Skilz is a non-profitable charity, and our mission is to enhance the lives of individuals and communities by providing a diverse range of opportunities, which promote Health and Wellbeing for all. Our Introduction to Sport class is aimed at Under 5's & their parent or carer. Little one's have the chance to explore a range of sports equipment inspired by Free Play and structured games or activities. The sports coaches help with all aspects of the class. They plan and execute a fun and enjoyable session which allows the families to interact with one another and build positive relationships through sports. Songs, Dance & Smiles is an intergenerational class that is aimed at Under 5’s & their parent or carer and older adults. The hope is to create relaxed sessions that bring joy and form long lasting friendships. Participants are led on an adventure of exploration and magic as they learn and develop language and social skills using a variety of props that stimulate the imagination and senses. Sessions are created to focus on interactive participation for everyone. What you could expect: • Setting up and taking down equipment • Collecting fruit from the local supermarket • Session planning • Delivering sessions • Interacting and befriending with the families • Completing risk assessments Were looking for someone with • The ability to participate in the delivery of sessions • A friendly and outgoing personality • Good communicational skills • Good organisation skills We ask for commitment of 1 hour per week. Introduction to Sport is delivered on a Saturday morning. Songs, Dance & Smiles is delivered on a Thursday morning. Skilz will provide any necessary support or training that is needed for this role so that volunteers can feel confident and happy when volunteering with us. What’s in it for me? Volunteering at these groups has several benefits for you including: • The opportunity to work with members of the local community • Meeting new people and making new friends • Being part of a team of coaches • Developing new skills • Enhancing your ability to deliver sports sessions • Expanding your knowledge of Charity work Please contact Lauren Simpson on 07535396523 for more information.

Caithness KLICS support young people with Care responsibilities for a family Member. To enable the young person to socialise with peers, they affer a social club in Fridays, Tuesdays & Thursdays in Thurso. Volunteers are needed to help with activities, set up and tidy up. It could be board games, or activities inside or outside games, help with snacks and general hanging- out with the young carers while at the centre.

volunteers to help with music for Junior Drama Group, help with musicality, dance or for productions

DD8 music is thrilled to be looking for volunteers to involve in running our Discovery Project where young people will learn the fundamentals of DJing from the basics of rhythm and timing; to using filters, effects, scratching and looping. Effectively structuring a mix teaches young people to create and follow a plan, improve their timekeeping skills and problem solving; whilst thinking critically and creatively to enhance skills and technical repertoire. The programme will give the young people a core knowledge of the musical theory such as key changes, waveforms, and BPM and the ability to implement this into their mixes. Sessions are a combination of theory and practical lessons; the theory aspect of the sessions include presentations, games, and group work. DD8 Music are looking for volunteers close to Arbroath for a couple of projects # DJ Discovery project running on a Tuesday evening 5.30-7.30pm in central Arbroath. There will be plenty of opportunity to help run a fun DJ workshop with our trained staff, learn about how to transport and set up music equipment, get experience teaching basic skills and working with people from a variety of backgrounds. # DJ Discovery will also be looking for volunteers for a Tuesday or Thursday working in Arbroath High. Times and days are to be confirmed however with more of a focus on working with young people! If you're at all interested in volunteering with us either for the DJ discovery project, or any other projects get in touch via their social media, or drop an email to alaric@dd8music.com. This volunteering role will involve a healthy mixture of helping to move music equipment and instruments to our group activity locations, setting up the rooms in preparation of the activities, and tidying up/taking equipment and instruments back, as well as helping during sessions. Whilst the groups are in session, this role will allow you to supervise and give advice, encouragement, and support to the young people as well as the opportunity to build a rapport with them whilst our staff deliver their session plans. Sessions can either take a more structured, or free form style, so this role will be perfect for you not only if you crave structure, but also if you prefer a more easy-going environment with more space for spontaneous creativity. This role would be a great opportunity either if you already have some musical ability and knowledge that you want to use, grow, or improve or if you want to help kick start your musical interests through helping others! This role is not only perfect for those with musical interests, as there’s lots of exciting ways of getting involved which can be tailored around you, and your interests and we have plenty of other roles besides! Key Duties: · Helping transport, unpack and set up musical equipment · Supervising and supporting young people in trying out instruments and practicing · Helping tidy and take away equipment after sessions are over · Helping staff deliver the session plan · Engaging and supervising young people and adults during sessions

Volunteers are invited to support the Arts & Craft Group leader with this very valuable activity. What you will be doing Building up positive relationships with people on the autism spectrum and other volunteers in an arts & craft group setting. Sending a report to the branch to outline how the sessions are going etc. Attending the art & craft group sessions Welcoming new individuals to the group Liaising with other volunteers to ensure there is a volunteer present for the duration of the group sessions.

Express Group (Fife) Ltd is a mental health charity, operating in Fife for 45 years. They provide group activities and engage with people over 18 experiencing poor mental health. They are looking for Social Group Assistants for their groups listed below. Activities involved: setting up the hall (tables and chairs), socialising and assisting clients, organising activities (e.g. bingo, crafts, keep-fit exercises). Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. There is always a Group Coordinator facilitating the group and very often also a Case Worker who can work 1 to 1 with service users when needed. Lunch provided and travel expenses reimbursed. Dunfermline - Gillespie Church Hall - Mondays Inverkeithing - Civic Centre - Fridays Kirkcaldy - YMCA Gallatown Community Hub - Tuesdays, Linton Lane Centre - Friday Glenrothes - St Columbas Church Hall - Monday, Thursday Methil - St Agathas Church - Tuesday You can check their website for more details www.expressgroupfife.org.uk

We are seeking individuals to help with running face-face communication sessions for babies, children and young people with Ds. We are also recruiting volunteers to assist with online delivery and resource making.

No matter how good our services are, we can't properly support our users/community well if we don't have good leaders in the team. If this sounds like you?... we would love you to consider volunteering with us for a few hours per week. The Vale of Leven Trust were established to develop the community of the Vale of Leven. The Vale of Leven Trust are developing a calendar of weekend activities such as our Line Dancing and Bingo Sunday Socials and are looking for people to join the weekend activities team, As a member of the team you will develop your team communication and management skills and get to interact and get involved with the local community. The Trust would ask potential volunteers to attend two of the Sunday Socials to get a sense of how the events operate.

To support hospital staff to enhance patient experience. Core Duties include: · To liaise with Senior Charge Nurse or Senior Ward Member to plan the day’s activities. · To assist with practical preparation/setting up and clearing away of any group materials. · To take part in Arts & Crafts/Board Games or other focused activities. · To support, encourage and enable group participants to engage with and take part in group activities. · To listen to and talk with patients. · To provide companionship to patients who may have few visitors. · One to one contact with patients. Some periods of sole responsibility. · To wear an ID badge at all times while on duty. · Respecting confidentiality, maintaining the persons dignity and comply with the NHS Tayside Confidentiality Policies. · To comply with NHS Tayside volunteering policies and guidelines. · To be aware of and comply with NHS Tayside policies relevant to the role eg Health & Safety, Infection Prevention Control, Social Media etc. · To feed back any concerns regarding the wellbeing of patients to nursing staff in the first instance. · To attend mandatory training as required. These are the primary core duties of an Activity Assistant Volunteer; however certain activities can be changed or amended to suit requirements, under the supervision of Senior Charge Nurse or Senior Ward Member Voluntary Services Team.

To support hospital staff to enhance patient experience. Core Duties include: · To liaise with Activity Support Worker to plan the day’s activities. · To assist with practical preparation/setting up and clearing away of any group materials. · To take part in Arts & Crafts/Board Games or other focused activities. · To support, encourage and enable group participants to engage with and take part in group activities. · To listen to and talk with patients. · To provide companionship to patients who may have few visitors. · One to one contact with patients. Some periods of sole responsibility. · To wear an ID badge at all times while on duty. · Respecting confidentiality, maintaining the persons dignity and comply with the NHS Tayside Confidentiality Policies. · To comply with NHS Tayside volunteering policies and guidelines. · To be aware of and comply with NHS Tayside policies relevant to the role eg Health & Safety, Infection Prevention Control, Social Media etc. · To feed back any concerns regarding the wellbeing of patients to nursing staff in the first instance. · To attend mandatory training as required. These are the primary core duties of an Activity Assistant Volunteer, however certain activities can be changed or amended to suit requirements, under the supervision of the Senior Charge Nurse, Senior Ward Member or Activity Support Worker.