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.

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.

Food Train Stirling provide a volunteer led, low cost grocery delivery service to people aged 65 or over who are unable to do their shopping. Customers may come to use the service due to disability, frailty or mobility issues. The service is not means tested or health tested anyone aged 65 or over, living in the Stirling local authority area, who is struggling to access groceries can use the service. We are recruiting for volunteer drivers, helpers and shoppers to support older people across Stirling and Clackmannanshire with their food shopping. Volunteer list collectors work in pairs and collect lists from customers using a Food Train van on a Monday. Once lists are collected, volunteer shoppers work together to gather the shopping in a supermarket either in Clackmannanshire or Stirling. Shopping takes place on a Tues, Wed and Thurs depending on which area the customer lives in. Volunteer drivers and helpers collect the food shopping then deliver it to customers. This includes unpacking the shopping and putting it away for customers if appropriate. We provide an induction and training for volunteers, we also buddy up helpers and drivers with an experienced volunteer. We offer 45p per mileage expenses and cover travel costs. Volunteer shoppers are asked to commit to one morning minimum per week shopping from 8am to 11am. Volunteer helpers and drivers are asked to commit to one day per week which usually starts at 9.30am and may finish around 2pm. We provide water and snacks. After completion of a successful volunteering period we can offer a professional reference. We also provide PVG registration, training and ongoing support in the form of one to one meetings or volunteer meetings.

The helper will make payment for goods received using pre-determined process (pre drafted and authorised cheques).The helper should assist the driver in loading and unloading the van and then take the lead when dealing with the customer. Shopping items to be agreed and payment for goods accepted. Shopping may need to be put away, if require.

An exciting opportunity has risen for a passionate and enthusiastic individual who is interested in helping achieve the vision and aims of FVDS by specifically supporting the organisation as committee treasurer. The Treasurer will support the FVDS Co-ordinator to help shape the financial future of FVDS by ensuring accurate records are kept of the charity’s finances. The post holder should be well organised and confident in handling financial information and producing reports to the FVDS committee. In return, FVDS offers the opportunity to meet new people, gain new skills, volunteer within a sports context, learn about the inspiring world of disability sport.

Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,000 staff and 10,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left. Marie Curie has numerous Retail shops across the UK which support fundraising for the work they do to provide care and support for people living with terminal illness and their families. We are looking for active and helpful volunteers who can help us to process incoming stock and donations and get it ready to be distributed out to shops to support their need for a steady supply of good quality stock. We need volunteers who are reliable, committed and happy to participate as part of a team. You will need to engage with the public face to face and via the telephone. You will also help to meet deadlines so that stock is dispatched on time.

Stirling Carers Centre supports unpaid carers in the Stirling Council area, irrespective of the condition of the person they care for. The services offered include: information, advice, a listening ear, benefit support, advice on rights, peer support and informal respite. Information enables people to make informed choices and decisions. Carers need various types of information to help them in their caring role and professionals working with carers also need information to support carers. Our Centre provides information in a range of formats i.e. Information Pack, Newsletter, Website. The Voluntary Administrator will play an important role in helping us deliver these services working with & assisting the Administration/Reception Officer and Communications Officer. This role will offer an opportunity to build on existing skills, learn something new and make a difference to the lives of carers.

Since the outbreak of Covid 19 the government has set out guidelines for retail to ensure all our staff, customers and volunteers are safe. This volunteer role will help make this possible by doing the following: · Meeting and greeting customers at the entrance of the shop · Managing a socially distanced queuing system · Advising customers of the COVID19 procedures we have in place in the shop, including hand sanitising and social distancing. · Accepting donations and completing gift aid applications · Helping with the ongoing good hygiene procedures of the shop

Delivery driver will carry out an independent check of shopping against lists prior to loading. The delivery driver will be present during the exchange of monies between delivery helper and customer. Delivery drivers will consider fuel economy when driving and offer suggestions for more efficient routes, if appropriate.

Our charity shops rely on the generous donations made by the public to raise crucial funds for Marie Curie. From clothes, homeware, books, to CDs and DVDs, we sell a wide variety of products. We are looking for volunteers to help collect donated goods from local homes, companies and other organizations. Without the help of our dedicated volunteers we could not provide our customers with high quality items at affordable prices, all with the aim of raising funds so our nurses can continue to provide care to terminally ill people and support for their families. Your role as a Stock Generation Volunteer is to support the Manager to ensure the shop has sufficient donated goods to achieve maximum sales. Your role will include some of, but is not restricted to, the following tasks: • Arrange to collect goods from different donors and/ or arrange delivery of donations - as requested by the Shop Manager • Drive to addresses, or make arrangements for the Area driver, to collect the goods and return them to the shop. • Ensure all donors of goods are told about Gift Aid. • Support with the sorting process of goods where applicable. • Assist the Shop Manager, Community Fundraiser and local Fundraising Group to identify local companies and organisations with staff/members willing to give donations. • Help set up and maintain a system to record collection requests, pick-ups and/ or deliveries Help with other shop activities when required

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme (RSVP) encourages and assists older people to use their skills and experiences to volunteer and keep active in retirement. Across the 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 to replace the incumbent who is about to retire. We hope to have a new Volunteer Organiser in place for when the Walking Group resumes after the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, or sometime in the Autumn. The Volunteer role includes performing administrative duties for the walking group who meet 3 times per week. 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.