If you’re a keen rummager and like things to be neat and tidy, then we have a role for you - helping in our retail stock room to sort the fantastic donations we receive behind the scenes. If you love a bit of ironing, then master the steamer and watch those wrinkles disappear (it’s surprisingly therapeutic!) or become a tagging extraordinaire, allowing customers to understand what item they are purchasing. Whether you’re a lover of vintage clothing, films, books, vinyl records or stunning jewellery – or perhaps you just fancy the company of other friendly volunteers away from the shop floor whilst making a difference - our retail stock room role is the place to be behind the scenes. Typical tasks include: · Sorting out donated items and preparing them for sale · Using a clothes steamer and tagging price labels on to clothing items · Identifying unsaleable donations for recycling · Keeping the sort room organised and tidy · Looking after a certain department based on your interests alongside paid staff · Acting as an ambassador for the British Heart Foundation

Are you happy to volunteer using your own vehicle? Do you have a few hours a week to spare and enjoy meeting people? If you’re an active person looking for a flexible volunteer driver role then come and join our friendly team. Without Volunteer Stock Collection Drivers we can’t collect our generous donors’ items, and our shops won’t be able to beat heartbreak forever. We need help now more than ever to collect donated items from our supporters when they are unable to bring them into our shop themselves. You will need to be physically fit and active for this driver role due to the lifting and carrying of donation bags in and out of the vehicle. It will be your responsibility to ensure that you have a full, valid driving licence and that your vehicle is correctly insured for carrying out collections of BHF donations – don’t worry, we can help you with this. You’ll use your own vehicle and travel will be reimbursed at the HMRC rate (currently 45p per mile).

Helping run a peer support group in your local community: By giving your time, you will help us to reach the thousands of people living with sight loss in your area and provide life-changing support. Why we need you: The Macular Society is the UK’s leading charity determined to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease with world-class research, and the best advice and support Our groups provide information, support and new friendships to those with macular disease, along with their family and friends. Whether you can spare a few hours or a couple of days a week, you’ll be doing something great to help people with macular disease. Rewarding and enjoyable roles Everyone has a reason for volunteering. Perhaps you know someone who has macular disease, are currently supporting a loved one, or want to give something back to support your community. If you want to gain experience or develop new skills, we are sure we have something for you too. Will it suit me? You will be working as part of a team to ensure the smooth running of the group. No one person is responsible, which helps to lighten the load. Select the task(s) that feel right for you. Tasks shared by volunteers may include: • Meet and greet – welcoming members and guests, sharing information, wrapping things up at the end. • Group programme – organising guest speakers and suggesting social activities. • Keeping in touch with group members. • Maintaining a list of members and sharing updates with head office. • Collecting meeting subs. • Organising and/or serving tea and coffee. • Setting out the chairs. Time commitment Most of our groups meet monthly. The Kelso Macular Support Group will be meeting at a central venue in Kelso. Two to three hours is all we need each month, with flexibility if things change for you. Offering your help If you see yourself in this role, get in touch to have a chat. If it isn’t for you, then we would still love to hear from you. We have other exciting volunteer opportunities that may be a better fit for your time and talents.

If you’re a keen rummager and like things to be neat and tidy, then we have a role for you - helping in our retail stock room to sort the fantastic donations we receive behind the scenes. If you love a bit of ironing, then master the steamer and watch those wrinkles disappear (it’s surprisingly therapeutic!) or become a tagging extraordinaire, allowing customers to understand what item they are purchasing. Whether you’re a lover of vintage clothing, films, books, vinyl records or stunning jewellery – or perhaps you just fancy the company of other friendly volunteers away from the shop floor whilst making a difference - our retail stock room role is the place to be behind the scenes. Typical tasks include: · Sorting out donated items and preparing them for sale · Using a clothes steamer and tagging price labels on to clothing items · Identifying unsaleable donations for recycling · Keeping the sort room organised and tidy · Looking after a certain department based on your interests alongside paid staff · Acting as an ambassador for the British Heart Foundation

Stable Life's mission is to support young people in the Borders who are experiencing personal challenges in their lives. We offer weekly sessions at Dryden Farm and get great results. Can you help us keep our stables and garden maintained? Bring whatever skills you have! We need fences painted, lawns mowed, drains maintained and more. You will be working around vulnerable young people so a friendly and calm demeanor is important. Volunteer when it suits you.

Are you happy to volunteer using your own vehicle? Do you have a few hours a week to spare and enjoy meeting people? If you’re an active person looking for a flexible volunteer driver role then come and join our friendly team. Without Volunteer Stock Collection Drivers we can’t collect our generous donors’ items, and our shops won’t be able to beat heartbreak forever. We need help now more than ever to collect donated items from our supporters when they are unable to bring them into our shop themselves. You will need to be physically fit and active for this driver role due to the lifting and carrying of donation bags in and out of the vehicle. It will be your responsibility to ensure that you have a full, valid driving licence and that your vehicle is correctly insured for carrying out collections of BHF donations – don’t worry, we can help you with this. You’ll use your own vehicle and travel will be reimbursed at the HMRC rate (currently 45p per mile).

Are you happy to volunteer using your own vehicle? Do you have a few hours a week to spare and enjoy meeting people? If you’re an active person looking for a flexible volunteer driver role then come and join our friendly team. Without Volunteer Stock Collection Drivers we can’t collect our generous donors’ items, and our shops won’t be able to beat heartbreak forever. We need help now more than ever to collect donated items from our supporters when they are unable to bring them into our shop themselves. You will need to be physically fit and active for this driver role due to the lifting and carrying of donation bags in and out of the vehicle. It will be your responsibility to ensure that you have a full, valid driving licence and that your vehicle is correctly insured for carrying out collections of BHF donations – don’t worry, we can help you with this. You’ll use your own vehicle and travel will be reimbursed at the HMRC rate (currently 45p per mile).

Real Life Options is a charity which has services located all throughout the UK in various locations. We offer services such as Day Centres, Outreach and supported living to support people within our care to live their lives as full as possible. Loneliness at this time is heightened and the current social distancing measures are particularly difficult for some people. This role is for someone who loves a good chat but is also good listener. You will spend 30 minutes once or twice a week chatting to someone who would benefit from a telephone friend. Your calls can make a massive difference to a person’s happiness and wellbeing. During these difficult and unsettling times, more than ever the people we support would benefit from any time and commitment from yourselves. The best gift you can give someone is your time. Main tasks Will include; chatting and befriending people, and provide regular, friendly and person-centred conversations with the people we support. You will be matched with people based on their interests and preferences. Your involvement will support people within our services to feel less isolated and will focus on each individual’s strengths, helping them to remain connected, feel valued and more confident. Required skills, qualities and experience. Be able to make time, once or twice a week, to contact your new ‘phone friend’, up to a period of three months. Good listener and empathetic ,Honest and reliable ,Friendly and calm Enjoy phone calls and be confident speaking to new people. Can maintain confidentiality. You'll need to let your service manager know if there are any concerns or if the person you are calling needs support. Where and when will volunteering take place This can be done from home and the times and days the volunteer would like to offer are completely flexible. Commitment required For continuity and routine we look for at least 2 hours per week for the benefit of the service user and the volunteer to build and maintain relationships.

Give some of your time to support someone in Tweeddale to build their confidence to get out and about a bit more. Borders Buddies is a project funded by National Lottery Improving Lives Fund. It was begun because we were hearing from people who were feeling increasingly isolated and disconnected during Lockdown. Some of them had lost touch with friends or groups, some had lost some physical ability. Others had just lost confidence about rejoining groups or getting back to previous activities. We are looking for ‘Buddies’ in the Tweeddale area to befriend people to support them to get back to doing what they would like to do. In some cases this may just involve going round for a chat every so often. It could also involve chumming someone to a group or activity, or to a cafe or shops. You can read a blog here about the experience: https://otbds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Borders-Buddies-Case-Study.pdf You would be fully supported by our relevant policies and risk assessments, with PVG as necessary, and reasonable expenses would be reimbursed. Dates and times to be confirmed. You can meet a person first to see if you get on; after that a regular commitment would be good, we understand that volunteers may need to take a break at times or circumstances may change, which is fine too.

Real Life Options is a charity which has services located all throughout the UK in various locations. We offer services such as Day Centres, Outreach and supported living to support people within our care to live their lives as full as possible. Loneliness at this time is heightened and the current social distancing measures are particularly difficult for some people. This role is for someone who loves a good chat but is also good listener. You will spend 30 minutes once or twice a week chatting to someone who would benefit from a telephone friend. Your calls can make a massive difference to a person’s happiness and wellbeing. During these difficult and unsettling times, more than ever the people we support would benefit from any time and commitment from yourselves. The best gift you can give someone is your time. Main tasks Will include; chatting and befriending people, and provide regular, friendly and person-centred conversations with the people we support. You will be matched with people based on their interests and preferences. Your involvement will support people within our services to feel less isolated and will focus on each individual’s strengths, helping them to remain connected, feel valued and more confident. Required skills, qualities and experience. Be able to make time, once or twice a week, to contact your new ‘phone friend’, up to a period of three months. Good listener and empathetic ,Honest and reliable ,Friendly and calm Enjoy phone calls and be confident speaking to new people. Can maintain confidentiality. You'll need to let your service manager know if there are any concerns or if the person you are calling needs support. Where and when will volunteering take place This can be done from home and the times and days the volunteer would like to offer are completely flexible. Commitment required For continuity and routine we look for at least 2 hours per week for the benefit of the service user and the volunteer to build and maintain relationships.