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. Volunteer befriender Leisure and activities volunteer Walking volunteer Volunteer driver Gardening volunteer Volunteer entertainer Day care centre volunteer Hairdressing/beauty volunteer Housekeeping volunteer Catering assistant volunteer Reception volunteer 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.

Young Volunteers between the ages of 15-24 will join Paula, (Youth Coordinator) in delivering games and social activities in sheltered housing. The overall aim is to enhance the young people’s confidence and skills through volunteering and reduce social isolation for older people. The project will train, support and provide supervision for young volunteers to lead on delivering the sessions (with support and supervision from the Youth Coordinator) for older people, with those involved shaping the discussion and activity at each session. It is hoped that in addition to the positive impact the project will have on residents, the befriending will allow volunteers to build confidence and gain valuable social skills under the support and supervision of the Youth Coordinator.

Young Volunteers between the ages of 15-24 will join Paula, (Youth Coordinator) in delivering games and social activities in sheltered housing. The overall aim is to enhance the young people’s confidence and skills through volunteering and reduce social isolation for older people. The project will train, support and provide supervision for young volunteers to lead on delivering the sessions (with support and supervision from the Youth Coordinator) for older people, with those involved shaping the discussion and activity at each session. It is hoped that in addition to the positive impact the project will have on residents, the befriending will allow volunteers to build confidence and gain valuable social skills under the support and supervision of the Youth Coordinator. Cowan Court - Wednesday afternoon 13.45-15.15 Heinsburg House - Friday afternoon 13.30-14.30

The college is looking for two volunteers to provide advice and support for students living in our accommodation. This is an important role in helping our students adjust to independent living. As a Volunteer Residential Assistant, you will be provided with full board (all meals) and accommodation (heating, lighting and wifi included) from 28 August 2023 – 21 June 2024 with the exception of the period 22 December 2023 – 7 January 2024 when the college is closed. If you are interested a full role description is provided on our website along with an application form www.nac.ac.uk/work-for-us. All applications should be sent to kirstyadamson@nac.ac.uk Please contact Kirsty Adamson, our Depute Principal, for an informal chat or if you have any questions – kirstyadamson@nac.ac.uk

-The Role- You will be an Activity Leader at an Over The Wall residential camp, supporting and empowering children and young people with long-term health conditions. -About Organisation- At Over The Wall, we help children, young people and their families, reach beyond the boundaries of their health challenges to discover a world of mischief, magic and new possibilities. We do this by providing free of charge, transformative activity camps throughout the UK. For children and young people experiencing health challenges, quality of life is adversely affected by isolation and their inability to participate in many of the everyday activities enjoyed by their friends and peers. This often results in a growing lack of self-esteem and confidence which can become a barrier to future growth and development. At our residential camps, we offer a medically and physically safe environment that allows young people affected by health challenges to step outside of their comfort zones, establish friendships and build their confidence through meaningful and exciting activities. (We sleep in comfy beds not in tents!) -Scotland Camps- 5th-7th July for the Family Camp at Strathallan School, Perth, PH2 9EG. This camp is for families to come together, as long as one child or young person is aged 8-17 years. 8th-12th July for the Health Challenge and Siblings Camp at Strathallan School, Perth, PH2 9EG. This camp is for children or young person aged 8-17 years with a health challenge and / or their siblings to attend. They will be allocated a team based on age (8-10, 11-13, 13-15 and 15-17) and all activities will be targeted to their age group. There will also be medical care run by our own nurses, with the help of doctors, nurses and paramedics doing home from home care. -Role Description- Activity Leaders are an essential part of camp, helping create a fun, safe and supportive environment for children and young people affected by long-term health conditions to have fun and build confidence. Supported by other volunteers, you will lead imaginative and exciting activities that our activity team have created prior to camp. Our activities are designed around the principles of Therapeutic Recreation meaning they are accessible and focused on the individual success of each camper. Your role will include setting up, facilitating and packing away the activity, as well as attending activity meetings during the camp day. Each activity has an extensive activity plan and will be taught to you to ensure you can lead it confidently. In previous years, these activities have included cardboard car racing, graffiti art and silly sports! Activity Leaders will be assigned a cabin group to support outside of activity and rest time. This support can look like building fantastic relationships, sitting with campers at mealtimes, or supporting evening ‘cabin chats’. In general terms, we ask our volunteers to adhere to health and safety and safeguarding principles, and to get stuck in with the unique magic of camp life, bringing a sense of joy into all they do. Are you confident in delivering activities? Do you perhaps have specific skills that you’d love to bring to activities? If you are looking for an amazing and rewarding experience where you can help put the child back into childhood, whilst having lots of fun, then apply to be an Activity Leader now! -Other Information- Volunteers will supported before and during camp to ensure you have all the information you need for camp to be a great experience for you and the campers. Pre-calls will be organised before camp for you to ask questions and meet other volunteers. You will be asked to arrive at camp one day early (or 10am on Friday for Family Camp) to complete training, such as Safeguarding and Basic Medical Training. Lastly, any new volunteers will also be placed with experienced volunteers and a support team will be present at all times. If you live nearby and would like to stay in your own accommodation, you can apply to be a Day Camp Teammate! Please visit www.otw.org.uk to find out more and contact volunteering@otw.org.uk if you have any questions. If you are interested please click the ‘apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow at 0141 226 3431.

-The Role- You will be a Clinical Volunteer at an Over The Wall residential camp, supporting and empowering children and young people with long-term health conditions. -About Organisation- At Over The Wall, we help children, young people and their families, reach beyond the boundaries of their health challenges to discover a world of mischief, magic and new possibilities. We do this by providing free of charge, transformative activity camps throughout the UK. For children and young people experiencing health challenges, quality of life is adversely affected by isolation and their inability to participate in many of the everyday activities enjoyed by their friends and peers. This often results in a growing lack of self-esteem and confidence which can become a barrier to future growth and development. At our residential camps, we offer a medically and physically safe environment that allows young people affected by health challenges to step outside of their comfort zones, establish friendships and build their confidence through meaningful and exciting activities. (We sleep in comfy beds not in tents!) -Scotland Camps- 8th-12th July for the Health Challenge and Siblings Camp at Strathallan School, Perth, PH2 9EG. This camp is for children or young person aged 8-17 years with a health challenge and / or their siblings to attend. They will be allocated a team based on age (8-10, 11-13, 13-15 and 15-17) and all activities will be targeted to their age group. There will also be medical care run by our own nurses, with the help of doctors, nurses and paramedics doing home from home care. -Role Description- Clinical Volunteers are an essential part of camp, helping to ensure a safe and supportive environment for children and young people affected by long-term health conditions to have fun and build confidence. The magic of camp can only exist with our amazing team of Clinical Volunteers facilitating a medically sound and safe camp experience for children with chronic and sometimes life-threatening illnesses by contributing to a 24/7 provision of residential medical care. Clinical volunteers work in teams under the supervision of the Director of Nursing and Nursing Coordinators. You will be ‘campified’ by being called ‘Beach Patrol’ with your own t-shirts and beach patrol accessories. You will also be assigned a cabin group to support outside of medical duties. We ask our volunteers to get stuck in with the unique magic of camp life, bringing a sense of joy into all they do. Are you looking for an opportunity to support young people in a non-clinical setting? If you are looking for an amazing and rewarding experience where you can help put the child back into childhood, whilst having lots of fun, then apply to be an Clinical Volunteer now! Please see the following requirements for our Clinical Volunteers: Nurses •Registered Children’s, Adult or Learning Disabilities nurse •Qualified for 18 months (Children’s nurse), 2 years (Adult/ Learning Disabilities nurse) or 12 months if previously a student nurse with Over The Wall •Registered with NMC •Holds professional indemnity insurance •Holds valid, current life support training Doctors •ST2 or above (or equivalent) Pediatrics, GP or A&E or have recent Pediatric experience Registered with the GMC •Holds professional indemnity insurance •Holds valid, current life support training Paramedics •Qualified Paramedic •Post registration experience: 2 years •Registered with HCPC •Holds professional indemnity insurance with College of Paramedics •Holds valid, current life support training -Other Information- Volunteers will be supported before and during camp to ensure you have all the information you need for camp to be a great experience for you and the campers. Pre-camp calls will be organised for you to ask questions and meet other volunteers. You will be asked to arrive at camp one day early (or 10am on Friday for Family Camp) to complete training, such as Safeguarding and Behaviour Management. Lastly, any new volunteers will also be placed with experienced volunteers and a support team will be present at all times. There is plenty of parking onsite as well as taxi pickups from nearby train stations. If you live nearby and would like to stay in your own accommodation, you can apply to be a Day Camp Volunteer! Please visit www.otw.org.uk to find out more and contact volunteering@otw.org.uk if you have any questions. If you are interested please click the ‘apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow at 0141 226 3431.

-About Organisation- At Over The Wall, we help children, young people and their families, reach beyond the boundaries of their health challenges to discover a world of mischief, magic and new possibilities. We do this by providing free of charge, transformative activity camps throughout the UK. -The Role- You will be part of the Media Crew at an Over The Wall residential camp, supporting and empowering children and young people with long-term health conditions. For children and young people experiencing health challenges, their quality of life is adversely affected by isolation and their inability to participate in many of the everyday activities enjoyed by their friends and peers. This often results in a growing lack of self-esteem and confidence which can become a barrier to future growth and development. At our residential camps, we offer a medically and physically safe environment that allows young people affected by health challenges to step outside of their comfort zones, establish friendships and build their confidence through meaningful and exciting activities. -Scotland Camps- 5th-7th July for the Family Camp at Strathallan School, Perth, PH2 9EG. This camp is for families to come together, as long as one child or young person is aged 8-17 years. Accommodation at Strathallan School is indoor beds, not tents! 8th-12th July for the Health Challenge and Siblings Camp at Strathallan School, Perth, PH2 9EG. This camp is for children or young person aged 8-17 years with a health challenge and / or their siblings to attend. They will be allocated a team based on age (8-10, 11-13, 13-15 and 15-17) and all activities will be targeted to their age group. There will also be medical care run by our own nurses, with the help of doctors, nurses and paramedics doing home from home care. -Role Description- Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to capture all the magic moments of camp! We will provide you with the equipment and time to capture and collate the spectacular moments at camp. You will put these together to create a slide show which is shown at the end of camp to everyone to look back on all the transformative experiences they had at camp. The media crew will also be assigned a cabin group to support outside of media duties. When supporting a cabin group, you will be in a team of fantastic volunteers building fantastic relationships with campers. You may also be empowering campers during activities, sitting with campers at mealtimes, and encouraging campers during evening ‘cabin chats’. Do you have some photographic or videography experience and have a flair for capturing special moments? If you are looking for an amazing and rewarding experience where you can help put the child back into childhood, whilst having lots of fun, then apply to be part of the Media Crew now! -Other Information- Volunteers will be supported before and during camp to ensure you have all the information you need for camp to be a great experience for you and the campers. Pre-camp calls will be organised for you to ask questions and meet other volunteers. You will be asked to arrive at camp one day early (or 10am on Friday for Family Camp) to complete training, such as Safeguarding and Behaviour Management. Lastly, any new volunteers will also be placed with experienced volunteers and a support team will be present at all times. If you are interested please click the ‘apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow at 0141 226 3431. There is plenty of parking onsite as well as taxi pickups from nearby train stations. If you live nearby and would like to stay in your own accommodation, you can apply to be a Day Camp Volunteer! Please visit www.otw.org.uk to find out more and contact volunteering@otw.org.uk if you have any questions.

-The Role- You will be a Camp Teammate at a residential camp, supporting children and young people with long-term health conditions to attend and participate. -About Organisation- At Over The Wall, we help children, young people and their families, reach beyond the boundaries of their health challenges to discover a world of mischief, magic and new possibilities. We do this by providing free of charge, transformative activity camps throughout the UK. For children and young people experiencing health challenges, quality of life is adversely affected by isolation and their inability to participate in many of the everyday activities enjoyed by their friends and peers. This often results in a growing lack of self-esteem and confidence which can become a barrier to future growth and development. At our residential camps, we offer a medically and physically safe environment that allows young people affected by health challenges to step outside of their comfort zones, establish friendships and build their confidence through meaningful and exciting activities. (We sleep in comfy beds not in tents!) -Scotland Camps- 5th-7th July for the Family Camp at Strathallan School, Perth, PH2 9EG. This camp is for families to come together, as long as one child or young person is aged 8-17 years. 8th-12th July for the Health Challenge and Siblings Camp at Strathallan School, Perth, PH2 9EG. This camp is for children or young person aged 8-17 years with a health challenge and / or their siblings to attend. They will be allocated a team based on age (8-10, 11-13, 13-15 and 15-17) and all activities will be targeted to their age group. There will also be medical care run by our own nurses, with the help of doctors, nurses and paramedics doing home from home care. -Role Description- Camp Teammates are an essential part of the camp, helping create a fun, safe and supportive environment for children affected by long-term health conditions to try new things and build their confidence. Working in a team of volunteers, you will build fantastic relationships and empower campers to try new things in activities such as archery, graffiti art and sports. At the end of each day, you will encourage them to reflect on all they’ve achieved in evening ‘cabin chats’. Camp Teammates will also look after the daytime and night-time needs of the campers in their accommodation and get stuck in with the unique magic of camp life. Camp Teammates will supported before and during camp to ensure you have all the information you need for camp to be a great experience for you and the campers. Pre-calls will be organised before camp for you to ask questions and meet other volunteers. You will be asked to arrive at camp one day early (or 10am on Friday for Family Camp) to complete training, such as Safeguarding and Basic Medical Training. Lastly, any new volunteers will also be placed with experienced volunteers and a support team will be present at all times. If you live nearby and would like to stay in your own accommodation, you can apply to be a Day Camp Teammate! If you are looking for an amazing and rewarding experience where you can help put the child back into childhood, whilst having lots of fun, then apply to be a Teammate now! Please visit www.otw.org.uk to find out more and contact volunteering@otw.org.uk if you have any questions. If you are interested please click the ‘apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow at 0141 226 3431.

*Do you have room? Do you have a spare room in your home that you’d be willing to open for a young person who has nowhere to stay? Our Nightstop service relies on ordinary people – just like you - with a spare bedroom which they are willing to offer to a guest. We’re looking for Nightstop hosts to volunteer to provide a young person with a safe place to stay, a hot meal, the opportunity to wash and breakfast the next day. Ideally you’ll also provide a listening ear to make a young person feel safe and secure. *Here’s how it works - -Application – Hosts need to be able to offer a young person their own private bedroom, a hot meal, breakfast and a packed lunch if needed. Access to a hot shower or bath and the use of laundry facilities within the host’s home should also be accessible. Hosts who require their young person to be out of the house through the day will be supported by the Nightstop Co-ordinator. Hosts can receive a stipend to cover costs. -Safety Checks - As part of the process, Hosts are required to complete a PVG check; a home visit will also take place. This type of support isn’t right for everyone, Nightstop must be a safe and appropriate option for both young person and the volunteer hosts. -Training - Training covers an introduction to youth homelessness, boundaries, practical tips and safeguarding rules. And we’re always on hand for a supportive phone call. -Matching - Nightstop hosts will be matched with young people, based on things like location, home environment and of course the availability of host. When a match has been made the Nightstop Co-ordinator will support the introduction of young person to the host. -Support throughout stay - Hosts and young people are offered assistance throughout the stay from Aberdeen Foyer’s Nightstop Co-ordinator with the aim that over the course of the stay, Aberdeen Foyer can support the young person to find a more long-term solution to what has taken them to the brink of homelessness. This might involve mediation with family to move back to the family home or help to explore all housing options. Aberdeen Foyer in conjunction with Nightstop offers a holistic approach. We discuss the options for continuing education, training and/or employment options; as well supporting the health and wellbeing of the young person. -Follow-up after stay - When the young person’s stay has ended, the hope is that we will have helped them on to a positive destination. Aftercare in the form of a debrief will be offered to both the host and young person and at this point, Hosts might identify training needs and support required. Hosts can take time off in between hosting one young person to the next. *How to become involved - If you have a spare room that could provide a safe place for a young person we’d love to hear from you. You can get in touch with out Nightstop Co-ordinator by e-mailing nightstop@aberdeenfoyer.com or calling 07467 919813.

Nightstop North-East Scotland offers temporary, emergency accommodation for young people facing homelessness. A young person accessing this service could be facing homelessness for any number of reasons, with 75% of referrals being due to a breakdown of relationships at home. This accommodation is offered in the homes of trained and vetted volunteers, who are supported by professional staff. Hosts can be anyone, with the only requirements being that they must be able to provide a spare room, a hot evening meal and a listening ear. This offers an accommodation option which may be more suitable for young people than traditional homeless hostels. Nightstop are currently looking for volunteer hosts. Hosts are offered a £15 stipend per night when Hosting and 24/7 on-call support is available throughout the stay. If you can help/for further details please contact Megan Douglas, Nightstop Co-ordinator, Aberdeen Foyer at email: Megan.Douglas@aberdeenfoyer.com or telephone 07467 919813.