We are looking for Volunteer Sports Coaches to help us run our Thursday Dodgeball Classes. If you need experience coaching sports, or working with children, please get in touch, and we will contact you as soon as possible.

Would you like to volunteer helping older people get out and about for a monthly group outing? We are looking for volunteers who could give a day once a month to support our service users on an outing to a local place of interest. Examples of outings we have already done are: Tea Dances, Smith Museum, Pantomime and Dobbies. If you are friendly and helpful and would like to help older people who feel lonely and isolated, then this is an opportunity for you!

At Rocktalk Talking Newspaper we read and record articles from the Stirling Observer for distribution to Blind and Visually Impaired Listeners. Volunteers are needed to join our Rocktalk Team of Copiers. Their job is to copy the recordings of the Stirling Observer and Magazine Editions from a Master Memory Stick to individual sticks which are sent out to our Listeners weekly. Copying is done at 9.30 on a Friday and takes about 30 minutes. The memory sticks then need to be put into the prepared delivery wallets and taken to the Post Office Sorting Office in Springkerse Industrial Estate. Own transport is required. Training and support will be given.

At Rocktalk Talking Newspaper we read and record articles for a Magazine Edition once a month for distribution to our Blind and Visually Impaired Listeners. We are looking for Volunteers with good reading skills to join our team. You must be available for a couple of hours, 10am till noon, on the 1st Wednesday of each month and can travel to Logie Kirk Hall, Causewayhead.

The essence of our charity is 'Experts by Experience': everyday folk helping everyday folk. If you have experienced the pain and loss of divorce and separation in your life as a child watching your parents, then you are an 'Expert by Experience'. You don't need a degree or a qualification to volunteer with us. All you need is some time and most importantly a desire to help others. This is a wonderful opportunity for the right person to make a direct and positive impact on the life of a young person. We will provide you with all the training, support and materials needed. In addition, you will be part of a team of highly motivated and caring people.

Whatever you’re good at is great with us! Whether you’re a top organiser, an expert tea maker, a wonderful listener. Brilliant! There are many different ways you can volunteer for Town Break. We can’t wait to make the most of your skills and experience. Because we can see the huge difference volunteers as you make to people living with dementia. Some of the things you could do include: • be part of our fundraising team • providing a listening ear • befriending • support at one of our meeting centres • office support . If someone you know has been affected by dementia, channelling that experience into your volunteering will help others through their journey. You’ll also get great work and life experience as a volunteer. We welcome all ages, backgrounds, and experiences. What makes you special will help us reach more people in communities that Town Break hasn’t reached yet. Every single volunteer counts. In other words, we will: 1.always treat you with respect, consideration and appreciation. 2. make sure you have the best possible experience by sticking to our Town Break Volunteering Standards. 3.tell you about the responsibilities of your role and Town Break policies so you know where you stand and have what you need to deliver your best. 4.give you appropriate training for your role and opportunities to develop your skills. 5.support you by holding regular meetings and informal discussions. 6.provide fair, honest and timely feedback regarding any concerns with performance and/or conduct. 7.update you on how your contribution makes a difference to people living with dementia. 8.create a safe and respectable for you to volunteer. 9.never forget the enormous contribution you make. 10.be there for you. Lastly we wanted to say a massive thank you on behalf of Town Break and, more importantly, the many people you make a difference to every day. Together, we’re here to help people living with dementia to live life as fully as possible, so whatever dementia throws their way, we’re right there with them.

As trustees, we share the responsibility for good governance, management and control of the Centre. All trustees play a part in financial decision-making and monitoring, to ensure the Centre has a healthy long-term future. This highly rewarding role allows you to give back to your community by shaping the future of the Dunblane Centre. share ideas on how we can improve and develop champion a particular part of the Centre’s activities act as ambassadors and champions for the Centre

Launched in April 2022 after a successful pilot in 2021 we are now able to expand the programme and are looking to support 15 women on our RISE Mentoring Programme where our aims are to inspire, support and empower the women through a meaningful mentoring relationship whilst working towards their goals and actions set at the beginning of the programme. This will be supported with full training (some of which is CPD Accredited for mentors) and regular support meetings with the mentor coordinator to ensure that everyone is getting the most out of the programme. The programme is funded by Impact Funding Partners and the Scottish Government and over the next two years our aim is recruit 25 volunteer mentors and mentees who are committed to a minimum of 1 year for mentors and a minimum of 6 months for mentees. We are particularly keen to appoint mentors who have lived experience of the criminal justice system. The programme will commence in January 2023 with training prior to Christmas. Volunteer Mentors Required -Can you dedicate the time to support and empower women by committing to mentoring for a minimum of 1 year? -Do you want to further your own skills and have access to training whilst helping make a difference? -We are recruiting a team of 6 mentors to commence training in November and start mentoring in January. -The training you receive is CPD accredited and you would be making a meaningful difference to a woman’s life whilst furthering your own skills simultaneously that can be used across different aspects of your life and job.

Stirling Community Enterprise are dedicated to supporting the residents of Stirling unlock their potential and achieve positive destinations through employment, training, volunteer, mentoring and personal development support. We offer wide ranging support to bridge the gap of inequalities faced by many in our community. We are currently seeking an individual to join our employbaility training team where they will support individuals with a range of training needs. Currently we deliver a wide range of training options, including practical construction skills, basic woodwrok, first aid, manual handling and grounds maiantenance. We would love to hear from individuals that could support this or enhance our exisiting delivery. If you are passionate about making a difference and supporting people to harness their potential, then we would love to hear from you. This is an opportunity to join an organisation at the heart of supporting Stirling's most marginalsied groups, whereby your input will support individual's change their lives. Volunteers will require to become member of the PVG scheme. Anyone interested in this role, please email our Training and Support Team Manager, Debbie Allan Monteith stating an expression of interest. debbie@stirlingcommunityenterprise.co.uk

We seek adults that are kind and like working with young people, who at the same time can act as a positive role model, assess risks and act responsibly in public when working alongside Police Scotland officers. You are required to support our Youth Volunteers through their training and may be asked to observe them in action and give evidence to support them to complete their accredited training with PSYV. We appreciate support with running the group such as treasurer and fundraising. Mentoring youth volunteers is a key part of the learning journey where you get the chance to pass on some of your life skills and experiences. All adults are required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme. Please email ForthValleyPSYV@scotland.police.uk

Volunteer Officer – Assisting with Volunteering Activities for Adults (Voluntary position, training and travel expenses covered – 6 months) Place: Stirling Why TCV need you: The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) connects people to the green spaces that form a vital part of any healthy, happy community. From urban to rural, local parks and community gardens to Local Nature Reserves and Sites of Special Scientific Interest; from school grounds and hospital grounds to waterways, wetlands, and woodlands. By taking part in TCV activities people improve their health and wellbeing, develop new skills, build stronger communities and have a real impact on the environment. TCV are seeking enthusiastic individuals with a passion for conservation and enthusing others who are looking to develop their skills and gain experience in the sector. By giving your time to become a TCV Volunteer Officer you’ll be helping TCV to reach even more people and improve even more greenspaces for people and nature. Benefits to you: Volunteer Officers (VOs) take on roles with real responsibility – including leading projects and supporting groups of volunteers. Being a VO gives you the opportunity to build skills, knowledge and practical experience and enhance your employability. Some elements of the induction may be online and you will need access to a computer to complete some of the training. We will also organise some practical workdays for all new VOs to give you an introduction to some of the practical conservation activities TCV deliver. You will be supported by a nominated Senior Project Officer who oversees your training and development. You will receive a First Aid training qualification and the opportunity to attend courses on Project Leadership, Safeguarding, Risk Assessment and other training relevant to the specific role. What you need: TCV are looking for enthusiastic individuals with a passion for conservation and helping other to engage with the natural environment. You will be reliable, organised and punctual to ensure workdays run smoothly. Volunteers value the social aspect of our activities so it is important that you are able to interact with volunteers in a friendly manner to enhance their volunteering experience. No past experience of working or volunteering in conservation or with volunteers but you will have to demonstrate why you are interested in volunteering with TCV and how your personality and personal interests make you suitable for the VO role. No qualifications are required but a driving license is desirable. How much time: TCV are looking for a minimum commitment of 1 day a week for 6 months. It can be flexible in terms of which day it is or if it changes week to week. You can be VO for more than one day a week, which greatly improves the level of experience gained and increases the number of opportunities open to you. Indicate your availability in the applicationwhich can be discussed later. People are able to be a VO commitments around work, studies and other commitments. For further details please contact Rebecca Strofton on 07739447964. Please email r.strofton@tcv.org.uk for an application form and submit your application by 5pm on Wednesday the 30th of June. You will be supported in your role by experienced staff through regular meetings where issues can be resolved and guidance provided.

Trustee Vacancy We are looking for experienced members of the public to join our Board of Trustees. We are particularly keen to recruit members of the local community in Stirlingshire, who have one or more of the following skills: •Experience of health and social care provision and leadership; •Experience of adults with learning disabilities; •Experience of charity governance; •Experience of Working with volunteers; •Experience of business, finance and legal obligations; Do you have the skills, energy and enthusiasm to help shape the future of our unique community? Would you like to make a difference and help adults with learning disabilities achieve their full potential? Camphill Blair Drummond is a vibrant and forward looking organisation, with a clear vision for the future. It is a home-from-home environment giving people with learning disabilities residential and day services, meaningful activities and lasting friendships. Our community offers one of the most distinctive work environments in the Central Belt. It is an attractive place to work offering a diversity of people, activities and opportunities for everyone in a rich culture with a guaranteed friendly welcome. The commitment and enthusiasm of the people who live and work at Camphill Blair Drummond creates such a warm, friendly and supportive community where everyone’s contributions are valued and respected. We are one of the largest employers across Rural Stirlingshire and we also support over a 100 local and International Volunteers each year. We welcome a wide range of local & national businesses with our Corporate Volunteering experiences which is an important aspect of the life and work of our Community. In terms of time commitments: •Attendance at the quarterly Board of Trustees meetings (1/2 day) •Reading papers in advance of meetings •Responding to occasional written correspondence throughout the year •Joining a focused sub group of the Board of Trustees (not required). The time commitment for this would be varied depending on the focus of the group and the involvement / role of a trustees. This could be 1-2 meetings a year of a couple of hours through to 2-3 online meetings of an hour or so. •Attending occasional events and activities in our community (Optional, but you won’t want to miss out on the fun!) To find out more please contact Andrea Khan for a chat on 01786 841573 ext 113

Be part of our dig and gain invaluable archaeological experience and skills. This event will run every day for a week from 19/06 to 26/06 10am to 4pm and is free to attend. No archaeology knowledge is required. For more information or to secure your place, please email Amanda on volunteer@bannockburnhouse.scot

Volunteer with us in our Bridge of Allan shop and help make a real difference in your local community! Our volunteers are vital in helping run our shops and raising funds to help make sure people with chest, heart and stroke conditions get the support they need to live their lives to the full. This is an exciting role that would be suitable for someone looking to gain retail or customer service experience, or a friendly individual with a helpful disposition interested in making a contribution to their local community. One of our wonderful shop volunteers Anne shares why she loves volunteering in store, “I wanted to learn new skills as well as get to know more people locally, so volunteering in the shop was ideal. I enjoy being part of the team! It’s good to feel useful and part of the successful running of the shop.” Get in touch if you’d like to join our friendly team today!

We are looking for Volunteer Sports Coaches to help us run our Thursday Floorball Classes. If you need experience coaching sports, or working with children, please get in touch, and we will contact you as soon as possible.

This role will require the volunteer to carry out various maintenance tasks and odd jobs in and around the Action in Mind office building. These tasks may include- fixing equipment, fences, painting, basic DIY, electrical and plumbing, as well as general site upkeep. This role is FLEXIBLE as the maintenance volunteer will be expected to assist with maintenance tasks and odd jobs as and when required.

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

We will be running our annual summer school from 4th-29th July on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and are looking for a creative and enthusiastic children's workers for our students' children-mainly refugees for family learning sessions. The main responsibilities are: - running children's programme in line with environmental, health and safety and fire regulations - creating a safe, caring and stimulating environment that promotes learning through play - delivering age-appropriate activities - working closely with parents and/or carers, giving them a high standard of customer service - working with colleagues and other professionals to make sure that children’s needs are met - making sure that equipment, such as furniture and toys, is in good condition - keeping register up to date The children could be between 1-11 years old. Most of them will be from Syria, Sudan and Afghanistan. The creche and family learning will run 10am -4pm on Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri at Level One (61-63 Murray Place, Stirling FK8 1AP). Parents will be in the same building and will look after the children during break times: 11:30-11:45, 13:00-14:00 and help out at the family learning sessions. You can choose 2 or more morning and/or afternoon sessions. Wednesday is a day off as everyone goes on a full-day excursion. Our school has a lot of toys and books and budget for craft materials. A successful candidate will need to go through a PVG process (free). Skills and Experience Required: - must love working with children - respect for other cultures - excellent organisational skills - excellent communication skills - childcare related experience - creativity - punctuality, honesty, reliability Please apply here: https://forms.gle/TqzACyVJ78p6w8fj6

CLUB TREASURER REQUIRED We are a small community cricket club with big plans and some exciting things happening and we are currently requiring an individual to take up our Vacant Treasurers Position. We are looking for an experience, enthusiastic and committed individual with a finance, book keepingor accountancy background. The club has recently moved to an online administration system called LoveAdmin so some IT experience is also desirable. The club is currently going through some large structural changes and potential new facility projects happening which will involve large fundraising efforts so it is an exciting time to be involved in a growing club and help us navigate the financial aspects of the club competently to achieve our strategic goals INTERESTED Please contact our Club Secretary Barry email: callandercricket.secretary@yahoo.com Tel: 07932191773

We are looking for people who live in the Stirling area to join our Board of Trustees. If you are passionate about the heritage of Stirling and would like to volunteer and get involved please see our website for more information. Board meetings are every quarter with some additional meetings. We are especially looking for people with HR, legal or financial experience. https://www.stirlingcityheritagetrust.org/about-us/careers/

Fair Trade Stirling works locally and globally to advance the cause of fair trade. We work with our fair trade producer partners and their communities, especially in Malawi, raise awareness of fair trade locally and help local people in Stirling who are on low income through donations of fair trade rice. We are looking for people to volunteer with us. Some examples of the types of role you could play. This is flexible depending on your abilities, time and preferences: •Organising local events and initiatives. These may be about raising funds, raising awareness of fair trade or supporting the communities we work with locally and globally •Helping with local events and initiatives •Helping with our website and Facebook page – keeping them up to date •Bringing new ideas – if you can help carry them out! If you are in work or looking for work, volunteering with us can add to your CV and your employer’s record on corporate social responsibility If you are in a youth organisation or aiming to get a Duke of Edinburgh award or similar, this can be a new fun activity and help you get your badge or award. Our work relates to several themes including fair trade, sustainability, climate change, social enterprise and global citizenship.

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

All kinds of families can find it hard to cope for all sorts of reasons, maybe because of the illness or disability of a child or because of post-natal illness, bereavement or loneliness. Being a group volunteer provides an opportunity to encourage play opportunities between parents and children, to help reduce social isolation for families and be a listening ear. The commitment would be 2-3 hours a week with full training and ongoing support throughout.

At Rocktalk Talking Newspaper we read and record articles from the Stirling Observer for distribution to our Blind and Visually Impaired Listeners. We are looking for Volunteers with good reading skills to join our team. You must be available for a couple of hours, 10am till noon, on Thursday mornings and can travel to Logie Kirk Hall, Causewayhead. Reading is on 12 week rota and will involve 3 Thursday mornings in that period.

At Rocktalk Talking Newspaper we read and record articles from the Stirling Observer for distribution to our Blind and Visually Impaired Listeners. We are looking for someone with an interest in computers and recording to join our team to carry out audio recording of talking newspaper content. Time commitment: Around 3 hours on a Thursday morning between 10:00 and 13:00, on average one week in four. Skill level: Basic computer user (Windows), previous experience with audio recording software would be an advantage, but full training will be given.

This role will require the admin volunteer to provide support to the Administrator and other staff members as and when required. This opportunity is FLEXIBLE as the admin volunteer will provide administration holiday cover and secretarial support. The core responsibilities of this role include: •Answering the phone, directing calls, dealing with enquiries in the Administrator’s absence •Answering the door, providing hospitality if required •Monitoring stationery stock levels •Checking and put away stationary deliveries and checking of delivery sheets •Maintaining the room booking diary •Labelling, stamping, filling envelopes for mailshots •Taking initial enquiries, through the door enquiries providing information, advice and signposting

PLUS forth valley is an organisation which supports children and young people with additional support needs to access social opportunities. We are seeking a motivated and committed person to volunteer helping us maintain our outdoor garden space in Springkerse Industrial Estate. Our service users enjoy our garden space on a day-to-day basis, and it is made up of a large paved play area, a planted garden area with benches and tables and a sensory wall. You do not have to be a skilled or advanced gardener; we are aiming to keep our outdoor area looking well maintained and less jungle like! We are looking for people who can commit a morning weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. All tools (and cups of tea!) are available at Plus. There may be further opportunities to work along side our committed team of adult service users who undertake projects such as painting and larger gardening tasks.

Support people get home safely after a hospital stay and help reduce pressure on the NHS. Be part of a team including partner agencies helping people get home and continue their recovery after a stay at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. - Collect prescriptions from the hospital and drop off at the patients home. - Bring medical equipment, clothes or food parcels to discharged patients. - Provide other support to reduce delays in the discharge lounge to open up beds for new admissions. - Advise if additional support may be required.

Support local older adults by making sure they can access fresh groceries. Join our brilliant team of Wednesday delivery volunteers by collecting our customer's grocery orders made up by Food Train volunteers in local supermarkets and deliver them straight to their home. Food orders are delivered in a Food Train liveried van and you will be paired with a delivery driver when making deliveries. As a volunteer delivery helper you will be responsible for collecting payment from customers and delivering their food orders. Both you and the delivery driver will be responsible for loading the van with shopping orders when collecting from the supermarket, and unloading the orders from the van and delivering them to the customer's home. This is a great opportunity for someone who will enjoy helping and getting to know older people. Volunteers must be 16+

Support older adults by making up their shopping orders in local supermarkets. Join our brilliant team of shoppers based in Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Waitrose supermarkets in Stirling. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings we have teams of shoppers who make up shopping orders for older people who are unable to get out and do their own shopping. By helping us make up these orders you'll be helping our customers get the groceries they need and want. This is a great opportunity for community minded people who like working in a team and getting to know people. If you would be interested in helping out one morning a week please get in touch. Volunteers must be 16+

Volunteers required to assist at the Braeport Memory Café Meeting Centre. This supports individuals with dementia and their family carer to enjoy an afternoon of fun and stimulating activities in a supported environment. Lunch and afternoon tea is provided. This currently operates every Wednesday from 12.45 – 16.15. Due to funding, we will be expanding our Meeting Centre to be two days a week so there will be additional volunteering opportunities soon. Training and supervision will be provided. Volunteers joining Dementia Friendly Dunblane also benefit from being part of the wider Dunblane Development Trust, including Volunteer Events. Travel expenses and tea and coffee are provided.

Join us at Abbey Craig to remove sycamore saplings as part of the woodland management. For more information contact ranger@stirling.gov.uk

By giving us a few hours per month, you will be helping this brilliant team of volunteers and staff to offer a range of valued services to the community in and around Dunblane. As Trustees, we share the responsibility for good governance, management and control of the Centre. All trustees play a part in financial decision-making and monitoring, to ensure the Centre has a healthy long-term future. The Centre Manager, Finance Assistant and Trustee Board need your expertise in these areas: Advising on set up of financial reporting systems Agreeing budgets and controls with manager Ensure the financial control processes are set up and managed effectively Regularly monitoring income v expenditure Dealing with bank when senior input required Being aware of available rates/ products when needed Monitoring the investment portfolio Meeting investment managers for regular reviews Gathering financial data for board meetings Meeting with auditors following accounting year end Agreeing detail of accounts for final draft and signing off Annual financial review with accountants before final approval Guidance for finance assistant when required Overview of financial risk register To find out more, or to discuss the role, please contact me on clare@dunblanecentre.co.uk.

Driver to collect food donations on a Wednesday morning. Must be able to lift boxes of food. Also to assist with setting up larder and keeping tidy.

Stirling Community Enterprise are dedicated to supporting the residents of Stirling unlock their potential and achieve positive destinations through employment, training, volunteer, mentoring and personal development support. We offer wide ranging support to bridge the gap of inequalities faced by many in our community. We are currently seeking an individual to join our employbaility team where they will support individuals with a range of needs, including CV prepartion, supported job search, preparing for interviews and career mentoring. If you are passionate about making a difference and supporting people to harness their potential, then we would love to hear from you. This is an opportunity to join an organisation at the heart of supporting Stirling's most marginalsied groups, whereby your input will support individual's change their lives. Volunteers will require to become member of the PVG scheme. Anyone interested in this role, please email our Training and Support Team Manager, Debbie Allan Monteith stating an expression of interest. debbie@stirlingcommunityenterprise.co.uk

Supporting your recovery - Community Volunteer - Providing practical and emotional support to promote recovery following a hospital admission or significant medical/isolation situation. This service is very individual and unique to each client depending on their needs and personal aims regarding their recovery and regaining independence. Each role will vary but is likely to include the following: •To engage with the client and develop a supportive and friendly relationship to provide companionship by telephone/electronically/ in person •To encourage the client to actively engage with their recovery/reablement plan, which may include mobility practice (walking), seated exercises or practising domestic tasks such as making a cup of tea, folding clothes, etc. •To encourage clients to eat healthily and drink regularly •To offer practical support or assistance with things like prescription collections, food shopping, care of pets (eg. Walking), household paperwork, etc. •To signpost, as appropriate, to other sources of support and/or activities to the benefit of the client Key Aims: •To improve independence following illness/injury •To increase confidence •To lower feelings of isolation •To improve physical and mental health •To reduce the likelihood of hospital readmission Key Skills: •Good communication skills •Good observational skills •Friendly and open personality •Confidentiality •Positive disposition Time Commitment: This will vary from volunteer to volunteer and from client to client. We are happy to work with volunteer’s schedules and commitments to find a pattern of volunteering that suits each individual and meets the needs of the service. We ask volunteers to commit to a regular pattern of volunteering (weekly/fortnightly) as much as possible. Training: We offer a wide range of online learning modules and provide ‘shadowing’ experience to people new to volunteering

Support local older adults by making sure they can access fresh groceries. Join our brilliant team of Wednesday delivery volunteers by collecting our customer's grocery orders made up by Food Train volunteers in local supermarkets and deliver them straight to their home. Food orders are delivered in a Food Train liveried van and you will be paired with a delivery helper when making deliveries. As a volunteer driver you will be responsible for driving the van to each location and returning it to back to the branch at once all deliveries have been completed. Both you and the delivery helper will be responsible for loading the van with shopping orders when collecting from the supermarket, and unloading the orders from the van and delivering them to the customer's home. This is a great opportunity for someone who will enjoy helping and getting to know older people. Also a great opportunity for people who enjoy driving. Volunteers must be 18+ and have a full UK Driving License

We are in need of volunteers to assist at Community Food in Stirling. Ideally you can assist with this amazing project one or more days per week for food collections early evenings. You can use the Transition Stirling van for collections if required. Please get in touch if you can spare some time to help this friendly team!

A large club that takes a great deal work to maintain standards. We already have several great people working on a volunteer basis, carrying the workload admirably but a helping hand would be most welcome. We have opportunities in admin, pavilion maintenance, grounds work, general handy work, financial aspects, planning, coaching, just about anything that may float your boat. Feel free to join our happy bunch with your expertise .

Are you interested in becoming a Befriender? Would you like the opportunity to support someone experiencing mental health difficulties in a really beneficial way? Befriending is a unique relationship. It gives the Befriender the opportunity to provide companionship, support, encouragement and a listening ear for someone who really needs it. For the client, having a Befriender can be invaluable. It is designated time for them. A time to be heard. A time to think about their own needs. It also offers clients the opportunity to meet goals that they might not be able to achieve alone. Activities will vary as they are tailor-made for each individual person (client) but may include > Visiting clients at home on a prearranged day, time and duration. > Providing companionship by listening, talking, reading or sharing activities. > Offering support whilst respecting a person’s independence. > Facilitating opportunities for engagement in social activities within the community. We suggest meeting once a week for approximately 1 hour at a mutually agreed location. You will be given supervision to support you in this role and relevant befriender training. The team at HSTAR Scotland aim to give you ongoing support in this role through regular supervision and training. If you are interested please click the ‘Apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email or phone call. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on info@volunteerglasgow.org.

An exciting position has become available for a Shop Assistant to join our friendly team in the Thistles Centre, Stirling. We particularly encourage applicants with an interest in crafting, interior design, and fashion to pursue this role. Coorie Creative produces kits to make interior textiles and fashion accessories, and so this will be an exciting place of work for those with an interest in these fields. Any experience with a yarn-based craft, such as knitting, crocheting, or weaving would be beneficial, but full training will be provided. You will be tasked with receiving, unpacking, and arranging new shipments from suppliers and vendors, and arranging/ labelling goods in the display shelves. You will also assist customers in finding the products they’re looking for, process customer payments at the checkout point/till, address any customer complaints and enquiries, and provide shopping advice and recommendations to customers. Additionally, you may be asked to help with cleaning and rearranging the store after hours, performing periodic price audits to resolve price discrepancies. As part of our team, you will be expected to collaborate with other team members to keep the sales floor area clean and organised at all times while adhering to all Coorie Creative Policies & Procedures, Health & Safety guidelines, and respect confidentiality and carry out all responsibilities in a professional manner. You may also be asked to complete any other duties when requested

Caseworkers visit clients to work out what type of help they need. Next, they find the right sources of support and arrange for clients to access it. This might be funds for special equipment for someone with a disability, adaptions to a property so an older client can remain at home or funds for a rental deposit. Caseworkers also sign-post clients onto specialist local services for advice on benefits, housing, mental health, debt, finding work etc. The essential part of the role is interacting with clients, so you may be visiting clients or doing this virtually. As part of your local branch you might have access to an office, but many volunteers are based at home. What does this role involve? • Contacting clients and arranging to meet them at a mutually convenient time either face-to-face or remotely • Liaising with clients and completing a form to assess their circumstances • Sign-posting clients onto local services providing specialist advice • Applying on the client’s behalf to military and non-military sources of charitable funding • Arranging for the purchase of goods and services • Keeping in touch with the client so they know how their case is progressing • Keeping in touch with your branch so they know your availability • Keeping up to date with training and SSAFA news so that you are best able to support clients • Being a positive ambassador for SSAFA remembering that anyone you meet could be a potential client, volunteer or fundraiser • Volunteering within the standards and values of SSAFA including observing our policies such as the Volunteering policy and data protection policy (these will be covered in your training and local induction.) What can you gain from this volunteering role? • Support people in your community with a military background • Use your skills, knowledge and life experience to benefit others • Support and friendship from your local SSAFA branch and the wider SSAFA community • Experience, training and skills that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews • Better physical and mental health – studies show that volunteers live longer and experience lower levels of stress and depression! Minimum Age: 18 Is a criminal record check required? Yes

Volunteer drivers required to help bring individuals with dementia to the weekly Braeport Memory Café Meeting Centre held every Wednesday from 12.45 – 16.15. Will collect from individuals’ home and return them after the café. You do not need to stay for the duration of the café. Due to funding, the Meeting Centre will be expanding to open on Friday from 11am - 4pm. We are looking for new drivers for this day that can support for the full session or a shift either 11.30-1.30 or 1.30-4.30pm. You will be supported to undertake dementia awareness training, and provided with the ROSPA Volunteer Drivers Manual. You will be introduced to the person you will be driving before you start driving them on your own. You can claim mileage expenses at 0.45 pence per mile. Volunteer Drivers also benefit from being part of the wider Dunblane Development Trust, including Volunteer Events.

We ask that you have parenting experience for this role. Usually you visit a family in their own home once a week for a couple of hours. You will provide practical and emotional support. Some might need someone to talk to… others may need more practical support with meal planning and cooking, reading to the children, going to the local park, or finding out about local services. Friendliness and a caring attitude are essential as well as an understanding of the pressures of parenting. We value people who don’t judge others people who will respect the fact that they have been invited into a family’s home people who will treat a mother or father as an equal. We give high priority to the recruitment, induction, training and support of all our volunteers. You will be supported during your training and throughout your contact with families.

We are looking for some compasionate and enthusiastic teachers of English as a foreign language to improve practical English language skills of migrants and newcomers to Scotland. 'Knowing that for many of the students, having English language skills means that they can progress in their studies and careers - it is rewarding to feel that, as part of SSE, I am helping them to move forward.' (Catherine, volunteer tutor) The post would probably average out at 3 “ 4 hours per week, but it depends on preparation time. There are some light administrative tasks involved- record of work, assessment- and tutor meetings. The minimum committment is one semester (15/16 weeks). You can choose morning (Mon-Wed, 10-12:30) or evening classes (6:15-8:15 pm, Mon & Wed). Days can be negotiated. Some classes will be online and some in-person. Induction will be given. You will also observe a few classes. Ongoing training is offered. For full role description, please see: https://stirlingschoolofenglish.files.wordpress.com/2021/05/volunteer-tutor-role-description.pdf Please apply here: https://forms.gle/ZjCpXqz7hLrd4fpm9

We are looking for some assistance next week, particularly on Monday, Thursday and Friday, to help with our soakaway drainage system going in at the house. We need volunteers to help unload the materials and assist with the installation of the pipes in their locations. These pipes are very lightweight and easy to carry and install, so no real strength required. We will also need people to assist in the unloading and transporting of the drainage materials to the rear field area and helping unload the ladies cubicles when they arrive on Monday. Our driver will be operating the excavator and we will need to have a Banksman working with him each day, and this may be required for the full week including the weekend. This role will need to be shared by various persons over this period. If you have some free time next week to help us get this done and move 1 step closer to having a working toilet block, please get in touch. Hours will be 1030 to 3pm with a lunch break. Bring your own lunch and drinks. Toilet facilities are available.

We are looking for a Volunteer Helper to assist the coach and ensure that sporting activities are carried out safely.

Seeking out funding opportunities, completing applications and helping organise fundraising events.

You will get to join an enthusiastic team of adults from all backgrounds volunteering time each week to prepare, assist with and lead activities with one of our Boys' Brigade age groups. Training is provided during the first 12 months and lots of resources are available to give you ideas for games, skills, physical, outdoor, craft, bible and other activities - and your new ideas are welcome, too! From time to time you might volunteer outside the times of the normal weekly meeting for trips, competitions, visits, fundraisers or even residentials and camps. These are all part of the enjoyment of being a BB leader and important for building trust and positive relationships over time. An enhanced PVG check is required before volunteering can begin and you'll be asked to take part in some safeguarding training as well. You'll be asked to participate in an enjoyable and stimulating training programme with other new and existing leaders during your first year in the role to help you gain skills and confidence.

General Volunteer role

Neuro Central, based in Central Scotland, is run by a Committee of volunteers which is overseen by a Board of Trustees. To minimise the costs that we have to apply to our members, we aim to raise funds for therapies through fundraising and grant applications. We believe we are unique in providing this type of relief for people with a neurological condition. We also provide opportunities for them to meet up and support one another in a friendly relaxed environment, so nobody has to feel alone. At this time, we are looking for a volunteer to join the Committee and fill the role of Funding (Grants) Co-ordinator. Detailed experience of fundraising in the Scottish charity sector would be preferred but is not essential. The COVID-19 virus has devastated our programme of events and we are only just getting back into face-to-face meetings. You would be welcome to attend our meetings in Stirling but it is not essential. Committee meetings are still held online (by Zoom). Where travel is required, we pay expenses at the current HMRC rates. Any other agreed expenses will also be paid. If you are interested in joining our charity, or if you have any questions as to the role, please get in touch.

Plants are arriving for our new herb garden in May and we need a hand to get the ground prepared. If you have an hour (or more) spare on either of these dates and are fit for forking over pretty heavy soil, stone picking or raking soil please drop Amanda a line. We do have some tools, but if you have a digging or border fork please bring it with you. Sturdy boots or shoes advised for safety reasons. Bring a packed lunch and we'll provide tea and biscuits. Email volunteer@bannockburnhouse.scot to confirm attendance and biscuit preference!!

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

At Rocktalk Talking Newspaper we record and distribute articles from the Stirling Observer for distribution to our Blind and Visually Impaired Listeners. We are looking for someone to join our team in the Mailroom where duties involve picking up the mail sack from the Post Office Sorting Office in Springkerse, using your own transport, and taking it to Logie Kirk Halls in Causewayhead. There you must remove the previous week's sticks from the wallets, turn the address labels and prepare new wallets. The time for the preparation of the wallets is between 9 am and 10 am on a Thursday. Full support and training will be given.

Our hub service volunteers will provide person-centred support and build relationships with group service users to facilitate engagement. This role also requires the hub volunteer to propose group activities, intending to build upon or develop new service user interests. These activities may include: cinema trips, gardening, walks, or day trips (i.e. Falkirk canal). The hub volunteers will also play an active role in improving the service users' self-confidence and motivation. Training and additional support will be provided.

GP and Minor Injuries Centre - Stirling Health and Care Village. We are looking for volunteers to fill the last few gaps in the volunteering rota. Volunteers assist in providing a way finding service at the GP and Minor Injuries Centre between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday to Friday. The Centre houses three GP practices, the Minor Injuries Unit, X-ray and Ultrasound, Treatment room and a range of other occasional clinics. Volunteers ensure that service users and relatives / carers are directed to appropriate reception desk and direct people to other services / buildings as and when required. They provide a friendly face to reassure and offer support to service users and relatives / carers . A blue IIR face mask must be worn and a Volunteer t-shirt is provided. The project is run by the Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme (RSVP) and is primarily for the 50+ age group. RSVP is a project delivered by the national volunteering charity, Volunteering Matters.

The Trustee Board Chair needs the support of a Board Secretary. In summary, the Board Secretary is responsible for: Ensuring meetings are effectively organised and minuted Maintaining effective records and administration Upholding the legal requirements of governing documents, charity law, company law etc (where relevant). Communication and correspondence

HSTAR Scotland works on the ground level to directly tackle isolation and loneliness in the lives of women who have experienced trauma living in Stirlingshire. Our aim is to reach out to all ladies over 16 y.o. who are isolated and lonely, women who have very little or no social contact with other people. We want to help female survivors who are suffering the impact of feelings of loneliness and isolation to start feeling connected to other women in a positive way again. The aim is to support female individuals experiencing loneliness, social isolation, anxiety and depression to access local community groups, activities and services. In addition to improving their mental health, this support will build new relationships and enable human interaction filled with joy, diversity and inclusion. Our volunteer opportunities are diverse - whether it's telephone, face-to-face, or group befriending, assisting at any of our events, or on one of our short-term projects - there's something for everyone. There is a role for everyone, no matter how much time you have to give or how much experience you have. Please don't hesitate to get in touch should you be interested! Please contact us on traumarecovery@hstar-scotland.org

Are you a woman and interested in becoming a Befriender? Would you like the opportunity to support someone experiencing mental health difficulties in a really beneficial way? Befriending is a unique relationship. It gives the Befriender the opportunity to provide companionship, support, encouragement and a listening ear for someone who really needs it. For the client, having a Befriender can be invaluable. It is designated time for them. A time to be heard. A time to think about their own needs. It also offers clients the opportunity to meet goals that they might not be able to achieve alone. Activities will vary as they are tailor-made for each individual person (client) but may include > Visiting clients at home on a prearranged day, time and duration. > Providing companionship by listening, talking, reading or sharing activities. > Offering support whilst respecting a person’s independence. > Facilitating opportunities for engagement in social activities within the community. We suggest meeting once a week for approximately 1 hour at a mutually agreed location. You will be given supervision to support you in this role and relevant befriender training. The team at HSTAR Scotland aim to give you ongoing support in this role through regular supervision and training. If you are interested in applying, please follow the link bellow to submit our registration form. https://forms.gle/uWf8ziqJzkxbfksF8

Coach My Sport are looking for volunteers for the sports classes they run in Dunblane area. They are looking for volunteers to assist in coaching dodgeball, floorball, and parkour. What they do: - Change lives through sport - Develop motor skills - Ensure a stable physical foundation - Enhance Self Confidence - Develop Social skills - Help kids meet & make new friends - Birthday Parties If you are interested in gaining experience in coaching sports or looking after kids, then this is a great opportunity. Contact the team at admin@coachmysport if you are interested, to let them know what days/times you are able to do. This volunteering opportunity will involve helping young people learn some fun activities. You will work alongside the coaches, who will support you with anything you need. What Coach My Sport does: - Change lives through sport - Develop motor skills - Ensure a stable physical foundation - Enhance Self Confidence - Develop Social skills - Help kids meet & make new friends - Birthday Parties

During the Summer Holidays we are going to run a variety of sporting activities from the 25th July - 5th August at Dunblane High School. On both weeks, the days will be Monday to Friday (9am to 5pm). There is a variety of sports some well known and others not so; Parkour, fencing, roller blading, Nerf Wars, Pickleball, Street Racket, Tchoukball, Parkour, table tennis, Wallball, Orienteering, VX, floorball, rugby, cricket, dodgeball, tennis, football, basketball, futsal, Roundnet, volleyball, soft archery, ultimate frisbee, athletics, basketball, circuits, speed stacking. If you are interested in gaining experience in coaching sports or looking after children, then this is a great opportunity. Contact us if you are interested, and let us know what days/times you are able to do. We look forward to hearing from you.

We are looking for Volunteer Sports Coaches to help us run our motor skills and drills classes. If you need experience coaching sports, or working with children, please get in touch, and we will contact you as soon as possible. Classes will be in Dunblane.