We currently have around 40 shops/ community hubs across Scotland. Our shops and hubs help us raise funds so we can provide our services to the people who need us. Every one of our stores relies on a team of volunteers to help run it and support our staff. Quite simply, we cannot provide our services or raise funds without the amazing support of our volunteers. The time, support and the work they do is vital to us and the people we help. By helping out in one of our stores, you can make a difference to people and their families in Scotland who are isolated, scared or anxious about their condition.

We are looking for enthusiastic & friendly volunteers to assist us in delivering our reminiscence programme. This is an exciting time to join our reminiscence volunteer team as we restart our reminiscence activities following lockdown. Activities include sing-a-long sessions, outreach, and onsite object handling sessions. Reminiscence sessions are a chance for people to get together and use museum objects, songs, and photographs from our collection to unlock and share memories. They are also an opportunity to meet new friends, share stories and enjoy a chat over a cup of tea or coffee. Reminiscence volunteers play a crucial part in developing and delivering a range of reminiscence activities. They will be encouraged to source topic material by exploring our collection, assist with developing the sessions and engaging the group. If you enjoy working with older people or want experience in a museum then this could be the role for you. Training in delivering reminiscence sessions will be provided to all volunteers. The role would involve: • Reminiscence training • Developing sessions and supporting materials • Delivering reminiscence sessions on and off site We are looking individuals who have/are: • Good people skills • Good communication and listening skills • Willing to work unsupervised but will ask for help if needed • Willing to play an active role in sessions • An interest in history, stories and/or museums • An interest in learning new skills and working as a team We are also looking for a lead reminiscence volunteer who will assist with arranging sessions and general admin. What we can offer: Opportunities to gain practical experience and training in reminiscence. Provide references and advice.

Aim 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 Various shifts available Monday to Sunday, 3-4 hours per week

Join our horticulturalist in tasks across the farm: • Weeding, digging, grass cutting, strimming, compost turning, planting

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: 35 North Bridge Street, Bathgate, West Lothian, EH48 4PL, 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

Linlithgow Museum needs you! Become a Welcome Host at our volunteer run five-star visitor attraction. Volunteering with us is a chance to be part of this fantastic wee museum and bring local history to life for visitors. We are looking for enthusiastic & friendly volunteers to support our volunteer run museum. We have reopened and are looking for volunteers who can regularly give us three hours of their time a week to be Welcome Hosts. This role is incredibly important to the museum as the Welcome Host is the first person that visitors meet and can reassure visitors that they can safely visit the museum in a Covid secure manner. You’ll learn about the museum, meet new people, learn new skills and support your local small independent museum. Volunteers do not need any experience as we will provide full training and a mentor who will offer support and advice. The role would involve: • Welcoming visitors and answering questions • Opening/Closing the museum • Operating the retail Space • Collecting visitor information for Test and Trace purposes • Cleaning the museum public areas. We are looking individuals who have: • Good people skills • Good listening skills • Willing to accept and follow instruction and ask if in doubt • Have an interest in Linlithgow's history

We are looking for Volunteer Drivers to help people in Livingston get a wheelchair. If you have a few hours spare per week, you could help someone in Livingston to access a wheelchair. Email us at volunteerrecruitment@redcross.org.uk to find out more or visit us at https://www.redcross.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer to see our volunteer opportunities in your area.

We are looking for enthusiastic & friendly volunteers to support our volunteer run museum. We are looking for creative volunteers to help with our schools programme. This role is vital to the museum as School Activities Volunteers support the museum online and on-site activities aimed at schools. Volunteers will help create and deliver school activities. This includes onsite and virtual school workshops, teacher-led resources, and loan boxes. You’ll learn about the museum, meet new people, learn new skills and support our small independent museum. Volunteers will be supported by a mentor who will provide support and advice. The role would involve: • Creating school workshops and resources for teachers and pupils for use onsite and online • Delivering workshops/activities in the museum and remotely. • Assisting participants in taking part • Researching topics for workshops and resources We are looking for individuals who have: • Good people skills • Good listening skills • Happy to work independently and as part of a team • Have an interest in Linlithgow's history and or museums • Interest in delivering activities aimed at schools What we can offer: Opportunities to gain new skills, experiences and meet new people. Provide references and plenty of tea and coffee! To Apply: Please complete our website contact form or email Julia Branch, Communities Co-ordinator at julia@linlithgowmuseum.org for more information.

Collect food donations from shops in Livingston and Whitburn, return to West Calder Community HUB.

Tend planters at West Calder Community HUB. Water, deadhead plants, keep tidy. In summer twice a week, for about an hour, in winter less often. Flexible times to suit volunteer.

Handicabs Lothian (HcL) are looking for new Trustees to join our Board, we are particularly interested in volunteers with relevant experience in Community/PSV Transport legislation, Human Resources and Business Development. As a Trustee you will serve on our Board and help us support the Governance and management of the charity to deliver our new 5-year strategy. HcL provides travel solutions for people across the Lothian’s who have limited mobility. We provide much more than door-to-door transport through our fleet of vehicles and trained drivers, but a door-through-door service, assisting passengers, as needed, at the start and end of their journeys. Our funds come from the four Lothian Councils; fares income; donations; Transport Scotland; and local and national Funders and Trusts. We appreciate all of their support and throughout COVID-19, we have continued to deliver services adapting our support to the current circumstances.

The Board of Almond Valley Heritage Trust is responsible for the strategic direction of our charity. It sets and monitors policy, and provides oversight of operations and activities that are implemented by our professional team. Board members (Trustees) bring a diverse range of interests and experiences to the Board, represent a fair balance of views and perspectives, and are able to draw on many skills and strategic insights. We’re always happy to hear from individuals with appropriate interests and experiences who may be interested in joining the Board, and at present have a special interest in recruiting Board members who have insight into legal matters, or have experience in financial management. The minimum commitment sought is attendance and contribution to Board meetings that are held six times a year, normally on a Wednesday evening.

Help staff put donations on shelves and generally help when busy.

As part of our team of volunteers, you will provide support for both our shop teams and warehouse team. You will volunteer alongside the warehouse team to help prepare and send out orders to our shops, colleagues across the organisation, and our online customers. We currently have around 40 shops across Scotland. Our shops help us raise funds so we can provide our services to the people who need us. Every one of our shops relies on a team of volunteers to help run it and support our staff. Quite simply, we cannot provide our services or raise funds without the amazing support of our volunteers. The time, support, and the work they do is vital to us and the people we help. By helping in one of our shops or in our warehouse, you can make a difference to people and their families in Scotland who are isolated, scared, or anxious about their condition.

The Linburn Walled Garden is being re-developed as part of our Live Life partnership, to become a safe space for growing and wellbeing activities for Veterans, their families and the wider community. Be part of a small team focussed on regenerating growth in our walled garden • Weeding, digging, planting, hoeing • Barrowing compost about the site