Would you like to help train the next generation of healthcare professionals or are you thinking about a career in a healthcare setting? Why not volunteer as a simulated patient in the Clinical Skills Centre at Ninewells Hospital? The simulated patient programme involves members of the public who volunteer to allow healthcare students to learn and practice consultation and examination skills in a safe and controlled learning environment at the University of Dundee Clinical Skills Centre. Training on the role of a simulated patient is given prior to being introduced to the sessions. If you would like more information about this important aspect of healthcare student teaching, please contact: Email: patientbank@dundee.ac.uk or visit our website Patient bank Programme where you can complete the Volunteer Recruitment Form.

Seeking empathic, professional volunteers to support vulnerable adults with M.E./CFS by phone/online, to understand their rights and make informed choices. Two hours a week; full advocacy training and supervision provided. Do you have two hours a week to support vulnerable adults with M.E./Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). Action for M.E.’s advocacy service, supports adults with M.E./CFS to understand their rights, make informed choices, and have their views and wishes heard and respected, dealing with issues including health, social care, housing and employment. You’ll work entirely online/by phone to meet and represent clients, agree an action plan, undertake research, contact professionals. Training & Support. You will be supporting and representing people with M.E./CFS on an issue where they are finding it hard to have their views, wishes or needs heard; providing an independent and confidential service; helping people with M.E./CFS understand their rights and options; helping people with M.E./CFS make informed choices

We currently have around 40 shops/ community hubs across Scotland. Our shops and hubs help us raise funds so we can provide our services to the people who need us. Every one of our stores relies on a team of volunteers to help run it and support our staff. Quite simply, we cannot provide our services or raise funds without the amazing support of our volunteers. The time, support and the work they do is vital to us and the people we help. By helping out in one of our stores, you can make a difference to people and their families in Scotland who are isolated, scared or anxious about their condition.

Join our friendly SCAA team as a Speaker. Attending pre-arranged talks with local groups, Speakers provide insight into our work and highlight emotional patient stories. We seek friendly individuals and no formal experience needed. Sign up to one of our pre-arranged talks. Contact the organisation to introduce yourself and confirm closer to the date. Provide an engaging and informative talk utilising SCAA kit to a local group, answering questions and helping raise awareness of SCAA and its work in the community. Highlight the various ways to support SCAA through fundraising, volunteering, and social media. Follow SCAA banking procedure when you receive donations. Occasionally work with another Volunteer or Staff Member and provide feedback to Community Fundraiser. This role has both in-person and virtual opportunities.

The secretary plays a vital role in assisting the committee organise the smooth running of the support group ensuring vital support is given to those who have suffered a brain injury, their families and carers. Preparing for meetings: Sending notices of all meetings to members within the time required by the governing document; Making arrangements for meetings – booking rooms, arranging refreshments, ensuring access for all attending; Preparing the agenda in consultation with the Chair and distributing the agenda with any background papers; Checking that members have carried out tasks agreed at the previous meeting. Participating in meetings: Ensuring that the minutes of the previous meeting are accurate, agreed and signed and dated on each page by the Chair; Taking and producing minutes of the meeting, noting the names of those attending and apologies, major decisions, any votes taken and agreed further actions; Distributing minutes in a timely manner. Regulatory Documents: To keep proper records for at least 6 years (or more if certain funders require it). To declare your charitable status on all correspondence, cheques, invoices and receipts.

Join our friendly SCAA team as Can Collectors, by raising awareness and funds we can keep saving time and saving lives across all of Scotland. Speak with local shops and businesses about the life-saving work SCAA provides and placing a new can if they are happy. Keep SCAA updated on locations of cans. Monitor your area of cans if they need collected. Some are busier than others. Uplift full cans and providing clean, empty cans. Count and bank locally (some banks have change counters, but not all). Contact the office with details of the funds, they will send a thank you and update you on how much was raised.

Duties may be : Serving customers Preparing clothes to go on sale Sorting bric-a-brac Pricing jewellery New Goods co-ordinator Office admin Cleaning Window dressing

Providing leadership for the board of trustees in their role of setting the strategy and policy of the organisation; planning the annual cycle of board meetings and set the agendas; chairing and facilitating the board meetings; giving directions to board policy making; monitoring that decisions taken at board meetings are implemented; representing the organisation at appropriate events, meetings or functions; acting as a spokesperson for the organisation where appropriate; protect and manage the property of the organisation; attend meetings and read papers in advance of meetings; attend sub-committee meetings as appropriate; participate in other tasks as they arise from time to time, such as interviewing new staff, helping with fundraising; keep informed about the activities of the organisation and wider issues which affect its work.

Support the wellbeing of a resident at QME Care, Kelso, with volunteer companionship. Spend time together participating in a mutually enjoyed hobby, or just having a cuppa and a chat. Our aim is to provide a service that helps improve health and well-being, providing companionship to increase confidence and reduce loneliness and isolation. Companionship/ Befriending visits are tailored to meet the needs of our residents with volunteer companions/ befrienders carefully matched to residents based on shared interests. They can accompany their ‘companion’ to groups of interest to help build their confidence or return to a hobby they previously enjoyed. During a weekly or fortnightly visit to their assigned resident, volunteers will provide friendship and companionship. This might include participating in shared interests, playing a game, going for a stroll, or simply having a cuppa and a chat.

We currently have around 40 shops/ community hubs across Scotland. Our shops and hubs help us raise funds so we can provide our services to the people who need us. Every one of our stores relies on a team of volunteers to help run it and support our staff. Quite simply, we cannot provide our services or raise funds without the amazing support of our volunteers. The time, support and the work they do is vital to us and the people we help. By helping out in one of our stores, you can make a difference to people and their families in Scotland who are isolated, scared or anxious about their condition.