Helping with raising funds for the Bureau. -Researching potential opportunities for raising funds for the Bureau -Developing fundraising strategies and plans -Working with Board Members/Treasurer and Management to meet fundraising objectives -Organising events to raise money for the Bureau -Drafting and delivering presentations to potential and existing funders

To help provide effective and efficient advice to members of the public. -Interviewing clients -Finding, interpreting and communicating information so clients can make informed decisions -Act on behalf of clients, when needed - Negotiating, referring and drafting letters for clients -Completing clear case records -Recognising the root cause of problems and participating in taking action Our volunteer Advisers can either be generalist advisers (they advise on many different topics) or they can become specialist advisers (advising on a specific topic(s))

Join us to shape how Scottish Government’s policy around High Fat, Sugar or Salt (HFSS) food and drink is regulated in Scotland at one of our online consultation sessions. Event Information: 🎂 For anyone aged 11-25 (inclusive) years old 📅 Tuesday 14th May for 11-18 year olds. 5-8pm on Zoom with breaks 📅 Thursday 16th May for 19-25 year olds. 5-8pm on Zoom with breaks 🗺️ You can be living anywhere in Scotland 🎁 Receive 200 Young Scot Reward Points for taking part. Don’t have free membership with Young Scot yet? Sign up and access exclusive rewards and discounts at young.scot/membership! 📝Record your participation as volunteer hours with Saltire Awards About this opportunity The Scottish Government are running a consultation about people making healthier food and drink choices. The consultation will look at restricting promotions in shops on food and drink that is high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS). Young Scot are working with Scottish Government to help young people have their say in this consultation. We want to hear your opinions about restricting promotions on less healthy food and drink in shops. The purpose of the workshops is to explore your personal shopping habits and we’ll will look at how and why you are shopping for food, for example at lunch time at school, college and work. We will be asking you questions like: • Where do you shop? Supermarket, convenience store, out of home (especially during school, college, working day), or online? • Do you know of any food promotions that save you money? What types? • How likely are you to plan ahead or shop on impulse? Are you influenced by location promotions? Would food promotion restrictions affect you in your community? You don’t need any experience to apply but it would be great if you had an interest in the topic above, and wanting to ensure the voices of young people are heard in this policy. We would love to hear from anyone interested in getting involved, but are particularly keen to hear from young people that feel confident in representing any of the communities below, including, but not limited to: • LGBTQI+ • Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority • Young Carer • Gypsy/Traveller • Care Experience • Disability • Refugee or Asylum Seeker • Living in a Rural Area

Welcome To The Gaiety! Welcome to The Gaiety, one of Scotland’s oldest theatres and home to many a stage legend who considers our beautifully intimate and traditional auditorium their favourite venue. Ayr Gaiety Partnership (AGP) owns and runs this iconic venue. It’s mission is to increase wellbeing through the arts. With membership open to all local residents, the organisation is committed to delivering for its whole community. AGP’s core belief is that everyone has a right to a cultural life – and that the arts can transform individuals and communities. Much more than a theatre, The Gaiety continues to make a difference across Ayrshire as well as in Ayr. Core activities include: Operating a theatre showcasing and producing professional theatre, providing a stage for many local organisations and welcoming over 65,000 people annually. We are currently looking to recruit Volunteer Theatre Technicians. This exciting and varied volunteering role will: Welcome and assist visiting production technical staff and companies to the venue, ensuring they are treated appropriately and always as an important and valued client. Support the full time technical staff in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of fit-ups, shows and get outs, in line with company policy, current health and safety legislation and the requirements of the visiting production or event. Take pride in your working environment at all times ensuring that work areas are clean, tidy and safe. Under the direction of the full time technical staff assist as required in the inspection, servicing and maintenance of the stage machinery and production equipment. Work safely at all times, proactively identifying risks to yourself, other colleagues and customers health, safety or security and take appropriate actions to keep everyone safe. Implement and comply with the company Health & Safety policy, maintaining the safest possible environment for your colleagues, visiting companies and customers. Attend training as required, developing skills and knowledge relevant to the job role and your career goals. Work collaboratively as a team member, working well with others to ensure all required tasks are completed. Maintain can do, professional attitude. Proactively identify tasks, which need to be done and take responsibility for completing them. The role is also responsible to all full time members of the venue technical team and will work closely with other casual theatre staff. You will work closely with visiting companies, touring teams, contractors and other Ayr Gaiety staff.

Welcome To The Gaiety! Welcome to The Gaiety, one of Scotland’s oldest theatres and home to many a stage legend who considers our beautifully intimate and traditional auditorium their favourite venue. Ayr Gaiety Partnership (AGP) owns and runs this iconic venue. It’s mission is to increase wellbeing through the arts. With membership open to all local residents, the organisation is committed to delivering for its whole community. AGP’s core belief is that everyone has a right to a cultural life – and that the arts can transform individuals and communities. Much more than a theatre, The Gaiety continues to make a difference across Ayrshire as well as in Ayr. Core activities include: Operating a theatre showcasing and producing professional theatre, providing a stage for many local organisations and welcoming over 65,000 people annually Working in excluded and isolated urban and rural communities, co-creating, and sharing stories and experiences for fun, for growth and for change. Partnering with a network of local organisations to put culture and inclusion at the heart of local economic regeneration and community health and wellbeing. We are currently recruiting for a number of volunteer opportunities: The main duties of the Front of House volunteer are: -Welcoming patrons to the theatre and making sure they have a wonderful experience throughout.

Welcome To The Gaiety! Welcome to The Gaiety, one of Scotland’s oldest theatres and home to many a stage legend who considers our beautifully intimate and traditional auditorium their favourite venue. Ayr Gaiety Partnership (AGP) owns and runs this iconic venue. It’s mission is to increase wellbeing through the arts. With membership open to all local residents, the organisation is committed to delivering for its whole community. AGP’s core belief is that everyone has a right to a cultural life – and that the arts can transform individuals and communities. Much more than a theatre, The Gaiety continues to make a difference across Ayrshire as well as in Ayr. Core activities include: Operating a theatre showcasing and producing professional theatre, providing a stage for many local organisations and welcoming over 65,000 people annually Working in excluded and isolated urban and rural communities, co-creating, and sharing stories and experiences for fun, for growth and for change. Partnering with a network of local organisations to put culture and inclusion at the heart of local economic regeneration and community health and wellbeing. We are currently recruiting for a number of volunteer opportunities: The main duties of the Ticket Desk volunteer are: Be the welcoming face of the Gaiety. With most ticket sales being bought online, the ticket desk ensures everyone who can and should gets to see the show. For this you would be using a computer booking system in which we will support you in your learning.

What is Parent Connect? Parent Connect is a new parental employability support project in Aberdeenshire. The aim of the project is to help unemployed and underemployed, low-income parents in the local area to get on in life and raise their family income through gaining employment and progressing in their careers. Who does Parent Connect support? Parent Connect provides wraparound support to: Lone parents Parents under 25 year Ethnic minority parents Parents with disability or with a child with disability Parents with 3+ children Parents with a youngest child under 1 year old. Which organisations do we work with? Project Scotland part of Volunteering Matters are working closely with Aberdeenshire Council, Enable Works and The Foyer to provide this holistic support. What do Mentors support Parents with? Parent Connect mentors provide person-centred support, and this will look different for every relationship depending on the needs of the mentee. Some parents may need help with generally improving their self-confidence, improving employability skills or identifying their goals/ next steps. Some mentees might have a clear idea of the career they want to progress in and are looking for specific support or advice around this. What is the commitment? 1 hour every 1-2 weeks Minimum 4 months commitment Meeting time/format is flexible and to be agreed between mentor and mentee e.g. online or in-person What are the benefits of Volunteering? Volunteering as a Parent Connect mentor is a mutually rewarding experience. You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference to somebody’s life and an impact in your local community! Mentoring can help to build on leadership and coaching skills and you’ll get chances to network with other volunteers. We will provide you with training, ongoing support from start-finish, provide references and also reimburse appropriate volunteer expenses.

The Programme Team Leader leads a team of volunteers who support other volunteers to deliver a high-quality programme across our Sections, provide skilled people to support Section programme in areas where volunteers may not be experts themselves, run District events and encourage sharing of good practice. As we transform our volunteering in 2024 to make volunteering even easier, more enjoyable and rewarding, they will work closely with other members of the District Leadership Team to establish a new teams-based approach to volunteering, developing their own team structures and agreeing tasks with their team.

Can you make a difference to a parent looking for support getting back to work? Could you be a mentor to a parent in West Lothian, helping to tackle Child Poverty? If yes, then we have the right opportunity for you! From January 2024, Volunteering Matters are recruiting Volunteer Mentors to help build resilience, confidence and aspirations, helping parents towards employment that works for them and their families.  While our staff team will be on hand to help you, and provide employability specific support to parents, your role as a mentor will be focused on developing additional skills and overcoming personal barriers to facilitate their entry into the job market. You might support a parent to build their confidence, social skills, identify future plans and aspirations, and help access work experience. No previous experience or knowledge is required, just a willingness to make a difference to families in your community. We especially welcome applications from mentors that have experience of being a parent, or who have experience of the mentioned barriers that parents may have on their employment journey. You will be ideally a flexible, patient and reliable individual with strong people skills. All ongoing training and support is available and any incurred volunteer expenses will be reimbursed. ` You will also have multiple opportunities to meet with the mentor project worker in 1:1 meetings and go through any questions or doubts you may have before you start.

Clachworks CIC are currently looking for a volunteer to compile and submit funding applications for our Tool Library and skills workshops. Funding is needed to allow us to continue with the work that we are doing and to allow us to expand. Responsibilities: • Research and identify sources of funding and grants that match the company’s objectives • Write high quality and winning funding proposals We are looking for self motivated, organised individuals with excellent written communication skills, preferably with expertise in submitting funding applications, to local and national government and other organisations who may advertise funds that we may make applications to. You are able to volunteer from home and as the time required for this opportunity can vary a degree of flexibility is required to meet required deadlines for applications.