Supporting a local charity aimed at inclusiveness and working to promote, sustain and increase individual education and access to local, fresh grown produce. To help alleviate food poverty, to promote healthy living and access to outdoor spaces and to enhance community cohesiveness. To support and empower those who are impacted by health. Various roles are available depending on preference. We have a wide list of opportunities from helping in the gardens, becoming a lead volunteer, mentoring other volunteers, helping out at activities and open days in the community gardens, being involved in the online presence of the charity eg taking pictures and possibly helping with IT. We are also involved with several other initiatives and we are happy to discuss volunteer involvement in these areas too, where appropriate.

Being a Community Facilitator is all about delivering a variety of lifesaving first aid skills in community engagement workshops and projects, within local communities, and primary and secondary schools. A lot of these projects involve talking about and demonstrating the basics of first aid to community groups that can include children, young people, and vulnerable adults. An example of events you could be delivering a first aid talk and demo to, are primary and secondary schools, small university groups, local community groups, charities, summer fairs, shopping centres. Some of the skills you could be teaching include how to provide CPR and apply a defib, different bandages and how to use them, and basic information on various health conditions. Not only that but all the training needed, is provided by us at no cost to you! A fantastic opportunity to help. All volunteers make a real difference and are greatly appreciated.

Dumfries Hens' Den is a place for women with additional support needs meet to have fun, socialise, learn new skills and get information. They meet once a week on Monday at St John's Church hall on Lover Walk, between 10.30 -12.30. This volunteering position is restricted to female applicants only, under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be required to join the PVG scheme. We will pay for that. Your role would be to support the facilitator and the women during the sessions. Activities could include preparing for arts and crafts, supporting the women to make drinks, bake and cook. We might go walking, or take the bus to different locations. There may be a time when you would work one to one with one if the women to fill in forms. You may be asked by the facilitator to arrange visits from external organisations like citizen's advice etc. You will be provided with all training and supported to explore any areas of personal development you think would be helpful to you.

No matter how good our services are, we can't properly support our community well if we don't have good Support people in the team. If this sounds like you?... we would love you to consider volunteering with us for a few hours per week. Dumbarton District Women’s Aid (DDWA) is a confidential organisation which provides information, support and, where appropriate, refuge for women and any accompanying children who are at risk. DDWA are looking for committed Management Committee members, to join the group, on an unpaid basis. We would particularly be interested to hear from people with skills in Accountancy/Financial management, Fundraising, Legal/ Training, Strategic Development, Employment/Personnel background, Previous Project Management/Board experience. We would like to hear from people with lived experience of Domestic Abuse or have used or worked within Women's Aid/Rape Crisis etc services.

No matter how good our services are, we can't properly support our community well if we don't have good Support people in the team. If this sounds like you?... we would love you to consider volunteering with us for a few hours per week. Dumbarton District Women’s Aid (DDWA) is a confidential organisation which provides information, support and, where appropriate, refuge for women and any accompanying children who are at risk. We are looking for someone who is skilled in the use of social media, such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and would be responsible for the establishment or maintaining active social media accounts, researching and creating creative content for the different social media channels, identifying opportunities to establish relationships with other community groups, developing other potential social media channels and keeping up to date with what is going on locally. You will be expected to create posts for social media and once they have been approved for use by staff post them on DDWA social media platforms. The role is home based and it is expected that people can use their own equipment to post content.

You will be helping a group project designed to help refugees living in Inverness to get out in the local area (and maybe further afield!) to experience hillwalking in the Highlands. We want to give them the opportunity to see more of the beautiful nature we have in Highland, and to learn skills and gain experience which will enable them to access outdoor space beyond the end of the program. In order to reach different start points for our walks we need to hire a minibus- and here is where you come in! We need a team of competent drivers who hold minibus licenses who will help us to get the group out of town and into more varied locations. It will involve picking up the community minibus from Nairn, meeting the participants, driving with the group and the mountain leaders to the walk start point, and returning the journey at the end. You will also be able to join the group walks and explore together, while meeting new people. Please reach out to Anna Holda at Anna.Holda@highlifehighland.com

Are you looking for a fun-filled Friday afternoon? Are you aged 15 to 25? Ever thought of becoming a volunteer? We have an opportunity for you! We are looking for volunteers to spend time with residents of sheltered housing in Kirriemuir to have a cuppa, play bingo, board games, have laugh and much more! We are looking for people: • Aged 15 -25 • Free on Friday afternoons • Patience, understanding and good communication skills Your important impact: Two hour visit to provide activities to residents really can make such a positive difference to a person. By enrolling to become a Volunteer Intergenerational Befriender, you are playing a vital role in reducing social isolation and loneliness within the Angus community and spreading a sense of fun. If you are interested in becoming a befriender, please get in touch.

Are you looking for a fun-filled Tuesday afternoon? Are you aged 15 to 25? Ever thought of becoming a volunteer? We have an opportunity for you! We are looking for volunteers to spend time with residents of sheltered housing in Arbroath to have a cuppa, play bingo, board games, have laugh and much more! We are looking for people: • Aged 15 -25 • Free on Tuesday afternoons • Patience, understanding and good communication skills Your important impact: Two hour visit to provide activities to residents really can make such a positive difference to a person. By enrolling to become a Volunteer Intergenerational Befriender, you are playing a vital role in reducing social isolation and loneliness within the Angus community and spreading a sense of fun. If you are interested in becoming a befriender, please get in touch.

Are you a woman who could give a day a week to help support an exciting new community café in Broughty Ferry? We are based in Castle Green playpark, by the Castle and beachfront and will be open this summer 2023 at weekends serving great food in a friendly environment. Braw Tea is a new women only Community Interest Company. We are looking for women Volunteer Community Cafe Assistants to join our team to prepare, cook and serve healthy and nutritious vegetarian food to the general public. We would love to hear from you if you are a woman aged 16 up to 99 who is interested in volunteering in this exciting new venture. We can offer you full training and a supportive, friendly place to volunteer. What will you do? Your volunteer tasks would include some of the following: • Food handling, preparation, and kitchen tasks • Barista training and practice • Cooking and serving hot and cold dishes, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages • Engaging, communicating with, and taking e-payment from customers • Waiting on tables • Clearing tables • Washing up, tidying, and cleaning the service areas • Achieving food hygiene and workplace health and safety certification What will you gain by volunteering for Braw Tea? • A sense of belonging to a team of like-minded women • The chance to meet new people • New friends • A sense of achievement and satisfaction • Accredited Training and experience to support future employment if this is of interest to you

Friendly Compassionate volunteers to help support a Womans Group in Thurso For people struggling with isolation. volunteers can help with activities, crafts and a listening ear. commitment 4-6 hours per month , Training provided and this opportunity subject to an enhanced PVG check.