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How would you like to be part of the Guide Dogs family and help people with sight loss live the life they choose? We would love to have you onboard to help with our ambition of a future where every person with sight loss has the confidence and support they need to live their lives to the full.
Did you know that we don’t just provide life-changing guide dogs, we also provide advice, skills, emotional and practical support for children, adults and their families living with sight loss to help them live actively, independently and well?
To do all this we need the support of amazing volunteers like you!
If you would like more information, are unsure or need flexibility around the role then chat to us first by emailing VolunteerScotNI@Guidedogs.org.uk and someone will be in touch.
What does the role involve?
Identifying suitable places and placing our iconic dog-shaped collection boxes locally in shops and businesses and counting up the funds every few months before paying them in to Guide Dogs.
Key responsibilities:
* Identifying and placing collecting boxes in suitable locations
* Talking to the shop owner, receptionist etc at the location about how the boxes will help Guide Dogs and what we do
* Emptying boxes every 3-6 months (as they get full) and banking the income through the paying in book provided.
Give a receipt and letter of thanks to the hosts
* Keeping a written record of the location of all boxes for your supervisor, the dates they are emptied and the dates/
amounts banked
* If boxes aren’t collecting much, you’ll decide to move them to a better location. Your supervisor may also ask you to
remove boxes
* Reporting any stolen boxes to the local mobility team
Please contact VolunteerScotNI@guidedogs.org.uk for more information.
Volunteering opportunity will teach volunteers to deal with costumers. Everyday tasks will include stock circulation that includes pricing, ironing stocking in the shelfs for storage. On the shop floor maintain cleanliness and tidiness. Window design changing every week, that will help to develop self esteem and develop artistic skills which is always needed in working in retail. Working with till ,organising books ,assist customers to the changing rooms, give costumers advise.
Do you have a passion you love sharing with others?
Do you want to support girls and young women to have fun and be empowered?
At Girlguiding we do everything from camping to campaigning! We’re all about girls and young women laughing, learning and having adventures. Why not join the fun?
Meetings usually run on weekday evenings for about an hour and our different sections cover ages 4-18, so there’s something for everyone. You could run a woodland walk, a kite making session or a ukulele lesson. We could visit your stables, get muddy in your allotment or have a bake off in your community centre kitchen. Whatever your passions or hobbies are, we’d love to share them with you!
Youth volunteering with Girlguiding Scotland looks great on a CV and can improve skills like teamwork, leadership and communication. There are loads of meetings happening all over East Renfrewshire, so you can get in touch with one close to you.
Our volunteers are what makes Girlguiding amazing and we welcome people of all backgrounds and walks of life. Come have a chat with us, you won’t regret it!
https://www.girlguidingscotland.org.uk/become-a-volunteer/
Do you know your way around a database or spreadsheet?
Do you want to support girls and young women to have fun and be empowered?
At Girlguiding we do everything from camping to campaigning! We’re all about girls and young women laughing, learning and having adventures. Why not join the fun and be an admin support?
We need volunteer admins to help add new members, contact parents/carers, keep records up to date, organise amazing trips or help us get funding and keep our finances ship shape.
You can choose how much or how little you can help out and do it all from the comfort of your own home!
Youth volunteering with Girlguiding Scotland looks great on a CV and can improve skills like teamwork, leadership, communication, events planning and IT. It’s great experience if you want a career in admin or IT. You can get extra training like first aid and the disclosure check for working with children is paid for by us and we’ll help you every step of the way.
Our volunteers are what makes Girlguiding amazing and we welcome people of all backgrounds and walks of life. Come have a chat with us, you won’t regret it!
https://www.girlguidingscotland.org.uk/become-a-volunteer/
Would you like to go on fun adventures, explore and laugh with friends?
Are you aged 14+?
At Girlguiding we do everything from camping to campaigning! We’re all about girls and young women laughing, learning and having adventures. Why not join the fun?
Meetings usually run on weekday evenings after school for about an hour and you can choose how much or how little you can help out!
Youth volunteering with Girlguiding Scotland looks great on a CV, and can improve skills like teamwork, leadership, communication, creativity and IT. It’s great experience if you want a career in youthwork or education, and counts towards your Duke of Edinburgh award. Colleges and universities love seeing volunteering on an application too! There are loads of meetings happening all over East Renfrewshire, so you can join one close to you.
Our volunteers are what makes Girlguiding amazing and we welcome people of all backgrounds and walks of life. Come have a chat with us, you won’t regret it!
Would you like to go on fun adventures, explore and laugh with friends?
At Girlguiding we do everything from camping to campaigning! We’re all about girls and young women laughing, learning and having adventures. Why not join the fun?
Meetings usually run on weekday evenings for about an hour and you can choose how much or how little you can help out! Our different sections cover ages 4-18, so there’s something for everyone.
Youth volunteering with Girlguiding Scotland looks great on a CV and can improve skills like teamwork, leadership, communication, creativity and IT. It’s great experience if you want a career in youthwork or education. You can get extra training like first aid, the disclosure check for working with children is paid for by us and we’ll help you every step of the way. There are loads of meetings happening all over East Renfrewshire, so you can join one close to you.
Our volunteers are what makes Girlguiding amazing and we welcome people of all backgrounds and walks of life. Come have a chat with us, you won’t regret it!
The role:
• Making up and checking customers shopping orders
• Packing boxes ensuring weight distribution
• Putting customers’ orders through the till
• Pay for the shopping and complete necessary paperwork
• To report any matters of concern to Food Train staff
• To inform Food Train staff of any accidents, incidents or complaints
• To maintain confidentiality
• Representing Food Train in a professional manner to customers and the wider community
Skills and experience:
• There are no formal educational requirements for this role however knowledge of the needs of older people acquired through life and family experiences, training received or practice based experience is desirable
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Friendly, sociable and patient with a caring manner
• Good level of fitness, motivated, reliable, trustworthy and enthusiastic individual who can be responsive and flexible on delivering positive outcomes and experiences for the older people
• Good verbal communication skills are required as well as being a people person with a sense of humour who can adapt to any situation and changing people behaviour
You can I help with Scouting whatever your gender, age, abilities and skills. Simply let us know your availability and how you would like to help and we will match this to roles within your local area.
You do not need to have a background in Scouting
If your child is in Scouting, You could help
Many of our helpers and Leaders are parents of our youth Members. This is for a number of reasons including being able to see first hand how Scouting benefits young people and wanting to give something back, being able to spend more time with their child and realising that volunteering for Scouting is enjoyable and teaches them new skills. Speak to your child’s Section Leader to discuss how you might become involved.
You can help out on a flexible basis.
Whether you can help out once a fortnight, month or term or just at special events or camps, there is bound to be a role you can play. Learn more.
Although Scouting is a uniformed organisation, adults in Scouting do not have to wear a uniform.
What is the process for joining?
There is an application form to fill out which someone in your Group will be able to help you with. For some roles you will be required to meet a small group of people outside of the Group to discuss the role you wish to take on. References are also required for some roles. An enhanced Criminal Records (or equivalent in Scotland or Northern Ireland) check is carried out on all volunteers.
Assistant Leader
section Assistant
Occasional Helper/Parent
Young Leader (14-18)
Chairman
Treasurer
Secretary
Group Scout Leader
District Le
There are thousands of possibilities available to you through Girlguiding Scotland. Leadership, skills, challenges and adventures are all found and made whilst with Girlguiding Scotland.
There are waiting lists for girls to join Units in the Guides, Brownies and Rainbows because they need more adult volunteers throughout Scotland.
Leaders can participate in a whole host of activities and times are flexible, so you can give as little or as much as you like. Most Units meet once a week during term-time. There are loads of other opportunities for you to get involved in during the holidays of weekends, if you wish.
Girls and Young women today participate in a wide-range of activities such as DJ-ing, water sports, singing, dancing, arts & crafts and much more.
Unit Leaders are given training both 'on the job and through training sessions.
For more information visit www.girlguidingscotland.org.uk
There are thousands of possibilities available to you through Girlguiding Scotland. Leadership, skills, challenges and adventures are all found and made whilst with Girlguiding Scotland.
There are waiting lists for girls to join Units in the Guides, Brownies and Rainbows because they need more adult volunteers throughout Scotland.
Leaders can participate in a whole host of activities and times are flexible, so you can give as little or as much as you like. Most Units meet once a week during term-time. There are loads of other opportunities for you to get involved in during the holidays of weekends, if you wish.
Girls and Young women today participate in a wide-range of activities such as DJ-ing, water sports, singing, dancing, arts & crafts and much more.
Unit Leaders are given training both 'on the job and through training sessions.
For more information visit www.girlguidingscotland.org.uk