Trustees required for Scottish breed rescue for the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. The rescue is nearly 50 years and is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Although specific experience with dogs would be desirable, its more important to have a "can do" attitude. We are particularly interested in people who have skills around organising events, fundraising, volunteer management, financial skills, social media and writing policies. You should have excellent organisational skills, ability to communicate and computer literacy as well as the ability to become knowledgable about how charities operate. Committee Meetings are via Zoom so you can be based anywhere in Scotland.

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

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.

Generation Arts seek to recruit a few new Trustees. Our small self-employed team develop and deliver arts activities to three main groups - NHS staff and patients, the general public in community venues, and to older people in day centres and residential care homes, all within West Lothian. We hope that new Trustees will bring some relevant knowledge or experience that can help us support our growth, and will help our Board be reflective of the diversity of people living and working in West Lothian. For example you may understand how charities develop or the public sector works, you may be a carer or employee (past or present) of the NHS or a care home. You might work with a large business that has a CSR role in the community, or have a general interest in supporting a local charity to reach more people and make the best impact. We're especially keen for someone who can support our on and offline marketing. We are a welcoming Board who meet for two hours on the first Tuesday morning of each month, in Livingston. To find out more about us please see our website www.generationarts.co.uk , or email generationarts.coordinator@gmail.com with any questions.

Community Support Volunteers 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 a group setting. The service can be delivered to provide specified person-centred communication support for those with a communication difficulty and/or to support a specific physical or everyday task. To undertake your role you will be required to undertake membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Adults) schemes in Scotland (PVG).

Quarriers Shared Lives and Family Placement Team provides people with a disability the opportunity to stay in the homes of approved carers and their families. Each placement provides accommodation, care, and support, enabling the person we support to be part of the life and activities of the carer and their family. Where & When Within West Lothian area near Broxburn. Once a week depending on the volunteer’s availability. Purpose Of The Role This is a fantastic opportunity to spend some time each week supporting a young person in the community to engage with different activities. You will be helping him to achieve a better quality of life by learning and development of new skills. This could involve helping to choose clubs to attend, going to the gym, or taking part in other activities the young person may wish to do. Your support will provide the young person with the the opportunity to develop his own skills and give something back to the community. For example, the young person enjoyed learning painting and decorating at Bloom House and has expressed an interest in learning joinery work or landscape gardening, if the opportunities arose. Main Tasks Include The young person enjoys a range of activities and having a volunteer befriender will encourage him to try new things. Going with the young person to community events, sports activities including football, swimming, and playing pool. He is keen to try new sports activities such as badminton, volleyball etc. There is scope to explore the young person helping out in his local community and learning new skills. The young person requires support while out in the community. For example, he will need support to keep him safe and ensure his emotional needs are met. The volunteer will also need to get to know the young person well and become attuned to his own personal needs. Required Skills, Qualities & Experience • It is important that the volunteer builds a positive relationship with the young person. • The young person is a good natured and easy going individual who enjoys having a joke with others as he has a great sense of humour. • The volunteer should be able to put the young person at the centre of any activity while they are together. Supporting his independence as much as possible. For example, listening to the young person’s views and allowing him choice while out in the community. • You must be a patient and kind individual who is able to problem solve and manage any challenges if they arise. • Good communication skills and open and honest is essential and have a basic understanding of IT skills and carry a mobile phone in case of emergency. What Are The Benefits • Gaining experience in supporting staff • We give our volunteers a sense of family, together transforming the lives of the vulnerable people we care for and support • Gaining new experiences and learn new skills • Build confidence and gain a sense of achievement • Improved physical and mental health wellbeing • Free training and development • Adding to your CV • Trying something new and meet new people • Have fun! Selection Procedure Application form, meeting, references and disclosure.

OPAL (Older People Active Lives) aims to maintain or increase the independence and well-being of older people across the West Lothian area. Our service is delivered by dedicated, trained volunteers who offer encouragement, companionship and support to engage in social, leisure and community activities. We support anyone of age 60+ who is looking to re-connect socially either on a one-to-one basis or in a group setting. People can either self-refer or be referred by a health professional. You will provide transport, using your own car to enable a client to visit groups or events, to accompany a client to go shopping. Your support and encouragement could help them to: • Remain independent at home, socially connected and engaged • Reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation • Increase self-confidence • Create links with the local community Examples of activities include: • Attending a local club or group e.g. activity groups, local walking group, dementia cafe • Visiting local shops • Attending an event e.g. gala, open day, taster session, tea dance

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

OPAL (Older People Active Lives) aims to maintain or increase the independence and well-being of older people across the West Lothian area. Our service is delivered by dedicated, trained volunteers who offer encouragement, companionship and support to engage in social, leisure and community activities. We support anyone of age 60+ who is looking to re-connect socially either on a one-to-one basis or in a group setting. People can either self-refer or be referred by a health professional. Providing support to deliver group activity for over 60’s in West Lothian experiencing loneliness and isolation.