We are looking for office-based volunteers to assist with evening and Saturday cover to carry out general administrative duties and liaise and communicate with our staff, volunteer counsellors and clients. -Main Duties: • Administrative Support: Assisting with general office duties including answering telephone calls, checking voicemails, filing, data entry, admitting clients to the building; ensuring cleaning protocols are adhered to. • Client Support: Provide a warm and welcoming environment for clients visiting the office, helping to manage the client waiting list; contact referrals, either by phone or email, to arrange initial meetings. • Documentation: Assist in maintaining accurate and up-to-date records, ensuring confidentiality, and compliance with data protection regulations. • Event Support: Support Cairns events and workshops by helping with organisation, logistics, registration and communication. • Collaboration: Work closely with volunteers and staff to ensure smooth operations within the office. Excellent support and relevant guidance is provided to all volunteers. There will be a formal induction and support from a supervisor and support will be provided to enhance skills and knowledge in the field of mental health and counselling services. A fantastic opportunity to help and all volunteers are greatly appreciated. For more information please contact Vic Cargill at email: info@cairnscounselling.org.uk or telephone: 01224 633131

We are looking for friendly, non judgemental and sociable individuals to help organise and run activities for the people that we support in our services. Ideally you are enthusiastic, patient, have a sense of humour, good communication skills and experience of life. We are looking for people who can teach or pass on skills and tailor activities to small groups or individual interests. We are always looking for suggestions and activities that are fun and will add enjoyment to a supported person’s life. Specific tasks:- • Help organise and run fun and engaging activities for the people that we support in our services • Supporting group sessions • Participate in group activities and help the people we work with to identify personal interests, strengths, skills, and their own potential. • Leading on activities • Contribute ideas and attend planning meetings • Demonstrating life skills to people receiving ongoing support or whose support could be heading towards a close e.g., encouraging them to cook a meal or bake, leading by example. • Accompany small group outings where appropriate. • Encouraging our supported people’s sense of belonging and connection • Building our supported people’s confidence and self esteem

Calling all knitters and Crafters: You can make a huge difference to the lives of children affected by domestic abuse and family breakdown in Shetland. We're seeking out talented volunteers to create some 'Worry Monsters' that will bring comfort and joy to the young folk we support during the most challenging times. What are Worry Monsters? They're cuddly creatures with a very special power - they gobble up worries and fears! By crafting these adorable compainions, you can provide a source of comfort and reassurance for children who need it most. Our specialist CYP (Children and Young People) workers use a variety of creative and playful therapeutic techniques to support children (of all genders, ages 3+) to use their Worry Monster to help process what might be going on at home, and you can be a part of making that happen. Here's how you can get involved: *Knit, sew or craft your own Worry Monster using your favourite materials and colours. Let your creativity shine! There are various free patterns available online if you need an idea of where to start. A pouch or mouth to store worries would be ideal. *Please ensure your Worry Monster is child-friendly, soft and huggable. *Once you've finished your creation, please contact us and we'll arrange collection. We'll make sure each Worry Monster finds its way to a deserving child. By sharing your crafting skills, you'll be providing a tangible reminder to these children that they are not alone and that their worries can be transformed into something magical. Let's come together as a community and make a difference - one stitch at a time. If you have any questions or need more information please email office@shetlandwa.org or call 01595 692070 Lets create a world where children feel safe, loved and supported. Together we can make a lasting impact.

We are looking for an enthusiastic person with a real interest in and knowledge of social media apps (in particular Facebook), to update our page on a regular basis with relevant posts. There is also an opportunity to work with our website such as adding/updating pages as required. Experience of making short videos+ films (basic editing) would be a real advantage.

Shetland Bereavement Support Service (SBSS) are looking to recruit volunteer Support Workers. A Support Worker will provide one to one counselling to anyone struggling to cope following a bereavement.

Fife Rape and Sexual Assault Centre, FRASAC, are an independent voluntary organisation that offers a range of free and confidential time limited support to anyone 12+ who have been affected by rape and sexual assault. FRASAC have the following volunteering opportunities: -Volunteer Trauma Practitioner (you do not need a counselling degree or counselling experience to volunteer for this position) -Volunteer Counsellor -Trainee Counsellor (Student Counsellor in Placement) To become a Volunteer, you just need to fill out an application form and return it by Sunday 14th of April, when a selection progress will begin. They welcome applications from everyone, in particular women of colour and those under-represented. They value diversity and celebrate the different perspectives and contributions this brings to their centre and the work that they do. If you feel this opportunity is right for you, please request a Volunteering Form by emailing them at info@frasac.org.uk

Fife Rape and Sexual Assault Centre, FRASAC, are an independent voluntary organisation that offers a range of free and confidential time limited support to anyone 12+ who have been affected by rape and sexual assault. To become a Volunteer, you just need to fill out an application form and return it by Sunday 14th of April. If selected, the next step is to attend an informal interview and if successful attend 8 training sessions. Volunteer Training is scheduled to begin on Saturday 4th May (10am – 4pm) to run for eight Saturdays. They welcome applications from everyone, in particular women of colour and those under-represented. They value diversity and celebrate the different perspectives and contributions this brings to their centre and the work that they do. If you feel this opportunity is right for you, please request a Volunteering Form by emailing them at info@frasac.org.uk

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 5pm 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. Thank you.

Do you love bikes? Would you like to learn new bike repaire and maintenance skills to help other people cycle? We are looking for volunteers to help in our Bike Repair and Maintenance Group. This group: -Services bikes belonging to in the community -Renovates donated bikes to give to people who could not have one otherwise -Maintains the fleet of bikes used by our team of volunteer lock keepers Training will be given but we are particularly looking for people who already have some interest in bikes. Committed volunteers will be given the opportunity to work towards certified Bike Mechanic Training.

Our Befriending service is here to support individuals towards recovery through weekly phone calls with a trained volunteer. Befriending is for anyone affected by any eating disorder and would like support in their recovery. Our service also supports carers', families and friends of anyone struggling with an eating disorder. The aim of Befriending isn't about telling a befriendee what to do - it is a way of encouraging and suppporting to achieve a goal, change a behaviour, and develop or build on existing skills. This isn't a form of clinical therapy and is not intended as a replacement for professional, clinical treatment. Befrienders will meet with their befriendees for one hour a week for the first three months, at which point the situation will be reviewed. The befriender and befriendee will meet for a maximum of 6-8 month.