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Do you have an interest in cycling?
Would you like to spend time running an e-bike project?
Would you like to get experience in e-bike maintenance?
Volunteer with us, by supporting our cycling project in Maybole. Responsibilities might include:
- helping out during cycling events
- dispatching bikes from the Carrick Centre, Maybole and/or Kirkmichael
- picking up bikes from different localities around the North Carrick area
- cleaning and up keeping of e-bikes after and before rentals
- communicating with people hiring e-bikes
- give a short demonstration/explanation of using an e-bike before rental
Share your passion and knowledge of social media to promote the activities of our charity - the South Ayrshire Community Transport.
What can you expect to be doing? You will be:
- promoting the work of SACT through various social media channels, for example, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
- gathering information locally about activities happening and any other updates
- writing and creating social media content, ensuring it complies with policies and guidelines
- scheduling and posting social media content
- monitoring activity and responding to comments on social media channels
You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge, and make a significant contribution to improving alternative transport initiatives through social media. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of staff and volunteers.
We’re looking for someone with:
- A passion for social media and experience of using social media channels regularly
- Knowledge of the advantages and disadvantages of using social media
- Good IT skills
- Good communication skills
- Willingness to be part of a team
This role is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed.
Volunteering Matters Overview
At Volunteering Matters we believe everyone in the UK should have the opportunity to thrive, so we bring people together to overcome some of society’s most complex issues through the power of volunteering. We partner with communities to overcome adversity, tackling social isolation and loneliness, improving health, developing skills and opportunities. And because we’re a national charity, we do this at scale, sharing our expertise and building partnerships to make an even bigger impact. We turn local knowledge and energy into action and progress, building stronger communities and a better future for all.
Project Overview
Our Family Supporters in Edinburgh project offers practical and emotional support to families across the city of Edinburgh, empowering them to face a range of life challenges. We recruit, train and match dedicated, local volunteers to help families every step of the way, spending 1-1 time together on a personalised set of goals chosen by the family, for the family.
We can help in many ways, such as improved living standards, budgeting, healthier eating, better school life and behaviour, access to health and wellbeing aid, as well as introducing parents to community resources, to name a few. So far, thousands of families across the UK have benefitted from our service and we are now delighted to extend the programmes reach to families in Edinburgh.
Who can volunteer with us?
Our volunteers are locally based people with an understanding of the challenges that families are facing. Aged 18+, each volunteer brings different life experiences and skills that they can use to help the family they are matched to, offering support on a weekly basis for an hour or so each week, usually for 6-9 months at a time that suits everyone. They build a strong relationship based on trust and mutual respect, acting as a friendly face who listens and cares about the family. All volunteers are interviewed, trained to the highest standards and undergo disclosure checks before being matched with a family. We also encourage and welcome volunteers who have the ability to speak multiple languages join our team!
What can we offer volunteers?
As well as the sense of achievement that comes through supporting a family, our volunteers will have the opportunity to learn and develop new skills, attend social events with other volunteers and enhance their employability. Certificates are provided upon completion of induction training and at the end of the commitment, with project staff happy to provide references for future studies or employment.
This opportunity will be in our community café at The Crescent in Whitfield. This will include welcoming people into the café, serving teas and coffees, basic cooking skills, adhering to strict health and hygiene rules, dealing with customers, maintaining a high level of cleanliness in the cafe space and kitchen.
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Suitable for groups, One-off volunteering
Tarbolton Community Council is a voluntary organisation made up of local residents, each with a genuine interest in the community. Their main role is to be representative through consultation with the local community, and make it known to the local authority and other public bodies the views of local people on all matters affecting them.
If you're interested to help out our community in Tarbolton doing various tasks depending on what's happening in our village. Some tasks may include:
- Gardening
- Participating in events
- Maintaining public areas
- and any other tasks that might be needed by the TCC
We welcome all volunteers, even if it is just for a couple of hours a week or a month. We would also welcome any suggestions and ideas which could benefit our community.
We at Sunnybrae are a Very Sheltered Housing complex, set up to enable people to live independently in a community setting with the added bonus of high-quality care and access to meals and activities provided at the Core building. We are looking for volunteers to support our friendly staff team with organising and leading activities for our residents.
Activities could include organising or providing:
* Live music or singing;
* Arts and crafts sessions;
* Physical exercise such as chair yoga, boccia, any active games;
* Gardening and sprucing up our little cul-de-sac;
* Pampering sessions, hair and nails and make-up;
* Technology and learning, maybe you could show our residents a games console or VR set?;
* Fundraising ideas for out comfort fund;
… or just taking a resident for a wander and a blether.
We will be delighted to have your ideas and for you to share your hobbies with us.
These can be group activities or one-to-one activities with residents, tailored to both your interests and the resident’s.
This role is very flexible and does not require fixed days – every hour spent with our residents enriches their lives and will be very much appreciated.
What could a volunteer gain from the experience:
Helping our residents lead a fulfilled life - reviving old skills or even learning new ones is a wonderful thing for them and the satisfaction you will gain from this can make an immense positive difference to your life as well. Maybe you are interested in a job in care in the future? This would be a great opportunity to gain an understanding of the sector and can support a future application. Maybe you could even learn an old skill from one of our residents!
Why we want you
1 in 5 people in the UK say they are lonely. Volunteers like you help people to
gain confidence so that they can reconnect with their local community.
What you will be doing
Give companionship to people in their home or in the community.
Help people to build confidence and self-esteem.
Support people with everyday tasks such as shopping or doctor
appointments.
Help people to use local community services and social groups.
Keep records of tasks.
What's in it for you
Meet new people and be part of a dynamic and inclusive team.
A great opportunity to develop your existing skills and gain new ones.
All training and induction for the role (there is no charge for training).
Reasonable pre-agreed travel expenses for the role including for
attending training.
An opportunity to be part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation
and the knowledge that you are making a difference to people’s lives
Why we want you
1 in 5 people in the UK say they are lonely. Volunteers like you help people to
gain confidence so that they can reconnect with their local community.
What you will be doing
Give companionship to people in their home or in the community.
Help people to build confidence and self-esteem.
Support people with everyday tasks such as shopping or doctor
appointments.
Help people to use local community services and social groups.
Keep records of tasks.
What's in it for you
Meet new people and be part of a dynamic and inclusive team.
A great opportunity to develop your existing skills and gain new ones.
All training and induction for the role (there is no charge for training).
Reasonable pre-agreed travel expenses for the role including for
attending training.
An opportunity to be part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation
and the knowledge that you are making a difference to people’s lives.
As Part Of The Angus Council Holiday Programme , We Are Looking For Additional Volunteers During The Angus School Holidays in 2024
Saturday 6th April & Sunday 7th April
Friday 28 June to Monday 12 August 2024
Monday 7 October to Friday 18 October
Friockheim Park Community Volunteers Are Offering Stay & Play Sessions
At All These Sessions We Will Be Providing Hot/Cold Drinks, Refreshments & Fresh Fruit To Both Children & Adults.
You Will Be Part Of A Team Of Volunteers Running Each Session Which Will Be Held On A Variety Of Days Throughout The Holidays,
An Enhanced PVG Will Be Required For This Role.
Please See Below Sections With More Information.
We Look Forward To Hearing From You Soon.
Join Young Scot's #YSEquity Panel and have your say on our services, making them fairer and more accessible for everyone.
Project Information:
- 11-18 years old (inclusive)
- From April 2024 to March 2025
- Meeting every 6-8 weeks (a mix of online and in-person sessions)
- Anywhere in Scotland
- Travel costs covered
What’s the YSEquity Panel about?
Do you use your Young Scot National Entitlement Card to get on the bus, access the leisure centre or enjoy local discounts? Has it sometimes been tricky for you to get involved in things like school trips, sports clubs or art groups? Then this opportunity could be a great place to have your voice heard!
We want young people aged 11-18 on our YSEquity Panel to help us improve our Young Scot services so they meet the needs of young people, are accessible to everyone and help tackle stigma.
You’ll get the chance to share your experiences with education including any challenges you’ve faced being ready to learn and attending regularly. We’ll also try to offer you opportunities to meet decision makers in Scotland to share your thoughts on these topics too.
The Panel will look at things like:
- Young Scot National Entitlement Card
- Cost of the School Day
- Access to education
- Rewards
- Local Discounts
- Extra-curricular activities
- Information content and more…
We would love to hear from a wide range of young people right across Scotland – we’re particularly interested to hear from:
- young carers
- young people who live in a rural area
- care-experienced young people
- if you get or have had free school meals