North Lanarkshire
volunteering opportunities
FAMS (Family and Friends Against Murder and Suicide)
Office Cover volunteers would be expected to assist with some light office duties, cover office is staff are out.
Barnardo's Scotland
Motherwell Donation Centre is re-launching, and we are searching for amazing volunteers to join us!
We are looking for an E-bay champion volunteer to help us research, process and dispatch suitable goods for our eBay shop. An interest in second hand goods or collectables would be good.
Have you got great communication and customer service skills? We need you to be part of this exciting venture, as we look to build a strong customer base in our new revamped store.
We are always looking for customer service volunteers to help us merchandise and maintain our displays, serve customers and accept donations and who will support our fundraising events.
We also need volunteers for the warehouse – this involves hanging and tagging clothes, assisting with donations and delivery drivers.
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 shops. Our stores sell lots of great donated & new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
Our retail stores are the face of our charity on the high-street and in local communities. We have loads of amazing stock donated to us every week, and this all needs to be sorted, tagged and put on the shop-floor for sale!
Making sure our shops look fantastic is another task you can get involved with. You may also be required to help out on the till too, but we will show you how that works during your time volunteering with us. We value the contribution of everyone who supports Barnardo’s.
You will be a friendly face of Barnardo’s by volunteering in one of our shops. It would be great if you could volunteer one shift a week (or even more if you want) but we’re always happy to be flexible to work around your availability.
Why we want you:
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 stores. Our stores sell lots of great donated and new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
What you will be doing:
Work on the till processing sales and returns
Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing
Create stylish window displays
Replenish stock on the shop floor
Stock-take and other administrative tasks
The skills you need:
Friendly and helpful
Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers
Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s
Flexible and willing to do a variety of the shop tasks
What's in it for you:
Have fun and meet new people
Develop skills for your CV including confidence, teamwork and problem solving
Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families
Learning and development opportunities through our Volunteer Academy which includes access to Level 2 Qualifications and other accredited courses
Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer
Other information:
Minimum age 14
Shop based
Location: Unit 1 Bell Quadrant, Carfin, Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, ML1 4GR, United Kingdom
Disclaimer
We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the above, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles. If you are unable to apply online through the link on this page, please visit your local store for a paper application form or contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team on volunteering@barnardos.org.uk
Maggie's Centre Lanarkshire (SL)
Our Centre volunteers based at the Elizabeth Montgomerie Building, Monklands Hospital, Airdrie will welcome visitors to Maggie's in an informal and friendly way. They chat to help visitors feel at ease, and introduce visitors to a member of staff as appropriate. Volunteers may show visitors around the centre and outline our timetable, as well as helping us keep the centre visitor-ready.
Wishaw YMCA
Wishaw YMCA is looking for volunteers to staff our new project offices. Duties will include general office admin tasks, dealing with enquiries, assisting in community engagement program delivery planning and conducting public consultation surveys
These roles would be coordinating the administration activities of the organisation.
As an office support assistant your duties will include general office administration tasks, dealing with enquiries, assisting in community engagement program delivery planning and conducting public consultation surveys. You will develop valuable knowledge and skills for your CV and acquire experience and understanding of how a local charity operates whilst gaining a real sense of achievement in the process. Volunteers would be expected to commit to a minimum of 3-4 hours per fortnight ideally for at least 12 months.
Previous administration experience is desirable though not essential however it is very important in this role that you are highly organised, IT literate and enjoy meeting new people. You should enjoy working as part of a team and having fun while sharing your talents and developing new skills. We will offer full training to support you in the role.
Wishaw YMCA has embarked on ambitious journey called Project Revive. The goals of the project are to reopen our original premises which is a beautiful historic building at 145 Main St Wishaw which is currently closed to the public. We are working towards funding to transform that facility into a flexible community space that would cater for community groups. Our vision is to restore the building to be operated as a community social enterprise that utilises the space as a wedding venue, concert hall, cinema and conference facility which will support reinvestment in the community as Non-Profit to provide program delivery that are core to YMCA principles. This is a long term capital project where we have already taken important steps towards our goal. Our new project office will enable us to be accessible to the local community and act as a base to support community engagement and to conduct public consultation in relation to the regeneration of our original premises
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
From stunning boutiques full of designer gems to discount stores where you can grab a bargain, our charity shops are much-loved across Scotland.
We are looking for friendly volunteers to help our shop management team assist customers and donors, and ensure the shop is tidy and well stocked. Whether you have a passion for fashion and love chatting to customers, or you would prefer to be behind the scenes in our stockroom, your help could make a difference in your local community.
Our Retail Volunteer Anne shares why she loves volunteering, “I wanted to learn new skills as well as get to know more people locally, so volunteering in the shop was ideal. I enjoy being part of the team! It’s good to feel useful and part of the successful running of the shop.”
We believe everyone has the right to live life to the full following the diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, long Covid, or a stroke. Our shops are vital in helping us raise the funds needed to provide services such as community support services, specialist nurses, advice and information, education, and peer support.
Join our fabulous team of Retail volunteers and learn new skills, make great friends, and make a real difference to people in Scotland who are isolated, scared, or anxious about their condition.
NSPCC (Midlothian)
We're looking for enthusiastic, creative and organised people across the nation to be a Community Fundraising Volunteer.
Around 90 per cent of our income comes from our supporters and we couldn't continue doing what we do without them. That means, our community fundraising volunteers play a really important part in rallying people together to raise vital funds which help to protect children and prevent abuse.
You'll volunteer without regular time commitments, ‘as and when' volunteering! Engage with the public, organisations and local communities – promoting a positive image of the NSPCC! You'll be a valued part of one of our Volunteer Community Fundraising Teams across the UK, raising awareness and funds. We appreciate that work, family and friends come first and, with that in mind, this role offers flexibility to fit in with your lifestyle. You only need to commit to a couple of hours a month, but if you want to do more that would be great. To support the Community Fundraising Manager to create and sustain new book schemes in the local community.
If you are interested please click the ‘Apply' button (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email or phone call. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on info@volunteerglasgow.org
FAMS (Family and Friends Against Murder and Suicide)
General Volunteers, would be expected to help support FAMS groups and events. To lend some moral support, to help our members feel welcome and valued.
FAMS support the mental health and well-being of individuals, families, young people in distress. Our members have been affected by; the trauma of murder/suicide, mild to moderate mental-health issues, loneliness, isolation, cost of living crisis.
Volunteering Matters
Are you looking to make a positive difference in a young person's life? Could you spend regular time with a young person (8-18 years old) sharing a hobby or activity on a fortnightly basis?
We are looking to recruit volunteers from Summer 2023.
With social isolation, inequality and child poverty on the rise, the need for befrienders to support young people to increase their confidence, achieve personal goals and make links in their local community, is more important than ever.
If you are passionate about the wellbeing of children and young people- join the North Lanarkshire Befriending Project today! We support children and young people who are isolated and face a range of life challenges and barriers including children who are Young Carers.
Once trained and matched to a young person with similar interests, the befriender and young person meet every fortnight to take part in a fun activity or group.
For example, you could meet for a hot chocolate, nature walks, a gym class, bowling or the cinema. There may be particular activities that the young person would like to take part in but we also encourage volunteer befrienders to introduce ideas for new activities when appropriate.
Befrienders 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. By committing to just a couple of hours every fortnight, you could make a real difference where it is needed the most.
Lanarkshire Cancer Care Trust (SL)
If you have spare time any weekday and a car, we are looking for new Volunteer Drivers who can take local Lanarkshire Cancer Patients to and from their hospital and clinic appointments.
We can repay your fuel expenses at a rate of 40p per mile.
Your role will be to drive patients and any escort only. You will be asked for your availability by our office staff and given plenty of notice as to when and where a patient’s appointment will take place.
Our drivers agree a pick-up time with the patient the night before and will either drop them off or bring them home if their treatment is a short one. For longer treatment times, drivers will be asked to either drop the patients off or be asked if they are available to pick them up later if their time allows.
North Lanarkshire Council
Are you a handy person or just willing to use your enthusiasm and learn while volunteering? This is a brilliant opportunity to be part of a friendly team to help with the upkeep/maintenance of the Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life. Just give the time you can. Maybe a few hours or a day or two. Required over the summer months and perhaps beyond. Through volunteering, your time will help ensure that our facilities are conserved for future visitors to enjoy.
Many local people and tourists visit the Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life time and time again not realising all the busy hands who help keep the fantastic museum and its grounds in top condition.
We are looking for people willing to put their skills to good use or just to be happy to help out in any way you can. There are outdoor painting projects to help maintain areas around the venue & also conservation projects along with many others. ‘Robin’, a railway engine, is currently undergoing conservation work and is being transformed back to how it was in 1957 when it worked at R.B Tennants, at Whifflet Foundry. There are many ad-hoc activities to suit what suits you.
Please come and join us!! We are looking forward to hearing from you.
Barnardo's Scotland
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 shops. Our stores sell lots of great donated & new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
Our retail stores are the face of our charity on the high-street and in local communities. We have loads of amazing stock donated to us every week, and this all needs to be sorted, tagged and put on the shop-floor for sale!
Making sure our shops look fantastic is another task you can get involved with. You may also be required to help out on the till too, but we will show you how that works during your time volunteering with us. We value the contribution of everyone who supports Barnardo’s.
You will be a friendly face of Barnardo’s by volunteering in one of our shops. It would be great if you could volunteer one shift a week (or even more if you want) but we’re always happy to be flexible to work around your availability.
Why we want you:
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 stores. Our stores sell lots of great donated and new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
What you will be doing:
Work on the till processing sales and returns
Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing
Create stylish window displays
Replenish stock on the shop floor
Stock-take and other administrative tasks
The skills you need:
Friendly and helpful
Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers
Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s
Flexible and willing to do a variety of the shop tasks
What's in it for you:
Have fun and meet new people
Develop skills for your CV including confidence, teamwork and problem solving
Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families
Learning and development opportunities through our Volunteer Academy which includes access to Level 2 Qualifications and other accredited courses
Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer
Other information:
Minimum age 14
Shop based
Location
191 Main Street, Wishaw, North Lanarkshire, ML2 7NE, United Kingdom
Disclaimer
We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the above, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles. If you are unable to apply online through the link on this page, please visit your local store for a paper application form or contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team on volunteering@barnardos.org.uk
NSPCC (Midlothian)
You'll volunteer without regular time commitments, ‘as and when' volunteering! Engage with the public, organisations and local communities – promoting a positive image of the NSPCC!
You'll be a valued part of one of our Volunteer Community Fundraising Teams across the UK, raising awareness and funds. We appreciate that work, family and friends come first and, with that in mind, this role offers flexibility to fit in with your lifestyle. You only need to commit to a couple of hours a month, but if you want to do more that would be great.
If you are interested please click the ‘Apply' button (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email or phone call. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on info@volunteerglasgow.org
FAMS (Family and Friends Against Murder and Suicide)
Volunteers are required to help with counselling, practical tasks and to help with awareness raising and fund raising.
Childrens Hospices Across Scotland - Robin House
We always have lots of a variety of projects on the go to help our busy Supporter Care Team and ensure our Fundraising Office runs smoothly. This is where we make sure all donations are recorded and banked, quickly and accurately, and it’s where we thank our supporters for the incredible things they do. And we do lots more besides – there’s never a dull moment. As part of this important team, you will help us make sure CHAS can deliver vital services to children with a life-shortening condition across Scotland and to their families, too.
What activities could I be involved in?
Making sure our regular donors receive special deliveries, like their very own letter from the CHAS alphabet.
Managing supporter details for special upcoming events, like annual Christmas concerts
Sending out those very important thank you letters to our amazing supporters
Organising our stock of fundraising materials – t-shirts, bunting, badges and more - for the Community Fundraising team
How much time should I offer?
One half day per week, usually Thursday. The time commitment is flexible and you can discuss this with your volunteer manager.
Where is the opportunity based?
2nd Floor Buchanan Tower, Buchanan Business Park, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6HZ
What ongoing learning/support/guidance will I receive?
It’s important to us that you feel happy, safe and confident in your role. You will be invited to complete a short core learning package that is tailored to your role. We are always developing new opportunities for volunteers to learn and offer a range of options to help you develop your skills and interests.
What are the benefits to me?
Learning new skills and making great use of your existing abilities
Getting more involved and making a real difference to the families of children with a life-shortening condition.
Adding to your cv and meeting new people.
What are the benefits to the children and families supported by CHAS?
Supporter Care volunteers are often the first point of contact for families and supporters, so a friendly, warm response at the end of the phone, or in person, can help to make a big difference to their overall experience of CHAS. Supporting the CHAS Fundraising Team with administrative tasks helps to ensure that paperwork is up to date and managed appropriately – all part of helping CHAS to raise as much money as possible to fund our services.
What else should I know?
Volunteers need to be aged 16 or over for this role.
CHAS is committed to providing a quality volunteering experience to all volunteers free from discrimination and prejudice. Ensuring that CHAS is an equal, diverse, and inclusive organisation improves the quality of care we provide, helps us reach more families and children, and maximises a wide variety of knowledge, experience and expertise.
We welcome volunteer applications from those who are refugees, asylum seekers, benefit claimants and those with a disability. We can provide more information on your eligibility to volunteer and any adjustments we can put in place to ensure your volunteering experience is a positive one.
What’s the next step?
If you’re interested in the role you can apply online or if you have any questions please contact the Volunteering Team at volunteering@chas.org.uk?or 01577 866065.
If you are interested please click the ‘Apply' button (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email or phone call. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on info@volunteerglasgow.org
NSPCC (Midlothian)
We're looking for enthusiastic, creative and organised people to be a part of the NSPCC's fundraising group in your local area. Around 90 per cent of our income comes from our supporters and we couldn't continue doing what we do without them. That means, our fundraising group members play a important part in rallying people together to raise vital funds which help to protect children and prevent abuse.
You'll be a valued part of our your local area fundraising group, working together with the rest of the team to raise awareness and funds. You'll support your fundraising group leader and other group members by helping to organise fundraising events and activities or thinking up new ways to get people fundraising.
If you are interested please click the ‘Apply' button (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email or phone call. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on info@volunteerglasgow.org
NSPCC (Midlothian)
We're looking for enthusiastic, creative and organised people across the nation to be a Community Fundraising Volunteer. Around 90 per cent of our income comes from our supporters and we couldn't continue doing what we do without them. That means, our community fundraising volunteers play a really important part in rallying people together to raise vital funds which help to protect children and prevent abuse.
You'll volunteer without regular time commitments, ‘as and when' volunteering! Engage with the public, organisations and local communities – promoting a positive image of the NSPCC! You'll be a valued part of one of our Volunteer Community Fundraising Teams across the UK, raising awareness and funds. We appreciate that work, family and friends come first and, with that in mind, this role offers flexibility to fit in with your lifestyle. You only need to commit to a couple of hours a month, but if you want to do more that would be great.
If you are interested please click the ‘Apply' button (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email or phone call. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on info@volunteerglasgow.org
Wishaw YMCA
Wishaw YMCA is looking for volunteers to coordinate our fundraising activities. This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved and shape our fundraising opportunities which will make a difference to lives within our local community.
The fundraising coordinator roles are important roles for Wishaw YMCA support and will be responsible for coordinating all of our fundraising activities and events ensuring that the fundraising policies and procedures are followed. You’ll also play a key role in building relationships with local businesses and community groups. Volunteers would be expected to commit to a minimum of 3-4 hours per fortnight for at least 12 months. Key responsibilities will include -Organising and attending fundraising activities and events. Building relationships with local networks, socials groups, schools and businesses to encourage them work with the Wishaw YMCA to support events. Research relevant funding that meet our funding requirements and manage the application process. This role would be ideal for someone who is highly organised, likes working as part of a team and has good communication skills. In addition you would have to be confident talking to new people to help spread the word about Wishaw YMCA! This would be a great role to gain valuable experience in project management and networking within the local community for your CV.
Wishaw YMCA has embarked on ambitious journey called Project Revive. The goals of the project are to reopen our original premises which is a beautiful historic building at 145 Main St Wishaw which is currently closed to the public. We are working towards funding to transform that facility into a flexible community space that would cater for community groups. Our vision is to restore the building to be operated as a community social enterprise that utilises the space as a wedding venue, concert hall, cinema and conference facility which will support reinvestment in the community as Non-Profit to provide program delivery that are core to YMCA principles. This is a long term capital project where we have already taken important steps towards our goal. Our new project office will enable us to be accessible to the local community and act as a base to support community engagement and to conduct public consultation in relation to the regeneration of our original premises.
Get Walking Lanarkshire (SL)
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.
We're looking for volunteers fairly urgently for the following walks, please get in touch if you can help:-
Tuesday morning: Chatelherault, short walk
Wednesday morning: Stonehouse
Friday morning Cambuslang:
Friday morning East Kilbride
Saturday morning: Blantyre
Potential new walks: Hamilton, Symington, Abington, Crawford, Leadhills, evening or weekend walk Carluke,
NSPCC (Midlothian)
We're looking for enthusiastic, creative and organised people across the nation to be a Community Fundraising Volunteer. Around 90 per cent of our income comes from our supporters and we couldn't continue doing what we do without them. That means, our community fundraising volunteers play a really important part in rallying people together to raise vital funds which help to protect children and prevent abuse.
What you'll do:
You could join our Walk for Children in December; organise a Christmas raffle/Quiz or help collect donations at a festive event.
You'll volunteer without regular time commitments, ‘as and when' volunteering! Engage with the public, organisations and local communities – promoting a positive image of the NSPCC! You'll be a valued part of one of our Volunteer Community Fundraising Teams across the UK, raising awareness and funds. We appreciate that work, family and friends come first and, with that in mind, this role offers flexibility to fit in with your lifestyle. You only need to commit to a couple of hours a month, but if you want to do more that would be great.
If you are interested please click the ‘Apply' button (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email or phone call. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on info@volunteerglasgow.org
NSPCC (Midlothian)
We're looking for enthusiastic, creative and organised people across the nation to be a Community Fundraising Volunteer. Around 90 per cent of our income comes from our supporters and we couldn't continue doing what we do without them. That means, our community fundraising volunteers play a really important part in rallying people together to raise vital funds which help to protect children and prevent abuse.
What you'll do
To take on a new challenge to join the exhilarating new Sky Diving Team in Scotland either by yourself or encouraging other new supporters to join you.
Skydiving is where you jump attached to a highly experienced instructor who controls the 30 second freefall, parachute opening and landing. Tandem skydiving is a training method using a dual-harness system with you as the student.
All funds raised will be donated to the NSPCC.
If you are interested please click the ‘Apply' button (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email or phone call. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on info@volunteerglasgow.org
NSPCC (Midlothian)
We are looking for enthusiastic and organised people to join our community of event volunteers. We couldn't continue to hold industry leading events without our event volunteers who play an integral part in assisting on the night. The NSPCC events calendar brings together guests from a range of sectors for innovative, luxury and spectacular evenings of entertainment that help to raise vital funds for the NSPCC and Childline.
What you'll be doing:
To work together with the Community Fundraising Manager to co-ordinate new fashion show events in the local community together with like-minded people.
We have many different roles that you can get stuck in to on the night of the event. The support needed is either event set up during the day or being on hand to greet and support guests over the duration of the evening. Typically, you will be volunteering for 5 hours, usually from 5.30pm to 10.30pm, with breaks and we will provide all food and refreshments.
Volunteers can expect to be:
Selling raffle tickets/ items during the reception
Acting as a table host and encouraging guests to bid in the silent auction and take part in fundraising games and activities.
Taking part in our live auctions by acting as bid spotters for the auctioneer.
If you are interested please click the ‘Apply' button (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email or phone call. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on info@volunteerglasgow.org
SSAFA - The Armed Forces Charity
The Branch Support Coordinator is a key member of the team, ensuring that beneficiaries access the right support in a timely manner. This role involves liaising with regional and national teams and coordinating casework support provided to beneficiaries by Branch volunteers.
Why do we need you?
We’ve been supporting the Armed Forces community since 1885. Our clients come from all backgrounds and age groups and may have served in WW2 or in a more recent conflict like the Falklands or Afghanistan.
There are SSAFA branches throughout the UK and overseas who support local volunteers to deliver services to veterans, serving personnel and their families. Some branches are divided into smaller divisions to ensure the best local service delivery. Each branch has a team of volunteer caseworkers, support volunteers, executive roles and fundraisers.
In recognition of our clients’ service to the Nation we aim to provide financial, practical, and emotional support when it’s needed most. To do this we need excellent coordination of local services and between our teams.
What would you be doing?
• Every SSAFA Branch has different needs, however, below are the main activities of a Support Coordinator:
• Coordinating and assigning referrals: Accepting referrals for beneficiary casework support from SSAFA’s Regional Office and allocating beneficiaries’ cases to branch volunteers.
• Providing quality support: Overseeing SSAFA casework across a branch, ensuring beneficiaries receive support that meets SSAFA’s casework standards and raising issues where it does not.
• Using online systems: Using SSAFA’s case management system to record, coordinate and track beneficiaries’ cases.
• Managing and supporting volunteers: Ensuring volunteer caseworkers have a manageable caseload and that effective support and supervision is in place.
• Signposting and partnership working: Liaising with Central Office and Specialist Services teams to ensure access to specialist support where needed e.g., Mentoring.
• Keeping volunteers informed and up to date: Supporting the Branch Training Coordinator and Volunteering Coordinator to ensure volunteer caseworkers are up to date with training and have the information needed to carry out their role.
Airdrie Foodbank
Overview of the role: Airdrie Foodbank provides emergency food parcels for people in crisis, working in partnership with organisations across the community. The Foodbank operates on a referral basis and we receive many requests as to how a referral can be accessed. It would be great if we had a social media person who can post regular updates on facebook and twitter letting people know how they can access the service; follow and link in with other local charity partnerships and services; and advertise any requests for food or cash donations along with any fundraising activities.
Key tasks
• Update the website when required
• Scheduled weekly facebook posts on how to access a foodbank voucher
• Link and follow local community groups on social media.
• Prepare posts for any news items or requests for specific donations or fundraising activities.
• Follow guidelines laid down by Airdrie Foodbank staff.
• Pass on any comments received on social media channels to Airdrie Foodbank staff and if required private message any responses back to the individuals.
About you
• Must have had experience using social media mediums such as Facebook, twitter and Instagram.
• It would be desirable if you had experience as a social media administrator and moderator.
• Previous experience of updating websites desirable but not essential.
• The ability to design eye catching posts and to follow local community posts.
• The ability to engage with followers and encourage them to comment on posts.
Benefits of volunteering
• A chance to gain new skills and experiences
• Contribute to your local community
• Build your confidence and feel a sense of purpose
• An opportunity to provide references to a potential employer or further education establishment
Impact of your role
• We appreciate the knowledge, skills and experience that you bring
• You will directly improve the efficiency of the food bank
• You will help to maximise donations by building a rapport with the local community
Support
You will be given all the required training and support when starting your role
If you need to attend the foodbank premises you will be entitled to travel expenses.
You will have a main contact throughout your time volunteering.
How to apply
For more information and an application form please contact Sandra Renicks, Operations srenicks@airdrie.foodbank.org.uk
Who Cares Scotland
We are looking for volunteers who can provide a strong foundation to help strengthen their communities by helping Care Experienced children and young people engage in activities to build their skills and confidence and to be included, understood, respected, and valued in their communities.
The Youth Work Volunteer role will assist in providing and supporting activities for young people, providing supportive adults to ensure all children and young people can thrive and bring communities together. This role will involve driving young people to and from their group to ensure transportation is not a barrier o young people connecting to their group.
This role will involve interacting with primary aged young people through supporting and leading on a variety of activities e.g. arts/crafts/general youth work at our fortnightly sessions as well as at our National events that happen throughout the year.
Who Cares? Scotland is a people organisation. We invest in our people, our relationships and in a positive working culture. It’s important to us that our volunteer team is included, involved and motivated to change society.
We aim to recruit people with excellent qualities from a wide variety of backgrounds who share in our mission. We particularly welcome applications from individuals with care experience.
What will I be doing?
- Picking up young people and driving them to the group and taking them back home.
- Involved in the project from the planning stages and building the team
- Supporting staff to plan & undertake activities
- Supporting youth group sessions
- Leading on activities & planning
- Supporting young people’s sense of belonging and connection
- Building community ties, ensuring Care Experienced people are welcomed within communities
- Helping children and young people to have fun
- Building children and young people’s confidence and self esteem
- Being a positive role model
What skills can I bring to this role?
- Full/Clean Driving License
- Experience of working with children (Not essential)
- A knowledge of issues affecting Care Experienced children and young people
- Ability to work well with children and young people
- Good communication and listening skills
- Ability to encourage and motivate children and young people to participate in activities
What qualities do I need?
- To have a non-judgemental approach to people, have empathy
- Be enthusiastic, flexible, and committed
- Reliable and approachable
- Friendly, helpful, and understanding
- Reliability and a commitment to treat all information in a confidential manner
- To have a good value base, be open minded and level-headed
When will I be needed?
- Fortnightly groups
- Crafty Foxes meets every second Tuesday 5pm – 6.30pm (8-12 years) Picking young people up will start from 4pm.
Location
- Bellshill (picking up in North Lanarkshire Area)
What will I gain from the role?
- A sense of satisfaction in helping children and young people build their confidence and self-esteem to achieve their full potential
- Practical experience of working with children and young people
- Experience to get back into the workplace or education
- Have fun!
What support will I be given?
- Induction and child protection training
- Role specific training
- Expenses – all out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed
- Supervision and support from your manager / coordinator
Clyde Valley Sports Hub (SL)
Role
Would you like to give a little back to your local community? Would you like to gain invaluable experience in Project Management, Committee Meetings and Teamwork?
Do you have some spare time to help the local children and families of Wishaw become more active?
We are currently seeking committee members with life skills or business experience to assist with the continuous improvement of our work.
We are looking for a number of individuals to join our Community Sports Hub Committee and help guide our organisation as it moves forward into what we see as a new and exciting phase.
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and dynamic individuals with life skills or business experience to assist with the continuous improvement of our work.
Other positions are available for those with no experience who wish to develop their skills.
The committee meets once every three months for two hours whilst sub-groups meet separately to develop new projects and areas of interest.
If you are new to community work, support and training will be provided.
Roles.
• Chair
• Vice Chair
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Publicity Officer
• Volunteer Coordinator
• Funding Coordinator
Guide Dogs
How would you like to be part of the Guide Dogs family and help people with sight loss live the life they choose? We would love to have you onboard to help with our ambition of a future where every person with sight loss has the confidence and support they need to live their lives to the full.
Did you know that we don’t just provide life-changing guide dogs, we also provide advice, skills, emotional and practical support for children, adults and their families living with sight loss to help them live actively, independently and well?
To do all this we need the support of amazing volunteers like you!
If you would like more information, are unsure or need flexibility around the role then chat to us first by emailing VolunteerScotNI@Guidedogs.org.uk and someone will be in touch.
What does the role involve?
Identifying suitable places and placing our iconic dog-shaped collection boxes locally in shops and businesses and counting up the funds every few months before paying them in to Guide Dogs.
Key responsibilities:
* Identifying and placing collecting boxes in suitable locations
* Talking to the shop owner, receptionist etc at the location about how the boxes will help Guide Dogs and what we do
* Emptying boxes every 3-6 months (as they get full) and banking the income through the paying in book provided.
Give a receipt and letter of thanks to the hosts
* Keeping a written record of the location of all boxes for your supervisor, the dates they are emptied and the dates/
amounts banked
* If boxes aren’t collecting much, you’ll decide to move them to a better location. Your supervisor may also ask you to
remove boxes
* Reporting any stolen boxes to the local mobility team
Please contact VolunteerScotNI@guidedogs.org.uk for more information.
Guide Dogs
How would you like to be part of the Guide Dogs family and help people with sight loss live the life they choose? We would love to have you onboard to help with our ambition of a future where every person with sight loss has the confidence and support they need to live their lives to the full.
Did you know that we don’t just provide life-changing guide dogs, we also provide advice, skills, emotional and practical support for children, adults and their families living with sight loss to help them live actively, independently and well?
To do all this we need the support of amazing volunteers like you!
If you would like more information, are unsure or need flexibility around the role then chat to us first by emailing VolunteerScotNI@Guidedogs.org.uk and someone will be in touch.
What does the role involve?
Identifying suitable places and placing our iconic dog-shaped collection boxes locally in shops and businesses and counting up the funds every few months before paying them in to Guide Dogs.
Key responsibilities:
* Identifying and placing collecting boxes in suitable locations
* Talking to the shop owner, receptionist etc at the location about how the boxes will help Guide Dogs and what we do
* Emptying boxes every 3-6 months (as they get full) and banking the income through the paying in book provided.
Give a receipt and letter of thanks to the hosts
* Keeping a written record of the location of all boxes for your supervisor, the dates they are emptied and the dates/
amounts banked
* If boxes aren’t collecting much, you’ll decide to move them to a better location. Your supervisor may also ask you to
remove boxes
* Reporting any stolen boxes to the local mobility team
Please contact VolunteerScotNI@guidedogs.org.uk for more information.
Guide Dogs
How would you like to be part of the Guide Dogs family and help people with sight loss live the life they choose? We would love to have you onboard to help with our ambition of a future where every person with sight loss has the confidence and support they need to live their lives to the full.
Did you know that we don’t just provide life-changing guide dogs, we also provide advice, skills, emotional and practical support for children, adults and their families living with sight loss to help them live actively, independently and well?
To do all this we need the support of amazing volunteers like you!
If you would like more information, are unsure or need flexibility around the role then chat to us first by emailing VolunteerScotNI@Guidedogs.org.uk and someone will be in touch.
What does the role involve?
Identifying suitable places and placing our iconic dog-shaped collection boxes locally in shops and businesses and counting up the funds every few months before paying them in to Guide Dogs.
Key responsibilities:
* Identifying and placing collecting boxes in suitable locations
* Talking to the shop owner, receptionist etc at the location about how the boxes will help Guide Dogs and what we do
* Emptying boxes every 3-6 months (as they get full) and banking the income through the paying in book provided.
Give a receipt and letter of thanks to the hosts
* Keeping a written record of the location of all boxes for your supervisor, the dates they are emptied and the dates/
amounts banked
* If boxes aren’t collecting much, you’ll decide to move them to a better location. Your supervisor may also ask you to
remove boxes
* Reporting any stolen boxes to the local mobility team
Please contact VolunteerScotNI@guidedogs.org.uk for more information.
Guide Dogs
•Provide sighted guide assistance on a regular basis to people living with sight loss – you will be matched with a s
My Guide is a service we offer that allows volunteers to become sighted guides. You will undergo training and learn to safely guide someone with sight loss, navigating environments and building self-confidence – all whilst increasing social interaction with those who may not otherwise wish to leave their home.
What does sighted guiding involve?
•Provide sighted guide assistance on a regular basis to people living with sight loss – you will be matched with a suitable partner.
•Agree on when and where you will provide the sighted guide, as part of a mutually agreed activity plan.
•You must undertake all elements of My Guide training (approximately two days).
•Always maintain professional boundaries and adhere to safeguarding procedures.
You must be able to give - on average – a few hours a week, and be aged 18 years old or over. This role requires that you have an Enhanced Disclosure.
Guide Dogs
•Provide sighted guide assistance on a regular basis to people living with sight loss – you will be matched with a s
My Guide is a service we offer that allows volunteers to become sighted guides. You will undergo training and learn to safely guide someone with sight loss, navigating environments and building self-confidence – all whilst increasing social interaction with those who may not otherwise wish to leave their home.
What does sighted guiding involve?
•Provide sighted guide assistance on a regular basis to people living with sight loss – you will be matched with a suitable partner.
•Agree on when and where you will provide the sighted guide, as part of a mutually agreed activity plan.
•You must undertake all elements of My Guide training (approximately two days).
•Always maintain professional boundaries and adhere to safeguarding procedures.
You must be able to give - on average – a few hours a week, and be aged 18 years old or over. This role requires that you have an Enhanced Disclosure.
Guide Dogs
•Provide sighted guide assistance on a regular basis to people living with sight loss – you will be matched with a s
My Guide is a service we offer that allows volunteers to become sighted guides. You will undergo training and learn to safely guide someone with sight loss, navigating environments and building self-confidence – all whilst increasing social interaction with those who may not otherwise wish to leave their home.
What does sighted guiding involve?
•Provide sighted guide assistance on a regular basis to people living with sight loss – you will be matched with a suitable partner.
•Agree on when and where you will provide the sighted guide, as part of a mutually agreed activity plan.
•You must undertake all elements of My Guide training (approximately two days).
•Always maintain professional boundaries and adhere to safeguarding procedures.
You must be able to give - on average – a few hours a week, and be aged 18 years old or over. This role requires that you have an Enhanced Disclosure.
Guide Dogs
•Provide sighted guide assistance on a regular basis to people living with sight loss – you will be matched with a s
My Guide is a service we offer that allows volunteers to become sighted guides. You will undergo training and learn to safely guide someone with sight loss, navigating environments and building self-confidence – all whilst increasing social interaction with those who may not otherwise wish to leave their home.
What does sighted guiding involve?
•Provide sighted guide assistance on a regular basis to people living with sight loss – you will be matched with a suitable partner.
•Agree on when and where you will provide the sighted guide, as part of a mutually agreed activity plan.
•You must undertake all elements of My Guide training (approximately two days).
•Always maintain professional boundaries and adhere to safeguarding procedures.
You must be able to give - on average – a few hours a week, and be aged 18 years old or over. This role requires that you have an Enhanced Disclosure.
Wishaw YMCA
Wishaw YMCA is looking for volunteers to assist with our event activities. This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved and shape our events which we believe will make a difference to lives within our local community.
This role is assisting in our local events activities including the planning, promotion and delivery. As an events coordinator you will develop valuable knowledge and skills for your CV and acquire experience and understanding of how a local charity operates whilst gaining a real sense of achievement in the process. Volunteers would be expected to commit to a minimum of 3-4 hours per fortnight for a minimum of 12 months. Previous events experience is desirable though not essential however it is very important in this role that you are confident and outgoing and enjoy meeting new people. You should enjoy working as part of a team and having fun while sharing your talents and developing new skills. We will offer full training to support you in the role.
Wishaw YMCA has embarked on ambitious journey called Project Revive. The goals of the project are to reopen our original premises which is a beautiful historic building at 145 Main St Wishaw which is currently closed to the public. We are working towards funding to transform that facility into a flexible community space that would cater for community groups. Our vision is to restore the building to be operated as a community social enterprise that utilises the space as a wedding venue, concert hall, cinema and conference facility which will support reinvestment in the community as Non-Profit to provide program delivery that are core to YMCA principles. This is a long term capital project where we have already taken important steps towards our goal. Our new project office will enable us to be accessible to the local community and act as a base to support community engagement and to conduct public consultation in relation to the regeneration of our original premises
Barnardo's Scotland
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 shops. Our stores sell lots of great donated & new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
Our retail stores are the face of our charity on the high-street and in local communities. We have loads of amazing stock donated to us every week, and this all needs to be sorted, tagged and put on the shop-floor for sale!
Making sure our shops look fantastic is another task you can get involved with. You may also be required to help out on the till too, but we will show you how that works during your time volunteering with us. We value the contribution of everyone who supports Barnardo’s.
You will be a friendly face of Barnardo’s by volunteering in one of our shops. It would be great if you could volunteer one shift a week (or even more if you want) but we’re always happy to be flexible to work around your availability.
Why we want you:
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 stores. Our stores sell lots of great donated and new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
What you will be doing:
Work on the till processing sales and returns
Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing
Create stylish window displays
Replenish stock on the shop floor
Stock-take and other administrative tasks
The skills you need:
Friendly and helpful
Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers
Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s
Flexible and willing to do a variety of the shop tasks
What's in it for you:
Have fun and meet new people
Develop skills for your CV including confidence, teamwork and problem solving
Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families
Learning and development opportunities through our Volunteer Academy which includes access to Level 2 Qualifications and other accredited courses
Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer
Other information:
Minimum age 14
Shop based
Location
Unit 1 311 Old Edinburgh Road, Uddingston, South Lanarkshire, G71 6PL, United Kingdom
Disclaimer
We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the above, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles. If you are unable to apply online through the link on this page, please visit your local store for a paper application form or contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team on volunteering@barnardos.org.uk
Miracle Foundation SCIO (The)
On Saturday the 2nd of December, our charity is doing some bag packing in Tesco Wishaw from 10 till 2pm. We are looking for between 4 - 6 young people above the age of 11 to come and help on the day. We have our Team Leader who will be supervising on the day and we would welcome an additional adult if any would like to join. All monies raised on the day will go back into providing our Counselling and Art Therapy services for Children and Young People who have experienced grief, loss and/or trauma.
Additionally on the same day we are also holding a Christmas Fayre at Motherwell South Parish Church from 1.15pm till 5.15pm which we are also looking for between 4 - 6 young people above the age of 11 to come and help on the day.
Please contact: lauren.coyle@themiraclefoundation.org.uk
NSPCC (Midlothian)
We are looking for volunteers to help at our portfolio of exciting events such as seasonal concerts; community quizzes or gala dinners. Be a part of something truly special!
The NSPCC's mission is to end cruelty to children. In order to carry out its charitable work, the NSPCC relies on the fundraising support of people across the UK for 90% of its annual income. That's why the NSPCC events team put on industry leading events to raise funds and highlight the work that we do
We are looking for enthusiastic and organised people to join our community of event volunteers. We couldn't continue to hold industry leading events without our event volunteers who play an integral part in assisting on the night. The NSPCC events calendar brings together guests from a range of sectors for innovative, luxury and spectacular seasons of entertainment that help to raise vital funds for the NSPCC and Childline.
What you'll be doing:
We have many different roles that you can get stuck in to on the night of the event. The support needed is either event set up during the day or being on hand to greet and support guests over the duration of the evening. Typically, you will be volunteering for 5 hours, usually from 5.30pm to 10.30pm, with breaks and we will provide all food and refreshments. Volunteers can expect to be:
selling raffle tickets/ items during the reception
acting as a table host and encouraging guests to bid in the silent auction and take part in fundraising games and activities.
Taking part in our live auctions by acting as bid spotters for the auctioneer.
If you are interested please click the ‘Apply' button (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email or phone call. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on info@volunteerglasgow.org
Volunteering opportunities advertised
across
North Lanarkshire:
161
As Scouts, we believe in empowering young people with skills for life. We encourage our young people to do more, learn more and be more. The Treasurer will be accountable for the finances of Clyde Scouts, providing oversight to the finance team.
What are we looking for?
You will be able to devote around 2-4 days a month to support meetings, events and calls in relation to fulfilling this role. Much of this time may be in the evening or at weekends and can be actioned over zoom or call.
Eligible to hold the role of a charity trustee and no envisaged barriers to obtaining enhanced PVG status
Find out more by downloading the vacancy pack.
Purpose of the role
The Treasurer will be accountable for the finances of Clyde Scouts, providing oversight to the finance team and ensuring that all financial matters are managed in line with regulatory requirements. Treasurer
Person Specification
• Experience of managing finance and accounts at a senior level,
• Excellent organisational skills, supported by strong commercial acumen.
• An accountancy qualification (chartered accountant)
• Experience of managing accounts for a charity would also be an advantage.
• An understanding of the type of work undertaken by the charity and commitment to the values and ethos of Clyde Scouts
• Demonstrable experience of building and sustaining relationships with key stakeholders and colleagues to achieve organisational objectives.
• An interest in Scouting would be beneficial.
• You will be able to devote around 2-4 days a month to support meetings, events and calls in relation to fulfilling this role. Much of this time may be in the evening or at weekends.
• Eligible to hold the role of a charity trustee and no envisaged barriers to obtaining enhanced PVG status
Role Overview
• Act as Treasurer for Clyde Scouts
• Manage and monitor the financial activities of the charity in conjunction with the Accountant, and report to the Regional Executive Committee.
• Provide the Regional Executive Committee with regular reports on the creation of budgets and financial planning, to allow appropriate monitoring of these.
• Oversee the preparation of the Annual Statement of Accounts for independent examination (or audit) and approval by the Regional Executive Committee and present these at the Annual General Meeting.
• Oversee the process of audit, as appropriate, of the Annual Statement of Accounts in accordance with the Scouts ‘Policy, Organisation and Rules’.
Main duties
• Protect the assets and integrity of the charity, with regard to best practice.
• Maintain good relations with Clyde Scouts staff, and with volunteers.
• Ensure that the charity remains in a financially sustainable position and has appropriate reserves.
• Ensure that the charity has appropriate accounting procedures and controls in place and that the financial procedures are up to date and reviewed as necessary.
• Review the process of any internal controls and oversee the implementation of any recommendations. • Oversee and review the charities financial risk register.
• Oversee the investment policy of the charity and liaise with the Investment managers.
• Oversee the insurance requirements of the charity and recommend review outcomes to the Regional Executive Committee following any tendering process
• Review any business cases for capital expenditure from the Senior Leadership Team and advise the Regional Executive Committee, as appropriate
• Support the Accountant and Chief Operating officer in reviewing the commercial operations of the charity to minimise financial risk and reporting to Regional Executive Committee.
• Fulfil such other duties and assignments as may be required from time to time by the Regional Executive Committee.
• Engage with members at other levels in Scouting.
Reporting lines and relationships:
• The Treasurer is an elected appointment and a charity trustee of Clyde Scouts.
• The Treasurer reports to the Regional Executive Committee.
• The Treasurer will require to work closely with: • Chief Operating Officer • Accountant • Members of the Senior Leadership Team • Other Trustees • Relevant Volunteers
We need people to tell us their own stories of how they have been impacted by stroke, to help us to raise awareness in the media and elsewhere. When we want to talk about stroke, we find that people are more inclined to listen if we use real stories that are told by people affected by stroke. Can you help us to do that?
Clachworks CIC are currently looking for a volunteer to compile and submit funding applications for our Tool Library and skills workshops. Funding is needed to allow us to continue with the work that we are doing and to allow us to expand.
Responsibilities:
• Research and identify sources of funding and grants that match the company’s objectives
• Write high quality and winning funding proposals We are looking for self motivated, organised individuals with excellent written communication skills, preferably with expertise in submitting funding applications, to local and national government and other organisations who may advertise funds that we may make applications to.
You are able to volunteer from home and as the time required for this opportunity can vary a degree of flexibility is required to meet required deadlines for applications.
Mentoring is a fantastic and rewarding way to make a difference to the life of someone else. Apart from the personal satisfaction of helping someone, it is also an opportunity to enhance your own life and build new skills. A minimum commitment of 1 year is needed to ensure these goals can be met.
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a life limiting condition that currently affects around 1000 people in Scotland. The Butterfly Trust aspires to improving the quality of life for people affected by Cystic Fibrosis by providing support, promoting people's rights and helping them to live independently.
Mentors offer support to adults with Cystic Fibrosis to empower them to achieve a better quality of life. This is facilitated by the mentor and aimed at: increasing the client's independence improving and enhancing social skills broadening their horizons and exploring concerns, to improve self-esteem, enhance their overall coping skills and the person's quality of life in general.
A Mentor will meet with the person regularly (typically for 3 hours every 2 weeks) to build a trusting one-to-one relationship enabling the person to explore their concerns and feelings, discuss their aspirations and grow life skills, to support them in achieving goals or just giving them someone to talk to helping to alleviate the stress in their lives. A session might simply be an opportunity to chat, e.g. over a snack or coffee, or may involve a specific activity such as sport or creative/arts. A Mentor might also be required to help with official systems and forms, easing the process of applying for such things as housing, a college place or even employment.
It is a requirement for mentors to have held a full driving licence for at least 2 years and have access to a smoke-free car.
After applying you will be asked to complete an application form and to meet with us for a short informal interview. Mentors will then attend an induction event (expenses paid) and the trust will acquire PVG clearance on their behalf, before being paired up with an appropriate client in the Glasgow area, within a reasonable distance from your home.
Our befriending service, sponsored by Children in Need, is a fantastic and rewarding way to make a real difference to the life of someone else. Apart from the personal satisfaction of helping someone, it is also an opportunity to enhance your own life experience and build new skills.
Befrienders MUST have held a full driving licence for at least 2 years and have the use of a smoke free car.
A minimum commitment of 1 year is needed to ensure these goals can be met.
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a life limiting condition that currently affects around 1200 people in Scotland. The Butterfly Trust aspires to improving the quality of life for people affected by Cystic Fibrosis by providing support, promoting people's rights and helping them to live independently.
Our befrienders offer one to one face-to-face support to a young person aged 8 to 18, who has Cystic Fibrosis. Young people living with this condition have a demanding daily treatment regime at home and sometimes experience limitations that can affect their confidence and ability to cope with the challenges of everyday living. They may also be socially isolated because of their condition.
A befriender will meet with the young person for around 3 hours every 1 to 2 weeks, away from the home environment, to build a trusting one to one relationship. A session might simply be an opportunity to chat, eg over a snack or coffee, or may involve a specific activity such as sport or creative/arts. This will allow the young person space and a suitable environment to explore their feelings, discuss their fears, develop life skills and grow in the areas where they may be struggling.
Desirable qualities required include good listening skills, patience and an adaptable attitude.
Training and support is provided; and expenses reimbursed.
Quarriers East Dunbartonshire Phase 3 are looking for volunteer befrienders to befriend 3 individuals with learning and physical disabilities. Spending time with them doing indoor and outdoor activities, support them to build relationships and friendships, while making a difference to their lives. There will be fully trained staff within the service for support. All volunteers are PVG checked before starting to volunteer. For more information please email : VolunteerProgramme@quarriers.org.uk
Our Virtual Home Assessors play a vital role in delivery of our service by interviewing potential volunteer pet foster carers to assess their house, home situation and the fosterer.
All of our home assessments are currently carried out either by telephone interview only (for cats,birds and small animals) or by video call (Zoom/WhatsApp) for dogs.
You can choose to be involved in one or both of the methods available.
You will be contacted by the Home Assessment Coordinator when a new applicant becomes available.
Main tasks include; contacting the potential fosterer by telephone/email/text to arrange a suitable date and time for the home assessment to take place. Once confirmed to carry out the assessment by either telephone or video.
A home assessment form will be provided to you for completion during the call which covers the criterias required by PFSS for the potential fosterer to be accepted. Once completed this form is then to be uploaded onto our database via our website volunteer team page.
About Pain Concern:
Pain Concern is a charity providing information and support to people with pain and
those who care for them, whether family, friends or healthcare professionals. Visit
our website to find out more about what we do, including our Airing Pain radio
programme, Pain Matters magazine, information helpline and online community.
All pain is unpleasant, but for the one in five people in the UK living with long-term
pain it is a part of everyday life. It diminishes quality of life more than any other
condition, leading often to loss of work, depression and disability. Anyone at any
age can develop persistent pain and you will very probably know somebody
affected. Although there is usually no cure, people who receive the appropriate
treatment, information and support can manage their condition effectively with lifechanging results.
About the role:
Pain Concern is looking for a highly motivated, hard-working candidate seeking
entry into broadcast journalism/production. For the right candidate, this is a chance
to boost your CV whilst helping to realise Pain Concern’s mission, to ‘work to
improve the lives of people living with pain and those who care for them.
We have 140 editions of Airing Pain podcasts to date which brings together people
living with chronic pain, their supporters, and leading healthcare professionals to
explore the resources and approaches to the assisted self -management of chronic
pain.
Airing Pain is produced by award-winning former BBC radio producer, Paul Evans.
The successful candidate will work closely with him, benefitting from his forty years
of experience working in the broadcast industry.
What you would be doing:
As a member of the Airing Pain production team, you will help in the initial research
for each programme, and you will help facilitate its success after broadcast.
Tasks include:
• Supporting the producer and production team in the production of the podcast.
• Promoting the podcasts in Pain Concern’s media outlets.
• Monitoring programme reach and listener numbers.
• Capturing feedback for our programmes.
• Writing research notes and programme descriptions.
• Administrative tasks associated with production, such as contact database management.
• Researching, contacting contributors, and scheduling interviews in conferences such as the British Pain Society Annual Scientific Meeting.
Is this role right for me:
We are looking for an individual who possesses some or all of the below
experiences, skills and qualities.
• You will probably be educated to degree level or a current undergraduate.
• Your subject of study is not relevant, neither is previous experience or training
in the world of ‘media’.
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent listening and questioning skills
• Enthusiasm for the medium of speech radio/podcasts
• A working understanding of IT, Microsoft office and have access to a
computer, laptop, or tablet with internet access
• Happy to use Microsoft Teams for meetings
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Knowledge of / interest in pain and long-term conditions
• Willingness to commit for at least 6 months
Availability and location:
• Volunteer 2-4 hours per week
• You can volunteer on days/times which suit you and fit around your current
commitments some flexibility may be required
• You can volunteer from our office at Newcraighall, Edinburgh or from your
location.
Benefits to you:
• Experience volunteering as part of a friendly team
• Meet new people
• Build on your employability skills
• A dedicated volunteer line manager looking after you
• A job reference
• Reasonable travel and expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with our Volunteer Policy
• Satisfaction of giving a valuable service to the community.
How do I apply:
Download and complete an application form our website at
https://painconcern.org.uk/volunteer-for-pain-concern/
For more information contact hr@painconcern.org.uk
We are recruiting new volunteers to be part of our Dementia Helpline team.
Can you spare 8 hour per month to make sure nobody faces dementia alone?
Our next Helpline Volunteer Preparation Programme is running in Glasgow during January 2024
For further information on this and other training dates please email helpline@alzscot.org
Love Her Wild is a UK-based nonprofit women’s adventure community. We believe outdoor adventures boost well-being, increase confidence and help protect our planet through better connections to nature. Love Her Wild is an inclusive community providing opportunities, support and funding to make the outdoors more accessible. We’ve taken thousands of women on adventures from first-time mountain hikes to world-first overseas expeditions! To learn more about Love Her Wild visit the website: https://www.loveherwild.com/
Many of these experiences are run in our Local Groups and led by Local Wilders. We now have 39 local groups covering the whole of the UK including 10 groups in Scotland! Most of our Scottish groups are new so we are reaching out for volunteers who can help us build the community in Scotland. Each of these groups is run by a Local Wilder. These groups give women and non-binary people the opportunity to connect with others looking for adventure, ask for advice, share their stories, and join local meetups.
Local Wilders have a wide ranging but flexible role which can be adapted to suit the needs of the volunteer and the wants of the Local Group. As well as leading outdoor activities you will also be responsible for a Facebook group and community. Most groups have more than one Local Wilder who work together to manage their group. The description bellow outlines the typical responsibility taken on by a local wilder. however if you are interested in volunteer but are not sure you are able to meet certain aspects of the role then please get in touch so we can discuss how you could be involved.
You need to be:
• Enthusiastic about helping other women experience adventure.
• Confident to stand up, chat and lead in front of a group of women.
• Experienced enough to lead a walk/ride/swim etc in your local area.
• Competent enough on social media to help with admin work within the group.
• Able to commit to running 8 (or more!) events each year as Local Wilder as a mixture of evening and weekend events.
As a local wilder you will be expected to:
• Help admin the online group (approx 1 hour per week, usually 10 minutes a day),
approving membership requests, checking the mood of discussions (stepping in if required to maintain peace), and removing any advertising or offensive members. We will work together as team to do this and discuss any borderline cases together by messenger.
• Run FREE local events in your local group. (approx 8 per year between 3-7hours) These could be walks, bike rides, , wild swims, canoe trips, camping trips, surfing, picnic’s, SUP trips, trail running or anything else that you fancy organising!
• Help maintain online engagement within the Facebook group (particularly over the winter months) This might include hosting a free online zoom event or sharing educational content.
Benefits and rewards.
• It’s hugely rewarding. You'll get to accompany people on life changing trips from their first wild swims, first camping trips and confidence building first expeditions.
• The opportunity to meet and chat with a broad range of women and make new friendships.
• There is the option to run occasional paid events within our group (once you have some experience with running free events). With the agreement of Love Her Wild staff and using pre-approved qualified leaders the Local Wilder who undertakes the organisation for these events will have a free place made available to them in return for their time.
• Free attendance at the Local Wilder Weekend (run approximately every 9 months). This is a weekend open to all Local Wilders giving them an opportunity to meet each other, gain advice and mentorship, take part in training and have lots of fun!