Volunteering Details We need your help! Can you please spare 2 hours to support this event and help us with bucket collecting to raise vital funds for our veterans - Scotland’s Ex-Service men and women. We are looking for volunteers with a happy friendly personality, you don’t need previous experience, we will give full training and support. The event is fully accessible, and volunteers can bring additional support if required. Please help with setting up, selling raffle tickets, collecting donations and running the Erskine Stands. You can choose a 2 hour session (or more) between 11:30am and 5pm on Sunday 26th May to help us bucket collect and welcome everyone along! About the Event The Erskine Motorbike Meet is the biggest bike meet throughout the west of Scotland. You can expect over 1,000 bikes, a fun filled family village, market stalls and some amazing food. There will be enjoyment for everyone with a bouncy castle and bungee jump for the daring! We are looking for volunteers with availability morning and afternoon on Sunday 26th May 2024. As a thank you for helping, you will receive free access to the Motorbike Meet. It is always a fantastic fun event, with the chance for civilians to mingle with some of our inspiring veterans – everyone is welcome! If you would like to volunteer, or gain more information, please email caroline.craig@erskine.org.uk or call 0141 814 4555 Thank you.

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. The care and support we deliver every day ensures everyone can live the life they want to. Across Scotland, we will provide vital advice, information, and support through our No Life Half Lived strategy. Join our amazing team of Community Support Volunteers, who support people with one or more of our conditions 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 group setting in person, virtually or via telephone.

We need your help! Can you please spare 2 hours to support this event and help us with bucket collecting to raise vital funds for our veterans - Scotland’s Ex-Service men and women. We are looking for volunteers with a happy friendly personality, you don’t need previous experience, we will give full training and support. The event is fully accessible, and volunteers can bring additional support if required. Please help with setting up, selling raffle tickets, collecting donations and running the Erskine Stands. You can choose a 2 hour session (or more) between 11:30am and 5pm on Sunday 26th May to help us bucket collect and welcome everyone along! About the Event The Erskine Motorbike Meet is the biggest bike meet throughout the west of Scotland. You can expect over 1,000 bikes, a fun filled family village, market stalls and some amazing food. There will be enjoyment for everyone with a bouncy castle and bungee jump for the daring! We are looking for volunteers with availability morning and afternoon on Sunday 26th May 2024. As a thank you for helping, you will receive free access to the Motorbike Meet. It is always a fantastic fun event, with the chance for civilians to mingle with some of our inspiring veterans – everyone is welcome! Benefits: • Feel excited, cheery, and thrilled! • Free access to the Motorbike Meet - impressive bikes in a stunning landscape setting. • Opportunities to socialise and meet new people. • Build your confidence. • Gain work experience. • Our volunteer opportunity counts towards the Saltire and Duke of Edinburgh Award. • Volunteering with Erskine Veterans Charity is a chance to develop and gain new skills. If you would like to volunteer, or gain more information, please email Caroline at caroline.craig@erskine.org.uk or call 0141 814 4555 Thank you.

🎨 Calling All Art Enthusiasts! Join Us in Making a Difference! 🎨 Are you passionate about art and looking for a rewarding way to utilise your talents? Erskine, a distinguished veteran's charity with over a century of service, invites you to become a vital part of our noble mission! We are seeking a dedicated volunteer with a background in art to join us in an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in the life of a visually impaired veteran. Your role will be to assist with a captivating and niche art project, providing invaluable support and guidance. What we Offer A chance to make a meaningful difference in a veteran's life A warm and welcoming environment at the esteemed ERMAC Centre, nestled within our picturesque estate A supportive and friendly staff team ready to assist you every step of the way Volunteer Responsibilities: Collaborate with our visually impaired veteran on a fascinating art project Provide hands-on assistance and guidance during art sessions Foster a positive and encouraging atmosphere, inspiring creativity and confidence

22nd Paisley Boys' Brigade are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help lead games and sporty activities for their children and young people aged between 5 and 18 years old. The group meets on Thursday evenings during term-time, taking part in a wide range of activities including crafts, games, sports, cooking, life skills and community projects.

22nd Paisley Boys' Brigade are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help lead games and sporty activities for their children and young people aged between 5 and 18 years old. The group meets on Friday evenings during term-time, taking part in a wide range of activities including crafts, games, sports, cooking, life skills and community projects.

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

Role Description: As an Events Photography Volunteer, you will play a crucial role in capturing memorable moments during Paisley Food and Drink Festival. Your photographs will be used for promotional materials, social media, and documentation purposes. This is a great opportunity for photography enthusiasts to gain experience and help showcase Renfrewshire events. About Food and Drink Festival: Renfrewshire Council deliver a number of events throughout the year. One highlight of the event calendar is Paisley Food and Drink Festival. The festival will take place on Friday 26th April and Saturday 27th April 2024. Located between Abbey Close and Bridge Street with great street food, live music, children’s workshops and much, much more! Photography Volunteer Tasks: -Attend and actively participate in assigned events as a volunteer photographer. -Capture high-quality photographs of key moments, performances, attendees, and event details. -Follow the event guidelines and capture images that align with the event's theme and objectives. -Ensure proper composition, lighting, and framing in your photographs. -Edit and post-process the photographs to enhance their visual appeal, if required. -Deliver the finalised photographs within the agreed-upon timeline. -Maintain a professional and respectful demeanour while interacting with event attendees and organisers. -Adhere to the event volunteer policies and guidelines, including obtaining necessary permissions for photographing individuals. Desirable Skills and Qualities: -Passion for photography and a basic understanding of photographic principles. -Proficiency in operating DSLR cameras or other professional-grade photography equipment. -Knowledge of composition, lighting techniques, and image editing tools/software. -Good interpersonal and communication skills to interact with event attendees and organizers. -Reliability and punctuality in meeting assigned event schedules. -Ability to work well within a team and take direction from event organisers. -Flexibility to adapt to different event environments and photography requirements. -A portfolio showcasing previous photography work (preferred but not mandatory)

Food and Drink Festival. About the Event: Renfrewshire Council deliver a number of events throughout the year. One highlight of the event calendar is Paisley Food and Drink Festival. The festival will take place on Friday 26th April and Saturday 27th April 2024. Located between Abbey Close and Bridge Street with great street food, the Renfrewshire CAMRA beer tent, live music, children’s workshops and much, much more! Food and Drink Festival Event Volunteers: Paisley Food and Drink Festival is looking for helpers to deliver this fun and vibrant spring festival. Examples of tasks undertaken as the Food and Drink Festival Volunteer: •Workshop Buddy- You will play an active and important role in the delivery of children’s programme at the Food and Drink Festival. As a buddy you will assist workshop leads with the workshop guestlist and ticket checks, help with workshop activities, setting up, resetting, and cleaning workshop area before, after and in-between the workshops. •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. •Event Point of Contact – 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. Other duties will include, help distribute event programmes, welcome and guide event guests and assist event staff on the day with event related minor tasks.

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

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. 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!

From stunning boutiques full of designer gems to discount stores where you can grab a bargain, our charity shops are much-loved across Scotland.    We are looking for friendly volunteers to help our shop management team assist customers and donors, and ensure the shop is tidy and well stocked. Whether you have a passion for fashion and love chatting to customers, or you would prefer to be behind the scenes in our stockroom, your help could make a difference in your local community.    Our Retail Volunteer Anne shares why she loves volunteering, “I wanted to learn new skills as well as get to know more people locally, so volunteering in the shop was ideal. I enjoy being part of the team! It’s good to feel useful and part of the successful running of the shop.”    We believe everyone has the right to live life to the full following the diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, long Covid, or a stroke. Our shops are vital in helping us raise the funds needed to provide services such as community support services, specialist nurses, advice and information, education, and peer support.    Join our fabulous team of Retail volunteers and learn new skills, make great friends, and make a real difference to people in Scotland who are isolated, scared, or anxious about their condition.   

At Won Connect, we are on a mission to empower individuals through education and access to opportunities. We are seeking a passionate and creative Content Creator to join our team. As a Content Creator volunteer, you will play a pivotal role in crafting engaging and informative content for various materials such as e-books, e-courses, leaflets, and other graphic elements for our websites, marketplaces and social media platform. Time Commitment: A minimum of 5 hours per week. Flexibility in managing your volunteer hours based on project requirements. Responsibilities: Collaborate with the director and other team members to understand the content requirements and objectives. Create high-quality written and visual content for ebooks, e-courses, leaflets, and other promotional materials. Ensure that the content is well-researched, informative, and aligns with WonConnect's mission and values. Edit and proofread content to maintain accuracy and clarity. Assist in the development of creative content strategies. Collaborate with other volunteers, stakeholders, clients, and prospects to gather insights and input. You will be using various design tools and AI. Visit our website at www.wonconnect.org.uk to learn more about our organisation and our commitment to creating a world where education and opportunities are within everyone's reach. If you are enthusiastic about creating content that drives positive change and are ready to join a dynamic team, we invite you to become a Content Creator volunteer at Won Connect. Apply today to start your journey towards making a difference. If you are interested please click the ‘Apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email or phone call. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on info@volunteerglasgow.org.

Calling All Volunteering Heroes: Join Our Mission to Brighten Lives! Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of those who have dedicated their lives to serving our country? Erskine Veterans Charity is searching for compassionate and enthusiastic volunteers to be a part of our impactful volunteering family. Join us as we create moments of joy, connection, and companionship for our esteemed residents. Why Volunteer With Us? 🌟 Meaningful Impact: Your time and effort will directly contribute to enhancing the quality of life for our veterans. Whether it is supporting activities, offering practical support or simply sharing stories as a visitor or befriender, you will be making lasting memories. 🌼 Fulfilment: There is nothing quite like the feeling of bringing smiles to the faces of those who have sacrificed so much. Your involvement will add purpose and fulfilment to your own life as well. 🤝 Connection: This is an opportunity to connect with veterans, their families, staff, and other volunteers, share experiences, build on your interpersonal skills and build friendships that transcend generations. Your presence will help combat feelings of loneliness and isolation. 🧠 Stimulating Activities: .Our activities programme is as varied as our residents’ interests are. From group outings to creative projects, your ideas and energy will be welcome, and your involvement will keep their hearts and minds active. Help us create an environment where veterans can thrive physically, mentally, and emotionally. Join Our Team Today! Step forward and be a part of something truly extraordinary. Erskine is ready to welcome you into our family, where your kindness will ripple through the lives of those who deserve it the most. Together, we can create a haven of happiness and camaraderie. Be the light that illuminates their days. Join our volunteers and show our veterans the care and respect they have earned. Your time, compassion, and dedication will make all the difference. Honouring Our Heroes: One Activity at a Time Ready to Make a Difference? Contact Us: 📞 0141 814 4640 📧 volunteering@erskine.org.uk 🌐 www.erskine.org.uk

We are Scotland’s charity for people living with bipolar. Our vision is for a good life for everyone in Scotland who lives with bipolar. We are member-led, collaborative, advocates of peer support, rights-based and focused on equality, and lived experience is at the heart of everything we do. Our facilitators encourage and moderate discussion in our self-help groups and deal sensitively with conflict. To co-facilitate a support group for people living with bipolar every month. This will include welcoming people, encouraging and guiding discussion, as well as dealing sensitively with issues or conflicts that may arise within the group meeting. One facilitator is also responsible for collating and reporting group statistics after each meeting, whilst the other facilitator takes the lead in booking guest speakers. Key Responsibilities Attend Group Facilitator Training organised by Bipolar Scotland To co-facilitate a support group at the agreed time each month To act as first point of contact for individuals who wish to join a group (as required), ensuring they receive a warm welcome To send an email reminder to group participants each month To welcome and book guest speakers To note attendance and submit a short statistical form online after each meeting To inform the Volunteer Coordinator of any adverse incidents or concerns following a group session To attend regular support and supervision sessions with the Volunteer Coordinator and other volunteers To adhere to all Bipolar Scotland’s policy and procedures To maintain the highest level of confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times To inform your co-facilitator and Bipolar Scotland at the earliest opportunity if you are unable to co-facilitate a session for any reason, and where possible identify a replacement We have volunteering opportunities both in Glasgow City & Glasgow West, either in person or online opportunities. The groups meet one group per month on an evening normally between 7-9 pm. We provide you with both mandatory and ongoing training, supporting you to carry out your role. PVG Check: Required for this role If you are interested please click the ‘apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow at 0141 226 3431. Thereafter; We begin our relationship with an informal conversation. Find out a little more about us and we discuss with you what way you would like to be involved and an opportunity to ask questions.