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Live Music Now Scotland has a Scotland-wide Volunteer Network. Our volunteers give practical support in concerts to free the musicians to do their job of entertaining and engaging their audience. Concerts take place in care homes, dementia centres and other community settings. The tasks for volunteers are very varied with everything from finding the off switch on the communal TV to encouraging audience engagement and helping venue staff complete evaluation forms on the impact of our work. Perhaps you have specific skills and experience we could use. No musical ability is needed, just a degree of common sense and an eye to notice what needs to be done.
We are a flexible organisation and would aim to work around what you can offer. We offer travel expenses where necessary. If you are interested, please contact Rachel Spencer at rachel.spencer@livemusicnow.scot.
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Quarriers Finnart Street and Westview are small residential services in Greenock for adults with disabilities. We are looking for volunteers who enjoy social events and would like to support our residents to go out into the community. We asked our residents what they would like to do.....
Would you be surprised that this is some of the activities they are interested in, they need someone like you to help:
* Go to the cinema.
* Go dancing and singing.
* Go to the theatre.
* Go to a restaurant / cafe.
* Go to Braehead.
* Go Swimming.
* Play pool.
* Someone to set my hair.
* Take me to mass.
* Crochet
* Go to the PUB!!!!
These events provide fun, friendship, develop self confidence and offer people the best life experiences, exploring their opportunities for greater independence and building genuine friendships with other people in their community. We would love to hear from you.
Woodcraft Folk are looking for group leaders and helpers to help set up new groups in Edinburgh. We aim to start with groups for children and young people from 6 to 9 years. Groups usually meet one evening a week in term time.
Our groups aim to develop children and young people's confidence and awareness of the world. We promote big ideas like equality, co-operation and environmental sustainability through fun activities.
We do a wide range of activities including games, craft, exploring nature, bushcraft, drama, discussions and songs. As well as weekly group nights we take part in day events and camps with groups from across Scotland.
If you are interested in joining our friendly team of volunteers please get in touch with Fleur Gayet, Scottish Officer by emailing scotland@woodcraft.org.uk or phoning 07833 051 557. We will provide induction information, taster sessions and training opportunities.
Woodcraft Folk are looking for group leaders and helpers for our Glasgow Southside groups. There are 3 groups for children and young people of differing age ranges from under 6's to 13-16's . The groups meet one evening a week in term time but may organise day trips and camps in school holidays.
Our groups aim to develop children and young people's confidence and awareness of the world. We promote big ideas like equality, co-operation and environmental sustainability through fun activities.
We do a wide range of activities including games, craft, exploring nature, bushcraft, drama, discussions and songs. As well as weekly group nights we take part in day events and camps with groups from across Scotland.
If you are interested in joining our friendly team of volunteers please get in touch with Fleur Gayet, Scottish Officer by emailing scotland@woodcraft.org.uk or phoning 07833 051 557. We will provide induction information, taster sessions and training opportunities.
Please note that we have other volunteer opportunities in Glasgow in the West End.
Our successful #AndSheCycles campaign in Scotland aims to address what prevents teenage girls and young women from cycling. We are now looking to help reach an even wider audience.
We worked with a creative agency, Heehaw, to develop a creative campaign that will help encourage more girls and young women to cycle.
One of our main aims is to increase visibility of girls cycling. You can help with this by joining our team of creative people to spread the word and images on social media.
Become an advocate for sustainable travel and help share the benefits of cycling to girls and young women in Scotland. You will help:
- create and share social media posts regularly
- keep an eye on posts and comment on these
- try to improve our reach and widen our audience, particularly on Instagram
- run specific campaigns or competitions
- engage with other social media pages.
- You can also join #AndSheCycles cycle rides across Scotland to engage with the project, if interested.
We are open to your input on how you would like to help and what you specifically want to get out of it. We would love to hear your creative input. We can have a chat about it together.
Our team will support you with creating social media content, provide direction on what to post and how to manage the account(s). You will also receive a specific social media training course and continued support for your further development.
Our campaign is aimed specifically at young women and girls. We encourage people of all genders to join; role models and allies are also important to this campaign.
Your volunteering can be formalised through the Saltire Award or count towards your Duke of Edinburgh award too.
Does this sound like you?
You…
- are interested in encouraging more girls and young women to cycle in your area
- like being creative and would enjoy putting content for social media together
- may be looking to develop your creative, communication and social media skills for future employment
- can carry out tasks independently and / or with a diverse group of people
- share our values and mission to get more people cycling, walking and wheeling in your community.
Then let us know your interest in helping with our creative media activities for the #AndSheCycles campaign.
Time commitment:
We are flexible on how much time you can help each week or month. Let us know what suits you.
Volunteering for everyone with Sustrans:
We are committed to representing the diverse communities we work with, and we welcome people from all backgrounds to volunteer with us. We commit to equity and an inclusive culture, so volunteering is for everyone.
We believe that a diverse and inclusive organisation brings with it a diversity of ideas and ways of working, which strengthens everything we do.
Please have a look at the website above and our Volunteering agreement before you join. Then you know what we all expect from each other when volunteering.
Your accessibility:
Please let us know in the application form, if you need any support or adjustments to make our first chat together and volunteering a positive experience for you.
Any expenses for helping with these activities, which have been agreed, will be paid back to you. This can include for tools and public transport on the day of volunteering.
If you don’t have an email address, or for any other reason aren’t able to fill in our online form, not to worry. Reach out to your local Volunteer Coordinator (find here), and they can fill in the details for you.
**We will ask you for the contact details of a person, who you have known for more than 6 months (1 reference). ** Please have these ready when filling in the application form. If you need support identifying a reference, please let us know.
Location: Home-based
Duration: Flexible, minimum 6 months commitment preferred
Position Overview:
You will play a pivotal role in sourcing and curating engaging and informative content for our
new ‘Settled Culture website’. We’re looking for people to help with either of these two aspects
(ideally both!)
1. To assist in finding “what's on” content to ensure our audience stays up-to-date with
cultural events and experiences in Wales (grassroots music, comedy, theatre, food,
festivals etc); and inputting to a user-friendly website template including brief summary
of where, what, when, booking links, why we like, etc
2. To create captivating short pieces relating to some of these events, exploring various
aspects of European cultures with artists involved.
Key Responsibilities:
• Stay informed about current cultural events to compile timely "what's on" listings.
• Collaborate with the editorial team to brainstorm, pitch, and develop content ideas.
• Conduct interviews and gather firsthand accounts to provide unique perspectives on
European cultural events in Wales
• Research and write compelling articles on diverse cultural topics, ensuring accuracy,
professionalism, and cultural sensitivity.
• Work closely with staff to meet publication deadlines and maintain a consistent
schedule.
Person Specification (desirable, dependent on aspect(s) above):
• Strong passion for exploring and sharing insights about European cultures.
• Good writing skills with an ability to adapt to different writing styles and tones
• Research-oriented mindset with an eye for detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• Previous writing experience, preferably in a cultural or lifestyle context.
• Familiarity with digital content creation tools (though training will of course be
provided)
Background of Settled / Settled Culture
Settled is a UK-wide charity set up in 2019 to help EU citizens living in the UK whose rights
were affected by Brexit. Settled worked hard to ensure as many as possible secured their
immigration status before the deadline in June 2021, so that their lives here could continue.
We now continue to provide free, accredited information, advice and support to EU citizens,
including people who are late applying to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS), or who have
had their application refused. We also help when people are struggling to prove their
immigration status or access rights and services. Since March 2022, Settled also now
provides advice on the Ukraine Family Scheme and Homes for Ukraine Scheme. This service
is for Ukrainians in the UK or overseas, and hosts. We cover immigration rights and broader
rights of housing, education, etc.
‘Settled Culture’ is a new development to promote grassroots cultural events by or for
European citizens here, starting in Wales as a pilot. The new project will celebrate the cultural
contributions of EU citizens and Ukrainians in the UK – both first generation migrants to UK,
and second/older generations to express diversity of multiple identities. We also aim to help
British people access, and delight in, the cultures of their European neighbours; and to
improve local community cohesion.
We are currently working with a developer to build a new website for 'Settled Culture', which
will go alongside and complement Setttled's core advice work and existing website. Events,
articles and videos will be promoted through this new site and social media.
Could this be you, or someone you know?
You may be an aspiring journalist, looking to build your portfolio? Or a researcher? Or involved
in ‘culture’ yourself as a musician, comic, cafe owner, magician! You may be an EU/EEA or
Ukrainian citizen living in Wales or the wider UK, or from a different migrant background, or
sympathetic to our vision. If any of this resonates, and you meet relevant aspects of the person
specification, please don’t hesitate to get in touch by emailing volunteer.manager@settled.org.uk We look
forward to hearing from you!
Thank you for your interest in our Retail Volunteer Role.
Ayrshire Cancer Support has operated since 1982, providing emotional support and practical help to those affected by cancer in Ayrshire. Our Volunteers make a vital contribution, by enabling the continuation of the support we offer.
Kind, Caring, Compassionate? If you have some time to spare, you can make a real difference in our Ayr Shop and we’d really love to hear from you. We have opportunities available between 9.30am and 4.30pm, Monday to Saturday.
Our Retail Volunteers…
Serve our Customers.
Sort our Donations.
Organise our Stock.
Merchandise our Shop Floor.
Create wonderful Window Displays.
and more…
In return, we can offer you the opportunity to…
Gain Retail experience.
Meet new people.
Develop your skills.
Increase your confidence.
Have some fun.
Contribute to the valuable services provided by Ayrshire Cancer Support.
We ask all new Volunteers to be prepared to undertake training relevant to the role prior to commencing. Associated Travel Expenses will be reimbursed.
If you are interested in this role or would like to discuss the opportunity, please contact us at volunteering@ayrshirecs.org or call us on 01563 538008.
Our project is to create one of Scotland’s largest murals through the Alloway Railway Tunnel.
We want to transform an old, dilapidated tunnel that has been defaced with graffiti into a safe, inspiring place, with a beautiful hand painted mural by one of the UK’s top muralists and visionaries. Chris Rutterford.
Main duties:
Attend and take minutes of trustee meeting (once a month – usually on a Thursday morning)
Take minutes of artists meeting – evening meeting on MS Teams - once a month
Type up and circulate minutes to all trustees
Type up an action tracker
Prepare meeting agendas
Assist with bookings for events
Assist with other admin tasks as directed by Secretary of ART to support marketing and events
Do you enjoy theatre and the arts? Do you look forward to meeting people and working with the public?
As a Volunteer Front of House Assistant you'll be an important part of the delivery of theatre events. You'll provide a warm welcome to our ticket holders and patrons, you'll maintain a reassuring presence, and be ready to offer assistance as they enjoy their theatrical experience. What's more, you too will enjoy a variety of live theatre, comedy, music, dance, film screenings, inspirational talks, and more besides.
Seeking volunteers to help at The Hop, Skip & Jump Project which is aimed at P4 – P7 children in Haldane and surrounding area. Our Art Funshops promote creativity enabling the children to gain knowledge and use a variety of materials to create art pieces. Funshops run from 3pm – 5pm.