To provide support and encouragement to volunteers of Forfar Open Garden Scheme that may require additional support.

The volunteers will be helping children and adults. They may be working with horses and ponies and there's lots of walking involved so it's an excellent way to keep fit.

Are interested in becoming a volunteer driver? Do you enjoy driving and helping people? If you have your own vehicle and able to offer regular commitment, we have opportunities available in Angus and Dundee. We are looking for volunteer drivers to help us transport: - adults to day care - children to school - people to their GP or hospital appointment - people with learning disabilities to college. We pay your mileage expenses and provide appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). If you are interested please get in touch with Voluntary Services on 01307 492448 or VolunteerServices@angus.gov.uk.

We are currently looking for a coach to help our head coach run our weekly Tuesday training session for the first team at The Citadel Leisure Centre in Ayr between 7pm and 10pm. The role will be part time and is a volunteer position. Previous coaching experience would be helpful but not essential. This role is ideal for graduates of sports degrees or those that are still currently studying and want to earn money on the side of their degree. Powerchair football is an adaptation of football and no previous coaching experience is required; only an enthusiastic approach, commitment, and a willingness to learn. There will also be opportunities to gain coaching qualifications, through the Club’s affiliation with SPFA and the Scottish Para-Football, as part of the individual’s continued professional development. The Club is committed to increasing opportunities available to participants with a disability and therefore would like to offer inspiring coaches the chance to learn how to coach Powerchair Football. You will be supported to develop your ‘personal’ coaching skills (communication, organisation, adaptability, and compassion) and your ‘how to’ coaching skills (instruction, demonstration, observation, analysis, feedback and questioning). A full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential. In return for your time, the club will assist with you gaining SFA coaching qualifications, First Aid training and put you through your PVG. We are interested in speaking with people that have a background as/or worked in:  Sports Coaching  Football Coaching  PE Teachers and Teachers with a love for Sport  Teaching assistants with a love for Sport  Primary Teachers with a love for Sport  Experience of working with disabled children/adults Opportunities will include:  Observation and the chance to deliver Powerchair coaching sessions.  Coach observation and feedback.  Mentoring opportunities.  Opportunity to gain coaching and refereeing qualifications  Coaching at SPFA match days. Our aim is to support your understanding, knowledge and experience of coaching to support the long term sustainability of powerchair football in Ayrshire. Requirements to be a Football Coach at Ayrshire Tigers:  You must be reliable, honest and trustworthy.  Have a full UK driving licence.  You must be a people person and enjoy interacting with others.  Motivate players and be motivated themselves  Prior coaching experience within football (all sports) desirable but not essential  Prior experience working with children and/or adults with disabilities desirable but not essential.  Be well organised and forward plan.  Have a willingness to develop personally and learn new skills.  Communicate effectively.  Make things FUN.  Use time efficiently and effectively.  Develop an appropriate level of technical knowledge.  Observe and analyse players’ skills and make improvements. Main Duties:  Assisting/leading small group or whole team drills and games.  Laying out equipment ahead of the session.  Dynamic risk assessment of powerchairs and equipment before and after sessions.  Equip players as required e.g. attaching ‘Strikers’ to powerchairs.  Organise players with consideration to ability and individual needs.  Consult with the Head Coach about the aims of the sessions.  Plan, deliver, evaluate and progress the coaching sessions.  Brief all players on the aims of the session and the purpose of each activity.  Undertake organisational jobs e.g. register, equipment checks, delegate to parents and carers.  Ensure that you are well briefed about any special needs of the participant involved i.e. medical condition/disabilities etc.  Give constructive feedback to all players.  Abide by and promote sound ethics, club policy, code of conduct, child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities to all members. Further Opportunities:  Coach at league and cup matches. Offering touchline support and coaching to players.  Attend any meetings with fellow coaches, players, parents and children where appropriate.  Develop your own skills by attending SFA coach education courses and any training that is organised by the club.

St Colms has a large polytunnel and garden area with cold frames where they grow and sell plants. We are looking for volunteers to assist adults with learning disabilities with horticulture activities.This could be in the polytunnel or outdoors. Tasks include sowing seeds, planting out seedlings, weeding and watering.

PSPA is a national charity providing support and information to people living with PSP and CBD, while funding research into treatments and ultimately a cure. We rely entirely on voluntary donations. You can see more about this here at https://pspassociation.org.uk/ PSP and CBD are rare and little known. Education Volunteers can improve this situation. Our volunteers raise awareness with health and social care professionals and in local communities by offering informative talks to interested groups. These talks are set up on an ad hoc basis, a small number of times in a year and as close as possible to the volunteers’ local area - A driving licence and access to a car is desirable.

Volunteer Driver / Community Driver required to drive our vehicles and also help local groups who use our transport and require drivers.

Are you interested in social media? Can you create interesting and topical posts in a range of formats like video, photos and text? We are looking for a talented, motivated and enthusiastic digital-savvy person to volunteer to create new content for our Facebook and Instagram profiles. Ayrshire Tigers PFC is a community-based Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) based in Ayr which works in partnership with the Scottish Powerchair Football Association (SPFA) to provide equal opportunity for powerchair users in Ayrshire to engage in team sport. The Club is an independent organisation run by its own board of trustees which is elected by its members. The club is focused on providing opportunities to play, coach and support powerchair football and is open to everyone. The team is currently playing in the Scottish Powerchair Football Premiership. The Club was formed to benefit powerchair users living in Ayrshire to engage in team sport and prevent isolation by offering a place for people to come and feel welcome, have fun and be part of a team. We are looking for someone to help with all forms of social media. To help raise awareness and the profile of the club of all the hard work taking place on and off the pitch. You do not need to be an expert in social media but have a keen interest in how this type of platform can help communicate with a wider audience. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about social media and technology and wants to gain hands-on experience in a non-profit setting. What you will be doing We’re looking for someone who can provide about 3 hours per week (this is flexible) to work with our team on the following:  Assist with creating PR/Social Media campaigns (Website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram)  Assistance with creation of graphics and design work  Assistance with administration  Producing exciting video/media content  Work with the rest of committee to create and develop content for our social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram  Monitor social media activity and respond to comments and messages in a timely manner.  Assist in managing the organisation's website and ensure it is up-to-date and user-friendly.  Stay up-to-date with emerging social media trends and suggest ways to incorporate them into our digital marketing strategy.  Home based (plus travel to club activities). Ideally you will live in Ayrshire. We seek applications from anyone interested in the role, but particularly welcome applications from people with prior experience of social media/digital marketing for other clubs/groups. You will be asked to attend committee meetings and also have knowledge of the local area so we ask that you live locally to be able to do this role. We process applications as we receive them, we will close the role when we find a suitable volunteer for the role. Consequently, the role may close before the advertised closing date. A full UK driving licence is desirable. To apply for this role, please upload a covering letter (maximum 2 sides of A4) and CV to info@ayrshiretigers.co.uk. Closing date for applications is Friday 11th August 2023 at noon. Interviews will take place, via video conference and will be conducted by at least one member of the Board of Trustees. Benefits of being a committee member with Ayrshire Tigers PFC include:  Improve support to powerchair users and their families in your local area.  You could build up knowledge and hands on experience of disabled people.  Access free training and learn new skills.  Meet new people.  A worthwhile achievement to add to your CV.  Having fun whilst carrying out a valuable role.  This is a rewarding and fulfilling opportunity and will allow you to make a difference to those you are supporting and their families.  Volunteering can keep you mentally stimulated and provide you with a sense of purpose. Experience required:  We are keen to hear from young people with good knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications. An understanding of Adobe Software applications would be advantageous.  Computer/IT/PR/Marketing  Good verbal and written communication skills.  Knowledge of social media platforms and content.  An interest in website management and content creation.  Positive attitude and willingness to learn and adapt. Support  Named contact for volunteer  Expenses paid: Yes  Expenses details: Travel expenses  In return for your time, the club will provide any training deemed necessary and put you through your PVG.  Club Chairperson and committee members to support the volunteer where needed.

An opportunity to work as part of a team and to develop your communicative skills. The Club Secretary is the hub of the club, acting as the club's communicator with our membership and external organisations. The Secretary plays a key role in supporting the Chair and being part of a small and committed team. At present, our Committee is made up of the Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Fundraising Representative, Parent Representative and Player Representative. Duties: • Preparing for and participating in meetings • Sending notices of all meetings to committee members/club membership • 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 • 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. • Maintain accurate records of player membership, volunteer records, and contact details • Keep the membership updated on all news and information • Write to all members inviting them to various events held throughout the year including the AGM, an Xmas Night Out and an Annual Awards Night. • maintain the Club's Constitution & Bye-Laws, Policies & Procedures and any working agreements • Attend the club monthly committee meetings, giving a report on any correspondence received /sent • Act as the main admin interface between the club and external agencies with whom we work • Routing incoming enquiries to the appropriate committee member(s) for action As a charity trustee you will help to set and maintain the charity’s vision, mission and values. You will also help to ensure that the charity: • pursues its charitable purposes as defined in its Governing Document • complies with relevant legislation or regulations • works towards sustainability by developing a funding strategy • maintains the financial stability of Ayrshire Tigers PFC, • resources are well managed and used effectively As a trustee you will also be involved in appointing and supporting Ayrshire Tigers PFC volunteers. New Trustees should be able to attend at least 75% of meetings per year. It is important to note that no one individual is responsible for the governance of the charity, rather we act collectively and make decisions based on collective responsibility. Not had experience as a trustee? Don’t worry - We have support in place to support all new trustees. A full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential. In return for your time, the club will provide any training deemed necessary and put you through your PVG. To apply for this role, please upload a covering letter (maximum 2 sides of A4) and CV to info@ayrshiretigers.co.uk. Closing date for applications is the 1st September 2023 at noon. Interviews will take place, via video conference and will be conducted by at least one member of the current Board of Trustees.

Volunteering Matters are a national volunteering charity. We are currently supporting MADE4U in ML2, a vibrant community organisation in the ML2 area of North Lanarkshire, through the development of their Board of Trustees. MADE4U in ML2 was founded in 2006, through the collective action and community compassion of a number of local churches in Wishaw, North Lanarkshire. Our vision is to see a community free of isolation, low self-worth and lack of opportunity for change. Our main charitable aims are reduction of poverty and distress in the community in which we work, and to increase the health and wellbeing of those in the area, through community development, education, support and recreational activities. We are committed to partnership working, and the engagement and support of local volunteers. Charity Trustees are a group of people who ultimately exercise control over, and are legally responsible for, the charity. They provide overall direction, support and encouragement, ensure the smooth running of the organisation and are responsible for the governance of the charity. We currently have 5 members of our Board of Trustees offering a range of skills and experience and local connections. We are currently looking to recruit talented new Trustees who can support our organisation with its charitable aim of making a difference within the ML2 community. We are particularly looking for individuals who have experience in either Human Resources, Finance/Accounting, Income Generation/Fundraising, Building Management, or Leadership/Management. A full volunteer role description, for the position of charity Trustee, is available. The Board of Trustees normally meets bi-monthly, usually online via Zoom and occasionally at the MADE4U IN ML2 Centre in Cambusnethan, Wishaw. It is important that Trustees are able to visit the centre and be available to meet with staff occasionally. The commitment required of a Trustee is normally 6-8 hours per month however this can vary at different time periods of the year and depending on strategic priorities and focus. A full induction and on-going training will be offered, as well as on-going support and incurred travel expenses. Ideally, Trustee’s will commit to the role for a period of 1-3 years minimum, providing a level of stability to the Board and the wider charity. As a volunteer, we can offer you: ● A rewarding volunteering experience with the opportunity to support and shape the work and strategic direction of a well respected, local charity in North Lanarkshire ● The opportunity to use your skills and experience in a way that benefits the ML2 community ● Becoming a Trustee can be an ideal opportunity for personal growth and development, gaining experience in governance and leadership ● The opportunity to work closely with other stakeholders, meeting new people We welcome any enquiries regarding this position and would be happy to discuss it further with any interested parties. If you would like a copy of the full role description, please do contact us by expressing your interest in volunteering.