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Why we want you
The charity has around 100 branches, all run by volunteers, who provide local support to autistic people and their families. Every branch is different and so are the activities they provide – they may run parent support groups, adult social groups, children’s activities, conferences or focus on providing information or campaigning. However, no matter how big or small, all branches are hugely valued by the people in their local area.
What you will be doing
Assisting at in person branch activities such as bucket collections, fundraising activities, etc. Where extra volunteers are required on the day of an event.
Are you a parent in Scotland? Do you remember what it was like becoming a first time parent?
The Why Not Trust are looking for volunteers to become Peer Mentors, providing support to soon to be or new care-experienced parents. We know it take a village to raise a child, but not everyone has the same support networks around them. We aim to create a judgment and stigma-free community of mentors and mentees where trusting one-to-one relationships can be established.
What does a Peer Mentor do?
• Chat with your mentee on a regular basis, roughly 4 hours per month
• Encourage, empower and champion your mentee
• Provide gentle guidance in relation to parenting
• Engage with your mentee in a non judgemental, caring and supportive way
Some of the many benefits our volunteers can expect:
• Become part of a supportive and welcoming community
• Get matched with a fellow parent you have something in common with
• Meetings that fit your schedule – online or in person
• Receive accredited mentor training
• Get paid for your travel expenses and other expenses
• Improve your own confidence as well as your mentees
• Develop your communication and listening skills
The Why Not? Trust is working towards doing things differently. If you would like to become a Peer Mentor or would like more information, please email our Peer Mentor Lead, Ashleigh at ashleigh.donaldson@whynottrust.org or call on 07850725799.
We look forward to hearing from you!
The Fundraising Volunteer role is important to the running of the branch as they help organise fundraising events for the branch. Without these roles, we would not have as many branches as we do.
What you will be doing
Putting collection tins in local shops or community areas.
Holding a ‘tin collection’ in a local town – this is where Branch members stand outside shops with collection tins and get donations.
Holding a sponsored event such as a swim or walk. People will sponsor branch members' money to complete certain tasks.
Holding an event for local people to attend – quiz night, auction, raffle, talk, coffee and cake morning – people will give donations when they come.
Having a section on the branch website that people can click on if they want to give money.
Talking to committee members about different ways to fundraise and deciding what to do as a Branch.
Talking to NAS Fundraising Team and ensuring the branch complies with the NAS rules on fundraising.
Talking to committee members about different ways to fundraise and deciding what to do as a branch.
Publicising events, distributing information or fundraising forms.
Supporting people who are fundraising on behalf of the branch.
Working with the Treasurer to ensure that the money is collected safely and banked accurately.
Healthcare Improvement Scotland is part of the NHS in Scotland. The People’s Experience Volunteer role is new. It is one way that we hope to better hear people’s views in our work and help us put people’s different experiences of health services at the centre of the work we do by:
· Sharing your views on some of our ideas and programmes of what is important to people in your area
· Helping us find out how people read and understand our reports, websites or information about health and care
· You can help us shape and test our questions, test understanding of the topic and discover what is most important to people.
We are looking for volunteers from across the Lothian with a range of different experiences and identities; you don’t need any healthcare related experience. Should you wish to express an interest or want further information get in touch.
"Do you have the time, patience and empathy to help a learner get to grips with digital technology to help them live more independently whilst maintaining social connections? Please read on…
Digital Buddies (DigiBuds) meet with learners and support them to develop their digital skills initially through six 1-hour sessions and then in small groups. Everyone is different, so you may support a learner with everything they need quite easily whereas others might require more support to grasp the basics, so you’ll need to spend a little time repeating what you’ve gone over, checking understanding and coaching them through each step.
The digital buddy role is a great support for our service users, recent figures by Connecting Scotland show that when people engaged in digital training:
• 86% of respondents reported an improvement in their ability to stay in touch with each other.
• 83% of respondents reported an improvement in being able to find interests.
• 74% reported an improvement in their mental health.
You don’t need to be an expert in technology or tutoring, but as long as you have the willingness to help, are patient and have confidence in your own digital skills, you’ll be a great Digital Buddy! Being fond of a chat is also helpful too, as this will help you build a rapport with your learner and find some common ground to start from. Other qualities we look for include:
• Problem solving approach
• Patience and good people skills
• Reliability and flexible
• A willingness to learn news skills and concepts
How this role can benefit you:
• Full training and ongoing support to help you carry out your role
• Travel expenses
• Practical experience and skills that you can add to your CV – such as coaching and mentoring
• Satisfaction that you have made a difference to the lives of others – volunteering your time can also help improve your own mental health and wellbeing.
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Can you help promote services to local people in your community? Can you help at events and awareness raising sessions?
You could help improve access to services in your community.
Voiceability provides advocacy support to help people have their voices heard in decisions about their health, care and wellbeing.
The Service Team Volunteer role supports in the delivery of advocacy and other services by:
· Helping clients understand about advocacy
· Attending events and awareness raising activities
· Networking and promoting our services and organisation
· Signposting to other services
· Building professional relationships and partnership working
· Supporting our community engagement programmes in your local area
This role is ideal for people who already have a connection to their community or would like to build one.
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Home-based volunteering, One-off volunteering, Board/trustee role
A wide range of opportunities are available and include:
Fosterers – a spare room to care for a cat until a new home is found. All equipment and food etc provided.
Home checkers – visiting prospective new cat owners.
Fostering support and co ordination – helping fosterers and organising cat food distribution, equipment etc
Equipment inventory – keeping an up to date list of all equipment and its location.
Helpline – taking phone calls from the public.
Food store coordinator – making sure fosterers have sufficient food of an appropriate type and caring for supplies.
Kitten socialising – assisting fosterers to socialise young kittens to meeting different people and get used to them.
TNR Trap, Neuter and Return – trapping feral cats, taking them to the vets to be neutered and then releasing them back to site. Involves learning about the colony and getting them used to being fed in a trap; arranging neutering with the vets; keeping the cats safe until fully recovered and able to rejoin the colony; arranging for kittens young enough to be socialised to be fostered.
Transport – cats to vets etc; goods and equipment to where needed.
Collecting and sorting donated goods.
Storing donated goods, equipment and cat food.
Fundraiser – to organise fundraising events.
On line auctions – organise online auctions of donated goods.
Stall helpers – assisting on stalls.
Crafts – making crafts to sell.
Grant applications – find and apply for appropriate grants and funding.
Sunday tea staff – assisting at Sunday teas.
Trustee – joining the trustees.
Marketing.
DIY – DIY skills to help maintain pens and equipment
As SISG, we currently have 14 hearing hubs in Ayr, Prestwick, Troon, Girvan, Alloway, Largs, Arran, West Kilbride, Saltcoats, Kilwinning, Cumnock, Kilmaurs, Galston and Kilmarnock. We also support 27 battery pick up points across North, South and East Ayrshire libraries. We also carry out visits to over 2,000 older people with hearing and/or sight loss throughout North, South and East Ayrshire each year. We wouldn't be able to carry out all this work without the help and support of our volunteers.
If you would like to volunteer with us, we currently need peer support group volunteers to offer support and information to people struggling with hearing and/or sight loss in informal settings. Our volunteers meet in cafes and restaurants in Irvine, Troon and/or Ayr to share a cup of coffee and a scone whilst supporting and share learning experiences.
Even as little as 2 hours a month make a difference to our service users and help us run our support services. If you have any queries, please get in contact and we will do our best to support you with your volunteering journey.
Full training will be given by professionals.
As SISG, we currently have 14 hearing hubs in Ayr, Prestwick, Troon, Girvan, Alloway, Largs, Arran, West Kilbride, Saltcoats, Kilwinning, Cumnock, Kilmaurs, Galston and Kilmarnock. We also support 27 battery pick up points across North, South and East Ayrshire libraries. We also carry out visits to over 2,000 older people with hearing and/or sight loss throughout North, South and East Ayrshire each year. We wouldn't be able to carry out all this work without the help and support of our volunteers.
If you would like to volunteer with us, we currently need the support of sensory loss volunteers. Even with as little as 2 hours a month to help us run our services from the different 'Hearing Hubs' which are usually based in the local libraries. Volunteers give support and information to people struggling with hearing and/or sight loss.
If you have any queries, please get in contact and we will do our best to support you in your volunteering journey.
Full training will be given by professionals.
Join Our Team of Volunteers and Make a Difference!
Our charity relies on the dedication of our volunteers, who are the backbone of our front-line services. Without their support, we could not deliver the essential work we do for the people of West Lothian. Our services cover a wide range of topics, including benefits, debt, housing, employment, energy, and consumer issues.
We offer comprehensive training and continuous support to ensure that you are fully equipped to carry out your role as an adviser. As part of our wider network, you will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities.
We welcome new members with open arms and want you to feel at home with us from day one. You will experience the satisfaction of making a positive impact on people's lives by providing the information and advice they need to turn things around. We ask that our volunteer advisers can commit to a minimum of six hours per week.
If you're interested in volunteering with us or would like more information, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We would be thrilled to hear from you!