About Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland Everyone has the right to live life to the full. After a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or a stroke, many people experience fear and isolation and struggle with the impact on their lives. Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland won’t stand for that. The care and support we deliver every day ensures everyone can live the life they want to. About Our Services Across Scotland, over 1 million people – that’s one in five of the population – are living with the effects of serious chest and heart conditions and stroke. By 2021 we will double the number of people we support so that more people can live life to the full. We will do this by providing vital advice, information, and support through our No Life Half Lived Support services across Scotland. These services include our Advice Line, Stroke Nurse Service, Rehabilitation Support Service, Health Information, Health Defence, Education and E-learning, Financial Advice & Support and our Peer Support Groups. About the Role Rehabilitation Support Volunteers support people who have had a stroke to develop autonomy and confidence in self-management, enabling them to fully engage with their community and activities of their choosing. The service follows a pathway from hospital to community and can be delivered in a one-to-one and/or a group setting. The service can be delivered to provide specified person-centred communication support for those with a communication difficulty and/or to support a specific physical or everyday task. About Volunteering at CHSS Volunteers are vital to the success of No Life Half Lived strategy. We will double the number of volunteers that we have to reach everybody who needs us and help us to raise funds. Our Volunteer Steering Group will make sure that every volunteer is supported so they have the best experience and become ambassadors for CHSS in their local communities. CHSS is committed to ensuring that every volunteer has the best experience throughout their volunteering journey and has been reaccredited with the Investing in Volunteers quality standard.

Since the outbreak of Covid 19 the government has set out guidelines for retail to ensure all our staff, customers and volunteers are safe. This volunteer role will help make this possible by doing the following: · Meeting and greeting customers at the entrance of the shop · Managing a socially distanced queuing system · Advising customers of the COVID19 procedures we have in place in the shop, including hand sanitising and social distancing. · Accepting donations and completing gift aid applications · Helping with the ongoing good hygiene procedures of the shop

We are currently looking for Lead Retail Volunteers. Would you like to develop your management skills and work with our fantastic team of volunteers? We are looking for a friendly and organised person, who works well with others and can manage a team of volunteers. Our Lead Charity Shop Volunteers are shop volunteers who have additional responsibilities of opening and closing the shop and helping to ensure our volunteering team are confident and supported in their role. Full training will be provided so if you are looking to learn new skills and meet new people, please come and join our friendly team. In doing so you will help us raise vital funds for CHAS. Every pound raised makes such a difference to children and young people with a life-shortening condition.

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

Stewards at the festival may be invited to do a variety of tasks. These include: - helping on the welcome stall, perhaps selling admission tickets, programmes and other merchandise - welcoming performers, making sure they know where to go, making sure they perform in the correct order and issuing certificates at the end of a performance section - keeping the audience aware of who is performing - helping the adjudicator with paperwork

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. While the Coronavirus is an ongoing threat, befriending will be limited to telephone contact. Friendly chats can be a lifeline at this time. We would hope that this initial telephone contact might later lead to befriending in person.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Our Media Volunteers 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 Media Volunteer 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

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

We currently have around 50 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.

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

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

As a volunteer you will become a valuable member of the team delivering support through encouragement, empowerment. You will promote positive working relationships with people that experience suicidal thoughts or mental health difficulties. As a volunteer you will receive training in how to speak about thoughts a feelings associated to suicide without embarrassment or shame to the individual. You will be part of a service that is creating network links by working in partnership with other organisations. As a volunteer you will be given the opportunity to develop new skills and improve your knowledge, and by working with other agencies and organisations you will be part a multi-agency strategy that is committed to strengthening network links and challenging future economic and social changes. As a volunteer you will use technology to engage with people in innovative ways to ensure that we reach all current and future service users. By providing support to people experiencing mental health problems, you will be recognising diversity and the need for people, local communities and groups to respect the ways in which needs are addressed across the local areas. We encourage all staff and volunteers to strengthen their skills and knowledge and be open to new opportunities and challenges, to enable us to uphold the needs of the service.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Glenfarg at Kilgraston RDA currently offers 3 half hour sessions on a Tuesday morning for up to 6 riders per session. We are looking fr volunteers to help with tacking horses and leading horses with riders around the arena under direction of qualified instructor.

Remake is a community reuse charity based in Crieff and run by volunteers and staff. Our main outlet is a Scrapstore located at the Crieff Visitor Centre in Perthshire. It is from this base that we promote the reuse of materials, donated by the community, for the benefit of the community. Volunteers are vital to our operations and quite simply we would not be able to operate without them. We currently have Volunteering vacancies for Scrapstore Assistant. This role is a very social one and involves many different tasks from dealing with customers to processing the unique and varied donations we receive from our community. We are an enthusiastic team who thrive on connecting with the community and embrace the challenges of the day ….no two days are ever the same and therefore the Scrapstore Assistant tasks can change depending on what is happening. We ask that you commit to 2 hours per week, although not limited to that! If you would like to join us we would be delighted to welcome you.

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

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

The Service offers family mediation, counselling and therapies, child contact and other family support services to families, children, young people, parents, couples and individuals. All our work centres around supporting them to overcome relationship difficulties, separation and conflict. Volunteers work in our Perth Child Contact Centre on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Child Contact Centres are child-friendly, safe, neutral, staffed places where children can come to spend time with their parent, sibling or any other family member, following a relationship breakdown or separation, where otherwise they wouldn’t get to see them due to family conflict. Parents do not meet and children get to develop relationships through play. This enables parents to develop trust in each other as parents and move towards making their own arrangements if possible. Volunteers are invaluable in enabling children and family members to connect through play and offering a service that benefits the local communities and families. Volunteers have enabled the development of child contact centres in the area and they continue to be crucial contributors, by managing the families’ coming and going on the day and facilitating children to engage in play and develop important family relationships.

We currently have around 50 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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Are you looking to get more involved in your local community? Do you enjoy working with other volunteers? Are you passionate about The Scottish Poppy Appeal? We are looking for a lead volunteer to help manage the Poppy Appeal in Perth. If you enjoy meeting people and can help us distribute the poppies throughout Perth and can organise a small team of willing volunteers, then please get in touch. • Support the Armed forces community in Scotland, through fundraising and sharing their stories in your community • Think about your Poppy appeal area, where do people like to go? What are the busiest shops, takeaways and local services? • Place an order for Poppy Appeal supplies such as Collection Tins, Poppies and Promotional materials, • Recruit and develop a team of likeminded local volunteers or community groups to help you reach as many people as possible – You will co-ordinate these volunteers to ensure the Poppy appeal is planned and as efficient as possible. • Work with local business to create a network of Poppy Appeal locations, to ensure everyone who wants to proudly wear the symbol of remembrance can easily access it and donate to the Poppy Appeal • Plan and develop collection events at high volume areas such as Supermarkets, High Streets or Local events. Meet new people and help share the message of the Poppy and what it symbolises as you collect donations. • Take ownership for the collections, ensuring that all donations are accounted for and banked promptly and safely in accordance with Poppyscotland processes. • Celebrate your success thank the community and your volunteers for their help.

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

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.

Since the outbreak of Covid 19 the government has set out guidelines for retail to ensure all our staff, customers and volunteers are safe. This volunteer role will help make this possible by doing the following: · Meeting and greeting customers at the entrance of the shop · Managing a socially distanced queuing system · Advising customers of the COVID19 procedures we have in place in the shop, including hand sanitising and social distancing. · Accepting donations and completing gift aid applications · Helping with the ongoing good hygiene procedures of the shop

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

CHAS are looking for volunteer retail drivers to help with collecting and delivering items between CHAS sites and supporters. You will support with driving and loading/unloading the CHAS van in addition to general maintenance checks, cleaning and refuelling the van. They're looking for someone with a friendly and professional manner, who's over 21 years old with a full UK driving licence. Volunteer Retail Drivers provide a vital service by helping to collect and deliver stock between the CHAS retail shops. If you are looking to meet new people and become involved in the local community, please join the friendly team of drivers and help raise funds and develop CHAS's service to children and families.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ever thought of helping people, but not sure what you could do? Do you enjoy spending time with older people? Can you spare some time to help others? Becoming a Safer Ageing volunteer may be just for you! Hourglass Scotland, part of the UK-wide charity, Hourglass (formerly Action on Elder Abuse) is dedicated to calling time on the harm, abuse and exploitation of older people. We aim to promote safer ageing and a fairer society for all older people. Hourglass are enhancing our community-led services, and we’re therefore looking for volunteers to deliver frontline support to older people. Our volunteers provide a range of support to help those who have experienced abuse or exploitation, as well as any older person who may be at risk. You’ll provide immediate advice and support to older people and those concerned about them, as well proactively helping keep older people safe from harm. During the lockdown, our volunteers are continuing to provide support to older people remotely, but we will resume in-person support when possible. We are developing a range of services and activities to promote safer ageing and stop abuse; incorporating prevention, recovery and resilience, interest-based groups, social events, one-to-one support, and more. Volunteering roles include: • Providing one-to-one support to an older person in their own home, a community setting or over the phone • Hosting or assisting with coffee mornings or social events • Facilitating or assisting interest groups (e.g. crafts, photography, story-telling, local history, etc) Groups will be flexible according to your own interests/skills • Raising awareness of the work of Hourglass & issues relating to safer ageing and the abuse of older people • Hosting information stands or pop-up clinics at community venues and events We’re looking for people who are passionate about stopping abuse and empowering older people to live well and age safely; who understand issues affecting older people; who can demonstrate empathy, patience, sensitivity and resilience; and who can listen and support non-judgementally. If you match this description, are aged over 18, and can commit to an hour or more per week, we’d love to hear from you. Some roles may be home-based.