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Interested in inspiring young people in the STEM subjects? Join a national network of 32,000 STEM Ambassadors in the UK and 5,000 in Scotland!
STEM Ambassadors volunteer to inspire the next generation and help young people to develop the skills, confidence and mindset to build successful futures in STEM. You can volunteer as a STEM Ambassador to give career talks, run STEM clubs, provide advice on STEM subjects, run STEM workshops, help young people with STEM competitions - anything really which will ignite their imagination.
STEM Ambassadors can find their own opportunities to volunteer or can search the STEM Ambassador digital platform for both face to face and online requests placed by teachers and community groups. The platform will connect you with the teacher/community group making the request and you can message to arrange the activity. All of your volunteering can be recorded on the platform to build a detailed summary of what you have been involved with.
All STEM Ambassadors undergo a PVG Disclosure check and undertake online induction training before being authorised to work with young people. The programme is funded through the UK Government, with SSERC being the local Scottish delivery partner. SSERC will provide you with regular updates, training sessions and networking opportunities to keep your knowledge up to date and relevant for working in schools and community groups.
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK's largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We help advocate for people to be able to make decisions about their health care and wellbeing.
About the role:
The focus of the role will be supporting those with complex needs who self disclose as having a disability to use our toolkit and help them understand their rights and access their benefits.
Tasks and responsibilities will be:
- helping clients understand what advocacy is.
- supporting clients with issues they cannot resolve on their own.
- keep detailed notes and records of interactions with clients and visits.
- doing research and making contact with other services, such as healthcare professionals.
- referring clients to our paid advocacy service if necessary.
- building professional relationships.
- promoting our organisation and services through drop in sessions and community groups.
You will receive induction training and training specific to your role. You will also receive support from your allocated paid advocate and 1:1 support from VoiceAbility staff with the opportunity for regular feedback.
Remote working is the preferred delivery option for clients, so you will be working from home. Travel may be required for promoting our services.
Sessions only take place between 9am -5pm weekdays, and you are expected to spend 2-3 hours each week volunteering, for a minimum of 6 months.
You will need to provide 2 references and complete a PVG check. This will be free and we will help will help with the cost of this. Equipment to complete your role will be supplied. Reinburshment of reasonable expenses and travel costs are covered in line with VoiceAbility policies.
This is a very rewarding role where benefits will include:
- the opportunity to learn new skills
- make a positive impact to people with care and support needs.
- meet new people and gain experience in your role.
- additional learning & training opportunities.
To support/coach/deliver sports sessions to young people.
As an Energy Advice Event Volunteer you will support colleagues from our Low Carbon Community Team, as they deliver outreach events across the Highlands.
You will provide light touch energy advice to members of the public, helping them to understand how to reduce their energy use and minimise their carbon emissions.
No prior skills or experience are needed. However, the volunteer will need to have:
•An enthusiastic and positive approach
•An ability to communicate confidently face-to-face with members of the public
•Ability to proactively approach the public
•Ability to follow Changeworks’ process for event management including managing customer data in a secure way
•Flexible outlook and ability to adapt approach
Be part of the change – become a Climate Champion!
Fife Communities Climate Action Network (FCCAN) is a network of community groups in Fife that are taking action on climate change. We
They empower and enable communities to create a low carbon future. By working through thier network, they share information, resources and knowledge whilst tackling barriers to climate friendly living in Fife.
They are looking for passionate people to join their Fife Climate Hub project to inspire community groups to add climate action to their agenda. As part of thier Fife Climate Hub project, Climate Champions will reach out to new groups and encourage them to join the growing network. You do not need to be a climate expert, but a little understanding of climate friendly actions would be useful.
A Climate Champion will:
-Help identify groups who may be interested in climate action
-Deliver engagement talks to inspire groups to join our network
-Support with delivery of other Fife Climate Hub events
-Write blogs and social media content
What might you be doing?
• Keeping up-to-date with social policy issues
• Maintain the profile of social policy within the bureau
• Contribute to effective social policy work within the bureau
• Maintain an effective system for the handling Bureau Evidence Forms
Citizens Advice Bureaux are local, independent charities that provide free and confidential advice and information whoever you are and whatever your problem. There is a CAB in almost every community in Scotland, across almost 300 locations, helping more than 260,000 people each year.
We are currently looking for Volunteers to help our at the Kirky Picture Palace based mainly
in the Kirkintilloch Town Hall, we also rent out our services to local schools in East
Dunbartonshire and require volunteers to help lifting and moving the cinema equipment in
and out of venues as well as set up and take down.
Your Role:
● Arrive an hour before showing starts (unless otherwise stated) to help set up the
screen and projection/sound equipment. Training will be provided on site.
● Helping to load/unload equipment for school showings, the equipment is quite heavy.
● Ensure that all audience members entering the cinema have a valid ticket and meet
the appropriate age requirements for that screening unless instructed otherwise by
the Co-ordinator.
● Be present in the auditorium for the entire duration of all film screenings.
● Ensure that audience members behave in a responsible manner and do not disturb
other cinemagoers. Any persistent misbehaviour or dangerous/unlawful activity, any
incidents of actual assault, any incidents involving smoke/fire, any incidents of
mechanical or structural failure must be reported to the co-ordinator immediately and
may result in the removal of the audience member.
● Ensure that all e-cigarettes are extinguished prior to entry.
● Ensure that alcoholic beverages are not consumed in the hall.
● Sit in an area close to the main entry/exit to assist patrons with the door and to
ensure its closure after opening.
● Remain in the auditorium until all patrons have left at the end of the screening.
● Clean /brush hall after each screening.
● Help take down equipment and tidy away at end of all showings
In this lead, but flexible volunteer role, you will be the key contact for fundraising in your local community. We will offer you the opportunity to chat about what skills and availability you have to support us in this role.
A fundraising group coordinator, with the support of others in the team and a Guide Dogs fundraising manager, helps to organise and sometimes attend events, encourages local businesses, schools and groups to name their own guide dog puppy, builds relationships with local networks and most importantly, by giving their time, make a real difference by helping Guide Dogs to provide life changing services to people living with sight loss.
The main role of the fundraising group coordinator is to be responsible for coordinating a group of volunteers, with the support of others, to raise funds through events or other activities, delegating tasks to other members of the group as required and being the key contact in the local area.
“My advice to people is that they shouldn’t be put off by the word ‘fundraising’. We’re about much more than that as a group. Yes, we do raise money. But it’s also about building relationships, recruiting more volunteers, merchandising, building a community.” – Shirley, Fundraising Group Coordinator
If you don’t feel you tick every box but are sure this role is the one for you, please drop us a message at VolunteerScotNI@GuideDogs.org.uk and tell us why. We’re open to suggestions and happy to chat with you to find out what’s possible!
Tasks and responsibilities
• Build relationships and coordinate a group of fundraising volunteers to support you in your role
• Raise funds with the support of you team and be the key contact your local area
• Organising events (virtually and face to face) and delegating tasks and responsibilities to other volunteers within your fundraising group
• Ensuring fundraising policies and procedures are followed; including all supporting roles are maintaining required records.
A fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference in the work of the Guide Dogs. All volunteers are greatly appreciated. For more information please email VolunteerScotNI@GuideDogs.org.uk
Scouting is volunteering at its finest. We work in teams to create the best scouting experience possible.
48th Glasgow has so much history and this is down to it's volunteers.
You don't need to know how to build fires or do knots.
You don't need to be qualified in anything specific.
You don't need to be all knowing.
You just have to be you. Scouting is inclusive and we will encourage you to be you.
Whatever your skills are, we have a space for you. Even if you don't think you have skills, we can ensure that you truly do.
Are you passionate about preserving a piece of Aberdeen's history while shaping its future? Bon Accord Baths is looking for dedicated individuals to join our board of trustees.
As a trustee, you'll play a key role in revitalising this iconic building, driving the project forward, ensuring its legacy for generations to come.
If you have expertise in governance, finance, operations or a deep love for heritage, we'd love to hear from you.
A fantastic opportunity to be part of an exciting project to shape the future of the beloved Bon Accord Baths. All help is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact Ross McKirdy , Trustee at email: ross@bonaccordbaths.org.uk