Each year Erskine cares for ex-Servicemen and women from all backgrounds. You can help us make a difference to the lives of our country’s Veterans who have sacrificed so much. We are always looking for volunteers to support us to help meet our fundraising targets in order that we can provide our Veterans with the very best quality of life, care and support. Help us to reach our goals. You can help us to achieve more for our Veterans by offering your time, energy and support. There are lots of ways to get involved including supporting our various events and bucket collections. To find out more about the variety of roles involved in being a fundraising volunteer please register your interest here.

Each year Erskine cares for ex-Servicemen and women from all backgrounds. You can help us make a difference to the lives of our country’s Veterans who have sacrificed so much. We are always looking for volunteers to support us to help meet our fundraising targets in order that we can provide our Veterans with the very best quality of life, care and support. Help us to reach our goals. You can help us to achieve more for our Veterans by offering your time, energy and support. There are lots of ways to get involved including supporting our various events and bucket collections. To find out more about the variety of roles involved in being a fundraising volunteer please register your interest here.

Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity is excited to be opening our first ever charity shop and need your help! Our shop will sell a range of baby clothes and products, and will also feature our Wee Activity Zone - a space for special events, soft play and arts & crafts. We need volunteers to receive goods donated by the public then clean and sort the items. You’ll use your judgement about what to sell in the retail unit and ensure everything is prepared to a high standard for selling on. - Customer service: meeting with and accepting goods donations from the public in a friendly and welcoming manner. - Donation processing: taking customers’ details to ensure we can thank them and also process any possible Gift Aid donations. - Gift Aid: tagging and labelling items that are eligible for the Gift Aid scheme. - Stock preparation: cleaning or steaming items to a high standard to ensure they are appropriate to sell. - House-keeping: ensuring the storage unit is kept clean, tidy and well organised. - Stock rotation: liaising with GCHC staff to ensure the stock is ready and appropriate to be taken to the retail unit.

Eadha is one of Scotland's leading Aspen conservation charities. Aspen is a rare native tree but one which is potentially very useful and productive. Aspen rarely sets seed so propagating it is challenging. We survey the remote areas of the country to find surviving trees from which we then extract root cuttings for propagation. We then use a specialised lab to generate planting stock using tissue culture methods. They supply us with small plants which we pot up and grow on in our nursery. Aspen supports a more wildlife than any other tree and we develop woodland projects into which it can be planted. We are also growing other native trees and wildflowers. We are looking for volunteers to help us in our nursery at Bishopton to help with propagation. pot on the aspen trees. It is a beautiful and peaceful place to work, to learn new skills and help to conserve native species.

In this role, you will record income and expenditure of the group, bank funds regularly and keep the members up to date with fundraising income totals and count and bank the money raised by your local fundraising group. If you feel you don't tick all the boxes below then please still get in touch to see how you could help as we are flexible, where possible, and would love to have you onboard. As Treasurer, you are a key member of your local fundraising group. You will need to record income and expenditure of the group, bank funds regularly and keep the members up to date with fundraising income totals. This includes: • Maintaining accurate records of all income and expenditure by the Group. • To assign correct Guide Dogs banking codes to all donations. • To bank all funds donated to Guide Dogs promptly. • To complete and issue receipts to donors. • Attend Group meetings and advise members current levels of income and expenditure • Monitor levels of expenditure, ensuring prompt claims for reimbursement of the Float Account. • Ensure that the Float Account does not become overdrawn. • Apply for soft credits and gift aid via your local Mobility Team. • Maintaining records of where Guide Dogs Counter Top Boxes and life sized dogs are placed locally - working with your Group’s Collecting Box Co-Ordinator(s) and submitting the list by December 31st of each year to the Community Fundraiser • To respond to requests made by Guide Dogs Finance department. • Keeping Group fiscal records for 6 years in accordance with HMRC guidelines and to ensure that all Group records are available for the Community Fundraiser, Group members or any other independent examiner as requested by Guide Dogs.

Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity are looking for volunteer drivers to support with collections and deliveries of items for our Buchanan Galleries Shop and to support with any other ad-hoc driving tasks. Use of our charity van will be provided and manual handling training given. Volunteers will be part of a team and be contacted when a collection or delivery is required, this is a flexible role where you can choose when you are available to support. This opportunity will include some heavy lifting. If you would like more information or have any questions before registering an interest then please feel free to contact our Fundraising Volunteer Manager, Becky, by e-mail volunteer@glasgowchildrenshsopitalcharity.org or by phone 07388 222168.

Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity host lots of varied fundraising events and activities throughout the year and these are only possible with the support of our amazing volunteers. From holding a bucket outside Hampden Stadium to helping children with arts and crafts at Silverburn, we have something for everyone! What's great too is that this role is very flexible, you pick and choose what you would like to be involved in and the time you can give to that activity. If you would like more information or have any questions before registering an interest then please feel free to contact our Fundraising Volunteer Manager, Becky, by e-mail volunteer@glasgowchildrenshsopitalcharity.org or by phone 07388 222168. We look forward to welcoming you to Team GCHC!

We are looking for Out of Hours Site Checks Volunteers to help look after our reserve at RSPB Lochwinnoch. This role is about maintaining a site presence in the evenings and offers a great opportunity to patrol our trails while enjoying the wildlife on offer. Out of Hours Site Checks Volunteers are able to devote two to three hours on a weekly basis after 5pm, on a set day each week. These volunteers ensure we have someone visible on site once the reserve staff have gone home. They are our eyes and ears. Our nature reserves are very special places for people and wildlife. Right across the UK the RSPB manages woodlands and wetlands, heathlands and meadows. A real mosaic of different kinds of habitats for a wide range of wildlife and they are visited by a range of people out of hours. With this in mind, this role includes the following: • Greeting members of the public who are on the reserve out of hours as you pass them; being a friendly face. • Checking paths, trails and outdoor facilities and reporting any issues to the Assistant Warden in a brief email after each shift. • Small quantities of litter picking. • Reporting inappropriate behaviour to the Assistant Warden, or to the Police under a limited number of circumstances. • Small maintenance tasks, if you are able (optional). Training and support will be provided but for this role the following are essential: • Excellent attention to detail. • Good 'people skills', including diplomacy. • Problem solving skills. You do not require any qualifications. You will enjoy doing your role in a beautiful wildlife rich setting, the great outdoors will be your place of work and you will be able to take it at your own pace. By talking to visitors as you go along, you'll have the pleasure of helping people learn more about the reserve and the work of the RSPB, or just be a familiar friendly face to our regulars. You will be making a genuine contribution to nature conservation, and you might find it rewarding to safeguard nature in the area you are working to protect. This role will involve a reasonable amount of physical activity, so it will enable you to keep your fitness levels high. As volunteers work in pairs please advise if you already have a “buddy” in mind who could work with you. This role is for over 18s.

Across the UK, our 270 local groups play a vital part in supporting people affected by MS. They provide sense of belonging, unity and friendship. And they deliver services and support for their local MS community. We are looking to recruit an Administration Volunteer for the Wider Renfrewshire and Inverclyde Group. Our Administration Volunteers are the linchpin for our local groups’ activities. They act as the first point of contact and they make sure all relevant information is circulated to other volunteers and members. And they play an important role in keeping our data and details up to date to comply with data protection legislation. In this role you’ll develop your administration and organisation skills. Most importantly you’ll be help your local group run efficiently, so they can keep providing valuable services to our MS community. To find out more about what services this group currently offer please go to https://volunteers.mssociety.org.uk/administration-volunteer Time Commitment We estimate this role will need around 2 hours a week. Our roles are flexible and aim to fit around you. Time commitments for this role may vary depending on your activities. This is an ongoing role. This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS. About you You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll be confident using Microsoft Office, the internet and email. You’ll be able to apply disability, equality and inclusion practices and understand and apply our risk management system. Ideally you’ll understand the local area and organisations that provide local services. You will be reliable and easy to contact and you need to live in or near the area the group to carry out this role. Please apply online The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.

About the Event: Renfrewshire Council deliver a number of events throughout the year. A local Paisley favourite of the event calendar is Barshaw Gala Day. Paisley's ever-popular Barshaw Gala Day will return on Saturday 17th June from Midday to 4pm. It's a fun, free day out for all the family. Barshaw Gala Day Event Volunteers: Barshaw Gala Day is looking for helpers to deliver this fun local summer event in Paisley. Examples of tasks undertaken as the Barshaw Gala Day Volunteer •Act as a point of contacts to the event visitors. Your main duties will be to assist event visitors with event information and site directions. •Welcome and guide event guests. •Assist event staff on the day with event related minor tasks. •Event set up and derig. About you: •You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. •You should be able to commit up to 5 hours of volunteering on the event day. •You should be willing to undergo a basic event induction and training. **This is an apply first opportunity, please register your interest by clicking “Apply” or Email events@renfrewshire.gov.uk. You will be contacted separately with further information on the induction and may be required to answer additional questions regarding your application. **

CREATE Paisley (CREATE) is looking for volunteers to support it's Summer Activities Programme, which is currently in development. This role will include supporting the charity on an ad hoc basis. For example by assisting on day trips, arts projects, events or campaigns. This role is intended to be flexible, relaxed and responsive to your skills, interests and schedule. This may be suitable for those who wish to volunteer but perhaps can’t commit to regular volunteering hours. Responsibilities include: To maintain regular contact with the Volunteer Coordinator regarding upcoming opportunities and availability To participate in the setting up, stewarding and dismantling of events To lend support on day trips and during projects if required To work together with other volunteers and attend volunteer group meetings when applicable About Create: CREATE is an innovative youth project in Renfrewshire which seeks to see ‘young people transformed through creativity, community, confidence and finding their voice’. CREATE works with young people, primarily ages 12-21, through drop ins, arts workshops, youth voice and activism, arts and wellbeing, mentoring and much more across key areas in Paisley, Johnstone, Linwood and throughout Renfrewshire. CREATE’s work is supported by a management team, a trained youth work team, artists and creatives, a dedicated team of volunteers and a number of key partners and funders. What Next: Once you have submitted your application, we will respond via your preferred method of contact and arrange an informal chat. We can use this time to get to know each other a little better, answer any questions you may have and discuss the role in more detail. If it’s still a good fit, we will then progress with your application. This will involve sending your information to Disclosure Scotland to acquire a PVG certificate, contacting your referees and commencing training and induction. After successful completion of this process you can begin volunteering, and will receive regular support and supervision, continuous feedback and assistance to achieve your personal development goals. We look forward to hearing from you!

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 8, Bridge Street, Linwood, Renfrewshire, PA3 3DL, 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

We would like to meet people who live with bipolar disorder and who have reached the point that they are fairly stable and managing their bipolar well. If you would like to spend a little of your time helping someone who has recently been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, then we would like to hear from you. The Volunteer Role: (On-line peer support on our own on-line platform, from home address) Working collaboratively with the Peer Workers and other colleagues, our Peer Support Volunteers provide complimentary practical and emotional support to those who have been newly diagnosed with bipolar. Our volunteers are able to utilise their lived experience of living well with bipolar disorder, to inspire and empower those who use the service to acquire and enhance skills to improve their personal resilience and enable them to live well with bipolar too. To listen, and then reflect back positively, to help give some hope for the future, as someone who has gone through what a peer is going through now. You will draw on your knowledge and skills to provide practical support in areas such as confidence building; help with budgeting, social inclusion and connecting with local groups and resources; disclosing to relatives, friends and employers/colleges etc.; employability and education to support individuals to achieve their goals; to create meaningful and sustainable connections with other sources of support within their communities and instill a sense of hope for the future and what they can achieve. Volunteering times are flexible on any day, either morning, afternoon and evenings, to mutually suit the volunteer and the person benefitting from peer support. We would expect approximately 1 to 2 hours per week/fortnight time commitment.

Each year Erskine cares for ex-Servicemen and women from all backgrounds. You can help us make a difference to the lives of our country’s Veterans who have sacrificed so much. We are looking for volunteers to assist our activities staff to give our Veterans a stimulating and fun environment and the quality of life they deserve. You can help us to achieve this by offering your time, skillset, energy and support. There are lots of different activities that you can get involved with and you will be matched to the activities that suit you best. Erskine Park is a lovely homely environment where the care is excellent and we have fabulous staff who can support you.

Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity run a small café at Paisley Sheriff Court where we sell hot/cold drinks and snacks. We're looking for a volunteer to join the team and support on a Tuesday morning and early afternoon from 9am to 1pm. This is a great opportunity for anyone that enjoys interacting with the public and would like to have a direct impact by helping to raise vital funds that support our young patients, their families and our NHS heroes at the hospital. If you would like more information or have any questions before registering an interest then please feel free to contact our Fundraising Volunteer Manager, Becky, by e-mail volunteer@glasgowchildrenshsopitalcharity.org or by phone 07388 222168. We look forward to welcoming you to Team GCHC!

Across the UK, our 270 local groups play a vital part in supporting people affected by MS. They provide sense of belonging, unity and friendship. And they deliver services and support for their local MS community. We are looking to recruit a Fundraising Volunteer for the Wider Renfrewshire and Inverclyde Group. As our Fundraising Volunteer you’ll support your Fundraising Group Coordinator to organise local fundraising activities and events throughout the year. In this role you’ll be able to develop your organisation, communication and team working skills. Most importantly you’ll inspire your local community to raise funds that help make sure no one has to face MS alone. Time Commitment We estimate this role will need around 2 hours a week. Our roles are flexible and aim to fit around you. Time commitments for this role may vary depending on your activities. This is an ongoing role. This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS. About you You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll be confident using Microsoft Office, the internet and email. You’ll be able to apply disability, equality and inclusion practices and understand and apply our risk management system. Ideally you’ll understand the local area and organisations that provide local services. You will be reliable and easy to contact and you need to live in or near the area the group to carry out this role. Apply 1. Read through the role description carefully 2. Apply online The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.

About the Event: Sma’ Shot Day is a colourful and charismatic celebration of Paisley’s proud heritage of community activism and togetherness. The event will take place on Saturday 1st of July. The day marks the weaver’s historic victory over the middlemen between the factory owners and the weavers for payment for the crucial, but unseen Sma' shot thread that bound together the Paisley shawls. The whole day will be a celebration for Paisley ‘Buddies’ and visitors alike with live music and dance, arts, and crafts and much, much more! Sma’ Shot Day Volunteers: Paisley’s annual Sma’ Shot Day celebrations is back and is looking for volunteers to deliver an exciting and fun live programme on 1st of July 2023. Examples of tasks undertaken as a Sma’ Shot Day event volunteer: •Welcoming Host – Welcome event guest into to the tea dance venue, check guest registration and tickets, assist event leads with other relevant tasks. •Workshop Assistant –Assist workshop leads with the workshop guestlists and ticket checks, help with workshop activities, resetting and cleaning workshop area before, after and in-between the workshops. •Parade support – Provide support to the community groups who are walking in the parade, make sure the parade walkers, banners and structures are looked after during and after the walk. •Event Point of Contact – Act as a point of contacts to the event visitors. Main duties will be to assist event visitors with event information and site directions. Other duties will include, help distribute event programmes, welcome and guide event guests, assist event staff on the day with minor tasks. •Radio Room Assistant- You will be assisting event crew with radio sign in/out protocol, making sure everyone has been assigned radio, an earpiece and event accreditation. Your other responsibility will be to look after radio charging station, charging up radios, and looking after Radio Room equipment through the festival. About you: •You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. •You should be able to commit up to 5 hours of volunteering on the event day. •You should be willing to undergo a basic event induction and training. **This is an apply first opportunity, please register your interest by clicking “Apply” or Email events@renfrewshire.gov.uk . You will be contacted separately with further information on the induction and may be required to answer additional questions regarding your application. **

About the event: Renfrewshire Council deliver a number of events throughout the year. A local favourite of the event calendar is Renfrew Gala Day. Renfrew Gala Day will take place on Sunday 4th June 2023 at the Robertsons Park, a fun-packed event with plenty to do for the whole family. Renfrew Gala Day Event Volunteers: Renfrew Gala Day is looking for helpers to deliver this delightful summer event. Examples of tasks undertaken as the Renfrew Gala Day Volunteer •Act as a point of contacts to the event visitors. Your main duties will be to assist event visitors with event information and site directions. •Welcome and guide event guests. •Assist event staff on the day with event related minor tasks. •Tearoom assistance. •Event set up and derig. About you: •You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. •You should be able to commit up to 5 hours of volunteering on the event day. •You should be willing to undergo a basic event induction and training. **This is an apply first opportunity, please register your interest by clicking “Apply” or Email events@renfrewshire.gov.uk . You will be contacted separately with further information on the induction and may be required to answer additional questions regarding your application. **

Can you spare a few hours to help us raise vital funds for the 200,000 babies, children and young people treated at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow every year? We have a busy calendar of fundraising events throughout the year. There is no minimum time requirement, it’s fun and incredibly rewarding. There are a range of opportunities to fit around your commitments – daytime, evenings and weekends. Activities include bucket collections, pop up shops at local events, information stalls, gift wrapping, raising awareness of GCHC and much more.

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 37-38, Piazza Shopping Centre, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 1EL, 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

No experience needed, will be supporting with tasks such as painting, sanding and generally everyday task such as tidying and moving furniture. This is a fun creative organisation were you will get the opportunity to work with your hands. Ideal for someone that likes to be doing things and perfect for a DIYer.

Across the UK, our 270 local groups play a vital part in supporting people affected by MS. They provide sense of belonging, unity and friendship. And they deliver services and support for their local MS community. We are looking to recruit an Activities Organiser for the Wider Renfrewshire and Inverclyde Group. As our local group Activities Organiser you’ll play a crucial role in developing and planning activities and events with your local group. You’ll be responsible for creating and coordinating an annual calendar of events and making sure they’re run safely and effectively to make the most impact. You’ll take a lead role at events on the day and inspire your fellow volunteers to get involved. In this role you’ll be able to develop your organisation, communication, administration and negotiation skills. To find out more about what services this group currently offer please go to https://volunteers.mssociety.org.uk/activities-organiser Time commitment We estimate this role will need around 2 hours a week. Our roles are flexible and aim to fit around you. Time commitments for this role may vary depending on your activities. This is an ongoing role. This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS. About you You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll be confident using Microsoft Office, the internet and email. You’ll be able to apply disability, equality and inclusion practices and understand and apply our risk management system. Ideally you’ll understand the local area and organisations that provide local services. You will be reliable and easy to contact and you need to live in or near the local area the group to carry out this role. Apply 1. Read through the role description carefully 2. Apply online The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.

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.