Mini Bus Driver (Bowerswell, Perth)

Caledonia Housing (Perth & Kinross)

Some Caledonia Housing Association tenants living in sheltered housing schemes would like the opportunity to have an afternoon trip out, or to visit other sheltered schemes to socialise. We are looking for a reliable person, who has completed the MiDAS minibus check test or would be willing to complete it, to drive the mini bus. It would be a daytime activity and we think it would be 2 or 3 times per month. Picking up some tenants taking them to meet other people in sheltered housing or to an event, for example cinema, café, garden centre.

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Adult Volunteer - Fundraising Officer

Police Scotland Youth Volunteers (Perth)

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

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Business Mentor

Sported (Perth & Kinross)

Our volunteer business mentors are paired with the leaders of community sports clubs who need expertise in a particular area to become more sustainable and increase their capacity. Sported works closely to support our volunteers throughout the process, and the opportunities available are very flexible - this could range from answering a 15 minute call from a club leader who has questions in your area of expertise, to delivering a workshop or a 6 month mentor placement with one member. As a Sported volunteer, you will have the opportunity to share your professional skills and expertise with community groups, having a huge effect on the sustainability and capacity of these clubs. Full induction is offered, as well as personal development opportunities, and you will join a network of skilled Sported business volunteers and mentors across Scotland and the UK. You will have the chance to work with a diverse range of people and organisations, and will receive support throughout from the Sported Volunteer Services team. Most of all, you will have fun!

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Befriender

Capability Scotland - Falkirk

Group at Resource Centre include arts, cookery, traditional crafts, computing, and sports. An opportunity to support service users to become fully involved in such groups.

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Activity Volunteers

Churches Action for the Homeless (CATH)

Volunteers will be involved in a variety of group activities at our Day Centre and also at the Community flat at St Catherine’s Square, encouraging individuals to participate in our group activities and working alongside staff in creating and developing various activities for groups to engage in. • Socialise and encourage individuals to interact and participate in a variety of activities. • Discuss ideas for programmes/activities with individuals, feedback to staff and assist with the establishing and developing of a varied programme. • Provide assistance and encouragement to individuals, in group participation and developing their interests and social skills. • Assist staff in the management of the groups and dealing with external agencies. • Gain the opportunity to utilise your own skills base/ideas to establish new activities. • Maintain and ensure Health & Safety protocol.

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Chairperson of the Board of Trustees

Home-Start Perth

Home-Start is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with one or more children under five years of age. We support families in the Perth & Kinross area through home visits, group support and infant massage sessions. Trained volunteers visit families in their own homes, usually on a weekly basis, and offer non-judgemental practical and emotional support, helping to build the family's confidence and ability to cope. .Main Tasks: The Chairperson will work with and provide leadership to the board of trustees in setting the direction of the scheme. Facilitate and lead on the development, implementation and review of the organisation’s strategic plan and long-term goals. Oversee and guide decisions made by the Board, ensuring effective implementation. Ensure financial stability. Liaise regularly with the senior member of staff to maintain an overview of the scheme’s affairs and activities and to provide support and guidance as appropriate. Optimise the relationship between the trustees, the staff and volunteers. Set the agenda and chair board meetings and the Annual General Meeting. Represent the scheme when appropriate at functions and meetings. Ensure compliance with the Home-Start Agreement and Quality Assurance system.

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Befriender

VisionPK (Perth & Kinross Society for the Blind)

To provide regular friendly conversation and companionship for an elderly, socially isolated person on an ongoing basis. The activities and responsibilities will vary according to the needs of the visually impaired person. Some people require help with reading and writing letters. Others may want to go out for a walk, but can only do so with a sighted guide. Some people like the chance to go shopping, while others just want to sit and chat over a cup of tea.

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Polish Translator

PKAVS Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub - Walled Garden

As a Polish support work volunteer/ translator you will gain work experience in supporting Polish clients whom have been referred to our service. You will support the client to attend the service during their 4 week trial period, to help them feel more at ease and comfortable. You will be able to meet new people and support clients to engage in the activities within the premises. You will advocate on behalf of Polish speaking service users making sure staff and other clients understand their wishes. This will help the client to integrate into the service and improve their communication and language skills. In this role you may be requested to support English-speaking clients too.

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Garden Assistant

PKAVS Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub - Walled Garden

We offer gardening activities to support our clients journey of recovery. With support from our paid staff and volunteers they help to develop and maintain our gardens. Along with tending borders and plant cultivation we grow vegetables, soft fruit, apples and pears to be used for our café menu and for sale. Whereevre you gardening interests lie you may find an opportunity to broaden your skills and contribute to our development

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Office and Maintenance Worker

PKAVS/Shopmobility

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.

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Camp Recorder (Photographer)

Over The Wall

Our Camp Recorders are hugely important. Through photographs they record the journey of our Campers, capturing their achievements and the magic moments they experience whilst participating in Camp activities. Campers will be able to look back on these photos & reflect on how they have developed new skills & achieved things they never thought they were capable of. This is an essential stage of our Camp model ‘Therapeutic Recreation’ (please see website for more info) As Camp Recorder you will be photographing Campers as they perform a wide range of activities including Drama, Music, Arts/Crafts, Discovery, Sports & Games. You will then create a slideshow of the photos you have collected which will be displayed to all Campers at the end of the week. You will be fully briefed before Camp begins about what is required of you, & ongoing training & support is provided throughout Camp. This is an excellent opportunity for budding Photographers to gain experience in a dynamic environment & work with a reputable national organisation. For more info & a photo gallery (which gives a good taste of Camp life) please visit our website: www.otw.org.uk To be a Camp Recorder you do not have to be a professional Photographer, nor do you need experience of working with children as we welcome a diverse range of previous experience. You will however need your own camera. In return, as a Volunteer you will: •Participate in a unique & unforgettable experience. •Work for a brilliant cause with a reputable national org. •Meet fantastic new people/make friends

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Sales/Stock Person

Barnardo's Charity Shop

Stock sorting/rotating Till operation - merchandising Window display Customer service Liaising with other volunteers and making new friends.

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Fundraiser

PUSH

As a fundraiser we would like you to help locate trusts and organisations that maybe able to help fund our projects. You would not be responsible for writing them however, if you had experience or were willing to learn then this could be discussed. We would also like the fundraiser to take responsibility of organising local events as a way of raising money so that we can continue with the work that we do. If only one aspect of this role appealed to you then we would welcome your input. Due to the nature of this role the hours would be flexible, to suit your needs.

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Retail Assistant

PUSH

We require help to run a charity shop, completing a variety of retail related tasks as mentioned above. Training will be provided. You will be working alongside people with mild to moderate learning disabilities.

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Web Designer/ Social Media Specialist

Afri-Link

At Afri-Link we help the marginalised of the NW Highlands in Caneroon. Amongst others, we assist orphans, the elderly, widows and single mothers. We do this in a variety of ways and need funds to increase our sphere of influence. You will work with Afri-Link’s project manager to increase our on-line profile and to assist with local fund-raising initiatives, such as forging relationships with local businesses. You will have great autonomy in what you do, and you will have enthusiasm and commitment.

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Reception/Administrator

Harbour Counselling Service

Our counselling service offers free counselling to the people of Perth and beyond. Often our reception/administration staff are the first people to support and offer reassurance without judgement to people in distress. Our team of volunteers care about the wellbeing of another. This is demonstrated through our admin/reception volunteers as well as our counsellors. The role involves greeting clients and settle in counselling rooms, offering hospitality; to fulfil administration tasks; answering and making calls to arrange appointments.

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Home Library Service

Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) Tayside Hub

Home library service volunteers are required to work alongside the local library to deliver and collect books, DVDs or CDs to older people who may be housebound or have mobility issues. The service offers regular friendly social contact for the older person when you can check they are safe and well. There is an opportunity to discuss reading and listening preferences and report any concerns to the hub office/library. Training will be provided and you’ll be reimbursed for out of pocket expenses.

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Rehabilitation Support Volunteer

Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland (Perthshire Branch)

Every day in Scotland 25 people will have a stroke. In Tayside alone, 10,503 people are living with the impact of a stroke. Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS) wants to make sure that everyone has the best recovery they can after a stroke. You can volunteer with CHSS and help stroke survivors to rebuild their confidence, overcome their anxieties and live fuller lives. Our Rehabilitation Support Service enables people to get their lives back on track after a stroke. We provide a bridge for people so that they can return home from Hospital and resume independent, active lives in the communities they live in. In order to do this we rely on the support of our dedicated volunteers. In Perth & Kinross, we are desperately seeking more people to join our team as a Rehabilitation Support Volunteer. As a Rehabilitation Support Volunteer, you may be offering support to stroke survivors who have a communication difficulty or you may be part of our new Pilot service in Perth, offering support around mobility and everyday tasks. With the help of our volunteers, we can change people’s lives; the time, support and the work they do is vital to us and the people we help. As a volunteer, you are not only helping someone to live life to the full but also developing skills while doing something rewarding and worthwhile. If you think you could help make a difference to the lives of people in your local community then CHSS wants to hear from you. The volunteering role could take place in Hospital or in the Community and there are opportunities for one-to-one or small group support or a combination of both CHSS will provide full training and ongoing support for you to become an accomplished Rehabilitation Support Volunteer. To undertake your role you will be required to undertake membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Adults) Scheme in Scotland (PVG).

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CHAS Retail Volunteer Driver

CHAS Trading (Childrens Hospices Across Scotland)

CHAS Retail Volunteer Drivers provide a vital service in collecting donated items from members of the public to be sold in our shops. It's a busy role - driving and loading the van, dealing with the public and collecting and delivering donations and as we are a national organisation you never know where you might have to drive to. Our volunteer drivers also help out in our store rooms sorting goods ready for sale. Our volunteer drivers help keep our shops well stocked ensuring CHAS can continue to help children and families at the time they need it most. Volunteering with CHAS is a great way to meet new people, to learn new skills and to make a huge difference to the lives of the families who use our services. One of our current volunteer drivers says - "It's a great satisfaction being able to help children and their families."

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Youth drop in supervisor

Strathmore Centre for Youth Development (SCYD)

SCYD have the privileged position of working with young folk in the community providing them with the resources to be safe and entertained as well as providing opportunities for them to grow. This is a great opportunity for an inspired individual to offer their services and make it their own. We presently have a young woman with a wealth of experience and huge amounts of energy whom we want to compliment with a second person (or persons on a rolling basis) to support her. A male is ideal for obvious reasons but not essential. We also provide wellbeing education and nurture the individuals in a supportive role as required. We arrange trips away outside of term time which volunteers are welcome to take part in. We have a café upstairs and a wealth of other opportunities outside of the Den are situated adjacent to the bus station.

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RYI Youth Ambassadors

Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre P & K (RASAC)

RYI Provides young people with a safe and supportive platform to explore views and attitudes to subjects linked to sexual violence, resulting in improved awareness of the issues, risks of how to get help. The Youth Ambassador's role is to raise awareness in schools, colleges and local communities of the damaging attitudes that contribute to violence against women.

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Cycle Buddy

Live Active Leisure

Our All Ability Cycling project enables and encourages everyone to get cycling. For some children, and many adults, riding a bike is difficult or impossible due to disability, illness, lack of equipment or confidence. All Ability Cycling aims to give those people the chance to experience the freedom, fun, independence and the feeling of achievement - gaining fitness, confidence and balance that can be achieved through bicycling. We run supported sessions, guided social rides, events and a buddy scheme across Perth and Kinross. Our volunteers play a vital role in supporting groups and individuals, giving them the chance to have fun and get active. Some of our participants will need one to one support to help them gain confidence riding a bike; with support they can gain the experience to help them gain more confidence and independence. Volunteer Cycle Buddies will make a real difference to participants’ lives through; gaining independence, therapy, social stimulus, exercise and fun all rolled into one. That has to be a great thing and we welcome volunteers to get involved in our work

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Scotland's Best - Project Worker

Barnardo's Works

Scotland's Best is an employability programme for 1,000 young people aged 16 to 24. It combines training and volunteering, with successful participants achieving a qualification at the end. Scotland's Best will provide unemployed young people with the chance to gain valuable skills and experience to help their move into education, further training or employment Our objective is to use St. Johnstone Football Club to attract members of the community to activities designed to improve employability skills, health, fitness and general well being. The coaching staff at St Johnstone FC have been involved in delivering Street Football for several years. Venues are earmarked by Perth and Kinross Community Safety Partnership and sessions take place on their mobile football court. This will be one of many opportunities that you will be asked to participate in, this will allow opportunity to develop skills that can transfer into employment.

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Adult Instructors - Perth Sea Cadets

Perth Sea Cadets

Perth Sea Cadets is a long established Sea Cadet unit that has provided life changing opportunities for young people for many years. Based on Shore Road, the unit are currently looking for enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers to join their team as Adult Instructors. About the role: The purpose of the Adult Instructor is to assist in the development of young people as individuals and active citizens by providing training, guidance, direction and assistance. The Adult Instructor also has a duty of care to ensure the safety and supervision of young people whilst engaged in Sea Cadet activities. The tasks of an Adult Instructor include but are not restricted to the following: - Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of Children and Young People for whom they are responsible. - Delivering instruction and training to adults and cadets of the Sea Cadets in the subjects of Sea Cadets syllabus and others as required by the Commanding Officer. - Assisting with the administrative functions of the Unit. - Undertaking role or activity training within the Unit and elsewhere to allow performance of any of the above tasks. Benefits: As well as the opportunity to be involved in a range of activities, the Marine Society and Sea Cadets also provides a wide range of courses to develop your personal and professional skills at little or no cost. For Adult Instructors these courses include: - Boating Courses (including Instructor Level) - Seamanship - Drill - Catering - First Aid - Youth Development - Basic Leadership Course (and many, many more) Volunteering with the Sea Cadets is a great way to gain experience, boost your CV and meet new people, whilst giving back to the community and young people within it.

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Day Care Assistant (Perth)

PKAVS Day Respite Centre

This is your opportunity to improve the lives of those within our community while enjoying yourself at the same time. We have a variety of different clients with a variety of different needs and as a care assistant your role would be to work as part of the team and support people to stay safe, have an enjoyable experience and for them to remain as independent as possible. During a typical day you would be expected to chat with clients, support mobility, encourage participation in activities and help out at meal times. You will have the opportunity to take part in any training that will enhance your ability to carry out this role.

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Intergenerational Volunteers

Generations Working Together

Generations Working Together (GWT) is excited to announce the launch of a new project which will bring together younger and older people to work together on projects and activities which will raise attainment in literacy and numeracy, building respect and understanding between the generations. These activities will be taking place in Perth Grammar School and the Community School of Auchterarder. GWT is actively seeking older volunteers who have 2-6 hours spare each week to take part in a variety of projects held within the two schools which will help students aged from 4-14 years improve their numeracy and literacy. No experience is required as full training will be given and each volunteer will be fully supported by our Development Officer, Maureen O’Reilly. There are great benefits for both younger and older people to get involved in this project including learning and sharing new skills, making new friends, recognition and use of their experience talents and skills and most importantly having fun.

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Youth Group Worker

LGBT Youth Scotland (Perth & Kinross)

LGBT Youth Scotland needs youth work volunteers! Would you like to volunteer in a youth work role supporting a group of LGBTI young people, within an exciting and supportive national charity? Previous experience of working with young people is preferred; a commitment to equality and an awareness of LGBTI issues and identities is essential. You will receive training, support and out-of-pocket expenses. For more information and to apply, please visit: lgbtyouth.org.uk/volunteer. Quotes from our existing volunteers: - “It was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made” - “I always come home feeling energised and with a smile on my face.” - “Helping LGBT+ young people to meet and socialise with their peers and to have the kind of opportunities that didn’t exist for me growing up makes my role as a volunteer extremely fulfilling.”

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Volunteer Trustee

Remake Scotland

We're looking for positive, pro-active people to work with our existing Trustees and Directors to help ensure we're promoting the reuse of materials for the benefit of the local community through creativity, education & training, now and in the future. This is a hugely rewarding opportunity to volunteer with a group of enthusiasts who have helped develop Remake Scotland into a thriving, energetic, inclusive charity working within our local community. The Remake Scotland Board currently meets every second month. Board meetings and preparatory reading (along with advice via e-mail / telephone) amounts to about no less than four hours each calendar month. The minimum commitment expected is three years with the option of retirement at the annual AGM. Remake requests a 3 month transition period for any exiting Trustees and longer for any Trustee holding office (Chair, Treasurer, Company Secretary). Experience required: We particularly welcome applications from people with a background in finance, human resources, education and voluntary sectors.

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Volunteer Driver

Remake Scotland

We are looking for a driver to pick up donations to the scrapstore in our our van. The scrapstore is home to clean surplus resources collected from mostly business and industry for re-use as art, craft, play and educational materials. This is an opportunity to do something a bit different with a proactive and exciting environmental and educational community organisation while meeting new people, making new friends or doing something to help the environment. Some of our volunteers have got the bug to make things while others just like being involved in what is a fun and productive team.

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Cafe Assistant

RSPB Loch Leven

To ensure that all visitors to our cafe receive a warm welcome, receive excellent service and have a pleasurable experience! The duties include dealing with all cafe customers, handling money, taking food orders, serving food and drinks and clearing tables. By volunteering in the cafe, you will help us present the RSPB in a friendly and professional manner. You will get the opportunity to meet people, gain new skills and assist the work of the RSPB. You will also help our customers, ensuring that they have an enjoyable visit to the reserve and you will gain an insight into the operation of a cafe in the tourism field. Depending on demand, accredited training opportunities may arise e.g. food hygiene certificate. The RSPB is an active and exciting conservation charity, the largest in Europe! We can help you gain skills and give you a valuable insight into our work.

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Conservation Volunteer with Perth & Kinross Ranger Service

Perth & Kinross Ranger Service

The Conservation Volunteers work with the Greenspace Ranger Service carrying out a wide range of practical conservation tasks to improve the countryside and public access to it. All volunteers must be over 16 years old or be accompanied by a responsible adult. Tasks are organised to suit volunteers and are mostly at weekends although some are during the week. Work is carried out on sites owned and/or managed by the Council, or on other land in association with the owners. Tasks include: - Tree planting - Fencing - Path repair - Invasive species control - Pond clearance - Meadow management Volunteers can benefit by learning new skills, improving their own understanding of the management of the countryside and keeping fit! Most importantly PKCV offers a chance to meet likeminded people, share experiences and have fun. Through the work of the PKCV we hope that others become inspired to help look after the environment too. Bring yourself, lunch, drink, suitable old outdoor clothing, pair of gardening gloves & waterproofs! We will supply the tools, materials & spare gloves (if needed) for each task. Our rangers are first aid qualified and each task is fully risk assessed beforehand. To take part, all you need to do is fill in the pdf Perth and Kinross Conservation Volunteers membership form which is found here: http://www.pkc.gov.uk/article/2723/Conservation-Volunteers

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Social Group Helper (Perth PH2)

Caledonia Housing Association (Dundee)

Each Housing Scheme is a small community. We are recruiting friendly, sociable and creative volunteers to organise group activities for older people. These are small groups of older people, usually between 4 and 12, who want fun, stimulating activities in a social setting. The types of groups that are popular include: coffee mornings; afternoon teas; reminiscing groups; sing-alongs / live music; Tai Chi; seated exercise class; beauty therapies; listening to guest speakers, Art & Crafts and the list goes on. Can you organise a small group, get the conversation going, have skills that would interest older people? A creative mind and a ‘can do’ attitude? Then why not give this a go. YOU'LL ENJOY IT

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Horticulture Volunteer

Autism Initiatives (Perth & Kinross)

Adults with an autistic spectrum condition can often feel isolated and alone, our drop in sessions are designed to integrate individuals into social and group situations by offering a relaxed atmosphere and safe environment where they will not be judged. Volunteers help to create this relaxed atmosphere by joining in with activities whilst building up trusting relationships. Drop in sessions will offer individuals opportunities to relax, play pool, computer games or board games. There will also be music, art, walking, relaxation, book and film sessions. Volunteers for this opportunity should have expertise in or a passion for horticulture. Volunteers are an extremely valued and important part of our service, many of our employed staff started out as volunteers.

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Minibus Driver

Autism Initiatives (Perth & Kinross)

At Number 3 we provide social opportunities and activity groups for adults with an autism spectrum condition. During the summer months we organise various day trips and outings and are looking for a pool of drivers to drive the minibus for us. Previous trips have included museums, bowling, go-karting, aquariums, the beach, woodland walks, laser questing, campfires and boat trips, we always have a great day out! All expenses incurred during volunteering will be reimbursed. It is desirable that you already possess a MIDAS certificate but not mandatory. A full clean driving license with category D1 is essential and you must be willing to join the Protection of Vulnerable Adults Scheme.

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Driver (use own car)

Kinross-shire Volunteer Group and Rural Outreach Scheme

As above

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Gardener/ Garden Group Coordinator

VisionPK (Perth & Kinross Society for the Blind)

Do you enjoy gardening? Would you be able to help a small group of partially sighted people in taking care of our lovely sensory garden in the centre of Perth? We are looking for enthusiastic volunteer gardeners who could spare a bit of time on a semi regular basis throughout the summer (and monthly through the winter). Main activities and responsibilities • To offer support to help clients undertake gardening tasks • To assist with gardening maintenance tasks such as weeding, digging, pruning • To contribute to the planning and planting of garden projects • To ensure health and safety standards are maintained

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Trustee

Perthshire Abandoned Dogs Society (PADS)

PADS has found homes for more than 7,500 dogs since it was established 26 years ago. For an enthusiastic animal lover there can be no more worthwile and rewarding cause than the rescue and rehoming of unwanted dogs. The kennels hold up to 25 dogs which are cared for, assessed and found loving homes. Staff often have to deal with dogs which have been badly neglected. It is wonderful to see the same dogs after the care of PADS, healthy, happy and looking forward to the chance of a good life in a forever home. The charity's Management Committee and the staff at the kennels are dedicated to make that possible. PADS also organises fund raising, publicity and popular events such as our annual 'Scrufts' dog show. PADS is one of the best known and highly respected charities in Perthshire. As part of such a team you would be contributing to the welfare of dogs and to a cause which champions the lives of animals. The charity was founded as a caring alternative to the Perth pound, where strays and unwanted pets spent the final days of their lives.

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Minibus Driver

Support Help and Integration Perthshire (SHIP)

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.

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Playscheme Volunteer Support Worker

Support Help and Integration Perthshire (SHIP)

The volunteers have very unique opportunity to support children and young people from 5- 18 years old with additional support needs during holiday playschemes. The playschemes 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 on a Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9am-4pm. We visit a variety of venues including the cinema, parks, museums, and the zoo. These playschemes 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.

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Youth Club Volunteer Support Worker

Support Help and Integration Perthshire (SHIP)

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.

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Cafe Assistant

PKAVS Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub - Walled Garden

We have an exciting opportunity for a volunteer to join our dynamic cafe team. Supervised by our chef, volunteers have the opportunity to: - be responsible for preparation and serving food and drinks to customers - assisting in general cleaning duties - help ensure high levels of customer service and hygiene are maintained - undertake appropriate training as agreed with the Chef - work within our small team of volunteers and clients - be involved in cash handling and simple record keeping -support clients to undertake the above tasks Depending on level of skills and experience may be asked to cover in the absence of the chef. The cafe currently holds the Healthy Living Award and has an extensive menu of healthy lunch options along with homemade cakes, breads and desserts.

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Healthy Lifestyles Assistant

PKAVS Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub - Walled Garden

Our clients are at the heart of everything we do. Our walking group encourage clients to improve confidence and self-esteem, becoming more socially connected and enhancing their journey of recovery. As a volunteer walk leader you will be knowledgeable about the benefits of walking and enjoy motivating people of all backgrounds, while being part of a team developing good relationships with our clients and contributing to their health and wellbeing, supporting them to improve their quality of life. You will identify, develop and risk assess walks in and around Perth & Kinross, supervise clients participating and encourage others to take part.

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Gardener

Four Seasons Nursery

We would love a volunteer to come and help us with our eco garden and with general garden maintenance.

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Volunteer Driver

British Heart Foundation - Charity Shop, Perth

As part of this role you will be: - Collecting stock from people's homes or businesses and taking them to your local shop - Offering a friendly, professional service in your local community - Agreeing your collections with the local shop manager - Promoting the work of the BHF in the community Flexible hours to suit.

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Creative Wellbeing Assistant

PKAVS Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub - Wisecraft

Our clients are at the heart of everything we do. |As part of our Creative Wellbeing focus we are providing activities under the categories of Arts and craft, Music, Performance/Drama and Creative Writing. These are provided in a supported environment to help improve confidence and self-esteem, working with each individual towards their recovery and improved overall wellbeing. Our Creative Wellbeing activity area is a very social space and you will build trusting relationships with clients making them feel involved and engaged. As part of the team you will assist in the preparation of activities, inspiring clients to get involved. You will also assist the activity engagement workers in maintaining the workspace and materials used.

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General Assistant

PKAVS Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub - Wisecraft

This is a unique opportunity to volunteer in a mental health setting to engage with clients in a variety of settings. As a general assistant you will support the staff team to inspire and engage our clients to sample the activities provided within our premises or in the wider community. You will build positive relationships with clients and be supportive of them as they improve their skills and social interaction. You will also help the team to prepare for activities and maintain workspaces and equipment.

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CHAS Retail Volunteer

CHAS Trading (Childrens Hospices Across Scotland)

When volunteering in our shops, no day is ever the same. Come and join our welcoming retail team where you will meet lots of new people as well as our friendly and regular customers. CHAS offers a full family support service for babies, children and young people with life-shortening conditions. We're committed to making sure that no matter how short their time together may be, it is a time filled with happiness and fun. Volunteering in our shops helps raise the funds necessary support over 250 families across Scotland every year. Our volunteers help CHAS reach more families than we could possibly achieve without our volunteer’s enthusiasm and energetic support. Volunteering with CHAS is a great way to meet new people, learn new skills and to make a huge difference to the lives of families who use our service.

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E-bay User

PUSH

We have a charity shop and through this receive items that would fetch a more marketable price on line. Currently we don't have the time to undertake the setting up of the shop front, photographing the items, maintaining, updating and answering questions on the products. We would therefore like someone who can share their knowledge, skills and expertise in E-bay.

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Befriender / Companion

Mailler & Whitelaw Trust

Work in conjunction with activity officer to provide meaningful activities, encouraging and supporting residents to continue to have positive feelings of self esteem & involved in society.

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Shop Assistant - Various Roles

PKAVS/Marketing & Fundraising

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.

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Sales Assistant (shop)

Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) Tayside Hub

We are now recruiting volunteers to join our existing happy team to help to run our shop at PRI. Our volunteers feel they are really supporting their local hospital because the profits raised are donated back to the hospital for the purchase of equipment or facilities. Our shop offers you the opportunity to learn to use an EPOS system, order stock and deal with customers. "Joining our team at the shop is a great way to gain invaluable skills in a retail environment and can provide a stepping stone to employment."

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Office/Administrative Support

Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre P & K (RASAC)

Person to provide admin and clerical support to the Manager and Team. Data input to RCS national database; minute taking; organising mailshots; recording timesheets, expenses forms; processing invoices and payments; general filing; production of newsletter

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Campaigner

Action on Hearing Loss Scotland (Dundee)

To assist in the promotion of Action on Hearing Loss Scotland campaigns and vital awareness of issues affecting people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Assist our campaigns activities that are aimed at improving the everyday lives of people with hearing loss. Creating and organising information talks and events. Represent Action on Hearing Loss Scotland at a variety of events. Regular support will be given, especially in the early stages of your role as you settle in. You will also receive informal support from other Action on Hearing Loss Scotland volunteers and staff as you work together. Action on Hearing Loss offers full, on-going training for all volunteers including a one-day induction programme and further training specific to the volunteering role.

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Adult Volunteer

Police Scotland Youth Volunteers (Perth)

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.

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Gentle Seated exercise group leader (Bowerswell, Perth)

Caledonia Housing (Perth & Kinross)

Caledonia HA has Sheltered Schemes 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. Training and equipment will be provided.

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Gentle Seated exercise group leader (Muirmont Pl, Bridge of Earn)

Caledonia Housing (Perth & Kinross)

Caledonia HA has Sheltered Schemes 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. Training and equipment will be provided.

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Activities Assistant

Perth & Kinross Council - New Rannoch Centre

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.

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Community Events Volunteer

Seamab (Perth & Kinross)

Seamab is seeking Community Events Volunteers to play an important role - raising much needed funds to provide our children with support and experiences that can help them move towards a better future. This volunteer role is an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of some of Scotland’s most vulnerable children, and help to spread the word about a unique and vital service. Community Events Volunteers will help to build Seamab’s profile and engage with the public whilst manning stands at events such as galas and shows. They are a vital link between the charity and the wider public, ensuring donors feel valued and understand what the charity does. If you are a sociable person and would like to use your spare time at weekends to make a difference to children’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.

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Fundraising Group Leader

Seamab (Perth & Kinross)

Seamab is seeking Fundraising Group Leaders to play an important role - raising much needed funds to provide our children with support and experiences that can help them move towards a better future. This volunteer role is an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of some of Scotland’s most vulnerable children, and help to spread the word about a unique and vital service. Fundraising Group Leaders will co-ordinate a volunteer group to organise can collections, fundraising activities and events. They are a vital link between the charity and the wider public, providing opportunities for people to engage with the charity and learn about its work. If you are a creative, sociable person and would like to use your spare time in the evenings and at weekends to make a difference to children’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.

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Distributor / Ambassador

The Birks Cinema

Distributing programmes etc to the local community, telling people about the cinema and our aims.

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Usher

The Birks Cinema

Ushering people to their seats, discussing the film, live shows greeting and interacting with customers. Ushers will see people to their seats, deal with any content queries. Greet people and generally be an ambassador for the cinema.

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Assistant Badminton Coach

Perth Junior Badminton Club

Assistant badminton coaches are required to help plan, deliver and review coaching programmes at Perth Junior Badminton Club. No formal qualifications necessary, just enthusiasm for the game and a good communicator. Club will assist with training. Perth Junior Badminton Club is a newly constituted group that was formed to strengthen the badminton pathway in Perth, bringing new players into the game and giving them high quality instruction to fulfill their potential. We are looking for enthusiastic badminton players (past and present) who want to give something back to the game. No formal coaching qualifications are required as you’ll initially be shadowing a more qualified coach, and there are always two or more coaches at each session. Coaching sessions run on a Monday and Thursday, 18:00 – 19:00 in Perth City during school term time. The age group is under 13 year olds who are beginners to intermediates. The club will ensure that all its volunteers are given ample opportunity to progress their coaching through giving financial assistance towards recognised badminton coaching qualifications, PVG scheme membership, attendance on First Aid courses and other opportunities for personal development.

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Assistant Table Tennis Coach

Perth Saints Table Tennis Club

Assistant table tennis coaches are required to help plan, deliver and review coaching programmes at Perth Saints Table Tennis Club. No formal qualifications necessary, just enthusiasm for the game and a good communicator. Club will assist with training. Perth Saints Table Tennis Club is looking to increase the number of sessions delivered in Perth each week, so strengthening the table tennis pathway in Perth, bringing new players into the game and giving them high quality instruction to fulfill their potential. We are looking for enthusiastic table tennis players (past and present) who want to give something back to the game. No formal coaching qualifications are required as you’ll initially be shadowing a more qualified coach, and there are always two or more coaches at each session. Coaching sessions run on a Monday 18:00 – 21:30, Tuesday 18:00 – 19:00 in Perth City during school term time. The age group is under 16 year olds who are beginners to intermediates. The club will ensure that all its volunteers are given ample opportunity to progress their coaching through giving financial assistance towards recognised table tennis coaching qualifications, PVG scheme membership, attendance on First Aid courses and other opportunities for personal development.

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Generating Leads for the Lettings Enterprise

Subud Britain (Tayside Group)

Working with the Lettings Manager to generate leads for the room hire enterprise at Perth Subud Centre. We have many different types of room hirers. Room hire generates most of the income that comes into the charity's building in Perth, to defray building maintenance costs. Charity members subsidise this further. Costs are high and more income is needed. There is plenty of spare capacity for room hire. We need to find more of the type of people/organisations who already hire our premises to keep them viable. The idea is that someone will work alongside one of our members to jointly contact such organisations/groups, using the internet to research this and identify suitable people to speak to, then send emailed information to, as a way of generating interest in hiring rooms here.

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Helpline Volunteer

Pain Concern

This is a great opportunity to develop your communication skills and an understanding of pain self-management, whilst doing something worthwhile You will • Work a regular 3 hour shift on the telephone • Provide a listening ear to helpline users • Participate in quality monitoring by logging calls received • Record service user feedback • Undergo initial training in Pain Concern's listening skills and pain management • Participate in ongoing training and development • Adhere to helpline policies and procedures

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Restorer/Repairer

British Heart Foundation

If you have an interest in repairing or restoring furniture and would enjoy making items look their best then this could be the role for you. The role involves restoring or make minor repairs as necessary to items to get the best price when sold Volunteering can help you to gain valuable work experience, meet people, make new friends and develop your skills. Full training will be available for this role. Your time helps raise vital funds to beat heart disease.

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Ambassador

ME Research UK

To become part of an exciting initiative to secure the future of ME Research. The volunteer will participate in centrally promoted fundraising initiatives and undertake at least one independent fundraising event annually. Ambassadors will be responsible for own fundraising events. Ambassadors are in control of own fundraising. ME Research UK will help with advice and support but this is an exciting opportunity to get involved in a way that suits the volunteer's needs. For example, some ambassadors may wish to undertake a sponsored event themselves whilst others may wish to organise an event in support of ME Research UK.

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Zero Waste Scotland Volunteer

Zero Waste Scotland Volunteer Project

Volunteers can be involved in a number of workshops, information stalls, beach cleans, advice presentations and swap shops. The aims of these are to promote reduce, reuse, recycle, but also to engage the communities and inspire them to do better in taking care of our environment. If you have specific skills, you can use them to enhance the value of the workshops, or help create new ones. There is no minimum time requirement - the volunteer can choose when and which events they want to be involved in while saving the world!

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Group/Activity Leader

Strathearn Building Bridges

This is an ideal opportunity to develop your social/interpersonal skills by interacting with people who may have communication difficulties but great enthuasism for getting the most out of life. We are a close-knit group who have fun together participating in a range of activities - crafts, music, games, bowling, swimming, annual visits to the panto and so on. Thanks to the enthuasiasm of previous volunteers we have in the past been able to organise outward bound experiences for our young people. We are particularly looking for someone willing to get involved with supporting group members to participate actively, ideally with a view to introducing new ideas and perhaps taking over leadership of some aspects.

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Independent Custody Visitor

Independent Custody Visiting Scotland - SPA

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.

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Gardener: Occasional or Regular

Crieff Community Garden

The garden has grown from an area of waste land to a beautiful space with different areas - wild garden/ fruit and veg / children’s area / flower garden. Working in the garden is very satisfying and gives the opportunity to be outside and working with nature. There is the chance to build useful transferable skills in the garden such as horitcultural awareness, regular commitment, working with others. We are a very friendly team and we have various community groups using the garden at different times as well

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Collection Can Co-ordinator

Seamab (Perth & Kinross)

Seamab is seeking Collection Can Co-ordinators to play an important role - raising much needed funds to provide our children with support and experiences that can help them move towards a better future. This volunteer role is an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of some of Scotland’s most vulnerable children, and help to spread the word about a unique and vital service. Can Co-ordinators will act as a positive advocate for Seamab, approaching businesses and organisations to ask them to hold cans on their premises, and then managing paperwork and liaising with the charity to ensure prompt thanking of supporters. They are a vital link between the charity and the wider public, ensuring supporters and donors feel valued. If you are a sociable person and would like to use your spare time to make a difference to children’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.

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Impact Measurement Volunteer (Fit For Impact Project)

Sported (Perth & Kinross)

The Fit For Impact (FFI) project involves local volunteers with the opportunity to have a direct and lasting benefit on community sports clubs by supporting up to 4 community sports clubs on a journey to better impact practice. FFI volunteers will receive full training on the benefit and methods of impact measurement, which will allow them to support their clubs through one-to-one sessions, group workshops and peer-to-peer learning. As an FFI volunteer, you will have the opportunity to share your professional skills and expertise with community groups, having a huge effect on the sustainability and capacity of these clubs. Full induction and training is offered, as well as personal development opportunities, and you will join a network of skilled Sported business volunteers and mentors across Scotland and the UK. This project represents a new and unique challenge through which you will feel a sense of achievement, motivation and community involvement as you guide your cluster through the programme. You will have the chance to work with a diverse range of people and organisations, and will receive support throughout the project from the FFI team and the Sported Volunteer Services team. Most of all, you will have fun!

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Gardener/Befriender

Perth & Kinross Council - New Rannoch Centre

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.

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Gardener

Perth & Kinross Council - New Rannoch Centre

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.

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Retail Assistant Volunteer

RSPB Loch Leven

We'd like a friendly and helpful person to help welcome and serve customers in the Visitor Centre. The duties include meeting the public, handling money and stock. RSPB shops and catalogues raise nearly 10% of our income. By volunteering in the shop, you will help us present the RSPB in a friendly and professional manner. This will increase both visitors' enjoyment and our income. Become part of our friendly team, meet people, gain new skills and assist the work of the RSBP. An opportunity to help our customers and gain an insight into the operation of a shop in the tourism field. The RSPB is an active and exciting conservation charity, the largest in Europe! We can help you gain skills and give you a valuable insight into our work.

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Fleet Car Volunteer

RSPB Loch Leven

We have three fleet vehicles which need checked regularly as they are used on a daily basis. Maintenance is simply to ensure windscreen washers and oil are topped up, tyre pressures are correct, lights and wipers etc. are all in good condition. It is vital for the health and safety of RSPB staff and volunteers that the cars are maintained and checked regularly. It also gives a good impression of the RSPB if the cars look clean and well cared for. Loch Leven is an extremely busy reserve and this job is often left to the last minute, so it would be fantastic to have a reliable volunteer who could carry out this job for us. An opportunity to use your skills to contribute to the effectiveness of RSPB work, meet new people and gain new skills. The RSPB is an active and exciting conservation charity, the largest in Europe! We can help you gain skills and give you a valuable insight into our work.

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Minutes Secretary

Blairgowrie Town Hall Association

Recording of the minutes of the committee and preparing an Agenda on a monthly basis. Time required should probably be no more than 6 hours a month. Join a new Town Hall committee who have a lot of good ideas to make the Hall a vibrant meeting place for the Community

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Home Visiting

Home-Start Perth

All of Home-Start Perth's volunteers provide emotional as well as practical support to families. Volunteers visit families in their own homes, normally for a couple of hours each week, and may be a listening ear one week and an extra pair of hands the next. Support for the family will last as long as the family and Home-Start feel it is required. Where possible, Home-Start tries to match the skills and experience of the volunteer to the needs of the family. You may be helping a mum with post-natal depression or with a child with special needs or supporting a family with multiple pre-school age children. All our families are unique. More information is available on our website www.homestartperth.org.uk.

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Voluntary Trustee

Home-Start Perth

Home-Start is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with one or more children under 5 years of age. Home-Start Perth has over 30 active volunteers who are fully trained and supported to offer regular support, friendship and practical help to prevent family crisis and breakdown. Home-Start Perth will support over 100 families in the Perth & Kinross area this year through home visits, group support and infant massage sessions. Home-Start Perth is looking to recruit trustees to contribute to the governance of the scheme. We are looking for trustees from a range of backgrounds to enhance the resilience and knowledge available in ensuring proper management and governance of this vital service to the families of Perth and Kinross.

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Group Assistant

VisionPK (Perth & Kinross Society for the Blind)

Main activities & responsibilities • Assist with various group activities e.g. this may require working one to one with clients who need assistance to participate in activities. • Guide clients safely through the building e.g. to activity rooms and toilet facilities (personal care is not to be provided). • Assist in maintaining a safe environment for all clients, volunteers, visitors and staff. • To pass clients’ queries and concerns concerning their visual impairment to their VisionPK fieldworker or the Volunteer Services manager. • To contribute ideas for the development/improvement of client activities.

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General Assistant

PKAVS Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub - Walled Garden

This is a unique opportunity to volunteer in a mental health setting to engage with clients in a variety of settings. As a general assistant you will support the staff team to inspire and engage our clients to sample the activities provided within our premises or in the wider community. You will build positive relationships with clients and be supportive of them as they improve their skills and social interaction. You will also help the team to prepare for activities and maintain workspaces and equipment.

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Hospital patient visitor

Hospital Radio Perth

This opportunity is available on weekday afternoons or early evening, when 2 or 3 members of the organisation head into pre-determined wards to visit patients, chat to those who wish to do so, hand out our glossy brochure and collect song requests for the evening’s request show. Nursing staff are used to us and advise whether we can visit a particular ward or which patients not to approach. Most patients are elderly and some may need your help to work out how to access the radio. A proportion of the patients may have very few visitors, either because family live a long way away or they themselves are from a more remote area and family and friends can only visit occasionally. It is fair to say that not every patient is interested, but very many are and sometimes we can be the only outside contact that a patient has. Equally the joy of hearing a favourite piece of music that might have any number of memories attached to it cannot be overstated. There are several studies which have shown that regular visitors and listening to favourite music can reduce discomfort and speed recovery. It can bring a great deal of satisfaction to the volunteer. You would be part of a friendly and diverse team who over the years have won over 30 national awards, including being the UK Hospital Radio Station Of The Year on four occasions. You can find out more about us, listen to our service and find an online application form on our website at www.hrperth.co.uk

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Helper with arts/music

Four Seasons Nursery

We would welcome a volunteer to share their flair for arts and crafts activities with our youngsters. Or, can you share your talent for music or dance? Our children (4-5 years) would love to join in these activities with a visitor.

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Volunteer Listener

Samaritans

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.

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Camp Safeguarding Officer

Over The Wall

Our Safeguarding Officers are an extremely important part of Camp as they act as ambassadors of our Safeguarding policy, helping to ensure the mutual protection of Campers/ Volunteers/Staff. You will often be the first port of call for Volunteers concerned the Safeguarding Policy has been breached, that Campers or Volunteers are potentially the victims of neglect or abuse, or any other queries surrounding Safeguarding issues. Your role would be to support the person who has reported concerns to you & also inform OTW staff of their disclosure. Whilst you will not be responsible for contacting the appropriate authorities to investigate concerns, you will be vital in ensuring the correct channels are made aware of any Safeguarding breaches. Throughout Camp you will need to be vigilant & observant to ensure Safeguarding procedures are in place & being followed. As with our ‘Team Mate’ volunteers you will also be allocated to a Camp team & complete the everyday Team Mate role. You will therefore be an essential part of implementing Therapeutic Recreation at Camp (see our website for more info.), helping to support/guide/inspire/empower our Campers to maximise their potential/increase confidence. Campers will be divided into teams based on their age groups of 8-10, 11-13, 13-15 & 15-17 years. You will build amazing 1-1 relationships with your team of Campers on a daily basis. In return, as a Volunteer you will: •Participate in a unique,unforgettable experience •Work for a brilliant cause with a reputable national organisation •Meet fantastic new people & make friends

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Camp Activity Leader

Over The Wall

Activity Leaders design and deliver activities in certain areas including Drama, Sports & Games, Discovery, Arts and Crafts or Music. The activity sessions are designed to create safe environments for the Campers to achieve their goals and reflect on their accomplishments. You will receive ongoing support from the Programme Coordinator and OTW staff. On average there are 4 sessions to design & deliver. Each session will need to be tailored to both the age group of the Campers (who are divided into groups of 8-10, 11-13, 13-15 and 15-17) & the varying Camper ability. All of our activities are designed within our model of Therapeutic Recreation (see our website for more info) and to be adaptable to all levels of ability and accessibility. Activity Leaders also help to design, prepare & deliver our Evening Programme. Our Evening Programme could be anything-from a Disco & Talent Show, to bespoke activities such as a Camp Festival, a Whale Hunt or Game Show evening. Activity Leaders will also be allocated a team at camp. Like our Team Mate volunteers, Activity Leaders support, guide, inspire & encourage our Campers to maximise their potential. One of the amazing aspects of being an Activity Leader is that you get to meet all of the Campers throughout the week, so even though you may spend less time with your allocated team, you build special relationships with Campers across the age groups. In return, you will: •Participate in a unique & unforgettable experience/Work for a brilliant cause with a reputable national organisation/Meet fantastic new people & make friends

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Gentle Seated exercise group leader (Scone)

Caledonia Housing (Perth & Kinross)

Caledonia HA has Sheltered Schemes 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. Training and equipment will be provided.

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Home Support Volunteer

Children's Hospices Across Scotland (Kinross)

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. Two main activities home support volunteers would be involved within would be sibling support which can include helping siblings with homework, activity and play, drop off and pick up from clubs or groups and/or practical support for the families within their own home. Tasks can include cleaning, ironing, shopping and/or dog walking - practical tasks are dependent on the family’s needs. 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.

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Support to Children

Perth Autism Support

Working with children under 16 (incl. specific teenage programme) to support them in social activities & befriending scheme. Support to also access school holiday activities particular to children with autism / aspergers

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Sport and Leisure Assistant

Letham Community Sports Club

Full training will be given to ensure all staff have the correct development to assist the running of this sports facility in Letham, Perth. This opportunity is very much a joint venture where staff will paly a big part in how the facility is shaped and run. Staff will be trained on how to monitor the online booking system, pitch maintenance and access to off site training such as first aid / health and safety at work. There is also the prospect of acquiring a vocational qualification. This is very much a development opportunity that will include regular reviews to ensure staff and business needs are met.

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Football Coach

Letham Community Sports Club

Letham Community Sports Club has been in existence since 1960 and provides facilities to play football to boys and girls starting at 5 years of age and pathways to adulthood. The club has numerous football coaches who have attained different levels of coaching competence and seeks volunteers who either have experience in this field or are willing to obtain required coaching badges. The club will pay necessary registration fees.

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Volunteer Counsellor (Qualified)

Harbour Counselling Service

We are looking for a qualified volunteer counsellor to provide regular (usually weekly), confidential counselling to clients within Harbour premises. - Work within your professional body's codes of Ethics and Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP, COSCA, UKCP, ACC etc.) - Adhere to Harbour's policies and procedures for good practice - Meet your professional body's supervision requirements - Ensure all client files accurately kept - Participate in quarterly team meetings and occasional fundraising efforts

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Supporting You at Home

Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) Tayside Hub

Supporting You at Home volunteers are needed to visit older people at home. Tasks may include carrying out safe, warm and well checks, chatting to them and offering regular friendly, social contact. Helping with neighbourly tasks: - volunteers help in a simple and practical way. Examples include: collecting shopping, pensions, prescriptions or a library book; providing transport to health centres, visit friends, hospital visiting, social occasions or go shopping; being a companion for a carer and providing home from hospital support.

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Voluntary Driver

Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) Tayside Hub

Volunteer drivers are needed to help older people get out and about to stay engaged with their local community. Typical journeys may include driving someone to a GP appointment, driving them to the shops, taking them to a social club or to visit friends and family and to Day Care Centres. You will work with vulnerable adults. Training will be provided and you'll be reimbursed for out of pocket expenses.

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Sales Assistant (cafe)

Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) Tayside Hub

We are now recruiting volunteers to join our existing happy team to help run our cafe. Our volunteers really feel that they are supporting their local hospital because the profits raised are donated back to the hospital for purchase of equipment or facilities. Our cafe offers you the opportunity to learn to use a cash register, count change, order stock and deal with customers.

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Volunteer for Creative Kids

PKAVS - Young Carers

PKAVS Young Carers serviceworks with young carers aged between 8 and 16 years to support them to be a child first and a carer second. Creative Kids are respite groups providing the young carers with an opportunity to do their homework in a quiet structured and supportive environment. It also gives them social time to try new creative activities and find new interests.

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Support Worker

PUSH

Being a support worker is valuable, 96% of the work done at PUSH works because of volunteers. We provide a service to adults with learning disabilities and you could help them work on social skills or build their confidence and self belief or understand their financial responsibilities or reminisce to build a memory book or create challenges and see them through or support them on a day out or promote their service skills at the drop-in. We also need volunteers in the office to help with administrative tasks and to search for funding opportunities!

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First Aider, Marshals and General Helpers

Disability Beyond Borders

We are going to host a number of 5km walks throughout Perthshire, Dundee, Angus, North East Fife, Fife and Edinburgh and Glasgow to raise money for our charity. These walks will be called ‘The Mobility Walk’. They will be advertised online and on social media. Each participant will pay a £10 registration fee and they will be able to buy their T-shirts at £8 each. The ‘Mobility Walks’ are likely to be held at the weekends, probably Sundays. In order to host these fundraising walks we need a first aider, marshals and general helpers. All proceeds will go to the charity to meet a charitable aims and objective. Our ‘Mobility Walks’ will be designed to be fun events and will be open to anyone from the age of 8 and above, naturally those between the ages of eight and 16 will need to be accompanied by a responsible adult.

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Activity Enabler - Monthly Disco

Cornerstone (Perth & Kinross)

Volunteers are required to provide social support to people we support attend a disco. The opportunity may also include selling tickets at the door and helping to organise the monthly raffle, held on the night. The disco is in a local pub in Perth on the first Tuesday of the month.

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Mini-Bus Driver

PKAVS Day Respite Centre

PKAVS Adult Carers services offers carers respite and aims to enable those who have a degree of physical and/or mental frailty to remain as independent as possible, to improve their quality of life and to delay possible admission to residential nursing home care. As a driver you will play a major role in enhancing the lives of our service users by keeping people connected. You will drive one of the three mini-buses. Full training will be given and will include a Midas certificate which will be fully paid for by the service. Each driver will work alongside an escort and you will be asked to collect those attending the day club from around Perth and outlying areas.

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Kitchen Assistant

PKAVS Day Respite Centre

During the day clients will have teas/coffee and a three course lunch. The meals we serve are prepared by our very own cook. The kitchen assistant role would be to help the cook with prep and clear up tasks in the kitchen. Full training will be given and there are opportunities to obtain food hygiene and other appropriate certificates.

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Keeping Active - Gentle Exercise & Walk Leader

PKAVS Day Respite Centre

We are looking for keeping active volunteers to help in our Carers HUB Day Respite Centre. One of the ways in which carers are supported is by the person they care for attending our Day Respite Centre. In the Respite centre we aim to offer different activities to help keep people independent, well and active. One of the ways that we can do that is by offering a variety of exercise choices on a regular basis. We know that some of the people who attend the centre enjoy exercise but may need a little support and that’s where we need volunteers. Your role would be to lead on exercise activities and be there to encourage confidence to take part and support where necessary. We would like to organise a regular time to walk, do some gentle exercise and dance. You will have the support of a great staff team around you who have lots of experience and our existing volunteers will welcome you warmly on board. If you have a keen interest in keeping active, healthy and well and you would like to share this enthusiasm we would love to hear from you.

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Cash Desk Assistant

British Heart Foundation

If you enjoy talking to people and providing great customer service, this could be the role for you. Retail or relevant cash handling experience would be beneficial. The role involves completing till transactions accurately; talking to customers and promoting add on sales such as badges & raffle tickets. Promoting our stock requirements and the Gift Aid scheme to donators is an important part of working at the cash desk. Volunteering can help you to gain valuable work experience, meet people, make new friends and develop your skills. Full training will be available for this role. Your time helps raise vital funds to beat heart disease.

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Social Activity

Mead Medica

Some of our elderly residents can feel very lonely as they do not get any visits or have any family members. A person with a positive and friendly outlook who is willing to spend a little time can make a huge difference to their lives. There are so many activities you could get involved in depending on the resident's likes and dislikes. Please come along and bring back the sparkle and smile in our residents and give them something to look forward to. If you feel that you are this special person and have got what it takes to make a positive impact on our residents, please get in touch!

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Schools Service Volunteer

NSPCC, Childline Schools Service, Perth

Most callers to Childline are young people over the age of 11. By the time they call us, some children have been experiencing abuse, neglect or bullying for some time. NSPCC identified that if we could increase awareness amongst younger children about what abuse is and where they can go to for help, we would be able to protect more children and enable them to have the understanding and confidence to speak out. Volunteers are integral to this effort. As a volunteer with the NSPCC Schools Service, you will work in pairs, as part of a local team, to deliver these key messages through presentations in school assemblies and workshops. We want to reach every primary school in the UK once every two years. This will enable all children will grow up with this awareness. To achieve this, we need many thousands of volunteers across every part of the UK.

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Administrative Person - Perth Sea Cadets

Perth Sea Cadets

Perth Sea Cadets is a long established Sea Cadet unit that has provided life changing opportunities for young people for many years. Based on Shore Road, the unit are currently looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Administrative Person to join their Unit Management Team. Sea Cadets are managed and run by committed volunteers. The unit management team (UMT) are volunteers and act as the unit's trustees, headed up by a unit chairperson, vice chairperson, secretary and treasurer. The UMT is responsible for the running of the unit at a strategic and management level. About the role: The tasks of an Administrative Person include but are not restricted to the following: - Taking care of general office admin duties - Keeping the Sea Cadet database up to date with qualifications, achievements and information on Cadets and Volunteers - Booking courses - Arranging payments/transport when necessary Benefits: As well as the opportunity to be involved in a range of activities, the Marine Society and Sea Cadets also provides a wide range of courses to develop your personal and professional skills at little or no cost. For Unit Management Team members these courses include: - IT - Communication - Customer Service - Budgeting and Finance - Conflict Management - Negotiating - Leadership and Coaching (and many, many more) Volunteering with the Sea Cadets is a great way to gain experience, boost your CV and meet new people, whilst giving back to the community and young people within it.

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Puppy Walker

Guide Dogs (Perth & Kinross)

Puppy walkers play a vital role in the early socialisation and education of guide dogs. At about six weeks of age when the puppy is placed in your home with you they start their very early training, remaining with you until they are around one year old, at which point they are transferred to a training centre to begin their specialised training. The aim of puppy walking is to produce a puppy that is socially well behaved, friendly and responsive to the handler. It is also important that the puppy is at ease in all environments, including town conditions, is relaxed and confident when using all types of transport and learns an acceptable standard of behaviour on the lead. As each puppy is an individual, our staff will advise on the best way to achieve good results and the most appropriate time to introduce the puppy to these new environments.

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Volunteer Mentor

Aberlour: Sustain (Perth & Kinross)

Could you be a positive role model to parents and families facing difficulties and challenging circumstances? Could you help them to gain life skills and work towards achieving their goals? Aberlour Sustain (Perth and Kinross) help families on the ‘edge of care’ to stay together, by giving them the help and support they need to prevent a child from being taken into care. The families we work with need help for a range of reasons and our workers spend time with children, young people, parents and carers in order to understand what the family needs to thrive. We understand that family life can be difficult for all sorts of reasons. Our approach is always sympathetic and non-judgemental. We are recruiting volunteer Mentors to support parents by building relationships and supporting them through their day to day challenges. If you have a genuine interest in the wellbeing of children, young people and families in the Perth and Kinross area, we would love to hear from you. Volunteers can make a make a difference to a child, young person or family’s life by: • Encouraging parents and families to set goals and working to achieve them • Spending regular time with a parent to build confidence • Helping to develop life skills to promote independence • Offering a parent time to talk openly to develop trust • Encouraging parents and families to attend groups and try new activities • Helping to support families who are experiences difficulties and being there for families when difficulties arise

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Driver to take person to church

Capability Scotland - Falkirk

As above but resident enjoys going out for meals and socialising would also benefit from one to one conversation etc in his own enviroment and also outwith Upper Springland.

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People Engagement Volunteer

RSPB Loch Leven

We are looking for enthusiastic and outgoing volunteers to inspire, and interact with, visitors to the reserve on Sundays. You will enhance visitor experience by interpreting wildlife spectacles, providing information and imparting knowledge about loch and the work of the RSPB. You will provide a warm welcome for all visitors, thank members for their support and ensure that visitors' needs are understood and met to the best of our ability. RSPB membership really is the lifeblood of the society and underpins every single thing we do. It helps us fund nature conservation work here and across the UK - not only the ongoing land management of our reserves but also by creating and enhancing magnificent wild spaces for nature and people to enjoy. It is therefore important that you can inspire people about the work we do and warm them up to the idea of membership, and actively recruit new members yourself.

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Gallery Assistant

Strathearn Artspace

Setting up exhibitions and taking down exhibitions is a major part of our work which volunteers can contribute to. When exhibitions are running, volunteers can help us provide a warm welcome to all our visitors by signing up for two-hour shifts on a flexible basis. Once you have joined the team there are lots of opportunities for furthering your involvement - helping with events, supporting workshops, the cinema or any aspect of our work you feel you could help with.

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Mentor/Befriender

Tayside Council on Alcohol (Dundee)

The Mentors/ Befrienders generally meet up once a week for about 2hours to 3 hours, spending time together in avariety of leisure activities (such as playing snooker, going to the cinema, walking dogs in the park, going out for a drive, going out for a meal) during which time they can talk about what is going on for them. Our values are built around a person centred approach to working with people and it is our belief that with appropriate support people can start to work through any issues and be encouraged to reach their full potential. Pro-social modelling is a key element of all mentoring/befriending realtionships.

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Befriender / Companion (Throughout Perthshire)

Caledonia Housing Association (Dundee)

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, 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.

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Scrapstore Retail Assistant

Remake Scotland

We are looking for a number of retail assistants to help keep the Scrapstore thriving and provide support to those running community classes. Opportunities include serving customers, handling cash, dealing with affiliation enquiries, sorting out donated items so that they can be sold within our scrap store, answering customer queries or helping to run fun & creative community classes. The scrapstore is home to clean surplus resources collected from mostly business and industry for re-use as art, craft, play and educational materials. This is an opportunity to do something a bit different with a proactive and exciting environmental and educational community organisation while meeting new people, making new friends or doing something to help the environment. Some of our volunteers have got the bug to make things while others just like being involved in what is a fun and productive team.

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F.U.N. Volunteer

Enable (Friends Unlimited Network Perth)

The F.U.N group provides opportunities for people with learning disabilities to meet new people and develop friendships, lasting relationships, and meet possible partners to share their lives with. The project provides an accessible friendship and relationship network to enable people with learning disabilities come together and meet with others in a friendly and safe environment. Members can choose which events they want to attend from a variety of social events such as: disco, karaoke, bowling, strictly come dancing, meals out, beauty nights, theatre, games night, outings to sporting events. Anyone who is aged 16 and above in the Perth and Kinross area are welcome to become members, and can come along to any event to ensure they enjoy themselves before signing up to a membership.

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Fundraising Volunteer

ME Research UK

Based in ME Research UK Headquarters, The Gateway, Perth PH1 5PP, the volunteer would have the opportunity to help us with all areas of our fundraising mix. We mainly need help with eliciting and developing grants from Trusts and Foundations, and identifying and researching potential funding opportunities. So, you could be helping to draft applications to previously-identified potential funders, telephoning previously-identified potential funders, and helping to identify potential funders from the Internet and other sources.

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Trustee

ME Research UK

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.

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Youth Leader

Revive Youth Project (The)

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.

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Sales Floor Assistant

British Heart Foundation

If you enjoy talking to people and can provide great customer service, this could be the role for you. An interest in merchandising with retail or customer service experience would be beneficial The role involves helping customers on the sales floor; promoting the Gift Aid scheme to donators; assisting on the sales floor; putting out stock and keeping the sales floor looking great. Volunteering can help you to gain valuable work experience, meet people, make new friends and develop your skills. Full training will be available for this role. Your time helps raise vital funds to beat heart disease.

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Warehouse Assistant

British Heart Foundation

If you are an organised person that would enjoy working in an active and busy environment, this could be the role for you. Previous experience of working in a warehouse role would be beneficial The role involves loading and unloading furniture, checking donated items and putting together flat pack furniture. You would need to be fit and healthy due to the manual aspect of the role. Volunteering can help you to gain valuable work experience, meet people, make new friends and develop your skills. Full training will be available for this role. Your time helps raise vital funds to beat heart disease.

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Electrical Dept. Asistant

British Heart Foundation

If you have an interest in electrical items, gadgets and appliances then this could be the role for you. Retail experience in this sector would be beneficial. The role involves maintaining department standards, checking that stock has been PAT tested and is displayed to BHF guidelines. Volunteering can help you to gain valuable work experience, meet people, make new friends and develop your skills. Full training will be available for this role. Your time helps raise vital funds to beat heart disease.

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Homeware Assistant

British Heart Foundation

If you have an interest in antiques and unusual items, you could use your knowledge to sort & select items for sale. Experience of creating displays and merchandising would be beneficial The role involves selecting and pricing Bric a Brac using the price guides; identifying valuable items and merchandising the items in an attractive way following our display guidelines Volunteering can help you to gain valuable work experience, meet people, make new friends and develop your skills. Full training will be available for this role. Your time helps raise vital funds to beat heart disease.

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Electrical Function Tester

British Heart Foundation

If you are interested in electrical items, gadgets and appliances then this could be the role for you. Retail experience in this sector would be beneficial The role involves checking that electrical items are in working order before being PAT tested by following BHF guidelines and procedures. Volunteering can help you to gain valuable work experience, meet people, make new friends and develop your skills. Full training will be available for this role. Your time helps raise vital funds to beat heart disease.

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Recruiter

British Heart Foundation

This role involves supporting the shop team to recruit volunteers, place online adverts for the Volunteer Centre and Gumtree. This role involves making contact with local organisations and colleges to promote volunteering vacancies Volunteering can help you to gain valuable work experience, meet people, make new friends and develop your skills. Full training will be available for this role. Your time helps raise vital funds to beat heart disease.

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Community Speaker Volunteer

British Heart Foundation Scotland (Perth and Kinross)

By becoming a BHF Community Speaker, you are joining an empowered network of dedicated fundraisers who help the BHF to save and improve lives. Quite simply, without volunteers like you, we couldn’t continue our pioneering work. As a Community Speaker Volunteer your responsibilities would include: • Actively engage and build relationships with local groups, associations and/or schools and youth groups to give talks on the work of the BHF. • Represent the charity in your community, acting as the face of the BHF. • Inspire others to support the BHF and get involved. • Accept fundraising donations in aid of the BHF from community groups. • Work alongside your local Fundraising Manager.

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Adult Volunteer - Events Officer

Police Scotland Youth Volunteers (Perth)

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

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Gentle Seated exercise group leader (Little Dunkeld)

Caledonia Housing (Perth & Kinross)

Caledonia HA has Sheltered Schemes 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. Training and equipment will be provided.

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Befriender

Corbenic Camphill Community

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.

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Friend of Workshop

Corbenic Camphill Community

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.

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Committee Member

Support Help and Integration Perthshire (SHIP)

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.

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Saturday Club Volunteer Support Worker

Support Help and Integration Perthshire (SHIP)

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.

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Volunteer Mentor/Befriender

TCA

The Mentors/ Befrienders generally meet up once a week for about 2 hours to 3 hours, spending time together in a variety of leisure activities (such as playing snooker, going to the cinema, walking dogs in the park, going out for a drive, going out for a meal) during which time they can talk about what is going on for them. Our values are built around a person centred approach to working with people and it is our belief that with appropriate support people can start to work through any issues and be encouraged to reach their full potential. Pro-social modelling is a key element of all mentoring/befriending relationships. You will be required to attend a training programme this will either be over two full days at a weekend or 4 night time sessions during the week. At these sessions you will learn about the agency’s policies and procedures and also get awareness sessions on substance misuse, offending behaviour and homelessness. After the training you will be matched with a suitable client and will have additional weekly support from a member of staff.

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Camp Team Mate

Over The Wall

Team Mates are an essential part of Camp. They help to support, guide, inspire and empower our Campers to maximise their potential and increase their confidence. Campers will be divided into teams before they arrive based on the age groups of 8-10, 11-13, 13-15 and 15-17. As a Team Mate you will be assigned one of these teams and throughout Camp you will build amazing 1-1 relationships with your team of Campers on a daily basis. Your role is to support and encourage the Campers on their individual and collective journeys whilst also assisting your fellow Volunteers. Throughout Camp you will enthusiastically support Campers in a wide range of activities, including Drama, Music, Arts and Crafts, Discovery, Sports and Games, encouraging them to reflect on what they have achieved. You will also look after the day-time and night-time needs of the Campers in their accommodation. For more information and a photo gallery (which gives a good taste of camp life) then please visit our website: www.otw.org.uk In return, as a Volunteer you will: • Participate in a unique and unforgettable experience. • Work for a brilliant cause with a reputable national organisation • Meet fantastic new people and make friends • Develop and strengthen your: - Team Working Skills - Time Management Skills - Organisation - Creativity - Confidence & Leadership - Interpersonal and Communication Skills

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Joinery / Woodwork Assistant

PKAVS Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub - Wisecraft

We provide joinery and woodwork activities for our clients to support their jounrney of recovery. At the Wisecraft Joinery Workshop our clients are supported to create and repair furniture, garden pieces and small craft items. The activities provide a foundation for our clients build self confidence and gain skills which may support their recovery and possibly lead to employment. We have an opportunity for a woodwork assistant to join our team and help our clients. Volunteers develop good working relationships with clients, providing support and guidance in the use of tools and equipment under the direction of our joinery supervisor. It is desirable for you to have some DIY, woodwork or joinery skills are desirable.

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RDA Volunteer

Breadalbane and District Riding for the Disabled Association

Volunteers help us deliver a form of therapy that benefits the riders' mobility and co-ordination, helps them develop confidence and independence whilst also having lots of fun! We do games with the children and it is a good way to meet people in the community and good exercise. If you would like to help us make genuine positive differences in these children's lives and are interested in meeting new people and learning new skills then we would love to hear from you. No experience with horses is necessary as full training will be given.

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Varied - Cafe Work;Kitchen Help;Baking;Gardening

Giraffe Trading Community Interest Company

Giraffe offers support to vulnerable adults/jobseekers within a vibrant and enthusiastic environment. Along with volunteer mentors jobseekers will be encouraged in a positive way to take on roles suited to their ability with the aim of boosting confidence and self esteem. Within Giraffe we can offer supported roles in our South Street Cafe and Gallery, food preparation training in our kitchen, cash handling and till operating, Rehis Food Hygiene certificate and first aid certification. We can facilitate various levels of ability. No undue stress will be placed on any person, the emphasis is on positive outcomes and confidence building.

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Gardening

Crieff in Leaf

This is a rewarding opportunity to become involved in a small team of volunteers who work the year round looking after the flower beds etc in Crieff. We normally meet on a Wednesday morning and attendance is not compulsory, come along as and when you can. In the spring, we start off in our polytunnels planting on 3500 plug plants, keeping them warm and watering daily. Towards the end of May, they are ready to go out and replace our spring bulbs. We plant out in the flower beds, hanging baskets, planters, troughs etc in the town meeting on Wednesdays to weed and apply some TLC! No knowledge is required, it’s a case of learn as you go.

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Financial Capability Volunteer

Perth Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)

We will provide all the training and support you need to become a volunteer. We offer a full training course and ongoing help and support to build your confidence and skills as you progress. Volunteers work in teams and time commitment is flexible. Duties and responsibilities include, delivering financial capabilities sessions to small groups of students aged 12-18 within secondary schools within Perthshire. Helping to plan and improve and develop additional workshops. Ensure all resources are prepared in advance of a workshop. Ensure feedback is received from those receiving training. Encourage students to have discussion and debates. Promote and raise awareness of CAB and Perth and Kinross Credit Union. Attend bureau meetings. Provide administration support to the project.

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Volunteer Coordinator

RSPB Scotland - Tayside and Fife Office

We need someone creative and organised to co-ordinate our events volunteers and education volunteers – who are out and about helping us deliver schools outreach, nature workshops, and various awareness raising events. You will be the central point of information distributed to our volunteers – informing them of opportunities and news. As well as this, you will help us to communicate about our volunteering opportunities, within our teams and to the wider public, through newsletters and blog posts. If you are passionate about volunteering, and making a difference to our work with nature, then this could be for you! We are looking for someone who is comfortable working independently, and developing projects under their own initiative. You will work closely with and be a valued member of the team in your local office. Be part of our friendly team and be involved in our work engaging with the public to save nature. Whether you have experience of working with volunteers before, or want to gain this experience – this is a great opportunity to make a difference to our public engagement. You will receive support and training in the role, and friendly colleagues to bounce ideas off. This is a great opportunity to gain an insight into the work of the RSPB, and how we manage volunteering. Whether you are looking for a new direction, or to develop your skills – this is a great way to gain experience. Appropriate training will be provided and expenses will be reimbursed where necessary.

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Board Member

PUSH

We need a Board to exist as a charity. We currently have a one but new life brings new ideas and new directions. PUSH is innovative in what it does, some of this comes from the staff, the volunteers and the members but the direction is driven by the board. So say you were interested, what would you need to contribute? Yourself. Your life experiences, works skills and personal contacts. An interest in learning disabilities. Commitment to attend 10 meetings a year with prior notice. No financial responsibility. Time and effort to produce positive results. Take the time, think about it, you are capable!

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Volunteer Cafe Assistant

Black Watch Castle & Museum

As a volunteer Café Assistant you would take customer orders and serve food and drinks to tables. You will clean and tidy the tables replenishing crockery, napkins, dishes etc. We ask that you become familiar with the café menu to ensure you can give customers clear and concise information about the food being served. You will use the till and deal with cash and credit card transactions. You will be a valuable member of a dynamic team providing a world class service to our customers. This role will suit a friendly individual who enjoys meeting a diverse group of people and who possesses excellent customer service skills.

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Assistant Toy Librarian

Perth Toy Library

This position has a lot of variety to it. You will meet new people and help parents & grandparents find the right toys for their children and help children develop their skills while having fun. Perth Toy Library is part of the community. It is run by volunteers for local members. In this role you will meet and greet members, give guided tours to new members and help parents and grandparents find the best toy for their children. You will record which toys are lent out on the computer and which ones are returned.

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Young People's Prevention Volunteer

Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre P & K (RASAC)

To deliver a prevention programme, alongside RASAC Youth Initiative staff, to young people age 12-18 across a range of educational and community settings. This position requires a female volunteer with a strong interest in addressing gender based violence. RASAC Youth Initiative deliver prevention workshops addressing a range of issues including rape, childhood sexual abuse, sexual bullying, consent, values and beliefs, sexualisation and trafficking. This opportunity would support the delivery of these age-appropriate workshops in schools and community settings across Perth & Kinross. Volunteers would also support the promotion of RYI through awareness-raising events and campaigning. The opportunity will also involve the training and support of 8 young people as RYI ambassadors.

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Befriender

Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre P & K (RASAC)

We support girls from 12+, women and boys 12-18yrs who have experienced sexual violence at any time in their lives. We are a small, friendly team and without our volunteers we would not be able to do the work that we do. Our Befrienders are a vital part of our service provision and the befriending experience can have hugely positive impact on the women who engage in our service. Befriending is not counselling or mental health support but has the purpose of reducing social isolation, through spending time with someone, having a chat, going for coffee or some other social activity. Befrienders aim to help people build their confidence by encouraging the person to get out and about to rediscover interests, make new friends & social connections. No prior experience or qualification is needed to volunteer with us as comprehensive training is provided. All our training is free and we ensure that all volunteers receive regular support and supervision and have befriending expenses paid for. This is an excellent opportunity to join a challenging and rewarding environment and to make a difference in the world we all live in.

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Swap Shop - Shop Assistant

Letham Climate Challenge

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.

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Delivery _person

Letham Climate Challenge

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.

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Children's Befriender

Aberlour: Sustain (Perth & Kinross)

Could you spend time with a child, sharing a hobby or activity on a regular basis? Aberlour Sustain (Perth and Kinross) help families on the ‘edge of care’ to stay together, by giving them the help and support they need to prevent a child from being taken into care. The families we work with need help for a range of reasons and our workers spend time with children, young people, parents and carers in order to understand what the family needs to thrive. We understand that family life can be difficult for all sorts of reasons. Our approach is always sympathetic and non-judgemental. We are recruiting volunteer Befrienders to build relationships with children and young people. If you have a genuine interest in in the wellbeing of children and young people and live in the Perth and Kinross area we would love to hear from you. Volunteers will be able to make a difference to a child’s life by: • Spending regular time 1:1 to build a trusted relationship • Sharing in an activity or hobby to develop interests and have fun • Encouraging child to take part in group activities to build confidence • Giving child someone to talk to develop communication skills • Being a consistent figure in the child’s life to support with life transitions

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Adult Volunteer - D1 Driver

Police Scotland Youth Volunteers (Perth)

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.

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Friend of Corbenic

Corbenic Camphill Community

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.

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Company Secretary

Home-Start Perth

Home-Start is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with one or more children under 5 years of age. Home-Start Perth has over 30 active volunteers who are fully trained and supported to offer regular support, friendship and practical help to prevent family crisis and breakdown. Home-Start Perth will support over 100 families in the Perth & Kinross area this year through home visits, group support and infant massage sesions. Home-Start Perth is looking to recruit a voluntary company secretary (who would also become a trustee) to support the chair to ensure the smooth running of the Board of Directors. The main duties of this role are to work with the Chair and the Manager of Home-Start Perth: - to ensure board meetings are effectively organised and minuted - to circulate agendas, approved minutes and reports - filing and keeping records of minutes and reports and any other relevant committee correspondance - keeping up to date records of all trustees' contact details (name, address, telephone number and e-mail address) and any others where relevant (e.g. advisors to the Board etc.) - ensuring charity and company law requirements are met - organising the administration for the AGM The Board meets on a Thursday morning.

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Driver

VisionPK (Perth & Kinross Society for the Blind)

To support blind and visually impaired service users' participation in Society activities by driving members to and from the Society or to organisaed events outwith the Society. Benefits include out of pocket expenses at 45p per mile, training on visual impairment/guiding, the chance to meet new people and visit new locations to support people in your local community. By agreement, to transport service users by car to the Society or events outwith the Society, in the Perth & Kinross area. Ensuring service users/members' safety is paramount when entering or leaving their house, the Society or other organised venue. This post is ad-hoc unless agreed otherwise and the time commitment can be flexible but can include morning, afernoons or occasional evenings.

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Polish Translator

PKAVS Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub - Wisecraft

As a Polish support work volunteer/ translator you will gain work experience in supporting Polish clients whom have been referred to our service. You will support the client to attend the service during their 4 week trial period, to help them feel more at ease and comfortable. You will be able to meet new people and support clients to engage in the activities within the premises. You will advocate on behalf of Polish speaking service users making sure staff and other clients understand their wishes. This will help the client to integrate into the service and improve their communication and language skills. In this role you may be requested to support English-speaking clients too.

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Volunteer Driver

PKAVS Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub - Wisecraft

We encourage and support our clients to become more involved in their local communities, providing excursions and visits to interesting places. As a volunteer driver with our team you would drive our minibus, transporting clients between Blairgowrie and Perth for them to participate in activities across our services localities. You would also drive clients, staff and volunteers to activities and/or excursions. Our clients also produce a range of products such as arts & crafts items, furniture and garden pieces which are for sale. You would drive/assist staff to uplift materials and donations for our clients to work with and deliver sales products to customers or events. A panel goods van is used for this purpose. MIDAS Training desirable. Training can be provided. Must have a valid PVG or be prepared to gain one (provided by organisation)

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Healthy Lifestyles Assistant

PKAVS Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub - Wisecraft

Our clients are at the heart of everything we do. Our walking group encourage clients to improve confidence and self-esteem, becoming more socially connected and enhancing their journey of recovery. As a volunteer walk leader you will be knowledgeable about the benefits of walking and enjow motivating people of all backgrounds and become part of a team developing good relationships with our clients and contributing to their health and wellbeing, supporting them to improve their quality of life. You will identify, develop and risk assess walks in and around Perth & Kinross, supervise clients participating and encourage others to take part.

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Arts and Crafts Assistant

PKAVS Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub - Wisecraft

Our clients are at the heart of everything we do . Arts and crafts activities; handmade cards, jewellery, knitting, sewing, etc are provided in a supported environment to help improve confidence and self esteem, working with individuals towards their recovery. Our arts and crafts space is very social for building trusting relationships where clients feel involved and engaged. as part of the team you will assist in preparation of activities and in maintaining workspace and materials..

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Trustees

Independent Advocacy Perth & Kinross

The Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of Independent Advocacy Perth and Kinross; developing the organisation's aims, objectives and goals in accordance with legal requirements. 1. To contribute actively to the Board of Trustees' role 2. To attend bi-monthly meetings 3. To oversee the effective and efficient administration of the organisation

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Creative Wellbeing Assistant

PKAVS Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub - Walled Garden

Our clients are at the heart of everything we do. As part of our Creative Wellbeing focus we provide activities under the categories of Arts and Crafts, Musib, Performance/Drama and Creative Writing These are provided in a supported environment to help improve confidence, self-esteem, working with each individual towards their recovery and improving overall wellbeing. Our Creative Activity area is a very social space and you will build trusting relationships with clients making them feel involved and engaged. As part of the team you will assist in the preparation of activities, inspiring clients to get involved. You will also assist the team in maintaining the workplace and materials used.

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Caseworker

SSAFA - The Armed Forces Charity (Perth)

SSAFA is a volunteer led organisation. Caseworkers are at the heart of our work with the Armed Forces family. Meet inspiring people, gain some confidence and learn new skills as part of our volunteer network across the UK. Most of our volunteers support military veterans and their dependents living in their local community.

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Telecare Support

PKAVS Carers Hub

Our telephone service supports unpaid carers where the person they care for is aged 65 years old or over. Volunteers can help deliver our telephone service supporting unpaid carers where the person they care for is aged 65 years old or over. We offer a friendly voice at the other end of the phone for people to have a chat with and are there to listen with emotional and practical support. As part of a team you will join our rota for staffing the helpline. Training will be given and because of the nature of our work PVG membership will be required

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Fundraiser

Samaritans

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.

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Bike Ride Leader

Live Active Leisure

Our All Ability Cycling project enables and encourages everyone to get cycling. For some children, and many adults, riding a bike is difficult or impossible due to disability, illness, lack of equipment or confidence. All Ability Cycling aims to give those people the chance to experience the freedom, fun, independence and the feeling of achievement - gaining fitness, confidence and balance that can be achieved through bicycling. We run supported sessions, guided social rides, events and a buddy scheme across Perth and Kinross. Our volunteers play a vital role in supporting groups and individuals, giving them the chance to have fun and get active.

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Director

Live Active Leisure

LAL provide services that have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of our communities across our core areas of Fitness, Wellbeing, Sport, Children and Young People. We believe LAL is a critical partner in improving the health of our population. The Scottish Government and NHS Health Scotland are driving a culture of health and social care integration that recognises the place of social and community provision in the health service pathway and promotes distributed responsibility for health. To respond to the health challenges of Perth and Kinross we need to grow and protect our service provision that benefits individuals and communities across the area. It is vital that LAL services are integrated and recognised as a health service beyond the boundaries of health buildings. We are seeking a new Board Member with a passion for making a positive impact on healthy life expectancy through active living. You will be our champion for health and wellbeing, and support/ guide us with your expertise and experience in the health or social care.

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Volunteer Stock Generator

British Heart Foundation - Charity Shop, Perth

As a stock generator, you will use your local knowledge to raise awareness of our stock requirements with local businesses, make appointments to meet prospective donors, and maintain great relationships with existing contacts. As part of this role you will be: - promoting stock campaigns in your shop - giving out donation bags in your community - arranging collections of stock donations

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Home Visitor

Pet Fostering Service Scotland

Are you passionate about animal welfare? Join our growing team of volunteer Home Visitors and play a vital role in supporting owners and pets in your local area who are facing an emergency situation. Our Home Visitors play an essential role in delivery of our service by visiting potential volunteer pet foster carers to assess their house, home situation and the fosterer. You will be contacted by PFSS when there is a need for a home visit in your area. Main tasks: - Contact the potential fosterer and arrange a time for the home visit to take place - Carry out the home visit following the guidelines provided by PFSS - Complete the home visit report and return a copy to the Home Visit Coordinator

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Retail Assistant

PDSA - Head Office

Principal function : to assist in the day to day running of the PDSA store to maximise sales and profitability. Duties: - to assist and serve customers, providing a service of the highest standard - to assist in stock processing, including sorting, steaming, pricing and hanging of donated goods - to be involved in cash handling and till operation - to increase revenue through add-on sales at the till - to assist the manager in ensuring stock and cash security - to assist in keeping the store premises clean and tidy - to assist and develop the volunteer team - to promote public understanding of the work of the PDSA and the importance of raising funds through the store - to partake in PDSA's bag check programme and fully adhere to all aspects of the loss prevention policy - to promote and apply the PDSA Health & Safety policy

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One Stop Shop Volunteer

Autism Initiatives (Perth & Kinross)

Adults with an autistic spectrum condition can often feel isolated and alone, our drop in sessions are designed to integrate individuals in to social and group situations by offering a relaxed atmosphere by joining in with activities whilst building up trusting relationships. Drop in sessions will offer individuals opportunities to relax, play pool, computer games or board games. There will also be music, art, walking, relaxation, book and film sessions. Volunteers may specialise in particular activity areas or may want to take part in all of them. Volunteers are an extremely valued and important part of our service, many of our employed staff started out as volunteers.

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Autism Support Volunteer (Blairgowrie)

Autism Initiatives (Perth & Kinross)

Adults with an autistic spectrum condition can often feel isolated and alone, our drop in sessions are designed to integrate individuals into social and group situations by offering a relaxed atmosphere by joining in with activities whilst building up trusting relationships. Drop in sessions will offer individuals opportunities to relax, play pool, computer games or board games. There will also be music, art, relaxation, book and film sessions. Volunteers may specialise in particular activity areas or may want to take part in all of them. Volunteers are an extremely valued and important part of our service, may off our employed staff started out as volunteers.

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Assistant Volleyball Coach

Perth Volleyball Club

Assistant volleyball coaches are required to help plan, deliver and review coaching programmes at Perth Volleyball Club’s junior section. No formal qualifications necessary, just enthusiasm for the game and a good communicator. Club will assist with training. Perth Volleyball Club is looking to establish a junior section to strengthen the sports pathway in Perth, bringing new players into the game and giving them high quality instruction to fulfill their potential. We are looking for enthusiastic volleyball players (past and present) who want to give something back to the game. No formal coaching qualifications are required as you’ll initially be shadowing a more qualified coach, and there are always two or more coaches at each session. Coaching sessions run on a Monday 18:00 – 19:00 in Perth City during school term time. The age group is under 16 year olds who are beginners. The club will ensure that all its volunteers are given ample opportunity to progress their coaching through giving financial assistance towards recognised volleyball coaching qualifications, PVG scheme membership, attendance on First Aid courses and other opportunities for personal development.

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Chair Person - Perth Sea Cadets

Perth Sea Cadets

Perth Sea Cadets is a long established Sea Cadet unit that has provided life changing opportunities for young people for many years. Based on Shore Road, the unit are currently looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Chair Person to join their Unit Management Team. Sea Cadets are managed and run by committed volunteers. The unit management team (UMT) are volunteers and act as the unit's trustees, headed up by a unit chairperson, vice chairperson, secretary and treasurer. The UMT is responsible for the running of the unit at a strategic and management level. About the role: The tasks of a Chair Person include but are not restricted to the following: - To maintain, develop and chair an effective UMT that effectively supports the unit. - To ensure that all the unit's activities and matters are conducted legally and comply with charity regulations and MSSC policies and procedures. - To ensure the general welfare, safety and protection of volunteers and cadets when they are involved in unit matters or activities. - In conjunction with the UMT, to provide a properly maintained, serviced, safe and secure unit. - To identify unit priorities and potential issues and in conjunction with the UMT develop and maintain plans to address those issues. Benefits: As well as the opportunity to be involved in a range of activities, the Marine Society and Sea Cadets also provides a wide range of courses to develop your personal and professional skills at little or no cost. For Unit Management Team members these courses include: - IT - Communication - Customer Service - Budgeting and Finance - Conflict Management - Negotiating - Leadership and Coaching (and many, many more) Volunteering with the Sea Cadets is a great way to gain experience, boost your CV and meet new people, whilst giving back to the community and young people within it.

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Fundraisers - Perth Sea Cadets

Perth Sea Cadets

Perth Sea Cadets is a long established Sea Cadet unit that has provided life changing opportunities for young people for many years. Based on Shore Road, the unit are currently looking for enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers to join their Unit Management Team as fundraisers. Sea Cadets are managed and run by committed volunteers. The unit management team (UMT) are volunteers and act as the unit's trustees, headed up by a unit chairperson, vice chairperson, secretary and treasurer. The UMT is responsible for the running of the unit at a strategic and management level. The tasks of a Fundraiser include but are not restricted to the following: - To be the lead person generating funds for the unit - Identify fundraising sources, including advice, guidance and support from HQ Fundraising team - Develop links with local contacts and produce a database of potential funders - Raise awareness of the unit to the local community with the support of other trustees responsible for marketing and communications - Develop and encourage links with business Benefits: As well as the opportunity to be involved in a range of activities, the Marine Society and Sea Cadets also provides a wide range of courses to develop your personal and professional skills at little or no cost. For Unit Management Team members these courses include: - IT - Communication - Customer Service - Budgeting and Finance - Conflict Management - Negotiating - Leadership and Coaching (and many, many more) Volunteering with the Sea Cadets is a great way to gain experience, boost your CV and meet new people, whilst giving back to the community and young people within it.

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Welcomer/Guide

St Ninian's Cathedral

St Ninian's Cathedral is recruiting volunteers as Welcomers/Guides. Our Welcomers work in pairs and are on hand each morning to greet and engage with visitors many of whom are touring Scotland on holiday. Welcomers provide information about the cathedral and are often drawn into discussing other highlights of the City and its surrounding area. A friendly welcome by someone local is much appreciated by visitors and many of our Welcomers comment on the interest and enjoyment they themselves get from meeting new people. Free tea/coffee and biscuits!

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Committee Chairperson

Humpty Dumpty Community Nursery

Humpty Dumpty Community Nursery has been based in Scone for over 40 years. The running of the nursery is managed by a voluntary committee, which has to date been made up of parents, grandparents and carers of the children who attend the nursery. However, currently the position of Chairperson has become available and the existing nursery committee and staff members feel that this is a great time to open up this opportunity to the wider community of Scone and surrounding areas. The role involves a degree of commitment from an individual who perhaps has some free time, perhaps with experience in education or childcare or even someone who is an experienced committee member. The role would require the person to deal with staff issues, oversee finances in conjunction with our treasurer and book-keeper, oversee fundraising events, as well as frequently liaise with the nursery manager. It is a very friendly and welcoming environment. The nursery's history in the local area makes this a very worthwhile and rewarding role for the right individual. If you or someone you know would be interested in meeting the committee and the staff and feel you have something to offer the nursery, we would love to hear from you. The nursery would also like our local community to know that we are always happy to hear from any local residents who have a skill or time they would like to offer, as many know, running a successful charitable organisation is a wonderful achievement but does rely so heavily on the support and work of volunteers.

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Advocacy Support

Making Where We Live Better

As a volunteer with us you will have the opportunity to attend the meetings of a National Lobbying organisation working to effect positive changes on the lives of people with learning disabilities. Through your interaction with the person you are supporting, the candidate, you will help them to express themselves and be heard. The meetings take place throughout Scotland, there are 8 a year. Our volunteer would plan and organise travel arrangements for themselves and the candidate.

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Community Garden Grower

Forward Coupar Angus

Forward Coupar Angus has a community growing area on the edge of town. We are wanting to offer raised beds to individuals and families to grow their own fruit and veg. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help on a casual basis, to plant, maintain and care for the plot. We also have plans to put in a polytunnel and fruit tree area, and welcome any new ideas.

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Gardener

Turning Point Scotland (Perth & Kinross)

We would welcome volunteer to help us in our new development. Volunteers can bring a depth and breadth of experiences and knowledge to new ventures and we feel could enrich the opportunities and experiences we create for those we support. Volunteers would be asked to assist in the day to day management of a garden and also to help with horticultural learning for people with learning disabilities and other marginalised groups. We may ask those with the skills and knowledge to share to lead on learning activities which people could attend with their own dedicated support worker. Activities volunteers would be asked to help with could include: Plant Care, Propagation, Fruit beds: weeding, feeding, training and pruning - all he necessary tasks for developing and maintaining a garden.

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Day Care Assistant (Blairgowrie)

PKAVS Day Respite Centre

This is your opportunity to improve the lives of those within our community while enjoying yourself at the same time. We have a variety of different clients with a variety of different needs and as a care assistant your role would be to work as part of the team and support people to stay safe, have an enjoyable experience and for them to remain as independent as possible. During a typical day you would be expected to chat with clients, support mobility, encourage participation in activities and help out at meal times. You will have the opportunity to take part in any training that will enhance your ability to carry out this role.

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Fundraiser

Guide Dogs (Perth & Kinross)

Many of our fundraising volunteers enjoy the social aspect of our fantastic supporter groups. They go out come rain or shine to raise awareness and funds for Guide Dogs. This could be at local events, fairs or even at your local supermarket. And within these groups, there are different ways to get involved depending on your interests and your time. Whether you have one day a year or one day a week, you can support your local group by providing some general help at their events and collections. It’s a really sociable and flexible way to get involved in your community.

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Creative Craft Volunteer

Perth Creative Community Collaborative

The role of the Creative Crafts Volunteer is to assist/support members of the group create crafts in an informal community setting. - Set up the room with planned activities - To plan and develop a programme of craft activities within the group - Encourage people attending to learn new skills or enhance existing skills - Organise any relevant outings/visits to craft fairs/exhibitions The aim of the group is to bring people together to enhance skills and provide an opportunity for people to socialise. The group is a fun and free activity. All activities aim to provide learning in a relaxed and sociable setting and aim to target all members of the local community, particularly those most excluded from such opportunities. Help and support in this role will be provided by the statutory staff and NHS staff and any training required linked to the role will be provided.

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Group/Activity Leader

Strathearn Building Bridges

This is an ideal opportunity to develop your social/interpersonal skills by interacting with people who may have communication difficulties but great enthuasism for getting the most out of life. We are a close-knit group who have fun together participating in a range of activities - crafts, music, games, bowling, swimming, annual visits to the panto and so on. Thanks to the enthuasiasm of previous volunteers we have in the past been able to organise outward bound experiences for our young people. We are particularly looking for someone willing to get involved with supporting group members to participate actively, ideally with a view to introducing new ideas and perhaps taking over leadership of some aspects.

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Events Co-ordinator/Assistant Events

DATA Disadvantage to Advantage

The group is very enthusiastic about a focus on people's talents rather than the difficulties they face. They aim to benefit the individuals involved and enrich the local community. The group currently arranges stalls at various events to publicise the project with the aim of getting a permanent venue to work and display the outputs alongside local historic relics. We have an art group and are open for volunteers to assist with this too. This is an ideal volunteering opportunity for a variety of people: those with an interest in local history and/or art; interested in the challenges faced by people who face disadvantage; organisational and administrative skills This structure aims to offer social opportunities both for those who attend and volunteers. There are a range of volunteering opportunities; some of the things we are looking for from volunteers are: - ability to commit a little time each week or fortnight - sensitivity to the needs of others - computer literate - acting skills and other artistic skills - events co-ordination for exhibitions

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Volunteer Collecting Can Coordinator

Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance

You will be the point of contact in your area that will service and manage the cans – this includes placing them in local shops, pubs, restaurants etc and arranging collection and replacement when full – then banking these vital funds. You will be fully supported by a staff member and given full instructions. If you have a few spare hours and are looking for a flexible volunteer role revolving around getting out and about in your community – then get in touch as we need you!

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