Are you always on the phone? Are you calm, collected and chatty? We’re always looking for friendly, confident and helpful people to join our team and become the voice of your local store. You will be the first point of contact for our customers helping them with any enquiries and arranging collections for donations and deliveries. Come and be a part of your local team and learn customer service skills and gain experience. If you have good communication skills and able to follow administration processes accurately then come and be a part of our team and laugh and chat with other volunteers over a cup of tea and a biscuit. Perfect for enhancing your CV and skills set

We are looking for office-based volunteers to assist with evening and Saturday cover to carry out general administrative duties and liaise and communicate with our staff, volunteer counsellors and clients. -Main Duties: • Administrative Support: Assisting with general office duties including answering telephone calls, checking voicemails, filing, data entry, admitting clients to the building; ensuring cleaning protocols are adhered to. • Client Support: Provide a warm and welcoming environment for clients visiting the office, helping to manage the client waiting list; contact referrals, either by phone or email, to arrange initial meetings. • Documentation: Assist in maintaining accurate and up-to-date records, ensuring confidentiality, and compliance with data protection regulations. • Event Support: Support Cairns events and workshops by helping with organisation, logistics, registration and communication. • Collaboration: Work closely with volunteers and staff to ensure smooth operations within the office. Excellent support and relevant guidance is provided to all volunteers. There will be a formal induction and support from a supervisor and support will be provided to enhance skills and knowledge in the field of mental health and counselling services. A fantastic opportunity to help and all volunteers are greatly appreciated. For more information please contact Vic Cargill at email: info@cairnscounselling.org.uk or telephone: 01224 633131

Calling All Volunteering Heroes: Join Our Mission to Brighten Lives! Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of those who have dedicated their lives to serving our country? Erskine Veterans Charity is searching for compassionate and enthusiastic volunteers to be a part of our impactful volunteering family. Join us as we create moments of joy, connection, and companionship for our esteemed residents. Why Volunteer With Us? 🌟 Meaningful Impact: Your time and effort will directly contribute to enhancing the quality of life for our veterans. Whether it is supporting activities, offering practical support or simply sharing stories as a visitor or befriender, you will be making lasting memories. 🌼 Fulfilment: There is nothing quite like the feeling of bringing smiles to the faces of those who have sacrificed so much. Your involvement will add purpose and fulfilment to your own life as well. 🤝 Connection: This is an opportunity to connect with veterans, their families, staff, and other volunteers, share experiences, build on your interpersonal skills and build friendships that transcend generations. Your presence will help combat feelings of loneliness and isolation. 🧠 Stimulating Activities: .Our activities programme is as varied as our residents’ interests are. From group outings to creative projects, your ideas and energy will be welcome, and your involvement will keep their hearts and minds active. Help us create an environment where veterans can thrive physically, mentally, and emotionally. Join Our Team Today! Step forward and be a part of something truly extraordinary. Erskine is ready to welcome you into our family, where your kindness will ripple through the lives of those who deserve it the most. Together, we can create a haven of happiness and camaraderie. Be the light that illuminates their days. Join our volunteers and show our veterans the care and respect they have earned. Your time, compassion, and dedication will make all the difference. Honouring Our Heroes: One Activity at a Time Ready to Make a Difference? Contact Us: 📞 0141 814 4640 📧 volunteering@erskine.org.uk 🌐 www.erskine.org.uk

We need dedicated volunteers to support the regional development team to deliver high-quality care to supporters in order to continue our vital work. Getting out and about in the community is a vital part to raising both funds and awareness for the charity and we simply can’t have the reach we need without volunteers! What you’ll get out of the role: • Meeting new people in your community and working as part of our skilled and friendly fundraising team • A flexible volunteering opportunity that you can fit around your lifestyle • Relevant training by MDUK What you’ll be doing: As an Ambassador you will be a representative for Muscular Dystrophy UK. • You will use your influence and contacts with local small businesses and individuals in your area to help build Muscular Dystrophy UK networks and fundraising partnerships. • You will be confident in speaking about the cause and the work of the charity; developing relationships with key supporters and individuals in the process. • Raising awareness of who we are and what we do is very important. So we are looking for a proactive volunteer who will seek out speaking opportunities and make asks on behalf of the charity to attend events where further awareness can be raised. Specific tasks may include: • Introduce your Regional Development Manager to decision makers in local companies and community organisations. • Promoting small business involvement in our Go Bright day and Bake a Difference and/or any other suitable initiatives and events. • Using your experience to help Muscular Dystrophy UK maximise returns from our small business partnerships and local media partnerships. • Making introductions to key community figures, groups and networks (e.g. MPs, mayors, WI, golf clubs, rotaries etc). • Helping us to recruit skilled volunteers from your networks. • Providing feedback to help us improve and develop the way we work. • Attending events and meetings on behalf of Muscular Dystrophy UK. The events and activities the charity is invited to vary from large conferences or fundraising balls through to other fundraising activities such as supporter coffee mornings, quiz nights and cheque presentation opportunities. • Speaking about muscular dystrophy and the work of the charity in fighting muscle disease. • Recognising opportunities to exchange contact details and develop relationships.