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Now into its 12th year, Bloody Scotland 2024 takes place from 13 - 15 September in the heart of Stirling’s Old Town. This year’s line-up includes bestselling authors Irvine Welsh, Janice Hallett and Richard Armitage, as well as festival favourites Peter James, Ambrose Parry and Anne Cleeves.
Bloody Scotland wouldn’t run without the dedication of eager volunteers, keeping the crowds safe, the tech running and the authors guided. Every year we look for Front of House Assistants, Author Hospitality Assistants, Author Signing Assistants and Festival Marketing Assistants to help out our busy team.
*Information Stall Volunteer Opportunity*
RNIB Scotland Community Connection team host various information stalls in libraries and community centres across the country to help us reach people in our communities who are affected by sight loss, and promote the various support services which RNIB offer.
In Aberdeen, we host our information stall on the last Monday of every month in the Aberdeen Central Library.
The role of a volunteer at the information stall is to engage with any of the passing members of public as they visit the stall, talk about RNIB services, local organisations, and any other relevant information you are able to provide to someone who is seeking support for themselves or someone they know about sight loss.
The commitment for this role is approximately 6-8 hours per month, which includes 4 hours that you will be present at the stall in the library. Remaining time will be used to broaden your understanding of services within RNIB and the local community, advertise the information stall, and engage with partner organisations.
Volunteers will be trained to know about the various RNIB Services available and how people can access them. RNIB information booklets, tablecloth, and various RNIB branded merchandise to give to the public will be provided/
Duties include:
• Set up and tidying of RNIB Information Stall
• Engage with visitors to the stall in a friendly and professional manor
• Advise visitors about appropriate services both internal to RNIB and local to their community
• Learn about support services available to people with sight loss in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire and engage with partner organisations where relevant
• Log information to a database or to the volunteer manager.
A fantastic, enjoyable opportunity to help make a real difference. All volunteers are greatly appreciated.
To get involved/for more information please contact Neil Atkinson, RNIB Community Connection Coordinator at email: neil.atkinson@rnib.org.uk or telephone: 07858687528.
Do you want to join our movement and defend the right to a safe home? We’re looking for volunteers who can join us at events in the community to help us raise money and raise awareness! This is a highly flexible role. We’ll let you know about upcoming events, and you choose which you’d like to attend or do. The housing emergency hurts everyone. The fight to end it starts here!
This is a flexible and diverse role. Here are some of the activities you might get involved in:
• Support some of our community fundraising activity such as holding collection tins in public spaces or bag packing in supermarkets.
• Volunteer at a range of events including community fairs, gigs, Pride marches, sporting events and street stalls.
This is a flexible, ad hoc role, volunteer at our events when it suits you.
A fantastic opportunity to help with a well recognised charity and make a real difference for people and the community. All help is greatly appreciated.
For more information please contact Fay McLeod, Regional Community Fundraiser at email fay_mcleod@shelter.org.uk or telephone: 07825 655865.
Do you like music?
Do you have good communication skills?
Do you like working as part of a team?
Would you like to help your local community?
We would love to hear from you if you are interested in volunteering as a producer to assist with the production of live shows.
No matter how good our services are, we can't properly support our community well if we don't have good organisers in the team. If this sounds like you... we would love you to consider volunteering with us for a few hours per week.
Golden Friendships is a charity which promotes social inclusion in Clydebank by organising entertainment, events and fun activities for everyone. Social inclusion is the process of improving the terms on which individuals and groups take part in society - improving the ability, opportunity, and dignity of those disadvantaged in our communities.
We would like volunteers to support and deliver our events/activities. Are you friendly and approachable? You’ll often be the first person visitors speak to when they arrive.
Tasks include -
- Greet people upon arrival
- Direct members to their seats
- To monitor the door during performances as required
- Provide information and assistance to attendees
- Cash handling
- Signing people in
So whether you are looking to use your time well, update your skills or have the chance to do something a bit new, we can offer you a warm welcome and all of the support and help you could need.
We are seeing a rise in demand for our services everyday. Having your help will allow us to be there for the people who need us. Any time you can give will make a real difference.
Looking for a fulfilling and rewarding experience? Join our team at our care homes for the elderly as a volunteer and make a difference in the lives of our residents. Whether its befriending and chatting with our residents or organising and participating in leisure and social activities, your contribution will have a significant impact on their well-being and quality of life. As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to develop new skills, meet new people and create meaningful connections with our residents. Join us today and be a part of a community that values and appreciates the importance of companionship and human connection. Opportunities are available for weekdays or weekends, day time or early evening at:
Glenfairn House Care Home-Sanctuary Care, 28 Racecourse Road, Ayr KA7 2UX
Queens Care Home, 34 Ardayre Road, Prestwick KA9 1QL.
We are a not-for-profit organisation specialising in care homes for the elderly and currently have over 110 care homes across England and Scotland.
For more info, please go to https://www.sanctuary-care.co.uk/jobs/volunteering/how-apply-be-sanctuary-care-volunteer
If you would like to help our care homes through volunteering, opportunities are available for weekdays or weekends, daytime or early evening.
We are currently looking to recruit volunteer entertainers. Do you enjoy entertaining? Do you have a talent you could share with our residents to entertain them? Are you a singer, musician, comedian, dancer, magician?
If you could spare some time to come in and entertain our residents we would love to hear from you!
For more info, please go to https://www.sanctuary-care.co.uk/jobs/volunteering/how-apply-be-sanctuary-care-volunteer to learn more and apply online.
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Suitable for groups, One-off volunteering
We have lots of opportunities across our buildings and workshops. Some of the places and ventures we are looking for volunteers for are our wood workshop, textile workshop, upcycling, van driving, furniture deliveries and uplifts, clothes recycling, giving talks on personal interests, shop assistant, running workshops, running social groups and much more.
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Suitable for groups, One-off volunteering
Come and join Team Macmillan at the Loch Ness Marathon 2024. As well as having fun cheering on our incredible runners, you'll be raising awareness for Macmillan Cancer Support and doing whatever it takes to support people living with cancer.
We have one volunteer cheerpoint by the Dores Inn, Inverness. Please be aware that there will be road closures on the day of this event and that the timings listed may be subject to change by event organisers. Exact details for timings and location will be confirmed in your volunteer brief sent a few weeks before the event.
We try to be as flexible as possible so please speak to a member of the team if you're unable to commit to one of the full shifts listed or have any concerns.
The purpose of the Publicity & Fundraising role will be to help Dumfries and Galloway Hard of Hearing Group (DGHHG) distribute printed publicity material and collection boxes in your local area. This role will make a significant contribution to raising public awareness of the Hard of Hearing Group’s services and help our fundraising efforts.
This is your opportunity to become involved in the early stages of an innovative new sporting and musical event in Galashiels, which will take place for the fourth time, this year.
Showcasing rugby at every level from primary school age through to under-14s, under-16s, under18s, senior and ladies sections, the ‘Maroon’d at Gala’ event will bring together players from across Central and Southern Scotland.
Taking place alongside tug of war and running events and culminating in the final of the famous Gala 7s, it will be an inclusive celebration of sport.
In addition to the sporting events there will be live music throughout the day.
T here will also be street food with a selection of cuisines to suit most tastes.
Role Description:
Prior to the event assistance will be needed with setting up signage and general on site preparations for the event. Thursday 15th and Friday 16th August.
A young schools tournament (S1 and S2) will be held on Friday night.
On the day general stewarding duties at entrances, car parks and around the site.
Entrances will require the provision and fixing of wrist bands to demonstrate age and the collection of donations. Saturday 17th August.
Car park stewarding will require the positioning and control of all vehicles entering and leaving the designated parking areas. Saturday 17th August.
General stewarding around the site will involve troubleshooting, highlighting any problems and communicating same. Saturday 17th August.
Clearing up takes place on Sunday 18th August – usually just the morning 09.00-12.00.