Volunteers will undertake a series of conservation tasks including path maintenance, drainage works, woodland management, scrub clearing and removal of non-native invasive species. Occasionally more technical work is involved, such as building and installing benches. Training is given for each task we undertake. Explanations as to why we are doing something and how we do it are given, as well as safe tool use and health and safety talks. Volunteers need to dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. Bring a packed lunch, hot and cold drinks available. The group meets every second Thursday of the month from 10:30am onwards. For more information contact Melanie Craig (Countryside Ranger) on 01698 426 213.

Volunteers would support ESOL learners in accessing a range of community activities and help them find out what's on in their area. Volunteers will be given training on becoming a Buddy, introducing them to ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Awareness Sessions. All applicants will be required to undertake the awareness sessions as well as induction, and would be expected to commit to at least 1 hour per week (subject to a full Disclosure Check).

The British Heart Foundation are looking for volunteers who love to chat, can talk about anything and everything, and are outgoing and enthusiastic. If this sounds like you then the British Heart Foundation would love to hear from you. Customer Service Volunteers will speak to customers, make them feel welcomed, help them find the things they're looking for and inform them of the BHF's life saving heart research. The shop is always kept fresh looking and inspiring, and volunteers will help thank everyone who brings in their donations and custom. Come and be part of your local team and learn customer service skills and gain experience. Don't worry if you are not a confident speaker, with this role all you need is a welcoming and helpful attitude. Volunteers will receive a thank you discount of 25% off any donated stock.

The British Heart Foundation are looking for volunteers who love getting into weird and wacky conversations, always have a welcoming smile on their face and like to meet and greet new people from their local community. Volunteers will be serving customers, promoting their stock and awareness campaigns, and encourage customers to become part of their Gift Aid scheme. If you want to get to know the community around you then this is the perfect opportunity 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.

The British Heart Foundation are looking for knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteers who have a keen interest in music and entertainment to moon walk their way into their shops to help sort, price and display a wide range of CD's, DVD's and games. Volunteers will strike up conversations with fellow volunteers and help orchestrate eye catching displays and provide Oscar worthy customer service whilst being part of a dedicated team helping fight against heart disease. Volunteers will receive a thank you discount of 25% off any donated stock.

Sustrans run stalls at events throughout the year across the whole of Lanarkshire and are looking for volunteers to help run the stalls. The role involves engaging with the pubic and chatting about walking or cycling in Lanarkshire. Volunteers will be fully briefed before each event.

Lanarkshire Sustrans Group are making a short promotional film on the National Cycling Network in Lanarkshire and require volunteers to assist with shooting and editing the video. The type of work involved should allow the volunteer the opportunity of gaining experience in the whole process of film-making and video editing. Please note that transport is available to get to and from Route 74.

East Kilbride Community Transport have been established for 35 years and within this time have built up relationships with various service users such as schools, local clubs, churches and care homes. The service aims to provide top quality transport and has two paid drivers who are responsible for the upkeep of the two 17 seater mini buses. The Coordinator role consists of taking phone calls to book the buses and arranging schedules for the drivers on a regularly basis with keeping record of mileage sheets. The volunteer(s) would be responsible for invoicing on a monthly basis and bank reconciliation as well as arranging servicing for the buses on a 10 weekly basis; along with MOTs and any repairs as required.

Dog Foster Carer The Freedom Project is a free fostering service for dogs belonging to people fleeing from domestic abuse. Families fleeing domestic abuse are usually unable to take their pets with them into a refuge so in many cases they are reluctant to leave their home until they know there is somewhere safe for their pets. Dogs Trust, alongside other pets fostering services in the UK, offers a solution. We always need volunteers living in the Central Belt of Scotland to become foster carers and we think there are many fantastic benefits to being part of the Freedom Project: -The enjoyment of caring for a dog without the lifetime commitment -You will be helping a family and their dog to escape from an abusive home -Walking a dog is a fantastic way to exercise and keep fit and healthy -Dogs are a great talking point and a way to get out and meet new people -You’ll receive ongoing advice and support from our friendly Freedom Project staff -Dogs Trust covers all food, expenses and veterinary bills Without the help and support of our dedicated volunteer foster carers, we wouldn't be able to run the Freedom Project. If you are interested in applying to become a foster carer for the Freedom Project, please complete our online enquiry form and we will send you an application form and information pack so you can find more about what it means to be a volunteer foster carer. We may also give you a call to chat about the project and whether the opportunity is right for you. It usually takes up to 3 weeks to become a registered volunteer. https://www.moretodogstrust.org.uk/volunteer/enquiry-form

Our group runs fortnightly for parent carers of children who have received a diagnosis of Autism. We would like to have a therapist available to provide mini/taster therapies i.e. Hand massage, head neck and shoulder massage, reiki etc… to help our parents cope better with their stress and anxiety issues. It would be helpful to have an understanding of carer issues and an empathetic, and friendly manner. The groups provide an opportunity for parents to get together to meet friends, share experiences and get some time out from their caring role. It is hoped we can provide a range of workshops, activities, information sessions and therapies for the parents in order to make it an enjoyable experience for them to come along to. Any therapies provided would need to be appropriate to the venue which would be in an open hall setting and therapist would need to be aware and ensure client confidentiality was respected.

Driving volunteers to away day football matches, Various towns for away days, Car-boot sales and other fêtes and events to raise money. The volunteer must have a drivers license to drive a minibus. Good team and communication skills. Good time management and be flexible to working various days and times. All volunteers have the opportunity to personal development and new social skills.

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.

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.

Lingo Flamingo offers language classes to older adults in care homes to help support the battle against dementia. As a Language Tutor you will go into care homes and teach older adults in classes of ten - to help improve their language and research has shown that knowing a second language can delay the onset of dementia by up to five years. Learning a language also has cognitive effects. Lingo Flamingo offer comprehensive training and supply all the necessary teaching materials.

The Royal Air Forces Association are looking for a voluntary Caseworker who will visit potential beneficiaries, listen to their concerns and assess their needs. The Caseworker will identify areas of support and make referrals to partner agencies, record visits and maintain good records, and undertake follow up visits as and when required. A Caseworker is someone who carries out welfare work for the Royal Air Forces Association. Welfare work is about listening to an individual and assessing their needs to find out how the Association can provide help and support to them. Support can include anything from helping put a beneficiary with a disability in touch with social services, so they can apply for funding for a wet room, to something as simple as filling in a form to get a new fridge for a beneficiary who cannot afford to replace their broken one. It could also be informing beneficiaries of the holiday breaks the Association offers in one of its three Wings Break hotels. Caseworkers may also need to gather complex information on beneficiaries to help with applications for care home fees or similar and this can involve providing a clear and precise information on finances and correspondences. Caseworkers will visit their beneficiary 1 - 2 hours per visit and provide potentially 3 visits per beneficiary.

The Haven is a registered charity providing support to people affected by a range of life limiting illnesses such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease, Parkinson's disease and dementia and will signpost others to services appropriate to their needs. The role of the Centre Volunteer is varied but integral to the services they provide. The Centre Volunteer plays an important role in creating a welcoming, relaxed and safe environment for their visitors and clients. The role can include spending dedicated time with Haven clients, making tea or coffee, listening to them and assisting with keeping the centre clean, tidy and well-stocked.

The Haven is a registered charity providing support to people affected by a range of life-limiting illnesses such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease, Parkinson's disease and dementia and will sign post others to services appropriate to their needs. The role of Volunteer Complementary Therapist is integral to the services we provide and forms part of our multi-disciplinary team. They will provide holistic, one-to-one and group work relaxation/complementary therapies to clients, in collaboration with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, they will also be required to maintain professional records of treatments in client notes and any changes in the client's condition or progress. This is an ideal opportunity to gain therapy experience working with people affected by life-limiting conditions and working in a multi-disciplinary environment. Volunteering with The Haven offers the chance to make a real difference to people affected by life-limited conditions.

MacMillan Cancer Support are looking for volunteers to join them in their fight against cancer and help support their Information and Support Service. Volunteers will be part of a team helping to run information and support services to people affected by cancer on a regular basis. The aim of the programme is to offer a listening ear and signpost service users to other services they may need e.g. financial advice, physical activities, counselling or complementary therapies. Activities include: - Meeting and greeting people, providing a warm welcome to the MacMillan service - Providing a friendly, listening ear to people affected by cancer - Supporting people on a one-to-one basis depending on their individual needs - Making direct referrals to the appropriate agencies - Explaining the resources and services available in Lanarkshire and beyond - Collecting and recording information about people who use the service - Keeping information displays stocked and up to date - Setting up and closing down the service - Attending volunteer development sessions to keep informed and up to date If interested, applications can be found at: www.culturenl.co.uk/macmillan For more information on the role please contact MacMillan on 01698 332607 or macmillan@culturenl.co.uk.

R:evolve clothing shops are not just your average charity shop; they are unique second-hand boutiques with a West End feel without the West End price tag. R:evolve are funded by the Climate Challenge Fund to encourage people to think differently about the impact fashion has on the environment and asks their customers to use R:evolve to swap their clothes instead of buying something new. They are looking for volunteers to join their organisation as Swap Shop Assistants - helping their customers swap their unwanted clothes for some pre-loved items that they would like instead. Tasks include: welcoming customers, recording incoming/outgoing items, sorting/steaming clothes, displaying stock and promoting the services locally. If you are looking to give something to your community, gain work experience, meet new people, or are interested in fashion or the environment, then why not get in touch?

We require cash desk volunteers to help 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.

Community Food Matters are looking for volunteers to join their team of ‘café volunteers’. We currently run 3 informal Community Café’s in the Rural Clydesdale area that are open to all in the community. We prepare light meals and refreshments for participants. Each café is slightly different. Refreshments at the café could include soup, filled rolls, tea, coffee, juice, healthy sweet treats. If you are enthusiastic about food and enjoy being part of the community, this opportunity is for you.

Community Food Matters are looking for people to join their team of ‘café volunteers’. We currently run 3 informal Community Café’s in the Rural Clydesdale area that are open to all in the community. We prepare light meals and refreshments for participants. If you like hosting, welcoming & chatting to people, getting involved in activities and don’t mind helping to set up tidy up or assist kitchen staff with taking food orders and clearing plates, this opportunity is for you. You can get involved in one aspect of the café or a bit of everything.

Collectively the Board overseas the strategic direction of COVEY, reviews progress and acts as a resource for the lead officer. The Board are responsible for the Governance of COVEY and as with everyone involved with COVEY, you will contribute to effective team working, aligning with our core values of passion, innovation, commitment, openness and respect. Join a Board who actually make things happen and have fun at their meetings! Have you strong people skills, the ability to network and connect with senior people in the voluntary, public or private sectors, leadership qualities and a strategic/entrepreneurial focus? You will ideally have connections in any health related field, business and management experience or an interest in funding and strategic developments. Your reward will be in using your skills and experience to contribute greatly to the well being of local young people and making a difference to their lives.

We are looking for volunteer drivers to transport some of the vulnerable young people we work with to various locations throughout South Lanarkshire to participate in activities. Most of this work takes place during weeknights, especially during school term time.

We are looking for volunteers to help out at our brand new Bike Town Shop. Volunteers will be involved in: serving customers, receiving donations and working with our bike mechanics to organise pick-ups or donations as they are handed into the unit, preparing goods for sale and replenishing stock, answering queries about Bike Town and the products/services we offer with support.

Clydesdale Community Initiatives (CCI) along with South Lanarkshire's Countryside and Greenspace Service are looking for potential volunteers who love being outdoors, love local woodland areas and love doing some 'hands on' work. If this sounds like you then why not come along and join the Mauldslies Woods Volunteering Team! The role involves carrying out a programme of practical woodland conservation and management tasks - all whilst you learn new skills, make friends and have fun! The team works within Mauldslie Woods in all seasons and meet every fourth Thursday of the month until 12th December 2019 from 10:15am - 3pm.

East Kilbride and District Shopmobility require Mini Bus Drivers to develop our mini bus service by diving our mini bus throughout East Kilbride on planned routes, collecting service users and taking them home again. This is a good opportunity to develop knowledge of working in a charity and community transport setting, working with people with restricted mobility and disabilities and customer service skills.

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.

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.

Complementary Therapies will provide one-to-one support to individuals who are experiencing emotional distress or physical pain and discomfort. You will have the opportunity to help people who are in difficult circumstances feel more relaxed; learn coping skills and feel better about themselves through providing one-to-one therapies appropriate to their needs. People are referred to us for a wide variety of reasons, either self-referred or via GPs; Social Work; Health Visitors; etc.

CANAPE work with vulnerable young people aged 16-24 who have offended in the past and so we like our volunteers and staff to be supportive of our client group and non-judgemental. We would like to find someone who can already cook or be willing to learn. Ideally you would be able to distinguish a ribeye steak from a Popeseye. We have high standards and are not a regular greasy spoon cafe. We get very busy at the weekends and would like someone who would be willing to work the odd weekend shift as well as the quieter week days. THIS OPPORTUNITY TAKES PLACE IN OUR CAFE/BISTRO IN CUMBERNAULD.

The mentoring project works specifically to help young people aged 16 – 29 years old who have suffered from anxiety, depression, mental health issues, substance misuse, addiction, isolation, offending behaviour, or they may also have been involved in crime and with the Criminal Justice System. Many want to change but don’t have the support to do so. We hope that through mentoring, these young people can improve their health and wellbeing and through your help, can make a success of their life. The mentoring programme aims to work intensively with these young people to help them progress in their life journey. Helping them overcome the barriers and develop stronger life skills will assist them in turning their life around. Your role as a Mentor will be crucial in supporting young people to do this. What’s involved? After your initial induction period, you would be carefully matched with a young person who you would meet on a 1 to 1 basis for a minimum of 1 hour per week. Your role will be to encourage them, listen to them, and help them see that there is a better life ahead of them. Pass on the many life and work lessons and experiences that will support these young people to succeed. You would be supported by our Mentoring Team who will guide you in forming and developing your mentoring relationship. By utilising the skills, experience and expertise of our Mentors we are able to offer 1-to-1 mentoring, which will encourage young people to gain support in finding new opportunities and steer them away from the barriers and problems that have been holding them back. A small commitment of just one hour per week.

If you are a UWS student and enjoy working with people on a one-to-one basis in order to discover their talents and abilities, this volunteering opportunity may be the one for you! The role involves meeting with students who are interested in volunteering, and providing information and advice to help them make an informed choice about where they can volunteer in South Lanarkshire. You'd be using a user-friendly database of local volunteering opportunities, entering information about volunteers' skills and interests and choosing good 'matches' from the possibilities brought up by your search. The role also involves some admin, such as entering data about the volunteers interviewed and liaising with Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire staff. You should understand the importance of confidentiality, be reliable and committed; and confident and cheerful! We will provide training on a day and at a time to suit. You'll be able to shadow an advisor, and become familiar with the database. To volunteer for this role it is essential that you are reliable, can commit for a minimum of three months, and be a UWS student.

Sense Scotland are looking for volunteers to become part of their One Giant Leap team, supporting young people with disabilities in a youth group setting alongside Sense Scotland staff. As a Group Supporter you will bring friendliness and enthusiasm to the group, helping our members build friendships and develop confidence in their social skills. Members play a key part in running the group; choosing together the activities, trips and menu plans. Group Supporters play a very important role in encouraging our members to get involved in these activities and have fun, ensuring that their disabilities and any sensory impairment they have are not a barrier to participation. Activities at One Giant Leap are very diverse and have included arts, sports, music, dance, cooking, candle-making, gardening, story-telling, movie nights, photography, and almost anything you can think of! Members are also encouraged and supported to complete ASDAN qualifications in topics that interest them.

Working in conjunction with the Librarian to provide supervision, training, support and allocation of duties to Patient Library Assistants. Volunteers will promote and market the services and resources available to patients, as well as getting involved in specific activities such as Book Week Scotland. The State Hospital is one of four high secure psychiatric hospitals in the UK, located in South Lanarkshire. The principal aim is to rehabilitate patients all of whom are detained in the hospital under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act (2003). The hospital recognises the valuable contribution made by volunteers enriching the quality of everyday life for patients. Volunteers are therefore well embedded in the work of the hospital. The State Hospital holds Investing in Volunteers Award; a nationally recognised accreditation, which is audited by Volunteer Scotland.

The Machan Trust delivers breakfast clubs in four primary schools within the Larkhall area, providing over 500 breakfasts per week on average. We would be unable to provide this service without our fantastic team of committed volunteers, which we are always looking to expand. Volunteers provide support to the lead worker by helping with setting up and clearing up, making toast, pouring cereal and drinks, washing and drying dishes, engaging the children in a variety of enjoyable activities, and providing homework support. 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. The support of breakfast club volunteers is vital in helping the Machan Trust to fulfil its vision of improving the life chances of children and young people in Larkhall and the surrounding areas.

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.

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture and Sporting Memories Network are working in partnership to deliver a brand new project which is designed to connect local Sporting Memories reminiscence groups together for monthly events in a community/sports setting via the sports hub to encourage social inclusion and physical activity. This is also designed to attract new participants via clubs and give some participants exposure to sport and physical activity in the community feeding into clubs. Over the course of the project it is likely that Sporting Memories participants become even more active through monthly activities at the Sports Hub and potentially take-up more regular physical activity with other sports clubs or out-with the weekly groups and hub. Volunteers are required to facilitate and support the delivery of the monthly Sporting Memories hub events at Calderglen. Their participants will engage in inclusive physical activity as well as reminiscence activities. Volunteers will be asked to take on a variety of roles including registration, questionnaires, activity delivery and sport reminiscence sessions. Students with an interest in sports/sports coaching are preferred for this role. This is a fantastic opportunity to upskill and gain experience working in sport and health in the community. This is becoming a prominent function of sport in communities. Full training and support is provided. Please note that this opportunity is a monthly role and volunteers would be required to commit 2 - 3 hours per month. This will be flexible to suit volunteer and South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture.

We are looking for volunteer escorts who will help assist our mini bus driver helping service users on and off the bus throughout the East Kilbride and surrounding areas.

The Befrienders provide a valuable service which aims to improve and enhance the quality of life of those people who use the service. The Hands on Project relies on the skills, experience and talents of a pool of volunteers recruited and trained by the project. The ultimate aim of the project is to promote active community participation, self-help and empowerment, as well as breaking down the isolation many housebound people suffer through lack of social contact. It also gives users an opportunity to exercise greater control over their own lives.

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.

Cambuslang Baptist Church Lunch Club are looking for volunteers who can come along and help within the kitchen and/or serve meals to our service users. In the kitchen we organise menus, prepare fresh food, cook and wash dishes (please note there is a dishwasher). If you would prefer not to be involved in the kitchen and prefer just to help serve meals then we would require some help with setting tables, serving the meal, clearing the tables, removing the covers and putting tables away. Sometimes you will help with taking money from our service users as they come in for their lunch.

The British Heart Foundation are looking for volunteers who are tech savvy, know their way around eBay, have a keen eye for unusual and sort after collectables, and get a thrill of researching curious and interesting objects. Volunteers will help package items and send them to their eBay HQ as well as receiving updates about the most unusual and exciting finds the British Heart Foundation have managed to sell through their stores. The British Heart Foundation have a dedicated resource to provide support for the volunteering role if required. Volunteers will receive a thank you discount of 25% off any donated stock.

The British Heart Foundation are looking for volunteer drivers who are active and bubbly, enjoy meeting new people and love getting out and about your local surroundings. Volunteers will help collect stock from people's houses, businesses or their clothing banks and deliver items to their local shop. Please note that volunteers must have a valid driving licence, an up-to-date MOT and a suitable car for carrying out collections. Volunteers will receive a thank you discount of 25% off any donated stock.

The British Heart Foundation are looking for volunteers who are confident, chatty and driven to help generate great quality stock by building and maintaining friendly relationships with exciting and new business contacts, help arrange local collections for their local shop and talk to local businesses about surplus stock. Volunteers will receive a thank you discount of 25% off any donated stock.

The British Heart Foundation are looking for volunteers to help support the continuing successes of BHF stores and BHF's research into heart and circulatory disease by helping to recruit like-minded people to join the British Heart Foundation team. Volunteers get involved within their local community, meet individuals face-to-face or through web-based platforms, placing adverts online and making contacts within the local colleges and job centres. Volunteers will receive a thank you discount of 25% off any donated stock.

The British Heart Foundation are looking for volunteers with a keen interest in books. Volunteers will help price, organise and display a wide range of books, strike up conversations with fellow book lovers and provide simple facts about the British Heart Foundation's lifesaving heart research. Volunteers will help create eye catching displays and inspire others to pick up books. Volunteers will receive a thank you discount of 25% off any donated stock.

The British Heart Foundation are looking for Vinyl Volunteers to come and face the music at your local BHF store by helping research those rare and unique vinyl titles, talk and chat with like-minded people and strike up conversations with fellow music lovers. Volunteers will receive a thank you discount of 25% off any donated stock.

Volunteers will be part of a team of ride leaders and assistants who will plan, organise and lead public-led rides of approx. 20 miles in length. Full training will be given in order to become a ride leader. Rides will usually take place at weekends but there may be an opportunity for midweek rides in the summer months.

REACH Lanarkshire Autism are looking for a Play Worker to help support children with an autism spectrum condition at their youth group. The group provides different activities such as Nintendo Switch, arts and crafts and board games. The group also has themed nights with pizza, quizzes, nerf wars, cooking and much more. Those who attend are very much involved with the planning of the activities and trips out are also planned.

The Samaritans of Lanarkshire, Hamilton Branch are looking for someone to help support their I.T infrastructure by responding to and fixing I.T problems supported by their central office. Volunteers would be expected to commit to 2 hours per week at the volunteers choosing, but not every week.

Each volunteer is fully trained to be supportive to vulnerable callers who need a listening ear. The volunteer benefits from being a member of a national organisation, which provides extensive training opportunities and a high level of individual support to its members. There is the opportunity to make a difference for those going through a personal crisis in their lives, just by being there and listening.

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.

Parkinson’s UK are looking for Event Champions to join their Regional Fundraising team at their one-off event at Chatelherault Country Park on Sunday 12th May 2019. As a volunteer you will be part of the mission to ensure event attendees have the best possible experience – raising vital funds to find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. No matter your speciality – as an Event Champion, there’s an activity to suit you! Volunteers are required for the following roles: • Marshalling, ushering or cheering participants or event guests • Running registration, information or merchandise stands • Answering queries from event participants and providing information on the work of Parkinson’s UK • Liaising with the event organiser to ensure things run smoothly, reporting any issues or concerns • Help to set-up event and packing everything down • Collecting donations e.g. bucket collections or selling raffle tickets

The Royal Air Forces Association are looking for a voluntary Caseworker who will visit potential beneficiaries, listen to their concerns and assess their needs. The Caseworker will identify areas of support and make referrals to partner agencies, record visits and maintain good records, and undertake follow up visits as and when required. A Caseworker is someone who carries out welfare work for the Royal Air Forces Association. Welfare work is about listening to an individual and assessing their needs to find out how the Association can provide help and support to them. Support can include anything from helping put a beneficiary with a disability in touch with social services, so they can apply for funding for a wet room, to something as simple as filling in a form to get a new fridge for a beneficiary who cannot afford to replace their broken one. It could also be informing beneficiaries of the holiday breaks the Association offers in one of its three Wings Break hotels. Caseworkers may also need to gather complex information on beneficiaries to help with applications for care home fees or similar and this can involve providing a clear and precise information on finances and correspondences. Caseworkers will visit their beneficiary 1 - 2 hours per visit and provide potentially 3 visits per beneficiary.

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.

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.

Volunteers are required to help carry out routine garden work located at the front and back entrances of The Haven. The tasks include weeding, planting, watering and keeping the raised beds tidy, and providing interest and colour throughout the year. Volunteers will also be required to help maintain garden furniture e.g. benches etc. Volunteers will be in contact with clients who use the centre as they walk through the garden.

Dedicating time to Haven clients, listening to them, welcoming them and providing them with information on the Haven. General adhoc duties, making tea/coffee, dishes.

Our receptionists are the first point of contact for anyone calling or visiting The Haven. It is very important that people receive a warm and friendly greeting. The Haven is a positive environment where clients are the priority and client confidentiality is paramount. The main role requirements are, to operate the door entry buzzer system and welcome all visitors to the centre. Answering external phone calls and dealing with enquiries, taking messages as required. Answering phone calls to staff who are out working in the community. General office duties such as making up client files, laminating, filing and other tasks to assist the Admin team.

At Krishna Eco-Farm we endeavour to bring about a way of life which is in harmony with nature, that treads gently on the earth, and is with reverence for all forms of life. In the hope to promote a positive alternative to the dominant consumerist and materialistic world view; we offer a more peaceful, natural, healthy, happy, wholesome, holistic, sustainable and balanced lifestyle. These dare exciting times and we need you to help us grow more food to contribute to our kitchen, helping us to make our famous vegetarian food even more nutritious! The gardening engagements are seasonal and include sowing seeds, potting, planting out, weeding, watering and harvesting. During the winter there is building maintenance and landscaping tasks and to help us with all the back-up work needed to maintain the project such as cleaning, housekeeping and food preparation.

Deaf Equality & Accessibility Forum South Lanarkshire (D.E.A.F) are looking for a volunteer to monitor their everyday accounts and support the group with their annual submissions required by their funders, HRMC, OSCR etc. D.E.A.F are looking for a passionate individual who can use their accountancy skills to support the charity. You'll be managing their day to day accounting activities such as updating their transactions, liaising with their treasurer and working along with the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) to support their payroll process. In addition, you will keep their accounts accessible and transparent for current and potential funders along with supporting their treasurer with the end of the year accounts which are submitted to organisations such as HMRC and OSCR. As a volunteer you can expect to gain valuable experience while performing your duties within D.E.A.F. Thanks for their work supporting and empowering the deaf community, you will gain a strong awareness of diversity and good working practices with those who are BSL users, deaf, or hard of hearing.

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! Experience: Must be committed to the role and be enthusiastic in providing play and physical activity opportunities to children. Experience working with children is favourable but not essential as training is provided. Access to a car is preferred, however some sessions may be in areas that public transport is available.

Volunteers needed to collate and sort donated children's clothing and baby goods, may also help distribute donations to needy families who are referred to the baby bank by Social Services and trusted partners.

We require volunteer van assistants to help out at our Shelter Scotland shop by providing practical support to our van drivers, this involves: Being the face of Shelter Scotland when collecting donations from people's homes; 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; Helping to prepare route plans for the day ahead in the most cost effective way.

We offer flexible volunteering role 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 have other roles involving programme planning and delivery of a balanced programme to our young people including Assistant Leader Roles where you can communicate with other adults and collaborate to create a new, stimulating activity based programme.

Volunteers need to be able to give 3-4 hours per week and have their own transport. They will work in the Clydesdale and Hamilton area and be happy to travel. Good communications skills, liking and understanding of young people are qualities we require in our volunteers, Tasks - to provide an enjoyable outing for a young person building up a good relationship with them.

The Samaritans of Lanarkshire are looking for volunteers to help support their Outreach Team, who do public talks to schools, businesses and other charitable and church organisations. Outreach Support Volunteers will help with informing these various organisations to what the Samaritans do; what their service provides as well as support groups through talking about suicide. Ideally, volunteers should be willing to participate in the discussion as well as lead discussions at times. Volunteers will be fully trained in their Outreach Programme and this includes listening to live calls for training purposes as well as being introduced to all other aspects of the Samaritans service.

Blind Veterans UK are committed to supporting blind veterans no matter where they are. Volunteer Home Visitors provide crucial social interaction for their veterans who can't reach their centres, and can often feel isolated and lonely. By popping by once a week or fortnight to see a veteran in their local area, Home Visitors are a friendly face that can make all the difference to their veterans. Their Cambuslang based blind veteran would greatly appreciate regular visits at home (a simple chat and a cup of tea) and also support getting out and about in the local area. A volunteer with access to a car would be beneficial but is not essential. The role can be flexible around your other commitments, but we ask that you are reliable and punctual for their veterans. Just to note that volunteers will NOT be asked to do any personal care roles.

Blind Veterans UK are looking for volunteers to help accompany their veteran within East Kilbride on short walks in the local area. Community outings are their blind veterans' chance to connect with their local community, maintain independence and have a great day out. Outings provide crucial social interaction for their veterans who can't reach Blind Veteran UK centres and can sometimes feel isolated or lonely. Volunteers are there to help their blind veterans access enjoyable trips in their local area. This could include guiding a veteran to help them orientate themselves or providing descriptions of things or events where they may not be able to see.

The British Heart Foundation are looking for volunteers to help sort the donations they receive into different categories, help ironing out clothes by using the steamer, and help contribute to the friendly and fun atmosphere by socialising with other volunteers. Whether you're a lover of vintage clothing, stunning jewellery or beautiful bric-a-brac, or fancy the company of other volunteers then the British Heart Foundation would love to hear from you. Volunteers will receive a thank you discount of 25% off any donated stock.

The British Heart Foundation are looking for volunteers who are calm, confident and chatty to join their team of dedicated volunteers fighting against heart disease. As a volunteer you will become the voice of your local shop - you will be the first point of contact for customers, helping them with any enquiries they may have and help arrange collections for donations. If you have good communication skill and able to follow administration processes accurately then come and be part of your local team. Volunteers will receive a thank you discount of 25% off any donated stock.

Volunteers will assist the ride leaders, ensuring the wellbeing of participants and each volunteer will be given the opportunity to train to become a ride leader. Rides will usually take place at weekends but there may be an opportunity for midweek rides in the summer months.

Bairdwatson Trust are looking to recruit new enthusiastic Trustees, willing to advise and contribute to the award of grants to successful employability projects in the North Lanarkshire and South Ayrshire areas. Trustee Role: 1. To contribute knowledge and experience to the deliberations of the Trust, in some or all of the following areas: - • investment and financial management • governance • commercial management and business skills • knowledge of the voluntary sector and grant-making • knowledge of grant-making areas in which the Trust is involved e.g. employment, employment training, supported employment, youth training, secondary/further education • government policy, including local government • networking 2. To participate in meetings of the Trustees which are normally held 4 times a year (3 grant-making meetings) during the working day in Glasgow and to participate in other meetings as required. 3. To abide by the majority decisions of the Trustees acting as a body. 4. To bring to the attention of the Trustees any conflict of interest which might affect the Trust’s decisions, including financial or other interests in commercial or voluntary organisations, membership of other boards or committees, or employment. 5. Should the Trustee so wish, to represent the Trust in attending events, visiting projects and speaking about the work of the Trust. 6. To maintain discretion about any discussion among the Trustees which relates to the work of the Trust or to outside bodies, whether financial, commercial or voluntary. 7. To respond within a reasonable time to any communication from other Trustees, from the secretariat (at Harper Macleod) or from the assessor, which indicates that a response is expected, and to let the secretariat know if a lengthy absence, or period of time out of normal communication, is envisaged (e.g. more than 3 weeks) 8. To have and to maintain access, under normal circumstances, to the internet and to email communication. 9. To do all other things expected of a Trustee of a charitable trust and to comply with all legislation and guidance issued by OSCR relating to the conduct of charitable trustees and charities.

Larkhall and District Volunteer Group (LDVG) are looking for volunteer drivers who can help support clients to and from their non-emergency appointments. Volunteers would drive their own car to the patient's home and support 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 and access to their own vehicle.

The Citizens Advice Bureau in East Kilbride are looking for a new treasurer to join their team and help be part of an amazing team that provides free and impartial advice, often to those most vulnerable in our society and will be responsible for overseeing the income and expenditure of the bureau which last year totalled £180,000. Key roles include: • Guiding and advising the board in the approval of budgets, accounts and financial statements. • Ensuring end of year accounts are prepared, audited and submitted to the relevant authorities. • Monitoring the Bureau’s income and expenditure position and presenting reports to the board. • Ensuring that full financial records are kept for all transactions and take a lead in contracting all Bureau services, including pay, pensions, property and services. Previous experience is desired however not essential.

Older and Active in East Kilbride are looking for volunteers to help support older and isolated people to connect with others within their community. We want to encourage the older people of South Lanarkshire to attend our group sessions held in “The Meeting Place” located within East Kilbride Town Centre. Our aim is to support individuals to access local support, to enable them to feel part of their community and to help them gain maximum independence. We also are looking for enthusiastic, reliable and committed volunteers to help out at The Meeting Place and to support the Shopmobility Service, duties include helping serve refreshments, assisting with events and activities being held within The Meeting Place. Helping out at the Shopmobility reception desk, take bookings both over the phone and face to face and to assist in the hiring out of equipment to our service users

A befriender will be matched with an older person in their area that is isolated. They will spend time with them offering companionship to build their confidence and link them back into social activities. We offer this through a befriending and a handyperson service. Many people in our community have very few visitors or people to go and see them so our volunteers spend time with someone in their local area in order to build up their confidence in getting out and about again. This may be having a coffee and getting to know each other at first and eventually linking into a group that runs locally that they can then get to independently in the future.

A befriender will be matched with an older person (50+) in their area that is isolated. They will spend time with them offering companionship to build their confidence and link them back into social activities. We offer this through a befriending and a handyperson service. Many people in our community have very few visitors or people to go and see them so our volunteers spend time with someone in their local area in order to build up their confidence in getting out and about again. This may be having a coffee and getting to know each other at first and eventually linking into a group that runs locally that they can then get to independently in the future.

Healthy Valleys are looking for new Health Walk Leaders to help lead short walks in the local area. Each walk is no further than 2 miles and takes no longer than 1 hour. Walks are suitable for all ages and abilities and aim to get people walking in a relaxed and sociable group, often having tea and a chit-chat afterwards.

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.

Volunteers are required to befriend young people aged between 7 and 17 years old. Together they will participate in fun activities and outings, which the young people would not normally have the opportunity to experience. The young people COVEY work with are referred to us by social work, education or other agencies. They could be experiencing problems within their family, school or community. They may be feeling isolated due to a lack of peer friendship, family support, a health problem or perhaps just need a break from caring responsibilities in their own family life. Befriending is both challenging and very rewarding. Befrienders and the people they volunteer with can both benefit from a new friendship and enjoy shared experiences.

Covey Befriending, Pathways to Confidence is an innovative partnership project between COVEY Befriending and Bellshill & Mossend YMCA. The focus of the project is on mentoring and befriending through supporting the whole family, to ensure positive longer term outcomes. With our values of passion, openness, respect, innovation and commitment we are looking for mentors to be a role model to our families. The overall aim is to provide help and guidance directly to parent/carers to improve overall outcomes for them and their family unit.

The State Hospital is keen to identify opportunities to enhance service deliver; taking advantage of opportunities available via external funding where appropriate and given the current financial constraints, the hospital is experiencing significant financial challenges in relation to enhancing patients' experiences. As a volunteer you will help provide support to access and secure additional funding through grants, bursaries, charitable donations etc. and help engage with patients, carers, staff and other volunteers, supported by the Involvement and Equality Team. Additionally, volunteers will be asked to contribute to reports and on occasion, attend a number of internal meetings including the Involvement and Equality Steering Group, Support Healthy Choices Implementation Group, and Patient Partnership Group. Volunteers may also be asked to contribute to presentations and attend external events which promote and share best practices. The hospital works collaboratively with Forensic Network partners and other supporting organisations e.g. Health Improvement Scotland, Scottish Health Council and Volunteer Scotland.

To work with the Bike Mechanic on agreed tasks, which could include: learning about how bikes work; taking parts off bikes; cleaning bikes; building bikes from donated parts; helping at classes and other events; running errands/maintaining a clean, safe and tidy workplace; driving the van to pick-up bike donations and trips to recycling for items that cannot be upcycled or recycled; dropping flyers off throughout G72 and G73 areas.

Clydesdale Community Initiative are running gardening groups in local hospital gardens where the focus is on growing vegetables for the hospital to use and to help support local food banks. As a volunteer you can be expected to be part of a friendly hard working team, discovering new skills and interests, and making a positive contribution to your community. This is an opportunity to meet new people and have fun, whilst giving you experience in ‘hands on work’ in a real working environment. The group meets every Tuesday afternoon at 1:15pm - 3:15pm.

Clydesdale Community Initiatives (CCI) and Friends of Stonehouse Park are looking for potential volunteers to take part in environmental volunteering which includes improving the woodland area, clearing pathways and making new benches. The group meets the last Wednesday of the month from 10:15am - 2:30pm.

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture and Sporting Memories Network are working in partnership to deliver a brand new project which is designed to connect local Sporting Memories reminiscence groups together for monthly events in a community/sports setting via the sports hub to encourage social inclusion and physical activity. This is also designed to attract new participants via clubs and give some participants exposure to sport and physical activity in the community feeding into clubs. One of the primary outcomes of the project is to establish whether we can improve the strength and balance, and reduce the risk of falls of particularly hard-to-reach groups in the community; older men living with long-term conditions like dementia and Parkinson's disease. The aim is to develop a bespoke set of strength and balance exercises i.e. established exercises woven into a set of fun activities designed to engage typical group members. Volunteers are required to carry out baseline strength and balance evaluation of their participants. Evaluations will be carried out at the start of the project and then every 3 months thereafter. Full training is provided for this role. However health or physio students are preferred. Please note that this opportunity is a monthly role and volunteers would be required to commit 2 - 3 hours per month. This will be flexible to suit volunteer and South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture.

NHS Lanarkshire are looking for a Way Finder Volunteer who can contribute a few hours per week to help welcome and assist patients and visitors to the health centre, help signpost and if necessary, guide patients/visitors to relevant areas/departments and follow sign-in procedures. As part of your role you will provide a friendly and welcoming atmosphere to patients and visitors and if necessary, provide information about the opportunities required by the visitors. You will explain the resources and services available to visitors and patients i.e. location of the main reception, lifts, toilets and treatment rooms. You may also be required to accompany patients/visitors to the health centre and if you have any concerns, bring to the attention of staff. Please note volunteers must maintain confidentiality at all times and respect the privacy of patients and their families in the health centre environment at all times.

Guide Dogs Scotland are looking for fundraisers to help on 'flag' days with street collections, help on stalls at local events, take collection boxes to local businesses, attend local events and keep track of what is sold, and count donations that are received.

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.

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 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.

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.

Volunteer drivers would use their own car to bring clients to the centre.

What does the role involve? • Undertake training to become a My Guide volunteer • A commitment to support a person who is blind or partially sighted, based on the aims of My Guide. • Provide sighted guide assistance to meet the mutually agreed goals of the blind or partially sighted person. This could be anything from helping people get to the gym, to popping down to the local shops, or accessing public transport. • Develop a good working partnership with a blind or partially sighted person, their friends and family and other groups that may be able to support independence in the longer term. • Establish and adhere to appropriate social contact and personal boundaries • As appropriate, support referral or access to local services and facilities for blind and partially sighted people • Demonstrate the sighted guiding technique to friends, colleagues and people who are blind or partially sighted • Provide regular feedback on progress and any issues that arise to your line manager (the My Guide Ambassador) • Provide the My Guide role at agreed times/location

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 sales floor; Keeping the sort room tidy and organised; Identify valuable items, high brand.

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.

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.

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.

Volunteer Support Workers help organise activities for children and families, including residentials and trips away to help build relationships between parents, grans, carers and the children. Volunteers play an active role in supporting children and parents on a one-to-one basis and in a group setting as part of their regular duties.

Help others to become healthier and happier by leading our health walks. The walks are free, short and gentle, making it easier for people to become more active. Apart from taking people on a walk, walk leaders will welcome new walkers, give route information (where, how long/ how far, hazards), encourage some social activity and deal with a bit of paperwork. Optional activities are assisting with promoting the walks and planning and risk assessing new routes. It is up to individual volunteers to decide how much they want to commit, but to ensure some continuity we would ask that you consider your availability for leading walks before doing the health walk leader training day.

MacMillan Cancer Support are looking for volunteers to join them in their fight against cancer and help support their Information and Support Service. Volunteers will be part of a team helping to run information and support services to people affected by cancer on a regular basis. The aim of the programme is to offer a listening ear and signpost service users to other services they may need e.g. financial advice, physical activities, counselling or complementary therapies. Activities include: - Meeting and greeting people, providing a warm welcome to the MacMillan service - Providing a friendly, listening ear to people affected by cancer - Supporting people on a one-to-one basis depending on their individual needs - Making direct referrals to the appropriate agencies - Explaining the resources and services available in Lanarkshire and beyond - Collecting and recording information about people who use the service - Keeping information displays stocked and up to date - Setting up and closing down the service - Attending volunteer development sessions to keep informed and up to date If interested, applications can be found at: www.culturenl.co.uk/macmillan For more information on the role please contact MacMillan on 01698 332607 or macmillan@culturenl.co.uk.

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.

Volunteers will undertake a series of conservation tasks including replacing timber steps, woodland management and removal of non-native species. This site is part of the Clyde Valley Woodlands National Nature Reserve. Volunteers would be helping to manage and conserve the site and its habitats for the benefit of the wildlife and for people to enjoy. Volunteers could also learn more about biodiversity – and opportunities are available to get involved in other projects and programmes with South Lanarkshire Council’s Greenspace Team and Clydesdale Community Initiative. Please note that no experience is required as guidance and training is provided.

The British Heart Foundation are looking for volunteers who have a keen interest in fashion and trends, and love accessorising their outfits. Volunteers will be involved in selecting, merchandising and displaying stock of exciting and interesting accessories. Whether you're a lover of handbags and shoes, stunning jewellery or beautiful accessories, or just fancy the company of other friendly volunteers then the British Heart Foundation would love to hear from you. Volunteers will receive a thank you discount of 25% off any donated stock.

Volunteers are required to help support individuals who struggle with computer use by utilising your skills to help clients apply and complete online job applications, help support job searches and help support service users in using their Universal Credit account. Volunteers use the resource centres computerised systems to help improve clients' knowledge of various services, help train individuals throughout different services to meet the Hub aims, help individuals in the community improve their employment and/or training prospects, and advise individuals on the benefits of joining a credit union and on basic budgeting skills.

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.

Supporting isolated older people to link into their communities by visiting them at home, getting to know them and assisting them to connect with relevant local services, clubs and opportunities in their area. Our volunteers also provide support with tasks such as light shopping, attending appointments and using public transport. This is an ideal volunteering opportunity if you want to make a difference to the lives of older people in your local community and make new friends while developing your skills. Volunteers will visit each referred older person at home to develop a relationship, work with them to identify their interests and skills and then support them to link into local existing services, clubs and opportunities in their area.

As a volunteer you will help support patients to engage in meaningful sports and fitness activities, promoting social inclusion and provide input with team responsibilities. As part of these responsibilities, you will help facilitate activities such as football, volleyball, general fitness sessions, inter-team competitions, fitness assessments and fitness advice. The hospital recognises the valuable contribution made by volunteers enriching the quality of everyday life for patients. Volunteers are therefore well embedded in the work of the hospital. The Sate Hospital holds the Investing in Volunteers Award; a nationally recognised accreditation, which is audited by Volunteer Scotland.

The State Hospital Board for Scotland are looking for an individual with experience of using British Sign Language (BSL) to help support the provision of activities for patients using BSL within the Skye Centre which offers various activities such as animal assisted therapy, horticulture, sports and fitness, arts and crafts, education, library, shop, cafe and social events. The volunteer would work in conjunction with a range of staff to provide support to patients who use BSL who may be admitted to the hospital. The State Hospital is one of four high secure psychiatric hospitals in the UK, located in South Lanarkshire. The principal aim is to rehabilitate patients all of whom are detained in the hospital under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act (2003).

Various roles required: Presenter, Broadcast Assistant, Producer, Technician, Audio engineer, Producer, Voice over artist, Schools trainer, Youth group assistant, Fundraiser, Supervisor, Newsreader, Music librarian, Buddy/ Mentor plus many many more... Volunteers are the lifeblood of the station and are involved in every aspect of broadcasting. All content is produced and presented by local people and full training and support is provided for every role. The core aims of CamGlen Radio are: To improve local employability by building individuals’ confidence, skills and work experience by providing a wide range of informal training opportunities linked with the many volunteering roles that exist within the station; To serve the needs, interests and tastes of local people by providing a localised radio service that is responsive to listeners and the community; To broadcast health related and other topic based speech orientated programmes; To provide a platform for discussion about local issues that are important and relevant for local people – to give local people a voice; To be a platform for local artists & performance groups to showcase their work; To provide cost effective advertising and sponsorship options for local businesses. We only recruit volunteers who live in Rutherglen or Cambuslang areas.

Clydesdale Community Initiative (CCI) and Lanark Community Development Trust are looking for potential volunteers who have a keen interest in gardening and would love to contribute to the environment in their local community. Why not come along and take part in some gardening sessions within Castlebank Park, Lanark? The group meets on the last Tuesday of the month from 10:15am - 12pm.

Clydesdale Community Initiatives (CCI) and Forth Eco Project Growers are looking for potential volunteers to come along and take part in their fun and therapeutic gardening sessions. Volunteers would be involved in a variety of gardening roles. The group meet on the second Tuesday of the month until 10th December 2019 from 10:15am - 12pm.

Drivers are asked to transport members of the community who are unable to travel by public transport, or need to be at destinations not covered by public transport. The driver will drive the group’s wheelchair accessible minibus and work with an appointed escort. Passengers may be frail, elderly, children or other vulnerable people. We also transport for care homes, school activities and for other members of the public that are included in LDVG work. Volunteers need to be between 25-70 years old with a clean, current driving licence.

Lunch Club Assistants help to serve a hot two course lunch (this comes from the local schools) or on alternate weeks a sandwich lunch (made by the volunteers), followed by an activity, quiz, bingo, dominoes or whatever the group prefer. Volunteers take payment for refreshments, 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.

A befriender will be matched with an older person (50+) in their area that is isolated. They will spend time with them offering companionship to build their confidence and link them back into social activities. We offer this through a befriending and a handyperson service. Many people in our community have very few visitors or people to go and see them so our volunteers spend time with someone in their local area in order to build up their confidence in getting out and about again. This may be having a coffee and getting to know each other at first and eventually linking into a group that runs locally that they can then get to independently in the future.

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.

Volunteers are required to give talks when requested to local organisations and groups within a 15 mile radius of their home. Talks should be natural and enthusiastic, tailored to the audience and volunteers must be able to follow guidelines on current key messages that would be put across. Volunteers would encourage local organisations and groups to volunteer and/or fundraise on behalf of Guide Dogs, and any donations received during talks must be passed onto the Mobility Team as per guidance. Volunteers would be required to keep up-to-date with Guide Dogs news and key messages, and attend cheque presentations when requested by the local Mobility Team. If any talks are requested, volunteers must inform their Mobility Team, Support Worker of requests using the speaker cards supplied.

Volunteers are required to help support residents stay connected with their local community and offer special one-to-one time and stimulation for residents. Not all of their residents have family or friends who can visit them regularly so volunteers can offer a valuable link to the wider world – by giving their attention to individual residents – or by sharing their skills and experiences with a small group. Sanctuary Housing welcome any volunteers who are willing to help and offer additional opportunities to support residents with leisure and social activities, garden maintenance, driving, helping out at events, clerical and administration support and helping out in the kitchen. Forefaulds is situated in the residential area of Calderwood, a short drive from East Kilbride Town Centre, the home is a stone’s throw from some lovely local attractions, including the National Museum of Rural Life and Calderglen Country Park. Their dedicated team provides a range of care and support for their residents, including nursing, dementia, palliative and respite care.

REACH Lanarkshire Autism are looking for a Play Worker to help support children with an autism spectrum condition at their Jo Jingles sessions. The session involves music and movement, where the younger children are introduced to fun educational themes such as numbers, colours etc. They also have hands on fun with musical instruments.

Blind Veterans UK are committed to supporting blind veterans no matter where they are. Volunteer Home Visitors provide crucial social interaction for their veterans who can't reach their centres, and can often feel isolated and lonely. By popping by once a week or fortnight to see a veteran in their local area, Home Visitors are a friendly face that can make all the difference to their veterans. Their Hamilton based blind veteran would greatly appreciate regular visits at home (a simple chat and a cup of tea) and also support getting out and about in the local area. The role can be flexible around your other commitments, but we ask that you are reliable and punctual for their veterans. Just to note that volunteers will NOT be asked to do any personal care roles.

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.

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.

Volunteers will assist the cook in charge to prepare; cook and service high quality, well presented, nutritious food for café customers. You will help to devise nutritious menus; help prepare, cook and serve meals; ensure the kitchen is kept tidy and in adherence to hygiene standards; support other volunteers working within the kitchen/café/in-patient environments; record food temperatures while cooking; follow Cooksafe procedures; participate as part of a team.

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.

This is a varied role that offers the opportunity to experience tasks which include the sorting, preparing and selling of clothes, accessories, furniture and home wares in a charity shop setting. The key tasks of this opportunity include: Operating the till - handling money and using the till, together with serving customers. Preparaing and pricing - gathering items from the stockroom, ensuring they are presentable for the shop floor and pricing them using the pricing guide. Sales Floor - Stocking, tidying, and colour blocking items, as well as interacting with and assisting customers with their shopping experience. Volunteers are required to attend regular support sessions, adhere to the policies and procedures of Kilbryde Hospice and undertake training sessions relevant to the role.

Healthy Valleys are looking for committed volunteers to support their Active Play Sessions and to promote a healthy lifestyle to children and families in rural Clydesdale. As an Active Play Volunteer you will help deliver fun, varied and safe play sessions to children aged 3 - 18 years to increase physical activity levels, confidence and improve fundamental movement skills. You will also create a fun and welcoming environment and help build social networks within rural communities. The volunteer will be supported through the Healthy Valleys Fit for Life Project and will have access to support and various training. This is a great opportunity for those wanting to gain skills in working with communities, children and health and wellbeing, and for those who would like to support a younger generation.

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

Due to the location of the hospital, many of our patients live some distance away from family and friends. These patients are therefore limited to engaging in social interaction with staff and peers, and this is where our Volunteer Visitors help support patients to maintain social contact and improve social skills; helping them feel valued and part of a wider community. There is a small bit of paperwork involved with completing visitor feedback documentation. The hospital recognises the valuable contribution made by volunteers enriching the quality of everyday life for patients. Volunteers are therefore well embedded in the work of the hospital. The State Hospital holds the Investing in Volunteers Award; a nationally recognised accreditation, which is audited by Volunteer Scotland.

Clydesdale Community Initiative (CCI) are looking for a volunteer receptionist to help carry out duties within their office in Lanark. Main duties include answering the telephone and transferring enquiries to the appropriate staff member, greeting visitors and carrying out admin tasks such as shredding and printing.

Clydesdale Community Initiatives (CCI) and Lesmahagow Development Trust are looking for potential volunteers to come along and take part in their fun and therapeutic gardening sessions. Volunteers would be involved in a variety of gardening roles. The group meet on the third Tuesday of the month from now until 17th December 2019 from 1pm - 2:30pm.

Clydesdale Community Initiatives (CCI) and Larkhall Community Growers are looking for potential volunteers to come along and take part in their fun gardening sessions and help maintain the environment within the Larkhall area. The group meet on the first Tuesday of the month until 3rd December 2019 from 1pm - 2:30pm.

To work with the Manager and other volunteers to provide a welcoming, friendly atmosphere for the families using the Centre. To help put both parents and children at ease and to ensure the availability of suitable play equipment and materials. To help out with difficult 'handovers' and complete contact arrangements as advised by the Manager; to report any problems/incidents immediately to the Manager and at all times maintain complete confidentiality; to assist in the smooth running of the Centre by keeping record of attendances, etc.; to attend training/briefing sessions as appropriate.

Guide Dogs Scotland are looking for volunteers who can commit to supporting individuals who are blind or partially sighted by providing sighted guide assistance to help individuals meet goals - this could be anything from helping people get to the gym, to popping down to the local shops, or accessing public transport. Volunteers would develop a good working partnership with a blind or partially sighted person, their friends and family, and other groups that may be able to support independence in the longer term. Volunteers would provide regular feedback on the progress of the blind or partially sighted person they are matched with and feeding back any issues that arise.

Through shared gardening activities, environmental improvements and events, Grow 73 aims to improve the health and well-being of our community and make Rutherglen the place to be. Their group of volunteers meet every Monday morning from 10am until 11.30am/12pm at their base in Overtoun Park. As a volunteer with Grow 73 you will be part of a friendly, hardworking team, discovering new skills and interests and making a positive contribution to your community. This is an opportunity to have fun, meet new people and gain experience in a hands-on environment where you will see your efforts make a real difference. Please pop along and join in – no gardening experience or equipment required (just bring gardening gloves!) Grow 73 are currently in negotiations with SLC to lease 3 disused bowling greens in Overtoun Park to develop a fantastic community garden so this is a great time to join up

The British Heart Foundation are looking for volunteers who have an interest in antiques, unusual items and collectables and have a keen eye on creating exciting and eye catching displays, then the British Heart Foundation would love to hear from you. Volunteers will receive a thank you discount of 25% off any donated stock.

We are looking for a volunteer to assist in taking members from and to the bus, to make tea/coffee and give to members, the majority who have poor eyesight, to make the members feel comfortable and at ease with their surroundings when they arrive then to set out cups and plates for them to enjoy tea/coffee and biscuits. If the volunteer wishes they can assist with the organisation of a quiz and calling out in card bingo. Also if the volunteer has revenant experience they may wish to help the committee with the organisation and finance.

Many people with dementia can often feel isolated and lonely. As a befriender, you can help to make a real difference to the lives of people living with dementia in the following ways: - Provide more opportunities for social contact and companionship - Boost people’s confidence and self esteem - Support people to build relationships with others - Motivate people to take up old hobbies and interests again, or develop new ones - Encourage people to take part in local groups and activities You will be matched with a person living in your area with similar interests and life experiences. You will engage with your befriendee in their own home through reminiscence activities and life story work.

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 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.

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.

Volunteers are required to help support residents stay connected with their local community and offer special one-to-one time and stimulation for residents. Not all of their residents have family or friends who can visit them regularly so volunteers can offer a valuable link to the wider world – by giving their attention to individual residents – or by sharing their skills and experiences with a small group. Sanctuary Housing welcome any volunteers who are willing to help and offer additional opportunities to support residents with leisure and social activities, garden maintenance, driving, helping out at events, clerical and administration support and helping out in the kitchen. Abercorn House Care Home is a purpose-built, two storey building with 58 bedrooms – situated in the town of Hamilton. The home provides 24-hour care for older people and adults with dementia, learning difficulties or degenerative disorders. Most of their residents were born and brought up in the local area and we never forget that Abercorn is first and foremost, our residents’ home. The home provides a safe, homely and welcoming environment for all.

Volunteer Drivers will be required to pick up clients who wish to access The Haven Centre Services.

Our volunteer business mentors are paired with community sports clubs who need expertise in a particular area to become more sustainable and increase their capacity. Sported works closely to support our volunteers throughout the process, and the opportunities available are very flexible – from answering a 15 minute call from a club leader who has questions in your skill area, to delivering a workshop or a 6-month mentor placement. As a Sported volunteer, you will have the opportunity to share your professional skills and expertise with community groups, having a huge effect on the sustainability and capacity of these clubs. Full induction is offered, as well as personal development opportunities, and you will join a network of skilled Sported volunteers across the UK. You will work with a diverse range of people and organisations, and will receive support throughout from the Sported Volunteer Services team. Most importantly, you will have fun!

Volunteers would be trained, by the co-ordinator, and led by the part-time staff. This would include all our Induction Courses. These will focus on Health & Wellbeing, Managing Mental Health, Offending, Drug/Alcohol Awareness, Parenting, Managing My Mind and Self Awareness. The aims and objectives of “Inside Out” (The Offender Programme), will be to provide Numeracy and Literacy Skills, as well as Communication and IT Skills. The Project would be community led, from a volunteer perspective. Our workers will advocate and support, service users, through a journey of self-awareness and will analyse Offending Behaviours, whilst asset building on current strengths. Our aim is to recruit retired, or working, teachers, educators, trainers or members of the public, interested in helping people to achieve. Volunteers will be encouraged to involve service users, within the local community, to promote social inclusion and create opportunities for candidates.

R:evolve clothing shops are not just your average charity shop; they are unique second-hand boutiques with a West End feel without the West End price tag. R:evolve are funded by the Climate Challenge Fund to encourage people to think differently about the impact fashion has on the environment and asks their customers to use R:evolve to swap their clothes instead of buying something new. They are looking for volunteers to join their organisation as Swap Shop Assistants - helping their customers swap their unwanted clothes for some pre-loved items that they would like instead. Tasks include: welcoming customers, recording incoming/outgoing items, sorting/steaming clothes, displaying stock and promoting the services locally. If you are looking to give something to your community, gain work experience, meet new people, or are interested in fashion or the environment, then why not get in touch?

MacMillan Cancer Support are looking for volunteers to join them in their fight against cancer and help support their Information and Support Service. Volunteers will be part of a team helping to run information and support services to people affected by cancer on a regular basis. The aim of the programme is to offer a listening ear and signpost service users to other services they may need e.g. financial advice, physical activities, counselling or complementary therapies. Activities include: - Meeting and greeting people, providing a warm welcome to the MacMillan service - Providing a friendly, listening ear to people affected by cancer - Supporting people on a one-to-one basis depending on their individual needs - Making direct referrals to the appropriate agencies - Explaining the resources and services available in Lanarkshire and beyond - Collecting and recording information about people who use the service - Keeping information displays stocked and up to date - Setting up and closing down the service - Attending volunteer development sessions to keep informed and up to date If interested, applications can be found at: www.culturenl.co.uk/macmillan For more information on the role please contact MacMillan on 01698 332607 or macmillan@culturenl.co.uk.

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.