Inchgarth Community Centre provide a fantastic programme of activities for the community with the tremendous help of volunteers. Inchgarth has over 170 sessions of activity per week-serving every age group and section of the community. As a big and vibrant community centre, we offer a large range of activities for all ages and welcome a range of charities at the community centre. We have a great opportunity for people to help as Boccia Group Leader Volunteers at the community centre. Boccia is a seated bowl game for people with additional support needs and/or impaired movement. We are looking for motivated people to help lead the group by organising the games, making sure everyone is playing and sometimes organise wee competitions. All volunteers are greatly appreciated and provided with excellent support. Please contact us to find out more, join our amazing team of volunteers and make a real difference in the community: please email: volunteerinchgarth@gmail.com / Tel: 01224 325191 / Website: https://www.inchgarth.co.uk/volunteer.html

Ayrshire Tigers PFC is a community-based Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) based in Ayr which works in partnership with the Scottish Powerchair Football Association (SPFA) to provide equal opportunity for powerchair users in Ayrshire to engage in team sport. The Club is an independent organisation run by its own board of trustees which is elected by its members. The club is focused on providing opportunities to play, coach and support powerchair football and is open to everyone. The team is currently playing in the Scottish Powerchair Football Premiership. The Club was formed to benefit powerchair users living in Ayrshire to engage in team sport and prevent isolation by offering a place for people to come and feel welcome, have fun and be part of a team. The Fundraising officer role is important to the sustainability of the club as they help organise fundraising events to raise much needed funds. We are looking for someone to help the Chairperson and Treasurer with funding applications and also help plan, co-ordinate and oversee fundraising activities. What you will be doing  Putting collection tins in local shops or community areas.  Holding a ‘tin shake’ in a local town – this is where players/club supporters stand outside shops with collection tins and get donations  Holding a sponsored event such as a swim or walk.  Holding an event for local people to attend – quiz night, auction, raffle, talk, coffee and cake morning – people will give donations when they come.  Having a section on the club website that people can click on if they want to give money.  Talking to Charity Trustee/Committee Members about different ways to fundraise and deciding what to do as a club.  Publicising events, distributing flyers/leaflets or fundraising forms  Support people who are fundraising on behalf of the club  Working with the Treasurer to ensure that the money is collected safely and banked accurately  Home based (plus travel to club activities). Ideally you will live in Ayrshire. We seek applications from anyone interested in the role, but particularly welcome applications from people with prior experience of fundraising for other clubs/groups. You will be asked to attend committee meetings and also have knowledge of the local area so we ask that you live locally to be able to do this role. We process applications as we receive them, we will close the role when we find a suitable volunteer for the role. Consequently, the role may close before the advertised closing date. A full UK driving licence is essential. To apply for this role, please upload a covering letter (maximum 2 sides of A4) and CV to info@ayrshiretigers.co.uk. Interviews will take place, via video conference and will be conducted by a small panel of current Board Trustees. Benefits Benefits of being a committee member with Ayrshire Tigers PFC include:  Improve support to powerchair users and their families in your local area.  You could build up knowledge and hands on experience of disabled people.  Access free training and learn new skills.  Meet new people.  A worthwhile achievement to add to your CV.  Having fun whilst carrying out a valuable role.  This is a rewarding and fulfilling opportunity and will allow you to make a difference to those you are supporting and their families.  Volunteering can keep you mentally stimulated and provide you with a sense of purpose.

At Blackwood we provide care (in care homes), care at home services and tenancies to people with different support needs. We believe that using technology can significantly support independent living and have offered our customers a tablet which is set up with our innovative system CleverCogs©. To support the successful adoption of this programme, we need the help of volunteers to ensure our customers are comfortable using their tablets and make the most of their tech. -What will I be doing as a Digital Buddy?: Digital Buddies will combine befriending with digital literacy, so your role will include: • helping people set up their new devices • using video calls and messaging apps • accessing online learning opportunities • explaining how to stay safe online • helping to problem solve where you don’t know the answer yourself • enjoying a chat with people to find some common interests and build a rapport quickly • helping people to find online resources that match their interests • Support sessions with learners usually take place in person, once or twice a week, so 45-60 minutes is usually enough time to make progress. • Reporting on progress made and encouraging volunteers to provide feedback on sessions This is an opportunity to be more involved with others in your local community - Helping others can also improve your own health & wellbeing! It is also a chance to develop your own skills and competencies with the option to pursue a qualification in digital skills.

To make contact via telephone with a person(s) with whom you have been matched on the agreed regular weekly pattern. To give the person(s) some social interaction and emotional support through conversation. To stay connected with the organisation and feedback any concerns, that may need addressing.