Perth Shopmobility are looking for applications from people to join a caring team of staff and volunteers to enable people with mobility problems to become more self-reliant in their daily life. A well-organised booking service and record-keeping must be maintained in order to minimise waiting time for people requiring assistance. Appropriate records and statistics are also kept for monitoring/evaluation. The volunteer will be required to introduce customers to equipment and after appropriate training, train customers to use the equipment if required. Maintenance of the equipment is essential to provide Shopmobility customers safe, clean and reliable equipment which can be used in the knowledge that we provide a service on which they can rely. Maintenance involves: battery charging, tyre pressures, checking lights etc. N.B. Due to the location, all volunteers and staff must be very alert and aware of the dangers involved with moving vehicles at all times.

A varied position, some weeding, pruning, creating compost from leaves etc. Work with alpines in rockery and peat bed areas. Some labelling work could be done.

We are looking for walk leaders to join our Stride for Life team and deliver walks for the community. Volunteers can make a huge difference to the general health and well-being of the community by leading the walks and providing opportunities for people to socialise and make new friends, while at the same time getting a little fitter. One day training is provided for walk leaders free of charge.

LOGOS Youth Club is based on the High Street in Crieff and is a venue where any young person can drop in for support on a wide range of issues. LOGOS holds events which are run by a worker and volunteers. Volunteers are required to help engage and encourage the development of the young people who come along to LOGOS.

Strathearn Artspace (known as Strathearn Arts) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO SC044319), whose broad charitable purposes are to support the arts within Strathearn through promotion, education, community engagement and the provision of a sustainable arts centre based in Crieff. We present a diverse and growing programme of artistic and cultural events and exhibitions at our main base on Comrie Street, as well as supporting events in other venues throughout Strathearn. In the past year, we have hosted concerts, theatre, ceilidhs, folk club, tea dances, comedy, visual art exhibitions, a pop-up museum, author readings/recitals and a cinema. At our heart, we are a community-based project whose aim is to support local artists and creatives in a variety of ways, and to promote Strathearn as a cultural hub within the Scottish arts context. Since the organisation was founded in 2013, we have taken on a range of projects, from renovating our historic former-library building to expanding our programme in terms of both diversity and accessibility. We are currently going through a period of rapid growth and as such are looking to expand our Board with the addition of three new Trustees with a wide range of skills and experience and an interest in supporting the Arts in Strathearn. Trustees are jointly responsible for running the SCIO and we are looking for individuals with the interests, skills, experience and contacts to identify and exploit new opportunities and help us take Strathearn Arts through its next period of development.

We are an established charity with support groups in Fife, Forth Valley, Glasgow and Perth. In Perth we are starting a group to support people aged 18 years and over, their families and carers who are struggling with an eating disorder. The group is confidential, supportive, informal, friendly and caring. Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of all psychiatric illnesses. This is therefore a valuable opportunity to make a significant difference to peoples’ lives. By helping people suffering from an eating disorder and their families to discuss their feelings and concerns, to provide information and support and to look towards a more positive future. This role would suit a caring and empathetic person who can help those attending to feel less isolated, more understood, cared for, listened to and supported. No prior experience of eating disorders or being a facilitator is necessary as a comprehensive training package is provided. You will be supported in this volunteering role by experienced people who are knowledgeable about eating disorders.

The Police Scotland Youth Volunteer (PSYV) programme aims to strengthen the relationship with the police and young people, breaking down barriers and promoting positive role models. PSYV promotes a practical way for young people to understand policing by supporting the Police in their local area through volunteering. As part of this, young people are given a chance for their voice to be heard and encouraged to promote good citizenship. The programme is open to all young people aged 13 – 17, this allows those people to get an insight into policing in Scotland, inspire individuals to participate positively within their communities and to support local, national and Police events through volunteering. The PSYV programme is now well established across Scotland with groups consisting of up to 24 young people who are supported by adult volunteers and led by a Police Constable. PSYV welcomes interest from adult Volunteers who wish to give up their time to support their local PSYV group and assist with the supervision of the Youth Volunteers at both local sessions and volunteering events. Mentoring youth volunteers is a key part of the learning journey where you get the chance to pass on some of your life skills. PSYV Perth has a current opening for a Fundraising officer and they are responsible for seeking out any fundraising opportunity as well as any potential sponsorship. The key role responsibilities are: • Motivating and facilitating group members to maximise the funds they raise • Organising traditional activities, such as sponsored outdoor events etc… • Developing new and imaginative fundraising activities • Raising awareness of local or national nominated charity and its work • Managing and updating databases to record donor contact and preference information • Applying for funding on behalf of their group • Forming relationships with new partners in relation to fundraising support

We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to help us in our Charity Shop. If you love meeting new people, want to improve your skills or have an interest in fashion then this could be the ideal opportunity for you. Our shops help us to raise money so that we can support terminally ill patients and their families in the community. Your main tasks will be- Sorting through donated items, keeping an eye out for any hidden gems. Processing items for sale in the shop. Serving our customers and making them aware of social distancing measures in store. Serving our customers on the till. Keeping the shop tidy and helping out with other related tasks like window displays.

To raise awareness of the charity by speaking to groups and attending cheque presentations. Would suit someone who likes speaking to groups and inspiring their audience.

The Police Scotland Youth Volunteer (PSYV) programme aims to strengthen the relationship with the police and young people, breaking down barriers and promoting positive role models. PSYV promotes a practical way for young people to understand policing by supporting the Police in their local area through volunteering. As part of this, young people are given a chance for their voice to be heard and encouraged to promote good citizenship. The programme is open to all young people aged 13 – 17, this allows those people to get an insight into policing in Scotland, inspire individuals to participate positively within their communities and to support local, national and Police events through volunteering. The PSYV programme is now well established across Scotland with groups consisting of up to 24 young people who are supported by adult volunteers and led by a Police Constable. PSYV welcomes interest from adult Volunteers who wish to give up their time to support their local PSYV group and assist with the supervision of the Youth Volunteers at both local sessions and volunteering events. Mentoring youth volunteers is a key part of the learning journey where you get the chance to pass on some of your life skills.

Individuals will gain the opportunity to utilise their driving skills through using either our mini bus or MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle) in transporting service users to and from CATH projects, pick up and deliver various items such as Starter packs etc. and accompany staff on a variety of outdoor activities, as required. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to interact with service users by having a coffee and a chat or being involved in the various activities.

This role provides volunteers the opportunity to work as part of a team with our cook, staff and other volunteers in all aspects of our Day Centre kitchen, assisting in the day to day smooth running of a busy kitchen whilst complying with all Food hygiene and Health & Safety requirements, there is also the opportunity to chat further with our service users once kitchen duties are completed.

This opportunity provides volunteers with the chance to engage directly with our service users while undertaking a variety of activities, assist staff and other volunteers in creating new activities, encourage the service users to engage in the activities and also with each other, discuss with the groups what activities would be of interest to them, organise and develop new activities to engage more service users.

Kinross-shire Volunteer Group and Rural Outreach Scheme operate a befriending and driving service for the residents of Kinross-shire and Glenfarg. Our volunteer drivers provide a variety of services to make life easier for the elderly or infirm of any age. This can be providing transport to hospitals, the health centre, community centre, shopping, visiting relatives or a trip to the hairdressers. We are not a taxi service, we offer much, much more than that. Our aim is to help to improve the quality of life for people and give them a greater feeling of independence.

The volunteers have very unique opportunity to support children and young people from 5- 18 years old with additional support needs during youth clubs. The youth clubs run on a Monday, 7pm-9pm for children 12+, a Tuesday, 6.30pm-8pm for children 5-12 years old and a Thursday at Gleneagles Day Opportunities. These clubs are great fun for both the children and volunteers. We encourage volunteers to take part in all the activities and their enthusiasm and attitude impacts greatly on our children and young people. Planned activities take place each week at youth club such as baking, sports and games. We also have regular movie and pamper nights for our older children and lots of sensory and messy play for our younger children. The activities vary depending upon the time of year and any current events or celebrations. We encourage the volunteers to share their ideas and skills with us and are delighted for you to have input into the planning and running of activities. We value your talents and skills and will happily put them to good use! We are always thrilled to take on new volunteers and you will receive a vast range of training to support you in your role. We welcome all suggestions from our volunteers and value what you can bring to our organisation.

SHIP and Splash provide holiday playschemes for children aged 5-18 years old during the school holidays. 1 week in Easter, 5 weeks in Summer and 1 week in October. We need an experienced minibus driver to transport the children to and from various activities. This is a great opportunity to be able to give something back to the local community. You would not be required to work all days, the working days are flexible. Perth and Kinross minibus induction will be provided.

The volunteers have very unique opportunity to support children and young people from 5- 18 years old with additional support needs during holiday clubs. The holiday clubs run in accordance with Perth and Kinross Council school holidays. We run for 7 weeks throughout the year: 1 week in Easter; 5 weeks in summer and 1 week in October. We run Monday to Friday , 9am-4pm. We visit a variety of venues including the cinema, parks, museums, and the zoo. These holiday clubs are great fun for both the children and volunteers. Volunteers are required to stay with the child allocated to them, encourage them to join in, mix with their peers and enjoy the outings. Playleaders are on hand throughout the trips to support the volunteers. We welcome all suggestions from our volunteers and value what you can bring to our organisation.

This is a opportunity to do service in the community transporting disabled people. Own car not necessary. Examples of trips are PRI, shopping trips and medical appointments. The opportunity runs 7 days a week and volunteers can help out any day/s they like. Perth Access Cars is a long established service that is dedicated to providing transport to wheelchair users* and other people with limited mobility, helping clients to attend medical appointments, community resources and social events using our fleet of specially adapted vans based vehicles, and a minibus that transports larger number of clients. If you are willing to devote as little as a few hours per week, you enjoy driving and find meeting and helping people rewarding, you would be a great addition to our team of drivers. • To drive any of our converted vans you only require a valid car licence • For our minibus you must be a MiDAS trained driver • Sadly our driver insurance cover only allows for applicants up to the age of seventy years old • Helping wheelchair using clients to safely access and exit our vehicles via a shallow ramp will require a reasonable level of fitness The offices can be hard to find so volunteers can call Accesscars office when they arrive at PRI / Taymount Terrace.

We welcome volunteer to become involved in our work and have a variety of tasks they can help with: Stock room – this is where volunteers sort, price, steam clothes and clean homewares. Serving customers – our volunteers welcome our customers, answer queries and serve on the till. Displays – our windows and interior display are constantly being renewed. Drivers – can help collect donations, thanking those who give so generously. We are happy to train volunteers to help them help us.

As a cash desk assistant, you’ll be the face of PKAVS Pop Shop and help ensure that our customers receive a warm welcome. Retail or relevant cash handling experience would be beneficial. This role involves completing till transactions, interacting with the public and promoting sales. Your support will help us raise funds for over 5,000 local people for more information on PKAVS work please visit: https://www.pkavs.org.uk/ Volunteering provides great personal benefits and career developments such as specialised retail skills and an increase in confidence. The time you donate will help support over 5,000 people in your local community, including adults with mental ill health, young and adult unpaid carers and minority communities.

Our service users come to spend the day with us and we engage them in activities according to their interests. These activities could be; board games, arts and crafts, baking or just keeping company and having a blether. We would welcome volunteers to help with our activities, spending one to one time with service users, setting up activities or helping people to participate. You would be a welcome and valued member of our team.

Volunteers are the lifeblood of PSPA - We value the skills, experience, commitment and enthusiasm that our volunteers bring – so we are recruiting in Scotland to enable us to reach out to more people affected by PSP and CBD. By working together, we can make a real difference to people’s lives. PSP & CBD are rare and little known. Education Volunteers can improve this situation. Our aim is to make education and training available to as many health and social care professionals as possible, many of whom may not have come across PSP or CBD before. Our Education Volunteer role will help health and social care professionals to understand key information about the impact of living with PSP & CBD and thereby improve their practice. We also aim to have our volunteers raise awareness in local communities by them offering informative talks to interested groups. Volunteers will need to be enthusiastic, enjoy speaking to groups and able to manage a group effectively. Ideally they will have an understanding of PSP & CBD, be passionate about raising awareness and have empathy with the aims of PSPA. Experience in public speaking and confidence in the use of PowerPoint will help in this role and those interested should be able to travel within their local area. We will provide training and resources to enable our Education Volunteers plan and deliver free training sessions on PSP, CBD and the services offered by PSPA. We offer a comprehensive learning package that covers all aspects of the role. The rewards of being an Education Volunteer with us include; the opportunity for self-development, the opportunity to meet new people and to be valued as a part of a team. There is also the unique reward of making a difference to people living with PSP & CBD and their families.

Do you speak a second language and want to share your language with older adults in care homes? You don't need have experience teaching: We offer training by the Open University and support throughout your volunteering. All you need is passion for languages and empathy! As Lingo Flamingo tutor you would share your language with a group of 5 to 8 people in care homes. You would talk about culture, music, food and simply have fun unlike a regular language class that is full of grammar and assessments. The most important thing is that you are available for 1 hour a week over 10 weeks, always same day and same time. The day and time would depend on your availability, but usually classes take place during daytime. Lingo Flamingo provides you with the teaching materials and extensive training, all you have to bring is motivation. We teach only Spanish, Italian, French and German, as those language are the most popular. The language classes are on a very basic level, so you do not need to be a native speaker. Volunteers are required to become members of the PVG scheme.

Volunteers are given a comprehensive training, support from a mentor and the other volunteers in the branch. There will also be opportunities to be involved in other branch activities such as publicity, schools talks, prison etc. Expectation is one 3-hour shift per week. The Branch opening hours are on our website at: https://www.samaritans.org/branches/perth/

Working in our busy furniture warehouse, you will assist customers and donors with the sale or donation of furniture. Duties include: cash handling and till operation; dealing with telephone calls; arranging collections and deliveries; assisting social clients; display furniture. Some heavy lifting will be required, but is not essential.

Key responsibilities:- - assist in the delivery of purchased and/or social provision furniture to people's homes as directed. - assist in the collection of donated items of furniture from people's homes as directed. - assist in the correct placement and display of donated furniture within the Furniture Project. - work as part of a team of 2 or 3 people to ensure that overall aims and objectives are achieved. - undertake general cleaning duties within the Furniture Project as directed. - maintain awareness and observation of Fire and Health and Safety Regulations at all times. - undertake training as deemed necessary. - undertake any other duties that may be required from time to time.

Corbenic is home to 26 adults with learning difficulties. Despite having a fulfilling life in a busy community, we have a few residents for whom that special something is missing, or rather, that special someone. For people who have no parents, close family or whose family live far away, there is a need for someone to take a particular interest in them and their lives. This is where you, as a volunteer, come in. Could you spare a couple of hours a fortnight to share a hobby, interest or just a coffee and a chat? Other volunteers have said they get a buzz from the work, especially when the residents realise that they do it for pleasure and are not paid to be there. Make a difference to someone's life, become a "friend"!

This volunteering opportunity offers individuals the chance to fundraise for a homeless organisation. Volunteers will work with staff to research and identify various ways to fund raise, assist with all aspects of organising fundraising events and dealing with various companies, organisations and local authority etc. who wish to do corporate/group volunteering to raise funds.

Our service users love having the garden area at our centre, some like to go out and see what's growing and others like to do some gardening themselves. If you have some knowledge of garden maintenance and some spare time, it would be good to have you join our team. We would welcome volunteers to help with the maintenance of our garden. They would be making a valuable contribution to our service and creating a good deal of pleasure for our service users.

Our service users come to spend the day with us and we engage them in activities according to their interests. Some of our serviced users are interested in helping with our garden. We would welcome volunteers to help people enjoy and participate in maintenance of our garden.

Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (better known as CHAS) is a charity that provides the only hospice services in Scotland for children and young people who have life-shortening conditions for which there is no known cure. CHAS have recently piloted an exciting new home support volunteer service to help deliver support to families in their own homes. Due to the success of this pilot we are now looking to expand this service to reach more families who require our help and support in Tayside, Perth and Kinross , Fife, Stirling and Edinburgh areas. Two main activities home support volunteers would be involved within would be sibling support and practical support. Sibling support can include helping siblings with homework, activity and play, drop off and pick up from clubs or groups and practical support can include cleaning, ironing, shopping and/or dog walking. Any prospective volunteers might be interested in one of these areas or both. You will make a massive difference to the lives of families going through the most difficult time of their lives.

We have workshops every day in craft, bakery, estate, garden, woodwork and a small farm. There is also a seasonal candle workshop and horse riding. Friends of Workshops can join in all the activities of the workshop and they will be given support to learn the required skills. This opportunity is part of the Corbenic Befriending Project and we hope that Friends of Workshops may decide to befriend an adult with a learning disability if they make a suitable connection.

Corbenic is a residential Comphill community. It is home for 27 people with learning disabilities who live in five households. Everyone is encouraged to participate in community life from the daily routine to the many celebrations and social activities that occur through the year. However, Corbenic's rual situation can restrict opportunities for people who live here to develop relationships with people who live in the wider community. We are looking for befrienders who could help them overcome this difficulty and share activities with their friend outside of Corbenic.

The volunteers have very unique opportunity to support children and young people from 5- 18 years old with additional support needs during Saturday clubs. The Saturday Club runs once a month with dates set in advance. There are two sessions; 9-12.30pm and 12.45-4pm. You can volunteer at either or both of the sessions These clubs are great fun for both the children and volunteers. We encourage volunteers to take part in all the activities and their enthusiasm and attitude impacts greatly on our children and young people. Planned activities take place each week such as baking, sports and games. The activities vary depending upon the time of year and any current events or celebrations. We encourage the volunteers to share their ideas and skills with us and are delighted for you to have input into the planning and running of activities. We value your talents and skills and will happily put them to good use! We are always thrilled to take on new volunteers and you will receive a vast range of training to support you in your role. We welcome all suggestions from our volunteers and value what you can bring to our organisation.

Becoming a committee member for SHIP and Splash is a great opportunity to give something back to your local community knowing that you are helping a large number of children and families with additional support needs. We are looking for committee member to undertake a variety of tasks including fundraising applications, supporting with administrative tasks and most importantly bringing their skills and knowledge to the charity. Ideally, we would like people with experience of committee work to join us, however; we are happy to take on committee members with little or no previous commitee experience provided that you are enthusiastic and have time to give. We are looking to benefit from the wider expertise which exists in the voluntary sector. We are seeking to expand and develop our service to better meet the needs of a growing client group; we want services to be better for our young people and their families. This could prove to be a good opportunity for someone with skills and experience in management, finance or the public sector to make a real difference in the local community, and at the same time, demonstrate their abilities to potential employers.

Neuro Central is looking for someone with accounting experience to join our finance team.

You will become a member of Girlguiding, the leading charity for girls and young women in the UK. You will: - Share your skills and develop new ones like event planning, time management, leadership and budgeting - Be a role model helping young women to push their boundaries and realise their full potential in a safe, female-only space. - With another leader, support the young women to create their own programme based on the Girlguiding programme. - Support the young women in developing their own ideas and taking action on issues that matter to them. - Deal with unit administration and maintain clear communication with parents and carers. You will be supported by the wider District Team of Girlguiding Dunkeld. You will also have access to lots of opportunities within the framework of Girlguiding UK and WAGGGS (World Organisation of Girl Guides and Girls Scouts).

You will become a member of Girlguiding, the leading charity for girls and young women in the UK. This is a special opportunity to restart a Rainbow Unit that closed two years ago. Individual leaders are very welcome, but a team of 2-3 friends might enjoy tackling this together. You will: - Share your skills and develop new ones like event planning, time management, leadership and budgeting - Be a role model helping girls to realise their full potential in a safe, girl-only space. - With the Unit Team, create and deliver a fun programme based on the Girlguiding programme. - Support girls in making their own decisions. - Deal with unit administration and maintain clear communication with parents and carers. You will be supported by the wider District Team of Girlguiding Dunkeld. You will also have access to lots of opportunities within the framework of Girlguiding UK and WAGGGS (World Organisation of Girl Guides and Girls Scouts).

You will become a member of Girlguiding, the leading charity for girls and young women in the UK. You will: - Share your skills and develop new ones like event planning, time management, leadership and budgeting - Be a role model helping girls to realise their full potential in a safe, girl-only space. - With the Unit Team, create and deliver a fun programme based on the Girlguiding programme. - Support girls in making their own decisions and start to develop their team and leadership skills. - Deal with unit administration and maintain clear communication with parents and carers. You will be supported by the wider District Team of Girlguiding Dunkeld. You will also have access to lots of opportunities within the framework of Girlguiding UK and WAGGGS (World Organisation of Girl Guides and Girls Scouts).

Since 2000, we‘ve invested over £1.5m in biomedical research and, in terms of scientific papers published, ME Research UK has funded more projects (45 to date) on ME/CFS than any other single organisation in the world outside North America. With our small, committed team of core staff, an advisory panel of professional scientists, and a dedicated Board of Trustees, we are committed to establishing ME Research UK as a major force for change that will make a real, long-term difference to the lives and prospects of people with the disease. Presently, we have on-going projects in institutions in Dundee, Newcastle, Berlin, Brussels, Vancouver and Canberra.

Working either on a 1-2-1 basis or in a small group, Lead's Learning Co-ordinator, with the assistance of volunteers, will deliver online skills to those deemed most at risk of digital exclusion and identifying themselves as disabled, disadvantaged or a carer. Volunteers will help learners access learning opportunities with online media such as emails and online shopping. We adapt and respond to learners needs so this opportunity is a varied role and any skills you may have would be welcome.

A Revive Youth Leader is there to support the project in all its aspects. Main roles will be to support the running of the weekly youth groups as well as to support, encourage, inspire and empower young people. There are so many different opportunities provided by the Revive Project for leaders, be this through training, trips and most rewarding of all, the opportunity to really change a young person’s life for the better through the continued support you could provide even as small as it may be. Being a Revive Leader is an important role to take as we work very closely with young people and get to know them very well. Whether you’re the creative one, or the reflective one or even the loud outgoing one, you can help a young people in need.

A volunteer is needed to place collecting cans in their local area. They will be the point of contact in their local area. They will be fully supported by a staff member and given full instruction. If you have a few spare hours and would like to get out and about in the community, then get in touch!

This is a great opportunity to meet up and help older people to use and understand their laptops, tablets and smart phones. It will take place in the communal lounge of the retirement complex. Older people may not be making the most of the advantages modern technology has to offer. This would be a social group, with a small number of tenants looking to understand how to carry out basic functions, for example email; text; skype; playing games; and finding information. It would suit someone who can communicate the way to use these devices in the simplest form.

Caledonia HA has Retirement Complexes across Perth/shire providing accommodation for older people and we also provide support for other housing associations. Each Housing Scheme is a small community. We are recruiting friendly, sociable and creative volunteers to organise gentle seated exercise classes. These are small groups usually of between 3 and 9 people per class, run weekly. The exercise programme is designed to be gentle for people with limited mobility and for those who spend most of the day sitting down. Good fun –full training and equipment will be provided.

The Police Scotland Youth Volunteer (PSYV) programme aims to strengthen the relationship with the police and young people, breaking down barriers and promoting positive role models. PSYV promotes a practical way for young people to understand policing by supporting the Police in their local area through volunteering. As part of this, young people are given a chance for their voice to be heard and encouraged to promote good citizenship. The programme is open to all young people aged 13 – 17, this allows those people to get an insight into policing in Scotland, inspire individuals to participate positively within their communities and to support local, national and Police events through volunteering. The PSYV programme is now well established across Scotland with groups consisting of up to 24 young people who are supported by adult volunteers and led by a Police Constable. PSYV welcomes interest from adult Volunteers who wish to give up their time to support their local PSYV group and assist with the supervision of the Youth Volunteers at both local sessions and volunteering events. Mentoring youth volunteers is a key part of the learning journey where you get the chance to pass on some of your life skills. PSYV Perth has a current opening for an Events officer who will be responsible for liaising with external partners and organisations to arrange any potential deployments/volunteering opportunities. They should also be responsible for seeking out social events to award the YV’s for their hard work. The key role responsibilities are: • Assist to organise events, group camps/social events and trips • Collate and disseminate required information for events and ensure appropriate supervision rations are maintained • Identify volunteers as required for event • Maintain records of PSYV involvement in events and volunteer hours • Proactive searching of operations/events both internal and external • Preparation of equipment list required for operations • Feedback results of operations to Secretary for Social Media purposes

The Linda Tremble Foundation is seeking volunteer Board members to join an existing team of trustees in a forward looking and inclusive organisation. We are looking for dynamic individuals to join the Board of Directors in supporting the strategic direction and development of the organisation to provide support to people struggling with eating disorders and their families and carers’. If you are interested in improving mental health and wellbeing then this would be a rewarding and exciting opportunity. The most important thing for our charity, and the entire reason for our existence, is helping people currently facing challenges with eating disorders to recover, and at the same time to support their families and carers. We can support them in the community and help to provide early intervention as well as supporting those who need support over the longer term, which can be for several years or longer. We have a relatively small but close knit team of trustees and volunteers, having recently recruited and trained several new facilitators, We recruited our first member of staff last November to the role of Development Manager. Last year the charity supported and facilitated peer to peer groups in Kirkcaldy, Glasgow, Forth Valley and Perth. The charity seeks to expand our services through the provision of peer support groups in up to two other areas of Scotland. This is an exciting and dynamic time for us and our board as we move into what potentially could be our busiest year ever. The Linda Tremble Foundation is interested in hearing from individuals who share our vision and could help us provide and build confidence, self-esteem, self-belief and support the journey to recovery.

The Police Scotland Youth Volunteer (PSYV) programme aims to strengthen the relationship with the police and young people, breaking down barriers and promoting positive role models. PSYV promotes a practical way for young people to understand policing by supporting the Police in their local area through volunteering. As part of this, young people are given a chance for their voice to be heard and encouraged to promote good citizenship. The programme is open to all young people aged 13 – 17, this allows those people to get an insight into policing in Scotland, inspire individuals to participate positively within their communities and to support local, national and Police events through volunteering. The PSYV programme is now well established across Scotland with groups consisting of up to 24 young people who are supported by adult volunteers and led by a Police Constable. PSYV welcomes interest from adult Volunteers who wish to give up their time to support their local PSYV group and assist with the supervision of the Youth Volunteers at both local sessions and volunteering events. Mentoring youth volunteers is a key part of the learning journey where you get the chance to pass on some of your life skills. PSYV Perth has a current opening for a driver and we welcome interest from adults who have a D1 class drivers licence and who are MiDAS trained (or who would be willing to be trained) in order to be able to drive the Council minibuses. Driving duties will be combined with the adult volunteer role.

Can you spare 2 hours per week or fortnight to volunteer as a befriender, supporting older people within Caledonia Housing Association’s Sheltered Housing or the wider Perthshire community. There are many older people with limited family support, wanting social contact. This could be someone to talk to; share a joke or gossip; discuss politics; chat or reminisce; go for a walk; visit a local café. We are looking for both male & female volunteers who are friendly and tolerant with good communication skills and the ability to listen to others. A creative person who can come up with interesting ideas to overcome barriers, for example physical disability, reduced verbal communication skills after a stroke, or the onset of dementia. Could you be a reliable companion? – break through the barriers to make a difference in somebodies life? If so, we would like to talk to you.

Girlguiding is the leading charity for girls and young women in the UK. You will: - Share your skills and develop new ones like event planning, time management, and leadership. - Be a role model helping girls realise their full potential in a safe, girl-only space. - Actively assist Unit Leaders to create and deliver a fun programme based on the Girlguiding programme for your section. - Support girls in making their own decisions and developing their team and leadership skills. You will be supported by the Unit Team and the wider District Team of Girlguiding Dunkeld. If you decide to become a member of Girlguiding, you will also have access to lots of opportunities within the framework of Girlguiding UK and WAGGGS (World Organisation of Girl Guides and Girls Scouts).

Picking up and deliveries of donations (furniture) generally in the Letham area. Every 2nd Monday from 10am to around 2pm (this could be longer or shorter, but never past 3pm) Our donations support the community to obtain goods at very low cost, sustain tenancies and promote stability. Many of our customers allocated houses have no means to furnish them. Using recycled goods, we can support them to do this and make their house a home. We have a very good group of volunteers here, very welcoming and easy to get along with. Volunteers are in control of their own hours and very much valued here.

The Letham Climate Challenge Swap Shop in Letham, Perth, is a great project where volunteers can meet members of the public and encourage reusing and recycling in the local community. The project promotes the reduction of waste in the community by encouraging residents to reuse household items by swapping their unwanted items in our swap shop. Unlike a charity shop we don't charge for items in our shop, but we encourage people to swap items instead. We also provide basic information on ways to reduce an individuals carbon print by various methods.

Corbenic is a residential Camphill community. It is home for 27 people with learning disabilities who live in five households. Everyone is encouraged to participate in community life from the daily routine to the many celebrations and social activities that occur through the year. However, Corbenic's rual situation can restrict opportunities for people who live here to develop relationships with people who live in the wider community. This opportunity is part of the Corbenic Befriending Project and we hope that Friends of Corbenic may decide to befriend an adult with a learning disability if they make a suitable connection.

VisionPK is seeking three new Trustees to join its Board at an exciting time of its development. We welcome applicants to this voluntary role from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. VisionPK offers a wide range of support and activities to people living in Perth & Kinross who have sight and/or hearing loss, or are deaf, focused on early intervention and increasing independence. In particular, we are looking for people with knowledge, skills and experience in the following areas: equalities issues, governance; commercial funding/enterprise; media/marketing; health and/or social care; retail; legal; quality assurance

Perth Branch of Samaritans depend upon grants, donations and legacy contributions to maintain this valuable service. We require a support volunteer who will work with the Chair-Team to identify fundraising opportunities, complete grant applications and maintain appropriate records.

Spiritual Care Listener - “Helping people (re)discover hope and inner strength in times of illness, change and loss” Can you be a good listener? Can you help someone explore what they are going through? Listening to people’s concerns can help them feel less isolated and anxious while helping them feel more hopeful and valued. Volunteers can play a vital role supporting the work of the Department of Spiritual Care in their work often being the initial point of contact. Volunteering opportunities available in • Bereavement • Community • Hospital Members of the Department provide ongoing support.

Volunteering with the Red Cross you can gain retail skills and get involved in different fundraising activities. Volunteering with the Red Cross shop offers many training opportunities from merchandising, customer services, display and management. Whilst volunteering for us, not only are you able to gain these skills, you will be helping us raise much needed funds to support people locally, nationally and internationally.