Gardeners Urgently Needed! Based at the beautiful and historic Megginch Castle Estate by Errol, Perthshire we are looking for enthusiastic gardeners to help maintain an area of the Walled Garden. We have very kindly been gifted the use of this piece of land for the Starfish Way where we work with young people with varied Additional Support Needs. We are urgently looking for gardeners to help us maintain and develop this area as well as experienced gardeners who would be willing to work alongside our fabulous young people and share their knowledge and expertise. If either of these opportunities is of interest to you, please contact us at admin@pkdofe.com or call 01738 627455 / 07951 557979 for more details. Expenses and refreshments will be provided.

We are looking for some compasionate and enthusiastic teachers of English as a foreign/second language to improve practical English language skills of migrants and newcomers to Scotland. ''Knowing that for many of the students, having English language skills means that they can progress in their studies and careers - it is rewarding to feel that, as part of SSE, I am helping them to move forward.'' (Catherine, volunteer tutor) The post would probably average out at 3 – 4 hours per week, but it depends on preparation time. There are some light administrative tasks involved- record of work, feedback- and tutor meetings. More hours are also available. This is a temporary online (via zoom) post for 4 weeks, and you can teach one, two or three mornings or evenings. You can choose morning (Mon-Wed, 10-12:30) or evening classes (6:15-8:15 pm, Mon & Wed). There is a an opportunity to continue teaching from the end of August during our regular term time. Induction will be given. For full role description, please see: https://stirlingschoolofenglish.files.wordpress.com/2021/05/volunteer-tutor-role-description.pdf Please apply here: https://forms.gle/zHheXaxdnv2koxdG7

We are looking for volunteers to assist the Training and Employment Tutors in our East Kilbride centre and support our participants in personal development and employability training sessions. These sessions cover a wide variety of activities ranging from SQA certificated assessments to team games, creative tasks, lifeskills such as money management, drugs awareness etc. Depending on the programme, participants spend between 6 – 24 hours a week in the centre. Tasks would include reading, scribing, working 1-1 or helping small groups with activities. There is normally a maximum of 8 participants per group. Volunteers will be a valuable source of support for them to help build their communication skills, develop effective relationships and benefit from interacting with a positive role model. We are working with young people who have either recently left school or who are in the last 6 months of education but often not attending. All our participants require some form of support to help them make the transition from school to the world of work as they have various barriers. These include lack of attendance at school, lack of experience, low or no qualifications, health issues, hidden disabilities and particularly anxiety / poor mental health, lack of confidence and self-esteem. We are increasingly supporting young people with autism / aspergers . Some young people also require support with literacy / using IT.

This role requires; Supporting the Community Development Worker (CDW) in teaching ESOL and facilitating discussion in both a larger group and smaller breakout groups. It may also include leading discussions on information regarding life in the UK. Working with the CDW to create relevant, informative and engaging plans, and preparing any resources required. At times, attendees may require one on one teaching, practice and support.

The STEM Ambassador Programme is a nationwide scheme dedicated to getting more young people interested in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) subjects leading to an increase in young people pursuing STEM careers. The most valuable tool young people have at their disposal when considering future career paths are the people around them, and we believe that STEM Ambassadors can be their greatest source of inspiration. Do you work in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) industry? Do you have a passion for a particular STEM subject? Are you interested in passing this information onto young people? If the answer is yes, become a STEM Ambassador! STEM Ambassadors are volunteers that aim to inspire young people to become interested in STEM subjects and consider a career in a STEM industry. You could help run an experiment or design your own. You could mentor students in a variety of subjects or get involved in a careers event. You could help run an engineering project or design some fun maths games. You could set up a STEM club or run a tech evening at a brownie/cub group. There are lots of options! If you are interested please register on the database db.stemnet.org.uk or check out the website www.aberdeensciencecentre.org/stem-ambassadors/ . If you have any queries please feel free to contact me at stemambassadors@asc.scot . Once you have registered, you will be required to attend an induction where you will complete a PVG – Protection of Vulnerable Groups scheme application along with meeting other new STEM Ambassadors. We hope to hear from you soon.

At Lead Scotland we believe in the power of learning. We believe that offering disabled people and carers the right supportive environment in which to learn and grow which enables the self-creation of positive futures in education, community involvement and work. We offer SCQF accredited formal learning and informal confidence building activities, focused on digital skills to disabled people throughout the north of Scotland, their carers and the organisations who support them so that they will be able to actively contribute to their own communities and improve their own lives. We will tailor support to individuals and groups as per their self-defined needs. This service is supported by volunteers who act as service deliverers and enablers and who can provide dedicated one–to–one input, supporting participants into learning, training and/or volunteering opportunities as appropriate to need. “Learning is more than just an experience, learning builds your future” A fantastic opportunity to help and make a difference. All volunteers are greatly appreciated and provided with excellent training and ongoing support. For more details please contact Fiona Fraser or Marie Law (Learning Coordinators at E Mail: ffraser@lead.org.uk or mlaw@lead.org.uk / tel: 07741742560 (for Fiona) or 07741899507 (for Marie)

Making the decision to retire is one of the most significant life decisions an individual will make. At Age Scotland, we know that the more thoughtful and planned individuals are about preparing themselves mentally, emotionally, and financially, the healthier and happier the experience will be for them. To help people prepare for taking the step into retirement and later life, Age Scotland has developed a workshop aimed at the 50+ age group. We want to inspire and engage with people through an informative and interactive workshop providing guidance and support on transitioning into later life. Your role will be to facilitate our pre-retirement workshops with groups of up to 16 participants. To confidently lead a structured group discussion and communicate clearly is essential, along with motivation to successfully prepare individuals to plan purposefully for the transition into later life. Main tasks include: • Deliver pre-retirement workshops professionally either in person or online and inspire attendees with positive encouragement of the transition into later life and retirement. • Facilitate specific sessions using the materials provided, sharing your own personal experiences in retirement to provide guidance and support allowing attendees to feel confident in transitioning into later life. • Relate to workshop attendees about their personal aspirations and fears for later life and retirement. Share thoughts and ideas and highlight the benefits of acting now. • Provide feedback to Age Scotland on workshop content and running to assist in improving the experience for attendees. • Participate in facilitator events such as meetings and training to ensure a continuous high standard of workshop is delivered. This voluntary role has been designed specifically for an individual who has experienced retirement- an individual who is retired or has done so in the past. This experience allows the facilitator to better empathise with attendees.

DVVA is working with Get Local Support partners to promote digital inclusion and ensure that the benefits of the digital world are available to as many people as possible. Digitally-excluded people can lack skills and/or confidence and we are looking for digitally literate people who are able to provide one-off and remote support to people who request help through the Get Local Support web-based platform. If you are familiar with technology and can explain instructions in a supportive and friendly way, this may be something that you can help with. You will need patience, resourcefulness and appreciate that for some learners this is very unfamiliar territory. These are examples of what is likely to be required: How to set up and/or use Zoom How to set up and/or use Skype How to make an appointment with a health professional through Attend Anywhere/ Near Me How to do an online shopping How to stay safe and surf the internet How to use WhatsApp How to participate in online activities and meetings How to read an eBook How to send and receive emails How to participate in community surveys and consultations, using sites like Survey Monkey You will register as a volunteer through Get Local Support (www.getlocalsupport.com) and, on completion of a brief verification process, receive notifications of requests for help submitted by community members. You will have the ability to accept them or decline them, depending on your availability. The request will be for one skill or task, so you would deal with one request per call. However, the recipient may request help again so they can build up their skills base, but any Get Local Support volunteer can respond.

Sported is seeking professionals with expertise in business and strategic planning, finance, marketing and PR, fundraising, governance and impact measurement to support our growing membership of community sport and youth groups. Our volunteers are carefully matched with a Sported member club within their locality, who they then support on a one-to-one basis, typically for a period of between three to six months. Through the power of sport our members are transforming the lives of the most disadvantaged young people in the UK. Volunteer with Sported, meet the inspirational heroes of grassroots sport and leave a lasting legacy in your community.

We are always looking for new classes and group opportunities. Here are some ideas we would love to see becoming reality at Inchgarth Community Centre. If you would like to pass on your knowledge, skills or special gifts please contact us to make it happen! *Cooking class tutor *Computer class tutor *Mobile phone class tutor *Sports tutor (football, tennis, badminton, etc) *Music tutor *Dance tutor *Fitness gym instructor *Gentle exercise instructor for 60+ This is a great opportunity to gain experience as a volunteer tutor and develop your communication and organisational skills. All volunteers are greatly appreciated and provided with excellent support. Please contact us to find out how you can help, join our fantastic team of volunteers and make a real difference in the community: Email: volunteerinchgarth@gmail.com / Tel: 01224 325191 / Website: http://www.inchgarth.org/