Health in Mind’s Peer Support Service supports adults from Ethnic Minorities, aged 18+, who want to improve their mental health and wellbeing. As a Peer Support Volunteer, you will support someone on a one-to-one basis for up to six months for 1-2 hours per week. During this time, you will work with them to understand how they are feeling, and to explore what steps they can take to make positive changes.

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented individual to oversee card and cash transactions at our Face Painting Booth during the Fawkes Festival event on the 3rd of November. The Payment Manager will be responsible for ensuring smooth and accurate handling of all payments, providing excellent customer service, and maintaining the security of funds.

We are looking for volunteers to promote Dementia Adventure, our mission and support services at local community events. All with a view to enable people living with dementia to get outdoors, connect with nature, themselves and their community, and retain a sense of adventure in their lives, in all aspects within the community. This is an ideal role for those unable to give a set commitment each week. We will always try to give plenty of notice about upcoming events. Activities Include: ▪ Representing Dementia Adventure at local community events such as dementia and memory cafes, local dementia fairs, Women's Institute, Rotary, U3A and similar groups/organisations ▪ Where appropriate, and if felt able, giving short talks (all resources provided) to individuals and groups within the area about the work we do ▪ Engaging members of the public at these events by talking about our adventures, research, consultancy and training as well as how people can fundraise and/or volunteer for us ▪ Recording enquiries generated from the public and passing this information to the Dementia Adventure Community Engagement Team ▪ Undertaking any essential training which is in line with Dementia Adventure's policies and procedures

We believe everyone has the right to live life to the full following the diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, stroke or Long Covid. 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 Kindness Callers, who provide a listening ear to people who have had one of our conditions via a weekly telephone call to reduce the feeling of isolation and loneliness.

We are delighted to be opening up an exciting opportunity to join the SOHTIS Board of Trustees. We believe that everyone deserves to live in freedom with dignity and respect and we are looking to recruit people who share our vision to partner with us in making that a reality for all. SOHTIS is a leading anti-human trafficking NGO in Scotland. Human trafficking is happening in all 32 local authorities in Scotland, on each of our doorsteps. Hidden and misunderstood, At our heart is compassion and so we go the extra mile, tenacity in our pursuit of justice, dignity expressed in equity and respect for every person’s journey. We have an experienced team who are active in service delivery and strategic local and national policy. Our Board is an essential part of our growing and dynamic organisation. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about justice and determined to advance human rights to join us as we embark on a new three year ambitious strategy.

Grandmentors is an award-winning, inter-generational mentoring programme, operating in various locations across the UK. We are currently looking for new Volunteer Mentors to join our programme in Midlothian which launched in 2023. It is widely recognised that care-experienced young people are some of the most disadvantaged in society. Many are in care because they have experienced, or are at risk of, neglect and/or abuse. Security and stability are often missing from their lives. We recruit, train and support volunteer mentors (normally but not exclusively aged 50+) who draw on their wealth of professional and personal life experience and skills to support young people (aged 16-26) through life transitions on their pathway to independence. Grandmentors is all about empowering and positive relationships, aligning to “The Promise” that Scotland made to its care experienced population. Young people are listened to, heard, and responded to. They benefit from safe, consistent loving relationships, and access to meaningful support to boost mental & physical wellbeing, resilience, and confidence. Grandmentors facilitate conversations around keeping well, coping strategies, self-care, and self-management. Each young person alongside their Grandmentor co-produces a bespoke support plan and set goals based on their needs. They explore and review the young person’s challenges, and priorities. These range from enhancing mental & physical health and wellbeing, dealing with stress and conflict, support to access sustainable and appropriate housing, career, and education goals, budget planning and more.

As a CPR Champion you will support St John Scotland as part of their partnership with Save a Life for Scotland. You will get the opportunity to attend various events within your local area with other St John Scotland CPR Champions and CPR Leads ensuring that participants are equipped to undertake potentially lifesaving bystander CPR according to current policies, regulations and protocol. You will also be trained on demonstrating defibrillator usage to participants. Main tasks: - Deliver Bystander CPR awareness to various people at different events within your local area - Defibrillator Demonstration (training is provided)

St John Scotland is looking for volunteer drivers aged between 21-80 to support our patient transport service. St John Scotland works in partnership with NHS Forth Valley to provide patient transport for people attending renal clinics. As a Patient Transport Driver, it will be your role to transport renal patients to and from the Renal Unit at Forth Valley Royal Hospital (FVRH) in Larbert. This service is completely free to patients. Drivers will need access to their own car and all vehicles and drivers require full insurance subject to a driving assessment and PVG.

Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity that allows you to make a tangible difference in your community? Consider becoming an Independent Prison Monitor (IPM) in Scotland. This unique and impactful role offers you the chance to play a crucial part in ensuring that the human rights of prisoners are upheld within Scotland’s prison system. What Does an Independent Prison Monitor Do? As an IPM, your primary responsibility will be to visit prisons across Scotland to observe conditions, speak with prisoners, and assess whether they are being treated fairly and with dignity. You’ll be part of a team dedicated to promoting transparency and accountability within the prison system. Your findings will contribute to reports that influence policy and practices, ensuring that standards are maintained and prisoners’ rights are protected. Who Can Apply? One of the most powerful aspects of the IPM role is that it is open to everyone. Whether you are a student, a retiree, or someone looking to give back to the community, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. No specific qualifications are required—just a commitment to fairness, integrity, and respect for others. Training and Support Don’t worry if you’re new to this type of work. As an IPM, you’ll receive comprehensive training that covers everything you need to know, from the legal framework governing prisons to effective communication skills. You’ll be supported by experienced monitors and the team at His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Prisons for Scotland (HMIPS), ensuring you are fully equipped to carry out your duties. The Benefits of Volunteering as an IPM Volunteering as an IPM offers numerous personal and professional benefits. It’s an opportunity to develop valuable skills, including critical thinking, communication, and report writing. You’ll gain deep insights into the criminal justice system and human rights, which can be particularly beneficial if you’re considering a career in law, social work, or public policy. Why Your Contribution Matters? Prisons are often out of sight and out of mind for many, but they are an integral part of our society. How we treat those who are incarcerated says a great deal about our commitment to human rights and justice. By becoming an IPM, you ensure that the voices of prisoners are heard and that their conditions are regularly scrutinized. This helps to prevent mistreatment and promotes a culture of respect and fairness within the prison system. How to Get Involved? If you’re ready to make a difference, we encourage you to apply to become an Independent Prison Monitor. The process is straightforward: visit the HMIPS website to learn more about the role and complete the application form. You’ll be joining a diverse group of volunteers who share a commitment to justice and human rights.

About Pain Concern Pain Concern is a charity providing information and support to people with pain and those who care for them, whether family, friends or healthcare professionals. Visit our website to find out more about what we do, including our Airing Pain radio programme, Pain Matters magazine, information helpline, community pain education sessions and our research and campaigning work.   All pain is unpleasant, but for the 7.8 million people in the UK living with long-term pain it is a part of everyday life. It diminishes quality of life more than any other condition, leading often to loss of work, depression and disability. Anyone at any age can develop persistent pain and you will very probably know somebody affected. Although there is usually no cure, people who receive the appropriate treatment, information and support can manage their condition effectively with life-changing results  Role purpose We have various fundraising events throughout the year and we are looking for volunteers to help us to support our amazing fundraisers. This would involve joining us at the fundraising events to cheer them on. This role would suit enthusiastic people who would like to motivate fundraisers to complete their event. We will have at least one cheer point along the route, where we will be showing our dedicated fundraisers how much we support them by cheering and clapping as loud as we can. This will also help to increase awareness of Pain Concern and the support the charity provides. 1 in 4 people in the UK live with long term pain, help us to help others by cheering on our fundraisers! To find upcoming fundraising events local to you, please visit our website. Travel and lunch expenses can be reimbursed in line with our Expense Policy. We’d love to have you join us as a Cheer Volunteer why not bring your friends and family along too. What you would be doing Keeping an eye on our website to see which fundraising event(s) you would like to attend Working with our Fundraising Team who will be organising the cheer stations Adhere to Pain Concern’s policies and procedures Representing Pain Concern in a professional manner Taking pictures at the event for our communications team to use Make a lot of noise and most importantly, have fun by cheering along our fundraisers! Is this role right for me? We are looking for an individual who possesses some, or all of the experiences, skills and qualities listed below: Friendly, positive and outgoing personality A flexible team player Interest in chronic pain Ability to travel to local events Comfortable with being in loud, busy places Availability and location  This is an ad hoc role, which will happen where the fundraising event is taking place. Benefits to you Opportunity to meet new people Experience volunteering as part of a friendly team Satisfaction of supporting a valuable service in the community You will receive support from a dedicated line manager We can reimburse your travel and lunch expenses in line with our Expenses Policy How do I apply?  For more information, please contact hr@painconcern.org.uk