What activities will I be involved in? - Your initial introductory visit will be with a member of staff, but you will then visit unaccompanied - Supporting families with ‘everyday’ tasks – these will vary and be dependent on the family’s needs, and the skills you bring. They may include; Housekeeping – hoovering, ironing, changing beds, general tidying Practical Sibling Support - collecting siblings from school/clubs within walking distance of their home, assisting with homework, spending time with siblings/play Meal Preparation - batch cooking or supporting families to cook (this does require specific training, which we will provide) - Other; gardening, dog-walking, basic DIY eg. helping with flat-pack furniture - Develop positive relationships with families, being respectful of their home and belongings - Immediately communicate any concerns which may arise about a families wellbeing, including child protection concerns - Be respectful of sensitive and confidential medical and personal information regarding the children and families accessing our services Families supported by CHAS are often under a lot of strain, and caring for a child with a life-limiting condition can take a lot of the family’s time and attention. Often other household tasks, and family life, can become more difficult to manage, and can begin to feel overwhelming. This role makes a direct and instant difference to families. Please feel welcome to contact Jack Daniels, Home Support Lead (East), on 07824 457767 or jackdaniels@chas.org.uk if you have any questions, or would like to discuss the role.

CHAS runs a number of charity shops across Scotland, selling donated stock as well as new goods to raise the vital funds required to care for children and their families. You will be volunteering within our retail team, assisting with stock management to ensure that donations are efficiently sorted and stored so that the shop is always well stocked. What activities will I be involved in? - Working within a small team to sort, hang and size - Steaming clothes - Pricing items under supervision - Assisting with stock rotation - Making sure all stock is in safe and working order - Keeping the stock room clean, tidy and well organised What are the potential benefits to me? - Learning new skills - Getting involved in your local community and making a real difference to the families of children with a life-shortening condition - Adding to your CV - Meeting new people If you are interested in volunteering for your Duke of Edinburgh please get in touch with Sarah Stephen on 07484 534 134 or volunteering@chas.org.uk to check availability What are the benefits to the children and families supported by CHAS? By selling goods in the shops, you are directly raising the funds that enables us to support children with a life-shortening condition and their family. CHAS is committed to providing a quality volunteering experience to all volunteers, free from discrimination and prejudice. Ensuring that CHAS is an equal, diverse, and inclusive organisation improves the quality of care we provide, helps us reach more families and children, and maximises a wide variety of knowledge, experience and expertise. We welcome volunteer applications from those who are refugees, asylum seekers, benefit claimants and those with a disability. We can provide more information about your eligibility to volunteer and any reasonable adjustments we can put in place to ensure your volunteering experience is a positive one.

This is a varied and interesting role which provides much needed support to our team of very busy Community Fundraisers. You will be helping to generate as much money and awareness as possible in your local area so that CHAS can deliver vital services to children with a life-shortening condition across Scotland and to their families, too. What activities might I be involved in? - Leading local events like bucket shakes, community stalls and bag packs - Making approaches to secure these opportunities, leading other volunteers on the day and counting cash raised to get it ready for banking - Getting fundraising materials, like banners and buckets, ready for local events - Carrying out local research to support specific projects agreed with the CHAS team  - Approaching local groups to arrange talks by a CHAS speaker  - Undertaking any training that will help you with your role.  How much time should I offer? This is a flexible role with lots of variety and some periods will be much busier than others. Your local Community Fundraiser, who will be your volunteer manager, will be happy to chat about how much time you can commit to the role. Where is the opportunity based? This role is based in your local community and some tasks will be carried out at home.  What are the benefits to me? - Using your existing skills and learning new skills - Getting more involved and making a real difference to the families of children with a life-shortening condition - Adding to your CV - Meeting new people - Having fun! What are the benefits to the children and families supported by CHAS? Supporting the CHAS Fundraising Team helps CHAS to raise as much money as possible for children with a life-shortening condition. Community Fundraising Support volunteers are often the first point of contact for the public, so you will be a real ambassador in your local community and can help to make a big difference to first impressions and awareness of CHAS.  What else should I know? The role is for those age 16+.We will pay your out of pocket expenses in line with the CHAS volunteer expenses policy. CHAS is committed to providing a quality volunteering experience to all volunteers free from discrimination and prejudice. Ensuring that CHAS is an equal, diverse, and inclusive organisation improve the quality of care we provide, help us reach more families and children, and maximise a wide variety of knowledge, experience and expertise. We welcome volunteer applications from those who are refugees, asylum seekers, benefit claimants and those with a disability. We can provide more information on volunteering eligibility and any adjustments we can put in place to ensure your volunteering experience is a positive one.  What’s the next step? If you’re interested in the role you can apply online or if you have any questions please contact the Volunteering Team at volunteering@chas.org.uk or 01577 866065. 

The reception is the first point of contact for visitors so we’re looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers who will give them a warm welcome. The aim of this role is to work within a team to ensure the smooth running of the Hospice reception. What activities will I be involved in? - Answering the telephone and relaying messages, making calls when appropriate - Welcoming visitors to the Hospice - Opening and recording incoming mail and dealing with outgoing mail in accordance with office procedures - Computer work such as inputting spreadsheets, printing labels, typing rotas, checking emails and updating diaries - Managing or access to sensitive and confidential medical and personal information regarding the children and families accessing our services - Photocopying, scanning and filing What are the benefits to me? - Learning new skills whilst having fun - Getting more involved and making a real difference to the families of children with a life-shortening condition. - Adding to your cv - Meeting new people - Having fun! What are the benefits to the children and families supported by CHAS? - Children and families will receive a warm welcome helping them to feel relaxed and welcomed to the Hospice. - Supporting the Hospice Office with administrative tasks helps to ensure that post goes out on time, filing is up to date and paperwork managed appropriately, contributing to the smooth running of the Hospice. In addition to this, Office volunteers are often the first point of contact for families so a friendly, warm response at the end of the phone or in person can help to make a big difference to their stay and overall experience of CHAS. CHAS is committed to providing a quality volunteering experience to all volunteers free from discrimination and prejudice. Ensuring that CHAS is an equal, diverse, and inclusive organisation improve the quality of care we provide, help us reach more families and children, and maximise a wide variety of knowledge, experience and expertise. We welcome volunteer applications from those who are refugees, asylum seekers, benefit claimants and those with a disability. We can provide more information on if you are allowed to volunteer and what adjustments we can put in place to ensure your volunteering experience is a positive one. If you would like additional information about the role please call 01577 866065 or email volunteering@chas.org.uk. If you’re interested in the role you can apply online