Friends of Hillcrest is a charity group ran by many volunteers to support Hillcrest Care home in Girvan. We also look for volunteers to support our driving team to be an extra pair of hands when out on our trips. Taking residents for trips out to places such as the seaside, bring back happy memories and provides so much joy. This encourages the residents to talk about their memories and can prove to be a powerful stimulant, providing a much-needed change of scene along with a breath of fresh air. Being a volunteer, supporting these day trips will definitely make a change to the residents. Volunteers will come from a wide range of backgrounds and will have many different qualities and skills. Essential qualities for this role are: an enthusiastic and positive attitude and being a team player, willing to work with others from a range of backgrounds. Throughout the volunteering opportunity you will gain new skills and experience working with residents, their families and carers. You will also gain practical experience of assisting a group of people on a minibus and day trips.

Muscular Dystrophy UK (MDUK) is the only charity in the UK that provides vital support to the more than 60 types of muscle-wasting conditions. With 110,000 children and adults affected by this life-limiting condition, it is essential to raise awareness with fundraising groups being a key representative in the community. We are looking to build Fundraising Groups across the UK, these groups will consist of 3-8 people who will help us extend our reach by fundraising, attending talks and presentations, creating local networks, building awareness of the charity and understanding how we can help people living with a muscle wasting condition all within their community. The role of the Fundraising Group Coordinator is to work with the Regional Development team to help us get this project off the ground, you will often have catch ups with the team on a one-to-one basis and support with admin tasks to help us gather and collate information needed to ask people to join a group. Along with other staff and volunteers you'll be a core part of the local MDUK community, meeting new people and making a difference to those living with a muscle wasting condition. *As the Fundraising Group Coordinator, you would have the opportunity to: • Meet new people, make new friends and work as part of our skilled and friendly fundraising team. • Do something meaningful for people affected by a muscle wasting condition. • Learn and develop valuable leadership, teamwork, fundraising, organisational skills and communication and people skills. • Make a valuable contribution to the success of the project. • Enjoy a flexible volunteering opportunity that you can fit around your lifestyle. • To take part in relevant training by MDUK. *What you’ll be doing: • Researching communities identified by the Regional Development manager that look good to start a group. • Helping us to get a better understanding of the area by- o Looking at fundraising that already happened in the community. o What community groups are active such as Rotary, WI, church, young farmers etc. o What local opportunities are there such as car shows, fetes, festivals etc. • Collating your research and compiling this for each group that we set up. • Work with your Regional Development managers and the Senior Regional Development manager to discuss findings and next steps. • Make calls/emails to prospective group members to invite them to the initial meeting to find out more about the group opportunities. • Keeping up to date about the news and developments of MDUK. • Be an enthusiastic MDUK ambassador for the project. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact Jodie Whitham, Regional Development Manager at email j.whitham@musculardystrophyuk.org or telephone 07771374839.

Would you like to support people who have served in the Armed Forces? You don’t need a military background, just some spare time occasionally, and an ability to get on with people from diverse backgrounds and age groups. If so, this could be the role for you. What is a Helper? SSAFA Helpers provide support to local SSAFA branches, so that the service to veterans and their families can run smoothly. Perhaps you could help out at an event, take care of some office admin, or give a talk about SSAFA? Why do we need you? We’ve been supporting the Armed Forces community since 1885. Our clients come from all backgrounds and age groups and may have served in WW2 or in a more recent conflict like the Falklands or Afghanistan. There are SSAFA branches throughout the UK and overseas who support local volunteers to deliver services to veterans, serving personnel and their families. Some branches are divided into smaller divisions to ensure the best local service delivery. Each branch has a team of volunteer caseworkers, support volunteers, executive roles, and fundraisers. We have peak times throughout the year when we need extra volunteers. Whether you enjoy organising behind the scenes or being out meeting the public, we need people who can offer some time on a flexible basis. When would you be needed and where would you be based? This role will suit you if you are looking to volunteer on a flexible basis as and when you are available, and we need extra help. You may be based in an office, at home, or out and about at events.

Across the UK, our 270 local groups play a vital part in supporting people affected by MS. They provide sense of belonging, unity and friendship. And they deliver services and support for their local MS community. We are looking to recruit a Communications Volunteer for the Clackmannanshire and Stirling Group. As our Communications Volunteer you’ll make sure people know they have a local MS Society group to turn to. In this role you’ll be able to develop your writing skills, and gain an experience of communicating across a range of digital channels. Time commitment We estimate this role will need around 2 hours a week. Our roles are flexible and aim to fit around you. Time commitments for this role may vary depending on your activities. This is an ongoing role. This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS. About you You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll be confident using Microsoft Office, the internet and email. You’ll be able to apply disability, equality and inclusion practices and understand and apply our risk management system. Ideally you’ll understand the local area and organisations that provide local services. You will be reliable and easy to contact and you need to live in or near the area the group to carry out this role. Apply 1. Read through the role description carefully 2. Please apply online The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.

Finance Volunteer We’re the MS Society – a community of people living with MS, scientists, campaigners, listeners, organisers, ambassadors and fundraisers. Our volunteers are a key part of achieving our goals and their support is vital. Join us. About this opportunity We are looking to recruit a Finance Volunteer for our Clackmannanshire and Stirling Group. As a Finance Volunteer, you would be joining a coordinating team of volunteers to plan and deliver services and activities to support people locally. You will maintain and approve income and expenditure records and explain financial information clearly to other group members. You would ensure our financial requirements and policies are followed, and that money is spent in a cost effective manner. This is a great opportunity to gain experience with a large charity, develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS. About you You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll be comfortable with figures, preferably with an accounting or business background. You will live in the immediate area of the Group, allowing you to meet with other volunteers from the Group. Apply Read through the role description carefully Please apply online The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.

Across the UK, our 270 local groups play a vital part in supporting people affected by MS. They provide sense of belonging, unity and friendship. And they deliver services and support for their local MS community. We are looking to recruit an Administration Volunteer for the Clackmannanshire and Stirling Group. Our Administration Volunteers are the linchpin for our local groups’ activities. They act as the first point of contact and they make sure all relevant information is circulated to other volunteers and members. And they play an important role in keeping our data and details up to date to comply with data protection legislation. In this role you’ll develop your administration and organisation skills. Most importantly you’ll be help your local group run efficiently, so they can keep providing valuable services to our MS community. Time Commitment We estimate this role will need around 2 hours a week. Our roles are flexible and aim to fit around you. Time commitments for this role may vary depending on your activities. This is an ongoing role. This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS. About you You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll be confident using Microsoft Office, the internet and email. You’ll be able to apply disability, equality and inclusion practices and understand and apply our risk management system. Ideally you’ll understand the local area and organisations that provide local services. You will be reliable and easy to contact and you need to live in or near the area the group to carry out this role. Please apply online. The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.

We have 250 local groups which play a vital part in supporting people affected by MS across the UK. They provide sense of belonging, unity and friendship. And they deliver services and support for their local MS community. We are looking to recruit a Group Coordinator for our Clackmannanshire and Stirling group. As our local Group Coordinator you’ll take the lead in making sure your local group works as effectively as possible. You’ll recruit, induct and support other group volunteers to make sure your group’s activities meet the needs of your local MS community. You can see a video about one of our Group Coordinators here. In this role you’ll be able to develop your leadership, management, communication, organisation and motivation skills. Time Commitment We estimate this role will need around 5 hours a week. Our roles are flexible and aim to fit around you. Time commitments for this role may vary depending on your activities. This is an ongoing role. This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS. About you You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll be confident using Microsoft Office, the internet and email. You’ll be able to apply disability, equality and inclusion practices and understand and apply our risk management system. Ideally you’ll understand the local area and organisations that provide local services. You will be reliable and easy to contact and you need to live in or near the Clackmannanshire and Stirling area to carry out this role. Apply online or for further information contact simon.moran@mssociety.org.uk The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.

Are you a good listener? More than 130,000 people live with multiple sclerosis (MS) in the UK. Every one of them shares the uncertainty of life with MS. People are most likely to find out they have MS in their thirties, forties and fifties; news that can be worrying and heart breaking. MS can get steadily worse, or symptoms can come and go unpredictably throughout someone’s life. Could you spare two or three hours a week to provide emotional support and information to those affected by MS? If so, the MS Helpline team would like to hear from you. We’re the UK charity for people with MS. We’re fighting for better treatment and care to help people with MS take control of their lives, and we’re funding research that we believe will stop MS for good. We’ve already made important breakthroughs, and big advances in MS treatments are possible within our lifetimes. With your support, we will stop MS. Time and Commitment The MS Helpline is open from Monday to Friday 9am to 7pm. All of our MS Helpline volunteers carry out their volunteering from home and give emotional support and information to people affected by MS by telephone. We are looking for volunteers that can commit to a 2 or 3 hour telephone shift a week. You will be attending comprehensive helpline volunteer training programme throughout May 2024. The first training sessions will take place 7th-10th May of two full day training sessions, then the rest of the trainings will take place from 13th-31st May as three 1½ sessions every week - including two assessments you need to pass before being accepted for the MS Helpline Volunteer role. All training sessions will be remote via Zoom during weekdays between 10am-4pm. There will be pre-reading and exercise tasks to complete in between training sessions. About you We do not ask for previous experience although we are looking for people with good listening skills and a clear, warm telephone voice. You should have good IT skills as the role will require use of Microsoft Office such as Outlook and Teams, internal databases and call handling system. You will receive training on the internal databases and call handling system. We also ask that you have access to a confidential and comfortable working space, computer and broadband suitable for MS Helpline Volunteer role. If you are shortlisted for the role interview, we will ask you about your home and equipment set up, as unfortunately not everyone may have the appropriate set up and equipment for MS Helpline Volunteer role. What will you get from volunteering with us? A chance to learn new skills Meet new people Be part of a supportive, caring team Ongoing support for your development as a volunteer A rewarding role supporting the MS community Before applying please ensure you will be able to meet the following considerations: If you are shortlisted, there will be a 30 minute role interview w\c 22nd April 2024 on Zoom – including a short role play. If you think you meet the criteria and would like to find out more, please contact Ahra An, Helpline Services Volunteer Manager at Ahra.An@mssociety.org.uk or Tel: 020 8438 0704 The deadline for applications is Sunday 14th April 2024.

Join us as a volunteer at the iconic Forth Bridge Abseil on Sunday 16th June 2024 and help people across Scotland live life to the full! To date, our Fundraising Heroes have raised over £3 million for great causes across Scotland by taking part in this truly inspiring event. Every penny raised for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland goes towards helping people do more than survive when they return home from hospital with a chest, heart or stroke condition – you’ll help them really live. We are looking for volunteers to help our Fundraising team ensure this year's event is a success. Various volunteering roles and time slots are available. If you have an enthusiasm for fundraising, like being part of a team, and want to make a real difference to people with or conditions, we'd love to hear from you!

Lochlan’s Legacy is a charity which raises awareness and understanding of type 1 diabetes, reducing stigma, breaking down barriers, promoting youth voice and building a strong community. Lochlan’s Legacy is led by our founder, Lochlan Murdoch BCyA, who is fourteen years old. The charity has been working since 2020 and our work includes raising awareness of Type 1 diabetes in sport, and setting up our youth group 'T1D and ME - Giving Youth a Voice'. Come and be part of something incredible, driven by our iWill Ambassador Lochlan. We are currently looking for Media/Content Creation Volunteers for writing, reviewing, editing, and updating media content. This could be the ideal opportunity for someone looking to gain some experience in media.