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Did you know that there are RSPB Youth Groups across the UK, and our network is growing and expanding, so we need more volunteers to lead and shape our youth group teams.
You could be the person we need to join this adventure and help support young people in your area to learn about, explore and help the wildlife around them in a fun and engaging way.
Why we love our youth groups!
We know that if young people learn to love wildlife and nature, they will want to protect it and be empowered to take meaningful action to defend it in their own communities.
You could be part of a team of like-minded, enthusiastic people who love nature and want our younger generations to experience that sense of awe when encountering something new or the excitement of being part of a bigger movement to save nature.
What do you need to know?
You will use your existing skills to lead and motivate a team of dedicated volunteers, delegating tasks by getting to know everyone’s strengths and experiences.
You will be the main link with the RSPB youth team and be responsible for sharing information to the youth group. The RSPB Youth Team will support you to ensure the group is using our framework and operating within our standards.
You will need to be confident with using a computer for example to communicate using email to send us required documentation.
With your team you will plan the programme and run the sessions in a safe and fun way. The programme will be made up of activities where young people can experience and take meaningful action to protect nature.
You will ensure that the group’s finances are managed in accordance with our policies and submit annual financial returns.
You will liaise with reserves, local groups and other wildlife organisations. You will invite regular feedback from your group leaders, and most importantly the young people to evaluate the success of your meetings and work out what needs to be done to be even better.
You need to enjoy working with young people – they are the heart of what we do. You will be asked to complete a variety of training including induction and safeguarding and data protection.
The youth groups usually meet monthly, and Main Leaders usually spend six to eight hours per month outside of the meetings on the role depending on how the responsibilities are shared within the team. Members of the Phoenix group are typically aged between 13 to 18.
Why not get in touch and see how you would fit into this role?
PDSA is the vet charity for pets in need, working to keep people and pets together.
Volunteering your time is one of the best ways you can contribute to our life-saving work.
Every year, we treat over 430,000 pets across our 49 Pet Hospitals. Without the support of 2,800 volunteers who kindly donate their time to PDSA, we simply wouldn’t be able to do this.
No matter your skills, background, experience, or the amount of time you can volunteer, we have a volunteering role that is perfect for you. Whether you’re looking for long or short-term opportunities, volunteering is a fantastic way to learn new skills, meet like-minded people, get involved with your local community and support our fantastic cause!
We currently are recruiting volunteers for our wonderful Charity Shop, 195-197 Union Street. This is a great opportunity where you can help support our vital work and:
• gain retail experience, learn new skills and develop your CV
• meet people from all walks of life, make new friends and become part of a fantastic team
• make a difference and do your bit to support a great cause
• receive full training and we’ll reimburse your travel expenses so you’re not out of pocket
• you can devote as much or as little of your spare time!
For more information please contact: Paul Smith, Manager at email: smith.paul@pdsa.org.uk
More information about volunteering with the PDSA is also available at: https://www.pdsa.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer
Saving and Rehoming Strays are a kennel-free animal sanctuary and rehoming centre. We rescue dogs of all
shapes and sizes, irrespective of their physical needs or backgrounds, and care for them whilst they wait to find their new forever homes (predominantly through adoption, but we do have a small proportion of forever fosters).
A proportion of dogs in our care who are unlikely to be rehomed, for one reason or another, and these dog
benefit from our long-term sanctuary care.
As a small charitable organisation, we are seeking a fundraising volunteer to support with our fundraising and event activities. This is a key role within our team as an unfunded rescue we rely on our events and donations to support the continued running of the charity.
The successful applicant will be expected to commit a minimum of 6-8 hours per week to their volunteering (and trustee duties if relevant).
Volunteer Role Summary
You will be a passionate individual with experience in fundraising and/or event management and an interest in animal welfare. You will be organized with excellent communication skills, able to write engaging and professional appeals and be confident picking up the phone to follow-up on potential leads. You will be confident using social media platforms to research and promote our events. You will be confident working with a team of enthusiastic volunteers and ensuring individuals are completing actions as promised. You will be a team player, communicating and obtaining feedback from the trustees and our general manager.
Volunteer Responsibilities
• Investigate and bring creative ideas for fundraising to the table
• Oversee and promote fundraising campaigns establishing the actions required for success of the event and where these are delegated, providing oversight until the event is completed. Bring feedback for each event back to the trustee team.
• Liaise with General Manager to ensure appropriate staffing levels are available for events and that preparations are completed in a timely manner
• Commit to organizing and hosting at least one local event per quarter – includes booking locations, advertising, coordinating with volunteers, venue set-up and promotion of the event.
• Outreach to organisations for donations to be used at charity events for auctions, tombolas, prizes etc.
• Able to visit Ayr site at least every 2 months (and prior to/ following events) to sort, collect and return event supplies.
• Ensure updates and trackers are maintained on the charities online workspace
Where the volunteering position is successful there may be an opportunity to join the board as
a trustee and lead our fundraising efforts and take responsibility for our fundraising/events
management activities. In addition the trustee will sit on our board to ensure the charity is run
efficiently and in accordance with our constitution and purpose.
Please request a copy of the fundraising Trustee Job Description if you are interested.
We rely on the help of the many volunteers who give their time and their talents to us freely. We always need dedicated and reliable volunteers that can help out and new volunteers are always welcome.
There are many volunteering opportunities including working directly with our dogs, manual and maintenance, fostering, becoming a home checker, fundraising and helping at our events. Yet for safety reasons, we ask you to start off as a general volunteer with us and once you have gained the trust of our rescues, then you can start to volunteer directly with our dogs.
Volunteering not only benefits our dogs but also provides lots of benefits for our volunteers too including:
- Meeting like-minded people who are passionate about animal welfare
- Gaining new skills or developing existing ones
- Gaining a sense of achievement by doing something rewarding
- Putting something back into the community
- Developing personal skills and confidence
Please note that if you wish to volunteer at the centre, it does involve physical work and due to our location your own transport is essential.
For on-site roles you will be invited to attend an induction course with our team when you will be asked to show ID and full proof of address before you can take up a volunteering role with us.
On site sessions will currently be at our principle site in Ayr.
The different types of sessions are as follows:
CORE session – daytime, on site including poop picking, kennel cleaning and water checks.
SUPPORT sessions – other on-site activities which may include any of the activities listed below as required by SRS at the time.
SORT session – on site (or may be at home) sorting and preparing donations (daytime or evening).
BARTER session – offsite (with on-site collection – requires transport) supporting with bartering deals made, collecting donations and may also include help with taking washing to the large wash centres.
EVENT sessions – preparing and running events such as car boot sales, tabletop sales etc.
Other activities you can help with? Just get in touch with us and we'll find the perfect role for you.
THANK YOU!
This is an opportunity to get involved in all aspects of stable work - tacking, grooming, leading horses in the school or side walking with riders. Some riders need more assistance than others depending on their ability. It would be helpful if you have an outgoing personality and are able to adapt quickly to different situations. This is a wonderful rewarding opportunity for someone to help us continue to provide a high level of service for our clients. Volunteers will be invited for a short tour of the centre followed by a half-day induction the next week. (Angus border)
We are Guide Dogs and we’re here to help people with sight loss live the life they choose. Our ambition is a future where every person with sight loss has the confidence and support they need to live their lives to the full.
We don’t just provide life-changing guide dogs, we also provide advice, skills, emotional and practical support for people and families living with sight loss to help them live actively, independently and well.
What does the role involve?
Are you an organised person with strong administration skills who enjoys being part of a team? Fundraising secretaries do a fantastic job in keeping our fundraising groups running efficiently... From taking minutes, maintaining accurate records, booking collections and writing letters of thanks to our supporters, the tasks are engaging and most importantly you'll be making a real difference by helping Guide Dogs to provide life changing services to people living with sight loss to help them to live their lives independently!
Pet Fostering Service Scotland provide short term care for pets, when their owner is unable to do so through illness, homelessness or domestic abuse and cannot arrange any alternative care.
We are looking for volunteer foster carers for these pets who would be responsible for meeting the daily needs of the pets in your care, including feeding, cleaning, grooming, exercising and socialising until the pet is returned to its owner. Pet costs such as food and veterinary fees will be met by the owner.
The Dogs Trust are looking for volunteers to join their Freedom Project team to help offer solutions to people fleeing from domestic abuse who are unable to take their pets into refuge. Volunteers will have the opportunity to care for a dog without the lifetime commitment and will help individuals fleeing from domestic abuse and their dogs escape from an abusive home.
The Dogs Trust will cover all expenses for food, veterinary bills, etc. and will carry out monthly monitoring visits to ensure the foster dog has settled in well. When we visit we will bring you any new toys, treats or equipment that you need.
If you are interested in applying then please complete the following online enquiry form: www.moretodogstrust.org.uk/volunteer/enquiry-form
Our Home Visitors play a vital role in delivery of our service by visiting potential volunteer pet foster carers to assess their house, home situation and the fosterer.
Main tasks:
- Contact potential fosterer and arrange a time for the home visit to take place.
- Carry out the home visit following the guidelines provided by PFSS.
- Complete the home visit report and return a copy to the Home Visit Coordinator.
Our pet foster carers provide a full time caring home for pets who have been temporarily separated from their owners while they are unable to care for them. You will be fully responsible for the animal in your care and their daily needs including feeding, cleaning, grooming, exercising and socialising.
- Foster cats must be kept indoors at all times.
- Foster dogs should not be left alone for longer than 5 hours.