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Suitable for groups, One-off volunteering
Kiltwalk are looking for volunteers to provide event support at out start lines in St Andrews and Broughty Ferry and our finish line at Slessor Gardens in Dundee. Tasks will include helping with set up, welcoming and encouraging walkers, assisting at the info tent and luggage drop off / pick up point, directing walkers and handing out snacks, water, medals and merchandise.
Shift times are as follows, however we can offer some flexibility:
Venue Kiltie, Mighty Stride Start, St Andrews: 7am - 2:30pm
Venue Kiltie, Wee Wander Start, Broughty Ferry: 9am - 1pm
Venue Kiltie, Kiltwalk Village, Slessor Gardens: 12:30pm - 9pm
Kiltwalk is Scotland’s largest mass participation walking event with over 145,000 people taking part since 2016. The kind-hearted Kiltwalk community have taken big strides for charities close to their hearts and together with The Hunter Foundation have managed to raise a staggering £42.5 million to date. All funds raised have been distributed to 3,330 Scottish Charities.
Our walkers rely on the encouragement and motivation they receive from our volunteers and many report that this is what ultimately gets them across the finish line. Be part of a feel-good event, soak up the Kiltwalk atmosphere and meet like-minded people. You will also have the opportunity to develop new skills and gain valuable experience in the events industry. It truly is a rewarding day!
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Suitable for groups, One-off volunteering
Kiltwalk are looking for three volunteer cyclists to provide event support between St Andrews and Tayport as part of the Dundee Kiltwalk. Are you a keen cyclist? Sign up now to volunteer at the Dundee Kiltwalk 2024! We are looking for six cyclists to join our Route team and help support thousands of walkers as they take on the Dundee Kiltwalk and fundraise for a charity close to their heart.
As a Route Kiltie, you will be patrol a designated area of the route on bike, reporting any issues via radio to the Event Control Room (ECR). Other tasks include communicating with the Route team via Whatsapp, encouraging and supporting walkers, checking in with Route Motivator Kilties within your zone and assisting with the removal of signage.
A bike and helmet can be provided if required.
Shift times are as follows, however we may be able to offer some flexibility.
Route Kiltie Zone 1: 7:30am – 4pm, St Andrews - Guardbridge
Route Kiltie Zone 2: 8:30am - 4:30pm, Guardbridge - Tentsmuir Forest
Route Kiltie Zone 3: 10am - 6:30pm, Tentsmuir Forest - Tayport
Kiltwalk is Scotland’s largest mass participation walking event with over 145,000 people taking part since 2016. The kind-hearted Kiltwalk community have taken big strides for charities close to their hearts and together with The Hunter Foundation have managed to raise a staggering £42.5 million to date. All funds raised have been distributed to 3,330 Scottish Charities.
Our walkers rely on the encouragement and motivation they receive from our volunteers and many report that this is what ultimately gets them across the finish line. Be part of a feel-good event, soak up the Kiltwalk atmosphere and meet like-minded people. You will also have the opportunity to develop new skills and gain valuable experience in the events industry. It truly is a rewarding day!
We are a small charity concerned with the restoration and care of the ancient woodlands of Troon.
We have been in operation since 2015, raising funds for improvements and planting. We host regular volunteer work parties, tackling jobs such as invasive species control, tree planting and repairing paths. Together with the South Ayrshire Ranger Service and Scottish Wildlife Trust, Ayrshire, we regularly involve schools and community groups in woodland activities.
Our volunteer work parties are usually held on the last Sunday of the month, April to September 2pm till 4pm and October to March 10am-12noon.
No experience or tools required. We have tasks to suit all abilities. Age 15 and over. Meet us at the noticeboard, wear study footwear and clothing to protect you from brambles and nettles. Please come and give it a try - there's no commitment to turn up every time!
Please come and give us a hand - it's great fun!
We're looking for an adult volunteer who will provide a supportive friendship for a socially isolated young person aged between 8 and 18 who lives in South Ayrshire. Ideally this will involve meeting with their young person every couple of weeks for a few hours, spending time together accessing local activities.
This includes:
• Be matched on a 1:1 basis with a young person.
• Go on regular outings and activities with the young person.
• Have the opportunity to participate in group outings/activities and also volunteer support sessions.
• Keeping in touch with the Project about the young person’s achievements / growth and activities, and to receive ongoing support from the Bfriend team.
• Open minded as we work with young people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
• Following training, to be able to have empathy and understanding of some of the issues encountered by young people referred to the team.
• Continuous focus on the needs of the young person who you are matched with.
• Willing to participate in a broad range of activities mutually agreed with the young person.
• To be a positive adult role model for the young person and, very importantly, to have FUN!
• Have an awareness of and be able to adhere to Bfriend’s policies and procedures.
South Ayrshire Walking Development - Paths for All want everyone to have the opportunity to walk everyday creating a happier, healthier and greener Scotland. There are currently 15 active health walks across South Ayrshire and we are looking for walk leader volunteers to support one of the existing health walks or perhaps start up a new group. If you like to walk and have a blether this could be the ideal opportunity for you.
Fife Steel Basketball Club (FSBC) are looking for enthusiastic Basketball Head Coaches to be responsible for instructing players during practice and games. The responsibilities of a Head Basketball Coach is to deliver fundamental basketball skills to players at a high level, including creating team sportsmanship, maintaining players enjoyment in the sport, and providing mentorship.
To be successful as a Head Basketball Coach, you should have solid knowledge of basketball and its rules, be able to develop winning strategies, and have good communication skills. They are looking for a Head Coaches who can enthuse players by delivering the sport of basketball to players of various ages through different evening training sessions during the week.
They deliver Basketball Sessions to a wide group abilities and ages from 7 years to 76 year olds, for both Boys, Girls, Men and Women.
Fife Steel Basketball Club (FSBC) are looking for enthusiastic basketball Coach Support volunteers to help with the delivery of basketball for players during practice, including the delivery of basic basketball skills to players at a high level, including supporting team sportsmanship, encouraging players enjoyment in the sport.
To be successful as a Coach Support, you should have an awareness of basketball and have good communication skills. Ideally a Coach Support should be physically active and have good leadership skills.
FSBC are looking for Coach Supports who can enthuse players of various ages through different evening training sessions during the week, and/or who can run "After School or Lunch Time" sessions with the support from other Coaches.
FSBC delivers sessions to a wide group of abilities & ages from 7-76 year olds, for all genders. Training sessions start with the Under 10s through to Fife Steel Men who compete a local and regional level.
Fife Steel Basketball Club (FSBC) are looking for enthusiastic Assistant Basketball Coaches to help with the delivery with the sport of basketball for players during practice and games. The responsibilities of an Assistant Basketball Coach is to support and deliver fundamental basketball skills to players at a high level, including supporting team sportsmanship, encouraging players enjoyment in the sport, and providing mentorship.
To be successful as an Assistant Basketball Coach, you should have an awareness of basketball and its rules and have good communication skills. Ideally an Assistant Basketball Coach should be in good physical condition and have good leadership skills.
Want to be involved in your local community getting people active? We are looking for people to lead health walks as part of the Walk Aberdeen programme. Full training is provided in the form of a one day fully recognised walk leader training course. On completion of this the volunteer will have the opportunity to support or lead walking groups in your local community, encouraging others to get active and enjoy some social exercise.
This position is a great opportunity to be active in your local area. Full support is available to assist you taking on this role and gradually build the confidence to be a walk leader.
All volunteers are greatly appreciated.
For further details please contact: Brian Harrison (Health Walks Coordinator): E. bharrison@sportaberdeen.co.uk / Tel. 01224 047928 / Mobile 07719501361
Help others to become healthier and happier by leading our health walks. The walks are free, last no longer than an hour and go at a gentle pace. Apart from taking people on a walk, walk leaders will welcome new walkers, give route information (where, how long/ how far, hazards), encourage some social activity and deal with a bit of paperwork. Optional activities are assisting with promoting the walks. It is up to individual volunteers to decide how much they want to commit, but to ensure some continuity we would ask that you consider your availability for leading walks before doing the health walk leader training day.
We're looking for volunteers fairly urgently for the following walks, please get in touch if you can help:
Tuesday morning: Rutherglen
Tuesday morning: Chatelherault, short walk
Tuesday morning: Lesmahagow
Wednesday morning: Stonehouse
Wednesday morning: Symington
Friday morning Cambuslang:
Friday morning East Kilbride
Saturday morning: Blantyre
And for potential new walks in: Hamilton, Larkhall, Forth, Abington, Crawford, Leadhills, evening or weekend walk Carluke,