Home Support Volunteers visit families in their own homes to provide practical support. This can include helping with housekeeping, spending time with siblings, meal preparation, or other tasks to ‘lighten the load’ of family life. A rewarding role, where you are making a direct difference.

Volunteers support young people (14-18 years old) making the transition into adulthood. They give just 1 to 3 hours a week to meet 1-to-1 with young people, usually in a school near them, for up to an hour a week each over half a school year. They accompany a young person to complete 'Future Me', a programme designed by the Salvesen Mindroom Centre. Young people following the programme develop a clearer idea of what they want for themselves, improve their self-esteem, and have more confidence in choosing and taking their next steps as they make the transition from high school into adult life.

We are looking for escorts to help assist drivers on people carrier and minibus collecting and returning members from afternoon tea on a Thursday afternoon. Escorts help members get in and out of bus as well as assisting with seatbelts etc. Escorts need to be available between 1 & 4.30 pm.

We are looking for drivers for our people carrier and mini bus. Drivers will pick up in and around Barrhead and Neilston on a Thursday afternoon (1 - 4.30 pm) to bring our members to Afternoon Tea at Barrhead Resource Centre. Drivers for people carrier must have a full clean driving license and drivers for minibus must have the same but also D1 on license.

Youth Group Support Volunteer – Arts and Crafts/Sports Purpose and Aims of the role Bright Stars is an ongoing, fortnightly group based in Kilmarnock that supports young care experienced people. This is a vibrant and dynamic group that provides a wide range of activities and opportunities for its members. As we continue to develop, we would particularly like to hear from potential volunteers who have an interest in sports and/or arts and crafts. Perhaps you have a passion for inspiring others, a background in or a passion for art or maybe a love for all things sport related. If so then we would love to hear from you. By bringing your skills and experience to the group, you will bring something new and be able to contribute your own ideas and help plan new activities. In the wider aspect of the role, you will assist in providing and supporting activities for young people, including day trips and at Who Cares? Scotland events. Who Cares? Scotland is a people organisation. We invest in our people, our relationships and in a positive working culture. It’s important to us that our volunteer team is included, involved and motivated to change society. We aim to recruit people with excellent qualities from a wide variety of backgrounds who share in our mission. We particularly welcome applications from individuals with care experience. What will I be doing? • Involved in the project from the planning stages and building the team • Supporting staff to plan & undertake activities • Supporting youth group sessions • Leading on activities & planning • Supporting young people’s sense of belonging and connection • Building community ties, ensuring Care Experienced people are welcomed within communities • Helping children and young people to have fun • Building children and young people’s confidence and self esteem • Being a positive role model What skills can I bring to this role? • Experience of working with children (not essential) • A knowledge of issues affecting Care Experienced children and young people • Ability to work well with children and young people • Good communication and listening skills • Ability to encourage and motivate children and young people to participate in activities What qualities do I need? • To have a non-judgemental approach to people, and to have empathy • Be enthusiastic, flexible, and committed • Reliable and approachable • Friendly, helpful, and understanding • Reliability and a commitment to treat all information in a confidential manner • To have a good value base, be open minded and level-headed When will I be needed? • Regular groups and events, as well as planning meetings. • Groups will be held fortnightly, on Wednesday 4.30-6pm Location • Centrestage, 15 Elmbank Drive, Kilmarnock KA1 3AE with regular outings What will I gain from the role? • A sense of satisfaction in helping children and young people build their confidence and self-esteem to achieve their full potential • Practical experience of working with children and young people • Gaining leadership skills & experience in the third sector • Having fun! • CV Expansion What support will I be given? • Volunteer Induction and extensive training • Role specific training & ongoing development opportunities • Expenses –all out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed • Supervision and support from your group lead and volunteer coordinator

Across the UK, our 270 local groups play a vital part in supporting people affected by MS. They provide sense of belonging, unity and friendship. And they deliver services and support for their local MS community. We are looking to recruit a Group Coordinator for our Ross-shire group. As our local Group Coordinator you’ll take the lead in making sure your local group works as effectively as possible. You’ll recruit, induct and support other group volunteers to make sure your group’s activities meet the needs of your local MS community. You can see a video about one of our Group Coordinators here. In this role you’ll be able to develop your leadership, management, communication, organisation and motivation skills. To find out more about what services this group currently offer please go to https://volunteers.mssociety.org.uk/group-coordinator Time Commitment We estimate this role will need around 5 hours a week. Our roles are flexible and aim to fit around you. Time commitments for this role may vary depending on your activities. This is an ongoing role. This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS. About you You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll be confident using Microsoft Office, the internet and email. You’ll be able to apply disability, equality and inclusion practices and understand and apply our risk management system. Ideally you’ll understand the local area and organisations that provide local services. You will be reliable and easy to contact and you need to live in or near the Ross-shire area to carry out this role. Apply online or for further information contact simon.moran@mssociety.org.uk The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.

Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 shops. Our stores sell lots of great donated & new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK. Our retail stores are the face of our charity on the high-street and in local communities. We have loads of amazing stock donated to us every week, and this all needs to be sorted, tagged and put on the shop-floor for sale! Making sure our shops look fantastic is another task you can get involved with. You may also be required to help out on the till too, but we will show you how that works during your time volunteering with us. We value the contribution of everyone who supports Barnardo’s. You will be a friendly face of Barnardo’s by volunteering in one of our shops. It would be great if you could volunteer one shift a week (or even more if you want) but we’re always happy to be flexible to work around your availability. Why we want you: Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 stores. Our stores sell lots of great donated and new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK. What you will be doing: Work on the till processing sales and returns Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing Create stylish window displays Replenish stock on the shop floor Stock-take and other administrative tasks The skills you need: Friendly and helpful Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s Flexible and willing to do a variety of the shop tasks What's in it for you: Have fun and meet new people Develop skills for your CV including confidence, teamwork and problem solving Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families Learning and development opportunities through our Volunteer Academy which includes access to Level 2 Qualifications and other accredited courses Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer Other information: Minimum age 14 Shop based Location Unit 3, Centrepoint Retail Park, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB25 3SQ, United Kingdom Disclaimer We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the above, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles. If you are unable to apply online through the link on this page, please visit your local store for a paper application form or contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team on volunteering@barnardos.org.uk

Our charity shops rely on generous donations made by the public to raise crucial funds for Marie Curie. From clothes, homeware and books, to CDs and DVDs, we sell a wide variety of products. We are looking for volunteers to help us sort through all these donations, pick out the best items and prepare and sell them to our customers. Without the help of our dedicated volunteers we could not provide our customers with high quality items at affordable prices. This allows us to raise funds so our nurses can continue to provide care to terminally ill people and support for their families. Your role will include some of, but is not restricted to, the following tasks: Sort through donations, being aware of the possibility of a hidden gem and better quality brands Prepare items for sale by checking, hanging, steaming, sizing and pricing them Work on the shop floor and provide excellent customer service to our shoppers Operate the till Help out with basic housekeeping to keep the shop clean and tidy Young Volunteers Please note: A signed Parent/Guardian Consent Form is required for all volunteers aged 14-17 years. For more information or if you have any questions regarding this volunteer role, please contact the Volunteering Operations Centre at volunteering@mariecurie.org.uk

We are a charitable organisation that, amongst other things, hold activities for the local community. At present, we are looking for a Friday Social Club Volunteer to include bingo calling, movie playing, serving & clearing away refreshments. Times vary but between 10.30am & 3pm to help us deliver the various activities every Friday.

Community Shopping Volunteers wanted to do a weekly shop for older and vulnerable people shielding in the Giffnock, Clarkston and Newton Mearns areas of East Renfrewshire. Commitment of one supermarket shop per week on a Monday or a Wednesday. Volunteers with their own car or bicycle required as deliveries are made direct to the customers home. COVID safe procedures in place