Our mission is to improve the quality of life for people in Scotland affected by chest, heart and stroke illness, through medical research, influencing public policy, advice and information and support in the community. Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland currently have 32 charity shops around Scotland. The shops help us to raise the funds needed to provide our services in the local communities. Each of these stores relies on a team of volunteers to help support our paid staff. We are currently recruiting for customer care volunteers. This role will involve welcoming customers to the store, assisting in customer service and sales services. There will also be an element of stock control, and ensuring the rails and shelves are kept clean and tidy. You will work as part of a team, and gain skills in customer service and gain the ability to use our till systems.

A part-time opportunity initially just two and a half days a week with potential to expand the role for the right candidate. Induction will be provided in collaboration with PLUS Stirling whose venue is being used to host the post as Equi- Power do not yet have their own premises. Tasks include:- receiving phone calls from people wishing to take part in Equi-Power and / or PLUS activities, processing volunteer and participant application forms, scanning documents and uploading to dropbox, photocopying, emails to and from sessional workers and board members, booking meeting rooms, drafting correspondence for signature by board members.

This volunteering opportunity exists to assist in marketing the work of neuro Central. This will include , media and web based communications and assisting with developing and maintaining different audience development initiatives including e-marketing.

The Leprosy Mission Scotland is a member of a global partnership bringing Healing & Justice to people affected by leprosy. Together, our Just Cause is to defeat leprosy and transform lives. Ultimately we would like to see a world free of leprosy and its effects on individuals, families and communities. Working across the country, The Leprosy Mission Scotland seeks to educate, inspire and enable you, along with other people, their churches, schools, community groups and even our government, to join it in upholding and supporting people affected by leprosy. As a small charity, we print our appeals for donations in-house. We rely on volunteers to help us with our mailings several times a year when we send out postal appeals to our supporters. We require volunteers to join our small mailings volunteer team to help to fill envelopes with folded letters and inserts before sealing. Mailings volunteers help to sort and keep tidy all letters and packages for courier pick up. If you have skills and experience in creating mailings, you could also get involved in creating our mailings alongside our fundraising manager. We are looking for people who are available at least two hours a week over mailing times: March, September and December. This role is a great chance to socialize and help a small team create something with a big impact. You don't have to be a Christian to get involved with The Leprosy Mission; you just need to be respectful of Christian beliefs and ethos. We would like volunteers to be able to commit a minimum of 6 months to us if possible.

FABB has a minibus for transporting our young people to venues and a van to transport our bikes to various locations across Scotland. We need people to drive these vehicles! From April to October the van goes out on a weekly basis and you may wish to co-ordinate this role with our Assistant Bike Leader/Cycle Coach roles.

Do you have skills and experience in facilitating the development of a community engagement programme? Over the coming months we are setting-up a Men’s Shed and Bike Library and, building an outdoor treehouse classroom. As part of this development we require volunteers who can give regular time to co-ordinate the facilitation of workshops on all forms of DIY, gardening, bike maintenance and repair. Local knowledge of organisations, businesses and social corporate responsibility will be key to this role and, as a result you will help to keep our facilities well maintained and will contribute to providing a quality service to residents, visitors and guests to the Trossachs Tryst, Callander.

The Bank of Scotland Soccer One programme is a training and games programme designed to give those children who do not play regularly with their school team an opportunity to stay involved in the game. The coaches we require would be responsible for delivering a set 20 week programme at 1 or more high schools across in their Local Authority

We have 4 local groups based in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Tayside and Grampian. Volunteers can join these groups and carry out tasks such as drystane dyking, footpath construction, woodland management and fencing, and to receive training in these.

Collecting elderly or disabled persons from their homes and transporting them to a church service or church and commu nity cafe. Where possible volunteers should provide their own ca

We are looking for someone who is interested in admin and who likes to work around a busy environment. We have many people coming through the church weekly so a variety of admin support is needed. Examples of types of jobs are making up rotas, making up and updating registers, answering the telephone, taking bookings for the halls and organising power point presentations for the Sunday service.

We are looking for people who are organised to help prepare, serve and clear up before, during and after the tea dance. The tea dance is aimed at the elderly who come along for an afternoon to listen or dance to the music. Help is needed to prepare sandwiches, quiche, cake, teas and coffee set up tables and clear away and wash up. Talking with people and welcoming is also a big part of what we do.

We are looking for people who have an interest and enthusiasm in gardening. We have a large estate covering 26 acres of grass and wood land. The role would include clearing shrubbery and over grown trees, grass cutting and strimming, path clearing and much more. There will be the opportunity to learn more about conservation, including walled gardens and orchards. You will be supported by gardening team coordinator.

Forth Valley Disability Sport is a local charity based in Stirling and operates in Stirling, Clackmannanshire and Falkirk areas. FVDS provides sporting opportunities to children, young people and adults with physical, sensory and learning disabilities. We operate throughout the Forth Valley area. We are looking for a Volunteer Helper to assist the coach and ensure that sporting activities are carried out safely. Your responsibilities will include – -Helping small groups of participants to achieve the aims of the session, either practicing skills or playing a game -Organising and supervising each session and ensuring the area is safe -Completing a register of those attending along with details of any particular needs and emergency information -Being aware of any particular needs of the participants (i.e. level of fitness, medical conditions, physical, learning or sensory disabilities) -Following policy and procedures of Forth Valley Disability Sport including accident reporting, health and safety What we provide: -100% help and support -A worthwhile voluntary experience and the chance to have fun in your spare time -Future references for a job or course -Volunteer certificate -Volunteer expenses

SCVO (Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations) is currently working with Edinburgh Napier University and SVE to capture information about the assets, skills, knowledge, networks and resources, held by third sector organisations in Stirlingshire, such as community groups, voluntary organisations, charities, social enterprises, co-operatives and individual volunteers. The aim of the project is to map the assets within the third sector and to collect data about how these assets are currently being used to support health and wellbeing in communities. We will also be working with CTSi in Clackmannanshire to enable us to build as full a picture as possible about the contribution made by the third sector across the whole of the Clackmannanshire and Stirling Health and Social Care Partnership area. SVE have opportunities for volunteers who would like to be involved in the Asset Mapping exercise. This would be a great opportunity for people who would like to add to their CV and demonstrate experience in a work environment. Volunteers would have opportunities to develop their telephone research and administrative skills and will be provided with all the necessary training. Volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of 2 days of volunteering before September. If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity please contact: Polly Rodger polly@sventerprise.org.uk Joanne Rae at SVE joanne@sventerprise.org.uk Telephone - 01786 430000

We are a residential Community supporting adults with learning difficulties to work and live together. Working under the direction of our head gardener you will help maintain and develop the shared areas (of which there are many) of herbaceous borders, planting around the houses, orchards and areas of woodland around the estate. Task orientated skills that we need help with include: • General gardening chores • Fencing repairs • Hedge trimming • Staking • Weeding • Mulching, Composting • Pruning • Developing a new Sensory Trail • Garden furniture restoration

The work is started after 2 days intensive training. It entails giving the first contact interview for couples who have requested Counselling. The volunteer will have to be welcoming, accepting and supportive, whilst assessing the couple's need of counselling and the appropriate use of our organisation or referral to another agency. The skill also requires competent information gathering skills as well as good communication skills written and oral. COSCA Counselling skills or equivalent certificate is required.

Home-Start Stirling has sound financial systems for managing and monitoring our financial well-being. The treasurer plays a key role in reviewing and reporting the ongoing financial stability of the organisation to the Board of Trustees. The Treasurer is expected to provide financial reports to the Board of Trustees every 6 weeks and annual budgets outlining income and expenditure over a projected 3 year period. In conjunction with the Manager, the Treasurer supports funding applications and monitoring/reporting on successful grants/funding/donations etc. In managing day-to-day income and expenditure we use Paxton Accounting for Charities software, experience of this software is not necessary to this role as training will be provided. Experience of managing budgets, using excel and word would be an added advantage.

Training is provided as well as PVG (mandatory). There is a need at present for one Cub Scout Section Leader and a Beaver Scout Leader. Prior involvement in Scouts is not necessary but we look for motivated individuals who can help and be helped by an adult team and young leaders. Work is required to plan and run weekly activities in a Scout hall and also outdoors. See the website at www.1ststirlingshirescouts.org.uk

An opportunity to support children and young people with disabilities in social and leisure activities through the Count me in project at PLUS. This role gives you an opportunity to gain experience of support/ youth work in a well managed and respected organisation.This experience may be useful for C.V’s, references and future career paths involving work with young people and their families. This role is suited to people who enjoy spending time with children and young people and who are well organised and reliable. Previous experience of supporting children and young people is essential – examples may be as a ‘buddy’ at school, or experience helping out at a club for children and young people. Previous experience supporting people with disabilities is desirable but not essential, as training and support will be provided to meet the requirements of this role.

To provide support to children and young people with disabilities to join youth clubs and organisations. The volunteering will take place in organisations such as brownies, scouts and youth clubs, but you will receive training and on-going support from PLUS. Count me volunteers will provide support to children and young people in youth groups, clubs or social groups, by encouraging and supporting communication and interaction with their peers. Supporting young people may also mean taking part in the group or clubs activities such as playing games, doing arts and crafts or just “chilling out”. Volunteers will take part in briefings/debriefing before and after events and would be expected to complete all necessary forms or reports as part of their volunteering role. Volunteers would not be expected to undertake responsibilities without appropriate training and support and without the agreement of the project manager. Where a volunteer has particular skills and training already, these can be used – for example, a volunteer with an appropriate First Aid qualification could administer first-aid at an event with prior agreement from the project manager.

To assist absolute beginners to IT in the basics of using a computer. To be a computer buddy for learners in our Beginners IT class on a Monday morning from 9.30 - 11.30 am each week

Purpose of role: To assist with the delivery of the Homework Club, ensuring children are supported in a positive, safe and happy environment for all. Key Responsibilities: Supervise and be responsible for children attending the club. Support children to organise and complete Homework tasks. Ensuring the welfare, safety and enjoyment of children at all times. Tidy and clean up during and at the end of lthe activity. Accompany children from Borestone Primary School to the YT club. Prepare and serve snacks. Be positive, enthusiastic, encouraging and patient with children. Keep all paperwork as required, i.e. registration of children, accident reports. Keep confidential any information regarding children and their families. Work in line with COPs policies i.e. Child Protection, Equal Opportunities and Health and

We required dedicated individuals to help on a regular basis taking care of our varied residents. From brushing horses, to giving carrots to rabbits, to handling baby chinchillas, to mucking out the many pens. The work is varied and as enjoyable as it is hard!. The animals all came to us in need, and we try to fulfil their every need, prioritising affectionate human contact as much as the basic feed, water and cleanliness needs. Volunteers will be involved with as many of the different animals as they wish, or may concentrate on one specific type, and will be encouraged to build relationships and understanding of the animals needs in order to assist with their care.

Heart to Heart: bringing hope to those affected by divorce or separation. Due to an increase in demand for the service and geographic expansion, we have opportunities for you to support adults who are recovering from divorce and separation in your local area. Working alongside other volunteers you could be involved with a 6 week group support addressing key areas to help improve mental health and wellbeing of our clients. Alternatively, there are opportunities to deliver individual support to adults and a specific support programme for parents that runs in parallel with H2H, our youth arm. Over 80% of our clients are suffering some form of depression when they register with us and it is essential to be able to provide support for them swiftly, that’s why we need you! Full training is given, expenses reimbursed and we cover all areas in Stirling – and beyond! We ask for a commitment from you to us and our ethos and a personal understanding of the issues of divorce / separation. There is also an opening on the Board of Trustees for a person with senior management, fundraising and financial experience.

Wanted urgently! Event volunteers for 4 hours at dynamic Trossachs bikeride flagship event on Sunday 17 June. Help hundreds of cyclists at our food and water stops. Six more volunteers urgently needed. Can you help at a feed station for a four hour block of time? Start times vary but might be 8.00am or noon at this our dynamic Trossachs bikeride for over 300 cyclists. Venues are on the bikeride cycle route. They include Stirling high School FK8 2PA, Dumgoyne, Loch Katrine car park and Brig-o-Turk. Volunteers are assured of a friendly warm welcome, great team around them and the satisfaction of knowing the event is raising substantial funds towards life-changing medical research for children and babies.

Van driver required , must be aged 25 and over and hold a clean full driving licence. Main duties will include driving, deliveries and collection,but must also be able to lift heavy items of furniture into and from clients houses

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.

To support the Volunteer Manager and tutors with basic administrative tasks, like student registrations, student attendance, sending out newsletters, basic correspondence. Monday and/or Tuesday and/or Wednesday mornings from 10 to 12.30.

Our admin systems are computer based and increasingly will be available to members on mobile and tablet. Our office wants to be accessible and helpful for the whole community - some are not online, some cant deal with forms, some want to know how much is in their account, etc. Your role will be member-facing on telephone or "in person" in the office. You may do general office tasks like data entry or filing or scanning when phones are quiet. You may have an aptitude or experience to take on more responsible roles-like credit control, loans processing etc.

We are looking for volunteer shoppers to work as part of our well established team in Morrisons. This would entail gathering service users shopping accurately and working as part of a team. We have space on Tuesday, Wed and Thursday morning. We are also looking for a volunteer helper to go out on deliveries with a driver. This role is to deliver shopping to customers, put their shopping away if required (for example if they are bedbound). This role requires someone with a cheerful and warm disposition as many customers are socially isolated therefore look forward to their visit each week. What we can offer you: Expenses to and from the office. Full induction including; malnutrition training and dementia training. A fun and social environment. Volunteer Support. Healthy snacks and water provided. The chance to stay active. Expand skills and employability, we are happy to offer a reference on completion of a successful 6 months period or longer. The chance to make a direct difference to your community by helping vulnerable older people, who without us would struggle to access food.

The Food Train Stirling is in its 6th year and is volunteer run. We provide an essential grocery shopping/delivery service for any older person in Stirling who may be struggling to access food due to disability, mobility issues or frailty. Our aim is to prevent social isolation and malnutrition in older persons. We have a dedicated and diverse set of volunteers, which we are very proud of. We collect shopping lists on a Monday then we shop and deliver Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. This role invovles: - Working in pairs visiting customers to collect shopping lists. - Writing shopping lists for customers when asked. - Spending a few minutes chatting with customers To carry out this role, you will have at least basic literacy, be of a cheerful disposition, have a commitment to helping older vulnerable people, be well presented, able to get to our offices, and be able to offer a 6 month commitment (not necessarily consecutive months). It would be benefical, but not essential to have a driving license and the ability to drive a van. In appreciation of your time, we are able to offer expenses to and from the office to all volunteers. You will also have access to water and healthy snacks whilst volunteering. We also carry out a full induction with volunteers which includes malnutrition training and dementia training. This role is very social, and fun. Our volunteers are able to be active whilst making a direct impact in their community by helping vulnerable older people, who without The Food Train, would struggle to have access to food. In addition, you can expand your skills and employability. We are happy to offer a written reference for volunteers who are with us for a minimum of 6 months.

This volunteer opportunity will be working with the community bubble project. The community bubble is a project which aims to bring communities closer together and have a better all-over connective feel around the area. We go into local communities but also go to different events and festivals to look at the community spirit around these events and festivals. What you will do is help us with the activities that we do at events. For example, Dr feel good which will ask you to talk to members of the public and see what they want to improve in the community around them and see how they can make what they want to happen. You will also help to put up the tent and help in community sessions where we will invite people into conduct session around ME, WE and US. This looks at how the individual, the group and the wider community can help to make a necessary change. We are looking for volunteers 16+ to join us and we will be having a volunteer information night in July. If you wish to join us if you send an email with your name, age and where you are from to communitybubble@volunteerscotland.org.uk

As a volunteer you will be part of a Stirling Cycle Hub led ride and help out as part of the ride. You will be assisting us by checking all participants are enjoying the ride and are able to keep up with the group pace. Generally, being around and help to create a positive, supportive and most of all friendly atmosphere. As a valued volunteer you will be part of the cycle hub team who will make it possible to deliver great bike rides for the local community. Just get in touch with us if you are: • enthusiastic and passionate about cycling in general • interested in cycling in the Forth Valley area • looking to meet new, similarly minded people • wanting to spread the word about a cycling and why it’s great • wanting something great for your CV • keen on being outdoors

Volunteer Retail assistant required to assist in all aspects of stock processing within our thriving community shop. This will include assessing donations, sorting various toys, clothing & equipment & as appropriate, light cleaning, preparation & presentation. Ensuring the shop is well presented at all times, is clean, tidy & offers a pleasant retail experience. To deliver excellent customer service. About Babes in the Wood We are a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) meaning that we work towards providing benefits socially, economically and environmentally. These include but are not limited to: • We sell affordable quality preloved goods to families in Central Scotland and beyond through our shops in Stirling and Bishopbriggs. • We work to alleviate the environmental burden of landfill waste by encouraging the recycling of children’s toys, clothing & equipment. • We work to reduce the impacts of poverty on children & their families in our local area. We facilitate support from the wider community, via health & social care professionals to families in need. • We host a variety of subsidised sessions for families to promote the family bond & to encourage the gathering & cooperation of our communities. We are passionately committed to combating the loneliness which affects people of all ages in our community. • We provide a social space for parents and families, including advice and information and baby feeding and changing facilities. We support and encourage social networking. • We advocate and appreciate our volunteers and employees. We endeavour to promote job satisfaction, personal development and advancement. • We operate Monday – Saturday 10.00am – 4.00pm

Volunteer Community Researchers wanted to help improve the lives of people living with dementia in the community of North Stirling and being involved in an innovative community development project.

Everyone has the right to live life to the full. After a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or a stroke, many people experience fear and isolation and struggle with the impact on their lives. Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland won’t stand for that. The care and support we deliver every day ensures everyone can live the life they want to. The aims and objectives of rehabilitation and peer support: To support people who have had a stroke to develop autonomy and confidence in self-management enabling them to fully engage with their community and activities of their choosing. The service follows a pathway from hospital (hospital rehabilitation support) to community (community rehabilitation support) and can be delivered in a one-to-one and/or a group setting. Peer Support Groups are community groups affiliated with CHSS and range from singing groups to swimming groups! The service can be delivered to provide specified person centred communication support for those with a communication difficulty and/or to support a specific physical or everyday task. Volunteers can provide support to enable service users to resume everyday activities following a stroke. Service delivery can be very diverse. Peer support groups range from physical activities, singing, walking or just having a good natter. The volunteering role could take place: - in a community setting - in a hospital - in the home - in a group setting Volunteers are involved with unique training to undertake this role with confidence.

Everyone has the right to live life to the full. After a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or a stroke, many people experience fear and isolation and struggle with the impact on their lives. Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland won’t stand for that. The care and support we deliver every day ensures everyone can live the life they want to. About Retail: 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. About Your Role: This is an opportunity to undertake a satisfying and rewarding role. As part of our team of volunteers, you will provide customer support, whilst working in a friendly atmosphere, providing an extremely useful and appreciated service to the Charity. The role includes: • Welcoming and assisting customers • Customer service and sales service • Stock control • Sorting donations • Hanging and ticketing stock • Helping to keep store clean and tidy

Come along and join our team who work at the packing unit doing a variety of tasks including, sorting stock, splitting donated packs, making up food packs etc.

Using your own car, you will be supporting the project by uplifting our food packs and supplies from our Storage Unit and deliver them to our Community Access Points. Deliveries should take no more than a couple of hours and all driving will be in the city centre area.

TCV Stirling’s mid-week volunteer team carry out practical conservation tasks across the Forth Valley area and its beautiful green spaces. We carry out various tasks the group consists of loads of fantastic volunteers from different areas around Stirling and Falkirk, different backgrounds and abilities. No experience is needed but always welcome.

Do you have an interest in excellent customer service? Play a key role in helping people to gain their independence back. A Mobility Aids Volunteer driver This key role will enable people to return home after an illness or surgery and help them to remain independent or go on a holiday or trip with friends or family. It will involve driving a Red Cross vehicle. Typical tasks include Delivering and collecting wheelchairs Demonstrating how to use and look after our wheelchairs

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. 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.

Forth Driving Group is a member of Riding for the Disabled Association. Volunteers Assist the disabled in many ways but mainly by accompanying them as they drive round the village. We require help to raise money and awareness at local supermarkets. The helper would be required to pack shopping bags for one to two hours on a particular day.

Come and join the team! LGBT Youth Scotland is currently looking for enthusiastic and knowledgeable volunteers to support its youth groups and other exciting areas of work in Stirling, Falkirk and Alloa. Do you have: • An awareness of LGBT identities? • Knowledge of issues affecting young people? • A good awareness of boundaries? • A good sense of humour? If so, we would love you to come and chat to us about joining our volunteer team!

Like meeting up with your friends on a regular basis? Christopher would like to do this too! Why not add another unique friendship to your life? Here is Christopher’s story. He is just one of a number of our residents who would appreciate a befriender. We currently have six befriending opportunities and would love to hear from you! Christopher is 24 years old and fit and healthy and would really like to have someone to go out and about with. He likes listening to music, going for trips, playing games on the computer, swimming, cycling, bowling and going to the cinema. He really likes food too! He has a cheeky streak too, seen in our summertime water fights when he remained dry having outwitted and soaked others.  Christopher is able to communicate his needs and wishes verbally although sometimes he may just point to things. What would you gain befriending Christopher? Existing befrienders have said … 'residents and students make me feel valued and appreciated', 'I get back a lot i.e. feeling of family and being part of community', 'I have gained more confidence in tackling new things', 'I leave everyday worry and stress behind and relax', 'I can have fun, along with a laugh knowing that I am making a positive contribution to the lives of my very special friends', 'I never stop smiling, lots of feel good stuff!' If you would like to befriend Christopher or would like to find out about our other befriending opportunities we would love to hear from you.

CoD, a voluntary organisation of 25 years standing, provides advice, advocacy and assistance to people with disabilities in the Stirling area. In addition to assisting clients with disability applications, its work also involves assisting with the preparation of submissions and representing clients at Social Security appeal tribunals. This includes both preparing written submissions and attending tribunals.

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.

Action in Mind (AiM), is the local leading mental health charity in Stirling and has been providing mental health services since 1985. Our services provide person-centred, outcome focused services for people from the age of 12 years experiencing low to moderate mental health conditions as well as people living with long-term chronic mental illnesses. We provide two befriending services for people in the Stirling area – Adult Befriending for people 18-65yrs who receive support from adult psychiatry, experiencing difficulties with their mental health & wellbeing due to their mental health symptoms e.g. low self-confidence, social anxiety, loneliness, social isolation, difficulty engaging with other people, etc. Young Person’s Befriending for teenagers 12-18yrs who are socially isolated and/or experiencing difficulties with their mental wellbeing due to the impact of other issues in their lives such as family difficulties, problems at school, additional learning difficulties which impact of their everyday life or, simply finding it difficult to engage with their peers and other people. AiM’s Befriending Services are members of Befriending Networks, and have been assessed as “demonstrating safe and competent practice” in 1-to-1 befriending (May 2016). (www.befriending.co.uk)

A varied and exciting role supporting the day to day fundraising in the office including: organising and attending events, maintaining supporter database, updating social media, attending fundraising meetings and researching funders. No two days are the same in the fundraising office. The volunteer will be able to gain an insight into various methods of fundraising from arranging events, community fundraising, funding applications, handling supporters, thanking donors and social media fundraising. No fundraising experience necessary however it would be highly beneficial if the volunteer is well organised, has a positive attitude and is IT literate. There is scope in this role for creativity and imagination.

Volunteers in this role work alongside staff. Duties include organising games and activities; supervising particular children; setting up and clearing up play spaces etc. Volunteers can take on any of the roles that they have the necessary skills, knowledge and experience to fulfil. Volunteers should not undertake unsupervised responsibilities, such as escorting on transport without the agreement of the project manager. Where a volunteer has particular skills, these can be used – for example, a volunteer with an appropriate First Aid qualification could administer first-aid at an event with prior agreement.

Stirling Council has a network of 16 libraries and two mobile libraries operating throughout the council area. We offer a wide range of services from free access to books, eBooks, eMagazines, audio books, and films as well as access to computers and the internet. We also host a wide variety of events and activities including our drop in IT & ME sessions. To support this service we are currently looking to grow our volunteer team, if you have experience of IT, are excited about all things digital, and are keen to help others then this could be the role for you. Ideally we are looking for volunteers who are keen to encourage new and existing library users to develop their skills in using digital devices. This will include helping absolute beginners to get online, or sign up to email and social media accounts. You may also support those already comfortable with using their digital devices to make the most of online resources, this could involve using recruitment sites to look for employment opportunities, or to explore new services and opportunities within the library service.

Sunlite Café is part of Let’s Make It Better, a user-led mental health charity formed in 1994. The charity aims to support people with severe and enduring mental health issues within the local community, by providing a safe, flexible working environment and a venue for social contact. The café is the core activity, offering healthy snacks and lunches at reasonable prices, while offering member volunteers the opportunity to experience best practice in food preparation, health and hygiene. This, together with formal training, helps to prepare volunteers to move into paid employment, either in commercial catering, hospitality, customer service or retail sales. The café is expanding out into the community including Randolphfield Police Headquarters and the new Stirling Community Hospital café. We require volunteers with any experience in catering or a passion to learn.

Purpose of role: To assist with the delivery of the Homework Club, ensuring children are supported in a positive, safe and happy environment for all. Key Responsibilities: Supervise and be responsible for children attending the club. Support children to organise and complete Homework tasks. Ensuring the welfare, safety and enjoyment of children at all times. Tidy and clean up during and at the end of lthe activity. Accompany children from Borestone Primary School to the YT club. Prepare and serve snacks. Be positive, enthusiastic, encouraging and patient with children. Keep all paperwork as required, i.e. registration of children, accident reports. Keep confidential any information regarding children and their families. Work in line with COPs policies i.e. Child Protection, Equal Opportunities and Health and

Preparing food and beverages for visitors to the cafe area within the centre

As the project grows it is anticipated that more people will register and that support will be needed with administering the project. This includes speaking with people registering on the scheme and taking their details, recording these in a database and mapping them. It will also include matching people and supporting them in getting the sharing going.

General Assistant required to help with the daily run of a Charity Business. Will be answering telephone and arranging collections and deliveries, also will be rquired to help move heavy furniture. General housekeeping duties also included

•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

The Fundraising Coordinator will be responsible for organising events to raise money for Transition Stirling, a local environmental charity and community group. As long as it fits within the ethos and objectives of our group what you do is open to your interpretation and imagination. The funds you raise will be put towards running our tool library, workshops to help people reduce their carbon footprint and more.

For our new GOGA programme we are seeking motivated volunteers to join our team. Our three main activities for this programme are walking, cycling and swimming. Here are some ways you can get involved in this fantastic new project: • Walk Leading- train to be a walk leader and lead low level walks throughout the community for care groups, day centre or school children. Enjoy some fresh air and chit chat along the walk. All walks will be planned and risk assessed by GOGA Lead Officer. • Cycle Leader- complete a cycle leader training course and lead supported cycles throughout the community. Help build individuals confidence and independence to ride a bike for the first time. All cycle routes will be planned and risk assessed by GOGA Lead Officer. • Swimming Coach/ Support- perhaps you would like to complete a swimming qualification to help support or coach young girls or women to build their confidence in the water and learn to swim. • Event Volunteer- FVDS run regional events for various different sports, you may wish to come along and support on the day or even referee. Full training, equipment and clothing are supplied free of charge through Forth Valley Disability Sport. Volunteers are subject to full disclosure check.

Scottish Natural Heritage needs volunteers to help carry out practical work to help us restore the habitat at Flanders Moss, Blawhorn Moss and Loch Lomond National Nature Reserves. Volunteers would: Assist with controlling invasive non-native species , Support the NNR team in site maintenance (fixing fence line, path work or litter pick), ditch blocking and surveying winter birds species, Enjoy the outdoors and experience remote parts of the reserve that not many people would get to see from the boardwalk and Follow health and safety procedures when carrying out tasks.

Do you want to help the community where you live, work or study by getting involved in running an important Stirling charity? Stirling Citizens Advice Bureau is the best known advice service in Stirlingshire, helping those in distress. We are a volunteer-led organisation, with over 70 well-trained volunteers and 20 paid staff. We provide free, impartial and confidential advice to help people in need with the problems they face including debt, benefits, and relationship-breakdown, as well as employment, housing and consumer issues. Last year we dealt with 14000 issues for 5900 clients and generated £1.3 million in additional income for Stirling residents as well as resolving £2.3 million of debt for people in reduced circumstances. We are seeking Trustees with management experience in business, charity or health sectors. Our Trustees shape strategy and give direction to management. Trustees are expected to serve on our sub-committees and have the opportunity to support Bureau management in day-to-day activities. Apply to Craig Anderson, Bureau Manager/ CEO, Stirling District Citizens' Advice Bureau Ltd., The Norman MacEwan Centre for Voluntaru Organisations, 3 Cameronian Street, Stirling, FK8 2DX. Or email Craig.Anderson@stirlingCAB.casonline.org.uk or phone 01786 464773.

The Leprosy Mission Scotland is a member of a global partnership bringing Healing & Justice to people affected by leprosy. Together, our Just Cause is to defeat leprosy and transform lives. Ultimately we would like to see a world free of leprosy and its effects on individuals, families and communities. Working across the country, The Leprosy Mission Scotland seeks to educate, inspire and enable you, along with other people, their churches, schools, community groups and even our government, to join it in upholding and supporting people affected by leprosy. Each year, The Leprosy Mission Scotland sells Leprosy Mission Christmas cards along with other cards and gifts when one of our speakers visit a church/group to tell them about our work. These items are also sold at Christmas fayres and coffee mornings. We require a volunteer to prepare this stock for going out by filling boxes with a good selection of items and listing them accurately on a specially prepared sheet. The Retail Stalls Assistant would also be expected to check stalls on their return and be able to reconcile takings. We are looking for someone with the following skills: Attention to detail Responsible and trustworthy Cash handling/reconciliation would be desirable Good administrative and organisational skills Sympathetic to the Christian ethos of the office Experience of using Excel would be advantageous

To facilitate the delivery of the volunteering projects. To provide leadership and support to the organisers of the various projects. To chair a quarterly meeting of the organisers and identify new projects.

Normally jobs take less than 2 hours to complete and include: Rewiring Plugs, changing tap washers, fitting new light bulbs, hanging curtains, fitting batteries into smoke alarms and unblocking sinks. The service if free of charge to customers but any parts needed should be paid for by the householder.

Do you enjoy pottering about in the garden or maintaining and repairing property? These roles are for you! Owning a 30-bed hostel and secluded flat with spacious outdoor facilities requires a team of people to keep it in good repair. We are looking for people like you who can give up a few hours of time a week to assist our FABB Caretakers to keep everything looking good, spotting areas that require attention and, taking part in developing and growing our community engagement programmes at Callander. We have lots of ideas but we need people to help us develop them! Come and join the FABB Family and have some fun socialising with others, working together and contributing to the maintenance and repair of FABB’s property and outdoor space.

Volunteering with FABB’s Blazing Saddles’ all-ability cycling engagement programmes is exciting and fun! You learn how to lead a group of disabled riders on a range of bikes like side-by-sides, tandems, wheelchair transporters, hand-cycles and decide whether you wish to progress to bike maintenance, roadside repair and, First Aid Training courses. You are not expected to be a competitive athlete for this role as we are assisting riders at the beginning of their pedalling experiences, progressing towards a more sustainable mainstream cycling hub with friends and family.

This is a new and exciting development for FABB Scotland, working with Youth Scotland, we are recruiting volunteers who will be trained to assess and advise on the delivery of Youth Scotland’s SQA accredited Dynamic Youth and Youth Achievement Awards. As an Operating Agency, FABB will be developing this area of work at the Trossachs Tryst, Callander, with some work at Edinburgh. We are offering assessment of these awards to groups who book residentials and activity programmes.. Before completing the Youth Scotland training you will be asked to commit to a regular mid-weekly or evening or monthly weekend programme to enable you to assess young people participating in this area of FABB’s work.

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

Big hearted animal lovers required to provide a temporary home from home for pets whose owners are experiencing an emergency situation. Pet Fostering Service Scotland provides short term emergency foster care for around 200 pets across Scotland - but we want to be able to support even more. Our volunteering pet foster carers provide a full time caring home for pets who may be under stress having been temporarily separated from their owners whilst they are unable to care for them. As a pet foster carer you will be fully responsible for the animal in your care and the daily needs of the pet, which include feeding, cleaning, grooming, exercising and socialising until the pet is returned to its owner. Guidelines : We ask cat foster carers to keep foster cats indoors at all times, it is important that all members of the household are vigilant in ensuring the cat is kept in the home It is preferred that dogs are kept on the lead when walking We will supply a strong extending dog lead to allow the dog more freedom in open areas Dogs should not be walked by children unsupervised Please make your area organiser if your own pets are neutered or not If you have children under 5 please be extra careful of their interaction with animal Please remember to pick up after your foster dog We ask that you foster a minimum of one animal per year If you foster a dog we recommend that the dog is not along for longer than 5 hours. For some dogs with special requirements, the time they can be left alone could be considerably less than this All pets should wear a collar and tag with your telephone number as well as a PFSS dog tag which will be provided Pet food will be either supplied or funded by teh owner and any approved vetinary costs will be paid by the owner of the PFSS hardship fund

Interested in meeting new people, having fun, gaining new experiences and like driving? Then this is for you. You would enhance the lives of those living here by providing access to everyday activities. You could take people to their football training, reading or horse-riding classes. You could drive people to a country park to go cycling, or for a walk somewhere new or you could drive into town to the cinema or library? You could simply drive people to and from or you could drive and participate in the activity. It’s your choice! If you like meeting people the activity may not be so important, however we always try to match you with like-minded folk to enhance your and our resident and students experience! Additionally, we provide ‘buddy’ support to enhance your experience as well as residents and students experiences. Most activities happen on a weekly basis, so there are opportunities for regular driving times. Equally you may prefer to share/alternate your driving commitments, which offers more flexibility. There are also occasional activities, days out or seasonal events, some of which are planned ahead, others less so. This offers our residents the chance to make best use of opportunities that arise and offers some spontaneity and additional fun; something most of us take for granted. You can use your own vehicle or, after a basic induction, one of our own vehicles. By contributing a small bit of time you can make a huge difference to the lives of those who live at Camphill Blair Drummond. Expenses are reimbursed.

Receptionists are responsible for greeting clients and making them feel at ease. They must be friendly, welcoming, non judgemental, discreet, sensitive, honest and trustworthy. In house training will be given. Excellent communication skills could be enhanced and opportunity to be involved in the Voluntary Sector for development and experience.

A Stirling Council Volunteer Mentor is someone who will work with the vulnerable young people to identify the goals they want from the support then empower them to meet these goals Stirling Council Volunteer Mentoring support for vulnerable young people Stirling Council Mentoring Service are a group of volunteers working to support vulnerable young people currently engaging with the Throughcare and Aftercare Social Work Team. What is a mentor? A mentor is someone who will work with the young people to identify the goals they want from the support then empower them to meet these goal, giving the young person control of the support. Stirling Council’s Volunteer Mentors are in a position where they can share their knowledge, experience and life experience and make a real difference to a young person’s life. The mentor is not the young persons: • Parent • Teacher • Social worker But they are someone who can be a strong consistent person who cares and trusts them. Who is be mentored? Every young person is different and each will have different requirements and needs. Stirling Council Volunteer Mentors will be supporting young people who are aged 16-25 and currently working with the Throughcare and Aftercare Team. For some care experienced young people, life may not have been easy, some of these young people have not experienced a consistent person who puts them first. As a result the young person may be struggling with accessing employment, further education, be low in confidence and in need of a supportive adult. What will the Volunteer Mentors be doing? As a result, we want Stirling council Volunteer Mentors who can provide provide person centred support, meeting with the young person weekly for an approximately 1 hour and a half. Helping the young person to set goals and support them in achieving them while also providing them with a friendly fun listening ear. Stirling Council Volunteer Mentor Role Profile • Support a young person on an ongoing one to one basis • Provide a model for a healthy, trusting relationship through clear communication and setting appropriate boundaries • Serve as a positive role model, offering support and encouragement • Help increase confidence and self-esteem of the young person by providing support or sign posting to other services • Empower young people to resolve current issues and to develop coping strategies for the future • Support young people with action planning, goal setting and review of progress By volunteering with Stirling Council to be a mentor you will • 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

Home-Start Stirling, are looking for volunteers to help in their Family Group on Lunchtime Thursday. You do not need to be a parent however you do need to have an interest in working with young people.

The Drop-in is for people who are 18 - 65 years of age and experiencing mental ill-health. It is open Monday to Friday 12 - 4pm and Sundays 1 - 4pm, offering an informal, friendly, safe and comfortable place where people can choose to enjoy company and have the opportunity of participating in a choice of activities, groups, outings and workshops. Staff and Volunteers offer practical and emotional support for clients and take part in the various activities with them. Volunteers in the Drop-in experience working in a social care envloronment. You can use existing experience and life skills, learn and develop new skills, put something back into the community, improve your CV and have fun! The next training intake will not be until January 2012.

To assist in the upkeep and maintenance of Action in Mind front and rear gardens, patio area & driveway responsible to the Director via the Administrator Garden Areas To weed all garden areas, patio, driveway and pathways as required, to cut grass once a fortnight or as required Prune shrubs Maintenance of sheds Report broken or faulty equipment stored within sheds General Planting of bulbs and bedding plants (seasonal) Watering/feeding of plants, shrubs as required (summer months) Clearing up debris/leaves etc (winter and as required) Ensure adequate supplies of compost/feeding/weeding sprays etc requirements are notified to administrator Report any broken, faulty or missing garden furniture, fencing etc

PLUS aims to improve the quality of life of children and young people with disabilities and additional support needs, through the provision of supported opportunities to access regular social, leisure and recreational activities of their choosing. Like many other local charities, the pressure to raise income through fundraising continues to increase. We look to be creative in our approach to gather more supporters, helping us to reach our target. Focusing on community events and individual giving, we are keen to identify volunteers to come on board to share their skills and interests with us. By supporting PLUS as a fundraising volunteer you will be helping to secure the future of our organisation for over 270 children and young people with disabilities across the Forth Valley area.

PLUS is a registered charity and is registered with the Care Commission, which graded PLUS “Excellent” in the most recent inspection report. PLUS has been working in the Stirling Council area since 1988. PLUS works to give children and young people with disabilities the support they need to get out and have fun with people of their own age. This also gives parents and carers some time for themselves. In 2010 PLUS arranged over 500 events and actviites - with over 3000 attendances. This depends on rasing money to pay for transport, activities and staff. PLUS fundraisers work with staff and other volunteers to raise funds by planning and working at fundraising events and activities. Fundraising volunteers attend planning meetings and work on particular fundraising activities such as organising fundraising ceilidhs, producing and distributing publicity, seeking support from local businesses etc. Volunteers in this role should be available to attend a monthly planning meeting and be able to devote at least three hours per week arranging and running activities.

We are looking for Polish, Russian, Hungarian and Latvian speaking volunteers to act as translators. Could you help?

Gardenshare Stirling is keen to develop in local areas throughout Stirling Council area. In order to do this, volunteers are needed to promote the scheme locally, making the most of their own networks, knowledge of local areas. As the project grows it is anticipated that more people will register and that support will be needed with administering the project. This includes speaking with people registering on the scheme and taking their details, recording these in a database and mapping them. It will also include matching people and supporting them in getting the sharing going.

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).

Trustees are expected to attend meetings, and take an active part in the discussions and decision-making. The Trustees are expected to use their skills or experience to assist in carrying out the governance function, and to keep up to date with new legislation, employmer's responsibilites or current trends.

Raising awareness of Town Break and its services within your own community by distributing leaflets and posters. The are awareness raiser will also revisit venues to renew and replenish materials at regular intervals. From time to time the awareness raiser will also be given information to distribute to promote any specific events happening at Town Break. This role is flexible and on average would take only 4-6 hours per month. All training will be provided.

To collect from their homes, and then return, a number of people with dementia and memory loss. Most of the passengers would be in Stirling but there could also be the chance of longer runs to the rural area of Stirling. You would need to be available to bring people into the city centre at around 12.30p.m. and collect them at around 4p.m. We operate out of Stirling Baptist Church on a Monday and Thursday. You would not need to be available on both days or even every week. This is a role which the other drivers find very rewarding and pleasurable.

•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

• Preparation of the kitchen and/or sales counter prior to opening • Ensure stock is rotated and ‘sell/use by’ dates are adhered to • Inform service manager of low stocks, faulty equipment and any daily problems • Serve refreshments to customers. This may include heating some foods, although most items will be pre-packed • Taking customer payments, operation of till and daily cash reconciliations • Clearing tables • Ensure the cafe/tea bar displays a professional image and complies with Health & Safety and Food Hygiene regulations • Wear clothing as directed and provided by your manager • Ensure project is clean and secure on closing.

Our volunteers play an important role in providing company but also in keeping minds active by reading, talking and playing games with patients. The volunteer opportunity is structured and is usually two hours weekly or fortnightly. This can be in the morning or afternoon and covers four wards.

Green Routes is a registered charity offering hands-on training in horticulture and an alternative to classroom based education for young people with additional support needs. The focus of our training includes horticulture, employability skills and independent living skills. Our employability programme ‘Routes to Work’ is now looking for volunteers within the Stirlingshire area to support and mentor our students on a variety of work placements. If you enjoy working with young people and supporting them to develop valuable employability skills, we would be delighted to hear from you. We are especially looking for people with lawn/green keeping maintenance, hospitality and retail experience. To find out more please contact our Employability Support Manager: Jean Gavin Green Routes (Stirling) Ltd, The Walled Garden, Gartmore House, Gartmore, Stirling, FK8 3RS Jean.gavin309@googlemail.com 01877 389082 www.greenroutes.org.uk Registered Charity SC 039334

Get involved with Transition Stirling’s aim to divert waste from landfill by helping others build their skills and make repairs to items at Repair Café events. To assist at our Repair Café events where members of the public bring their items in to learn how to repair them. Items are in a range of different categories including small electrical items, clothing & textiles, jewellery, furniture and bikes. Volunteers would focus on one area. Typical Tasks may include: • Assist with setup & cleardown for event including any specific equipment needed for their repairs. • Help members of the public to repair items. • To weigh and log information on items repaired. • Work with members of staff to ensure any electrical items are PAT tested before leaving.

Forth Valley Disability Sport is a local charity based in Stirling and operates in Stirling, Clackmannanshire and Falkirk areas. FVDS provide sporting opportunities to children, young people and adults with physical, sensory and learning disabilities. We operate throughout the Forth Valley area. We are looking for a Volunteer Publicity Organiser to help promote Forth Valley Disability Sport. Your responsibilities will include – -Promoting the charity through local radio, TV, newspapers and magazines -Assisting with posters and leaflets in the local community -Being a key part of the committee -Assisting other members with sponsorship -Keeping effective records

Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) is an age-positive organisation. Our aim is to enable older people to live the life they choose and we recruit and support volunteers who assist with this. Our volunteers are a diverse group of enthusiastic people recruited throughout the community. We provide transport and good neighbours services which incorporate most social, medical and welfare activities that older people wish to take part in. RVS are currently recruiting for a library service volunteer. You will start at a local library and collect pre-packed books to deliver to housebound older people in the community. You will drive to (or travel with a driver to) the homes of service users receiving a book delivery and drop off the books. You will collect any read books to return to the library and take note of any feedback. You will check the well being of the service user and briefly engage in conversation and befriending. This role is based in communities across Clackmannanshire, so you will be put on a rota for your locality. You would volunteer for about 2-3 hours, once or twice a month dependent on the rota. To carry out this role you need to have a positive manner, be helpful and kind, and have an interest in supporting older people in the community. An interest in reading would be advantageous but not essential. Induction training will include being ‘buddied’ up with existing volunteer to see full process until comfortable doing this alone.

Help at our access points which take place at a city centre location. Duties are varied serving our recipient as they come and collect their food packs, chatting to them and making them feel welcome as well as making tea/coffee etc.

We need a communications volunteer to tell everyone about Start up Stirling and how they can get involved. From donations to volunteering in the foodbank. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in a communication role. You will help in developing the communications strategy, lead on creating a communications calendar, and be responsible for updating our Twitter and Facebook pages. These are all great skills to put on your CV and show that you understand what it takes to develop an effective communications strategy. We will make sure you are getting the most out of your volunteering. We are also looking for someone with experience in or an interest in online marketing, social media content development and management, and/or other relevant communication skills.

As part of your local Marie Curie Fundraising Group in Stirling, you’ll help organise local collections, events and other fundraising activities. You’ll also promote the work of Marie Curie and encourage support from your community. You’ll attend and participate in group meetings, arranged at a time to suit the group members, and complete agreed actionpoints following meetings. We need you to have a genuine interest in supporting the work of Marie Curie in your community. You’ll need to work as part of a team, and form and maintain relationships with your fellow group members.

FABB runs bi-monthly themed activity weekends and mid-weekly holiday activity breaks for a minimum of 20 young people at the Trossachs Tryst, Callander. Our Sessional Chef caters for these groups during these breaks and needs occasional assistance in our kitchen. We are therefore looking for volunteers with relevant food hygiene qualifications, perhaps working towards a career in hospitality and catering, who can give some time over a weekend break to prepare food for our young guests. This is a new volunteer role which will require further discussion before any appointments are made. Please contact FABB directly if you are interested in this role

We currently have a weekly opportunity to help support young people with general life skills. We require someone to pick up two or three young people on a Monday morning from Stirling train station support them through the day as they take on general life skill tasks and then drop them back off to the train station in the afternoon. FABB Trossachs Tryst is the venue and is surrounded by unsurpassed natural beauty, packed with activities, adventure and some really cool accommodation. FABB Scotland is a national charity that's been supporting disabled young people in Scotland for over 60 years. By having fun at Fabb Adventure you're directly helping to support these children and young adults as well as their families. Thanks to you they'll get a taste of the outdoors, spend time with their friends all while gaining valuable new experience and for many gaining their first steps to independence.

The Salvation Army opened this project in June 2010 to help the needs of those who were struggling to get furniture when they received keys to accommodation. Once the project got started the council were keen to be part of the project as they seen the benefits for there clients and also potential of the project helping them to sustain there tenancy. This project is seen by the Salvation Army as an extention of the work that is carried out at the hall in Drip Rd and to give support to the surrounding community's and those who are finding times hard or are intrested in recycling and the reuse of good furniture which other wise would have end in the landfill and would not be helping the enviroment. Through the support of Stirling Council we now collect at the landfill site and up to date have saved some twenty five tonnes from going into landfill.

To assist the local community via support provision to help move towards employment. This is a free voluntary service provided by The Salvation Army to anyone wishing to access support to improve their life circumstance. Assisting at weekly drop in facility to assist service users in all aspects of employability. This can range from IT skills, creating and using email accounts and accessing benefits/housing opportunities/ employment opportunities online, encouraging healthy attitudes towards employment, financial management and budgeting, interview techniques, application form completion, in work support, motivation and confidence building. We also have a range of in-house support provisions and work closely with Jobcentre plus re referrals. This is also a self-referral service. We currently have various support provisions including SDAS addictions support, Debt Advice, Foodbank referral assistance and a daily drop in café.

Beavers are 6 – 8 year olds and meet Tuesday nights during term time from 6:15pm to 7:15pm Cubs are 8 – 10.5 year olds and meet Tuesday nights during term time from 7:15pm to 8:30pm Volunteers are welcome to work with just one or both of these groups. (Usually people take on just one role) We are looking for volunteers to work with existing leaders to run games and activities for young people. No previous experience is required, but volunteers must want to work with children.

Our mission is to improve the quality of life for people in Scotland affected by chest, heart and stroke illness, through medical research, influencing public policy, advice and information and support in the community. Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland currently have 32 charity shops around Scotland. The shops help us to raise the funds needed to provide our services in the local communities. Each of these stores relies on a team of volunteers to help support our paid staff. We are currently recruiting for volunteers to provide administration support. This role is vital to the store, and your time will be greatly appreciated. Tasks you will carry out include: - preparing the till float - cashing up the till - completing banking paperwork - completing head office returns - data entry into the gift Aid system Some admin experience would be beneficial, however full training will be provided by the shop manager and you will receive continued support during your placement.

Our mission is to improve the quality of life for people in Scotland affected by chest, heart and stroke illness, through medical research, influencing public policy, advice and information and support in the community. Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland currently have 32 charity shops around Scotland. The shops help us to raise the funds needed to provide our services in the local communities. Each of these stores relies on a team of volunteers to help support our paid staff. We are currently recruiting for stockroom volunteers. This role is based in the back of the store within the stock room. You will sort through donations, and organise them in the stock room to ensure that stock rotation is kept as simple as possible as the store room is tidy and organised. The role will also involve hanging stock, ticketing, and pricing the stock. You will work as part of a team, and gain organisational skills.

We are looking for enthusiastic people who enjoy meeting people who are happy to learn about our group Equi-Power. We deliver services to the disabled riders and volunteers. They will have the guidance of a senior fundraiser in our group. Help with support and training will be given.

We support young lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people aged 13-25. We are looking for youth workers to help at our groups, which provide structured workshops for young people and an opportunity for them to bond with peers with similar experiences. The role would involve getting to know our young people and being a positive role model for them.

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

The opportunity is to spend time with elderly residents who are very independent and live in an independent house. Although there is company in the house most days some of the residents would like to befriend other company especially the ones that have no family or friends in the area even just for a chat or to play some games or spend time in the lovely garden.

Recyke-a-bike is a Fallin Community Enterprises. This exciting project's main business is recycling of bicycles. This project is an established Social Enterprise and as such will not just reduce the impact of waste on the environment, but will also generate jobs, provide training and opportunities for the community of Fallin and beyond. We set up the project in June 2008. The duties for this role will include assisting to: - strip bikes - strip tyres - ensure warehouse areas tidy - loading the van - Escorting the van driver with collections from the recycling centre To carry out this role you need: - can do attitude - organisational skills - team work skills - communication skills This role is fully supported and supervised by staff. You will also receive a full induction which covers health and safety, a tour of the building, meeting staff, expectations of the role, dignity at work, and information on policies and procedures. Any further training you require will be covered, such as manual handling.

Are you passionate about animal welfare? Join our growing team of volunteer Home Visitors and play a vital role in supporting owners and pets in your local area who are facing an emergency situation. Pet Fostering Service Scotland (PFSS) provides short-term, emergency foster care for pets whose owners are facing ill health, temporary homelessness or domestic abuse. Our volunteer Home Visitors play a vital role in delivery of our service by visiting potential volunteer pet foster carers to assess their house, home situation and the fosterer. You will be contacted by PFSS when there is a need for a home visit in your area. Main tasks: • Contact the potential fosterer and arrange a time for the home visit to take place. • Carry out the home visit following the guidelines provided by PFSS. • Complete the home visit report and return a copy to the Home Visit Coordinator. Skills required: Willing to travel by car/public transport to home visits, be comfortable visiting potential foster carers in their homes, experience of pet ownership, pleasant telephone manner and professional on home visit.

The Happiness Station provides an opportunity for attendees to be part of the Wellbeing Show broadcasted live on Stirling City Radio every Wednesday from 6-8pm. The volunteer will have responsibility for encouraging attendees to be a part of the show by requesting songs, contributing their views to the weekly topic and meeting the show’s guests. The Radio Show Support Volunteer will work together with the Radio Show Co-ordinator, and work to make the space is really positive and engaging place to come.

Are you passionate about animal welfare? Join or growing team of volunteer home visitors and play a vital role in supporting owners and pets in your local area who are facing an emergency situation. Pet Fostering Service Scotland provides short term emergency foster care for pets whose owners are facing one ill health, temporary homelessness, domestic abuse. Every year we provide temporary foster care for around 200 pets across Scotland - but we want to be able to support even more. Our volunteer Home visitors play a vital role in delivery of our service by visiting potential volunteer pet foster carers to assess their house, home situation and the fosterer. You will be contacted by us when there is a need for a home visit in your area. Main Tasks: Contact the potential fosterer and arrange a time for the home visit to take place Carry out the home visit following the guidelines provided Complete the home visit report and return a copy to the organisation What we look for when assessing a foster carer's home varies depending on the species they wish to foster. We ask that all foster carers be willing and able to safely keep foster cats indoors and foster dogs on a leash outdoors.

As a Mugdock Castle Steward you will work with a further 1 or 2 Stewards on your shift at Mugdock Castle Tower. Your role will be to welcome visitors, take ticket money, provide information on the history of the Castle and the Park (info leaflets will be given and more experienced CS will support new volunteers),

Our organisation gives advice and information to local disabled people in such areas as welfare benefits, community care, transport, aids of equipment, holidays and access to the built environment. We keep a bank of data and provide training. Volunteers work in pairs and recruits always have a more expereinced person on hand. Much of the work involves helping people fill out forms, but we also have good listening skills and offer moral support. We need people who have a kind and patient approach. You don't need to be an expert, but if you are patient and empathetic, you will develop new skills and knowledge.

Volunteers are required to assistant applicants with completion of welfare benefit forms e.g. DLA, AA, ESA. Train to/show interest in putting together submissions for tribunals, also representing clients.Element of basic office routine involved in this position e.g. answering of phones, making appointments, keeping of files etc.

Volunteer committee members are wanted to join a committee managing a group of volunteers for a totally voluntary organisation that promotes and supports those with disability in the Stirling and Forth Valley area. Established for 25 years. Six meetings each year plus an AGM. A volunteer would be required to take part in projects e.g. fundraising/liaising with other organisations/managing volunteers.

The Board are a key element of the charity and can make a real difference in terms of the organisations effectiveness and success. Board members are collectively responsible for: * Maintaining a long term view of the organisation and its work * Making strategic and major decisions about the organisations objectives, policies and procedures * Ensuring decision making is transparent and accountable * Ensuring the needs and interests of relevant bodies are considered when making decisions * Ensuring adequate resources (especially people and money) are available to carry out activities and making decisions about how to proceed when resources are not available * Monitoring the work of the organisation, especially progress towards its objectives * Taking legal responsibility for the organisation The following skills would be an advantage but not a necessity: • Experience of working in the charity sector • Experience of working with adult learners • Human Resources • Finance and Fundraising • IT skills suitable to the running of a small business

Family Mediation Central Scotland (FMCS) works with families in Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire going through separation or divorce. We offer assistance by way of mediation for parents, as well as operating Child Contact Centres - places where children can spend time with the parents they no longer live with. We are looking for Volunteers to help in our Stirling, Falkirk and Alloa Child Contact Centres (CCCs), which open on Saturdays. A CCC volunteer provides an invaluable contribution, helping to provide a welcoming, friendly environment for families using the Centre, and to facilitate contact between children and non-resident parents. Volunteers work with the CCC Organiser to make parents and children feel at ease; check that contact is running smoothly and provide ideas for play, if necessary; and assist with the transfer of children from one parent to another. For further information about this rewarding opportunity, please contact FMCS on (01786) 472984, or email fm.central@btconnect.com

Glendrick Roost is a very small charity rescuing abused, abandoned and unwanted animals from gerbils to Clydesdale horses and giving them a home for life. We also provide animal interaction opportunities and activities to raise funds. We desperately need an experienced person to join us and help us raise money online, as bringing money through our traditional methods is proving more and more difficult and our charity is struggling. So if you have ideas on how to attract donations and support online and how to get our charity out there more, we need to hear from you!

Volunteers play a key role in welcoming visitors to the attraction and orientating them around the Visitor Reception Centre, pathways and the Monument itself. You will promote our Gift Aid and Membership scheme, inform visitors of any special events scheduled (such as actor performances) and answer any other visitor questions as they arise. Occasionally volunteers will supervise family activities such as our ‘Gruesome Games.’ Next year is our 150th anniversary and also the year we will redevelop our exhibition spaces. It is planned that your volunteer role will expand with opportunities such as giving informative talks about William Wallace and the Battle of Stirling Bridge. You may also be asked to assist education visits in a supporting role.

The aim of the organisation is to help and support people with dementia and their carers by being a national voice, improving public policies for pwd and carers, providing and securing the provision of high quality services for pwd and carers.

The aim of the organisation is to help and support people with dementia and their carers by being a national voice, improving public policies for pwd and carers, providing and securing the provision of high quality services for pwd and carers.

The Beaver Group runs between 6.15pm and 7.15pm at St Columbas Church, Park Terrace, Stirling on a Friday evening, school term times. Beavers complete badges, play games, make things, do fun sporting activities in the spring and summer months. The Scout Group runs between 7.30pm and 9.30pm and work towards badges, camp, walking etc. We need someone to lead and assist these Groups. Training will be given and you will be subject to PVG and Interview process.

The Trossachs Tryst at Callander is a 30-bed hostel and secluded flat owned by FABB (Facilitating Access Breaking Barriers) Scotland. FABB aims to assist people with disabilities and additional needs live as independently as possible. We are recruiting a minimum of 2 x Volunteer Administrative Assistants to support our developing workload at the Trossachs Tryst, Callander. From July 2019, these roles will assist our newly appointed Administrator. Depending on skills and experience your role may include: welcoming guests, showing people around our facilities, answering the telephone, basic numeracy and written work, researching potential funding opportunities and, updating social media platforms. This role may require evening and weekend working.

FABB Adventure is an awesome social enterprise surrounded by unsurpassed natural beauty, packed with activities, adventure and some really cool accommodation. FABB Scotland is a national charity that's been supporting disabled young people in Scotland for over 60 years. By having fun at Fabb Adventure you're directly helping to support these children and young adults as well as their families. Thanks to you they'll get a taste of the outdoors, spend time with their friends all while gaining valuable new experience and for many gaining their first steps to independence.

Mary's Meals is a fast-growing international charity, currently providing over 1 million hungry and impoverished children in 12 developing countries with a daily school meal. If you would like to play a vital role in our work helping raise funds by donating as little as three hours per week we would love to hear from you. By assisting our Volunteer Shop Manager to deal with customers, sort and replenish stock and promote the work of Mary's Meals you can help us reach the next child waiting.

As a small charity, we print our appeals for donations in-house. We rely on volunteers to help us with our mailings seven times a year when we send out postal appeals to our supporters. We require volunteers to join our small mailings volunteer team to help to fill envelopes with folded letters and inserts before sealing. Mailings volunteers help to sort and keep tidy all letters and packages for courier pick up.

It's a really simple concept: people pay £5 to come along to an evening of live music and soup, listen to four or five pitches from local people who have an idea/ project to make Stirling a better place to live, and vote on their favourite. At the end of the night, the winner takes away all of the door money to invest in their project (and returns to a future event to update us all on its progress). We're looking for volunteers to help us plan and co-ordinate the event, arrange marketing, publicity and PR, and liaise with venues, supporters and local causes. Closer to the first event, there will also be more time-limited volunteer roles in preparing and serving food and helping out at the events themselves.

It's a really simple concept: people pay £5 to come along to an evening of live music and soup, listen to four or five pitches from local people who have an idea/ project to make Stirling a better place to live, and vote on their favourite. At the end of the night, the winner takes away all of the door money to invest in their project (and returns to a future event to update us all on its progress). We're looking for volunteers to help us plan and co-ordinate the event, arrange marketing, publicity and PR, and liaise with venues, supporters and local causes. Closer to the first event, there will also be more time-limited volunteer roles in preparing and serving food and helping out at the events themselves.

Dyslexia Scotland seeks to empower people with dyslexia to reach their full potential. We recognise that many adults with dyslexia are increasingly in need of support with employment issues and don’t know where to turn to for guidance. Our Employment Service aims to help adults with dyslexia to progress their career aspirations, feel more optimistic for their future and feel more confident about their job prospects. As we work throughout Scotland, we are recruiting Volunteer Careers Mentors at a local level to work with adults with dyslexia in a careers guidance and development capacity, facilitating a career planning process and providing some practical help in application processes. For more information follow link http://www.dyslexiascotland.org.uk/become-volunteer

Lifeguides are young adults(18-23yrs) who have been affected at some point in their lives by divorce and separation. With this unique life experience it means they can help other young people 11 to 18 yrs who have been affected by divorce or separation. This is done on a one to one or groupwork basis in a structured way. We as an organisation offer training and support to the Lifeguide, including listening skills. Heart to Heart is a Christian charity so we ask that our volunteers are sympathetic to the Christian ethos.

To assist and serve customers, providing a service of the highest standard. To assist in stock processing, including sorting, steaming, pricing and hanging of donated goods. To be involved in cash handling and till operation. To increase revenue through add-on sales at the till. To assist manager in ensuring stock and cash security. To assist in keeping the store premises clean and tidy. To assist and develop the volunteer team. To promote public understanding of the work of the PDSA and the importance of raisingfunds through the store. To partake in PDSA bag check programme and fully adhere to all aspectsof the loss prevention policy. To promote and apply the PDSA health and safety policy.

Stirling Walking Network is accepting applications from active people who would like to help healthy walking groups. It is generally recognised that individuals need to become more active and Stirling Walking Network's key aim is to help achieve this. These groups assist the local community to become more active, become healthier, enjoy social interaction, and gain confidence. As a Walk Leader you will work with a small team of existing Leaders to play an integral part in helping your local community. The walks, which are held in Stirling and the surrounding rural areas,including designated areas of the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park are designed to enable anyone, irrespective of their level of fitness, to take part and last on average an hour long. As a trained Walk Leader you will help plan and research the walks and accompany the walkers to ensure maximum enjoyment. A current Walk Leader has commented: "I didn’t realise when I retired from work and volunteered as a walk leader that I too would benefit so much. It’s not just the fitness derived but also from the company of the walkers who are incredibly appreciative of the research we leaders do to find interesting and accessible routes for the walks. Walk leading is not just something I do, it’s become part of my life now."

SAAP is looking for a volunteer secretary to manage the monthly administration for this small charity. This will include taking minutes at the monthly meetings, writing them up an distributing them to panel members. Dealing with correspondence, booking venues and keeping members up to date with information by email. This is a great opportunity to be involved in an organisation that promotes equal rights for all in relation to access. If you think you have a few hours a month to spare and you are interested in access issues or would just like to offer your skills please contact us.

The events Manager should liaise with the tutors and students of the school regarding contributions to the programme and accordingly, plan the programme/evening. Some of the tasks and responsibilities include: Help with the planning of the event – choosing a venue, sending invitations, chasing up responses, responding to queries, organising food. Liaising with staff at the venue to confirm arrangements and equipment needed for the event. These events should be discussed with the school's manager either in person or by email, and the events can be organised at the person's own time, as long as everything is ready at the day of the event.

Teach English in a small group setting. Enrolment at any time

Supporting Your Recovery service offers short term support for over 65’s who have recently had a spell in hospital. This service is offered for 6-8 weeks and referrals can come from medicals staff or family. Support can include transport to follow up appointments, assisted shopping and a good neighbour service which may include popping in for a chat or helping sort mail or going a short walk. All these things increase confidence and help regain their independence.

Volunteers will support learners in a variety of community based classes such as computing or arts and crafts

Eat Well Age Well is a national project tackling malnutrition in older people living at home in Scotland. Eat Well Age Well is brought to you by award winning Scottish Charity Food Train and is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund. It is unacceptable that one in ten older people in the UK are malnourished; across Scotland this equates to 103,000 older people. Eat Well Age Well was launched in 2018 and works in collaboration with a wide range of groups including the voluntary sector, local and national government, health professionals and communities, to develop initiatives that will make a difference to older people. Eating Well volunteers will spend time with older people either on a one to one basis or a group setting helping to improve their nutrition and hydration and raise awareness of malnutrition: Directly engage with older people aged 65 years and over at home. Gather information on older peoples’ food likes/dislikes, assessing normal dietary intake (no meals/snacks per day) Provide simple nutrition and hydration advice to meet individual needs e.g. tips on staying hydrated, Food First advice (e.g. little and often or things that could be changed in their diet such as switching to full fat options) Consider signposting to relevant services Use malnutrition tools (e.g. Salford paperweight armband, Patient Association Nutrition Checklist) to raise issue of appetite and weight loss and identify risk of malnutrition Refer to & disseminate Eat Well Age Well, Food Train and Meal Makers project resources Follow guided questions for volunteers and record information To represent Food Train/Eat Well Age Well in a professional manner to older people and the wider community There are no formal educational requirements for this role however knowledge of the needs of and interest in older people acquired through life and family experiences, training received or practice based experience is desirable. Interest in nutrition, health and well-being and making a difference to the lives of older people Good listening and communication skills are required, able to get a good conversation going and build relationships Friendly, sociable and patient with a caring manner

A Youth Leader will receive ongoing training and will be initially buddied up with an experienced leader who they will shadow until they are comfortable to deliver the programme materials. As a Youth Leader you will get a great sense of satisfaction from watching the children and young people develop their confidence and skills. Working to improve your community will give you a huge sense of personal achievement. You will also gain from the experience by making new friends and learning new skills in the process.

We are a busy town centre church that many people attend or walk by on a daily basis. We have an opportunity for someone to join our small team to maintain and develop the gardens around the church and the manse. We have a small team doing this but wish to widen the skills and experience to develop the gardens further. The team meet once or twice a week and spend a couple of hours chatting, weeding, cutting grass and of course eating cake and drinking tea. The company is as fulfilling as is the gardening.

We are looking for people who are organised to help prepare, serve and clear up before, during and after snack time. They must be able to work on their own initiative and as part of the bigger team. Also someone to organise and deliver a simple craft and tidy up afterwards. We would also like to involve more people in the planning, preparing and running of song time. Musical instrument would be a bonus. Help with engaging with the children and parents is desired also.

The volunteer should enjoy meeting people and have a serving attitude, be able to exercise a warm welcome and show hospitality to all who use the group, including vulnerable adults.

We all know we should try to be healthier and fitter. We are increasingly aware of the importance of our natural resources and environment. Green Gym ticks all the boxes. The BTCV Gym is a scheme which inspires you to improve both your health and the environment at the same time. Experienced leaders guide you through a range of practical projects, improving strength and stamina, boosting practical skills, confidence and benefitting your local green spaces. Whatever the reason for choosing the Green Gym, everyone is welcomed into their local group. Please call Alyson on 07740 899609 to let us know you are coming so we bring enough tools, equipment & biscuits! Also for directions on how to find the garden: it's behind the derelict house on the way to the Howden Park Centre.

A Conservation Volunteer will take part in a variety of conservation projects. There is no set commitment, you can turn up once, once a week or four days a week! Here are some of the projects our Conservation Volunteers work on. Maintaining footpaths and steps in local parks and woodlands Creating a wildlife garden and constructing decking area and willow structures in local school grounds Controlling invasive species and tree planting to improve the biodiversity in the local area

We are seeking volunteers that have the following skills and knowledge: - Friendly and approachable personality - Motivated to help and support others - Willing to learn new skills - Experience of being a treasurer or dealing with money

Forth Valley Disability Sport is a charitable organisation who aims to provide sporting opportunities for people with a physical, sensory and learning disability in the Forth Valley area. We plan, organise and deliver annual junior and adult programmes in partnership with the three local authorities (Clackmannanshire, Falkirk & Stirling), and Scottish Disability Sport. We have recently launched our brand new project named Lady GOGA (‘Get Out Get Active’) which obtained 3 years funding from The Spirt of 2012 Legacy fund . This new project will focus on getting girls and women with disabilities more active through physical activity and sport; our three main activities we are focusing on are walking, cycling and swimming. For our new GOGA programme we are seeking motivated volunteers to join our team. Here are some ways you can get involved in this fantastic new project: • Walk Leading- train to be a walk leader and lead low level walks throughout the community for care groups, day centre or school children. Enjoy some fresh air and chit chat along the walk. All walks will be planned and risk assessed by GOGA Lead Officer. • Cycle Leader- complete a cycle leader training course and lead supported cycles throughout the community. Help build individuals confidence and independence to ride a bike for the first time. All cycle routes will be planned and risk assessed by GOGA Lead Officer. • Swimming Coach/ Support- perhaps you would like to complete a swimming qualification to help support or coach young girls or women to build their confidence in the water and learn to swim. • Event Volunteer- FVDS run regional events for various different sports, you may wish to come along and support on the day or even referee. To carry out this role, you need to have the following skills/experience:  A positive & enthusiastic attitude  Reliability & good communication  Previous experience in working with individuals with physical, sensory or learning disability is desirable however support and training is given.  A friendly face Full training, equipment and clothing are supplied free of charge through Forth Valley Disability Sport. Volunteers are subject to full disclosure check.

Outline Role Description: ? Manage and support the Scout Group and its Leaders ? Complete the relevant training (a wood badge) withint three years of taking up the role ? Must be eligible for charity trustee status ? Ensure the Scout Group thrives ? Provide line management to the Leaders 1. Providing Direction ? Lead by example ? Provide inspiration and motivation for all adults volunteering in the Group 2. Working with people ? Ensure that suitable adults are recruited to work in appropriate roles ? Manage and support the adults in the Group 3. Achieving Results ? Satisfactorily complete project in the Group ? Satisfactorily resolve problems and issues 4. Enabling Change ? Encourage adults in the group to think of new and creative ways to improve the Group ? Carry out plans to implement change 5. Using resources ? Ensure that there is an adequate income for the group ? Ensure that the Group's meeting place and equipment are safe and that adults volunteers act in a responsible manner 6. Managing your time and personl skills ? Agree realisitic goals and targets with the District Commissioner ? Identify the skills and knowledge that you need to develop or improve.

Volunteers will have the opportunity to enhance the experiences of our Special Olympics athletes, by giving up thier time to support the Games Organisers in a positive fulfilling event for all.

Forth Driving Group is a member of Riding for the Disabled Association. Volunteers Assist the disabled in many ways but mainly by accompanying them as they drive round the village. There is the opportunity to learn to harness up the pony and to drive. The group is a small friendly group run by dedicated volunteers.

Trained volunteer walk leaders are present on all walk events to guide participants around a route which has been surveyed previously. An extensive list of suitable walks has been compiled, and contains a description of the route, and a risk assessment. Three walks are held during the week, which have slightly differing distances, gradients and pace. A schedule document of the walks is produced each quarter, and outlines the start point and a brief description of the route. The walks are held throughout the year. In addition to encouraging the benefits of physical activity arising from regular exercise the team promotes social interaction via lunch get-togethers, picnic outings and festive functions at Christmas. It is recognised that the combination of physical exercise and social interaction has a complementary effect on overall well-being. The RSVP Forth Valley walk programme is also integrated into the Stirling Walking Network.

Requirements We are looking for individuals who have a strong belief in the work that we do, the experience, knowledge and expertise to contribute to developing this work and the time and inspiration to work with us to implement these developments. Positions Available All candidates will have strong leadership and team skills and be able to provide advice and information in a positive, supportive manner. We are specifically looking for directors with expertise within the following areas: Fundraising, Social Enterprise Development, Staffing and Employment Financial Management, Health/ Sports Development, Marketing. If you believe you have skills and experience not mentioned above, that can contribute to the development of Skidaddle there may be a place for you on our board.

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 with pickups at Stirling - Leaving 9.30, Sauchie Hall - Leaving 10.00, Alloa Spiers Centre - Leaving 10.15 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.

Our mission is to improve the quality of life for people in Scotland affected by chest, heart and stroke illness, through medical research, influencing public policy, advice and information and support in the community. Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland currently have 32 charity shops around Scotland. The shops help us to raise the funds needed to provide our services in the local communities. Each of these stores relies on a team of volunteers to help support our paid staff. We are currently recruiting for volunteers to get involved in displays and merchandising. If you are creative, or enjoy fashion, this is the role for you. We are looking for people who can utilise their artistic, entrepreneurial, and fashion flair. As part of our team of volunteers, you will dress the window and interior displays, ensuring they are eye-catching to customers and passers by. This role will include: - organising and planning themes - selecting stock for dressing the window and interior displays

Our mission is to improve the quality of life for people in Scotland affected by chest, heart and stroke illness, through medical research, influencing public policy, advice and information and support in the community. Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland currently have 32 charity shops around Scotland. The shops help us to raise the funds needed to provide our services in the local communities. Each of these stores relies on a team of volunteers to help support our paid staff. We are currently recruiting for store drivers. The level of involvement you have is arranged to suit your schedule. We are in need of weekly drivers, regular rota drivers, and relief drivers who may be called upon to cover any unavailability of our regular team. As a store driver, you will collect donated stock and deliver it to the store. To carry out this role, you need to have use of your own car and insurance, and have held a full UK driving license for a minimum of 3 years.

We are looking for people who are organised to help prepare, serve and clear up before, during and after the lunch club which runs weekly on a Thursday lunch-time. We have opportunities for kitchen duties, serving duties and those that would like to become more involved with chatting to people and help with the weekly activity. The lunch club is very informal and lots of fun.

Stirling Council Archaeologist Dr Murray Cook is looing to recruit and train volunteer guides to the old town cemetery to give free tours to tourists during peak tourist season (July to August). Guides will be covered by the council's insurance.

We are offering passionate volunteers the opportunity to work with us on a weekly basis to assist our residents maintain their garden beds within a wheelchair accessible greenhouse at Stirling. You will be working closely with residents to enable them to maintain and grow their plants and hopefully harvest their vegetable crop!. Our residents, who have physical disabilities, want to develop their gardening skills to enable them to live their lives to the full but require support and guidance to do this.

Forth Valley Disability Sport is a local charity based in Stirling and operates in Stirling, Clackmannanshire and Falkirk areas. FVDS provides sporting opportunities to children, young people and adults with physical, sensory and learning disabilities. We operate throughout the Forth Valley area. Volunteer Role: We are looking for a Finance Volunteer/Treasurer for Forth Valley Disability Sport. Your responsibilities will include – -Overseeing the charities finances and monitoring the budget throughout the year -Processing invoices and bills -Keeping effective records of all incomings and outgoings -Helping to ensure funds are allocated properly -Being a key part of the committee, presenting and planning budgets -Assistance with fundraising

Forth Valley Disability Sport is a local charity based in Stirling and operates in Stirling, Clackmannanshire and Falkirk areas who provide sporting opportunities to children, young people and adults with physical, sensory and learning disabilities. We operate throughout the Forth Valley area. Volunteer Role-: We are looking for a Committee Member to join our team. Your responsibilities will include – -Attending regular committee meetings and reporting back to appropriate members of the club with matters arising -Be familiar with the constitution, organization rules and procedures and regulations -Voting on matters when required and assisting AGM and EGM

Forth Valley Disability Sport is a local charity based in Stirling and operates in Stirling, Clackmannanshire and Falkirk areas. FVDS provide sporting opportunities to children, young people and adults with physical, sensory and learning disabilities. We operate throughout the Forth Valley area. Volunteer Role: We are looking for a Volunteer Organiser to help supervise and assist our team of volunteers. Your responsibilities will include – -Being a main point of contact and supervising volunteers. Getting to know each volunteer and their role, while ensuring every volunteer has a role description -Ensure that volunteers understand their role and assist with any problems which may arise -Ensure the smooth running of the project and ensuring each task is assigned to a volunteer -Helping to ensure that volunteers receive the appropriate training and that volunteers have the chance to give their feedback, suggestions and ideas -Helping to recruit new volunteers and making sure that all volunteers feel valued and appreciated

We are seeking volunteers that have the following skills and knowledge: - Friendly and approachable personality - Motivated to help and support others - Willing to learn new skills - Be willing to devote time and effort to the organisation

Everyone has the right to live life to the full. After a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or a stroke, many people experience fear and isolation and struggle with the impact on their lives. Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland won’t stand for that. The care and support we deliver every day ensures everyone can live the life they want to. About Retail: 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. About Your Role: This is an opportunity to undertake a satisfying and rewarding role. As part of our team of volunteers, you will provide customer support, whilst working in a friendly atmosphere, providing an extremely useful and appreciated service to the Charity. The role includes: • Welcoming and assisting customers • Customer service and sales service • Stock control • Sorting donations • Hanging and ticketing stock • Helping to keep store clean and tidy

Are you looking to put your financial management skills and experience to good use? Do you have an interest in access, inclusive design or disability-related issues? Or would you simply like to make a difference and give back to the local community? Stirling Area Access Panel (SAAP) is seeking a Treasurer to help achieve greater access and inclusion across the local area. The charity plays an important role in checking, guiding and advising on issues connected to physical access and wider social inclusion. SAAP is a SCIO and has been operating since 2007 and everyone involved is a volunteer. Membership of SAAP is open to all. The charity is led by a Board of (currently) four Trustees.

The Stirling School of English offers free tuition to ethnic minority and migrant workers. Often the most isolated and excluded in our society are mothers with young children who don't speak English. We would like to offer a creche to give opportunity to learn English to everyone. We are a voluntary organisation and need the help of someone who like to work with children. We are looking for creche workers to help with summer school this July and also the start of term from August onwards.

we are looking for volunteers who- •Enjoy meeting and engaging with the public •Are enthusiastic about the work that Town Break does •Have innovative ideas on fund raising •Are willing to attend fundraising meetings every 4-6 weeks •Have some free time to attend events or to publicise them •Are FUN RAISERS as well as fundraisers!

Learning and employability run a variety of groups for people to improve their reading, writing or number skills. When learners first contact the service they are met by a member of staff who finds out exactly what it is the learner wants to learn - the learner is then matched into a group to work on their learning plan. Groups are run by paid tutors with the support of volunteers. The tutor manages the groups overall learning and the volunteers help the tutor with this. Depending on the volunteer's experience/interests, there is an opportunity sometimes to become more involved in preparing work for the learners. Many learners lack confidence and volunteers provide a crucial role in supporting and encouraging learners. There are also sometimes opportunities for one to one tutoring. Initial training for all volunteers last aprox. 6 months (Aug-Dec) during the day.

A Horticulture VO will offer a regular amount of time and play an integral part in the smooth running of our Wildflower Nursery and Green Gym. There are three distinct roles that a Horticulture VO will undertake. Learn about horticulture and growing wildflowers that are sold to the community. Leading and assisting a group of volunteers with a variety of support needs to complete projects improving their health. Database management, updating volunteer blog, but there's normally scope to pick and choose what you would like to do. Maybe even develop some new areas of interest for BTCV.

We are company and a charity. Although 15 years old, we have recently re-launched the Trust and are keen to refresh our approach and improve our impact. We have a number of projects we wish to take forward and are looking for people who can help us to do this. We have no staff and so we need people who are keen to not just shape the projects but to deliver them as well.

Helpline Volunteer (Stirling-based): we are looking for three volunteers to help on our Helpline on some of our afternoon shifts (Mon/Tues/Thurs 2:00-4:30pm or Fri 2:00-4:00pm). You should have excellent listening skills, the ability to put people at ease on the telephone and to keep a level head when dealing with difficult or distressing calls.

Are you passionate about animal welfare? Join our growing team of volunteer Home Visitors and play a vital role in supporting owners and pets in your local area who are facing an emergency situation. Our Home Visitors play a vital role in delivery of our service by visiting potential volunteer pet foster carers to assess their house, home situation and the fosterer. You will be contacted by PFSS when there is a need for a home visit in your area. Main tasks: - Contact the potential fosterer and arrange a time for the home visit to take place - Carry out the home visit following the guidelines provided by PFSS - Complete the home visit report and return a copy to the Home Visit Coordinator We are particularly keen to hear from potential volunteers in Helensburgh, Dunoon and Campbeltown or who can travel to these areas (travel expenses provided).

The Happiness Station provides an opportunity for attendees to be part of the Wellbeing Show broadcast live on Stirling City Radio every Wednesday from 6-8pm. The Volunteer Co-ordinator will have primary responsibility for the set-up of the group and be the radio show’s main contact. During the time when the show is being broadcast the volunteers will also encourage attendees to request songs, contribute their views and meet the show’s guests. Their primary role is to help The Happiness Station be a positive, upbeat and engaging place to come. The Co-ordinator will be the main contact for the group and will ensure attendees feel welcome, safe and supported.

Volunteers will be given training on how to deliver and facilitate educational workshops that are designed to give people who are on low income or affected by the welfare state the tools to become financially resilient. The volunteers will work closely with the Community Finance Co-ordinator, who will provide them with the training and support needed. They will deliver the education workshops to members of the community with the Community Finance Co-ordinator and build their skills and experience. In time, there may be opportunity for the Volunteers to lead the delivery/facilitation of the workshops, depending on ability.

A team will be updating our website for each week during the next four years with entries from our World War One diaries

Volunteer Driver needed to take special needs young adults from Blairdrummond to Drumbrae Horse Riding Centre, Bridge of Allan

Our organisation gives advice and information to local disabled people in such areas as welfare benefits, community care, transport, aids of equipment, holidays and access to the built environment. We keep a bank of data and provide training. Volunteers work in pairs and recruits always with an expereinced person. Much of the work involves helping people complete forms, but we also have good listening skills and offer moral support. We need people who have a kind and patient approach. You don't need to be an expert, but if you are patient and empathetic, you will develop new skills and knowledge.

Home-Start is an international voluntary association which offers support, friendship and practical help to families with at least one child under 5, who are experiencing difficulties or suffering stress. Volunteers visit families in their own homes on a regular basis.

The role is to manage the Scout Council's simple cash book/ excel accounting records. There is a general email/ telephone support for the groups and a simple over-seeing role of their Annual Accounts which are already produced and independently examined.

To provide administrative support for the Cultenhove Opportunities Partnership (COP). 2 hours a week on a Monday from 10am-12pm. Also required to attend COP committee meetings once a month to take and type up minutes. Group takes place at Hillview Community Centre. Contact Gerry McLoughlin on 01786 450613.