CatStrand is a "Five Star" Arts and Visitor Centre in the heart of the Glenkens at New Galloway. It has a bar, cafe, shop, art exhibition space and auditorium featuring, music, theatre, dance, comedy and other events. Bar Volunteers work with our staff and other volunteers, mainly at evening and weekend events, but pick and choose to suit their own preferences. Do as much or as little as you like, from the occasional gig to regular events; it's fun, friendly, and formal training is given.

Volunteer wanted to help with activities, games and socialising with the lunch club users. Someone with musical ability would be really appreciated to play music for and with the residents.

Shetland Arts has a tradition of volunteering: many of our staff came to be working in the arts as volunteers in some way or another, and our board of trustees, which provides strategic overview and governance of the work we do, is made up of volunteers. Along with being part of exciting cultural events across Shetland, our volunteers can use the experience to develop their professional and interpersonal skills while meeting lots of new people. If you're aged between 16-25 you can also log your volunteering hours as part of the Saltire Award scheme. We're really excited to be offering three new volunteering roles across our organisation to enhance and support the delivery of our creative output across Shetland. An Arts Liaison Volunteer provides the first point of contact for visiting artists to Shetland, greeting them at transport terminals and transporting them to their destination and helping out when required backstage. Access to a vehicle and a valid UK driver's licence is necessary for this role.

We are looking for volunteers for our family club which runs on Tuesday afternoons from 2.30 -6.00pm in a local school. The family clubs provide a fun space for all the family to come along and participate in play activities and have fun within a structured and safe environment.

This is an opportunity to work with a dedicated group of volunteers and members who attend the Beeslack Family Disabled Club on a Sunday from 12.30 – 3.30 p.m. The group are always looking for new ideas and are always willing to try new things. Members have expressed an interest in being able to take part in a walking group to encourage physical exercise and general well being. This is a very sociable group who greatly value the opportunities and activities the club provides. It is also a valuable contribution to your C.V and volunteers under the age of 25 can work towards Saltire Awards.

You will be working closely with the artists on Sun 14th July, assisting them and helping them get on and off the stage. You will work directly with the stage manager to ensure the smooth running of the stage. Duties will include: ● meet and greet the artists ● help to set up/breakdown stage ● assist artists and stage manager

You will be responsible for crowd control throughout the parade on Sun 14th July. Ensuring audiences stay a safe distance from the performers and the parade. In the gardens you will room between stages and ensure audiences are well informed, safe and happy. Throughout the day, you will also be a source of information for the audience. Duties will include: ● Marshalling on the road during the parade ● Roaming between Ross Bandstand and Kids Area ● Monitoring audience numbers at Ross Bandstand ● Handing out maps

Music can transcend all boundaries and barriers. It can evoke feelings that can transport us to a different time and place. It can lift you up when you’re feeling down. It’s fun and brings people together. We want to start a choir and are looking for someone special to join us to lead and facilitate that choir. We are a small Group of older adults with a learning disability some of whom also have dementia. We are supported by a small team of dedicated, enthusiastic staff who work alongside us. These staff will support you every step of the way and will maintain all responsibility for the Group. You would offer us your enthusiasm and ideas. You need not be a talented singer – what you lack in talent you can make up for in enthusiasm! If you have 45-60 minutes every week or 2 then we want you.

Meeting once a week in Douglas Community Centre, the mosaic group work on projects for the community spaces along the Dighty. You do not need to be particularly artistic as peer mentoring and training will be given. All equipment, safety wear and refreshments are provided. This opportunity would suit someone looking to learn a new skill, feel valued and impove the local community.

We are looking for someone who enjoys arts and crafts. Ideally, this would be someone who would enjoy spending a few hours a week delivering a variety of art and craft activities and teaching art techniques to a group of 12 adults attending an art workshop. The role includes setting up and organising activities for that day and clearing away the materials. The volunteer will work with the Community Engagement Ranger present, to carry out these activities which will be rolled out to a group of adult members of the community. This can include helping with the correct use of art materials, assisting with drawing using pens, crayons and pastels as well as painting with acrylics and watercolours and other craft activities. We would be happy for you to bring your own skills and art and craft ideas to the group and encourage those participating to take part.