Our Walk Well programme is an ideal way to keep physically active as well as being fun, free, and sociable. We have several Health walks already established across the area which last between 30 minutes to an hour and regularly we attract 10 plus participants a week. EDLC supports a network of Health Walks across East Dunbartonshire, supported by Paths for All and the NHS. Our walks are free of charge and offer a range of benefits including improved fitness, mood, and social interaction. I am looking to recruit walk leaders who will lead the Health Walks.

We are currently recruiting people to join our Citizen Panel as part of the Rural Centre of Excellence for Digital Health and Care Innovation (RCE) project happening in Moray. This project is part of the Moray Growth Deal and is focussed on economic recovery and service improvement within the health and care services in your local area. As a citizen panel member, you will – • Gain access to our new and exclusive engagement platform • Be invited to participate in workshops, interviews and surveys • Have the opportunity to be involved in a once in a generation project to improve services in Moray using digital

As a driver/escort you will play a major role in enhancing the lives of our service users by keeping people connected. Drivers and Escorts will work alongside each other transporting those attending our services from around Perth and the surrounding areas. Skills and Experience If you have the following skills and experience then we would love to hear from you – Experienced and confident driver with a D1 code on driving licence Enthusiastic – Passion and commitment to deliver a positive service Empathetic – Understand the demands placed on unpaid carers due to their caring responsibilities’ Engaging – Have a good sense of humour, listen and respond to carers needs and contribute new ideas for activities Minimum Age Volunteer Drivers must be at least 18 years of age. Location PKAVS Carers Centre, Lewis Place, Perth, PH1 3BD Availability Morning 9.15am - 10.15am approx. Afternoon 2.45am - 3.45am approx. Monday to Friday Benefits of Volunteering at PKAVS You will be joining a friendly and welcoming team that is dedicated to making a difference in the local community. An opportunity to share your skills, experience, and interests. You’ll be provided with a full induction programme to ensure you settle into your volunteering role with ongoing training programmes. There will be the opportunity to gain valuable experience and continuous learning. We can provide references in relation to your volunteering role if you are going into employment. As a PKAVS volunteer you will meet new people, have fun and learn new skills while helping others and playing an important part in contributing to your local community. You can find out more about our Day Services at: https://www.pkavs.org.uk/carers/day-services/ If you would like to get involved please complete the application form telling us about your skills, experiences and interests and email to volunteering@pkavs.org.uk, alternatively applications can be posted or dropped off at – The Gateway, North Methven Street, Perth PH1 5PP We would love to hear from you, and once we receive your application we will be in touch to arrange a meet up at the service where we can introduce you to the work that we do.

Our Day Services offer carers an opportunity to take a break from their caring role safe in the knowledge that the person they care for will be well looked after and supported. The day clubs allow the cared for person some time away from their home environment and a chance to meet new people and try new things. We are looking to gather a highly motivated team of volunteers to assist in facilitating our various activity groups. Activities include board games, quizzes, guest speakers and other activities such as gentle exercise, relaxation techniques, baking, painting and crafts. We also regularly have day trips and holidays for both carers and those they care for. Skills and Experience No experience is necessary. If you have the following skills and experience then we would love to hear from you – Enthusiastic – Passion and commitment to deliver a positive service Empathetic – Understand the demands placed on unpaid carers due to their caring responsibilities’ Engaging – Have a good sense of humour, listen and respond to carers needs and contribute new ideas for activities Location PKAVS Carers Centre, Lewis Place, Perth, PH1 3BD Availability Various – If you have any time available Monday to Friday we’d love to hear from you. Benefits of Volunteering at PKAVS You will be joining a friendly and welcoming team that is dedicated to making a difference in the local community. An opportunity to share your skills, experience, and interests. You’ll be provided with a full induction programme to ensure you settle into your volunteering role with ongoing training programmes. There will be the opportunity to gain valuable experience and continuous learning. We can provide references in relation to your volunteering role if you are going into employment. As a PKAVS volunteer you will meet new people, have fun and learn new skills while helping others and playing an important part in contributing to your local community. You can find out more about our Day Services at: https://www.pkavs.org.uk/carers/day-services/ If you would like to get involved please complete the application form telling us about your skills, experiences and interests and email to volunteering@pkavs.org.uk, alternatively applications can be posted or dropped off at – The Gateway, North Methven Street, Perth PH1 5PP We would love to hear from you, and once we receive your application we will be in touch to arrange a meet up at the service where we can introduce you to the work that we do.

Our Day Services offer carers an opportunity to take a break from their caring role safe in the knowledge that the person they care for will be well looked after and supported. The day clubs allow the cared for person some time away from their home environment and a chance to meet new people and try new things. We are looking to gather a highly motivated team of volunteers to work alongside the Day Services Cook to provide a high quality and varied menu of nutritious meals to our service users and to help maintain the kitchen and communal areas. Skills and Experience No experience is necessary. If you have the following skills and experience then we would love to hear from you – Enthusiastic – Passion and commitment to deliver a positive service Empathetic – Understand the demands placed on unpaid carers due to their caring responsibilities’ Engaging – Kind, friendly, respectful, and helpful to each and every member of the Day Services team and all visitors to the service. Location PKAVS Carers Centre, Lewis Place, Perth PH1 3BD Availability If you have any time available Monday to Friday we’d love to hear from you. Benefits of Volunteering at PKAVS You will be joining a friendly and welcoming team that is dedicated to making a difference in the local community. An opportunity to share your skills, experience, and interests. You’ll be provided with a full induction programme to ensure you settle into your volunteering role with ongoing training programmes. There will be the opportunity to gain valuable experience and continuous learning. We can provide references in relation to your volunteering role if you are going into employment. As a PKAVS volunteer you will meet new people, have fun and learn new skills while helping others and playing an important part in contributing to your local community. You can find out more about our Day Services at: https://www.pkavs.org.uk/carers/day-services/ If you would like to get involved please complete the application form telling us about your skills, experiences and interests and email to volunteering@pkavs.org.uk, alternatively applications can be posted or dropped off at – The Gateway, North Methven Street, Perth PH1 5PP We would love to hear from you, and once we receive your application we will be in touch to arrange a meet up at the service where we can introduce you to the work that we do.

Buckstone Scout Group Secretary ... are you an organised person? Do you want to help? No previous secretarial experience is required, we just need someone who is good at admin support. Simples...and it only takes a couple of hours a month. No previous Scouts experience, no problem! This is a non-uniformed volunteering role. This is ideal for someone who does not wish to work directly with young people but support Scouts. Come and be part of our fun team.

Are you friendly and outgoing? Do you enjoy driving? Would you like the opportunity to work alongside the Community Services and Inpatient Unit staff to transport patients (and relatives/ carers on occasion)? Then this could be the role for you. Main responsibilities: • Driver will collect patient at pre-arrange time from their homes • Driver will ensure safe transfer into car/Patient Transport Vehicle (PTV) following Moving and Handling procedures • On arrival at hospice ensure safe transfer from vehicle using appropriate aids if necessary (e.g. wheelchair) Skills / attributes and/or qualification(s) required: • Good driving skills is essential • Use of your own car is essential unless you wish to drive the Hospice (PTV) vehicle only • Volunteers wishing to drive the Hospice vehicle will be expected to undertake additional driver training for insurance purposes • Drivers of the Hospice vehicle must be 21+ for insurance purposes • Ability to be flexible and adaptable is essential • Good team working skills are desirable, especially for driving the Hospice vehicle • Ability to communicate with patients is essential • A sensitive, caring manner and an understanding of the importance of boundaries and confidentiality are essential • Volunteer drivers must hold a full driving licence appropriate for the type of vehicle being driven and have a minimum of 2 years driving experience • Volunteers using their own car are required to provide copies of their car insurance and MOT certificates (where applicable). We may contact your car insurance provider to advise them you’re using your car for voluntary purposes - for more information about this, see www.abi.org.uk • Volunteer drivers will be expected to be physically fit and their suitability will be governed by their ability to meet the health and capability requirements of the DVLA as you may be required to assist patients in and out of your vehicle. • Meet the requirements of a PVG Disclosure check

Do you like driving and chatting to people? Would you like to help someone get to their important appointments with ease? Are you willing to go the extra mile? We’d love to hear from you if you are interested in becoming a volunteer driver for our community transport service in Inverness

If you are looking for a new challenge, have life or work skills you wish to put to good use & you’re interested in helping others in your community consider becoming a Volunteer General Adviser or Volunteer Receptionist. If you're interested and/or would like more information just get in touch with us for a chat or to ask for our volunteer application pack. We provide full training and support. Volunteer receptionists are currently wanted for Wednesday/Thursday/Friday afternoons. Full training given, expenses paid. Call Polly for more details 01463 219743.

To work in partnership with Heavy Sound to deliver a service for people on unpaid work in the community (Cockenzie House). As the main gardener, you will be responsible for showing people how to use tools, using your knowledge to upskill people on all aspects of gardening, delegating tasks to the group and making sure that tasks are completed to a good standard.