For people leaving hospital, adjusting to life at home can be a difficult time. Supporting someone to get their essential shopping or delivering a food parcel, pick up their prescription, popping in to have a chat and a cuppa with them, helping them manage their mail or going with them to appointments, finding local support groups or getting their heating turned on are amongst the things that our volunteers can do to make all the difference for the Service User to feel safe at home. The role can be very varied because we are trying to support the service user with what they need at that time, and everyone is different.

🎨 Calling All Art Enthusiasts! Join Us in Making a Difference! 🎨 Are you passionate about art and looking for a rewarding way to utilise your talents? Erskine, a distinguished veteran's charity with over a century of service, invites you to become a vital part of our noble mission! We are seeking a dedicated volunteer with a background in art to join us in an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in the life of a visually impaired veteran. Your role will be to assist with a captivating and niche art project, providing invaluable support and guidance. What we Offer A chance to make a meaningful difference in a veteran's life A warm and welcoming environment at the esteemed ERMAC Centre, nestled within our picturesque estate A supportive and friendly staff team ready to assist you every step of the way Volunteer Responsibilities: Collaborate with our visually impaired veteran on a fascinating art project Provide hands-on assistance and guidance during art sessions Foster a positive and encouraging atmosphere, inspiring creativity and confidence

We need your help to support this event and help raise vital funds for Scotland's ex-Service men and women. We are looking for volunteers to help with bucket collections and running the Erskine stand during the four days of the show?. Could you spare 2 hours between 10am and 6pm on Fri 24th, Sat 25th, Sun 26th or Mon 27th May on show days. The role will include bucket collecting, supporting us to staff our Erskine stand, welcoming guests and giving out stickers and balloons to donators. As a thank you for helping, you will receive free access to the show. We would also appreciate practical support on Thursday 23rd helping us to set up in advance of the show starting on the 24th. Thank you.

Ferryfield House is looking for confident and enthusiastic volunteers to support older patients. This will involve trying to engage patients in games and social activities on the ward, although sometimes all that is needed is a friendly chat. It would be beneficial to have volunteers who can bring their own passions and hobbies to the ward (like music, photography, or make-up, for example) and integrate these into patient interactions.

About Pain Concern: Pain Concern is a charity providing information and support to people with pain and those who care for them, whether family, friends or healthcare professionals. Visit our website to find out more about what we do, including our Airing Pain radio programme, podcasts, Pain Matters magazine, information helpline, and our research and campaigning work. All pain is unpleasant, but for the 7.8 million people in the UK living with long term pain it is a part of everyday life. It diminishes quality of life more than any other condition, leading often to loss of work, depression and disability. Anyone at any age can develop persistent pain and you will very probably know somebody affected. Although there is usually no cure, people who receive the appropriate treatment, information and support can manage their condition effectively with life-changing results Role Purpose: Pain Concern are seeking an individual who can support the Information Officer volunteer and operational team to devise a classification/indexing scheme for Pain Concern's online resources. What you would be doing: ▪ Working with (including audio and video resources) ▪ Drawing insights from data and other sources to help shape a scheme that is useful and understandable to a range of stakeholders (patients, friends/family, medical professionals, helpline volunteers) ▪ Support with indexing/classifying website resources ▪ Assisting with user testing of the scheme ▪ Documenting the process for knowledge capture ▪ There is potential for delivering training to other Pain Concern volunteers and staff on using the classification scheme Is this role right for me? We are looking for: • Strong attention to detail • Knowledge of classification and/or cataloguing/indexing basics, or of using a controlled vocabulary to label resources (this could be from study or through practical experience) • Strong communication skills • Good organisational skills • Fluency with using Microsoft Office • Knowledge/Interest of chronic pain and long-term conditions (advantageous) • Knowledge of/interest in health literacy Availability and location: • Minimum commitment of 3 months • Volunteer flexibly for a minimum 2-3 hours per week • Volunteer from your own location or from our office at Newcraighall Road, Edinburgh EH15 3HS Benefits to you:  • Experience volunteering as part of a friendly team • Supported by a professional editor and a dedicated volunteer line manager looking after you   • Meet new people  • Build on your employability skills  • A job reference after 3 months of volunteering • Satisfaction of giving a valuable service to the community • On-site car parking • Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with our Volunteer Policy   How do I apply: Download and complete an application form our website at https://painconcern.org.uk/volunteer-for-pain-concern/ For more information please contact hr@painconcern.org.uk

The Dunbeath HUB welcomes volunteers to help at their lunch service, helping to wait on tables, general tidy up and offer a helping hand during this busy few hours.

Not all Heroes wear capes… Some wear kilts! Join us as a volunteer at the Kiltwalk Aberdeen on Sunday 2nd June 2024, which starts off at the beautiful Duthie Park and help us ensure No Life is Half Lived in Scotland! We have a variety of volunteering roles available, from signposting to cheering, engaging with the public at the registration desk, water stations and finish line. Register your interest here to volunteer at Scotland’s biggest mass participation: https://volunteer.chss.org.uk/opportunities/57637-events-volunteer-kiltwalk-aberdeen-2023-12-21 Jack, a CHSS volunteer says: “I’d never done any volunteering before, but it’s been truly rewarding. Volunteering is something you fold into your life, something you enjoy doing." We believe everyone has the right to live life to the full following the diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, stroke or Long Covid. Our Fundraising team is vital in helping us raise the funds needed to provide services such as community support services, specialist nurses, advice and information, education, and peer support. Come be part of the action! By volunteering with CHSS you can learn new skills, make great friends, and make a real difference to people in Scotland who are isolated, scared, or anxious about their condition. For more details and to register your interest to help please visit: https://volunteer.chss.org.uk/opportunities/57637-events-volunteer-kiltwalk-aberdeen-2023-12-21

Ward volunteers are welcome companions to patients; listening and talking with them as well as getting involved in activities in and around the ward. Core Duties include Ø To listen to and talk with patients Ø To read newspapers / books/ letters to patients Ø To take patients out of ward e.g. for a coffee Ø To help ward staff with provision of refreshments Ø To help patients complete menus Ø To provide companionship to patients who may have few visitors Ø Assist visitors to the ward with infection control procedures. Ø Any other duties the Senior Charge Nurse has risk assessed and deemed suitable. If you are interested in becoming a Ward Visitor please get in touch.

Our volunteer meeter and greeters help create a friendly, welcoming and helpful environment within the outpatient department. Help create a friendly, welcoming and helpful environment. To offer directional advice and practical assistance as required by patients and visitors in collaboration with staff. They will provide clear information to visitors and escort people to their destination as needed. Core Duties 1. To display a helpful, friendly and courteous attitude to patients, visitors, staff and colleagues. 2. To act as a contact point welcoming people into the hospital entrance. 3. To provide clear and accurate directional information to help people find their destination. 4. To escort people to their destination as appropriate. 5. To provide information on all local amenities such as toilets, public transport etc. 6. To attend a period of induction training. 7. To attend regular training sessions as required 8. To accompany frail or confused patients to the XRAY department and remain in the waiting area with them to provide reassurance. They will provide clear information to visitors and escort people to their destination as needed.

We are recruiting new walk leaders, helping older adults to get active, maintain or improve their levels of walking, fitness and wellbeing. Our walks range from low-level and slow paced to moderate/brisk paced, often ending with a cuppa and conversation. The walks take place on Friday mornings into early afternoon.