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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
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.
Can you spare 1/2 hours per week to support families within Edinburgh?
Volunteering Matters are a national volunteering charity. We are looking for "Family Support" Volunteers in the City of Edinburgh, who can offer practical, social and emotional support to a local family in need.
Our Family Supporters programme recruits, trains and supports volunteers, matching them 1:1 with parents and families facing a range of life challenges and barriers. Volunteers help families, spending 1:1 time together on a personalised set of goals chosen by the family, for the family.
These goals may including achieving improved living standards, building confidence and soft skills, budgeting, healthier eating, better school life, improving health and wellbeing or introducing parents to community resources, and lots more.
If you have an understanding of the challenges that families are facing and would like to use your life experiences and skills to support others, this could be the role for you!
As a volunteer, you will build a strong relationship based on trust and mutual respect, acting as a friendly face who listens and cares about the family.
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Suitable for groups, One-off volunteering
Wellbank Hall is a volunteer-run, charitable group who manage this community facility. The premises are sizeable with a licensed bar, extensive and attractive outdoor areas, parking and a children's playpark. This event aims to engage with the local community, as well as folks from further afield to raise funds for running the Hall. Its’ focus is on involving the community through music and entertainment.
Wellfest is an evening of musical entertainment.
Volunteers will work with the Team – signposting and assisting ticket holders, clearing glasses, general tidying and queue management - additional details from organiser.
Volunteers required To help provide a holistic, free and impartial advice service to people of Rutherglen & Cambuslang
What does the role entail?
interviewing clients
negotiating on clients behalf
interpreting and communicating information to clients to help make an informed decision
completing clear case records
recognising the root cause of problems and participating in taking action
From the first day you start at your local Bureau you'll get all the help and support you need
You don’t need to know everything to be a Citizens Advice Bureau adviser! Citizens Advice Scotland has developed an accredited training programme that will give you the skills you need to deliver a high quality service to clients. Our internet-based AdviserNet system is full of information you need to help your clients.
There will always be someone in the Citizens Advice Bureau that you can go to for guidance or support to make sure that you’re giving the right advice.
Once you’re a generalist adviser, you can choose to undertake training and develop specialist skills such as, for example, employment tribunal representation or money advice.
The MS Aberdeen Group are seeking Group Coordinator Volunteers.
The Group Coordinator leads a diverse group of volunteers in their efforts to service and provide benefits to the MS community of Aberdeen and south Aberdeenshire. It requires leadership across multiple disciplines including dealing with service providers, finance, events and fundraising, health & safety, administration and communications. The role involves engagement with other volunteers groups within Scotland and with the MS Society.
A fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference for people with MS.
For more information please contact Frank Kelly, MS Aberdeen Group at Email: Frank.Kelly@groups.mssociety.org.uk or telephone: 0753533771.
-Welcome Aboard / Get Involved: AHOY! The Tall Ships Races are returning to Aberdeen in 19-22 July 2025. Be part of the celebration. The Tall Ships Aberdeen team are looking for help to give the international crews and visitors a warm Aberdeen welcome and make the Tall Ships Festival a huge success! There is a role for everyone.
-Roles: As a Tall Ships volunteer, you get to experience the event first hand. Take part in a wide variety of roles from Spectator Services, Media, Event Operations, Transport Coordinators, Liaison Officers, Crew Services, Protocol, Hospitality. Our aim is to make our volunteer programme inclusive, diverse and accessible to all. Please get in touch with any special requirements and take your place as a volunteer at the Tall Ships Races.
Liaison Officers: We need volunteers to act as a host to the ships and their crews while they are in port. Liaison Officers are the link between the ship, the crews, the city and the entire festival. They represent Aberdeen and help the ships with almost everything!
-Pathway: To become a volunteer, please register your interest now and help Aberdeen deliver an incredible festival. Applications will open later this year and we will be matching volunteers to roles from January 2025. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.tallshipsaberdeen.com/ and https://www.tallshipsaberdeen.com/#form
-Skills You Will Need:
• No experience necessary! We welcome everyone who loves the sea and wants to contribute! We will provide full training for your role during the festival.
• You must be 16 years or older as of 1 July 2025.
• Available to volunteer for approximately 3 shifts from 19 July – 22 July
• Liaison Officers are required to be available for training sessions in advance of the festival (approx. 4-8 hours) and the full festival dates.
-Benefits:
• Join the Tall Ships Volunteer Team, make new friends and have lots of fun!
• Receive Tall Ships Races Aberdeen 2025 Volunteer Clothing
• Fully supported with high quality training and an onsite volunteer centre
• Learn new skills and gain experience.
• Use existing skills and knowledge to benefit your home region.
• Create new memories, improve self esteem, confidence and well being
A fantastic opportunity to be involved in the Tall Ships Aberdeen 2025.
For more details and to register your interest to be a Tall Ships Races 2025 Aberdeen Volunteer please visit: https://www.tallshipsaberdeen.com/ and https://www.tallshipsaberdeen.com/#form
The OpenSpace Trust is a charity (SC036920) and registered not-for-profit company (SC292077). It owns the former East Kirk of St Nicholas, including the under croft (known as St Mary’s Chapel) parts of which date back to at least the 11th century. The purpose is to convert the interior to create spaces which will enhance that part of the city centre and make a ‘must visit’ venue for residents and visitors alike. To date we have undertaken a major archaeological dig, carried out extensive external fabric work and will shortly be completing the restoration of St Mary’s Chapel, the latter including creation of disabled access.
The Trust is governed by a Board elected by members, which meets at least quarterly in Aberdeen and operates through a series of sub-committees, mostly using on-line facilities. All those involved are volunteers.
The next stage of our work will involve creating a 4-storey building within the shell of the former East Kirk. It will have a total area of more than 1600m2 with a focus on heritage of the building and of the city. In addition, there will be a cafe and a large, flexible meeting space with the possibility of some smaller meeting rooms. To achieve all this, we need to develop a very clear description of what it will be used for and to raise the necessary funding (estimated at £7+ million). The current OST board has a variety of skills and experience however, the Board is of the opinion that additional expertise in fundraising, feasibility studies, networking and project management would be advantageous.
There is no particular requirement for these skills to be in one person, we are looking for the skills no matter how many people. It is also possible that a greater level of involvement in the work of Trust would be possible. Do you have any of these skills to help achieve this and which you would be willing to volunteer, or perhaps you are person approaching retirement and looking for an opportunity to give back to society.
For more information please contact Arthur Winfield, Project Leader and Trustee at email: arthurjwinfield@yahoo.com or telephone: 01224 314286.
More information about the OpenSpace Trust is also available at: http://www.openspacetrust.org.uk/
You will you work in your choice of one of the 7 libraries in Angus. Some work in the community may be required. Each of the libraries has a Macmillan ‘Pod’, this has a seating areas along with various leaflets and booklets for self help. Volunteers would be based in the pods and would maintain and support people.
Duties and responsibilities:
A mixture of duties will available including: Welcoming people at our Macmillan drop-in sessions and information points, responding to enquiries and providing support and assistance, signposting people to support; groups and 121 sessions. You may also be asked to help with stock taking. Opportunities to get involved in fundraising will also be available.
At the Forfar Library maintain Macmillan you will host our Green Room and keep it in good order. The Green Room is a new refurbished therapy room used for prosthetic and wig fittings, complementary treatments and any other support that can be offered. This room saves those undergoing treatment having to travel to Ninewells Hospitals or further afield to Perth. This room is open to all those undergoing treatment across Angus.
Saving and Rehoming Strays are a kennel-free animal sanctuary and rehoming centre. We rescue dogs of all
shapes and sizes, irrespective of their physical needs or backgrounds, and care for them whilst they wait to find their new forever homes (predominantly through adoption, but we do have a small proportion of forever fosters).
A proportion of dogs in our care who are unlikely to be rehomed, for one reason or another, and these dog
benefit from our long-term sanctuary care.
As a small charitable organisation, we are seeking a fundraising volunteer to support with our fundraising and event activities. This is a key role within our team as an unfunded rescue we rely on our events and donations to support the continued running of the charity.
The successful applicant will be expected to commit a minimum of 6-8 hours per week to their volunteering (and trustee duties if relevant).
Volunteer Role Summary
You will be a passionate individual with experience in fundraising and/or event management and an interest in animal welfare. You will be organized with excellent communication skills, able to write engaging and professional appeals and be confident picking up the phone to follow-up on potential leads. You will be confident using social media platforms to research and promote our events. You will be confident working with a team of enthusiastic volunteers and ensuring individuals are completing actions as promised. You will be a team player, communicating and obtaining feedback from the trustees and our general manager.
Volunteer Responsibilities
• Investigate and bring creative ideas for fundraising to the table
• Oversee and promote fundraising campaigns establishing the actions required for success of the event and where these are delegated, providing oversight until the event is completed. Bring feedback for each event back to the trustee team.
• Liaise with General Manager to ensure appropriate staffing levels are available for events and that preparations are completed in a timely manner
• Commit to organizing and hosting at least one local event per quarter – includes booking locations, advertising, coordinating with volunteers, venue set-up and promotion of the event.
• Outreach to organisations for donations to be used at charity events for auctions, tombolas, prizes etc.
• Able to visit Ayr site at least every 2 months (and prior to/ following events) to sort, collect and return event supplies.
• Ensure updates and trackers are maintained on the charities online workspace
Where the volunteering position is successful there may be an opportunity to join the board as
a trustee and lead our fundraising efforts and take responsibility for our fundraising/events
management activities. In addition the trustee will sit on our board to ensure the charity is run
efficiently and in accordance with our constitution and purpose.
Please request a copy of the fundraising Trustee Job Description if you are interested.