Greyfriars Kirk has been welcoming visitors from around the world since 1620 - when we opened our doors as the first post-Reformation church in Edinburgh. We are looking for volunteer Welcomers to join our team. In a nutshell, your role will be to greet our visitors and ensure their experience with us is unique and memorable. Sounds like fun? It’s your job to personalise their visit by sharing your knowledge, encouraging their questions, assisting them in the gift shop, and making them feel welcome! From the signing of the Covenant and our place in Scotland’s history, to Edinburgh’s most beloved dog, Bobby and our connection to the Harry Potter franchise, there is something here for everyone!

We are looking for volunteers who are competent in their IT skills to support some of our Retirement Housing tenants in using their digital devices. You do not need to be an expert in using devices, we just ask that you are confident in the basic skills necessary to use devices such as laptops, an iPad or chromebooks. This volunteering can be done in person, via telephone/video call, on a one-off basis, or as part of a group. IT Support Volunteers help our elderly tenants to: - set up an email address - show them how to use video calling - show them how to shop online - teach them basic online safety skills We are looking for volunteers in Dundee, Angus (Montrose, Monifieth, Birkhill), Perth and Fife.

Clackmannanshire Citizens Advice Bureau is recruiting volunteers for a number of roles within their busy Alloa office located in the town centre. Clacks CAB assist members of the public with problems with debt and benefits but we advise on all manner of topics, including: energy, employment, consumer, immigration and housing etc. Clackmannanshire Citizens Advice Bureau run a comprehensive training programme for trainee advisers which provides support and mentoring with an experienced adviser. So applicants must be willing to make a commitment of a year to the post. In return, your travel expenses will be paid by the bureau and there is access to external training once all initial training is completed. Many advisers have gained useful experience and qualifications whilst volunteering for CAB which have helped them gain employment.

Everyday Royal Voluntary services helps thousands of older people to live the life they want. They provide practical services in hospitals,homes and in communities all across Scotland Wales and England, so people can be independent and active.Our volunteers come from all walks of life and without them the Royal Voluntary Service wouldn't exist. They are looking for volunteer telephone befrienders to make regular, friendly telephone contact with older people to help combat loneliness.The main tasks will be to provide regular, friendly conversation and companionship over the phone, and provide information and support to help the older person access other services.

There are many benefits of volunteering with the Asthma and Allergy Foundation. By volunteering you will meet new people, improve your cv, learn new skills and utilise your current ones and contribute to a great cause and have a positive impact on your local community. The culture of the organisation is suited to open minded individuals who have the potential to help build on the good work of the team. Volunteering might mean you learn greater detail about asthma and allergies, which will certainly be a rewarding experience that will enhance your life skills and help improve the quality of life of others. For volunteers with asthma, it could mean using past experiences and turning them into positive ones by helping others through sharing real-life examples of living with asthma and helping other people learn how to manage their symptoms. All volunteers are welcomed, make a real difference and are greatly appreciated. For more details please contact us at email: info@asthmaandallergy.org.uk or telephone: 01224 973001.

Interview clients to gain a full understanding of their financial situation Record financial and other relevant information accurately and summarise action points and timescales, Complete all necessary paperwork at the interview and ensure that actions are agreed with the client, Ensure all information and paperwork is given to the person responsible for carrying the action points forward, Signpost clients as appropriate, without bias, Undertake administrative tasks as appropriate.

Everyday Royal Voluntary services helps thousands of older people to live the life they want. They provide practical services in hospitals,homes and in communities all across Scotland Wales and England, so people can be independent and active.Our volunteers come from all walks of life and without them the Royal Voluntary Service wouldn't exist. They are looking for volunteer telephone befrienders to make regular, friendly telephone contact with older people to help combat loneliness.The main tasks will be to provide regular, friendly conversation and companionship over the phone, and provide information and support to help the older person access other services.

VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK's largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We help advocate for people to be able to make decisions about their health care and wellbeing. About the role: The focus of the role will be supporting those with complex needs who self disclose as having a disability to use our toolkit and help them understand their rights and access their benefits. Tasks and responsibilities will be: - helping clients understand what advocacy is. - supporting clients with issues they cannot resolve on their own. - keep detailed notes and records of interactions with clients and visits. - doing research and making contact with other services, such as healthcare professionals. - referring clients to our paid advocacy service if necessary. - building professional relationships. - promoting our organisation and services through drop in sessions and community groups. You will receive induction training and training specific to your role. You will also receive support from your allocated paid advocate and 1:1 support from VoiceAbility staff with the opportunity for regular feedback. Remote working is the preferred delivery option for clients, so you will be working from home. Travel may be required for promoting our services. Sessions only take place between 9am -5pm weekdays, and you are expected to spend 2-3 hours each week volunteering, for a minimum of 6 months. You will need to provide 2 references and complete a PVG check. This will be free and we will help will help with the cost of this. Equipment to complete your role will be supplied. Reinburshment of reasonable expenses and travel costs are covered in line with VoiceAbility policies. This is a very rewarding role where benefits will include: - the opportunity to learn new skills - make a positive impact to people with care and support needs. - meet new people and gain experience in your role. - additional learning & training opportunities.

We meet usually every last Monday of the month (except July and December). Some examples of our involvement are monthly meetings involving locally elected councillors, Police and guest speakers. We regularly review local planning applications, local news/ concerns and organise community events such as beach cleans, seasonal town decorations/ events such as the summer bunting and Christmas Lights display/ switch on. We also support to facilitate local projects such as most recently the creation of our Carnoustie Butterfly and supporting creation of the town heritage trail as well as collaborating with organisations to distribute community funds, such as the recent Seagreen Community Funding. There is opportunity to become involved in such a wide variety of projects/ groups dependant on your availability of time. N.B We are due for official re-election in October 2022, new members can be co-opted onto the Community Council prior to this and if enjoyable, can stand for re-election in October

Join our friendly SCAA team as a Speaker. Attending pre-arranged talks with local groups, Speakers provide insight into our work and highlight emotional patient stories. We seek friendly individuals and no formal experience needed. Sign up to one of our pre-arranged talks. Contact the organisation to introduce yourself and confirm closer to the date. Provide an engaging and informative talk utilising SCAA kit to a local group, answering questions and helping raise awareness of SCAA and its work in the community. Highlight the various ways to support SCAA through fundraising, volunteering, and social media. Follow SCAA banking procedure when you receive donations. Occasionally work with another Volunteer or Staff Member and provide feedback to Community Fundraiser. This role has both in-person and virtual opportunities.