Volunteers play a huge part in the running of our stores and our retail chain could not function without the support they provide. There are vacancies in all of our stores - Ayr, Troon, Girvan, Kilwinning, Largs, Cumnock, Kilmarnock and our new store in Mauchline. Utilising your creativity and imagination you can assist with creating window and in store displays, selecting stock and turning it into something eye catching and tempting for our customers. An organiser’s dream volunteering role! Volunteering in the stockroom you can assist with sorting and organising donated stock and getting it ready for the shop floor. On the main shop floor, welcoming and assisting our customers and ensuring stock is regularly replenished, manning our tills and giving the best customer service possible. This is the perfect opportunity for a people person or a fashion fanatic. To apply please link to the Ayrshire Hospice website and click on the role description and application form there.

The Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE)’s Scotland Reducing Gambling Harms programme would like to invite people with lived experience of gambling harms to connect with us and help shape action to reduce gambling harms in Scotland by sharing their expertise and priorities. The Scotland Reducing Gambling Harms programme is a Scotland-wide programme to put the voice of people affected by gambling harms at the heart of action to reduce those harms. Gambling-related harms are the adverse impacts from gambling on the health and wellbeing of individuals, families, communities and society. This includes financial, employment, and relationship issues, physical and mental health problems, criminal activity, and in the most severe cases suicide as a direct result of gambling harm. People can experience gambling harms to different degrees, and we are interested in speaking to anyone who feels they have experienced harm as result of their own, or a loved one’s gambling. We work with people with lived experience to identify key areas of importance in reducing gambling harms in Scotland. These key areas help shape the focus for the Scottish Implementation Group of the National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Harms and put the voice of people affected by gambling harms at the heart of action to reduce those harms. With people with lived experience, we also provide perspectives, advice and information on other matters related to gambling harm. For example; shaping awareness raising campaigns and helping inform the focus of future research on gambling harm. By taking part, people with lived experience have the opportunity to influence policy change to help reduce gambling harms in Scotland. More information about the programme and our work is available on the Scotland Reducing Gambling Harms webpage on the ALLIANCE’s website. https://www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/people-and-networks/scotland-reducing-gambling-harm/ We are keen to hear from people with experience of gambling harms or people who have a loved one(s) with experience of gambling harms. Sometimes, we call these people “affected others” and they might be a partner, parent or guardian, child, or sibling of a person with lived experience of gambling harms. Having views from a diverse range of people is important to us. We particularly welcome speaking to: • Older People • Younger People • Women • People from a range of cultural backgrounds • People from a range of religious backgrounds • People from a range of ethnic and racial communities • Anyone who views themselves as a member of a minoritised community There are lots of ways to be involved and help shape gambling harms policy, practice and research in Scotland. You can: Become a Forum Member We support a forum of people with lived experience of gambling harms to come together on a regular basis with policy and decisions makers in Scotland. Forum Members commit to attending regular, evening meetings roughly every six weeks for one and a half hours. Contribute on an individual basis For people who are unable to commit to the regularity of the Forum, we are able to speak to people on a one-to-one basis as topics or opportunities they are passionate about arise. We recognise that people have different comfort levels when it comes to discussing gambling harms, and individuals will have different preferences when it comes to how they’d like to be involved. We are more than happy to be flexible and to work with people in a way that feels safe and comfortable for them.

Online Feedback Volunteer - giving positive feedback on creative posts This opportunity is open to online applicants worldwide.( Virtual Volunteering) *Please note that this is an unpaid/ Volunteer position* Fledgling is a global online community You will need access to a computer and the internet. We are looking for motivated, reliable and enthusiastic Online Volunteers to give positive and encouraging feedback on the many creative posts our members make at Fledgling online. We believe that Creativity has a very beneficial effect on mental health, so we are looking for Volunteers who are passionate about creativity and compassionate about mental health. (worldwide applicants are invited) We work with a strong belief in promoting a Pay It Forward ethos. Your role will include interacting with online members giving feedback on their creative posts, a positive approach is required. Training will be given and ongoing mentoring will be provided throughout your time with us. Hours to suit you- we ask Volunteers to commit to our preferred minimum of 2 days/evenings . You don't have to be on for an entire day ,you can simply hop on and off at times to suit you from your own computer on your rota days. (please note that if you wish to gain College Credit , you should Volunteer for the amount of time your college has specified to you and confirm this with us when you join) We are looking for organised, reliable, positive and inspired individuals to join our buzzing community. Spread your wings and come fly with us! Fledgling provides a platform both online and offline for those who struggle with mental health, addiction, gender dysphoria, sexuality or who feel like they don't quite 'fit', or feel estranged to this world : to express themselves through the arts. What can you gain from us? Fledgling work in conjunction with all colleges and universities to help Volunteers earn College Credit (Volunteer Hours worked) and we can confirm hours volunteered with us with your educational institution. Fledgling are happy to accept Volunteers who would like to fulfil community service hours through Volunteering as part your probation. If you would like to do this we can confirm with your Probation Officer. You will gain Art Therapy skills and Outreach experience and we are happy to give confirmation and proof of this to your future employers or institutions. We will always provide you with a reference. Fledgling is a young and rapidly growing global online Mental Health & Arts Community and if there is any other kind of credit or experience you would like to gain through Volunteering with us, please just ask as we are flexible and happy to meet your requirements as a thank you for dedicating your time to us. Please apply in writing to Jewels Johnson at jewels-founder-fledgling@outlook.com We look forward to hearing from you!

Online Recruitment Quiz Mentor Fledgling are looking for an Online Recruitment Quiz Mentor to take new Volunteers through our induction quiz reliably and efficiently. The quiz is in 3 parts and is a PowerPoint quiz, it's very user friendly. Your job would be to ask questions based on the induction quiz and explain what the position with us entails. You would need to be friendly and welcoming. It takes around 30-35 mins to complete the induction quiz process. We usually have 2-3 new volunteers a week. So you would probably need to have about 2 hours in total availability for the position. You would also need to be available on WhatsApp in order to arrange the inductions which take place on Facebook messenger. Fledgling is an online community that encourages using creativity to help mental wellbeing. Our potential volunteers join us to give positive and encouraging feedback. If you are reliable and can commit to what is needed to be an Online Recruitment Quiz Mentor, please message me at jewels-founder-fledgling@outlook.com Jewels Johnson: Founder: Fledgling Arts Collective Central

About the opportunity As an Online Community Manager of Fledgling Arts Collective Central you will be working at the helm of a small, close-knit organisation. This position is as an acting Fledgling Online Community Manager. Fledgling encourages the members of our community to use creativity to improve mental health. The role of Online Community Manager Manager is manifold - you will be in charge of mentoring new volunteers, as well as familiarising new Volunteers with our guidelines and ethos. You will be responsible, as a guardian, for the smooth running of the day to day activity of Fledgling - helping to manage our Facebook Wings/Groups. You will deal efficiently and kindly with any difficult situations that may arise. You will also be responsible for leaving positive and encouraging feedback on the artwork, photography, poetry, music, and film of our members - this is the really fun part! As Online Community Manager, you will need to lead as an exemplar, setting an example to the rest of the team, and working hard to maintain our welcoming, inclusive, and caring environment. Duties: Be very comfortable using social media. Motivating and managing a team of volunteers. Ensuring that volunteers are keeping to their rota days, and following up with them if not. Mentoring new volunteers, and training them. Undertaking some basic administrative tasks when required - making rotas and forms, or drafting flyers. Leaving affirmative and sensitive feedback on creative posts made by our members. Managing any possible tensions that arise on posts, and dealing sensitively with triggering material. Adhering to and embodying the ethos of Fledgling at all times - diversity, difference, inclusivity, empathy, and kindness. About Fledgling Art Collective Central We are non-profit-making-volunteer run Arts Collective providing a platform both online and offline for those who struggle with mental health, addiction,gender dysphoria,sexuality,feel like they don't quite 'fit',or feel estranged to this world ,We encourage you to express yourselves through art as catharsis.Combining Art & Catharsis , we believe in being CathARTic.We believe the arts are a great elixir.All those who empathise and feel akin with our beliefs are Welcome also. What are we looking for? Requirements: - An understanding that, although this is a voluntary role, you are undertaking a long-term commitment as an Online Community Manager of Fledgling Arts Collective Central - please do not apply for this role if you expect to leave within the next 12 months. This position would suit someone interested in making a passionate and long-term , rewarding commitment. A warm, kind, and empathetic approach, and a big heart. Enthusiasm and the ability to self-motivate ,be professional ,reliable and dedicated. A compassionate understanding of mental health struggles - Fledgling is an organisation for those struggling with their mental health, run by those who can empathise with their struggles. The ability to commit to 3 days per week, hopping on and off as much as you can, to fit around your schedule. This is a position that requires someone who can be reliable, dedicated , consistent, provide stability ,use initiative and invest passion into their work. We look forward to hearing from you!

Why we need you Our Young Ambassadors are a group of young autistic people, aged 16-21, who meet at least four times a year to raise awareness of the challenges autistic young people face. Our Young Ambassadors are here to make sure that young autistic people are a key part of our work, and to highlight issues that are important to them. By sharing your experiences and learning about how to create change, you’ll be transforming lives and changing attitudes through the campaigning that you undertake over the next two years. What you will be doing The Young Ambassador Group will meet at least four times a year in London, where you will: Learn how social change can happen See how to influence the media and decision-makers Collect and share people’s stories Create amazing videos to grab supporter’s attention Run your own amazing social media campaign Between meetings, Young Ambassadors are expected to work with each other in an online group to make sure their campaign can be the best it can be! Skills experience and qualities useful for the role (but not essential) Knowledge about autism (your own experience is enough!) Commitment Friendly A desire to learn new things Creativity When and where We will meet in London every 2-3 months, on a Saturday for half a day Between meetings, there will be regular activities online for you to work together to complete Optional extra opportunities to support the National Autistic Society’s campaigns. Support Support will be provided by the Campaigns team and other relevant members of staff Agreed expenses (including travel) will be reimbursed What you could get out of it Learn new skills Be a more confident communicator Meet new people Create more understanding of autism Have fun! We seek applications from anyone aged 16-21 who is interested in the role, but particularly welcome applications from those with a diagnosis of autism. Suitable applicants will be invited for an informal chat.

Ayrshire Tigers PFC is a community-based Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) based in Ayr which works in partnership with the Scottish Powerchair Football Association (SPFA) to provide equal opportunity for powerchair users in Ayrshire to engage in team sport. The Club is an independent organisation run by its own board of trustees which is elected by its members. The club is focused on providing opportunities to play, coach and support powerchair football and is open to everyone. The team is currently playing in the Scottish Powerchair Football Premiership. The Club was formed to benefit powerchair users living in Ayrshire to engage in team sport and prevent isolation by offering a place for people to come and feel welcome, have fun and be part of a team. The Fundraising officer role is important to the sustainability of the club as they help organise fundraising events to raise much needed funds. We are looking for someone to help the Chairperson and Treasurer with funding applications and also help plan, co-ordinate and oversee fundraising activities. What you will be doing  Putting collection tins in local shops or community areas.  Holding a ‘tin shake’ in a local town – this is where players/club supporters stand outside shops with collection tins and get donations  Holding a sponsored event such as a swim or walk.  Holding an event for local people to attend – quiz night, auction, raffle, talk, coffee and cake morning – people will give donations when they come.  Having a section on the club website that people can click on if they want to give money.  Talking to Charity Trustee/Committee Members about different ways to fundraise and deciding what to do as a club.  Publicising events, distributing flyers/leaflets or fundraising forms  Support people who are fundraising on behalf of the club  Working with the Treasurer to ensure that the money is collected safely and banked accurately  Home based (plus travel to club activities). Ideally you will live in Ayrshire. We seek applications from anyone interested in the role, but particularly welcome applications from people with prior experience of fundraising for other clubs/groups. You will be asked to attend committee meetings and also have knowledge of the local area so we ask that you live locally to be able to do this role. We process applications as we receive them, we will close the role when we find a suitable volunteer for the role. Consequently, the role may close before the advertised closing date. A full UK driving licence is essential. To apply for this role, please upload a covering letter (maximum 2 sides of A4) and CV to info@ayrshiretigers.co.uk. Closing date for applications is Friday 25th February 2022 at noon. Interviews will take place, via video conference and will be conducted by a small panel of current Board Trustees. Benefits Benefits of being a committee member with Ayrshire Tigers PFC include:  Improve support to powerchair users and their families in your local area.  You could build up knowledge and hands on experience of disabled people.  Access free training and learn new skills.  Meet new people.  A worthwhile achievement to add to your CV.  Having fun whilst carrying out a valuable role.  This is a rewarding and fulfilling opportunity and will allow you to make a difference to those you are supporting and their families.  Volunteering can keep you mentally stimulated and provide you with a sense of purpose.

The Club runs its own powerchair football training sessions on Thursdays between 5pm and 7pm at Coylton Activity Centre and between 7pm and 9pm on Fridays at Queen Margaret Academy. Sessions specifically designed for powerchair users across the Ayrshire region. Ayrshire Tigers PFC is a community-based Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) based in Ayr which works in partnership with the Scottish Powerchair Football Association (SPFA) to provide equal opportunity for powerchair users in Ayrshire to engage in team sport. The Club is an independent organisation run by its own board of trustees which is elected by its members. The club is focused on providing opportunities to play, coach and support powerchair football and is open to everyone. The team is currently playing in the Scottish Powerchair Football Premiership. The Club was formed to benefit powerchair users living in Ayrshire to engage in team sport and prevent isolation by offering a place for people to come and feel welcome, have fun and be part of a team. Ayrshire Tigers PFC is seeking to recruit suitably experienced and qualified people onto our Board of Trustees. This is a rewarding opportunity to join the founding charity trustees of Ayrshire Tigers Powerchair Football Club, to help it develop, grow and become sustainable. In an increasing challenging financial environment, we are seeking to increase our working partnerships, improve our effectiveness, continue to develop creative approaches to meet need and increase our income. To help achieve this, we are seeking new volunteer Board Trustees, particularly those with an appropriate level of the following knowledge, skills or experience:  Grant Funding Applications  Fundraising  Marketing (selling and promoting the club in the community)  Admin  Social Media  Club Development As a trustee you will help to set and maintain the charity’s vision, mission and values. You will also help to ensure that the charity: • pursues its charitable purposes as defined in its Governing Document • complies with relevant legislation or regulations • works towards sustainability by developing a funding strategy • maintains the financial stability of Ayrshire Tigers PFC, • resources are well managed and used effectively As a trustee you will also be involved in appointing and supporting Ayrshire Tigers PFC volunteers. New Trustees should be able to attend at least 75% of meetings per year, actively participate, to read papers in advance of meetings and participate in other tasks as arising from time to time, It is important to note that no one individual is responsible for the governance of the charity, rather we act collectively and make decisions based on collective responsibility. Not had experience as a trustee? Don’t worry - We have support in place to support all new trustees. A full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential. In return for your time, the club will provide any training deemed necessary and put you through your PVG. To apply for this role, please upload a covering letter (maximum 2 sides of A4) and CV to info@ayrshiretigers.co.uk. Closing date for applications is Friday 25th February 2022 at noon. Interviews will take place, via video conference and will be conducted by a small panel of current Board Trustees. Benefits Benefits of being a board member with Ayrshire Tigers PFC include • Supporting the work of organisation. • Meeting new people. • Being part of a team. • Developing new and existing skills.

Main duties: • Planning and preparing meals for 30 people (plus) including doing any shopping for ingredients. • Assist in the preparation of vegetables, meat, salads, pasta, puddings etc • Responsible to help keep the kitchen area clean & organised. • Responsible to ensure food waste & other waste items are disposed of in the correct recycling bins. • Responsible for assisting with washing dishes and lifting to storage areas as required. • Notify staff of items that need to be replenished and restocked. • Assist with stock rotation • Taking & recording appropriate food temperatures in the food hygiene book. • Responsible for serving guests in a pleasant, efficient, courteous, and professional manner. • Light lifting/uploading/moving of food supplies. • Use basic kitchen equipment safely & operate basic electrical & mechanical equipment including dishwasher. • Responsible for other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Fledgling are looking for a Volunteer Youtube Channel Manager. Fledgling Arts Collective Central are a volunteer run charity providing a platform both online and offline for those who struggle with mental health, addiction, gender dysphoria, sexuality &/or feel like they don't quite 'fit'. We encourage you to express yourselves through art as catharsis. Combining Art & Catharsis, we believe in being CathARTic. We are currently growing a Youtube channel to showcase our members videos and music as well as making our own videos and need a manger to oversee its running. Our ideal candidate will be very passionate about Youtube. At Fledgling we believe that using creativity is a great form of catharsis for mental health. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about the arts and is compassionate about mental health. This is a really fun virtual position ; however, we are looking for a motivated individual who can be committed, dedicated and take an active and proactive interest in getting our Youtube Channel thriving. You will always be comfortable working alone in addition to being part of a team of creatively minded people. Why we need support: Our members love to create art for the reasons of being carthartic we see the benefits it has to their mental health. We want to share their art including videos with the world to not only create a connection with those going through the same experiences but to also raise the self-esteem of our members. Currently we do not have a presence on Youtube and I am sure you know just how much it is growing currently and we want to get involved and reach out to people. We will support you if you have any questions or lacking of knowledge. What is involved: .Ensure our channel adheres to YouTube best practices .Optimise Titles, Descriptions, And Other Metadata .Uploading videos to the channel .YouTube viewership analysis and insights .Interact with subscribers and viewers, and respond to queries in a timely manner .Help in designing and creating bespoke video thumbnails that catch the eye .Making your videos using the tool 'InVideo' of members art and poetry training given. .Communicating with our members to ask permission to show their videos and art on Youtube Experience: .Experience in YouTube advertising .Experience on SEO for YouTube .Knowledge of Social Media .Knowledge of mental health and compassion You would need access to the internet and because we are online ,we are global ,so you can apply from anywhere in the world!