South Lanarkshire
volunteering opportunities
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Volunteer with us in our Biggar shop and help make a real difference in your local community!
Our volunteers are vital in helping run our shops and raising funds to help make sure people with chest, heart and stroke conditions get the support they need to live their lives to the full.
This is an exciting role that would be suitable for someone looking to gain retail or customer service experience, or a friendly individual with a helpful disposition interested in making a contribution to their local community.
One of our wonderful shop volunteers Anne shares why she loves volunteering in store, “I wanted to learn new skills as well as get to know more people locally, so volunteering in the shop was ideal. I enjoy being part of the team! It’s good to feel useful and part of the successful running of the shop.”
Get in touch if you’d like to join our friendly team today!
Guide Dogs
We rely on volunteers like you to help us improve the lives of people with sight loss. We have dogs at various ages and stages of their career who may need temporary accommodation and the need will be dependent on your location and circumstances. In this role your support will include:
• Providing a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for a dog or puppy.
• Ensuring the dog or puppy is fed, exercised, and cared for to maintain excellent health.
• Using positive reinforcement training techniques to teach or maintain behaviours.
• Ensuring the dog is not left alone for more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period.
Foster volunteers who care for dogs in training need to drop off and collect their dog from a local regional centre. Times are normally Monday to Friday between 8 - 9am and 5 - 6pm however there are allowances. Dogs will stay with our staff in the centre during the day to complete training. In the evenings and at weekends volunteer dog fosterers will keep the dog at home.
If you require any more information or would like to chat to someone about this role then please email VolunteerScotNI@Guidedogs.org.uk
Guide Dogs
Assist the local fundraising team in promoting and taking part in a variety of activities to raise money for Guide Dogs
Guide Dogs
Assist the local fundraising team in promoting and taking part in a variety of activities to raise money for Guide Dogs
Guide Dogs
Build confidence, meet new people and build or learn communication and organisational skills.
Could you be that person who can help us make the difference to the lives of those living with sight loss? Collection boxes are a great way for us to raise essential funds to do the work we do within Guide Dogs.
Guide Dogs help people with sight loss live the life they choose. Our ambition is a future where every person with sight loss has the confidence and support they need to live their lives to the full.
It costs £54,800 to support one single guide dog throughout its life, so without our amazing fundraisers raising money for us, we wouldn't be able to provide our life changing services!
In this flexible role as a Collection Box Coordinator, you'll be responsible for placing and collecting our iconic Guide Dogs collection boxes around local venues and businesses. Collection boxes raise a huge amount of income for us so it's a really important role.
This is a great role for anyone who has never volunteered before as you don't require any prior knowledge or experience. You'll be able to learn new skills while giving back to the community and making new friends! You'll learn a lot about visual impairments too which is important knowledge you'll have for the rest of your life. It's also a great role for students as the time commitment required is flexible and the role can easily be incorporated into your daily life.
“You don’t have to give loads and loads of time, you can give whatever time you can give and we'll still be really grateful" - Guide Dogs student volunteer and guide dog owner
We provide full training in the role as well as an induction to the organization. You will receive ongoing support from a designated member of staff.
Location: Various and local surroundings
Guide Dogs
Build confidence, meet new people and build or learn communication and organisational skills.
Could you be that person who can help us make the difference to the lives of those living with sight loss? Collection boxes are a great way for us to raise essential funds to do the work we do within Guide Dogs.
Guide Dogs help people with sight loss live the life they choose. Our ambition is a future where every person with sight loss has the confidence and support they need to live their lives to the full.
It costs £54,800 to support one single guide dog throughout its life, so without our amazing fundraisers raising money for us, we wouldn't be able to provide our life changing services!
In this flexible role as a Collection Box Coordinator, you'll be responsible for placing and collecting our iconic Guide Dogs collection boxes around local venues and businesses. Collection boxes raise a huge amount of income for us so it's a really important role.
This is a great role for anyone who has never volunteered before as you don't require any prior knowledge or experience. You'll be able to learn new skills while giving back to the community and making new friends! You'll learn a lot about visual impairments too which is important knowledge you'll have for the rest of your life. It's also a great role for students as the time commitment required is flexible and the role can easily be incorporated into your daily life.
“You don’t have to give loads and loads of time, you can give whatever time you can give and we'll still be really grateful" - Guide Dogs student volunteer and guide dog owner
We provide full training in the role as well as an induction to the organization. You will receive ongoing support from a designated member of staff.
Location: Various and local surroundings
Skills Exchange SCIO (SL)
We are looking for volunteers to assist the Training and Employment Tutors in our East Kilbride centre and support our participants in personal development and employability training sessions. These sessions cover a wide variety of activities ranging from SQA certificated assessments to team games, creative tasks, lifeskills such as money management, drugs awareness etc. Depending on the programme, participants spend between 6 – 24 hours a week in the centre. Tasks would include reading, scribing, working 1-1 or helping small groups with activities. There is normally a maximum of 8 participants per group. Volunteers will be a valuable source of support for them to help build their communication skills, develop effective relationships and benefit from interacting with a positive role model.
We are working with young people who have either recently left school or who are in the last 6 months of education but often not attending. All our participants require some form of support to help them make the transition from school to the world of work as they have various barriers. These include lack of attendance at school, lack of experience, low or no qualifications, health issues, hidden disabilities and particularly anxiety / poor mental health, lack of confidence and self-esteem. We are increasingly supporting young people with autism / aspergers . Some young people also require support with literacy / using IT.
Dove Tales, Scottish Association of Artists for Peace
Dove Tales is a peace charity which uses the arts to campaign for peace and challenge the arms trade and militaristic thinking.
We produce pamphlets, anthologies and online projects and hold events, some live and some online. We need a volunteer to manage our social media and to bring out our monthly bulletin.
This is an opportunity for someone creative who likes being pro-active and driving campaigns. There are opportunities to contribute too to our artistic productions.
We are also particularly interested in reaching more young people so the post would suit someone who is already active in social media.
Volunteers are asked to send a couple of paragraphs about themselves and why they would like to work with us. This should also say what their current work situation is.
If you are interested please click the ‘apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on 0141 226 3431.
National Autistic Society South Lanarkshire (SL)
Promoting the services of National Autistic Society in Biggar and surrounding areas.
Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association (SL)
The Volunteer Befriender helps residents at Glengowan Court, Claude Street, Larkhall who feel isolated or unable to get out very easily on their own by giving time on a one to one basis to help a person maintain social contact, provide companionship and reduce loneliness and social isolation. Volunteer befrienders build a positive relationship with an individual and visit them on a regular basis in their own flat. This could mean spending some time with a person for an hour or two every week/fortnight, we also encourage getting out and about for a coffee or short walk. Generally, befrienders are there to chat and get to know someone, have fun. Support the person to continue with existing interests, whilst encouraging them to embark on new activities.
Volunteer duties:
Organising visits / trips out on a regular basis.
Support residents with their interests
Encourage residents to embark on new activities
Be a friend and have fun
The Douglas Valley Church of Scotland (SL)
This volunteering opportunity is to help the leader at a baby and toddler group. The volunteer would be expected to help set up and tidy up the hall; mix with the caregivers and children, take part in the activities, prepare /serve snacks.
Enable East Kilbride Branch (SL)
Pick up/drop off bus chaperon.
General set up and break down of equipment.
Befriending - chatting with attendees.
Serving refreshments.
Parkinsons UK Lanarkshire and Glasgow South (SL)
Parkinson's is a neurodegenerative disease where exercise has been shown to be effective at slowing the rate of progress of the condition.
Currently we have exercise groups in Rutherglen on Tuesday at 1.30 and in East Kilbride on Thursday at 1.30
We are looking for volunteers who would be willing to help at these sessions. This may involve moving/setting up tables and chairs, preparing teas/coffees with cake/biscuits, working with carers, collecting contributions, clearing up and putting away, and closing the building.
Our group is mostly retired people. A knowledge of or connection with someone who has Parkinson's would be an advantage, but not essential.
South Lanarkshire Council (SL)
McKillop Gardens is a care home in East Kilbride that provides a service to a maximum of 37 older people with up to two long term places for those over 50yrs. Inclusive are seven places in a separate unit for interim care and short stay breaks for older people with a maximum of two places available for those over 50yrs.
We are looking for volunteers to provide meaningful activity to the service users living at McKillop gardens. We would like this to include physical, social and leisure activities that are tailored to the service users’ needs and preferences. The activity can range from activities of daily living such as maintaining appearance- hair washing/styling, nail painting, leisure activities such as reading, gardening, arts and crafts, conversation, and singing. Activities can be structured or spontaneous, for groups or individuals, and may involve family, friends and the care team, or the wider community.
Activities should provide physical, emotional, creative, intellectual and spiritual stimulation for the service users.
Activities should take place in an environment that is appropriate to the service users’ needs and preferences, which can include using service users’ apartments, communal areas and the local community. Each unit in McKillop gardens benefits of a communal lounge, dining and kitchen areas, cinema room and tearoom. Outdoor spaces include large landscaped gardens, green houses and verandas on the upper level.
Engaging service users in activities beyond routine care is an important factor in the life of McKillop gardens. A choice of activities is important for improving a sense of independence, confidence, positive self-image health and wellbeing for our service users. Activities should provide a sense of purpose for our service users.
Not all service users want to be involved in a competitive game of cards or bingo, but you will find some that love reading and wants to be involved in a regular book club or enjoy having a book read to them.
You will find service users that enjoyed gardening and want to get involved in a care home gardening group or provide individual support to plant plants or flowers.
Service users that enjoy cooking or baking should be encouraged to participate in kitchen activities to give them the opportunity to continue to do what they enjoy and love to feel fulfilled.
Service users that enjoy going for the newspapers should be encouraged to go out into the local community to collect the daily papers. Other social activities example you may wish to undertake can include:
• Card Games
• Bingo
• Book Club
• Gardening
• Flower Arranging
• Cooking
• Painting, Drawing, Art Classes
• Board games
• Games Nights
• Singing Groups
• Entertainment Events
• Family Days
• Dog Days
• Exercise Classes
• Afternoon Teas
• Birthday Celebrations
• Quiz Nights
• Outings to local attractions
• Cinema experience
• Relaxation sessions
South Lanarkshire Council (SL)
This conservation opportunity takes place every other Thursday, predominantly at South Haugh and occasionally at Low Parks, Udston & Glenlee Woods and Westburn. The volunteers will be undertaking a series of conservation tasks including woodland management, removal of invasive plant species, tree thinning, litter picking, path maintenance and much more. Please feel free to come along and join in. Volunteers should dress for the weather, sturdy footwear required. Bring a packed lunch. We’ll supply tea/coffee/biscuits. Contact Melanie Craig, Countryside Ranger on 07795 453 443. Please be aware there are no toilets onsite.
South Lanarkshire Council (SL)
Love being outdoors? Love your local woodland? Join the Mauldslie Woods Volunteering Team. Come along and carry out a variety of practical woodland conservation and management tasks, whilst having fun, learning new skills and meeting new people. The group meet on Mauldslie Bridge in Carluke at 10.15am and the group runs until 3.00pm.
Dates for 2020 here: http://www.locator.org.uk/events/mauldslie-woods-volunteer-team
The David Livingstone Trust (SL)
To Invigilate the museum space, operate the reception desk and sell museum tickets to visitors. You'll provide information about the exhibition and activities, talk to visitors and answer any queries (in person, online and over the phone)
Collect feedback from visitors.
You should have an interest in David Livingstone’s story and an interest in bringing history to life and sharing stories.
The David Livingstone Trust (SL)
Following a four-year refurbishment, we opened our brand-new museum exhibition, shop, and café in July 2021. This is an exciting time to join us as we welcome visitors into the new museum for the 2022 season.
The gardening volunteers are a friendly team of volunteers who work all year round to maintain the extensive gardens around the David Livingstone Birthplace. They play an important role in making the grounds accessible, attractive, and enjoyable for the wide range of people that visit the grounds.
Key activities include grass cutting, weeding, hedge trimming, tidying the grounds, planting, and leaf clearance.
VASLan (SL)
Volunteer Drivers will ensure the safe transportation of discharged patients from hospital to their home location within the South Lanarkshire area. Volunteer drivers may also be required to collect Back to Home boxes and safely transport them to the patient’s home. Prescription pick-up may also be required.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
• To provide safe and reliable transportation for patients
• To be polite and respectful and make patients feel reassured
• To safely guide patient’s in and out of the car whilst adhering to current NHS Lanarkshire guidance (patients cannot be physically assisted)
• To collect Back to Home boxes as and when required for the patient
• To pick up a patient’s prescription from the hospital pharmacy and deliver safely to their home
Shelter Scotland (SL)
We require cash desk volunteers to help out within the Shelter Scotland shop by providing help with the following roles: Completing till transactions accurately and effectively; Completing delivery dockets and delivery slots; Accepting customer donations; Promoting the benefits of the Gift Aid Scheme
Shelter Scotland (SL)
We require volunteer Shop Floor Assistants to help out within the Shelter Scotland shop by providing help with the following roles: Ensuring that stock that comes onto the shop floor is clean and attractively displayed; Making sure the stock on the shop floor is correctly labelled; Helping to maintain department standards and shop floor layout; Helping to move stock about the shop floor; Helping with light cleaning duties, the occasional run round with a hoover etc.
Pet Fostering Service Scotland (SL)
Are you passionate about animal welfare? Why not join a growing team of Home Visitors who play a vital role in supporting owners and pets in your local area who are facing an emergency situation.
Home Visitors play an essential role in delivery of their service by visiting potential volunteer foster carers to assess their house, home situation and the fosterer.
Volunteers will be contacted by PFSS when there is a need for a home visit in your area and as part of this - your role will include contacting the potential fosterer and arrange a time for a home visit to take place; carry out the home visit following guidelines provided by PFSS; complete the home visit report and return a copy to the Home Visit Coordinator.
British Heart Foundation (SL)
Are you a chatterbox? Can you talk about anything and everything? If this sounds like you we have a fantastic opportunity to let your chitchatting dreams run wild! In our stores we’re always looking for outgoing and enthusiastic volunteers to meet and greet our customers.
We talk to our customers, make them feel welcome, help them find the things they’re looking for and inform them of the BHF’s life saving heart research. We keep the sales floor looking fresh and inspiring and thank everyone who brings in their donations and custom. Come and be a part of your local team and learn about customer service skills and gain experience. Don’t worry if you’re not a confident speaker, with this role all you need is a welcoming and helpful attitude.
We’ll provide you with all the support and help you need. Perfect for enhancing your CV and skills set.
Volunteers will receive a thank you discount of 25% off any donated stock.
British Heart Foundation (SL)
Are you a social butterfly? Love getting in to conversations? Always have a welcoming smile on your face? Get to know the people from your community with this versatile volunteering role. Gain valuable experience in customer service adding value to your CV.
You’ll be at the heart of the BHF’s fight against heart disease. You will be serving customers, helping to promote our stock and awareness campaigns and encouraging every donor to become part of our Gift Aid scheme. If you want to get to know the community around you this is a perfect way to integrate yourself into your local area and maybe spread the volunteering bug to new recruits.
Volunteers will receive a thank you discount of 25% off any donated stock.
Oxfam
Why we want you
Together we can help people facing poverty all over the world – all from right here, in this very shop. Join our friendly team as an Oxfam Volunteer and you’ll find yourself at the heart of your community, making amazing things happen.
What Oxfam does
Oxfam is a movement of people from around the world who won’t live with poverty. We have two key aims:
Responding to emergencies happening in the world now, giving vital support to people facing poverty due to conflict, climate change and natural disasters.
Empowering communities to challenge and change systems that promote inequality, so together we can beat poverty for good.
Oxfam shops have been fundraising to support Oxfam’s work since 1947, raising millions every year to support people facing poverty. Find out more about Oxfam’s work at oxfam.org.uk
Young Volunteers
The minimum age for this role is 18 because of the responsibility which comes
with handling sensitive information and supervising others. The minimum age
to volunteer with Oxfam is 14 years old so we will happily try to find an
alternative role for you in our shop. Parental consent and safeguarding
considerations will be required for those under 18. You can find out more about
safeguarding on our website.
Covid-19
We want to make sure everyone feels safe in our shops. Our shops comply fully
with regulations and we provide PPE.
Let’s beat poverty together.
What you will be doing
Effectively delegating responsibilities and coaching individuals and teams
Supervising volunteers and ensuring safeguarding and health and safety policies are follow and acted on as appropriate, reporting any concerns
Maximising the income from donations, Sourced by Oxfam and Gift Aid
Opening, closing and managing the shop in the shop manager’s absence
Keeping up to date with Oxfam’s internal communications and sharing any news with the shop team to ensure compliance with current requirements
The skills you need
You do not need specific skills and experience, but the following will be useful:
Enthusiastic and committed to achieving shop aims and objectives and motivating others
Ability to work within Oxfam’s policies and shop guidelines
Ability to work collaboratively with the shop manager and the shop team
Commitment to Oxfam’s values of empowerment, accountability and inclusiveness
Ability to work well as part of a team and under own initiative
Helpful and friendly
Ability to deal in a tactful and professional manner with confidential information and sensitive situations
What's in it for you
Ongoing training and support
Gain valuable leadership experience
Some lunch and travel costs
Improve transferable skills and boost your CV
Grow your confidence and meet new people
We can be flexible around your education, family, work, or health etc.
Possible references for future employers
Barnardo's Scotland
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
Unit 4, 5 MacNeish Way, East Kilbride, Glasgow, South Lanarkshire, G74 4TT, 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
Agape Wellbeing Centre (SL)
We are looking for an enthusiastic volunteer to help provide an opportunity for all in our community to take part in our weekly gentle exercise group who meet weekly on a Tuesday afternoon.
You will engage with members of our community at the group. This group is ran by Morphit Gentle Exercise team via an on line link. The group leader will be responsible for administrative takes such as taking a register and writing up feedback each week that will be used as evidence for funders of the work being carried. You will also set the room up each week and ensure the technology is ready for the group starting. During the group you will watch those attending to ensure their safety at all times.
Being part of this initiative would mean you are giving people in our local community the chance to participate in groups and activities whilst encouraging a healthier lifestyle, learning new skills and improving social interaction with others.
Agape Wellbeing Centre (SL)
Agape Wellbeing is a community-based Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) in East Kilbride, operating under a Christian ethos and offering services to promote positive wellbeing within the town. Focussing on mental health, social prescribing, and young families, we also have a small retail outlet next door to our community hub, providing volunteering and work experience opportunities . Agape Wellbeing is seeking to recruit suitably experienced and qualified people onto our Board of Trustees.
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 unrestricted 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:
Finance / audit / accounting
Human Resources
Health and Social Care
Digital Marketing
These roles will play an important part in supporting and overseeing the development of Agape Wellbeing and will share responsibility for its success, including financial viability and compliance with all relevant regulations.
You will help us shape the future of our innovative charity. This important role involves sharing responsibility for Agape Wellbeing’s governance and strategy and ensuring the charity and social enterprise is administered effectively and in accordance with law.
For more information visit: oscr.org.uk/guidance-and-forms/guidance-and-good-practice-for-charity-trustees
To apply for this role, please upload a covering letter (maximum 2 sides of A4) and CV to heathermalloch@agapewellbeing.com Closing date for applications is Friday 14th May 2021 at noon.
Interviews will take place, via video conference on Friday 21st May 2021 and evening of Tuesday 25th May and will be conducted by a small panel of current Board Trustees.
Agape Wellbeing Centre (SL)
We are looking for an enthusiastic volunteers to help provide an opportunity for all in our community to take part in our wellbeing groups and activities.
You will engage with members of the community within our wellbeing centre groups. Volunteers are required to take on simple administrative tasks for example taking a register and assist with delivering the activities or leading the activity sessions. Our groups include men’s group, women's group, knit & natter, mindfulness, craft group and family groups.
Being part of these group would mean you are giving people in our local community the chance to participate in groups and activities whist encouraging a healthier lifestlye and social interaction with others.
There are many benefits to be gained from this volunteering opportunity, such as relevant work experience, meeting future contacts, learning new organisational and group leader skills.
OutLET: Play Resource (SL)
To support the delivery of a wide range of child centred outdoor learning opportunities giving children, young people, and families the opportunity to connect with each other and with the natural world.
To help the organisation provide opportunities for children and young people to succeed, building confidence, self -worth and self-belief.
To help the organisation provide an inclusive service so that children and young people will have fun, stay safe, be inspired, and make friends; contributing to and providing them with life skills required to thrive in the modern world.
To support the delivery and facilitation of a stimulating and innovative outdoor learning/play in the local community in East Kilbride and assist in the delivery of varied outdoor programmes.
Main Duties:
- Support the delivery of monthly outdoor learning & play programmes for families in the local community.
- Facilitate freely chosen and self-directed play opportunities.
- Work with the wider volunteer team to set-up and take-down of kit for each play session.
- Encourage children to plan and choose the activities that they would like to do, enabling them to experiment and learn about themselves and the world around them, while allowing them to grow and take risks within the safety of the project.
- Participate in the planning and organisation of activities for each session, including preparation and storage of kit and materials.
- To support the supervision of participants at all times, making sure that safety procedures are followed conforming to the project’s Child Protection and Health & Safety policies and other relevant policies and complete any appropriate reports e.g. accident / incident forms.
- Support in promoting good behaviour and dealing with any challenging behaviour in accordance with the projects policies and procedures.
- Always ensure non-discriminatory practices – in line with the Equal Opportunities policy.
- Assist in the preparation and clearing up of activities and work areas.
- Support the promotion of the initiative and of the sessions.
Personal Qualities & Skills:
- Be kind, patient, respectful and able to work in a team.
- Excellent communication skills with children and adults.
- Ability to work in partnership with other organisations
- Be organised and efficient.
- Good team worker, self-motivated and passionate about providing play opportunities for children.
- Able to use own initiative and be flexible in their approach.
- Be able to work within the values-led ethos of the OutLET: Play Resource.
- Adaptable to varied workload.
- Willingness to work in all weathers and seasons.
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Experience of working with children, young people or families.
- Experience in delivering outdoor programmes with children or young people.
- An understanding of and passion for the principles of play and the role of adults.
- An understanding of Forest School ethos and principles.
A full clean driving licence and access to a car is ideal, but not essential
R:evolve Recycle (SL)
Do you love clothing, fashion, or a good bargain?
Or perhaps you want to meet people in your local community and help provide a service that benefits them? Come volunteer in our unique high street R:evolve retail shops as a R:evolve Retail Assistant! Our R:evolve shops in Hamilton and Rutherglen allow customers to swap their unwanted clothing for free using our points-based system or grab a second-hand bargain from our for sale sections. The shops are also home to Wee Jinty’s Haberdashery which stocks preloved and repurposed haberdashery, second hand equipment and handmade gifts.
As part of a team of volunteers at your chosen location, you will provide customer service and engagement, general upkeep of the shops, and carry out duties requested by the Shops Supervisor
As a volunteer R:evolve Retail Assistant you will:
• Welcome and assist customers.
• Weigh / check donations.
• Calculate points for swapping transactions.
• Handle cash for sales transactions.
• Sort, steam, and prepare donations for display.
• Price items for sale.
• Help keep the shop clean and tidy.
• Display clothing, accessories, and materials to make the shop attractive.
• Follow shop and organisation procedures and policies.
• Promote the goals of the R:evolve project to customers.
• Attend occasional training refreshers and review catch-up meetings as required.
APPLY VIA OUR WEBSITE www.revolve-recycle.co.uk/volunteering
R:evolve Recycle (SL)
Do you love clothing, fashion, or a good bargain? Or perhaps you want to meet people in your local community and help provide a service that benefits them? Come volunteer in our unique high street R:evolve retail shops as a R:evolve Retail Assistant!
R:evolve thrift + gift in Cambuslang is our social enterprise that aims to generate income for the rest of the project; stocking new, second hand, and vintage clothing and accessories, as well as reworked garments, textile crafts, and sustainable gifts.
As part of a team of volunteers at your chosen location, you will provide customer service and engagement, general upkeep of the shops, and carry out duties requested by the Shops Supervisor. Don’t worry if you are unsure about how the shops operate, full training will be provided for all volunteering opportunities.
APPLY VIA OUR WEBSITE www.revolve-recycle.co.uk/volunteering
Larkhall and District Volunteer Group (SL)
Trustees for LDVG have responsibility for governance of the charity and overseeing the management and administration of the organisation. Trustees have, and must accept, ultimate responsibility for directing the affairs of LDVG, ensuring that it is solvent and well run, delivering quality services for people in Larkhall and District for which it was set up. Trustees are accountable for their decisions and actions to the public, funders, and service users.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
• To act for the Chair in their absence
• Undertake assignments at the request of the Chair
The general responsibilities of this role include -
Governance
• To be an active member of the board, helping to give the organisation strategic direction
• To actively contribute at board meetings and help to monitor the implementation of decisions taken at meetings
• Contribute to the setting of policy, objectives, and adherence to, thereafter
• Ensure the financial stability of the organisation and ensure sound risk management
• To approve audited accounts
• To protect and manage the property of the charity
• Ensure the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law and other relevant regulations
• Ensure compliance with OSCR and charity law, ensuring annual returns and accounts are submitted in a timely manner
• The requirement for Trustees to act with integrity and avoid any personal conflicts of interest or misuse of charity funds or assets.
Leadership
• Safeguard the good name and the values of the charity
• Raise the public profile of the organisation
• Provide leadership to support staff to deliver high quality services at all times, as well as manage periods of change or difficulty
• To represent LDVG as necessary
• To develop and approve the organisation's vision and values.
• To promote the reputation of the organisation.
Strategy
• To review and agree any major changes to the organisation
• To regularly assess the environment and develop the organisation's business strategy
• To agree the annual organisational plan, implementing the business strategy.
Performance Management
• To monitor and assess the organisation's results in relation to the agreed strategy, budget, and plan
• To agree alternative action to remedy shortfalls in performance.
Risk Management
• To monitor a robust overview of the principal risks facing the charity
• To exercise scrutiny over the charity's risk management systems
• Use funds wisely, and only to further the purposes and interests of the charity
• Exercise reasonable care and skills as Trustees, using personal knowledge and experience to ensure that LDVG is run effectively and efficiently.
Blantyre Volunteer Group Ltd (SL)
As a Volunteer Minibus Driver for Blantyre Volunteer Group, you will help a wide range of community groups – including those involving children, youth, older people, and people with disabilities to access social and recreational activities.
The skills and references required, and the training provided is to ensure the care and safety of the people you will be driving. Volunteers will be put through their MIDAS if required.
Volunteers must be reliable, friendly and caring, and have a good sense of humour.
LEAP (SL)
A befriender will be matched with an older person (50 and over) in their area that is isolated or lonely. They will spend time with them offering companionship to build their confidence and link them back into social activities. Many of our clients have very few visitors or people to go and see them so our volunteers spend time with someone whether through a cuppa and a chat in the clients home or a walk locally, with the hope that the volunteer will improve wellbeing, alleviate loneliness and isolation. We also run local friendship groups that the client can be linked into if able to get out and about.
LEAP (SL)
A befriender will be matched with an older person (50 and over) in their area that is isolated or lonely. They will spend time with them offering companionship to build their confidence and link them back into social activities. Many of our clients have very few visitors or people to go and see them so our volunteers spend time with someone whether through a cuppa and a chat in the clients home or a walk locally, with the hope that the volunteer will improve wellbeing, alleviate loneliness and isolation. We also run local friendship groups that the client can be linked into if able to get out and about.
COVEY Befriending (SL)
As a group Befriender, you and a team of volunteers, will support a staff member to bring a group of 10-12 young people together for 2 hours once a week. Activities include games, sports and arts and crafts. Young people are transported to and from the group by staff and volunteers. Travel expenses are paid and access to a car is preferred,
Volunteering with COVEY can help you...
* Meet new people
* Gain new skills
* Build confidence and self-esteem
* Give back to your local community
* Have fun!
COVEY Befriending (SL)
COVEY are looking for volunteer drivers to transport some of the vulnerable young people we work with to various locations throughout Lanarkshire to participate in activities. Most of this work takes place during weeknights; especially during school term time.
The State Hospital Board for Scotland (SL)
To support the provision of sports & fitness activities. The Skye Centre Sports & Fitness Department provides a wide range of activities for patients including football, volleyball, general fitness sessions, inter-team competitions, fitness assessments & fitness advice. Patients participate in team or individual activities and are encouraged and supported to try new activities, work as a team and build confidence in their own abilities. The volunteer will provide input with the team of staff facilitating these activities.
Project Linus (UK)
Our Linus group invites anyone who has use of a sewing machine - and can use it - to join us in making quilts for vulnerable youngsters from Birth to age 18/19 years.
We can supply materials initially - and tuition if necessary. Small friendly group.
LAMH (SL)
The main role of volunteers will be to befriend people aged 16 years and over who are presently experiencing mental health difficulties or social isolation or loneliness. The volunteers will be matched with people with similar interests so they can engage in their local community in a variety of ways from going out for a coffee and chat to perhaps shopping , cinema or sporting activities. Full induction, training and ongoing contact and support will be given regularly. All out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed including travel and mileage costs.
Guide Dogs Scotland (SL)
Could you be one of our amazing Dog Fosterers? Minimum age 18.
We are Guide Dogs and we’re here to help people with sight loss live the life they choose. Our ambition is a future where every person with sight loss has the confidence and support they need to live their lives to the full. We rely on volunteers like you to help us improve the lives of people with sight loss. We have dogs at various ages and stages of their career who may need temporary accommodation and the need will be dependent on your location and circumstances. In this role your support will include:
• Providing a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for a dog or puppy.
• Ensuring the dog or puppy is fed, exercised, and cared for to maintain excellent health.
• Using positive reinforcement training techniques to teach or maintain behaviours.
• Ensuring the dog is not left alone for more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period.
Foster volunteers who care for dogs in training need to drop off and collect their dogs from our Hamilton office ML3 6JT. Times are normally Monday to Friday between 8 - 9 am and 5 - 6 pm. Dogs will stay with our staff in the centre during the day to complete training. In the evenings and at weekends volunteer dog fosterers will keep the dog at home. The dog will stay with you during the duration of its training, this can be 18+ months depending on the dog and their pace of learning.
Larkhall and District Volunteer Group (SL)
Trustees for LDVG have responsibility for governance of the Charity and overseeing the management and administration of the organisation. Trustees have, and must accept, ultimate responsibility for directing the affairs of LDVG, ensuring that it is solvent and well run, delivering quality services for people in Larkhall and District for which it was set up. Trustees are accountable for their decisions and actions to the public, funders and service users.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
• Oversee and present budgets, accounts, and financial statements
• Be assured that the financial resources of the organisation meet its present and future needs
• Ensure that the charity has an appropriate reserves policy
• Prepare and present financial reports to the Board
• Ensure that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place
• Liaise with the Charity Manager about financial matters
• Ensure that the charity has an appropriate investment policy (if required)
• Ensure the organisation’s compliance with legislation
• Ensure that equipment and assets are adequately maintained and insured
• Ensure that the accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by funders and the relevant statutory bodies – OSCR and Companies House
• Ensure that the accounts are scrutinised by the independent examiner and any recommendations are implemented
• Keep the Board informed of it’s financial duties and responsibilities
• Make a formal presentation of the accounts at the AGM
• Sit on appointment, disciplinary and grievance panels as required
Some of the tasks above may be delegated to a member of staff however the Treasurer must ensure they are carried out.
The general responsibilities of this role include -
Governance
• To be an active member of the board, helping to give the organisation strategic direction
• To actively contribute at board meetings and help to monitor the implementation of decisions taken at meetings
• Contribute to the setting of policy, objectives and adherence to, thereafter
• Ensure the financial stability of the organisation and ensure sound risk management
• To approve audited accounts
• To protect and manage the property of the charity
• Ensure the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law and other relevant regulations
• Ensure compliance with OSCR and charity law, ensuring annual returns and accounts are submitted in a timely manner
• The requirement for Trustees to act with integrity and avoid any personal conflicts of interest or misuse of charity funds or assets.
Leadership
• Safeguard the good name and the values of the charity
• Raise the public profile of the organisation
• Provide leadership to support staff to deliver high quality services at all times, as well as manage periods of change or difficulty
• To represent LDVG as necessary
• To develop and approve the organisation's vision and values.
• To promote the reputation of the organisation.
Strategy
• To review and agree any major changes to the organisation
• To regularly assess the environment and develop the organisation's business strategy
• To agree the annual organisational plan, implementing the business strategy.
Performance Management
• To monitor and assess the organisation's results in relation to the agreed strategy, budget, and plan
• To agree alternative action to remedy shortfalls in performance.
Risk Management
• To monitor a robust overview of the principal risks facing the charity
• To exercise scrutiny over the charity's risk management systems
• Use funds wisely, and only to further the purposes and interests of the charity
• Exercise reasonable care and skills as Trustees, using personal knowledge and experience to ensure that LDVG is run effectively and efficiently
LEAP (SL)
A befriender will be matched with an older person (50 and over) in their area that is isolated or lonely. They will spend time with them offering companionship to build their confidence and link them back into social activities. Many of our clients have very few visitors or people to go and see them so our volunteers spend time with someone whether through a cuppa and a chat in the clients home or a walk locally, with the hope that the volunteer will improve wellbeing, alleviate loneliness and isolation. We also run local friendship groups that the client can be linked into if able to get out and about.
Kilbryde Hospice (SL)
Supporting our laundry gives valuable time back to our housekeeping staff who are vital in the hospice. It allows them to have more time to spend on the ward. You would be working with washing machines, dryers, and a roller iron. Don’t worry if you have never done anything like this before as all necessary training will be provided as well as PPE
Kilbryde Hospice (SL)
Volunteers will help support the day to day running of our retail shops - raising vital funds and awareness for Kilbryde Hospice. As a volunteer you will be involved in various tasks such as operating the till; tagging stock; sorting, preparing and replenishing stock; sales floor maintenance and general housekeeping around the shop. You will be expected to engage with the public shopping within the retail shop, attend regular support and training sessions and adhere to the policies and procedures of Kilbryde Hospice incl. absence procedures.
Healthy Valleys (SL)
Healthy Valleys are running 4 Little ‘n’ Lively courses in Lanark, Wishaw, Coatbridge and Rutherglen. The course provide an opportunity for families to come together and learn new skills while providing vital peer support.
Starting from the week commencing the 11th July, there is an opportunity for 1 volunteer to support the programnme in each of these locations. The commitment is one session of 2 hours per week for 8 weeks (attendance required for 7 of the 8 sessions). Morning or afternoon sessions available to suit volunteer. Transport to and from the venue can be arranged.
Volunteers would assist with set up/tidy up and be a friendly face welcoming the families to the group. During the session various fun educational activities are provided for the families and the volunteers would have the chance to join in and support the running of the sessions.
Staff will always be in attendance.
By supporting Little ‘n’ Lively you will be helping families with children aged 0-2 years ensure their children grow up in a happy and healthy environment and have a positive impact on their lives in the years to come.
Full training and support will be given for this role.
(Please give a full description of the volunteering opportunity. This is your chance to “sell” your opportunity so please provide as much detail as possible about what the opportunity will involve and the tasks a volunteer will be expected to undertake)
Oxfam Shop - Lanark (SL)
Here at Oxfam we're dedicated to fighting poverty and inequality. Oxfam is a global movement of millions of people who share the belief that, in a world rich in resources, poverty isn't inevitable. We respond fast in emergencies, work on long-term projects with communities and campaign for genuine, lasting change. Our volunteers, staff, and those we aim to influence are all guided by our values of empowerment, accountability, and inclusiveness.
There are several different areas in our shops that could use your expertise. Whether you are passionate about clothing, love to organise, know your bric-a-brac or even want to get creative with our displays, your time and skills with be appreciated.
We usually we ask for 4-8 hours per week and can be very flexible around parenting / caring / health / employment / education and any other commitments you may have. Some travel and lunch expenses can be covered too so you won’t be out of pocket whist volunteering with us.
If you have a couple of hours to give to Oxfam, then we'd like to hear from you.
We want to hear from you if you are:
• Reliable and honest
• Willing to learn new skills
• Interested in working with a team
The role involves:
• It's up to you! You can help behind the scenes or on the shop floor and you can branch out into different areas and do extra training. For example, team leader, online retail, social media, admin & accountancy roles, community outreach, and events organising.
*Boost your confidence, skills and socialise by volunteering*
The State Hospital Board for Scotland (SL)
The State Hospital offers a person centred approach to visiting where every effort is made to accommodate the individual needs of visitors. Maintaining relationships with family and friends is an important part of the patient's recovery journey.
The importance of effectively engaging with patients, their families and carers is recognised. In particular, carers and Named Persons are actively encouraged to meaningfully contribute to patient care and treatment planning.
Changes made to visiting sessions means that those utilising public transport are finding it more difficult to link in with these visit sessions.
This role will require the volunteer to use their own vehicle for pre-bookable travel for approved patient visitors and volunteers between Biggar or Lanark and the Hospital and return after their visit. The State Hospital is one of four high secure hospitals in the UK. Located in South Lanarkshire, in central Scotland, it is a national service for patients in Scotland and Northern Ireland. The principal aim is to rehabilitate patients, ensuring safe transfer to appropriate lower levels of security.
The Hospital recognises the important and valuable contribution made by volunteers to enrich the quality of everyday life for patients. Pre approved patient visitors are able to visit any day. Visit sessions usually last 1 hour and meetings can last 2 hours. Volunteer drivers would be expected to collect the visitor and return them after the visit/meeting. Volunteer drivers can also combine this role with that of Volunteer Visitor and a visit can be arranged during the times they are volunteering to maximize their input.
The Machan Trust (SL)
The Machan Trust are seeking volunteers to work alongside a Children's Worker to support and engage primary school children in their schools while they attend activity groups during their lunch time.
Volunteers will support the Children's Worker to deliver lunch time activity groups to children in primary schools across the Larkhall area. Children within the primary schools are given the opportunity to come to the group after they have eaten lunch to take part in a variety of activities and supported play. The volunteers will be asked to assist by chatting to the children and building relationships with them, while encouraging them to take part in activities.
The Machan Trust (SL)
The Machan Trust is seeking volunteers to support breakfast groups in primary schools within the Larkhall area. Volunteers are responsible for meeting and greeting the children on arrival in the school dining area, directing children to the toast and cereal station, taking time to engage and build a rapport with the children and helping with the tidy up. Breakfast clubs have been shown to benefit children by providing the opportunity to eat a healthy breakfast, develop social skills, play with friends, and prepare for their day at school. This is an ideal volunteering opportunity for early risers and is a great way to start the day.
Organisation aims and objectives
The vision of the Machan Trust is building stronger, resilient children, families and communities. Working together with communities we support and inspire children, young people and families to thrive. We will treat everyone with dignity, inclusion and respect.
Trust Jack Foundation (SL)
You will be able to attend board meeting to discuss the charity and make difficult decision to make sure the charity remains successful. there is approximately 4 face to face meetings a year.
we would prefer that you have transferable skills including knowledge of funding applications and promotional work
South Lanarkshire Council (SL)
Come along and join the Calderglen Conservation Volunteers for a practical Woodland Workout!
Are you passionate about working in nature? Could you help the Calderglen Conservation Volunteers help protect our ancient woodlands, wildlife, and heritage? By joining the volunteer conservation sessions, you will be helping protect our special places for the benefit of people and wildlife.
Anyone can be a Calderglen Conservation Volunteer; all you need is a bit of spare time on the second Sunday of the month and a love of the outdoors. You will get to meet like-minded volunteers, hopefully, have a laugh, and a chance to get fit for 2023 without going to the gym!
We will provide full training and tools to undertake the conservation tasks working with SLC Countryside Ranger Service and experienced volunteers.
This is a volunteering opportunity principally aimed at adults because of the physical nature of the work and tool use. Family groups are welcome but children will have to be supervised by parents
Calderwood Baptist Church (SL)
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking to recruit Coffee Shop Volunteers to assist in the day to day running of the coffee shop who have a positive and welcoming attitude, good communication skills and want to be part of an enthusiastic and motivated team.
Experience is not required however any experience in catering or hospitality may be of benefit. Barista training will be provided to you to make and serve our range of coffees.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
1. Operating the till.
2. Serving customers in a pleasant and courteous manner.
3. Cleaning the kitchen and coffee shop area in accordance with Health and Safety Regulations and Guidance.
4. Undertaking the preparation of the food and beverages served in the coffee shop.
5. Ensuring that the coffee shop is clean and tidy and creates a pleasant and welcoming environment.
6. Reporting maintenance issues to the Coffee Shop Manager.
Guide Dogs
We are Guide Dogs and we’re here to help people with sight loss live the life they choose. Our ambition is a future where every person with sight loss has the confidence and support they need to live their lives to the full.
We don’t just provide life-changing guide dogs, we also provide advice, skills, emotional and practical support for people and families living with sight loss to help them live actively, independently and well.
What does the role involve?
Are you an organised person with strong administration skills who enjoys being part of a team? We're recruiting a volunteer secretary for our xxx fundraising group! Fundraising secretaries do a fantastic job in keeping our fundraising groups running efficiently... From taking minutes, maintaining accurate records, booking collections and writing letters of thanks to our supporters, the tasks are engaging and most importantly you'll be making a real difference by helping Guide Dogs to provide life changing services to people living with sight loss to help them to live their lives independently!
Guide Dogs
In this role, you will record income and expenditure of the group, bank funds regularly and keep the members up to date with fundraising income totals and count and bank the money raised by your local fundraising group.
If you feel you don't tick all the boxes below then please still get in touch to see how you could help as we are flexible, where possible, and would love to have you onboard.
As Treasurer, you are a key member of your local fundraising group. You will need to record income and expenditure of the group, bank funds regularly and keep the members up to date with fundraising income totals. This includes:
• Maintaining accurate records of all income and expenditure by the Group.
• To assign correct Guide Dogs banking codes to all donations.
• To bank all funds donated to Guide Dogs promptly.
• To complete and issue receipts to donors.
• Attend Group meetings and advise members current levels of income and expenditure
• Monitor levels of expenditure, ensuring prompt claims for reimbursement of the Float Account.
• Ensure that the Float Account does not become overdrawn.
• Apply for soft credits and gift aid via your local Mobility Team.
• Maintaining records of where Guide Dogs Counter Top Boxes and life sized dogs are placed locally - working with your Group’s Collecting Box Co-Ordinator(s) and submitting the list by December 31st of each year to the Community Fundraiser
• To respond to requests made by Guide Dogs Finance department.
• Keeping Group fiscal records for 6 years in accordance with HMRC guidelines and to ensure that all Group records are available for the Community Fundraiser, Group members or any other independent examiner as requested by Guide Dogs.
Guide Dogs
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?
Assisting your local fundraising group in organising, promoting and taking part in a variety of activities to raise money for Guide Dogs. It costs £58,000 to support one single guide dog throughout it's life, so without our amazing Fundraisers raising money for us, we wouldn't be able to provide our life changing services!
Main responsibilities:
* Organise and facilitate fundraising events such as street collections, stalls at local fairs, tea parties, garden sales, sponsored events and anything else you can think of!
* Attend group meetings
* Take collection boxes to local businesses
* Keeping track of what we sell on our stalls at events (including the cuddly toys!)
* Count donations
Please contact VolunteerScotNI@guidedogs.org.uk for more information.
Dove Tales, Scottish Association of Artists for Peace
The Scottish Peace Network is an association of peace organisations campaigning for peace and against the arms trade. We hold events, run campaigns and produce artwork, online through our website and in actual form such as film, exhibitions and books. We are a sociable group and aim to have fun in everything we do.
We are looking for a volunteer who will manage our social media and do a monthly newsletter based on events submitted to us.
This would be a great opportunity for someone with enthusiasm and drive who can plan our campaigns and respond to current events under their own initiative, and keep on top of relevant news stories about world conflict and peace campaigning. You will receive induction training and ongoing support from Dove Tales.
After applying, you will be invited to a meeting either in person or on Zoom to discuss the role and next steps. We would like the newsletter to be published monthly, so we would like volunteers to be able to commit around two hours a week for social media plus time each month to prepare the newsletter. We are happy to discuss any accessibility support that could help potential volunteers.
If you are interested please click the 'apply' button below (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email or phone call. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn't work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on info@volunteerglasgow.org
Sanderson High School (SL)
Our pupils have a range of additional support needs and have the opportunity to spend their S6 year preparing for post-school transitions. They do this by attending college on a weekly basis or by undertaking work experience placements. We need volunteers to help support our pupils in this transition process. The volunteer would be expected to accompany a small group of pupils to college, support them whilst they engage with their lessons under the direction of the lecturer and offer support and encouragement where needed. For those pupils undertaking work placements the volunteer would be required to go with them and support them in the tasks they were set by the workplace, and again, offer support and encouragement.
This is a fantastic opportunity to directly support those who need that little bit more help. You will be at the forefront of helping prepare a young adult be successful after school, helping them to develop skills for a job with the ultimate goal of living a independent life. Not only will you get to build your own interpersonal and communication skills but you will also get the rewards of watching a person with additional support needs be presented with the idea of an inclusive life without limits. The time you spend with these young adults will have a direct impact on their lives, and, by enabling them to access these opportunities you will be promoting social responsibility and championing Inclusion and Diversity within our communities
SSAFA - the Armed Forces charity (SL)
Could you help your local SSAFA branch recruit volunteers in your area? You don’t need a military background, just some good I.T and admin skills, the ability to get on with a wide range of people and good written and spoken English. If you think this could be the role for you, we’d love to hear from you.
What would you be doing?
Working with other branch volunteers to develop an inclusive recruitment programme
Working with colleagues in Central Office to promote national and local recruitment campaigns
Acting as the first point of contact for all volunteering enquiries into the branch and ensuring that all potential volunteers receive a timely response
Treating all potential volunteers inclusively with respect and sensitivity, regardless of age or background
Maintaining good relationships with local Volunteer Centres and other local sources of volunteer promotion
Keeping Volunteer Recruitment colleagues in Central Office informed of any branch vacancies
Evaluating volunteer recruitment activity, experimenting with creative ways to recruit volunteers from a variety of sources to create a diverse network of volunteers
Supporting volunteers through the recruitment and selection process (including the disclosure process where relevant) and completing the admin needed for volunteers to appear on our national database
Arranging informal interviews for new volunteers conducted in-line with SSAFA policies
Supporting any volunteers facing barriers to find a suitable role or referring them to other organisations for relevant support if this is not possible
Providing reports to the local SSAFA branch and to SSAFA’s Central Office
Being a positive ambassador for SSAFA remembering that anyone you meet could be a potential client, volunteer or fundraiser
Volunteering within the standards and values of SSAFA including observing our policies such as the Volunteering policy and data protection policy (these will be covered in your training and local induction.)
SSAFA - the Armed Forces charity (SL)
SSAFA-the Armed Forces charity ( formerly known as the Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen Families Association) is the oldest military charity in the UK. We are the local Branch of the national organisation with a true volunteer ethos. We do not have a local office, so Caseworkers link in to the Branch Secretary, who allocates the cases.
We are concerned with and for the military community and their families. Providing the client has given ONE days service within the military, they could be entitled to a SSAFA visit to determine how they and their family could be helped.
The casework provides an amazing support to Veterans and their families, of all ages. We arrange face to face meetings with our clients in their homes ( obviously not at present) to discuss their needs and requirements. Following the meeting and completion of necessary administration, we liaise with Regimental funds and other military charities to review the assistance being sought. The case working role does not entail financial requirements, other than making the recommendation of the financial need of the client. We now have an administrative support package in place, to assist Caseworkers.
The rewards of volunteering with SSAFA Lanarkshire are both personal satisfaction and a great sense of achievement in helping people in their time of need or cry for help.
In May this year, SSAFA Lanarkshire Branch were awarded the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service.
British Heart Foundation (SL)
Do you find gym memberships too expensive? If you like to keep active and stay in shape volunteering in your local furniture and electrical warehouse could be the answer you’re looking for. We always need helpful and active people to check in and book donations that come through our doors and help to load and unload furniture form our donation vans.
It’s not just a physical work out you can expect when volunteering here you can also get involved in putting together our flat packed furniture, maybe something to puzzle over!
Volunteers will receive a thank you discount of 25% off any donated stock.
British Heart Foundation (SL)
If you’re tech savvy and know your way around eBay; have a keen eye for unusual or sought after collectables then join our volunteering team. Come and be amazed at some of the items that are donated to your local store and strike gold with those rare finds.
We’ve got dedicated eBay resources to help and assist you with this volunteering role. Research the interesting items; package the small items in our eBay boxes and send them off to be sold at our eBay HQ. Every week we’ll send updates about the most unusual and exciting finds we’ve managed to sell though our stores, will your find be the next eBay headliner?
Get the thrill of researching the curious objects and revel in the satisfaction of sitting back and watching the bids role in. Become a mighty keyboard warrior and help raise funds for our lifesaving research into heart disease.
Volunteers will receive a thank you discount of 25% off any donated stock.
British Heart Foundation (SL)
If you like playing with different gadgets, figuring out how they work and making sure they are safe to use this is the perfect volunteering role for you. We’re looking for people like you to test the electrical equipment that is donated to us making sure it is suitable and safe for sale before moving on to the final stage of appliance testing.
We will give you all the training you need to be able to safely and confidently carry out this role. So if you have an interest in electrical items, can work in a safe and organised manner and would like to broaden your skill set pop down to your local Furniture & Electrical store for more information and join the BHF team.
British Heart Foundation (SL)
Do you walk down the street and say hello to everyone you meet? Are you a familiar and friendly face around town? Or are you looking to integrate yourself into the local community? We’re always looking for confident, chatty and driven volunteers to generate great quality stock. You will help to build and maintain friendly relationships with existing and new business contacts, arranging local collections for your local store and talking to local business’ about surplus stock.
Become a part of our stock campaigns and get the local community involved in our stock events. All the stock which people like you generate helps us provide funding for over half of the UK’s independent research into heart and circulatory disease!
Volunteers will receive a thank you discount of 25% off any donated stock.
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (SL)
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.
Agape Wellbeing Centre (SL)
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and reliable volunteer to support our community engagement team. Working directly under the Centre Manager the successful candidate will work on producing and implementing a marketing plan as well as maintaining communication across our social media platforms such as facebook, Instagram & twitter. Do you have experience in promoting organisations in social media platforms? We need your expertise and help!
3rd East Kilbride Scout Group (SL)
We offer flexible volunteering roles for any adult interested in volunteering with us. There is the option of working directly with young people in exciting, adventurous ways - such as camping, hiking, cycling, kayaking, etc. We also have other roles involving programme planning and delivery of a balanced programme to our young people, including assistant section leader roles where you are able to communicate with other adults and collaborate to create a new, stimulating activity based programme.
If you would prefer to be involved behind the scenes, we offer administration opportunities behind the groups where there's a need for finance management, secretaries and a chairperson, who can effectively lead meetings to benefit the Scout Groups they are working with.
R:evolve Recycle (SL)
Do you love finding charity shop treasures? Do you have an eye for bringing tired clothing back to life as something new? Or maybe you prefer to work back stage and not in a customer-facing role. Why not Volunteer at R:evolve Roots! Our sorting space team members are the foundation of our organisation. They work together in teams supported by R:evolve staff to sort and process our clothing and textile donations making sure that everything gets to the correct place within R:evolve.
Joining the Sorting Space Team gives you first-look at all the donations we receive at the project – an added bonus!
As a R:evolve Sorting Space Team Member you will:
· Sort, steam, and prepare donations.
· Identify items to be sold in our online shop, or sold at thrift + gift, or upcycled and repaired at our community workshops.
· Prep clothing for events, displays, and photographing.
· Sort, price, and package items to be sold in thrift + gift or at Wee Jinty’s Haberdashery
· Carry out basic textile repair e.g., zip replacement, seam mending. (Only assigned to volunteers who feel comfortable doing so).
· Follow organisation procedures and policies.
· Attend occasional training refreshers and review meetings as required.
APPLY VIA OUR WEBSITE www.revolve-recycle.co.uk/volunteering
Barnardo's Scotland
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
185 Main Street, Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, G73 2HG, 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
MS Society
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 Lanarkshire 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 Lanarkshire 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.
The David Livingstone Trust (SL)
Following a four-year refurbishment, David Livingstone Birthplace has opened our brand-new museum exhibition, shop, and café in July 2021. This is an exciting time to join us as we welcome visitors into the new museum for the 2022 season.
We are looking for enthusiastic Visitor Experience Volunteers to join our Visitor Experience team. This is a vital role in supporting the museum and interacting with the public as the face of the David Livingstone Birthplace. The Visitor Experience Volunteers will greet visitors and engage with them in a friendly and informative manner to ensure that they have an enjoyable experience.
We are particularly looking for Visitor Experience Volunteers that are excited about greeting visitors and selling tickets at the Welcome Desk. This is an important task as you will be the first point of contact for all visitors at the beginning of their journey around the museum. Full training will be given for Welcome Desk duties and volunteers will work closely with staff.
National Autistic Society
Why we want you
The charity has around 100 branches, all run by volunteers, who provide local support to autistic people and their families. Every branch is different and so are the activities they provide – they may run parent support groups, adult social groups, children’s activities, conferences or focus on providing information or campaigning. However, no matter how big or small, all branches are hugely valued by the people in their local area.
Branches are run entirely by volunteers with advice and support from the national charity.
The Branch Secretary role is important to the running of the branch as they act as a coordinator and communicator for the branch. Without these roles, we would not have as many branches as we do.
What you will be doing
Liaising with the Branch Chair to monitor the branch email.
Checking through e-bulletins and newsletters received.
Circulating information of interest to the mailing list and working with the Website Editor to ensure this information is put on the website.
Taking and writing committee meeting minutes.
The skills you need
Can write clearly and accurately.
Confident in communicating with individuals or organisations by phone or email.
Confident in editing information to a suitable format which is clear and concise.
What's in it for you
Improve support to autistic people and their families in your local area.
Build up an understanding of autism by volunteering with autistic 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.
Volunteering can keep you mentally stimulated and provide you with a sense of purpose.
This is a rewarding and fulfilling opportunity and will allow you to make a difference to those you are supporting and their families.
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (SL)
Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland are looking for volunteer drivers who can help support their charity shops by collecting donated stock and delivering stock to their local Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland store.
Volunteers’ level of involvement is arranged to suit both parties as they require weekly drivers, regular rota drivers and relief drivers who may be called upon to cover any unavailability by their regular team. Volunteers must have their own transport and have held their driving licence for a minimum of 3 years.
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (SL)
You will be on the main shop floor, welcoming and assisting our customers and ensuring stock is regularly replenished. This is the perfect opportunity for a people person or a fashion fanatic.
Lanarkshire Rape Crisis Centre (SL)
The Lanarkshire Rape Crisis Centre is currently recruiting women interested in developing their knowledge and skills in relation to supporting survivors of rape and other forms of sexual abuse.
We are seeking volunteers who wish to develop skills and expertise as Directors, while taking the organisation forward and are especially interested in speaking to anyone with any marketing or graphic design knowledge who can help us refresh our branding.
The most important attributes we seek however are enthusiasm and the desire to make a difference to the women within your local community.
We particularly want to create an environment where all communities feel free to become involved in volunteer work within LRCC, to enable us to reflect the diversity that exists across Lanarkshire.
NHS Lanarkshire (SL)
These volunteers support hospital staff to minimise the numbers of people accessing the acute hospitals sites. They carry out a range of duties to support this including sanitising, face coverings and pharmacy pick up Provide directions to patients and visitors in the acute hospitals
Escort patients and visitors to departments, where appropriate
Show patients and visitors where they will be able to find wheelchairs (however we would not expect you to push patients or visitors in those wheelchairs)
Encourage physical distancing for those who are visiting the hospital environment, directing them to use the hand sanitizer and give out surgical masks as appropriate.
Collect discharge prescriptions for patients
Collect changes of clothes from relatives at front door to be delivered to wards for inpatients meaning that the relatives don’t need to go into the wards.
Guide Dogs Scotland (SL)
Guide Dogs are looking for a Fundraiser to assist the local fundraising team in promoting and taking part
in a variety of activities to raise money for Guide Dogs.
In this role you will have the chance to take part in activities such as street collections on ‘flag’ days,
helping on stalls at local events to fundraiser and keeping track of what we sell (including the cuddly toys),
taking collection boxes to local businesses and counting donations.
Headway South Lanarkshire (SL)
We are looking for volunteers! This is a great opportunity to build on your skills and experience to help the work of a small charity in South Lanarkshire.
Headway South Lanarkshire exists to provide support, information and referrals for people with an acquired brain injury. We aim to reduce social isolation increase access to information and referral information and empower people with an ABI to have more control over their lives.
Duties include:
• To arrange appropriate food and beverages in advance of the group
(specifics will be provided)
• Setting up and clearing away for the group
• Arrange activities for the group and source materials
• To distribute literature from Headway UK to members including
competitions and information
Headway South Lanarkshire (SL)
Headway South Lanarkshire provide information and support to individuals surviving with acquired brain injuries (ABIs), their carers and families.
Contribute to the maintenance of a professional and welcoming environment of Headway South Lanarkshire.
Duties:
Liaise with providers who can assist Headway South Lanarkshire in recruiting members who will benefit from their Services and to raise awareness of the charity.
Build relationships with potential providers/businesses to include hospitals, GP surgeries, physiotherapists, and local authorities.
To comply with policies and procedures
Larkhall and District Volunteer Group (SL)
Larkhall and District Volunteer Group (LDVG) are looking for volunteer drivers who can help support clients to and from their non-emergency appointments to the local GP surgery or Hospital. Volunteers would drive our new electric Nissan Leaf car or use their own car to transport the patient from their home, to their appointment before assisting them in returning home again. Passengers may be frail, elderly, children or other vulnerable people. Volunteers will need to have a clean, current driving licence.
We now have 4 minibuses for hire or self-hire, 2 of our new buses can be driven on a standard car licence.
Healthy and Active in East Kilbride (SL)
Older and Active are looking for volunteers to help support older and isolated people In East Kilbride. We are looking for volunteers to carry out a varied mix of duties to assist the charity during Covid-19.
Shopping service –
This will involve the volunteer shopping and delivering food to our service users.
Prescription service -
This will involve the volunteer going to the chemist, picking up a prescription and
delivering it to the service user – a current PVG certificate will be required for this service
Delivery -
Delivering activity packs helping with leaflet drops and admin duties as required
LEAP (SL)
The Hands on Project (HOP) is a well established project which provides an invaluable handyperson service to isolated members of the community who are frail, elderly, disabled or have mobility problems. The service provides practical assistance with minor tasks around the home such as changing smoke detector batteries, changing light bulbs or curtains or fitting new curtain or towel rails and many other tasks. We do not carry out decorating. Volunteers will not be asked to undertake tasks outside their comfort zone but will be allocated tasks according to their level of skill and expertise.
Kilbryde Hospice (SL)
We are looking for people who can spare a couple hours a week throughout the whole of South Lanarkshire to go to local businesses and collect cans thathave donations in them. Each can route can average £200 a week so the collections and distributions of empty ones are vital to the charity. A driving licence is required.
Healthy Valleys (SL)
An exciting and rewarding opportunity where suitable volunteers will support those families expecting a baby and/or those who have children under 5 years old to live a healthier lifestyle and to engage in services/activities. Volunteers will support families who need extra help and who live in rural South Lanarkshire to attend vital health care appointments, to attend our own activities/courses and to attend community activities. Volunteers will support parents to be/parents to engage with services/agencies to enable them to become better parents and thus giving their babies/children the best start in life. The volunteer will build up a trusting, positive relationship with families and support them to achieve their goals set in their individual action plan. The volunteer will help the family integrate better into their community and will also involved in the delivery, evaluation and developments of this intensive family support programme.
COVEY Befriending (SL)
This role involves being matched with a young person and taking them out in the community once a week. Activities will be planned and driven by you and your match. Popular outings include; going out for a meal, the cinema, bowling and outdoor activities. If you work shifts or have an irregular schedule, no problem, your outings can be flexible to suit you. Travel and out of pocket expenses are paid. Access to your own transport is required.
Guide Dogs for the Blind
Guide Dogs are looking for someone like you to join an amazing team and volunteer as a Collection Box Coordinator!
Guide Dogs provide mobility for the blind and partially sighted. Supporting research, raising awareness and campaigning for the visually impaired. It’s our mission to not rest until people who are blind or partially sighted can enjoy the same freedom of movement as everyone else.
Guide Dogs Collection Box Coordinators identify and place collection boxes in suitable locations locally as part of their daily life and every few months empty and tally up the funds before paying them in to Guide Dogs. You will also talk to the shop owner, receptionist etc. at the location about how the boxes will help Guide Dogs and what we do and perhaps spotting the potential for further fundraising amongst the box holders for Community Fundraiser.
The time commitment for role is flexible, and often you may spot opportunities to place boxes during your daily activities.
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.
Skills and experience - This role would be ideal for someone who likes meeting new people and getting out and about in their local community. You would also have to be confident speaking to new people to help spread the word about Guide Dogs!
No prior experience is required, becoming a fundraising volunteer is a great place to start if you've never volunteered before as you'll receive full training from Guide Dogs and be supported by the other volunteers in your group....
If you feel you don't tick all the boxes please still get in touch to see how you could help as we are flexible, where possible, and would love to have you onboard. If you would like more information then please contact VolunteerScotNI@Guidedogs.org.uk
If you are interested please click the ‘Apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email or phone call. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on info@volunteerglasgow.org
Friends of Overtoun Park (SL)
Friends of Overtoun Park host a range of family fun days to help encourage people to use the park more and to bring the community together. The park has hosted events such as Sport in the Park, Easter Eggstravaganza, Strutt the Mutt, Spookey Part and Perk up the Park. Volunteers are needed to join the fun in helping to set-up for events and help run them. This will include putting up gazebos, manning a stall, registering visitors, being involved in arts & crafts as well as helping with bouncy castles and picture hunts. If you enjoy meeting people and having a chat and some fun in the park, then this is the volunteering opportunity for you!
Owing to COVID restrictions we are currently focusing on Park tidy up, cutting back of bushes and general gardening activities. We are still welcoming volunteers to come along and get involved
SSAFA - The Armed Forces charity
What is a Branch Secretary?
There are 19 SSAFA branches across Scotland. Each branch has a secretary to organise day-to-day activities. This is a key role involving administration and coordinating people. As the first point of contact for SSAFA in the area you will play a crucial part in promoting SSAFA locally, organising local events and ensuring the smooth running of SSAFA across the branch.
What would you be doing?
Managing the branch office (if applicable) and providing support to all volunteers, especially new ones
Work with the branch Chair, treasurer and others to ensure smooth running of the branch
Accepting referrals and coordinating SSAFA caseworkers, visitors and helpers accordingly
Oversee all SSAFA casework across the branch ensuring clients get support that is effective and timely
Monitor volunteer numbers against the demand for support and recruit new volunteers as needed
Working with the local training officer to ensure all volunteers are kept up to date with the training and information they need
Build relationships with regional and central office staff to ensure an effective flow of information
Maintaining accurate records of volunteers and cases, submit accurate data to Central Office
Providing administration for an annual programme of meetings including an AGM, recording and implementing decisions
Being a positive ambassador for SSAFA remembering that anyone you meet could be a potential client, volunteer or fundraiser
Volunteering within the standards and values of SSAFA including observing our policies such as the Volunteering policy and data protection policy (these will be covered in your training and local induction.)
Carstairs Junction Welcome All Hub
Gardening volunteers are needed to help build and maintain a sustainable community garden including raised vegetable beds for two hours a week in Carstairs Junction Welcome all hub Community garden.
Clydesdale Housing Association (SL)
Help to improve the lives of others by becoming a member of the Clydesdale Housing Association Voluntary Management Committee and help guide the organisation to meet their vision of "Quality homes and excellent services for all"
To attend and contribute to monthly committee meetings.
British Wireless for the Blind (SL)
This role involves visiting blind and partially sighted people in their homes, installing their new radio and teaching them how to use it as well as proving ongoing support, where needed. This role also involves a small amount of admin.
The role is based within your local area. You will be asked to travel around a reasonable distance within your local area. (To be mutually agreed.)
Each visit will take around 2 hours to complete. Depending on your area, we envisage that there will be around 1-2 visits per month.
What does the role involve?
• Contact recipients by phone to agree appointment time
• Visit people in their homes and install our audio equipment
• Give instruction and demonstration of the equipment
• Complete paperwork for each visit
• Make follow up telephone call, and if required arrange further visit and training
• Collect broken sets and arrange repairs
• Deliver replacement sets to existing clients
Butterfly Trust (SL)
Our mentors offer crucial support to young adults with Cystic Fibrosis in improving socialisation, broadening horizons and exploring concerns to improve self-esteem, enhance coping skills and the person's quality of life.
Young adults living with this condition have a demanding daily treatment regime at home and sometimes experience limitations that can affect their confidence and ability to cope with the challenges of everyday living. They may also be socially isolated because of their condition.
A mentor will meet with a young adult regularly (every 2-3 weeks) to build a trusting one-to-one relationship allowing the person to explore their feelings, discuss their aspirations and grow life skills, to support them in achieving goals or just giving them someone to talk to.
This opportunity also gives the mentor the chance to expand their own experience and enhance their life skills.
The young adult will live within a reasonable distance of the mentor, who may sometimes take them in their car to an activity or environment away from home.
A commitment of at least a year is sought - this will allow the young adult time, space and a suitable environment to explore their feelings, discuss their fears, develop life skills and grow in the areas where they may be struggling.
Salvation army Rutherglen (SL)
There are many roles available from shop floor to back of shop.
We have Book Specialist, media specialist, Visual Merchandising specialist, jewellery specialist or you can be involved in the processing and selection of stock. We also require shop floor assistants, whether operating the till or carrying out rotation/recovery of items or simply just keeping the shop floor nice and clean for the customers.
Training and support will be provided whether you have been involved in retail or not and we would love to utilize your knowledge, and background.
Come and join our shop team and make a difference.
Scottish Communities Climate Action Network (SL)
Location: Online/ face to face, all across Scotland
Time required: 4 hours per week
Commitment: Minimum 6 months
Online Training provided
This is an opportunity for someone with passion, commitment and drive to make a big difference to the way Scotland/your locality responds to climate change.
The Scottish Communities Climate Action Network (SCCAN) is partnering with Climate for Change (C4C) to launch a brand new climate engagement program for Scotland – Climate Conversations. You will be one of our first facilitators and help SCCAN kickstart our program in Scotland.
Facilitators are our agents of change. As a facilitator you will be part of a team that together will inspire hundreds of people throughout Scotland to stand up on climate change and move society and our leaders to action.
About Climate Conversations
Since 2015, Climate for Change has pioneered the Climate Conversations model. Using a party-plan model of small gatherings in people’s homes, a facilitator leads a discussion about climate change. Each Conversation generates leads for at least one more, resulting in built-in growth. This is a unique model within the climate movement that allows both deep engagement and exponential growth.
C4C’s 2020 Impact Report demonstrates Climate Conversations is a uniquely powerful engagement tool within the climate movement, successful in reaching audiences that others have historically found challenging – especially the “wavering middle” – and in educating and empowering thousands of individuals to take action on climate.
Further information is available at C4C’s website: www.climateforchange.org.au
Position Summary
This is an exciting role for you to use your love of working with people to empower the community, and to drive a groundswell of community action on climate change.
You will work with volunteer hosts who will invite 8 – 12 friends and family to attend a Climate Conversation online or in their home. At these events, you will present to them about climate change (using our prepared scripts), the urgency for action and facilitate discussion that leads to a commitment to take more effective action.
Our mission is to create the social climate for effective climate action in Scotland.
Key Responsibilities
Imparting the urgency and scale of climate change to the people invited by the friends and family of each host
Inspiring attendees to commit to taking effective action on climate change
Attending monthly Ongoing Facilitator Training (1 hour?)
Recruiting more people to join as hosts and facilitators
Administration and record keeping of your Conversations
Maintaining our a host database and your own activity spreadsheet
Evaluating Conversations and providing feedback for improvement
Main Beneficiary or Client Group Communities
Please provide a more specific client description (if appropriate)
Key Selection Criteria
Passion for solving climate change
Positive attitude, responsible and reliable
Able to foster a welcoming and positive atmosphere
Enjoy working with, supporting and empowering people
Confident with leading a group discussion independently
Engaging communication skills
Professional administration and organisation skills
Connection with a local community group is desirable but not essential. Maybe this is a way to start one if there isn’t already a group in your area
Be or become a member of SCCAN. We welcome both individuals and organisations. You can join here via short form: https://www.scottishcommunitiescan.org.uk/join-us/
Lanark Community Development Trust (SL)
Castlebank Horticultural Centre sits within the historic Castlebank Park, on the banks of the Clyde in Lanark. Lanark Community Development Trust are looking for an enthusiastic individual to facilitate their plant propagation activities to provide their garden with healthy, pesticide free, organically grown plants and seedlings. Castlebank propagation volunteers are supported by dedicated team of staff and volunteers. Together, staff and volunteers grow a wide range of heirloom vegetables, herbs, rare edible plants, herbaceous, perennials, alpines, succulents, trees and shrubs for education and the restoration of historic Castlebank Park. This volunteer position would be ideal for a person looking to gain valuable experience prior to entering a career in horticulture - or for an experienced gardener looking to use their skills to help out in the community.
The volunteer would work with their Educational Gardener, Stuart and fellow volunteers to produce quality, organic seedlings, herbs and other plants for growing on in the Education Gardens and Castlebank Park, and to sell at Castlebank Horticultural Centre events to raise funds for ongoing projects. Volunteers also help maintain and improve the propagation area including infrastructure and gardens.
Specific tasks and duties:
- Propagating by seed, cutlings, division and transplanting
- Watering, fertilising, weeding and plant detailing
- Helping to maintain infrastructure and propagation surrounds
Agape Wellbeing Centre (SL)
We are looking for an enthusiastic volunteer to assist with general handy work and repair and maintenance jobs throughout Agape Wellbeing Centre.
Being part of this initiative would mean you are helping to ensure the premises are functioning properly for people in the local community to attend group activities and you will have an opportunity to build interpersonal skills and work experience relating to construction.
Agape Wellbeing Centre (SL)
We are looking for an enthusiastic volunteer to help provide an opportunity for men in our community to take part in our weekly men’s group who meet weekly on a Wednesday morning.
You will engage with members of our community at the group. The group leader will work alongside the men to produce a weekly programme of activities driven by the group members. Whilst the group leader will guide the activities they should also encourage the men to share their knowledge and skills with the rest of the group. You will also be responsible for administrative takes such as taking a register and writing up feedback each week that will be used as evidence for funders of the work being carried.
Being part of this initiative would mean you are giving people in our local community the chance to participate in groups and activities whilst encouraging a healthier lifestyle, learning new skills and improving social interaction with others.
Lanark Community Development Trust (SL)
Castlebank Horticultural Centre sits within the historic Castlebank Park, on the banks of the Clyde in Lanark. Lanark Community Development Trust are looking for an enthusiastic individual to facilitate the maintenance and propagation from their rose collection. There is an opportunity for the development of the rose garden - including for the introduction of new plants and cultivars. Castlebank volunteers are supported by a dedicated team of staff and volunteers. Together, both staff and volunteers will propagate and grow a wide range of heirloom vegetables, herbs, rare edible plants, herbaceous, perennials, alpines, succulents, trees and shrubs for education and the restoration of historic Castlebank Park. The volunteer position would be ideal for an experienced gardener who is enthusiastic about roses and is looking to use their skills and knowledge to help out in the community.
The volunteer will work with the Trusts' Educational Gardener, Stuart and fellow volunteers to maintain and develop the rose garden and herbaceous borders in the historic Castlebank Park terraced gardens.
Specific tasks and duties:
- Leading maintenance of the rose gardens including educating volunteers, dead heading, organic spraying, feeding, pruning etc.
- Helping to maintain and develop herbaceous borders
- Helping to maintain infrastructure
South Lanarkshire Council (SL)
Dewar House is a care home in Hamilton that provides a service to a maximum of 16 older people with up to two long term places for those over 50yrs. Our Service users currently all have a diagnosis of Dementia and are at all different levels of cognition, ability and need.
We are looking for volunteers to provide meaningful activity to the service users living at Dewar House. We would like this to include physical, social and leisure activities that are tailored to the service users’ needs and preferences. The activity can range from activities of daily living such as maintaining appearance- hair washing/styling, nail painting, leisure activities such as reading, gardening, arts and crafts, conversation, and singing. Activities can be structured or spontaneous, for groups or individuals, and may involve family, friends and the care team, or the wider community.
Activities should provide physical, emotional, creative, intellectual and spiritual stimulation for the service users.
Activities should take place in an environment that is appropriate to the service users’ needs and preferences, which can include using service users’ apartments, communal areas and the local community. Each unit in Dewar House benefits of a communal lounge, dining and kitchen areas, quiet room. Outdoor spaces include large, landscaped gardens, green house and lots of seating areas around. Dewar house is a small unit on one level with access straight out to the gardens from a decked area leading out from two large lounges.
Engaging service users in activities beyond routine care is an important factor in the life of service users within Dewar house. A choice of activities is important for improving a sense of independence, confidence, positive self-image health and wellbeing for our service users. Activities should provide a sense of purpose for our service users.
Not all service users want to be involved in a competitive game of cards or bingo, but you will find some that love reading and enjoy having a book read to them.
You will find service users that enjoyed gardening and want to get involved in a care home gardening group or provide individual support to plant plants or flowers.
Service users that enjoy cooking or baking should be encouraged to participate in kitchen activities to give them the opportunity to continue to do what they enjoy and love to feel fulfilled.
Service users that enjoy going for the newspapers should be encouraged to go out into the local community to collect the daily papers. Other social activities example you may wish to undertake can include:
• Card Games
• Bingo
Letter writing /communication with loved ones
• Gardening
• Flower Arranging
• Cooking
• Painting, Drawing, Art Classes
• Board games
• Games Nights
• Singing Groups
• Entertainment Events
• Family Days
• Dog Days
• Exercise Classes
• Afternoon Teas
• Birthday Celebrations
• Quiz Nights
Reminiscence sessions
• Outings to local attractions
• Cinema experience
• Relaxation sessions
Blantyre Victoria YFC (SL)
Blantyre Victoria YFC is the youth and adult section of Blantyre Victoria FC and are the youth pathway into Blantyre Victoria FC senior team. We provide a place for young people who share an interest in football to come along and join in.
We are looking for anyone that’s really interested in getting involved in football coaching
We will put you through SFA qualification and all child Wellbeing and PVG for working with youths. Also first aid certificates
As a Club we also promote healthy eating in the Schools in the local area. It is hope that we will be back in the Schools soon to help promote healthy eating and this could be an activity a volunteer could be involved in.
Biggar Parish Church of Scotland (SL)
We hope that it might be possible to recruit new volunteers to join our team. The café is open six days a week from 1000 – 1430 and we are looking for volunteers who would be willing to sign up for a morning or afternoon shift either every week or every two weeks (or more often if anyone would like to!) We are flexible and it doesn’t need to be the same shift every week although some of our volunteers enjoy this routine.
We would be pleased to hear from you and to meet up at the Centre for a chat (socially distancing of course). Training doesn’t take long and if you join us you will very soon feel part of the team in serving this amazing community
Shelter Scotland (SL)
We require volunteer assistants to help out at our Shelter Scotland shop by providing practical support - the role involves being the face of Shelter Scotland when collecting donations, dismantling beds, tables, etc. for easier transport and storage; lifting heavy furniture through sometimes awkward spaces and angles, removing and replacing furniture on the shop floor and helping to prepare route plans for the day ahead in the most cost effective way.
British Heart Foundation (SL)
Are you always on the phone? Are you calm, collected and chatty? We’re always looking for friendly, confident and helpful people to join our team and become the voice of your local store. You will be the first point of contact for our customers helping them with any enquiries and arranging collections for donations and deliveries.
Come and be a part of your local team and learn customer service skills and gain experience. If you have good communication skills and able to follow administration processes accurately then come and be a part of our team and laugh and chat with other volunteers over a cup of tea and a biscuit. Perfect for enhancing your CV and skills set
Volunteers will receive a thank you discount of 25% off any donated stock.
U-turn Peer Education Project (SL)
U-Turn is a Peer Education service for young people (12 – 18 years old) across South Lanarkshire. The service is provided by Glasgow Council on Alcohol (GCA) on behalf of South Lanarkshire Alcohol and Drugs Partnership.
Peer Educators will be supported to deliver inputs across South Lanarkshire to other young people to incorporate a harm reduction approach as well as addressing stigma/language around drug and alcohol use.
Peer Educators are will work alongside the Peer Education Workers & Peer Education Team Leader.
As a Peer Educator, you will:
• Attend training related to Peer Education role
• Work as part of a team to achieve a common goal
• Support delivery of Harm Reduction
• Work towards a qualification
• Attend Personal Development Planning Responsibilities
• Participating in weekly workshops
Engineering Development Trust (SL)
EDT are looking for volunteers with an interest in STEM to be judges and attend a graduation event for teams of students from primary or secondary school across the region. We have a number of events across Lanarkshire over the next couple of months that we looking for your support.
A volunteer will receive a number of school project reports by email, the week before the graduation event, to read. On the day of the event the volunteers will meet with the teams who's reports they've read and listen to a 5 minute presentation and look at the model that the students have made.
The judges will regroup after the presentations and a regional finalist will be selected.
LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED
Guide Dogs for the Blind
Please note - For this role you must be within a 10-mile radius of the Hamilton office ML3 6JT.
As a Dog Wellbeing volunteer, you will provide day to day care for dogs whilst they are housed at your local Guide Dogs site.
We need volunteers to cover Tuesday – Friday for shifts 10.30-12.30pm and 1-3.30pm. If you can do more than one day and more than one shift great, get in touch with us at VolunteerScotNI@Guidedogs.org.uk to chat to us about your availability.
In this role you will ensure that the physical, behavioural, and mental welfare needs of the dogs are met.
“The staff, the dogs everyone is so friendly. It’s an amazing place to volunteer… It’s so welcoming and enjoyable once you’re there you’ll want to stay!” – Amber, Dog Wellbeing Volunteer
What you’ll be doing
We rely on volunteers like you to help us improve the lives of people with sight loss. In this role your support will include:
• Using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage dogs to settle in their environments.
• Supporting in general housekeeping e.g., tidying dog pens and preparing food for enrichment purposes.
• Discussing needs and requirements of the dogs with staff members.
• Supporting in hands on training; helping develop our dogs cooperative care behaviours.
• Assisting with videoing dog behaviours and proofing behaviours.
• Assisting with grooming and toileting of dogs, as appropriate.
• Supporting Dog Health and Wellbeing team in their daily tasks.
If you are interested please click the ‘Apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email or phone call. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on info@volunteerglasgow.org
SLC Radio (SL)
Interested in radio? Why not volunteer as a Radio Presenter.
Volunteers will be given a minimum of 4 weeks training to learn how to use equipment and software. They then will go on to do a few shows with a current presenter and then go on to host there own show.
Healthy n Happy Community Development Trust
We have tonnes of roles you can get involved in!
Presenter - as it says on the tin! Present your own show to the CamGlen Community!
Broadcast Assistant - help another presenter with their show!
Journalist/News Reporter - join the News Team bring all the latest news to listeners!
Tech Team - Make all the magic happen behind the scenes!
PR and Community Engagement - Spreading the word about CamGlen Radio!
Events Team - Be part of the team behind our monthly CamGlen Presents music gigs & organise entertainment at local events!
Headway South Lanarkshire (SL)
Build your experience and share your skills as a Chair Person for Headway South Lanarkshire. This role is vital to help us run the work that we do to support and provide information for people with brain injury, their families and carers.
Duties:
The Vice Chair will assist the Chair in planning the annual cycle of board meetings and set the agendas chairing and facilitating the board meetings when the Chair is not available, monitoring that decisions taken at board meetings are implemented representing the organisation at appropriate events, meetings or functions where appropriate acting as a spokesperson for the organisation where appropriate attend monthly meetings, participate in other tasks as they arise from time to time, such as interviewing new staff, helping with fundraising keep informed about the activities of the organisation and wider issues which affect its work.
Headway South Lanarkshire (SL)
Headway South Lanarkshire provide information and support to individuals surviving with acquired brain injuries (ABIs), their carers and families.
Contribute to the maintenance of a professional and welcoming environment of Headway South Lanarkshire.
Duties:
Liaise with providers who can assist Headway South Lanarkshire in recruiting members who will benefit from their Services and to raise awareness of the charity.
Build relationships with potential providers/businesses to include hospitals, GP surgeries, physiotherapists, and local authorities.
To comply with policies and procedures
Headway South Lanarkshire (SL)
Build your experience and share your skills as a Chair Person for Headway South Lanarkshire. This role is vital to help us run the work that we do to support and provide information for people with brain injury, their families and carers.
Duties: The role is varied and may include the following:
Planning the annual cycle of board meetings and set the agendas; chairing and facilitating the board meetings; giving directions to board policy making; monitoring that decisions taken at board meetings are implemented; representing the organisation at appropriate events, meetings or functions; acting as a spokesperson for the organisation where appropriate; attend monthly board meetings, participate in other tasks as they arise from time to time, such as interviewing new staff, helping with fundraising; keep informed about the activities of the organisation and wider issues which affect its work.
The meetings will be held online and then face to face when appropriate.
We will provide training so you can learn new skills and you will be able to attend regional meetings for peer support and a friendly social aspect.
Meetings will be held online and face to face when appropriate. Training , learning new skills, attending regional meetings, the knowledge that you have helped to improve someone's life.
SSAFA - The Armed Forces charity
Caseworkers visit clients to work out what type of help they need. Next, they find the right sources of support and arrange for clients to access it. This might be funds for special equipment for someone with a disability, adaptions to a property so an older client can remain at home or funds for a rental deposit. Caseworkers also sign-post clients onto specialist local services for advice on benefits, housing, mental health, debt, finding work etc.
The essential part of the role is interacting with clients, so you may be visiting clients or doing this virtually. As part of your local branch you might have access to an office, but many volunteers are based at home.
What does this role involve?
• Contacting clients and arranging to meet them at a mutually convenient time either face-to-face or remotely
• Liaising with clients and completing a form to assess their circumstances
• Sign-posting clients onto local services providing specialist advice
• Applying on the client’s behalf to military and non-military sources of charitable funding
• Arranging for the purchase of goods and services
• Keeping in touch with the client so they know how their case is progressing
• Keeping in touch with your branch so they know your availability
• Keeping up to date with training and SSAFA news so that you are best able to support clients
• Being a positive ambassador for SSAFA remembering that anyone you meet could be a potential client, volunteer or fundraiser
• Volunteering within the standards and values of SSAFA including observing our policies such as the
Volunteering policy and data protection policy (these will be covered in your training and local induction.)
What can you gain from this volunteering role?
• Support people in your community with a military background
• Use your skills, knowledge and life experience to benefit others
• Support and friendship from your local SSAFA branch and the wider SSAFA community
• Experience, training and skills that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews
• Better physical and mental health – studies show that volunteers live longer and experience lower levels of stress and depression!
Minimum Age: 18
Is a criminal record check required? Yes
Patients Advocacy Service (SL)
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Patients’ Advocacy Service who is based in The State Hospital. PAS is a company limited by guarantee with charitable status. We are looking to recruit new Board members to participate in the governance and achievement of the strategic objectives of the organisation. The current Board has a diverse combination of skills and experiences, candidates with a background in finance, mental health, human resources and current or previous voluntary sector experience would be particularly welcomed.
PAS provides an independent, highly skilled, responsible and professionally run service within The State Hospital, whilst observing the safety and security. The service works within the hospital and promotes patients as individuals. We aim to give the patients a voice to have their views respected, their voices heard, to support and to enable patients to be fully informed and involved in decisions regarding their care and treatment.
Our service works with those from across Scotland and Northern Ireland, we have a number of ethnicities, religions, abilities and ages. We wish to diversify the board to ensure all voices are represented.
If you have the time, the skills and the passion to make a difference to this marginalised group of individuals, please reach out to us for an informal chat.
Some of the duties board members are expected to take part in are to attend board meetings; ensure good governance of the organisation; contribute to policies, development and strategy of the service; foster positive working relationships with the PAS team and State Hospital colleagues; oversee the current service and development of future projects; actively participate in staff recruitment where appropriate and contribute proactively to the Board in reaching quality decisions.
Larkhall and District Volunteer Group (SL)
Drivers are asked to transport members to and from various activities held at LDVG and on outings and group activities to various events and destinations. The driver will drive the group’s wheelchair accessible minibus and work with an appointed escort (if required). We also transport for care homes, school activities, for individual members of the public and for external hires from other community groups in the area. Passengers may be frail; elderly; children or other vulnerable people. Volunteers need to be between 25-70 years old with a clean; current driving licence. We now have 4 minibuses for hire or self-hire, 2 of our new buses can be driven on a standard car licence.
Larkhall and District Volunteer Group (SL)
This volunteer opportunity is for assistants to help at our various lunch clubs in Larkhall. These clubs provide an opportunity for members to come together for a chat, some lunch and an activity decided by the group eg bingo, cards, dominoes etc. You will help set up the room, serve a hot two course lunch (prepared by caterers) to the members, make tea and coffee, clear tables and work with other volunteers to maintain a clean working environment. Support sessions are in place for volunteers and we ask that volunteers commit a few hours on a regular basis.
Healthy and Active in East Kilbride (SL)
We are looking for a friendly person to volunteer in our busy community café called The Meeting Place. As a volunteer your duty is to provide a warm welcome to all visitors. You will assist with taking food orders, ensuring visitors feel welcome, engaging with customers, assisting the kitchen team with clearing tables, keeping kitchen area clean, making tea and coffee and serving food.
LEAP (SL)
A group befriender will work with a team of volunteers to run a friendship group in one of our localities in South Lanarkshire. The groups are run for older people (50 and over) in their area that are looking for more social contact. Volunteers will spend time with our clients offering companionship to build their confidence and link them back into the local community. Your role will consist of helping to make teas and coffees, welcoming in guests and running activities at the group such as crafts, seated exercise, reminiscence to name a few of the activities we run. You will have the support of staff and other volunteers while at the group.
Childcare in the Community (SL)
The management committee/board members help to direct the activity of the organisation, ensuring it is well run and delivering the outcomes for which it has been set up.
Please note that volunteers interested are to email: childcareinthecommunity@btconnect.com.
Barnardo's Scotland
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
Unit B Lindsayfield Retail Parade, Lindsayfield Road, East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, G75 9DE, 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
MorphFit Gentle Movement Project Ltd (SL)
Meet, Move & Learn is a community action project which seeks to improve the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of special population groups across South Lanarkshire. To achieve this, MorphFit will provide a hub for socialising, learning and activity.
Through this fully funded drop-in service, attendees will have the opportunity to build friendships, take part in fun and creative activities, learn about meal planning on a budget and the importance of nutrition. We also include exercise and mindfulness.
Our goal is to ensure that a healthy life is attainable for all even in the challenging circumstances of the current climate.
Purpose of the Role
- To assist our Activities Coordinator throughout Meet, Move & Learn sessions.
- To provide company, support and encouragement to people accessing the service.
- Complement the services of the MorphFit Gentle Movement Project.
Lanark Community Development Trust (SL)
Castlebank Horticultural Centre are looking for volunteers with a keen interest in growing local produce, greening their fingers and looking to learn new skills within their luxurious community garden. The role gives volunteers the chance to meet new people, learn new skills and enjoy some fresh air whilst socialising with others in a friendly green environment.
All tools and equipment are provided. However it is requested that volunteers wear comfy clothes and sensible shoes.
All ages are welcome. However children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Volunteer with us in our Carluke shop and help make a real difference in your local community!
Our volunteers are vital in helping run our shops and raising funds to help make sure people with chest, heart and stroke conditions get the support they need to live their lives to the full.
This is an exciting role that would be suitable for someone looking to gain retail or customer service experience, or a friendly individual with a helpful disposition interested in making a contribution to their local community.
One of our wonderful shop volunteers Anne shares why she loves volunteering in store, “I wanted to learn new skills as well as get to know more people locally, so volunteering in the shop was ideal. I enjoy being part of the team! It’s good to feel useful and part of the successful running of the shop.”
Get in touch if you’d like to join our friendly team today!
South Lanarkshire Council (SL)
Volunteers will be undertaking a series of conservation tasks including replacing timber steps, woodland management and removal of non-native species.
The site is part of the Clyde Valley Woodlands National Nature Reserve. Volunteers would be helping to manage and conserve the site and it’s habitats for the benefit of the wildlife and for people to enjoy. The volunteers could also learn more about the biodiversity, and opportunities are available to get involved in other projects and programmes with South Lanarkshire Council's Greenspace Team and Clydesdale Community Initiatives.
No skills required. Guidance, training and tools talks are given for each task.
The group meet once a month (the last Thursday of the month) from 10.30am and finish up at 2.30 pm approx. 2020 dates here: http://www.locator.org.uk/events/chatelherault-environmental-volunteering
St Mary's for All (SL)
Volunteers will be working on the reception desk at SMFA, a community facility with a public café.
As a volunteer you will greet visitors/customers as they come into the premises; take bookings; check emails, voice mails and answer the telephone; check the facility for cleanliness and deal with any other issues as they arise (including Health and Safety). SMFA is a vibrant/lively place to work, with a variety of groups using the premises. There is a chance to meet and chat to lots of interesting people and no two days are the same
Sported (SL)
Volunteers are carefully matched with a Sported membership club within their locality, who they then support on a one-to-one basis to help them to tract investment into their organisation. Sported support groups who are utilising sport to bring about real social difference throughout the UK so you'll be paired with a group that are doing really inspiring work. These groups are doing incredible work but require some guidance around fundraising in order to make them more sustainable and increase their capacity. This is a great opportunity to make an impact on a community group in your area. If you enjoy working with people and have a desire to make a difference, and most importantly, have fun then please do get in touch. Code: CRV
REACH Lanarkshire Autism (SL)
Volunteers would support our Sessional Staff at activities for our young people who have autism. Our volunteers would help within a diverse range of activities including swimming, youth/teen groups, sports and toddler groups ages ranging from 0-16.
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (SL)
An organiser’s dream volunteering role! Based in the stockroom you will assist with sorting and organising donated stock and getting it ready for the shop floor,
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (SL)
Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland are looking for individuals for a number of opportunities in their retail store in Biggar.
Customer Care Volunteer
Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland are looking for individuals with a keen interest in customer service and can welcome and assist customers with their shopping experience. You will be on the shop floor, providing customer services to shoppers as they browse, and will be involved in the stock control and make sure the rails and shelves are tidy.
Stockroom Volunteer
Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland are looking for individuals who can help organise new stock for the shop floor. You will be involved in sorting stock, hanging stock, ticketing and pricing stock and will help keep the stockroom clean and tidy.
Display and Merchandising Volunteer
Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland are looking for individuals who have an interest in fashion and can utilise their artistic, entrepreneurial and fashion flair. As part of their team of volunteers you will help with the window display and interior displays, making them eye catching to customers and planning themes for each display.
Shelter Scotland (SL)
We require sort room volunteers to help within the Shelter Scotland shop by providing help with the following roles: Helping to sort, tag and steam garments and ready them for the shop floor; Keeping the sort room tidy and organised; Identify valuable items, high brand.
Shelter Scotland (SL)
We require electrical department & function tester volunteers to help out within the Shelter Scotland shop by providing help with the following roles: Carrying out initial checks and ensuring that all electrical items are in working order and suitable for sale; Ensuring that all items are cleaned and PAT tested prior to going onto the shop floor; Helping to keep the electrical testing area and sales department in a safe, well stocked and organised way; Advising customers on the products.
British Heart Foundation (SL)
Are you a real people person and love to help out? We’re always looking for people who would enjoy giving great customer service and have an interest in electrical items, gadgets and appliances. You’ll get the chance to mingle with the local customers and volunteers, and integrate yourself into the BHF community.
Becoming an electrical department volunteer means you will be chatting to the local customers helping them find the right product to suit their needs and making sure that all the stock has been tested and is displayed to our BHF guidelines. If you think you’re ready to take up this electrifying role pop into your local store and meet our friendly team.
Volunteers will receive a thank you discount of 25% off any donated stock.
Blantyre Victoria YFC (SL)
Blantyre Victoria YFC is the youth and adult section of Blantyre Victoria FC and are the youth pathway into Blantyre Victoria FC senior team. We provide a place for young people who share an interest in football to come along and join in.
We are looking for someone to help with funding applications and also help plan, co-ordinate and oversee fundraising activities.
LifeSavers Scotland (SL)
we are looking for drivers to take patients to and from appointments as well as pick up samples from care homes/community hospitals and take them to 3 acute sites.
We have vehicles which can be used for patients transport – they are setup with COVID measures and the volunteers are not expected to help the patient in or out of the vehicle.
Agape Wellbeing Centre (SL)
We are looking for an enthusiastic volunteer to help provide an opportunity for all in our community to take part in our wellbeing groups and activities.
You will engage with members of our craft group within our wellbeing centre. As a group leader you will be required to take on administrative tasks for example taking a register as well as assist with planning and delivering the craft sessions. Our craft group meet weekly on a Thursday 1.30-3pm.
Be being one of the leaders of this group you are giving people in our local community the chance to participate in groups and activities whist encouraging a healthier lifstlye and social interaction with others.
There are many benefits to be gained from this volunteering opportunity, such as relevant work experience, meeting future contacts, learning new organisational and group leader skills.
1st East Kilbride Scout Group (SL)
We offer flexible volunteering roles for any adult interested in volunteering with us. There is the option of working directly with young people in exciting, adventurous ways - such as camping, hiking, cycling, kayaking, etc. We also have other roles involving programme planning and delivery of a balanced programme to our young people, including assistant section leader roles where you are able to communicate with other adults and collaborate to create a new, stimulating activity based programme.
If you would prefer to be involved behind the scenes, we offer administration opportunities behind the groups where there's a need for finance management, secretaries and a chairperson, who can effectively lead meetings to benefit the Scout Groups they are working with.
Equal Futures
Become a Volunteer Befriender
Want to make a difference to the lives of disabled people in your
community? Discover new interests? Meet new people? Look no
further than our fantastic volunteer befriending opportunity!
Equal Futures creates connections for people with a learning
disability or Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and their family
carers through Circles of Support, befriending and social events.
By joining our caring and knowledgeable team you will support
someone to build their confidence and access opportunities they
might previously have been isolated from.
You will benefit from training and on-going skills development. You
will also receive friendly and professional support from our Project
Coordinators.
Our Befrienders play a crucial role within society. They can improve
the self-esteem of someone with a learning disability who is lonely
and isolated within their community. Befrienders also take the
burden off other community services by simply providing someone
with a friend to connect with.
What will you do as a Volunteer Befriender?
As part of the Circle of Support, Befrienders help a person we
support build their confidence and participate in social activities
within their community.
This may include going for walks, participating in clubs or classes together, or attending Equal Future’s social events. Befrienders meet one-on-one with the person we support weekly or fortnightly. As a volunteer you may sometimes also offer kind and friendly support to not only the individual, but their family as well, depending on the circumstance. An Equal Futures Project Co-ordinator will be there for you throughout your entire volunteering experience.
You’ll enjoy lots of benefits being a Volunteer Befriender, such as:
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Learning from an experienced and knowledgeable team
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Meeting new people and sharing insights
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Volunteering on a flexible basis that fits in with your life
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Access to free training and regular support
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Social opportunities with other volunteers
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Improved self-esteem and confidence
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Improved communication skills
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Advantageous for relevant careers
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Reduced loneliness and better mental health
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Feeling valued in our friendly team
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Seeing the difference that you’re making
We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We will work flexibly with you to ensure your volunteering journey is a positive and satisfying experience.
To apply, please contact:
Donna.McCallum@equalfutures.org.uk | 0792 139 7615
The David Livingstone Trust (SL)
• To sell and promote retail products in the David Livingstone Birthplace Shop (EPOS).
• To merchandise products.
• Talking to visitors.
• Collecting feedback from visitors.
• To manage and monitor cash transactions.
• To help with the cleaning of the shop (particularly at the end of the day) - e.g. brushing and mopping the floor.
R:evolve Recycle (SL)
Do you love clothing, fashion, or a good bargain?
Or perhaps you want to meet people in your local community and help provide a service that benefits them? Come volunteer in our unique high street R:evolve retail shops as a R:evolve Retail Assistant! Our R:evolve shops in Hamilton and Rutherglen allow customers to swap their unwanted clothing for free using our points-based system or grab a second-hand bargain from our for sale sections. The shops are also home to Wee Jinty’s Haberdashery which stocks preloved and repurposed haberdashery, second hand equipment and handmade gifts.
As part of a team of volunteers at your chosen location, you will provide customer service and engagement, general upkeep of the shops, and carry out duties requested by the Shops Supervisor
As a volunteer R:evolve Retail Assistant you will:
• Welcome and assist customers.
• Weigh / check donations.
• Calculate points for swapping transactions.
• Handle cash for sales transactions.
• Sort, steam, and prepare donations for display.
• Price items for sale.
• Help keep the shop clean and tidy.
• Display clothing, accessories, and materials to make the shop attractive.
• Follow shop and organisation procedures and policies.
• Promote the goals of the R:evolve project to customers.
• Attend occasional training refreshers and review catch-up meetings as required.
APPLY VIA OUR WEBSITE www.revolve-recycle.co.uk/volunteering
Joint Ex-service Veterans Garden (SL)
The Joint Ex Service Veterans Garden is a refuge area for veterans from all services to come to sit and have a cuppa and a natter.
We have a small group of volunteers who help us plant, grow and reap vegetables for distribution to veterans and veterans charities.
Unfortunately, due to COVID and illness, our numbers have decreased and we are looking for like minded veterans to come and help us in the maintenance of the garden. We have a poly tunnel, seven raised beds outside the poly tunnel, a cafe with a toilet.
There is no heavy work here, most of the present volunteers are in their seventies and all heavy work is done at weekends by more able bodied personnel.
Pay us a visit and see if it is something you would like to be involved in.
East Kilbride Visually Impaired Bowling Club (SL)
We are looking for experienced Bowlers to support blind and partially sighted players to access Indoor and outdoor lawn bowls. Visual Impairment awareness training will be provided
Cambuslang Out of School Care Project (SL)
We would like someone local who can drive our minibus for 1 hour per day between 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm ( possibly some days in the holidays).
You will drive the bus to 3 schools with a member of staff picking up children to return the base where you will drop them off.
If you have the ability to do light odd jobs that would be a great help as we are a small charity.
If happy to do so you would pick up a few children at one school.
Larkhall and District Volunteer Group (SL)
The purpose of the community car scheme is to provide a service for people who are unable to use or have difficulty with access to public transport. Our aim is to help people with journeys to non-emergency NHS medical appointments which they may otherwise be unable to make.
To collect passengers and drive them to/from their destination in our New Nissan Electric Car.
Journeys are during the daytime hours Monday- Friday, evening and weekends trips are possible if a volunteer is available.
To assist passengers getting into or out of the car if they require it.
To ensure any luggage, walking aids, wheelchairs etc... are safely stowed.
To wait for passengers attending appointments or, depending on the length of appointment, to leave them and return later to take them home.
LEAP (SL)
Are you interested in becoming a volunteer driver? Do you enjoy driving and helping others? Do you own your own car? We have an exciting new opportunity for drivers to take guests to our friendship groups in Hamilton, Uddingston, Cambuslang, Rutherglen and East Kilbride.
Most of the groups run on a fortnightly basis (a couple are weekly) and last for 1 and a half hours. Transport would need to be provided both ways. The drivers would be invited to stay at the group and enjoy a cuppa or simply come back at the end of the group. Travel expenses would be reimbursed and training would be provided. There would be no expectation of manual handling although walking aids would be required to be lifted into the boot.
LEAP (SL)
A befriender will be matched with an older person (50 and over) in their area that is isolated or lonely. They will spend time with them offering companionship to build their confidence and link them back into social activities. Many of our clients have very few visitors or people to go and see them so our volunteers spend time with someone whether through a cuppa and a chat in the clients home or a walk locally, with the hope that the volunteer will improve wellbeing, alleviate loneliness and isolation. We also run local friendship groups that the client can be linked into if able to get out and about.
Kilbryde Hospice (SL)
Volunteers will help support the day to day running of our retail shops - raising vital funds and awareness for Kilbryde Hospice. As a volunteer you will be involved in various tasks such as operating the till; tagging stock; sorting, preparing and replenishing stock; sales floor maintenance and general housekeeping around the shop. You will be expected to engage with the public shopping within the retail shop, attend regular support and training sessions and adhere to the policies and procedures of Kilbryde Hospice incl. absence procedures.
Healthy Valleys (SL)
Community Food Matters are looking for people to join our team of 'healthy eating' volunteers who deliver Community Cooking courses. The courses are for small groups (6-8 people) from various backgrounds and help participants improve their cooking skills and learn more about eating healthy, balanced meals on a budget. The cooking courses also help participants to reduce isolation, increase overall confidence and well-being. Volunteers demonstrate/guide participants in making their own healthy meals such as soup, lasagna, fruit crumble etc. and share tips on healthy eating, meal planning, safe storage of food, hygiene, how to shop/cook on a budget etc.
Why not volunteer and meet new people, learn new skills, become part of the community, increase confidence and motivation, and have fun!
The State Hospital Board for Scotland (SL)
The State Hospital is keen to identify opportunities to enhance service delivery, taking advantage of opportunities available via external funding where appropriate. Given the current financial constraints, the Hospital is experiencing significant financial challenges in relation to enhancing patient experience, where costs would be incurred out with the core service delivery budget.
Opportunities have been identified across a range of services within the Hospital, particularly in relation to the range of patient activities available, and work streams supporting the Supporting Healthy Choices initiative.
The role will require the volunteer to engage with patients, carers, staff and other volunteers, supported by the Person Centred Improvement team.
Additionally, the volunteer will be asked to contribute to reports and, on occasion, attend a number of internal meetings, including the Person Centred Improvement Steering Group, and Patient Partnership Group.
The Hospital works collaboratively with Forensic Network partners and other supporting organisations e.g. Health Improvement Scotland: Community Engagement, Volunteer Scotland, the volunteer may also be asked to contribute to presentations and attend external events which promote and share best practice.
Lanarkshire Rape Crisis Centre (SL)
The Lanarkshire Rape Crisis Centre is currently recruiting women interested in developing their knowledge and skills in relation to supporting survivors of rape and other forms of sexual abuse.
We are seeking volunteers who wish to develop skills and expertise as Directors, while taking the organisation forward and are especially interested in speaking to anyone with any marketing or graphic design knowledge who can help us refresh our branding.
The most important attributes we seek however are enthusiasm and the desire to make a difference to the women within your local community.
We particularly want to create an environment where all communities feel free to become involved in volunteer work within LRCC, to enable us to reflect the diversity that exists across Lanarkshire.
Cambuslang Credit Union (SL)
The Credit Union has a wide variety of office based tasks; these involve some or all of public contact, handling money, working with figures, using computers – in our words, acting as a teller, cashier, loan officer, book-keeper, treasurer, supervisor, and Board management. Other opportunities include social media manager, volunteer relations, community relations.
A member owned organization, the Credit Union is a Mutual and is regulated like a Bank, providing a savings and loan facility to the Cambuslang community.
Headway South Lanarkshire (SL)
Build your experience and share your skills as a Secretary for Headway South Lanarkshire. This role is vital to help us run the work that we do to support and provide information for people with brain injury, their families and carers.
The secretary plays a vital role in assisting the committee organise the smooth running of the support group.
Duties: Preparing for meetings
• Sending notices of all meetings to members within the time required by the governing document
• Making arrangements for meetings – booking rooms, arranging refreshments, ensuring access for all attending
• Preparing the agenda in consultation with the Chair and distributing the agenda with any background papers
• Checking that members have carried out tasks agreed at the previous meeting.
. Participating in meetings
• Ensuring that the minutes of the previous meeting are accurate, agreed and signed and dated on each page by the Chair
• Taking and producing minutes of the meeting, noting the names of those attending and apologies, major decisions, any votes taken and agreed further actions
• Distributing minutes in a timely manner.
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (SL)
Would you like to help others by joining our very friendly team of all ages? We have an exciting new opportunity within Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland- Strathaven shop. There is a number of different roles to suit your preference including customer service, stock room assistant and volunteer driver.
Duties include: serving customers, operating the till, merchandising, stock control, and general housekeeping. And of course, having fun!
Shifts are 10-2, 11-3, 12-4 or 1-5 and there is bus links from Hamilton and East Kilbride.
Blantyre Victoria YFC (SL)
Blantyre Victoria YFC is the youth and adult section of Blantyre Victoria FC and are the youth pathway into Blantyre Victoria FC senior team. We provide a place for young people who share an interest in football to come along and join in.
We are looking for someone to help with all forms of social media. To help raise awareness and the profile of the club of all the hard work taking place on and off the pitch. You do not need to be an expert in social media but have a keen interest in how this type of platform can help communicate with a wider audience.
Grow73 (SL)
A charity focusing on developing growing opportunities in Rutherglen and Cambuslang and at the same time developing our community #communitygrowing
We are establishing a Community Garden in Overtoun Park in Rutherglen: a place where all generations can work and learn together to grow fruit, vegetables and plants. A place to meet new friends, to come together with the common purpose of making a positive impact on the environment and the local community by transforming an unused piece of land. We have volunteer opportunity for all, we are not expecting people to have previous gardening or outdoor skills, we just want people to come and enjoy green spaces. There are jobs to do for everyone and if just coming out for a cuppa and meet new people is what you are looking for then we are also there for that.
MCR Pathways (SL)
• MCR Pathways knows that all young people are talented. However, South Lanarkshire's care-experienced young people and other pupils face challenges beyond their control that make it more difficult for them to succeed. These young people are in our communities, but we don’t always see their struggles. As a community, we can change this. MCR recruits and trains volunteer mentors who are matched with a young person based on personality and career aspirations. Mentors meet with their young person at their school for just one hour a week and provide a compassionate, listening ear. You can #ShareAnHour with a young person each week and help them to realise their true potential. MCR Mentors: • Build a relationship, improving the self-esteem of their young person • Help their young people discover their own passion for learning & achieving • Empower their young people to overcome the challenges thrown at them Mentor a young person in a school near you. When you volunteer just one hour a week, you will help them realise their potential and build new listening and coaching skills too! Education is the key to unlocking our young people’s potential. MCR’s volunteer mentors are supported every step of the way as they guide their young person onto a positive pathway. Organisation aims and objectives MCR Pathways is national, school-based mentoring programme. MCR Pathways works in secondary schools throughout the country. The programme supports 3,500+ young people each week. MCR’s vision is that every care-experienced young person and pupil who would benefit from support gets the same education outcomes, career opportunities and life chances as every other young person. MCR is growing nationally with support and commitment from both Local and National Government.
Sported (SL)
You will get to meet the inspirational faces of community groups across the UK and immerse yourself in their work; use your existing skills in a rewarding fashion whilst developing new ones; guide members to become more inclusive; network with other like-minded individuals helping grassroots sports groups survive; and so much more. Our volunteers say that making a positive difference to our members is what they most enjoy about volunteering at Sported.
You'll use your professional skills and lived experience to help groups overcome operational challenges, become better equipped for the future, and tackle inequality in sport.
Most of our roles are quite flexible and work around your schedule. We do our best to only share opportunities we think are relevant to you. With most of our volunteering support being delivered digitally, it’s even easier to get started supporting members across our network.
Butterfly Trust (SL)
This befriending opportunity allows the befriender to make a positive difference for a young person, while also growing their own experience and enhancing their life skills. Our befrienders offer one to one support to a young person aged 8 to 18, who has Cystic Fibrosis.
Young people living with this condition have a demanding daily treatment regime at home and sometimes experience limitations that can affect their confidence and ability to cope with the challenges of everyday living. They may also be socially isolated because of their condition.
A befriender will meet with the young person every 1 to 2 weeks, usually taking them away from their home environment, to build a trusting one to one relationship. A commitment of at least a year is required - this will allow the young person time, space and a suitable environment to explore their feelings, discuss their fears, develop life skills and grow in the areas where they may be struggling.
Ramblers Scotland (SL)
Help us to develop a pioneering Scotland-wide path network for the benefit of all.
This is a great opportunity to improve access to your local area and learn more about your local path routes.
You’ll work within your local area to audit existing paths capturing information on their condition and if they are part of a larger network.
We also ask you to capture the hidden paths in your local area and add them to the path network.
With support and training you will be asked to use online apps to record the information on our path network on your phone or at home.
Once we have captured the paths we can support your local community to develop local routes for health, heritage or nature to encourage people to get out and about and explore their local area.
Volunteer Tutors Organisation (SL)
VTO provides free tutor support to children and young people aged 8-18, to help tackle the attainment gap in Scotland. We work with young people from diverse backgrounds including, but not limited to, those who are care experienced, those who speak English as an additional language or those faced with perceived barriers to learning. Our volunteers focus on developing a person-centred tutoring experience through relationship building to instil confidence and increase motivation and educational attainment. Volunteers from a range of diverse backgrounds and experiences are welcome.
What will I be doing?
Working one to one with a young person who requires support with their learning either online or Face to face. You can choose to take part in our QuEST programme which is a form of tutoring aimed at helping a young person achieve a qualification (a member of our team will discuss the different opportunities available upon application)
Relationship building and mentoring
Monitoring and recording progress of learning and keeping in contact with your assigned Learning Communities Coordinator.
Supporting learning in English and/or Maths and potentially other subjects, dependant on experience and pupil need
Sourcing and creating engaging ways to support pupils’ skills and learning.
You can ask to work with more than one pupil if you have the time available.
We ask for a minimum commitment of 6 months from being matched with a young person and ideally until the end of the academic year.
Volunteers must be aged 18+
Support
Volunteer induction training is delivered in a dynamic and interactive online session and a timetable of additional (optional) training is made available throughout the year focussing on topics such as dyslexia, Autism, Care Experience and EAL.
An allocated Learning Communities Coordinator to support you whilst volunteering.
Access to our tutor forum
Benefits & Perks
Satisfaction of giving something back and helping to reduce the attainment gap.
Gain teaching, tutoring and experience working with children and young people.
Enhanced personal statement/ CV.
Fulfil volunteering requirement of Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme/ Saltire award scheme if eligible.
Reference after 6 months.
Barnardo's Scotland
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
Unit A Lindsayfield Retail Parade, Lindsayfield Road, East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, G75 9DE, 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
Agape Wellbeing Centre (SL)
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to work as part of a team with the Agape Family Support Worker to provide a Sensory Play Group for children aged 0-3 years and parents/caregivers in the community. We hold Sensory Play Group Sessions everyday from Monday to Friday within Agape Sensory Hub.
You will help to prepare and set up sensory-based activities and tidy at the end of the Sensory Play Group session. You will offer a welcoming reception to children and parents/caregivers and assist with leading the Sensory Play Group by supporting participation during the session and helping to watch over the children's safety. You will also carry out administrative tasks including recording sign-in and debrief notes for the Sensory Play Group.
The Sensory Hub space is specially designed to allow parents/caregivers to ‘play’ alongside their children. Using senses to enjoy the world around them. This will improve health, wellbeing and attachment for all members of the family.
Agape Wellbeing Centre (SL)
We are looking for an enthusiastic volunteer to help provide an opportunity for all in our community to take part in our wellbeing groups and activities.
You will engage with members of our womens group within our wellbeing centre. As a group leader you will be required to take on administrative tasks for example taking a register as well as assist with planning and delivering the activitiy sessions. Our womens group meet weekly on a Friday 1-3pm.
Be being one of the leaders of this group you are giving people in our local community the chance to participate in groups and activities whist encouraging a healthier lifstlye and social interaction with others.
There are many benefits to be gained from this volunteering opportunity, such as relevant work experience, meeting future contacts, learning new organisational and group leader skills.
Biggar Community Toilets Working Group
The Community toilets, an integral part of Biggar Corn Exchange, have been managed by a small volunteer Working Group since 2015. Although a lot of work is involved, the service has run fairly well. Many users are very appreciative of the cleanliness and availability of the toilets and leave notes and messages to this effect. The appreciation of the community and visitors makes it very rewarding.
Some of the Working group members have been involved now since 2015, and feel that it is time to step back – at least from executive responsibility. We are seeking some replacements within the next few months.
The Working Group (WG) is a sub-committee of Biggar Corn Exchange. It comprises a Chair, two BCE trustees and four others.
We employ professional cleaners, but WG members carry out the following operational activities:
• Ordering, receiving, storing and stock-checking consumable items (toilet paper, cleaning materials disinfectant, etc).
• Emptying cash from the automatic door (twice weekly) and honesty box; counting and banking takings.
• Checking facility daily for cleanliness and vandalism
• Locking facility and switching off lights at end of each day.
• Planning any late opening (e.g. at New Year)
• Collecting, emptying and replacing collecting boxes from numerous shops and premises around the town. Counting and banking the donations.
• Maintaining budget vs actual spreadsheets
We are very happy to chat tp potential volunteers, and provide more detail about how they could become involved in supporting essential facility. Volunteers are typically for at least 2 hours per week.
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Volunteer with us in our Bothwell shop and help make a real difference in your local community!
Our volunteers are vital in helping run our shops and raising funds to help make sure people with chest, heart and stroke conditions get the support they need to live their lives to the full.
This is an exciting role that would be suitable for someone looking to gain retail or customer service experience, or a friendly individual with a helpful disposition interested in making a contribution to their local community.
One of our wonderful shop volunteers Anne shares why she loves volunteering in store, “I wanted to learn new skills as well as get to know more people locally, so volunteering in the shop was ideal. I enjoy being part of the team! It’s good to feel useful and part of the successful running of the shop.”
Get in touch if you’d like to join our friendly team today!
National Autistic Society South Lanarkshire (SL)
• Raise the profile of NAS and the branch within the Clydesdale area (ML8,11 and 12 postcodes)
• Support fundraising opportunities in the above postcodes
• Feedback to the committee on any local issues within the above postcodes for appropriate action
• Deliver in person Understanding Autism Talks to local businesses where requested
• Represent the branch at any local area meetings
Skills Exchange SCIO (SL)
We are looking for volunteers to work with Kirsty, our Let’s Grow project Community Gardener, who is based at the David Livingstone Birthplace in Blantyre. Let’s Grow is an employability and personal development project for school leavers who need support to help them move into the world of work. They are spending 2 days a week on work placement in the gardens and park area to gain valuable practical skills and experience. Volunteers will have the opportunity to be hands on with the gardening side and also support and mentor the young people. There is a large variety of gardening and maintenance tasks to be done – weeding, ground clearing, building compost bins, clearing leaves, path maintenance, pond cleaning, planting etc For most of our young participants this is their first experience of any kind of work. There is a maximum of 6 participants per group. Volunteers will be a valuable source of support for them to help build their communication skills, develop effective relationships and benefit from interacting with a positive role model.
We are working with young people who have either recently left school or who are in the last 6 months of education but often not attending. All our participants require some form of support to help them make the transition from school to the world of work as they have various barriers.
This includes lack of experience, low or no qualifications, health issues, hidden disabilities and particularly anxiety / poor mental health, lack of confidence and self-esteem. We have some with autism and / or ADHD.
Sanderson High School (SL)
Our pupils have a range of additional support needs and have the opportunity to spend their S6 year preparing for post-school transitions by undertaking work experience placements. We need volunteers to help support our pupils in this transitional process. The volunteer would be expected to accompany a pupil to a work placement and support them in the tasks they were set by the workplace. This is a fantastic opportunity to directly support those who need that little bit more help. You will be at the forefront of helping prepare a young adult to be successful after school, helping them to develop skills for a job with the ultimate goal of living an independent life. Not only will you get to build your own interpersonal and communication skills but you will also get the rewards of watching a person with additional support needs be presented with the idea of an inclusive life without limits. The time you spend with these young adults will have a direct impact on their lives, and, by enabling them to access these opportunities you will be promoting social responsibility, and championing Inclusion and Diversity within our communities.
VASLan (SL)
Wellbeing Volunteers will support patients who have returned home from hospital by providing telephone wellbeing checks. Volunteers will ask questions regarding the patient’s wellbeing and individual needs which will provide short-term support until other referral pathways can be established. Wellbeing volunteers will also support patients to engage and connect with local third sector organisations.
Larkhall Community Growers (SL)
Garden volunteer at Larkhall Community Garden is an exciting and unique opportunity to be part of a friendly horticulture team. The volunteer will help us maintain our Community Garden in Hareleeshill Larkhall which was previously derelict land. Volunteer will gain experience in working on raised beds, sensory garden wildlife garden and within our polytunnels.
To assist in seasonal gardening tasks throughout the year that will develop as the gardens develop. Volunteers will work in supervised groups led by a line manager. Some tasks are physically demanding and require a level of manual dexterity. Volunteers will work to the Larkhall Community Growers health and safety policies and procedures.
• Garden maintenance – including weeding, mulching, edging, raking, digging over, staking and tying in, pruning, dead heading, bed preparation, tidying and path maintenance.
• Seasonal propagation and growing on – including seed sowing, cuttings, potting up.
• Composting – turning and processing, spreading and digging in.
• Bed renovation and grounds development - reinstating and installing beds, ground preparation, planting, bulb planting.
• Clearing overgrown areas – keeping on top of any invasive species.
• While support and training will be provided, from time to time volunteers may work independently or without one to one supervision
We will provide volunteers with an induction, including health and safety procedures. Specific horticultural skills will be developed whilst on the job.
This opportunity provides strong links to improved mental health; creating a positive routine, enjoying outdoor space, the opportunity to socialise, become more hands on with natures calender and see and feel the benefits of your hard work bare fruit.
112th Lanarkshire Scout Group (SL)
We offer flexible volunteering roles for any adult interested in volunteering with us. There is the option of working directly with young people in exciting, adventurous ways - such as camping, hiking, cycling, kayaking, etc. We also have other roles involving programme planning and delivery of a balanced programme to our young people, including assistant section leader roles where you are able to communicate with other adults and collaborate to create a new, stimulating activity based programme.
If you would prefer to be involved behind the scenes, we offer administration opportunities behind the groups where there's a need for finance management, secretaries and a chairperson, who can effectively lead meetings to benefit the Scout Groups they are working with.
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Our Linus group invites anyone who has use of a sewing machine - and can use it - to join us in making quilts for vulnerable youngsters from Birth to age 18/19 years.
We can supply materials initially - and tuition if necessary. Small friendly group.
Love Her Wild is a UK-based nonprofit women’s adventure community. We believe outdoor adventures boost well-being, increase confidence and help protect our planet through better connections to nature. Love Her Wild is an inclusive community providing opportunities, support and funding to make the outdoors more accessible. We’ve taken thousands of women on adventures from first-time mountain hikes to world-first overseas expeditions! To learn more about Love Her Wild visit the website: https://www.loveherwild.com/
Many of these experiences are run in our Local Groups and led by Local Wilders. We now have 39 local groups covering the whole of the UK including 10 groups in Scotland! Most of our Scottish groups are new so we are reaching out for volunteers who can help us build the community in Scotland. Each of these groups is run by a Local Wilder. These groups give women and non-binary people the opportunity to connect with others looking for adventure, ask for advice, share their stories, and join local meetups.
Local Wilders have a wide ranging but flexible role which can be adapted to suit the needs of the volunteer and the wants of the Local Group. As well as leading outdoor activities you will also be responsible for a Facebook group and community. Most groups have more than one Local Wilder who work together to manage their group. The description bellow outlines the typical responsibility taken on by a local wilder. however if you are interested in volunteer but are not sure you are able to meet certain aspects of the role then please get in touch so we can discuss how you could be involved.
You need to be:
• Enthusiastic about helping other women experience adventure.
• Confident to stand up, chat and lead in front of a group of women.
• Experienced enough to lead a walk/ride/swim etc in your local area.
• Competent enough on social media to help with admin work within the group.
• Able to commit to running 8 (or more!) events each year as Local Wilder as a mixture of evening and weekend events.
As a local wilder you will be expected to:
• Help admin the online group (approx 1 hour per week, usually 10 minutes a day),
approving membership requests, checking the mood of discussions (stepping in if required to maintain peace), and removing any advertising or offensive members. We will work together as team to do this and discuss any borderline cases together by messenger.
• Run FREE local events in your local group. (approx 8 per year between 3-7hours) These could be walks, bike rides, , wild swims, canoe trips, camping trips, surfing, picnic’s, SUP trips, trail running or anything else that you fancy organising!
• Help maintain online engagement within the Facebook group (particularly over the winter months) This might include hosting a free online zoom event or sharing educational content.
Benefits and rewards.
• It’s hugely rewarding. You'll get to accompany people on life changing trips from their first wild swims, first camping trips and confidence building first expeditions.
• The opportunity to meet and chat with a broad range of women and make new friendships.
• There is the option to run occasional paid events within our group (once you have some experience with running free events). With the agreement of Love Her Wild staff and using pre-approved qualified leaders the Local Wilder who undertakes the organisation for these events will have a free place made available to them in return for their time.
• Free attendance at the Local Wilder Weekend (run approximately every 9 months). This is a weekend open to all Local Wilders giving them an opportunity to meet each other, gain advice and mentorship, take part in training and have lots of fun!
You will be providing a puppy with a vital foundation for its future role as a guide dog. This is a full-time volunteering opportunity as a puppy will live with you in your home for around 12-16 months. It should be noted that although it is possible for another Puppy Raiser to look after a dog on your behalf for short periods of time that this may not always be possible. Consideration should be given to your future plans such as holidays abroad.
“It’s so rewarding to know that the dog will go on to help people with sight loss gain independence and freedom.” – Chris, Puppy Raiser
We rely on volunteers like you to help us improve the lives of people with sight loss. In this role your support will include:
• Developing, caring and providing for the needs of one of our puppies using Positive Reinforcement Techniques and following Guide Dogs Puppy Raising for Excellent Partnerships (PREP) programme
• Familiarising a puppy to a wide range of environments including shops and outdoor off lead exercise areas in all climates and seasons.
• Teaching a puppy it’s ok to be left alone by gradually building up from a few minutes to a maximum of 4 hours
• Attending regular puppy classes
• Regularly meeting with Guide Dogs representatives to discuss your pup’s development
• Completing regular on-line questionnaires to help us monitor puppy progress
Ideally you will:
• Be able to handle large breed dogs (around 25-40kg)
• Have access to a car on a weekly basis for training and vet visits
• Have your own home or written permission to have a dog in the home
• Have access to a secure area where the puppy could go to the toilet during the day, especially first thing in the morning and last thing at night
• Be able to access online content and training materials (you will need your own email address)
If you don’t feel you tick every box but are sure this role is the one for you, please drop us a message and tell us why. We’re open to suggestions and happy to chat with you to find out what’s possible!
Volunteering is a two-way street, so in return for your time you will get;
• A dedicated volunteer manager/key contact who will help you settle in and support you during your time with us.
• The challenge and reward of seeing a puppy develop in your home.
• The opportunity to learn and develop your understanding in dog body language, learning theory, the human animal bond and the life of a Guide Dog.
Volunteering for Guide Dogs should never leave you out of pocket. We’ll make sure we pay any expenses related to your volunteering with us in line with our policy.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role further before applying please email volunteer coordinator Aaron Puckrin at aaron.puckrin@guidedogs.org.uk. Thank you.
The role will help give girls opportunities for fun, friendship, challenge and adventure! Girlguiding's unit helpers usually work with other volunteers to assist in delivering a high-quality programme to the girls and young women in the unit, while ensuring the safety of the unit members. Unit helpers assist the unit leadership team in running units (groups) of Rainbows (age 5-7), Brownies ) age 7-10), Guides (age 10-14), and Rangers (age 14-18). You will be part of a Leadership Team that includes at least one unit leader, assistant leaders and possibly also young leaders and other unit helpers.
What is the purpose of this role?
To help give girls opportunities for fun, friendship, challenge and adventure! Occasional Helpers usually work with other volunteers to assist in delivering a high-quality programme to the girls and young women in the unit, while ensuring the safety of the unit members. Helpers assist in running units (groups) of Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers on a regular or ad-hoc basis. You will be supported by at least one Unit Leader, Assistant Leaders, Young Leaders and other Unit Helpers and Occasional Helpers.
What will I do as a unit helper?
The responsibilities below will be shared among the Unit Leadership Team. As a helper you will work with others in the team to make the most of the skills and time you are able to give.
- Provide a safe girl-only space where girls and young women can discover their full potential.
- Provide support to members of the unit and the Unit Leadership Team.
- Take an active role in creating and delivering an accessible and inclusive programme, based on the Girlguiding programme for your section.
- Encourage and support the members of the unit in making decisions within the unit and the wider Girlguiding community.
- Develop and maintain clear communications with the Unit Leader and other members of the
Leadership Team.
- Maintain clear communication with parents and carers.
- Be willing to participate in any relevant ‘on-the-job’ training for the role.
- Comply with current Girlguiding policies and regulations.
Helpers are key in supporting girls and young women to experience how great Girlguiding can be. While we can offer you support in your role we would expect you to possess the personal qualities outlined below.
- An open and approachable manner.
- Reliable and trustworthy.
- Creative and enthusiastic.
- Committed to ongoing personal development.
- Fun-loving.
- A sense of humour.
- Enjoys working with young people.
Girlguiding welcomes volunteers of all backgrounds, ages, cultures, faiths and abilities. We are flexible, and volunteering can be arranged to fit around a busy lifestyle.
Our units are currently meeting online and/ or outdoors. This autumn we anticipate that units will also return to indoor guiding but the situation will differ from area to area, following Scottish Government advice and regulations. When you register interest, we'll chat to you about whether you are interested in supporting units face to face (indoors or outdoors) or remotely (whether as part of online guiding or by supporting other ways of staying in touch remotely)
Guides have an exciting and varied programme designed to inspire and challenge girls from 10-14.
What girls do in Guides is up to them, from taking part in lots of exciting activities at regular meetings to special events and trips away.
They will choose from different badges and awards which will help them learn new skills and try new challenges. They can do some of this by themselves and some of this is done in groups in regular unit meetings.
As a Guide Leader you have the opportunity to provide fun and challenging opportunities for girls aged ten to
fourteen.
The Guide programme is based on the premise that girls of this age, supported by a caring adult and given adequate resources, are capable of planning and carrying out most of their own activities.
What's the purpose of this role?
To give girls opportunities for fun, friendship, challenge and adventure! The unit leader is ultimately responsible for the Guide unit she works with – although of course she doesn’t have to do everything herself! Our Unit Leaders usually work with other volunteers to deliver a high-quality programme to the girls and young women in the unit, ensure the safety of the unit members and oversee the administration of the unit.
All units have at least one unit leader, who is generally supported by a Leadership Team that can include other unit leaders, assistant leaders, young leaders and unit helpers. Units are grouped together into local areas called districts or divisions, and all leaders in the area are supported by a volunteer manager called a district or division commissioner.
Unit leaders take part in learning and development opportunities both ‘on the job’ and through formal and informal training sessions.
What will I do in the role?
The responsibilities below will be shared among the Unit Leadership Team. As a unit leader you may delegate duties to other leaders and volunteers, working together to make the most of the skills and time you are able to give.
- Provide a safe girl-only space where girls and young women can discover their full potential.
- Provide ongoing leadership and support to the Unit Leadership Team and members of the unit.
- With the Unit Team, create and deliver an accessible and inclusive programme based on the Girlguiding programme for your section.
- Encourage and support the members of the unit in making decisions within the unit and the wider Girlguiding community.
- Keep up to date with new resources and programme initiatives, and use them as appropriate.
- Complete relevant training for the role and encourage other members of the team to develop their skills.
- Ensure unit administration and financial tasks are completed.
- Ensure all unit volunteers comply with current Girlguiding policies and regulations.
- Ensure all activity instructors/visitors to the unit meet the requirements laid out in The Guiding Manual.
- Maintain clear communication with parents and carers and gain all necessary permissions for activities.
- Provide an initial response to any concerns or complaints from girls and young women or their parents/carers, following Girlguiding’s Safeguarding Policy
Our Guide units are currently meeting online and/ or outdoors. This autumn we anticipate that some units will also return to indoor guiding but the situation will differ from area to area, following Scottish Government advice and regulations. When you register interest, we'll chat to you about whether you are interested in supporting units face to face (indoors or outdoors) or remotely (whether as part of online guiding or by supporting other ways of staying in touch remotely).
Brownies is for all girls aged seven to ten. Girls in Brownies have incredible experiences together, make brilliant friends and discover the world around them. Every time they meet up, groups of Brownies learn new skills and take on challenges as they work out what they want to be and do in the future.
Brownies is about getting together regularly - often each week - to work on badges, learn new skills, play games and see friends. It's about trying adventurous activities and going along to special events, day trips, sleepovers, camps and holidays.
Every Brownie unit is run by a team of volunteers including unit leaders, assistant leaders and unit helpers. As a unit leader, assistant , assistant or helper, you'll run exciting activities, games, projects and events that give girls the chance to discover their potential, learn about the world around them and help them earn badges and awards.
What's the purpose of this role?
To give girls opportunities for fun, friendship, challenge and adventure! The unit leader is ultimately responsible for the Brownie unit she works with – although of course she doesn’t have to do everything herself! Our Unit Leaders usually work with other volunteers to deliver a high-quality programme to the girls and young women in the unit, ensure the safety of the unit members and oversee the administration of the unit.
All units have at least one unit leader, who is generally supported by a Leadership Team that can include other unit leaders, assistant leaders, young leaders and unit helpers. Units are grouped together into local areas called districts or divisions, and all leaders in the area are supported by a volunteer manager called a district or division commissioner.
Unit leaders take part in learning and development opportunities both ‘on the job’ and through formal and informal training sessions.
What will I do in the role?
The responsibilities below will be shared among the Unit Leadership Team. As a unit leader you may delegate duties to other leaders and volunteers, working together to make the most of the skills and time you are able to give.
- Provide a safe girl-only space where girls and young women can discover their full potential.
- Provide ongoing leadership and support to the Unit Leadership Team and members of the unit.
- With the Unit Team, create and deliver an accessible and inclusive programme based on the Girlguiding programme for your section.
- Encourage and support the members of the unit in making decisions within the unit and the wider Girlguiding community.
- Keep up to date with new resources and programme initiatives, and use them as appropriate.
- Complete relevant training for the role and encourage other members of the team to develop their skills.
- Ensure unit administration and financial tasks are completed.
- Ensure all unit volunteers comply with current Girlguiding policies and regulations.
- Ensure all activity instructors/visitors to the unit meet the requirements laid out in The Guiding Manual.
- Maintain clear communication with parents and carers and gain all necessary permissions for activities.
- Provide an initial response to any concerns or complaints from girls and young women or their parents/carers, following Girlguiding’s Safeguarding Policy
Our Brownie units are currently meeting online and/ or outdoors. This autumn we anticipate that some units will also return to indoor guiding but the situation will differ from area to area, following Scottish Government advice and regulations. When you register interest, we'll chat to you about whether your interested in supporting units face to face (indoors or outdoors) or remotely (whether as part of online guiding or by supporting other ways of staying in touch remotely).
Girlguiding Scotland are looking for Youth Group Leaders for Rainbows (aged 4-7) across Scotland.
About the Role
The purpose of the role is to give girls opportunities for fun, friendship, challenge and adventure. As a leader you have responsibility for the unit you work with but you don’t need to do everything by yourself! Tasks can be shared with other leaders and volunteers – working together to make the most of the skills and time you are able to give. Some of these tasks include:
• Providing a safe girl-only space where girls can discover their full potential.
• Creating and delivering an accessible and inclusive programme as set out by Girlguiding.
• Encouraging and supporting members in making decisions within the unit and the wider Girlguiding community.
• Completing relevant training for the role and encouraging other members of the team to develop their skills.
• Overseeing unit administration and finance.
• Complying with Girlguiding policies and regulations.
About Rainbows
Being a Rainbow is all about having the space to try new things through a programme of age-appropriate activities, trips and adventures - both in their unit meetings and at special events. Rainbows is for all girls aged five to seven and are supported by a group of trained, inspirational leaders to explore, challenge themselves and have fun.
Would you like to help others by joining our very friendly team of all ages? We have an exciting new opportunity within Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland- Strathaven shop. There is a number of different roles to suit your preference including customer service, stock room assistant and volunteer driver.
Duties include: serving customers, operating the till, merchandising, stock control, and general housekeeping. And of course, having fun!
Shifts are 10-2, 11-3, 12-4 or 1-5 and there is bus links from Hamilton and East Kilbride.
Caseworkers visit clients to work out what type of help they need. Next, they find the right sources of support and arrange for clients to access it. This might be funds for special equipment for someone with a disability, adaptions to a property so an older client can remain at home or funds for a rental deposit. Caseworkers also sign-post clients onto specialist local services for advice on benefits, housing, mental health, debt, finding work etc.
The essential part of the role is interacting with clients, so you may be visiting clients or doing this virtually. As part of your local branch you might have access to an office, but many volunteers are based at home.
What does this role involve?
• Contacting clients and arranging to meet them at a mutually convenient time either face-to-face or remotely
• Liaising with clients and completing a form to assess their circumstances
• Sign-posting clients onto local services providing specialist advice
• Applying on the client’s behalf to military and non-military sources of charitable funding
• Arranging for the purchase of goods and services
• Keeping in touch with the client so they know how their case is progressing
• Keeping in touch with your branch so they know your availability
• Keeping up to date with training and SSAFA news so that you are best able to support clients
• Being a positive ambassador for SSAFA remembering that anyone you meet could be a potential client, volunteer or fundraiser
• Volunteering within the standards and values of SSAFA including observing our policies such as the
Volunteering policy and data protection policy (these will be covered in your training and local induction.)
What can you gain from this volunteering role?
• Support people in your community with a military background
• Use your skills, knowledge and life experience to benefit others
• Support and friendship from your local SSAFA branch and the wider SSAFA community
• Experience, training and skills that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews
• Better physical and mental health – studies show that volunteers live longer and experience lower levels of stress and depression!
Minimum Age: 18
Is a criminal record check required? Yes
Are you interested in becoming a volunteer driver? Do you enjoy driving and helping others? Do you own your own car? We have an exciting new opportunity for drivers to take guests to our friendship groups in Hamilton, Uddingston, Cambuslang, Rutherglen and East Kilbride.
Most of the groups run on a fortnightly basis (a couple are weekly) and last for 1 and a half hours. Transport would need to be provided both ways. The drivers would be invited to stay at the group and enjoy a cuppa or simply come back at the end of the group. Travel expenses would be reimbursed and training would be provided. There would be no expectation of manual handling although walking aids would be required to be lifted into the boot.