Over The Wall is a charity that helps children, young people and their families, living in the UK, reach beyond the boundaries of their health challenges to discover a world of mischief, magic and new possibilities. We do this by providing free of charge, transformative activity camps throughout the UK. Teammates are an essential part of camp, supporting campers throughout their time at Camp, building fantastic relationships whilst encouraging and inspiring and empowering campers as they complete camp activities. Campers will be divided into teams based on the age groups of 8-10, 11-13, 13-15 and 15-17. You will be part of a team of other amazing Volunteers supporting Campers in a wide range of activities, including Archery, Zip Wire, Rock Climbing, Arts and Crafts, Discovery, Sports and Games and encouraging them to reflect on what they have achieved in evening Cabin Chats. You will also look after the day-time and night-time needs of the Campers in their accommodation. Training is provided both before and at camp to ensure you have all the information you need for camp to be a great experience for you and the campers.

Over The Wall is a charity that helps children, young people and their families, living in the UK, reach beyond the boundaries of their health challenges to discover a world of mischief, magic and new possibilities. We do this by providing free of charge, transformative activity camps throughout the UK. Our Health Challenge & Siblings Camps are magical places where campers take part in fun activities including Sports and Games, Drama, Arts and Crafts and Discovery. Campers will be divided into teams based on their age groups of 8-10, 11-13, 13-15 and 15-17 years of age. We are looking for some amazing people to take on a role as Activity Leader at our Camps in 2022. Do you have a secret talent you’d love to run as an activity? We’ve previously had origami sessions and woodwork that we could not have run without our amazing volunteers coming forward to provide. Or do you have an interest in an activity area? E.g. Arts and Crafts, drama or sports? Join our activity team to run some fantastic sessions that have been planned by our activity team and will be taught to you so that you can confidently run them and help bring some fun and excitement to the sessions. Team Mates support campers throughout their time at Camp, building fantastic relationships whilst encouraging, inspiring and empowering campers as they complete camp activities. You will be part of a team of other amazing Volunteers, having fun and creating amazing experiences! Visit www.otw.org.uk to learn more and start your application

Over The Wall is a charity that helps children, young people and their families, living in the UK, reach beyond the boundaries of their health challenges to discover a world of mischief, magic and new possibilities. We do this by providing free of charge, transformative activity camps throughout the UK. Our health Challenge & Sibling Camps are magical places where campers take part in fun activities including Sports and Games, Arts and Crafts and Discovery. Campers will be divided into teams based on their age. You will be part of a team of other incredible volunteers and will need a sense of fun with an energetic, enthusiastic and positive approach. if you are looking for an amazing and rewarding experience where you can make a real difference in young people's lives, whilst developing your skills then apply to be a Team Mate now!

The Starfish Way is looking for mentors to work on a 1-2-1 basis with our fabulous young people with varied additional support needs. Based at Megginch Castle Estate and/or Perth we seek Mentors who are empathetic and patient with an understanding of the challenges faced by young people experiencing a variety of additional support needs without preconception or judgement. Mentors will provide guidance, support and inspiration to young people, build trusted relationships and offer a safe and nurturing environment for the young people to thrive. If you can help change a young person life, please contact us at admin@pkdofe.com or call 01738 627455 / 07951 557979 for more information.

Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 shops. Our stores sell lots of great donated & new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK. Our retail stores are the face of our charity on the high-street and in local communities. We have loads of amazing stock donated to us every week, and this all needs to be sorted, tagged and put on the shop-floor for sale! Making sure our shops look fantastic is another task you can get involved with. You may also be required to help out on the till too, but we will show you how that works during your time volunteering with us. We value the contribution of everyone who supports Barnardo’s. You will be a friendly face of Barnardo’s by volunteering in one of our shops. It would be great if you could volunteer one shift a week (or even more if you want) but we’re always happy to be flexible to work around your availability. Why we want you: Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 stores. Our stores sell lots of great donated and new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK. What you will be doing: Work on the till processing sales and returns Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing Create stylish window displays Replenish stock on the shop floor Stock-take and other administrative tasks The skills you need: Friendly and helpful Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s Flexible and willing to do a variety of the shop tasks What's in it for you: Have fun and meet new people Develop skills for your CV including confidence, teamwork and problem solving Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families Learning and development opportunities through our Volunteer Academy which includes access to Level 2 Qualifications and other accredited courses Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer Other information: Minimum age 14 Shop based Location 18 Scott Street, Perth, Perthshire, PH1 5EJ, United Kingdom Disclaimer We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the above, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles. If you are unable to apply online through the link on this page, please visit your local store for a paper application form or contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team on volunteering@barnardos.org.uk

Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 shops. Our stores sell lots of great donated & new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK. Our retail stores are the face of our charity on the high-street and in local communities. We have loads of amazing stock donated to us every week, and this all needs to be sorted, tagged and put on the shop-floor for sale! Making sure our shops look fantastic is another task you can get involved with. You may also be required to help out on the till too, but we will show you how that works during your time volunteering with us. We value the contribution of everyone who supports Barnardo’s. You will be a friendly face of Barnardo’s by volunteering in one of our shops. It would be great if you could volunteer one shift a week (or even more if you want) but we’re always happy to be flexible to work around your availability. Why we want you: Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 stores. Our stores sell lots of great donated and new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK. What you will be doing: Work on the till processing sales and returns Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing Create stylish window displays Replenish stock on the shop floor Stock-take and other administrative tasks The skills you need: Friendly and helpful Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s Flexible and willing to do a variety of the shop tasks What's in it for you: Have fun and meet new people Develop skills for your CV including confidence, teamwork and problem solving Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families Learning and development opportunities through our Volunteer Academy which includes access to Level 2 Qualifications and other accredited courses Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer Other information: Minimum age 14 Shop based Location Unit 4, 63 Atholl Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5BL, United Kingdom Disclaimer We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the above, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles. If you are unable to apply online through the link on this page, please visit your local store for a paper application form or contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team on volunteering@barnardos.org.uk

Based in Errol, Perthshire, we are looking for gardeners to work in the gardens of Megginch Castle Estate. The estate is used by several charity and community groups, including ourselves and we would like to repay the kindness and generosity shown to us by helping recruit volunteers to help maintain and enhance the historic grounds which are home to a national collection of heritage apples and pears, walled, rose and physic gardens and giant redwoods. It is a serene and tranquil environment that recharges the soul, a gardener’s paradise! Please contact us at admin@pkdofe.com or call 01738 627455 / 07951 557979 for more information.

Would you like to join the team of volunteers who make our coffee shop so successful? There are many reasons why our volunteers have some spare time and many reasons why they chose to spend it helping us at the coffee shop. Each and every volunteer has their own story to tell. We are currently looking for volunteers to help as dishwasher. This involves loading the dishwasher, handwashing certain items, and putting away clean items. If you have some spare time, please get in touch with us. Shifts are flexible. They can be morning, afternoon or over lunchtime for a few hours. Equally they can be weekly, fortnightly, monthly or just every now and then! We are a friendly bunch who get a lot of satisfaction knowing that all the profits from the coffee and gift shop go directly to the Macmillan Cornhill Centre, a purpose built specialist palliative care unit based in the grounds of Perth Royal Infirmary.

This shop has shifts available on Monday afternoons, Wednesday mornings,Thursday and Friday and Saturday afternoons. They also have shifts available all day on Sunday.  Volunteer in our shops Our shop volunteers are helping us beat cancer right now.    In 2019/20, 14,000 volunteers gave 3.1 million hours of their time and sold items totalling £15million. These funds are helping us start new clinical trials and research treatments as we speak.   If you volunteer at a Cancer Research UK shop, you too could make a real difference to what we can achieve. Nothing we do would be possible without amazing volunteers like you.   You’ll also gain valuable skills to help develop your CV and experience. And you’ll volunteer alongside a wonderful team of passionate, friendly people who will support you every step of the way.   Volunteering is open to everyone and no experience is required. So, if you’re looking for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you.   What do shop volunteers do?  Volunteering in our shops is varied, exciting and rewarding. No two days are the same and you have the chance to flex different skills regularly. There are always new opportunities to keep you engaged and help you grow and develop in your role.   While this list is not exhaustive, it gives you a flavour of some of the typical tasks in our charity shops:   Serving customers, taking cash and providing good all-round customer service   Sorting through donated items and pricing stock   Working on window and shop displays   Keeping the shop tidy, clean and well organised   Interacting with the general public   Following new health, safety and social distancing measures   You don’t need any experience to volunteer  You just need to be motivated, hardworking and enjoy being part of a team. There’ll be a full induction as well as ongoing training opportunities to make sure you’re fully confident and able to excel in your role.  Why should I volunteer? Volunteering brings a wealth of benefits, both personal and professional.    Every volunteer hour you donate means we can sell 6 items and make £20 of income. So, if you volunteer for a 7-hour day, this can generate £140. That means that every day you volunteer, you’ll be raising more funds to beat cancer.    You’ll gain important skills that are hugely valued in the workplace such as teamwork, communication and using your initiative.   You can boost your CV by working towards an NVQ in Retail with Derby College, and we'll provide you with a reference.   It will allow you to get involved in your local community and to meet new friends.   Our friendly CRUK team will be there to support you all the way – offering guidance and helping you build your confidence.   It’s fun – you’ll gain real satisfaction from volunteering alongside our warm, friendly shop volunteers who will make you feel right at home.  The minimum age for volunteering in our shops is 18 . If you’re aged between 16 -18 you may still be able to volunteer in our shops, but you must be on a recognised scheme, for example the Duke of Edinburgh.   What happens next? Click ‘Apply Now’ at the top of this page to complete an online application form. We’ll then get in touch directly to tell you more.   At CRUK we value diversity and we're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We will consider making any reasonable adjustments to support volunteer applications from people with a disability or health condition. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures and believe that volunteers from diverse backgrounds will help us to beat cancer. In the meantime, check out our new Volunteer Hub to read the latest volunteering news from Cancer Research UK. 

We currently have around 40 shops/ community hubs across Scotland. Our shops and hubs help us raise funds so we can provide our services to the people who need us. Every one of our stores relies on a team of volunteers to help run it and support our staff. Quite simply, we cannot provide our services or raise funds without the amazing support of our volunteers. The time, support and the work they do is vital to us and the people we help. By helping out in one of our stores, you can make a difference to people and their families in Scotland who are isolated, scared or anxious about their condition.

Are you passionate about Period Dignity? Looking for an opportunity to help people to access essential period products during the pandemic? The Tampon Taxi needs you! We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers with their own car who would be willing to collect and deliver period products to people in Perth and Kinross. You can choose which areas to deliver to, to suit your own schedule and where you are based. We make deliveries in Perth City and all across the region! This is a great opportunity to get involved with the local response to Covid, supporting an essential and popular local service as well as getting local people the help they need! As a volunteer driver, you will be an advocate for the service and the values of Period Dignity in Perth & Kinross. If you have any questions about this opportunity, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Over The Wall residential camp activities include archery, arts and crafts, climbing walls, games, face painting, dance parties, kayaking and more! Campers will be divided into teams based on their age groups of 8-10, 11-13, 13-15 and 15-17 years of age. Volunteers help create a fun, safe and supportive environment for children with health challenges and their siblings to try new things, have amazing impactful experiences, build confidence and time for reflection on all their achievements. Over The Wall residential camp activities include archery, arts and crafts, climbing walls, games, face painting, dance parties, kayaking and more! Please click here to see a short video showing you around an exciting Residential Health Challenge Camp! Our Health Challenge & Siblings Camps are magical places where campers take part in fun activities including Sports and Games, Drama, Arts and Crafts and Discovery. Campers will be divided into teams based on their age groups of 8-10, 11-13, 13-15 and 15-17 years of age. Scotland Health Challenge & Siblings Residential Camp (Monday 11th July - Friday 15th July) Strathallen, Forgandenny, Perth, PH2 9EG Volunteers help create a fun, safe and supportive environment for children with health challenges and their siblings to try new things, have amazing impactful experiences, build confidence and time for reflection on all their achievements. You will be part of the staff team of Volunteers, and will need a sense of fun with an energetic, enthusiastic and positive approach. If you are looking for an amazing and rewarding experience where you can make a real difference in young people’s lives, whilst developing your skills in communication, team work and creativity, then apply to be an Activity Leader now! Camp is five days long and you will be required to arrive one day early for training. We will give you all the necessary training and support and provide your accommodation and food for the duration of camp.

Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland (Cruse Scotland) is seeking to recruit enthusiastic and compassionate volunteers to answer telephone calls to our National Helpline. Applicants should have excellent listening skills and the ability to put people at ease on the telephone. They should be able to keep a level head when dealing with distressing, angry or difficult calls. Training Full training is given for this role, through our 5-day helpline training course. No previous counselling qualifications are required to undertake this training, however applicants who have such previous training will be able to put their skills to good use. We require all applicants to attend all 5 training days, no pre-planned absences are permitted. The training will be delivered via Zoom, therefore you must have access to a PC/laptop/tablet for all of the training days. The format of the course is a mix of trainer led delivery, skills practice and eLearning. You should be prepared to engage in role play as part of this learning.

Over The Wall is a charity that helps children, young people and their families, living in the UK, reach beyond the boundaries of their health challenges to discover a world of mischief, magic and new possibilities. We do this by providing free of charge, transformative activity camps throughout the UK. Our Health Challenge & Siblings Camps are magical places where campers take part in fun activities including Sports and Games, Drama, Arts and Crafts and Discovery. Campers will be divided into teams based on their age groups of 8-10, 11-13, 13-15 and 15-17 years of age. Camp could not happen without the generosity of nurses, doctors and paramedics giving up their time. It means we can offer ‘home away from home’ care which normally involves giving medications, nebulisers, overnight NG/PEG feeds and dressing changes etc. When you aren’t busy with that, you can join in with group for activities like, kayaking, fishing, climbing, arts & crafts or drama.. Visit www.otw.org.uk to find out more and to start your application

ABOUT RSPB The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is the UK's largest nature conservation charity. Originally set up in 1889, they began working on their nature reserve at Loch Leven in 1967. You can join their fantastic team of volunteers who are helping to inspire everyone to give nature a home and secure a healthy environment for wildlife. You will gain skills that give you an invaluable insight into the RSPB's essential work. 'SCHOOLS ON RESERVES' PROGRAMME Each of the RSPB's reserves offer school groups the opportunity to book outdoor sessions in which they learn about and are inspired by the beautiful and amazing wildlife on the reserve. The RSPB's 'Schools on Reserves' programme aims to give school children the chance to experience nature first-hand, and by helping the group you can be part of that exciting journey of discovery. You can share in the excitement by becoming a volunteer helping in the delivery of our education programme to visiting schools. Typical activities range from hands on exploration of meadows, woods and ponds to playing environmental games. THE ROLE As a Schools on Reserve Leader you can help inspire school children, giving them the chance to experience nature first-hand. By being part of that exciting journey of discovery you will help the Learning Officer in making sure children get the most out of their visit. You will be leading the delivery of high-quality learning activities to school children who are visiting the site with their school. This includes: - Engage with the participants to inspire them about wildlife. - Facilitate the participants' learning during the activity. - Assist with equipment and resource maintenance. - Assist with feedback and evaluation. - Attend an initial induction and training session and participate in occasional skills development opportunities. This opportunity runs during school term time, during the day each week day (dependent on school bookings). ESSENTIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE - A keen interest in wildlife, conservation and the environment. - An enthusiasm for outdoor education and willingness to learn new skills. - A resourceful and flexible approach to be able to cope with a wide variety of ages and abilities of children. - The confidence and ability to lead or facilitate a fun and active day's education programme with a group of students and their teacher. - Ability to communicate effectively with children of differing needs and levels of understanding. - Self-motivated with ability to work as part of a team and alone. DESIRABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE - Field teaching experience would be an advantage. - Some ecological knowledge of habitat types would be an advantage. - Some knowledge of the local history of the area would be an advantage. NOTE: If you are interested in supporting rather than leading education sessions, please ask Sarah about Volunteer Learning Support opportunities by emailing: sarah.cooper1@rspb.org.uk

Martha’s Kitchen community meal-making offers an opportunity for people to get involved in a worthwhile project. Using surplus supermarket food, we will make low-cost and nutritious meals for those most affected by food poverty in Muirton and North Muirton, Perth. Volunteers will receive training and will be offered opportunities to gain accreditation in Food Hygiene.

This shop has shifts available Monday AM, Tuesday AM, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  Volunteer in our shops Our  shop volunteers  are  helping us beat cancer right now.    In 2019/20, 14,000 volunteers gave 3.1 million hours of their time and sold items totalling £15million. These funds are helping us start new clinical trials and research treatments as we speak.   If you  volunteer  at a Cancer Research UK shop,  you too could make a real difference to what we can achieve.  Nothing we do would be possible without  amazing volunteers  like you.   You’ll also  gain valuable skills to help develop your CV and experience.  And you’ll volunteer alongside a wonderful team of passionate, friendly people  who will support you  every step of the way.   Volunteering is open to everyone and no experience is required.  So,  if you’re looking for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from  you.   What do shop volunteers do?  Volunteering in our shops is varied, exciting and rewarding. No two days are the same and you have the chance to flex different skills regularly. There are always new opportunities to keep you engaged and help you grow and develop in your role.   While this list is not exhaustive, it gives you a flavour of some of the typical tasks in our charity shops:   Serving customers, taking  payments  and providing good all-round customer service   Sorting through donated items and pricing stock   Working on window and shop displays   Keeping the shop tidy, clean and well organised   Interacting with the general public   Following new health, safety and social distancing measures   You don’t need any experience to volunteer  You just need to be motivated, hardworking and enjoy being part of a team. There’ll be a full induction as well as ongoing training opportunities to make sure you’re fully confident and able to excel in your role.  Why should I volunteer? Volunteering brings a wealth of benefits, both personal and professional.    Every volunteer hour  you  donate means we can sell 6 items and make £20 of income. So, if you volunteer for   a 7-hour day, this can generate £140. That means that every day you volunteer, you’ll be raising more funds to beat cancer.    You’ll gain important skills that are hugely valued in the workplace such as teamwork, communication and using your initiative.   You can boost your CV by working towards an NVQ in Retail with Derby College,  and  we'll provide you with a reference.   It will allow you to get involved in your local community and to meet new friends.   Our friendly  CRUK  team will be there to suppor t you all the way – offering guidance and helping you build your confidence.   It’s fun – you’ll gain real satisfaction from volunteering alongside our warm, friendly shop volunteers who will make you feel right at home.  The minimum age for volunteering in our shops is 18 . If  you’re aged  between 16 -18 you may still be able to volunteer in our  shops,  but you must be on a recognised scheme, for example the Duke of Edinburgh.   What happens next? Click ‘Apply Now’ at the top of this page   to  complete an online application  form. We’ll then get in touch directly to tell you more.   In the meantime, check out our new Volunteer Hub to read the latest volunteering news from Cancer Research UK.  At Cancer Research UK we value diversity and we're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures and believe that volunteers from diverse backgrounds will help us to beat cancer.

All we ask for is a hard working individual who is keen to learn we can provide all the training to help. 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.

Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 shops. Our stores sell lots of great donated & new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK. Our retail stores are the face of our charity on the high-street and in local communities. We have loads of amazing stock donated to us every week, and this all needs to be sorted, tagged and put on the shop-floor for sale! Making sure our shops look fantastic is another task you can get involved with. You may also be required to help out on the till too, but we will show you how that works during your time volunteering with us. We value the contribution of everyone who supports Barnardo’s. You will be a friendly face of Barnardo’s by volunteering in one of our shops. It would be great if you could volunteer one shift a week (or even more if you want) but we’re always happy to be flexible to work around your availability. Why we want you: Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 stores. Our stores sell lots of great donated and new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK. What you will be doing: Work on the till processing sales and returns Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing Create stylish window displays Replenish stock on the shop floor Stock-take and other administrative tasks The skills you need: Friendly and helpful Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s Flexible and willing to do a variety of the shop tasks What's in it for you: Have fun and meet new people Develop skills for your CV including confidence, teamwork and problem solving Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families Learning and development opportunities through our Volunteer Academy which includes access to Level 2 Qualifications and other accredited courses Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer Other information: Minimum age 14 Shop based Location 45 Allan Street, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, PH10 6AB, United Kingdom Disclaimer We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the above, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles. If you are unable to apply online through the link on this page, please visit your local store for a paper application form or contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team on volunteering@barnardos.org.uk

Would you like to join the team of volunteers who make our coffee shop so successful? There are many reasons why our volunteers have some spare time and many reasons why they chose to spend it helping us at the coffee shop. Each and every volunteer has their own story to tell. We are currently looking for volunteers to help with waitressing. This involves taking customer orders, passing hot food orders to the kitchen, preparing drink and cake orders, taking orders to the tables, clearing tables. If you have some spare time, please get in touch with us. Shifts are flexible. They can be morning, afternoon or over lunchtime for a few hours. Equally they can be weekly, fortnightly, monthly or just every now and then! We are a friendly bunch who get a lot of satisfaction knowing that all the profits from the coffee and gift shop go directly to the Macmillan Cornhill Centre, a purpose built specialist palliative care unit based in the grounds of Perth Royal Infirmary.

Would you like to join the team of volunteers who make our coffee shop so successful? There are many reasons why our volunteers have some spare time and many reasons why they chose to spend it helping us at the coffee shop. Each and every volunteer has their own story to tell. We are currently looking for volunteers to help make sandwiches. This involves setting up the sandwich bar in the morning with ingredients, preparing orders as they come in, alerting the manager when stocks are low, clearing the sandwich bar at the end of the day. If you have some spare time, please get in touch with us. Shifts are flexible. They can be morning, afternoon or over lunchtime for a few hours. Equally they can be weekly, fortnightly, monthly or just every now and then! We are a friendly bunch who get a lot of satisfaction knowing that all the profits from the coffee and gift shop go directly to the Macmillan Cornhill Centre, a purpose built specialist palliative care unit based in the grounds of Perth Royal Infirmary.

RSPB's reserves offer school groups the opportunity to book outdoor sessions in which they learn about and are inspired by the beautiful and amazing wildlife on the reserve. Their Schools on Reserves programme aims to give schoolchildren the chance to experience nature first-hand and by helping the group you can be part of that exciting journey of discovery! Share in the excitement as a volunteer and assist in the delivery of their education programme to visiting schools. Typical activities range from hands on exploration of meadows, woods and ponds to playing environmental games. A typical day of volunteering will last about 5 hours and you're asked to commit to this once a week during school term time. The RSPB is the UK's largest nature conservation charity! Join their fantastic volunteers who are helping to inspire everyone to give nature a home and secure a healthy environment for wildlife. They will help you gain skills and give you an invaluable insight into their essential work.

Gardeners Urgently Needed! Based at the beautiful and historic Megginch Castle Estate by Errol, Perthshire we are looking for enthusiastic gardeners to help maintain an area of the Walled Garden. We have very kindly been gifted the use of this piece of land for the Starfish Way where we work with young people with varied Additional Support Needs. We are urgently looking for gardeners to help us maintain and develop this area as well as experienced gardeners who would be willing to work alongside our fabulous young people and share their knowledge and expertise. If either of these opportunities is of interest to you, please contact us at admin@pkdofe.com or call 01738 627455 / 07951 557979 for more details. Expenses and refreshments will be provided.

We currently have around 40 shops/ community hubs across Scotland. Our shops and hubs help us raise funds so we can provide our services to the people who need us. Every one of our stores relies on a team of volunteers to help run it and support our staff. Quite simply, we cannot provide our services or raise funds without the amazing support of our volunteers. The time, support and the work they do is vital to us and the people we help. By helping out in one of our stores, you can make a difference to people and their families in Scotland who are isolated, scared or anxious about their condition.

Would you like to join the team of volunteers who make our coffee shop so successful? There are many reasons why our volunteers have some spare time and many reasons why they chose to spend it helping us at the coffee shop. Each and every volunteer has their own story to tell. We are currently looking for volunteers to help as till operatives. This involves processing the customer orders, ensuring the correct charge is made, encouraging shop sales and donations., balancing the till at the end of the day and making up a float for the following day. If you have some spare time, please get in touch with us. Shifts are flexible. They can be morning, afternoon or over lunchtime for a few hours. Equally they can be weekly, fortnightly, monthly or just every now and then! We are a friendly bunch who get a lot of satisfaction knowing that all the profits from the coffee and gift shop go directly to the Macmillan Cornhill Centre, a purpose built specialist palliative care unit based in the grounds of Perth Royal Infirmary.

Over The Wall is a charity that helps children, young people and their families, living in the UK, reach beyond the boundaries of their health challenges to discover a world of mischief, magic and new possibilities. We do this by providing free of charge, transformative activity camps throughout the UK. Our Health Challenge & Siblings Camps are magical places where campers take part in fun activities including Sports and Games, Drama, Arts and Crafts and Discovery. Campers will be divided into teams based on their age groups of 8-10, 11-13, 13-15 and 15-17 years of age. Your mission is to capture all the magic moments of camp! If you have some photographic or videography experience and have a flair for capturing those special moments then this could be the role for you at camp. We will provide you with the equipment and time to collate the spectacular moments of fun campers have had a camp. You will put these together to create a slide show which is shown at the end of camp to everyone to really enjoy and look back on all the amazing experiences they had at camp. As well as being part of the Media Crew you will also be in a team with other volunteers supporting campers so you won’t miss all the magical moments of team fun at camp. If you are kind, enthusiastic and have a great eye for a good picture this role is for you. Training and food and accommodation is provided for the duration of camp. We need your help to create the end of camp glow! Join our media crew today! You will also be part of a Camp team teammate and get to join in all the fun of Camp! Please visit www.otw.org.uk for more information and to start your application

Over The Wall is a charity that helps children, young people and their families, living in the UK, reach beyond the boundaries of their health challenges to discover a world of mischief, magic and new possibilities. We do this by providing free of charge, transformative activity camps throughout the UK. Teammates are an essential part of the camp, supporting campers throughout their time at Camp, building fantastic relationships whilst encouraging and inspiring and empowering campers as they complete camp activities. Campers will be divided into teams based on the age groups of 8-10, 11-13, 13-15 and 15-17. You will be part of a team of other amazing Volunteers supporting Campers in a wide range of activities, including Archery, Arts and Crafts, Discovery, Sports and Games and encouraging them to reflect on what they have achieved in the evening Cabin Chats. You will also look after the daytime and night-time needs of the Campers in their accommodation. Training is provided both before and at camp to ensure you have all the information you need for the camp to be a great experience for you and the campers. Day Camp Teammate Teammates support campers throughout their time at Camp, building fantastic relationships whilst encouraging, inspiring and empowering campers as they complete camp activities. You will be part of a team of other amazing Volunteers, having fun and creating amazing experiences! Live close to a camp location? Join the camp fun supporting campers during the days of camp and then head back to your home comforts. Please visit www.otw.org.uk to find out more and to start your application

Duke of Edinburgh Leaders & Volunteers Required – Additional Support Need Groups Fantastic opportunities are available to volunteer with some of our Perth based Duke of Edinburgh Award groups. Helping young people achieve their Duke of Edinburgh Award, we seek Leaders and Volunteers to support the running of the Open ASN, Young Carers and Letham groups. Groups meet once a week in the evening, mostly during term time and full training will be given with accredited qualifications where necessary. Volunteers will be involved with the planning and delivering of imaginative and varied activities to help the young people achieve each section of the Award – Physical, Skill, Volunteering and Expedition. Some of the groups include young people with varied additional support needs and any experience working in similar areas of support will be welcomed although not a necessity. If you want to become a Duke of Edinburgh volunteer, please contact us at admin@pkdofe.com or call 01738 627455 / 07951 557979 for more information.

The role requires good communication and customer service skills and involves dealing with customer enquiries as well as arranging collections, deliveries , online bookings and promoting the Gift Aid scheme 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.

This shop has shifts available Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.  Volunteer in our shops Our  shop volunteers  are  helping us beat cancer right now.    In 2019/20, 14,000 volunteers gave 3.1 million hours of their time and sold items totalling £15million. These funds are helping us start new clinical trials and research treatments as we speak.   If you  volunteer  at a Cancer Research UK shop,  you too could make a real difference to what we can achieve.  Nothing we do would be possible without  amazing volunteers  like you.   You’ll also  gain valuable skills to help develop your CV and experience.  And you’ll volunteer alongside a wonderful team of passionate, friendly people  who will support you  every step of the way.   Volunteering is open to everyone and no experience is required.  So,  if you’re looking for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from  you.   What do shop volunteers do?  Volunteering in our shops is varied, exciting and rewarding. No two days are the same and you have the chance to flex different skills regularly. There are always new opportunities to keep you engaged and help you grow and develop in your role.   While this list is not exhaustive, it gives you a flavour of some of the typical tasks in our charity shops:   Serving customers, taking  payments  and providing good all-round customer service   Sorting through donated items and pricing stock   Working on window and shop displays   Keeping the shop tidy, clean and well organised   Interacting with the general public   Following new health, safety and social distancing measures   You don’t need any experience to volunteer  You just need to be motivated, hardworking and enjoy being part of a team. There’ll be a full induction as well as ongoing training opportunities to make sure you’re fully confident and able to excel in your role.  Why should I volunteer? Volunteering brings a wealth of benefits, both personal and professional.    Every volunteer hour  you  donate means we can sell 6 items and make £20 of income. So, if you volunteer for a 7-hour day, this can generate £140. That means that every day you volunteer, you’ll be raising more funds to beat cancer.    You’ll gain important skills that are hugely valued in the workplace such as teamwork, communication and using your initiative.   You can boost your CV by working towards an NVQ in Retail with Derby College,  and  we'll provide you with a reference.   It will allow you to get involved in your local community and to meet new friends.   Our friendly  CRUK  team will be there to support you all the way – offering guidance and helping you build your confidence.   It’s fun – you’ll gain real satisfaction from volunteering alongside our warm, friendly shop volunteers who will make you feel right at home.  The minimum age for volunteering in our shops is 18 . If  you’re aged  between 16 -18 you may still be able to volunteer in our  shops,  but you must be on a recognised scheme, for example, the Duke of Edinburgh.   What happens next? Click ‘Apply Now’ at the top of this page   to  complete an online application  form. We’ll then get in touch directly to tell you more.   In the meantime, check out our new Volunteer Hub to read the latest volunteering news from Cancer Research UK.  At CRUK we value diversity and we're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures and believe that volunteers from diverse backgrounds will help us to beat cancer.

This shop has shifts available every day of the week. Volunteer in our shops Our  shop volunteers  are  helping us beat cancer right now.    In 2019/20, 14,000 volunteers gave 3.1 million hours of their time and sold items totalling £15million. These funds are helping us start new clinical trials and research treatments as we speak.   If you  volunteer  at a Cancer Research UK shop,  you too could make a real difference to what we can achieve.  Nothing we do would be possible without  amazing volunteers  like you.   You’ll also  gain valuable skills to help develop your CV and experience.  And you’ll volunteer alongside a wonderful team of passionate, friendly people  who will support you  every step of the way.   Volunteering is open to everyone and no experience is required.  So,  if you’re looking for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from  you.   What do shop volunteers do?  Volunteering in our shops is varied, exciting and rewarding. No two days are the same and you have the chance to flex different skills regularly. There are always new opportunities to keep you engaged and help you grow and develop in your role.   While this list is not exhaustive, it gives you a flavour of some of the typical tasks in our charity shops:   Serving customers, taking  payments  and providing good all-round customer service   Sorting through donated items and pricing stock   Working on window and shop displays   Keeping the shop tidy, clean and well organised   Interacting with the general public   Following new health, safety and social distancing measures   You don’t need any experience to volunteer  You just need to be motivated, hardworking and enjoy being part of a team. There’ll be a full induction as well as ongoing training opportunities to make sure you’re fully confident and able to excel in your role.  Why should I volunteer? Volunteering brings a wealth of benefits, both personal and professional.    Every volunteer hour  you  donate means we can sell 6 items and make £20 of income. So, if you volunteer for a 7-hour day, this can generate £140. That means that every day you volunteer, you’ll be raising more funds to beat cancer.    You’ll gain important skills that are hugely valued in the workplace such as teamwork, communication and using your initiative.   You can boost your CV by working towards an NVQ in Retail with Derby College,  and  we'll provide you with a reference.   It will allow you to get involved in your local community and to meet new friends.   Our friendly  CRUK  team will be there to support you all the way – offering guidance and helping you build your confidence.   It’s fun – you’ll gain real satisfaction from volunteering alongside our warm, friendly shop volunteers who will make you feel right at home.  The minimum age for volunteering in our shops is 18 . If  you’re aged  between 16 -18 you may still be able to volunteer in our  shops,  but you must be on a recognised scheme, for example, the Duke of Edinburgh.   What happens next? Click ‘Apply Now’ at the top of this page   to  complete an online application  form. We’ll then get in touch directly to tell you more.   In the meantime, check out our new Volunteer Hub to read the latest volunteering news from Cancer Research UK.  At CRUK we value diversity and we're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures and believe that volunteers from diverse backgrounds will help us to beat cancer.