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Dundonald Castle is a 14th Century hilltop fortified ruin which is looked after on a daily basis by The Friends of Dundonald Castle SCIO, who also manage the attraction’s Visitor Centre.
We are currently looking for Education Volunteers to assist with themed education workshops for both school pupils, as well as groups of all ages. Every year Friends of Dundonald Castle host around 100 educational workshops with topics including Celts, Romans, Vikings, Knights & Castles and Jacobites.
Volunteers would assist in running activities, handing out and collecting items, setting up and cleaning at the end. Volunteers will have the opportunity to explore areas which interest them.
Dundonald Castle is a 14th Century hilltop fortified ruin which is looked after on a daily basis by The Friends of Dundonald Castle SCIO, who also manage the attraction’s Visitor Centre.
We are currently looking for Volunteer Tour Guides to take members of the public on tours of the castle. If you are a people person with a passion for history this could be the opportunity for you. Tasks will include:
- Telling the fascinating story of the castle and the castle hill
- Undertaking castle opening and closing procedures and daily cleaning
We're looking for an adult volunteer who will provide a supportive friendship for a socially isolated young person aged between 8 and 18 who lives in South Ayrshire. Ideally this will involve meeting with their young person every couple of weeks for a few hours, spending time together accessing local activities.
This includes:
• Be matched on a 1:1 basis with a young person.
• Go on regular outings and activities with the young person.
• Have the opportunity to participate in group outings/activities and also volunteer support sessions.
• Keeping in touch with the Project about the young person’s achievements / growth and activities, and to receive ongoing support from the Bfriend team.
• Open minded as we work with young people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
• Following training, to be able to have empathy and understanding of some of the issues encountered by young people referred to the team.
• Continuous focus on the needs of the young person who you are matched with.
• Willing to participate in a broad range of activities mutually agreed with the young person.
• To be a positive adult role model for the young person and, very importantly, to have FUN!
• Have an awareness of and be able to adhere to Bfriend’s policies and procedures.
People find volunteering with Penicuik Citizens Advice Bureau a stimulating and rewarding experience. We provide full training and on-going support. Apart from developing new skills, volunteers also enjoy being part of a team assisting the community on a wide range of issues. We recognise that potential volunteers come from a a variety of backgrounds and value the diversity of experiences and life skills they bring with them. We also re-imburse travel expenses for volunteers. We are ideally looking for people who can commit to one session per week at 3 hours per session.
Volunteers taking up an opportunity to help in the Visitors Centre have a variety of activities to choose from:
Welcome visitors including visitors from coaches.
Do you have good local knowledge? Share it with visitors and advise on the visitors information resources.
Help in the Café.
Help provide an enjoyable experience for 12,000 visitors coming to the centre annually. Local people mingle with visitors, browsing the visitors' information or the Shetland crafts on sale and the displays of local heritage
St Andrew's Children's Society is a voluntary adoption and foster care agency with bases in Aberdeen and Edinburgh - see more about us at: http://www.standrews-children.org.uk
We have exciting and important volunteer opportunities to assist in our work and make a difference in the communities we support. Current volunteer opportunities include assisting St Andrew's Children's Society promoting awareness through distribution of leaflets/publicity materials.
A great opportunity to help. All volunteers receive excellent support and are greatly appreciated. For further details please contact Velga McDougall, email: Vmcdougall@standrews-children.org.uk / tel.: 01224 878158.
You can help by representing and raising awareness of Fertility Network Scotland charity in places of education and in the local area to highlight the services and support we provide. This can include:
*Promoting the charity by displaying posters and leaflets
*Highlight our campaigns and projects to fellow students and lecturers etc including through social media
*Assist Fertility Network Scotland staff at events such as Freshers Week
This benefits of this opportunity include:-
*Meeting and working with new people, learning new skills which would benefit future applications to further education or employment while having fun, gain experience of event participation, fundraising and charity sector in general, knowledge that your support will help people in Scotland experiencing fertility problems.
Fertility Network Scotland provides advice, information and support for anyone affected by fertility issues. We also work to raise awareness of the impact of fertility problems and to campaign for fair provision of fertility treatment throughout Scotland.
Good training and support is provided. By volunteering you can help those who need support. All help is greatly appreciated.
For more information please contact: Catherine Stewart, Volunteer Co-ordinator at email: catherine@fertilitynetworkuk.org or 07952589421.
Fertility Network Scotland Volunteers help promote the Fertility Network Scotland charity in the local area and the services we provide. This can include:
*Distribute Fertility Network Scotland leaflets/posters in the area including GP clinics, libraries, hospitals, community centres etc
*Participate at fundraising events
Fertility Network Scotland provides advice, information and support for anyone affected by fertility issues. We also work to raise awareness of the impact of fertility problems and to campaign for fair provision of fertility treatment throughout Scotland.
Good training and support is provided. By volunteering you can help those who need support. All help is greatly appreciated.
For more information please contact: Catherine Stewart, Volunteer Co-ordinator at email: catherine@fertilitynetworkuk.org or 07952589421.
St Giles' Cathedral is a site of significant spiritual, historical and architectural interest. Each year it attracts over 1,000,000 visitors from all over the world. We welcome folks of all ages, interests and faith backgrounds to volunteer with us. With over 900 years of history to share, we are always keen for more voices to help us to share it. Our volunteer guides are the first point of contact for most visitors and play a a crucial role in ensuring the quality of their experience - each encounter with the guides has the potential to make someone's visit. Apply now and give a few hours a week to volunteer in one of the most beautiful buildings in Edinburgh.
As a Local Contact volunteer you will coordinate and run a social group in the local area for people experiencing the challenges of childlessness.
You will help take care of aspects of the group including:
*Act as main contact for the group
*Organise and maintain an email circulation list of people within the group
*Organise social activities or informal gatherings
*Offer peer to peer support and friendship
*Promote the group in the local area
*Liaise with the Volunteer Coordinator who will connect you to people looking for support.
Fertility Network Scotland provides advice, information and support for anyone affected by fertility issues. We work to raise awareness of the impact of fertility problems and campaign for fair provision of fertility treatment throughout Scotland.
Good training and support is provided. By volunteering you can help those who need support. All help is greatly appreciated.
For more information please contact: Catherine Stewart, Volunteer Co-ordinator at email: catherine@fertilitynetworkuk.org or 07952589421.