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Ayrshire Ukraine Community group aims are to raise as much money as possible to aid the needs of those in Ukraine who are affected by the ongoing war. The monies raised also supports those who have been temporarily relocated to the UK.
Over the last 2.5 years since the war commenced, the group has assisted and supported the incoming displaced persons fleeing the war zone with approximately 350 refugees now settled in Ayrshire homes
We are currently recruiting a Retail Assistant for our shop unit in Ayr.
Main duties: Greeting customers, cash handling (optional), keeping shop floor clean and tidy, putting out stock, sorting through donations, pricing.
Skills & experience required: No experience required as full support given. Are you happy to help, to be part of a team then we want to hear from you. Whether you love cleaning, chatting or love to organise, or have an eye for fashion? Or are you a social media wiz! All we ask is you have a couple of hours to spare and want to help a good cause!
Learning new skills. Helping a charity whilst having fun at the same time. Development of talents that we value such as communication skills, numeracy, teamwork and taking responsibility.
We prepare clothes from door step collections to actual goods that we can sell in our shops to raise money for Salvation Army. Volunteers are involved in this process.
*Help people who feel alone - just a few hours a week from you could make the future brighter for someone experiencing loneliness or social isolation.*
Hand of Solace is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation which helps people who may be lonely or at risk of loneliness and social isolation.
-What our volunteers do:
Loneliness and social isolation affect people of all ages and backgrounds. Being or feeling alone can have a devastating impact on people’s health and wellbeing, as well as on communities, hospitals and other public services. Through just a few hours a week, you could provide a huge help for someone experiencing loneliness or social isolation.
-Support for people and volunteering during COVID-19 Pandemic:
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, our befriending service to our older people has now transitioned from face to face to phone/video contact. We now also offer shopping, prescription collection etc. where necessary to the older people. Depression is also a major issue so our befrienders are needing to keep in touch more often than before to ensure their Befriendees are safe and sound and to offer any possible support.
-How to get involved:
We provide volunteer support to tackle loneliness in the following areas of Aberdeen:
- Stoneywood
- Seaton
- Bucksburn
- Northfield
- Bridge of Don
- Dyce
If you would like to volunteer with us, send us an email or give us a ring and we will contact you within a few days to provide further details and discuss how you can get involved. Our email is info@handofsolace.co.uk , or by phoning the contact number- 07378432436.
Linking Lives UK has been working hard to respond effectively to the impact of Covid-19 particularly among those already affected by social isolation and loneliness on a daily basis.
Aberdeen Two’s Company is a local telephone befriending service that connects volunteers with local people (‘Link Friends’) through telephone contact. The aim of our telephone befriending is to help reduce the impact that social isolation by making connections with others. This is especially important at this time of COVID-19 Crisis in the UK.
To volunteer and help please complete the following form at https://forms.gle/5LbSKmH7o9Zh5J2n8 or email aberdeentwoscompany@gmail.com
All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated.
We are looking for Winter Warriors to help grit our local pavements and keep Stockethill, Cornhill, and the surrounding areas safe for residents of all ages and physical abilities.
As a Winter Warrior, you will be a part of a team of local residents. Warriors work in pairs to grit pavements and keep the pavements safe to use. The team receives advance warning of bad weather and our Coordinator is responsible for managing the Warriors to ensure best use of resources.
You will receive training and all equipment is provided.
A fantastic opportunity to help make a real difference for people and the community during winter. All volunteer help is greatly appreciated.
For more information please contact Bea Dawkins, Chairperson at email: beadawkins93@gmail.com
Do you love using computers? Then this role is for you researching and valuing items, writing descriptions and listing the items on our Online Listing portal, and picking , packing , and posting the orders.
Here at Oxfam, we're dedicated to fighting poverty and inequality. Oxfam is a global movement of millions of people who share the belief that, in a world rich in resources, poverty isn't inevitable. We respond fast in emergencies, work on long-term projects with communities and campaign for genuine, lasting change. Our volunteers, staff, and those we aim to influence are all guided by our values of empowerment, accountability, and inclusiveness.
If you have a couple of hours to give to Oxfam, then we'd like to hear from you.
We want to hear from you if you are:
• Reliable and honest
• Willing to learn new skills
• Interested in working with a team
What you will be doing:
• Researching donated items to find value them
• Preparing items to make the most of our donations
• Writing accurate descriptions to go on our website
• Taking quality photographs to attract online customers
• Packing and posting online orders
• Putting your passion to good use by specialising in your favourite areas
Do you enjoy meeting and speaking to new people and making someone’s day, then your skills will be appreciated, serving customers, and keeping the shop floor tidy and well stocked. Interacting with customers to help them find what they are looking for.
Here at Oxfam we're dedicated to fighting poverty and inequality. Oxfam is a global movement of millions of people who share the belief that, in a world rich in resources, poverty isn't inevitable. We respond fast in emergencies, work on long-term projects with communities and campaign for genuine, lasting change. Our volunteers, staff, and those we aim to influence are all guided by our values of empowerment, accountability, and inclusiveness.
There are several different areas in our shops that could use your expertise. Whether you are passionate about clothing, love to organise, know your bric-a-brac or even want to get creative with our displays, your time, and skills with be appreciated.
If you have a couple of hours to give to Oxfam, then we'd like to hear from you.
We want to hear from you if you are:
• Reliable and honest
• Willing to learn new skills
• Interested in working with a team
The role involves:
• Operating the till
• Giving customers a great shopping experience
• Keeping the shop floor clean and tidy
• Assisting with stock and re-stocking the shop floor
• Assisting in displaying items for sale on the shop floor
• Championing our Gift Aid Scheme
Our Buckie lifeboat crew couldn’t launch without a strong fundraising crew in support. You could save lives at sea by helping organise and run fundraising activities in the area. Could you spare a couple of hours to help at a store collection?
As part of our fundraising crew you will be supporting the lifesaving work of the volunteer lifeboat crew.
The RNLI has a wide network of local fundraising teams/groups organising a broad range of events and activities each year raising vital life-saving funds. The teams/groups are supported by a Community Manager.
The range and frequency of the events is determined by the team members themselves and the amount of time volunteered is up to the individual.
We are keen to welcome new people with new ideas and new skills into our local team so that we can develop our programme of fundraising activities and events in new, creative and innovative ways and contribute to saving more lives at sea.
Together we save lives at sea.
The impact you will make
You will enable volunteer RNLI lifeboat crews to save lives at sea by carrying out and supporting vital fundraising activity in your local community.
When there is a fire, flood or severe weather, we’re among the first to respond. From making a cup of tea to delivering the essentials, we work with other organisations to do what’s needed straight away.
This service operates 24/7 and is staffed by volunteers on an on call rota
To be a part of this Emergency Response Service, we are looking volunteers who:
Can be on call for 24 hours a month, but not necessarily regular volunteering
Can get to Thurso Fire Station KW14 8PS within 30 minutes.
Are available to undertake required e-learning modules and Zoom training sessions in the first few months of volunteering (please see details in the Learning Pathway attached) plus other service specific trainings as required.
Can ideally drive and have access to a vehicle, though this is not essential. Drivers should have held a driving licence for at least 2 years which allows them to drive in the UK.
Due to the nature of this role, applicants must undergo an Enhanced PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) check.