3,035
volunteering opportunities
-
showing
page 259 of 304
seescape social groups provide people living with visual impairments in Fife the chance to get together with others, receive peer support and enjoy company and activities. They are setting up a new Kirkcaldy based social group which will meet on a regular basis to provide a lifeline for people who are affected by visual impairments locally. It’s likely the group will meet on a Wednesday afternoon 2-4pm at Hayfield Community Centre in Kirkcaldy (fortnightly to begin with, no meetings over summer school holidays (i.e. July-17 August 2022)
Tasks can involve: escorting clients where required, providing sighted assistance at venues, preparing and serving refreshments, welcoming new members, having a chat, helping other volunteers organise and facilitate activities, making sure participants can enjoy activities safely and offering assistance where needed.
It is expected that as a volunteer you will be able to commit to regular attendance, travel independently to and from venues, be warm and friendly as well as using initiative where required to help with the overall smooth running of the group.
Last updated 4 months ago
Are you a people person? Enjoy interviewing people for a wide range of different roles? Maybe you’re someone looking to gain interviewer experience, or someone looking to gain employment as a recruitment consultant?
We are looking for an individual to become part of the appointments committee for interviewing and selecting the right volunteers for various roles in our organisation. Its about using or developing people skills to get the best out of someone when they are in an interview situation, but most importantly making sure that person has the right qualities and attitudes to be part of our amazing organisation. No role or even Scout experience? No problem we will provide a full induction and training and it looks amazing on your CV!
Main Responsibilities
• Manage the approval meetings process for new regional applicants
• Interview new candidates and assess their suitability for a role with the regional team
• Liaise with the regional appointments committee to organise and plan workload ahead
Last updated 4 months ago
Good with raising money? Enjoy applying for funds that make a massive difference to the lives of our youth members and enabling change across the region by removing financial restrictions? Maybe you have a background in finance or even just really good at writing a convincing argument?
We are looking for an individual to lead the fundraising strategy of the region and enable change throughout the region by utilising and successfully delivering new funds to new exciting and dynamic projects. No role or even Scout experience? No problem we will provide a full induction and training and it looks amazing on your CV!
Overall Main Responsibilities
• Work with the Regional Commissioner and Regional team to identify which projects will require external funding
• Conduct funding searches with AVA and ask for assistance as and when required from SHQ staff.
• Use and ask for information as required from various stakeholders and apply for as many as sources as required.
• Become a charity trustee with the Regional Executive and attend no more than four meetings per year.
Last updated 4 months ago
-
Home-based volunteering, Board/trustee role
Great opportunity to develop skills, network and make new friends two and four legged in this successful charity.
Last updated 4 months ago
We are looking for volunteers to help at Capital Sci-Fi Con, Scotland’s ONLY not for profit convention that brings the world of pop culture, movies and comics to life in the heart of Edinburgh. Event takes place on 23rd and 24th July,
There are several different roles you might be assigned including:
- Working in pairs to sell tickets for the CHAS tombola.
– working in a pair looking after the very busy cloakroom, taking donations and putting away people’s jackets, bags and capes – literally!
– we need a confident and welcoming people to make sure the guests at Capital Sci Fi Con feel welcomed as soon as they walk through the doors.
– at various locations around the event, you will collect donations and make sure they get to the counting room safely.
– it is more important than ever that our event spaces are clean and safe for everyone attending. You will ensure that high-touch areas around the event are kept clean and sanitised, e.g. props.
– we need approachable volunteers to welcome guests and check that they have all the information they need and have followed the covid-19 guidelines and procedures.
Last updated 4 months ago
Mentors offer crucial support to young adults (18 plus) with Cystic Fibrosis, in improving socialisation, broadening horizons and exploring concerns to improve self-esteem, enhance coping skills and the persons quality of life.
Young people living with this condition have a demanding daily treatment regime at home and sometimes experience limitations that can affect their confidence and ability to cope with the challenges of everyday living. They may also be socially isolated because of their condition.
A mentor will meet with a young adult every 2-3 weeks to build a trusting one-to-one relationship allowing the person to explore their feelings, aspirations and grow life skills, to support them in achieving goals or just giving them someone to talk to. Volunteers should also be a driver with access to a car to allow for outings with the young adult.
This opportunity also gives the mentor the chance to expand their own experience and enhance their life skills.
A commitment of at least a year is sought to allow the young adult time and space to explore their feelings, discuss their fears, develop life skills and grow in the areas where they may be struggling.
The mentor will be matched with a young adult in their local area. The volunteer may sometimes take the young adult in the volunteers car to an activity or environment away from home.
Last updated 4 months ago
This team is one of the more demanding roles and requires a greater commitment over the festival.
Artist Reps assist with ensuring the smooth running of the artist's schedules including liaising with artist management and our own tech and transport teams. Liaise with the retailing team to organise procurement / sale of band merchandise and signings in Retail Tent. Hospitality will ensure green rooms are stocked and prepared appropriately. Ideally you will have some kind of similar work experience, have the ability to react positively to pressurised situations and above all have a sunny disposition.
Last updated 4 months ago
Assist with the pick-up and transportation of band personnel, collecting equipment for delivery to venues, transferring staff and others involved with the organisation of the event. One of the most popular teams with our long-standing volunteers so the most difficult to get into. Availability all day/night is required including early morning/late night ferry/airport runs, runs to rural events and indeed outwith the festival. Good local area knowledge important.
Must be over 25 years of age and have sound knowledge of local area. MIDAS certificate essential.
Last updated 4 months ago
You will be the first point of contact for festival patrons to collect festival arena booked tickets, and if available, for ticket sales. You should have good communication and organisational abilities, an ability to work under pressure, multi-tasking and prioritising where required. Above all be professional when dealing with enquiries and confident of operating relevant technology to support the position.
Last updated 4 months ago
Assist with selling of bar drinks tokens and drinks cups. You will also be able to provide information for festival goers. This is a busy team with queues at peak times. If you are able to maintain a positive attitude with customers, understand the importance of impeccable cash handling and cash counting coupled with a "can do" attitude, going the extra mile to help your colleagues and other team members - then we'd love to have you on this team!
Last updated 4 months ago