FreshAyr CIC is a socially engaged art practice to connect people with place creatively. Aspiring to encourage every aspect of creativity as important: from low commitment skills to high-end aspirational arts. That provides opportunities to ALL members of society without discrimination through active creative engagement. We are working towards reviving Ayr Town Centre through creating a Cultural Hive filled with art projects, workshops, events, inclusive and engaging all people in Ayr. Volunteers Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the participation of volunteers. The role includes: Recruiting and supervising volunteers and work experience.

Volunteers required to assist with admin duties and bookkeeping.

Looking for a volunteer to assist the Lead Gardener and to welcome people to enjoy the Forfar Open Garden.The volunteer would be involved in some administration tasks as well as leaflet drops and to help organise the office and meeting area.

Mearns Kirk Helping Hands aims to offer an excellent volunteering experience to anyone who is willing to offer their time, skills and commitment to helping us run our activities. We are currently looking for friendly, caring drivers to help people get to and from our activities. Mearns Kirk Helping Hands runs several different activities each week, allowing those who may otherwise be at home alone the opportunity to socialise and have fun with others. We are looking for volunteers who are willing to use their own car or drive our minibus to help people to access these activities. There is no minimum time commitment, though our activities currently take place during the day on weekdays. A full training package is provided, and you will be sent a full role profile when you enquire about the opportunity.

We are always looking for friendly volunteers who would like to help support the village hall. There are many opportunities, it may be as simple as coming along on a clean up day, helping open the hall for an event or closing up. There are a number of events every year and we are always looking for willing hands on people to help set up the hall, run the raffle or help on the bar. There is always lots of fun to be had and although we have a very small committee they are dedicated and would appreciate any support offered by any volunteer.

CatStrand is a "Five Star" Arts and Visitor Centre in the heart of the Glenkens at New Galloway. It has a bar, cafe, shop, art exhibition space and auditorium featuring, music, theatre, dance, comedy and other events. Bar Volunteers work with our staff and other volunteers, mainly at evening and weekend events, but pick and choose to suit their own preferences. Do as much or as little as you like, from the occasional gig to regular events; it's fun, friendly, and formal training is given.

We are looking for someone who is interested in admin and who likes to work around a busy environment. We have many people coming through the church weekly so a variety of admin support is needed. Examples of types of jobs are making up rotas, making up and updating registers, answering the telephone, taking bookings for the halls and organising power point presentations for the Sunday service.

We are looking for people who are organised to help prepare, serve and clear up before, during and after the tea dance. The tea dance is aimed at the elderly who come along for an afternoon to listen or dance to the music. Help is needed to prepare sandwiches, quiche, cake, teas and coffee set up tables and clear away and wash up. Talking with people and welcoming is also a big part of what we do.

The role involves sharing your own experiences of living with Borderline Personality Disorder with groups of participants and helping to facilitate training workshops. You will need good communication skills, lived experience of BPD , and be willing to share personal experiences with people from a variety of different backgrounds. A strong sense of commitment and willingness to travel throughout the Lothians are also important. CAPS /LEARN will provide training and mentoring for this role.

“The group management team members are volunteers who each have equal say in setting priorities, selection the films to be shown each year and resolving issues. Usually, but not necessarily, the also volunteer in other Cinema role(s). Attending around 4 evening Cinema Group Meetings per year and helping deliver action points outside of this time.”