Support local older adults by being a Food Train Friends volunteer, offering valuable social contact. We are looking for some lovely volunteers to help us to deliver our new service, called Food Train Friends. No experience is necessary and full training and support will be provided. You will receive a Food Train uniform, an iD badge and you’ll be supported through the matching, meeting and befriending process as a valued member of our team. We will do PVG checks and cover the costs for this. Join our exciting new team of Food Train Friends volunteers by being a friendly, listening ear during weekly one-to-one visits. If you have some spare time in your week and would like to offer companionship to someone in your community then we’d love to hear from you!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In this role, you will record income and expenditure of the group, bank funds regularly and keep the members up to date with fundraising income totals and count and bank the money raised by your local fundraising group. If you feel you don't tick all the boxes below then please still get in touch to see how you could help as we are flexible, where possible, and would love to have you onboard. As Treasurer, you are a key member of your local fundraising group. You will need to record income and expenditure of the group, bank funds regularly and keep the members up to date with fundraising income totals. This includes: • Maintaining accurate records of all income and expenditure by the Group. • To assign correct Guide Dogs banking codes to all donations. • To bank all funds donated to Guide Dogs promptly. • To complete and issue receipts to donors. • Attend Group meetings and advise members current levels of income and expenditure • Monitor levels of expenditure, ensuring prompt claims for reimbursement of the Float Account. • Ensure that the Float Account does not become overdrawn. • Apply for soft credits and gift aid via your local Mobility Team. • Maintaining records of where Guide Dogs Counter Top Boxes and life sized dogs are placed locally - working with your Group’s Collecting Box Co-Ordinator(s) and submitting the list by December 31st of each year to the Community Fundraiser If you would like to chat about this opportunity then please contact VolunteerScotNI@Guidedogs.org.uk

Assist the local fundraising team in promoting and taking part in a variety of activities to raise money for Guide Dogs

Build confidence, meet new people and build or learn communication and organisational skills. Could you be that person who can help us make the difference to the lives of those living with sight loss? Collection boxes are a great way for us to raise essential funds to do the work we do within Guide Dogs. Guide Dogs help people with sight loss live the life they choose. Our ambition is a future where every person with sight loss has the confidence and support they need to live their lives to the full. It costs £54,800 to support one single guide dog throughout its life, so without our amazing fundraisers raising money for us, we wouldn't be able to provide our life changing services! In this flexible role as a Collection Box Coordinator, you'll be responsible for placing and collecting our iconic Guide Dogs collection boxes around local venues and businesses. Collection boxes raise a huge amount of income for us so it's a really important role. This is a great role for anyone who has never volunteered before as you don't require any prior knowledge or experience. You'll be able to learn new skills while giving back to the community and making new friends! You'll learn a lot about visual impairments too which is important knowledge you'll have for the rest of your life. It's also a great role for students as the time commitment required is flexible and the role can easily be incorporated into your daily life. “You don’t have to give loads and loads of time, you can give whatever time you can give and we'll still be really grateful" - Guide Dogs student volunteer and guide dog owner We provide full training in the role as well as an induction to the organization. You will receive ongoing support from a designated member of staff. Location: Various and local surroundings

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

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers with an interest in working on various outdoor projects to improve the environment of Dunblane for its residents and visitors. We meet at the War Memorial Garden on Wednesdays at 9.30 until around 11.30, and participants are welcome to come for all or part of this time. The group leader sends out an email list of proposed tasks on a weekly basis, and volunteers opt in to the weeks they are able to attend. The group create and maintain some of the garden areas around Dunblane using nature-friendly and sustainable techniques, as well as helping with other outdoor projects such as the community orchard, paths and signs. This opportunity is suitable for all age groups and abilities, and we always welcome new volunteers and fresh ideas.

Could you help to raise vital funds for SSAFA in your local area? You don’t need a military background, just the ability to get on with all kinds of people and some occasional free time. What is a Branch Fundraiser? As part of a local team, our fundraisers represent SSAFA at events, and in public. The role includes helping at fayres, street collections, concerts, quizzes, raffles, sporting events etc. Why do we need you? We’ve been supporting the Armed Forces community since 1885. Our clients come from all backgrounds and age groups and may have served in WW2 or in a more recent conflict like the Falklands or Afghanistan. There are SSAFA branches throughout the UK and overseas who support local volunteers to deliver services to veterans, serving personnel and their families. Some branches are divided into smaller divisions to ensure the best local service delivery. Each branch has a team of volunteer caseworkers, support volunteers, executive roles, and fundraisers. SSAFA branches rely on regular charitable income to fund all the necessities behind our support for clients. This includes volunteer travel expenses, phone bills, publicity, and grants for clients in urgent need. A varied programme of fundraising also keeps the SSAFA profile high in the local community, so everyone knows who we are and how we can help. When would you be needed and where would you be based? This role involves being out and about at public events and would suit someone looking to give the occasional day, half day or evening to support SSAFA; when and where would be flexible to suit you. What would you be doing? • Be part of a team with collection/buckets tins at events, supermarkets, shopping centres, etc. • Acting as a marshal at a public event e.g., handing out water to runners, supervising parking etc. • Being part of a team running a stall at an event, Armed Forces Day, fayre, county show etc. • Helping with putting up posters, building gazebos, serving refreshments, packing/unpacking cars etc. • Being a positive ambassador for SSAFA, engaging people of all backgrounds and interests • 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.)

We are Guide Dogs and we’re here to help people with sight loss live the life they choose. Our ambition is a future where every person with sight loss has the confidence and support they need to live their lives to the full. We don’t just provide life-changing guide dogs, we also provide advice, skills, emotional and practical support for people and families living with sight loss to help them live actively, independently and well. What does the role involve? Are you an organised person with strong administration skills who enjoys being part of a team? Fundraising secretaries do a fantastic job in keeping our fundraising groups running efficiently... From taking minutes, maintaining accurate records, booking collections and writing letters of thanks to our supporters, the tasks are engaging and most importantly you'll be making a real difference by helping Guide Dogs to provide life changing services to people living with sight loss to help them to live their lives independently!

In this role, you will record income and expenditure of the group, bank funds regularly and keep the members up to date with fundraising income totals and count and bank the money raised by your local fundraising group. If you feel you don't tick all the boxes below then please still get in touch to see how you could help as we are flexible, where possible, and would love to have you onboard. As Treasurer, you are a key member of your local fundraising group. You will need to record income and expenditure of the group, bank funds regularly and keep the members up to date with fundraising income totals. This includes: • Maintaining accurate records of all income and expenditure by the Group. • To assign correct Guide Dogs banking codes to all donations. • To bank all funds donated to Guide Dogs promptly. • To complete and issue receipts to donors. • Attend Group meetings and advise members current levels of income and expenditure • Monitor levels of expenditure, ensuring prompt claims for reimbursement of the Float Account. • Ensure that the Float Account does not become overdrawn. • Apply for soft credits and gift aid via your local Mobility Team. • Maintaining records of where Guide Dogs Counter Top Boxes and life sized dogs are placed locally - working with your Group’s Collecting Box Co-Ordinator(s) and submitting the list by December 31st of each year to the Community Fundraiser • To respond to requests made by Guide Dogs Finance department. • Keeping Group fiscal records for 6 years in accordance with HMRC guidelines and to ensure that all Group records are available for the Community Fundraiser, Group members or any other independent examiner as requested by Guide Dogs.

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.

By choosing to volunteer with Stirling District Citizens Advice Bureau you’ll be giving something truly valuable back to the community. As a charity, our volunteers are essential to allow us to deliver the important work we do. What’s involved? There are a broad range of volunteering roles available within Stirling District Citizens Advice Bureau, so you can use your knowledge, skills and experience where it matters most. From adviser roles to behind-the-scenes support, we’ll let you choose where you think you’ll make the greatest impact. What are the benefits? Volunteering is a fantastic way to stay active and involved in the local community. As a new member of our team, we know you’ll feel instantly at home. Let’s not forget the feel-good factor too! Giving people the information and advice they need to turn their lives around is definitely worth getting out of bed for. As well as making a big difference to people’s lives, you can also learn some valuable skills when volunteering with us. 42% of Citizens Advice Bureau volunteers go on to further education or employment. As a Citizens Advice Bureau adviser, you’ll be part of the wider Scottish Citizens Advice network and will have access to ongoing training and development. If you’d like to volunteer with Stirling District Citizens Advice Bureau or want to find out more, we’d love to hear from you.

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 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.

Woodcraft Folk are looking for group leaders and helpers for our Stirling groups. There are 3 groups for children and young people of differing age ranges from 6-9's to 13-16's. The groups meet one evening a week in term time but may organise day trips and camps in school holidays. Our groups aim to develop children and young people's confidence and awareness of the world. We promote big ideas like equality, co-operation and environmental sustainability through fun activities. We do a wide range of activities including games, craft, exploring nature, bushcraft, drama, discussions and songs. As well as weekly group nights we take part in day events and camps with groups from across Scotland. If you are interested in joining our friendly team of volunteers please get in touch with Fleur Gayet, Scottish Officer by emailing scotland@woodcraft.org.uk or phoning 07833 051 557. We will provide induction information, taster sessions and training opportunities.

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/

From stunning boutiques full of designer gems to discount stores where you can grab a bargain, our charity shops are much-loved across Scotland. We are looking for friendly volunteers to help our shop management team assist customers and donors, and ensure the shop is tidy and well stocked. Whether you have a passion for fashion and love chatting to customers, or you would prefer to be behind the scenes in our stockroom, your help could make a difference in your local community. Our Retail Volunteer Anne shares why she loves volunteering, “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.” We believe everyone has the right to live life to the full following the diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, long Covid, or a stroke. Our shops are vital in helping us raise the funds needed to provide services such as community support services, specialist nurses, advice and information, education, and peer support. Join our fabulous team of Retail volunteers and learn new skills, make great friends, and make a real difference to people in Scotland who are isolated, scared, or anxious about their condition.

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.

n this role you will be helping and supporting the Group coordinator within our fundraising groups to organise events and secure new opportunities for fundraising by; · Supporting in organising and attending events and collections in your local area, such as Great Guide Dogs Tea Party. Informing your key contact and relevant members of these events. · Supporting in building relationships with local networks, organisations, schools, and social groups to host events or to name their own puppy. · Delegating tasks and responsibilities to other volunteers within your fundraising group in the absence of the Fundraising Group Coordinator. · Supporting in making sure fundraising policies and procedures are followed; including all roles are maintaining their required records. If you feel you don't tick all the boxes please still get in touch to see how you could help as we are flexible, where possible, and would love to have you onboard. Agreed volunteering out of pocket expenses are paid according to the Guide Dogs volunteer expenses policy. Full training and support provided for this role. If you have any questions then feel free to email VolunteerScotNI@Guidedogs.org.UK

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+

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.

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.

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

Grace Chocolates formed in 2017 as a community interest company with 100% profits being reinvested to support our aims supporting women with convictions in their journey towards new beginnings. We provide opportunities for women to learn workplace skills and gain qualifications to enrich their CV to improve their self esteem and confidence. Our RISE Mentoring Programme inspires, supports and empowers women through a meaningful mentoring relationship whilst working towards their goals and actions set at the beginning of the programme. There are also preparation sessions for mentees to ensure that they get the most out of the experience from the outset. You will be supported by regular support meetings with the mentor coordinator will ensure that everyone is getting the most out of the programme. We are sure that there are amazing potential mentors in our communities across Scotland, and we particularly welcome women with lived experience of the criminal justice system who have made positive changes in their lives and are keen to share the benefits of their experience with others. People living with addictions are welcome to apply but we ask that you have not used for a minimum of 2 years and actively managing any addictions.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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

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

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.

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 .

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

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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!!

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.

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