Last is a social enterprise based in Glasgow that aims to support people to reduce their plastic waste. We do this by providing advice and selling products that help people do this. Our profits will be used to develop educational programmes focussed on the environment. You will work closely with the Directors to collate and create valuable market insights that will inform the Business Plan and Financial Forecasting model for the company. These will be used to help us better understand the market and our competitors and persuade prospective funders to provide financial support to Make it Last. Specific tasks include: • Collect data on consumers, competitors and the marketplace and consolidate this information into actionable items, reports and presentations • Understand business objectives and design surveys to discover prospective customers’ preferences • Compile and analyse statistical data using modern and traditional methods to collect it • Perform valid and reliable market research SWOT analysis • Interpret data, formulate reports and make recommendations • Use online market research and catalogue findings • Provide competitive analysis on various companies’ market offerings, identify market trends, pricing/business models, sales and methods of operation The work generated by the post will directly inform the future development of this business and as such will provide valuable experience and examples for use in CVs and job interviews. All work will be undertaken remotely, as the business does not currently have office premises. You will require access to a laptop and a good internet connection.

This role will begin as a distanced role (ie over the phone or internet) with the hope that we can return to face to face support. Therefore we are looking for people who live in the local area. Re:discover volunteers support people who have become isolated as a result of experiencing mental health difficulties to develop skills and opportunities which help enable them to develop friendships on their own. Each volunteer supports a re:discover client to recover a sense of who they are by encouraging them to step outside their illness and discover / rediscover activities and interests they enjoy. Volunteers work with clients as a whole person focusing on their talents, skills and assets rather than problems or needs. Volunteers encourage clients to set goals which they will work towards during their time with re:discover. They also act as a 'community bridge builder' supporting clients to step outside their comfort zones whilst providing support and encouragement. Volunteers work with clients for a minimum of 6 months which is the minimum commitment that we are looking for from volunteers. Volunteers and clients agree together when and where they will meet (not in their own homes) - usually once a week for a few hours. Activities are usually based on shared intersts and have included: meeting for coffee; cinema; theatre; art galleries museums; zumba, martial arts; gym; walks; garden centres; hillwalking; pilates . . . We cover volunteer out of pocket expenses.

We are committed to offering exciting opportunities based on trust and mutually agreed expectations. Volunteer selection is based on skills, experience, values and interests of the applicant being matched to the skills profile. All interested volunteers should complete our application form and submit to the local office or via the link on the Real Life Options website. Applicants who we believe match our criteria to carry out the role will be invited to an information and selection meeting. The meeting makes up part of the recruitment process and will allow RLV to select suitable applicants who will then be invited to the RLV induction course and complete additional training as required. Are varied and dependent on the needs of the people we support. We try to match volunteers to people with similar interests and provide opportunities for volunteers to utilise existing skills and knowledge. • Chatting to and befriending people we support • Home checks to make sure vulnerable people are safe and well • Everyday practical household tasks • Provide information and support to allow people to make informed choices about their lives • Assist with shopping • Support with correspondence • Provide transport • Support with social outings • Assisting with pet care • Assist with food preparation • Prescription collections

Cyrenians OPAL (Older People, Active Lives) Service aims to maintain or increase older people’s independence and well-being across the West Lothian Council area for those typically aged 60+. During our response to COVID-19 we are looking for telephone befrienders (usually meet ups would be face to face). This may be a chance to chat and share experiences, helping older people to remain socially connected.

Bathgate FABB Club is looking for an enthusiastic communicator to join our committee as Club Secretary. This is the main contact point both internally and externally for club notifications.

Who we are: The National Autistic Society is here to transform lives, change attitudes and create a society that works for autistic people. We transform lives by providing support, information and practical advice for the 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK, as well as their three million family members and carers. Since 1962, autistic people have turned to us at key moments or challenging times in their lives, be it getting a diagnosis, going to school or finding work. We change attitudes by improving public understanding of autism and the difficulties many autistic people face. We also work closely with businesses, local authorities and government to help them provide more autism-friendly spaces, deliver better services and improve laws. Why we need you: The Education Rights Service provides impartial, confidential information, advice and support on education rights and entitlements for parents and carers of pre-school and school-age children with autism across the UK. The information is provided primarily via a telephone based service frequently backed up by email and written communication. Volunteers provide this from their own home. About this volunteering opportunity: Location: Scotland, home based Training dates: Weekend training will take place in Glasgow in January 2021 Time: Four hours per week. You can choose when to make calls and you can spread the hours across two or more days around your other commitments. You will be: Calling parents and carers of children on the autism spectrum who have contacted the Education Rights Service Offering accurate and up to date information on education legislation, regulations and guidance Helping parents to get appropriate provision for their child and providing information on relevant issues and helping them to write letters and prepare for meetings Carrying out case work which may include gathering, reading and analysing documents and carrying out research Recording details of interactions with parents on the Education Rights Service database and keeping accurate records 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.

Our Rabbit Co-ordinators are central to the success of our new plan. Each Rabbit Co-ordinator will be aligned to a small group of foster carers. When a rabbit is placed with a foster carer, the Rabbit Co-ordinator will be in touch within a few days to discuss the rabbits care plan. Through this informal chat, which may happen by phone, video call, messenger, WhatsApp – or whatever tool works for you both, the Rabbit Co-ordinator and Foster Carer will chat about the rabbits' health, behaviour, diet, temperament, likes and dislikes and together they will agree on a Care Plan for each rabbit. The Rabbit Co-ordinator will help identify appointments needed at The Bunny Bothy and advise the foster carer of any vet appointments that should also be booked. The Rabbit Co-ordinator will record the entire care plan within Shelter Manager, our online software for managing all our rabbit and adoption records. So all the management team, care teams and Bunny Bothy teams will be able to see exactly what is happening and when for that rabbit. The Rabbit Co-ordinator’s will ensure accurate, consistent recording of data throughout the process. And after that chat, they also know more about the rabbits too – so they will help ensure we have an accurate bio in place for sharing on the website and social media too.

About the opportunity Fledgling Volunteer Online Creative Journals Wing/Group Manager Jewels Johnson: Founder: Fledgling Arts Collective Central About Fledgling Art Collective Central We are non-profit-making-volunteer run Arts Collective providing a platform both online and offline for those who struggle with mental health, addiction,gender dysphoria,sexuality,feel like they don't quite 'fit',or feel estranged to this world ,We encourage you to express yourselves through art as catharsis.Combining Art & Catharsis , we believe in being CathARTic.We believe the arts are a great elixir.All those who empathise and feel akin with our beliefs are Welcome also. What are they looking for? You would concentrate on thinking of ways to populate the wing and also work with our Social Media Team to help promote our Creative Journals Wing through social media. This is a really fun position , however we are looking for a motivated individual who can be committed, dedicated and take an active and proactive interest in getting this new wing thriving. You will always be comfortable working alone, using your own initiative and motivation, in addition to being part of a team of creatively minded people. Fledgling are looking for a Volunteer Online Creative Journals Wing/Group Manager. Our ideal candidate will be someone who already keeps their own Creative Journal or Art Journal and will be happy to share the pages in our Creative Journals Online Wing. You will be very passionate about creativity and art and expressing thoughts,feelings quotes and a scope of topics through Creative Journalling expression. We are looking for someone who will encourage new members to populate this new online Wing and to help them use this as a medium for cathartic expression. At Fledgling we believe that using creativity is a great form of catharsis for mental health. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about the arts, creativity and is compassionate about mental health. Our focus is on the creative process and the healing property this has and so you would encourage members to make their own Creative Journals pages and they will receive encouraging feedback in return. You will need access to the internet and because we are online ,we are global ,so you can apply from anywhere in the world! You would concentrate on thinking of ways to populate the wing and also work with our Social Media Team to help promote our Creative Journals Wing through social media. This is a really fun position , however we are looking for a motivated individual who can be committed, dedicated and take an active and proactive interest in getting this new wing thriving. You will always be comfortable working alone, using your own initiative and motivation, in addition to being part of a team of creatively minded people. You would take on the Creative Journals Wing as a project but also leave feedback in our other busier and established Wings. We ask Managers to commit to 2-3 days a week if possible. You wouldn't be expected to be present all day on those days,you would pop on and off to suit you. Our Volunteers at Fledgling leave positive and encouraging feedback on the posts we get, i.e they will say a few things they like about what is posted. We see so often how this builds the self esteem of our members, and our Volunteers! Our Volunteer days our Monday to Friday, we rest up and next up at the weekend! This is a Volunteer position. If you think that you have the Creative Mojo to take on this position and would like to find out more, please email us. We look forward to hearing from you!

About the opportunity Fledgling Art Collective Central Music Facebook Wing Manager *Music Facebook Wing Manager needed urgently To Volunteer for Fledgling Arts Collective Central* Your role will involve organising and mentoring new members to your Facebook.com music wing and making sure of its general smooth running. This will include interacting with online members leaving feedback on the music they create in a positive constructive way. Managing the other Fledgling members who leave feedback sorting problems, questions and mentoring them as well as having a general good rapport. You will also be encouraged to get new members to join your wing using any methods you can. Having a creative, musical, positive and constructive approach will be required. Mentoring will be provided. Spread your wings and come fly with us. We provide a platform both online and offline for those who struggle with mental health, addiction, gender dysphoria, sexuality or who feel like they don't quite 'fit',or feel estranged to this world : to express themselves through art. Who are Fledgling? We provide a platform both online (primarily) and offline for those who struggle with mental health, addiction, gender dysphoria, sexuality or who feel like they don't quite 'fit', or feel estranged to this world : to express themselves through art as catharsis. Combining Art & Catharsis and being CathARTic! We provide an exciting ground-breaking arts collective and we encourage people to express themselves through art. We believe the arts are a great elixir and creativity is our currency. Our ethos is based on 'pay it forward' exchanging the arts for positive and encouraging feedback from our team of art-crazy volunteers and encouraging our members also to create a ripple effect. The arts is an area where we are all free to express ourselves , be liberated in a way that we can't in our usual regimented , institutionalised world. It's a place where we don't have to colour within the lines , but we can go over the edges and...well...who knows where that might lead.... We see the arts as emancipation and an area where we can all be unified by transmitting and sharing expression , unified by love , the arts and expression. We know that expressing ourselves through Creativity makes us all feel great and empowered! Fledgling Arts Collective Central believe that there are no 'amateurs' in the Arts & Creativity- WE ARE ALL ARTISTS ; and that the feel good ethos we encourage can really help with issues like building self esteem and helping to lift depression for instance. We Believe the Arts & Creativity can change the world for the better. We believe in can be unity in spite of diversity. We believe that positivity & love are contagious. We Believe in showing each other kindness We Believe in encouraging each other We Believe in Alternative Giving & Paying It Forward We Believe in Breaking conventions We Believe in embracing our unique selves and & Being Proud of who we are We Believe in embracing Difference If you empathise and feel akin with our beliefs please apply. `Together we can Soar! About Fledgling Art Collective Central We are non-profit-making-volunteer run Arts Collective providing a platform both online and offline for those who struggle with mental health, addiction,gender dysphoria,sexuality,feel like they don't quite 'fit',or feel estranged to this world ,We encourage you to express yourselves through art as catharsis.Combining Art & Catharsis , we believe in being CathARTic.We believe the arts are a great elixir.All those who empathise and feel akin with our beliefs are Welcome also. What are they looking for? The Ideal Applicant We are looking for a Music Wing Manager with the relevant skills to support us and do this role. You should have a passion for the arts and compassion for mental health also; ◾good communication and interpersonal skills; ◾dedication, commitment, imagination, working on own initiative, reliable, ◾Organised ◾At ease dealing with people Fledgling is currently run by Volunteers online , so this would be an online post. A good future reference will be given to any volunteer that shows enthusiasm, commitment, reliability and general rapport for a year or more. Does this appeal to you? Can you help us spread our wings further and soar some more? :) We are very accepting of all people , if you are happy to do something for love rather than money, then Fledgling is a great place to be! How to apply: Fledglingdalepa@hotmail.com Dale Sencier : PA: Fledgling Arts Collective Central

About the opportunity The Outreach Wing of Fledgling Arts Collective is a Facebook group where members can come together to support and give advice to each other, and through which they can contact us for informal advice and counselling. As a manager for the Outreach Wing at Fledgling you will be responsible for the general running of the Outreach Wing. You will be responsible for the success of the group, and as such the role will include diverse tasks. You will manage and mentor volunteers, give informal advice and counsel to members suffering from mental health issues, manage the Facebook group, and conduct regular promotion of the wing on social media forums such as Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the head of a small team within Fledgling Arts Collective. We welcome new ideas and approaches and, as such, there is a great deal of opportunity for creativity and for you to make a lasting impact in this role. Duties and Responsibilities: - Monitoring the Outreach Facebook page; responding to posts with sympathy and advice, and managing potentially triggering posts. - Promoting the Outreach Wing through social media; Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest. - Creating and implementing new ways of expanding the wing, and reaching more people in need of our help. - Some basic administrative tasks when required. - Motivating and managing a team of Outreach volunteers; sending out the morning message to your team on your rota days, ensuring that everybody is where they are supposed to be at the right time, and keeping morale high, leading as an exemplar. - Mentoring new volunteers; at Fledgling we love to pass on our expertise, and as an Outreach Manager, you will be expected to mentor new volunteers and share your wisdom. - Working closely with other Outreach Managers and with the Director of Fledgling Arts Collective to ensure that the Outreach Wing is running smoothly, and growing steadily. About Fledgling Art Collective Central We are non-profit-making-volunteer run Arts Collective providing a platform both online and offline for those who struggle with mental health, addiction,gender dysphoria,sexuality,feel like they don't quite 'fit',or feel estranged to this world ,We encourage you to express yourselves through art as catharsis.Combining Art & Catharsis , we believe in being CathARTic.We believe the arts are a great elixir.All those who empathise and feel akin with our beliefs are Welcome also. What are they looking for? Requirements: - An understanding that, although this is a voluntary role, you are undertaking a long-term commitment as Manager of Fledgling Arts Collective - please do not apply for this role if you expect to leave within the next 6 months. - A warm, kind, and empathetic approach, and a big heart. - Enthusiasm and the ability to self-motivate. - Any experience of giving counselling, therapy, or working in mental health is desirable, but not essential. - You do not have to have any experience of social media - although it is desirable, it is non-essential as we will provide training in this. - Personal experience of mental health struggles - Fledgling is an organisation for those struggling with their mental health, run by those who can empathise with their struggles. It is therefore desirable that you have some personal experience in this area.