Could you provide emotional or practical support to people affected by the Ukraine crisis? We are looking for volunteers who can provide help through our telephone support line for one shift a week, Monday to Friday. Fluency in Ukrainian or Russian is highly desirable. Hours: The National Support Line currently operates between 10am and 6pm every day of the week, including weekends. However, the Ukraine-focussed line currently operates only from Monday to Friday. Ukraine-related calls are handled by the main line outside these times. Shift times generally run from 10am-1pm, and 1pm-5pm. However, some flexibility around this is possible. A briefing is provided before each shift, and a debriefing takes place at the end of each shift. Location details: This is a Volunteer From Home opportunity, requiring access to a computer, internet connection, telephone, and a quiet space to perform the role. If you have any queries regarding the role, please contact ILCRVolRecruitment@redcross.org.uk

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 tasks 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.

The Buddy Bag Foundation could not operate without our talent of volunteers. Every person who contributes, however big or small, really does make a difference. We are always looking for volunteers to join us from all walks of life, with difference skills and experience. From attending a Buddy Bag pack, to donating skills, services or join our fabulous team of knitters, there’s a role for everyone, however much or little time you are able to give.

Give the gift of your time and become a volunteer mentor for young people Would you like to support a young person on their journey to gaining new skills and experience, becoming more self-confident and achieving their goals? If the answer is yes, we would love to hear from you. Why mentoring? Mentoring is at the heart of what we do here at ProjectScotland and we offer everyone we support the opportunity to be matched with a volunteer mentor. We are searching for people in a few areas across the country who are able to offer one hour of their time per week for a minimum of 6 months to help transform the life of someone else. As a volunteer mentor, you could support your mentee with whatever is important to them. This could be goal setting, identifying interests and strengths, confidence building, helping to establish a routine, social connections or just someone consistent to talk to and check in with to see how they are. The support you can offer is invaluable and can be life changing for you both! How does it work? • we provide training, support to apply to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme, ongoing support, access to lots of resources and a wonderful community of mentors across the country • you are matched to one person and meet with them once a week for around one hour • meetings would ideally be face to face, however many matches have been virtual over the past two years, using email/telephone/video chat/WhatsApp. There is the opportunity to do both. • matches can last from 3-12 months depending upon the relationship and the needs of the mentee What’s in it for you? • Help transform your mentee’s life • Develop communication and interpersonal skills e.g. coaching, motivating others, adaptability • Gain transferable skills and experience volunteering with disadvantaged people • Participate in regular support and training • Meet new people, connect and have fun! • Learn about yourself and gain a sense of achievement supporting others • Learn more about your community and the challenges that people can face If you are interested in this opportunity please email mentoringps@volunteeringmatters.org.uk. We would love to hear from you! More info about ProjectScotland: ProjectScotland (now part of the Volunteering Matters Family of Brands) works with people (predominantly young people) across the country who are struggling to overcome challenges such as social isolation, mental health issues, low confidence and general uncertainty about their futures. By providing wrap around support and the chance to complete a voluntary placement with a local charity; not only can this enhance confidence and self-belief, but it gives that individual the opportunity to build on their skills and experience and potentially move on to a job, further education or training. Everyone we work with is also offered a volunteer mentor.