Narture was founded in June 2020 by artist father and daughter team Robert and Saskia Singer. The project evolved initially from occupying empty town centre spaces and re-purposing them for cultural and creative uses. Nurturing a thriving and successful social enterprise, where 'everyone is an artist' and are encouraged to use their creative energies towards positive change. Narture’s ultimate goal is to become a truly inclusive creative hive, making participatory cultural activities available to all members of society. Narture’s award winning Sourdough Bakery and acclaimed Artisan Café, are currently the core income generators of the social enterprise. The bakery specialises in handmade sourdough produce, baked daily; championing sustainable, healthy ingredients and supporting local businesses and was recently awarded Bread Bakery of the Year by Prestige Scotland for the second year running. Our purpose is to bake real bread to earn the dough to support arts projects. Your Impact Matters: By volunteering with us, you're not just contributing skills; you're part of a movement driving creative regeneration. Some roles may even pave the way to paid employment opportunities. Narture CIC is currently looking for volunteer gallery attendants to monitor and supervise the gallery or exhibition, ensuring the safety of the artworks and providing assistance or information to visitors. We are looking for self motivated, organised individuals. Volunteering as a gallery attendant can offer several perks: 1. Access to Art: Volunteers often get exclusive access to exhibitions, allowing them to view artwork up close and learn about different artistic styles and techniques. 2. Networking Opportunities: Volunteering in a gallery setting can provide opportunities to connect with artists, curators, and other professionals in the art world, potentially leading to future collaborations or career opportunities. 3. Enhanced Knowledge: Gallery Attendants often receive training and information about the artworks on display, deepening their understanding of art history, contemporary art trends, and cultural contexts. 4. Personal Development: Volunteering as a Gallery Attendant can help develop skills such as communication and customer service which are valuable in various professional and personal contexts. 5. Contribution to the Community: By volunteering, individuals contribute to the local arts community and help support the cultural enrichment of visitors, fostering a sense of pride and belonging. 6. Overall, volunteering as a gallery attendant can be a rewarding experience that combines a passion for art with opportunities for personal growth and community involvement. If you feel the call to contribute your talents to our journey, reach out! Whether you're skilled and ready to share or eager to learn and develop skills for future paid work, Narture welcomes your enthusiasm.

Narture CIC is looking for Bakery Assistants for their Sourdough Bakery in Ayr. If you are interested in gaining customer service skills and learning about baking this could be the ideal opportunity for you. Share your baking skills and contribute to our acclaimed sourdough bakery. Tasks will include: • Assisting bakery team with, weighing, mixing and shaping doughs If you feel the call to contribute your talents to our journey, reach out! Whether you're skilled and ready to share or eager to learn and develop skills for future paid work, Narture welcomes your enthusiasm

Narture was founded in June 2020 by artist father and daughter team Robert and Saskia Singer. The project evolved initially from occupying empty town centre spaces and re-purposing them for cultural and creative uses. Nurturing a thriving and successful social enterprise, where 'everyone is an artist' and are encouraged to use their creative energies towards positive change. Narture’s ultimate goal is to become a truly inclusive creative hive, making participatory cultural activities available to all members of society. Narture’s award winning Sourdough Bakery and acclaimed Artisan Café, are currently the core income generators of the social enterprise. The bakery specialises in handmade sourdough produce, baked daily; championing sustainable, healthy ingredients and supporting local businesses and was recently awarded Bread Bakery of the Year by Prestige Scotland for the second year running. Our purpose is to bake real bread to earn the dough to support arts projects. Your Impact Matters: By volunteering with us, you're not just contributing skills; you're part of a movement driving creative regeneration. Some roles may even pave the way to paid employment opportunities. Narture CIC is currently looking for a volunteer to assemble and submit grants requests for our community projects. We are looking for self motivated, organised individuals preferably with expertise in submitting funding applications, to local and national government and other organisations who may advertise funds that we may make applications to. You are able to volunteer from home and as the time required for this opportunity can vary a degree of flexibility is required. Responsibilities: • Contribute to compiling and submitting funding applications, enabling us to expand our work and provide more opportunities for creativity and well-being - Research and identify sources of funding and grants that match the company’s objectives • Write high quality and winning grant proposals

As a community interest company we value volunteers and their support really means a lot to us. We are looking for Delivery Drivers to assist us with delivery to our wholesale clients. You must have a full clean driving licence and be aged over 30. In exchange for your time and energy volunteering with us, we can offer the opportunity to improve employability skills and give you driving experience. We offer references after you have volunteered with us for several months.