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We are looking for individuals to take up an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of the vaccination programme in Aberdeen city. Working with the team at the Aberdeen City Vaccination Centre in the former John Lewis site in the city centre, you will be an integral part of the team supporting the flow of patients through the centre and providing help to the public where required.
Duties will include greeting patients as they attend the centre, assisting those with mobility issues as they move through the centre, and escorting patients to other areas (i.e. toilet facilities) where required. You may also be asked to help with restocking of supplies, assist with queue management, and support the team with other tasks where required.
All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated.
For more information please contact Ali Macaulay, Support Manager at email: alison.macaulay@nhs.scot or tel.: 07790 713260.
Last updated a day ago
We need enthusiastic local people with a range of skills and experience to join our management board. As part of this team you will be responsible for the strategic management of the bureau.
As a member of the Board you will be expected to:
Attend Board Meetings (approximately 6 each year, normally early weekday evenings at the Bureau offices in Galashiels) and occasional development sessions with the Bureau team (1-2 each year)
• Take an active part in the discussions at the meetings
• Support our Bureau team of volunteers and staff
• Help set the Bureau’s strategy, policies, and project plans
Last updated a day ago
We rely on volunteers like you to help us improve the lives of people with sight loss. We have dogs at the end of their training who need a home until they are matched up with their client. You will care for the dog for around 4 weeks full time until they are matched with a client.
What does the role involve?
• Providing a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for a dog.
• Ensuring the dog is fed, exercised, and cared for to maintain excellent health.
• Using positive reinforcement training techniques to teach or maintain behaviours.
• Ensuring the dog is not left alone for more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period.
• Requires flexibility as the Guide Dog Mobility Specialist staff member will have to pick up and drop off the dog at various times on different days depending on the dogs training needs.
Last updated 5 days ago
We rely on volunteers like you to help us improve the lives of people with sight loss. We have dogs at various ages and stages of their career who may need temporary accommodation and the need will be dependent on your location and circumstances. In this role your support will include:
• Providing a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for a dog or puppy.
• Ensuring the dog or puppy is fed, exercised, and cared for to maintain excellent health.
• Using positive reinforcement training techniques to teach or maintain behaviours.
• Ensuring the dog is not left alone for more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period.
Foster volunteers who care for dogs in training need to drop off and collect their dog from our Hamilton Office. Times are normally Monday to Friday between 8 - 9am and 5 - 6pm. Dogs will stay with our staff in the centre during the day to complete training. In the evenings and at weekends volunteer dog fosterers will keep the dog at home.
Last updated 5 days ago
For people leaving hospital, adjusting to life at home can be a difficult time. Helping someone get their essential shopping, pick up their prescription or get the heating turned on can make all the difference for them to feel safe at home.
This service operates from Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm
We would like you to:
volunteer for 4 hours per week, either one 4 hour shift or 2 x 2 hours.
live within 20 miles of Galashiels
drive if possible but this is not essential.
Health and Safety Statement
We take an individual approach to ensuring your safety. We may ask you to complete a simple risk assessment. We will also have a conversation with you to discuss any restrictions that may still be in place in your region and identify any adjustments you may need. If you have any questions before applying please contact us at healthvolunteer@redcross.org.uk
Last updated 5 days ago
For people leaving hospital, adjusting to life at home can be a difficult time. Helping someone get their essential shopping, pick up their prescription or get the heating turned on can make all the difference for them to feel safe at home.
This service is available 7 days a week 9.00am - 8.00pm depending on needs.
We would like you to :
volunteer at least 4 hours a week within the above times
to drive and have use of a car if possible, though this is not essential
Health and Safety Statement We take an individual approach to ensuring your safety. We may ask you to complete a simple risk assessment. We will also have a conversation with you to discuss any restrictions that may still be in place in your region and identify any adjustments you may need. If you have any questions before applying please contact us at healthvolunteer@redcross.org.uk
Last updated 5 days ago
For people leaving hospital, adjusting to life at home can be a difficult time. Helping someone get their essential shopping, pick up their prescription or get the heating turned on can make all the difference for them to feel safe at home.
This service is available 7 days a week 9.00am - 8.00pm depending on needs.
We would like you to :
volunteer at least 4 hours a week within the above times
to drive and have use of a car if possible, though this is not essential
Health and Safety Statement We take an individual approach to ensuring your safety. We may ask you to complete a simple risk assessment. We will also have a conversation with you to discuss any restrictions that may still be in place in your region and identify any adjustments you may need. If you have any questions before applying please contact us at healthvolunteer@redcross.org.uk
Last updated 5 days ago
For people leaving hospital, adjusting to life at home can be a difficult time. Helping someone get their essential shopping, pick up their prescription or get the heating turned on can make all the difference for them to feel safe at home.
This service is available 7 days a week 9.00am - 8.00pm depending on needs.
We would like you to :
volunteer at least 4 hours a week within the above times
to drive and have use of a car if possible, though this is not essential
Health and Safety Statement We take an individual approach to ensuring your safety. We may ask you to complete a simple risk assessment. We will also have a conversation with you to discuss any restrictions that may still be in place in your region and identify any adjustments you may need. If you have any questions before applying please contact us at healthvolunteer@redcross.org.uk
Last updated 5 days ago
For people leaving hospital, adjusting to life at home can be a difficult time. Helping someone get their essential shopping, pick up their prescription or get the heating turned on can make all the difference for them to feel safe at home.
This service is available 7 days a week 9.00am - 8.00pm depending on needs.
We would like you to :
volunteer at least 4 hours a week within the above times
to drive and have use of a car if possible, though this is not essential
live on Shetland mainland
Health and Safety Statement We take an individual approach to ensuring your safety. We may ask you to complete a simple risk assessment. We will also have a conversation with you to discuss any restrictions that may still be in place in your region and identify any adjustments you may need. If you have any questions before applying please contact us at healthvolunteer@redcross.org.uk
Last updated 5 days ago
As a marketing volunteer, you will have the opportunity to support our social media and communications activity. This will include engaging with the local community, promoting partnership work, and growing our core service users.
The volunteer will be expected to have experience and confidence using social media platforms to communicate with the local community and partners both locally and nationally. (e.g., Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn. You will also be confident using graphic design platforms and video creation tools such as Canva & Movie Maker to create concise and engaging content which showcases our work and informs the community of our services. Volunteer must understand and adhere to organisations GDPR.
This post is ideally suited to a graduate student in business or marketing, or someone with relevant experience who is looking for volunteering work to make an impact in the third sector.
Last updated 6 days ago