Why we need you In our recent research we found that: Autistic people are four times as likely to be lonely as the general public 79% of autistic people feel socially isolated In the Greater Glasgow area there are approximately 13,000 autistic individuals There is a lack of support opportunities for adults aged over 26 The groups provide a safe opportunity for adults to socialise with others who are also autistic, share their own experiences and listen to others. They play a vital role in helping to alleviate social isolation for autistic people. What you will be doing Supporting autistic adults aged over 26 to develop their confidence, self-esteem and build new relationships Supporting the Person to Person Co-ordinate to facilitate the groups though Microsoft Teams Monitoring the chat box and responding to questions/queries posted there Reading aloud comments members have posted in the chat box Keeping the conversation to the topic being discussed Supporting with planning activities for the online sessions – this may be putting together quizzes or looking at topics the groups can discuss dialling in anyone who may be struggling to join the digital meeting using the chat to direct members to mute their microphones as needed – or mute them if necessary using your initiative to help facilitate the group as smoothly as possible identifying quieter group members or members who are struggling to engage and helping involve them in group chat. We would like you to volunteer for a minimum of 6 months to provide consistency to members of the groups Skills qualities and experience needed Understanding of autism (we provide training) Empathy and understanding Open-minded and willing to learn Good communication and Interpersonal skills Good level of self-awareness and own needs. An ability to volunteer in a group setting, using initiative and common sense. Reliable, consistent, dependable and trustworthy. A broad range of interests would be an advantage but not essential For the virtual groups you will need access to a computer/tablet, a good internet connection and a quiet space away from others in the household When and where Virtual Groups are homebased They take place during the day time Each group session last approx. 1 hour Support You will be supported by the Person to Person Co-ordinator and will have regular catch ups with the Coordinator outside the group sessions You will have access to our e-learning modules and autism awareness training What you could get out of it Improve support to autistic adults in your local area Make a difference in your local community Access free training and learn new skills A great opportunity to add to your CV We seek applications from anyone interested in the role, but particularly welcome applications from those on the autism spectrum.

The Monitoring & Evaluation Officer will be responsible for the design coordination and implementation of the evaluation frameworks for: 1. The Primary School Educational Programme Pilot ( 1 class in 1 school; discussion paper and draft action plan are available) 2. The rollout Educational Programme ( range of classes in a number of schools – dependent on outcome of pilot) 3. The Social Impact Assessment ( draft paper available) Main tasks • Design and implement project evaluation frameworks – including qualitative and quantitative data • Collect data on agreed basis and provide support re data tracking, cleansing, quality and analysis to the Directors and volunteers involved in the pilot / programmes • Agree performance indicators and associated measurement • Maintain a log of evaluation activities • Maintain and administer the database , analyse and report findings • Ensure compliance with GDPR ( 2018) and other statutory requirements • Provide technical/ computer based monitoring and evaluation support to Directors /project volunteers • Identify lessons learned and advise on improving performance and outcomes • Produce reports and presentations as required by the Directors and by required deadlines

Food Train Connects provides a one to one grocery shopping services for older people who are no longer able to manage independently, through age, ill health, frailty or disability. Our Connects Shopping Friends service is a fantastic way to make an impact on the lives of older people in your community. Our aim is to support older people to eat well, age well and live well. Becoming a Food Train Connects Shopping Friend is rewarding and it makes a huge difference to people’s lives. It’s amazing the impact that regular support with grocery shopping can have on someone who is isolated or lonely. If you want to make sure that an older person is able to live well in their own home this is a great opportunity to do so. The Role: • Contact the older person you are matched with on a regular basis, usually weekly, to obtain their shopping list, carry out their shopping and then deliver to their home, putting away if necessary. • Submit brief records, receipts for payment and to report any matters of concern to staff • Keep within the boundaries of the role • To inform Food Train Connects Staff of any accidents, incidents or complaints • To maintain confidentiality • To represent Food Train in a professional manner to our members and the wider community

As Personal Assistant Volunteer, you will shadow an experienced Personal Assistant assisting people with various aspects of their life which can include moving and handling, personal care or positive behavioural support whilst also expanding their social networks and connections. ENABLE Scotland creates a bespoke team around every individual we support, so you will be volunteering with a bespoke team of Personal Assistants and work alongside them to ensure the safety, wellbeing and aspirations of the people we support are met.

Why we need you “It was a relief to speak to someone who just got it. Speaking to A has just I guess made my heart feel less heavy" Parent to Parent is the NAS’ award winning UK wide confidential emotional support helpline which is provided over the phone by trained volunteers, who are all parents of autistic children and adults. The volunteers all have personal experience of autism and the impact it has on their own families. They are there to give parents and carers the opportunity to talk through any issues, feelings or problems they’re experiencing. They can suggest helpful strategies, signpost them to other sources of information and support, or just provide a non-judgmental listening ear. What you will be doing Calling parents and carers of autistic children and adults who have contacted the Parent to Parent Emotional Support Helpline Providing emotional support and a non-judgemental listening ear to other parents and carers Signposting parents, when appropriate, to information and advice services Sending an email to parent callers, if appropriate, following their P2P call. This email will include: signposting information, links to relevant information sheets, a feedback form link etc. Filling out a call sheet of basic information after every call, this information will then be passed promptly to the coordinator Some occasional travel to attend training and forums will be necessary, this is subject to travel restrictions and government guidance during the Covid-19 pandemic Skills qualities and experience needed All volunteers must be a parent or primary carer of a child or adult with autism. Volunteers need to be: good communicators, as the role involves providing emotional support over the phone good listeners and understanding open-minded willing to learn able to remain calm in stressful situations able to respond sensitively to the emotional and practical content of the calls emotionally ready to undertake this work and support other parents self-motivated and able to work on their own initiative able to organise, prioritise and manage their own time reliable, consistent, dependable When and where All volunteering takes place from the volunteers own homes and provides support to parents and carers across the UK. It is hoped that volunteers will be able to offer 2 hours per week to Parent to Parent and will continue to volunteer for at least one year after initial training has been completed. Volunteers can choose when to make calls, either in the morning, afternoon or evening and can split their volunteering hours over a few days. Support Training: Our training is currently made up of a training manual to complete at home and 4 online training sessions. In addition volunteers are also asked to attend twice yearly face to face forums (held in June and November) and update training events, when needed, this is subject to travel restrictions and government guidance during the Covid-19 pandemic We are hoping that the next forum will be held in June 2021 but this is to be confirmed. Support and supervision: There is ongoing and active support and feedback from the service Coordinator and other members of the Contact Centre team, when required. Expenses: All travel expenses to and from training and forums are refunded to volunteers by the NAS. The NAS will also pay for all Parent to Parent Service call costs. What you could get out of it As a volunteer for the Parent to Parent Service you will receive thorough training and be part of a UK wide team of parents and carers, who can share experience, support and learn from one another. Volunteering for the service can be very rewarding, one volunteer recently wrote “for anyone thinking they might be able to help families with children on the autism spectrum please contact the NAS, you’ll never look back! By giving a listening ear you can make a big difference to a family who might be going through their darkest days”. We seek applications from anyone interested in the role, but particularly welcome applications from those on the autism spectrum

Guides have an exciting and varied programme designed to inspire and challenge girls from 10-14. What girls do in Guides is up to them, from taking part in lots of exciting activities at regular meetings to special events and trips away. They will choose from different badges and awards which will help them learn new skills and try new challenges. They can do some of this by themselves and some of this is done in groups in regular unit meetings. As a Guide Leader you have the opportunity to provide fun and challenging opportunities for girls aged ten to fourteen. The Guide programme is based on the premise that girls of this age, supported by a caring adult and given adequate resources, are capable of planning and carrying out most of their own activities. What's the purpose of this role? To give girls opportunities for fun, friendship, challenge and adventure! The unit leader is ultimately responsible for the Guide unit she works with – although of course she doesn’t have to do everything herself! Our Unit Leaders usually work with other volunteers to deliver a high-quality programme to the girls and young women in the unit, ensure the safety of the unit members and oversee the administration of the unit. All units have at least one unit leader, who is generally supported by a Leadership Team that can include other unit leaders, assistant leaders, young leaders and unit helpers. Units are grouped together into local areas called districts or divisions, and all leaders in the area are supported by a volunteer manager called a district or division commissioner. Unit leaders take part in learning and development opportunities both ‘on the job’ and through formal and informal training sessions. What will I do in the role? The responsibilities below will be shared among the Unit Leadership Team. As a unit leader you may delegate duties to other leaders and volunteers, working together to make the most of the skills and time you are able to give. - Provide a safe girl-only space where girls and young women can discover their full potential. - Provide ongoing leadership and support to the Unit Leadership Team and members of the unit. - With the Unit Team, create and deliver an accessible and inclusive programme based on the Girlguiding programme for your section. - Encourage and support the members of the unit in making decisions within the unit and the wider Girlguiding community. - Keep up to date with new resources and programme initiatives, and use them as appropriate. - Complete relevant training for the role and encourage other members of the team to develop their skills. - Ensure unit administration and financial tasks are completed. - Ensure all unit volunteers comply with current Girlguiding policies and regulations. - Ensure all activity instructors/visitors to the unit meet the requirements laid out in The Guiding Manual. - Maintain clear communication with parents and carers and gain all necessary permissions for activities. - Provide an initial response to any concerns or complaints from girls and young women or their parents/carers, following Girlguiding’s Safeguarding Policy Our Guide units are currently meeting online and/ or outdoors. This autumn we anticipate that some units will also return to indoor guiding but the situation will differ from area to area, following Scottish Government advice and regulations. When you register interest, we'll chat to you about whether you are interested in supporting units face to face (indoors or outdoors) or remotely (whether as part of online guiding or by supporting other ways of staying in touch remotely).

Brownies is for all girls aged seven to ten. Girls in Brownies have incredible experiences together, make brilliant friends and discover the world around them. Every time they meet up, groups of Brownies learn new skills and take on challenges as they work out what they want to be and do in the future. Brownies is about getting together regularly - often each week - to work on badges, learn new skills, play games and see friends. It's about trying adventurous activities and going along to special events, day trips, sleepovers, camps and holidays. Every Brownie unit is run by a team of volunteers including unit leaders, assistant leaders and unit helpers. As a unit leader, assistant , assistant or helper, you'll run exciting activities, games, projects and events that give girls the chance to discover their potential, learn about the world around them and help them earn badges and awards. What's the purpose of this role? To give girls opportunities for fun, friendship, challenge and adventure! The unit leader is ultimately responsible for the Brownie unit she works with – although of course she doesn’t have to do everything herself! Our Unit Leaders usually work with other volunteers to deliver a high-quality programme to the girls and young women in the unit, ensure the safety of the unit members and oversee the administration of the unit. All units have at least one unit leader, who is generally supported by a Leadership Team that can include other unit leaders, assistant leaders, young leaders and unit helpers. Units are grouped together into local areas called districts or divisions, and all leaders in the area are supported by a volunteer manager called a district or division commissioner. Unit leaders take part in learning and development opportunities both ‘on the job’ and through formal and informal training sessions. What will I do in the role? The responsibilities below will be shared among the Unit Leadership Team. As a unit leader you may delegate duties to other leaders and volunteers, working together to make the most of the skills and time you are able to give. - Provide a safe girl-only space where girls and young women can discover their full potential. - Provide ongoing leadership and support to the Unit Leadership Team and members of the unit. - With the Unit Team, create and deliver an accessible and inclusive programme based on the Girlguiding programme for your section. - Encourage and support the members of the unit in making decisions within the unit and the wider Girlguiding community. - Keep up to date with new resources and programme initiatives, and use them as appropriate. - Complete relevant training for the role and encourage other members of the team to develop their skills. - Ensure unit administration and financial tasks are completed. - Ensure all unit volunteers comply with current Girlguiding policies and regulations. - Ensure all activity instructors/visitors to the unit meet the requirements laid out in The Guiding Manual. - Maintain clear communication with parents and carers and gain all necessary permissions for activities. - Provide an initial response to any concerns or complaints from girls and young women or their parents/carers, following Girlguiding’s Safeguarding Policy Our Brownie units are currently meeting online and/ or outdoors. This autumn we anticipate that some units will also return to indoor guiding but the situation will differ from area to area, following Scottish Government advice and regulations. When you register interest, we'll chat to you about whether your interested in supporting units face to face (indoors or outdoors) or remotely (whether as part of online guiding or by supporting other ways of staying in touch remotely).

Rainbows is for all girls aged five to seven. Rainbows learn by doing – they get their hands dirty, do sports, arts and crafts and play games. Being a Rainbow is all about having the space to try new things. Rainbows learn and grow through a programme of age-appropriate activities, trips and adventures - both in their regular meetings and at special events. They can work towards interest badges, where they can learn about everything from recycling to storytelling, and start their skills builder journey, developing core skills and trying new things like camping, leadership and first aid. Rainbows are supported by a group of highly trained, inspirational leaders to explore, challenge themselves and have fun. What's the purpose of this role? To give girls opportunities for fun, friendship, challenge and adventure! The unit leader is ultimately responsible for the Rainbow unit she works with – although of course she doesn’t have to do everything herself! Our Unit Leaders usually work with other volunteers to deliver a high-quality programme to the girls and young women in the unit, ensure the safety of the unit members and oversee the administration of the unit. All units have at least one unit leader, who is generally supported by a Leadership Team that can include other unit leaders, assistant leaders, young leaders and unit helpers. Units are grouped together into local areas called districts or divisions, and all leaders in the area are supported by a volunteer manager called a district or division commissioner. Unit leaders take part in learning and development opportunities both ‘on the job’ and through formal and informal training sessions. What will I do in the role? The responsibilities below will be shared among the Unit Leadership Team. As a unit leader you may delegate duties to other leaders and volunteers, working together to make the most of the skills and time you are able to give. - Provide a safe girl-only space where girls and young women can discover their full potential. - Provide ongoing leadership and support to the Unit Leadership Team and members of the unit. - With the Unit Team, create and deliver an accessible and inclusive programme based on the Girlguiding programme for your section. - Encourage and support the members of the unit in making decisions within the unit and the wider Girlguiding community. - Keep up to date with new resources and programme initiatives, and use them as appropriate. - Complete relevant training for the role and encourage other members of the team to develop their skills. - Ensure unit administration and financial tasks are completed. - Ensure all unit volunteers comply with current Girlguiding policies and regulations. - Ensure all activity instructors/visitors to the unit meet the requirements laid out in The Guiding Manual. - Maintain clear communication with parents and carers and gain all necessary permissions for activities. - Provide an initial response to any concerns or complaints from girls and young women or their parents/carers, following Girlguiding’s Safeguarding Policy. Our Rainbow units are currently meeting online and/ or outdoors. This autumn we anticipate that some units will also return to indoor guiding but the situation will differ from area to area, following Scottish Government advice and regulations. When you register interest, we'll chat to you about whether you are interested in supporting units face to face (indoors or outdoors) or remotely (whether as part of online guiding or by supporting other ways of staying in touch remotely).

We are looking for people to join our team of trained regional Befrienders supporting those who are currently struggling with an eating disorder. Our Befriending Service provides personal support by linking people who are struggling with those who are recovered and trained. Our volunteer Befrienders will provide a weekly telephone call for approximately 6 months in order to support and guide someone towards recovery. The Befriending Service aims to reduce feelings of isolation, offer hope and to encourage people as they work on their recovery. Practical help towards eating again is part of this service, led by ABC's registered dietitian and nutritional therapist. It is really helpful to be able to speak to someone who knows what the road to recovery can be like. Our Befriender's have a big 'heart' for others and a wish to help them through. For more details or to apply please refer to our website www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk/befriending where you will find the guide to Befriending along with an application form. Over 30 years of experience enables ABC to offer personal, on-going, emotional support and practical guidance for recovery for people struggling with Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating, in addition to behaviours such as compulsive exercise, self-harming, laxative abuse and suicidal ideation. Our purpose is to safeguard the lives of people struggling with eating disorders, to prevent an eating disorder from developing and claiming someone's life, to care for the emotional and physical needs of people with eating disorders and their families, friends and colleagues, to encourage recovery by equipping people with practical tools and strategies for living life, to train and resource individuals and organisations working with people affected by eating disorders and to support and engage in research into eating disorders. If you are interested please click the ‘apply’ button below (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 0141 226 3431.

We are looking for people to join our team of trained regional Befrienders supporting those who are currently struggling with an eating disorder. Our Befriending Service provides personal support by linking people who are struggling with those who are recovered and trained. Our volunteer Befrienders will provide a weekly telephone call for approximately 6 months in order to support and guide someone towards recovery. The Befriending Service aims to reduce feelings of isolation, offer hope and to encourage people as they work on their recovery. Practical help towards eating again is part of this service, led by ABC's registered dietitian and nutritional therapist. It is really helpful to be able to speak to someone who knows what the road to recovery can be like. Our Befriender's have a big 'heart' for others and a wish to help them through. For more details or to apply please refer to our website www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk/befriending where you will find the guide to Befriending along with an application form. Over 30 years of experience enables ABC to offer personal, on-going, emotional support and practical guidance for recovery for people struggling with Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating, in addition to behaviours such as compulsive exercise, self-harming, laxative abuse and suicidal ideation. Our purpose is to safeguard the lives of people struggling with eating disorders, to prevent an eating disorder from developing and claiming someone's life, to care for the emotional and physical needs of people with eating disorders and their families, friends and colleagues, to encourage recovery by equipping people with practical tools and strategies for living life, to train and resource individuals and organisations working with people affected by eating disorders and to support and engage in research into eating disorders.