Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland are seeking enthusiastic and compassionate volunteers to answer telephone calls for their National Helpline, which is opened weekdays 9am – 9pm. The helpline, based in Hamilton and Glasgow, is managed by their Area Manager. In 2017 – 2018, their helpline received 14,676 calls from bereaved people, and those calling to enquire on their behalf about Cruse Bereavement services. Please note that full training will be given – volunteers are expected to take part in all of the five training dates before undertaking this role.

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.

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.

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

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 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 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.

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 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.

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.

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?

Leonard Cheshire operates in 51 countries around the world, working with 21,000 people in the UK. Volunteers assist the users of their service to break down barriers. Their staff and volunteers are essential in enabling involvement with social activities and integration within the local community. Leonard Cheshire are looking for 1 or 2 befrienders for a lady with additional support needs who lives in supported living and a wheelchair user. She likes going out for walks and drives, enjoys music, musicals, bowling and the cinema. She likes hand massages, manicures, shopping and garden centres . If you share these interest then please get in touch. Leonard Cheshire are especially looking for someone who wants to create a long-term friendship but it’s not necessary to commit to a regular time slot - volunteering can be flexible.

Teller and/or management committee duties. Also helping with publicity (newsletter). We only recruit volunteers who live in Hamilton and surrounding areas.

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.

ReConnect supports lonely and isolated older adults across rural Clydesdale with a variety of interventions - including telephone befriending calls, home visits and 1:1 support to get out and about. All our work is aimed at increasing confidence, self-esteem and social networks. This is an ideal volunteering opportunity if you want to make a positive difference to the lives of older people in your local community, make new friends and develop your skills. Responsibilities will be: - To complete necessary training as required - To deliver required intervention - phone call, home visit or outing for your older person - To complete a record of your call, visit or outing for submission to the project worker on a regular basis to monitor progress and highlight any concerns or areas of development - Record and report any concerns, accidents and incidents immediately to the Project Worker - To attend ReConnect volunteer and review meetings - To abide by the General Volunteer Agreement and adhere to Healthy Valleys policies

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.

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.

The British Heart Foundation are looking for volunteers who like to keep active and stay in shape, and have an interest in providing 'hands on' help within your local BHF furniture and electrical warehouse. Volunteers will help check-in and book donations that come through the doors, help load and unload furniture from donation vans and help build flat packed furniture. 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 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.

We currently have around 50 shops/ community hubs across Scotland. Our shops and hubs help us raise funds so we can provide our services to the people who need us. Every one of our stores relies on a team of volunteers to help run it and support our staff. Quite simply, we cannot provide our services or raise funds without the amazing support of our volunteers. The time, support and the work they do is vital to us and the people we help. By helping out in one of our stores, you can make a difference to people and their families in Scotland who are isolated, scared or anxious about their condition.

Utilising your creativity and imagination you can assist with creating window and in-store displays, selecting stock and turning it into something eye catching and tempting for their customers.

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 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.

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.

Please note that this opportunity is only available to residents of Cambuslang or Rutherglen. The Venue Host will provide a helpful, welcoming and professional first point of contact to the Number 18 venue, both via telephone and in person. As part of your role you be responsible for the general care and presentation of the venue, help set-up rooms and help keep the venue clean and tidy throughout the day. As a Venue Host you will be responsible for effectively dealing with all telephone enquiries, taking messages or giving out information as appropriate, checking emails or other administrational tasks as agreed, completing volunteer logs (using sign-in sheets), ensuring rooms are tidy and correctly set-up, ensuring that all AV equipment is in place for each event, refilling teas/coffee, milk, paper towels, toilet tissues etc., ensuring signage is in place when events are on specific floors/rooms, and ensuring all activities are conducted in accordance with the Healthy n Happy equal opportunities and health and safety polices.

Clydesdale Community Initiative have a sensory garden at their base at Langloch Farm, and a group meets there every Monday to undertake tasks. 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 Royal Air Forces Association are looking for a volunteer befriender to regularly meet with a beneficiary, either in their home or at a mutually agreed location. The volunteer would listen to and engage with the beneficiary - promoting positive outlooks and raised self-esteem, research local community groups and activities to find relevant interests for the beneficiary and identify any additional areas of support and make referrals to the Area Welfare Manager if required. The potential volunteer would be required to keep a note of visits undertaken with recommendations and actions.

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.

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.

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.

Castlebank Horticultural Centre sits within the historic Castlebank Park, on the banks of the Clyde in Lanark. Lanark Community Development Trust are looking for an enthusiastic individual to facilitate their plant propagation activities to provide their garden with healthy, pesticide free, organically grown plants and seedlings. Castlebank propagation volunteers are supported by dedicated team of staff and volunteers. Together, staff and volunteers grow a wide range of heirloom vegetables, herbs, rare edible plants, herbaceous, perennials, alpines, succulents, trees and shrubs for education and the restoration of historic Castlebank Park. This volunteer position would be ideal for a person looking to gain valuable experience prior to entering a career in horticulture - or for an experienced gardener looking to use their skills to help out in the community. The volunteer would work with their Educational Gardener, Stuart and fellow volunteers to produce quality, organic seedlings, herbs and other plants for growing on in the Education Gardens and Castlebank Park, and to sell at Castlebank Horticultural Centre events to raise funds for ongoing projects. Volunteers also help maintain and improve the propagation area including infrastructure and gardens. Specific tasks and duties: - Propagating by seed, cutlings, division and transplanting - Watering, fertilising, weeding and plant detailing - Helping to maintain infrastructure and propagation surrounds

Castlebank Horticultural Centre sits within the historic Castlebank Park, on the banks of the Clyde in Lanark. Lanark Community Development Trust are looking for an enthusiastic individual to facilitate the maintenance and propagation from their rose collection. There is an opportunity for the development of the rose garden - including for the introduction of new plants and cultivars. Castlebank volunteers are supported by a dedicated team of staff and volunteers. Together, both staff and volunteers will propagate and grow a wide range of heirloom vegetables, herbs, rare edible plants, herbaceous, perennials, alpines, succulents, trees and shrubs for education and the restoration of historic Castlebank Park. The volunteer position would be ideal for an experienced gardener who is enthusiastic about roses and is looking to use their skills and knowledge to help out in the community. The volunteer will work with the Trusts' Educational Gardener, Stuart and fellow volunteers to maintain and develop the rose garden and herbaceous borders in the historic Castlebank Park terraced gardens. Specific tasks and duties: - Leading maintenance of the rose gardens including educating volunteers, dead heading, organic spraying, feeding, pruning etc. - Helping to maintain and develop herbaceous borders - Helping to maintain infrastructure

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.

The British Heart Foundation are looking for volunteers with a knack for presentation, an eye for detail and enjoy making things look their best. Volunteers will be expected to help out with visual merchandising, making sure everything is displayed to its full potential. You will be involved in creating eye catching displays and help ensure items and clean and correctly labelled. Volunteers will receive a thank you discount of 25% off any donated stock.

This is an opportunity to undertake a satisfying and rewarding role. As part of our team of volunteers, you will collect and transfer donations for the shop, providing an extremely useful and appreciated service to the Charity. The role includes: • Collecting donated stock • Delivering stock to the charity shop • Transferring donations between shops • Put collection bags out in the community to be collected We currently have around 50 shops/ community hubs across Scotland. Our shops and hubs help us raise funds so we can provide our services to the people who need us. Every one of our stores relies on a team of volunteers to help run it and support our staff. Quite simply, we cannot provide our services or raise funds without the amazing support of our volunteers.

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 Kirklands Hospital Entrance, Kylepark Ward, Fallside Road, Bothwell, G71 8BB 1:15pm - 3:15pm.

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 are looking for a Fundraiser to assist the local fundraising team in promoting and taking part in a variety of activities to raise money for Guide Dogs. In this role you will have the chance to take part in activities such as street collections on ‘flag’ days, helping on stalls at local events to fundraiser and keeping track of what we sell (including the cuddly toys), taking collection boxes to local businesses and counting donations.

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.

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.

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.

ReConnect supports lonely and isolated older adults across rural Clydesdale with a variety of interventions aimed at increasing confidence, self-esteem and social networks. Our social activity groups are an important part of their programme offering opportunities within a variety of locations to socialise in a warm and welcoming environment whilst enjoying a stimulating activity, a cuppa and a good old laugh! Responsibilities will be: - To complete necessary training as required - To prepare a schedule of activities with support from the Project Worker - To coordinate purchases of tea, coffee, sugar, milk and a treat (biscuits or cake) for the group - To take a register of attendees, flagging new members to the Project Worker so that relevant paperwork can be completed - To welcome group members, facilitating introductions and ensuring group members feel included and comfortable - To deliver scheduled activity - To prepare teas, coffees and snacks at break time - To ensure safe departure of all group participants - Record and report any concerns, accidents and incidents immediately to the Project Worker - To attend ReConnect volunteer and review meetings - To abide by the General Volunteer Agreement and adhere to Healthy Valleys policies

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.

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.

Responding effectively to all in person enquiries made at the front door and reception desk, including welcoming our clients/visitors; signposting to other services; promoting Healthy & Happy activities and services and directing visitors to their booked room. Responding effectively to all telephone enquiries, taking messages or giving information as appropriate. ensuring rooms are tidy, setting up/clearing rooms, completing volunteer logs (using sign-in sheets), refilling teas/coffee/milk, paper towels, toilet tissues, etc. ensuring signage in place when events are on in specific floors/rooms. Ensuring all activities are conducted in accordance with equal opportunities and health and safety policies, checking emails or other activities as agreed.

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.

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.

We require volunteer store merchandisers to help out within the Shelter Scotland shop by providing help with the following roles: Ensuring that stock that comes onto the shop floor is clean and attractively displayed; Making sure the stock on the shop floor is correctly labelled; Helping to maintain department standards and shop floor layout; Helping to move stock about the shop floor; Helping with light cleaning duties, the occasional run round with a hoover etc.

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.

The David Livingston Centre is currently undergoing a £6.1 million renovation project to transform the centre. This is the perfect opportunity for anyone who loves gardening, working outdoors or is wanting to learn. Why not join their core gardening team? Their gardening team meet once a fortnight on a Thursday for 3 - 5 hours, possibly more frequent during spring/summer. In addition, the David Livingston Centre are looking for 'occasional volunteers' who can spare some time on an ad-hoc basis to undertake specific projects (usually at weekends) Tasks depend on seasons but you will be involved in grass cutting, weeding, hedge trimming, tidying, planting and leaf clearance. All we are looking for is enthusiasm for working in a park setting and a willingness to learn new skills. All training, support and PPE will be provided.

Running a successful Barnardo's store requires a great team of enthusiastic volunteers and you could be a part of it. Our retail assistants are trained to undertake a wide range of activities such as serving customers, taking receipt of stock donations from the public and merchandising stock to make our rails visually appealling and tidy. Volunteering with us in retail will provide a great opportunity to build upon your communication, team working and customer service skills. If you also have a particular skill or interest, our teams would be delighted to discuss how we could help you utilise your interests in store. Whatever your talents, please do share with us and pop into your local store to enquire about volunteering.

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.

Running a successful Barnardo's store requires a great team of enthusiastic volunteers and you could be a part of it. Our retail assistants are trained to undertake a wide range of activities such as serving customers, taking receipt of stock donations from the public and merchandising stock to make our rails visually appealling and tidy. Volunteering with us in retail will provide a great opportunity to build upon your communication, team working and customer service skills. If you also have a particular skill or interest, our teams would be delighted to discuss how we could help you utilise your interests in store. Whatever your talents, please do share with us and pop into your local store to enquire about volunteering. To see all opportunities to volunteer within Barnardo's, you can visit our website at www.barnardos.org.uk/volunteering.

Running a successful Barnardo's store requires a great team of enthusiastic volunteers and you could be a part of it. Our retail assistants are trained to undertake a wide range of activities such as serving customers, taking receipt of stock donations from the public and merchandising stock to make our rails visually appealling and tidy. Volunteering with us in retail will provide a great opportunity to build upon your communication, team working and customer service skills. If you also have a particular skill or interest, our teams would be delighted to discuss how we could help you utilise your interests in store. Whatever your talents, please do share with us and pop into your local store to enquire about volunteering. To see all opportunities to volunteer within Barnardo's, you can visit our website at www.barnardos.org.uk/volunteering.

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.

Castlebank Horticultural Centre are looking for volunteers with a keen interest in growing local produce, greening their fingers and looking to learn new skills within their luxurious community garden. The role gives volunteers the chance to meet new people, learn new skills and enjoy some fresh air whilst socialising with others in a friendly green environment. All tools and equipment are provided. However it is requested that volunteers wear comfy clothes and sensible shoes. All ages are welcome. However children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

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.

We currently have around 50 shops/ community hubs across Scotland. Our shops and hubs help us raise funds so we can provide our services to the people who need us. Every one of our stores relies on a team of volunteers to help run it and support our staff. Quite simply, we cannot provide our services or raise funds without the amazing support of our volunteers. The time, support and the work they do is vital to us and the people we help. By helping out in one of our stores, you can make a difference to people and their families in Scotland who are isolated, scared or anxious about their condition.

Based in the stockroom you will assist with sorting and organising donated stock and getting it ready for the shop floor.

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.

ReConnect supports lonely and isolated older adults across rural Clydesdale with a variety of interventions aimed at increasing confidence, self-esteem and social networks. Many of their older people are unable to travel to the clubs and activities they used to attend due to lack of public transport or not feeling safe or confident enough to use either public transport or taxi due health and mobility challenges. As a result they become lonely and cut off from friends and activities they used to enjoy. Responsibilities will include: - To complete necessary training as required - To collect an older person, support them in and out of the car and drop them off at their chosen venue - To either wait with the older person at their chosen venue or return to collect them at the agreed time - To ensure the safe return of an older person to their home - Record and report any concerns, accidents and incidents immediately to the Project Worker - To attend ReConnect Volunteer and Review Meetings - To abide by the General Volunteer Agreement and adhere to Healthy Valleys policies

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).

Do you live in G72 or G73 (Cambuslang and Rutherglen) Do you have a willingness and time to help us save lives, improves lives and improve the neighbourhoods where we live? With the retirement of Directors we are now looking for people with good hearts and sensible heads to help us with the business of running our charity. We need Board Members with expertise, skills and experience in one or more of the following areas: • Income Generation (which could include corporate finance/funding/sales) • HR (which could include Equalities) • Media/PR/Marketing • Building and managing networks/partnerships • Legal (which could include Equalities) • Strategic Planning If you have any of the above expertise, skills and/or experience then we would love to hear from you. If interested, please apply by clicking the following link and downloading our recruitment pack: http://www.healthynhappy.org.uk/current-vacancies1

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 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.

Scottish War Blinded are looking for a friendly volunteer with good people skills to help them run their lunch clubs for veterans in Hamilton and the surrounding areas. These can be pretty busy with the 30+ members on occasion and they play a vital role in easing isolation. The main part of your role will be to provide a warm welcome and to chat to members, particularly those who are new and/or needing help in mixing with each other.

This is a fantastic opportunity to raise vital funds for the babies, children, young people and their families who use the Royal Hospital for Children. Glasgow's, Royal Hospital Children have a very busy calendar of external events and activities throughout the year during daytime, evenings and weekends. Volunteers are required to fundraise in different ways and engage with the public about the work of Glasgow Children's Hospital charity.

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.

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.

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.

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

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?

At MCR Pathways, they know that all young people are talented. However, our country's care-experienced and disadvantaged young people face challenges beyond their control that make it more difficult for them to succeed. These young people are in our communities but we don't always see their struggles. As a community, this can be changed. MCR Pathways recruit and train volunteer mentors who are matched with a young person based on personality and career aspirations. Mentors meet with their young person at their school for just one hour a week and provide a compassionate, listening ear. MCR Mentors will: - Build a relationship, improving the self-esteem of their young person; - Help their young people discover their own passion for learning and achieving, and; - Empower their young people to overcome the challenges thrown at them

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?

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!

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 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 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 at 11-12.30pm

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 are looking for My Guide Sighted Guides to support a person with sight loss to safely navigate the environment, building self-confidence and increasing social interaction; whilst maintaining dignity and promoting independence. The role involves providing sighted guide assistance on a regular basis to someone living with sight loss to help them achieve their goals and get out and about in their local area. The length of partnerships vary from 6 weeks to 12+ months and your availability will be matched with suitable service users. Full training and ongoing support is provided from their My Guide team.

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.

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.

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.

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 enjoy a bit of D.I.Y and love tinkering with various items. Volunteers will help restore donated items that are in need of a little TLC and help make items look as new as they can be. Volunteers will receive a thank you discount of 25% off any donated stock.

This is an opportunity to undertake a satisfying and rewarding role. As part of our team of volunteers, you will collect and transfer donations for the shop, providing an extremely useful and appreciated service to the Charity. The role includes: • Collecting donated stock • Delivering stock to the charity shop • Transferring donations between shops • Put collection bags out in the community to be collected We currently have around 50 shops/ community hubs across Scotland. Our shops and hubs help us raise funds so we can provide our services to the people who need us. Every one of our stores relies on a team of volunteers to help run it and support our staff. Quite simply, we cannot provide our services or raise funds without the amazing support of our volunteers.

We currently have around 50 shops/ community hubs across Scotland. Our shops and hubs help us raise funds so we can provide our services to the people who need us. Every one of our stores relies on a team of volunteers to help run it and support our staff. Quite simply, we cannot provide our services or raise funds without the amazing support of our volunteers. The time, support and the work they do is vital to us and the people we help. By helping out in one of our stores, you can make a difference to people and their families in Scotland who are isolated, scared or anxious about their condition.