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.

The Swan is an important part of Shetland's maritime heritage and a community asset, through which the Trust offers a wide range of sailing and volunteering opportunities. Maintenance and refit work is ongoing November to March and includes: Removing rig, sails, equipment from boat in Scalloway to store in Lerwick. Organising and maintenance of equipment at stores in Lerwick - including cleaning, varnishing, painting and storage. On board maintenance, at boat in Scalloway - includes cleaning, varnishing and painting as well as engineering maintenance on all on board systems.

Supporting children and young people aged from 4 to 19, to take part in activities such as sports, arts and crafts; games; visits to places of interest such as the fire station, open days and cinema.

For people leaving hospital, adjusting to life at home can be a difficult time. Helping someone get their essential shopping, pick up their prescription or get the heating turned on can make all the difference for them to feel safe at home. This service is available 7 days a week 9.00am - 8.00pm depending on needs. We would like you to : volunteer at least 4 hours a week within the above times to drive and have use of a car if possible, though this is not essential ideally live on Shetland mainland but also need volunteers from the North Isles. Why we want you If you are compassionate and like helping and meeting people, then this could be the role for you. Volunteers like you support people who are leaving hospital, helping to build their confidence so that they can continue to live independently in their own home. What you will be doing Visit people in hospital as they are getting ready to go home. Bring people home from hospital. Help someone settle in when they first arrive home. Support with shopping and collecting prescriptions. Help people find further support if they need it. Keep records of tasks. To apply: https://volunteer.redcross.org.uk/opportunities/21233-independent-living-service-volunteer-shetland-2021-10-12

Do you want to play your part in returning the world to a safer place? We need volunteers to support people at Covid vaccination centres to put people at ease and show them where to go. You will look out for people who need just a bit of extra support and make the process smoother for them. This is a vital role to help the NHS to vaccinate millions of people over the coming months. What you will be doing • Give a warm friendly welcome to people and show them where to go. • Offer masks to people who don’t have one and show them where the hand sanitiser is. • Direct people around the centre and remind them to socially distance. • Help people to check their appointment times and update them if there are changes. • Reassure people before and after they are vaccinated. • Alert NHS staff if someone feels unwell after being vaccinated. • Give extra support to those who need it, this might include helping people with additional needs or who are frightened. • Opening doors. Cleaning door handles and chairs. • Tell people where they can get extra support if they need it. • Get help from your shift leader if there is a problem. • Look after your own wellbeing and ask for help if you need it. For more information and to register https://volunteer.redcross.org.uk/opportunities/18905-covid-19-vaccination-centre-volunteer-shetlands-2021-06-08

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.

Finance Volunteer wanted for our group in the Shetland Islands. This role may vary depending on needs , but is likely to include: Accurately maintaining income and expenditure records to document and report on group finances using our Online Accounting system Offering objectivity around the spending of money and ensuring money is spent in a cost effective manner. Approving income and expenditure with the other group bank account signatories. Ensuring that our financial requirements and policies relating to group finances are followed. Supporting the group's shared responsibility for designing and delivering services and activities in line with our principles of quality service delivery so that they are safe, effective and impactful. Skills required: Essential: Confident using Microsoft Office, the internet and email / Experience in book-keeping, budgeting and planning income and expenditure / Able to apply disability, equality and inclusion practices / Able to keep people's personal data safe. Desirable: Committed to our values / Able to explain financial information to other group members in ways that are easily understood / Stay up to date with external and internal policies and procedures / Willing to develop skills and experience.

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 Also: .• Volunteer administrators (they currently have a young person doing a modern apprenticeship on placement but they will be leaving soon) • Volunteers to lead group activities at the Centre or 1 to 1 sessions with residents • Volunteers to do handyman or maintenance tasks under the direction of the paid handyman • Volunteer gardeners • Volunteers to help out on an ad hoc basis e.g. helping to take residents to Cunningsburgh Show and other activities outside the centre • Volunteers to help at the 3 ‘homely’ afternoons that they have at the Centre each year

Volunteers would be taken through how to use the Atom 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.

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.

Volunteers taking up an opportunity to help in the Visitors Centre have a variety of activities to choose from: Welcome visitors including visitors from coaches. Do you have good local knowledge? Share it with visitors and advise on the visitors information resources. Help in the Café. Help provide an enjoyable experience for 12,000 visitors coming to the centre annually. Local people mingle with visitors, browsing the visitors' information or the Shetland crafts on sale and the displays of local heritage

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.

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.

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.

The Holiday Clubs are split into two groups corresponding to Primary and Secondary age groups. The Clubs are based at various locations across Shetland.

Supporting children and young people to take part in activities such as sports, arts and crafts; games; visits to places of interest such as the fire station, open days and cinema.

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.

SBSS is a confidential bereavement service for people who need structure care and support following the death of someone. We are looking to recruit new committee members. We meet the first Wednesday of every month at 5.30pm. We're a really friendly bunch an most meetings are lightsome and quick. Why not come along for a meeting to see what you think before committing yourself1?! SBSS is a charity, and is led by the committee - so you get to make a real difference to shape the delivery and direction of the service in Shetland. It's a great way of giving something back to Shetland and the community - without a committee, we can't run and there would be no SBSS.

Are you a good listener with an empathetic, professional and methodical approach? Do you have two hours a week to support vulnerable adults with myalgic encephalomyelitis (M.E.)/ chronic fatigues syndrome (CFS)? Action for M.E.'s UK-wide advocacy service, expanding in Scotland, supports adults with M.E./CFS to understand their rights, make informed choices, and have their views and wishes heard and respected, dealing with issues including health, social care, housing and employment. You'll work entirely online/by phone to meet and represent clients, agree an action plan, undertake research, contact professionals and more. Full training, support and supervision provided by our experienced, friendly team.

Being a Community Connector Volunteer is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the success of a leading health charity and make a real difference to the people we support. The role will include: Researching potential CHSS partner organisations using guidance provided; this may be groups, associations, local companies and schools. Locating contact details for mailings / event promotion. Inputting data onto an excel spreadsheet. Providing the fundraising team with feedback to research. Part of your role is to take an active interest in all CHSS activities, including those in departments other than your own one. We encourage volunteers to explore different opportunities to volunteer further with us, and to assist our drive to reach all those in Scotland affected by our conditions by promoting the work of the charity and their volunteer experience.

At MCR, we know that there is amazing potential and talent in all young people, regardless of their home life and circumstances. Bur for many, that potential has yet to be discovered. Life experience has knocked the confidence out of some, firmly locking away those seeds of aspiration and hope. It is our aim to uncover, nurture, and develop the skills and capabilities of our most disadvantaged young people. We bridge talent with opportunity through relationship focused mentoring. We're looking for mentors to #BeTheBridge for the young people of Anderson High School. All that's required is one hour per week and a desire to help a young person. Building a positive relationship is based on non-judgemental listening and encouragement. It's about turning up consistently, for no other reason than you care. When one person mentors, two lives are changed. Our mentors help realise the full potential of their young person and empower them with the confidence and belief to make it happen. Mentoring is creating a wave of positive change, impacting our schools, community and country.

We are Guide Dogs and we’re here to help people with sight loss live the life they choose. Our ambition is a future where every person with sight loss has the confidence and support they need to live their lives to the full. We don’t just provide life-changing guide dogs, we also provide advice, skills, emotional and practical support for people and families living with sight loss to help them live actively, independently and well. What does the role involve? Assisting your local fundraising group in organising, promoting and taking part in a variety of activities to raise money for Guide Dogs. It costs £58,000 to support one single guide dog throughout it's life, so without our amazing Fundraisers raising money for us, we wouldn't be able to provide our life changing services! Main responsibilities: * Organise and facilitate fundraising events such as street collections, stalls at local fairs, tea parties, garden sales, sponsored events and anything else you can think of! * Attend group meetings * Take collection boxes to local businesses * Keeping track of what we sell on our stalls at events (including the cuddly toys!) * Count donations

With a long and impressive history the Special Constabulary is a part-time, volunteer body consisting of officers with similar powers to that of police officers. As a special constable, you'll forge strong partnerships in the community, patrolling the streets, preventing crime and interacting with all kinds of people to help keep your local community safe. Special constables can act as a positive force for change - bringing with them an extensive pool of skills, talents, experience, local knowledge and diverse backgrounds - as well as enhancing the overall level of service provided by the police. So whatever your walk of life, step forward now and find out how being a Special Constable could be the perfect fit to suit your lifestyle.

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..

As a Sported volunteer you will support a member who needs advice in your area of expertise (e.g. business, fundraising) There are 2 types of support you can offer: Light Touch Support - Offering short term support for example via phone or email from a member or delivering a workshop. Mentor Placement - supporting a member over a series of months through a period of change or development. While most of Sported members are knowledgeable and passionate about their sport, and working with young people in their club, they often lack skills, time and networks they need to make their clubs sustainable and effective. That's where Sported volunteers come in.

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.

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.

Entails working alongside a main steward receiving entries from exhibitors and making them ready for judging. You would help to arrange exhibits for public display. May also involve running sideshows, erecting and dismantling equipment and helping with sports programme The Cunningsburgh Show is held annually on the 2nd Wednesday of August.

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.

Supporting people to get about in Shetland you could be doing local journeys or somewhere a little bit further. Your support for lonely and isolated people in Shetland will be vital to connect them with their community and improve their lives As Volunteer driver you might take an individual to a community club, a regular appointment, respond to ad-hoc requests for transport or taken someone home after a stay in hospital. Drivers use their own vehicles to provide a friendly journey and support people to and from their home and destination. Your role will involve elements of lone working and building a relationship with those you transport. We also have opportunities available for people with specific skills, so please tell us what your strengths are when we meet.

*Are you hoping to save time and money this holiday season? *Are you trying to lessen your impact on the environment? *Are you keen to declutter your home? *Are you looking for a creative way to support a worthwhile charity? Give new life to the books, toys, and clothing that are cluttering your home by hosting an Eco-Christmas Gift Swap fundraising event! Your friends and family will love the gifts that will be new to them, and you and your friends will love saving money and time. And as if that wasn’t enough, your fundraiser will help support the amazing education projects funded by Feed the Minds throughout the world! How: -Go through your home and collect all the unused items (that are still in very good condition), all the gifts you were given but never use, all the clothing that you meant to take back but forgot to, all the puzzles you’ve already done, the books your kids have already read, (etc., etc.). Then, invite your friends to do the same! -Make a plan about where and when to meet so that all those treasures can find new, loving homes, and you and your friends can raise money for some very worthwhile projects. It’s a win for you and your friends, a win for the planet, and a win for people experiencing extreme poverty throughout the world! Where: -Would you and your friends like to meet in a community hall on a weeknight? Or maybe you’d all prefer a small gathering at someone’s home? Or maybe the local pub could be hired? Or maybe you’d all feel more comfortable meeting outside in the garden? Maybe you could gather right after the school run? The possibilities are endless…. When: -Because Christmas shopping seems to happen earlier and earlier every year, sometime in November would be ideal. That way, people will be able to relax knowing that they’ve gotten all the gifts they need very early in the holiday season. Options for fundraising: *Attendees could donate what they think is fair, based on all they’ve chosen to take and what they can afford. *Beyond the gift swap, you could also hold a bake sale, a craft fair, and/or a raffle to raise even more money for our projects! AND PLEASE KNOW THAT I AM HAPPY TO GIVE SUPPORT AND ADVICE EVERY STEP OF THE WAY! 😊

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!

We are looking for young people aged 16-25, who are care experienced and/or at risk of exclusion to become peer mentors. The Project will offer young people aged 16-21 a chance to build relationships with volunteer peer mentors aged 16-25. This will be achieved by using group mentoring ratios such as 2:2, 1:1, 2:1 etc. We are recruiting 6 to 8 young adults that want to commit one year to develop their personal skills, knowledge and understanding to become effective peer mentors. Young adults will be able to apply directly to the Project to become a peer mentor, completing the Mentor Application Form. You will need to be willing to complete training and believe that there is a value in peer mentoring. OPEN are looking for those that are willing to share their life experiences and be a positive influence in supporting their mentees so they can make positive life choices and learn from their peer mentoring relationship.

The Brae Youth Centre is looking for a volunteer cleaner to clean after a user group and to prepare for the next group attending the Centre. Cleaning materials and supplies are provided and located at the Centre. A cleaning schedule is provided and duties include: Cleaning the floors, doors, touch points, toilets and any other areas that are required. The Centre is already kept clean and tidy so the cleaning is only to ensure that our members can operate safely.

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.

We are looking for young people aged 18-24 with Type 1 Diabetes across Scotland to join our project and be trained in three different peer support skills – Buddying, providing group support, or moderating an online national chat. Peer Support is proven to be a great way to manage the complications and stress that can come from having a long term health condition. Through this project you will deliver and design the peer support and be given full training to become a peer supporter. You will be providing peer support for young people aged 13-24 with type 1 across Scotland. We will explore emotional and mental wellbeing, improving self-management, reducing isolation and meeting new people. This will be delivered online for now while local restrictions are in place. https://www.diabetes.org.uk/in_your_area/scotland/volunteering/youth-peer-support-groups

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.

Environmental project to increase year-round clearing of bruk in local verges and beaches.

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.

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.

We are currently looking for a volunteer minute taker for our monthly Board Meetings. Volunteer needs experience in taking minutes, using Word and accessing meetings online using Zoom.

Ability Shetland offers adults with disabilities the opportunity to take part in various sporting activities including swimming, badminton, bowls, football and much more. Volunteers join in and have fun helping our members enjoy their activities.

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.

Advocacy Shetland require and Administration Assistant to help with day to day administration. Good computer skills and experience in producing Marketing material, leaflets are essential. Ability to communicate with people of various ages and abilities and an ability to demonstrate a responsible outlook and a calm, reasoned approach.

We are looking for people who have: · Good communication skills, especially the ability to listen · A responsible outlook and a calm, reasoned approach · Ability to handle challenging situations · Assertiveness, tenacity, and good negotiating skills · An understanding of and commitment to people with disabilities · A non-judgemental and loyal approach to our service users · Agreement with the Policies and Procedures of Advocacy Shetland

At Peerie Foxes we love children and we're lucky enough to play every day with them! YAY We also have statutory requirements to record lots of information for their records and this interferes with our playtime. BOO Yet if YOU could volunteer with us you would be: Having fun playing with children. Giving them socialisation opportunities - with you! Enabling us some admin time to discuss and record their achievements. We'd really appreciate your time!

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.

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.

The Brae Youth Centre provides a space for groups in the local area to meet including Youth Clubs, Cadets, Toddlers and private hires. We are looking for committee members to help us continue to run the Centre. This opportunity needs a commitment to attend an Annual General Meeting once a year and continued communication with the rest of the committee every few months. We are currently working on more specific smaller roles to ensure that no one is taking on a big role . We would love to hear from you!

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.

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.

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.

Citizens Rights Project is focused on providing information about the EU Settlement Scheme, which involves application process for the settled or pre-settled status for EU/EEA/Swiss nationals, and their family members, living in the UK. We are looking for community leaders, caseworkers or local organisers with experience in social work or similar (i.e. citizens rights, community development, cultural integration and diversity, migrant issues, vulnerable individuals and communities, etc.) who would like to volunteer with us. Your role will be to provide information and advice about the EU Settlement Scheme, and assist eligible Eu/EEA/Swiss community members with the application process. As our volunteer you will: - learn about the EU Settlement Scheme - receive free training and OISC Level 1 (limited to EUSS) accreditation - acquire experience providing 1-2-1 advice under supervision of an experienced immigration adviser - provide language and technological support in making applications to the EU Settlement Scheme - work closely with vulnerable EU/EEA/Swiss community members with complex needs and assist them in the process of securing their legal rights in the UK - join the network of organisations who support European communities in the UK We offer volunteer placements to willing and eligible candidates who can dedicate a few hours a week of their time. The placements are open to anyone with right to reside in the UK, and is not limited to UK and other EU nationals. However, speakers of other European language as well as English are especially welcome to join the programme. We especially look for candidates from Scottish Borders, Ayrshire, Dumfries and Galloway, Western Islands, Orkney, Shetland and Highlands. For more information visit www.citizensrightsproject.org Find us on Facebook EURightsProject and Twitter CitzRights.

The Shorewatch citizen science project is a network of volunteers trained and supported by WDC to carry out regular 10-minute surveys from Shorewatch sites across Scotland. We know that Scotland is home to a number of whale and dolphin species, yet there are still so many unanswered questions about where they breed, feed and travel. We believe it is important to keep eyes on the sea so we can better understand these amazing creatures to better protect them. To become a Shorewatch volunteer, you will attend a full day training session where you will learn how to identify different species of cetacean, and how to carry out a 10-minute Shorewatch. You’ll then be fully supported by our Northern Isles Policy Officer in carrying out your first few watches from one of our selected sites – in Shetland these are Mousa Sound, Eshaness Lighthouse, Sumburgh Head Lighthouse, Lerwick (the Knab), Belmont (Unst) and South Nesting Bay. All of the equipment you need to carry out the 10-minute survey will be accessible at each site. Understanding the movements of whales, dolphins and porpoises will allow us to comprehend how our behaviours affect them. We can use the data we gather to influence policy makers and advise developers to ensure better protection for whales and dolphins. Shorewatch relies on our amazing community volunteers to collect this vital data.

Would you like the opportunity to support Mary’s Meals’ work to feed hungry children in some of the world’s poorest countries and help give them a brighter future? We’re looking for volunteers to join our global movement, to help raise awareness about Mary’s Meals and fundraise for our work. As a Community Volunteer you can contribute as an individual or become part of one of our local groups of passionate volunteers, helping to grow our movement by motivating and inspiring people in your local community to support our work. If you have a little time to spare, you enjoy meeting like-minded people, want to learn new skills and you’d like to help our amazing cause, then our Community Volunteer role is perfect for you! Volunteering is fulfilling and fun. By gifting your precious free time to Mary’s Meals, you can learn useful new skills, meet new people, and make a valuable contribution to our important work to reach more hungry children with life-changing meals in schools. We really need your help so we can keep our promise to the more than 1.8million children who rely on a nutritious daily meal at school from Mary’s Meals, especially as Covid-19 has hit many developing countries so hard. WHAT ARE MARY'S MEALS UK IN SHETLAND LOOKING FOR? We are looking for people who are passionate about ending child hunger and ensuring that every child receives a daily meal in a place of education. We have a range of activities that can be done from the comfort of your home, while Covid-19 restrictions are in place. They include: hosting virtual talks, spreading the word about our work on social media or holding screenings of our inspiring videos with family and friends. If you don’t mind public speaking, we can also train you to visit schools, Rotary Clubs and other local organisations to give talks virtually and generate support for our cause. As restrictions change across the UK, other key activities may include: • Sharing our story (in person) with local community organisations, schools, churches, and faith groups. • Organising fundraising events in your local area – such as coffee mornings, quizzes, and bucket collections. • Promoting Mary’s Meals’ fundraising campaigns in your community. • Distributing and displaying promotional materials and placing collection tins. • Helping to generate support from businesses in your local area. Our flexible volunteer roles allow you to raise awareness in your own community in whatever way you feel comfortable. All of our volunteer activities are tailored to suit your different skills and time constraints. This is a great opportunity to enhance your communication and/or event management skills, while also making a huge impact on the lives of some of the world’s poorest children. You can speak to your Mary’s Meals contact to discuss which elements of the role would be best suited to you. We have great opportunities to put your skills to good use, and we will provide training and support to help you in your role.

We are Guide Dogs and we’re here to help people with sight loss live the life they choose. Our ambition is a future where every person with sight loss has the confidence and support they need to live their lives to the full. We don’t just provide life-changing guide dogs, we also provide advice, skills, emotional and practical support for people and families living with sight loss to help them live actively, independently and well. What does the role involve? Placing our iconic dog-shaped collection boxes locally in shops and businesses and counting up the funds every few months before paying them in to Guide Dogs. Key responsibilities: * 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 * Emptying 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

We currently have a few vacancies for volunteers to join our Board of Directors and to contribute to the operation/development of the organisation. You do not need any particular qualifications other than a responsible outlook, a willingness to work as a member of our team and a commitment to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to be heard in relation to the services that are provided for them.

We try to help those who have already overdosed and encourage them to seek help.

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. This opportunity is seasonal and will be dependent on guidance around COVID-19 for 2020/2021

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.

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.

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

Community volunteers are needed to provide services that support people in their local area to lead the life they choose.Key tasks are many and varied and will depend on the needs of your local area. However tasks may include volunteering in a local cafe, hub or club, chatting and providing companionship to individuals, offering dementia friendly support, simple everyday practical tasks such as food preparation, assisted shopping, providing transport and/or social outings, helping with care of pets, delivering books and collecting prescriptions. This is ideal if you want a flexible volunteering opportunity to suit your availability, make new friends, develop your skills/experience and contribute to the work of the charity by helping your local community. You’ll need to have a friendly personality with an ability to observe and identify areas of concern. You’ll have good communication and listening skills with a non-judgemental attitude towards an individual’s circumstances and a willingness to ensure confidentiality. Supporting Clients at the daily lunch club in the Isleburgh Hall

Da Cafe is an initiative through the OPEN project. The purpose of Da Cafe is to provide a safe space for young people aged 14-25 where they can get a hot drink and slice of cake. This initiative is run by lead volunteers who run the space. There is also a group of volunteer young people who form a Youth Committee that decide on the vision and direction of the Da Cafe. This new initiative will look to create a safe space for young people (14-25) to chill with friends and peers. Out Youth Committee and lead volunteers are trained and supported through each event. they will gain new skills and improve their own personal development.