CHSS No Live Half Lived Stroke Rehabilitation Support Services provide support for anyone who has had a stroke as they leave hospital, return home and resume daily life. People who have had a stroke will be supported and helped to relearn or adapt skills so that they can be as independent as possible. Our service follows a pathway from hospital rehabilitation to either one to one rehabilitation or community rehabilitation support, or a combination of both. This can be delivered on a one to one basis or in a group setting. Our volunteering roles takes place either in hospital, home or community setting. The aim of the service is to help people to overcome or cope with the damage caused by a stroke so that they can focus on enjoying life again. Our services provides communication support for people who are finding it difficult to speak, read, write, memory, thinking or understand what other people are saying. We aim to provide a welcoming and stimulating environment which supports and promotes communication and encourages social interaction, enabling people to improve their quality of life, build confidence and self-esteem, and return to their communities with ease. You don’t need special qualifications to be part of our team of volunteers just the ability to offer commitment, to attend training and have a desire to support people who have had a stroke, resulting in cognitive and communication difficulties. As a volunteer you will enjoy interaction with service users and other volunteers and you will be learning new skills in your spare time.

We are offering a number of volunteering positions at both our Linwood and Paisley stores, these range from processing donated stock, fundraising and also departmental champions who may have an interest in such things as books, movies, music, jewelry, fashion, health and safety, till operating, customer services or accounting. We already have a number of volunteers and are looking to expand our team, there is an opportunity to expand your cv and above all it’s fun.

Crohn’s and Colitis UK have teams of volunteers based around the country making a positive impact in their local communities to raise awareness of Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Join our local team of volunteers where you’ll take an active role in planning and delivering one or more of our awareness raising activities: - organising events - writing articles and creating newsletters - managing social media pages - fundraising Why get involved? We are determined to make life better for the 300,000 + people living with Crohn’s and Colitis and to ultimately find cure! You can play a significant role in championing more awareness and bringing people together to understand these conditions and how they impact the lives of patients with Crohn’s or Colitis, their family and friends. This is a great opportunity to be involved in your local community. You’ll enhance and learn new skills such as organisation and event management, be part of a fun and compassionate team and learn about the work of an ambitious national health charity.

As a volunteer you will be an integral part of the team at each venue, supporting the festival staff with artists, venues, audiences and members of the public. By committing to volunteering we expect you to do a minimum of 4 shifts across the ten days (a shift can last on average 6 hours). Roles include: Ambassadors, Concert & Artistic Assistant, FOH & Box Office Assistant, Technical Assistant, Drivers, Photographers, Mardi Gras Support.

Dog Foster Carer The Freedom Project is a free fostering service for dogs belonging to people fleeing from domestic abuse. Families fleeing domestic abuse are usually unable to take their pets with them into a refuge so in many cases they are reluctant to leave their home until they know there is somewhere safe for their pets. Dogs Trust, alongside other pets fostering services in the UK, offers a solution. We always need volunteers living in the Central Belt of Scotland to become foster carers and we think there are many fantastic benefits to being part of the Freedom Project: -The enjoyment of caring for a dog without the lifetime commitment -You will be helping a family and their dog to escape from an abusive home -Walking a dog is a fantastic way to exercise and keep fit and healthy -Dogs are a great talking point and a way to get out and meet new people -You’ll receive ongoing advice and support from our friendly Freedom Project staff -Dogs Trust covers all food, expenses and veterinary bills Without the help and support of our dedicated volunteer foster carers, we wouldn't be able to run the Freedom Project. If you are interested in applying to become a foster carer for the Freedom Project, please complete our online enquiry form and we will send you an application form and information pack so you can find more about what it means to be a volunteer foster carer. We may also give you a call to chat about the project and whether the opportunity is right for you. It usually takes up to 3 weeks to become a registered volunteer. https://www.moretodogstrust.org.uk/volunteer/enquiry-form

Volunteering to work within the UKs biggest female youth organisation. Girlguiding is youth led and adult volunteers help facilitate young peoples ideas. Volunteers ensure a safe environment where young members can gain confidence and are empowered to use their voice. Full training will be provided

The rehabilitation support service needs volunteers to help with it's work. You don't need any special qualifications to be part of our team of volunteers, just the ability to offer commitment to attend training and have a desire to support people who have had a stroke, resulting in communication difficulties. As a volunteer you will enjoy interaction with service users and other volunteers, and you will be learning new skills in your spare time. Our service follows a pathway from hospital (hospital rehabilitation support) to community (community rehabilitation support)and can be delivered in a one-to-one and / or group setting. So this volunteering role can take place in a community setting, in the hospital or in the home. Our rehabilitation support volunteers assist and support our service users, using various communication strategies, communication based activities and conversation. Whether you choose to volunteer in our hospital rehabilitation, communication group or one-to-one, we aim to provide a welcome and stimulating environment which supports and promotes communication and encourages social interaction, enabling people to build confidence and self esteem and improve quality of life, encouraging them to engage with their communities.

Over 80 Syrian refugees - all of them in family groups - have settled in Renfrewshire over the past year. Barnardo’s are working alongside Renfrewshire council to support Refugees arriving from Syria to feel settled in their new home. Activities undertaken by volunteers include befriending and mentoring, helping to run groups and day trips and acting as advocates. Depending on your availability and experience, your volunteering could involve supporting parents, children, young people or a family. Volunteering with children and young people can be rewarding, challenging and fun. One thing is for sure, it is never dull! A befriender meets regularly with a child or adult, spending time with them listening, talking and sharing experiences. The time spent together supports the development of a positive relationship which is reliable and trusted. Supporting group activities help families to fully participate in and enjoy their own community, whilst making new and sustainable connections.

The life changing services that Caudwell Children deliver across the UK are made possible with the support of thousands of volunteers giving their time to enable disabled children to reach their full potential. We appreciate and value each of our volunteers and want to make your volunteering experience a rewarding and enjoyable one. The time and commitment of volunteers is needed to promote the services of Caudwell Children which can be offered to families who have a child with a disability/chronic health condition. This will involve running an information stand in the local hospital and talking to families who are attending appointments.

Volunteers are required to play a crucial role in the Family Services department for Caudwell Children. In order the service to develop and expand it is crucial that we are able to gain valuable feedback from the families we have helped. Through telephone contact with the families we have supported, volunteers will collect feedback from our service users that will influence the future of the service. Volunteers will be trained to ensure that the families have received the support needed and identify any further support the family may require.