West Dunbartonshire
volunteering opportunities
Royal Air Forces Association
The RAF Association is a member-led, welfare charity that exists to ensure that all members of the RAF community are supported, when they require it. The caseworker's role is at the heart of this charity objective and volunteers undertaking this role will be helping us to deliver this support to the RAF community. needs - this can include anything from helping them to complete a form, applying for funding for a wet-room or new white goods. regarding finances and health conditions. You would be required to provide clear and precise information on these topics. A RAF or forces background is not essential, and we welcome applications from all areas of the community.
What's in it for you -
This is an opportunity to play a key role in helping the RAF Association deliver valuable support to members of the RAF community and their families. You will receive ongoing support provided by both the Volunteering and Case work Team. Upon completion of the training course you will achieve a Level 2 Information and Advice qualification accredited through the AIM Qualification and Assessment Group. Further/refresher training is also available.
British Heart Foundation-Clydebank Furniture & Electrical
Are you a social butterfly? Love getting in to conversations? Always have a welcoming smile on your face? Get to know the people from your community with this versatile volunteering role. Gain valuable experience in customer service adding value to your CV.
You’ll be at the heart of the BHF’s fight against heart disease. You will be serving customers, helping to promote our stock and awareness campaigns and encouraging every donor to become part of our Gift Aid scheme. If you want to get to know the community around you this is a perfect way to integrate yourself into your local area and maybe spread the volunteering bug to new recruits.
British Heart Foundation-Clydebank Furniture & Electrical
Are you a real people person and love to help out? We’re always looking for people who would enjoy giving great customer service and have an interest in electrical items, gadgets and appliances. You’ll get the chance to mingle with the local customers and volunteers, and integrate yourself into the BHF community.
Becoming an electrical department volunteer means you will be chatting to the local customers helping them find the right product to suit their needs and making sure that all the stock has been tested and is displayed to our BHF guidelines. If you think you’re ready to take up this electrifying role pop into your local store and meet our friendly team.
British Heart Foundation-Clydebank Furniture & Electrical
If you like playing with different gadgets, figuring out how they work and making sure they are safe to use this is the perfect volunteering role for you. We’re looking for people like you to test the electrical equipment that is donated to us making sure it is suitable and safe for sale before moving on to the final stage of appliance testing.
We will give you all the training you need to be able to safely and confidently carry out this role. So if you have an interest in electrical items, can work in a safe and organised manner and would like to broaden your skill set pop down to your local Furniture & Electrical store for more information and join the BHF team
British Heart Foundation-Clydebank Furniture & Electrical
If you’re tech savvy and know your way around eBay; have a keen eye for unusual or sought after collectables then join our volunteering team. Come and be amazed at some of the items that are donated to your local store and strike gold with those rare finds.
We’ve got dedicated eBay resources to help and assist you with this volunteering role. Research the interesting items; package the small items in our eBay boxes and send them off to be sold at our eBay HQ. Every week we’ll send updates about the most unusual and exciting finds we’ve managed to sell though our stores, will your find be the next eBay headliner?
Get the thrill of researching the curious objects and revel in the satisfaction of sitting back and watching the bids role in. Become a mighty keyboard warrior and help raise funds for our lifesaving research into heart disease.
Childrens Hospices Across Scotland
To assist with a variety of administrative tasks within the Home Support /Letter Writing Team. This role will be based in Robin House Children’s Hospice in Balloch, and is required fortnightly on a Monday (either morning or afternoon)..
What tasks will I be involved in?
What is required can vary week to week, but may include the following:
• Receiving letters from volunteers, scanning and uploading them onto our system, and posting them to children
• Assist in checking records/ data, or collating information
• Assist in identifying families living within a geographical area (using our database), and the distance for a Home Support volunteer to travel to them
• Assist Home Support Lead in identifying any changing family situations which specific volunteers will need to be informed/supported with eg. a family bereavement
Where is the opportunity based?
It is based in Robin House Children’s Hospice in Balloch.
What are the benefits to me?
Using your skills and developing new ones
Making a real difference to the families of children with a life-shortening condition
Experience, adding to your CV and career prospects
Meeting new people
Having fun!
What are the benefits to the children and families supported by CHAS?
CHAS supports families living throughout Scotland. The Home Support and Letter Writing Services are within our Outreach Team, reaching out to families in their own homes and communities. The Admin Volunteer will assist in the smooth running of these services, ensuring families feel connected and supported.
What else should I know?
This role is for those aged 18+. You will be required to come to CHAS Aberdeen
Office, travel expenses can be claimed (in-line with CHAS expenses policy)
This role requires membership of the Disclosure scheme. The processing cost of this
will be reimbursed, and having a criminal record will not automatically exclude you
from volunteering. We will assess each applicant on an individual basis.
CHAS is committed to providing a quality volunteering experience to all volunteers free from discrimination and prejudice. Ensuring that CHAS is an equal, diverse, and inclusive organisation will improve the quality of care we provide, help us reach more families and children, and maximise a wide variety of knowledge, experience and expertise.
We welcome volunteer applications from those who are refugees, asylum seekers, benefit claimants and those with a disability.
Feel free to contact Emma Steel, Home Support Lead (West), on 01389 722079 or emmasteel@chas.org.uk if you
have any questions.
Re-engage West Dunbartonshire
As a call companion, you will make regular telephone calls to an older person experiencing loneliness and isolation. These calls provide a lifeline of friendship for our older people, and the regular, warm, friendly chats and companionship provide a vital link with the outside world from which they have become isolated.
Over time, you and the older person you have been matched with will get to know each other well and together you will spend many hours full of fun, laughter and stories.
Tasks include:
Calling the older person you have been matched with two to four times per month at an agreed time.
Following the guidance in your call companion training modules to ensure that your calls are enjoyable, appropriate and in line with our charitable aims.
Keeping in regular contact with your call companion coordinator and letting them know how everything is going.
Completing monthly online reports about your call companion calls.
Re-engage West Dunbartonshire
Our tea party group coordinators are a vital part of the Re-engage team.
Tea parties provide a lifeline of friendship for our older people, and the regular, warm, friendly chats and companionship provide a vital link with the outside world from which they have become isolated. Over time, the members of the group will get to know each other well and together you will spend many hours full of fun, laughter, and stories.
As a tea party group coordinator, you will ensure older guests know when and where the next tea party will be held and who will be collecting them each month. This is an administrative role that requires planning and scheduling, you must be comfortable organising monthly events with volunteer hosts, socialising, communicating with people and resolving issues that might arise. You will need a PVG for this role. Sometimes, tea party group coordinators are also drivers or hosts for their group, but this is not a requirement of being a coordinator.
Tasks include:
Welcoming new volunteers and ensuring they have the right checks in place.
Checking ID documents for a PVG when required.
Meeting / communicating with older guests prior to them joining the group.
Reporting group activity to Re-engage via our feedback form.
Responding to any issues and queries from the volunteers and older guests in your group.
Following all guidance in your group coordinator training modules to ensure that the tea parties are enjoyable, appropriate, and in line with our charitable aim.
Reporting any safeguarding issues that may arise or have been bought to your attention.
Planning and scheduling monthly tea parties.
Contacting hosts and arrange a rota of venues for the year.
Organising the monthly event, ensuring that tea party volunteers (hosts and drivers) have all the support and information they need.
Being the main point of contact for all the volunteers and older guests in your group (an average group has a total of between four and 12 people).
NHS Golden Jubilee
The role of the Meet & Greet Volunteer is to offer a friendly face and welcome to patients, families and visitors. Volunteers guide people to the appropriate department/person within the hospital.
The post holder will record the number of people they assist during their session. This role requires knowledge about the hospital and where services are located. It is also useful if volunteers are familiar with the wider community including public transport availability. All volunteers at NHS Golden Jubilee are required to complete learning modules including Hand Hygiene and Fire Awareness.
Dumbarton District Women's Aid
An opportunity to join the Management Committee of Dumbarton District Women's Aid. Our Organisation supports women, children & young people who are/ or have experienced domestic abuse, we are looking for people who will be interested in supporting the organisation to develop its strategy, plan and review policies and procedures. Interested parties will participate in an induction programme which will introduce the organisation and its aims and objectives.
Armed Forces Veterans Association SCIO
No matter how good our services are, we can't properly support our community well if we don't have good Support people in the team. If this sounds like you?... we would love you to consider volunteering with us for a few hours per week.
Providing a number of services to support ex-service men and women and family members from the Navy, Army, Royal Air Force, and the Merchant Navy. These include giving advice and information about benefits, financial support and social activities to assist them adapting to civilian life. If we are unable to help them then we signpost them to other agencies through local contacts.
Our friendly environment is an ideal place for you to put your organisational skills to great use, Ideally we would like someone with experience of organising events, and the ability to work on your own as well as part of a team, you must be able to delegate have good communication skills as well as organisation and planning skills and dealing with members of the public.
Dalmuir Out of School Care
No matter how good our services are, we can't properly support our users/community well if we don't have skilled people in the team. If this sounds like you?... we would love you to consider volunteering with us for a few hours per week.
DOSCG provides a service for children between the ages of 4 and 12; or to the summer prior to the children going to high school. It also provides a school escort service during term time; collecting children from 3 local schools; Clydemuir Primary, Our Lady of Loretto Primary and St Stephen’s Primary.
Our friendly environment is an ideal place for you to put your creative skills to great use, supporting kids to develop a range of skills through set activities, getting experience working with young children/young adults, to be creative, have good communication and listening skills as well as patience, and enthusiasm.
Haldane Youth Services
Seeking volunteers to help at The Hop, Skip & Jump Project which is aimed at P4 – P7 children in Haldane and surrounding area. Our Art Funshops promote creativity enabling the children to gain knowledge and use a variety of materials to create art pieces. Funshops run from 3pm – 5pm.
The Phoenix Community Hub
You could be working alongside the maintenance team to help keep our building open and safe for the public or help in the garden.
Role Description
Jobs might include planting, weeding, and keeping the garden clean and tidy so it is safe for public use. You might even get to work alongside our Gardening SQA to improve the space.
Ensuring the building is safe for the team and the general public.
Helping with general maintenance such as changing light bulbs and painting and small repairs.
Providing support, giving relevant, input and ideas.
The Phoenix Community Hub
Family activities can vary from crafts, and games to cooking classes. The idea is to give opportunities for families to spend some quality time and have fun at the same time!
Role Description
Setting/clearing up sessions, ensuring that all the equipment is clean and safe to use.
Meeting and greeting families.
Helping to develop our activity programme.
Providing support for children and families.
Providing refreshments to attendees.
Overseeing activities such as sports or crafts.
The Phoenix Community Hub
We provide several youth groups as well as holiday programmes. These include our Junior and Senior Youth clubs, a Youth Action Group and a Youth leadership programme. Please check/ask what clubs are currently running.
Role Description
Supporting and developing the Youth work programmes and activities.
Setting/clearing up sessions, ensuring that all the equipment is clean and safe to use.
Meeting and greeting young people.
Providing support to young people.
Providing refreshments
Overseeing activities such as sports or crafts.
The ability to relate to and engage with young people.
A commitment to equal opportunities and a non-judgmental approach.
Effective listening and communication skills.
Reliability and punctuality.
Mungo Foundation - West End Project
The Mungo Foundation West End Project have been providing support in West Dunbartonshire for over 20 years. The services offers a range of activities for people with Physical Disabilities or an Acquired Brain Injury aged between 16 and 65.
We are looking for a volunteer to provide support to our members whilst they participate in activities like Woodworking where you will support someone to make and refurbish furniture, Art Therapy where you will support people to allow their creative side to be expressed, supporting our members in our Computer Suite to help them get online to access facilities like internet banking, shopping and social media, Cooking providing support to members to prepare and cook their meal, looking at budgeting and healthy eating options when shopping and menu planning, all activities are based at our premises in Dumbarton.
We also have some external activities such as going on trips such as bowling and going to the allotment as well as other social activities, support is needed for our members to get the most out of their activity.
WDCVS VISA employability scheme is where volunteers who are actively looking for work can brush up on the skills that employers are looking for, the VISA certificate highlights the skills that the volunteer has achieved in their volunteer role, the certificate can be created and sent to them as a PDF.
Cornerstone Community Care - West Dunbartonshire
This exciting opportunity has become available for any volunteer who may have a skill they wish to share with the people we work with. This could include, Musical or dance skills, Arts and crafts, Storytelling, sport etc. Creating meaningful activities The role involves, Assisting staff to prepare for activities, Encouraging supported persons to participate in activities, Notifying staff of any issues or concerns, Attending regular support sessions, Undertaking Cornerstone Induction training, Contacting the Branch Coordinator if unable to attend as agreed.
Bellsmyre Development Trust
No matter how good our services are, we can't properly support our community well if we don't have good Support people in the team. If this sounds like you?... we would love you to consider volunteering with us for a few hours per week.
Bellsmyre Development Trust exists to support the residents of Bellsmyre towards engaging with, participating in and developing their local neighbourhood. We believe Bellsmyre is full of great people and great potential. We aim to bring residents and opportunities together
Our Afterschool clubs are attended by children aged between 5-7 and those aged between 8-11 as well as our boys and girls only groups.
We need someone who will set up toys and games for our afterschool youth club, someone who can assist with the tuck shop, help plan activities for the children, interact with those attending the club and use your own initiative when interacting with those children in attendance
Afterschool clubs are available from 3-5pm Monday & Wednesday and our Boys only runs on a Tuesday from 3-5pm our girls group runs on a Monday from 5-7pm
Muscular Dystrophy UK-West Dunbartonshire
Our Fundraising Groups extend our reach across the UK, building awareness of the charity and raising vital funds.
We're looking to develop new fundraising groups around the country, bringing together small groups of individuals who'd like to act as enthusiastic ambassadors for MDUK, raising awareness of muscle-wasting conditions. As the volunteer group co-ordinator, your role will be to work closely with MDUK staff to set up a new group in your area.
Why volunteer?
You'll meet new people, develop your leadership, teamwork, fundraising and communication skills, and you'll be doing something meaningful for people affected by muscle-wasting conditions in your local area.
As a Fundraising Group co-ordinator, you will be:
Working closely with your MDUK Regional Development Manager to identify great opportunities to fundraise and raise awareness in your local area
Building relationships with prospective group members in your area
Supporting with admin and research to get the new group off the ground.
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Everyone has the right to live life to the full. After a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, stroke, or Long Covid, many people experience fear and isolation, and struggle with the impact on their lives. The care and support we deliver every day ensures everyone can live the life they want to. Across Scotland, we provide vital advice, information, and support through our No Life Half Lived strategy.
Join our amazing team of Communication Support Volunteers, who support people who have had one of our conditions to develop autonomy and confidence in self-management, enabling them to fully engage with their community and activities of their choosing. The service follows a pathway from hospital to community and can be delivered in a one-to-one and/or group setting in person, virtually or via telephone.
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Everyone has the right to live life to the full. After a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or a stroke, many people experience fear and isolation and struggle with the impact on their lives. The care and support we deliver every day ensures everyone can live the life they want to. Across Scotland, we will provide vital advice, information, and support through our No Life Half Lived strategy.
Join our amazing team of Community Support Volunteers, who support people with one or more of our conditions to develop autonomy and confidence in self-management, enabling them to fully engage with their community and activities of their choosing. The service follows a pathway from hospital to community and can be delivered in a one-to-one and/or group setting in person, virtually or via telephone.
The Brain Tumour Charity
We are recruiting a team of Charity Ambassadors to help develop engagement across each Region, to maximise opportunities to raise funds and increase support from the Community. You will be actively involved with The Charity on the ground and play a key role working alongside the Regional Community Fundraisers, as and when required:
Identifying various opportunities in your local area to raise awareness of The Charity & our wide range of Fundraising Campaigns. This could anything from contacting your local supermarket’s ‘Community
Champion’ and organising an information stand and bucket collection or supporting a Supporter Group meet up in your area.
Representing The Charity in your area, by undertaking presentations & cheque collections at schools, local companies & community groups.
Helping us to recruit new fundraisers and supporting those who are already signed up for a campaign, in your area. For example, attending a local Twilight Walk or promoting The Big Bake to local companies.
Girlguiding Dunbartonshire
Would you like to go on fun adventures, explore and laugh with friends?
At Girlguiding we do everything from camping to campaigning! We’re all about girls and young women laughing, learning and having adventures. Why not join the fun?
Meetings usually run on weekday evenings for about an hour, and you can choose how much or how little you can help out! Our different sections cover ages 4-18, so there’s something for everyone.
Youth volunteering with Girlguiding Scotland looks great on a CV, and can improve skills like teamwork, leadership, communication, creativity and IT. It’s great experience if you want a career in youthwork or education. You can get extra training like First Aid, and the disclosure check for working with children is paid for by us and we’ll help you every step of the way. There are loads of meetings happening all over West Dunbartonshire, so you can join one close to you.
Our volunteers are what makes Girlguiding amazing, and we welcome people of all backgrounds and walks of life. Come have a chat with us, you won’t regret it!
Old Kilpatrick Food Parcels
Across West Dunbartonshire, many people are living alone and feeling isolated. The reasons will be different. In every case, what is missing is someone like you.
With your help, someone in your community could feel more supported, less alone and more able to get out and about. If this sounds like you, all we ask is a few hours every week of your time, over a year. We will be there to provide any help and support you need. You will understand that for everyone safety you will be asked to go through a PVG (police) check.
The primary purpose of Old Kilpatrick Food Parcels is the prevention and provision of relief from food poverty in the local area of Old Kilpatrick and its environs.
Our befriending opportunity is an ideal place for you to put your people skills to great use –you will receive training in the role, knowing the do’s and don’ts of befriending, experience with Older people, empathy, ability to relate to an older person, completing paperwork, creating reports, planning activities dependent on your befriendee’s ability, providing social support and companionship within the boundaries of the befriending relationship.
So, whether you are looking to use your time well, update your skills or have the chance to do something a bit new, we would love to hear from you. In return, we can offer you a warm welcome and all of the support and help you could need.
We are seeing a rise in demand for our services, everyday. Having your help will allow us to be there for the people who need us. Any time you can give will make a real difference.
St Andrew’s First Aid (West Dunbartonshire)
Being a Community Facilitator is all about delivering a variety of lifesaving first aid skills in community engagement workshops and projects, within local communities, and primary and secondary schools. A lot of these projects involve talking about and demonstrating the basics of first aid to community groups that can include children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
The role is all about promoting first aid awareness and helping to achieve our mission to create a nation of lifesavers.
The communities and schools we work with can be located across West Dunbartonshire and its surrounding areas. We will make you aware of the volunteering opportunities available and at that time let you know details regarding address and organiser details.
Able to work as part of a team, excellent communication skills, excellent organisation and planning skills, positive attitude, flexible and adaptable to needs of charity.
Please apply if you have experience of public speaking, a basic understanding of first aid, or maybe you’re studying a medical related degree (or even have one) and looking to volunteer.
Guide Dogs
Assist the local fundraising team in promoting and taking part in a variety of activities to raise money for Guide Dogs
SSAFA - The Armed Forces Charity
Could you lead the local SSAFA services in your local area?
You don’t need a military background for this role, but you should be empathic to the needs of the armed forces community, have some experience of managing people and possess good I.T. skills. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Leading and coordinating a team of volunteers the Branch Chair oversees all aspects of the branch. Ultimately accountable to the Chair of the Board of Trustees, through the National Chairman your role is to ensure that the branch is running in line with SSAFA’s Royal Charter Rules, Regulations and policies.
What is a Branch Chair?
There are SSAFA branches throughout the UK and overseas. Each branch has a Chair to oversee all aspects of the branch. Also, to ensure that clients and volunteers are safe, all services provided are appropriate and effective and that the branch is financially sound. You will be the public face of SSAFA in your branch area.
Why do we need you?
We’ve been supporting the Armed Forces community for more than 130 years. Our clients come from all backgrounds and age groups and more people than ever are contacting SSAFA for financial, practical and emotional support. To do this we need local branches and volunteers who can coordinate people, ensure the local population know about SSAFA and keep things running smoothly behind the scenes.
When would you be needed and where would you be based?
This role is about leadership, coordination and administration. The role requires an ongoing time commitment of 1-2 days per week. In addition, you would need to organise and attend regular meetings throughout the year.
What would you be doing?
Providing leadership to the Branch and ensuring that all activities comply with SSAFA regulations both directly, and through the Branch Secretary, other Branch Officers.
Providing support and guidance to volunteers in office holder roles, and support with recruitment of volunteers into these positions to ensure the sustainability of the branch
Ensuring the financial integrity of the Branch, including the appointment of Treasurers and a local fundraising programme to meet branch running costs
Ensuring that all data is processed and held in accordance with SSAFA’s data management policie.
Monitoring volunteer numbers against the demand for support and working with other volunteers, regional and central office staff to attract and recruit new volunteers as required
Ensuring that all volunteers are recruited, inducted, supported and managed in line with SSAFA policies, such as the Volunteering Policy, Volunteer Code of Conduct, Data Protection Policy, and Safeguarding Policy.
Building relationships with regional and central office staff, local voluntary organisations and, if applicable, SSAFA Service committees, local military establishments, prisons etc.
Overseeing an appropriate programme of awareness raising so that potential clients, volunteers and supporters know how to contact the branch
Providing timely reports and information to SSAFA’s Central Office
Overseeing a programme of meetings including an AGM, branch meetings, committee meetings, training etc.
Resolve any complaints that are suitable for local resolution in accordance with SSAFA’s Complaints Policy and procedures, referring upwards any that are not suitable for local resolution
SSAFA - The Armed Forces Charity
Could you lead the local SSAFA services in Dunbartonshire?
You don’t need a military background for this role, but you should be empathic to the needs of the armed forces community, have some experience of managing people and possess good I.T. skills. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Leading and coordinating a team of volunteers the Branch Chair oversees all aspects of the branch. Ultimately accountable to the Chair of the Board of Trustees, through the National Chairman your role is to ensure that the branch is running in line with SSAFA’s Royal Charter Rules, Regulations and policies.
What is a Branch Chair?
There are SSAFA branches throughout the UK and overseas. Each branch has a Chair to oversee all aspects of the branch. Ultimately accountable to the Chair of the Board of Trustees, through the National Chairman your role is to ensure that the branch is running in line with SSAFA’s Royal Charter Rules, Regulations and policies. Also, to ensure that clients and volunteers are safe, all services provided are appropriate and effective and that the branch is financially sound. You will be the public face of SSAFA in your branch area.
Why do we need you?
We’ve been supporting the Armed Forces community for more than 130 years. Our clients come from all backgrounds and age groups and more people than ever are contacting SSAFA for financial, practical and emotional support. To do this we need local branches and volunteers who can coordinate people, ensure the local population know about SSAFA and keep things running smoothly behind the scenes.
When would you be needed and where would you be based?
This role is about leadership, coordination and administration. The role requires an ongoing time commitment of 2-3 days per week. In addition, you would need to organise and attend regular meetings throughout the year.
What would you be doing?
Providing leadership to the Branch and ensuring that all activities comply with SSAFA regulations both directly, and through the Branch Secretary, other Branch Officers.
Providing support and guidance to volunteers in office holder roles, and support with recruitment of volunteers into these positions to ensure the sustainability of the branch
Ensuring the financial integrity of the Branch, including the appointment of Treasurers and a local fundraising programme to meet branch running costs
Ensuring that all data is processed and held in accordance with SSAFA’s data management policie.
Monitoring volunteer numbers against the demand for support and working with other volunteers, regional and central office staff to attract and recruit new volunteers as required
Ensuring that all volunteers are recruited, inducted, supported and managed in line with SSAFA policies, such as the Volunteering Policy, Volunteer Code of Conduct, Data Protection Policy, and Safeguarding Policy.
Building relationships with regional and central office staff, local voluntary organisations and, if applicable, SSAFA Service committees, local military establishments, prisons etc.
Overseeing an appropriate programme of awareness raising so that potential clients, volunteers and supporters know how to contact the branch
Providing timely reports and information to SSAFA’s Central Office
Overseeing a programme of meetings including an AGM, branch meetings, committee meetings, training etc.
Resolve any complaints that are suitable for local resolution in accordance with SSAFA’s Complaints Policy and procedures, referring upwards any that are not suitable for local resolution
SSAFA - The Armed Forces Charity
Could you lead the local SSAFA services in Dunbartonshire?
You don’t need a military background for this role, but you should be empathic to the needs of the armed forces community, have some experience of managing people and possess good I.T. skills. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Leading and coordinating a team of volunteers the Branch Chair oversees all aspects of the branch. Ultimately accountable to the Chair of the Board of Trustees, through the National Chairman your role is to ensure that the branch is running in line with SSAFA’s Royal Charter Rules, Regulations and policies.
What is a Branch Chair?
There are SSAFA branches throughout the UK and overseas. Each branch has a Chair to oversee all aspects of the branch. Ultimately accountable to the Chair of the Board of Trustees, through the National Chairman your role is to ensure that the branch is running in line with SSAFA’s Royal Charter Rules, Regulations and policies. Also, to ensure that clients and volunteers are safe, all services provided are appropriate and effective and that the branch is financially sound. You will be the public face of SSAFA in your branch area.
Why do we need you?
We’ve been supporting the Armed Forces community for more than 130 years. Our clients come from all backgrounds and age groups and more people than ever are contacting SSAFA for financial, practical and emotional support. To do this we need local branches and volunteers who can coordinate people, ensure the local population know about SSAFA and keep things running smoothly behind the scenes.
When would you be needed and where would you be based?
This role is about leadership, coordination and administration. The role requires an ongoing time commitment of 2-3 days per week. In addition, you would need to organise and attend regular meetings throughout the year.
What would you be doing?
Providing leadership to the Branch and ensuring that all activities comply with SSAFA regulations both directly, and through the Branch Secretary, other Branch Officers.
Providing support and guidance to volunteers in office holder roles, and support with recruitment of volunteers into these positions to ensure the sustainability of the branch
Ensuring the financial integrity of the Branch, including the appointment of Treasurers and a local fundraising programme to meet branch running costs
Ensuring that all data is processed and held in accordance with SSAFA’s data management policie.
Monitoring volunteer numbers against the demand for support and working with other volunteers, regional and central office staff to attract and recruit new volunteers as required
Ensuring that all volunteers are recruited, inducted, supported and managed in line with SSAFA policies, such as the Volunteering Policy, Volunteer Code of Conduct, Data Protection Policy, and Safeguarding Policy.
Building relationships with regional and central office staff, local voluntary organisations and, if applicable, SSAFA Service committees, local military establishments, prisons etc.
Overseeing an appropriate programme of awareness raising so that potential clients, volunteers and supporters know how to contact the branch
Providing timely reports and information to SSAFA’s Central Office
Overseeing a programme of meetings including an AGM, branch meetings, committee meetings, training etc.
Resolve any complaints that are suitable for local resolution in accordance with SSAFA’s Complaints Policy and procedures, referring upwards any that are not suitable for local resolution
Tullochan Trust
No matter how good our services are, we can't properly support our users/community well if we don't have skilled people in the team. If this sounds like you?... we would love you to consider volunteering with us for a few hours per week.
Tullochan Training Academy gives young people the opportunity to learn from more experienced people to develop their own woodworking skills and put them to some good use.
Our friendly environment is an ideal place for you to put your woodworking skills to great use, looking for trained woodworkers (or enthusiastic amateurs) to join our team, ability to assist with tasks refurbishing and general maintenance, tasks include, floor repairs, ceiling fixes and dealing with general wear and tear.
Tullochan Training Academy need volunteers who have a level of woodworking/joinery or upholstery experience to support others to develop their skills, supporting people in the use of suitable equipment. The role gives young people the opportunity to re-purpose older pieces of furniture for their own use or to sell in "The Design House" which is located upstairs from the Training Academy.
We will provide volunteers with an induction, including health and safety procedures. Specific skills will be developed whilst on the job. So, whether you are looking to use your skills well, update your skills or have the chance to do something a bit new, we would love to hear from you. In return, we can offer you a warm welcome and all of the support and help you could need.
We are seeing a rise in demand for our services, everyday. Having your help will allow us to be there for the people who need us. Any time you can give will make a real difference.
Bipolar Scotland
Bipolar Scotland are planning to set-up a new Bipolar Peer Support Group in West Dunbartonshire in 2025.
We're looking for volunteers to facilitate the newly launched group.
You’ll be making a difference to the lives of people who attend the peer support group.
Increase your confidence and gain valuable experience supporting others.
Alongside a co-facilitator, you will facilitate an online support group once a month for 1-2 hours.
You’ll be welcoming people, encouraging discussion and dealing sensitively with issues or conflict that may arise within the group meeting.
You’ll play an important role in ensuring meetings run to time and that everyone has an opportunity to share if they choose to do so.
You’ll be responsible for emailing meeting reminders to group participants and submitting brief statistics to Bipolar Scotland after each meeting.
You'll get regular support and supervision from a dedicated role manager.
Lomond & Argyll Advocacy Service (Dumbarton)
No matter how good our services are, we can't properly support our users/community well if we don't have a good committee behind the team. If this sounds like you?... we would love you to consider volunteering with us for a few hours per month/every 2 to 3 months.
Lomond & Argyll Advocacy Service (usually known as ‘LAAS’) is an independent, free and confidential advocacy organisation operating in the West of Scotland.
Our friendly Committee is an ideal place for you to put your Committee Skills to great use or if you are new to being on a Committee it is a great place to learn – willingness to train into the role, supporting the chairperson, ensuring effective organisational planning, manage resources effectively, determine and monitor the organisations operations and helping to enhance the organisations public image
We are looking for committee members with lived experience to join our board of trustees to provide an insight into what you have faced and how it was handled. This might be lived experience of advocacy, of the use of Social Work or Health services, of addictions, mental ill health or learning disability
So, whether you are looking to use your time well, update your skills or have the chance to do something a bit new, we would love to hear from you. In return, we can offer you a warm welcome and all of the support and help you could need.
We are seeing a rise in demand for our services, everyday. Having your help will allow us to be there for the people who need us most. Any time you can give will make a real difference.
Muscular Dystrophy UK-West Dunbartonshire
Our Fundraising Groups extend our reach across the UK, building awareness of the charity and raising vital funds.
We're looking to develop our network of fundraising groups around the country, bringing together small groups of individuals who'd like to act as enthusiastic ambassadors for MDUK, raising awareness of muscle-wasting conditions. As a group member, you'll be working closely with MDUK staff and volunteers to raise the profile of MDUK in your community and organise local fundraising events.
Why volunteer? You'll meet new people, develop your teamwork, fundraising and communication skills, and you'll be doing something meaningful for people affected by muscle-wasting conditions in your local area.
As a Fundraising Group member, you will be:
Working with other members of the group to plan, organise and promote local events to raise funds and awareness
Collecting funds on behalf of the charity and distributing leaflets and merchandise to local supporters
Acting as an ambassador for MDUK in your local area, perhaps by giving presentations in your community.
DEBRA
Be part of a dedicated team carrying out a wide and varied range of tasks to help make our shops a success whilst helping to raise vital funds to help support people living with the painful genetic skin condition EB.
The role will involve:
Operating the till
Giving excellent customer service
Sorting donated stock
Keeping the shop clean and tidy
Visual merchandising
NHS Golden Jubilee
The role of the Welcome Guide is to provide help, direction and reassurance and to offer a friendly and helpful welcome to patients, families and visitors.
Be welcoming by chatting to patients and visitors and make them feel at ease. Actively observe patients/visitors to the unit identifying anyone who may appear in need of assistance.
Signposting patients to waiting areas to be called for their appointment. Liaising with staff in the unit as necessary.
West Dunbartonshire CVS
Has volunteering helped you? Want to encourage others to get involved?
Are you reliable, friendly and enjoy helping people?
At West Dunbartonshire CVS we are looking for people to help others get started on their own volunteer journey, we are looking to grow our team at the Volunteer Centre to support individuals who want to volunteer their time in our community. Our Volunteers are the first point of contact for people staring to volunteer.
The role is very varied and provides volunteers with a wide range of skills and experience in an office environment.
Tasks include:
By using our extensive volunteering database, you will be assisting with volunteer registrations and processing applications using an online recruitment system.
- Responding to emails/calls
- Creating suitable portfolios of volunteering opportunities that match the interests, skills and availability of each person
- Delivering training workshops to people interested in starting their volunteering journey
- Promoting the work of the Volunteer Centre in the local community.
- Supporting our pop-up volunteer centre hubs.
Skills you will gain :
- Administration skills
- Communication skills
- Working as part of a team
- Volunteer recruitment knowledge
- Confidence and valuable experience for your CV
The support you will get :
- Volunteer induction
- One to one support and training from the team
- Ongoing training
- A work-related reference
If this sounds like you, all we ask is 3 hours of your time each week. We will be there to provide any help, training and support you need.
You will understand that for everyone’s safety you will be asked to go through a PVG (police) check.
WDCVS VISA employability scheme is where volunteers who are actively looking for work can brush up on the skills that employers are looking for, the VISA certificate highlights the skills that the volunteer has achieved in their volunteer role, the certificate can be created and sent to them as a PDF.
West Dunbartonshire CVS
Volunteers are the most integral part of a Health & Social Walk. From offering a friendly welcome at the start of the walk, to providing a safe, supportive and welcoming space for participants of all abilities to enjoy low-level activity, to meet new people, make friends and enjoy paths, routes and greenspaces within their local area.
As a Volunteer you will also experience all the benefits of the walk from Physical Health to Social, Mental Wellbeing and personal development as a trained walk leader developing new skills.
A Health & Social Walk Leader isn’t the only role you can explore, the range of volunteer opportunities can include:
Health Walk Leader – become a trained Walk Leader in your area to support the delivery of Health Walks.
Health Walk Leader assistant – help the Walk Leader with some of the tasks on local walks.
Route Planner & Checker – find, research and check new routes that are safe and suitable for your local Health Walk.
Welcomer and Buddy – a more informal role which helps ensure all new participants to a Health Walk have someone to talk to on their first visit.
Publicity Volunteer – put up posters, distribute leaflets and help with the promotion of your Health Walk to encourage new walkers to join.
Before you become a Walk Leader you will be encouraged to join a walk and chat to other Volunteer Health Walk leaders before your training so that you have an idea of how it works on the ground.
Volunteer walk leaders receive on-going support from the Health Walk coordinator.
WDCVS VISA employability scheme is where volunteers who are actively looking for work can brush up on the skills that employers are looking for, the VISA certificate highlights the skills that the volunteer has achieved in their volunteer role, the certificate can be created and sent to them as a PDF.
OK Stay and Play
No matter how good our services are, we can't properly support our users/community well if we don't have good coaches in the team. If this sounds like you?... we would love you to consider volunteering with us for a few hours per week.
Have good communication skills, good listening skills, be patient and enthusiastic, experience working with parents and toddlers. Enjoy helping with parents and toddlers, includes helping them do activities. Like to be creative and work as part of a team.
So, whether you are looking to use your time well, update your skills or have the chance to do something a bit new, we would love to hear from you. In return, we can offer you a warm welcome and all of the support and help you could need.
We are seeing a rise in demand for our services, everyday. Having your help will allow us to be there for the people who need us. Any time you can give will make a real difference.
British Heart Foundation-Clydebank Furniture & Electrical
Do you have a knack for presentation, an eye for detail and enjoy making things look their best? We’re looking for people like you to volunteer in our F&E stores to help make them look as appealing and inspiring as possible. You can expect to be helping out with visual merchandising, making sure everything is displayed to its full potential, you will also be involved in creating eye catching displays in our our homeware department ensuring the items are clean and correctly labelled.
So what are you waiting for? Join today and become a valued member of the team, chat with customers and other likeminded volunteers. Pop in store to find out more and meet our friendly and ambitious team.
Volunteer Tutors Organisation
VTO provides free one to one tuition to children and young people in Scotland who face significant social and economic barriers to their education. We inspire achievement and build confidence by engaging trained volunteer tutors to work with children on a one-to-one basis so that they can get the most out of the education system.
What will I be doing?
Working one to one with a young person who requires tutoring support.
Monitoring and recording progress of learning and keeping in contact with assigned Learning Communities Coordinator.
Take part in relevant training.
Tutoring in English, Maths and potentially other subjects, dependant on experience.
Sourcing and creating engaging ways to support pupils’ skills and learning.
Usually, 1 hour per week time commitment for tutoring with some additional time for learning material preparation.
Vale of Leven Trust
No matter how good our services are, we can't properly support our users/community well if we don't have good leaders in the team. If this sounds like you?... we would love you to consider volunteering with us for a few hours per week.
The Vale of Leven Trust were established to develop the community of the Vale of Leven
We are looking for people who love cycling and would like to help others increase their skills and confidence by becoming one of our cycle leaders. We are looking for confident cyclists with a friendly, welcoming and encouraging attitude. Vale of Leven Trust will provide you with the training and cycle leader qualification that you need for the role, they will help you to develop your leadership, management and communication skills as well as the satisfaction from supporting and encouraging members of the local community to stay active.
Vale of Leven Trust would ask potential cycle leaders to attend four of the group rides to enable you to get a sense of how the rides operate.
Royal Air Forces Association
Our Connections for Life service entails friendship telephone calls from volunteers to beneficiaries within the RAF community who maybe experiencing loneliness, adapting to life after service or just looking for a general chat. We will provide you with all the necessary training so you can rest assured that you will have all the skills you need. As a Connections Volunteer, you will have the support of a dedicated coordinator as your point of contact. A RAF or forces background is not essential, and we welcome applications from all areas of the community.
What's in it for you
The opportunity to help members of the RAF community to feel less isolated and lonely and the sense of achievement having done this. It can help enhance your communication and listening skills, be very rewarding and you will gain a new meaningful relationship. Our training course is also accredited and you will receive a certificate of achievement.
Debra Charity Shop (Clydebank)
We are looking for a Sales Assistant to be an ambassador for Debra whilst volunteering in our store, we require a volunteer who is interested in learning retail and is happy to learn in both the front and rear of house, roles include: Sorting Donations of clothing, working the steam equipment, sorting jewellery, Bric a Brac, moving furniture (if able) and electrical equipment. We like our volunteers to assist in all aspects of the shop including window dressing.
Old Kilpatrick Food Parcels
No matter how good our services are, we can't properly support our users/community well if we don't have good organisers in the team. If this sounds like you?... we would love you to consider volunteering with us for a few hours per week.
The primary purpose of Old Kilpatrick Food Parcels is the prevention and provision of relief from food poverty in the local area of Old Kilpatrick and its environs.
Our friendly shop is an ideal place for you to put your retail skills to great use -experience of stockroom work but not essential, ability to rotate stock, occasionally answer the telephone, accepting delivery of donations, managing storage system, storing donations safely and make up starter packs.
So, whether you are looking to use your time well, update your skills or have the chance to do something a bit new, we would love to hear from you. In return, we can offer you a warm welcome and all of the support and help you could need.
We are seeing a rise in demand for our services, everyday. Having your help will allow us to be there for the people who need us. Any time you can give will make a real difference.
Guide Dogs-West Dunbartonshire
What does the role involve?
You will have the chance to take part in some or all of the following:
• Street collections on ‘flag’ days
• Help on stalls at local events
• Take Collection Boxes to local businesses
• Attending local events organised by Branches or Community Fundraiser and keeping track of what we sell on our stalls (including the cuddly toys!)
• Count donations
• Fundraisers are usually members of the local fundraising group
Girlguiding Dunbartonshire
Would you like to go on fun adventures, explore and laugh with friends?
Are you aged 14+?
At Girlguiding we do everything from camping to campaigning! We’re all about girls and young women laughing, learning and having adventures. Why not join the fun?
Meetings usually run on weekday evenings after school for about an hour, and you can choose how much or how little you can help out!
Youth volunteering with Girlguiding Scotland looks great on a CV, and can improve skills like teamwork, leadership, communication, creativity and IT. It’s great experience if you want a career in youthwork or education, and counts towards your Duke of Edinburgh award. Colleges and universities love seeing volunteering on an application too! There are loads of meetings happening all over West Dunbartonshire, so you can join one close to you.
Our volunteers are what makes Girlguiding amazing, and we welcome people of all backgrounds and walks of life. Come have a chat with us, you won’t regret it!
Victim Support Scotland (West Dunbartonshire)
Victim Support Scotland is the leading charity dedicated to helping people affected by crime across Scotland. Our Support Services provide free and confidential emotional and practical support to anyone affected by crime in Scotland. We offer bespoke support, personalised to the needs of each individual.
We are looking for more people to join our incredible team of volunteers who provide information, guidance, emotional support and practical assistance to help anyone affected by crime, including victims, witnesses their families and friends. This may take place in person, online, and in court.
Armed Forces Veterans Association SCIO
No matter how good our services are, we can't properly support our community well if we don't have good Support people in the team. If this sounds like you?... we would love you to consider volunteering with us for a few hours per week.
Providing a number of services to support ex-service men and women and family members from the Navy, Army, Royal Air Force, and the Merchant Navy. These include giving advice and information about benefits, financial support and social activities to assist them adapting to civilian life. If we are unable to help them then we signpost them to other agencies through local contacts.
We are looking for volunteers to staff the office on Platform 2 of Dumbarton Central train station. We have a small shop where we raise funds for the Association, we are looking for someone to work with the public and process minimal paperwork and the opportunity to create displays and take part in research as well as support the updating of our social media pages.
As volunteer Office staff your role will entail Meeting members of the public, Helping at fundraisers, Helping maintain stock, Rotating of items in the office, Helping out with the Heritage Centre, Managing the front desk, Filing duties, Computer work i.e. word documents, spreadsheets, etc.
Armed Forces Veterans Association SCIO
No matter how good our services are, we can't properly support our community well if we don't have good Support people in the team. If this sounds like you?... we would love you to consider volunteering with us for a few hours per week.
Providing a number of services to support ex-service men and women and family members from the Navy, Army, Royal Air Force, and the Merchant Navy. These include giving advice and information about benefits, financial support and social activities to assist them adapting to civilian life. If we are unable to help them then we signpost them to other agencies through local contacts.
We require an enthusiastic, computer literate individual to work alongside the office co-ordinator within out office. We are looking for someone who is able to keep our records up to date, keeping and maintaining data, updating social media pages regularly, work on and issue the bi-monthly newsletter, looking up service records and greeting members of the public and dealing with their inquiry. Tasks can be flexible and the volunteer would need to be flexible to completing other tasks such as updating the display cabinets and helping in the Heritage Centre
The Phoenix Community Hub
This is a great way for mums and babies/toddlers to meet through various early years and family groups such as toddler mornings, baby massage, and baking buddies.
Role Description
Setting/clearing up sessions, ensuring that all the equipment is clean and safe to use.
Supporting and developing the programmes and activities.
Meeting and greeting families.
Providing support as and when needed to parents/carers.
Providing refreshments to attendees.
The Phoenix Community Hub
Roles within the Café can vary from taking orders and serving customers to helping with food preparation.
Setting/clearing up the tables in the cafe, ensuring that all the furniture is clean.
Preparing and serving food.
Meeting and greeting people.
Taking orders.
Making hot drinks.
Understanding and applying basic health and hygiene.
A commitment to equal opportunities and a non-judgmental approach.
Effective listening and communication skills.
Reliability and punctuality.
An interest in hospitality and creating a welcoming environment.
SSAFA - The Armed Forces Charity
Caseworkers visit clients to work out what type of help they need. You will listen without judgement to assess and provide tailored support to help those serving, who have served and their families to navigate life in and beyond military service. Some examples of support are securing funding 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.
When would you be needed and where would you be based?
The essential part of the role is visiting clients, so you will need access to a vehicle or another way to travel to meet clients at home or in a care home setting. As part of your local branch, you might have access to an office, but you can complete the administration part of the role from home as long as you have access to IT equipment and the internet.
What does this role involve?
• Contacting beneficiaries and arranging to meet them at a mutually convenient time or by telephone/virtually
• Meeting beneficiaries and completing a form to assess their circumstances.
• Sign-posting clients onto local services providing specialist advice.
• Applying for funding on the behalf of the beneficiary through a specific process and system
• Arranging for the purchase of goods and services
• Keeping the beneficiary informed of their case progress.
• Liaise with the branch and regional regarding 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
• Adhering to SSAFAs policies and procedures at all times, including safeguarding, volunteering policy, equality, diversity and inclusion, health and safety, data protection and confidentiality.
West Dunbartonshire Citizens Advice Bureau
Many of the people coming to the CAB are upset, confused or distressed. Therefore we need an individual that can build a rapport, in a caring and sympathetic manner. Becoming a generalist advisor requires enthusiasm and commitment. It is also a great opportunity to make new friends and gain work experience, at the same time increasing your confidence.
Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland - Community Stroke Services
Through our Community Healthcare Support Service, we provide support to the one in five people in Scotland living with a chest, heart or stroke condition or Long Covid.
Every day people in Scotland feel scared and alone after having a stroke, heart attack or being diagnosed with a chest or heart condition or Long Covid.
Our amazing healthcare team, support coordinators and volunteers are here to make sure people don’t have to recover alone. making sure people get the help they need to manage their condition and live life to the full.
Join our amazing team of Community Support Volunteers, who support people with one or more of our conditions to develop autonomy and confidence in self-management, enabling them to fully engage with their community and activities of their choosing.
The service follows a pathway from hospital to community and can be delivered in a one-to-one and/or group setting in person, virtually or via telephone.
Haldane Youth Services
Our new Youth Club The Ur-Turn Project has recently launched in Haldane. We are opening up volunteering opportunities for enthusiastic individuals who have skills in the art, sport and / or group work disciplines. The Project is aimed at young people in S1 – S4 from the area. Activities included at the Youth Club are issue based workshops, sports, games and art projects. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making differences to young people’s lives.
The Ur-Turn Project is based in The Mill Cabin within Inler Park (Haldane Park).
Haldane Youth Services
Seeking volunteers to help at The Hop, Skip & Jump Project which is aimed at P4 – P7 children in Haldane and surrounding area. Our diverse programme changes monthly and can include play, IT, Movement and dance opportunities for children.
Our Funshops run from 3pm – 5pm
Funshop runs on a Thursday and requires volunteers to be able to do a range of activities.
Cornerstone Community Care - West Dunbartonshire
Volunteers have become an integral and highly valued part of the services Cornerstone provides to people with disabilities and additional support needs. Volunteers add an important extra dimension to the lives of people we support by extending and enhancing their circle of support and broadening the opportunities available, allowing them to enjoy life and feel part of their wider community.
This exciting opportunity for Volunteer Gardeners will contribute to this by helping to maintain our Allotment in Dumbarton East, work alongside our support practitioners and supported persons to develop gardening skills, growing plants/vegetables and any other creative gardening opportunities. This will encourage the people we support to enjoy time outside which can be of benefit to their health and wellbeing and create meaningful outcomes
Maintain regular contact with the service you have been matched with. Carry out specific duties regarding your volunteer role. Maintain appropriate boundaries, respecting confidentiality. Notifying the service if you are unable to attend. Attend regular support sessions. Adhere to the policies and procedures of Cornerstone. Undertake training sessions relevant to your role.
St Margaret of Scotland Hospice
St Margaret of Scotland Hospice is the first and largest Hospice in Scotland. Since our doors opened in 1950, St Margaret of Scotland Hospice has touched the lives of thousands of patients with advanced life-limiting illness and complex medical and nursing needs, their families and friends.
We are inviting volunteers to help us in our new shop located at Clyde Shopping Centre, offering flexible hours in a face paced retail environment.
A great opportunity for students, retired people or anyone looking to develop new skills, gain new experience, whilst helping a local charity.
Organise and sort donations, good organisational skills good numeracy/counting skills and good housekeeping skills : checking the standard of items on arrival, cleaning and ironing if necessary, hanging /folding clothes, polishing shoes and stuffing bags/ purses with newspaper.
Outgoing nature, enthusiastic personality, friendly and reliable with a helpful nature, talking to customers and assisting customers knowing the location and cost of the items for sale.
So, whether you are looking to use your time well, update your skills or have the chance to do something a bit new, we would love to hear from you. In return, we can offer you a warm welcome and all of the support and help you could need.
We are seeing a rise in demand for our services, everyday. Having your help will allow us to be there for the people who need us. Any time you can give will make a real difference.
West Dunbartonshire Mental Health Forum
No matter how good our services are, we can't properly support our users/community well if we don't have a good committee behind the team. If this sounds like you?... we would love you to consider volunteering with us for a few hours per month.
We are looking for people with an interest in mental health and a desire to improve the lives of local people. We would welcome applications from people with lived experience.
Our friendly Committee is an ideal place for you to put your Committee Skills to great use or if you are new to being on a Committee it is a great place to learn – willingness to train into the role, reading committee papers, attending committee meetings, contributing to the meeting, making decisions on organisational matters and working towards a consensus
So, whether you are looking to use your time well, update your skills or have the chance to do something a bit new, we would love to hear from you. In return, we can offer you a warm welcome and all of the support and help you could need.
We are seeing a rise in demand for our services, everyday. Having your help will allow us to be there for the people who need us. Any time you can give will make a real difference.
To get involved click on the “I want to Volunteer” button, fill in your details and register your interest in our role.
To get involved, register on the Link Up West Dunbartonshire site, click on the apply button, complete the application process and submit your application
Old Kilpatrick Food Parcels
No matter how good our services are, we can't properly support our users/community well if we don't have good experience in the team. If this sounds like you?... we would love you to consider volunteering with us for a few hours per week.
The primary purpose of Old Kilpatrick Food Parcels is the prevention and provision of relief from food poverty in the local area of Old Kilpatrick and its environs.
Our friendly shop is an ideal place for you to put your retail skills to great use – level of experience serving hot and cold food for co-op customers, cash handling, weighing produce as well as customer service. Helping to set up and pack away the food co-op shops and serve the co-op customers
So, whether you are looking to use your time well, update your skills or have the chance to do something a bit new, we would love to hear from you. In return, we can offer you a warm welcome and all of the support and help you could need.
We are seeing a rise in demand for our services, everyday. Having your help will allow us to be there for the people who need us. Any time you can give will make a real difference.
Old Kilpatrick Food Parcels
No matter how good our services are, we can’t properly support our users/community well if we don’t have good organisers in the team. If this sounds like you?... we would love you to consider volunteering with us for a few hours per week/month.
The primary purpose of Old Kilpatrick Food Parcels is the prevention and provision of relief from food poverty in the local area of Old Kilpatrick and its environs.
Our friendly office is an ideal place for you to put your Administration skills to great use- ideally you would have good Computer and filing skills, be good with the members of the public, have a good telephone manner and keep records up to date.
So, whether you are looking to use your time well or update your skills, we would love to hear from you. In return we can offer you a warm welcome and all the support you could need.
We are seeing a rise in demand for our services everyday. Having your help will allow us to be there for the people who need us. Any time you can give will make a real difference.
Barnardo's Scotland
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 shops. Our stores sell lots of great donated & new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
Our retail stores are the face of our charity on the high-street and in local communities. We have loads of amazing stock donated to us every week, and this all needs to be sorted, tagged and put on the shop-floor for sale!
Making sure our shops look fantastic is another task you can get involved with. You may also be required to help out on the till too, but we will show you how that works during your time volunteering with us. We value the contribution of everyone who supports Barnardo’s.
You will be a friendly face of Barnardo’s by volunteering in one of our shops. It would be great if you could volunteer one shift a week (or even more if you want) but we’re always happy to be flexible to work around your availability.
Why we want you:
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 stores. Our stores sell lots of great donated and new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
What you will be doing:
Work on the till processing sales and returns
Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing
Create stylish window displays
Replenish stock on the shop floor
Stock-take and other administrative tasks
The skills you need:
Friendly and helpful
Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers
Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s
Flexible and willing to do a variety of the shop tasks
What's in it for you:
Have fun and meet new people
Develop skills for your CV including confidence, teamwork and problem solving
Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families
Learning and development opportunities through our Volunteer Academy which includes access to Level 2 Qualifications and other accredited courses
Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer
Other information:
Minimum age 14
Shop based
Location
Unit 1, 485/507 Glasgow Road, Clydebank, Dunbartonshire, G81 1JP, United Kingdom
Disclaimer
We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the above, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles. If you are unable to apply online through the link on this page, please visit your local store for a paper application form or contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team on volunteering@barnardos.org.uk
Barnardo's Scotland
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 shops. Our stores sell lots of great donated & new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
Our retail stores are the face of our charity on the high-street and in local communities. We have loads of amazing stock donated to us every week, and this all needs to be sorted, tagged and put on the shop-floor for sale!
Making sure our shops look fantastic is another task you can get involved with. You may also be required to help out on the till too, but we will show you how that works during your time volunteering with us. We value the contribution of everyone who supports Barnardo’s.
You will be a friendly face of Barnardo’s by volunteering in one of our shops. It would be great if you could volunteer one shift a week (or even more if you want) but we’re always happy to be flexible to work around your availability.
Why we want you:
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 stores. Our stores sell lots of great donated and new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
What you will be doing:
Work on the till processing sales and returns
Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing
Create stylish window displays
Replenish stock on the shop floor
Stock-take and other administrative tasks
The skills you need:
Friendly and helpful
Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers
Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s
Flexible and willing to do a variety of the shop tasks
What's in it for you:
Have fun and meet new people
Develop skills for your CV including confidence, teamwork and problem solving
Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families
Learning and development opportunities through our Volunteer Academy which includes access to Level 2 Qualifications and other accredited courses
Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer
Other information:
Minimum age 14
Shop based
Location
163 Main Street, Alexandria, Dunbartonshire, G83 0NX, United Kingdom
Disclaimer
We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the above, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles. If you are unable to apply online through the link on this page, please visit your local store for a paper application form or contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team on volunteering@barnardos.org.uk
Kinship Care Support Group West Dunbartonshire
Kinship care Provide the highest possible quality of care to children and young people in West Dunbartonshire in ways that help them sustain relationships within family and community networks.
No matter how good our services are, we can't properly support our users/community well if we don't have good organisers in the team. If this sounds like you... we would love you to consider volunteering with us for a few hours per week.
Tasks include -
Provide polite & professional communication. Provide information by responding to questions, requests & queries. Admin duties - filling, copying, printing, scanning. Draft/write letters/emails on behalf of the organisations. Ensure operation of equipment, such as printer, laminator. Organise/schedule meetings/appointments. Book conference calls/taxi/rooms. Maintain confidentiality/discretion. Maintain contact lists, maintain computers & filing lists. Develop/maintain the filing system. Develop admin systems and keep them updated.
Develop/maintain knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications and establishing networks.
So whether you are looking to use your time well, update your skills or have the chance to do something a bit new, we can offer you a warm welcome and all of the support and help you could need.
We are seeing a rise in demand for our services everyday. Having your help will allow us to be there for the people who need us. Any time you can give will make a real difference.
RNID (Scottish Borders, Greater Glasgow and Shetland Isles)
Provide support and advice to NHS hearing aid users at our RNID “Near You” Hearing Aid Maintenance Clinics, helping with basic maintenance and support of hearing aids, replacing batteries and cleaning /replacing tubing.
• attend our monthly drop-in support sessions for hearing aid users
• undertake basic maintenance on hearing aids such as cleaning or changing
tubing, ear moulds and filters and replacing batteries
• offer practical support to optimise hearing aids
• signpost other agencies that may be beneficial to the service user
• monitor the number of visits carried out and feedback to the volunteer
co-ordinator
• complete relevant paperwork during support sessions
• refer enquiries to RNID staff if you do not know the answer
Full training and shadowing support option are provided as part of this volunteering opportunity
NHS Golden Jubilee
Essential Corporate Induction and training will be provided on learnPro for all volunteers to ensure they are prepared for the role eg Hand Hygiene and Fire Awareness Training.
The Care Experience volunteer will require a high level of concentration when carrying out interviews. The ability to track and record feedback/activity accurately and consistently. The ability to summarise key issues and actions arising from the walkrounds. The need for active listening skills and good communication skills and willingness to work with staff in clinical settings. Sensitive enquiry to find out what works well and what does not in wards whilst identifying points that can be improved both in terms of quality and safety.
This role involves visiting wards and speaking to patients and visitors to carry out interviews as directed by the Head of Department. Maintain records of interviews and audits in line with guidelines. Return reports to appropriate departments.
Volunteers must show a willingness to undertake training and comply with NHS Golden Jubilee policies and procedures.
West Dunbartonshire CVS
Across West Dunbartonshire, many people live alone and can often feel isolated.
The reasons for this will be varied - they may have difficulty leaving the house alone, have no close family or friends, or have lost confidence after illness or a life-change. In every case, what is missing is someone like you.
Everyone gets older and we are living longer. It can become harder to make new friends and connections as we leave work, grow apart, see family move away and deal with health issues.
The aim of the initiative is to support people to feel they are involved in their communities and build their confidence to be as active as they can - we need your help to make it happen.
With your help, someone in our community could feel supported, less alone and more able to get out and about. If this sounds like you, all we ask is a few hours every week of your time, over a year. We will be here to provide any help and support you need.
In return you will have the satisfaction that your support has made all the difference in someone else’s life. Please help us.
You will understand that for everyone safety you will be asked to go through a PVG (police) check.
WDCVS VISA employability scheme is where volunteers who are actively looking for work can brush up on the skills that employers are looking for, the VISA certificate highlights the skills that the volunteer has achieved in their volunteer role, the certificate can be created and sent to them as a PDF.
West Dunbartonshire CVS
Across West Dunbartonshire, many people live alone and feel isolated. The reasons will be different - they may be housebound, have no close family or friends, or just feel anxious. In every case, what is missing is the chance to just blether. Care-givers are a great support, but they can’t give the time that some of our neighbours need.
If chatting about the weather, who’s who on TV, what team is playing best or just what’s happening in the world sounds like you…then we need your help!
A regular call from you will make all the difference to someone who may have little or no other company during the day.
All we ask from you is an hour or so of your time, a listening ear…and of course, your chat!
WDCVS VISA employability scheme is where volunteers who are actively looking for work can brush up on the skills that employers are looking for, the VISA certificate highlights the skills that the volunteer has achieved in their volunteer role, the certificate can be created and sent to them as a PDF.
Re-engage West Dunbartonshire
As a rainbow call companion, you will be someone who identifies as LGBT+ who wants to support lonely older LGBT+ people. You will be the main point of contact for the rainbow call companions and older people in your group. Our rainbow call companion coordinators are a vital part of the Re-engage team, ensuring that their group of rainbow call companions have all the support and information they need to make regular friendship calls to older people.
This is a challenging and rewarding role which might be a bit busy to begin with but will take up less of your time once your group is fully up and running. You’ll be checking in with your group members once a month, and you’ll conduct a short wellbeing questionnaire with the older people in the group every six months.
Tasks include:
Setting up the first rainbow call companion calls for your group by getting in touch with the rainbow call companions and older people.
Checking in with the older people in your group once they have had their first rainbow call companion call.
Keeping in regular contact with your team of rainbow call companions and sharing any updates from Re-engage that are relevant to them.
Responding to any issues and queries from the rainbow call companions and older people in your group.
Re-engage West Dunbartonshire
Our tea party hosts are a vital part of the Re-engage team.
Tea parties provide a lifeline of friendship for our older people, and the regular, warm, friendly chats and companionship provide a vital link with the outside world from which they have become isolated. Re-engage needs enthusiastic volunteers to work as tea party hosts.
This is a flexible, voluntary role that can easily be fitted in around your own lifestyle and availability. As a volunteer host you will run a local Re-engage tea party one to two times a year. You will host a group of four to 12 people (which includes drivers, the group coordinator as well as older guests) in either your home or a community venue. The tea parties will last around two hours and will usually take place on a Sunday afternoon. You must be comfortable socialising with people and providing guests and other volunteers with refreshments.
Welcoming a group of older guests and volunteer drivers into your home or to the community venue.
Providing and serving refreshments for your group – usually food and drinks for afternoon tea.
Liaising with your group coordinator to ensure dietary requirements and the older guests' needs are met prior to the tea party.
Informing the group coordinator of any safeguarding concerns or issues you might have.
Following all guidance in your host training modules to ensure that the tea parties are enjoyable, appropriate, and in line with our charitable aims.
1st Vale of Leven Boys' Brigade
Volunteer helpers are people who help the youth leaders to deliver a set programme of activities and games over the course 1 to 2 hours per one evening per week.
In our case it is a Tuesday evening based in Bonhill Church.
We are primary looking for help for our Anchor Section (5 to 8 year old) 6.00pm to 7.00pm. Our Junior Section (8 to 11 year old) are on from 7.15pm until 8.15pm. However, help is also required in this age group.
British Heart Foundation-Clydebank Furniture & Electrical
Do you walk down the street and say hello to everyone you meet? Are you a familiar and friendly face around town? Or are you looking to integrate yourself into the local community? We’re always looking for confident, chatty and driven volunteers to generate great quality stock. You will help to build and maintain friendly relationships with existing and new business contacts, arranging local collections for your local store and talking to local business’ about surplus stock.
Become a part of our stock campaigns and get the local community involved in our stock events. All the stock which people like you generate helps us provide funding for over half of the UK’s independent research into heart and circulatory disease!
The Bite and Blether Lunch Club
We are looking for someone to come along to our lunch club to serve lunch to our guests. Duties include setting the tables, collecting meals from the kitchen and serving them to the table, clearing the tables when the meal is finished, keeping the work surfaces clean and tidy. Whilst serving we expect people to have a chat with our guests, making sure that they have everything they need and are enjoying their meal, we hope that people will strike up a good relationship with our guests and are able to talk about many different topics.
Rockvale Rebound Talking Newspaper
No matter how good our services are, we can't properly support our users/community well if we don't have skilled people in the team. If this sounds like you?... we would love you to consider volunteering with us for a few hours per week.
The Rockvale rebound talking newspaper for the blind, require a technician to undertake the following:
Using a Taskcom hand held digital recorder, record the other volunteers reading the local newspapers. When completed, transfer the data to a lap-top computer; create a master usb memory stick; test the master usb memory stick on a player; Once satisfied, using a fast copier, copy the master usb memory stick onto other memory sticks for distribution.
So, whether you are looking to use your time well, update your skills or have the chance to do something a bit new, we would love to hear from you. In return, we can offer you a warm welcome and all of the support and help you could need.
We are seeing a rise in demand for our services, everyday. Having your help will allow us to be there for the people who need us. Any time you can give will make a real difference.
Dumbarton District Women's Aid
No matter how good our services are, we can't properly support our community well if we don't have good Support people in the team. If this sounds like you?... we would love you to consider volunteering with us for a few hours per week.
Dumbarton District Women’s Aid (DDWA) is a confidential organisation which provides information, support and, where appropriate, refuge for women and any accompanying children who are at risk.
We are looking for someone who is interested in gardening and is keen to put their gardening skills to great use, a knowledge of growing plants, grass cutting, weeding, tidying and care of tools is essential, due to the role a reasonable level of fitness and good communication skills required.
We would like someone who is happy to pass on their knowledge to the children that use our service, supporting them to learn all about growing and encouraging them to nurture their plant and learn about growing under their parent's supervision.
Dumbarton District Women's Aid
No matter how good our services are, we can't properly support our community well if we don't have good Support people in the team. If this sounds like you?... we would love you to consider volunteering with us for a few hours per week.
Dumbarton District Women’s Aid (DDWA) is a confidential organisation which provides information, support and, where appropriate, refuge for women and any accompanying children who are at risk.
DDWA are looking for committed Management Committee members, to join the group, on an unpaid basis. We would particularly be interested to hear from people with skills in Accountancy/Financial management, Fundraising, Legal/ Training, Strategic Development, Employment/Personnel background, Previous Project Management/Board experience. We would like to hear from people with lived experience of Domestic Abuse or have used or worked within Women's Aid/Rape Crisis etc services.
Dumbarton District Women's Aid
No matter how good our services are, we can't properly support our community well if we don't have good Support people in the team. If this sounds like you?... we would love you to consider volunteering with us for a few hours per week.
Dumbarton District Women’s Aid (DDWA) is a confidential organisation which provides information, support and, where appropriate, refuge for women and any accompanying children who are at risk.
We are looking for someone who is skilled in the use of social media, such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and would be responsible for the establishment or maintaining active social media accounts, researching and creating creative content for the different social media channels, identifying opportunities to establish relationships with other community groups, developing other potential social media channels and keeping up to date with what is going on locally.
You will be expected to create posts for social media and once they have been approved for use by staff post them on DDWA social media platforms. The role is home based and it is expected that people can use their own equipment to post content.
Armed Forces Veterans Association SCIO
No matter how good our services are, we can't properly support our community well if we don't have good Support people in the team. If this sounds like you?... we would love you to consider volunteering with us for a few hours per week.
Providing a number of services to support ex-service men and women and family members from the Navy, Army, Royal Air Force, and the Merchant Navy. These include giving advice and information about benefits, financial support and social activities to assist them adapting to civilian life. If we are unable to help them then we signpost them to other agencies through local contacts.
We are looking for someone to run our social media information posts, working beside the other volunteers to make our social media campaigns as up to date as possible, someone who is able to use various social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Ticktok, posting on the Armed Forces Veterans social media accounts regularly as well as promoting up-coming activities and posting after an event to thank those donating, seeking the correct person to offer advice before responding to any requests on the site.
Someone with an eye for detail, likes to design, develop and maintain our website, such as its performance and capacity, which are measures of a website's speed and how much traffic the site can handle. In addition, you may create content for the site.
Haldane Youth Services
Seeking volunteers to help at The Hop, Skip & Jump Project which is aimed at P4 – P7 children in Haldane and surrounding area. Our diverse programme changes monthly and can include play, IT, Movement and dance opportunities for children.
Our Funshops run from 3pm – 5pm
Funshop runs on a Tuesday and requires volunteers to be able to do a range of activities.
Haldane Youth Services
Seeking volunteers to help at The Hop, Skip & Jump Project which is aimed at P4 – P7 children in Haldane and surrounding area. Our Sport Funshop encourages children to participate in fun energetic activities to improve their stamina and fitness levels.
Our Funshops run from 3pm – 5pm
The Phoenix Community Hub
This group could vary from wellness/fitness events, social activities, crafting, gardening groups etc etc. Please check with the adult learning worker what is on.
Role Description
Setting/clearing up sessions, ensuring that all the equipment is clean and safe to use.
Supporting and developing the programmes and activities.
Meeting and greeting people.
Providing support, giving relevant, creative input and ideas.
Providing refreshments to attendees.
Tullochan Trust
No matter how good our services are, we can't properly support our users/community well if we don't have skilled people in the team. If this sounds like you?... we would love you to consider volunteering with us for a few hours per week.
Tullochan Training Academy gives young people the opportunity to learn from more experienced people to develop their own gardening and landscaping skills and put them to some good use.
Tullochan Training Academy need volunteers who are keen to undertake a level of garden maintenance including weeding, mulching, edging,raking, digging over ground, staking and tying in plants, pruning plants, dead heading, preparation of flower beds, tidying and path maintenance in addition to Seasonal maintenance, composting, bed renovation and development of grounds, clearing overgrown areas, training will be provided. The gardening project is designed to support local charities and businesses in keeping their greenspace/grounds clean and tidy so that we can create better public or private spaces for the benefit of the local community.
We will provide volunteers with an induction, including health and safety procedures. Specific horticultural skills will be developed whilst on the job.
So, whether you are looking to use your time well, update your skills or have the chance to do something a bit new, we would love to hear from you. In return, we can offer you a warm welcome and all of the support and help you could need.
We are seeing a rise in demand for our services, everyday. Having your help will allow us to be there for the people who need us. Any time you can give will make a real difference.
Bellsmyre Development Trust
No matter how good our services are, we can't properly support our community well if we don't have good Support people in the team. If this sounds like you?... we would love you to consider volunteering with us for a few hours per week.
Bellsmyre Development Trust exists to support the residents of Bellsmyre towards engaging with, participating in and developing their local neighbourhood. We believe Bellsmyre is full of great people and great potential. We aim to bring residents and opportunities together
We would like someone who has the ability plan weekly exercises in order to get to know the children, help and support the children to plan fundraising activities to raise funds for their own groups use, the ability to listen to the children and be able to communicate effectively with the participants of the group Senior Youth club Tuesday 5.30-8pm, Wednesday 5-7.30pm.
SSAFA - The Armed Forces Charity
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 including financial information
• 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
NHS Golden Jubilee
The primary role of the Outpatient Support Volunteer is to support the work of The Surgical Centre and Orthopaedic Outpatient Departments by providing a service to guide patients to pods or departments within the hospital as directed by staff.
They will require to be friendly, reliable and of a clean and smart appearance. The volunteer will show patience and understanding of the patient's needs by escorting them at the patient’s pace. Volunteers require good communication skills and a willingness to work with staff in clinical settings.
The volunteer will require to have good interpersonal skills as they will interact/communicate with patients, nursing staff and practitioners. They will be required to report any matters of concern directly to the Co-ordinating Nurse for the clinic or the Senior Charge Nurse for Outpatients as required.
Barnardo's Scotland
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 shops. Our stores sell lots of great donated & new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
Over 60 donation centres receive and distribute 100’s of bags of stock every single week. All of these donations need to be lifted and shifted so they end up in the right shops - we don’t require a weightlifter, but you will be need to be physically fit to help move the many donations we receive.
As well as working up a sweat, our donation centres also sell a variety of stock which all need processing and putting on the shop floor. Making sure our shops look fantastic is another task you can get involved with. You may also be required to help out on the till once in a while, but we will show you how that works during your time volunteering with us. We value the contribution of everyone who supports Barnardo’s.
You will be a friendly face of Barnardo’s by volunteering in one of our shops. It would be great if you could volunteer one shift a week (or even more if you want) but we’re always happy to be flexible to work around your availability.
Why we want you:
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 stores. Our stores sell lots of great donated and new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
What you will be doing:
Sorting large amounts of donations and stock
Work on the till processing sales and returns
Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing
Create stylish window displays
Replenish stock on the shop floor
Stock-take and other administrative tasks
The skills you need:
Friendly and helpful
Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers
Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s
Flexible and willing to do a variety of the shop tasks
What's in it for you:
Have fun and meet new people
Develop skills for your CV including confidence, teamwork and problem solving
Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families
Learning and development opportunities through our Volunteer Academy which includes access to Level 2 Qualifications and other accredited courses
Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer
Other information:
Minimum age 14
Shop based
Location
Unit 1 K Retail Park, Clydebank, Dunbartonshire, G81 2QB, United Kingdom
Disclaimer
We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the above, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles. If you are unable to apply online through the link on this page, please visit your local store for a paper application form or contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team on volunteering@barnardos.org.uk
West Dunbartonshire CVS
You never know when you or someone you know may need help and support. Whether through lack of digital access, age or disability, not knowing where to turn for the help you need can become a frustration or struggle; having access to the right information, from a trusted source at the right time could make all the difference.
Ask ACCESS is a one-call helpline service, taking time to listen to what you need and directing you or referring you to the person you need to talk to. Or if you just aren't sure how to find out about something, like what bus takes you to the what hospital ,Ask ACCESS is here to help...and we need volunteers like you to help us run the service Monday to Friday.
The role is quite simple but so important. You will answer telephone calls to the Ask ACCESS helpline, lending a supportive ear to our callers and then using our support database, provide the answers, information and signposting needed. You will be asked to complete a contact record for each call and keep track of any issues which are a bit challenging or where we need to do more homework! You will have a staff member around to check-in with if you are a bit lost or feel a little concerned about a request.
You will have the satisfaction of knowing that you have brought re-assurance, care and support to people who needed your help. If you are looking to volunteer as part of your job-search, you will gain great telephone and call handling skills.
You will understand that for everyone safety you will be asked to go through a PVG (police) check.
WDCVS VISA employability scheme is where volunteers who are actively looking for work can brush up on the skills that employers are looking for, the VISA certificate highlights the skills that the volunteer has achieved in their volunteer role, the certificate can be created and sent to them as a PDF.
Vale of Leven Trust
No matter how good our services are, we can't properly support our users/community well if we don't have good leaders in the team. If this sounds like you?... we would love you to consider volunteering with us for a few hours per week.
The Vale of Leven Trust were established to develop the community of the Vale of Leven.
This is an exciting volunteer role for you to bring your experience, knowledge, and skills to the Management Committee that oversees The Vale of Leven Trust. As a small charity we are serving the local community with creativity and innovation, however we do need assistance from others to ensure we are reflecting on the needs, wants and aspirations of our community.
We are looking for individuals who are interested in making a difference to both the local area and the lives of those who live in the area and the wider environ. Ideally you will be representative of the Vale of Leven or West Dunbartonshire.
We are looking to expand our skill set and knowledge and in particular, we are looking for people with experience of:
Financial Management
Marketing & Branding
Social Media
Employment / Human Resources / People Management
Vale of Leven Trust
No matter how good our services are, we can't properly support our users/community well if we don't have good leaders in the team. If this sounds like you?... we would love you to consider volunteering with us for a few hours per week.
The Vale of Leven Trust were established to develop the community of the Vale of Leven.
The Vale of Leven Trust are developing a calendar of weekend activities such as our Line Dancing and Bingo Sunday Socials and are looking for people to join the weekend activities team, As a member of the team you will develop your team communication and management skills and get to interact and get involved with the local community.
The Trust would ask potential volunteers to attend two of the Sunday Socials to get a sense of how the events operate.
Vale of Leven Trust
No matter how good our services are, we can't properly support our users/community well if we don't have good leaders in the team. If this sounds like you?... we would love you to consider volunteering with us for a few hours per week.
The Vale of Leven Trust were established to develop the community of the Vale of Leven.
Are you a person who loves being outdoors, who likes to meet new people and encourage others to stay active, the Vale of Leven Trust are looking for Walk Leaders who are enthusiastic and reliable and would be interested in becoming Social Walk Leaders. You will develop your Leadership, Management and Communication skills and gain the satisfaction of supporting and encouraging members of the local community to stay active, you will receive Walk Leader Training for your role.
The Vale of Leven Trust would ask potential Social Walk Leaders to attend four social walks to understand how the walks run.
DBC Community Pantry
No matter how good our services are, we can't properly support our users/community well if we don't have skilled people in the team. If this sounds like you?... we would love you to consider volunteering with us for a few hours per week.
Our friendly environment is an ideal place for you to put your serving skills to great use, serving food to people who attend, clear tables, return dirty dishes to the kitchen, assisting kitchen staff with setting up, serving lunches and washing dishes and a pleasant personality.
So, whether you are looking to use your time well, update your skills or have the chance to do something a bit new, we would love to hear from you. In return, we can offer you a warm welcome and all of the support and help you could need.
We are seeing a rise in demand for our services, everyday. Having your help will allow us to be there for the people who need us. Any time you can give will make a real difference.
RNID (Scottish Borders, Greater Glasgow and Shetland Isles)
Provide information to local organisations and community groups to help raise awareness of RNID’s activities as well as other services and support available for deaf people and those with hearing loss and tinnitus. This role includes online presentations and face-to-face activities in your area.
As a Community Volunteer, you will:
• reach out to community groups, other charities, etc. to offer informative
presentations or attend meetings to share insight into deafness, hearing loss
and tinnitus
• deliver talks, presentations online and face-to-face (depending on practicality)
• set up RNID Information stands at various locations, including libraries,
community centres and hospitals within your local area
• ensure leaflets and equipment arrive at the venue in time, and pack up at the
end of the event
• promote the work of RNID and associated local services
• respond to questions and enquiries from visitors and assist as appropriate
• record any enquires that are out of your knowledge base and follow up
accordingly
• monitor the number of enquiries at each event and feedback in a timely
manner
• be proactive in sourcing venues for information stands
Training and and ongoing support is provided at a local level for this role, with regular meetings between volunteers and project staff.
Re-engage West Dunbartonshire
Our tea party drivers are a vital part of the Re-engage team.
Tea parties provide a lifeline of friendship for our older people, and the regular, warm, friendly chats and companionship provide a vital link with the outside world from which they have become isolated. Drivers take older people to the parties and stay with them to enjoy the get-together. Over time, drivers and older guests get to know each other well and together you will spend many hours full of fun, laughter, and stories.
As a tea party driver, you liaise with your group coordinator and take older guests to and from the tea parties each month. Staying at the tea party is part of your role, so it’s much more than being a driver.
Tasks include:
Driving one to two older guests using your own car to a tea party venue and returning them home again after the event .
Staying at the tea party to help with conversation and serve refreshments.
Liaising with the group coordinator to confirm which older guests you will pick up.
Informing the group coordinator of any safeguarding concerns or issues you might have.
Following all guidance in your driver training modules to ensure that the tea parties are enjoyable, appropriate, and in line with our charitable aims.
British Heart Foundation-Clydebank Furniture & Electrical
Are you a chatterbox? Can you talk about anything and everything? If this sounds like you we have a fantastic opportunity to let your chitchatting dreams run wild! In our stores we’re always looking for outgoing and enthusiastic volunteers to meet and greet our customers.
We talk to our customers, make them feel welcome, help them find the things they’re looking for and inform them of the BHF’s life saving heart research. We keep the sales floor looking fresh and inspiring and thank everyone who brings in their donations and custom. Come and be a part of your local team and learn about customer service skills and gain experience. Don’t worry if you’re not a confident speaker, with this role all you need is a welcoming and helpful attitude.
We’ll provide you with all the support and help you need. Perfect for enhancing your CV and skills set
British Heart Foundation-Clydebank Furniture & Electrical
Do you find gym memberships too expensive? If you like to keep active and stay in shape volunteering in your local furniture and electrical warehouse could be the answer you’re looking for. We always need helpful and active people to check in and book donations that come through our doors and help to load and unload furniture form our donation vans.
It’s not just a physical work out you can expect when volunteering here you can also get involved in putting together our flat packed furniture, maybe something to puzzle over!
Come and join your local BHF community and feel part of the team with other like-minded volunteers. We will provide you will all the training you need from guides on manual handling techniques to health and safety modules.
British Heart Foundation-Clydebank Furniture & Electrical
Time to meet and greet your local community. Become an important member of the British Heart Foundation team and help to support not only your local store but BHF research into heart and circulatory disease. We need volunteers who are chatty, friendly and willing to follow our volunteering guidelines to help us recruit more like minded people.
Get involved with your community, face to face and web based, placing adverts online and making contacts within the local colleges and job centers. Join your local team and help to introduce people to the wonderful world of volunteering and our lifesaving research into heart disease.
Golden Friendships
No matter how good our services are, we can't properly support our community well if we don't have good organisers in the team. If this sounds like you... we would love you to consider volunteering with us for a few hours per week.
Golden Friendships is a charity which promotes social inclusion in Clydebank by organising entertainment, events and fun activities for everyone. Social inclusion is the process of improving the terms on which individuals and groups take part in society - improving the ability, opportunity, and dignity of those disadvantaged in our communities.
We would like volunteers to support and deliver our events/activities. Are you friendly and approachable? You’ll often be the first person visitors speak to when they arrive.
Tasks include -
- Greet people upon arrival
- Direct members to their seats
- To monitor the door during performances as required
- Provide information and assistance to attendees
- Cash handling
- Signing people in
So whether you are looking to use your time well, update your skills or have the chance to do something a bit new, we can offer you a warm welcome and all of the support and help you could need.
We are seeing a rise in demand for our services everyday. Having your help will allow us to be there for the people who need us. Any time you can give will make a real difference.
Golden Friendships
No matter how good our services are, we can't properly support our community well if we don't have good organisers in the team. If this sounds like you... we would love you to consider volunteering with us for a few hours per week.
Golden Friendships is a charity which promotes social inclusion in Clydebank by organising entertainment, events and fun activities for everyone. Social inclusion is the process of improving the terms on which individuals and groups take part in society - improving the ability, opportunity, and dignity of those disadvantaged in our communities.
We are looking for a volunteer for a few hours a week to help our keep centre clean and tidy. This can include various tasks, such as:
- Cleaning up rubbish
‐ Sweeping/mopping
‐ Dusting
‐ Washing walls, doors, and windows
‐ Sanitizing railings, handles, and other surfaces
‐ Other tasks as needed.
So whether you are looking to use your time well, update your skills or have the chance to do something a bit new, we can offer you a warm welcome and all of the support and help you could need.
We are seeing a rise in demand for our services everyday. Having your help will allow us to be there for the people who need us. Any time you can give will make a real difference.
Golden Friendships
No matter how good our services are, we can't properly support our community well if we don't have good organisers in the team. If this sounds like you... we would love you to consider volunteering with us for a few hours per week.
Golden Friendships is a charity which promotes social inclusion in Clydebank by organising entertainment, events and fun activities for everyone. Social inclusion is the process of improving the terms on which individuals and groups take part in society - improving the ability, opportunity, and dignity of those disadvantaged in our communities.
We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic individuals who are keen to help our team. Volunteers will need to be reliable, committed, have good interpersonal skills and able to work in a fast paced environment.
Tasks include -
- To keep the tea bar area clean and tidy as you work.
- Help the bar team with the restocking products
- Be the cheerful and social face of our club
So whether you are looking to use your time well, update your skills or have the chance to do something a bit new, we can offer you a warm welcome and all of the support and help you could need.
We are seeing a rise in demand for our services everyday. Having your help will allow us to be there for the people who need us. Any time you can give will make a real difference.
Guide Dogs-West Dunbartonshire
What does the role involve?
• Working as part of Guide Dogs’ fundraising team with staff and volunteers
• To help with coordination of a group to raise money through events or other activities, meeting with volunteers in your team as required, to help with booking venues for events
• Welcoming new members
• Liaising with Community Fundraiser informing them of your group’s work and the people involved
• Making sure your group follows policy and procedure when fundraising
• Being a passionate local ambassador for Guide Dogs’ work
• Co-ordinating your branch in raising money through events or other activities, delegating tasks to other volunteers in your team as required, e.g. booking venues for events
• Branch Chairs only: lead a branch with a constitution and should hold an AGM
RNID (Scottish Borders, Greater Glasgow and Shetland Isles)
Help us offer a free, in-person drop-in service for people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus, or want to get their hearing checked.
RNID "Near You" volunteers do 6 main activities to help us make life fully inclusive for deaf people and people with hearing loss and tinnitus.
You don’t have to do all 6 of these activities – you can pick the activities you find most interesting and match your skills and experience.
Our volunteers support hearing aid users by cleaning their hearing aids and replacing batteries and tubing. They provide tips for getting the most from hearing aids.
Don’t worry if you don’t have experience maintaining hearing aids. We give our volunteers full training so they’re knowledgeable and confident setting up and using the hearing aid maintenance kit.
NHS Ward Volunteering Project-Vale of Leven
Can you make a difference to elderly patients within a health setting? Patients that have been in hospital for a prolonged period of time can experience isolation and frustration due to a lack of stimulation and visitors. We are looking for mature, confident volunteers with plenty of life experience to help improve the patients’ stay.
The main role of the volunteer is to provide friendship and stimulation for elderly patients, many of whom will have some form of cognitive impairment. Tasks will include;
• Chatting to patients on a one to one basis and exploring their personal interests
• Reading to patients, or playing games such as dominos, board games and crosswords
• Providing verbal encouragement and support to the patient during mealtimes
• Supporting the activities coordinator with activities on the ward
Volunteers can enhance their experience in hospital and potentially avoid them becoming frustrated, which can stem from prolonged periods of time where stimulation is lacking. Many of these patients don’t have visitors.
Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland - Community Stroke Services
Everyone has the right to live life to the full. After a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, stroke, or Long Covid, many people experience fear and isolation, and struggle with the impact on their lives. The care and support we deliver every day ensures everyone can live the life they want to. Across Scotland, we provide vital advice, information, and support through our No Life Half Lived strategy.
Join our amazing team of Community Support Volunteers, who support people with one or more of our conditions to develop autonomy and confidence in self-management, enabling them to fully engage with their community and activities of their choosing. The service follows a pathway from hospital to community and can be delivered in a one-to-one and/or group setting in person, virtually or via telephone.
Community Support Services provide support for anyone who has had any of the 3 conditions as they leave hospital, return home and resume daily life. The aim of the services is to help people to overcome or cope with the damage caused by their condition so that you can focus on enjoying life again. Service users are supported and helped to relearn or adapt skills so that they can be as independent as possible. We do this through our group services and one-to-one support in the community.
Services range from communication support for people, who are finding it difficult to speak, read, write or understand what other people are saying after suffering a stroke, through to services for people affected in different ways such as problems with movement, vision, memory or thinking. We are here to listen and support to achieve service users personal goals.
Haldane Youth Services
Seeking volunteers to help at The Hop, Skip & Jump Project which is aimed at P4 – P7 children in Haldane and surrounding area. During the school holiday period we deliver Breakfast Clubs where local children can come to fuel up for the day and participate in fun activities.
Breakfast Clubs run from 9pm – 12pm (Children access from 9.30pm – 11am)
Cordale Housing Association
Cordale Housing Association are welcoming applications from enthusiastic and skilled individuals who are passionate and committed to making a meaningful difference for tenants, service users and the wider Renton community.
Cordale Housing Association is an award-winning organisation who has made a significant impact in the area through the provision of almost 500 new homes to replace the previous poor housing, which has immeasurably improved the lives of residents in the area. In addition, we are nearing competition of our community garden, have provided local job opportunities, developed housing for older people along with the provision of support to remain independent and have participated in a host of other local services which engage and benefit the local community.
It's an exciting time to join the Cordale management committee. We have completed a transformation programme, resulting in significantly improved performance and services, and we’re now mapping a strategy for further improvements.
Cordale management committee members are an essential and valued part of the organisation. The team is required to give good independent judgement and sound management of Cordale to deliver excellent outcomes for tenants and service users.
We welcome applications from a range of backgrounds and experience. You will have a genuine interest and commitment to social housing, putting our customers at the centre of everything we do to continue delivering on our mission of providing sustainable homes, flexible services and vibrant communities.
We are committed to equality and diversity and welcome approaches from all sections of the community.
What can we offer?
This is a voluntary, unpaid position but management committee members can claim travel expenses for attending meetings. IT equipment is available for use by the management committee members if required. We also offer management committee members a training programme (both in-person and e-learning) and encourage them to develop their knowledge and leadership skills by attending various events and joining group sub-committees.
Your commitment
You will need to commit to attending 10 management committee meetings per year. These meetings are usually held in the early evening and can be attended in person or remotely. In addition, you will be expected to take part in annual skills development and training provided by the Association to support you in your role as a management committee member.
If you share our values and have the time and expertise to support us in our efforts as a sector leading organisation, making a positive difference to people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.
Tullochan Trust
No matter how good our services are, we can't properly support our users/community well if we don't have skilled people in the team. If this sounds like you?... we would love you to consider volunteering with us for a few hours per week.
Fashion Fix is a clothes and accessories shop based in Lomond Galleries, Alexandria selling quality, brand new, big brand clothes at affordable prices. The shop offers our Tullochan young people the opportunity to gain work placement and training opportunities learning retailing, merchandising, customer service and stock control all in a fast paced, supportive environment lead by our experienced shop manager.
Our friendly shop is an ideal place for you to put your retail skills to great use, ideally someone with good communication skills, good with people and talking to customers as well as stock knowledge, retail experience, preferably in fashion although this is not essential, the role is available on the last Thursday, Friday and Saturday of the month to cover our sale, the volunteer would be required to remove goods from their boxes, hang clothing up and re-packaging unsold goods at the end of the sale. As well as our monthly sale we would require someone to set up the clothing items for the months sale, packaging and boxing of clothes ready to be shipped from Dumbarton to the store in Alexandria.
Muscular Dystrophy UK-West Dunbartonshire
We need dedicated volunteers to support the regional development team to deliver high- quality care to supporters in order to continue our vital work. Getting out and about in the community is a vital part to raising both funds and awareness for the charity and we simply can’t have the reach we need without volunteers!
Summary of role
What you’ll get out of the role:
• Meeting new people in your community and working as part of our skilled and friendly fundraising team.
• The opportunity to develop new and existing skills in fundraising, management, organizational skills and communication.
• A flexible volunteering opportunity that you can fit around your lifestyle.
• Relevant training by MDUK.
As a Volunteer Collection box Co-ordinator you will support the Regional Development Manager in your region to raise awareness and funds for the charity by placing and managing collection boxes within businesses in your local community.
Specific tasks may include:
• Placing charity collection boxes in shops, pubs, chemists, doctor’s surgeries etc in your area.
• Making follow up visits to businesses where boxes have been placed to empty contents and reseal boxes for further use.
• Counting and receipting contents of each box emptied.
• Maintaining accurate records of venues holding boxes and how much each collection box placed raises – you will be provided with a spreadsheet to facilitate this.
• Ensuring boxes are clean and in good condition and replacing where needed.
• Banking income and providing detailed report of income to Regional Development Manager within agreed timescales.
What you’ll bring to the role:
• Have a welcoming, friendly manner.
• Good organisation skills and ability to maintain records.
• Initiative in order to recognise opportunities to place boxes.
• Have good written English and basic computer skills with a good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Can volunteer flexible hours.
• The ability to work well with staff and other volunteers as part of a team but also able to work on your own initiative.
Muscular Dystrophy UK-West Dunbartonshire
Are you passionate Gardening or have horticultural knowledge? In this role of Community Gardens Ambassador, you'll play a key part in helping to find gardens to open in your local area. You will be a key ambassador for the charity and a link to the gardens.
Key Responsibilities:
Community Building:
• Inspire individuals to open their gardens to the public, creating a unique opportunity for community engagement.
• create connections among community gardens, encouraging the exchange of ideas and collaboration.
Event planning and coordination:
• help to organise and coordinate Community Garden events that showcase the gardens in your area.
• Provide support for garden hosts (you will be provided with resources and support for this), ensuring their success in attracting visitors and generating income.
Promotion and marketing:
• Use your local knowledge to promote Open Garden opportunities and events, and explain why this is important for Muscular Dystrophy UK
• Support the open gardens in their fundraising endeavours.
What you’ll get out of the role:
• Meeting and working with new and inspiring people.
• Developing your communications, fundraising, PR and organisational skills.
• More experience to add to your CV.
• Developing your leadership skills.
• Making a difference to your local community by raising funds and the profile of MDUK in your community.
• Having fun, sharing your enthusiasm and doing something new.
• Guidance on fundraising, finance and health and safety.
What you’ll bring to the role:
• A passion for gardening or some horticultural experience
• Organisational, communication and time management skills so you can work effectively with a wide range of people.
• The ability to work well with staff and other volunteers as part of a team but also able to work on your own initiative.
• Honesty, reliability, passion and enthusiasm.
• Ability to respond proactively to new opportunities.
Muscular Dystrophy UK-West Dunbartonshire
We need dedicated volunteers to support the regional development team to deliver high-quality care to supporters in order to continue our vital work. Getting out and about in the community is a vital part to raising both funds and awareness for the charity and we simply can’t have the reach we need without volunteers!
What you’ll get out of the role:
• Meeting new people in your community and working as part of our skilled and friendly fundraising team
• A flexible volunteering opportunity that you can fit around your lifestyle
• Relevant training by MDUK
What you’ll be doing:
As an Ambassador you will be a representative for Muscular Dystrophy UK.
• You will use your influence and contacts with local small businesses and individuals in your area to help build Muscular Dystrophy UK networks and fundraising partnerships.
• You will be confident in speaking about the cause and the work of the charity; developing relationships with key supporters and individuals in the process.
• Raising awareness of who we are and what we do is very important. So we are looking for a proactive volunteer who will seek out speaking opportunities and make asks on behalf of the charity to attend events where further awareness can be raised.
Specific tasks may include:
• Introduce your Regional Development Manager to decision makers in local companies and community organisations.
• Promoting small business involvement in our Go Bright day and Bake a Difference and/or any other suitable initiatives and events.
• Using your experience to help Muscular Dystrophy UK maximise returns from our small business partnerships and local media partnerships.
• Making introductions to key community figures, groups and networks (e.g. MPs, mayors, WI, golf clubs, rotaries etc).
• Helping us to recruit skilled volunteers from your networks.
• Providing feedback to help us improve and develop the way we work.
• Attending events and meetings on behalf of Muscular Dystrophy UK. The events and activities the charity is invited to vary from large conferences or fundraising balls through to other fundraising activities such as supporter coffee mornings, quiz nights and cheque presentation opportunities.
• Speaking about muscular dystrophy and the work of the charity in fighting muscle disease.
• Recognising opportunities to exchange contact details and develop relationships.
Bellsmyre Development Trust
No matter how good our services are, we can't properly support our community well if we don't have good Support people in the team. If this sounds like you?... we would love you to consider volunteering with us for a few hours per week.
Bellsmyre Development Trust exists to support the residents of Bellsmyre towards engaging with, participating in and developing their local neighbourhood. We believe Bellsmyre is full of great people and great potential. We aim to bring residents and opportunities together
Looking for someone to assist at our busy Parent, Baby and Toddler Group, we would like a volunteer who is able to set up the toys at the beginning of the session and ensure that the toys are cleaned and put away after the session has finished, make snack for the babies and toddlers whilst they are with us and be able to communicate with both the children and the parents when they arrive and throughout the session.
Role is available on a Monday 9.30-12pm & 12-2.30pm & Thursday 9.30-12- 12.30-3.00pm
Bellsmyre Development Trust
No matter how good our services are, we can't properly support our community well if we don't have good Support people in the team. If this sounds like you?... we would love you to consider volunteering with us for a few hours per week.
Bellsmyre Development Trust exists to support the residents of Bellsmyre towards engaging with, participating in and developing their local neighbourhood. We believe Bellsmyre is full of great people and great potential. We aim to bring residents and opportunities together
Our regular Senior's Bingo session is looking for someone who has the ability to engage older people when they attend the Bingo session, be able to set up the room for the session, someone who can call the Bingo numbers and check any winning cards, be able to set up for teas and coffees for those in attendance, clear up the room once people have finished their activity. The Bingo runs from 9.30-12.30pm on a Friday
Knowetop SCIO
No matter how good our services are, we can't properly support our users/community well if we don't have good coaches in the team. If this sounds like you?... we would love you to consider volunteering with us for a few hours per week.
Knowetop is 15 acre site in Castlehill, Dumbarton, formerly the site of a community farm. The project was set up in 2021 and became a charity, Knowetop SCIO, in October 2023. Our aim is to make Knowetop a good place for people and a good place for nature.
As part of our activities on site we run twice weekly practical volunteer sessions for adults. These take place on Tuesday afternoons between 1pm and 4pm, and Thursday mornings from 10am to 1pm.
Volunteers undertake a range of different practical tasks, such as clearing vegetation, maintaining paths, improving habitats, sowing / planting fruit & vegetables, re-purposing materials, DIY and any other jobs that need doing as part of our community food growing and habitat management work.
So, whether you are looking to use your time well, update your skills or have the chance to do something a bit new, we would love to hear from you. In return, we can offer you a warm welcome and all of the support and help you could need.
We are seeing a rise in demand for our services, everyday. Having your help will allow us to be there for the people who need us. Any time you can give will make a real difference.
Re-engage West Dunbartonshire
As a call companion coordinator, you will be the main point of contact for all the call companions and older people in your group. Our call companion coordinators are a vital part of the Re-engage team, ensuring that their group of call companions have all the support and information they need to make regular friendship calls to older people.
This is a challenging and rewarding role which might be a bit busy to begin with but will take up less of your time once your group is fully up and running. You’ll be checking in with your group members once a month, and you’ll conduct a short wellbeing questionnaire with the older people in the group every six months.
Tasks include:
Setting up the first call companion calls for your group by getting in touch with the call companions and older people
Checking in with the older people in your group once they have had their first call companion call
Keeping in regular contact with your team of call companions and sharing any updates from Re-engage that are relevant to them
Responding to any issues and queries from the call companions and older people in your group
Barnardo's Scotland
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 shops. Our stores sell lots of great donated & new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
Our retail stores are the face of our charity on the high-street and in local communities. We have loads of amazing stock donated to us every week, and this all needs to be sorted, tagged and put on the shop-floor for sale!
Making sure our shops look fantastic is another task you can get involved with. You may also be required to help out on the till too, but we will show you how that works during your time volunteering with us. We value the contribution of everyone who supports Barnardo’s.
You will be a friendly face of Barnardo’s by volunteering in one of our shops. It would be great if you could volunteer one shift a week (or even more if you want) but we’re always happy to be flexible to work around your availability.
Why we want you:
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 stores. Our stores sell lots of great donated and new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
What you will be doing:
Work on the till processing sales and returns
Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing
Create stylish window displays
Replenish stock on the shop floor
Stock-take and other administrative tasks
The skills you need:
Friendly and helpful
Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers
Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s
Flexible and willing to do a variety of the shop tasks
What's in it for you:
Have fun and meet new people
Develop skills for your CV including confidence, teamwork and problem solving
Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families
Learning and development opportunities through our Volunteer Academy which includes access to Level 2 Qualifications and other accredited courses
Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer
Other information:
Minimum age 14
Shop based
Location
Unit 1, 485/507 Glasgow Road, Clydebank, Dunbartonshire, G81 1JP, United Kingdom
Disclaimer
We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the above, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles. If you are unable to apply online through the link on this page, please visit your local store for a paper application form or contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team on volunteering@barnardos.org.uk
Barnardo's Scotland
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 shops. Our stores sell lots of great donated & new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
Over 60 donation centres receive and distribute 100’s of bags of stock every single week. All of these donations need to be lifted and shifted so they end up in the right shops - we don’t require a weightlifter, but you will be need to be physically fit to help move the many donations we receive.
As well as working up a sweat, our donation centres also sell a variety of stock which all need processing and putting on the shop floor. Making sure our shops look fantastic is another task you can get involved with. You may also be required to help out on the till once in a while, but we will show you how that works during your time volunteering with us. We value the contribution of everyone who supports Barnardo’s.
You will be a friendly face of Barnardo’s by volunteering in one of our shops. It would be great if you could volunteer one shift a week (or even more if you want) but we’re always happy to be flexible to work around your availability.
Why we want you:
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 stores. Our stores sell lots of great donated and new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
What you will be doing:
Sorting large amounts of donations and stock
Work on the till processing sales and returns
Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing
Create stylish window displays
Replenish stock on the shop floor
Stock-take and other administrative tasks
The skills you need:
Friendly and helpful
Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers
Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s
Flexible and willing to do a variety of the shop tasks
What's in it for you:
Have fun and meet new people
Develop skills for your CV including confidence, teamwork and problem solving
Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families
Learning and development opportunities through our Volunteer Academy which includes access to Level 2 Qualifications and other accredited courses
Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer
Other information:
Minimum age 14
Shop based
Location
Unit 1 K Retail Park, Clydebank, Dunbartonshire, G81 2QB, United Kingdom
Disclaimer
We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the above, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles. If you are unable to apply online through the link on this page, please visit your local store for a paper application form or contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team on volunteering@barnardos.org.uk
The Bite and Blether Lunch Club
We are looking for someone to come along to our lunch club to prepare nutritious food for our guests. Duties include preparation of ingredients, peeling potatoes, vegetables and meat, plating up meals once they are cooked and keeping the work surfaces clean and tidy, loading the dishwasher once the plates and cutlery have been returned to the kitchen area, leaving the kitchen in a good condition on finish.
British Heart Foundation-Clydebank Furniture & Electrical
Are you always on the phone? Are you calm, collected and chatty? We’re always looking for friendly, confident and helpful people to join our team and become the voice of your local store. You will be the first point of contact for our customers helping them with any enquiries and arranging collections for donations and deliveries.
Come and be a part of your local team and learn customer service skills and gain experience. If you have good communication skills and able to follow administration processes accurately then come and be a part of our team and laugh and chat with other volunteers over a cup of tea and a biscuit. Perfect for enhancing your CV and skills set
We talk to our customers, make them feel welcome, help them find the things they’re looking for and inform them of the BHF’s life saving heart research. We keep the sales floor looking fresh and inspiring and thank everyone who brings in their donations and custom. Come and be a part of your local team and learn about customer service skills and gain experience. Don’t worry if you’re not a confident speaker, with this role all you need is a welcoming and helpful attitude.
We’ll provide you with all the support and help you need. Perfect for enhancing your CV and skills set
Y Sort-It
We all need that person who believes in us!
Ysort-It is a Youth Organisation that covers all of West Dunbartonshire. Volunteer Mentors are required for its Intandem Programme.
Intandem is Scotland’s National Mentoring Programme and is funded by Inspiring Scotland and the Robertson’s Trust. Intandem supports care experienced children and young people aged between 8 and 14 at point of referral. Namely, Intandem supports children that live under a Compulsory Supervision Order (CS0) or are living in Kinship Care.
For children and young people to thrive and have a bright future, they need one constant adult. Someone who truly inspires and believes in them. Without the support of a Volunteer Mentor, tragically some of the children in our programme would not have a supportive adult like this in their lives.
You can truly make a life changing difference! And the reason we know this, is because our young people tell us.
You -
· Volunteer Mentors must be aged 18 and over. We have mentors from all ages! Every age group has something to offer.
· You must be able to commit to spending one hour a week with the person the support.
· You must care about young people and want them to have positive outcomes.
· Believe like us there should be no barriers to what young people in Scotland can achieve.
What we can provide you with -
· Comprehensive training and support provided by our dedicated Mentor Support Worker.
· Travel expenses.
· An activity budget to do activities such as taking a young person to the cinema.
· Fantastic facilities at our Base where you can chose to meet your young person. For example you can bake or play Playstation together.
· Fantastic work experience, particularly for anyone seeking a career in Health and Social Care or Education.
Old Kilpatrick Food Parcels
No matter how good our services are, we can't properly support our users/community well if we don't have skilled people in the team. If this sounds like you?... we would love you to consider volunteering with us for a few hours per week.
Our friendly kitchen is an ideal place for you to put your preparation skills to great use -someone who can prepare food prior to cooking, desirable Food Hygiene certificate or willing to work towards one, experience in a kitchen although not essential, cleaning work area before handling food, washing, peeling and chopping vegetables, dicing meat and storing prepared food to ensure freshness.
So, whether you are looking to use your time well, update your skills or have the chance to do something a bit new, we would love to hear from you. In return, we can offer you a warm welcome and all of the support and help you could need.
We are seeing a rise in demand for our services, everyday. Having your help will allow us to be there for the people who need us. Any time you can give will make a real difference.
Volunteering opportunities advertised
across
West Dunbartonshire:
211
Essential Corporate Induction and training will be provided on learnPro for all volunteers to ensure they are prepared for the role eg Hand Hygiene and Fire Awareness Training.
The Care Experience volunteer will require a high level of concentration when carrying out interviews. The ability to track and record feedback/activity accurately and consistently. The ability to summarise key issues and actions arising from the walkrounds. The need for active listening skills and good communication skills and willingness to work with staff in clinical settings. Sensitive enquiry to find out what works well and what does not in wards whilst identifying points that can be improved both in terms of quality and safety.
This role involves visiting wards and speaking to patients and visitors to carry out interviews as directed by the Head of Department. Maintain records of interviews and audits in line with guidelines. Return reports to appropriate departments.
Volunteers must show a willingness to undertake training and comply with NHS Golden Jubilee policies and procedures.
Being a trustee brings lots of opportunities and there are many reasons why people take on the role. If you’re passionate about making a difference then this could be the role for you! As a Girlguiding Scotland trustee, you’ll have the opportunity to use your skills, knowledge and experience to support our work. You’ll make a difference to the lives of thousands of girls. The trustee board focuses on the strategy and performance of Girlguiding Scotland ensuring we continue to develop in response to member needs. Currently the main focus for our work is on providing a motivating and rewarding volunteer experience so that we can build capacity to enable more girls to join Girlguiding in Scotland, thereby ensuring we can sustain the organisation for the future.
As a trustee, you will contribute to shaping the future direction for Girlguiding Scotland and be responsible for ensuring the charity meets all legal obligations. You must be eligible to serve as a trustee of a charity, including being aged 18 or over at the time of appointment. Find out more here about who can be a trustee.
As a trustee you will be an active member of the trustee board, which is chaired by the chief commissioner (our most senior volunteer). The board is responsible for the governance and overall effective management of Girlguiding Scotland. The trustee board ensures that Girlguiding Scotland works within the legal, charitable, and financial requirements of a charity, meets regulatory requirements and promotes good practice.
We’re for all girls and we want Girlguiding Scotland to be a safe and welcoming space for every person that wants to join us. Our trustee board should be as diverse as the girls that we support and inspire which is why we encourage trustee applications from people of all backgrounds. In particular, we would welcome trustee applications from people with disabilities and individuals from ethnic minority groups.
You can find out more about the role by downloading the application pack from our website.
The primary role of the Outpatient Support Volunteer is to support the work of The Surgical Centre and Orthopaedic Outpatient Departments by providing a service to guide patients to pods or departments within the hospital as directed by staff.
They will require to be friendly, reliable and of a clean and smart appearance. The volunteer will show patience and understanding of the patient's needs by escorting them at the patient’s pace. Volunteers require good communication skills and a willingness to work with staff in clinical settings.
The volunteer will require to have good interpersonal skills as they will interact/communicate with patients, nursing staff and practitioners. They will be required to report any matters of concern directly to the Co-ordinating Nurse for the clinic or the Senior Charge Nurse for Outpatients as required.
The role of the Welcome Guide is to provide help, direction and reassurance and to offer a friendly and helpful welcome to patients, families and visitors.
Be welcoming by chatting to patients and visitors and make them feel at ease. Actively observe patients/visitors to the unit identifying anyone who may appear in need of assistance.
Signposting patients to waiting areas to be called for their appointment. Liaising with staff in the unit as necessary.
The role of the Meet & Greet Volunteer is to offer a friendly face and welcome to patients, families and visitors. Volunteers guide people to the appropriate department/person within the hospital.
The post holder will record the number of people they assist during their session. This role requires knowledge about the hospital and where services are located. It is also useful if volunteers are familiar with the wider community including public transport availability. All volunteers at NHS Golden Jubilee are required to complete learning modules including Hand Hygiene and Fire Awareness.
Why we want you
Parent to Parent is the National Autistic Society’s award-winning UK wide confidential emotional support helpline which is provided over the phone by trained volunteers, who are all parents of autistic children and adults. The volunteers all have personal experience of autism and the impact it has on their own families. They are there to give parents and carers the opportunity to talk through any issues, feelings or problems they’re experiencing. They can suggest helpful strategies, signpost them to other sources of information and support, or just provide a non-judgmental listening ear. Volunteers provide this from their own home.
All volunteers must be a parent or primary carer of an autistic child or adult.
What you will be doing
Calling parents and carers of autistic children and adults who have contacted the Parent to Parent Emotional Support Helpline
Providing emotional support and a non-judgemental listening ear to other parents and carers
Signposting parents, when appropriate, to information and advice services via email
Recording details of interactions with parents on the service’s secure system
Dealing appropriately with confidential information and documentation in line with the service’s policies
Some occasional travel to attend training and forums will be necessary
You will need access to your own computer/laptop with internet access
What will I get out of it?
You will get to meet the inspirational faces of community groups across the UK and immerse yourself in their work; use your existing skills in a rewarding fashion whilst developing new ones; guide members to become more inclusive; network with other like-minded individuals helping grassroots sports groups survive; and so much more. Our volunteers say that making a positive difference to our members is what they most enjoy about volunteering at Sported.
What will I do as a Sported volunteer?
You'll use your professional skills and lived experience to help groups overcome operational challenges, become better equipped for the future, and tackle inequality in sport.
Most of our roles are quite flexible and work around your schedule. We do our best to only share opportunities we think are relevant to you. With most of our volunteering support being delivered digitally, it’s even easier to get started supporting members across our network.
What will I get out of it?
You will get to meet the inspirational faces of community groups across the UK and immerse yourself in their work; use your existing fundraising skills in a rewarding fashion whilst developing new ones; guide members to become more inclusive; network with other like-minded individuals helping grassroots sports groups survive; and so much more. Our volunteers say that making a positive difference to our members is what they most enjoy about volunteering at Sported.
What will I do as a Sported volunteer?
You'll use your professional skills and lived experience to help groups overcome operational challenges, become better equipped for the future, and tackle inequality in sport.
Most of our roles are quite flexible and work around your schedule. We do our best to only share opportunities we think are relevant to you. With most of our volunteering support being delivered digitally, it’s even easier to get started supporting members across our network.
-
Home-based volunteering, Suitable for groups
At Nourish, our new project looks at researching the ‘British restaurants’ government initiative of the 1940s to develop a Public Dining concept that will support local communities today.
British Restaurants were created to provide a hot, healthy, and cheap meal (9p equivalent to £1.50 today) to those who needed it such as those who had homes destroyed by bombings, ran out of food rations, were desperate for support and a place to socialise and to feel a part of a community. By 1943 there was more than 2,000 restaurants serving 500,000 meals a day. Restaurants were set up by local councils in safe spaces from town halls to local churches, they also featured artwork to make the space engaging and joyful- not just a simple soup kitchen but a proud place for community.
We want individuals from all backgrounds, anywhere in Scotland, with a range of skills and abilities to join us on researching this forgotten history!
We are also interested in learning from international examples of state-subsidized dining experiences as further inspiration for our framework of Public Diners. Our current community researchers have found examples all over the world such as: Milk Bars (Poland), Hawker Centres (Singapore), Langar’s (Sikh Gurdwara), Peoples Commune Kitchens (China) and many more.
This is a mostly at home role, where volunteers can access online collections and archives for anything relating to British Restaurants in Scotland. Volunteers are encouraged, if able, to visit local museums, archives, and libraries for this research also. We will provide support and training for volunteers for accessing these materials.
The role also includes interviewing members of the public who may have visited/ used these restaurants during World War Two and after. We will also be interviewing individuals who also used international examples of state subsidised restaurants. This will involve the actual interviewing but recording and transcribing the session. We will also provide support and training (through a separate group) on this. This means that occasionally a volunteer may need to travel to interviewing locations. Volunteers will be reimbursed for travel and related costs, this will be further explained during onboarding. Volunteers can also be involved with outreach strategies to find interviewees.
All these resources and materials will be used to create a touring exhibition on British Restaurants as evidence and inspiration to how they would work today; Public Diners. Volunteers also have the opportunity to assist in the curation of this exhibition.
This is a great opportunity for those interested in advancing their academic journey or career in the heritage sector or even if you are interested in local history!
For more information about the project and the type of research we are looking for please visit our website: https://www.nourishscotland.org/projects/public-diners/
-
Home-based volunteering, Board/trustee role
Creative XR Theatre Lab and SCIO Produced Moon is looking for new trustees who are excited by what we do, who share our values, and who are interested in bringing their experience in finance to join our team.
Our board is looking to grow later this year, adding another voice to our Trustees. Produced Moon is specifically looking for someone interested in our Treasurer role.
Produced Moon is a young arts organisation in an innovative and rapidly growing sector. As our treasurer you would both support us as we deliver the ongoing financial management of the organisation as well as help us think strategically about our future, building financial processes and structures as we grow. This role is great for someone who is interested in gaining board experience and working in a hands-on, collaborative role to support an arts charity delivering meaningful creative projects.
We’re looking for someone who is excited by what Produced Moon does, who shares our values, and who is interested in bringing their experience in finance to join our team. You don’t need to have worked in charity finance before, or have been a board member, and we can offer support and guidance for people who are new to working with charity finances in this way and are keen to learn.
Please read full role descriptions on our website to apply: https://www.producedmoon.co.uk/workwithus
Location: All Scotland ,England, Wales, Northern Ireland
For further information, please contact board@producedmoon.co.uk or visit https://www.producedmoon.co.uk/workwithus
The deadline is Thursday 08 August 2024 at 17:00.