We are looking for a volunteer to provide Videoconferencing Technical Support across a number of Age Inclusive Workplace workshops. Videoconference training runs more smoothly and provides a more positive learning experience for participants if the presenter is supported by a second facilitator with responsibility for the technical requirements of the platform and the session. The role will primarily be providing support on our Planning for Your Future Pre-Retirement workshops. To help people prepare for taking the step into retirement and later life, Age Scotland has developed a workshop aimed at the 50+ age group. We want to inspire and engage with people through an informative and interactive workshop providing guidance and support on transitioning into later life. The volunteer may be based anywhere in the country, assuming they have internet access. Full training will be provided. The role may also include providing technical support for other workshops we run within the Age Inclusive Workplace team. The role will include: • start the session • admit the presenters to the session • make presenters Co-Hosts to allow them to share their screen for PowerPoint slides • admit participants to the session • create breakout rooms and groups • raise polls • monitor the chat box while the presenter is sharing their screen and alert them to any points or questions raised • assist participants with any technical issues which arise during the session

We are looking for a volunteer to support our Comradeship Circles service, which offers older members of the ex-service community the opportunity to enjoy regular group camaraderie by telephone. You will join the Veterans Friendship Circles Facilitator on group phone calls, which last up to an hour, helping to facilitate discussion, developing resources to enrich Circles in response to members' interests, and providing pre and post call administrative support. Currently this role is home based, with access to a phone required.

Last is a Glasgow based start-up social enterprise that aims to support people to reduce their plastic waste by providing advice and selling reusable products as alternatives. With our profits we are developing an education programme that will teach primary age children about how they can look after the environment. We are looking for someone who cares deeply about the environment and understands how to use the power of social media to create change. If you are on your own plastic free journey, all the better! This is a flexible, work from home opportunity so you will need access to your own computer. The marketing officer will support Last to build engagement with customers and increase revenue by planning and delivering marketing activity. You will work closely with the directors to plan marketing activity and be able to work independently to carry the work out and measure success. You would: Manage company Instagram account Manage Facebook page Contribute to website content including blogs and product descriptions Create visual content for social media and website Manage email marketing Generate ideas for new marketing opportunities

To place our iconic boxes locally as part of their daily life and every few months tally up the funds before paying them in to Guide Dogs. • Identifying and placing collecting boxes in suitable locations • Talking to the shop owner, receptionist etc. at the location about how the boxes will help Guide Dogs and what we do • Empting boxes every 3-6 months (as they get full) and banking the income through the paying in book provided. Give a receipt and letter of thanks to the hosts • Keeping a written record of the location of all boxes for your supervisor, the dates they are emptied and the dates/amounts banked • If boxes aren’t collecting much, you’ll decide to move them to a better location. Your supervisor may also ask you to remove boxes • Reporting any stolen boxes to the local Mobility Team • Spotting the potential for further fundraising amongst the box holders for Community Fundraiser Location: Various and local surroundings

Be the key contact for fundraising in your local community to raise money from a variety of activities such as collections, social events and Tea Parties. • Organising and attending events such as the Great Guide Dogs Tea Party, Pub Quizzes and collections in your local area • Encouraging local businesses, schools and groups to name their own guide dog puppy • Building relationships with local networks, socials groups, schools and businesses to encourage them to host their own event in support of Guide Dogs • Working as part of Guide Dogs’ fundraising team with staff and volunteers • Liaising with Community Fundraiser informing them of events in your area • Making sure your fundraising policies and procedures are followed. • Ensuring income raised from events is banked in a timely manner. • Ensuring that any information provided by Guide Dogs is cascaded to relevant supporters or volunteers.

The Edinburgh, Lothians and Borders Branch of the RAF Association is looking for volunteers to support various volunteer roles within the branch i.e. Committee/Trustees, Welfare, Fundraising, developing partnerships with RAF Air Cadets, RAF Reserves and Armed Forces Breakfast Clubs amongst others. If you are not interested in Committee/Trustee roles, non-trustee volunteers can provide valuable support relating to the above. Current or previous service in the Royal Air Force is not required; some roles within the branch require membership of RAFA; and although encouraged, membership of RAFA is not not a pre-requisite to volunteering your time, skills, experience and commitment.

We are looking for therapists from a wide range of disciplines from reiki to hypnotherapy to mindfulness, and everything in between! If you have a background in complementary therapy and have a couple of hours available to support group work and 1:1 sessions, we’d love to tell you more. We are looking for volunteers to join our Complementary Therapy team and donate their time and professional skills as a therapist to support our hospice patients, this may include people with neurological, heart or chest conditions and cancer. We have a dynamic and friendly team who are providing imaginative ways of supporting people in the different circumstances they face due to the pandemic. We hope to be able to offer both face to face support sessions for patients attending our Edinburgh Hospice, and a range of online support including 1:1 sessions and online videos and courses on complementary therapies and wellbeing.

Coping with bereavement involves painful emotions, coming to terms with loss and making adjustments in life. Many people find it a great comfort to have someone to talk to about how they are feeling during this difficult time. We are looking for volunteers to provide emotional support over the phone to adults who have been bereaved by a terminal illness. You will be helping them to explore their feelings and adapt to life post-bereavement. Training, support and supervision will be provided. You will be working alongside our Patient and Family Support team in our Edinburgh Hospice, in a role where you can make an incredible difference to the lives of those affected by bereavement.

Kitchen Assistant Volunteer for Braid House Day Centre supporting elderly individuals. Volunteers will assist in the running of our kitchen to prepare meals and morning and afternoon teas for the clients attending the centre. Also, to assist with cleaning duties. They will require: • A sensitive and calm approach • Good communication skills • Ability to be flexible. • Complying with health & safety, health & hygiene procedures Volunteer Kitchen Assistants are preferred from 8.45 – 3.30pm but we are flexible with these hours Key tasks: - To assist with dishwashing and other cleaning duties - To stock trolley ready for client’s tea in morning and afternoon - General kitchen duties

Care Assistant Volunteer for Braid House Day Centre supporting elderly individuals. The purpose of post is to assist in the provision of care for clients with specialist requirement around organic emotional and physical needs and supporting them to maintain and improve the quality of life for the individual, their carers and families through personalised and targeted interventions. Key tasks: • Assist clients with mobility needs. • Supporting and encouraging clients with activities • Contribute at care staff meeting. • To report significant observations/ events, relating to clients and service delivery • Being aware and responsive to the needs of clients with a wide range of dementia and • other/ organic and functioning conditions including their wellbeing