How would you like to be part of a charity with a difference? ‘Reusables’ is a charity shop run by Community Gift Exchange (CGX) where we believe everyone has a gift or skill to share. Little or no experience? All the better! CGX aims to equip people with the skills they need to go onto sustainable employment or further training (see also training details for further info). We want to help you realise your goals no matter how small or big! We value our Volunteers so much that we offer everyone who gives their time a free hearty, home-made lunch. Past and current volunteers particularly appreciate making new friends and being part of a genuinely inclusive community. The Reuseables shop operates on the ethos that all efforts should be made to save perfectly good items from going to waste. We would love you to be part of this effort! What might I be expected to do in this role? ● Organising stock into boxes and onto shelves by product type ● Picking out stock that would be a good fit for the Reusables shop ● Creating a buffer stock area to help the retail team stock the shop ● Possibility of moving stock to and from the shop We value creativity so if you have a particular interest or passion (eg books) let us know and we can tailor the role to suit you! CGX have conducted and implemented a Covid-secure Risk Assessment and follow government guidelines. The safety and wellbeing of our volunteers and staff is our highest priority.

Are you interested in the welfare of seniors living in Ayrshire? Do you have 2 hours a month to spare? If so, we would like you to volunteer with us and join our committee. At Age Concern Ayr, we have two main resources - our Charity Shop and our Advice & Information Centre which provide opportunities for our local population to support its elderly community. Our shop offers loads of pre-loved items at great prices. The funds from this allow us to run a free and confidential advice and information service to help you and provide advice on benefits, general information and much more. Our Advice & Information centre exists to create the best possible outcomes for elderly people by providing practical support and advice to those experiencing a feeling of being left behind by amongst other things today’s technology where every application seems to be online and details asked for digitally. Main duties: Ensure the charity is carrying out its purposes for the community benefit. Comply with the charity's governing document. Act in the charity's best interests. Ensure the charity is accountable. Manage the charity's resources responsibly.

Your role as the Food Pantry Customer Assistant is to help customers who come into the Food Pantry, offering information and assistance as they are enquiring, browsing or purchasing food. The Pantry is a membership scheme aimed at helping people make their money go further by reducing their food shopping bills and providing advice and support. Local Pantries mean people can bring down their food shopping bills, and access good food, whilst freeing up more money for other essentials and enabling tight budgets to stretch a little further. A Pantry offers dignity, choice, community and food quality. Your role will be to assist new and current members learn about the Pantry and do their shopping. We will give you full training on how it works, equipment used, systems to follow etc. You will always be volunteering as part of a team of volunteers with a staff team leader present. The role of the Food Pantry Customer Assistant will be as follows: • Assist customers to the Pantry, engaging in conversation • Offer information on how the Pantry works • Operate till with cash / card handling • Restock and rotate shelves and fridges as required • Clean and sanitise according to guidance Young people following the Saltire Awards or the Duke of Edinburgh award can apply. The Carrick Centre supports all volunteers and has a no barrier approach to volunteering. All capabilities welcome, the only requirement would be the willingness to participate and support the community.

If you are training in childcare or youth work, we might have the perfect volunteering opportunity for you. At the Carrick Centre we welcome children from P1 up to P7 for different groups and activities. Every Sunday evening (6pm to 9pm) we organise an activities programme for kids from P4 to P7 (6 - 9 years). We include a variety of options, which can be sports, casts, cooking and all which can be fun for the children. We also have a holiday activity programme running on Tuesdays during the school holiday period. Activities are also constantly being held during the shorter school holidays. There is always a role to fulfill or a task that needs to be done at the Carrick Centre, and your help and support would be greatly appreciated.

Just a few hours out of your week could make an older person's day! Help reduce loneliness and social isolation by volunteering at our community cafe. This offers older people the chance to meet others for a chat over a cup of tea or coffee and cake at a very reasonable price. We also offer some activities - although this is increasing as covid restrictions lift. You will get to know the customers and build a positive relationship with them. You will do this by: - Meeting and greeting customers in our Tearoom - Serving refreshments and clearing away at the end - Building a positive relationship with customers by chatting to them and getting to know them.

Narture CIC is looking to work with a experienced sourdough baker, someone who has had experience in artisanal baking or commercial baking, to help mentor and train new bakery assistants. This position would be ideal for a retired baker who is looking to volunteer a few hours a week, has a passion for baking, possibly someone who enjoys training others and would like to mentor new bakers.

We are a church based community project working in the North of Ayr. Our mission includes a music group, an after school club, work within local schools and faith based outreach events. We are looking for volunteers to help us out in our afterschool programme. Volunteers can choose to do all or some of the following: - Welcoming people in the venue and helping in the registration. - Making sure participants fill in the signing sheet - Accept payment - Setting up and clearing up of the venue - Help out in activities with participants such as arts & crafts, basic cooking & baking - Help in fun activities with young participants This volunteering opportunity would be great for Saltire awards volunteers, volunteers needing experience working with children and volunteers willing to participate in groups. The ratio of participants and volunteers is always taken note of, as we do not want to overwhelm volunteers.

We are a church based community project working in the North of Ayr. Our mission includes a music group, an after school club, work within local schools and faith based outreach events. We are looking for volunteers to help us out during our monthly group gatherings on the first Saturday of the month at the St Quivox Dalmilling Church. Volunteers can choose to do all or some of the following: - Welcoming people in the venue - Take pictures or videos (camera/phone supplied) - Preparing sandwiches and soup using the facilities at the venue - Setting up and clearing up of the venue

We are looking for volunteers to support us on our outings with our older residents. We require a volunteer who would be willing to drive an 8 passenger vehicle from the Heathfield Nursing Home to different locations. Ideally you can commit to a weekly outing for half a day either mornings or afternoons depending on the event. However, we would also accept your support if you can make it twice a month and so creating a pool of volunteers.

Assist the Ranger Service as they tackle a variety of conservation tasks that will improve the environment and biodiversity in South Ayrshire blue and green spaces. No experience necessary, everyone welcome. Hot drinks and biscuits provided, bring lunch and suitable outdoor clothing. Meet at Rozelle Lodge, 149 Monument Road, Ayr, KA7 4NQ every second Wednesday between 10.30am and 2pm. For any further information please contact the Ranger team on ranger.service@south-ayrshire.gov.uk or via Facebook.

We are a church based community project working in the North of Ayr. Our mission includes a music group, an after school club, work within local schools and faith based outreach events. We are looking for volunteers to help us out during our Thursday music group between 2pm and 3pm. Volunteers can choose to do all or some of the following: - Welcoming people in the venue and helping in the registration. - Making sure participants fill in the signing sheet - Accept payment - Help with the use of projector for song lyrics - Take pictures or videos (camera/phone supplied) - Preparing sandwiches and soup using the facilities at the venue - Setting up and clearing up of the venue

Main duties: 1. To provide excellent Customer Service 2. To process sales and take cash and card payments 3. To sort, price and merchandise donations 4. Keeping Shop area clean and tidy 5. Keeping Back Store area clean and tidy 6. To provide information relating to Baby to Teen and its Services 7. To comply with Baby to Teen Policy and procedures 8. To represent Baby to Teen in a professional way To find out more about our campaigns click on the I WANT TO VOLUNTEER it will take you to our facebook page where you could message the team. Our email address is baby2teen@outlook.com or come along to the shop for a chat.

The Carrick Centre Cafe is now open open Monday to Saturday 9am to 3pm, offering a wide range of tasty snacks and savoury dishes as well as freshly ground coffee. Besides giving a great service to the local community, we also support several staff and trainees who have additional support needs all of whom provide a valuable service in our training café. We are constantly looking for cafe volunteers to keep up this service going. Can you help? Volunteers can choose their shift patterns as required and do not have to cover all hours. Whether you volunteer to get your volunteering hours for the DoE or Saltire Awards, whether it is because you enjoy meeting people or perhaps to learn new skills, being a cafe volunteer is an excellent opportunity. Volunteers may be asked to do some or any of the following at our self-service cafe: - welcome visitors - work with other members of the cafe team - provide the best service for customers - take orders - prepare hot drinks and serve cooked/baked goods - clearing of tables - handling of cash/till Young people following the Saltire Awards or the Duke of Edinburgh award can apply. The Carrick Centre supports all volunteers and has a no barrier approach to volunteering. All capabilities welcome, the only requirement would be the willingness to participate and support the community.

The Carrick Centre enables a wide variety of training opportunities and hosts a beautiful, fully functioning training café. Be part of this team and volunteer in our training kitchen, alongside a chef tutor who guides and tutors a group of a maximum of 8 people. The Carrick centre supports groups of school aged children; vulnerable adults and trainees who have barriers to employment, to gain valuable work experience in hospitality, admin & IT. Volunteers can support us by: - overseeing individuals preparing healthy dishes - helping out in food and veg preparation - support in cooking/baking methods - plating, setting up and clearing the kitchen Volunteers can also choose to be involved with the administrative side of the training kitchen by creating recipe sheets and managing/recording data.

We are looking for support to help with basic maintenance within our Community Spaces. Can you fix things or complete minor repairs? Are you a confident handy person with basic joinery or decorating skills? Are you great with people and keen to make a difference? How much time can you donate? If you can spare a few hours on an ad hoc basis then you can help to make a real difference! Where can you help? Within your local community space in Troon completing minor repairs as needed. What will you do? - Be capable and friendly – able to undertake minor repairs – touching up paintwork, putting up shelves, fixing kitchen cupboards and much more! - Confidently and accurately promote the aims and objectives of the charity at all times. - Be confident speaking with general public and answering any questions about our work. Benefits - Your confidence and sense of purpose will likely increase. - You will meet new people and build new relationships. - You will be giving something back within your local community. - Unlimited tea and coffee while you work! It’s a win/win!

Howie Bowling Club is located at Bridge Street in Prestwick and was founded in 1935. We pride ourselves that we are a friendly and inclusive bowling club with members of all ages and ability. A keen member of our club, needs assistance with moving around the lawn green during practice, single games, team games and competitions. If you are able to approach new people without prejudice, honest and trustworthy, committed, reliable and friendly, we invite you to volunteer with us as a bowler befriender. Be part of the community. Do something new and help others.

Oshay’s are looking for a Volunteer Admin Assistant two and a half days a week, between Monday & Thursday, our hours are 10am – 3pm, ideally to be split between 2 or more volunteers, hours to suit. They will be supporting the Admin Manager, with the day to day tasks, including filing, printing, photocopying, and any other admin tasks that may arise.

Our shop volunteers are helping us beat cancer right now.   In 2019/20, 14,000 volunteers gave 3.1 million hours of their time and sold items totalling £15million. These funds are helping us start new clinical trials and research treatments as we speak.  If you volunteer at a Cancer Research UK shop, you too could make a real difference to what we can achieve. Nothing we do would be possible without amazing volunteers like you.  You’ll also gain valuable skills to help develop your CV and experience. And you’ll volunteer alongside a wonderful team of passionate, friendly people who will support you every step of the way.  Volunteering is open to everyone and no experience is required. So, if you’re looking for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you.  What do shop volunteers do?  Volunteering in our shops is varied, exciting and rewarding. No two days are the same and you have the chance to flex different skills regularly. There are always new opportunities to keep you engaged and help you grow and develop in your role.  While this list is not exhaustive, it gives you a flavour of some of the typical tasks in our charity shops:  Serving customers, taking cash and providing good all-round customer service  Sorting through donated items and pricing stock  Working on window and shop displays  Keeping the shop tidy, clean and well organised  Interacting with the general public  Following new health, safety and social distancing measures  You don’t need any experience to volunteer  You just need to be motivated, hardworking and enjoy being part of a team. There’ll be a full induction as well as ongoing training opportunities to make sure you’re fully confident and able to excel in your role.  Why should I volunteer? Volunteering brings a wealth of benefits, both personal and professional.   Every volunteer hour you donate means we can sell 6 items and make £20 of income. So, if you volunteer for a 7-hour day, this can generate £140. That means that every day you volunteer, you’ll be raising more funds to beat cancer.   You’ll gain important skills that are hugely valued in the workplace such as teamwork, communication and using your initiative.  You can boost your CV by working towards an NVQ in Retail with Derby College, and we'll provide you with a reference.  It will allow you to get involved in your local community and to meet new friends.  Our friendly CRUK team will be there to support you all the way – offering guidance and helping you build your confidence.  It’s fun – you’ll gain real satisfaction from volunteering alongside our warm, friendly shop volunteers who will make you feel right at home. The minimum age for volunteering in our shops is 18 . If you’re aged between 16 -18 you may still be able to volunteer in our shops, but you must be on a recognised scheme, for example the Duke of Edinburgh. 

We are currently seeking volunteers to assist in our tea bar and shop at Ayr Hospital. The service we provide is open to patients, visitors and staff who are all grateful for the work done by the volunteers. Opening hours are between 10am to 4pm but volunteering shifts are 2 hours. For more information contact Ms Joan Wells on 01292 614567.

We are opening our nursing home for volunteers who would like to befriend one of our residents. Make a difference to one of our residents. - Visit our nursing home - Spend one to one time with one of our residents. - Provide a friendly chat - Help alleviate feelings of loneliness and isolation by befriending an older person. It’s not just the people you’re supporting who benefit from you giving your free time. It’s hugely rewarding for you, too. Benefits include a sense of fulfilment, uplifted spirits and a way of meeting new people. It can really boost your confidence to know that you are helping someone and doing that little bit to improve their life.

Do you have a few hours to spare each week or fortnight? Would you like to be part of a team that makes a positive difference to the lives of the people we support? Then this role is for you. We are looking for Volunteer Befrienders to enable adults supported in Homelife Ayr to enjoy activities within the community. Main tasks: Volunteer Befrienders will be matched with one of the adults with similar interests so they can be enjoyed together. These interests may include:- gardening or a trip to garden centres, going to the cinema, trips to the seaside or enjoying walks or going for a meal or having a coffee and snack and above all having fun!

All Sue Ryder Shop Volunteers have the opportunity to be involved in many aspects of the day to day running of the store including but not limited to…. Sorting and pricing stock Stock replenishment General customer service Till work Window Dressing PAT Testing Ebay/ Social Media Additionally, our Lead Volunteers receive an enhanced level of training enabling them to take on additional levels of responsibility. This training is both in the store with colleagues, and via eLearning. Lead Volunteers often have the opportunity to take on the responsibility of the day to day running of the shop in the absence of the management team.

Narture CIC is looking to gain specialist financial expertise to support our core team and assist in developing our artists collective. We are looking for a dedicated volunteer to help us develop financial stability, grow and develop our human resources, give strong leadership on our values and moving on to identifying new areas of development. • Contribute to the achievement of the company's business objectives by providing advice and guidance on financial strategy. • Overseeing accounting • Budgeting and Forecasting • Preparing monthly, quarterly, yearly management reports

We’re recruiting for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to join our team in Troon! Interacting with customers, providing a high level of customer service and ensuring that the shop is a friendly and welcoming place Operating the till (including end of day cashing up) and credit card machine Alerting the Volunteer Shop Manager/Co-ordinator to any issues Championing the RNLI, our One Crew ethos, and building the reputation of Troon Lifeboat Station in the local community

We are looking for enthusiastic and committed people from all backgrounds from across South Ayrshire. While qualifications and experience are good to have, what’s more important to us is to have a ‘can do’ attitude and are committed to providing compassionate and informative services to people who have been affected by crime. You could be a student or recent graduate who is keen to build their CV; or you could be a mid-career professional who is looking to take their life in a different direction. We are open to applications from people from all walks of life. Victims of crime often feel a range of emotions such as anxiety, confusion and anger, while witnesses may feel confused, anxious and overwhelmed by the court system. As a support volunteer, you will provide help and support in both local communities and within the court environment, ensuring people receive the high-quality support and care they need to move forward after crime. As a support volunteer, you will make personal contact with people affected by crime, providing them with support at a time when they need it most. You will: • Discuss service users’ needs by telephone, face-to-face visits or other means, agreeing next steps at the end of each contact • Help witnesses feel more confident at court by arranging and conducting court familiarisation visits • Support service users in the court room and other appropriate locations on the day of a trial, liaising with court officials on behalf of service users • Give feedback and agree follow-up actions with staff members • Provide administrative support in completing service users’ journeys Benefits to volunteering with VSS As a support volunteer you will gain many benefits, such as: • Supporting people when they most need it, helping them to recover from what can be a very distressing time in their life and empowering them to move forward • Learning new skills and gaining experience of working within the criminal justice sector • Gaining access to a range of training courses that are relevant to your volunteering role • Positively affecting your community as a member of a team actively working to reduce the impact of crime

Sorting. Tagging, pricing stock. Serving customers on the till. Merchandising and window dressing. Social media, photography. Upcycling projects

To support/coach/deliver sports sessions to young people.

Your role as the Food Pantry Customer Assistant is to help customers who come into the Food Pantry, offering information and assistance as they are enquiring, browsing or purchasing food. Our Food Pantry is the first one in South Ayrshire based in Ayr Town Centre. A Pantry is a membership scheme aimed at helping people make their money go further by reducing their food shopping bills and providing advice and support. Local Pantries mean people can bring down their food shopping bills, and access good food, whilst freeing up more money for other essentials and enabling tight budgets to stretch a little further. A Pantry offers dignity, choice, community and food quality. Your role will be to assist new and current members learn about the Pantry and do their shopping. We will give you full training on how it works, equipment used, systems to follow etc. You will always be volunteering as part of a team of volunteers with a staff team leader present. As there will be a café on the premises, there will be an opportunity to benefit from Barista training. DUTIES: The role of the Food Pantry Customer Assistant will be as follows: • Assist customers to the Pantry, engaging in conversation • Offer information on how the Pantry works • Offer signposting to other services where necessary • Operate till with cash / card handling • Restock and rotate shelves and fridges as required • Clean and sanitise according to guidance • To commit to a minimum of 3.5hrs per week

At Oshay's we would like to improve and increase our online presence. We would like volunteers who are comfortable using social media to get in touch with us and volunteers as a comms volunteer. Responsibilities of this Social Media Volunteer role: Post daily (or pre-create daily posts) for our social platforms. Respond to and share posts. Create and advertise fundraising campaigns on social media. Work with advisors to develop and implement a social media strategy.

Since 1963, Hansel has been focused on breaking down barriers faced by people with additional support needs, creating inclusive environments, opportunities, and choices to enable people living in Ayrshire to live independent and fulfilling lives. They are a leading social care charity with a unique organisational structure placing innovation and passion at the forefront of delivering real change through a range of services and opportunities for the people that they work for. Hansel are currently looking to recruit 4 new Trustees to join their board. Hansel are looking for Board members with a range of skillsets such as: legal, social care, employability, social enterprise, marketing, public sector commissioning, investment management and fundraising. Hansel welcome applications from individuals with experience of being a carer in any capacity. If you are interested in working alongside like-minded people looking to enhance life choices for individuals, this could be a great opportunity for you.

How would you like to be part of a charity with a difference? ‘Reusables’ is a charity shop run by Community Gift Exchange (CGX) where we believe everyone has a gift or skill to share. Little or no experience? All the better! CGX aims to equip people with the skills they need to go onto sustainable employment or further training (see also training details for further info). We want to help you realise your goals no matter how small or big! We value our Volunteers so much that we offer everyone who gives their time a free hearty, home-made lunch. Past and current volunteers particularly appreciate making new friends and being part of a genuinely inclusive community. The Reuseables shop operates on the ethos that all efforts should be made to save perfectly good items from going to waste. We would love you to be part of this effort! What might I be expected to do in this role? • Assisting in the day-to-day running of the CGX Charity Shop. • Recording sales and refunds, • Handling cash and card payments. • Assisting customers and providing excellent customer service. • Creating displays for visual merchandising. • Organising and pricing of stock. We value creativity so if you have a particular interest or passion (eg books) let us know and we can tailor the role to suit you! CGX have conducted and implemented a Covid-secure Risk Assessment and follow government guidelines. The safety and wellbeing of our volunteers and staff is our highest priority.

We have three church halls and these host a number of groups, both Church and Community. One of these groups os the Indoor Bowling Club which has been established since 1997. The modest annual subscription allows many to join in the fun, however we need some helping hands and backs to set up before the activities. Volunteers can helps us out by: Getting the brand new indoor bowling mats from storage, onto trolleys and rolled out in one of the halls. If volunteers wish so, they can either join in the bowling or else they can decide to drop by later at the same hall and help out again, by rolling up the mats and taking them back to storage. Bowling sessions are usually held between 1:30pm and 4pm, so ideally the halls are ready set around 1pm and cleared again after 4pm.

Quarriers Homelife Girvan support adults with learning difficulties to live in their own home. All Quarriers support is personalised, with individuals at the centre of all care planning. We provide the people we support with the confidence to achieve their goals by ensuring there is confidence in our staff. Purpose Of The Role: Do you have a few hours to spare each week or fortnight? Would you like to be part of a team that makes a positive difference to the lives of the people we support? Then this role is for you. We are looking for Volunteer Befrienders to enable adults supported in Homelife Girvan to enjoy activities within the community. Main Tasks: Volunteer Befrienders will be matched with one of the adults with similar interests so they can be enjoyed together. These interests may include:- gardening or a trip to garden centres, going to the cinema, trips to the seaside or enjoying walks or going for a meal or having a coffee and snack and above all having fun! Client Group: Housing Support – adults who have physical disability, learning disability or mental health Selection Procedure: Application form, meeting, references and PVG disclosure.

Volunteer in our shops Our shop volunteers are helping us beat cancer right now.   In 2019/20, 14,000 volunteers gave 3.1 million hours of their time and sold items totalling £15million. These funds are helping us start new clinical trials and research treatments as we speak.  If you volunteer at a Cancer Research UK shop, you too could make a real difference to what we can achieve. Nothing we do would be possible without amazing volunteers like you.  You’ll also gain valuable skills to help develop your CV and experience. And you’ll volunteer alongside a wonderful team of passionate, friendly people who will support you every step of the way.  Volunteering is open to everyone and no experience is required. So, if you’re looking for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you.  What do shop volunteers do?  Volunteering in our shops is varied, exciting and rewarding. No two days are the same and you have the chance to flex different skills regularly. There are always new opportunities to keep you engaged and help you grow and develop in your role.  While this list is not exhaustive, it gives you a flavour of some of the typical tasks in our charity shops:  Serving customers, taking cash and providing good all-round customer service  Sorting through donated items and pricing stock  Working on window and shop displays  Keeping the shop tidy, clean and well organised  Interacting with the general public  Following new health, safety and social distancing measures  You don’t need any experience to volunteer  You just need to be motivated, hardworking and enjoy being part of a team. There’ll be a full induction as well as ongoing training opportunities to make sure you’re fully confident and able to excel in your role.  Why should I volunteer? Volunteering brings a wealth of benefits, both personal and professional.   Every volunteer hour you donate means we can sell 6 items and make £20 of income. So, if you volunteer for a 7-hour day, this can generate £140. That means that every day you volunteer, you’ll be raising more funds to beat cancer.   You’ll gain important skills that are hugely valued in the workplace such as teamwork, communication and using your initiative.  You can boost your CV by working towards an NVQ in Retail with Derby College, and we'll provide you with a reference.  It will allow you to get involved in your local community and to meet new friends.  Our friendly CRUK team will be there to support you all the way – offering guidance and helping you build your confidence.  It’s fun – you’ll gain real satisfaction from volunteering alongside our warm, friendly shop volunteers who will make you feel right at home. The minimum age for volunteering in our shops is 18 . If you’re aged between 16 -18 you may still be able to volunteer in our shops, but you must be on a recognised scheme, for example the Duke of Edinburgh. 

Volunteer in our shops Our shop volunteers are helping us beat cancer right now.   In 2019/20, 14,000 volunteers gave 3.1 million hours of their time and sold items totalling £15million. These funds are helping us start new clinical trials and research treatments as we speak.  If you volunteer at a Cancer Research UK shop, you too could make a real difference to what we can achieve. Nothing we do would be possible without amazing volunteers like you.  You’ll also gain valuable skills to help develop your CV and experience. And you’ll volunteer alongside a wonderful team of passionate, friendly people who will support you every step of the way.  Volunteering is open to everyone and no experience is required. So, if you’re looking for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you.  What do shop volunteers do?  Volunteering in our shops is varied, exciting and rewarding. No two days are the same and you have the chance to flex different skills regularly. There are always new opportunities to keep you engaged and help you grow and develop in your role.  While this list is not exhaustive, it gives you a flavour of some of the typical tasks in our charity shops:  Serving customers, taking cash and providing good all-round customer service  Sorting through donated items and pricing stock  Working on window and shop displays  Keeping the shop tidy, clean and well organised  Interacting with the general public  Following new health, safety and social distancing measures  You don’t need any experience to volunteer  You just need to be motivated, hardworking and enjoy being part of a team. There’ll be a full induction as well as ongoing training opportunities to make sure you’re fully confident and able to excel in your role.  Why should I volunteer? Volunteering brings a wealth of benefits, both personal and professional.   Every volunteer hour you donate means we can sell 6 items and make £20 of income. So, if you volunteer for a 7-hour day, this can generate £140. That means that every day you volunteer, you’ll be raising more funds to beat cancer.   You’ll gain important skills that are hugely valued in the workplace such as teamwork, communication and using your initiative.  You can boost your CV by working towards an NVQ in Retail with Derby College, and we'll provide you with a reference.  It will allow you to get involved in your local community and to meet new friends.  Our friendly CRUK team will be there to support you all the way – offering guidance and helping you build your confidence.  It’s fun – you’ll gain real satisfaction from volunteering alongside our warm, friendly shop volunteers who will make you feel right at home. The minimum age for volunteering in our shops is 18 . If you’re aged between 16 -18 you may still be able to volunteer in our shops, but you must be on a recognised scheme, for example the Duke of Edinburgh. 

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

This opportunity is for vibrant people who enjoy all that entails working with young people of various backgrounds. The Ark is open to young people on Friday evenings from 7pm – 9.30pm. Volunteers are required to help from 6.30pm-9.30pm for set up and close down. Some of the responsibilities include, serving drinks and snacks at the bar, capturing social media images and videos, helping operate the sound booth and music. Volunteers roles are rotated throughout the night, to allow you to gain more skills and qualities. ​Why should I volunteer with the Ayr Ark? · Opportunity to gain a youth qualification. · Develop employability skills and work experience. · Training opportunities. · Meet new people. · Volunteer team building days and activities. One of our volunteers, started coming to the Ayr Ark at the age of 13 and went on to become a part of our volunteer group. Erin recently left us to start UNI but when asked ab out her experience of volunteering she said: “I’ve made friends for life here and gained skills and real life experience I never thought possible and it helped me grow as a person” – Erin Cran, Volunteer.

We are now recruiting new volunteers for our furniture and homewares store, DEBRA on Ayr High Street. Join our friendly team and do something you'll really love! Whether you're looking to learn new skills, gain experience in retail, meet new people or just have fun, our wide range of activities mean we have a perfect role for everyone. The roles we are looking to fulfil in our volunteering team include but are not limited to: · Serving customers and using the computerised till to take payments for purchases · Sorting through donated stock · Recording donor details for gift-aid · Light cleaning duties · Assisting the shop manager and assistant with any other task to keep the shop running efficiently

If you enjoy being in an office environment, are compassionate and like meeting people then this could be the role for you. Thanks to volunteers like you we can provide people in your local community with wheelchairs and other mobility equipment to help them through a crisis. This vital service enables people to maintain their independence and quality of life after an illness or injury. Whether it is to help take a relative out, or take a child to school, it makes a difficult and distressing time a little bit easier. Spread the power of kindness with us and help make sure that everyone who needs one can get a wheelchair.

Girvan Youth Trust (GYT) are seeking two motivated and enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about making a real difference to the lives of young people in the local community. All Trustees collectively have a responsibility for the governance of Girvan Youth Trust with the day-to-day running of the project, managed by the Project Coordinators & Staff. Main Responsibilities include, but not limited to: ● Working together to provide leadership and strategic direction to GYT ● Ensure that GYT meets its charitable objectives as laid out in its constitution ● Work within the aims and objectives and the core values of GYT ● Ensure that GYT is effectively run and meets all of its legal and regulatory requirements ● Ensure that assets are safeguarded and used efficiently for those for whom the charity exists ● Ensure that GYT are accountable financially and in other ways ● Act in the best interests of GYT, beneficiaries and future beneficiaries at all times Preferred Experience & Skills ● Live or work locally and be aware of local issues ● A good communicator with a positive approach to team working ● Take an active part in discussions at meetings and follow up on tasks ● Ability to think creatively, cast a critical eye and exercise a good, independent judgement ● Experience or knowledge of third-sector working ● Experience or knowledge of funding streams and processes

At Narture you will have the opportunity to be involved in many aspects of the day to day running of the bakery/store including: - Serving customers - Stock replenishment - Till work - Serving hot drinks - Helping with keeping the store tidy and clean We look forward to hearing from you if you can spare a few hours each week to work with us.

Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 shops. Our stores sell lots of great donated & new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK. Our retail stores are the face of our charity on the high-street and in local communities. We have loads of amazing stock donated to us every week, and this all needs to be sorted, tagged and put on the shop-floor for sale! Making sure our shops look fantastic is another task you can get involved with. You may also be required to help out on the till too, but we will show you how that works during your time volunteering with us. We value the contribution of everyone who supports Barnardo’s. You will be a friendly face of Barnardo’s by volunteering in one of our shops. It would be great if you could volunteer one shift a week (or even more if you want) but we’re always happy to be flexible to work around your availability. Why we want you: Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 stores. Our stores sell lots of great donated and new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK. What you will be doing: Work on the till processing sales and returns Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing Create stylish window displays Replenish stock on the shop floor Stock-take and other administrative tasks The skills you need: Friendly and helpful Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s Flexible and willing to do a variety of the shop tasks What's in it for you: Have fun and meet new people Develop skills for your CV including confidence, teamwork and problem solving Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families Learning and development opportunities through our Volunteer Academy which includes access to Level 2 Qualifications and other accredited courses Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer Other information: Minimum age 14 Shop based Location 16 Portland Street, Troon, Ayrshire, KA10 6EA, United Kingdom Disclaimer We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the above, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles. If you are unable to apply online through the link on this page, please visit your local store for a paper application form or contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team on volunteering@barnardos.org.uk

Volunteer in our shops Our shop volunteers are helping us beat cancer right now.   In 2019/20, 14,000 volunteers gave 3.1 million hours of their time and sold items totalling £15million. These funds are helping us start new clinical trials and research treatments as we speak.  If you volunteer at a Cancer Research UK shop, you too could make a real difference to what we can achieve. Nothing we do would be possible without amazing volunteers like you.  You’ll also gain valuable skills to help develop your CV and experience. And you’ll volunteer alongside a wonderful team of passionate, friendly people who will support you every step of the way.  Volunteering is open to everyone and no experience is required. So, if you’re looking for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you.  What do shop volunteers do?  Volunteering in our shops is varied, exciting and rewarding. No two days are the same and you have the chance to flex different skills regularly. There are always new opportunities to keep you engaged and help you grow and develop in your role.  While this list is not exhaustive, it gives you a flavour of some of the typical tasks in our charity shops:  Serving customers, taking cash and providing good all-round customer service  Sorting through donated items and pricing stock  Working on window and shop displays  Keeping the shop tidy, clean and well organised  Interacting with the general public  Following new health, safety and social distancing measures  You don’t need any experience to volunteer  You just need to be motivated, hardworking and enjoy being part of a team. There’ll be a full induction as well as ongoing training opportunities to make sure you’re fully confident and able to excel in your role.  Why should I volunteer? Volunteering brings a wealth of benefits, both personal and professional.   Every volunteer hour you donate means we can sell 6 items and make £20 of income. So, if you volunteer for a 7-hour day, this can generate £140. That means that every day you volunteer, you’ll be raising more funds to beat cancer.   You’ll gain important skills that are hugely valued in the workplace such as teamwork, communication and using your initiative.  You can boost your CV by working towards an NVQ in Retail with Derby College, and we'll provide you with a reference.  It will allow you to get involved in your local community and to meet new friends.  Our friendly CRUK team will be there to support you all the way – offering guidance and helping you build your confidence.  It’s fun – you’ll gain real satisfaction from volunteering alongside our warm, friendly shop volunteers who will make you feel right at home. The minimum age for volunteering in our shops is 18 . If you’re aged between 16 -18 you may still be able to volunteer in our shops, but you must be on a recognised scheme, for example the Duke of Edinburgh. 

We are currently looking for a coach to help our head coach run our weekly Friday training session for the first team at Queen Margaret Academy between 7pm and 9pm. The role will be part time and is a volunteer position. Previous coaching experience would be helpful but not essential. This role is ideal for graduates of sports degrees or those that are still currently studying and want to earn money on the side of their degree. Powerchair football is an adaptation of football and no previous coaching experience is required; only an enthusiastic approach, commitment, and a willingness to learn. There will also be opportunities to gain coaching qualifications, through the Club’s affiliation with SPFA and the Scottish Para-Football, as part of the individual’s continued professional development. The Club is committed to increasing opportunities available to participants with a disability and therefore would like to offer inspiring coaches the chance to learn how to coach Powerchair Football. You will be supported to develop your ‘personal’ coaching skills (communication, organisation, adaptability, and compassion) and your ‘how to’ coaching skills (instruction, demonstration, observation, analysis, feedback and questioning). A full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential. In return for your time, the club will assist with you gaining SFA coaching qualifications, First Aid training and put you through your PVG. We are interested in speaking with people that have a background as/or worked in:  Sports Coaching  Football Coaching  PE Teachers and Teachers with a love for Sport  Teaching assistants with a love for Sport  Primary Teachers with a love for Sport  Experience of working with disabled children/adults Opportunities: Opportunities will include:  Observation and the chance to deliver Powerchair coaching sessions.  Coach observation and feedback.  Mentoring opportunities.  Opportunity to gain coaching and refereeing qualifications  Coaching at SPFA match days. Our aim is to support your understanding, knowledge and experience of coaching to support the long term sustainability of powerchair football in Ayrshire. Requirements to be a Football Coach at Ayrshire Tigers:  You must be reliable, honest and trustworthy.  Have a full UK driving licence.  You must be a people person and enjoy interacting with others.  Motivate players and be motivated themselves  Prior coaching experience within football (all sports) desirable but not essential  Prior experience working with children and/or adults with disabilities desirable but not essential.  Be well organised and forward plan.  Have a willingness to develop personally and learn new skills.  Communicate effectively.  Make things FUN.  Use time efficiently and effectively.  Develop an appropriate level of technical knowledge.  Observe and analyse players’ skills and make improvements. Main Duties:  Assisting/leading small group or whole team drills and games.  Laying out equipment ahead of the session.  Dynamic risk assessment of powerchairs and equipment before and after sessions.  Equip players as required e.g. attaching ‘Strikers’ to powerchairs.  Organise players with consideration to ability and individual needs.  Consult with the Head Coach about the aims of the sessions.  Plan, deliver, evaluate and progress the coaching sessions.  Brief all players on the aims of the session and the purpose of each activity.  Undertake organisational jobs e.g. register, equipment checks, delegate to parents and carers.  Ensure that you are well briefed about any special needs of the participant involved i.e. medical condition/disabilities etc  Give constructive feedback to all players.  Abide by and promote sound ethics, club policy, code of conduct, child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities to all members. Further Opportunities:  Coach at league and cup matches. Offering touchline support and coaching to players.  Attend any meetings with fellow coaches, players, parents and children where appropriate.  Develop your own skills by attending SFA coach education courses and any training that is organised by the club.

Main duties: We would love to find some new people to help in our Crown Street charity shop which is open Monday to Saturday. We have teams of volunteers working each day: receiving, unpacking and pricing donations; helping on the shop floor; and serving customers. Ideally volunteers would be able to commit to a full day each week, but even half a day would be welcome.

Fundraising is an essential part of our charity, but more so than ever at present. Can you help to support us? Are you ready to set up your own challenge? Can you think ‘outside the box’? Can you keep the kids/pets involved? Can you do this whilst keeping safe and observing social distancing in the current situation? What can you do? You can do whatever you choose to suit your skill set and the free time you have available! Good organiser? It’s so easy… You can set up your own fundraiser on Just Giving with Give A dog A Bone… and an animal a home as your chosen charity and get sharing with your family and friends (and start training!). You can do whatever you choose… maybe challenge the kids to a sponsored silence (hmmm…). - A ‘virtual dog walk’. - A dinner party challenge with friends, meet by zoom and donate the cost of a restaurant meal – after all staying in is the new going out! - A cocktail making class with friends by zoom. - A ‘Bake off’ challenge via Zoom. Like keeping fit and challenging yourself? Check out virtual events 10k/half marathons or full marathons. Set up your own Just Giving page following the steps above. Creative or arty? Why not sell items you’ve made and donate any profit? The list is endless… we’d love to see and hear of your ideas! **Remember to check with your employer to see if they offer matched funding – it’s a brilliant and easy way to double your charity fundraising.** Benefits - It could help to fill some time and give you sense of purpose. - You will maintaining contact with family and friends in a fun and rewarding way. - You will raise much needed funds for the charity. - You will get fit and a sense of accomplishment. It’s a win/win!

We are looking for a driven fundraiser to raise funds for Oshay's Brain Domain. The volunteer fundraiser's responsibilities include: - Thinking about and developing fundraising programs. - Recruiting sponsors and other event volunteers. - Encouraging support through promotional activities. - Develop and maintain professional relationships.

The Management Committee currently consists of 10 people. It meets on a Tuesday of every second month at 7pm in a meeting room at Biggart Hospital, Prestwick (where the office is located).’ Minute Secretary tasks: For two-monthly meetings: • prepare agenda in consultation with Chairperson and email it to Committee members & Manager one week before meeting; • receive and record apologies; • take minutes at meeting; • type minutes and email to Chairperson for checking within one week of meeting; • email draft minutes to Committee members and Manager within two weeks of meeting; • at meeting, make any agreed changes to previous minutes and have them signed by Chairperson, then pass to Manager for filing. Other tasks: • contribute to the organisation of other annual meetings eg AGM, Directors’ annual meeting; • once a year, ask Manager to book Biggart meeting room for coming 12 months.

We are a special needs school in Ayr and are keen to provide areas where our pupils and the wider community can benefit from our green spaces . We have made some progress with new raised beds for our allotment but there are still lots of jobs needing done around the grounds. We are hoping to encourage some volunteers to help us Being a green guardian means looking after our local green area for everyone to enjoy. This role could include: - General maintenance in gardens - Gardening and weeding flower beds - Painting wooden structures in gardens You’d need to: - Be interested in the environment - Not mind getting grubby - Be available for (10.30-2.00 once a week)) We would supply any equipment required to support someone get used to new tech. This role is suitable for under 18s This role could also be done with a friend

We are FASD Educators and offer advice to Professionals, Schools, Parents and Children to help educate on what FASD is and how it affects everyone around them. We are passionate about helping families and professionals, working with individuals with Brain Based Disabilities, to feel confident to advocate for themselves or children, by providing a library of resources and a sense of community so they are empowered in supporting these individuals and advocating on their behalf. We are looking for volunteers to help with administration tasks or website help

Across the UK, our 270 local groups play a vital part in supporting people affected by MS. They provide sense of belonging, unity and friendship. And they deliver services and support for their local MS community. We are looking to recruit a Group Coordinator for our Ayrshire group. As our local Group Coordinator you’ll take the lead in making sure your local group works as effectively as possible. You’ll recruit, induct and support other group volunteers to make sure your group’s activities meet the needs of your local MS community. You can see a video about one of our Group Coordinators here. In this role you’ll be able to develop your leadership, management, communication, organisation and motivation skills. To find out more about what services this group currently offer please go to https://volunteers.mssociety.org.uk/group-coordinator Time Commitment We estimate this role will need around 5 hours a week. Our roles are flexible and aim to fit around you. Time commitments for this role may vary depending on your activities. This is an ongoing role. This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS. About you You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll be confident using Microsoft Office, the internet and email. You’ll be able to apply disability, equality and inclusion practices and understand and apply our risk management system. Ideally you’ll understand the local area and organisations that provide local services. You will be reliable and easy to contact and you need to live in or near the Ayrshire area to carry out this role. Apply online or for further information contact simon.moran@mssociety.org.uk The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.

Enthousiam is infectious. If you are keen and you have passion of singing we would like you to volunteer with us. We are looking for a volunteer to set up and take choir practice with our older residents on a weekly basis. - Share your passion - Choose your own availabilities - Choose a repertoire - Engage our residents - Practice at our home - Show off the choir success to other residents - Be part of our entertainment productions for our residents - Have fun

We are looking for volunteers to support us on our outings with our older residents. We require a volunteer who would be willing to attend and assist residents and staff during our weekly outings for half a day either mornings or afternoons depending on the event. Ideally volunteers commit to a weekly outing, however we would also accept your support if you can make it twice a month and so creating a pool of volunteers.

Your role as the Telephone Befriender is to engage in conversation with a client over the phone, building a rapport and engaging with them on a weekly basis (note: some befriending matches require more than one call per week). Most of the referrals come from our partners and other agencies but some are self-referrals. All referrals are due to the client being lonely and feeling isolated. It should be noted, that does not necessarily mean they are an older person living on their own. Some referrals are for younger adults who may live in a ‘busy’ household. As a Befriender your co-ordinator will match you to a suitable client. This will be done after finding out more about both yourself and the client to see if there are similarities in personality, hobbies etc. It will not be done purely on age – often the perfect match is with different generations. Your role will be to chat to the client, using your own phone from your own home. You will be required to actively engage and encourage conversation – sometimes this needs to be led by you, the volunteer, as there could be barriers with the clients such as: confidence, disability, speech issues etc. The Telephone Befriender will not be expected to offer advice or to ‘counsel’ the client – you are simply someone to have a chat to and be a listening ear – something for the client to look forward to each week. Befrienders should give minimal personal details about themselves and should never ‘off-load’ their own issues to a client. Your coordinator will always be there to deal with any concerns you have about any of your matches. VASA induction training will be given and guidelines issued around safety protocols for volunteers and clients. Workshops will be available from time to time to cover areas of interest around Befriending. A PVG check will be carried out prior to commencement as a befriender. It should be noted that this role does not include any face-to-face befriending and no volunteer should arrange to meet with a client. Post COVID, if a one-to-one, face-to-face service was developed, appropriate training would be given then if deemed applicable. DUTIES: The role of the Telephone Befriender will be as follows: • To offer friendship and encouragement, via a telephone call, to a client who is isolated and lonely. • To provide a listening ear. • To facilitate conversation and engage with clients. • To build up a relationship with the befriendee, giving them something to look forward to on a weekly basis. • To commit to a minimum of 20min per week to the service.

How would you like to be part of a charity with a difference? At Community Gift Exchange (CGX) we believe everyone has a gift or skill to share. Little or no experience? All the better! CGX aims to equip people with the skills they need to go onto sustainable employment or further training (see also training details for further info). We want to help you realise your goals no matter how small or big! We value our Volunteers so much that we offer everyone who gives their time a free hearty, home-made lunch. Past and current volunteers particularly appreciate making new friends and being part of a genuinely inclusive community. Cycleworks aims to save bicycles from going to waste by repairing, fixing and restoring so they can be ridden once again! What can I expect to learn and do in this role? • Bicycle refurbishment including : bike ‘stripping’; brake and gear calibration; wheel repair and building; pedal care and repair • How to set up a bicycle for a customer • How to fully clean and maintain a bicycle • How to check parts for wear and sort accordingly • Maintain the workshop to a high standard of tidiness This is a great opportunity if you are interested in going into mechanics or engineering to gain experience of a workshop environment. CGX have conducted and implemented a Covid-secure Risk Assessment and follow government guidelines. The safety and wellbeing of our volunteers and staff is our highest priority.

The opportunity is for vibrant people who enjoy all that entails working with young people of various backgrounds and for those who are looking for experience within events. Volunteers will assist with the running of events and activities, helping with the set-up, social media and marketing of the events, as well as running activities all day. Volunteers should be flexible as events and activities will take place during weekends and evenings. If your interested in volunteering with us, get in touch to find out how you can get involved. Student Placements Looking to get experience in a youth work setting? We are open to working with students who require to do a work placement as part of a Youth Work related degree. We have a partnership with UWS, speak to your programme leader or get in touch with us to find out more. Why should I volunteer with the Ayr Ark? Opportunity to gain a youth qualification Develop employability skills and work experience. Training opportunities Meet new people Volunteer team building days and activities ​

How would you like to be part of the Guide Dogs family and help people with sight loss live the life they choose? We would love to have you onboard to help with our ambition of a future where every person with sight loss has the confidence and support they need to live their lives to the full. Did you know that we don’t just provide life-changing guide dogs, we also provide advice, skills, emotional and practical support for children, adults and their families living with sight loss to help them live actively, independently and well? To do all this we need the support of amazing volunteers like you! If you would like more information, are unsure or need flexibility around the role then chat to us first by emailing VolunteerScotNI@Guidedogs.org.uk and someone will be in touch. What does the role involve? Identifying suitable places and 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 Please contact VolunteerScotNI@guidedogs.org.uk for more information.

How would you like to be part of the Guide Dogs family and help people with sight loss live the life they choose? We would love to have you onboard to help with our ambition of a future where every person with sight loss has the confidence and support they need to live their lives to the full. Did you know that we don’t just provide life-changing guide dogs, we also provide advice, skills, emotional and practical support for children, adults and their families living with sight loss to help them live actively, independently and well? To do all this we need the support of amazing volunteers like you! If you would like more information, are unsure or need flexibility around the role then chat to us first by emailing VolunteerScotNI@Guidedogs.org.uk and someone will be in touch. What does the role involve? Identifying suitable places and 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 Please contact VolunteerScotNI@guidedogs.org.uk for more information.

Volunteering is a crucial part of the centre’s operation and it is our volunteers that help us achieve the service we provide today. We are always on the look-out for new volunteers and would love to have you join us. No matter how little time you may have your support will help maintain the service and future success of our operation. The centre also offers work and volunteer placements for young people, individuals with learning disabilities, work experience placements to pupils from local secondary schools and candidates requiring short term work placements. The Carrick Sensory group meets every first Sunday of the month (12pm to 5pm) and welcomes around 6 families for a children's play session to encourage play and development. The group is open to families with children needing additional support needs and their siblings. Children attending the play session can vary from early years to primary 6. The group also runs every Monday morning (9am to 1:30pm) excluding school holidays. This part of our operation allows all ages within the community to share/maintain their skills and talents and make a valuable and rewarding contribution to the community. After at least 6 months volunteering with the Carrick centre, we can provide volunteers with references for their personal statements required for further education.

Join our gardening team at the Carrick Centre. As a garden volunteer you will have the opportunity to do basic maintenance gardening duties such as cutting grass, pruning, weeding, leaf racking, planting, etc. but also if you would like to step it up a little you could support our service users and different groups.

Goudie's is a community led facility, bar, and café/restaurant. We have function rooms that are available for hire which can be tailored to suit individual needs to use for Weddings, Engagements, Conferences, Meetings, Parties, Baby Showers and Tea Dances and a wide range of other activities. Being community led, we value and welcome volunteers. We offer a very flexible set up for volunteering, whether it is a couple of hours a week or a daily drop in at our outlet, we'd love to have a chat with you. It could be anything from: - Engaging with hospitality duties, such as greeting and serving customers, tidying up and cafe preparations. - Dishwashing and general tidying up of cafe and outdoor area. - Being part of the events team, helping out with the setting up/clearing away of decorations and room set up, helping out with technical aspect of events, etc. We safeguard all our staff and volunteers with all the health and safety requirements. Benefits for you as a volunteer: - Volunteering experiences on your CV gives you the chance to show your skills. - It will give you the opportunity to improve communication skills, team work experiences, networking with other people.

Oshay’s are looking for a Volunteer Website Designer to represent our new direction as Oshay's Brain Domain. Whether an experienced professional web designer or still perusing your studies, we would like you to get in touch. Gain work experience in web design and development and contribute to our cause and the local community.

We currently need volunteers for the role of volunteer funding officer. Volunteer would ideally have some experience in management, funding, grants, etc. - Researching possible sources of funding. - Maintaining funding data. - Putting together and giving presentations. - Working with budgets. - Monitoring the progress of funding applications.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual who aspires to become involved within the social care sector to provide 1:1 befriending within our residential unit. The individual would base within our vibrant residential unit. The individual would be supported by an allocated Senior Social Care Worker for support, information, and guidance. The main duty of this role is: • Provide 1:1 befriending to our residents providing social chats. • Develop positive relationships with staff, visitors, and residents. • Undertake training as required including an induction. • Adhere to policies and procedures within the partnership. • Lead a project with the residents and participate with activities.

Urgent call for volunteers to regularly help at the charity shop or more sporadic support as needed. Volunteers are involved in a wide range of roles and day-to-day activities that support the running and upkeep of each shop. On the shop floor you could be involved with providing excellent customer service, processing transactions on the tills, replenishing stock and putting up eye-catching displays to entice customers in. Behind the scenes, volunteers get involved with sorting through donations to find those hidden gems and preparing goods for sale by sorting, steaming and pricing. A few hours a week could make a difference. PDSA positively encourages volunteer applications regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, adults at risk and all our colleagues and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect. To support this commitment, our recruitment & selection processes are robust and rigorous and all appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks.

Come and join our lovely shop team in Prestwick. Have fun, learn new skills and make new friends, while supporting your local community. • Learn new skills • Make new friends • Regular social activities • Coffee and cake • Tea and biscuits • Support a great charity You can learn a variety of new skills, including: • Sorting donations from our wonderful donors • Filling the shop floor with treasures • Providing great customer service on the till • Making the windows look amazing Days and hours to suit. Apply online or pop along to the shop 35/37 Main Street, Prestwick.

We are seeking to appoint a Volunteer Officer to work alongside the core group. This is a strategic role, responsible for ensuring that there is coherence across all the enterprise’s activities. The role will provide leadership in recruiting and managing suitable volunteers for various support positions needed in the organization. Our ideal candidate will be dynamic and flexible leader, with the ability to seek out opportunities for the collective, with a genuine passion for food and arts.

Narture CIC is currently looking for a volunteer to assemble and submit grants requests for our community projects. Responsibilities: • Research and identify sources of funding and grants that match the company’s objectives • Write high quality and winning grant proposals

Narture CIC is an artist collective, working to fund arts projects in Ayr. BREAD is our experimental kitchen and bakery where we bake real sourdough bread to ‘earn the dough’ to fund arts projects. So if you love art and food then this is the right place for you! We are a friendly little team in need of some help to make sure that everything is running smoothly. As a volunteer you will have the opportunity to learn about sourdough baking and always have access to some freshly baked sourdough bread; that’s the least we can do to thank our volunteers. Working with us you can also meet new people in your local area make new connections. We are currently looking for a volunteer bookkeeper/treasurer to report to our Finance Director. Main duties will include: - Recording financial transactions - Handling accounts payable and receivable - Managing profit and loss statements and balance sheets - Paying regular bills for the company - Maintaining company ledgers Please contact us if you have relevant accounting experience and would like to join our team.

Crossroads is a registered charity which has been operating for 37 years in South Ayrshire (although also with a national footprint). We provide a highly needed service in offering a respite service for at home carers. The charity runs with a small office team supported by a team of Care Attendants and over seen by a Management Committee comprising of volunteers who each bring a different set of skills and expertise to aid the operation of the charity. We currently require volunteers with backgrounds in IT, HR, secretarial work and fund raising and marketing to help bolster the committee and to assist us going forward. We meet on a Tuesday of every second month at 7pm in a meeting room at Biggart Hospital, Prestwick (where the office is located), although there are other requirements for help at our various fund raising events. Kindly fill in the contact us form on https://crossroads-sa.org.uk/contact.asp and we will get back to you at our earliest.

Quarriers Homelife Girvan support adults with learning difficulties to live in their own home. All Quarriers support is personalised, with individuals at the centre of all care planning. We provide the people we support with the confidence to achieve their goals by ensuring there is confidence in our staff. Purpose Of The Role: Do you have green fingers and love gardening! If yes, this is a fantastic opportunity for you to do something you enjoy. We are looking for someone to help with the general upkeep of garden areas. As well as supporting people using the service to get involved with you if they chose. Your support and generosity will make a huge difference to the lives of the people we support helping to improve their environment. Main Tasks Include: * Basic garden tidy * Bedding new plants * Weeding * Assisting involvement with people we support who have an interest in gardening tasks Selection Procedure: Application form, meeting, references and disclosure. Client Group: Housing Support – adults who have physical disability, learning disability or mental health .

Quarriers Homelife Ayr support adults with learning difficulties to live in their own home. All Quarriers support is personalised, with individuals at the centre of all care planning. We provide the people we support with the confidence to achieve their goals by ensuring there is confidence in our staff. Purpose Of The Role: Do you have green fingers and love gardening! If yes, this is a fantastic opportunity for you to do something you enjoy. We are looking for someone to help with the general upkeep of garden areas. As well as supporting people using the service to get involved with you if they chose. Your support and generosity will make a huge difference to the lives of the people we support helping to improve their environment. Main Tasks Include: * Basic garden tidy * Bedding new plants * Weeding * Assisting involvement with people we support who have an interest in gardening tasks Selection Procedure: Application form, meeting, references and disclosure. Client Group: Housing Support – adults who have physical disability, learning disability or mental health .

Quarriers Homelife Ayr support adults with learning difficulties to live in their own home. All Quarriers support is personalised, with individuals at the centre of all care planning. We provide the people we support with the confidence to achieve their goals by ensuring there is confidence in our staff. Purpose Of The Role: Do you have a few hours to spare each week or fortnight? Would you like to be part of a team that makes a positive difference to the lives of the people we support? Then this role is for you. We are looking for Volunteer Befrienders to enable adults supported in Homelife Ayr to enjoy activities within the community. Main Tasks: Volunteer Befrienders will be matched with one of the adults with similar interests so they can be enjoyed together. These interests may include:- gardening or a trip to garden centres, going to the cinema, trips to the seaside or enjoying walks or going for a meal or having a coffee and snack and above all having fun! Client Group: Housing Support – adults who have physical disability, learning disability or mental health Selection Procedure: Application form, meeting, references and PVG disclosure.

We are looking for volunteers to join us in our charity shop in Ayr, to help us raise funds so we can continue to support our patients and their families. This is an ideal role for someone who likes meeting new people and wants to learn new skills in a friendly and welcoming environment. You will be helping us with the day to day running of our shop, including sorting, preparing and pricing donated items ready for display on the shop floor, serving our customers on the till and helping us spot unusual or valuable hidden gems among donations. If you have a passion for making a difference and are looking for a new challenge then this could be the role for you.