Our food banks provide three-day emergency food parcels for people in crisis, working in partnership with organisations across the community.  We are committed to ensuring anybody visiting a food bank is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity.  Volunteers take time to share a warm drink, discuss food requirements, offer a listening ear and, when appropriate, signpost people for further support and help. As a Food bank centre helper you will play a vital role giving direct support to people who use food banks, meeting and greeting people coming into the food bank, packing their food parcels, making them feel comfortable and providing further signposting support where appropriate. In this role you can make a real difference to people’s lives providing vital help and support to those in crisis in your local community. Key task • Welcome clients to the foodbank centre • Receive vouchers, check validity, and prepare food parcels according to the standard packing lists • Make refreshments and tidy up as required during the session • Offer a listening ear and signpost clients, as required, to further support, using information from the signposting folder/leaflets • Offer prayer to clients, when appropriate (if a volunteer is happy to do so) • Work under the guidance of the session leader and report any health & safety or safeguarding concerns to the project manager/session supervisor

During the COVID19 pandemic, the role of Volunteers within our community was vitally important. It is recognised that support is still required after the Pandemic so the Community Response organisations will still be available to provide support in the community. Opportunities exist to help with shopping, driving to appointments, light gardening, check-in calls and collecting prescriptions for those who struggle to get out and about. There are many activities you can get involved in to help make a difference in your local community. in Bearsden & Milngavie PPE will be supplied if required

The RNLI’s Lifeboat Station in Barra Island is looking for volunteers to join the existing team in the role of All Weather Lifeboat Crew. For nearly 75 years, an all-weather lifeboat has launched from Castlebay on the Outer Hebrides island, often into ‘diabolical’ seas (see 1979). Today the station operates the largest class of lifeboat, a Severn class. The impact you will make This role will help us save lives at sea by ensuring that our lifeboats are in a state of permanent readiness and crewing the lifeboat on service and exercise, under the command of the coxswain. What you will be doing Undertake training and maintain Competency Based Training as necessary to fulfil the role of crew member Be on call for lifeboat ‘shouts’ Attend exercises Contribute to the overall upkeep of the station, lifeboats and equipment What you need for this role Team player Good communicator General fitness Ability to learn new skills Live or work within close proximity miles of the station this would be especially desirable to allow daytime availability. You also need to be between 17 and 65 years of age What’s in it for you Join an inclusive and diverse organisation Have fun, meet new people and join a motivated and enthusiastic team who are making a difference Learn skills and gain experience to enhance your CV Gain the satisfaction of giving back Training to fulfil your volunteer role will be provided and reasonable out of pocket expenses reimbursed Please apply online or for further information contact the RNLI’s Volunteering Team on 01202 663346 or by email on volunteering@rnli.org.uk

The RNLI’s Lifeboat Station in Invergordon is looking for a volunteer to lead the existing team in the role of Lifeboat Operations Manager. Established in 1974, the Invergordon Lifeboat Station operates a Shannon class all-weather lifeboat. There has been a lifeboat station in the Moray Firth area since 1878. The Lifeboat Crew are all volunteers, headed up by the Lifeboat Operations Manager and Deputy Launching Authorities and supported by a Shore Crew team. All boat and shore crew follow the RNLI’s national Competency Based Training Scheme and respond to pagers when there is a request to launch the lifeboats. The wider team includes volunteer fundraisers, shop volunteers and youth education presenters. The impact you will make This role will help us save lives at sea by carrying out the day to day management of the lifeboat station to ensure a permanent state of readiness for service. What you will be doing Authorise launch of the lifeboats Provide leadership of the operations team Ensure that all operational activities are carried out to maintain the lifeboats and all associated equipment in a constant state of readiness for launching on service What you need for this role Team player Good communicator Leadership skills Local maritime knowledge IT literate (desirable) Knowledge of the RNLI (desirable) What’s in it for you Join an inclusive and diverse organisation Have fun, meet new people and join a motivated and enthusiastic team who are making a difference Learn skills and gain experience to enhance your CV Gain the satisfaction of giving back Training to fulfil your volunteer role will be provided and reasonable out of pocket expenses reimbursed Please apply online or if you have a question please contact the RNLI’s Volunteering Team on 01202 663346 or by email on volunteering@rnli.org.uk.