Moray Duo is a local group for supporting the health and wellbeing of disabled people in Moray. The group would like to welcome a few new volunteers to help take minutes at meetings and to help organise information and data on their computer.

As a volunteer advisor you will undertake full training and be supported gradually to become an adviser. This will involve interviewing clients and using the CAB information system give clients up to date and accurate information. You will explore options with clients and talk about the different ways their problems might be tackled, or offer practical help such as filling in a form, writing a letter, doing a benefit calculation, or making a phone call. The CAB has people from all walks of life and provides a vital service to the islands, this is a great opportunity to be part of something special. We have a small but committed and friendly staff team and are always looking for people who would like to get involved. If you have an interest but also some questions, the best thing you can do is have them answered. Come in and see the training officer or manager on Westview Terrace and discuss if this is the right opportunity for you. It really is a great opportunity.

Working within the new office in Market Street, Stranraer volunteers will be involved in the following activities: • Directing visitors to local businesses, attractions and local amenities including public toilets, cash machines, parks, museums etc. • Giving directions to visitors to other local towns or to areas out with the region eg Glasgow, Edinburgh. • Provide visitors with information regarding local public transport. • Answering questions from visitors about the village/town. • Assisting customers on the shop floor. • Helping with the cash desk

U-Turn is a Peer Education service for young people (12 – 18 years old) across South Lanarkshire. The service is provided by Glasgow Council on Alcohol (GCA) on behalf of South Lanarkshire Alcohol and Drugs Partnership. Peer Educators will be supported to deliver inputs across South Lanarkshire to other young people to incorporate a harm reduction approach as well as addressing stigma/language around drug and alcohol use. Peer Educators are will work alongside the Peer Education Workers & Peer Education Team Leader. As a Peer Educator, you will: • Attend training related to Peer Education role • Work as part of a team to achieve a common goal • Support delivery of Harm Reduction • Work towards a qualification • Attend Personal Development Planning Responsibilities • Participating in weekly workshops

We are looking for committed and empathetic volunteers to support people who are living with, or affected by chronic pain who access our phone, online forum and e-help support services.    This is a great opportunity to enhance your communication skills and develop an understanding of pain self-management, while providing a valued service to people living with long-term pain. By joining us you will join a fast-growing and respected service.   Due to the nature of the role, successful applicants will be required to undertake a PVG check. What you would be doing: · Offer emotional support and signpost resources and information to people affected by persistent pain either by phone, email or on the online forum · You will work as part of a team of volunteers, covering a rota, ability to commit to shifts is essential · Attend training/supervision sessions remotely · Keep up to date with Pain Concern news and work across the UK  · Complete ‘after contact’ survey to support Pain Concern’s evaluation targets. We would like volunteers to commit to for at least 12 months (including the training period), with the acknowledgement that your circumstances may change. 

We are looking for enthusiastic and friendly volunteers who can regularly give us four hours of their time per fortnight. We are currently open 2 days a week from 11am to 3pm and are hoping to increase our opening hours in the near future. Duties of the role include: • Welcoming visitors and answering questions • Selling museum publications • Recording visitor information • Receiving items donated by members of the public We are looking for people who have: · An interest in Dalkeith’s history · Good people skills · Good listening skills Experience of using Word and Excel would be a bonus You can check out our website for more information about the museum at www.dalkeithmuseum.co.uk. A volunteer application form can be downloaded and printed from the site for completion. Alternatively, email volunteers@dalkeithmuseum.co.uk if you would like to be contacted by the Volunteer Coordinator.

Welcome guide volunteers are mobile on the main concourse of Ninewells Hospital. The volunteers provide a warm welcome to patients, visitors and staff coming into the hospital. The volunteers will approach people who may be looking lost or needing additional assistance around the hospital. They can provide directions to appointments, clinics or wards as requested and can if required escort people to their destination within the hospital. They are knowledgable of site information for example locations of public toilets, refreshments, public transport information

Falkland Palace and Garden welcomes over 44,000 visitors every year and there’s something here for everyone, from the Palace with a working Chapel Royal, apartments for kings and queens, stunning gardens, an orchard and the oldest tennis court in the country. Volunteers play a key role in helping to maintain Scotland’s heritage. Welcoming our visitors with a friendly smile, and helping them with stories and information about the Palace, gardens and tennis court is vital to an enjoyable visit. This is where you can help. Whether it’s explaining the role of the Keeper of the Palace or relating stories about past inhabitants, your enthusiasm and love of talking to visitors will really make their day. Main Duties: • Provide a warm welcome to all visitors • Share information and stories about the history of the palace and its inhabitants with our visitors • Help to maintain the security of the collection • Ensure adherence to health & safety requirements for visitors

Make a difference at Drumchapel CAB as a Volunteer Advisor – it can be incredibly rewarding to contribute something non-financial to a cause our community cares about! We are now recruiting for volunteers for our Fast Track training programme starting in March 2023 being held in our bureau in Drumchapel. We will be offering a virtual training programme which allows you to work through the online training at your own pace with an expectation you will have finished the course by the end of the week, staff will be on hand to answer any questions you have. Following this, you will be able to start shadowing our experienced advisers during appointments and work on any additional training needed as you work your way to achieving adviser competence. We promise to offer support and guidance throughout your learning journey. The induction will be held on Wednesday 1st of March, with the week intensive course starting on Monday 6th – Friday 10th March 9.30 am – 3.30 pm. Situated in Drumchapel we offer free, confidential and impartial advice and assistance to Glasgow residents with the postcode G1 - G15. Operating since 1963, we have had to constantly change and adapt to meet the ever-increasing needs of our community. In the last few years we have become multi-channel and can help our clients either face to face, over the phone, by video call, webchat or email. By offering these options of contact to our client we ensure that everyone who seeks advice can access it in a way that suits their circumstances. In this role, you'll develop new skills, gain more confidence and meet new people. Our volunteers come from all walks of life. All we ask in return is a commitment of at least 6 hours per week, a willingness to learn and dedication for a minimum of 12 months. Day-to-day duties and responsibilities of a volunteer adviser can include: - Interviewing clients – this involves listening to the client while they explain their problem helping them to clarify the issues by exploring the problem and asking questions. - Giving information – this involves using the information system and books to find out the correct information. - Giving advice – this involves explaining information to the client outlining their choices so they can decide what to do. - Giving practical help – for example: filling in forms, doing a benefit calculation, communicating with another agency on behalf of a client. - Keeping accurate records – this involves making a record of the client’s details so that further help can be given if a client returns to the CAB. - Carrying out administrative task such as filing case notes, amending information, etc. - Reading or attending training to keep up-to-date on important issues. - Attending CAB meetings. Once you have applied for this opportunity you will be contacted within 5 working days to discuss this opportunity further. If you are interested please click the ‘apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by email or phone call. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organization with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow at info@volunteerglasgow.org

Make a difference at Drumchapel CAB as a Digital Volunteer Advisor. You will join the team helping us grow our digital advice channel by advising our clients on webchat or by email. It can be incredibly rewarding to contribute something non-financial to a cause our community cares about and making sure people can access help in the way that suits their circumstances best, is a great way to do this. We are now recruiting for our next intake of volunteers, offering a virtual training programme and access to an e-learning platform. We promise to offer support and guidance as you work your way to achieving adviser competence. Situated in Drumchapel we offer free, confidential and impartial advice and assistance to Glasgow residents with the postcode G1 - G15. Operating since 1963, we have had to constantly change and adapt to meet the ever-increasing needs of our community. All we ask in return is a commitment of at least 6 hours per week, a willingness to learn and dedication for a minimum of 12 months. Day-to-day duties and responsibilities of a volunteer adviser can include: - Gathering information – this involves asking the right questions and letting the client tell their story if on webchat or reading carefully any email submissions to get to the root of the client’s presenting issue. - Giving information – this involves using the information system and reference books to find out the correct information. - Giving advice – this involves explaining information to the client outlining their choices so they can decide what to do or maybe, sending them links to our information source or trusted internet sites. - Giving practical help – for example: doing a benefit calculation, sourcing phone numbers, websites - Keeping accurate records – this involves making a record of the client’s details so that further help can be given if a client returns to the CAB. - Carrying out administrative tasks such as filing case notes, amending information, etc. - Reading or attending training to keep up-to-date on important issues. - Attending CAB meetings. After your induction you will be enrolled on our training. This will consist of recorded taught sessions as well as access to an emodule platform to consolidate your learning. You will also have the opportunity to shadow experienced advisers to see how our appointments are conducted. This online learning/shadowing will take a maximum of 3 months to complete but as you will be working at your own pace you may find you complete it quicker than this. Once you have applied for this opportunity you will be contacted within 5 working days to discuss this opportunity further. If you are interested please click the ‘apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by email or phone call. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organization with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow at info@volunteerglasgow.org