Put your skills to use, learn new ones and play an active role in your community. Volunteering is easier than you think. with full support and training, you can volunteer on a flexible basis. Give young people the skills they need to succeed in life and discover how being part of the Scouting family can be as rewarding for you as it is for them. What do volunteers do? Week by week, our volunteers empower thousands of young people to learn new skills, make new friends and stand on their own two feet. They’re our everyday heroes. They shape young people’s lives for the better, and find out a whole lot about themselves in the process, too. That’s where you come in. You don’t need to be Bear Grylls to join us. You don’t need to have been a Beaver or Scout when you were younger. You don’t even need to know how to put up a tent. Our door is open to people of all ages, genders, races and backgrounds, and we’re only able to change lives because people like you lend a hand. We’re talking about tea makers, tidy-uppers and skill sharers. We’re talking about minibus drivers and first aiders. We’re talking about students who want to boost their CV, and parents who volunteer so they can spend more time together as a family. Whatever your skillset, lend a hand for as little or as much time as you can spare, and we promise you’ll get more out than you put in. We provide the training. All of our adult volunteers receive full induction and ongoing training and support. Our training has been recognised with a National Training Award by UK Skills and over 90% of our volunteers believe that the skills and experiences they have gained have been of relevance to their working or personal lives. You show up, get stuck in, and make memories for life. As long as you're over 18, you can help out as a Beaver leader. There is no upper age limit for adult volunteers. Sounds fun? Worthwhile? It is.

Volunteers play an essential role in keeping our clubs thriving across Scotland and without their dedication to older people we simply wouldn’t be able to run our community clubs. We have a variety of roles available and here’s a brief taster of what you can help us to do: · Club sessions are held once a week so are ideal if you would like a regular volunteering opportunity · Our volunteers love talking about their favourite teams, sporting greats or special sporting moments and engaging members to share their stories · Volunteering is an opportunity to engage with people of all ages and backgrounds, especially older people – many of whom will be living with a condition such as dementia or low mood · Our volunteers learn new and unique skills, through attending training sessions and while volunteering · You will work as part of a small team – a great opportunity to meet and get to know new people

MAIN DUTIES: 1. Responsible for the club finances 2. Deal efficiently and effectively with all invoices and bills 3. Keep up to date records of all the financial transactions 4. Ensure that funds are spent properly 5. Issue receipts and record all money received 6. Attend committee meetings and present the budget report 7. Prepare the end of year accounts to present to the auditors 8. In agreement with the committee plan the annual budget 9. Monitor the budget throughout the year 10. Do annual pre-season projections for the season ahead, to plan and budget accordingly 11. If position involves regulated work with children, you will be required to go through the PVG Scheme checks with an BSL Signatory

Athletics Official Volunteers Needed – Often described as the “Best seat in the House” athletics officials are often in the thick of the action at athletics events. They are the unseen guiding hands that ensure athletes are given the opportunity to perform to their best and to achieve their potential. There are varying opportunities in all disciplines available, whether this be using computers and IT to operate Photofinish and electronic timing equipment, measuring jumps for distance and height, measuring throws for distance or taking finishing results of track races or even setting the runners off on their journey. Whatever your interests there is a speciality athletics event for you. Working as part of a team UK:Athletics officials ensure fair play and that rules are adhered to, they support each other and enjoy a healthy camaraderie with each other, coaches and athletes. They are often closest to the athlete when they achieve their best performances and can revel in the enjoyment this brings. There is also the responsibility to ensure the rules are adhered to and that results and records can stand. A great and exciting opportunity-all help is greatly appreciated. For more details please contact: Alasdhair Love Tel No: 07584146796 E Mail: alasdhair.love@scottishathletics.org.uk