Volunteer will take part in session playing with children, helping to set up and tidy room, ensuring a safe play environment for our children.

Reception Volunteers play a key part in making sure that visitors experience our friendly atmosphere from the moment they arrive. You will be the first point of contact our visitors meet so a friendly and professional greeting is essential. You will ensure the confidentiality of patients, staff and visitors’ details at all times. This role has many varied aspects; you could be making or receiving phone calls, providing basic admin support or receiving donations and gifts for the hospice. No session as a reception volunteer is typical.

We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to support our community groups and dementia cafes. Whether it’s making the tea and coffee or helping with activities, community group volunteers have a vital role in keep everything running smoothly and making everyone feel welcome and included. Our community groups are for anyone living with dementia and their family and friends. Our groups include dementia cafes that provide a welcoming and relaxing space for people living with dementia and their carers can meet up and have a cuppa and a chat. We are soon to open our new dementia resource centre and are developing and exciting program of therapeutic activities and groups. Dementia awareness training will be provided and Alzheimer Scotland will also provide PVG scheme memberships to successful applicants where required.

Everyone has the right to live life to the full. After a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or a stroke, many people experience fear and isolation and struggle with the impact on their lives. Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland won’t stand for that. The care and support we deliver every day ensures everyone can live the life they want to. The aims and objectives of rehabilitation and peer support: To support people who have had a stroke 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 (hospital rehabilitation support) to community (community rehabilitation support) and can be delivered in a one-to-one and/or a group setting. Peer Support Groups are community groups affiliated with CHSS and range from singing groups to swimming groups! 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. Volunteers can provide support to enable service users to resume everyday activities following a stroke. Service delivery can be very diverse. Peer support groups range from physical activities, singing, walking or just having a good natter. The volunteering role could take place: - in a community setting - in a hospital - in the home - in a group setting Volunteers are involved with unique training to undertake this role with confidence.

Creative? Love arts and crafts? Find it easy to share what you know with others? Always up for a friendly chat? If so, you could well be perfect for our arts and crafts volunteer role, helping our members develop their skills and creativity in our fully equipped, purpose-build art room. We are looking for a volunteer who can support members with their tasks and projects, so your hands-on skills will be key (ideally your many talents will include sewing). Equally, you should someone who can to strike up a friendly conversation with our members and support interaction between them. As a volunteer, you will meet inspiring people, gain valuable experiences, and help us to change the lives of those who have served their country.

Macmillan @ West Lothian provides information and support to anyone affected by cancer. We offer a monthly activity group aimed at our service users and need volunteers with a range of skills developed through hobbies or at work, to lead our group and provide interesting and stimulating activities for our group members. • Provide a warm welcome and experience to participants • Planning and delivering appropriate activities in conjunction with staff • Taking a register of those attending and returning this to staff • Encourage and buddy participants and the groups • Participate in the evaluation of the programme • Ensure the health and safety of participants • Setting up and clearing up activity venue • Build relationships and raise awareness of the service • Adhere to policies regarding client confidentiality, data security and protection of vulnerable groups • Attend volunteer team meetings and ongoing training

help bowler when walking up and down the bowling green. To place the bowler on the mat and hand them their bowls. Give information on where their bowls land using a clock system (training will be given).

Main tasks: • Must report to nursing staff on arrival • Helping patients to get settled on their arrival • Stocking up on kitchen supplies and serving tea and coffee • Helping patients to move from one area to another • To help with serving refreshment and meals and to escort patients to the dining room. • To ensure that the DTU room and the kitchen are kept tidy • To facilitate participation by patients in the various activities provided by the Day Centre • Talking and reading to patients • Taking patients for a walk • To pay particular attention to any new patients, or those who find it difficult to socialize and equally respect patients’ need for ‘‘quiet time’’ and privacy. • Occasional administration tasks. • To feedback any information and observations concerning patients well-being to member of staff • This role does not involve driving

Our playschemes enable children and young people with ASCs to access community activities and venues while progressing their social and emotional learning through play. We aim to: - provide a safe and secure play environment in which children on the Autism Spectrum can flourish as individuals and not have to conform to social pressures. - promote inclusion through developing group and social skills, and supported integration into mainstream activities and settings. - facilitate an environment to provide children attending with the opportunity to develop age appropriate play skills. - provide parents, siblings and carers with a break from caring. - allow the parents/carers to continue employment during the holiday period. - actively work with parents/carers to complement existing child profiles to establish a more complete assessment of needs. All our volunteers undergo autism specific training prior to the commencement of playscheme, as well as child protection, managing challenging behaviour sessions and basic first aid for playscheme leaders. Volunteers will be required to assist care workers in ensuring that each young person is able to participate in activities, develop friendships, socials skills and imaginative play, and enable them to enjoy new experiences. Volunteers will also help carers to complete daily diaries that are sent home to parents at the end of each day. Vigilance in reporting incidents, accidents and relevant information is essential. The Playscheme day consists of time-tabled in-house activities such as; Art Therapy, Music.

To complete an annual return for the charity register. This will include a summary of income and expenditure for the year. You will need to handle small amounts of money weekly, mainly cheques and our bank account. An interest in accounts would be advisable. Keep up to date records. Need to attend quarterly committee meetings and AGM's.

Working from The Centre, Livingston or our administration office in Craigshill, Livingston: • Assisting with filing and scanning membership documentation • Preparing loan application packs for approval by Loan Committee • Answering the telephone • Processing members’ transactions • Dealing with members’ queries • Supporting volunteers on the Front Desk (dealing directly with members) • Supporting administrative staff

Do you want to use your life experience in a positive way? The Rock Trust in West Lothian is looking for volunteer Mentors to work alongside young people to help and encourage them to get involved in positive activities and achieve goals they set themselves. The Rock Trust support young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Our Mentoring Project matches young people aged 16-25 with volunteer Mentors who may have a shared experience with that young person or a skill to share with them. As a Mentor you will do enjoyable activities that help a young person make a positive change in their life. Activities you may do include; going for a coffee, walking, kayaking, preparing for college, visiting nearby cities, trips to the local virtual reality centre. Our Mentors commit to being matched with a young person for up to 12 months, spending 2-3 hours a week with them supporting them to work towards a goal they set themselves.

We help people aged 65 and over to maintain their independence. The Extra Service Volunteer would use their practical skills to help customers with household tasks they are finding difficult with advancing years. The tasks we can do are as varied as running a household suggests, such as: Cleaning the inside of windows Changing curtains Turning a mattress Changing duvet covers Cleaning a fridge Defrosting a freezer Cleaning out cupboards Rearranging moveable furniture

You would choose and deliver a selection of library books in your local library on behalf of someone who is no longer able to get there themselves. At least one visit per month would be expected, or perhaps two. Visits would be arranged between you and your matched customer to suit your availability. Each visit would be fairly short – time enough to have a chat and perhaps a cup of tea as you do the changeover of books.

The Digital Inclusion Volunteer will help aid people to develop ICT skills by attending classes in their local area. Helping clients complete CVs and search for jobs and help people become interested in developing ICT skills. Once individuals develop their skills they can then use the internet for other purposes such as benefits or energy advice. The role of the volunteer is to assist and maximise the benefits for learners. This is achieved by being available to provide extra support to attendees. Volunteers will be asked to support the learners during the sessions to achieve their aims.

In 2019 a new museum for Linlithgow will open and we need you help! We are looking for volunteers who are able to regularly give us three hours of their time to be Welcome Hosts. This is an incredibly important role in the Museum as you will be the first person visitors meet and is vital to ensure we can open and run all year. The role might appeal to someone interested in learning about museums, meeting new people or supporting an exciting new development in Linlithgow. You don't need any experience to join us and we will provide full training to you. In return you can expect: - the opportunity to help develop and run activities in the Museum's new community space - the opportunity to learn new skills ranging from retail to collections management - the opportunity to meet new people in a friendly environment - plenty of tea and coffee! Volunteers will be given a mentor who will provide support, advice and can also offer a reference in the future.

Volunteer at our charity shop, to help us raise funds to make a different to the lives of families in West Lothian today and for future generations. We need volunteers to help us to; - Display and sell items in the shop - Sort donations - Pick up donations - Promote the shop through social media - Sell items on-line

Befriending families under stress and visiting them in their own homes to offer support and practical help.

We’re seeking someone who is confident and comfortable in the kitchen and able to cook for 5-10 (sometimes up to 25) staff and volunteers. Cooking lunches includes a mix of farm grown organic produce and ingredients delivered via our FareShare depot. This role also involves supporting post-lunch clear up! There is also opportunity to help make jams, chutneys and pickles, as well as share skills with other volunteers and residents

Volunteering with West Lothian Riding for the Disabled is rewarding and fulfilling. We want you to benefit from your time with us which means it’s not just our participants who learn and achieve their goals. We are looking for keen, enthusiastic, motivated volunteers to join our team! The main role of the volunteer is to interact with our riders and ensure they gain the maximum benefit from their lessons, as well as leading and side-walking with our horses and grooming and tacking them up. It absolutely doesn't matter if you have no experience with horses as training will be given. Our season is May to October. We hold lessons on a Monday and Wednesday evening and Tuesday and Saturday morning. Volunteers can join from age 12 – there is no upper age limit!

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Use your skills to help our hospice. By carrying out complementary therapies on patients and carers you will help alleviate their physical and mental stress. We welcome a wide range of therapies including yoga, acupuncture, massage and reiki. It’s vital that you have completed an approved training scheme, be registered with a relevant regulatory body and have indemnity and liability insurance. Must be committed to the principles of palliative care and its application in practice. This role can either be based at our Edinburgh Hospice or at the Day Therapy Unit in St John’s Hospital, Livingston.

As a volunteer with Victim Support Scotlands Witness Service, you would be asked to provide support, information and assistance to witnesses and their families prior to, during and after giving evidence at court. We ask for commitment of one full day per week with paid expenses and the benefit of ongoing training. No criminal justice knowledge is necessary as full training is provided.

Ladywell Neighbourhood Network aims to promote social welfare, in the Ladywell, Eliburn and Howden areas of Livingston, by providing volunteer good neighbours or any other appropriate facility to people who are in need of assistance.

As a volunteer with Ladywell Neighbourhood Network you will have the opportunity to make a difference to the quality of life of isolated and vulnerable individuals in the community, either through befriending or providing some kind of practical help. You could help with serving meals, washing up afterwards and serving tea or just chatting with members and helping make the lunch club a good experience for the elderly clients. Good hygiene standards are required, training will be given. Mondays 12 noon - 3.15pm Ladywell, Livingston

To welcome and greet patients, relatives and other visitors to the Centre in a prompt and courteous manner. • To answer telephone calls in a prompt and courteous manner ensuring the phrase “Good Morning/Afternoon, Macmillan Centre, how may I help you”. • To redirect all visitors/telephone calls to the appropriate person quickly and efficiently, ensuring the most appropriate route is used. • To take messages for staff when no other personnel within the department are available, ensuring that the message is passed on at the earliest possible opportunity. • To ensure that the reception area is kept tidy and retains a business-like, yet friendly look. NB All volunteers are reminded of the need for complete confidentiality in respect of patients and their families. All volunteers must therefore be extremely careful not to discuss outside of the volunteer location any information that they have acquired either directly or indirectly in the course of their duties relating to patients, relatives, donors, supporters, employees or volunteers.

Key Responsibilities  Obtain information from the VSM regarding patient’s name, address and any accompanying passengers including relevant details about the person’s condition or directions.  Transporting the patient(s) to the required destination at the agreed time.  Warmly greeting the patient, introducing yourself and any other patients who may be travelling in your car, making them feel welcome and comfortable.  Before driving off, ensure that the patient is comfortable and secure in the car then proceed to your destination at a speed to give your passenger the maximum comfort and confidence.  To report any matter of concern to the VSM.  To maintain confidentiality regarding information relating to patients and staff.

LAS exists to make a positive difference in the lives of children and young people with an Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and their families and carers by providing accessible high quality autism-specific support services in Edinburgh and the Lothians. In conjunction with the existing Board of six Trustees, you will be responsible for monitoring and directing the work of LAS. Attendance is required at our Annual Business Planning Day where the forward planning of the charities strategic direction is discussed and decided. This offers an excellent opportunity for continued personal and professional development and a valuable addition to your CV. Induction and ongoing training will be provided.

Bee Happy Craft Group brings together adults who are interested in trying out a range of crafts and improving their skills in them. We are a group of adults with additional support needs and their support workers. We are looking for anyone who would be interested in sharing their interest with us, to improve our skills or to introduce us to something new. This could be for one week, two weeks or a period. We would be able to pay for travel expenses. Other expenses would need to be by negotiation previous to tutoring the group. We have been making a variety of cards and jewellery, creating collages, mosaics, sewing small items, and other small crafts. We are keen to try out new activities or just get better at some of the things we have been doing. Sharing your interests with us you would enjoy the fun of our group, gain skills in instructing others and contribute to inclusion in our community.

If you enjoy helping others and have a love for woodworking, we have the perfect role for you. By donating your time, knowledge and talent you’ll help our members develop their skills and creativity in our fully equipped, purpose-build workshop. This is a rewarding volunteer role for the right person; you will support members with their tasks and projects, so your technical knowledge and experience will be key. Also important will be your interpersonal skills, as we’re looking for someone who can engage our members in conversation and support interaction between them. As a volunteer, you will meet inspiring people, gain valuable experiences, and help us to change the lives of those who have served their country.

We need green fingered volunteers with to work their magic at the Linburn Centre! By donating your time, knowledge and skills you’ll help maintain and develop our stunning gardens where our veterans can enjoy tranquillity, natural beauty and abundant sensory stimulation. This rewarding role will involve plenty of hands-on gardening, redevelopment and ground preparation. Moreover, we want you to have your say; you’ll be included in garden design and layout, and the planning of plants and shrubs. As a volunteer, you will meet inspiring people, gain valuable experiences, and help us to change the lives of those who have served their country.

Macmillan @ West Lothian offers information and support to anyone affected by cancer. Volunteers are the front face of the service and we need people to join our supportive and friendly team to deliver this vital service within our drop in hubs across West Lothian. -Setting up and closing down the service -Meeting and Greeting visitors, providing a warm welcome to the Macmillan service -Making appointments for people and referring clients to other services when Appropriate (by phone) -Providing a friendly listening ear to people -Explaining the resources and services available (including online resources) -Directing people to local and national services that may be of help to them -Collecting and recording information about people who use the service -Recording messages -Referring complex cases to a supervisor -Keeping the information displays stocked and up-to-date -Building strong community links and raising awareness of the service -Adhering to policies regarding client confidentiality, data security and protection of vulnerable groups -Attending volunteer team meetings and on-going training

Visiting people in their home on a weekly or fortnightly basis, you will help someone with sight loss to keep engaged with life by providing company, chatting with them and helping with small tasks such as reading mail and magazines or taking them out for short walks or for coffee. This will help them feel less isolated, increase their independence and in time increase their confidence. Volunteers will get a choice of people to befriend and can choose the person they think they will match with best. This is a very flexible opportunity and you can negotiate the length and frequency of visits and the activities.

The idea of getting home after a time in hospital can be a daunting prospect for some, especially if there is no-one to help. Lothian Patient Transport is a service which operates out of the Discharge Lounge. Our Volunteer Driver’s provide patients with assistance and peace of mind on the journey home. The service gives our volunteers a purpose and helps them to feel they are doing something worthwhile and important in their spare time. They have the opportunity to meet new and interesting people not only in our service users but with other like-minded volunteers. Our service users, many of whom are older and have no one available to help, have said that the service is a life saver. It leaves them with a sense of independence which is often lost later on in life.

Do you enjoy working with people? We are looking for volunteers who can provide practical support to those who are facing financial pressures. The Bridge Support Adviser works alongside the Money Adviser and offers support that will help the client gain the skills that they need to make real change to their Financial Wellbeing. You will assist the client to identify their hopes and to work within the remit of improving their financial wellbeing, to support the client to meet these goals. This may involve working with the client to find ways of getting the best deal with utilities/phone etc or more practically with meal planning, shopping and cooking habits. Each client will have their own individual needs and the Bridge Support Adviser will help the client gain the skills they need to reach their goals. Your work with each client is time limited to encourage independence and empower. If you are interested in this opportunity, you can apply through https://bit.ly/2IhbRaC

We are looking for volunteers who are passionate about people and can support those facing financial hardship to regain financial control and move forward positively by delivering money advice and assist clients to reach debt solutions. The Money Adviser works alongside a Support Adviser to assist our clients to regain control of their finances. The Money Adviser builds a relationship that will reduce the clients stress and assists them to gain an accurate view of their finances. You will then help the client find solutions to their money concerns. The Money Adviser will assist the client to manage any debt they have and may negotiate with creditors on their behalf. The Money Advisers work with their clients until such times as the client is debt free or feels able to manage their own finances. If you are interested in this opportunity, you can apply through https://bit.ly/2IhbRaC

Are you organized? Do you have a passion for people? We are looking for some Administration to support our Financial Wellbeing work. You will be help people in financial hardship regain financial control and move forward by ensuring that the clients Hope Plan Goals are actioned. The Financial Wellbeing Administration Support will assist our Advisers to maintain full and accurate case records in accordance with Bridge Money Advice Service systems and support the team as they negotiate with creditors on our clients behalf. This will ensure that our clients receive the highest standard of advice & support possible and will have a significant impact on their Financial Wellbeing. If you are interested in this opportunity, you can apply through https://bit.ly/2IhbRaC

Helping mostly elderly clients with varying levels of experience in art or craft. Provide guidance to clients on preparation and layout of materials and colours for paintings or craftwork. Setting up and clearing the room. Helping the instructor with the general running of the class.

Help us give a warm welcome to patients and their carers attending day therapy. Marie Curie are looking for someone with confidence and good communication skills to volunteer at the Macmillan Centre at St John’s Hospital. Reception Volunteers play a key part in making sure that visitors experience our friendly atmosphere from the moment they arrive. You will be the first point of contact our visitors meet so a friendly and professional greeting is essential. You will ensure the confidentiality of patients, staff and visitors’ details at all times. This role has many varied aspects; you could be making or receiving phone calls, providing basic admin support or receiving donations and gifts for the hospice. No session as a reception volunteer is typical.

You’ll help to cover marshalling points on the course where you will inspire, cheer and motivate participants. This crucial role will ensure the event runs smoothly and participants feel motivated.

To assist in the operation of HCL services in a flexible, multifunctional approach. To drive HCL vehicles as required. To provide any necessary assistance for passengers before, during, or after travel consistent with their transport needs. To utilise the equipment provided correctly to ensure passengers travel safely and comfortably. Take responsibility for the daily upkeep of their vehicle and equipment. Fault reporting is required. The completion of necessary paperwork and collection of fares and delivery of fares and driver sheets to the office.

Running a successful Barnardo's store requires a great team of enthusiastic volunteers and you could be a part of it. Our retail assistants are trained to undertake a wide range of activities such as serving customers, taking receipt of stock donations from the public and merchandising stock to make our rails visually appealling and tidy. Volunteering with us in retail will provide a great opportunity to build upon your communication, team working and customer service skills. If you also have a particular skill or interest, our teams would be delighted to discuss how we could help you utilise your interests in store. Whatever your talents, please do share with us and pop into your local store to enquire about volunteering. To see all opportunities to volunteer within Barnardo's, you can visit our website at www.barnardos.org.uk/volunteering.

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Assisting Fundraising Co-ordinator in organising fundraising events.

Assist with the development and care of the museum collection; ensure that the museum website is updated with news, exhibition information etc; assist in the development of exhibitions and assist with the reorganisation and interpretation of displays; assist with implementation and maintenance of internal communications and procedures ensuring communication throughout the custodian volunteers; liaise with the various volunteer groups; support curatorial work; liaise with Museum Development Officers, local schools etc; attend periodic meetings with Museum Forum, Board of Trustees, etc; deal with routine enquiries from visitors and respond to public enquiries; provide high quality customer service that is visitor focused; facilitate group visits and educational events for a wide range of visitors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  Social and diversional activities to help patients have a more positive experience whilst in hospital e.g. games, reading, chatting  Supporting the preparation and assisting of refreshments and at mealtimes  Physical activities – accompanying patients for walks with the consent of nurse in charge - Competencies – Assessed by Physio or Occupational Therapist  Assisting Occupational Therapists if required in rehabilitation activities  Alerting nursing staff if you are concerned about the patient GUIDELINES  Never feel too busy to chat with patients or to join in patient activities  Respect privacy when staff are dealing with a patient  Any concerns re your volunteering role please speak to staff on the ward.  If you cannot attend for volunteering please let the ward know as soon as possible  Please advise the ward and the Voluntary Services Manager if you are no longer able to continue in your volunteer role.

Maintaining enclosed garden areas within St John’s Hospital.

Working from The Centre: • Deal with members’ enquiries • Register deposits into members’ accounts • Deal with members’ loan and share withdrawal queries • Ensure monies taken balance at end of Collection With experience you may be asked to take on the role of “volunteer buddy” which entails training and helping other new volunteers go through induction training and building confidence

Working from Strathbrock Partnership Centre: • Deal with members’ enquiries • Register deposits into members’ accounts • Deal with members’ loan and share withdrawal queries • Ensure monies taken balance at end of Collection With experience you may be asked to take on the role of “volunteer buddy” which entails training and helping other new volunteers go through induction training and building confidence

Run fun and educational public workshops at the Museum of the Scottish Shale Oil Industry! As the summer holidays approach, the Museum of the Scottish Shale Oil Industry is expanding its public engagement programme with a series of fun, educational workshops. These workshops will vary in content, from arts and crafts to show and tell, but will have the Museums mission – “To preserve and interpret the history and environment of West Lothian and make this heritage accessible, engaging and enjoyed by all” – at their core. Workshops and Activities Volunteers will supervise these workshops, engaging with the public for the duration of their time in the Museum. There will also be scope for Volunteers to plan their own workshops, should this be something that interests applicants.

Youth workers will be interacting with young people and parents at our monthly Discos, ensuring the safety of all young people. It may also involve the preparation and handling of food. You will be involved in the set-up and clean-up of the hall area which may involve moving bulky and heavy items around the facility.

WLC Advice Shop provides help and advice to customers regarding a wide range of welfare benefit and other enquiries. We are looking for people to join our small group of volunteers who assist these customers to apply for disability benefits. In this role you will: -Carry out 1:1 interviews with customers -Gather information relating to the effects of illness/disability on individual customers -Complete claim forms for Disability Living Allowance (DLA), attendance allowance (AA) and Personal Independence Payments (PIP) -Assist staff to update records -Maintain confidentiality regarding customer information

We need volunteers to assist in the communication between Advice Shop Advisers and our Polish speaking clients. West Lothian Council Advice Shop provides help and advice to customers regarding a range of welfare benefits and other enquiries. Many of our service users are Polish speakers who are not confident with the English language so require assistance to communicate with Advice Shop Advisers. Main tasks: • Attend weekly 2 hour Advice Shop Polish sessions where individual appointments take place • Assist Advisers and clients to communicate effectively during individual interviews at Advice Shop Polish sessions • Attend community events with Advice Shop staff on an occasional basis to assist with communication between customers and Advisers

Macmillan @ West Lothian provides information and support to anyone affected by cancer. Volunteers take the service into the community to give vital local support and raise awareness of our project. • Assist and encourage people from different ethnic backgrounds and communities to use Macmillan @ West Lothian service • Offer Macmillan information and support service at outreach locations within West Lothian • Work with Macmillan @ West Lothian staff to spread the word about the project and explain the help we can offer • Attend awareness stalls, talks and healthy living days and have an input into how best to engage service users from differing communities • Set up and dismantle stalls • Meet and greet visitors, providing a warm welcome to Macmillan @ West Lothian • Provide a friendly, listening ear to people • Collect and record information about people who use the service • Referring complex cases to a supervisor • Adhere to policies regarding client confidentiality, data security and protection of vulnerable groups • Attend volunteer team meeting and on-going training

This is a very rewarding role providing much-needed support for people who are accessing our service. Based at one of our mobility aids spoke locations, the main element of the role is serving the public who require a wheelchair or other mobility aids equipment. This is the ideal role for someone who enjoys meeting people, can show compassion and empathy and who likes administrative duties with a customer service perspective. Typical Task include Liaising with the hub to arrange stock/deliveries/collections. Issuing and receiving wheelchairs (or other mobility aids equipment) using a computer based stock control system. Demonstrating how to use and look after our wheelchairs (and other equipment) Dealing with enquiries from people wanting to borrow a wheelchair (or other equipment) by telephone and face to face Receiving payments / donations and issuing receipts Contacting service users about overdue and upcoming return of equipment Signposting to other Red Cross services/providers Actively promoting the Retail Mobility Aids offer/website These are just some examples. You will work within a great team and be fully supported by the Volunteer Coordinator. We are looking for someone who: Is willing to attend induction and foundation training Will uphold the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Red Cross policies including Equal Opportunities Will act in accordance with our values and behaviours framework Will treat people with respect and uphold their dignity. What we offer: Meet new people and be part of a dynamic and inclusive team A great opportunity to develop your existing skills and gain new ones All training and induction for the role (there is no charge for training) Reasonable pre-agreed travel expenses for the role including for attending training An opportunity to be part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation and the knowledge that you are making a difference to people’s lives.

As secretary attend committee meetings, take minutes, send to committee, email info to members, keep register of members and their fees (this last will probably transfer to treasurer). Liaise with other office bearers around events LAA takes part in (e.g. annual exhibition - invites, organisational matters). Newsletter sent to members. About 4 per year. This may be done by separate person. Communicate with tutors on spaces available in classes and other matters. We are an art club so an interest would be welcomed although not essential - several outings to artistic to artistic events organised in a year and participation in organising required ( sometimes organised by other groups).

Do you enjoy activities such as arts & crafts, football, film & TV, music & singing, nature & gardening, sports, reading, walking, local and/or family history? Can you can offer some time to share these with people living with dementia? Alzheimer Scotland are looking for Therapeutic Activity Volunteers to join our team in West Lothian. Our range of Therapeutic Activity Groups enables people living with dementia to participate in hobbies, interests and activities they enjoy in a supportive, dementia friendly environment. The type of therapeutic activity groups you support can reflect your own interests and skills or offer an opportunity to learn something new. The role may vary but is likely to include; • Offering person-centred support to people living with dementia within a therapeutic group setting. • Communicating with people living with dementia, family members and staff within the therapeutic group setting. • Contributing to therapeutic activity groups by sharing ideas, skills and interests. • Keeping up to date with Alzheimer Scotland news and our work across Scotland.

We are looking for friendly and caring volunteers to support our new D-Café opening soon in Livingston. This café is for younger people under 65 who have had a diagnosis of dementia. If you are good with people, enjoy socialising and have excellent listening and communication skills we need you! This role will support the routine activity of our D-Cafe, providing a warm welcome to those who use the facility. The café provides a safe and sociable space for people living with dementia and their carers. The role may vary but is likely to include; • Offering and providing refreshments to the people who attend. • Listening and interacting with people living with dementia, family members and carers who attend the D-Café. • Where appropriate signpost to Alzheimer Scotland staff or other services that may be helpful. The café will run on the first Monday of the month and requires a 2-3 hour monthly commitment.

When you become a member you receive 'leadership' and communication manuals with 10 projects ie organise your speech - persuade with power or critical thinking, time management.

This voluntary post assists paid staff with the operation of the prison Visitors’ Centre at HMP Addiewell, providing emotional and practical support and information to visitors. - Welcome and engage positively with visitors to offer information and support. - Engage positively with prison staff to ensure a positive environment in the Visitors’ Centre. - Assist the Visitors’ Centre Worker and Manager to provide a welcoming environment and age-appropriate activities for children and young people. - Playwork with children of prisoners: o Bookbug sessions – individual reading sessions o Games and activities – singing and 1-to-1 sessions o Craftwork and play o Engaging in singing songs and rhymes - Assist with the day-to-day support of visitors and refer them to the Visitors’ Centre Worker, Manager, or prison staff for more complex queries as required. - Assist the Visitors’ Centre Worker and Manager with research and feedback from visitors. Minimum: 4 hour shift per week where possible: Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun, 12-4pm and Tues, Wed, Thurs 6-8.30pm

We are seeking active volunteers keen to support our farm enterprise with tasks such as sowing, hoeing, weeding, watering, fruit and veg care, harvest and propogation.

The café operates a shift system of mornings, 8.30 to 13.00 and afternoons of 13.00 to 16.00. We are closed on Friday afternoons. The trolley operates from 13.30 to 16.00 from Tuesday to Thursday.

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Our volunteers cover all areas of the work.

As a volunteer with Ladywell Neighbourhood Network you will have the opportunity to make a difference to the quality of life of isolated and vulnerable individuals in the community, either through befriending or providing some kind of practical help. Required for occasional duties driving clients to and from medical appointments. Various times. Own car and clean driving licence required Police check required

Successful candidates will be paired 1:1 or 2:1 with a child/young person with an Autism Spectrum Condition. Volunteer Care Workers will actively engage with the children and young people attending the playscheme to participate in indoor and outdoor activities, encourage friendships, develop social skills, use imaginative play and enable them to enjoy new experiences. Volunteers will be required to ensure that the young person in their care is safe at all times. Volunteers will also write daily positive and sensitive diaries to parents about the child’s day. Be aware that playscheme is very active and fast moving so having plenty of energy is a must!

As a child we all enjoyed cycling, feeling the wind in our hair… why stop now? The answer is simple, we don’t have to! The Trishaw is here and it’s available for all ages. It’s such a wonderful way to experience the outdoors again or to have a visit with a difference. For example, Grandparents can invite a sibling, grandchild or friend to join them for a ride. If you have a disability, whether young or old or you can no longer enjoy cycling, team up with a family member or a friend and enjoy an adventure. We believe that everyone has ‘the right to wind in their hair’. Here’s where you can help… we need more Volunteer Trishaw Pilots & Co-Pilots (a pilot is the person riding the bike and a co-pilot would cycle in front, leading the way, on a bike). Can you spare an hour or two during the week, Mon - Fri or the weekend? If so, please contact Fauldhouse Community Development Trust (The Hub) on 01501 773699 or email: ann.holloway@fauldhouse.org.uk You don’t have to be an amazing cyclist or super strong as our Trishaw is an electric power-assisted bike.

You will assist the driver with shopping deliveries and collection of payment for the shopping. Our customers live throughout West Lothian. As helper, you would be responsible for cash handling in particular.

This job will also involve helping to check shopping against customers’ shopping lists. You would work in either Asda or Morrisons in Livingston with other Shoppers, doing shopping for our customers. You could be shopping for 4 or 5 customers each day picking shopping and loading into customers’ shopping boxes

Almond Housing are looking for enthusiastic, community-minded and suitably qualified individuals to join our Board who are responsible for the overall governance, management and maintenance of approximately 2,500 properties and 650 garages in Livingston and other towns in West Lothian. Almond Housing Association, West Lothian’s largest Registered Social Landlord, based in Livingston, is seeking applications to fill a number of voluntary Board Member vacancies from candidates with a keen interest in the activities and business of the Association. We are looking for enthusiastic, community-minded and suitably qualified individuals to join our Board who are responsible for the overall governance, management and maintenance of approximately 2,500 properties and 650 garages in Livingston and other towns in West Lothian. Commitment and experience are assets as valuable as qualifications. Applicants will be required to work with senior and professional staff and an ability to grasp complex issues quickly is important, as is experience of achieving results in a Committee or Board environment. Applicants will be required to demonstrate ability and a proven track record in their chosen profession or other activities and, to complement the existing range of expertise on the Board, should ideally have professional or personal experience in one or more of the following areas: • Repairs and maintenance services • Risk management • Delivering landlord services • Working within a regulatory framework • Finance or auditing • Performance management • Customer care • Law • Third sector governance In the first instance, successful applicants will join the Board as co-optees, until formal election by the Membership at the AGM in September. Board members are expected to attend evening meetings on a monthly basis, as well as to participate in ad-hoc sub committees as required. In total, the time commitment is approximately 1 - 2 days per month in relation to reading Board papers as well as preparation and attendance at meetings, and undergoing relevant training. Application packs are available on our website: www.almondha.org.uk CV’s should be submitted to enquiries@almondha.org.uk

West Lothian Council has a network of public access computers and offers basic IT courses but sometimes people need extra help or would like 1:1 assistance to deal with a particular issue. Can you help? Tasks will vary and depend on the help the client needs, but could include: -Helping people to register for and use email accounts. -Assist people to access, register for and use on-line services such as Universal Credit account (you will NOT be assisting people to apply for benefits) -Demonstrate the range of online services available such as shopping, downloading books, films and TV programmes. -assist people to use their own devices such as laptops and tablets within community venues in West Lothian. -Provide basic IT and problem solving advice to support people using online services. provide support to individual learners within a tutor led IT group. signposting and referring clients to IT and/or other training. -Maintain accurate records regarding the numbers of clients attending sessions and the nature of support provided. -adhere to policies regarding client confidentiality, data security and protection of vulnerable groups.

This role provides valuable support to Advice Shop customers who have to attend medical assessments as part of a benefit claim whether this is helping them to prepare for the assessment or accompanying them. West Lothian Council Advice Shop provides help and advice to customers regarding a range of welfare benefit and other enquiries. Many of our customers are experiencing illness and disability and are required to attend medical assessments in connection with their benefit claims. For many people this can be extremely stressful and we are therefore looking to recruit and train a group of volunteers as ‘Buddies’ to support clients during these appointments. Initial Meeting • Meet client in advance of appointment to provide reassurance, explain the format and purpose of the medical assessment, discuss health situation, check arrangements and clarify any requirements (e.g. information required for medical assessment, including further evidence) On the day of the medical assessment • Support customer while attending medical assessment • Provide Support and reassurance to client while in waiting area prior to appointment • Observe assessment • Complete checklist/report, noting key information • Encourage the customer to explain their situation to the Healthcare Professional carrying out the assessment • Complete documentation Comply with all confidentiality and data protection guidelines.

An important role within a well established, popular, well used charity based in Broxburn and covering the whole of West Lothian. Trustees meeting every 6-8 weeks, during the day. We are seeking Trustees with knowledge of the voluntary sector and specifically in the areas of Management, Finance, PR and Marketing.

Macmillan @ West Lothian offers information and support to anyone affected by cancer. We need a walk leader to organise and supervise Macmillan walks for service users, where they can meet other likeminded people while taking part in appropriate physical activity. • Provide a warm welcome and experience to participants • Leading or ‘back marking’ short, safe and enjoyable walks • Risk assessing and planning walking routes • Taking a register of those attending the walks and returning this to staff • Encourage and buddy participants and the groups • Support and motivate participants to set goals • Ensure the health and safety of participants including any health questionnaires • Gather equipment required for the walk • Build strong communication links and raise awareness of the service • Adhere to policies regarding client confidentiality, data security and protection of vulnerable groups • Attend volunteer team meetings and ongoing training

Macmillan @ West Lothian offers information and support to anyone affected by cancer. We stock many of the publications produced by Macmillan Cancer Support and it’s really important to make sure that we have sufficient leaflets and booklets available at our drop in services. We need volunteers to help us to do this by looking after our resources. Ensure sufficient resources are available at Macmillan information and support service venues and outreach locations within West Lothian by: • Carrying out stock checks at our venues when the service is closed • Updating Excel spreadsheet • Ordering stock from Macmillan website • Distributing resources to venues • Setting up monthly awareness displays • Replenishing and tiding resources • Engaging with partners and members of the public on-site • Referring queries to a member of staff • Adhering to policies regarding client confidentiality, data security and protection of vulnerable groups • Attending volunteer team meetings and ongoing training

RESULTS is an international advocacy organisation working to create the public and political will to end hunger and the worst aspects of poverty. Advocates work together in local groups to learn about and share information on development issues and campaigns. RESULTS gives advocates the tools they need to take effective action to speak out in favour of anti-poverty measures that really work. As an activist you will take part in our monthly meetings, which take place on the first Tuesday of the month. You will learn about a development issue from an expert and then take an action. We support each other in small groups to take actions such as meeting with your MP, writing to decision-makers or getting letters published in your local newspaper.

Help us give a warm welcome to patients and their carers attending day therapy. Marie Curie are looking for someone with confidence and good communication skills to volunteer at the Macmillan Centre at St John’s Hospital. Reception Volunteers play a key part in making sure that visitors experience our friendly atmosphere from the moment they arrive. You will be the first point of contact our visitors meet so a friendly and professional greeting is essential. You will ensure the confidentiality of patients, staff and visitors’ details at all times. This role has many varied aspects; you could be making or receiving phone calls, providing basic admin support or receiving donations and gifts for the hospice. No session as a reception volunteer is typical.

Reception Volunteers play a key part in making sure that visitors experience our friendly atmosphere from the moment they arrive. You will be the first point of contact our visitors meet so a friendly and professional greeting is essential. You will ensure the confidentiality of patients, staff and visitors’ details at all times. This role has many varied aspects; you could be making or receiving phone calls, providing basic admin support or receiving donations and gifts for the hospice.

Bus Drivers

Unlike standard retail outlets, our stores offer a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of the retail operation. Our Volunteer Retail Assistants are trained to undertake a wide range of activities including: * Providing strong customer service. * Serving customers at the till. * Taking receipt of stock donations from the public, thanking them for their generosity and finding out if they are Gift Aid Donors. * Signing up new Gift Aid Donors (this raises an extra 25p per pound for Barnardo's from the sale of donations and does not cost donors anything). * Replenishing stock by making sure our rails and shelves are well-stocked, visually appealing and tidy. * Merchandising throughout the store. * Stock preparation including sorting, steaming and pricing. * Possible administrative tasks such as stocktaking. * If you have a particular skill or interest, our team would be delighted to discuss how you could utilise it in store! This could range from computer skills to collectables knowledge, fundraising experience to fashion awareness - whatever your talent, please share it with us!

Working behind the scenes is as important as being on stage! As a Stock Room Volunteer, your key role will be to make sure that quality stock is made ready to go on sale in the store. Our volunteers come from a diverse range of backgrounds and bring a wide variety of skills to the organisation. They come together to generate vital funds for Barnardo's work with children, young people and their families. If you are interested in applying for this role, please pop into the store to discuss your interest and availability with the store manager. When you visit the store you will be asked to complete a volunteer registration form.

Everyone has the right to live life to the full. After a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or a stroke, many people experience fear and isolation and struggle with the impact on their lives. Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland won’t stand for that. The care and support we deliver every day ensures everyone can live the life they want to. About Retail: We currently have around 50 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. About Your Role: This is an opportunity to undertake a satisfying and rewarding role. As part of our team of volunteers, you will provide customer support, whilst working in a friendly atmosphere, providing an extremely useful and appreciated service to the Charity. The role includes: • Welcoming and assisting customers • Customer service and sales service • Stock control • Sorting donations • Hanging and ticketing stock • Helping to keep store clean and tidy

Outreach volunteers will be based in St. John's hospital and will assist in raising the awareness of the Advice Shop and help members of the public to access its service. -Raising awareness of the Advice Shop services at St. John's hospital main entrance by engaging with patients, staff, and passers by. -Engaging potential customers in conversation with the aim of signposting them to potential advice. -Creating a rapport with members of the public, making them feel comfortable to talk about financial issues. -Making Advice Shop appointments and referrals where appropriate. -Completing referral forms for people. -Dealing with enquiries form NHS staff. -Booking customer appointments. -Managing stock of leaflets and promotional materials. -Maintaining confidentiality and data protection policies.

To complete an annual return for the charity register. This will include a summary of income and expenditure for the year. You will need to handle small amounts of money, mainly cheques and our bank account. An interest in accounts would be advisible.

Boomerang has 6 teams of leaders, engineers +copiers/distributors recording weekly but each team recording only once every 6 weeks. On a Thursday afternoon, Friday afternoon and Friday evening. We currently seek 3 readers for Friday afternoon sessions.

To staff a drop-in youth club for 12 - 18 year olds. Activities include: music studio; recreational facilities and groupwork. Sessions run on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday nights and Friday afternoon.

Help someone who is blind or partially sighted, by supporting them to attend a social activity group. We have a wide variety of groups from dominoes to rambling, all looking for volunteers. Activities usually take place once a week or fortnight and are held in the basement of our head offices one day a week or, in the case of the Rambling group, meet at our offices for travel to various locations within Edinburgh & The Lothians two Saturdays each month. Volunteers assist members to join in the activity, for example to play dominoes, enjoy a craft activity or be guided on a walk. These activities might be one of the few highlights of the members week, so they are usually looking for some conversation and a laugh too!

Befriending is a rewarding activity. Befrienders are matched with an adult and establish a relationship that provides friendship and support. This can be a very flexible arrangement and can mean participating in a wide range of activities at various times or spending an hour together at the clients home once a week. Volunteers are valued members of our team and will receive, training, support and expenses.

Celebration event at Howden Park Centre, Livingston 2-5 PM to help Participants get on and off buses at 4 venues (Broxburn, Blackburn, Whitburn and Mid Calder) And general help during the event.

If you have a background in Finance or work as a book-keeper, then we need your help to work on our Internal Audit Team. You will be required to audit the day to day member transactions going through the credit union, as well as checking bank reconciliations. This Team works independently and you will not work in any other volunteer capacity. The Audit Team is required to prepare a short monthly report to the Board to confirm what work has been checked.

The homework club is set up for young people from the local community to attend a supported group to aid in the completion of homework. This may include access to the internet and other relevant resources. The group will also provide assistance to individuals, and help guide them on how to successfully complete relevant homework. 3 Hours available Tuesday and Wednesday each week from 3.30pm – 5.00pm