You will provide Mentoring support to adults’ on a 1 : 1 basis to adults age 18+ who wish to develop a focus on their aspirations. The Mentor will be able to inspire and empower by breaking down the individual’s goal into smaller targets helping to achieve their bigger goal . The volunteer should be willing to meet with an adult and inspire them to set and achieve their goal through meeting with them for one hour per week. The first few weeks may be just getting to know the Mentee and understanding their aspirations. The Mentor should then be able to work with the Mentee and agree on an’ achievement plan’, setting small goals and tasks to help the individual focus on steps to realising their potential’. You will meet with your Mentee in a public space i.e. library, cafe etc to motivate and empower them to ‘think clearly on their past achievements, their existing skills and set next step goals to realising their aims. Depending on the aspiration and the individual, we would expect the Mentor relationship to last for 6 months. And will be timed to suit all parties involved. We require Mentors to enjoy working with people and have good people skills and are respectful caring individuals. Training and support to become a valuable Mentor will be given. All out of pocket expenses will be paid. There will be opportunities to develop the role as Mentor and move onto becoming a ‘Lead Mentor’ supporting and training other volunteers or a group Mentor.

Take a little time to make a big difference. At Strathcarron Hopsice we are always looking for compassionate people who are able to commit to a couple of hours to visit someone who is lonely and isolated, or living with an illness, in their own home or to take them out for a short trip. Volunteers get a great deal of pleasure from these visits, the activities they do and the special connections they develop. No specific skills are required except for empathy and a good listening ear! Full training and support is provided.

Volunteer Befriender

In this role you'll be working behind the scenes to sort and prepare goods for sale to be distributed to our shops. With your help we'll be able to spot the hidden treasures amoungst donated items which will help raise vital funds towards the target of £88,000 St Andrew's Hospice needs to raise per week to provide specialist palliative care services across Lanarkshire.

Join us at Airdrie CAB, be part of our team that supports our local community. We offer tailored workshops, specialised support, such as improving digital or communication skills, be involved in external events also shadow an experienced Adviser to build on your interview skills. You will be fully supported to be the best version of yourself. Meet new people who are also wanting to learn something new and are ready for a challenge. We will provide all the training via tutor sessions and online support. There will be regular opportunity to shadow your mentor within the bureau when they are seeing clients, this is an opportunity to improve your knowledge on a wide range of topic's. We regularly attend external events and you will get the chance to participate in these. There is the chance to specialise if you find a subject particularly interesting, further training is recommended and fully supported. We have a social outing every 2 months which is a chance to catch up with all your colleagues in a relaxed and informal setting. We ask for Volunteers to give 6 hours per week volunteering in the bureau once the training has been completed. We are very flexible, it is essential that our Volunteers enjoy the experience of Volunteering. Everyone has different needs and we pride ourselves in treating everyone as an individual. Volunteer with us.

Volunteers will visit an elderly person within their own home, work with a group or by telephone on a regular basis. This can take place at any time of the week, and volunteers will be asked to support the elderly person for an hour or two per week. Volunteers will help the elderly befriendee by taking them on outings, helping build their self-esteem and confidence, and share hobbies and experiences, as well as having fun. No previous experience is required and volunteers will be provided with full training.

You will be helping provide practical and emotional support to people. Every individual will need different support from us to help, below are some examples of what you might support with: Taking someone on a short trip or helping them run errands, providing door-to-door assistance for an appointment or visit. Offering a trained volunteer escort and conveying passengers safely from their starting point to their final destination either in BRC vehicles or in the driver's own vehicle. Accompanying someone on a public transport journey, enabling clients to keep appointments safely and efficiently. Commitment: 1-3 Journeys per week, service operates Monday to Saturday. Minimum of 12 months commitment. Volunteers for this role must hold a full UK driving licence.

You will be helping provide practical and emotional support to people. Every individual will need different support from us to help, below are some examples of what you might support with: Taking someone on a short trip or helping them run errands, providing door-to-door assistance for an appointment or visit. Offering a trained volunteer escort and conveying passengers safely from their starting point to their final destination either in BRC vehicles or in the driver's own vehicle. Accompanying someone on a public transport journey, enabling clients to keep appointments safely and efficiently. Commitment: 1-3 Journeys per week, service operates Monday to Saturday. Minimum of 12 months commitment. Volunteers for this role must hold a full UK driving licence.

You will be helping provide practical and emotional support to people. Every individual will need different support from us to help, below are some examples of what you might support with: Taking someone on a short trip or helping them run errands, providing door-to-door assistance for an appointment or visit. Offering a trained volunteer escort and conveying passengers safely from their starting point to their final destination either in BRC vehicles or in the driver's own vehicle. Accompanying someone on a public transport journey, enabling clients to keep appointments safely and efficiently. Commitment: 1-3 Journeys per week, service operates Monday to Saturday. Minimum of 12 months commitment. Volunteers for this role must hold a full UK driving licence.

It starts with Hello and it's often surprising who is affected by loneliness. Together we want to reach out reconnecting thousands of lonely people with their communities, tackling what is shortening lives and eroding wellbeing. Community Connectors support people affected by social isolation and loneliness to help them gain confidence and to reconnect to their community in partnership with existing and new partner organisations. This involves: being aware of and keeping up to date with local community services appropriate to service users with support from manager; supporting lonely and socially isolated service users to build confidence, self-esteem and to regain independence; carry out tasks independently and as an effective team member; listening to people's needs, aspirations and concerns, and co-creating a step plan to ensure the person meets their aims - this may involve providing advice on regular, healthy nutrition and hydration and managing hygiene; and supporting people to attend local community services suitable to their needs, helping them identify other activities in the area and going with them as necessary - this may involve travelling with service users or transporting them using your own vehicle where appropriate. “I’m showing compassion, empowering people, letting them know what help is out there, and helping them move forward.” Lisa, Independent Living Volunteer Location: Glenrothes Office Commitment: The service operates from Monday to Friday between the hours of 10:00am – 17:00pm. Minimum commitment of 6 months, volunteers must be available 3 - 4 hours per week on weekdays