Dundee Community Transport would like the help of a volunteer Secretary to support their AGM and regular Board Meetings. Key duties include · Write minutes from board meetings and AGMS (attendance, discussions, and actions) · Circulate minutes from board meetings/AGM in a timely manner · To edit and resend minutes if any inaccuracies reported by board members · To attend and contribute to discussion and decisions made at board meetings The board usually meets every 6-8 weeks. This has been on zoom recently, but we are hoping to get back to some face to face meetings too. They are usually for about an hour to an hour and a half. We have our AGM usually at the end of November, beginning of December, depending on everyone’s availability.

LINKnet are looking for minority ethnic volunteers to support paid staff with the smooth running of mentoring and befriending services. This is a great opportunity to gain work experience and develop your skills in various fields of work as the roles at LINKnet will be varied. Volunteering involves once a week (5hrs per day).

MISS is offering a rewarding and exciting opportunity for a volunteer Fundraising & Events Coordinator to play a key role within the MISS charity as we continue to grow and evolve. You will be responsible for developing existing supporter relationships and proactively identifying and securing new community and corporate fundraising opportunities to support the charity’s growth. As our Fundraising & Events Coordinator, we will support and co-ordinate projects across Scotland, develop fundraising processes and provide administrative support to the Fundraising & Events Lead. This role will provide practical administrative support both to the Fundraising & Events Lead and across internal fundraising systems and processes. There is considerable scope for progression and considerable professional development for the right candidate. Key tasks: · To research and devise an innovative fundraising strategy and to spot fundraising opportunities and raise awareness of Miscarriage Services. · To initiate, build and manage relationships with donors or companies to maximise and sustain income. · To build, manage and develop relationships with community supporters to maximise and sustain income. · To research, approach, and source new support from community groups (including schools, clubs, businesses, groups, and individuals) to secure funding. · To develop and deliver compelling fundraising activities and campaigns for supporters to participate in to maximise income. · To analyse the performance of events and other fundraising activities for effectiveness and to identify areas for improvement. · To oversee that all relevant fundraising information is recorded and documented in the charity’s electronic supporter records system in compliance with current, relevant legislation. · To work with the Secretary/Treasurer to complete and maintain orderly records of donors and manage regular donor communications. · To undertake all activities in compliance with the Fundraising Regulator and Institute of Fundraising rules and regulations and to ensure that all records are maintained in compliance with relevant legislation. · To assist with the charity’s social media presence. What can we offer you? When you join the MISS charity, you are gaining a unique opportunity to make a difference in your community and raise awareness. You will be working with a team of passionate people who really care about the mental health and wellbeing of our members, and who want to make a positive and lasting difference for local families. Being part of such a small (but growing!) team offers the opportunity for real variety in your day-to-day work and the development of your role.

Supporting our Pantry Co-ordinator with supporting our two zero waste community pantries. Our community pantries are membership-led shops that provide good quality food at a subsidised rate. We are looking for a Social Media Volunteer to work on a part-time basis. You will support our Project Coordinator, by managing different social media channels, with an aim to maximise engagement, promote the pantries, zero waste, food justice, volunteering, and raise awareness of our activities. Training and volunteer expenses will be covered. Volunteers aged up to 25 are eligible for a Saltire Award recognising their contribution. Key Responsibilities •Establishing and/or maintaining active social media accounts. •Researching and creating creative content for different social media channels. •Identifying opportunities to establish relationships with community groups •Advertising volunteering opportunities in the shop and diversifying online presence by developing other potential social media channels •Keeping up to date with our activities campaigns and promoting this across the different channels •To communicate our membership scheme and how the system works to stakeholders •Thinking of innovative ways to drive online engagement. •Identifying target audiences and being up to date with current trends. •Volunteers may be required to undertake other duties and responsibilities not set out in this role description.

Top Toes has been running for approximately 3 years in Falkirk, and are part of the charity Braveheart. They provide personal toe nail cutting service every 6 to 8 weeks for people who can not cut their own toe nails. They are now setting up new clinics In Stirling and Alloa, and they already have a busy clinic In Clackmannanshire Community Hospital and In the new year will be opening a clinic In Tullibody. The clinics provide a fantastic service and offer a basic foot care check and toe nails cut for disabled and adults who can not cut their own. This project aims to support the work of NHS podiatry services, allowing them to focus on quality care for those who really need it. Good foot care can reduce the risk of falls among vulnerable older people. Clients will be given their own set of clippers at first appointment and will bring with them to each subsequent appointment. This position will involve being a Reception Volunteer at the clinics in either Clackmannanshire Community Hospital or Tullybody. Full training and support will be offered and all expenses be paid. Usually the clinics are 3 to 4 hours long and if you join the team you would be providing a very valuable service to the elderly and disabled people in Clackmananshire. Key tasks: • Welcome client to clinic. • Ask for clipper set and record book. • Check for any changes to medication. • Ask for donation. • Write receipt and give to client. • Make a new appointment for client. • Record donation in donations log. • Give clipper set and record booklet to personal footcare volunteer. • Be the warm, welcoming and friendly face or Forth Valley Top Toes. Skills, Experience, Personal Qualities Required: An open, friendly and welcoming personality, good at dealing with people, able to observe strict confidentiality, communicate well with others. Previous experience of working within a medical / health environment would be an advantage but not essential. Volunteers should be over 18.

Top Toes has been running for approximately 3 years in Falkirk, and are part of the charity Braveheart. They provide personal toe nail cutting service every 6 to 8 weeks for people who can not cut their own toe nails. They are now setting up new clinics In Stirling and Alloa, and they already have a busy clinic In Clackmannanshire Community Hospital and In the new year will be opening a clinic In Tullibody. The clinics provide a fantastic service and offer a basic foot care check and toe nails cut for disabled and adults who can not cut their own. This project aims to support the work of NHS podiatry services, allowing them to focus on quality care for those who really need it. Good foot care can reduce the risk of falls among vulnerable older people. Clients will be given their own set of clippers at first appointment and will bring with them to each subsequent appointment. This position will involve being a Personal Footcare Volunteer at the clinics in either Clackmannanshire Community Hospital or Tullybody. Full training and support will be offered and all expenses be paid. Usually the clinics are 3 to 4 hours long and if you join the team you would be providing a very valuable service to the elderly and disabled people in Clackmananshire. Key tasks: • Welcome client to clinic. • Ask for clipper set and record book. • Check for any changes to medication. • Ask for donation. • Write receipt and give to client. • Make a new appointment for client. • Record donation in donations log. • Give clipper set and record booklet to personal footcare volunteer. • Be the warm, welcoming and friendly face or Forth Valley Top Toes. Skills, Experience, Personal Qualities Required: An open, friendly and welcoming personality, good at dealing with people, able to observe strict confidentiality, communicate well with others. Previous experience of working within a medical / health environment would be an advantage but not essential. Volunteers should be over 16.

If you’re tech savvy and know your way around eBay; have a keen eye for unusual or sought after collectables then join our volunteering team. Come and be amazed at some of the items that are donated to your local store and strike gold with those rare finds. We’ve got dedicated eBay resources to help and assist you with this volunteering role. Research the interesting items; package the small items in our eBay boxes and send them off to be sold at our eBay HQ. Every week we’ll send updates about the most unusual and exciting finds we’ve managed to sell though our stores, will your find be the next eBay headliner? Get the thrill of researching the curious objects and revel in the satisfaction of sitting back and watching the bids role in. Become a mighty keyboard warrior and help raise funds for our lifesaving research into heart disease.

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 talk to our customers, make them feel welcome, help them find the things they’re looking for and inform them of the BHF’s life saving heart research. We keep the sales floor looking fresh and inspiring and thank everyone who brings in their donations and custom. Come and be a part of your local team and learn about customer service skills and gain experience. Don’t worry if you’re not a confident speaker, with this role all you need is a welcoming and helpful attitude. We’ll provide you with all the support and help you need. Perfect for enhancing your CV and skills set

We are looking for individuals to take up an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of the vaccination programme for COVID-19 and Flu vaccines in Aberdeen city. Working with the team at the Aberdeen City Vaccination Centre in the former John Lewis site in the city centre, you will be an integral part of the team supporting the flow of patients through the centre and providing help to the public where required. Duties will include greeting patients as they attend the centre, assisting those with mobility issues as they move through the centre, and escorting patients to other areas (i.e. toilet facilities) where required. You may also be asked to help with restocking of supplies, assist with queue management, and support the team with other tasks where required. All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact Ali Macaulay, Support Manager at email: alison.macaulay@nhs.scot or tel.: 07790 713260.

Would you like to support people who have served in the Armed Forces? You don’t need a military background, just the ability to listen, some basic I.T skills and good written and spoken English. If so, this could be the role for you. -What is a caseworker? Caseworkers work with clients to figure out what type of help they need. Next, they find the right sources of support and arrange for clients to access it. This might be funds for special equipment for someone with a disability, adaptions to a property so an older client can remain at home or funds for a rental deposit. Caseworkers also sign-post clients onto specialist local services for advice on benefits, housing, mental health, debt, finding work etc. -Why do we need you? Volunteer Caseworkers are the lifeblood of SSAFA, supporting a growing number of people in need of financial, practical and emotional support. Clients come from all backgrounds and age groups and may have served in WW2 or in a more recent conflict like Iraq or Afghanistan. Our trained volunteers listen without judgement to assess and provide tailored support to help people navigate life in and beyond military service. We need you to join your local SSAFA team to help us achieve this. -What does this role involve? • Contacting clients and arranging to meet them at a mutually convenient time either face-to-face or remotely • Liaising with clients and completing a form to assess their circumstances • Sign-posting clients onto local services providing specialist advice • Applying on the client’s behalf to military and non-military sources of charitable funding • Arranging for the purchase of goods and services • Keeping in touch with the client so they know how their case is progressing • Keeping in touch with your branch so they know your availability • Keeping up to date with training and SSAFA news so that you are best able to support clients • Being a positive ambassador for SSAFA remembering that anyone you meet could be a potential client, volunteer or fundraiser • Volunteering within the standards and values of SSAFA including observing our policies such as the Volunteering policy and data protection policy (these will be covered in your training and local induction.) -What can you gain from this volunteering role? • Support people in your community with a military background • Use your skills, knowledge and life experience to benefit others • Support and friendship from your local SSAFA branch and the wider SSAFA community • Experience, training and skills that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews • Better physical and mental health – studies show that volunteers live longer and experience lower levels of stress and depression! -Is a criminal record check required? Yes *A disclosure certificate that contains convictions, cautions, warnings, reprimands or other information may not automatically mean that you are not able to volunteer. All certificates will be reviewed on a case by case basis and, where possible, a modified or alternative role will be offered. There is no cost for volunteers for this. -How to find out more? • Visit us/apply on line at https://www.ssafa.org.uk/volunteer or call our friendly central Volunteer Team on 0800 032 5612. They can answer any general questions about volunteering and put you in touch with your local branch.