Orkney volunteering opportunities
Admin Volunteer
St Peter's House (OIC)
Opportunity available to assist with general administration duties within the unit such as computer work, filing and general administration tasks.
Escort
St Peter's House (OIC)
We are looking for volunteers who can help people get out and about. Weekly bus runs are planned and volunteers are needed to help residents on and off the bus and also accompany them, chatting and showing things of interest along the way.
Escort For Bus Tours
Orkney Disability Forum
Orkney Disability Forum is looking to recruit volunteers who will accomoany our bus tours on Saturdays and occasionally on other days of the week. Our bus tours are aimed at our members who are over 60 and those who may have limited mobility. This gives sthe opportunity for our members to have a day out with their friends and experience something new.
Board Member
Relationships Scotland Orkney
Relationships Scotland Orkney (RSO) is a voluntary organisation affiliated to the national body Relationships Scotland. RSO provides a range of services to support individuals, couples, children, young people, families, and promotes positive and respectful relationships in our community. Services include individual and relationship counselling, family mediation, play therapy, substance misuse support and a Child Contact Centre.
RSO are currently looking for Board members with a range of skills but in particular need someone with finance skills to act as Treasurer. If you are interested please contact June Anderson or Renate Andrews on 877750 for an informal chat.
Horticulture Activities Assistant
Lifestyles
St Colms has a large polytunnel and garden area with cold frames where they grow and sell plants.
We are looking for volunteers to assist adults with learning disabilities with horticulture activities.
This could be in the polytunnel or outdoors. Tasks include sowing seeds, planting out seedlings, weeding and watering. This would suit someone with an interest in gardening but experience is not necessary as training will be given. Tasks will be arranged to suit ability and preference.
Craft Volunteer
Braeburn Court Extra Care Housing
If you enjoy craft or have a particular interest in one craft, it will give the opportunity to share this with adults who are living independently in a supportive environment in Braeburn Court.
Accommodation Hosts for Festival Artists
St Magnus International Festival
There are opportunities for volunteers across every aspect of the Festival’s work including Accommodation host for Festival artists. Volunteer hosts are usually based in Kirkwall and offer free accommodation in their spare rooms to Festival performers on a bed and breakfast basis for anything between 1 and 4 nights. Providing host accommodation to Festival artists is a great way to get involved with the Festival. Hosts receive a free Festival Club pass for the nights they host as well an invitation to the Festival’s opening reception.
Sooty Charity Box Collector (Fundraising)
Royal National Institute of Blind People (Middlesborough)
The sooner these donations are made available for the benefit of blind and partially sighted people the more efficient we can be in the delivery of our services.
Did you know that £700,000 was raised from loose change last year? It costs £1 to produce a Braille, large print or audio catalogue to tell blind and partially sighted people about the latest products to make life easier, and £15 to pay for an in depth benefits check to ensure that blind or partially sighted people are receiving the help they are entitled to. The money you raise can help us provide these vital services.
Committee Members
Diabetes Scotland
Committee members will provide support and information around the issue of diabetes. The committee also gets involved in fund raising, awareness raising, campaigning and planning social events.
Beautician
St Rognvald's House
The opportunity to have a relaxed conversation with a person, whils carrying out a basic manicure. Spending time with the person, fling their nails, moisturising hands and applying nail varnish.
Driver
Smiddybrae House (OIC)
The person would need to be MIDAS trained which Smiddybrae would consider putting a volunteer through, should there be a volunteer interested who does not have a suitable MIDAS qualification. The requirement is that the volunteer would have to have a D! on their license prior to MIDAS training.n
Bookbug Volunteer
Orkney Library and Archive
Volunteers are needed to help with sessions at children's reading sessions. Reading, tidying up and helping with refreshments.
Wartime Service Personnel Database Volunteer
Orkney Library and Archive
Every year Orkney Library has visitors to the archive who ask about relatives or ancestors who they know have been stationed in Orkney during a war. The library has not always been able to help them with any information. However they are now putting together a database of wartime service personnel from the library archives. This will be an important historical archive and resource which will help relatives to make a connection to their families wartime service. The library is looking for a volunteer who can help with this fascinating and important role.
The role will involve Searching the archive computer database for archive items, making database entries of all service personnel mentioned in the item and including the archive references. Ideally the volunteer will have an interest in history, can read copperplate writing (or have a go at least), and won't mind some repetitive work. Training will include an induction to the library archive and trainiing in the use of Microsoft Access if needed.
If you are interested in this opportunity please contact Lucy Gibbon at Orkney Library and Archive on 873 166 extension 3023/4 or Rob McGregor at VAO on 872 897.
Weekly Games Group Volunteer
Voluntary Action Orkney
VAO Adult Befriending Service are looking for someone to help them with a new weekly games group for older adults to be run on Thursday afternoons. The volunteer wull help out with teas, coffees and games. The games will include indoor bowls, boccia, quiots and skitlles. There will also be board and card games.
Unit Leader - Guides
Girl Guiding Orkney
Work with other leaders to deliver Guide meetings in accordance with the Guide Programme. Keep confidential records on a central database and up to date unit accounts.
St Magnus Centre Volunteers
St Magnus Centre
St Magnus Centre are looking for new volunteers. Their role is to welcome visitors to the centre, explain about the 15 minute film which highlights the life of St Magnus and the history of the cathedral. Assist all other users of the centre, take cash for souvenir items and generally help visitors with information and keeping the centre tidy.
If you are enthusiastic and approachable and enjoy meeting members of the public from all over the world then this is the role for you.
All volunteers receive an induction and ongoing support. Volunteering shifts are done in pairs and the volunteering shifts are 10am to 1pm and 1pm to 4pm Monday to Saturday.
If this is an opportunity you would like to know more about please call Denise Brown on 741 336 or at witchend40@hotmail.com for an informal chat.
Welfare Team Leader
Orkney Islands Cat's Protection
● Co-ordinating and supporting cat care volunteers and fosterers
● Making sure Cats Protection’s quality of care is provided to all cats
● Observing policies, procedures, minimum veterinary and cat care standards
● Keeping up to date records of cats in care and helping match cats to new homes
● Record keeping via use of Catalog may be done by individuals other than the Welfare Team leader eg, Administration volunteer or individual fosterers
Evergreen Tuesday Club Volunter
VAO Adult Befriending Service
Evergreen Tuesday Club is a vibrant club that supports the members by making a cuppa, chatting with the members, helping out with activities such as quizzes, games and other activities, clearing up after the group
Admin and Bookkeeping Volunteers
Orkney Fossil Centre
Volunteers required to assist with admin duties and bookkeeping.
Recreation/Music Volunteer
Marengo Lunch Club
Volunteer wanted to help with activities, games and socialising with the lunch club users. Someone with musical ability would be really appreciated to play music for and with the residents.
Membership Secretary/Trustee
Orkney Heritage Society
Volunteer required to maintain computer database of members. Respond to membership enquiries. Welcome new members. Send out newsletters. Liaise with treasurer on payments of fees be a Trustee of the board and attend meetings (every 6 weeks).
Secretary/Trustee
Orkney Heritage Society
To circulate papers before meetings. (Every 6 weeks) Take minutes of meetings. Forward correspondence. Collect and forwrad post. Forward e mails. Be a trustee of the board. Participate in the business of the charity.
Secretary
Orkney Youth Cafe
The Orkney Youth Café are looking for a volunteer for the role of secretary on the Board of Directors.
The board meet up once a month to discuss board business, for example; staffing, funding, general running of the Youth Café.
The secretary would be expected to help with duties such as funding applications, taking minutes at meetings and general adminestrative tasks.
Youth Worker
Orkney Youth Cafe
The Youth cafe are looking for volunteers who would like to support their staff to deliver Youth Services in the Orkney Youth Cafe.
15 Step Challenge Volunteer
NHS Orkney
This project looks at how patients, families, service users etc feel within 15 steps of walking into a ward, clinic, service and what their first impressions are. You will find more information by clicking on this link and in the attached summary.
https://www.england.nhs.uk/participation/resources/15-steps-challenge/
We are looking for a couple of volunteers who could give up a few hours of one morning of their time to help with this (every six months – or less if we had more volunteers as it is just one volunteer each visit). It would involve a walkaround the wards and outpatient clinics in the Balfour Hospital, observing the service and providing feedback.
Lunch Club Volunteer
Braeburn Court Extra Care Housing
Braeburn Court encourages people to live independently in a supportive environment. This is a chance to gain experience working with social users and helping to make the lunch club an enjoyable experience.
Treasurer
Orkney Citizens Advice Bureau
CAB are currently looking for a new Treasurer to join their Board of Trustees to help guide and advise them on financial concerns.
The general role of the Treasurer is to maintain an overview of the organisation's affairs, ensure the organisation is financially viable and ensure that proper financial records and procedures are maintained.
Volunteer Recorder
Orkney Talking Newspaper
To join a small team of volunteers to assist in recording audio versions of "The Orcadian" which are then sent out to service users in Orkney and beyond. As a recorder you will be required to commit to approx. ine session per month, on a Thursday between noon and 3pm,
The technical set up is quite simple using a mixer and external sound card connected up to a laptop. Our recordings are made using a recording program and burnt to master discs.
Escort
St Rognvald's House
We are looking for somebody who can assist people fromSt Rognvald's House to get out and about. We plan to have weekly afternoon bus runs, and need someone to assist people on and off the bus and to accompany them on the trip. The person would be expected to ensure people are comfortable, safe and to chat to them and perhaps point out things of interest.
Reading Aloud Befriender
St Rognvald's House
Reading newspapers to people so that they are still aware of what is happening in the community. There is also the opportunity for reminiscence work, by reading poems and short extracts from books, to act as memory joggers. This will encourage people to share their own stories and talk about their interests.
Code Club Volunteer
Orkney Library and Archive
We’re looking for volunteers to help out at the library Code Club, which is for children aged 8 - 11. Volunteers must be aged 16 or over with basic coding skills and knowledge of Scratch, available for one hour a week on Saturdays between 10 – 11am and must be a member of the PVG scheme.
Front of House Volunteer
St Magnus International Festival
There are opportunities for volunteers across every aspect of the Festival’s work including as Front of House ushers. Front of House volunteers welcome audience members to concerts, check tickets and show people to their seats and also to allocated spaces for wheelchairs. They may also sell programmes and distribute other printed information. The time commitment to each event is approximately one to two hours.
All volunteers receive a free Festival Club pass for the nights they are volunteering
Cafe and Kitchen Volunteers
Orkney Fossil Centre
Volunteers needed for a number of hands on roles in the kitchen and cafe including baking, laundry, washing up and shopping.
Volunteer Helper
Dementia Friendly Orkney
DFO is a voluntary organisation which has been set up to help people with dementia and their carers. We are looking for volunteers to become members of our organisation to help with fund raising and at events we hold.
To help at weekly singing group with making tea/coffee and biscuits and cleaning up afterwards. The group is held on a Monday afternoon 2.30pm – 4pm
Handyman/Painter
Aurrida House
To sand, varnish and paint fences, change latches and bolts and other odd jobs around the property.
Rehoming Team Leader
Orkney Islands Cat's Protection
● Being the first point of contact for home visitor volunteers
● Advising and answering questions from volunteer home visitors
● Responding to rehoming enquiries
● Matching cats with new homes in line with Cats Protection policies and procedures
Liaising with the Welfare team leader in order to manage cats in and out of foster care
Ness of Brodgar Visiting Team
UHI Archaeology Institute
The Ness of Brodgar welcomes many visitors on-site during July & August. Following the BBC series earlier this year, we expect 2017 to be particularly busy.
An important part of the visitor experience is the team who meet and greet visitors, letting them know when tours are, where to go on-site, how to help support the dig and generally give visitors a warm welcome to the Ness.
Training will be given.
A great opportunity to be involved in one of Orkney’s great experiences.
Van Assistants
Restart Orkney
Restart are looking for one or possibly two van assistants. Age is not an issue but they must be able to lift/ unload and load furniture.
There will be a two shift trial period, and the vacancy is only until the end of June.
Receptionist
Restart Orkney
Answering phone calls from the public. Arranging delivery and collection of furniture and goods. inputting details of sold items into a stock database. Creating posters and updating social media pages, especially Facebook. Taking photos of stock new into the shop and uploading on to Facebook page. Answering emails and other admin duties as directed.
Committee Members
Friends of Aurrida House
Support for families of special needs children and raising funds for Aurrida House for equipment and outings.
Counsellor
OACAS
To assist the team in delivering one to one counselling for those with, or likely to acquire, difficult life situations brought about by excessive alcohol use or through low self esteem, depression, relationship and work problems.
Front of House Volunteer
St Magnus International Festival
There are opportunities for volunteers across every aspect of the Festival’s work including as Front of House ushers. Front of House volunteers welcome audience members to concerts, check tickets and show people to their seats and also to allocated spaces for wheelchairs. They may also sell programmes and distribute other printed information. The time commitment to each event is approximately one to two hours.
Meeter and Greeters
St Magnus International Festival
Volunteers meet Festival artists at Kirkwall Airport, as well as from some Ferries. They welcome the artists to Orkney and either a) help direct them to pre-booked transport (e.g. buses/coaches) or b) if individuals or smaller numbers drive the artist(s) in the volunteer’s own vehicle to the hotel, guest house, accommodation, venue wherever the artist(s) need to go. The time commitment for each arrival is approximately one to two hours.
Meeters, Greeters and Transport for Festival artists
St Magnus International Festival
There are opportunities for volunteers across every aspect of the Festival’s work including as Meeters, greeters & transport for Festival artists. Volunteers meet Festival artists at Kirkwall Airport, as well as from some Ferries. They welcome the artists to Orkney and either a) help direct them to pre-booked transport (e.g. buses/coaches) or b) if individuals or smaller numbers drive the artist(s) in the volunteer’s own vehicle to the hotel, guest house, accommodation, venue wherever the artist(s) need to go. The time commitment for each arrival is approximately one to two hours.
All volunteers receive a free Festival Club pass for the days/nights they are volunteering.
Activities Assistant
West Mainland Day Centre
Activities assistat/music volunteer wanted to help organise and take part in activities with day centre users. Should be patient with good communication skills and friendly with a basic knowledge of care of the elderly.
Plant Surveyor
Plantlife Scotland (Orkney)
WE ask volunteers to look for the common plants in randomly selected 1km squares close to where they live. By surveying these random squares we hope to build up a picture of the health of our countryside. Full instructions and a flower guide are provided, and training days are run every year.
Treasurer
Marie Curie Fundraising Group (Orkney)
Marie Curie Fundraising Group Orkney is looking for a new Treasurer. The current Treasurer will be stepping down at our AGM to be held in May 2018 but would like time to be able to go through her duties with the new person and to introduce them to the group before then.
The group are looking for a volunteer who is organised has their own transport, has access to their own computer and is good with money.
Training will be given as to how to use the form supplied by Marie Curie to pay money in and note where it came from .
Victim Support Volunteer - Orkney Islands
Victim Support Scotland
*How can you help victims of crime?
Victims of crime often feel a range of emotions such as an anxiety, confusion and anger. It is Victim Support Scotland’s role to provide victims with both emotional and practical support.
*What would I be doing?
You will work with staff to receive information to confirm service users’ needs
You will contact service users to arrange support via telephone, face to face appointments and webchat
You will provide support based on the service users’ needs and agree next steps at the end of each contact
You will feedback and agree follow-up actions with staff on arrangements for support
*What do I need for this role?
Communication skills
An ability to actively listen to service users and anyone affected by crime
A non-judgemental approach to working with people from all sections of the community
The capacity to learn about the criminal justice system and understand the service user’s journey
An understanding of confidentiality
Good time management skills
Access to a car or ability to use public transport
Volunteer First Aider
Emergency Care Group
Volunteers required to join a small team of people to provide medical cover at public events such as half marathons, equestrian events, charity events, concerts dances etc.
Volunteers will be fully trained in all aspects of first aid and ambulance work by experienced trainers.
Social Activities Assistant
Lifestyles
Volunteering with people who may have a wide range of disabilities. Undertaking a wide range of activities and generally putting fun into people’s lives. Must be patient, empathetic and have a good sense of humour. Activities can be anything from going swimming, playing badminton, cooking, going out for walks, going to the cinema, craft activities, looking at books or playing board games.
Escort
St Peter's House (OIC)
An opportunity exists to assist by acting as an escort on outings, appointments and trips out with residents from St Peter's House.
Gallery Volunteer
Pier Arts Centre
Provide assistance and support with all aspects of education. workshops and events; meeting and greeting; exhibitions, installations and de-installation.
Patient Transport Driver
British Red Cross (Orkney)
Using your own car or a Red Cross vehicle, you will offer door-to-door assistance for those in need, providing freedom of travel for those with mobility problems, helping people get to medical appointments, carryout everyday essentials like shopping, or even just get out and socialise. Typically as a Transport and Escort Volunteer, we ask you to act as an escort who, if necessary, will stay with a client throughout their journey.
Events First Aid Service Volunteer
British Red Cross (Orkney)
British Red Cross volunteers are fully trained in advanced first aid and are ready to help at any occasion across the UK, from a community event to a stadium-sized rock concert. When accidents happen or illnesses take hold, their knowledge can be vital in saving lives or preventing further injury. As a volunteer you will be trained to provide first aid, occasionally life saving, services to those who need help at public events both in Orkney and across Northern Scotland and to support the ambulance service in accordance with current first aid practice. As you develop your skills you will have access to our diverse learning and development pathways and other exciting internal opportunities such as becoming a first aid instructor or joining our emergency response team.
Wartime Service Personnel Archive Project
Orkney Library and Archive
To research Orkney Library archive for mentions/details of service personnel who have been stationed in Orkney back to the Naploeonic Wars. To then transfer this data to a database.
Branch Assistants
Orkney Young Archaeologists Club
The Young Archaeologists’ Club in Orkney are recruiting a team of volunteers, so that we can offer young people 8-15 in Orkney more opportunities to get involved in the fascinating archaeology in the county.
We’re looking for Branch Assistants who will:
Develop, plan and deliver fun and educational sessions for young people, themed on archaeology.
Supervise young people during sessions
Work with the team to create an annual programme of sessions
Risk assess activities during planning
Work within a team of volunteers
For more info see: www.yac-uk.org/assistant
St Magnus Way Volunteers
St Magnus Way
St Magnus Way is a 55 mile long Pilgrimage route through Mainland Orkney. We are looking for volunteers to walk a section of the path and observe the We are looking for volunteers to walk a short section of the path on a monthly basis, observe the condition of the path and way markers, pick up any litter and report any problems. We are also seeking occasional volunteers for work parties to help clear vegetation. Finally we are looking for two administrative volunteers who can help with the formatting of documents for our website. A working knowledge of word processing and an eye for detail are important.
Police Scotland Youth Volunteers
Police Scotland (Orkney)
Police Scotland Youth Volunteers was introduced as a pilot project in early 2014 in the form of 5 regional groups; Aberdeen, Cumnock, Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow. The pilot was a phenomenal success and as such a commitment was made by Police Scotland to introduce additional groups throughout the country. There are now numerous PSYV groups across Scotland will many more planned for the future.
Treasurer
Orkney Heritage Society
The Orkney Heritage Society is in the midst of a project to refurbish and enhance the Kitchener Memorial in Birsay, with the culmination being the many events to be held by OIC and other bodies around the 100th anniversary on 5th June 2016.
We currently find ourselves without a Treasurer in this most vital of roles, and would welcome anyone who would be willing to take on this challenging and rewarding role. Once the refurbishment of the monument is complete, the role of Treasurer will become considerably more relaxed.
Retail Volunteers
Restart Orkney
Volunteers needed to undertake all aspects of retail business with Restart Orkney.
Orkney Talking Newspaper
Orkney Library and Archive
If you or a friend or relative living in or outwith Orkney has difficulty reading newspapers on account of temporary or permanent visual or physical impairment you can receive a free weekly CD of news read from The Orcadian Newspaper and a magazine CD approximately every quarter. For further details contact Shona Wylie on (01856) 874972 after 6.00pm or Vikki Thomson on (01856) 878696, also after 6.00pm. You can also leave a message by phoning the Kirkwall Library on (01856) 873166.
Special Constables
Police Scotland
With a long and impressive history the Special Constabulary is a part-time, volunteer body consisting of officers with similar powers to that of police officers. As a special constable, you'll forge strong partnerships in the community, patrolling our streets, preventing crime and interacting with all kinds of people to help keep your local community safe.
Special Constables can act as a positive force for change - bringing with them an extensive pool of skills, talents, experience, local knowledge and diverse backgrounds - as well as enhancing the overall level of service provided by the police. So whatever your walk of life, step forward now and find out how being a Special Constable could be the perfect fit to suit your lifestyle.
Patient Support Volunteer
NHS Orkney
Work alongside and complement clinical staff providing care and social support.
To provide meaningful support and stimulation based on individual patient interests. This can include chatting, reading and reminiscing with patients, involving them in craft activities, encouraging food and fluid intake, going for short walks and generally providing companionship.
To support orientation within the ward area
Dementia Volunteers can assist patients completing the ‘Getting to Know me’ document.
The Dementia Volunteers will also interact with families and carers and help signpost them to the right services and support where appropriate.
Festival Office Volunteer
St Magnus International Festival
There are opportunities for volunteers across every aspect of the Festival’s work including as Festival office volunteers. Festival office volunteers may help with large mailings e.g. the ticket brochure and/or also with photocopying and updating databases and any other work in the office supporting the Festival Administrator and Festival Manager. The time commitment is variable.
All volunteers receive a free Festival Club pass.
Festival Club Ticket sales Volunteer
St Magnus International Festival
To sell tickets at Festival Club. Will involve cash handling.
Board member
Women's Aid Orkney
Women's Aid Orkney are looking to increase the size and diversity of their board of directors/trustees. They are looking for feminist, creative and innovative women with a broad range of skills and experience and in particular with an interest in fundraising.
Gardener
Firth Church of Scotland
Firth Church are looking for an individual who is interested and experienced in gardening and capable of working independently. They would look after a small garden containing flowerbeds, flowerboxes, stone chip borders and concrete paths.
The gardener would be expected to be there for a minimum of one hour per week but can do longer if they wish.
A general induction of the building and grounds will be given when the volunteer starts.
St Rognvald Wednesday Session
Voluntary Action Orkney
3.25pm - 4.45pm at St Rognvald House. Supported by Youth Development Workers
St Peters Session's
Voluntary Action Orkney
Delivering activities to elderly residents of St Peter's House, Stomness. Sessions take place on Thursdays at 3.45-4.45pm
Volunteer Receptionist
Voluntary Action Orkney
Relationships Scotland Orkney is a voluntary organisation providing a range of services to support individuals, couples and families, including counselling and family mediation. They are currently looking for a volunteer receptionist to provide cover for out-of-hours appointments.
No previous experience is necessary and training will be provided. Given the nature of the work, an understanding of data protection and client confidentiality will be essential.
If you would like to find out more, please contact Cecily Cromby at Cecily.cromby@vaorkney.org.uk or 873937.
Unit Leader - Rainbows
Girl Guiding Orkney
A leader to help run a Rainbow Unit (5-7 yrs). With the unit team deliver Rainbow meetings for he girls in accordance with the Rainbow programme. Keep confidential records on central database and accounts.
Retail Assistant
Employability Orkney
Serving customers, handling money, arranging collections & deliveries, answering any queries, answering telephones, completing appropriate forms, customer care.
Please note: To be eligible for this opportunity you will need to have been out of work for 6 months and not worked with any other job seeking service. Your main aim should be that you are looking for paid employment whether it is immediately or after 6 months of being with Employability Orkney.
Transport and Escort Volunteer
British Red Cross (Orkney)
Using your own car or a Red Cross vehicle, you will offer door-to-door assistance for those in need, providing freedom of travel for those with mobility problems, helping people get to medical appointments, carrying everyday essentials like shopping, or even just to get and socialise. Typically as a Transport and Escort Volunteer, we ask you to act as an escort who, if necessary, will stay with a client throughout their journey.
Typical tasks include:
Taking someone on a short trip or helping them run errands, providing door-to-door assistance for an appointment or visit.
Offering a trained volunteer escort and conveying passengers safely from their starting point to their final destination either in BRC vehicles or in the driver's own vehicle.
Accompanying someone on a public transport journey, enabling clients to keep appointments safely and efficiently.
Recycling Volunteers
CLAN Cancer Support (Orkney)
Volunteers will work on a rota, taking our recycled goods to Streamline at Hatston and storing in a container for shipping. Recording no of bags/boxes are collected. Need own vehicle, preferably with trailer.
Workshop Assistant
Lifestyles
St Colms has a well equipped workshop and produces many woodwork items such as planters, birdhouses, garden benches, pet houses, creepies and one off items as per customers’ orders.
We are looking for volunteers to assist adults with learning disabilities with woodworking activities which include dismantling pallets, chopping kindling, cutting out wooden shapes, sandpapering and painting. This would suit someone with an interest in woodwork but experience is not necessary as training will be given. Tasks will be arranged to suit ability and preference.
Craft Activities Assistant
Lifestyles
St Colms has a well equipped craft room where they make all kinds of greetings cards and have just began making wedding invitations to order.
We are looking for volunteers assist adults with learning disabilities with various craft activities with the main one being card making
Tasks include cutting out shapes, assembling cards, computer work and photography. This would suit someone who is creative but experience is not necessary as training will be given. Tasks are arranged to suit ability and preference.
Session coordinator
Orkney Young Archaeologists Club
We’re looking for a session coordinator, who will:
Coordinate Branch volunteers— in attending sessions and keeping note for YAC UK who requires training/PVG checks etc.
Coordinate booking session venue(s)
Ensure Orkney YAC meets YAC UK’s policies and procedures at all times (e.g. insurance
Oversee annual Orkney YAC session schedule and provide information for Membership secretary to send out to members.
Keep in regular contact with YAC UK
Gardener
St Rognvald's House
This could also be an opportunity for residents to socialise if they are interested in the work but not physically able to carry out heavy work. We have courtyard and garden areas that activities can be carried out in.
Support Line Volunteer
Pet Bereavement Support Service
The Pet Bereavement Service is looking for volunteers who have at least 8 hours per month to spare to respond to calls on a support line. The service offers emotional and practical support for pet owners who are finding it difficult to cope with the loss of a pet and need someone to talk to.
Please note: We do not offer a counselling service but through volunteer training, volunteers are equipped with counselling skills.
Gardener
Children's Residential Services
To help dig out borders and develop a blank canvas into a garden.
Summer Group Helper
Voluntary Action Orkney
We are looking for 3-4 volunteers to help us every Wednesday from 12noon-3pm starting on Wednesday 22nd June for 10 weeks. Tasks would include helping with activities, selling tickets for the following week and tidying up when the group is finished. You would be fully supported in this role and it is a great opportunity to meet new people and have fun!
Summer Group Helper
Voluntary Action Orkney
3-4 Volunteers are needed to help with the Summer Group. This will involve helping with activities, selling tickets for the following week, and tidying up when the group is finished.
Syrian Resettlement programme - volunteer befrienders
Voluntary Action Orkney
To help the newly resettled Syrian families integrate into the Orkney community, with practical help and support.
Barony Mill Guide
Birsay Heritage Trust
The Mill Guide welcomes visitors to the premises, introduces him or herself and the purpose of their role, and informs them as to the safety aspects of moving around in the Mill. He or she then gives a scripted guided tour of the Mill which lasts approximately one hour, answering questions, if asked, to the best of their understanding. Visitors are given a good history of the business and are shown the workings of the machinery and the production process of making bere meal. They are given an understanding of the significance and uniqueness of this historically important cereal, grown only here in Orkney and milled only here in Birsay.
Retail Charity Shop Volunteer
British Red Cross Charity Shop, Kirkwall
Retail Charity Shop Volunteer.
Home Visitor/Family Support Volunteer
Home-Start Orkney
Home-Start Orkney is looing for volunteers who have parenting experience and have an understanding of the stresses of bringing up children under 5.
Kitchen Volunteer
Salvation Army (Orkney)
A friendly team player needed who can join the SA kitchen team at the weekly drop in lunch. The volunteer will be responsible for washing up, loading the steriliser and general kitchen tidying. This is a great opportunity to talk to members of the public and provide a hot meal to those who may be vulnerable or just in need of some company.
Club Treasurer
Orkney Athletic Club
Deal with all financial issues relating to the club (including gathering and banking cash for term fees / trips, etc);
Deal efficiently and effectively with all invoices and bills;
Liaise with suppliers, notably the Pickaquoy Centre re bookings/payments;
Keep up to date records of all the financial transactions;
Ensure that funds are appropriately allocated;
Issue receipts and record all money received;
Attend committee meetings, prepare reports and present financial report;
Work with other committee members (e.g. Membership Secretary, Coach) as required;
Issue requests for sponsorship / additional funding letters;
Monitor club funds throughout the year; and Help prepare any documents that may be required (e.g. Grant applications, etc.)
Committee meetings happen roughly every 6 - 8 weeks throughout the year. The main periods of activity are around:
- taking in payments each term (currently 4 terms but we are looking at moving to monthly online payments from April 2019 to make this easier)
- payments for Club trips to attend competitions during the summer season (roughly6 - 8 competitions)
- preparation of the Annual Accounts for the AGM.
We are also looking at recruiting a group of volunteers to assist the Treasurer with specific activities e.g. fundraising, sponsorship grant applications etc
Orkney Youth Cafe Admin Volunteer
Orkney Youth Cafe
The Orkney Youth Cafe are looking for a volunteer who would like to support them in their Admin roles and tasks.
You can get invovled with basic admin tasks to helping with their website/Facebook page and any other skills/knowledge you bring to the role.
Board Members
Orkney ZeroWaste
Orkney Zerowaste works with local businesses, industries and retailers to reduce waste production at source. They also promote waste awareness amongst the general public to make better consumer choices and improve domestic waste habits. They work with existing organisations to reduce, reuse and recycle waste in Orkney.
New board members are needed to help in the overall management and direction of Orkney Zerowaste, ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements. Board meetings are held every 4-6 weeks and other activities are planned.
All board members are issued with an induction pack on application and then receive on the job training, OZW would like to hear from anyone with a background in finance, HR, IT and funding application writing but anyone is welcome to apply.
If you would be interested in applying for this role please contact Rob McGregor on 872 897.
Treasurer
Orkney Young Archaeologists Club
We’re looking for a treasurer who will:
Keep records of all membership fees paid annually
Keep records of a small amount of expenses for running YAC sessions
Being responsible for the Club bank account (pay in & writing cheques/internet banking)
Submit a simple ‘finance form’ to YAC UK once a year to show the club’s income & expenditure
Be responsible for monitoring the use of any grant funding the club receives.
Path Maintenance Volunteers
St Magnus Way
Volunteers needed to walk sections of the St Magnus Way, checking the route and clearing and strimming grass etc. Training on strimmer use and safety equipment available.
Volunteer Receptionist
Orkney Counselling and Support Centre
• To attend Counselling Centre, when requested and if available, when out-of-hours counselling sessions have been arranged.
• To arrive 15 minutes before and leave 15 minutes after the arranged appointment time.
• Prepare counselling room(s):
o Close/open curtains (if applicable)
o Switch on heating/fan (if applicable)
o Check room alarms
• When client arrives:
o Greet clients and make them feel welcome and comfortable
o Offer clients/counsellors water, tea or coffee (where appropriate – some counsellors prefer just to offer water to clients)
o Show clients to the appropriate counselling room
• When client leaves:
o Tidy up rooms, wash cups after use
o Lock and secure building
• Should the need arise:
o Be prepared to stay longer when the session exceeds the stated time
o Provide support to the counsellor
o Notify emergency services
• To maintain appropriate confidentiality at all times.
Reading Aloud Befriender
St Peter's House (OIC)
Reading newspapers to people so that they are still aware of what is happening in the community. Also opportunity for reminiscence work, by reading poems and short extracts from books, to act as memory joggers. This will encourage people to share their own stories and talk about their interests.
Handyman
St Peter's House (OIC)
An opportunity exists for someone to assist the handyman to undertake general handyman duties within the residential unit and the grounds.
Van Driver
Restart Orkney
Restart are currently looking for a van driver to work every second Monday.
There will be a trial period (approx. 2 shifts) and the vacancy is only until the end of June 2018.
Box Office Volunteers
St Magnus International Festival
There are opportunities for volunteers across every aspect of the Festival’s work including as Box Office assistant. Box office assistants sell tickets at venues during the Festival. The time commitment to each event is approximately one to two hours.
All volunteers receive a free Festival Club pass for the days/nights they are volunteering.
Administration Volunteer
Orkney Islands Cat's Protection
Our admin volunteers help provide vital admin support to our volunteer groups and teams across Cats Protection. They help keep up to date records of the number of cats that have been rehomed, collate supporter details and send out newsletters. This could be the perfect volunteer role if you have administrative experience, a passion for cats, or both!
Receptionist
Orkney Citizens Advice Bureau
Duties involve answering telephone calls, passing on messages and making client appointments. It may also be necessary to record information in our recording system - Castle.
Unit Leader - Brownies
Girl Guiding Orkney
Work with other leaders to help to deliver Brownie meetings in accordance with the Brownie Programme. Keep confidential records on central database, unit accounts and record meetings.
Gardener
Glaitness Day Centre
Volunteer to attend garden to rear of property. Keep tidy, weed and plant flowers and bulbs at appropriate time of year.
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St Magnus Centre are looking for new volunteers. Their role is to welcome visitors to the centre, explain about the 15 minute film which highlights the life of St Magnus and the history of the cathedral. Assist all other users of the centre, take cash for souvenir items and generally help visitors with information and keeping the centre tidy.
If you are enthusiastic and approachable and enjoy meeting members of the public from all over the world then this is the role for you.
All volunteers receive an induction and ongoing support. Volunteering shifts are done in pairs and the volunteering shifts are 10am to 1pm and 1pm to 4pm Monday to Saturday.
If this is an opportunity you would like to know more about please call Denise Brown on 741 336 or at witchend40@hotmail.com for an informal chat.
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Evergreen Tuesday Club is a vibrant club that supports the members by making a cuppa, chatting with the members, helping out with activities such as quizzes, games and other activities, clearing up after the group
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Volunteers required to assist with admin duties and bookkeeping.
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Volunteer wanted to help with activities, games and socialising with the lunch club users. Someone with musical ability would be really appreciated to play music for and with the residents.
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Committee members will provide support and information around the issue of diabetes. The committee also gets involved in fund raising, awareness raising, campaigning and planning social events.
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Volunteer required to maintain computer database of members. Respond to membership enquiries. Welcome new members. Send out newsletters. Liaise with treasurer on payments of fees be a Trustee of the board and attend meetings (every 6 weeks).
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To circulate papers before meetings. (Every 6 weeks) Take minutes of meetings. Forward correspondence. Collect and forwrad post. Forward e mails. Be a trustee of the board. Participate in the business of the charity.
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● Co-ordinating and supporting cat care volunteers and fosterers
● Making sure Cats Protection’s quality of care is provided to all cats
● Observing policies, procedures, minimum veterinary and cat care standards
● Keeping up to date records of cats in care and helping match cats to new homes
● Record keeping via use of Catalog may be done by individuals other than the Welfare Team leader eg, Administration volunteer or individual fosterers
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The opportunity to have a relaxed conversation with a person, whils carrying out a basic manicure. Spending time with the person, fling their nails, moisturising hands and applying nail varnish.
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Relationships Scotland Orkney (RSO) is a voluntary organisation affiliated to the national body Relationships Scotland. RSO provides a range of services to support individuals, couples, children, young people, families, and promotes positive and respectful relationships in our community. Services include individual and relationship counselling, family mediation, play therapy, substance misuse support and a Child Contact Centre.
RSO are currently looking for Board members with a range of skills but in particular need someone with finance skills to act as Treasurer. If you are interested please contact June Anderson or Renate Andrews on 877750 for an informal chat.
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