The McSence Group is an award winning Community Business and Social Enterprise formed in 1988 comprising of five companies providing a wide range of services focused on three key – Property, Care and Training. McSence wishes to recruit a number of voluntary Directors/Trustees to the Board and are particularly interested in hearing from committed individuals with experience in one of the following areas: Finance; Adult Social Care, Sales & Marketing, Operational Management and community involvement & development. Interested candidates are invited to contact the chief executive David Maxwell for an informal discussion by email at davidcmacwell@mcsence.co.uk or alternatively by phone on 0131 454 1503. Application packs containing further information and detailing how to apply can be obtained by emailing recruitment@mcsence.co.uk At present meetings are carried out remotely until government restrictions are eased.

Barrhead Community Council meets in the Council Offices, Main Street, Barrhead, on the first Thursday of each month at 7.00pm. Meetings are open to the public and you are welcome to attend. If you wish to raise an issue at a meeting, please discuss this with the Chairperson who should be available fifteen minutes prior to the start of the meeting.

Do you have some time to Spare? We need your help to make someones Day. Our Wee Red buses provide Community Transport in East Renfrewshire to help people within our community get to & from events, groups, hospitals etc.

Meet 3rd of the month 7.30 at Grianan except July/Aug

Volunteers are needed to help with fundraising, from helping at coffee mornings to organising bigger events. Experienced fundraisers will bring ideas for fundraising activities, while others may want to help wit the events organised.

We have a variety of roles including, sorting donations, front of house operating the till, steaming garments, washing bric-a-brac, stocking shelves, window dressing, and assisting customers. We have a variety of volunteers from all walks of life, and both male & female, it’s a great way to meet new people, socialise, make new friends, and get out of the house for a few hours. You might just also find yourself some great bargains!

We have a variety of roles including, sorting donations, front of house operating the till, steaming garments, washing bric-a-brac, stocking shelves, window dressing, and assisting customers. We have a variety of volunteers from all walks of life, and both male & female, it’s a great way to meet new people, socialise, make new friends, and get out of the house for a few hours. You might just also find yourself some great bargains!

With over 200 branches and 18,000 volunteers in UK and ROI, Samaritans is volunteer led. The Selkirk Branch has around 35 Listening Volunteers and some Support Volunteers. Thorough training is given to all trainees, and a commitment of 3 hours per week is required by all Listening Volunteers. All Listening Volunteers support callers via telephone, email and SMS texting, with an average of over 5,000 branch contacts per year. Annual on going training is provided, with additional opportunities to attend national and regional Conferences. No experience is required, but an aptitude to listen is helpful.

With over 200 branches and 18,000 volunteers in UK and ROI, Samaritans is volunteer led. The Selkirk Branch has around 35 Listening Volunteers and some Support Volunteers. Support Volunteers are required for Fundraising, Media liaison and Publicity. No experience is required. Support Volunteers undertake some training.