Forth Valley Disability Sport is a local charity based in Stirling and operates in Stirling, Clackmannanshire and Falkirk areas. FVDS provides sporting opportunities to children, young people and adults with physical, sensory and learning disabilities. We operate throughout the Forth Valley area. We are looking for a Volunteer Helper to assist the coach and ensure that sporting activities are carried out safely. Your responsibilities will include – -Helping small groups of participants to achieve the aims of the session, either practicing skills or playing a game -Organising and supervising each session and ensuring the area is safe -Completing a register of those attending along with details of any particular needs and emergency information -Being aware of any particular needs of the participants (i.e. level of fitness, medical conditions, physical, learning or sensory disabilities) -Following policy and procedures of Forth Valley Disability Sport including accident reporting, health and safety What we provide: -100% help and support -A worthwhile voluntary experience and the chance to have fun in your spare time -Future references for a job or course -Volunteer certificate -Volunteer expenses

Assit, part of project - This opportunity will involve volunteers to support the service user, to enable them to attend appointments or increase their social activities. This may include visiting places of interest or going shopping. The volunteer will support a person with a visual loss or hearing loss (or both), to help enhance their life. This may involve having a flexible approach, giving the individual an opportunity to choose a time which suits them, but also fits in with the volunteer. Therefore, this may be a different day each week. This in turn encourages independence, helps to build confidence and improves general well being and outlook. General support, assisting at information events/ other events including sighted guiding for visually impaired people and/or guide communicator for hard of hearing people.

Walk leaders can make a significant difference to people’s lives as when you’re living with or after cancer, physical activity can help you make a positive change to your life. Doctors used to advise people to rest as much as possible during and after cancer treatment, however we now know that too much rest results in loss of muscle strength and low energy levels. It is for this reason that we are delivering the Move More project. The aim of the project is to support anyone affected by cancer to become more active by walking. Health walkers can enjoy a whole range of benefits including increased strength, improved mood and increased social interactions with local people and the local area. Walking requires no special equipment or expense and is the ideal way for most people to become more active.

We are seeking a keen gardener to support our growing activities and community composting initiative.

Youth Work Volunteer Opportunity: This is an exciting Youth Work Volunteer opportunity in Renfrewshire! Youth work training provided You will work alongside our innovative and energetic Renfrewshire Who Cares? Scotland project team and will support a range of training, campaigning, youth work and new community development activities. We are looking for volunteers, with a keen interest in young people and whom may already have practical experience within the Youth work setting (desirable but not essential) to join with us to enhance the experience of our young people. We are looking to add value to our youth work sessions by utilising the skills, experience and personalities of volunteers who can both support and also lead on the delivery of youth club focussed sessions (day and night), day trips (weekend and summer) and summer camps in Renfrewshire. Our youth sessions are developed by listening to our young people and can include sports, arts and crafts, excursions, challenge based work and issue based work at times. You might have a love of playing your guitar, singing, knitting, drama, sport or anything? These are fantastic skills that can be shared with our young people. You might not be available right now (or you might!) but we are keen to hear from you straight away as our plans for fun activities for 2017 are really exciting. We are looking for volunteers to support our following clubs but we are keen to hear from keen volunteers from across Renfrewshire (even if you might not be able to help at the clubs below) as we want to create new youth sessions in lots more communities on a regular basis as well as during holiday’s! Foxbar ‘Youth drop in session’ Monday @ Foxbar Community Centre. 5.00 -6.30pm (for S1-6) Ferguslie ‘Care to Create’ Wednesday @ Tannahill Centre. Age: Primary 4.00 – 5.30pm (for primary) We are seeking volunteers with some experience working with young people in a supporting capacity. This role would be particularly suited to an individual currently studying towards a youth work/community development/ social care qualification and looking to gain experience. However, experience is desirable and not essential. VOLUNTEERS will be given training and support. Main Volunteer duties: 1. To assist in the running of a youth participation programme of activities for care experienced young people in Renfrewshire. 2. To facilitate and participate in games, activities and discussions with young people and to assist with necessary programme set-up and clean-up at sessions. 3. To communicate with the development officer staff in the project team and other volunteers about daily programme activities. This will include creating and developing tools and session plans/activities that can be used with young people 4. To supervise young people and ensure general health & safety and rules of conduct - To build a rapport with young people and listen to their concerns 5. To undertake required record keeping procedures including reporting verbally to your main point of contact and completing any relevant programme forms 6. Be an ambassador for Who Cares? Scotland by upholding the Volunteer code of conduct, adhering to policies and procedures and promoting values at all times.

Training offered to develop coaching skills for this Caithness Football Club. Volunteer Coaches required to help supervise young people , primarily Saturdays

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.

Thornton Rose Riding for the Disabled is looking for volunteers. We provide people with disabilities with the opportunity to ride and enjoy all the activities connected with horse riding. The horses help people both therapeutically and recreationally. Our riders gain, through their contact with horses, a greater sense of achievement and confidence, which in turn makes their lives easier and more fulfilled. Your help is needed to:- Support our Riders by talking and interacing with them to provide a social and fun experience, walking along side them for safety and social interaction, helping them to understand horses and helping them have a fun and an enjoyable experience. For the horses: Bring them in from the field and give them a much appreciated groom, put on their saddles and bridles ready for the rides, be friendly and gentle – they love to be looked after and cared for, give them their food and take them back to the field and clean up their home/stable (light work). After the rides we all sit together and have lunch (which is provided) and share what happened during the rides and get to know each other. You can choose how regularly you want to come along and we will ensure that you have all the support and training you needs. Come along and try it with no commitment.

Midlothian Active Schools aim to provide more opportunities for children to take part in sport and physical activity, before during lunchtime and after school. We develop pathways for children to access sport from school into the wider community. Being a volunteer delivering in school, allows us to provide further clubs for children to access. We also look for volunteers to help us with manage our events programme, such as, course marshal in cross country, referee or score keeper in basketball, athletics or hockey. You can bring your own expertise to the table! Volunteers can access our training programme in areas such as first aid, child protection and sport specific training.

Midlothian Active Schools aim to provide more opportunities for children to take part in sport and physical activity, before during lunchtime and after school. We develop pathways for children to access sport from school into the wider community. Being a volunteer delivering in school, allows us to provide further clubs for children to access. We also look for volunteers to help us with manage our events programme, such as, course marshal in cross country, referee or score keeper in basketball, athletics or hockey. You can bring your own expertise to the table! Volunteers can access our training programme in areas such as first aid, child protection and sport specific training.