Crossroads is a registered charity which has been operating for 37 years in South Ayrshire (although also with a national footprint). We provide a highly needed service in offering a respite service for at home carers. The charity runs with a small office team supported by a team of Care Attendants and over seen by a Management Committee comprising of volunteers who each bring a different set of skills and expertise to aid the operation of the charity. Our next aim is to raise our profile in South Ayrshire and we would gladly welcome the support of volunteers who would like to share our aim and interest by supporting us, as a volunteer fundraiser. Ideally the volunteer would have a sales and marketing background, yet it is not mandatory as the sales pitch can be delivered by one of the committee members. The volunteer fundraiser would support by identifying donors, raising the group's profile, writing applications for funding opportunities, organising events, etc. The group meets on a Tuesday of every second month at 7pm in a meeting room at Biggart Hospital, Prestwick (where the office is located), yet most of the volunteering can easily be done remotely and perhaps meet with the team occasionally as required. Kindly fill in the contact us form on https://crossroads-sa.org.uk/contact.asp and we will get back to you at our earliest.

The State Hospital is keen to identify opportunities to enhance service delivery, taking advantage of opportunities available via external funding where appropriate. Given the current financial constraints, the Hospital is experiencing significant financial challenges in relation to enhancing patient experience, where costs would be incurred out with the core service delivery budget. Opportunities have been identified across a range of services within the Hospital, particularly in relation to the range of patient activities available, and work streams supporting the Supporting Healthy Choices initiative. The role will require the volunteer to engage with patients, carers, staff and other volunteers, supported by the Person Centred Improvement team. Additionally, the volunteer will be asked to contribute to reports and, on occasion, attend a number of internal meetings, including the Person Centred Improvement Steering Group, and Patient Partnership Group. The Hospital works collaboratively with Forensic Network partners and other supporting organisations e.g. Health Improvement Scotland: Community Engagement, Volunteer Scotland, the volunteer may also be asked to contribute to presentations and attend external events which promote and share best practice.

What’s involved Many of our activities have moved online and we need to be creative in thinking of new ways to fundraise in this way. In this role you could be involved with the fundraising group to develop and organise virtual fundraising activities. The role will involve: •Organising virtual events to help raise funds for the Centre e.g. coffee mornings, afternoon teas, sponsored events •Participating in national fundraising events on behalf of the Sensory Centre e.g. recruiting runners for 5K events, half marathons, Kiltwalk etc •Assisting the Fundraising committee to come up with new ideas to raise funds and make contacts to raise the profile of the Centre and much needed funds

Volunteer Community Fundraiser Would you like to make a difference to the lives of people with autism or learning disabilities by helping to raise funds in your local community? Have fun? Discover new interests? Meet new people? Look no further than our fantastic volunteer fundraiser opportunity! Equal Futures creates connections for people with a learning disability or autism and their family carers through Circles of Support, befriending and social events. You will work as part of a small team of dedicated volunteers to organise fundraising events, such as coffee mornings, raffles and auctions, quiz nights and suppers, and support other fundraisers who get involved in local events, such as the KiltWalk. You will benefit from ongoing skills development as well as friendly, professional support from our Project Coordinators and Fundraising staff. What will you do as a Volunteer Fundraiser? You will meet with a small group of Volunteer Fundraisers on a regular basis to come with up with ideas to raise funds for our small charity. You’ll plan, book and execute community-centric events, with support from professional fundraisers, identify which resources you’ll need and liaise with local organisations to get things underway. You’ll use your passion and enthusiasm to win support from local companies and businesses and help to ensure Equal Futures is their charity of choice. opportunity join benefit role support activities benefits all apply events engage community professional provide social media strategies awareness looking purpose volunteers recruiting goal organisation vision mission values board skills attributes chat fundraising support benefits attributes opportunity join benefit role support activities benefits all apply events engage community professional provide social media strategies awareness looking purpose volunteers recruiting goal organisation vision mission values board skills attributes chat fundraising support benefits attributes opportunity join benefit role support activities benefits all apply events engage community professional provide social media strategies awareness looking purpose volunteers recruiting goal organisation vision mission values board skills attributes chat fundraising support benefits attributes Page 2 of 2 You’ll enjoy lots of benefits being a Volunteer Fundraiser, such as: • Learning from an experienced and knowledgeable team • Meeting new people and having fun • Volunteering on a flexible basis that fits in with your life • Access to free training and regular support • Social opportunities with other Volunteers • Improved self-esteem & confidence • Improved communication skills • Advantageous for relevant careers • Reduced loneliness and better mental health • Feeling valued in our friendly team • Seeing the difference that you’re making to people’s lives Personal Attributes Raising funds requires people with different strengths working together, so whether you’re naturally outgoing and love talking to new people or prefer to coordinate and plan rather than being front and centre, you will thrive in this role. You don’t need previous experience of fundraising or learning disabilities as we offer excellent training and ongoing support. Your passion, enthusiasm and ability to inspire others in your community to support our work is all that you need to bring. You will be joining a happy, fun and friendly team where you are valued and have a sense of belonging. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community and will work flexibly with you to ensure your volunteering journey is a positive and satisfying experience. To apply, please contact: Edinburgh and Lothians area: Jane.Mcallister@equalfutures.org.uk | 0771 334 2311 North Lanarkshire area: Donna.McCallum@equalfutures.org.uk | 0792 139 7615 Ayrshire area: Shona.Fleming@equalfutures.org.uk | 0778 751 6597 Glasgow Area: Stacey.Burgess@equalfutures.org.uk 07590965527 Widgit Symbols © Widgit Software 2002-2022 www.widgit.com opportunity join benefit role support activities benefits all apply events engage community professional provide social media strategies awareness looking purpose volunteers recruiting goal organisation vision mission values board skills attributes chat fundraising support benefits attributes opportunity join benefit role support activities benefits all apply events engage community professional provide social media strategies awareness looking purpose volunteers recruiting goal organisation vision mission values board skills attributes chat fundraising support benefits attributes opportunity join benefit role support activities benefits all apply events engage community professional provide social media strategies awareness looking purpose volunteers recruitin