Action in Mind is a local mental health charity supporting people living with low to moderate, and severe and enduring mental health conditions across Forth Valley. Our services are focused on supporting people towards improved wellbeing and recovery, and for people with chronic and enduring mental illness, we support them in self-managing their symptoms and mental health to live safely and independently. Our befrienders will work 1-to-1 with their befriendee to develop and maintain a reliable, open, honest and trusting relationship. Befrienders will also plan and manage (with the befriendee), befriending activities that aim to improve wellbeing and help them to achieve their goals. This role requires the befriender to work unsupervised, using their initiative to reflect on individual befriending practice, recognise limitations and seek additional support/advice when required. Volunteers are expected to commit to roughly 2-3 hours per week for a period of 12 months.

The main task is to teach/tutor a small group of adults whose first language is not English. Volunteer Tutor training workshops take place regularly. A mentor will advise and support a new volunteer tutor. Qualified or trainee teachers of any subject are welcome, ideal for someone with a TEFL certificate or degree who would like some teaching experience, but friendliness, patience & respect for other cultures are as important as qualifications.

Male Volunteers required! Town Break provides person-centred services to support people with dementia and their carers using the skills of trained, supportive and committed staff and volunteers. We liaise with other agencies, both statutory and voluntary, to help to support people with dementia to continue to live in their own homes within the Stirling District. We are looking for volunteer befrienders to build relationships with people living with the early to moderate stages of dementia in Stirlingshire. These relationships can help prevent social isolation and help reconnect people with the community they belong to. We match befrienders with people who have similar interests so they can be encouraged to pursue loved hobbies or supported so they can build the confidence they need to take part in new activities. This might be visiting a garden centre, having a walk or even just having a coffee and chat in the person’s home for two hours per week. This is a great opportunity to build meaningful relationships with people in your local community. We also have volunteering opportunities at our day clubs so please see contact us to find out more. We provide a training programme and offer ongoing support including peer support at volunteer meetings. We would ask that you commit to 2 hours per week and for a minimum one year. Younger volunteers can befriend clients in group sessions we run at the Day Therapy Unit in Stirling Community Hospital. Younger volunteers will be supported by the Befriending Co-ordinator who will closely guide these volunteers through the process of establishing friendships. Befrienders are expected to maintain contact with the Befriending Co-ordinator by completing a simple form once a month to log visits and taking part in informal bi-monthly meetings.Please note, we are looking for more Male befrienders! To carry out this role, you will need: - Patience, kindness and the desire to support people living with dementia to live well. - Good communication and listening skills. - Awareness of boundaries and the importance of confidentiality. - Willingness to take part in our training programme which includes; moving and handling, health and safety, the importance of confidentiality, boundaries as well as a full induction with ongoing support. - Commitment to 2 hours per week for one year. - Support the person living with dementia to pursue loved hobbies/interests and encouragement to take up new social activities if appropriate. - Willingness to keep the Befriending Co-ordinator updated on how the match is progressing through volunteer meetings or one to one meetings as appropriate. - Willingness to join Protecting Vulnerable Group Scheme (PVG) which is organised and paid for by Town Break. In return for your time as a volunteer, Town Break will provide: - Volunteer meetings every other month with Befriending Co-ordinator and other befrienders, or individual meetings as needed. - Befrienders are required to complete and hand in a log on a monthly basis which keeps track of all visits. - Befriending Co-ordinator can be called Monday-Friday to discuss any issues or provide support as needed. - 45p mileage paid and funds available for outings and activities as agreed with Co-ordinator. - Increase your skills and employability through our excellent training programme. - Professional reference at the end of an agreed volunteering period.

ur mission statement is “To show the love of Jesus in the city at night, by caring for, listening to and helping the people we meet.” Stirling is known as “Scotland’s Heart” due to its physical location and historical significance in the past. It is reported that 70% of Scotland’s population lives within one hour of the city and this creates a diverse people group, culture, tourism trade and experience. Stirling Street Pastors want to see “Scotland’s Heart” gain an understanding of God’s Heart for the city and its people. As Christian volunteers we are motivated by the Bible and our faith to try to both proactively and reactively seek the welfare of our city – putting the emphasis firmly on the individual in need at the time. Street Pastors is not about preaching, judging or telling people how to live their lives. Instead, we freely hand out personal safety equipment, give emotional care and physical help to hundreds of people using the city centre every month.

Home-Start is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with young children and are experiencing challenging times. Volunteers offer regular support, friendship and practical help to families facing challenging times in their own homes helping to prevent family crisis and breakdown. Home-Start Stirling is an established parenting and family support organisation in Stirling with a recognised reputation for delivery high quality support to families with co-existing disadvantages. All the activities of Home-Start Stirling are governed by a Board of Trustees who work in partnership with the Manager to effectively deliver our services across the Stirling area. Each local Home-Start nominates a trustee who has a working knowledge of safeguarding or who undertakes local training in order to fulfil that role. Their role is to: • provide a sounding board for staff with a Strategic Lead (Manager) or Designated Persons role in order to consider the most appropriate course of action to take where there is a child protection concern in a family • support the Strategic Lead (Manager) to use local procedures appropriately (e.g. referral, for escalation or dispute resolution) • contribute to Board discussions about charity capacity in working with more complex families, including those where there are child protection concerns • sign of any Record of Concern & Action forms completed by the child protection lead. • support the Board and Strategic Lead to monitor and review systems, policy and procedures to ensure good safeguarding practice within the charity and compliance with the Home-Start Quality Assurance Standards • undertake spot checks of family and volunteer files • ensure the policies and procedures associated with child protection are reviewed on an annual basis • request a safeguarding update at each Board of Trustees meeting. This is a voluntary role and any out-of-pocket expenses will be covered in the individual’s activities to complete the role. This job role was accurate as of March 2021.

Home- Start Stirling works with families who have at least one child under the age of five years who are experiencing stress or crisis within their daily life. Our home-visiting volunteers visit a family once a week for 2-3 hours to help the family with whatever they need. This can take the form of emotional and practical support and can involve helping a family to get out and about, playing with children, providing a listening ear or support to access different services. Home- visiting volunteers work with the same family until it is agreed that the support is no longer required.

Our hub volunteers will build relationships with group service users and facilitate engagement. This role also requires the hub volunteer to propose group activities with the intention of building upon, or developing new, service user interests. These activities may include: cinema trips, gardening, walks or day trips (i.e. Falkirk canal). The hub volunteers will also play an active role in helping to improve the service users' self-confidence and motivation. Volunteer training and additional support will be provided.

The aim of this role is to work within the AiM fundraising committee to plan, promote and coordinate the running of charity fundraisers to raise funds for Action in Mind. Events could include: charity runs, bake sales, fayres etc. Responsibilities may include: Prior to Event: • Help to identify & obtain event space • Event promotion (distribute leaflets, flyers etc) • Obtain prizes and/or stall holders where applicable On the Day: • Sell entry tickets, raffles tickets etc. • Make hot beverages & collect associated monies for these • Assist with set-up/tidy up of event • Lead a stall (where applicable) • Be a go-to person to assist with any guest queries, help stallholders etc.

We are a local charity that supports children and young adults with disabilities in the Forth Valley area. We provide social inclusion and 1-1 experiences, through a number of groups and activities. We are currently looking for an enthusiastic person to help with minor repairs and general maintenance in our building

Neuro Central aims to advance the health of people living with neurological conditions through the provision of a complete wellbeing programme offering complementary therapies including Massage, Reflexology, Reiki, Relaxation, Peer Support, Exercise & Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Counselling, Hypnotherapy and others. Neuro Central is a base where people living with neurological conditions, can get help, support and advice in a friendly, relaxed, environment, Trustees are responsible for the organisations vision, for leading the strategic direction for compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, the performance and quality of the organisation and for ensuring that it operates within the organisations agreements. being a trustee can be hard work but it is very rewarding, giving opportunities for personal development and the chance to give something back to your local community

We currently have around 40 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.

Citizens Rights Project is focused on providing information about the EU Settlement Scheme, which involves the application process for the settled or pre-settled status for the EU/EEA/Swiss nationals, and their family members, living in the UK. We are looking for volunteers within: 1. community leaders, caseworkers, or local organisers with experience in social work or similar (i.e.: citizens’ rights, community development, cultural integration and diversity, migrant issues, vulnerable individuals and communities, etc.) 2. people who can speak Bulgarian, Hungarian, Portuguese, Latvian, Estonian, Czech or Slovak. Your role will be to provide information and advice about the EU Settlement Scheme and assist eligible EU/EEA/Swiss community members with the application process. As our volunteer you will: - learn about the EU Settlement Scheme - receive free training and OISC Level 1 (limited to EUSS) accreditation (i.e. you will become an immigration adviser limited to the EUSS) - acquire experience providing 1-2-1 advice under the supervision of an experienced immigration adviser - provide language and technological support in making applications to the EU Settlement Scheme - work closely with vulnerable EU/EEA/Swiss community members with complex needs and assist them in the process of securing their legal rights in the UK - join the network of organisations who support European communities in the UK We offer volunteer placements to willing and eligible candidates who can dedicate a few hours a week of their time. The placements are open to anyone with right to reside in the UK, and is not limited to UK and other EU nationals.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic person with experience of fundraising, research into new sources of grants and funding. We need to become our supporters’ charity of choice, maximise our opportunities, work proactively and engage more donors to ensure that we are here when people need us most. This role involves organising our fundraising team including delegating jobs throughout the year and arranging the fundraising calendar. As Healed Scars embark on finding more ways to support female abuse and trauma survivors to recover from the impact of COVID 19, we are seeking an experienced Fundraising Officer to nurture existing and develop new funding relationships to grow our income and facilitate the development of our charitable programme. Specifically, you will: • Develop and drive plans to achieve robust income targets with existing and new trusts and charitable foundations. • Develop and submit compelling proposals and applications of the highest standard to secure both restricted and unrestricted funding. • Proactively develop the trusts pipeline, with a particular focus on large and medium trusts. • Innovatively seeking new sources of fundraised income, digital fundraising and development of the charity’s supporter base. To be considered for this role and to hit the ground running, you will need demonstrate a solid track record in raising funds, be a team player and an excellent communicator. The role will be based remotely with some travel to our Stirling office locations if required (travel expenses will be reimbursed). We’ve reviewed all of our practices through a risk assessment process, in line with Government Guidance ‘working safely during Covid-19’. This helps ensure we manage the risk of spread and protect our teams, volunteers and visitors. • We’ve carried out a Covid-19 risk assessment and shared the findings with our staff and volunteers • We’ve put cleaning, handwashing and hygiene procedures in place • We’ve taken all reasonable steps to help people work from home • We’ve taken all reasonable steps to maintain a 2-metre distance in the workplace • Where people cannot be 2 metres apart, we’ve done everything practical to manage transmission risk.

Stirling Council is expanding its Mentoring Service for Young People aged 12-25 and we need to recruit volunteers who are up for the challenge! Build a supportive relationship in an informal way with a young person to help them build confidence and access new opportunities Commit 1.5 -2 hours a week to support a vulnerable young person Put the young person first Be non-judgemental and supportive in a fun and friendly way Learn new skills via our enhanced training programme Meet new people, both young people and other mentors Receive tailored support from our Mentor Coordinator Enhance your CV Be able to give back to your community in a rewarding and enriching way Could this be you? ould this be you? Could you mentor a young person? Volunteer Mentors will: Volunteer Mentors will: Contact: Molly Feinmann Tel: 07384536333 Email: feinmannm@stirling.gov.uk

Our Stirling shop is looking for volunteers with a keen eye for online selling to help us run our successful eBay hub, and raise funds to support our patients and their loved ones. You will be providing invaluable support in the operation of our eBay shop by photographing, listing and preparing items for delivery. Part of the role will also be researching items online to check their value and ensure we are always receiving the best price. You will also be helping us respond to customer queries by telephone and online. We are looking for volunteers who are passionate about making a difference and are interested in an exciting new role. If you want to develop your IT and social media skills and have a keen eye for unique and unusual items then this could be the opportunity for you.

Administration qualifications not required, however experience is necessary. You will be involved in the day to day administration of the organisation. keeping members database up to date. sending out emails and letters. Helping with the preparation for events and any other administration requirements

More Male Volunteers required! Do you have a couple of hours a week to help reduce social isolation and support vulnerable members of your community? We are looking for volunteer befrienders to support people with early-moderate stage dementia to live well. We match befrienders with people who have similar interests. Befrienders will encourage their befriendee to pursue loved hobbies or simply provide companionship. Activities might include: visiting a garden centre, having a walk, watching a football match or even just having a coffee and chat in the person’s home for two hours per week (PVG registration, full training, ongoing support and expenses paid).

•To help prepare and serve food keeping to Health and Safety guidelines •To provide encouragement and to build confidence therefore improving client’s quality of life •To help engage clients in activities and assist whenever necessary •To attend regular support group meetings or supervision and further training sessions when requested •To help promote independence and maintain client’s dignity •To ensure all Health and Safety is followed in the Day Club as well as when on outings •To report to the Day Club Co-ordinator in all issues or concerns that arise with in the Day Club •A Day Club volunteer is not a statutory service and is not there to do what others are paid to do •Is not to help with any aspects of personal care •Is not to take on the role of a social worker or nurse

At Camphill Blair Drummond (https://camphillblairdrummond.org.uk/) you will live with 34 other young international volunteers from across the world in a Scottish Castle surrounded by 5 acres of gardens, set within a large country estate, and overlooking Blair Drummond Safari Park. In your spare time you will be free to explore and discover the beauty and rich culture of Scotland. Blair Drummond lies on the edge of the lochs and mountains of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park but is also in easy reach of the historic cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh. Blair Drummond is the home for 45 adults with learning difficulties, During the day, the residents share in their daytime activities with 45 non-residential day students, also adults with learning difficulties. The residents live in one of 7 modern Houses built in the grounds of the Castle. Meals are taken together within the House and everybody (staff, residents and volunteers) participate in household activities depending on their ability. During the evenings there are usually social and recreational activities to be involved with. Volunteers typically volunteer for 40 core hours of volunteering per week with 26 days of holiday per year. The 40 core hours includes 3 hours allocated to training and team-building activities per week. Over and above the core hours there is the opportunity to take part in a variety of creative and practical projects within the community. As a volunteer you would be allocated to one House, along with the support staff for that House and 4 other volunteers. You will support the residents both in their homelife and in their daily activities. From Monday to Friday the day is structured with a daily morning gathering in the Castle library after breakfast, where the whole community comes together to sing together and prepare for the day. The residents and day students then mix together in both indoor and outdoor activities that include: looking after the pigs, chickens and thrapeutic sheep; bread making in the commercial bakery; growing fruit and vegetables in the kitchen garden; estate management; studio-based craft activities, and music. The weekends are very relaxed. You’ll be involved in a number of different activities depending on what the residents in your house want to do e.g sight-seeing, swimming, shopping, restaurant/cafe visits but there’s also lot to do locally, and when the weather is good the residents like to go for a walk or cycle or have a barbeque or picnic in the beautiful grounds. Tasks and areas of activity: • contribute to the home, work, and social and cultural life of the community and support a wide range of activities in which residents and day students are involved • become part of one family of 6 or 7 residents who live together in one household referred to as a ‘House’. • Support both the residents and non-residential day students in their recreational and day-time activities. This will include both indoor and outdoor activities and can range from studio-based craft through to garden and estate-based activities in all weathers. Weekends are less structured with social and leisure activities either here at Camphill, locally or further afield across Central Scotland. • A typical day starts at 7am with wake up and preparing breakfast. At 9 a.m., everyone meets for the morning gathering. Daytime activities for the residents and students run from 9.30am – 5pm with and hour break for lunch back in the House followed by a rest hour for the residents and students. At the end of the day, various community activities take place. By 8/9 pm, the residents are starting to prepare for bed. Tasks may include, but are not limited to. • helping the residents in dressing, mealtimes and the day-today tasks that need to be achieved in any home e.g. cleaning, cooking, assistance with hygiene, tidying up. You may involved in the personal hygiene of the residents if you feel comfortable to do so. • involvement in social and recreational activities in the evenings and at weekends • staying overnight once a week in a single bedroom in your designated House, so that you feel part of House life. For more information contact volunteering@camphillblairdrummond.org.uk

Our befrienders will work 1-to-1 with their befriendee to develop and maintain a reliable, open, honest and trusting relationship. Befrienders will also plan and manage (with the befriendee), befriending activities that aim to improve wellbeing and help them to achieve their goals. This role requires the befriender to work unsupervised, using their initiative to reflect on individual befriending practice, recognise limitations and seek additional support/advice when required. Volunteer training will be provided.

Friends of Kings Park work in partnership with Stirling Council Countryside team and others to support biodiversity and improve habitats for bees, butterflies and other wild life within Kings Park. and also to make Kings Park a pleasant and attractive place to visit. FKP also undertake other tasks in partnership with others to help improve public facilities and resources within Kings Park. These additional tasks include fund raising, providing information and raising awareness re the history and heritage of this ancient Royal Park, Working in partnership with Stirling Council and others in taking forward the 10 year Master Plan for Kings Park, working in partnership with local schools on various biodiversity and local heritage park projects etc.

Action in Mind is a local mental health charity supporting people living with low to moderate, and severe and enduring mental health conditions across Forth Valley. Our services are focused on supporting people towards improved wellbeing and recovery, and for people with chronic and enduring mental illness, we support them in self-managing their symptoms and mental health to live safely and independently. The aim of this role is to work within the AiM fundraising committee to plan, promote and coordinate the running of charity fundraisers to raise funds for Action in Mind. Events could include: charity runs, bake sales, fayres etc. Responsibilities may include: Prior to Event: • Help to identify & obtain event space • Event promotion (distribute leaflets, flyers etc) • Obtain prizes and/or stall holders where applicable On the Day: • Sell entry tickets, raffles tickets etc. • Make hot beverages & collect associated monies for these • Assist with set-up/tidy up of event • Lead a stall (where applicable) • Be a go-to person to assist with any guest queries, help stallholders etc. Volunteers are expected to commit to 2-3 hours per fortnight for a period of 12 months.

Coach My Sport (CiC) now have a strong core of Board members who we have recruited over the past few weeks to drive future strategy but we are still looking for: • Funding and Sponsorship Member • Finance Member Ideally Board members would be based in Scotland but as the Covid-19 crisis has shown with ZOOM we can be adaptable to members from other regions. Coach My Sport is a Community Interest Company based in Dunblane with the potential to expand across Scotland. CMS run a multi sports coaching programme focusing on the development of motor skills and movement. CMS also run an employability programme for young people aged 16 – 25 who are not engaged at school or are not in education, employment or training.

TCV and EPIC (Enabling Projects In Clackmannanshire) are looking for volunteers to work with us to help improve the green spaces and green networks of Clackmannanshire. Our work takes us all across Clackmannanshire with sites ranging from the Ochil Glens to high level paths, across community projects around the Hillfoot towns and to areas along the River Devon. Our work includes: • Wildflower Seed and Bulb Planting • Tree and Plug Planting • Path building • Scrub clearance • Removing Invasive Plant Species • Fence building • Pond building • Creating Habitats for Wildlife • Drystone Walling and much more Volunteering with us is a great way to: get outdoors, learn new skills, meet new people and make a real difference. Our days run each Tuesday and Thursday, from 10.30am to 2.30pm. Due to COVID restrictions, we cannot provide travel/pick-ups at the moment. Absolutely no prior knowledge, work experience or skills are necessary. All groups are run by an experienced leader who will give you training in the activities we do, the reasons why we do them and the tools we use. All equipment, tools and gloves are supplied. Please wear sturdy footwear and clothes you don’t mind getting a bit dirty. Please bring along a packed lunch and any water or juice you would like.