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

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

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

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.

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.

We currently have around 40 shops/ community hubs across Scotland. Our shops and hubs help us raise funds so we can provide our services to the people who need us. Every one of our stores relies on a team of volunteers to help run it and support our staff. Quite simply, we cannot provide our services or raise funds without the amazing support of our volunteers. The time, support and the work they do is vital to us and the people we help. By helping out in one of our stores, you can make a difference to people and their families in Scotland who are isolated, scared or anxious about their condition.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The British Red Cross is a worldwide humanitarian charity that supports vulnerable people to prepare, withstand and recover from a community and personal crisis. Special services in UK include First Aid training, First Aid at public events and Health & Safety care focused on: Wheelchair loan, transport & escort, skin camouflage, and therapeutic care. About the Mobility Aids service: The Mobility Aids service operate a “Hub & Spoke” model, which sees a central warehouse (hub) which manages and delivers equipment to surrounding outlets (spokes) to achieve delivery of the service locally to our customers. Losing one's mobility through illness or injury can be very difficult and distressing. The Red Cross makes a huge difference to people’s lives by providing short-term use of wheelchairs (75,000 each year in the UK) or toilet aids. This helps people to maintain their independence and quality of life when they are discharged from hospital or after an injury. It means that someone can take a relative on holiday or just out for the day. Equipment can be collected from our network of ‘spokes’, based in Red Cross premises, hospitals or medical centres, or they can arrange for delivery/collection. The British Red Cross have also developed mobile ‘pop-up’ teams so that their can respond to changing needs. About this role This is a very rewarding role providing much-needed support for people who are accessing the service. Based at one of the mobility aids spoke locations, the main element of the role is serving the public who require a wheelchair or other mobility aids equipment. This is the ideal role for someone who enjoys meeting people, can show compassion and empathy and who likes administrative duties with a customer service perspective. Typical tasks include: > Liaising with the hub to arrange stock/deliveries/collections. > Issuing and receiving wheelchairs (or other mobility aids equipment) using a computer based stock control system. > Demonstrating how to use and look after the wheelchairs (and other equipment) > Dealing with enquiries from people wanting to borrow a wheelchair (or other equipment) by telephone and face to face > Receiving payments / donations and issuing receipts > Contacting service users about overdue and upcoming return of equipment > Signposting to other Red Cross services/providers > Actively promoting the Retail Mobility Aids offer/website These are just some examples. You will work within a great team and be fully supported by the Volunteer Coordinator. The Red Cross are looking for someone who: > ideally has a customer service background > Enjoys meeting people and has good interpersonal skills > Is fit and able to lift/move wheelchairs. > Is IT-literate (or willing to learn) > Is willing to attend induction and foundation training > Will uphold the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Red Cross policies including Equal Opportunities > Will act in accordance with the Red Cross's values and behaviours framework > Will treat people with respect and uphold their dignity What the Red Cross can offer: > Meet new people and be part of a dynamic and inclusive team > A great opportunity to develop your existing skills and gain new ones > All training and induction for the role (there is no charge for training) > Reasonable pre-agreed travel expenses for the role including for attending training > An opportunity to be part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation and the knowledge that you are making a difference to people’s lives Young People and this role: The Red Cross values the energy and enthusiasm that young people bring to this role. The minimum age you can volunteer for the Red Cross is 15 years old. The Red Cross can accept volunteers under the age of 18 at some of the locations for this role subject to parental consent and a risk assessment. Learning pathway: The Red Cross provides a well-structured pathway to ensure you have all the skills, knowledge and confidence to undertake this role as soon as possible. Following a short telephone interview, it will be arranged for you to meet the Mobility Aids Volunteer Coordinator who will be your line manager. You can start ‘shadowing’ straightaway i.e. spend time with the team to see first-hand how the service runs. Additional information: > Please read this role description in conjunction with the Mutual Expectations document (provided prior to interview) > This role requires volunteers in Scotland to have a PVG check (criminal record check) Further development opportunities: As well as the Mobility Aids Service roles (Mobility Aids Support Volunteer, Mobility Aids Volunteer, Volunteer Driver, Mobile Volunteer, Warehouse Volunteer and Lead Volunteer) there are a range of other service roles on our website. Talk to your line manager or a Recruitment and Selection Coordinator for more information.

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

About the Mobility Aids service: The Mobility Aids service operate a “Hub & Spoke” model, which sees a central warehouse (hub) which manages and delivers equipment to surrounding outlets (spokes) to achieve delivery of the service locally to our customers. Losing your mobility through illness or injury can be very difficult and distressing. The Red Cross make a huge difference to people’s lives by providing short-term use of wheelchairs (75,000 each year in the UK) or toilet aids. This helps people to maintain their independence and quality of life when they are discharged from hospital or after an injury. It means that someone can take a relative on holiday or just out for the day. Equipment can be collected from Red Cross network of ‘spokes’, based in Red Cross premises, hospitals or medical centres, or we can arrange for delivery/collection. Red Cross have also developed mobile ‘pop-up’ teams so that Red Cross can respond to changing needs. About this role: This is a very rewarding role providing much-needed support for people who are accessing our service. The main element of the role is to deliver or collect wheelchairs to/from people’s homes supporting them to maintain their independence, or you could choose to support members of the public from varying locations around the hub area (e.g. often using partner supermarket car parks) to enable them to obtain a wheelchair or other mobility aids equipment. You could also be driving between hub and spoke locations to transfer stock. This is the ideal role for someone who enjoys meeting people, can show compassion and empathy and who likes driving. It will involve driving a Red Cross or hire vehicle. Typical tasks include: > Delivering and collecting wheelchairs (or other mobility aids equipment) – including overdue equipment (you will be driving a transit Van style vehicle up to and including a long Wheel Based version). You might also be driving to pre-arranged locations to operate a ‘pop up’ spoke. > Loading and Unloading wheelchairs ready for daily runs. > Issuing and receiving wheelchairs (or other mobility aids equipment) > Setting up and operating the mobile ‘pop up’ spoke. > Demonstrating how to use and look after Red Cross wheelchairs > Dealing with enquiries from people wanting to borrow a wheelchair (or other equipment) > Using a computer-based stock control system > Receiving payments / donations and issuing receipts > Signposting to other Red Cross services/provider (including the Mobility Aids Retail website) These are just some examples. You will work within a great team and be fully supported by the Volunteer Coordinator. The Red Cross are looking for someone who: > Enjoys meeting people and has good interpersonal skills > Has a full driving licence (ideally for 2 years and above the age of 21) > Is fit and able to lift/move wheelchairs. > Is IT-literate > Is willing to attend induction and foundation training > Will uphold the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Red Cross policies including Equal Opportunities > Will act in accordance with Red Cross values and behaviours framework > Will treat people with respect and uphold their dignity What the Red Cross offer: > Meet new people and be part of a dynamic and inclusive team > A great opportunity to develop your existing skills and gain new ones > All training and induction for the role (there is no charge for training) > Reasonable pre-agreed travel expenses for the role including for attending training > An opportunity to be part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation and the knowledge that you are making a difference to people’s lives Young People and this role The Red Cross value the energy and enthusiasm that young people bring to this role. The minimum age you can volunteer for the Red Cross is fifteen years old, however for this role and due to lone working and driving requirement you must be at least twenty-one years old. Other roles are available (see Mobility Aids Volunteer role descriptions). Learning pathway The Red Cross provides a well-structured pathway to ensure you have all the skills, knowledge and confidence to undertake this role as soon as possible. Following a short telephone interview, the Red Cross will arrange for you to meet the Mobility Aids Volunteer Coordinator who will be your line manager. You can start ‘shadowing’ straightaway i.e. spend time with the team to see first-hand how the service runs. Additional information > Please read this role description in conjunction with the Mutual Expectations document (provided prior to interview) > This role requires volunteers in Scotland to have a PVG check (criminal record check)

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

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

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

We are looking for volunteers to join us in our Stirling charity shop, to help us raise fund so we can continue to support our patients and their families. This is an ideal role for someone who likes meeting new people and wants to learn new skills in a friendly and welcoming environment. You will be helping us with the day to day running of our shop, including sorting, preparing and pricing donated items ready for display on the shop floor, serving our customers on the till and helping us spot unusual or valuable hidden gems among donations. If you have a passion for making a difference and are looking for a new challenge then this could be the role for you.

We are a Christian based charity and our mission is to help those most in need. Our area covers helping people in financial hardship and/or debt. We work with clients with a variety of issues and have various in house support and work closely with other organisations to get people the best help possible. The Debt Advice service has been running for many years now and we have an ever increasing demand for our services. We are looking for individuals who have a keen interest in the Salvation Army’s work and would be keen to join our team to help and support those going through financial difficulties. If you are reliable, have the ability to keep confidences, able to record information accurately, computer literate and have good listening skills and the ability to empathize with our clients and fully understand the situation they are in and how it affects them and passionate about helping others then we would love to hear from you. We offer full training in the form of I-learn portal or training day, Generalist Advice Training, Debt Advice Service Induction, Client Management System. Your tasks will include interviewing clients to gain a full understanding of their situation, record financial information, complete paperwork, sign post clients, undertake administrative tasks. This is a volunteer role and hours can be discussed and agreed and reasonable expenses will be paid. Due to the level of investment and training we give our volunteers we would ask for an initial commitment of 12 months.

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme (RSVP) encourages and assists older people 50+ to use their skills and experiences to volunteer and keep active in retirement. Across the Forth Valley region we have hundreds of older people volunteering in their communities including in local NHS hospitals, primary schools, our Healthy Walking Group and charitable knitting groups. Volunteering can have a huge impact on the people we support, the local community and volunteers themselves. People who volunteer are less likely to become socially isolated and experience fewer health problems, while socialising more and having fun in their spare time. RSVP Forth Valley are currently recruiting a Volunteer Walk Organiser. Our Walking Group has been on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic but is ready to re-start. The Volunteer role includes performing administrative duties for the walking group who meet 1-3 times per week. As our organiser, you will help to recruit and induct new walk leaders, oversee the walk schedule to ensure each walk takes place safely and to recruit new walkers to join. The Walk Organiser would also take part in quarterly meetings of the RSVP Forth Valley Organisers committee who oversee the delivery of the wider programme. Each walk is led by a trained walk leader and of course, you will have the opportunity to also take part in our beautiful walks around the Forth Valley. Full support is available and provided by peers, volunteers and our buddy organisation Volunteering Matters who are a national volunteering charity.

Would you like the opportunity to support Mary’s Meals’ work to feed hungry children in some of the world’s poorest countries and help give them a brighter future? We are looking for Shop Assistants who are available to work at our Dunblane shop on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Saturdays. Volunteering is fulfilling and fun. By gifting your precious free time to Mary’s Meals, you can learn useful new skills, meet new people, and make a valuable contribution to our important work to reach more hungry children with life-changing meals in schools. We really need your help so we can keep our promise to the more than 1.8million children who rely on a nutritious daily meal at school from Mary’s Meals, especially as Covid-19 has hit many developing countries so hard. WHAT ARE MARY'S MEALS UK LOOKING FOR? We are looking for people who are passionate about ending child hunger and ensuring that every child receives a daily meal in a place of education. As a Shop Assistant, you will support the Shop Manager to ensure the smooth daily running of the shop, keeping Mary’s Meals vision, mission and values at the forefront of your mind at all times. Working with the shop manager and other volunteers to achieve the shop aims. Other key activities may include: • Cash handling • Help ensure shop is tidy and safe for both staff and customers • Sort and replenish stock as required • Serve customers and answer any enquiries they may have • Be an ambassador and promote the work of Mary’s Meals This is a great opportunity to enhance your communication and customer service skills, while also making a huge impact on the lives of some of the world’s poorest children. Mary’s Meals will provide training and support to help you in your role. If you have some time to spare and would like to join our global movement, to help raise awareness about Mary’s Meals and fundraise for our work. Please visit www.marysmeals.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer, email info@marysmeals.org or call us on 0800 698 1212 to find out more

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