Flexicare provide social and leisure opportunities for young people and adults with a learning disability or autism. The services include groups, befriending and small Going Places groups and take place across Renfrewshire. Our volunteers help by supporting at one of our groups or by being a volunteer befriender.

 General telephone and reception duties  Opening and recording incoming mail  Recording and posting outgoing mail  Typing and filing  Supporting in the maintenance of records – secure shredding  Any other reasonable duties as agreed with the Nursery Manager

Do you love to chat and get to know people? Can you talk about anything and everything? If this sounds like you we have a fantastic opportunity to let you do just that! In our shops we talk to our customers, make them feel welcome, help them find the things they’re looking for and inform them of the BHF’s life saving heart research. So, we’re always looking for outgoing and enthusiastic customer service volunteers. We keep the shop floor looking fresh and inspiring and thank everyone who brings in their donations and custom. Come and be a part of your local team and learn customer service skills and gain experience. Don’t worry if you’re not a confident speaker, with this role all you need is a welcoming and helpful attitude.

What does Scottish War Blinded do? Scottish War Blinded provides free support to veterans living with significant sight loss across Scotland, and are here to help all veterans regain independence after sight loss. What team will you be supporting and what do they do? The team at Hawkhead are enthusiastic and motivated and aim to provide a quality service to the members of Scottish War Blinded. The Centre provides activities and equipment for veterans with a vision impairment helping to tackle social isolation and promote independence. Volunteering at the Hawkhead Centre will directly enhance the range of activities and support that we can provide to our members. Tasks and Responsibilities 1. To plan our gardening activity with our members, to maximise the use of our potting shed and the potential for the development of an allotment 2. To ensure that gardening progress and activities are communicated to all members participating. 3. To enable the service to run a productive and enjoyable gardening activity at the Hawkhead Centre with clearly defined objectives agreed with the members

We are looking for volunteer drivers who can spare a few hours a month to transport e a young person or small group of young people to and from home and local and one-off groups and events using our Mini Bus. Young people would be getting transported from their home to a variety of Who Cares Scotland group activity sessions or one-off events in Renfrewshire. Could you join a list of bank ‘volunteer drivers’ that we can call upon to help? There would be a variety of days/evenings/weekends but we’d ask you with plenty of notice to see if you were free to help. We would ask that you are able to give time when you can. If any volunteer wanted to drop young people off and then wait until driving the young people home they would be most welcome to stay for the activity session/event. They can even help out or just observe.

Volunteer Animal Care Workers are involved in basic animal husbandry. This includes, but is not limited to – • receiving basic training in animal husbandry. • attending to the needs of the individual animals, including mucking out, cleaning, exercising, grooming, admin of first aid and medication under direction from either a volunteer supervisor or manager. • supporting and assisting the Farm Manager in the day to day running of the farm, along with the other volunteers.

Rainbow Turtle was set up in Paisley in 2002 to raise public awareness of fair trade and encourage more people to buy fairly traded products. The shop, at 7 Gauze Street in the centre of Paisley, is run by volunteers and we're now seeking more people who are willing to help. The Volunteer Shop Assistant role involves serving customers, stocking shelves, keeping the shop clean and tidy, and answering customer queries. Volunteers generally do at least one 3 hour shift in the shop each week, operating in pairs, although we're also interested in someone able to help on a more flexible basis. This would be an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to gain retail and customer care experience, as well as for those interested in fair trade, global citizenship, and charitable work more generally.

Running a successful Barnardo's store requires a great team of enthusiastic volunteers and you could be a part of it. Our retail assistants are trained to undertake a wide range of activities such as serving customers, taking receipt of stock donations from the public and merchandising stock to make our rails visually appealling and tidy. Volunteering with us in retail will provide a great opportunity to build upon your communication, team working and customer service skills. If you also have a particular skill or interest, our teams would be delighted to discuss how we could help you utilise your interests in store. Whatever your talents, please do share with us and pop into your local store to enquire about volunteering. To see all opportunities to volunteer within Barnardo's, you can visit our website at www.barnardos.org.uk/volunteering.

There are two options with this volunteering opportunity, a purely volunteering role or an intial period as a volunteer while training is delivered resulting in qualification as a self employed Roar Footcare Technician. In response to changes in NHS eligibility for toenail cutting Roar Connections for Life has added Roar do Feet to the menu of services available to older people. We organise toenail cutting clinics in five venues across Renfrewshire. Volunteers will be provided with comprehensive training and support covering theory and practice, once they have completed the programme they will qualify as Roar Foot Technicians on a self employed basis, paid at an hourly rate of £8.50 per hour .Volunteers will be required to:- • Set up foot care clinic station • Adhere to all guidance and instruction and the Roar assessment process • Deliver personal footcare ensuring adherence to hygiene procedures • Use appointment system • Charge and record appropriately • Clear up station and area • Replenish stock bags • Any other relevant task

Renfrewshire Leisure is looking for volunteers to help out with their sports and activity camps, schools and community sports clubs which run at various times though-out the year. This volunteering opportunity will provide you with experience of working in this field and you will have the opportunity of receiving rewards such as a free gym pass and/ or sports coach education. Organisation aims and objectives Leisure Trust Sports & Leisure activities

We are looking for enthusiastic and friendly volunteers to help us raise money and awareness for Marie Curie by hosting cash collections throughout the year including during the Great Daffodil Appeal, where you will be encouraging your local community to donate and wear a daffodil during February/March. Your role would be the main point of contact on the day for our volunteer collectors providing a warm welcome and supplying materials. Collections take place at shopping centres, supermarkets, high streets and football matches. You will find the public to be extremely generous and our volunteer collectors very supportive.

To ensure that donated items, including furniture, textile, crockery and ornaments ar eclean, safe and ready to be issued to referral clients. - To work within the role and task of a volunteer worker for RAMH - To liaise with the Senior Lifeskills worker / Volunteer Coordinator to identify and agree work that requires to be done to items of furniture and prioritise essential itmes - To undertake these cleaning and repairs safely - To produce a sound quality of cleaning or repair work - Underake other duties as may be reasonably required - To particpate in relevant training as required by RAMH - To be aware of and implement the RAMH philosophy - To help ensure a clean and safe working environment exists withn the warehouse and showroom fo rthe public and volunteers

What does Royal Blind do? Royal Blind is Scotland's largest vision impairment organisation. We create life changing opportunities for vision impaired children and adults from across Scotland and the rest of the UK. What team will you be supporting and what do they do? Jenny's Well is a care home in Paisley, Renfrewshire. Jenny's Well offers nursing care to older people with vision impairment, including those that may have other medical needs such as dementia. Jenny’s Well is a dynamic team who will welcome and support volunteers to have a positive and rewarding experience. Tasks and Responsibilities 1. Answering telephones and transfer calls and take messages 2. Welcome visitors 3. Help to provide teas and coffees 4. Welcome contractors 5. Photocopying

Can you make a difference to elderly patients within a health setting? Patients that have been in hospital for a prolonged period of time can experience isolation and frustration due to a lack of stimulation and visitors. We are looking for mature, confident volunteers with plenty of life experience to help improve the patients’ stay. The main role of the volunteer is to provide friendship and stimulation for elderly patients, many of whom will have some form of cognitive impairment. Tasks will include; * Chatting to patients on a one to one basis and exploring their personal interests * Reading to patients, or playing games such as dominos, board games and crosswords * Providing verbal encouragement and support to the patient during mealtimes * Supporting the activities coordinator with activities on the ward Volunteers can enhance their experience in hospital and potentially avoid them becoming frustrated, which can stem from prolonged periods of time where stimulation is lacking. Many of these patients don’t have visitors.

To give talks and presentations about the work of Guide Dogs within a designated area, in line with the guidelines received at speaker training courses What does the role involve? • To give talks when requested to local organisations and groups within a 15 mile radius of the your home • Keeping up to date with Guide Dogs news and key messages • Talks should be natural and enthusiastic, tailored to the audience and following guidelines on current key messages • Passing any donations given for talks to the Mobility Team as per guidelines • Attending cheque presentations when requested by the local Mobility Team • Informing your Mobility Team Support Worker of any requests to do talks using the speaker cards supplied • Encouraging local organisations and groups to volunteer or fundraise on behalf of Guide Dogs What will I get out of it? • Meet a variety of local groups and people • Enjoy giving information about Guide Dogs’ aims which enable blind and partially-sighted people to enjoy the same freedom of movement as everyone else

Established in 2009, CREATE Paisley is an innovative youth project at the heart of Renfrewshire (Paisley) which seeks to see young people transformed through creativity, community, confidence and finding their voice . Create Paisley is founded upon a Christian ethos. The events and activities which Create run, are not evangelistic, but are underpinned by five of what we believe are God’s values in the world; love, justice, community, empowerment, and, last but not least, creativity. CREATE has worked with thousands of young people over the last 9 years, providing safe, creative spaces and opportunities for young people through youth drop ins, open mic nights, creative arts workshops, youth forums, youth volunteering and supporting young people to make a difference. CREATE’s activities are supported by a Project Manager and a dedicated team of 30 volunteers. As a result of a strategic review over the last 12 months, CREATE has developed a new vision statement, defined social objectives and written a 3 year business plan with ambitious goals to reach our vision through developing our staffing team, income generation whilst ensuring we maintain our community development approach and that programmes and approaches reflect the current needs. We currently have an exciting opportunity to recruit Trustees to join the Board of CREATE. We are looking for individuals who have an interest in enriching the lives of young people in Paisley through partnering in our vision and values and offering their skills and experience to help the organisation grow and develop.

PSPA is a national charity providing support and information to people living with PSP and CBD, while funding research into treatments and ultimately a cure. We rely entirely on voluntary donations. Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) is a neurological condition caused by the premature loss of nerve cells in certain parts of the brain. Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD) is a degenerative brain disease that affects people from the age of 40 onwards. PSPA covers the United Kingdom and works very closely with other PSP organisations across the world working together supporting research and the provision of information and support into PSP and CBD. Volunteers are the lifeblood of PSPA - We value the skills, experience, commitment and enthusiasm that our volunteers bring – so we want more of you in Scotland to join us and help us to reach out to more people affected by PSP and CBD. By working together, we can make a real difference to people’s lives PSP & CBD are rare and little known. Education Volunteers can help us improve this situation. One of our aims is to make education and training available to as many health and social care professionals as possible, many of whom may not have come across PSP or CBD before. Our Education Volunteer role will help health and social care professionals to understand key information about the impact of living with PSP & CBD and thereby improve their practice. We also aim to have our volunteers raise awareness in local communities by offering informative talks to interested groups.

To help in YMCA offices in all aspects of work to development skills that will help on career path

Are you interested in becoming involved with a local charity which support local families? Home Start Renfrewshire & Inverclyde offers a unique service, recruiting and training volunteers - who are usually parents themselves - to visit families at home who have at least one child under 5 and to offer informal, friendly and confidential support. We have undergone considerable expansion since our foundation in 2001, and in 2015 expanded into Inverclyde Local Authority. This is an exciting time to join our board as we look to consolidate our recent growth and ensure our long-term sustainability. As a Trustee you will be involved in the guidance and governance of the charity, planning how it will achieve its strategic goals. Our trustees make an invaluable contribution across a range of disciplines including child protection, business, finance and knowledge of local families. We are, however, keen to attract new people to our board, especially those with knowledge and skills in Information Technology and / or communications which will help the Trustees reach sound decisions. It’s an important role, carrying legal and financial responsibilities, which will require time and commitment. You will have a thorough induction, be invited to national training courses and events, and also have access to our Home-Start intranet which is full of information and guidance on all aspects of running a local Home-Start. As a trustee you will using your talents to give back to your local community, improving the lives of young local families and enjoy the satisfaction of knowing you’re making a real difference at a strategic level. It will also enhance your skills and knowledge, and provide you with opportunities for professional networking or personal development for future employment, or a focus for an active retirement. You will also play an important role as an ambassador for our charitable work. If you think you would like to be part of an organisation that will value and appreciate your skills and where you can further develop your experience of working at board level then please apply.

Volunteering to work within the UKs biggest female youth organisation. Girlguiding is youth led and adult volunteers help facilitate young peoples ideas. Volunteers ensure a safe environment where young members can gain confidence and are empowered to use their voice. Full training will be provided

What does Scottish War Blinded do? Scottish War Blinded provides free support to veterans living with significant sight loss across Scotland, and are here to help all veterans regain independence after sight loss. What team will you be supporting and what do they do? The team at Hawkhead are enthusiastic and motivated and aim to provide a quality service to the members of Scottish War Blinded. The Centre provides activities and equipment for veterans with a vision impairment helping to tackle social isolation and promote independence. Volunteering at the Hawkhead Centre will directly enhance the range of activities and support that we can provide to our members. Tasks and Responsibilities 1. To safely transport members to and from the Hawkhead Centre and to complement the existing team. 2. To allow greater flexibility in regard to allowing members to access the Hawkhead Centre.

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.

Our Shoppers are a core part of the Food Train volunteering team ensuring older people in Renfrewshire are supplied with fresh groceries at affordable prices. The Shoppers shop from the grocery lists provided by our members, checking quantities and sizes are correct. When all shops are complete volunteers assist in putting the groceries through the check-out, into correctly labelled and carefully packed containers, and passed to our delivery teams.

Victim Support Scotland Volunteer How can you support victims and witnesses of crime? Victims of crime often feel a range of emotions in the aftermath of an offence. It is Victim Support Scotland’s role to provide victims and witnesses of crime emotional and practical support in person, online, and in court. Volunteers are supported by VSS staff who manage the service. How would you help? Our volunteers provide emotional support, practical help, information and guidance through the criminal justice system. We aim to empower people who have been impacted by crime, to move on with their lives. Discuss service users’ needs by telephone, webchat, appointments and face-to-face contact, agreeing next steps at the end of each contact Help service users feel more confident by arranging and conducting court familiarisation visits Support service users in the court room and other appropriate locations on the day of the trial, liaising with court officials on behalf of the service users. Feedback and agree follow-up actions with staff members Provide administrative support in completing the service users journey What benefits would I get? Volunteering with Victim Support Scotland can be challenging and also extremely rewarding. As a volunteer you will: Support people when they most need it Learn new skills and knowledge of the criminal justice sector Gain access to a range of specialist training courses that are relevant to your volunteering role Positively contribute to your community as a member of a team actively working to reduce the impact of crime A chance to give something back Receive support in your volunteering role to deliver services effectively All reasonable expenses (e.g. travel) will be reimbursed What skills and experience do I need? We are looking for committed, reliable and empathetic volunteers who can work with people of all ages, backgrounds and life situations. Although we provide full training and support, knowledge of the criminal justice system and experience of supporting people is beneficial. As a Victim Support Scotland Volunteer you will need: Effective communication skills The ability to actively listen to service users and anyone affected by crime An interest in learning about the criminal justice system and understand the service user’s journey An awareness of confidentiality obligations and the responsibilities that come with upholding these obligations Effective time management skills (and working under pressure) Access to a car or ability to use public transport - please note, we are especially interested in those that can travel from postcodes PA12 to PA1 What is the time commitment? We know that our volunteers have busy lives, so we agree the time commitment with each individual volunteer. However, we ask for: a minimum commitment of approximately one day per week, however this may vary depending upon the needs of the service. a minimum commitment of at least 1 year so that they might get the most out of a volunteering role. How can I apply? The people we support come from all communities across Scotland, as do our volunteers. We welcome new volunteers from all backgrounds and languages. To ensure we provide the best possible service to people affected by crime, we ask all volunteers to follow our processes. This will involve: • Joining the Disclosure Scotland PVG scheme • Providing two satisfactory references • Completing our three day ‘Introduction to Victim Support Scotland’ training module • Signing and abiding by Victim Support Scotland’s Confidentiality agreement • Commitment to Data Protection • Volunteer Agreement

To help in various charity shops throughout Renfrewshire sorting clothes stocktaking and various other duties

f you agree that all children should grow up feeling loved, then please consider supporting our work by becoming part of our fundraising volunteer team. Purpose and Aims of the role As a volunteer fundraiser with our fundraising team, you will support us at local and national fundraising activities on an adhoc basis throughout the year as an enthusiastic, reliable, personable and committed extra pair of hands. As a Volunteer fundraiser, you’ll help us to deliver fun and exciting fundraising events for both us and our supporters by being ‘on the day help’. (Please note that this role does not include any planning of events, if this is of interest to you then please see our ‘Fundraising Champion’ role.) Your responsibilities may include: • Helping with the setting up of fundraising activities on the day (eg at a local tea party), • Meeting and greeting people at a range of events • Cheering on our supporters as they complete amazing activity challenges to help us raise money • Helping pack some bags at a local store to raise funds! Sometimes there will be lots of events and sometimes we will be quietly organising the next and you may not hear from us for a couple of month’s but rest assured we’ll call in your help and it will be all hands to the deck! In this role you will be able to develop your communication, organisation and team working skills. Most importantly though, you’ll inspire people to raise funds and enable events to happen as quite simply we need another pair of happy smiling hands to help! This role is flexible and the time commitments vary depending on the number and type of fundraising activities that both us and our supporters have organised. This could mean it could be anything from 1 day a month to 2 days in 6 months. We will advertise our fundraising events online and you will be able to sign up on our volunteer system to the events you are able to help at. We would ask that there is a minimum commitment of 4 days a year. The fundraising volunteer team will have an annual meeting together for about 2 hours. This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones. What will I be doing? • Helping ‘on the day’ at various fundraising activity events • Promoting activities on the day at events • For any larger events – helping with registration/movement of people • Helping at bag packing events to raise money, local tea parties or fun days in the community that our supporters or fundraising volunteers have created • Maximising funds raised as part of a team or fundraising group • Assisting with the smooth running of fundraising events throughout the year, whether they be ones we have created ourselves or larger events like the Kiltwalk that we support each year!

RCAB’s Management Board is augmenting its team of Directors (who are also the charity’s Trustees). We want to broaden local representation on our Board and to enhance its collective expertise. Applicants, when considering these voluntary unpaid positions, must be keen and able to contribute fairly regular attendance. The Board usually meets at the Bureau early evening (for about 2hrs) 6 times annually and at an AGM. Home reading and preparation is expected so that directors can make efficient meeting contributions. Some email correspondence between Directors takes place between meetings. Local Resident Director (currently 4 vacancies) Local Group Director (currently 3 vacancies) You should be an enthusiastic supporter of CAB aims and principles. You will be aware of the broad spectrum of advice our Bureau is required to provide to any and all in Renfrewshire. There are many ways to help, but as a potential director you might have first-hand experience (perhaps, but not necessarily, within the Third Sector), of some of the following topics…… charity and small private-company law and governance requirements nurturing an integrated team of skilled volunteers and paid staff conducting objectives-setting discussions with senior executive staff identifying appropriate fund raising techniques for the short, medium and long term understanding contemporary styles of local authority funding and its negotiation preparing business cases and associated risk assessments for Board agreement collaborating with other social services organisations, to yield holistic personal help through efficient client referral systems When applying, mention any other relevant board-level skills of your own. They will be carefully considered. Formal induction for new Directors is given. Training may be available subsequently to enhance any Director’s existing abilities.

- Undertake training to become a 'My Guide' volunteer - A commitment to support a person who is blind or partially sighted based on the aims of 'My Guide' - Provide sighted guide assistance to meet the mutually agreed goals of the blind or partially sighted person. This could be anything from helping people get to the gym, to popping down to the local shops, or accessing public transport - Develop a good working partnership with a blind or partially sighted person, their friends and family and other groups that may be able to support independence in the longer term - Establish and adhere to appropriate social contact and personal boundaries - Suppport referral or access to local services and facilitie for blind and partially sighted people - Demonstrate the sighted guiding technique to friends, colleagues and people who are blind or partially sighted - Provide regular feedback on progress and any issues that arise to your line manager (the My Guide Ambassador) - Provide the 'My Guide' role at agreed times / location

Active Communities is looking for Board members to help us on the next stage of our exciting journey. Our Board meets every 2 months and board members are responsible for • Setting and maintaining the vision, mission and values of the organisation. • Developing direction, strategy and planning. • Ensuring the organisation has the structure and resources for its work. • Establishing policies and procedures to govern organisational activity, including guidance for the board, volunteers and staff. • Establishing systems for reporting and monitoring. • Managing risk and ensure compliance and accountability with the governing document, external regulators and the law. • Making certain that the financial affairs of the organisation are conducted properly and are accurately reported.

We are looking for volunteers to lead our Gentle Movement classes for people affected by cancer. We want to make sure that everyone affected by cancer has access to appropriate physical activity opportunities and we need your help to achieve this. Macmillan Cancer Support are working with Renfrewshire Leisure to develop Move More Gentle Movement classes throughout the Renfrewshire area to support people affected by cancer in taking the first steps to becoming more active. Gentle Movement is a variety of Tai Chi/Qi Gong movements and meditation that can be tailored to all abilities. What you can gain from this opportunity • Full training • Regular support • Develop skills • Meet new people • Help others

To ensure donated items including furniture, textile, crockery and ornaments are clean, safe and ready to be issued to referral clients. - Work wiithin the role and task of a volunteer worker for RAMH - Liaise with the staff to identify and agree work that requries to be done to items of furniture and prioritise essential items - Undertake these cleaning and repairs safely - Participate in relevant training as required - Aware of and implement the RAMH philosophy - Help ensure a clean and safe working environment in the warehouse and showroom for the public and volunteers

To assist in providing activities for young people. There are different areas of volunteering opportunities within Renfrew YMCA. Volunteer youth workers tasks can be interacting with young people aged 11 - 18yrs via - arts/crafts, drama, sports, pc games, board/team games and supporting educational issue based sessions. We want volunteers to support our youth drop in project where young people attend youth work sessions at the moment on Thursday and Friday evenings.

The opportunity will involve some or all of the following; Preparation of tables; place settings, knifes, forks etc. prior to ROAR Club commencing; Food service; plating the pre-cooked hot lunch/snacks. Serving food to club members; clearing tables; washing/drying dishes; assisting with the club health and social activity programmes; to support members to be as independent and well connected within their local community as they can

Good listening and communication skills, warm and open and able to build positive relationships. Reliable

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. It is also fast growing and can be grown for timber and biomass energy. We are looking for volunteers to help us in our nursery within Lochwinnoch Community Garden to pot on the aspen trees. It is a beautiful and peaceful place to work, to learn new skills and help to conserve this important tree. Volunteers will get the opportunity to create their own aspen bonsai tree to take home with them.

“Loneliness is not having anyone to tell that you are lonely” Janet, Silver Liner By volunteering as a Community Engagement Volunteer you will help us raise vital awareness of The Silver Line in your local community by giving talks, presentations and attending events on our behalf. Did you know? In the UK, more than 1 million people aged over 65 say they often or always feels lonely. Through this role you will be helping us support the 1,000s of older people who use our service each week and ensuring we continue to reach out to those most in need. “Just speaking to someone helps me cope a little better…” David, Silver Liner This is a volunteer role that you undertake in your local community. All you need is access to a telephone and the internet. We ask for a commitment of up to a year where possible and the ability to allocate 60 minutes each week to this role. Community Engagement Volunteers need to be proactive in looking for opportunities to promote The Silver Line, be open to attending events we have been invited to go to, and share our enthusiasm and passion for raising awareness of a service which provides such a vital lifeline to so many older people across the country. “I was so surprised to find out how few people knew about The Silver Line. I already talked about The Silver Line to friends and family but now I make sure everyone else in my area knows about it as well! I enjoy the role because I’m passionate about the service and the good that it does but also because the role is so flexible. I’m able to fit into my life – working full time can make volunteering difficult but this has been easy.” Sarah, Community Engagement Volunteer See how The Silver Line makes a big difference search 'The Silver Line' on YouTube.

Medical Detection Dogs is funded purely by voluntary contributions, without our fundraisers, we would not be able to continue to support people with life threatening health conditions. If you enjoy fundraising, organising events and engaging with the local community, why not become an active fundraiser? You will make a real difference to the work we do, you will have lots of fun, meet lots of new friends and contribute directly to a worthwhile cause It doesn’t matter how much time you give – some events are occasional and others require a greater commitment This volunteer opportunity is great for everyone to become involved! Time – Variable depending on local needs and events Location: In your local community What does the role involve? • Raising an awareness and funds for Medical Detection Dogs • Working with members of staff and volunteers • Assisting with street collections or at local supermarkets • Helping on stalls and sell our merchandise. Keep accurate records of what we sell • Counting donations • Organising your own event • Taking part in a fun run or challenge • Attending local events organised by Regional Support groups or by Medical Detection Dogs staff • Welcoming visitors to events, talking to members of the public about our work and answering any questions, queries they have • Helping set up and pack away at events • Attending cheque presentations on behalf of the charity • Keeping up to date with the charity’s news, information and developments

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of people affected by stroke? Making sure that as many people as possible know about stroke and the Stroke Association is a challenge and one that we can’t achieve on our own. As a Stroke Ambassador you will use your skills, experience and passion to represent the Stroke Association in your local community. You will proactively reach out and engage people in our charities work by communicating our key messages and organisational policy positions, increasing support for the organisation, sharing prevention messages and campaigning for care and support for stroke survivors. In this flexible role there are three pathways for Stroke Ambassadors; Awareness, Prevention and Campaigning. You can focus on one area, or across all three.

The safety of our staff, volunteers and guests is paramount. As our calendar of events grows and we have more people attending, we need the help of some willing volunteers to act as Stewards at our Halloween and Gala events. Tasks include; • Directing people taking part in our events and keeping them safe • Walking with groups around a designated route for approx. 1 hour. • Being part of a team supporting community events.

Are you a positive role model who could give support to a child or young person in Renfrewshire? Do you have a positive approach and an ability to connect with young people on a 1-1 basis? We are looking for volunteer mentors to support 8-14 year olds. Purpose and Aims of the role: intandem, Scotland’s mentoring programme for young people, brings together vulnerable young people with a mentor to build a consistent and trusting relationship, and improve their chances in life. What will I be doing? Direct 1:1 mentoring with a child or young person. Providing support to access social opportunities and fun activites in the local area; Working alongside a child or young person to set personal goals; Listening to a child or young person and valuing and respecting their choices and opinions

The role of the volunteer is to provide support and assist services to gain feedback information from: • Adults using health and social care services via their service user experience • Carers It is to improve access to quality health and social care services, learn from the feedback and implement action plans on areas identified for improvement.

Create Paisley is a youth arts charity with the goal of seeing young people transformed through creativity, community, confidence and finding their voice. Create are looking for volunteers to support their arts cafe nights. The cafe’s offer a free creative space for 12-21 year olds to express themselves through music or art and to connect with friends. Create was built by, and is sustained by volunteers. Create invests in volunteers, and provides opportunities to utilise their skills, as well as offering support and training to develop new ones. Main Duties: • To assist in set up and ensure the space is safe/welcoming • To assist with the running and delivery of the Create Cafe nights • To facilitate/participate in games, activities, and discussions with young people • To assist in clean-up and debrief after each cafe • To be vigilant to any safeguarding or health and safety concerns As well as looking for volunteers who are able to assist with the practical and safety elements of the cafes, we are looking for volunteers who would be willing to take the lead in running different activities, such as arts and crafts, or music activities.

Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau is an independent organisation providing free, confidential and impartial advice and information. We campaign on current issues and provide feedback to both local and central Government on the effects of social policy. We work with local communities and other agencies to meet information and advice needs. We are committed to working for equal opportunities and to eliminate prejudice and discrimination. We have a vacancy for a minute secretary to attend and produce minutes of board meetings. This is a very important role as it is essential that records of the contents of these meetings must be accurate. You will be required to: • Take accurate and thorough minutes during RCAB Board Meetings • Type up draft minutes promptly after the meeting and circulate to all directors • Promptly verify and clarify any information you are unsure of within the minutes • Issue calling notices and agendas to all invited to attend the next Board Meeting

- Willingness to learn / desire to support others - Open, warm and friendly manner - Non judgemental - Good communication skills - Ability to ‘actively listen’ (training will be given) - Awareness of own limitations and boundaries - Commitment to the role - Willingness to undertake training / attendance at quarterly development meetings

McKenzie Friends Management Committee is the driving force behind McKenzie Friends, which is an exciting new service requiring positive leadership to access to civil justice and the advancement of public legal education. Committee plays a crucial role in developing an enduring strategy. Working jointly with the Trustees, members will create and implement a long term budget and business plan. Keen administration and financial management skills with a commitment to fairness and justice will ensure the organisation complies with regulatory requirements and the Law. As the public face of McKenzie Friends, they will be ambassadors, sharing experiences to build solid relationships with stakeholders in Government, Judiciary, Media, Business and Academia. They will play a key role in engaging and motivating VOLUNTEERS, beneficiaries and prospective donors, create / maintain a social media platform. Committee members will find the opportunity provides an impressive mix of stimulating challenges in providing the practical, moral and emotional support for clients seeking solutions to their unmet legal needs. They will also seek to develop social enterprise 'spin-offs' to assist the organisation to build sustainable revenue streams securing its long term financial viability.

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of people affected by stroke? Volunteer with our My Stroke Guide Drop In Project in Renfrewshire. My Stroke Guide Buddies – Hand in Hand will introduce My Stroke Guide to people affected by stroke through regular drop-in sessions in public places (libraries, etc.), run with a Volunteer Stroke Ambassador. Their goal is to help stroke survivors, families or friends understand how they might benefit from accessing My Stroke Guide online and how they can go about connecting to and using the Guide on a regular basis.

“Loneliness is not having anyone to tell that you are lonely” Janet, Silver Liner By volunteering as a Silver Circle Facilitator you will support a weekly telephone friendship group – a Silver Circle – for up to 6 older people each week. Did you know? In the UK, more than 1 million people aged over 65 say they often or always feels lonely. Through this role you will be helping us support the 1,000s of older people who use our service each week and ensuring we continue to reach out to those most in need. “Just speaking to someone helps me cope a little better…” David, Silver Liner This is a volunteer role that you undertake from home. Volunteers will need to have excellent skills in managing group dynamics and have a desire to support older people through encouraging and facilitating friendly discussions. All you need is access to a telephone and the internet. We ask for a commitment of up to a year where possible and the ability to facilitate the call on the same day and time each week between 8am and 8pm Monday - Friday. “I love listening to the wonderful conversations the Silver Liners have in their groups. They share life experiences, what they have been up to during the week and lots more!” Tess, Silver Circle Facilitator See how The Silver Line makes a big difference search 'The Silver Line' on YouTube.

Crohn’s and Colitis UK have teams of volunteers based around the country making a positive impact in their local communities to raise awareness of Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Join our local team of volunteers where you’ll take an active role in planning and delivering one or more of our awareness raising activities: - organising events - writing articles and creating newsletters - managing social media pages - fundraising Why get involved? We are determined to make life better for the 300,000 + people living with Crohn’s and Colitis and to ultimately find cure! You can play a significant role in championing more awareness and bringing people together to understand these conditions and how they impact the lives of patients with Crohn’s or Colitis, their family and friends. This is a great opportunity to be involved in your local community. You’ll enhance and learn new skills such as organisation and event management, be part of a fun and compassionate team and learn about the work of an ambitious national health charity.

RCA Trust helps people with addictions and other problems associated with such. We require volunteers to help us manage our administration function to help us deliver a first class service. Volunteers need to be conversant with Microsoft office, Reception, Telephones, Photocopying, Arranging / Coordinating Meetings, and general office duties etc.

We are currently looking for all types of volunteers. We need display and merchandising staff to keep the shop stocked and displays in correct order. We also require back of house volunteers for processing donations. Staff to man the till and help customers if they are looking for a particular item.

Active Communities was established as a result of the success of Jogging Buddies, which was set up in 2003 to promote walking and jogging in the Paisley area. We deliver a wide range of programmes as part of contracts, funded initiatives and for partner agencies. We need volunteers to help us out at events, and to promote and support our projects. If you have an interest in sport, health and wellbeing this may be the right project for you to volunteer and help us deliver our services.

This role offers you the chance to support individuals and families throughout Renfrewshire, on a long or short term basis. Befriending may be going out for coffee together once a week or visiting a client in their own home. You may accompany someone to an appointment or support them in accessing services and opportunities. Training is provided and ongoing. Group supervision is held monthly.

What does Royal Blind do? Royal Blind is Scotland's largest vision impairment organisation. We create life changing opportunities for vision impaired children and adults from across Scotland and the rest of the UK. What team will you be supporting and what do they do? Jenny's Well is a care home in Paisley, Renfrewshire. Jenny's Well offers nursing care to older people with vision impairment, including those that may have other medical needs such as dementia. Jenny’s Well is a dynamic team who will welcome and support volunteers to have a positive and rewarding experience. Tasks and Responsibilities 1. Befriending of residents and helping provide meaningful activities 2. Take residents to church services and outside the care service 3. Meet and greet families 4. Spend 1:1 time with residents to prevent social isolation 5. Assist with serving meals to service users

• Weeding, planting and watering, creating a composting area • Creating bedded areas for the planting of vegetables and flowers • Harvesting of veg grown • Working with staff and tenants to identify areas within the garden to undertake projects that will improve bio-diversity and contributing to the process of making funding applications

We are looking for volunteer drivers who can spare a few hours a month to bring and take home a young person or small group of young people (age range = 10 to 16 years). Young people would be getting transported from their home to a variety of Who Cares Scotland group activity sessions or one off events in Renfrewshire. Could you join a list of bank ‘volunteer drivers’ that we can call upon to help? There would be a variety of days/evenings/weekends but we’d ask you with plenty of notice to see if you were free to help. If any volunteer wanted to drop young people off and then wait until driving the young people home they would be most welcome to stay for the activity session/event. They can even help out or just observe.

CHSS No Live Half Lived Stroke Rehabilitation Support Services provide support for anyone who has had a stroke as they leave hospital, return home and resume daily life. People who have had a stroke will be supported and helped to relearn or adapt skills so that they can be as independent as possible. Our service follows a pathway from hospital rehabilitation to either one to one rehabilitation or community rehabilitation support, or a combination of both. This can be delivered on a one to one basis or in a group setting. Our volunteering roles takes place either in hospital, home or community setting. The aim of the service is to help people to overcome or cope with the damage caused by a stroke so that they can focus on enjoying life again. Our services provides communication support for people who are finding it difficult to speak, read, write, memory, thinking or understand what other people are saying. We aim to provide a welcoming and stimulating environment which supports and promotes communication and encourages social interaction, enabling people to improve their quality of life, build confidence and self-esteem, and return to their communities with ease. You don’t need special qualifications to be part of our team of volunteers just the ability to offer commitment, to attend training and have a desire to support people who have had a stroke, resulting in cognitive and communication difficulties. As a volunteer you will enjoy interaction with service users, and you will be learning new skills in your spare time. Once fully trained, you will spend time with a matched service user within their home, making sure they receive planned support and assistance on a weekly basis.

The rehabilitation support service needs volunteers to help with it's work. You don't need any special qualifications to be part of our team of volunteers, just the ability to offer commitment to attend training and have a desire to support people who have had a stroke, resulting in communication difficulties. As a volunteer you will enjoy interaction with service users and other volunteers, and you will be learning new skills in your spare time. Our service follows a pathway from hospital (hospital rehabilitation support) to community (community rehabilitation support)and can be delivered in a one-to-one and / or group setting. So this volunteering role can take place in a community setting, in the hospital or in the home. Our rehabilitation support volunteers assist and support our service users, using various communication strategies, communication based activities and conversation. Whether you choose to volunteer in our hospital rehabilitation, communication group or one-to-one, we aim to provide a welcome and stimulating environment which supports and promotes communication and encourages social interaction, enabling people to build confidence and self esteem and improve quality of life, encouraging them to engage with their communities.

Whether you’re a keen rummager, an organised operator or love the look of a freshly ironed shirt we have a role for you. If you like things to be neat and tidy then we need your help to sort the donations we receive into their different categories. If you’re a lover of the iron then master the mighty steamer and watch those creases and wrinkles disappear. Laugh and catch up with other volunteers over the sort room table or over a cup of tea and biscuit at break time. At the end of the day go home feeling satisfied and proud that you have helped to raise vital funds for research into combating heart disease. Whether you’re a lover of vintage clothing, stunning jewellery or beautiful bric-a-brac or fancy the company of other friendly volunteers the sort room is the place to be.

What does Scottish War Blinded do? Scottish War Blinded provides free support to veterans living with significant sight loss across Scotland, and are here to help all veterans regain independence after sight loss. What team will you be supporting and what do they do? The team at Hawkhead are enthusiastic and motivated and aim to provide a quality service to the members of Scottish War Blinded. The Centre provides activities and equipment for veterans with a vision impairment helping to tackle social isolation and promote independence. Volunteering at the Hawkhead Centre will directly enhance the range of activities and support that we can provide to our members. Tasks and Responsibilities 1. Assisting with Vision Impairment (VI) equipment, this could include assisting members in the ongoing use of their equipment, cleaning and organising returned equipment, helping to reset talking watches, etc. 2. Assisting members with familiarity of the centre. 3. Assisting at reception with tasks like taking coats, guiding people up to the hub, simple admin tasks, such as photocopying and laminating.

To assist in the hospital ward trolley service serving patient’s with refreshments and reading materials and engaging socially with patients on the wards as you go round the hospital this will be carried out by min 2 volunteers between 1-30pm – 4 pm daily

About Bud: Bud is Poppyscotland’s brand new vehicle for exploration and learning, a truck that transforms into a mobile community space, comprising a mini poppy factory, micro-museum and with interactive learning opportunities. Bud is an interactive experience that encourages visitors to create their personal remembrance journey through exploring the exhibits. It is helping us keep remembrance relevant all year round. About the opportunity: As a Bud Heritage Volunteer, you will support the delivery of the Bud project when Bud is in your area. This could see you supporting in one of the key tasks below:  Welcome members of the public and groups (schools, girl guides, brownies, cubs, cadets etc.) visiting Bud on their arrival  To deliver activities both indoor and outdoor as planned by the Bud team  To assist with evaluation of Bud by encouraging feedback and collecting data  To be flexible in the performance of the post and undertake duties requested by the Bud team  Support the staff team in set up and take down at visits and events. Support staff in the delivery of activities with schools, groups and public visitors

About Bud: Bud is Poppyscotland’s brand new vehicle for exploration and learning, a truck that transforms into a mobile community space, comprising a mini poppy factory, micro-museum and with interactive learning opportunities. Bud is an interactive experience that encourages visitors to create their personal remembrance journey through exploring the exhibits. It is helping us keep remembrance relevant all year round. About the opportunity: As a Bud Veteran Volunteer, you will support the delivery of the Bud project when Bud is in your area or visiting schools, voluntary groups etc. This could see you supporting in one of the key tasks below:  Carrying out talks to groups (schools, girl guides, brownies, cubs, cadets etc.) members of the public and community organisations who are visiting Bud, or who you are visiting  Actively engage with small groups of visitors, answering questions about Bud and remembrance  Taking part in group discussions about the challenges – both positive and negative - faced by the Armed Forces community  To be flexible in the performance of the post and undertake duties requested by the Bud Team  Encourage people to complete the on-board evaluation at end of visit  Inform people of volunteering opportunities available through Bud project  Support the staff team in set up and take down at visits and events. Support staff in the delivery of activities with schools, groups and public visitors

Scotland’s Garden Scheme (SGS) raises money for charity by encouraging, promoting and supporting private garden owners across Scotland to open their gardens to the general public. Funds are raised through these garden openings by charging an entry fee and by offering refreshments and plants for sale. We aim to make the whole experience inspiring, rewarding and enjoyable for all involved.The Media Officer for Social Media will work closely with their District Organiser to promote Scotland’s Gardens Scheme and local garden open days through Social Media. The role is home-based, but there will be opportunities to visit gardens and to attend team meetings.

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme has divided Scotland into 23 districts, each with their own team of volunteers, led by a District Organiser. The district team supports garden owners to raise money for charity by helping them to open their gardens to the public. The team supports with publicity and road signage before the opening and with refreshments, admissions and car parking on the day, if required. The role includes organising a team of volunteers to liaise with Garden Openers to see that a good relationship is developed and to ensure that each garden opening is successfully organised; promoting garden openings and the work of SGS and sourcing new gardens to open. You will also need to liaise with your treasurer so that you have a clear understanding of the finances of your district. It is an exciting, varied, flexible and rewarding role that can be developed to suit the time you have available.

The STAR Project currently has volunteer opportunities available within the befriending scheme, ‘Community Friends’. This role offers you the chance to support individuals and families throughout Renfrewshire, on a long or short term basis. Befriending may be going out for coffee together once a week or visiting a client in their own home. You may accompany someone to an appointment or support them in accessing services and opportunities. Training is provided and ongoing. Group supervision is held monthly.

Ward 14 provides clinical care to a wide range of patients. It is a 24 bedded unit, providing care to male/female patients. Ages range from 14 upwards, however, there has been a significant increase in elderly patients. The ward is fast-paced, with many patients’ requiring acute medical interventions and a great deal of medical and nursing attention. Some may be medically well, which require less medical nursing attention, but due to complex social circumstances, may lead to them spending many months in hospital whilst awaiting appropriate plans for safe discharge, either home or to a care home environment. Can you make a difference to elderly patients within a health setting? Patients that have been in hospital for a prolonged period of time can experience isolation/ frustration due to lack of stimulation and visitors. We are looking for mature, confident volunteers with plenty of life experience to help improve the patients’ stay. The main role of the volunteer is to provide friendship and stimulation for elderly patients, many of whom will have some form of cognitive impairment. Tasks will include: * Chatting to patients on a one to one basis and exploring personal interests * Reading to patients or playing games such as dominos, board games and crosswords * Providing verbal encouragement and support to patient during mealtimes Volunteers can enhance their experience in hospital and potentially avoid them becoming frustrated, which can stem from prolonged periods of time where stimulation is lacking. Many of these patients don’t have visitors.

We are offering a number of volunteering positions at both our Linwood and Paisley stores, these range from processing donated stock, fundraising and also departmental champions who may have an interest in such things as books, movies, music, jewelry, fashion, health and safety, till operating, customer services or accounting. We already have a number of volunteers and are looking to expand our team, there is an opportunity to expand your cv and above all it’s fun.

Do you always have a welcoming smile on your face and love getting in to conversations? Why not get to know the people from your community with this versatile volunteering role. Gain valuable experience in customer service adding value to your CV. You’ll be at the heart of the BHF’s fight against heart disease. You will be serving customers, helping to promote our stock and awareness campaigns and encouraging every donor to become part of our Gift Aid scheme. If you want to get to know the community around you this is a perfect way to integrate yourself into your local area and maybe spread the volunteering bug to new recruits.

To organise meetings for a Brownie unit(7 to 10 year old girls) in line with Girlguiding U.K. policies and programme and manage a team of volunteers. To organise the finances and administration for the Brownie unit.

Put your skills to use, learn new ones and play an active role in your local community. We are looking for help with our 10- 14 year old section which meets on a Friday 7:30 - 9:30pm in central Paisley. Volunteering is easier than you think. With full support and training, you can volunteer on a flexible basis. Within the Paisley Abbey Scout Group we have a great team of volunteers who are keen to support you in helping young people within Paisley. We are particularly interested in hearing for women who would like to volunteer given half the group are made up of young women. Contact us for more information. #skillsforlife #paisley #volunteering #youthwork #iscout

Aberlour in partnership with Renfrewshire Council are piloting a new bespoke Attainment mentoring service ‘Attain’. This new service offers a flexible, relationship-based mentoring service to support the attainment needs of Renfrewshire’s children and young people. At Aberlour, we believe that all children deserve to flourish. We are now looking for mentors to support children & young people across Renfrewshire who will encourage them to value education & have high aspirations for their future.

Volunteer Role Objective To develop an attractive, well designed online presence for the West End Project that acts to attract project participants, highlights the project work to residents and external agencies and promotes the achievements of its participants. Key Tasks 1. Develop an online presence for the project that uses appropriate and manageable social media platforms using project generated and other relevant sourced content 2. Create at least two compelling posts per week for the project building followers and reach.. 3. In discussion with the Project Coordinator develop on-site content, imagery, video, written content and blogs including developing a short film for the project. 3. Train project participants in online mediums 4. Develop links to similar projects

Alzheimer Scotland is the leading dementia organisation in Scotland. We campaign for the rights of people living with dementia and their families and provide an extensive range of innovative and personalised support services, community activities, information and advice at every stage of the dementia journey. We are currently recruiting volunteers to work on a one-to-one basis, providing support and companionship to someone living with dementia. Whether it’s going for a cup of coffee, a stroll in the park or coming along to one of our singing groups, being a volunteer befriender is a hugely rewarding experience and could help make a real difference to someone’s life. Being a befriender is also a great way to increase your employment and further-education opportunities. We offer a full induction into the values and principles of Alzheimer Scotland as well as training to increase your understanding of dementia. You will have the opportunity to meet people working in the third-sector and become an integral part of a community of support networks, all-the-while developing your own social and personal skills. We are looking for volunteers who can dedicate 1-2 hours weekly/fortnightly to: • Provide companionship for people living with dementia who may be lonely or isolated. • Support people living with dementia to maintain their interests and hobbies • Enable people living with dementia to reconnect with groups and places in their community.

CHSS No Live Half Lived Stroke Rehabilitation Support Services provide support for anyone who has had a stroke as they leave hospital, return home and resume daily life. People who have had a stroke will be supported and helped to relearn or adapt skills so that they can be as independent as possible. Our service follows a pathway from hospital rehabilitation to either one to one rehabilitation or community rehabilitation support, or a combination of both. This can be delivered on a one to one basis or in a group setting. Our volunteering roles takes place either in hospital, home or community setting. The aim of the service is to help people to overcome or cope with the damage caused by a stroke so that they can focus on enjoying life again. Our services provides communication support for people who are finding it difficult to speak, read, write, memory, thinking or understand what other people are saying. We aim to provide a welcoming and stimulating environment which supports and promotes communication and encourages social interaction, enabling people to improve their quality of life, build confidence and self-esteem, and return to their communities with ease. You don’t need special qualifications to be part of our team of volunteers just the ability to offer commitment, to attend training and have a desire to support people who have had a stroke, resulting in cognitive and communication difficulties. As a travel assistant volunteer you will enjoy interaction with service users, and you will be learning new skills in your spare time. Once fully trained, you will accompany a matched service user for a specified limit of time to travel from their home to one of our delivered services, and returning home thereafter. Please note – this will include wheelchair users, using SPT MyBus door to door service, making sure they receive planned support and assistance on a weekly basis.

Please give a full description of your volunteering opportunity: Create Paisley is a youth arts charity with the goal of seeing young people transformed through creativity, community, confidence and finding their voice. Create are looking for volunteers to support their array of arts workshops that offer a a free creative space for 12-21 year olds to express themselves through music, art, filmmaking, photography and beyond. Create was built by, and is sustained by volunteers. Create invests in volunteers, and provides opportunities to utilise their skills, as well as offering support and training to develop new ones. Main Duties: ● To support the coordinator in running activities with young people/meet at the start of each workshop to discuss the session plan ● To assist the coordinator in preparation and setting-up of equipment/materials and clearing away at the end of the session ● To ensure the space is safe/welcoming ● To facilitate/participate in games, activities, and discussions with young people ● To be vigilant to any safeguarding or health and safety concerns ● To share any creative skills you may have - art, music, songwriting, photography, filmmaking etc ● To participate in any training as required ● To help build skills and confidence in young people ● To help young people use their skills to engage in their local community Young Creators sessions - co-design workshops with young people who plan and curate their own creative events (film festivals, writers groups, music gigs) - Weekly on Thursdays 530pm-830pm Couch & Canvas sessions - young people are encouraged to make art, collaborate and connect with friends, and overall develop their creativity. - Weekly on Mondays 4-630pm. We also have one-off events that will be curated by our Young Creators group, as well as training days for young people, and celebratory, team-building nights (bowling, laser-tag etc). These dates will be decided by the coordinator depending on the availability of voluntSkills ● Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish positive relationships with young people ● Creative skills are desired but not essential Attitudes ● Enthusiastic about the values and ethos of Create Paisley ● Enjoys the experience of working with young people and demonstrates an interest in supporting their personal development. ● Reliable and trustworthy ● Willing to take any identified training. Experience ● Experience of working with young people and as part of a team Create Paisley is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all applicants to share this commitment. Because of the nature of the work this post is exempt from the provisions of Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. This means that you are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are 'spent' under provisions of the Act. In the event of employment, failure to disclose such convictions could lead to disciplinary action being taken. Any information will be treated in the strictest confidence and used solely in relation to this application. This position involves substantial access to children and young people and therefore a system of checking police records for possible criminal background may be implemented. Create will also carry out a PVG check on all volunteer applicants. eers.

You will work alongside our innovative and energetic Renfrewshire Who Cares? Scotland project team and will lead and support on educating and raising awareness of care experience to Primary and Secondary School pupils and teachers through assemblies, PSE sessions and monthly drop-ins. Education Ambassadors will help to raise awareness of care experience, work towards ending stigma and injustice that care experience people can face and be part of influencing transformational change. Would you like to share your skills and experience to help ensure young people understand the lives of care experienced young people and the challenges they can face. What will I be doing? • Learning about rights, legislation and policy which relates to issues faced by care experienced people • Learning about creative methods of sharing personal experiences. • Observing others sharing personal experiences • Learning and supporting ways to educate Primary and Secondary school pupils on care experience to influence change • Contributing to influencing opportunities such through leading assemblies, PSE sessions and monthly drop-ins. • Being a positive role model What skills can I bring to this role? • A knowledge and understanding of issues affecting care experienced people • Ability to work well in a team • Ability to work in a school setting • Good communication and listening skills • Ability to encourage and motivate others to participate in activities • Strong presentation and facilitation skills

Can you make a difference to elderly patients within a health setting? Patients that have been in hospital for a prolonged period of time can experience isolation and frustration due to a lack of stimulation and visitors. We are looking for mature, confident volunteers with plenty of life experience to help improve the patients’ stay. Ward 14 Medical at the Royal Alexandra Hospital provides clinical care to a wide range of patients. The ward is a 24 bedded unit, providing care to male & female patients requiring general medical care. The age of patients’ ranges from 14 upwards, however there has been a significant increase in elderly patients. The primary role of the volunteer is to volunteers to assist during meal times; tasks would involve assisting the patients to sit down and eat together at a communal dining area; laying out place mats and cutlery and generally encouraging them to eat and drink. Prior to mealtimes, volunteers can assist with implementing good practice in hand hygiene. A secondary focus is to provide friendship and stimulation for elderly patients, many of whom will have some form of cognitive impairment. Typical duties would involve chatting to patients, reading a magazine etc. exploring the patient’s personal interests, generally getting to know them, about their lives; their likes/dislikes etc. Volunteers can enahnce their experience in hospital and potentially avoid them becoming frustrated, which can stem from prolonged periods of time where stimulation is lacking. Many of these patients don’t have visitors.

As a Connectedness Champion, you will feel passionate about challenging social isolation and loneliness in the community. This volunteer role will help to deliver information to people who may be experiencing social isolation and loneliness and helping to challenge the stigma of social isolation and loneliness by promoting opportunities for social connectedness in a variety of settings. You will support ACUMEN/RAMH to increase the knowledge of social isolation and loneliness in the wider community. This role will require the social connectedness champion to attend events organised by ACUMEN network and other community partners as well as the confidence to share with others what has worked for you. This role will also involve being out in the community to meet with other people with lived experience which will be mutually agreed with supervisor.

To drive our 3.5 tonne Luton van, working alongside Lifeskills collagues in the collection and deliveries of donated furniture and household items - Collecting and delivering furniture to the RAMH Lifeskills service, individual donors and customers - Loading and unloading the van at the warehouse at the beginning and end of each day - Lead colleagues, ensuring all stock is hyandled carefully, secured for transportation and stored appropriately in the warehouse - Ensure that only quality donationns and those which onform to relevant legislation (including 1988 Fire Safety Leg8ilsation) are collected for the project - Carry out basic daily and weekly vehicle checks i.e. fluie checks, lighting checks and other routing safety checks in line with RAMH H&S policy - Undertake other driving duties as required (e.g. driving colleagues to other arranged destinations) - Support the learning and skills development of colleagues - When not driving the vehicle, will assist the furniture reuse team - Work within the role and task fo a volunteer worker for RAMH - Be aware of and implement the RAMH philosphy - Help ensure a clean and safe working environment exists within our warehouse and showroom for public and volunteers

Renfrew YMCA is a dynamic youth work organisation that are seeking individuals to join our board of trustees, Renfrew YMCA board meets every 4 – 6 weeks. Trustees will contribute and support an organisation that is part of a worldwide network, the YMCA movement is a global movement which is 175 years old.

Person required to help on our van to both pick up donated furniture and deliver furniture that has been sold in our shop. Minimum one day per week – hours approx. 9.30 – 4.00. Free snacks, drinks and lunch provided. We are a happy, friendly team and any new volunteer would be made very welcome.

We are opening a large shop on Glasgow Road in April and there will be a number of opportunities available. The new shop will be much larger ( it a was previously a car showroom ) than our existing and will sell a full range of products including furniture, good quality clothing, electrical goods and books. We are also moving our store operation from our current location in Abercorn Street to this new location, and therefore there will be opportunities for volunteering in that department. Normally we ask volunteers to commit to a regular three hour shift once a week

Over 80 Syrian refugees - all of them in family groups - have settled in Renfrewshire over the past year. Barnardo’s are working alongside Renfrewshire council to support Refugees arriving from Syria to feel settled in their new home. Activities undertaken by volunteers include befriending and mentoring, helping to run groups and day trips and acting as advocates. Depending on your availability and experience, your volunteering could involve supporting parents, children, young people or a family. Volunteering with children and young people can be rewarding, challenging and fun. One thing is for sure, it is never dull! A befriender meets regularly with a child or adult, spending time with them listening, talking and sharing experiences. The time spent together supports the development of a positive relationship which is reliable and trusted. Supporting group activities help families to fully participate in and enjoy their own community, whilst making new and sustainable connections.

Working in partnership with local agencies Roar Connections for Life wishes to recruit volunteers who will assist in the delivery of information sessions around advising the general public about the best methods of supporting people with falls prevention information and how to get off the floor safely after a fall. Volunteers will be trained by Roar staff in how to deliver these information sessions including physical demonstrations. The volunteers then take the information and practical demonstration which lasts approx. 20 minutes to local community groups around Renfrewshire.

Paisley Methodist Central Hall are celebrating the completion of it’s new roof and the opening of its brand new Heritage Rooms, which display the Paisley Methodist Archives. We are looking for people to be part of this event, to use it as a taster for other “open days” for the Heritage of the Building and the part Methodists play in the life of Paisley.

Linstone Housing Association is involved in a wide range of community and housing activities. We are governed by a voluntary Management Committee/Board. We require people with an interest in the housing association and the strategic role in terms of directing our organisation. This involves attending Board meetings, contributing to our strategy and ensuring that the Association performs well and manages our resources effectively. We are regulated by the Scottish Housing Regulator and have a fully trained staff to carry out the operations of the Association.

Assist the local fundraising team in promoting and taking part in a variety of activities to raise money for Guide Dogs

Overall Purpose of the Role We are looking to build upon the existing helpline that we have in place. We are looking to improve and expand the service. We are looking for committed and flexible volunteers who are willing to take on a range of tasks and help us shape the service to fulfil its new scope. The helpline’s opening hours are Monday to Friday 10.00 – 16.00 comprising two 3-hour shifts. Volunteers will receive full training and support including access to experienced helpline practitioners for debriefing purposes. Previous experience of fibromyalgia is useful but not essential for the role. The main functions of the role are: • To provide empathetic support, information and signposting to clients affected by the effects of fibromyalgia by telephone, and in written form by email or online forum. • To provide administrative support for all helpline work • Maintaining knowledge of other organisations and services that can help people affected by fibromyalgia and signpost when appropriate • Keeping up to date with fibromyalgia news across the UK We can support you to develop the skills you need for this role, including an induction into all the areas outlined. You will have a chance to discuss your role and any additional needs with us.

Roar Connections for Life would like to recruit a volunteer handyperson to assist in the delivery of clubs and projects across Renfrewshire. Roar hires venues across the county and the halls need to be set up and cleared away at the start and end of each session and this requires volunteers to fold and stack tables and chairs and ensure all safety checks are in place before the venue is locked up.

CSH Young Leaders will do the following: • Promote sport and physical activity • Coach, lead, officiate and volunteer in sport • Represent the views of young people • Organise and lead on new projects Working with over 60 sports clubs, physical activity groups and non-sport organisations the individual will be deployed across school and community environments. Tasks are identified based on local need and demand and will vary.

A Macmillan Cancer Information and support service was established within Renfrewshire Libraries, a first of its kind in 2005. This is a unique opportunity, for volunteers to support individuals, friends, family or carers who are affected by cancer. Support could be a listening ear, giving leaflets or sign posting to support groups and other relevant organisations. As we are growing, demand for the service is rising; we are looking for new volunteers who can commit three hours of their time per week/fortnight. In return, we shall provide full training and all travel expenses shall be reimbursed. The role includes: • Providing emotional support • Providing a friendly, listening ear to people • Providing cancer information – leaflets, etc • Collecting information – service user evaluation forms • Attending six weekly volunteer engagement meetings to keep informed about developments in services. • Attending any relevant training • Sign-posting to relevant organisations

The opportunity is for volunteering on to the Management Committee of the Association.The Committee meets on the last Monday of each month from 6.30-9pm to discuss the strategic direction of the Business. You would be required to read the papers and reports,attend the meeting, contribute to the discussion and make decisions.

This person will cover matches at St. Mirren and Paisley Pirates and provide articles and reports on such. They will be expected to make these articles accurate and interesting in content for publication.

A key component of our work and the work of local network coordinators is to bring people together from all organisations to exchange information and share good practice, create and maintain new partnerships and, strengthen communities. GWT plan to develop existing networks and create new networks in a variety of areas across Scotland providing a point of contact for every individual and organisation that wish to be involved in intergenerational projects and activities. Core tasks: • Plan, support and develop 2-4 local network meetings each year for existing and potential members inviting the National Development Officer along • Attend volunteer coordinators’ meetings (2 -3 per year - possibly in Glasgow) Other tasks that might be undertaken by volunteer co-ordinators (if they have the capacity) as appropriate in discussion with GWT: • Provide GWT with any new case studies or project updates for the website • Assist GWT to promote and market training opportunities and events throughout local area • Extend the membership currently held within local area • Assist the GWT team in ensuring all local projects complete an online profile template. • Raising profile regarding the benefits of intergenerational practice • Disseminate information about ‘Generations Working Together’ widely in the local network area, with marketing provided by GWT • Liaise with Generations Working Together in terms of local activity • Identify levels of support from a variety of organisations which may include o Free meeting rooms o Council resources o Admin resources

“Loneliness is not having anyone to tell that you are lonely” Janet, Silver Liner By volunteering as a Telephone Friend for The Silver Line, we match you to one of our Silver Liners (older person) that you call once a week. Did you know? In the UK, more than 1 million people aged over 65 say they often or always feels lonely. We have 300 older people waiting for a Telephone Friend. They have chosen to be called our Silver Liners. “Just speaking to someone helps me cope a little better…” David, Silver Liner This is a volunteer role that you can do from home or from work. All you need is access to a telephone and the internet. We ask for a commitment of up to a year where possible and the ability to make your call on the same day and time each week. Friendship calls can be made between 8am and 8pm Monday - Sunday. The Silver Line pays for the cost of all friendship calls and for safeguarding we also record the calls. In the time it takes to read the paper, watch the news or take a trip to the shop, you can volunteer with The Silver Line. A regular 30-minute call from a friend really can change the life of a lonely older person. “Volunteering with The Silver Line has exceeded my expectations in many ways. It is even more enjoyable than I imagined” John, Telephone Friend See how a call from a Telephone Friend makes a big difference by searching 'The Silver Line' on YouTube.

ITo place our iconic boxes locally as part of their daily life and every few months tally up the funds before paying them in to Guide Dogs What does the role involve? • Identifying and placing collecting boxes in suitable locations • Talking to the shop owner, receptionist etc. at the location about how the boxes will help Guide Dogs and what we do • Empting boxes every 3-6 months (as they get full) and banking the income through the paying in book provided. Give a receipt and letter of thanks to the hosts • Keeping a written record of the location of all boxes for your supervisor, the dates they are emptied and the dates/amounts banked • If boxes aren’t collecting much, you’ll decide to move them to a better location. Your supervisor may also ask you to remove boxes • Reporting any stolen boxes to the local Mobility Team • Spotting the potential for further fundraising amongst the box holders for Community Fundraiser What will I get out of it? • Support us to enable more blind and partially-sighted people to enjoy the same freedom of movement as everyone else • An opportunity to build experience for your CV

Our Volunteer Delivery Drivers and Helpers are a vital part of our team ensuring essential grocery supplies are provided to older people in Renfrewshire. The Delivery Teams are responsible for transporting groceries from the supermarket to our members. They will load the Food Train vans ensuring the most efficient delivery order. On arrival at the member’s home the Delivery Team unload the groceries, putting goods away if requested. They are then responsible for ensuring the financial transactions are completed accurately. Deliveries usually begin at 9:30am and are complete by 2:30pm

To help manage and lead beavers, cubs or scouts. Helping with the planning and delivery of the Balanced Programme, with the input from fellow leaders, Section Assistants, Young Leaders and other members of Scout association. Have fun doing so…. Learn new skills whilst teach others new skills, making new friendships for life, new opportunities

This is an opportunity to undertake a satisfying and rewarding role. As part of our team of volunteers, you will collect and transfer donations for the shop, providing an extremely useful and appreciated service to the Charity. The role includes: • Collecting donated stock • Delivering stock to the charity shop • Transferring donations between shops • Put collection bags out in the community to be collected 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.

Scotland’s Garden Scheme (SGS) raises money for charity by encouraging, promoting and supporting private garden owners across Scotland to open their gardens to the general public. Funds are raised through these garden openings by charging an entry fee and by offering refreshments and plants for sale. We aim to make the whole experience inspiring, rewarding and enjoyable for all involved. SGS has divided Scotland into 23 districts, each with their own team of volunteers, led by a District Organiser (DO). The Area Organiser works closely with the District Organiser and: • Liaises with Garden Openers to see that a good relationship is developed • Sources new gardens to open • Makes sure that Garden Openers have adequate support on the day of their opening, including help with teas, car parking, taking money, etc. • Provision of road signage and other signage and promotional materials for the day to Garden Openers • Ensures that there is a good SGS presence at garden openings • Thanks Garden Openers after their opening

Thomas Coats Memorial Baptist Church is transitioning to operate as Paisley’s new Entertainments Venue. The grand opening is scheduled for April 2020, however, during the following months, alongside works to improve the new venue facilities, we will be putting on events to continue fundraising. We are looking for a caretaker/key holder who would probably need to come in once or twice a week during this period to open up and close, could include outside normal working hours depending on the event.

STAR Project are looking to expand their Board of Trustees. Would you like to be at the helm of our exciting developments? STAR Project is an award winning community organisation, delivering sustainable and positive social outcomes in the North End of Paisley and beyond. Established in 1999, employing a person centred academic approach we deliver group and individual supports consistent with local and national strategy to build safer, more connected and resilient families and communities. In the heart of the multiply deprived area, where individuals and families face well documented challenges, we facilitate opportunity and aspiration, boost life chances, engender community ownership and celebrate every success. Financially stable and entering an exciting period of development, we are looking for professional individuals who share our commitment and drive to make Renfrewshire one of the best places to live and work to join our Board of trustees. The time commitment is 6 meetings annually with potential sub group meetings/tasks in addition (roughly 2 hrs per month). Applicants should be able to recognise this unique opportunity for personal and professional growth. Enquiries are welcome from those with experience and understanding of the challenges facing our communities. Applicants will be motivated to share skills and experience from a diverse range of backgrounds and in particular relation to: • understanding and experience of third sector involvement in multiply deprived areas • financial management • legal matters • understanding and experience of social enterprise • HR management • setting targets, monitoring/evaluating in commercial and non-profit organisations • fundraising and securing funding/grants/income generation • recruitment/personnel management, including a knowledge of employment legislation • public relations • organisational development • marketing • policy development • business development • digital/computers and information technology • education and learning • health and social care We are looking for individuals to join us that have: • integrity • a commitment to STAR Project and its objectives • an understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship • a willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to their duties as a trustee • strategic vision • good, independent judgement • an ability to think creatively • willingness to speak their mind • an ability to work effectively as a member of a team