Playing with kids Reading stories – helping parent/child contact and development- Making snacks Great opportunity to get experience working with parents and children under 5 to learn about child development and to advance your own personal development and learning by engaging in suitable training courses. Volunteers have responsibility for helping the fulltime staff to run the term time programme of activities that is planned. There is a good mixture of activities on offer including some help from outside agencies such as Homestart, Adult learning, Art Attack, Music man etc. These can include reading stories, rhyme time, crafts. There is also the opportunity to learn about healthy eating and to prepare lunches and snacks for the group. There are opportunities for both outdoor and indoor play with occasionally visits to other places. Volunteers are encouraged to do training which will help them with their CV, learn about child development and participate in doing so and to be part of the team. We aim to run a non-judgemental group where parents and child play, learn and develop together and apart. There are activities for children and for parents and things that they do together. We provide a free lunch at 12.00 where we all sit down and eat and share together. There are 2 members of staff a Family Support Worker who also does advocacy and an EYE.

The Machan Trust is seeking volunteers to support breakfast groups in primary schools within the Larkhall area. Volunteers are responsible for meeting and greeting the children on arrival in the school dining area, directing children to the toast and cereal station, taking time to engage and build a rapport with the children and helping with the tidy up. Breakfast clubs have been shown to benefit children by providing the opportunity to eat a healthy breakfast, develop social skills, play with friends, and prepare for their day at school. This is an ideal volunteering opportunity for early risers and is a great way to start the day. Organisation aims and objectives The vision of the Machan Trust is building stronger, resilient children, families and communities. Working together with communities we support and inspire children, young people and families to thrive. We will treat everyone with dignity, inclusion and respect.

volunteers needed to help with Dunnet Beavers. This is an established uniform group for children. volunteers can assist existing volunteers or take a leadership role [after training]. The Beavers is part of the Scouting association and provides activities and structures to enhance personal development and social skills for young people

You will support activities at our fun and exciting After School Groups working with children aged 5-11. Tasks include preparation, set up and delivery. Our inspiring programme covers Arts, Crafts, Lego club and Community activities. As a Volunteer you will support a Community Activities Leader to plan and deliver a wide variety of activities helping the children learn new skills, increase confidence, and have a greater awareness of the world around them. You will have the opportunity to bring new ideas and could take the lead on sessions once you feel confident. All we ask is that you are committed and enthusiastic ready to support the children and provide a fun atmosphere where children can take part in activities safely. Great for the experienced or those looking to gain experience, enhance your CV or your volunteering hours.

Would you like to help children engage with play activities to build their skills and confidence? We are currently looking for volunteers to help improve the health and social wellbeing of children through fun activities. Aberlour works with children and young people who have experienced disadvantage, trauma or have disabilities. We pride ourselves on our child centred focus and strong commitment to the individual development of each child emotionally, socially, physically and intellectually. We work with whole families as well as children on their own. If you have a genuine interest in the wellbeing of children and young people and live in the Dundee area we would love to hear from you. What will I be doing? Volunteers can make a make a difference to a child, young person or family’s life by:  Assisting children with activities that can vary from music, storytelling and dance  Helping children with their emotional and physical wellbeing through activities such as arts and crafts  Supporting staff to undertake new activities  Helping children to have fun  Building young children’s confidence and self esteem  Supporting staff at outings  Welcoming families into the group and making them feel comfortable  Being a positive role model By volunteering with Aberlour, you can gain:  A sense of satisfaction in helping young people build their confidence and selfesteem to achieve their full potential  Experience of supporting young people to flourish.  Practical experience of working with young people  Have fun!

Our After School Club is currently open to children who go to school in Douglas (Dundee). We need positive and enthusiastic people to help us make it happen. Volunteers’ main tasks are: • Befriend the children - the strength of relationships we build with the children is key to our success. We need committed people who love being around children, cope well under pressure and who have a good sense of fun. • Support the musicians in sessions – volunteers make a huge difference by encouraging children to concentrate and join in. You will be a strong role model to support them to learn.. • Help with set up and tidying away – getting the right instruments and the right chairs in the right place… • Supervise children on the walk from their school to the club – chat with children and ensure they arrive safely. Be with them during snack time, hearing about their day.

Volunteers play a vital role within GCBN. We currently have over 40 fully-trained volunteer responders working across Grampian to support bereaved children and their families. If you live within Highland, are over the age of 18 and eligible to join the PVG Scheme and would like to help a bereaved child as they come to terms with the loss of a loved one then we’d love to hear from you! Take a look at the role descriptions below to see which of the two options are most appropriate to your interests and skills and if you feel you would could join our team, then please get in touch! Volunteer Responders: Our trained volunteers receive referrals and visit families within their own homes to provide appropriate support and guidance to the families this can include direct work with the young person/s involved.

We are looking for young volunteers to be young coaches at Tamfourhill Gymnastics. This opportunity offers an exciting chance to begin your coaching journey. Young coaches will learn about the fundamentals and skills of being a coach, and how to apply these skills within a gymnastics environment. They will learn the roles and responsibilities of a coach, develop a basic understanding of the technicalities of gymnastics, and understand the role of a helper within coaching sessions. This opportunity will help the volunteer to develop a better understanding of gymnastics and the many exciting opportunities on offer. They would also help set up for sessions and support the gymnasts, access first aid, safeguarding, and start the coaching pathways with Scottish gymnastics. This role would be ideal for young people interested in coaching or gymnastics specifically, but also teaching, etc. This role is compatible with Saltire Awards - https://saltireawards.scot/

Do you love being outdoors? Are you passionate about nature? Could you help us inspire the next generation about the wonders of wildlife? Then this could be the role for you! Wildlife Watch is the junior branch of The Wildlife Trusts and the UK’s leading environmental action club for kids. There are hundreds of local Watch groups where young people get stuck into environmental activities. Here at Scottish Wildlife Trust's Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre in Grangemouth we are recruiting new Wildlife Watch Leaders for our junior club for ages 8-13. As well as assisting with the running of sessions, volunteer leaders will also have the opportunity to get involved in planning and preparing for sessions - a great chance to share your experience and creativity!

We are looking for volunteers who are keen to assist in looking after children (ages 5 - 12) as part of our ‘Legal Guardian Date Night’ initiative. Global Family are looking to provide respite for Foster Parents and Kinship Carers who are looking after children in the care system. Global Family will provide a safe space for the children and you will supervise them (alongside one member of staff) playing games, watching movies etc. This will be held on the last Saturday of every month between 6-9pm, dates below: 28th January 25th February 25th March 29th April 27th May 24th June