To help with the ST Magnus Way website and app.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

The Youth cafe are looking for volunteers who would like to support their staff to deliver Youth Services in the Orkney Youth Cafe.

As an Emergency Response volunteer, you may be providing much needed practical and emotional support to individuals, as part of a team, in support of category 1 and 2 responders and other agencies following an emergency or major incident. In addition, you could provide "behind the scenes" support to the response.

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.

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.

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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.

We need enthusiastic and motivated volunteers to look after or place boxes for us in shops, cafes, vets, pubs, hotels and leisure centres close to your home. The boxes need to be visited every month to refill with more badges and collect and bank the money. We have a secure web-based system which allows you to keep a record of where your boxes are, report the cash you collect and order replacement badges and boxes. You will also have the support of a local team leader as well as dedicated office staff. Could you place a box in your local shop, or have one on the reception desk at work?

● 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

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.

An opportunity exists to assist by acting as an escort on outings, appointments and trips out with residents from St Peter's House.

Independent custody visitors are members of the local community who visit police stations unannounced to check on the treatment of detainees held in custody. Visitors work in pairs and attend unannounced to check on the welfare of people held in custody. Independent custody visiting is a statutory function of the Scottish Police Authority. Full training is given and ongoing support is provided by a dedicated team of staff. The volunteering commitment would be two visits a month and attendance at quarterly meetings and training events. The visits are rota'd on weeks that volunteers have indicated they are available and between pairing you will agree when you wish to make the visit taking into account that visits should be carried out at different times of day/evening/weekends.

To help with fundraising events throughout the year including collections outside public events.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Using you 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 to get medical appointments, carry out everyday essential tasks like shopping, or even to get out and socialise. Typically as an Independent Living Driver we ask you to act as an escort who, if necessary, will stay with a client throughout their journey.

An opportunity exists for someone to assist the handyman to undertake general handyman duties within the residential unit and the grounds.

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.

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.