Stirling
volunteering opportunities
DigDeep Kilimanjaro Challenge Team Stirling
As a Team Stirling Kili Challenge support member, you will act as a fundraiser in support of our Team, but you won't commit to the Kilimanjaro Challenge. The money you raise will be directed towards helping vulnerable communities in Kenya. Several communities lack access to clean water or suffer from restrictions in hygiene, which prevents many from going to school, work, and raising out of poverty. You can head to the DigDeep Africa site to learn more about the work they do! You will take part in organizing and volunteering at fundraising events, and maybe fundraise on your own. You'll also join us in chinwags, social events, and practice hikes if you will! The whole challenge will last until the end of August 2022, but you can choose the events and projects you want to do on your own time. If you're a student at the University of Stirling, you can also find us from the Union site!
Cancer Research UK
This shop has shifts available every day of the week.
Volunteer in our shops
Our shop volunteers are helping us beat cancer right now.
In 2019/20, 14,000 volunteers gave 3.1 million hours of their time and sold items totalling £15million. These funds are helping us start new clinical trials and research treatments as we speak.
If you volunteer at a Cancer Research UK shop, you too could make a real difference to what we can achieve. Nothing we do would be possible without amazing volunteers like you.
You’ll also gain valuable skills to help develop your CV and experience. And you’ll volunteer alongside a wonderful team of passionate, friendly people who will support you every step of the way.
Volunteering is open to everyone and no experience is required. So, if you’re looking for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you.
What do shop volunteers do?
Volunteering in our shops is varied, exciting and rewarding. No two days are the same and you have the chance to flex different skills regularly. There are always new opportunities to keep you engaged and help you grow and develop in your role.
While this list is not exhaustive, it gives you a flavour of some of the typical tasks in our charity shops:
Serving customers, taking cash and providing good all-round customer service
Sorting through donated items and pricing stock
Working on window and shop displays
Keeping the shop tidy, clean and well organised
Interacting with the general public
Following new health, safety and social distancing measures
You don’t need any experience to volunteer
You just need to be motivated, hardworking and enjoy being part of a team. There’ll be a full induction as well as ongoing training opportunities to make sure you’re fully confident and able to excel in your role.
Why should I volunteer?
Volunteering brings a wealth of benefits, both personal and professional.
Every volunteer hour you donate means we can sell 6 items and make £20 of income. So, if you volunteer for a 7-hour day, this can generate £140. That means that every day you volunteer, you’ll be raising more funds to beat cancer.
You’ll gain important skills that are hugely valued in the workplace such as teamwork, communication and using your initiative.
You can boost your CV by working towards an NVQ in Retail with Derby College, and we'll provide you with a reference.
It will allow you to get involved in your local community and to meet new friends.
Our friendly CRUK team will be there to support you all the way – offering guidance and helping you build your confidence.
It’s fun – you’ll gain real satisfaction from volunteering alongside our warm, friendly shop volunteers who will make you feel right at home.
The minimum age for volunteering in our shops is 18 . If you’re aged between 16 -18 you may still be able to volunteer in our shops, but you must be on a recognised scheme, for example the Duke of Edinburgh.
What happens next?
Click ‘Apply Now’ at the top of this page to complete an online application form. We’ll then get in touch directly to tell you more.
At CRUK we value diversity and we're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We will consider making any reasonable adjustments to support volunteer applications from people with a disability or health condition. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures and believe that volunteers from diverse backgrounds will help us to beat cancer.
In the meantime, check out our new Volunteer Hub to read the latest volunteering news from Cancer Research UK.
Stirling Carers Centre
Stirling Carers Centre offers a service to unpaid carers in the Stirling Council area, irrespective of the condition of the person they care for. The services offered include: information, support, advice, welfare benefit checks, advice on rights and entitlements, etc. We also have a Young Carers Project that supports young carers aged between 7 to 18 years old through group work day trips and residentials (overnight short breaks) and the provision of 1:1 personal support in the school environment.
The young carers referred to our service join our age specific groups - these give the young carers a vital break from their caring role and enable them to mix with others like themselves. Our groups, day trips and residentials are supported by volunteers without whom we could not provide such valuable services.
The Young Carers Voluntary Support Workers will help with our Young Carers Groups, day trips and residentials. This involves working with the Young Carers Officer and staff to support the planning and running of group activities and in the day trips and residentials many of which take place during the school holidays.
This role is very rewarding and makes a real difference to the lives of these young people - it provides volunteers with an opportunity to build on or learn new skills and increase confidence in working with young people.
British Red Cross
This is a very rewarding role providing much-needed support for people who are accessing our service. Based at one of our mobility aids spoke locations, the main element of the role is serving the public who require a wheelchair or other mobility aids equipment. This is the ideal role for someone who enjoys meeting people, can show compassion and empathy and who likes administrative duties with a customer service perspective.
Typical tasks include:
> Liaising with the hub to arrange stock/deliveries/collections.
> Issuing and receiving wheelchairs (or other mobility aids equipment) using a computer based stock control system.
> Demonstrating how to use and look after our wheelchairs (and other equipment)
> Dealing with enquiries from people wanting to borrow a wheelchair (or other equipment) by telephone and face to face
> Receiving payments / donations and issuing receipts
> Contacting service users about overdue and upcoming return of equipment
> Signposting to other Red Cross services/providers
> Actively promoting the Retail Mobility Aids offer/website
These are just some examples. You will work within a great team and be fully supported by the Volunteer Coordinator.
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
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.
Stirling School of English
We will be running our annual summer school from 4th-29th July on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and are looking for a creative and enthusiastic children's workers for our students' children-mainly refugees for family learning sessions.
The main responsibilities are:
- running children's programme in line with environmental, health and safety and fire regulations
- creating a safe, caring and stimulating environment that promotes learning through play
- delivering age-appropriate activities
- working closely with parents and/or carers, giving them a high standard of customer service
- working with colleagues and other professionals to make sure that children’s needs are met
- making sure that equipment, such as furniture and toys, is in good condition
- keeping register up to date
The children could be between 1-11 years old. Most of them will be from Syria, Sudan and Afghanistan.
The creche and family learning will run 10am -4pm on Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri at Level One (61-63 Murray Place, Stirling FK8 1AP). Parents will be in the same building and will look after the children during break times: 11:30-11:45, 13:00-14:00 and help out at the family learning sessions. You can choose 2 or more morning and/or afternoon sessions.
Wednesday is a day off as everyone goes on a full-day excursion.
Our school has a lot of toys and books and budget for craft materials.
A successful candidate will need to go through a PVG process (free).
Skills and Experience Required:
- must love working with children
- respect for other cultures
- excellent organisational skills
- excellent communication skills
- childcare related experience
- creativity
- punctuality, honesty, reliability
Please apply here: https://forms.gle/TqzACyVJ78p6w8fj6
Cancer Research UK
This shop has shifts available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Volunteer in our shops
Our shop volunteers are helping us beat cancer right now.
In 2019/20, 14,000 volunteers gave 3.1 million hours of their time and sold items totalling £15million. These funds are helping us start new clinical trials and research treatments as we speak.
If you volunteer at a Cancer Research UK shop, you too could make a real difference to what we can achieve. Nothing we do would be possible without amazing volunteers like you.
You’ll also gain valuable skills to help develop your CV and experience. And you’ll volunteer alongside a wonderful team of passionate, friendly people who will support you every step of the way.
Volunteering is open to everyone and no experience is required. So, if you’re looking for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you.
What do shop volunteers do?
Volunteering in our shops is varied, exciting and rewarding. No two days are the same and you have the chance to flex different skills regularly. There are always new opportunities to keep you engaged and help you grow and develop in your role.
While this list is not exhaustive, it gives you a flavour of some of the typical tasks in our charity shops:
Serving customers, taking cash and providing good all-round customer service
Sorting through donated items and pricing stock
Working on window and shop displays
Keeping the shop tidy, clean and well organised
Interacting with the general public
Following new health, safety and social distancing measures
You don’t need any experience to volunteer
You just need to be motivated, hardworking and enjoy being part of a team. There’ll be a full induction as well as ongoing training opportunities to make sure you’re fully confident and able to excel in your role.
Why should I volunteer?
Volunteering brings a wealth of benefits, both personal and professional.
Every volunteer hour you donate means we can sell 6 items and make £20 of income. So, if you volunteer for a 7-hour day, this can generate £140. That means that every day you volunteer, you’ll be raising more funds to beat cancer.
You’ll gain important skills that are hugely valued in the workplace such as teamwork, communication and using your initiative.
You can boost your CV by working towards an NVQ in Retail with Derby College, and we'll provide you with a reference.
It will allow you to get involved in your local community and to meet new friends.
Our friendly CRUK team will be there to support you all the way – offering guidance and helping you build your confidence.
It’s fun – you’ll gain real satisfaction from volunteering alongside our warm, friendly shop volunteers who will make you feel right at home.
The minimum age for volunteering in our shops is 18 . If you’re aged between 16 -18 you may still be able to volunteer in our shops, but you must be on a recognised scheme, for example the Duke of Edinburgh.
What happens next?
Click ‘Apply Now’ at the top of this page to complete an online application form. We’ll then get in touch directly to tell you more.
At CRUK we value diversity and we're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We will consider making any reasonable adjustments to support volunteer applications from people with a disability or health condition. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures and believe that volunteers from diverse backgrounds will help us to beat cancer.
In the meantime, check out our new Volunteer Hub to read the latest volunteering news from Cancer Research UK.
Cancer Research UK
This shop has shifts available Tuesday to Saturday.
Volunteer in our shops
Our shop volunteers are helping us beat cancer right now.
In 2019/20, 14,000 volunteers gave 3.1 million hours of their time and sold items totalling £15million. These funds are helping us start new clinical trials and research treatments as we speak.
If you volunteer at a Cancer Research UK shop, you too could make a real difference to what we can achieve. Nothing we do would be possible without amazing volunteers like you.
You’ll also gain valuable skills to help develop your CV and experience. And you’ll volunteer alongside a wonderful team of passionate, friendly people who will support you every step of the way.
Volunteering is open to everyone and no experience is required. So, if you’re looking for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you.
What do shop volunteers do?
Volunteering in our shops is varied, exciting and rewarding. No two days are the same and you have the chance to flex different skills regularly. There are always new opportunities to keep you engaged and help you grow and develop in your role.
While this list is not exhaustive, it gives you a flavour of some of the typical tasks in our charity shops:
Serving customers, taking payments and providing good all-round customer service
Sorting through donated items and pricing stock
Working on window and shop displays
Keeping the shop tidy, clean and well organised
Interacting with the general public
Following new health, safety and social distancing measures
You don’t need any experience to volunteer
You just need to be motivated, hardworking and enjoy being part of a team. There’ll be a full induction as well as ongoing training opportunities to make sure you’re fully confident and able to excel in your role.
Why should I volunteer?
Volunteering brings a wealth of benefits, both personal and professional.
Every volunteer hour you donate means we can sell 6 items and make £20 of income. So, if you volunteer for a 7-hour day, this can generate £140. That means that every day you volunteer, you’ll be raising more funds to beat cancer.
You’ll gain important skills that are hugely valued in the workplace such as teamwork, communication and using your initiative.
You can boost your CV by working towards an NVQ in Retail with Derby College, and we'll provide you with a reference.
It will allow you to get involved in your local community and to meet new friends.
Our friendly CRUK team will be there to support you all the way – offering guidance and helping you build your confidence.
It’s fun – you’ll gain real satisfaction from volunteering alongside our warm, friendly shop volunteers who will make you feel right at home.
The minimum age for volunteering in our shops is 18 . If you’re aged between 16 -18 you may still be able to volunteer in our shops, but you must be on a recognised scheme, for example, the Duke of Edinburgh.
What happens next?
Click ‘Apply Now’ at the top of this page to complete an online application form. We’ll then get in touch directly to tell you more.
In the meantime, check out our new Volunteer Hub to read the latest volunteering news from Cancer Research UK.
At CRUK we value diversity and we're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We will consider making any reasonable adjustments to support volunteer applications from people with a disability or health condition. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures and believe that volunteers from diverse backgrounds will help us to beat cancer.
Quarriers (Stirling)
Quarriers Falkirk Children's Rights Service is an independent service which supports children and young people up to the age of 18 who are care experienced or those with additional support needs, however we will not turn any child or young person away. Our focus is to empower the children and young people we support to participate in the decisions that affect their life. We want their voice to be heard and be at the heart of decisions that affect them.
Purpose of the Role:
Do you enjoy working with children and young people? Do you have a few hours each week to spare? Would you like to be part of this exciting service that makes a lasting positive change in young people’s lives? If yes, then this exciting new Children and Young Person Information Volunteer opportunity is for you! This is a wonderful opportunity for you to use your creative skills and plan activities with children and young people. You will be working as part of Falkirk’s Children’s Rights Service and will ensure the service supports and encourages children and young people’s ongoing participation in expressing their views, feelings and wishes in all matters affecting them, and to have their views considered and taken seriously.
Main Tasks:
The role will involve working closely with children and young people in creative ways to support their ongoing participation in democratic decision making. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with existing groups and create new ones supporting children and young peoples engagement in creative activities whilst learning and understanding their rights.
Where & When:
Weekly if possible in the Falkirk area, may include some evenings. The opportunity will be based within the Falkirk office and may require travel through the area.
Commitment Required:
To get the most out of the role it is hoped the volunteer can commit for at least nine months.
Training & Support Provided
All relevant training will be provided, including a named person to provide support. You will also have the opportunity to access other training as part of personal development.
Transport:
Access to a car is preferable but not essential.
Quarriers (Stirling)
Quarriers Falkirk Children's Rights Service is an independent service which supports children and young people up to the age of 18 who are care experienced or those with additional support needs, however we will not turn any child or young person away. Our focus is to empower the children and young people we support to participate in the decisions that affect their life. We want their voice to be heard and be at the heart of decisions that affect them.
Purpose of the Role:
Do you enjoy working with children and young people? Do you have a few hours each week to spare? Would you like to be part of this exciting service that makes a lasting positive change in young people’s lives? If yes, then this exciting new Children and Young Person Information Volunteer opportunity is for you! You will be working as part of Falkirk’s Children’s Rights Service and will ensure the service supports and encourages children and young people’s ongoing participation in expressing their views, feelings and wishes in all matters affecting them, and to have their views considered and taken seriously. Young people become more confident and empowered when they see their views are being heard and taken seriously. Their self-esteem improves and they become more likely to actively participate in all areas of their lives.
Main Tasks:
The main tasks for the Children and Young Person Information Volunteer are:-
* Promote and raise awareness of the service and the rights of children and young people
* Administrative duties
* Dealing with enquiries
* Partnership working with children, their families and other professionals
* Provide individual relationship-based assistance to children and young people ensuring their rights are safeguarded
Where & When:
Weekly if possible in the Falkirk area, may include some evenings. The opportunity will be based within the Falkirk office and may require travel through the area.
Commitment Required:
To get the most out of the role it is hoped the volunteer can commit for at least nine months.
Training & Support Provided:
All relevant training will be provided, including a named person to provide support. You will also have the opportunity to access other training as part of personal development.
Recovery Scotland (Clacks)
Forth Valley Recovery Community (FVRC) are running a national recovery Olympics, inviting recovery communities and partners from around Scotland to take part in a sports day themed day. To run the event, they need volunteers to make sure that this day happens and is a great success.
ABOUT FVRC
Established in 2016 FVRC provides safe, drug and alcohol free events to help you build and develop your recovery.
FVRC ask all those attending events to come along drug and alcohol free on the day. They are an inclusive and non-judgemental community committed to empowering people in recovery.
FVRC is all about making recovery accessible to everybody in Forth Valley who has experienced substance dependency
ABOUT THE ROLE
You will work along side staff from Active Stirling and FVRC, and you will be given a task for the day i.e. marshalling races, team registration, score taking, score counting or general well being volunteers. Please note this will be an all day event.
Training and support will be given prior to the event starting and support will be given throughout. Volunteers will need to be at the event for 9.30am. The races start at 1pm and be will be finished by 6pm.
Food and refreshments will be provided.
If interested or have questions, please email Christina: cfeaks@recoveryscotland.org.uk
DigDeep Kilimanjaro Challenge Team Stirling
Looking for a great professional, personal and communal opportunity on the third sector? As a Stirling Kili Challenge Team member, you will take part in a year-long fundraising journey to raise 2700£ of which half will go to the DigDeep organization, and the other half to arrange your journey to Tanzania in August 2022! The money directed to DigDeep brings clean water structures and education to vulnerable communities in Kenya! You can head to DigDeep's site to find out more about their work in Kenya. It sounds daunting, but fundraising is a team effort. You will be supported by the DigDeep Challenges team and your team members here in Stirling. Every month we will arrange at least one fundraising event and the profit from that will be divided between all team members. You can also fundraise on your own or with a friend with your own projects or even just working! You can fund your own goal any way you want. Head to https://www.climbforcleanwater.org/ to find out more about the challenge! Fundraising opportunities include pub crawls, charity games, thrift stores, social events and more! Join us on this amazing journey that will change your life. Registration on the site is mandatory to ensure participation. Early bird discount is available before the end of August, just send us an email!
Coach My Sport
During the 2022 school summer holidays, Coach My Sport are going to run a variety of activities from 25th July - 5th August 2022 at Dunblane High School. The times for both weeks will be Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.
On top of a dedicated event to celebrate the Commonwealth Games, there is a variety of sports some well known and others not so:
- Fencing
- Roller blading
- Nerf Wars
- Pickleball
- Laser Tag
- Street Racket
- Tchoukball
- Parkour
- Table tennis
- Orienteering
- VX
- Floorball
- Rugby
- Cricket
- Codgeball
- Tennis
- Football
- Basketball
- Futsal
- Roundnet
- Volleyball
- Soft archery
- Ultimate frisbee
- Athletics
- Basketball
- Circuits
- Speed stacking
- Plus some surprises to make the camp even more interesting for the kids.
If you are interested in gaining experience in coaching sports or looking after kids, then this is a great opportunity. Contact the team at admin@coachmysport if you are interested, and let us know what days/times you are able to do.
This volunteering opportunity will involve helping young people learn some fun activities. You will work alongside the coaches, who will support you with anything you need. The camp runs from the 4th April to the 8th April, between 9am - 5pm each day, so Coach My Sport are looking for volunteers who are able to help out between these times.
Just contact admin@coachmysport.co.uk for any more information or to inform us what days/times you are available.
What Coach My Sport does:
- Change lives through sport
- Develop motor skills
- Ensure a stable physical foundation
- Enhance Self Confidence
- Develop Social skills
- Help kids meet & make new friends
- Birthday Parties
Quarriers (Stirling)
Volunteer Mentors main tasks will be to:
Build a positive, trusting, supportive and secure relationship with children & young people aged 8 – 14 who are looked after at home.
Work in a person centred way with young people.
Provide opportunities for young people to participate in meaningful activities
Promote the wellbeing of every child through creative and fun approaches
Communicate and link with the intandem Mentor Coordinator on a regular basis.
Work as part of a team as well as on your own.
Are you friendly, outgoing, reliable and enjoy working with children and young people? Do you have 2 - 3 hours each week to spare? Would you like to be part of this exciting new initiative that will make a lasting positive change in young people’s lives? If yes, then this exciting new Volunteer Mentor opportunity is for you!
The Volunteer Mentors' main tasks will be to build a positive, trusting, supportive and secure relationship with a child or young person aged 8 – 14 who is looked after at home. Working with young people, building a trusting relationship, improving their chances in life and promoting the wellbeing of every child.
Transition Stirling
Assist with the day to day running of the warehouse at the Reuse Hub by collecting and delivering donations using the Transition Stirling electric van.
The role will be within Transition Stirling’s reuse hub located in Springkerse Industrial Estate. Transition Stirling is an environmental charity and the hub will opened in March 2022.
The aim of the reuse hub is to divert good quality items away from landfill and to provide good quality, affordable and unique items for sale to the community.
Key tasks will include:
Drive the Transition Stirling Van to collect and deliver goods
Visually assess donated goods at the recycling centre to check that they are suitable for re-sale (training will be provided).
Help to move donated goods from the reuse container at Lower Polmaise recycling centre to the Reuse Hub.
Ensure workspace is free of debris and remove safety hazards from aisles
To complete any other duties that may be reasonably required
Killin and District Volunteer Car Scheme
Our volunteer car service has established a wide range of web links, a website, Facebook page, donation platform, and a Twitter account to engage and inform the public about our services, but with limited IT skills and little development skills, this setup needs some help from someone who can make our social media more engaging.
Marie Curie
We are looking for volunteers to join us in our Stirling charity shop, to help us raise fund so we can continue to support our patients and their families. This is an ideal role for someone who likes meeting new people and wants to learn new skills in a friendly and welcoming environment.
You will be helping us with the day to day running of our shop, including sorting, preparing and pricing donated items ready for display on the shop floor, serving our customers on the till and helping us spot unusual or valuable hidden gems among donations. If you have a passion for making a difference and are looking for a new challenge then this could be the role for you.
Marie Curie
Marie Curie has over 30 shops across Scotland which are full of gifts, clothes and even the odd vintage gem. We're looking for a volunteer to help us run our eBay store, selling items online to raise money to support our vital work. You'll be helping us to research and list our items, ensuring we get a good price, and taking photographs that help our items to stand out to shoppers. You will also be handling customer enquiries and packaging the items we sell to send them out to their new homes. If you want to use your skills to help us make a difference and are looking for a role where no two days are the same then this could be the ideal opportunity for you.
Ladies of the Rock
Seeking out funding opportunities, completing applications and helping organise fundraising events.
Cancer Research UK
This shop has shifts available Tuesday to Saturday.
Volunteer in our shops
Our shop volunteers are helping us beat cancer right now.
In 2019/20, 14,000 volunteers gave 3.1 million hours of their time and sold items totalling £15million. These funds are helping us start new clinical trials and research treatments as we speak.
If you volunteer at a Cancer Research UK shop, you too could make a real difference to what we can achieve. Nothing we do would be possible without amazing volunteers like you.
You’ll also gain valuable skills to help develop your CV and experience. And you’ll volunteer alongside a wonderful team of passionate, friendly people who will support you every step of the way.
Volunteering is open to everyone and no experience is required. So, if you’re looking for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you.
What do shop volunteers do?
Volunteering in our shops is varied, exciting and rewarding. No two days are the same and you have the chance to flex different skills regularly. There are always new opportunities to keep you engaged and help you grow and develop in your role.
While this list is not exhaustive, it gives you a flavour of some of the typical tasks in our charity shops:
Serving customers, taking payments and providing good all-round customer service
Sorting through donated items and pricing stock
Working on window and shop displays
Keeping the shop tidy, clean and well organised
Interacting with the general public
Following new health, safety and social distancing measures
You don’t need any experience to volunteer
You just need to be motivated, hardworking and enjoy being part of a team. There’ll be a full induction as well as ongoing training opportunities to make sure you’re fully confident and able to excel in your role.
Why should I volunteer?
Volunteering brings a wealth of benefits, both personal and professional.
Every volunteer hour you donate means we can sell 6 items and make £20 of income. So, if you volunteer for a 7-hour day, this can generate £140. That means that every day you volunteer, you’ll be raising more funds to beat cancer.
You’ll gain important skills that are hugely valued in the workplace such as teamwork, communication and using your initiative.
You can boost your CV by working towards an NVQ in Retail with Derby College, and we'll provide you with a reference.
It will allow you to get involved in your local community and to meet new friends.
Our friendly CRUK team will be there to support you all the way – offering guidance and helping you build your confidence.
It’s fun – you’ll gain real satisfaction from volunteering alongside our warm, friendly shop volunteers who will make you feel right at home.
The minimum age for volunteering in our shops is 18 . If you’re aged between 16 -18 you may still be able to volunteer in our shops, but you must be on a recognised scheme, for example, the Duke of Edinburgh.
What happens next?
Click ‘Apply Now’ at the top of this page to complete an online application form. We’ll then get in touch directly to tell you more.
In the meantime, check out our new Volunteer Hub to read the latest volunteering news from Cancer Research UK.
At CRUK we value diversity and we're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We will consider making any reasonable adjustments to support volunteer applications from people with a disability or health condition. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures and believe that volunteers from diverse backgrounds will help us to beat cancer.
Cancer Research UK
Volunteer and help us take big steps to beat cancer!
Support and volunteer at a Big Hike today, participants across the UK are limbering up to take big steps to beat cancer, but they can’t cross the finish line without the passion and energy of Event Day volunteers like you. Our events generate vital income which funds our researchers who are working hard to make sure 3 in 4 people survive cancer by 2034. Bring your energy, smiles and passion and let’s beat cancer together.
What kind of person we are looking for
We’re on the lookout for individuals and groups who are:
Enthusiastic and willing to get stuck in.
Flexible and who can use their own initiative.
Team players – you’ll be joining a lovely bunch of other volunteers!
Good communicators.
At Cancer Research UK we value diversity. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures and believe that a diverse volunteer community will help us to beat cancer.
What you'll be doing
As a Big Hike volunteer, you'll be getting hands-on to help deliver and provide a fantastic experience. No two days are the same, but you could find yourself doing some of the below activities, all of which play an important part*:
Helping set-up and pack down the event (This may include signage, banners and marquees).
Helping with event day catering by handing out food and drink to fuel our big hikers.
Support on the course
You could be located at one of our support points or marshal points, giving directions to participants, cheering and encouraging our participants to keep them going along the course, or at the finish point handing out the well-deserved finisher medals.
Answering queries at our information points
You could be helping answer queries from participants and spectators during the event. From simple directions to swapping t-shirts and replacing hiker numbers.
*This is just a sneak peak of some of the ways you could be involved and is not an exhaustive list. No matter what you do you’ll know you are making a huge difference to those taking part.
What’s in it for you?
Volunteering at Cancer Research UK’s Big Hike has a host of benefits, including:
Developing new and existing skills in event management.
Gaining valuable experience for future roles.
Gaining a unique insight into the world of the charity sector.
Meeting new people and having fun.
Travel and other reasonable expenses reimbursed, as agreed in advance with your Event Manager. Please see the Volunteering Policy.
Helping to make our events happen and beating cancer sooner.
And last but not least, a fantastic day to remember.
Your commitment and location
Cancer Research UK’s Big Hike events will take place in the following locations in 2022:
Jurassic Coast (Saturday 9th July)
South Coast (Saturday 2nd July)
Yorkshire Dales (Saturday 3rd September)
Brecon Beacons (Sunday 11th September)
Loch Lomond (Saturday 17th September)
Peak District (Sunday 25th September)
You can join us at one or more of our events at locations which work for you.
Hours can vary, some roles have early starts or late finishes but we'll always discuss your availability with you!
What support we provide
Upon attending your volunteering you will be briefed by one of our friendly event team staff when you arrive so that you know exactly what you'll be doing.
You'll be supported and guided by them and the Event Manager throughout the event.
We'll also provide refreshments, lunch and dinner (as required), a t-shirt and a great atmosphere which you'll be sure to love!
Accessibility
At CRUK we value diversity and we're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures and believe that volunteers from diverse backgrounds will help us to beat cancer.
Our volunteering roles are open for everyone and if you have any accessibility needs or queries, please get in touch via email - sportsvolunteer@cancer.org.uk
Questions?
If you have any questions about this role, please email sportsvolunteer@cancer.org.uk
Ready to apply?
In 2022 we are looking to fit volunteers into the following shifts:
Morning shift: 06:00 - 12:00
Afternoon shift: 12:00 - 19:30
All day: 06:00 - 19:30
On your application form in the ‘Application details’ section, please indicate which shift time you would be able to commit to.
If you'd like to join our crew of Big Hike volunteers, just click on the Apply Now link at the top of the page, fill out the form and we’ll be in touch.
Coach My Sport
Coach My Sport are looking for volunteers for the sports classes they run in Dunblane area. They are looking for volunteers to assist in coaching dodgeball, floorball, and parkour.
What they do:
- Change lives through sport
- Develop motor skills
- Ensure a stable physical foundation
- Enhance Self Confidence
- Develop Social skills
- Help kids meet & make new friends
- Birthday Parties
If you are interested in gaining experience in coaching sports or looking after kids, then this is a great opportunity.
Contact the team at admin@coachmysport if you are interested, to let them know what days/times you are able to do.
This volunteering opportunity will involve helping young people learn some fun activities. You will work alongside the coaches, who will support you with anything you need.
What Coach My Sport does:
- Change lives through sport
- Develop motor skills
- Ensure a stable physical foundation
- Enhance Self Confidence
- Develop Social skills
- Help kids meet & make new friends
- Birthday Parties
British Red Cross Stirling
The British Red Cross is a worldwide humanitarian charity that supports vulnerable people to prepare, withstand and recover from a community and personal crisis. Special services in UK include First Aid training, First Aid at public events and Health & Safety care focused on: Wheelchair loan, transport & escort, skin camouflage, and therapeutic care.
About the Mobility Aids service:
The Mobility Aids service operate a “Hub & Spoke” model, which sees a central warehouse (hub) which manages and delivers equipment to surrounding outlets (spokes) to achieve delivery of the service locally to our customers.
Losing one's mobility through illness or injury can be very difficult and distressing. The Red Cross makes a huge difference to people’s lives by providing short-term use of wheelchairs (75,000 each year in the UK) or toilet aids. This helps people to maintain their independence and quality of life when they are discharged from hospital or after an injury. It means that someone can take a relative on holiday or just out for the day. Equipment can be collected from our network of ‘spokes’, based in Red Cross premises, hospitals or medical centres, or they can arrange for delivery/collection. The British Red Cross have also developed mobile ‘pop-up’ teams so that their can respond to changing needs.
About this role
This is a very rewarding role providing much-needed support for people who are accessing the service. Based at one of the mobility aids spoke locations, the main element of the role is serving the public who require a wheelchair or other mobility aids equipment. This is the ideal role for someone who enjoys meeting people, can show compassion and empathy and who likes administrative duties with a customer service perspective.
Typical tasks include:
> Liaising with the hub to arrange stock/deliveries/collections.
> Issuing and receiving wheelchairs (or other mobility aids equipment) using a computer based stock control system.
> Demonstrating how to use and look after the wheelchairs (and other equipment)
> Dealing with enquiries from people wanting to borrow a wheelchair (or other equipment) by telephone and face to face
> Receiving payments / donations and issuing receipts
> Contacting service users about overdue and upcoming return of equipment
> Signposting to other Red Cross services/providers
> Actively promoting the Retail Mobility Aids offer/website
These are just some examples. You will work within a great team and be fully supported by the Volunteer Coordinator.
The Red Cross are looking for someone who:
> ideally has a customer service background
> Enjoys meeting people and has good interpersonal skills
> Is fit and able to lift/move wheelchairs.
> Is IT-literate (or willing to learn)
> Is willing to attend induction and foundation training
> Will uphold the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Red Cross policies including Equal Opportunities
> Will act in accordance with the Red Cross's values and behaviours framework
> Will treat people with respect and uphold their dignity
What the Red Cross can offer:
> Meet new people and be part of a dynamic and inclusive team
> A great opportunity to develop your existing skills and gain new ones
> All training and induction for the role (there is no charge for training)
> Reasonable pre-agreed travel expenses for the role including for attending training
> An opportunity to be part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation and the knowledge that you are making a difference to people’s lives
Young People and this role:
The Red Cross values the energy and enthusiasm that young people bring to this role. The minimum age you can volunteer for the Red Cross is 15 years old. The Red Cross can accept volunteers under the age of 18 at some of the locations for this role subject to parental consent and a risk assessment.
Learning pathway:
The Red Cross provides a well-structured pathway to ensure you have all the skills, knowledge and confidence to undertake this role as soon as possible. Following a short telephone interview, it will be arranged for you to meet the Mobility Aids Volunteer Coordinator who will be your line manager. You can start ‘shadowing’ straightaway i.e. spend time with the team to see first-hand how the service runs.
Additional information:
> Please read this role description in conjunction with the Mutual Expectations document (provided prior to interview)
> This role requires volunteers in Scotland to have a PVG check (criminal record check)
Further development opportunities:
As well as the Mobility Aids Service roles (Mobility Aids Support Volunteer, Mobility Aids Volunteer, Volunteer Driver, Mobile Volunteer, Warehouse Volunteer and Lead Volunteer) there are a range of other service roles on our website. Talk to your line manager or a Recruitment and Selection Coordinator for more information.
EPIC - TCV - Clacks
TCV and EPIC (Enabling Projects In Clackmannanshire) are looking for volunteers to work with them and help improve the green spaces and green networks of Clackmannanshire.
Their work takes volunteers 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.
Their 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 TCV is a great way to: get outdoors, learn new skills, meet new people and make a real difference.
The activities run each Tuesday and Thursday, from 10.30am to 2.30pm. Due to COVID restrictions, they 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 they do, the reasons why they do them and the tools used. 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.
Volunteering Matters
GP and Minor Injuries Centre - Stirling Care Village
We are looking for volunteers to fill the last few gaps in the volunteering rota.
Volunteers are supporting NHS staff by monitoring the doors and greeting people who are attending their GP practice, the Minor Injuries Unit or X-ray. Volunteers ask people at the door whether they have any Covid-19 symptoms and direct them to the appropriate reception desk.
The Centre is open between 8.30a.m. and 9pm. Face coverings must be worn. A Volunteer t-shirt is provided.
The project is co-ordinated by the Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme (RSVP) but we welcome volunteers from younger age groups. RSVP is a project delivered by the national volunteering charity, Volunteering Matters.
For further information contact Rosemary Fletcher on 0737 929 6087
Volunteering Matters
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme (RSVP) works with NHS Forth Valley to develop volunteering in local hospitals. This particular volunteer role is in the Audiology department at Stirling Community Hospital, where the award winning team are an integral part of the department.
We are currently looking for volunteers to fill some gaps in the rota at Stirling Community Hospital.
The volunteer role involves interaction with patients invited to attend the repair clinic where we identify the fault and make good usually by replacing the tubes on hearing aids. There are a minimum of 6 sessions of training provided by experienced volunteers prior to patient contact.
The Audiology departmental aims and objectives is to provide a service whereby the volunteer will assist with the regular maintenance of hearing aids which some patients find difficult to do themselves.
If you have an interest in fault finding and have good eyesight and finger strength then this is a role for you.
The clinic operates every weekday either AM or PM and you would be required to commit to working on a weekly basis, e.g every Tuesday PM. Volunteers are required to wear masks, and gloves are available if the volunteer prefers to use them. A volunteer t-shirt is provided.
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How would you like to be part of the Guide Dogs family and help people with sight loss live the life they choose? We would love to have you onboard to help with our ambition of a future where every person with sight loss has the confidence and support they need to live their lives to the full.
Did you know that we don’t just provide life-changing guide dogs, we also provide advice, skills, emotional and practical support for children, adults and their families living with sight loss to help them live actively, independently and well?
To do all this we need the support of amazing volunteers like you!
If you would like more information, are unsure or need flexibility around the role then chat to us first by emailing VolunteerScotNI@Guidedogs.org.uk and someone will be in touch.
Key Responsibilities:
We rely on volunteers like you to help us improve the lives of people with sight loss. In this role your support will include:
• Co-delivering sighted guide training to volunteers; either in-person or virtually.
• Organising different aspects of the training including booking venues or setting up Zoom links.
• Ensuring all training resources are well maintained, accessible and available.
• Demonstrating our behaviours to volunteers and within external venues.
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We are seeking volunteers to assist with organising and supporting charity garden open days within our District Teams around Scotland. Our Area Organisers typically look after a number of gardens in a geographic area within your district. You will work closely with the District Organiser and liaise with Garden Openers to see that a good relationship is developed. You may also seek new gardens to open in your area
Area Organisers also make sure that Garden Openers have adequate support on the day of their opening, including help with teas, car parking, taking money, etc, and provide signage and materials (supplied by Head Office) for the day to Garden Openers.
This is a great way to meet new people and work within a lovely team of like-minded garden lovers.
Last updated 2 days ago
We are seeking volunteer District Treasurers to join our Glasgow, Stirling & Roxburghshire Teams. The Treasurer is responsible for the collection of funds raised at garden openings and making sure that funds are paid to our charities and to Head Office. Treasurers enter information about openings into our database so must be numerate and comfortable with technology. You will also get to visit a wonderful range of gardens and meet the lovely people who are kind enough to open their gardens, as well as being part of a team of local volunteers. More information is available online with full details provide via expression of interest form.
Last updated 2 days ago
OYCI is a youth action charity dedicated to ensuring all young people have the opportunity to have fun! OYCI's projects bring young people together in their community and provide opportunities for personal growth and support their wellbeing. OYCI is a vibrant and growing charity that is only a few years old, but one which has already made its mark in Clackmannanshire among many young people.
OYCI is seeking two motivated and enthusiastic trustees who are passionate about young people’s participation and supporting the exciting work of their small and growing charity. They are seeking interest and applications from people who share their passion for supporting young people and are motivated to provide strategic guidance to an organisation whose ambition and objective is to enable young people in Clackmannanshire to thrive, develop and reach their potential; enabling them to contribute positively to their communities.
OYCI have a committed Board and want to build on its strong foundations by attracting people with a range of skills including, but not limited to finance, fundraising, marketing, youth work, project development, digital, local government landscape and/or HR. As they are looking to grow the board alongside their organisation, they have more than one vacancy and are looking for individuals who are innovative, positive and creative. OYCI can offer training and development opportunities for first-time trustees.
Previous board/trustee experience is not necessary, and all applications are welcomed from all ages and backgrounds. They aim to reflect the communities they work in, so particularly encourage applications from local people, disabled, LGBT+ and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates.
This is a voluntary, unpaid role, although reasonable expenses incurred will be reimbursed (e.g. travel).
Last updated 5 days ago
Play Alloa is the leading provider of play and social opportunities for children and adults with disabilities and additional support needs from Clackmannanshire, providing a range of group based activity sessions. They also provide a range of Parent/Carer activities including: regular information sessions; drop-in facilities, a support group, an information base, regular support and information through social media and newsletter. Play Alloa also work with families to draw up individual support packages.
Website – www.playalloa.co.uk
Play Alloa are looking for volunteers to assist them with a variety of sessions/groups they have running throughout the summer. You will work closely with the core office staff and sessional staff to support the children and adults involved.
If you are interested in getting involved in more than one group there is the scope for you to do that.
You will be required to become a member of the PVG scheme and provide references.
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As a Volunteer Administrator you will play a key role is supporting the service, ensuring all communication between staff, service uses and partner agencies runs smoothly, this includes answering calls and directing enquires. You will be a valued member of the administration team supporting them in various administrative roles including, booking appointments, sending letters and general office duties such as photocopying, filing and scanning. On-the-job training will be provided – all you need is an organised approach and a willingness to learn.
Key Activities:
• Support the team to ensure that telephone calls and visits from service users, outside agencies and CGL staff are dealt with promptly and courteously.
• Provide service users with basic advice about the services and signpost them where appropriate
• To ensure that admin, record-keeping and communication within the project are maintained.
• Support the team in managing/booking appointments via the electronic diary system
• Send outgoing letters to service users and partner agencies
• Maintain general office administrative duties such as filing, photocopying and scanning
• Maintain accurate records of all contacts on our case management systems
In carrying out the above duties the post holder will:
• To help Change Grow Live fulfil its role in offering the best service to our clients.
• To perform your volunteering role to the best of your ability.
• To follow the Change Grow Live’s procedures and standards, including health and safety and equal opportunities, in relation to our staff, volunteers and clients.
• To maintain the confidential information of Change Grow Live and of our clients; adhering to Change Grow Live’s policies and procedures
• To meet the time commitments and standards which have been mutually agreed and to give reasonable notice so other arrangements can be made when this is not possible.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
• Ability to work with professional boundaries
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• IT literacy and knowledge of Microsoft word/excel
• Excellent time management skills, and an ability to work on own initiative prioritising accordingly.
• Ability to liaise and work in partnership with a wide range of professionals and agencies.
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality
This post is subject to a PVG check at a basic level.
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As a digital charity, our social media channels are very important to us for raising awareness of who we are and what we do. Our aim is to develop a strong online presence and maximise engagement across all of our social media channels: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Linkedin & Tiktok. Your role within the charity will help us to reach a wider audience and in turn support more individuals affected by covid-19.
The duties of a social media assistant volunteer may include:
Maintaining active social media accounts
Creating and/or posting content on different social media channels, e.g. generating engaging instagram stories/interactive story polls etc
Engaging with our social media audience, e.g. responding to comments/messages on our social media channels
Suggest ideas to increase online engagement
Keep up to date with social media trends and
Liaising with other departments (fundraising, community etc) to understand and create effective content that is targeted at specific requirements
The benefits to you
Experience volunteering within a professional organisation
A sense of satisfaction and pride for helping to make a valuable difference
Develop your skills and experience
References for future employers
Last updated 6 days ago
We are looking for volunteers to join us in our Stirling charity shop, to help us raise fund so we can continue to support our patients and their families. This is an ideal role for someone who likes meeting new people and wants to learn new skills in a friendly and welcoming environment.
You will be helping us with the day to day running of our shop, including sorting, preparing and pricing donated items ready for display on the shop floor, serving our customers on the till and helping us spot unusual or valuable hidden gems among donations. If you have a passion for making a difference and are looking for a new challenge then this could be the role for you.
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Marie Curie has over 30 shops across Scotland which are full of gifts, clothes and even the odd vintage gem. We're looking for a volunteer to help us run our eBay store, selling items online to raise money to support our vital work. You'll be helping us to research and list our items, ensuring we get a good price, and taking photographs that help our items to stand out to shoppers. You will also be handling customer enquiries and packaging the items we sell to send them out to their new homes. If you want to use your skills to help us make a difference and are looking for a role where no two days are the same then this could be the ideal opportunity for you.
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Fledgling are looking for a Volunteer Youtube Channel Manager.
Fledgling Arts Collective Central are a volunteer run charity providing a platform both online and offline for those who struggle with mental health, addiction, gender dysphoria, sexuality &/or feel like they don't quite 'fit'. We encourage you to express yourselves through art as catharsis. Combining Art & Catharsis, we believe in being CathARTic. We are currently growing a Youtube channel to showcase our members videos and music as well as making our own videos and need a manger to oversee its running.
Our ideal candidate will be very passionate about Youtube. At Fledgling we believe that using creativity is a great form of catharsis for mental health. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about the arts and is compassionate about mental health.
This is a really fun virtual position ; however, we are looking for a motivated individual who can be committed, dedicated and take an active and proactive interest in getting our Youtube Channel thriving. You will always be comfortable working alone in addition to being part of a team of creatively minded people.
Why we need support:
Our members love to create art for the reasons of being carthartic we see the benefits it has to their mental health. We want to share their art including videos with the world to not only create a connection with those going through the same experiences but to also raise the self-esteem of our members. Currently we do not have a presence on Youtube and I am sure you know just how much it is growing currently and we want to get involved and reach out to people. We will support you if you have any questions or lacking of knowledge.
What is involved:
.Ensure our channel adheres to YouTube best practices
.Optimise Titles, Descriptions, And Other Metadata
.Uploading videos to the channel
.YouTube viewership analysis and insights
.Interact with subscribers and viewers, and respond to queries in a timely manner
.Help in designing and creating bespoke video thumbnails that catch the eye
.Making your videos using the tool 'InVideo' of members art and poetry training given.
.Communicating with our members to ask permission to show their videos and art on Youtube
Experience:
.Experience in YouTube advertising
.Experience on SEO for YouTube
.Knowledge of Social Media
.Knowledge of mental health and compassion
You would need access to the internet and because we are online ,we are global ,so you can apply from anywhere in the world!
Last updated 10 days ago