Could you take young people from various parts of the area to groups for social activities after school, weekends or in the school holidays? Young carers do not have the same opportunities as other young people due to their caring role. This can be caring for a parent with physical/mental health problems, alcohol/drugs/substance misuse. Caring can also be, where a parent has had to spend a lot of time with a child in the family that requires extra attention, examples of this could be having ADHD, Autism, physical disabilities or learning difficulties. Helping to care for a brother or sister can leave a young person feeling left out and confused as to why they do not get the same amount of attention. This can often lead on to a young person resenting their brother or sister.

***Please only call if you have the following:- an up to date Disclosure Check and a 4 door car, as we need people who are ready to start straight away*** We have a very specific urgent appeal. We desperately need more volunteer drivers to take patients to their cancer treatment. Due to Coronavirus social distancing guidelines we need many more drivers. If you are under the age of 70, have a Disclosure or PVG and access to a reliable 4 door car please call us now on 01563 538008. We reimburse travel expenses. Thank you. (Disclosures can be updated or obtained online from: https://www.mygov.scot/disclosure-types/ Our Drivers provide transport to and from cancer patient’s homes to hospitals in Glasgow and locally for cancer treatment. The service is especially useful for those who feel unwell after treatment, those living in rural areas the elderly and parents taking children for treatment.

*Can you help driving members to our bingo group – all help greatly appreciated* Woodside Community Centre is looking for people to drive members from their homes in various locations across the city, to the centre to play bingo on a Wednesday, Friday and Sunday evening. The minibus is parked in the car park at the Woodside Fountain Centre, Marquis Road, Aberdeen. Good support is provided to all volunteers and all help makes a real difference. For further details, please contact Angela McPherson, Secretary on 07802 838277 or email angelamcpherson355@yahoo.co.uk.

Are you a Cricket fan? Want to get involved through volunteering. Every match played requires a host of volunteer input to make them run smoothly so whether you want to get involved as a Scorer, Umpire, Match Secretary, Coaches and assistants, Captains, Parental Liaison, Schools, Volunteer driver there will always be an opportunity for you? Get in touch to start your volunteering journey at Strathmore Cricket Club.

Day Centre Assistants foster a friendly and supportive atmosphere within the group by: Welcoming and accompanying/escorting older people on the premises. Arranging and or facilitating appropriate activities during groups sessions. Offering support and assistance to enable all members to participate as full as they wish in the activities. Serving pre-prepared meals and teas and coffees. Washing and tidying up. Occasional escorting on community transport.

To drive HcL vehicles as required, to provide any necessary assistance for passengers before during or after travel consistent with their transport needs. To utilise equipment provided correctly to ensure passengers travel safely and comfortably. Taking responsibility for the daily upkeep of their vehicle including basic maintenance and cleaning, defect reporting is required. Completion of necessary paperwork including fares collection from passengers and delivery of fares and driver sheets.

Mearns Kirk Helping Hands aims to offer an excellent volunteering experience to anyone who is willing to offer their time, skills and commitment to helping us run our activities. We are currently looking for friendly, caring drivers to help people get to and from our activities. Mearns Kirk Helping Hands runs several different activities each week, allowing those who may otherwise be at home alone the opportunity to socialise and have fun with others. We are looking for volunteers who are willing to use their own car or drive our minibus to help people to access these activities. There is no minimum time commitment, though our activities currently take place during the day on weekdays. A full training package is provided, and you will be sent a full role profile when you enquire about the opportunity.

We need your help to make someones day. Transporting patients from across East Renfrewshire to & from hospitals/health centres (drivers own transport required). HOW DO YOU GET INVOLVED? Contact us ideally by email and after completing a volunteer registration form and returning to us. It generally takes around 6 weeks for you to start volunteering. If you do not receive a response from the organisation within 6 weeks, please contact the Volunteer Centre.

The My Guide service (part of Guide Dogs for the Blind) helps blind and partially sighted people get out and about on their own terms, with the help of a volunteer. As a My Guide Sighted Guide, you will meet regularly with a blind or partially sighted person, to provide them with sighted assistance and help them meet their goals. You will provide regular feedback on progress to Guide Dogs' staff and maintain professional boundaries and adhere to safeguarding procedures.

We need volunteer van drivers for a minimum of one day a week (six hours) to help collect waste wood and deliver customer orders. The role also requires you to load and unload the van, or we can provide a driver’s assistant, if you would prefer to stick to the driving!