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Volunteer Driver

  • Newmains Community Trust

Volunteer Drivers will be required to collect food parcels from NCT and to families isolated/ vulnerable during the pandemic.
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Volunteer Coast Guard Search & Rescue

  • HM Coastguard North Scotland

As a volunteer, you could be involved in a range of situations, from mud, cliff and water rescues to searches for missing people. Coastguard rescue officers: could be called out at any time of the day or night may have to work in hazardous situations will build great connections and earn valuable experience will not be paid - you may be able to claim a small amount for your expenses can volunteer alongside your regular job - just remember to ask your employer if you can respond to incidents during your working hours
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Coastguard Rescue Officer - Harris

  • HM Coastguard

We are recruiting Coastguard Rescue Officers. Do you think you can make that difference when called out to assist those in gravest need? Do you live in Harris? We are looking to enhance our numbers in these areas. The Coastguard Rescue Service is a national blue light emergency service that provides 24/7 land-based help to anyone in danger on the coast. We have exciting opportunities for people to join their local teams as a volunteer Coastguard Rescue Officer. Full Training, PPE and appropriate uniform is provided. Ideal candidates must live locally to their station (within 10-15minutes drive). The role is voluntary, but some remuneration is made for time spent training and for attendance at incidents. To request full details, entry criteria and application form email to: area18@mcga.gov.uk
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Event First Aiders (Angus)

  • St Andrews First Aid

St Andrew’s First Aid Volunteers are the lifeblood of our charity and dedicate thousands of hours to making Scotland a safer place. St Andrew’s volunteers have been providing support in Scottish communities for more than 140 years! As a volunteer with St Andrew’s First Aid you will have access to training and development opportunities and be given the chance to attend a wide range of national and local events, where your skills, knowledge and experience may be required to help someone – and may even save their life! St Andrew’s First Aid is the leading provider of first aid event cover in Scotland and has been providing high-quality and cost-effective medical support at Scottish events for more than 115 years. As an Event First Aider, you will help to keep the public safe at some of the most high profile events in Scotland. You’ll be able to attend an unrivalled range of exciting events, from concerts, festivals, national sporting events and theatre productions to local community events. Whatever the time of year, there will be an event to suit your needs and fit with your volunteering-life balance. We welcome volunteers from all ages, backgrounds and levels of training.
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Victim Support Volunteer

  • Victim Support Scotland (WI)

A unique opportunity for you to make a positive difference to the lives of victims and witnesses affected by crime. We are looking for people to join our team of volunteers who provide information,guidance, emotional support and practical assistance to help anyone affected by crime, including victims, witnesses their friends and family. The role involves: Discuss service users needs by telephone, web chat, appointments and face to face contact,agreeing next steps at the end of each contact. Support service users in the court room and other appropriate locations on the day of trial, liaising with court officials on behalf of service users. Help service users feel more confident by arranging/conducting court familiarisation visits. Feedback and agree follow up actions with staff members. Provide administrative support in completing the service users journey.
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Emergency Response Volunteer (Shetland)

  • British Red Cross

Why we want you Working alongside the local emergency services every day, from house fires and flooding to power cuts and water shortages, the British Red Cross responds to an emergency almost every 4 hours. As an Emergency Response Volunteer, you will give people the support they need at a time they need it the most. What you will be doing Respond to emergency call outs in your local area. Give emotional support to people and communities affected by an emergency. Give practical support such as distributing clothing, food or water after an emergency. Tell people where they can get extra support. Collaborate with local government or emergency services staff. The skills you need Warm and friendly. Calm and can follow processes under pressure. Good listening skills and ability to empathise. Can communicate in a calm manner. Able to act responsibly. What's in it for you Meet new people and be part of a dynamic and inclusive team. A great opportunity to develop your existing skills and gain new ones. All training and induction for the role (there is no charge for training). Reasonable pre-agreed travel expenses for the role including for attending training.
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Emergency Response Volunteer (Moray)

  • British Red Cross

Why we want you Working alongside the local emergency services every day, from house fires and flooding to power cuts and water shortages, the British Red Cross responds to an emergency almost every 4 hours. As an Emergency Response Volunteer, you will give people the support they need at a time they need it the most. What you will be doing Respond to emergency call outs in your local area. Give emotional support to people and communities affected by an emergency. Give practical support such as distributing clothing, food or water after an emergency. Tell people where they can get extra support. Collaborate with local government or emergency services staff. The skills you need Warm and friendly. Calm and can follow processes under pressure. Good listening skills and ability to empathise. Can communicate in a calm manner. Able to act responsibly. What's in it for you Meet new people and be part of a dynamic and inclusive team. A great opportunity to develop your existing skills and gain new ones. All training and induction for the role (there is no charge for training). Reasonable pre-agreed travel expenses for the role including for attending training.
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Emergency Response Volunteer (Thurso)

  • British Red Cross

Why we want you Working alongside the local emergency services every day, from house fires and flooding to power cuts and water shortages, the British Red Cross responds to an emergency almost every 4 hours. As an Emergency Response Volunteer, you will give people the support they need at a time they need it the most. What you will be doing Respond to emergency call outs in your local area. Give emotional support to people and communities affected by an emergency. Give practical support such as distributing clothing, food or water after an emergency. Tell people where they can get extra support. Collaborate with local government or emergency services staff. The skills you need Warm and friendly. Calm and can follow processes under pressure. Good listening skills and ability to empathise. Can communicate in a calm manner. Able to act responsibly. What's in it for you Meet new people and be part of a dynamic and inclusive team. A great opportunity to develop your existing skills and gain new ones. All training and induction for the role (there is no charge for training). Reasonable pre-agreed travel expenses for the role including for attending training.
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Emergency Response Volunteer (Dundee)

  • British Red Cross

Why we want you Working alongside the local emergency services every day, from house fires and flooding to power cuts and water shortages, the British Red Cross responds to an emergency almost every 4 hours. As an Emergency Response Volunteer, you will give people the support they need at a time they need it the most. What you will be doing Respond to emergency call outs in your local area. Give emotional support to people and communities affected by an emergency. Give practical support such as distributing clothing, food or water after an emergency. Tell people where they can get extra support. Collaborate with local government or emergency services staff. The skills you need Warm and friendly. Calm and can follow processes under pressure. Good listening skills and ability to empathise. Can communicate in a calm manner. Able to act responsibly. What's in it for you Meet new people and be part of a dynamic and inclusive team. A great opportunity to develop your existing skills and gain new ones. All training and induction for the role (there is no charge for training). Reasonable pre-agreed travel expenses for the role including for attending training
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Emergency Response Volunteer (Inverness)

  • British Red Cross

Why we want you Working alongside the local emergency services every day, from house fires and flooding to power cuts and water shortages, the British Red Cross responds to an emergency almost every 4 hours. As an Emergency Response Volunteer, you will give people the support they need at a time they need it the most. What you will be doing Respond to emergency call outs in your local area. Give emotional support to people and communities affected by an emergency. Give practical support such as distributing clothing, food or water after an emergency. Tell people where they can get extra support. Collaborate with local government or emergency services staff. The skills you need Warm and friendly. Calm and can follow processes under pressure. Good listening skills and ability to empathise. Can communicate in a calm manner. Able to act responsibly. What's in it for you Meet new people and be part of a dynamic and inclusive team. A great opportunity to develop your existing skills and gain new ones. All training and induction for the role (there is no charge for training). Reasonable pre-agreed travel expenses for the role including for attending training.
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