Youth Work (Sound Youth Club at Sandveien Neighbourhood Centre)

Youth Services

The Volunteer role is varied and can involve supporting children/young people to take part in arts and crafts, sports, cooking or drama, working behind the tuck shop and helping with a range of club projects. If you have a particular skill that you can bring to the club, e.g. football, crafts or music, that's great, but not essential, as what's important is that you can connect with and get on with children and young people. You will be supporting Youth Work staff, and so will be working as part of a team. The club generally operates during school term times.

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General Volunteer - Fertility Network Scotland

Fertility Network Scotland (Shetland)

General volunteers will promote the Fertility Network Scotland charity in the local area and the services we provide. Distribute Fertility Network Scotland leaflets/posters in the area including GP clinics, libraries, hospitals, community centres etc. Participate at fundraising events. Adhere to Fertility Network Scotland policies and procedures. Fertility Network Scotland provides advice, information and support for anyone affected by fertility issues. We also work to raise awareness of the impact of fertility problems and to campaign for fair provision of fertility treatment throughout Scotland.

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Befriender - Adults aged 16+

Shetland Befriending Scheme

Volunteers are matched up on a one-to-one basis with a vulnerable adult. The matches meet regularly either weekly or fortnightly for a few hours at a time. The aim is to engage in purposeful activities within the community which will help to reduce social isolation and feelings of loneliness. It is also about continuing to support the adult to engage in their own community and have positive social connections.

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Artist Liaison Volunteer- Shetland Arts

Shetland Arts Development Agency - Mareel

Shetland Arts has a tradition of volunteering: many of our staff came to be working in the arts as volunteers in some way or another, and our board of trustees, which provides strategic overview and governance of the work we do, is made up of volunteers. Along with being part of exciting cultural events across Shetland, our volunteers can use the experience to develop their professional and interpersonal skills while meeting lots of new people. If you're aged between 16-25 you can also log your volunteering hours as part of the Saltire Award scheme. We're really excited to be offering three new volunteering roles across our organisation to enhance and support the delivery of our creative output across Shetland. An Arts Liaison Volunteer provides the first point of contact for visiting artists to Shetland, greeting them at transport terminals and transporting them to their destination and helping out when required backstage. Access to a vehicle and a valid UK driver's licence is necessary for this role.

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Duke of Edinburgh

Youth Services - Shetland Islands Council

You could be involved in supporting people with their physical, skills or volunteering section - you would inspire and support them to work towards personal targets. You might want to supervise expeditions or assist with training the young people to undertake their expedition. The opportunities are many and varied but you will be making a difference to young people in Shetland.

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Name a Puppy Ambassador

Guide Dogs Scotland (Shetland)

The Name a Puppy Ambassadors build positive relationships, primarily with local companies, explain the Name a Puppy scheme and how it helps Guide Dogs. This may involve promoting the product to management and/or groups of employees. Activities include: Attending appropriate training courses to learn more about the scheme and Guide Dogs, where appropriate. Working with Regional Development Fundraising Manager to organise convenient dates to visit companies and organisations that are interested in Name a Puppy. Organising, setting up and clearning away any promotional materials or information stands. Providing fundraising advice and support to organisations and companies pledging to Name a Puppy in conjunction with the Community Fundraiser and local branch members. Contacting the company representatives directly after the pledge and to thank them on behalf of Guide Dogs.

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Welfare Team Leader - Cats Protection

Cats Protection (Shetland)

Coordinating and supporting cat care volunteers and fosterers, ensuring they are happy and confident in their roles. Working with cat care volunteers, fosterers and other colleagues to ensure Cats Protection quality of care is provided and maintained to cats in care, this will be supported by adhering to policies, procedures, minimum vetinary standards and minimum cat care standards. Working closely with the homing team to maintain up to date records of the cats in care and ensure cats ready to be rehomed are matched as quickly as possible. Promoting and supporting the development of care care volunteers and fosterers to enable them to fulfil their roles.

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Fundraiser

Cats Protection (Shetland)

In this exciting role you will assist with organising and running fundraising events in your local area. You will have the opportunity to get your thinking cap on and share fundraising ideas in meetings with other volunteers and then put those ideas into action. As well as assisting with the running of events, we encourage you to share your passion for cat welfare and promote our work to the public at the event.

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Winter Maintenance Volunteers

The Swan Trust

Refit work ongoing November to March includes removing rig, sails, equipment from boat in Scalloway to store in Lerwick. Organising equipment at two stores in Lerwick Varnishing and painting on board Engineering maintenance - all on board systems

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Saturday Club Volunteer

Disability Shetland

Arts & Crafts; visits to, for example, lifeboat station; golfing; trampolining and social activities.

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Shetland Community Bike Project

Shetland Community Bike Project

The workshop is a safe alcohol / drug free working environment. Our aims are to support our workers and where possible enable them to enter into mainstream employment. Working in a supported workshop, assisting worker / volunteers with barriers to employment e.g. mental health, drugs / alcohol issues, to carry out assigned tasks.

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Overtonlea Volunteer

Overtonlea Care Centre

Overtonlea Care Centre has a variety of volunteering opportunities both indoors and outdoors. Roles include: Volunteering with the service users to have meaningful activities. / Volunteering for our gardening services / Volunteering for taking service users out to attend community events / Volunteering for our Overtonlea Community Garden.

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Volunteer Person

CROSSREACH Walter and Joan Gray Home

Residents at the Walter and Joan Gray home all have individual care plans, within the care plans are recorded their interests and hobbies. The role of the volunteer person would be to visit residents and encourage them with their interests and hobbies. For some residents this may just be general chat, whilst others enjoy having the daily newspaper read to them. Some group work may also be required such as assisting staff with a baking group, an arts and crafts group, or reading group. Or perhaps you have hobbies and interests of your own which you are willing to share with others. During the spring and summer we arrange bus trips for residents and there may be an opportunity for the volunteer to accompany staff and residents on these trips. You will not be expected to assist residents with personal care, toileting or feeding.

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Newspaper Indexing

Shetland Amenity Trust - Shetland Museum and Archives

Volunteers would be taken through how to use the Calm database system and talked with about what goes in the index. They would then be able to go and read the papers on the microfilm machine (which they'll also be taught to use) and record the contents so that others can find information more easily. Someone will always be on hand to help.

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Tobacco Test Purchasing

Shetland Islands Council Trading Standards Service

Trading Standards advise retailers how to avoid selling tobacco and NVP (nicotine vaping products) to under-18s through the use of proof age schemes. We put shops to the test on this with the help of young volunteers. Volunteers should be non-smokers, between 16-16 1/2 and have written parental/guardian consent. Volunteers are trained in what to do and say while test purchasing, and are accompanied by a Trading Standards staff-member throughout. They are trained never to lie to shopkeepers but to avoid giving information that may identify them. Volunteers are not asked to test-purchase near to school or home and are free to pull out at any point. All transport, meals and refreshments are provided. We also give volunteers certificates confirming their volunteered hours (including travel and training), and references for college and/or jobs. If they wish, two or more volunteers can travel and train together. Previous volunteers have found the experience enjoyable and worthwhile.

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Adult Helpers - Beavers / Cubs / Scouts

1st 2nd Lerwick Sea Scout Group

Beaver Group (6-8 years) Cubs (8-10 years) Scouts (10 years +)

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Casualty/Emergency Simulation Volunteer

NHS Shetland

As a casualty simulation volunteer you will have the opportunity to help our staff and other emergency services to learn how to respond to emergency situations. You will act out certain casualty/emergency situations at our Emergency Planning Exercises to enable staff to practice how they will respond, which can help improve emergency processes and boost staff confidence and competence in responding to an emergency situation.

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Support Worker

Shetland Bereavement Support Service

Shetland Bereavement Support Service (SBSS) are looking to recruit volunteer Support Workers. A Support Worker will provide one to one counselling to anyone struggling to cope following a bereavement. SBSS have lottery funding to deliver the COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate (120 hour course) in Shetland free of charge.

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Afternoon Sales Assistant

Save The Children (Shetland Shop)

Save The Children are looking for people to join our lovely team in the Lerwick Save the Children Shop. The shop is led entirely by volunteers so we're always keen to expand our team and to raise as much money and awareness for the charity as possible. The Sales Assistant opportunity involves customer service, cash handling, processing through donations, visual merchandising and there's the option to get involved in all sorts of things such as retail administration and social media marketing. No experience is required as all training will be provided, along with a friendly cuppa! It's a brilliant opportunity to meet new people, learn new skills and share your own experiences. At the end of each shift you know that you've helped to make a real difference to the lives of children all over the world - it's hugely satisfying! We are ideally looking for people who can commit to a three hour shift, on a regular basis. However, we can be flexible and if you can give any time at all we would be very keen to meet you and welcome you along to meet our team.

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Hoswick Visitors Centre Supporter

Hoswick Visitors Centre

Volunteers taking up an opportunity to help in the Visitors Centre have a variety of activities to choose from. As a member of the committee, you will be involved in planning the way ahead for this organisation. As a supporter , give your time and energy to help the business continue its success: Be a champion for our organisation! Publicity and promotion. Welcome visitors from coaches. Do you have good local knowledge? Share it with visitors and advise on the visitors information resources. Maintain good links with Tour Operators and other regular users of the Centre. Do you enjoy a 'bake off'? There's an opportunity to use those skills in the Centre. Help in the Café. Research ideas for interpretive displays. Maintain stock and display of retail stock.

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Befriender - Shetland - The Royal Air Forces Association

The Royal Air Forces Association

The RAF Association is a member-led welfare charity that exists to ensure all members of the RAF family are supported in terms of welfare, when they require it. The Befriender role is at the heart of this charity objective and volunteers undertaking this role will be helping us to deliver this support to the RAF family. Essentially the aim of the Befriender role is to help alleviate isolation and loneliness, giving time to listen and encourage communication on a shared interest or topic, leading to improving and developing enjoyable social networks. A Befriender volunteer carries out visits to and keeps in touch with members of the RAF family on behalf of the Association. Befriender volunteers exist to provide companionship and to deliver outcome focussed support to a beneficiary and to ensure that they remain part of the community and feel socially connected to the wider family. The role of a Befriender is varied and could involve helping out with practical tasks such as driving someone to a doctor’s appointment, or helping them with their shopping.

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Shop Volunteer

CLAN Charity Shop - Lerwick

CLAN charity shop Lerwick require volunteers who will help in their busy shop. Morning volunteers duties include: attending a handover meeting, general duties - switch on shop and cabinet lights and the till. Dusting cabinet, computer and jewellery section. Serve customers. Sort till float and work will till and credit card machine while serving customers. Keep the shop floor tidy (pick up and rehang clothes). Put out priced clothes and other items. Afternoon volunteers duties include: Attending handover meetings. Serve customers, working with cash and credit card machine. Keep the shop floor tidy (pick up and rehang clothes). Put out priced items. At the end of the day - count out float, cash up and switch off till. Switch of lights, empty the bin and tidy up work area, wash up mugs.

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CLAN Shop Cleaning Volunteer

CLAN Charity Shop - Lerwick

Morning Volunteer (9am - 10am), a volunteer is needed to help in our busy charity shop. Volunteers are needed to help: Vacuum shop floor including entrance and fitting room everyday / Vacuum the book corridor everyday / Wash shop floor everyday / Wash windows around and inside the shop and centre once a week / Dust shelves, toys, bric-a-brac, books, DVDs and CDs daily. An afternoon volunteers is required from 4-5pm who will: Vacuum the sorting room, bathroom and storeroom everyday / Wash the sorting room and bathroom floor everyday / Clean the toilet, empty the bin, wash the basin, replace toilet paper etc.

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Gift Aid Volunteers

CLAN Charity Shop - Lerwick

CLAN charity shop Lerwick require volunteers who will help with entering details of gift aid customers into the computer system. Other duties will include: filing application forms / entering gift aid items into the system and printing out barcodes / attaching barcodes to items and returning the items to the sorting room.

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Administrator

Shetland Mental Health Forum

Shetland Mental Health Forum require a volunteer administrator. An average commitment of about 1 hour per week with attendance at the Forum for 2 hours every other month is required. The duties would be taking the minutes, typing them up, checking with the Chair and Vice Chair and then distributing them. There would also be assistance to the Chair with correspondence, which is very little. About two weeks before each Forum the volunteer administrator will meet with the Chair and Vice Chair to set an agenda which then needs to be typed up and sent out to members. Other duties include keeping a diary of the meetings and arranging venues.

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Home baking or serving food at events

Shetland MRI Scanner Appeal

The Shetland MRI Scanner Appeal currently has many events planned all over Shetland. Those that are likely to need homebakes, sandwiches and servers are: Fawlty Towers Teas, Sunday Teas in various halls, Fashion shows, Swap shops and musical events. There is a Facebook group for Shetland MRI Scanner volunteers, which we use to organise events. People in the group can see what is needed to run the events and generally volunteer for tasks they would like to do as and when it suits them. Even just an hour of time can make a big difference: https://www.facebook.com/groups/342519213065737/?source_id=192456844744264

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Organising and selling merchandise at events

Shetland MRI Scanner Appeal

The Shetland MRI Scanner Appeal currently has many events planned all over Shetland. Those that are likely to have a merchandise table/stall are: Fawlty Towers Teas, Sunday Teas in various halls, Buffet nights, Fashion shows, Swap shops and musical events. There are also tables booked for the Toll Clock Shopping Centre on some Fridays and Saturdays, where people usually volunteer for an hour or two. There is a Facebook group for Shetland MRI Scanner volunteers, which we use to organise events. People in the group can see what is needed to run the events and generally volunteer for tasks they would like to do as and when it suits them. Even just an hour of time can make a big difference: https://www.facebook.com/groups/342519213065737/?source_id=192456844744264

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Cat Fosterer

Cats Protection (Shetland)

This key role ensures the needs of each cat being cared for are met appropriately, upholding minimum veterinary and cat care standards in accordance with Cats Protection's policies and procedures. You will provide temporary care and accomodation to stray, abandoned or injured cats in purpose built cat pens in your garden/outdoor space or in an adapted spare room in your home. The role will involve cleaning of the cat environment and equipment, feeding and grooming and socialising the cats; you will need to administer medication, such as flea and worm treatments. The role also requires you to communicate effectively with other volunteers, vets and potential owners.

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ASN Holiday Club Volunteer

Disability Shetland

The Holiday Clubs are split into two groups corresponding to Primary and Secondary age groups. The Clubs are based at the AHS but will take part in activities at various venues.

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Helper

Disability Shetland

Take clients out and about on outings, mainly assisting with pushing wheelchair users

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Emergency Response Volunteer

British Red Cross (Shetland)

We are looking for volunteers to assist in times of personal and community crisis. This may take the form of making food and drinks in a community hall or being trained in the use of community defibrillators.

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Fundraising and Administrator Volunteer

British Red Cross (Shetland)

General duties include: Offering general administration support / Brainstorming fundraising ideas / making telephone calls to businesses, volunteers and supporters / Helping with the admin and organisation of fundraising events and promotions.

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Volunteer Advisor

Shetland Islands Citizens Advice Bureau Shetland

Citizens Advice Bureau are a network of independent charities. Each CAB helps people in its community by providing free and confidential advice, information and support. People seek help about a wide range of issues including: benefits, debt and money advice, work related problems, consumer issues, relationships and housing. Volunteers learn by 'shadowing' experienced advisers and undertaking a training programme. They are then supervised while delivering advice until they are competent enough to be approved as 'Licensed Advisers'. CAB training and experience is valued by employers and many volunteers find it helpful in developing their careers. Most volunteers also find that being part of the CAB team and working to help their clients boost their own health and well being.

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Islesburgh Lunch Club Volunteer

Royal Voluntary Service Shetland

This is an opportunity to work as part of a team, learn new skills and make new friends. The role consists of working with three other volunteers to serve lunches at our R.V.S Lunch Club held at Islesburgh daily. Islesburgh lunch club runs from Monday to Fridays and is open 12-1, Volunteers arrive in advance to set up tables and stay a short while after to clear away the tables. Duties include: Collecting orders / handling money / serving meals / setting up and clearing down tables / chatting with older people / offering dementia friendly support / reporting any concerns of an older persons welfare.

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Group Administrator

MS Society Shetland

We need a volunteer to work with The MS Society national office and local group . Roles include: To keep members informed of changes or events. To take minutes and send out to committee members. To agree Agenda and notify committee. To keep copies of relevant documents. To answer queries (with the help of other volunteers and/or national office).

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Company Programme Business Advisor

Young Enterprise Scotland (Shetland Branch)

Business mentoring for 6th year pupils; the role provides advice to students but allows them to make their own decisions. The students set up and run their own company over the course of one academic year. They elect a Board of Directors from amongst their peers, raise share capital, market and finance a product or service of their own choice. At the end of the year they liquidate their company and present report and accounts. All our local volunteers are also board members, their combined expertise is then available to all the students, who we encourage to come to board meetings so that they can take advantage of this breadth of experience.

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Breastfeeding Peer Support

NHS Shetland

Breastfeeding peer supporters will be trained and supported by midwives. There will be an initial 2 day training, which is based on UNICEF baby friendly breastfeeding management. Followed by supervision with a midwife, then support with midwife discussion. Breastfeeding peer supporters will be available to offer support and information to breastfeeding mothers in a variety of settings eg hospital, mothers' home and community groups.

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Audiology Support Volunteer

NHS Shetland

To provide support to hearing impaired people who are referred from the Audiology department for specific reasons. Duties include: Make a simple check to ascertain that the hearing aid is functioning / Check that batteries and cords are functioning, replacing where necessary, instructing patients at the same time / Check that patients are familiar with the controls of their hearing aid / Check that patients know how to fit their ear mould giving further instruction where necessary / If there are further difficulties with the hearing aid the volunteer will refer back to the Audiology Department / Clean and retube ear mould where necessary / Ensure that patients are aware of the best listening conditions when wearing a hearing aid / Reinforce instructions given at the time of hearing aid fitting and encourage patients in the use of their hearing aid. The practical limitations as well as the benefits of hearing aid should be pointed out / Refer any other needs of the patient to the Head of Audiology / Inform the patients of the availability of environmental aids and other support services available / With patient consent, involve the family or carer in the understanding, use and care of the hearing aid / Keep records of visits made as directed by the Head of Audiology / Attend training and support sessions as directed by the Head of Audiology / Annual hearing tests will be provided for al volunteers.

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Volunteer Committee Member

Shetland Bereavement Support Service

SBSS is a confidential bereavement service for people who need structure care and support following the death of someone. We require qualified counsellors, committee members and support workers. Volunteers who have basic counselling skills willing to be trained further in bereavement training as well.

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Youth Club Volunteer

Islesburgh Youth Club

The Volunteer will work alongside youth workers and parent volunteers to develop, organise and deliver a high standard of social, play and recreation opportunities for both junior and senior youth club members on a Wednesday evening during term time. Volunteer at Islesburgh Youth Club. Short term projects or volunteer long term. Islesburgh Youth Club need volunteers to help their core volunteers to run activities for their members. Help set up and run activities or bring your own ideas and skills to share. Activities may include: Craft / Baking and food prep / drama / knitting / net mending / table top games / sports / topical learning activities (local and national) / activities to promote self-esteem and positive body image / peer support / excursions out with the club - Beach trips, BBQ, Cinema, disco, swimming etc / fundraising activitiesVolunteers need to be: Sociable / Ability to develop into a Positive role model for the children /Ability to work independently or as part of a team / Sense of humour and like having fun / Trustworthy / Reliable.

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Workshop Volunteer - Shetland Arts

Shetland Arts Development Agency - Mareel

Shetland Arts has a tradition of volunteering: many of our staff came to be working in the arts as volunteers in some way or another, and our board of trustees, which provides strategic overview and governance of the work we do, is made up of volunteers. Along with being part of exciting cultural events across Shetland, our volunteers can use the experience to develop their professional and interpersonal skills while meeting lots of new people. If you're aged between 16-25 you can also log your volunteering hours as part of the Saltire Award scheme. We're really excited to be offering three new volunteering roles across our organisation to enhance and support the delivery of our creative output across Shetland. Workshop Volunteers provide support to artist facilitators and participants during our programme of creative workshops, developing your organisational and creative skills.

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Events Volunteer - Shetland Arts

Shetland Arts Development Agency - Mareel

Shetland Arts has a tradition of volunteering: many of our staff came to be working in the arts as volunteers in some way or another, and our board of trustees, which provides strategic overview and governance of the work we do, is made up of volunteers. Along with being part of exciting cultural events across Shetland, our volunteers can use the experience to develop their professional and interpersonal skills while meeting lots of new people. If you're aged between 16-25 you can also log your volunteering hours as part of the Saltire Award scheme. We're really excited to be offering three new volunteering roles across our organisation to enhance and support the delivery of our creative output across Shetland. An Events Volunteer provides support on our rural tours, off-site exhibition invigilation and annual festivals including Folk Frenzy and Screenplay Film Festival, gaining valuable front of house experience.

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Bressay parkrun volunteer

Bressay Park Run

Bressay parkrun will take place every Saturday morning at 9.30am (9am ferry over). It is an organised run, jog or walk which is free to participate in. Registration is online and participants print off their personalised barcode which is scanned at the finish line and results are emailed to the participant. Bressay parkrun therefore requires volunteers to undertake the following roles: marshalls, photographer, barcode scanner, volunteer coordinator, run director, time keeper, funnel manager, finish token provider, tail walker, support for new volunteers, data processor. This event promotes the health and wellbeing of our local community by encouraging social fitness. There may also be an opportunity for someone to start a junior parkrun once the Bressay parkrun is well established and successful. The event is ongoing and open to all ages, abilities, genders, races etc. We want to encourage everyone to take part in some way.

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Support Group Volunteer

Fertility Network Scotland (Shetland)

As a Support Group volunteer with Fertility Network Scotland, volunteers will benefit from helping others in the area with fertility issues. Volunteers may develop friendships, meet and work with new people to provide a network of much needed and valued support in their area. As a Support Group Volunteer you will take care of all aspects of the group including: Act as a main contact for the group, Organise and maintain an email circulation list of attendees, Arrange speakers for group meetings, Organise room bookings, Organise social activities, Support and advise other group volunteers, Promote group in local area, Adhere to Fertility Network Scotland policies and procedures. Fertility Network Scotland provides advice, information and support for anyone affected by fertility issues. We also work to raise awareness of the impact of fertility problems and to campaign for fair provision of fertility treatment throughout Scotland.

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Fundraiser

Guide Dogs Scotland (Shetland)

You will have the chance to take part in some or all of the following: Street Collections on 'flag' days / Help on stalls at local events / Take collection boxes to local businesses / Attending local events organised by Branches or Community Fundraiser and keeping track of what we sell on our stalls (including cuddly toys) / Count donations / Fundraisers are usually members of the local fundraising group.

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Befriender Children and Young People aged 7 - 18 years

Shetland Befriending Scheme

Volunteers are matched up on a one-to-one basis with either a vulnerable young person or a young adult. The matches meet regularly either weekly or fortnightly for a few hours at a time. The aim is to engage in purposeful activities within the community which wil help to encourage increased self-esteem, self-worth and self-confidence. It is also about building on the young person or young adults existing skills and developing new ones.

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Match Reporter

Youth Football Scotland Ltd

Attending grassroots games and writing up reports including match highlights. Experience not necessary, but passion is. Training and shadowing opportunities available to help provide volunteers with confidence and experience.

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Youth Work

Youth Services - Shetland Islands Council

This is a fabulous opportunity for anyone who'd like to build their self confidence and develop good communication skills. You will be working with young people and youth work staff in a variety of different settings throughout Shetland. Youth clubs operate weekly in different settings. A range of tasks are available in youth clubs, direct contact with young people to deliver, support and lead club activities such as drama, sports, arts and crafts, personal development sessions, cooking and many other activities. Supporting youth work staff to deliver safe and interactive youth club programmes. Engaging with young people, building relationships and encouraging all young people to participate and enjoy the youth club experience.

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Volunteer Peer Educator

OPEN Peer Education Project

OPEN is a project that trains young people (16-25) to become peer educators, to deliver workshops and training to other young people across Shetland. The issue-based training focus on Drugs and Alcohol use, Sexual Health, and Mental Health. We believe in open minded information - not telling people what to do. We will give you the training and support you need so that you can volunteer as part of the OPEN team to design and deliver workshops and activities to other young people. If you're interested in being a part of the OPEN Project please get in touch!

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Peer Mentor

OPEN Peer Education Project

OPEN Peer Education Project are recruiting volunteers aged 16 -25 years old that are care experienced, including looked after at home and/or have experience in the criminal justice system. Key responsibilities include developing your skills, abilities and understanding to be able to be an effective peer mentor. To meet with mentees once every two weeks. The mentors will be responsible and committed to the programme, completing training and attending regular support and supervision sessions with the Coordinator. Administration tasks include preparing for meetings, completing meeting logs and required monitoring forms. Mentors will be committed to their relationship with their mentees, demonstrating good communication skills, punctuality and developing their interpersonal skills with a positive attitude. They will be responsible for developing an action plan with their mentees, identifying strengths and goals and ways for mentees to achieve them.

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Leader - Beavers / Cubs / Scouts

1st 2nd Lerwick Sea Scout Group

Beaver Group (6-8 years) Cubs (8-10 yeasrs) Scouts (10 years +)

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Trustee

Shetland Women's Aid

Shetland Women's Aid are looking for women to join us in promoting the safety and wellbeing of women and children in Shetland who are affected by domestic abuse and gender-based violence. SWA is a registered charity funded by local and national grant aid to provide safety planning, counselling, refuge, advice and guidance about housing, finance and legal issues to women. There is also a children and young person's service focused on offering therapy and support to children and young people. The aim for Shetland Women's Aid is 'An equitable society in which women, children and young people are valued participants, able to determine their own future and are free from all forms of abuse.' As a trustee you will be instrumental in helping us realise our vision and mission. Part of your role will be to ensure that our day to day operation fulfils our strategic vision. If you decide to join Shetland Women's Aid, you can make a real difference to the women and children who experience domestic and sexual abuse.

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Volunteer Driver

British Red Cross (Shetland)

The Red Cross in Shetland is about to expand existing transport and escort service to include transporting North Isles and North Mainland patients to appointments at the Gilbert Bain Hospital. Volunteer drivers are required to transport these patients to their appointments. Patients will either need collected from their homes in the North Mainland or collected from the Toft Ferry terminal if travelling from the North Isles then returned again after appointment by the volunteer. Volunteers will use their own vehicle for this service and will claim back expenses through the Red Cross at 45p per mile plus 5p per passenger per mile. This will be a hands-off service only open to able bodied people. However, volunteers may need to provide emotional support to service users.

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Community Transport Volunteer

Royal Voluntary Service Shetland

Our community transport service helps older people to get out and about when walking or public transport is not an option. Main duties include escorting clients from their home to the car and providing transport for a variety of reasons. These can be taking the client to visit family or friends, go to a lunch club, shopping or to an appointment. A friendly helpful approach is all that is needed. This role is flexible and depends on your availability.

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Good Neighbours Volunteers

Royal Voluntary Service Shetland

Good neighbours tasks are many and varied and will depend on the needs of people using our services and the support needed in the local area as well as your skills and interests. However tasks may include chatting to older people, offering dementia friendly support, simple everyday practical tasks such as assisted shopping, providing transport and /or social outings, helping with the care of pets, delivering books and collecting prescriptions. You'll carry out safe, warm and well checks, which includes indentifying a cold home, physical or mental deterioration and safety issues including smoke alarm checks and reporting back concerns. This is ideal if you want a flexible volunteering opportunity to suit your availability, to make new friends, to be part of a team, to develop your skills and experience especially if you want to work towards a career in social care or health care and contribute to the work of Royal Voluntary Service by helping older people in your community.

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Local Contact Volunteer - For those facing the challenges of childlessness

Fertility Network Scotland (Shetland)

Local Contact volunteers will help to support people who face the challenges of childlessness in their local area by developing friendships, reduce isolation by organising social activities and helping those who need much needed support. As a Local Contact volunteer you will coordinate and run a social group in the local area for people experiencing the challenges of childlessness. You will take care of all aspects of the group including: Act as main contact for the group, Organise and maintain an email circulation list of people within the group, Organise social activities or informal gatherings, Offer peer to peer support and friendship, Promote the group in the local area, Liaise with the Volunteer Coordinator who will connect you to the people looking for support, Adhere to Fertility Network Scotland policies and procedures. Fertility Network Scotland provides advice, information and support for anyone affected by fertility issues. We also work to raise awareness of the impact of fertility problems and to campaign for fair provision of fertility treatment throughout Scotland..

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Fledling Online Mental Health Feedback

Fledgling Arts Collective Central

Your role will include interacting with online members giving feedback on the creative arts posts they leave in an positive constructive way. Having a creative, positive and constructive approach will be required. Mentoring will be provided. Spread your wings and come fly with us. Fledgling Arts Collective Central are a volunteer run charity providing a platform both online and offline for those who struggle with mental health, addiction, gender dysphoria, sexuality and/or feel like they don't quite 'fit'. We encourage you to express yourselves through art as catharsis. Combining Art and Catharsis, we believe in being CathARTic.

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Recreation Club Volunteer

Disability Shetland

Disability Shetland offers its clients the opportunity to take part in various sporting activities including swimming, badminton, bowls, football and many more. Volunteers join in and have fun helping our clients enjoy their activities.

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Volunteer Transport and Escort Service Driver

British Red Cross (Shetland)

The British Red Cross helps people in crisis whoever and wherever they are. We are part of a global voluntary network responding to conflicts, natural disasters and individual emergencies. We enable vulnerable people in the UK and abroad to prepare for and withstand emergencies in their own communities. And when the crisis is over, we help them to recover and move on with their lives About Opportunity Volunteers are required to use their own cars to convey older/frail folk from their home to medically related appointments, i.e. Chemist, Dentist, Chiropodist, etc. This service is only available in Lerwick. All drivers are entitled to claim motor mileage allowance.

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Hand, Arm and Shoulder Massage

British Red Cross (Shetland)

Once full training has been given, voluteers will provide therapeutic care on a rota basis. Both training and delivery can be done during normal working hours or evening and weekends, to suit the voluteer; training can be provided locally. Volunteers are sought to join the teams in Lerwick, the North isles and the Westside.

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Social Club Volunteer - Various locations

Royal Voluntary Service Shetland

This is an opportunity to work with other volunteers to run Social Clubs at various locations throughout Shetland with support and guidance. Duties include: chatting with older adults / booking entertainment such a music, talks, photography / Organising activities such as board games / Arranging day trips for example visiting a museum / taking a register / handling money / reporting any concerns about an elderly person / booking transport. Volunteers arrive early to set up and stay to finish up any activity.

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Activity Leader

Active Schools Shetland

As part of our role in making more children, more active, more often, we are seeking volunteers to help set up and run a variety of activities. Our activities mostly take place outside curriculum time but can sometimes take place during the school day. Groups usually consist of around 10-20 children. We will consider any activity that will help the children to be active and that they will enjoy- this could take the form of sport, walking, fun games, fitness activities or even gardening! For example, a volunteer may wish to run 6 weeks of after-school badminton or football at their local primary school for an hour a week. Or maybe they prefer to help out with playground games at lunchtime. We can also supply a volunteer to assist them.

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Helper / Committee Member

Age Concern (Lerwick) Branch

Provide help at good companions club. We also hold 2 Christmas lunches and a coffee morning to help provide social interaction and fun.

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Assistant Scout, Cub, Beaver Leader (weekly, occasional and camp)

1st 2nd Lerwick Sea Scout Group

Scouts is about fun, challenges and adventure. Scouting Exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. Weekly and occasional helpers are required for Cubs, Beavers and Scouts. Helpers are also required for camp including camp cook.

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Assistant Leader - Beavers / Cubs / Scouts

1st 2nd Lerwick Sea Scout Group

Beaver Group (6-8 years) Cubs (8-10 yeasrs) Scouts (10 years +)

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Cleaning Audit Volunteer

NHS Shetland

Accompany the facilities staff with carrying out the bi-monthly audit of cleaning within the wards and departments across the Health Board. This role plays an integral part in ensuring that cleaning standards are met.

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Fundraiser

Shetland Bereavement Support Service

We are looking for someone to help with fundraising for our charity. Coming up with money making ideas, organising events, helping out at events. Could be anything from 'Soup and Sweet' at local hall to 'quiz sheet' sales at local shops. Any help, support, ideas welcome.

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Vegetable Farm Volunteer

Transition Turriefield CIC

Working on a croft which is developing a business to provide veg boxes for the local community. The opportunity offers the chance to gain experience and knowledge of organic vegetable production including preparing land, raising seedlings, potting on and harvest. Organic methods are used for soil fertility, pest and disease prevention and weed control. Minimal fossil fuel use is also important and hand tools and animals are used to clear land for production. Other croft work such as fencing, working with sheep, pigs, hens or selling produce to the local community is also available. Work is varied but can be physically demanding and sometimes take place in wet, windy or cold weather. Oilskins, gloves and some sizes of rubber boots can be provided.

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Board Member

Survivors of Sexual Child Hood Abuse Information and Resources (SSCHAIR)

Volunteer to become part of a team overseeing a growing and developing service for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. The committee meets every second Wednesday of the month and provides opportunity for team working, developing financial skills, using and enhancing admin skills and also helping to shape the future of the service. Between January 2017 and January 2019 over 50 people were supported. This number is continuing to grow as people feel more able to talk about abuse in general..

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Fundraiser

Bressay Outreach

There are 3 trustes who were either born in Africa or have lived there for long periods. There is land for a skills centre in Zambia and an existing IT training centre in a rural area near Port Harcourt Nigeria which has suffered long-term deprivation and hostilities. Additional resources of manpower and money are needed to continue and expand. A drop in centre for the students and an eLearning facility for the schools (teachers and schools) and others where existing levels of education are low are urgently required.

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Volunteer Walk Leader

NHS Shetland - Health Improvement

To lead safe and enjoyable walking sessions for people of all ages and abilities particularly those who are or have been inactive. To promote the health benefits of walking and motivate people to take up walking as a form of physical recreation. To help people tailor health walking to meet their individual needs.

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Befriender

The Royal Air Forces Association (Shetland)

The RAF Association is a member led welfare charity that exists to ensure that all members of the RAF family are supported, when they require it. A befriender carries out visits to and keeps in touch with members of the RAF family (beneficiary), on behalf of the RAF Association. Befriender volunteers exist to provide companionship and outcome focused support to a beneficiary and to ensure that they remain part of the community and feel socially connected to the wider RAF family. Befriender volunteers are required to: • Regularly meet with a beneficiary, either in their home or at a mutually agreed location. • Listen to, and engage with the beneficiary, promoting positive outlooks and raised self-esteem. • Work within the remit of the Befriending Plan and promote activities to meet the identified outcomes. • Research into local community groups and activities to find relevant interests for the beneficiary. • Identify ways to connect with other beneficiaries to promote friendship groups. • Identify any additional areas of support and make referrals to the Area Welfare Officer (AWO) if required. • Keep a note of visits undertaken, with recommendations and actions. Provide this information and regular updates to the AWO.

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Collection Box Coordinator

Guide Dogs Scotland (Shetland)

Identify and place collecting boxes in suitable locations. Talk to shop owner etc at location about how the boxes will help Guide Dogs and what we do. Empty boxes every 3-6months and bank the income through the payin book provided, give a receipt and letter of thanks to the hosts. Keep a written record of the location of all boxes for your supervisor, dates they are emptied and the dates/amount banked. If boxes aren't collecting much then move to a better location (your supervisor may ask you to do this). Report any stolen boxes. Spot the potential for further fundraising amongst the box holders for community fundraising.

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Antiques and EBay/Facebook Volunteer

CLAN Charity Shop - Lerwick

CLAN charity shop Lerwick require volunteers who will help in their busy shop with the following duties: Look up items online to see their value / Discuss pricing with shop supervisor / List items for sale on appropriate Facebook pages / List items for sale on eBay and post when sold. Focus will start on Facebook and once this is established move on to eBay.

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Sorting Volunteer

CLAN Charity Shop - Lerwick

CLAN charity shop Lerwick require volunteers who will help with sorting through donations and hanging up merchandise. The volunteer would be expected to attend handover meetings before their shift. They would ensure any bric-a-brac is washed and cleaned before pricing and/or placed in the box for the shop floor. They will also recycle all other items not suitable for shop sale, call appropriate person when recycle areas are full. Volunteers will price items according to guidelines, test any battery operated donations, count puzzle pieces, check games, CDs and DVDs and sort books. When finishing a shift volunteers tidy up work area, including emptying bins and wash tea cups.

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Bag-Packing at supermarkets

Shetland MRI Scanner Appeal

The Shetland MRI Scanner Appeal plan to have bag packing slots at both local supermarkets. Bag packing is a great opportunity to meet a lot of people and have fun, while you help raise money. There is a Facebook group for Shetland MRI Scanner volunteers, which we use to organise events. People in the group can see what is needed to run the events and generally volunteer for tasks they would like to do as and when it suits them. Even just an hour of time can make a big difference: https://www.facebook.com/groups/342519213065737/?source_id=192456844744264

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Pace Maker

Heart Research UK (Shetland)

Help us build up the pace in Scotland by sharing our badges and displaying posters across your local area; playing your part in the future of Scottish medical research and taking on heart disease. Our Heart of Scotland Appeal is a fundraising campaign to raise and spend money in Scotland on vital medical research into the prevention, treatment and cure of heart disease. 41 people die every day in Scotland from cardiovascular disease and we know that the death rate from coronary heart disease is almost 50% higher that for the South East of England. This isn't fair and we want to change this. We will provide posters for you to display in your local shops, community centres, libraries, supermarkets, pharmacies and doctors surgeries to help us reach as many people as possible. The Heart of Scotland Appeal is backed by internationally acclaimed Scottish fashion designer, Christopher Kane. Christopher has designed four unique badges featuring the words Love, Care, Brave and Life. We can send you a box of badges to sell to friends, family and colleagues for donations, as well as asking local shops if they will have a box of badges on their counter (that we can then send out to them). Join our network of volunteer Pace Makers and help us get everyone wearing a Heart of Scotland badge.

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Shop Volunteer

British Red Cross (Shetland Retail)

Our shop volunteers are the first point of contact for customers when they enter our shops. You will be a welcome greeting for all customers providing assistance and ultimately helping increase donations. You will provide invaluable help through running of the shop, keeping it stocked and attractively displayed. You can get involved as much or as little as you like by: sorting our stock; putting your own stamp on the shop displays or getting trained in order to serve customers at the till.

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Volunteer Services Team Administrator

NHS Shetland

A Volunteer Services Team Administrator is required to assist with the following roles: To respond to email, telephone and postal enquiries. To administer recruitment packs - compile, personalise and send out to prospective volunteers. To compile statistics on all enquiries. To set up and maintain skills database. Assist with mail shots to volunteers. Administer reference requests. Joiner / leaver statistics. Equality / Diversity statistics. Assist with events.

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Toe Nail Cutter

NHS Shetland

There is a long history of volunteer involvement in NHS Shetland and volunteers contribute in a variety of ways and provide help within hospitals or in the community. NHS Shetland values and supports the important part volunteers play in the life and work of the organisation. This role involves undertaking toe nail cutting within the community for low risk individuals. This involves travelling to the individual's home and undertaking the task in clinics.

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General Shop Volunteer

Save The Children (Shetland Shop)

Enthusiastic volunteers needed at our charity shop in Lerwick. This is a tremendous opportunity to learn new skills in a friendly atmosphere. Your role will be varied and interesting and you'll work with a team of dedicated and professional volunteers helping to raise money to change the lives of children in the UK and worldwide.

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Hall Volunteer

Lunnasting Public Hall

The Lunnasting Public Hall is on the look out for anyone wishing to volunteer at various events. These include - Sunday Teas, Take Away Nights, Helping to maintain the building. Bar work and various other events.

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Charity Shop Volunteer

Cancer Research Shetland Branch

Volunteers required to assist in the shop. To raise money for Cancer Research and to raise awareness of the disease

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Charity Trustee / Director of the Board

Shetland Link Up

Shetland Link Up was set up to support adults in Shetland suffering/recovering from mental ill health and to prevent them from being socially isolated as a result. We run a drop-in service in central Lerwick plus occasional other activities. Our drop-in provides a safe, accepting environment for people to get out, meet up with and make friends and socialize. We also provide a light lunch. We have been supporting people for 24 years. Shetland Link Up is a registered charity (SC02422) and a company limited by guarantee (SC0270360) and so has a Board of Directors/Charity Trustees who are responsible for the overall management and development of the organization. (Day to day administration is delegated to the coordinator). Our target is to have 50% current or ex service users and 50% others with an interest in mental health on the board. Directors receive induction into the role and are asked to attend Voluntary Action Shetland's training on the roles and responsibilities of company trustees. Directors are invited (but not compelled) to take part in fundraising and some activities.

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Royal Voluntary Service Fundraiser Volunteer

Royal Voluntary Service Shetland

This is an interesting and flexible role that will involve working with other volunteers to raise money from many different fundraising opportunities, participating and leading those you feel comfortable and enthusiastic about. Examples of fundraising volunteer opportunities include working with local shops, schools, rotary clubs and businesses for support such as displaying collection tins or posters, giving raffle prizes and other donations and saying thank you on behalf of the charity. You may also help to organise and run fundraising events such as tea parties or quiz nights and encourage other people to help us fundraise as well as raise awareness of Gifts in Wills and donations In Memory. You can also fundraise yourself with activities such as helping at a bag pack at a local supermarket, selling raffle tickets or baking a cake to sell at an event.

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Shetland Conservation Volunteer

RSPB Scotland (Shetland)

The Shetland Conservation Volunteers is a RSPB run team of enthusiastic volunteers who deliver practical conservation work in Shetland for environmental and community benefit. An ongoing programme of activities will be proposed, with an aim of a day of action every month in spring and summer. Tasks could include infrastructure maintenance at RSPB reserves and providing help to local projects such as weeding, pruning and planting in community gardens. There is no minimum commitment, volunteers can take part in one or more projects. This is an opportunity to learn and share skills, join a friendly team and actively contribute to protecting Shetland's environment.

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Volunteer Event Leader

OPEN Peer Education Project

OPEN UP is a new initiative where young people can take a lead in organising an event in the local cafe's around Shetland, we are looking to recruit new volunteers who would like to help organise each event. The OPEN UP events are looking to have guest speakers at each event that can encourage young people in the local areas to meet new people, have a safe place to come and talk about issues and have the chance to volunteer with the OPEN Project.

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Honorary Welfare Officer / Caseworker

The Royal Air Forces Association (Shetland)

The RAF Association is a member led welfare charity that exists to ensure that all members of the RAF family are supported, when they require it. The Caseworker's role is at the heart of this charity objective and volunteers undertaking this role will be helping us to deliver this support to the RAF family. A Caseworker is someone who carries out welfare work for the Royal Air Forces Association. Welfare work is about listening to an individual and assessing their needs to find out how the Association can provide help and support to them. Support can be anything from helping put a beneficiary with disability in touch with social services, so they can apply for funding for a wet room, to something as simple as filling in a form to get a new fridge, for a beneficiary who cannot afford to replace their broken one. It could also be informing beneficiaries of the holiday breaks the Association offers, in one of its three Wings Breaks hotels. Caseworkers may also need to gather complex information on beneficiaries to help with applications for care home fees or similar and this can involve providing clear and precise information on finances and correspondences. Caseworkers work with 'beneficiaries' who are members of the RAF family. Attendance at a 3 day accredited residential training course is required.

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Minute Taker

Shetland Heritage Association

Duties would involve taking minutes at our monthly executive committee meeting, preparing and distribution of minutes to committee members. Preparation of an agenda for each meeting.

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Independent Custody Visitor

Scottish Police Authority (Shetland)

Make A Difference - Volunteer Become an Independent Custody Visitor Independent custody visitors are members of the local community who visit police stations unannounced to check on the treatment of people held in custody. Full training and expenses given.

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Fledgling Online Outreach

Fledgling Arts Collective Central

Fledgling Arts Collective Central are a volunteer run charity providing a platform both online and offline for those who struggle with mental health, addiction, gender dysphoria, sexuality and/or feel like they don't quite 'fit'. We encourage you to express yourselves through art as catharsis. Combining Art and Catharsis, we believe in being CathARTic. We are looking for Online Volunteers who will respond to our members in either a live chat (booked in advance) or via email messaging style.

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Main Contact Volunteer - For those trying to become parents

Fertility Network Scotland (Shetland)

Main contact volunteers will help to support people who are facing fertility issues in their local area by: Developing friendships, recruit new volunteers, reduce isolation by organising social activities and helping those who need much needed support by providing advice and peer support. Provide advice, information and peer support to local volunteers who wish to join the volunteer network. Help to recruit more volunteers to the area. Main point of contact for local issues and pass to Volunteer Coordinator or Head Office as necessary. Promote Fertility Network Scotland services and campaigns to people in local community by distributing leaflets etc. Attend events to promote and/or fundraise for Fertility Network Scotland. Help organise and support our events in the local area. Fertility Network Scotland provides advice, information and support for anyone affected by fertility issues. We also work to raise awareness of the impact of fertility problems and to campaign for fair provision of fertility treatment throughout Scotland.

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Student Ambassador Volunteer

Fertility Network Scotland (Shetland)

Represent and raise awareness of Fertility Network Scotland charity in places of education and in local area to highlight the services and support we provide. Promote the charity by displaying posters and leaflets. Highlight our campaigns and projects to fellow students and lecturers etc including through social media. Assist Fertility Network Scotland staff at events such as Freshers Week. The benefits of this opportunity include: Meeting and working with new people, learning new skills which would benefit future applications to further education or employment while having fun, gain experience of event participation, fundraising and charity sector in general, knowledge that your support will help people in Scotland experiencing fertility problems. Fertility Network Scotland provides advice, information and support for anyone affected by fertility issues. We also work to raise awareness of the impact of fertility problems and to campaign for fair provision of fertility treatment throughout Scotland.

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Volunteer Speakers

Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA)

SCAA is seeking volunteers to help raise awareness of the charity by speaking to groups and attending cheque presentations. If you like speaking to groups and inspiring your audience, then we have great speaking opportunities for you. We receive requests from all over Scotland for speakers to talk to local groups about the life-saving work of our charity. Full training and support will be provided.

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Collecting Can Coordinator

Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA)

SCAA is seeking volunteers to place collecting cans in their local area. You will be the point of contact in your area that will service the cans. You will be fully supported by a staff member and given full instructions, If you have a few spare hours and would like to get out and about in your community - then get in touch as we need you! We would ask for the individual to complete our volunteer application form and would encourage anyone who is interested in this position to get in touch with us.

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