RVS runs a shop serving staff visitors and patients of the newly named West Glasgow Ambulatory Care Hospital based at the site in Yorkhill. The shop runs 7 days a week from 8am to 8pm. Our team needs assistants to serve customers, fill shelves, operate the till and so on. We have three shifts each day in the morning, afternoon and early evenings and can be flexible to suit your availability. Many of the families using the hospital services do so over a number of months and we often develop friendships with them. The kids love to get out of the wards when they can and come to spend their pocket money with RVS.

Nursing Support Volunteers support the CHAS at Home Nursing Team to provide care and support to babies, children young people and their families in their own homes. >What activities will I be involved in? • Helping to get the children up in the mornings/put to bed in the evening • Helping to bathe and dress the children, transfer them into their chairs • Keeping siblings company whilst nursing staff attend to the other children • Supporting the children/siblings with activities • Assisting the nursing staff to take the children(and their siblings if required) on outings • Assisting with the Nursing Team with cleaning of equipment and tidying • Support at mealtimes when appropriate >How much time should I offer? • You can volunteer on any day of the week, in the morning, afternoon or evening. Shifts are flexible and depend on the needs of the families supported by the CHAS at Home team in North East Scotland and Moray. The time commitment can be negotiated with your supervisor. >What are the benefits to me? • Learning new skills • Using your existing skills for a great cause • Getting more involved and making a real difference to the families of children with a life-shortening condition. • Adding to your cv • Meeting new people • Having fun! >What are the benefits to the children and families supported by CHAS? By volunteering with the CHAS at Home team in nursing support, you will be ensuring that children and young people receive the highest quality support and care across North East Scotland and Moray. >What’s the next step? If you’re interested in the role you can apply online at https://www.chas.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer/volunteer-application-form or if you have any questions please contact the Volunteering Team on volunteering@chas.org.uk or 0141 779 6195.

Nursing Support Volunteers support the CHAS at Home Nursing Team to provide care and support to babies, children young people and their families in their own homes. >What activities will I be involved in? • Helping to get the children up in the mornings/put to bed in the evening • Helping to bathe and dress the children, transfer them into their chairs • Keeping siblings company whilst nursing staff attend to the other children • Supporting the children/siblings with activities • Assisting the nursing staff to take the children(and their siblings if required) on outings • Assisting with the Nursing Team with cleaning of equipment and tidying • Support at mealtimes when appropriate >How much time should I offer? • You can volunteer on any day of the week, in the morning, afternoon or evening. Shifts are flexible and depend on the needs of the families supported by the CHAS at Home team in North East Scotland and Moray. The time commitment can be negotiated with your supervisor. >What are the benefits to me? • Learning new skills • Using your existing skills for a great cause • Getting more involved and making a real difference to the families of children with a life-shortening condition. • Adding to your cv • Meeting new people • Having fun! >What are the benefits to the children and families supported by CHAS? By volunteering with the CHAS at Home team in nursing support, you will be ensuring that children and young people receive the highest quality support and care across North East Scotland and Moray. >What’s the next step? If you’re interested in the role you can apply online at https://www.chas.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer/volunteer-application-form or if you have any questions please contact the Volunteering Team on volunteering@chas.org.uk or 0141 779 6195.

Can you make a difference to elderly patients within a health setting? Patients that have been in hospital for a prolonged period of time can experience isolation and frustration due to a lack of stimulation and visitors. We are looking for mature, confident volunteers with plenty of life experience to help improve the patients’ stay. The main role of the volunteer is to provide friendship and stimulation for elderly patients, many of whom will have some form of cognitive impairment. Tasks will include; * Chatting to patients on a one to one basis and exploring their personal interests * Reading to patients, or playing games such as dominos, board games and crosswords * Providing verbal encouragement and support to the patient during mealtimes * Supporting the activities coordinator with activities on the ward Volunteers can enhance their experience in hospital and potentially avoid them becoming frustrated, which can stem from prolonged periods of time where stimulation is lacking. Many of these patients don’t have visitors.

Main tasks: • Must report to nursing staff on arrival • Helping patients to get settled on their arrival • Stocking up on kitchen supplies and serving tea and coffee • Helping patients to move from one area to another • To help with serving refreshment and meals and to escort patients to the dining room. • To ensure that the DTU room and the kitchen are kept tidy • To facilitate participation by patients in the various activities provided by the Day Centre • Talking and reading to patients • Taking patients for a walk • To pay particular attention to any new patients, or those who find it difficult to socialize and equally respect patients’ need for ‘‘quiet time’’ and privacy. • Occasional administration tasks. • To feedback any information and observations concerning patients well-being to member of staff • This role does not involve driving

Macmillan @ West Lothian is currently developing a volunteer led cancer information and support service, based in local partnership centres across the county. We are looking for male and female volunteers to help deliver this service and provide support to anyone affected by cancer at weekly drop in sessions and community events. Volunteers will be asked to commit 2 – 3 hours each week to offer visitors a listening ear, information that meets their needs and help to access specialist services such as welfare rights advice and counselling. Volunteers can come from any background and should have good communication skills and a helpful, friendly manner. Volunteers should be over 18 and willing to commit to role related training Full training and support and out of pocket travel expenses will be provided

Volunteering Changes Lives! Can you assist with online listings - you will be very welcome at the British Heart Foundation Furniture and Electrical Store. There are lots of benefits to volunteering, such as developing your existing skills, perfect for enhancing your cv, gaining new skills and supporting a cause you care about. Whatever your reason for joining, you can expect to have lots of fun and meet some great people. For further details please contact Ricki, on 01224 432910 / email.: a25@bhf.org.uk or pop in past the store at 236 Union Street, Aberdeen.

Home from Hospital volunteers transform the lives of older people by supporting and empowering them to live the life they want and stay connected to their communities after a stay in hospital. From on the ward to back at home, even everyday tasks can seem a challenge when recovering. You’ll make a real difference to the older people you support by providing a helping hand while they get back on their feet; whether it’s visiting on ward, providing a welcome home, company to the shops or collecting a prescription. Your role will involve elements of lone working and building a relationship with those you visit, which is hugely rewarding for both you and the older people. Your role will include working with an older person to identify what would improve their life and then enabling them to take positive steps to connect to their community and reduce their isolation. Flexible times available during Monday to Friday morning or afternoon. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact us via email: aberdeensupport@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk or tel 01224 937110.

To assist in the provision of a trolley shop service within a hospital or health care centre environment, offering refreshments, reading material and engaging socially with patients. >KEY TASKS MAY INCLUDE: -Offering refreshments and reading materials -Cash handling and reconciliation -Stock replenishment and rotation -Acting as a friendly point of contact for customers >BENEFITS TO VOLUNTEER -Enriching the lives of older people in your local community -Working in hospital/health care centre environment -Contributing to the work of Royal Voluntary Service to help older people get the best out of life -Making new friends -Developing skills and experience All volunteer support makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. For further information please contact: Lynda Carnie at email lynda.carnie@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk or tel.: 07768460189.

This position is for a Tea Bar Assistant to help serve in the Tea Bar at the Eye Clinic, providing tea, coffee and refreshments for people in for appointments. It gives you an opportunity to meet and talk to different people and help. It is very rewarding and people really appreciate your being there. For further details please contact: Lynda Carnie at email lynda.carnie@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk or tel.: 07768460189.