with local colleges, schools, libraries etc) Roles are available for both stockroom assistants and sales assistants to help out within the shop. Stockroom assistants will be involved in sorting out raw stock, hanging, tagging and steaming clothes, sorting books and bric-a-brac and pricing them, and cleaning and tidying the stock room. Sales assistnces will be involved in customer service and sales, cash handling, till procedures, merchandising products / displays, and general housekeeping

Looking for youthworkers Wed 6-8pm for 8-12 year olds To work mainly with the young children 5-16 years some with addidtional support needs who use the centre and help out in any other way that they can to make sure things run smoothly in the centre.Out of school Care Clubs

Volunteers required to help out with church activities, organise events, help in charity shops etc.

Volunteer to assist making teas, coffees, soup etc and to serve these to clients. Volunteers will become more aware of the difficulties faced by the clients such as poverty, homelessness. Volunteer should call this organisation directly.

-Volunteer Tutors will be trained to engage with adults who have particular needs in literacy & numeracy. -Volunteer tutors will work in 1:1 situations within a group setting or with small groups of learners with a Group Tutor/Development Worker present for support purposes. -Volunteer tutors should be comfortable with their own literacy skills and do not need to be experts. -Volunteers will assist learners in the implementation of learning programmes by using and adapting resources to promote effective learning. - Volunteer Tutors would be expected to support the learner in identifying progress in relation to goals and to provide ongoing support and encouragement as well as recognising learners progress and celebrating their success. -Volunteers should attend annual meetings with staff - including personal support meetings. -Top up training is available.

We are looking for people who are patient, caring, understanding and can relate well to people who may have memory or communication difficulties. As a befriender you can make a real difference to the lives of people living with dementia by providing more opportunities for social contact and companionship; boosting people’s confidence and self esteem; supporting people to build relationships with others; motivating people to take up old hobbies and interests again or develop new ones; encouraging people to take part in local groups and activities. You will engage with your befriendee in their own home through reminiscence activities and life story work. No previous experience required as full training and ongoing support will be given.

Volunteers will play a key role in supporting those with Dementia by helping them benefit from participating in a local Support Group, which has a focus on discussing football memories (although this is not the sole purpose of the group, those without any interest in football can actively participate). Some clients benefit from one-to-one support and this is also a role that Volunteer Dementia Support Group Assistants can play a part in assisting with, as well as outreach visits to the homes of those with Dementia to coordinate smaller groups. Volunteers can also contribute to the Support Group in other ways if they don't feel comfortable with working hands on with Dementia clients, such as by gathering resources or undertaking administration roles. Volunteers who have particular skills that can be shared with the group would also be welcome, such as music, arts, crafts, drama, etc.

Volunteer drivers provide a personal and friendly service to cancer patients in Lanarkshire to enable them to travel in comfort to and from their hospital and day care centre.

SAMH manage the Expeerience Counts and Well-informed (information) services. The information service operates out of our Motherwell based resource centre and covers all of North Lanarkshire through outreach; and telephone and email enquiries made to the resource centre. The information service is seeking volunteers in three specific roles including resource centre volunteers. There are many roles a volunteer may complete within our resource centre. This position would suit anyone seeking experience of handling public enquiries and connection with third sector organisations. Volunteers may also gain basic administrative experience and develop at their own rate towards their own set objectives. Responding to public enquiries: Well-informed fields enquiries relating to any aspect of health and well-being. As part of this role volunteers should research support and activities suited to each enquiry, draw from our printed resources and digital library for related literature and make this available to the enquirer by email or post. Volunteers may answer phone calls and emails directly. They should summarise and sign post to relevant services provided by SAMH and other organisations. Members of the public also drop in with queries and volunteers can answer these, with assistance from staff available. Volunteers who are not comfortable or ready to respond to public enquiries may digitally log the nature of calls, and update our digital library. Printed resources: volunteers should order these from two libraries as and when required. They can also organise these for storage and display. They may also organise wall displays of available support and activities. Volunteers may also prepare cases of printed resources for use at information stalls. Expeerience Counts magazine: volunteers can contribute stories and poetry to our quarterly magazine with the theme of challenging the stigma around mental health. This is delivered to our clients and partner organisations. Volunteers can also help to assemble and edit staff contributions. Information stalls: volunteers may produce the list of stalls we facilitate for upcoming months and distribute this to partner organisations and other volunteers by email. They may call to arrange additional stalls at venues in North Lanarkshire and confirm times and dates of existing obligations. Basic administrative tasks: volunteers can assist in the office by photocopying forms and organising information packs. Additional Opportunities – Volunteers are also welcome to perform additional outreach and presentation/group work roles. Online training will be provided as part of an induction and further training is provided by SAMH Head Office at Brunswick House Glasgow – this can include Mental Health and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training. Regular support and supervision will be provided as will travel expenses. Our office hours are Mon – Fri, 9 - 5pm. Volunteers must be over 16 years of age and must complete a disclosure check. Please contact our information officer (using the details below) for an application form. Well-informed 62 Windmillhill Street Motherwell ML1 1TA Tel 08000730918 Email: well-informed@samh.org.uk

The SAMH (Scottish Association of Mental Health) Well Informed Service provides a resource for people enquiring about mental health issues at a local level. The resource is for anyone living/working in the North Lanarkshire area and can be accessed via phone, face-to-face, e-mail and by post. The volunteer will attend mental health/ well-being events throughout North Lanarkshire where he/she will participate in mental health information stands and/or talks. The volunteer will promote the role of the service and foster relationships with other organisations/services. A central part of this role will be the distribution of the Information Service leaflets as well as gathering promotional material from other local organisations/services to display within the Information Resource Centre. The Well Informed Info Service office has wheelchair access.

The leader’s role is to work under the direction of the coaches to provide training, coaching, support and guidance to the young people in Cambusnethan primary school pitches. Responsibilities will include: o Help set up equipment and risk assess before young people arrive. o Complete registers as the young people arrive. o Help to supervise and interact with the young people and parents/carers at all times. o Offer advice and support to participants and parents when required. o Report any incidents that occur to the coaches. o Attend training on a regular basis. o Attend team meetings for feedback and input to future strategies. o Complete PVG membership form and Disclosure process.

The leader will consult with other leaders and the young people and help to deliver a programme of activities on a weekly basis. Responsibilities will include: o Help set up equipment and risk assess before young people arrive. o Complete registers as young people arrive. o Supervise activities and interact with young people at all times. o Offer advice and support to young people when required. o Report any incidents that occur. o Help with clearing away equipment at the end of the night. o Attend training on a regular basis. o Attend team meetings for feedback and input to future strategies. o Complete PVG membership form and Disclosure process.

The Volunteer Treasurer will join Made 4U in ML2's Board of Directors to work with the Manager and other Trustees to ensure that the organisation operates in a financially sound manner. The organisation provides a range of support services for children and families in the Cambusnethan area of Wishaw. The Volunteer Treasurer will be a Trustee of the organisation and therefore expected to attend Board meetings for the organisation.

1. Preparing the hall for training and fundraising events. Putting our tables and chairs 2. Clearing the hall after training and fundraising events 3. General handyman jobs e.g. changing bulbs, repairing broken items This list is not exhaustive but indicative of the duties of this voluntary post

HOPE is looking for a committed individual to aid in the creation and promotion of specific HOPE 4 Sports Facebook and Twitter pages, to provide regular and up-to-date information about our various sports services. HOPE requires a voluntary commitment of between 2-5 hours a week. This person would help create posts from information passed on and assist with the creation of videos/blog posts too. The volunteer would regularly coordinate with HOPE’s Senior Group Worker for Sports and would work remotely.

HOPE for Autism is looking for a bicycle mechanic who is able to visit our centre and perform general maintenance checks and on-site repairs to bikes that will go out to families. Ideally, this individual would be willing to train other staff on making basic repairs to bikes.

By hosting a weekly Information Stall in Monklands Hospital, Airdrie, Maggie's Lanarkshire Cancer Care Centre is able to promote its service to cancer sufferers and their families accessing the Hospital. Volunteers will coordinate hosting of the stall by providing information to those in the Hospital, including providing leaflets and relevant contacts and advice.

Parkour is a training method which focuses on rational movement in both the natural and urban environments. The focus is to move around obstacles with speed and efficiency. Parkour practitioners are known as traceurs. They train to be able to identify and utilise alternate, more efficient paths. Parkour can be practiced anywhere, but areas dense with obstacles offer many training opportunities. Volunteers are responsible for the sole charge of children and young people as part of the opportunity

We are seeking someone who has previous experience of chairing a voluntary organisation, charity or business which has premises and which empoys staff. The Chairperson’s role will be to Provide leadership to the Board of Directors, who sets policy and to whom the Centre Manager is accountable. In addition they will • Chair meetings of the Board after developing the agenda with the Centre Manager. • Encourages the Board's role in strategic planning • Help guide and mediate Board actions with respect to organizational priorities and governance concerns. • Review with the Centre Manager any issues of concern to the Board. • Monitors financial planning and financial reports and plays a leading role in fundraising activities

Volunteers will visit an elderly person within their own home, work with a group or by telephone on a regular basis. This can take place at any time of the week, and volunteers will be asked to support the elderly person for an hour or two per week. Volunteers will help the elderly befriendee by taking them on outings, helping build their self-esteem and confidence, and share hobbies and experiences, as well as having fun. No previous experience is required and volunteers will be provided with full training.

Excellent opportunity to assist in providing a polite, friendly but professional service to people by helping them integrate into the local community, go about their business and socialise with others giving them an opportunity for independent living. The volunteer will require to undertake full training of the role and be confident in operating the equipment at each site so they can deliver training to new and existing users. The daily processes and procedures must be adhered to and training will be provided in relation to this as well as electronic systems and packages required to carry out the role. Volunteers will be required to provide assistance to the Shopmobility Assistants as well as taking direction from the Shopmobility Supervisor. They will be responsible for greeting users to the site and preparing the equipment ready for use, whilst recording accurate details onto the required systems. They will be responsible for booking in requests for portable scooters and manual wheelchairs and the cost associated to this service. Cleaning of the equipment must be carried out before and after use and any repairs documented and reported following the correct procedure. Communicating with other staff on site and ensuring any relevant information is shared with the team. Assisting the user in contacting transport to come and collect them from site. The individual must possess good communication skills, knowledge of IT systems such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Access databases however full training will be provided. A caring and helpful nature would be ideal in this role. The minimum age for this position would be 18.

Excellent opportunity to assist in providing a polite, friendly but professional service to people by helping them integrate into the local community, go about their business and socialise with others giving them an opportunity for independent living. The volunteer will require to undertake full training of the role and be confident in operating the equipment at each site so they can deliver training to new and existing users. The daily processes and procedures must be adhered to and training will be provided in relation to this as well as electronic systems and packages required to carry out the role. Volunteers will be required to provide assistance to the Shopmobility Assistants as well as taking direction from the Shopmobility Supervisor. They will be responsible for greeting users to the site and preparing the equipment ready for use, whilst recording accurate details onto the required systems. They will be responsible for booking in requests for portable scooters and manual wheelchairs and the cost associated to this service. Cleaning of the equipment must be carried out before and after use and any repairs documented and reported following the correct procedure. Communicating with other staff on site and ensuring any relevant information is shared with the team. Assisting the user in contacting transport to come and collect them from site. The individual must possess good communication skills, knowledge of IT systems such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Access databases however full training will be provided. A caring and helpful nature would be ideal in this role. The minimum age for this position would be 18.

To assist with outings, shopping trips, or visits to home. Offering volunteers the opportunity through voluntary work and training in a supported envioronment. To provid individual support and companionship for the frail/elderly in the community who may be feeling lonely and isolated.

We are currently seeking a Minibus Driver for our CACE Groups. Can you spare a few hours of your very precious time to drive our service users to and from their groups. Driving the mini bus to and from group. Good communication and people skills. Able to banter and have a laugh with the client group. Patience and understanding of client group. Mini Bus Driver must be under 70 years of age and will need a D1 category on their Licence. Training will be provided on MIDAS, health & safety and wheelchair handling etc.

Volunteers do not require to have experience of this client group as full training will be provided. The key duties of this volunteering role include providing friendship and social support, providing a listening ear and companionship and assisting with other aspects of daily living (excluding personal care). Hand / foot massage training and also arts & crafts training will be offered and this will allow volunteers to provide this as part of their volunteer match, if appropriate. All out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed.

designing training programmes appropriate to the skills needed; ensuring the learning environment and resources support learner needs; designing course materials and other documents such as handouts, manuals and exercises; preparing the learning environment and resources, including setting up IT equipment where appropriate; supporting and coaching learners using learning technologies to deliver skills; Mentoring and supporting individuals to encourage social inclusion

The Seven Lochs Conservation Volunteers meet every Friday to do practical habitat management work and wildlife surveys with the Seven Lochs Wetland Park area.

Volunteers will learn about reserve management and become part of a small team and learn about the running of the reserve. Volunteers will have the chance to enjoy the reserve and to build up skills. This is an excellent chance to make a genuine contribution to wildlife conservation. You will gain a valuable insight into the workings of Europe’s largest conservation charity. This is a great opportunity to make a difference on a nature reserve near you. Our work helps maintain and improve valuable habitats for wildlife and an important resource for the local community. It will be a chance to get to know part of your local environment, learn some new skills and about nature conservation. All of that whilst being out in the lovely outdoors and meeting new people. The RSPB is the UK charity working to secure a healthy environment for birds and wildlife, helping to create a better world for all of us. We belong to BirdLife International, the global partnership of bird conservation organisations. Your time and skills could make a real difference to the work of the RSPB and it would be great if you could join us.

The Lead Volunteer will support the Regional Digital Inclusion Coordinators supervising, training and guiding Digital Champion volunteers. It is expected that the Lead Volunteer will support up to 10 volunteers delivering digital sessions to our clients as well as ideally delivering sessions themselves. The Lead volunteer role will include: • Inducting volunteers to Discover IT clients and centres, to Digital Champion toolkits and processes • Liaise between the Coordinator, the clients, centres and volunteers • Encouraging disabled people to feel confident in using computer technology • Ideally helping clients set up and get started on their IT equipment, troubleshooting IT issues and supporting clients with basic IT skills. The role could be in person at any centre in the UK, in the client’s home, or on the phone/ via Skype. Time commitment: Ad hoc commitment, depending on the requirements of volunteers and clients. A minimum of 3 months commitment, a minimum of 6 hours per month.

- Sorting donations of clothes, shoes and accessories into saleable stock and items for recycling. - Preparing stock for sale by hanging, sizing, steaming and labelling each item. - Pricing garments at their full value to generate maximum income by considering the brand, quality, fashionability and condition of each item. What support will we give you? - We will provide all the training you need to feel confident in the role. - The shop manager will be available to advise and assist you as you volunteer in the shop. - There may also be other experienced volunteers in the team who will be available when you need help or want to ask a question.

We are looking for an Administrative Assistant who will be responsible for entering data on our Microsoft Access database. The data includes contact details of members and supporters and records of donations. This will make an important contribution to building our campaign in 2014 - 2015.

The volunteer role involves: • Working as part of Guide Dogs’ fundraising team with staff and volunteers • Coordinating your branch in raising money through events or other activities, delegating tasks to other volunteers in your team as required, for example booking venues for events • Welcoming new members • Keeping the local Community Fundraiser informed of your group’s work and the people involved • Making sure your group follows policy and procedure when fundraising • Being a passionate local ambassador for Guide Dogs’ work • Branch Chairs only: lead a branch with a constitution and should hold an AGM.

We are looking for Volunteers to provide support to our young children within our girls group. Each session is adapted to the needs of those attending in relation to their individual care needs. We deliver a range of Autism Friendly Activiites such as arts & crafts, music & dance & sports, providing a positive, fun and supportive environment for the children to enjoy and develop their self-confidence and skills. You must be a patient and calm person who is able to stay grounded in challenging situations. The role may be demanding but ultimately you have a chance to make a big impact on the young peoples lives. Experience is beneficial but not essential. THIS OPPORTUNITY IS TERM TIME ONLY

Volunteer Support Workers will provide a range of services, including counselling and alternative therapies.

Task Description:  Advertise and recruit for new volunteers  Receive and process volunteer applications  Undertake informal interviews with new volunteers  Ensure that all volunteers sign a Confidentiality Agreement  Ensure that all volunteers sign a Photograph Permission form  Ensure that all volunteers adhere to foodbank policies and procedures  Induct new volunteers and provide them with appropriate training and volunteer handbook  Organise and facilitate additional volunteer training as required  Coordinate volunteer rotas in liaison with other coordinators  Report any health & safety or safeguarding concerns to the Distribution Centre Team Leader  Attend monthly Steering Group meeting  Comply with Trussell Trust procedures & policies

The Scottish Huntington's Association exists to provide support to those individuals and families affected by Huntington's Disease - a devastating, genetic, progressive and incurable neuropsychiatric illness, with the children of a parent with the gene that causes the illness having a 50% chance of inheriting the disease. The Wellbeing Volunteer will be offered meaningful and rewarding activities appropriate to their availability, location, knowledge, skills and length of time commitment as well as his/her expressed interests and needs. The actual activities undertaken by the Wellbeing Volunteer will depend on with whom they are matched within the service. The volunteering activities could include: • befriending a person living with HD • being a local travel companion • helping a local support group for people affected by HD • providing a couple of hours of respite for a carer • supporting people affected by HD to be actively involved in the decisions that affect their lives by assisting them at meetings • raising awareness of HD through local talks/events

We are seeking training for our digitally challenged Tenant’s, we are looking for someone with a wide variety of skills to assist our tenant’s in using e-readers, mobile phones, tablets and lap tops. We have tenant’s with some basic to moderate skills and some with no knowledge of the digital world. We are looking for the training to be person centred and tailored to individual needs.

The British Heart Foundation are looking for volunteers who are calm, confident and chatty to join their team of dedicated volunteers fighting against heart disease. As a volunteer you will become the voice of your local shop - you will be the first point of contact for customers, helping them with any enquiries they may have and help arrange collections for donations. If you have good communication skill and able to follow administration processes accurately then come and be part of your local team. Volunteers will receive a thank you discount of 25% off any donated stock.

The British Heart Foundation are looking for volunteers who like to keep active and stay in shape, and have an interest in providing 'hands on' help within your local BHF furniture and electrical warehouse. Volunteers will help check-in and book donations that come through the doors, help load and unload furniture from donation vans and help build flat packed furniture. Volunteers will receive a thank you discount of 25% off any donated stock.

The British Heart Foundation are looking for volunteers who love getting into weird and wacky conversations, always have a welcoming smile on their face and like to meet and greet new people from their local community. Volunteers will be serving customers, promoting their stock and awareness campaigns, and encourage customers to become part of their Gift Aid scheme. If you want to get to know the community around you then this is the perfect opportunity to integrate yourself into your local area and maybe spread the volunteering bug to new recruits. Volunteers will receive a thank you discount of 25% off any donated stock.

Role Summary Volunteers can perform a variety of roles dependent on the issues their advocacy ‘partner’ is experiencing. Sometimes this means working with a person to explore options and make decisions, sometimes it means speaking on a person’s behalf. Whatever the role all volunteers with Equal Say will be fully prepared and supported throughout their volunteer experience.There are some common features to every advocacy partnership we support; volunteers will mostly work with one person at a time, this 1:1 relationship is designed to promote loyalty to only one person and ensure the volunteer advocate has no other conflicts of interest. All the people we advocate for have an issue to resolve in their lives, this may be that their support package has been cut, they are at threat of homelessness or are being bullied by their neighbours, it may be something completely different but these examples will give you a flavour of our work. All the adults we work with have some degree of learning disability and are at a disadvantage because their rights are being denied or they are being ignored by others who should help. All volunteers must complete a 15 hr training course which is designed to prepare them for their role. Because of the nature of this role, we require 2 references and volunteers are required to become members of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups scheme in respect of work with protected adults, which Equal Say will process at no cost to the volunteer.

Alzheimer Scotland are looking for volunteers to help support them by volunteering within their dementia cafe's across the whole of Lanarkshire. The cafes are set-up to provide support and information to people living with dementia and their carers, and gives service users and their carers the opportunity to interact with others. Volunteers are required to help make teas/coffees and have a blether.

Alzheimer Scotland have recently opened their new refurbished resource centre and are looking for a bit of help with some reception duties as well as preparation of leaflets and photocopying information for the public.

The organisation promotes traditional and sporting karate within three clubs in North Lanarkshire to children of all ages and abilities. Volunteers are involved in developing children through the organisation's karate grading system, and supporting children to reach black belt status. Volunteers regularly undertake regulated work with children as part of this opportunity.

Volunteers will help lead the Youth Club by supervising children with disabilities and providing activities for the children in a safe, fun, friendly environment. Activities will include games, arts, crafts, sports, and computing. Volunteers will undertake regulated work with children as part of their regular duties under this opportunity.

This role of Sensory Guide would involve welcoming people, guiding them to the right room at the Muirfield Centre in Cumbernauld, serving hot drinks and biscuits an generally helping the staff member to facilitate the group. There is a different speaker each month - usually on a topic around hearing or sight loss. The Sensory Guide would need to be a fairly sensitive person who has empathy for people with a disability and common sense to be able to identify how best to assist in the group setting. Training in sensory impairment awareness and sighted guiding techniques would be provided by Visibility. The contact for this opportunity is Susan Crombie Tel: 0141 332 4632 / susan.crombie@visibility.org.uk

Youth Leader Volunteer

Care and Repair North Lanarkshire's volunteering role offers you the opportunity to put your time, enthusiasm and skills to good use by helping others in your community. Volunteering with Care and Repair North Lanarkshire could be one of the most important and rewarding decisions you ever make. Volunteers will carry out handyperson tasks within the homes of older and disabled people. Common tasks include changing light bulbs, changing curtains and changing batteries in smoke alarms. Volunteers will have the opportunity to attend training courses to help them build on their skills. Support is provided on a regular basis from the team based in Cumbernauld (with the opportunity available across North Lanarkshire). The volunteering experience with Care and Repair North Lanarkshire is extremely rewarding.

Volunteer Children's Tennis Coaches will lead coaching sessions with children and young people from the Airdrie area to teach the game of tennis, focussing on allowing the children to improve their skills and become proficient in the game, whilst ensuring a fun and friendly environment is maintained. Volunteers will undertake regulated work with children as part of this role.

The role involves maintaining department standards, checking that stock has been PAT tested and is displayed to BHF guidelines. Volunteering can help you gain valuable work experience, meet people, make new friends and develop your skills. Full training will be available for this role.

This role involves loading and unloading furniture, checking donated items and putting together flat pack furniture. You would need to be fit and healthy due to the manual aspect of the role. Volunteering can help you to gain valuable work experience, meet new people, make new friends and develop your skills. Full training will be available for this role. Your time helps raise vital funds to beat heart disease.

Represent and raise awareness of Fertility Network Scotland charity in places of education and in local area to highlight the services and support we provide. Promote the charity by displaying posters and leaflets Highlight our campaigns and projects to fellow students and lecturers etc including through social media Assist Fertility Network Scotland staff at events such as Freshers Week This benefits of this opportunity include: Meeting and working with new people, learning new skills which would benefit future applications to further education or employment while having fun, gain experience of event participation, fundraising and charity sector in general, knowledge that your support will help people in Scotland experiencing fertility problems. Good communication skills, reliability and trustworthiness, ability to work as part of a team, motivated with good administrative and IT skills, public speaking skills in order to comfortably address teachers, students and members of the public, willing to attend events Fertility Network Scotland provides advice, information and support for anyone affected by fertility issues. We also work to raise awareness of the impact of fertility problems and to campaign for fair provision of fertility treatment throughout Scotland.

As a Support Group volunteer you will take care of all aspects of the group including: Act as main contact for the group Organise and maintain an email circulation list of attendees Arrange speakers for group meetings Organise room bookings Organise social activities Support and advise other group volunteers Promote group in local area Adhere to Fertility Network Scotland policies and procedures Fertility Network Scotland provides advice, information and support to anyone affected by fertility issues. We raise awareness of the impact of fertility problems and campaign for fair provision of fertility treatment throughout Scotland. By volunteering you can help those who need support. SKILLS: Good communication and leadership skills, Reliability and trustworthiness, Knowledge of fertility issues (essential), the ability to work as part of a team, Motivated with good administrative and IT skills to help the group operate at it's best, Public speaking skills, willing to attend events RESTRICTION: This opportunity offers peers support therefore restricted to those with knowledge/experience of fertility issues.

Clydesdale Community Initiative are running gardening groups in local hospital gardens where the focus is on growing vegetables for the hospital to use and to help support local food banks. As a volunteer you can be expected to be part of a friendly hard working team, discovering new skills and interests, and making a positive contribution to your community. This is an opportunity to meet new people and have fun, whilst giving you experience in ‘hands on work’ in a real working environment. The group meets every Thursday afternoon at 1:15pm - 3:15pm.

Volunteer Befrienders will: * Uphold Barnardo's basis and values * Adhere to Barnardo's policies and procedures * Befriend young people and give practicial assistance and support to encourage self-resilience * Build up a positive relationship with young people by meeting them regularly * Encourage and support young people to access resources in their community * Assist young people to develop social skills and develop positive relationships * Maintain appropriate records * Participate fully in training and supervision

Volunteer Children's Activity Leader required.

It is hoped that leisurely walks will take people to a different environment that will relax and invigorate them. Volunteers will have the satisfaction of helping those less able to walk by offering support.

To help residents plant flowers, herbs and vegetable in pots, tubs and raised beds. Would be expected to maintain security of the home and demonstrate good practice during the gardening activity in relation to health and safety of the participants. Liaise with the Abbeyfield housekeeping staff regarding arrangements including finance. Ideally we would like someone to volunteer once or twice a week any mid-week morning or afternoon. Abbeyfield House would provide the necessary gardening materials.

Are you looking to make a positive difference in a young vulnerable person’s life? With social isolation, inequality and child poverty on the rise, the need for befrienders to help a child see the light at the end of the tunnel is higher than ever. If you care passionately about child welfare or are looking to gain relevant experience in health, social care or education – befriend a child today! Once trained, volunteers at the project will go on 1-to-1 outings to various leisure activities (swimming, bowling, gym, cinema, McDonald’s etc.) with young people aged 8 to 18 in the local area for a period of 1 year. They will give a young person a positive role model in their life by passing on their skills and experience, enabling them to try new experiences and simply providing them with a few hours of fun. A victim of circumstance, your young person may have experienced social isolation, bullying, domestic abuse or neglect, parental drug and alcohol abuse, may have learning difficulties, may be a young offender, or any combination of these. By giving up just a couple of hours every week or fortnight, you could make a real difference where it is needed most. You do not need any qualifications, however we expect our volunteers to commit for a minimum of 1 year and be non-judgemental above all.

Volunteers are required to assist with reception duties, such as answering the door, directing people to where they need to be, answering telephone calls, making teas / coffees and making people feel comfortable and welcome to the building.

We are looking for a friendly individual who has an interest in helping people with a disability. The help we offer is mainly signposting to other helpful organisation, but we also support people in the community by helping them attend health appointments e.g. hospital, dentist, physiotherapist and other social appointments such as housing, money matters etc. We do not provide transport, we meet the client at venue and support them there. Some people find these type of appointments worrying and just to have someone there for reassurance can make all the difference. Ideally you would be willing to travel around North Lanarkshire This role would include calling to arrange meeting times and to introduce yourself as the befriender.

Cumbernauld Citizens Advice Bureau is currently looking for Volunteer Advisers to complement the existing team. As an adviser, you will receive comprehensive training and support, learn new skills, meet new and interesting people and get a real buzz from helping people with a wide variety of problems and issues. Volunteer Advisers interview clients and, with the help of internal systems and people, advise them as to the options available to them. Advisers need to be good listeners, keen to help people, open-minded and non-judgemental of people and their circumstances. Volunteers must be willing to learn new skills and enjoy helping all kinds of people.

OSKARS PLAYSCHEME - escorting children from School help set up equipment

Working with volunteers various ages, helping in the process of Cancer Research. Work includes: - working in the back shop, processing stock. (rough sorting, size, tagging. steaming pricing onto shop floor) full training given. Till work - working on till and credit card. Paper work register new goods, placing items on shop floor. Generate as much money as possible without lowering shop standards.

Cumbernauld YMCA-YWCA provide a range of services including youth work, learning, childcare, housing, and community development work. A volunteer is being sought to drive the organisation's minibus and support the various youth groups and activities that the organisation provides.

Most of our members are middle aged, they are content to play dominos, complete word searches, colouring in, listening to music, playing with jenga blocks. However being able to mix with others is all that is required for people to get to know one another.

Volunteer Advisers will assist paid staff in advising on a range of issues including housing, employment, law, debt, benefits, consumer issues, and more. A full training programme and on-the-job training is offered to be able to volunteer in this capacity. Volunteers will under full Volunteer Adviser training for this opportunity.

Mentors will meet with the young person for a couple of hours each week, supporting them to make informed lifestyle choices and encourage them to participate in diversionary activities. In addition, mentors will establish a positive relationship with the young person's parent(s) to ensure that the young person's best interests are at the forefront of the programme. Mentors should be caring, supportive, a good listener, non-judgemental and have a genuine interest in the wellbeing of young people.

We are looking for Volunteer Drivers to help us in a number of roles: 1. The collection of people with support needs from home areas, and bringing them to the Watch Us Grow garden each day. 2. The return of people with support needs to their home areas in the afternoons. 3. The collection and transportation of adults with support needs to sports clubs on Monday and Friday evenings, and return. 4. Assist with the collection of donations for our Nursery Needs shop in Kilsyth on Wednesdays. Our vehicle for these positions are a Vauxhall (9seat) Vivaro and on Wednesdays we do hire transit vans if there are several uplifts to do.

*Take calls on phone and respond to telephone messages left from those seeking counselling *Linking referral agencies with Trustees of the charity *Maintaining and updating data concerning counsellors *Setting up and eventual archiving of client files. *Logging summary information on PC relating to outcomes.

Volunteers will be part of the Basketball session delivery team who will be in-charge of all aspects of running the club (with support from Getting Better Together Ltd and Active Schools North Lanarkshire). Volunteer Coaches and Assistants will assist with training, club organisation, friendly and competitive matches and other tasks as required. Volunteer should preferrably having basketball skills (high level is preferred but basic skills are fine), and a knowledge of the game.

Volunteer Volleyball Coaches / Assistants will be part of the session delivery team who will be in-charge of all aspects of running the club (with support from Getting Better Together Ltd and Active Schools North Lanarkshire) including training, club organisation, organising friendly and competitive games, among other tasks needed as and when required.

To liase with staff and patients to provide a versitile service for all.

We are looking for a positive enthusiastic volunteer who can bring a variety of skills to our team. Previous experience working with this client group would be preferable however it is not essential. A flexible attitude and empathy are essential.

Bazooka Arts are looking for volunteers with creative experience to participate in weekly arts workshops, focused on making artworks and accessories to sell at pop-up events in the North Lanarkshire and Glasgow areas. Volunteers will participate in weekly creative workshops, focused on making artworks and accessories to sell at pop-up events in the North Lanarkshire and Glasgow areas. Artwork will be sold to fundraise for our arts for health and wellbeing programme, which supports vulnerable adults and children in North Lanarkshire. We are looking for volunteers who possess creative skills and a willingness to develop these skills in a relaxing and friendly group environment. A typical ‘Makers’ workshop will last for two hours and be led by a professional artist. Volunteers will be invited to assist in the running of the pop up shop events as they occur, gaining transferable skills such as customer service, marketing and numeracy.

Volunteer Youth Workers will assist with a range of youth work activities within Glencassels Community Development Project, Craigneuk, Wishaw. Volunteers will be involved in supervison of young people and leading on arts and crafts, games, and other youth work activities. This role involves volunteers undertaking regulated work with children as part of their regular duties.

Volunteers are at the heart of Macmillan in Lanarkshire. People affected by cancer often feel isolated, alone and, crucially, unable to access the right information and support at the right time. Macmillan Cancer Support is working in partnership with Culture North Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture and North Lanarkshire Leisure to develop a network of cancer support services across libraries, leisure and communities in Lanarkshire. This opportunity provides information and support services to people affected by cancer, offering a listening ear and signposting service users to other services they may need, eg financial advice, physical activities, counselling or complementary therapies. Our aim is to make it as easy as possible for people to get the support they need, because we believe that no-one in Lanarkshire should face cancer alone. Activities will include: • Meeting and greeting people, providing a warm welcome to the Macmillan service • Providing a friendly, listening ear • Supporting people on a one to one basis depending on their individual needs • Making direct referrals to the appropriate agencies • Explaining the resources and services available in Lanarkshire and beyond • Collecting and recording information about people who use the service • Keeping the information displays stocked and up to date • Setting up and closing down the service • Attending volunteer development sessions to keep informed and up to date Qualities and skills required for the role • Good listening skills with an ability to actively listen • Open, warm and friendly manner • Non-judgmental • Good communication skills • Awareness of own limitations and boundaries • Commitment to the role • Willingness to undertake training as required • Ability to work on your own and as part of a team No previous experience is required to volunteer for this role. This is a new project and days and times are yet to be decided but are likely to be daytimes during the week. We hope to open our service in Bellshill Cultural Centre around September, although we plan to offer our outreach service sooner if we can.

Volunteer Storeroom Assistant will assist in sorting through donations of clothes, toys, books bric-a-brac etc. making sure they are suitable for sale in the front shop.

Volunteers required to stock taking, serving customers, arranging stock etc.

Provide advice, information and peer support to local volunteers who wish to join the volunteer network Help to recruit more volunteers in the local area Main point of contact for support and local issues and pass to Volunteer Co-ordinator or Head Office as necessary Promote Fertility Network Scotland services and campaigns to people in local community by distributing leaflets etc Attend events to promote and/or fundraise for Fertility Network Scotland Help organise and support our events in the local area SKILLS: Good communication and leadership skills, reliability and trustworthiness, knowledge of fertility issues (essential), motivated with IT and administrative skills, public speaking skills to address groups of people, willing to undertake training, attend events etc RESTRICTION: This opportunity involves peer support therefore restricted to those with knowledge/experience of fertility issues Fertility Network Scotland provides advice, information and support for anyone affected by fertility issues. We work to raise awareness of the impact of fertility problems and campaign for fair provision of fertility treatment throughout Scotland

The role involves helping customers on the sales floor; promoting Gift Aid scheme to donators; assisting on the sales floor; putting out stock and keeping the sales floor looking great. Volunteering can help you to gain valuable work experience, meet new people, make new friends and develop your skills. Full training will be available for this role. Your time helps raise vital funds to beat heart disease.

The role involves restoring or make minor repairs as necessary to items to get thte best price when sold. Volunteering can help you to gain valuable work experience, meet people, make new friends and develop your skills. Full training will be available for this role. Your time helps raise vital funds to beat heart disease.

Volunteers will be asked to share their pets with these people who are unable to keep pets.

The volunteer befrienders and activity workers will give individuals the opportunity to meet new people and allow them to form other supports in their local community. Through the support of the volunteer befrienders / activity workers, the people Quarriers support will be able to participate in the activities they have an interest in. Main tasks will vary from person to person and will include enjoying various social activities and having fun.

Volunteer Retail Assistant will assist with serving customers, facilitating stock in the shop floor and backroom, operating the till, and general shop duties. Funds raised from the charity shop go to supporting the Christian Party Charitable Trust.

Volunteers who are literate and numerate and who have good interpersonal skills are needed to help provide the service to clients.

Type of events volunteers involve themselves in are organisation and running of local projects, entertainments, fundraising events, and a weekly childrens disco for primary school aged children

Volunteers will meet up regularly with Parkinson's sufferers and their families in a social setting, and also assist in the running of the group. groups meet on Tuesday and Thursday.

Meet with the fundraising sub-committee at least once a month basis to discuss and plan future events. Correspond with proposed venus, staff, donators and volunteers working at events. Produce and distribute materials ie. tickets, posters/flyers to promote events to Members and the general public. This volunteer should be an outgoing, person who enjoys working in a friendly atmosphere.

To help set up the group.

YMCA Bellshill & Mossend are working in partnership with YMCA Scotland and other YMCA’s across Scotland, supporting up to 160 young people per year to develop soft skills, resilience and emotional intelligence to move into the long term employment market where they can engage, belong and thrive. The Volunteer will mentor the unemployed young people who are engaged in the Government workscheme,(Community Jobs Scotland). Young peoples groups will be made up of 16-19 year olds; 20-24 year olds with additional barriers to work, 16-24 year olds with disabilities or health issues or leaving care or custody. The Volunteer will work with the young people in the design, delivery and evaluation of the programme, initially in a group work scenario and latterly in with 1:1 prior to exit from the programme. The YMCA will be responsible for the training of mentors and peers and will provide the support required to be successful. Mentors/Volunteers should be good listeners, strong communicators,, goal setter, demonstrates a positive attitude and behaviour.

Volunteer to be active in order to assist young people. As one of the largest voluntary organisations in North Lanarkshire, we give volunteers the opportunity to help and assist young people from the Bellshill & Mossend area. Volunteers achieve satisfaction from their ability in developing a young person's personality. Also opportunity for administration assistant.

This service provides a variety of services to vulnerable older people who are lonely and isolated, including: * Preparing someone's home, e.g. putting the heating on and ensuring that they have a basic supply of food * Collecting someone from care or welcoming them back home after care * Driving or assisting with outpatient appointments, shopping, collecting prescriptions and social activities * Helping with letters or sending cards * Having a cup of tea and a chat * Support with nutritional needs to help improve lifestyle and diet * Support to go out on social outings, lunch clubs or shopping It doesn't matter how much time you have to spare or what skills you have. All we ask is that you use your volunteer experience to share some time with the older people in your community. It's this bond that makes our volunteering experience so unique.

A Secretarial Support Volunteer is being sought to support a range of secretarial tasks required by the Committee of Friends of CACE. This role will include supporting the company Secretary to distribute information and paperwork in preparation for Committee meetings, taking minutes at monthly Committee meetings, and supporting the organisation with other key administrative functions.

Standard Treasurer's duties.

Volunteer drivers should have D1 on their licence to drive a minibus with no more than 16 passengers. PVG required. Forms available to apply.

• Reporting to Shop Manager on arrival to be assigned daily duties. • Take responsibility for personal valuables, ensuring that they are locked away at all times (consult with Manager). • Carrying out Lottery procedure by accepting monies, recording and dating Lottery Sheets. • To undertake a range of task which includes: 1. Ironing 2. Hoovering 3. Pricing Goods 4. Emptying donation bags 5. Operating Till 6. Answering Telephone 7. Keeping Shop and Toilet tidy

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals, who are outgoing, driven and have a passion to help others. At the Ozanam group we provide support to children and young people who have additional/ complex needs, aged 5-21, and their siblings. We are looking for volunteers who are able to arrange, organise and lead activities in which our young people can take part.

You will join a team of Volunteers who offer befriending to those in our community who have little contact with the community. Our befrienders offer a twelve week service on a one-to-one basis giving the befriendee the opportunity to re-engage in community activities. We also operate a telephone befriending service. Full training will be provided.

Cumbernauld and Kilsyth Unemployed Workers Centre (CKUWC) is seeking a volunteer to help us research and complete funding applications. This is an ideal opportunity for someone to gain further experience within fundraising or for someone already experienced who has some time to spare. Volunteers will have the opportunity to research & prepare funding applications to trusts and grant holders to secure funding for CKUWC. Good IT and written skills are required for this position. You will have the opportunity to learn more about our work and the charity sector. We will offer you ongoing training & support to enable you to carry out this role. We are a small friendly charity supporting people in our local community.

Working with people who have a disability to provide them with some sporting activites. Meets on a Wednesday night

Gardenner required to maintain and teach youngers attending school how to grow and maintain garden

SAMH manage the Experience Counts and Well-informed (information) services in North Lanarkshire. The information service operates out of our Motherwell based resource centre and covers all of North Lanarkshire through outreach; and telephone and email enquiries made to the resource centre. The information service is seeking volunteers in three specific roles. In the facilitator role, you will have the opportunity to deliver Mental Health Awareness presentations, Tools for Living Modules, and MyRAP recovery groups (depending on lived experience). Facilitators may also co-ordinate MyRAP groups to become social groups when the final session has been completed. This role would suit anyone: with a passion for mental health; looking to gain experience of delivering groups and presentations; and interested in work within the third sector. Mental Health Awareness- This is an hour long introduction to mental health, delivered as a PowerPoint presentation. The focus of this is making mental health accessible and tackling associated stigma. We deliver this presentation to schools, colleges and council affiliated organisations in North Lanarkshire. Volunteers can also have input into the delivery of this presentation which draws on developing mental health statistics and is accompanied by engagement exercises such as quizzes and the mental health experiences of celebrities. Volunteers will be invited to observe presentations before delivering these alongside an Expeerience Counts Community Link Worker. Presentations have been delivered throughout North Lanarkshire. Tools for Living – A range of half day workshops. These are modules designed to raise self esteem and confidence and sharpen tools for self management. Each module has a specific theme. Each session covers one module. Modules are delivered through a presentation and a series of group and individual exercises. Volunteers will be invited to attend modules as an observer before delivering these alongside an Expeerience Counts Community Link Worker. Modules have been delivered in Motherwell, Coatbridge and Cumbernauld. MyRAP – An Acronym for My Recovery Action Plan. Expeerience Counts Peer Workers use MyRAP booklets to structure a recovery plan for the peers they work with. These booklets also inform seven week MyRAP groups: we tackle a different weekly topic and its importance in managed mental health recovery. Volunteers will be invited to observe presentations before delivering these alongside a Peer Worker. A requirement of this role will be the volunteer’s own mental health experiences and comfortability in discussing these with the group. Groups have been delivered in Motherwell, Coatbridge and Cumbernauld. Social Groups – One such example is the MASH group, a MyRAP group which continued to meet weekly after the course had completed. They have raised funds for SAMH across a number of projects and organised a number of trips and events. A volunteer would help to keep a connection between such groups and SAMH, and help groups to become established. Additional Opportunities – Volunteers may wish to deliver talks on their own mental health experiences upon request from other organisations. They are also welcome to perform additional resource centre and outreach roles. Online training will be provided as part of an induction and further training is provided by SAMH Head Office at Brunswick House Glasgow – this can include Mental Health and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training. Regular support and supervision will be provided as will travel expenses. Our office hours are Mon – Fri, 9 - 5pm, though occasional events take place on evenings and weekends. Volunteers must be over 16 years of age and must complete a disclosure check. Please contact our information officer (using the details below) for an application form. Well-informed 62 Windmillhill Street Motherwell ML1 1TA Tel 08000730918 Email: well-informed@samh.org.uk

The leader will consult with other leaders and parents and help to deliver a programme of activities on a weekly basis. Responsibilities will include: The delivery of a Programme for toddlers within the ML28 area. To work along with the leader and other staff to ensure there is a caring and welcoming environment for the children and their families. o Help set up equipment and risk assess before children & parents arrive. o Complete registers as young people arrive. o Supervise activities and interact with children and parents at all times. o Offer advice and support to parents when required. o Report any incidents that occur. o Help with clearing away equipment at the end of the session. o Attend training on a regular basis. o Attend team meetings for feedback and input to future strategies. o Complete PVG membership form and Disclosure process.

Our expectations and needs are to promote the services we provide to people who benefit from them; to help and reduce their pain. Working with a designated Committee member, the volunteer will help FFAMS to be able to communicate through in all aspects of Social Media. This would involve improving our Facebook page, engaging in twitter to a wider audience and social networking with other agencies. Skills required would be an excellent knowledge of social media; essential soft skills are confidentially, empathy, and good humour.

 Uphold the values, objectives and policies of the the community group  Contribute to and accept responsibility for the Management Committee’s decisions;  Have an interest in the communities of Forgewood and Motherwell;  Uphold and promote the principles of equality and diversity;  Treat all colleagues on the Management Committee with consideration, and foster mutual respect and trust;  Attend monthly meetings;  Attend relevant training sessions and events.  Help out at local events

The British Heart Foundation are looking for volunteers who enjoy a bit of D.I.Y and love tinkering with various items. Volunteers will help restore donated items that are in need of a little TLC and help make items look as new as they can be. Volunteers will receive a thank you discount of 25% off any donated stock.

The British Heart Foundation are looking for volunteers who enjoy playing with different gadgets, figuring out how they work and making sure they are safe to use then they would love to hear from you. Volunteers will test electrical equipment that is donated, making sure it is suitable and safe for sale before moving onto the final stage of appliance testing. Volunteers will receive a thank you discount of 25% off any donated stock.

The British Heart Foundation are looking for volunteers who are tech savvy, know their way around eBay, have a keen eye for unusual and sort after collectables, and get a thrill of researching curious and interesting objects. Volunteers will help package items and send them to their eBay HQ as well as receiving updates about the most unusual and exciting finds the British Heart Foundation have managed to sell through their stores. The British Heart Foundation have a dedicated resource to provide support for the volunteering role if required. Volunteers will receive a thank you discount of 25% off any donated stock.

The British Heart Foundation are looking for volunteers who have a keen interest in electrical items, gadgets and appliances. Volunteers will help support customers by chatting with them, helping them find the right product to suit their needs and making sure that all the stock has been tested and displayed as per BHF guidelines. Volunteers will receive a thank you discount of 25% off any donated stock.

Volunteers will support children from primary 6&7 who are learning table tennis skills. Empathy and understanding from volunteers aged 16-18 would be encouraged to apply for this post.

After School Care

Raise awareness of the Manager Training Officer provide suport and plan delivery of (or deliver) training to bureau workers and directors in social policy. Monitor and evaluate social policy trends and statistics

You can work from home with a landline telephone or at our Edinburgh office. We will give you training and ongoing support. There is a minimum of one shift per fortnight. There are 4 shifts during the day and 1 overnight shift. Staff receive few calls overnight abnd don't have to stay awake. The helpline receives over 5,500 calls each year. An interest in dementia or personal/professional experience of the illness is preferable but not essential.

 Talking to customers and making them feel welcome in the shop.  Advising and helping people as they shop.  Operating the till and dealing with various types of payment.  Answering customer enquiries.  Keeping an eye on the security of the shop. What support will we give you? We will provide all the training you need to feel confident in the role. The shop manager will be available give advice and assist you, as well as other experienced volunteers in the team.

Any potential director will go through the VANL director course and will be given an educational overview of parrot welfare and wellbeing.: Charity meetings are held in North Lanarkshire every 2 months, usually on a Sunday. We are looking for people who will be committed to supporting the charity through: Secretarial skills IT skills Web design Social media Accounting skills Fundraising Home visit checks (always 2 directors) and rehoming of parrots Vet trips

The British Heart Foundation are looking for volunteers with a knack for presentation, an eye for detail and enjoy making things look their best. Volunteers will be expected to help out with visual merchandising, making sure everything is displayed to its full potential. You will be involved in creating eye catching displays and help ensure items and clean and correctly labelled. Volunteers will receive a thank you discount of 25% off any donated stock.

Volunteers are required to help with the administration of Airdrie Foodbank as follows: * Dealing with email enquiries / letters from various sources. * Dealing with correspondence from the Manager and actioning as required. * Liaising with partners regarding day to day problems. * General admin support to the manager. This opportunity can be done from home if the volunteer has their own PC with internet connection and printer. Expenses will be paid for stationery, printer ink etc.

Task Description:  Liaise with current referral agencies  Evaluation of referral statistics to generate process efficiencies  Liaise with Marketing and PR to maximise referral agencies  Coordinate regular process reviews with all referral agencies  Attend monthly Steering Group meetings  Receive enquires from Distribution point team leaders regarding client demand and liaise with the relevant referral agency.  Comply with Trussell Trust procedures & policies

This is an opportunity to show off you're talent in the Arts. We are looking for someone who enjoys interacting with others and has some experience with arts & crafts. Our group enjoy making items such as jewellery, candlejars, outdoor mobiles etc.. No particular skills are necessary but being artsy is an advantage. The volunteer would be expected to show the group how to put things together, supervise painting & drawing and basically have a fun and enjoyable time. We are looking for someone who can commit to every Thursday afternoon from 1.00pm - 3.00pm.

By enabling a young person, person experiencing poverty or person experiencing social exclusion to participate in angling, the Volunteer Peer Mentor aims to improve the condition of the life user and reduce anti-social behaviour and crime in the local community. Volunteer Peer Mentors will provide specific one-to-one support to enable clients to enjoy angling and that a positive angling experience assists their overall personal development. Volunteers will be in sole charge of either or both children and protected adults as part of this role.

We are open to any request and will consider any booking. The band play a selection of music from marches to classical overtures along with some more easy listening tunes. To achieve the best possible sound the band play a selection of instruments from piccolo to a sub contrabass flute some 4 octaves below along with a selection of percussion items including a drum kit, bass drum, timpani, cymbals, triangle and xylophone. Keeping the Band equipped with instruments, uniforms and music is a very costly exercise and again the efforts of all concerned are to be commended. The main objectives of the Band are to promote good flute-band music and bring pleasure to the community through their playing. However, there is also a strong desire to cement the friendship and enhance the harmony within the membership. Having achieved these aims since 1929 we look forward to continuing on this basis for many years to come.

Tasks carried out to include: overseeing of the day to day running, replenishing of supplies, daily and weekly accounts. Skills required: experience of kitchen/café work, basic figure/book-keeping, people skills, working with Volunteers from congregation, on a daily basis. Food hygiene training/certificate required.

The role requires good communication and customer service skills and involves dealing with customer enquiries as well as arranging collections, deliveries, online bookings and promoting the Gift Aid scheme. Volunteering can help you gain valuable work experience, meet people, make new friends and develop your skills. Full training will be available for this role. Your time helps raise vital funds to beat heart disease.

Skills Preferred; *Admin background *IT knowledge *Organised and methodical Skills Gained; *Administration requirements and systems *Work experience

Skills Preferred; *Fundraising experience *Positive *Enthusiastic *Confident Skills Gained; *Fundraising experience *Confidence building *Working as part of a team

The role involves checking that electrical items are in working order before being PAT tested by following BHF guidelines and procedures. Volunteering can help you to gain valuable work experience, meet people, make new friends and develop your skills. Full training will be available for this role. Your time helps raise vital funds to beat heart disease.

The role involves selecting and pricing Bric a Brac using the price guides; identifying valuable items and merchandising the items in an attractive way following our display guidelines. Volunteering can help you to gain valuable work experience, meet people, make new friends and develop your skills. Full training will be available for this role. Your time helps raise vital funds to beat heart disease.

Ponies Help Children is an organisation set up to help children with behavioural issues and special needs to connect with the horses. Volunteers will be required to help out with the horse maintenance, and assisting with the visiting children

The Youth Club provides a wide variety of activities which include such things as Beautician, Arts and Crafts and also Line Dancing. And also include their young volunteers in a variety of workshops and outings.

Witness Service Volunteers offeSupport help and information to witnesses and their families who attend Airdrie, Hamilton or Lanark Sherriff Courts. Volunteers of 18 years of age and over; attend a four-day initial training programme with further training and support provided during their time with the service. Volunteers work on a rotat basis during court time, Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 4.30 pm. After training, all volunteers are asked to commit to working a minimum of one day per fortnight or two mornings. The work of the volunteers can vary from spending a whole day with one witness or family, to five minutes with each witness giving information, being with someone when they give evidence in Court, or waiting for them when they come out after giving evidence. A lot of the volunteers' time is pent by being supportive to people while they wait to give evidence. Travel expenses are paid to and from the court at public transport rates and if you are required in the afternoon lunch is provided. The Witness Service office is based in the Court and is managed by a Co-ordinator and Assistant Co-ordinators. Witness Service Staff and Volunteers DO NOT TALK ABOUT ANY EVIDENCE. Our aim is to provide the highest proffesional standars in our work and we operate whitn a Code of Conduct. We attach great importance to training and development and aim to ensure that all our volunteers are properly equiped for the work they undertake.Witness Service is run by Victim Support Scotland the national charity working for people affected by crime and is staffed mainly by volunteers

8th Airdie (Chapelhall) Scout Group provide co-educational opportunities to young people aged 6yrs - 18yrs within the three Sections: Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts and Scouts, and Explorer Scouts. Each section follows a nationally agreed Balanced Programme to promote the physical, intellectual, social and spiritual well-being of young people. We need adult volunteers in order to provide these opportunities to young people. You don’t need to be Bear Grylls (our Chief Scout) or have any previous involvement in Scouting. If you decide to join us you will be given opportunities to undertake award-winning modular training that includes first aid and child protection. You can also access opportunities to take qualifications in sailing, kayaking, archery, climbing…. the list is endless.

Glencassels is a small, friendly charity organisation in the Craigneuk area of Wishaw look for a volunteer to undertake everyday administration tasks, including book-keeping and spreadsheets on the computer. Duties include transferring daily accounts onto spreadsheets using Windows 7 software, answering the telephone and general filing. This opportunity will take place at the premises of Glencassels Community Development Project, 121 Glencairn Avenue, Craigneuk, Wishaw ML2 7RJ Lunch will be provided for volunteers, together with any training that is required for the role.

Communicate with clients, help out with social activities, etc.

Volunteer Tutor Assistants will work alongside Rathbone Tutors to support young unemployed clients in a teaching capacity. Volunteers will also assist with administrative tasks associated with the tutoring provided. The organisation works with young people aged 16-24 to deliver training which includes work placements and SVQ qualifications. The purpose is to equip the young person with skills and confidence to move into a work environment.

Alzheimer Scotland have recently opened their new refurbished resource centre and are therefore looking to run a timetable of events for people living with dementia and their carers - this will include singing, arts & crafts, knitting, darts, yoga and walking groups. Alzheimer Scotland need people who are able to share their skills and support, whether it is showing someone how to knit or supporting someone to make a memory tree. Sometimes it will be making a cup of tea and having a blether (cake will be provided). If you like walking then you could help support our dementia friendly walks.

Volunteers are required to: • Encourage older people to engage in their local community. • Assist on days out and group activities out in the community or in our activity suite. • Assist with organising group activities, setting up activity suite, supporting people to make tea and coffee and engage in conversation. • Support older people to access computers/internet for projects. • Assist with evening supper clubs and other events.

At MBC we run a café offering free food to local people in our community. We have a variety of people who attend on a regular basis. Some are dealing with issues such as addiction, homelessness, loneliness, mental health and learning disability as well as other life controlling issues. We aim to create a positive warm and welcoming atmosphere where people are shown love and respect. We are currently looking for volunteers who will serve the people who come along. We offer homemade soup, toasties and baked potatoes. Some tasks may include, preparing food, taking orders, making teas and coffees, clearing tables and doing dishes. The café runs on a Wednesday from 10-3pm. Volunteers would be required to start at 9am.

Volunteers will teach children and young people from local schools and sports clubs Bowls in a safe, fun, and friendly environment. Shotts Ironworks Bowling Club provides activities in school holidays for children to learn and take up the sport of Bowls. Volunteers will undertake regulated work with children through this opportunity.

Photocopying Producing visual equipment for the young people Filing Taking telephone messages Managing tuck and writing order as required General Clerical duities This list is not exhaustive but indicative of the duties of this voluntary post We are looking for 6 hours

Young people volunteering in various roles working towards their Duke of Edinburgh award.

? Uphold the values, objectives and policies of the co-operative; ? Contribute to and accept responsibility for the Management Committee’s decisions; ? Have an interest in the communities of Forgewood and Motherwell; ? Uphold and promote the principles of equality and diversity in the governance of the co-operative; ? Treat all colleagues on the Management Committee with consideration, and foster mutual respect and trust; ? Attend monthly meetings; ? Attend relevant training sessions and events.

Menshed Helper tasks will include admin/driving/fixing up bikes. flowerbeds etc in our Menshed may also involve doing the petty cash for group.

New training in January 2019 - Volunteer Advisers are provided with full training to suitably advise local citizens on a range of issues. Some of the most common areas of advice provided include enquiries relating to welfare benefits, debt, housing, employment, law and consumer issues. Advice is given face to face, over the telephone, and via e-mail communications. Volunteer Advisers also have the opportunity to support a number of outreach surgeries delivered across the Coatbridge area.

Cumbernauld, The Link Centre, Wednesdays. Coatbridge, Corsewall St Community Centre, Thursdays. Airdrie and Motherwell. Driver with own transport to pick up client[s] around 12:30, take to Club, return at 3:30 and take them home again.

Moodiesburn Community Development Trust provides a range of opportunities for children and young people, including games, activities, and sports. Volunteers will be involved in leading the youth groups and ensuring that the young people have a positive experience.

As above + The carefully selected and highly trainid counsellors will accept clients and the issues they wish to discuss without being judgemental.

Fundraising Team Leader volunteers are responsible for arranging street or premises collections in their area, with support from the Association. In addition, they will be responsible for ensuring that there is a suitable number (approximately 10 - 20 per activity) of additional Fundraiser volunteers – to support each fundraising activity arranged. The Fundraising Team Leader will then inform these volunteers in the run up to the fundraising activity and manage them on the day. Duties of a Fundraising Team Leader include: • Setting up street or premises collections (with support from the RAF Association) or other local fundraising activities, challenges, etc. • Contacting existing Fundraiser volunteers and recruiting new people to the role, to take part in arranged activities • Providing instructions and information, to Fundraiser volunteers supporting specific activities, about the logistics for the activity they are involved in • Ordering and distributing t-shirts/tabards for volunteers to wear during activities • Checking the risk assessment on the day and informing volunteers of hazards • Briefing and motivating volunteers on the day of the activity • Ensuring volunteers are happy and supported throughout the activity and receive appropriate refreshments • Thanking volunteers after the event, on behalf of the RAF Association, and encouraging them to support a future activity • Helping count the monies raised in accordance with cash handling policies • Returning funds raised to the Association in accordance with policies • Informing volunteers of the total raised from the activity • Encouraging groups of volunteers to go on to complete ‘challenge events’ • To support information sessions for new Fundraising Team Leaders where possible. As a Fundraising Team Leader becomes more experienced in their role, it is expected that they will take on more responsibility, if desired. Examples of the types of more senior responsibilities include proactively assisting with the recruitment drive for Fundraiser volunteers in their area, setting up relationships with key contacts to arrange for more sustained and regular premises collections to take place throughout the year. Fundraising Team Leaders may also go on to set up relationships with businesses in their area to arrange for their staff to support fundraising activities, or for staff to run their own

Volunteer Support Workers will assist in supporting families of those affected by alcohol or drug misuse giving them a safe environment to meet and chat and respite when required.

Volunteer should have skills that they can pass on to the children interested in Arts & Crafts. Desirable skills would be drawing, painting knitting etc. Love and Light were set up to improve the health and well being of families affected by alcoholism and addiction by providing information and assistance to relieve problematic difficulties within the household with a place of safety in a conversational café and residential retreat where opportunities and workshops can be provided to empower family members.

Volunteer Van Porter will collect donations form individuals, groups etc and transport them to the van to be delivered to shop.

A cancer diagnosis and treatment can make people feel isolated and alone, with little energy and feeling low. The advice used to be “rest is best”, however research shows that moving more can actually help recovery and improve symptoms. We want to make sure that everyone affected by cancer has access to appropriate physical activity opportunities and that no-one in Lanarkshire faces cancer alone. No previous experience is required to volunteer for this role. Activities will include • Leading a Gentle Movement class for people affected by cancer • Attending training and support sessions • Completing basic paperwork for each class • Participating in the evaluation of the Move More North Lanarkshire Gentle Movement groups Qualities and skills required for the role: • 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) • Awareness of own limitations and boundaries • Excellent time-keeping • Reliability

Befriender required to carry out visits and keep in touch with members of the RAF family on behalf of the RAF Association. Befriender volunteers exist to provide companionship and outcome focussed support to a beneficiary and to ensure that they remain part of the community and feel socially connected to the wider RAF family. Being a befriender volunteer could be about helping someone who is isolated through the use of social media or visiting an older person that has become increasingly lonely and isolated over time and to help find them new interests in the community. The role is varied, the service spans all ages and it is flexible to suit everyone. Looking for Befrienders in ML2, ML1 and ML5 postcode areas.

Youth club will take place on a Friday night 5-7pm for 5-7 year olds in room one, 8-10 years from 5-7 in room 2 and 7.15-9pm for 11+. Volunteers will be required to tailor all sessions to the children's needs.

This is a great opportunity for a counselling supervisor to provide supervision to our counsellors working within YAMS charity. They will cover counselling sessions for individuals aged 16 +yrs. Ideal if you require completing hours for your own progress/portfolio. We require a BACP registered supervising counsellor to provide our counsellors within YAMS supervision on their practice on a 6-8 weekly basis. We are a non-profit charity organisation who is developing counselling sessions for individuals suffering mental health problems aged 16+yrs. We will be expanding to cover people less than 16yrs old however require recruiting to youth counsellors for this. Ideally the supervisor will be able to cover both, however; an adult supervisor is immediately required. Our charity provides a drop-in for the people within our local community who suffer from mental health problems, family members; carers and friends. They can access information/signposting and support. We will be providing counselling and alternative therapies as part of our service. At present we will be starting with two adult BACP registered counsellors, who will be insured through YAMS and individually for the service they provide. We can purchase insurance for anyone supervising if required.

Ozanam Club is run and organised by volunteers to provide a play area for children and youths who may have physical/learning/special needs. Volunteers would be required to help set up equipment,serve refreshments, supervise/escort on bus, tidy up & play games.

Volunteers support school age children's needs, in a safe and secure environment. They also support staff and parents, as well as planning, organising and participating in the daily running of the out of school care service. Volunteers are also involved in taking care of equipment and materials.

1 To sort out raw stock 2 To hang, tag and steam clothes 3 To sort books and bric-a-brac, and price them 4 To clean and tidy stock room

The following attributes would be beneficial: * Understanding of early years literacy * Enthusiasm for story telling and sharing * Knowledge of books and rhymes * Happy to lead singing activities - voice projection! * Good communication skills * Outgoing * Dynamic * Confident * Enjoy working with children and parents * Happy to work as an individual or as part of a team * Flexible This opportunity applies to people in voluntary groups or those associated to them who wich to run a Bookbug session e.g. playgroups or creches, those who are interested in gaining the skillsets outline above and those who may be interested in supporting library-based Bookbug sessions on an ad-hoc basis as the need arises.

To engage carers in consultation and discussions with regards to being carers. This can be done in many ways such as attending events & conferences, being supported to complete engagement surveys and questionnaires online and using social media. This is where the majority of our volunteers will offer their time, skills and experience. This will enable the organisation to then take forward carers views and experiences which can be used to influence policy at a local and national level.

Activities associated with the running of regattas, fund raisers and other events organised by the club. Instruction and coaching of beginners and inexperienced rowers. Skill and fitness development leading to improved athlete performance and participation in competition (if desired) Open to suitably experience members only: President - Secretary - Treasurer - Captain - Vice-Captain - 3 Ordinary members of Committee - Open to members only. Elected at AGM in October.

SAMH manage the Expeerience Counts and Well-informed (information) services. The information service operates out of our Motherwell based resource centre and covers all of North Lanarkshire through outreach; and telephone and email enquiries made to the resource centre. The information service is seeking volunteers in three specific roles including delivering information stalls. This role would suit anyone: with a passion for mental health; looking to connect with the public and interested in work within the third sector. The Well-informed information service provides information stalls to venues throughout North Lanarkshire. Volunteers transport and display a range of printed resources covering a range of mental health topics; they engage with the public, and signpost to support based in the area. Each volunteer may deliver 2 or more stalls per month. Our regular stalls take place during our office hours of 9-5, Monday – Friday, though one off events often fall during evenings and weekends. There is an opportunity for volunteers to deliver only events which fall outside of office hours if they were regularly available. Outreach volunteers are required to collect and return material from and to our resource centre, notifying us of which material should be replenished upon their return. Where volunteers only facilitate stalls in their local area, we can provide them with a supply of material rendering regular visits to the resource centre unnecessary. In this circumstance, support is offered over the telephone; at quarterly volunteer meetings; and occasional stall visits from our information officer. Our regular stalls occur at hospitals, health centres and libraries in North Lanarkshire, each taking place once a month, and we provide regular stalls at New College Lanarkshire (Motherwell, Coatbridge, Cumbernauld). We also bring stalls to larger one off community events (we generally attend 4 or 5 such community events each month), these offer a chance to liaise with other stallholders to gain information on their organisations, inform our response to public enquiries and share with our wider staff team. We also look to engage in projects with other organisations where this benefits our shared client base. In addition to community events we are keen to provide an increasing number of information stalls at school parents nights. We also make monthly visits to Ward One of Wishaw General Hospital to offer information on SAMH (and wider) services which may benefit patients upon leaving the ward. Additional Opportunities – Volunteers are also welcome to perform additional resource centre and presentation/group work roles. Online training will be provided as part of an induction and further training is provided by SAMH Head Office at Brunswick House Glasgow – this can include Mental Health and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training. Regular support and supervision will be provided as will travel expenses. Volunteers must be over 16 years of age and must complete a disclosure check. Please contact our information officer (using the details below) for an application form. Well-informed 62 Windmillhill Street Motherwell ML1 1TA Tel 08000730918 Email: well-informed@samh.org.uk

Well-informed handle a range of public queries over telephone, email, and in person when visitors come to our Motherwell resource centre. We provide a resource of relevant literature on mental health which we make available to the public in answer to queries. Within this office we work alongside Experience Counts, a service which comprises peer support and community link workers. Well-informed should identify if people might be suited to these services. Additionally we deliver an information service throughout North Lanarkshire and signpost to services in the area which may help to provide social engagement. Well-informed volunteers attend regular information stalls at libraries, health and arts centres to promote our service, engage with the public and provide literature addressing relevant mental health issues. Volunteers might also work within our office: answering queries and performing administrative tasks such as logging enquiries and organising resources. Volunteers might also support our community link and peer support workers in delivering mental health awareness presentations and providing recovery groups. Volunteers will have an opportunity to undertake further relevant training, specific to working in mental health. Within these parameters, the role can be tailored to a volunteer’s specific interest and we welcome applicants with lived mental health experience. All would be applicants are welcome to contact our information officer should they have any further queries regarding the role. The Well Informed Info Service office has wheelchair access.

The assistant will consult with other leaders and the young people and help to deliver a programme of activities on a weekly basis. Responsibilities will include: o Help set up equipment and risk assess before young people arrive. o Complete registers as young people arrive. o Supervise activities and interact with young people and parents/carers at all times. o Offer advice and support to young people when required. o Report any incidents that occur. o Help with clearing away equipment at the end of the session. o Attend training on a regular basis. o Attend team meetings for feedback and input to future strategies. o Complete PVG membership form and Disclosure process.

The volunteer will consult with other leaders to deliver a programme of activities on a weekly basis. Responsibilities will include: The delivery of a Programme for toddlers within the ML28 area. To work along with the leader and other staff to ensure there is a caring and welcoming environment for the children and their families. o Help set up equipment and risk assess before people arrive. o Offer advice and support to people when required. o Report any incidents that occur. o Help with clearing away equipment at the end of lunch. o Attend training on a regular basis. o Attend team meetings for feedback and input to future strategies. o Complete food handling certificate.

The leader will consult with other leaders and the young people and help to deliver a programme of activities on a weekly basis. Responsibilities will include: o Risk assess and check the local weather prior to the walk. o Complete registers as people arrive. o Supervise the walk and interact with participants at all times. o Offer advice and support to people when required. o Report any incidents that occur. o Attend training on a regular basis. o Attend team meetings for feedback and input to future strategies. o Complete PVG membership form and Disclosure process.

The aim of the group is to advance the education and social development of pre-school children with the emphasis on the play experience. The group seeks to provide safe and satisfying group play and learning and to encourage other charitable activities through which the parents may support the development of their children. All play leaders will be in sole charge of the children in their care as part of their duties.

Can you help us turn around our gardens? Volunteer with us to support the community of Gowkthrapple, bringing life back into our gardens and communal areas. All equipment provided, all you need is green fingers! Tasks: * Carryout all gardening tasks for designated gardens and other areas within Gowkthrapple to the agreed maintenence standards. * Tasks to be carried out as part of a team and alone when the need arises. * Machinery should only be used on completion of induction training on the equipment and must comply with the health and safety guidelines. * Work safely, paying attention to the safety of others including the general public.

Volunteers are required to help out with servicing customers and operating the till, assisting with window and shop display, helping with stock control and preparing items to go into the main shop, and other general shop duties.

You will join a team of Volunteers who will offer telephone support to patients. This service will alert the telephone responder if a patient has failed to report that they have self administered medication. Contact can then be made to prompt the patient. Confidence and good communication skills are required. No previous experience required, as full training will be given.

Getting Better Together Ltd's website provides a range of information about the organisation's services and healthy living projects for individuals living in and around the Shotts area of North Lanarkshire. The Volunteer Website Assistant will support the organisation in maintaining the website by assisting with information gathering, updating key content, and generally helping to ensure that the website is fit for purpose.

Volunteers will have a keen interest in Early Years and or Youth Work. No experience is necessary as full training and support will be given. Volunteers will be expected to support staff with the delivery of our projects such as: After School Club Baby and After School Bushcraft Messy Play Under 14s youth group Shotts Health Information Point (SHIP) (13-20yrs) Streetwork

Volunteer Retail Assistants are required to help out in the Cancer Research UK Shop in Airdrie. Tasks will include serving customers, operating the till, assisting with shop display and stock management, and general shop duties. (full details to be added).

The North Lanarkshire Befriending Project are looking for volunteers to help support vulnerable young people aged 8-18 in the local area through one to one outings. With social isolation, inequality and child poverty on the rise, the need for befrienders to help offer support to a child is higher than ever. Volunteers give a young person a positive role model in their life by passing on their skills and experience, enabling them to try new things and simply providing them with a few hours of fun. Your young person may have experienced social isolation, bullying, domestic abuse or neglect, parental drug and alcohol abuse, may have learning difficulties, may be a young offender, or any combination of these. By giving up just a couple of hours every fortnight, you could make a real difference where it is needed most. Volunteers are recruited, trained and matched 1-1 with a young person, meeting them on a regular basis and participating in fun activities within the local community. Victims of circumstance, vulnerable young people often benefit from an adult befriender who they can talk to and trust. Our project has helped many young people in the past with their social skills, self-esteem, school attendance/performance, resilience, personal safety/health and relationships. As a volunteer, you would have the satisfaction of helping a young person in need, increasing your own confidence, enhancing your skills and experience – all the while having fun as you do so! Please email james.donnelly@volunteeringmatters.org.uk or telephone 01698-574-576 to apply.

It has long been said that laughter is the best medicine, would you like to make housebound, older people feel better by offering some company and cheerful chat? This is an exciting volunteering opportunity to join a new core team of volunteer home visitors we are creating to compliment the service provided care at home team in Airdrie. Cosgrove is passionate about providing quality care in the local area. The people we support are treated with dignity, warmth and respect and our volunteering team will be consolidating these values by providing regular social chat and companionship to older isolated people with long term health conditions. What does the role of volunteer home visitor involve? • Support to get involved in social and recreational activities • Co-ordinating and being present at ‘Therapet’ visits • Providing a friendly face, listening ear and some chat • Sharing hobbies, interests and pastimes Initially we are establishing a small team of volunteers who will collaborate closely to provide regular drop in visits to older individuals in need of some company. The individual visits will be between 40 -60 minutes.

Help others to become healthier and happier by leading our health walks. The walks are free, short and gentle, making it easier for people to become more active. Apart from taking people on a walk, walk leaders will welcome new walkers, give route information (where, how long / how far, hazards), encourage some social activity and deal with a bit of paperwork. Optional activities are assisting with promoting the walks and planning and risk assessing new routes. It is up to individual volunteers to decide how much they want to commit, but to ensure some continuity we would ask that you consider your availability for leading walks before doing the health walk leader training day.

The role involves completing till transactions accurately; talking to customers and promoting add on sales such as badges & raffle tickets. Promoting our stock requirements and the Gift Aid scheme to donators is an important part of working at the cash desk. Volunteering can help you to gain valuable work experience, meet people, make new friends and develop your skills. Full training will be available for this role. Your time helps raise vital funds to beat heart disease.

A cancer diagnosis and treatment can make people feel isolated and alone, with little energy and feeling low. The advice used to be “rest is best”, however research shows that moving more can actually help recovery and improve symptoms. We want to make sure that everyone affected by cancer has access to appropriate physical activity opportunities and that no-one in Lanarkshire faces cancer alone. No previous experience is required to volunteer for this role. Activities will include: • Assisting exercise professionals in delivering the circuits classes – supporting and encouraging participants • Attending training, development and support sessions to keep informed and up to date • Completing basic paperwork for each class • Participating in the evaluation of the Move More North Lanarkshire circuit groups

General volunteers will promote the Fertility Network Scotland charity in the local area and the services we provide. Distribute Fertility Network Scotland leaflets/posters in the area including GP clinics, libraries, hospitals, community centres etc Participate at fundraising events Adhere to Fertility Network Scotland policies and procedures Good communication skills, reliability and trustworthiness, knowledge of fertility issues (desirable not essential), ability to work as part of a team, admin skills, willing to attend events etc Fertility Network Scotland provides advice, information and support for anyone affected by fertility issues. We also work to raise awareness of the impact of fertility problems and to campaign for fair provision of fertility treatment throughout Scotland

As a Local Contact volunteer you will coordinate and run a social group in the local area for people experiencing the challenges of childlessness. You will take care of all aspects of the group including: Act as main contact for the group Organise and maintain an email circulation list of people within the group Organise social activities or informal gatherings Offer peer to peer support and friendship Promote the group in the local area Liaise with the Volunteer Coordinator who will connect you to people looking for support Adhere to Fertility Network Scotland policies and procedures SKILLS: Good communication and leadership skills, reliability and trustworthiness, knowledge of fertility issues (essential), motivated with IT and administrative skills, public speaking skills to address groups of people, willing to undertake training, attend events etc RESTRICTION: This opportunity involves peer support therefore restricted to those with knowledge/experience of fertility issues – particularly involuntary childlessness Fertility Network Scotland provides advice, information and support for anyone affected by fertility issues. We work to raise awareness of the impact of fertility problems and campaign for fair provision of fertility treatment throughout Scotland.

A number of volunteering tasks are available within a range of activites across North Lanarkshire. These include: After school sports clubs, community clubs, health projects, outdoor activites supporting pupils with physical or learning difficulties, holiday sports camps, sports development and events management. Volunteers will be placed based on their interests, availability and experience. Volunteers can expect access to training (including UKCC and NGB qualifications), a volunteer handbook, volunteer t-shirt, the opportunity to work with children from various backgrounds and abilities.

Volunteers who are sympathetic to the needs of service users would help make a difference to children and adults who need support

Volunteer Retail Assistants will assist with the following tasks: - To assist and serve customers, providing a service of the highest standard - To assist in stock processing, including sorting, steaming, pricing and hanging of donated goods - To be involved in cash handling and till operation - To increase revenue through add-on sales at the till - To assist the manager in ensuring stock and cash security - To assist in keeping the store premises clean and tidy - To assist and develop the volunteer team -To promote public understanding of the work of the PDSA and the importance of raising funds through the store - To partake in PDSA’s bag check programme and fully adhere to all aspects of the loss prevention policy - To promote and apply the PDSA health & safety policy . Personal qualities required: ??Smart appearance ??Enjoy working in a team environment ??Enjoy working with the public ??Possess or would like to develop strong customer care skills ??Confident in handling cash ??Possess or would like to develop display & merchandising skills ??Security conscious ??Strong communication skills

Volunteer Stock-room Processors will assist in stock processing, including sorting, steaming, pricing and hanging of donated goods. To assist and develop the volunteer team To promote public understanding of the work of the PDSA and the importance of raising funds through the store To partake in PDSA’s bag check programme and fully adhere to all aspects of the loss prevention policy To promote and apply the PDSA health & safety policy. Personal qualities required: -Enjoy working in a team environment -Security conscious -Strong communication skills

The unique roll of the Volunteer Befriender adds an important extra dimension to the lives of the people Cornerstone supports by extending and enhancing their individual circle of support and broadening the opportunities and experiences available to them. The idea is that you will share similar interests and enjoy common activities together. Volunteer Befrienders can be matched with individuals in a range of circumstances, including those who wish to be visited at home, those who wish to be taken out and support to do an activity they are unable to do on their own, such as shopping, swimming, visiting, etc. Cornerstone values and benefits from the skills and knowledge volunteers bring to the organisation and in return we aim to ensure that volunteering with us is a positive experience.

Volunteers are required to help facilitate activities such as games and arts and crafts at the Young Carers Group and also accompany them on outings. Volunteers are also required to facilitate activities at the Adult Carers Group and chat to the carers and cared-for people.

SBH Scotland is looking for volunteers to be Community Ambassadors and help with the Collecting Can Programme. We have collecting cans in various towns and cities and are looking for volunteers to empty the cans and bank the money every 2 months or so. If volunteers were able to located additional shops and businesses to locate the cans this would be much appreciated, but not absolutely necessary. Currently were require volunteers in Clackmannanshire, Dundee, East Renfrewshire, Edinburgh and South Lanarkshire, but we would welcome support from volunteers in other areas too.

Volunteers will also be given training in representation. In return the volunteer will gain a broad experience of employment and benefit related legislation.

Volunteer Community Cafe Assistants will help with serving meals, customer service, washing dishes, and supporting staff and volunteers with the running of the Community Cafe. Volunteers will undertake the REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate.

Volunteers will work with teenagers to help expand their social, physical and educational skills through various activities such as sports, arts, team games, computers etc. Volunteers will participate in North Lanarkshire Council First Steps Youth Work Training, with a number of youth groups taking place for 8-15 year-olds during the week.

Volunteer Support Workers assist at the Social Club for the elderly people with additional support needs which takes place on Monday and Wednesday's from 9am-2pm in the Chryston area. Volunteers assist with activities such as bingo, socialising, and serving lunch, and undertake regulated work with protected adults as part of their regular duties. Volunteers are provided with out of pocket expenses for this opportunity.

Daily tasks would involve taking phone calls from counselling clients, so naturally good telephone skills and an empathic nature is required. Logging phone calls. Making and managing appointments. Managing student counsellors and qualified counsellor's client times. I.T. skills are desired, as is a basic knowledge of petty cash book keeping and record keeping of other monetary donations. This would be in order to support the work and to work with an Office Manager. It can be challenging, but ulitmately very rewarding.

Volunteer Volleyball Coaches / Assistants will be part of the session delivery team who will be in-charge of all aspects of running the club (with support from Getting Better Together Ltd and Active Schools North Lanarkshire) including training, club organisation, organising friendly and competitive games, among other tasks needed as and when required.

Orbiston Befriending Project are looking for someone who would be happy to lead a group of approx 10 -12 in social activities. They would be planning these on a weekly basis, that said we are only really talking about quizzes, table games such as steal, maybe showing a video or having a bit of a sing song. There will be other support there but this person would be lead.

Active Schools North Lanarkshire are looking for volunteers to help more children be 'more active more often'! We are looking for enthusiastic, fun volunteers to help promote physical activities in schools. Do you have any spare time? Do you like working with children? Do you want to make a difference, be part of a team and learn new skills? Then come along and enjoy the fun.

Volunteers are required to provide IT tutoring for the residents of Houldsworth Court Sheltered Housing. The Complex has 2 tablets and 2 desk top computers - volunteers should be IT literate with basic experience of PC's, laptops and tablets . A friendly outgoing personality to communicate with the tenants is also required.

The Men With Pens group has been well established in the Airdrie area for many years, and involves a group of men who write short stories and prose. The Volunteer Typing Assistant will be provided with hand written short stories and poems produced by members of the Men With Pens group, and will type these up onto computer for providing to the group.

The volunteer will be expected to support tutors in the delivery of music and media based workshops. Volunteers with more experience will be given the opportunity to take on more responsibilities within the workshops, planning and post production. Volunteers will be expected to be reliable and able to commit to projects the same time every week, which may range from 6 weeks to 6 months.

The Dementia Support Group aims to bring together local people with Dementia and to improve their lives by discussing football memories and participating in a number of group activities. Volunteer Drivers are key to the operation of the Support Group as several members are unable to attend without transport. Volunteer Drivers are also welcome to become Volunteer Dementia Support Group Assistants and help out at the group, undertaking both roles simultaneously. Volunteer Drivers may also be utilised to take volunteers to visit Dementia clients at their own home.

The organisation currently has four main groups for children and young people that are supported by Volunteer Youth Workers. These are: - The Ladybirds (where Volunteer Youth Workers prepare games and lead activities for girls aged 5-7) - NMBOLTZ (where Volunteer Youth Workers plan activities and games for children aged 7 and over) - N.M United (where Volunteer Youth Workers delivery a youth club for 1st to 3rd school year aged children) - Parent and Toddler Group (where Volunteer Youth Workers support the children with delivering of games, singing, and serving refreshments) Within each of these groups noted, volunteer regularly undertake regulated, unsupervised work with children of the age ranges specified.

Full training is given to help vulnerable members of the public with a range of advisory issues. This can be done either face to face, or over the telephone. Opportunities to become involved in administration as opposed to advice work also exist.

The conservation tasks will focus on benefiting amphibians and reptiles and will include creating ponds, planting, seeding, making hibernation sites, and surveying. No experience is necessary as full training and supervision will be given. What is required is a willingness to get muddy, try hard, and have fun! Tasks such as pond digging will require wellingtons, whilst for others sturdy boots and old clothes will suffice. Also waterproof clothing is essential as we don’t always stop work if it rains

Volunteers should have good interpersonal skills, experience of Microsoft Office software and good communication skills. Tasks include: CV writing, Cover letters and job application forms. Help to deliver Team Building training will be provided for this using computer games and score recording.

Community Cafe

Glenmavis Development Group provides the only Youth Club in the village of Glenmavis. The group provides safe play opportunities for primary school aged children, and offers development of skills for older teenagers within the area. Volunteers will be involved in supporting the group, leading on activities for the young people, and assisting the personal development of those who attend. Volunteer helpers are involved in regulated work with children as part of their regular duties.

Key roles of the volunteer include: The volunteer role will involve: • 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 • Empting 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 • Spotting the potential for further fundraising amongst the box holders for Community Fundraiser.

Volunteer Drivers will enable a young person, person experiencing poverty or person experiencing social exclusion to participate in angling through providing transportation for the client and their Peer Mentor. Volunteers will be in sole charge of either or both children and protected adults as part of this role.

The British Heart Foundation are looking for volunteers who love to chat, can talk about anything and everything, and are outgoing and enthusiastic. If this sounds like you then the British Heart Foundation would love to hear from you. Customer Service Volunteers will speak to customers, make them feel welcomed, help them find the things they're looking for and inform them of the BHF's life saving heart research. The shop is always kept fresh looking and inspiring, and volunteers will help thank everyone who brings in their donations and custom. Come and be part of your local team and learn customer service skills and gain experience. Don't worry if you are not a confident speaker, with this role all you need is a welcoming and helpful attitude. Volunteers will receive a thank you discount of 25% off any donated stock.

Volunteer Youth Workers will assist with the annual Viewpark Gala Day and a number of fundraising events throughout the year to support the community to delivery a successful Gala Day for the Viewpark area of North Lanarkshire. The regular events delivered mainly centre around activities, games, discos, charity nights, etc, for children and families in the local area. Volunteer Youth Workers will undertake regulated work with children on a regular basis as part of their duties.

The Christian Party Charitable Trust is recruiting Volunteer Telesales and Administrative Assistants to make telephone calls to encourage the promotion and marketing of Christian Movies on behalf of Kingdom Cinemas. Volunteers will also assist with a range of office and administrative tasks, including answering telephone, distributing leaflets and information, and supporting general office function.