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Would you like the opportunity to support Mary's Meals work to feed hungry children in some of the worlds poorest countries and help give them a brighter future?
We are looking for volunteers to become church representatives, acting as a link between us and their church community to encourage support for our work.
As a church representative you can share resources and updates from Mary's Meals with your church community at key points in the year, helping to keep the community connected to our mission and encouraging their support. This could include sharing updates in the newsletter, parish noticeboard or as part of the service.
This is a simple role which does not require much time from you, but can have a big impact helping inspire people to support our work and enabling us to keep our promise to the 2.4 million children around the world who rely on us for a daily meal.
We are looking for people who are passionate about ending child hunger and ensuring that every child receives a daily meal in a place of education.
We have a range of activities that can be done from the comfort of your home, while Covid-19 restrictions are in place. They include: hosting virtual talks, spreading the word about our work on social media or holding screenings of our inspiring videos with family and friends.
Are you passionate about ending global poverty?
Do you have a couple of hours a month spare?
Do you want to meet like-minded people?
Do you want to gain skills in campaigning and advocacy?
Then why not join the RESULTS Edinburgh campaign group! RESULTS UK is a movement of passionate, committed, everyday people. Together we use our voices to influence political decisions that we believe will bring an end to poverty, advocating on issues such as global health and education.
Our campaign groups are connected by a passion to end poverty and to take action to influence political decisions. There are 13 campaign groups, and many individual campaigners, who make up the RESULTS UK grassroots network.
Each month our campaigners take a well-researched campaign action, which is sent out in our action materials. The 'Call to action' each month is often to write and engage with, MPs and Government Ministers. Who you write to depends on who the RESULTS UK policy and parliamentary teams think you can influence the most! There are often also prompts for taking action on social media or local media. Our recent campaigns include global COVID-19 vaccine equity, effective nutrition programmes and an ongoing campaign to save the UK Overseas Development Assistance (ODA, often known as aid) budget!
As well as taking monthly actions, the Edinburgh group regularly joins our monthly conference calls. We discuss the focus of that month's campaign action, and hear an update from around the network. We also welcome an expert guest speaker on the topic of the month. The calls are a great opportunity to learn about international development, ask questions, and connect with other campaigners.
It is an exciting time to get involved, meet likeminded people, and join a network of passionate campaigners across the UK!
Check out our Welcome Pack for an overview of what getting involved is all about:
https://www.results.org.uk/guides/welcome-pack-volunteers
Email us at join@results.org.uk. We'd Love to hear from you!"
Develop your skills and lead a team of up to 5 volunteers at a time in the daily running of an established charity shop in Hawick. Supervisory experience is a boost on any CV.
Here at Oxfam we're dedicated to fighting poverty and inequality. Oxfam is a global movement of millions of people who share the belief that, in a world rich in resources, poverty isn't inevitable. We respond fast in emergencies, work on long-term projects with communities and campaign for genuine, lasting change. Our volunteers, staff, and those we aim to influence are all guided by our values of empowerment, accountability, and inclusiveness.
We've developed a comprehensive training programme to give you all the skills and support you need to lead a team of up to 5 volunteers at a time. No experience is necessary, our only requirement is you are over 18 due to the nature of this opportunity. We value inclusiveness so have other exciting opportunities are available for those who are not yet 18.
If you have a couple of hours to give to Oxfam, then we'd like to hear from you.
Supervisory training and experience can really improve your CV and career prospects.
You’ll learn all about:
• Opening & closing the shop
• Daily admin & accountancy tasks
• Monitoring performance & training the team
• Understanding sales figures &targets
About you:
• Honesty, reliability, and commitment
• Hard working and a willingness to learn
• Able to work well in a team
What this role can offer the volunteer:
• Significant supervisory experience and training to improve your CV
• You'll make a real difference within the shop
• Be part of a diverse. fun and energetic team
*Boost your confidence, skills, and CV by volunteering*
Whether you are passionate about clothing, music or books, love to organise, know your bric-a-brac or even want to get creative with our displays, your time, and skills with be appreciated.
Here at Oxfam we're dedicated to fighting poverty and inequality. Oxfam is a global movement of millions of people who share the belief that, in a world rich in resources, poverty isn't inevitable. We respond fast in emergencies, work on long-term projects with communities and campaign for genuine, lasting change. Our volunteers, staff, and those we aim to influence are all guided by our values of empowerment, accountability, and inclusiveness.
There are several different areas in our shops that could use your expertise. Whether you are passionate about clothing, love to organise, know your bric-a-brac or even want to get creative with our displays, your time, and skills with be appreciated.
If you have a couple of hours to give to Oxfam, then we'd like to hear from you.
We want to hear from you if you are:
• Reliable and honest
• Willing to learn new skills
• Interested in working with a team
The role involves:
• It's up to you! You can help behind the scenes or on the shop floor and you can branch out into different areas and do extra training. For example, team leader, online retail, social media, admin & accountancy roles, community outreach, and events organising.
- Willing to participate in activities and learn about new cultures?
- Ready to create social change and improve peoples lives?
No matter where you are in Scotland, you have access to training and learning opportunities abroad that can help you gain skills, boost confidence, and earn qualifications.
Our organisation offers multiple trips throughout the year, with mentors available to provide support. We partner with other organizations to offer placements in Ghana, Romania, and potentially Eastern European countries, each with a unique set of activities and tasks that focus on developing various skills.
We offer shorter 3 to 4 day trips for young people, aged 16-30, as well as longer trips of 2 to 3 weeks for anyone over 16.
An exciting and great opportunity to help and make a difference.
For more information please contact Megan Beattie, Project Delivery Lead at email: start@standinternational.org or telephone: 0131 659 9943.
Further information is also available at: https://www.standinternational.org/
WaterAid Speakers are trained volunteers that deliver inspiring talks and workshops, to raise awareness about the importance of clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene, to transform peoples’ lives for good.
Our Speaker volunteers engage audiences about the important work of WaterAid, inspiring them to take action, as they speak with schools, universities, businesses, youth groups, religious places of worship, service organisations, and many more.
WaterAid Speakers:
•Deliver a minimum of four talks or workshops per year, either online and/or face to face.
•Deliver talks or workshops on key days such as: World Water Day on 22 March, World Toilet Day on 19 November, Menstrual Hygiene Day on 28 May and Global Handwashing Day on 15 October.
•Contact new audiences to organise and deliver talk and workshop opportunities.
•Complete online Speaker Network training and adhere to volunteer guidance and best practise.
•Make use of our public speaking resources (such as PowerPoint presentations) included in our Speaker e-newsletter, emails, and online resource library.
•Keep up to date with our key messages, appeals, campaigns, fundraising and volunteering.
•Regularly liaise with the Speaker Network team about talks and workshops.
•Provide feedback on talks or workshops by completing the online evaluations.
•Provide support to new Speakers around their public speaking development.
•Demonstrate the WaterAid values including being considerate when representing WaterAid and always leaving others with a positive view of our organisation and the work that we do.
A fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference. All volunteers are greatly appreciated.
To become a WaterAid Volunteer or for more information please email speakers@wateraid.org
We are publishing/printing a newspaper and are looking for volunteers to train up to assist in this. Is also good for work experience.
Should be computer literate and able to write articles etc. Proof reading skills an advantage.
For more information about this interesting and exciting opportunity please contact:
Paigham Mustafa
T: 01224 635616
E: xeitre@hotmail.co.uk
Office administration and accounts opportunities available in our office in King Street for suitable volunteers. Should be computer literate with word and excel skills.
For more information about this interesting and exciting opportunity please contact:
Paigham Mustafa
T: 01224 635616
E: xeitre@hotmail.co.uk
We are looking for volunteers in the Aberdeen area to help us raise awareness of Shared Interest to the public. Supporting our Member Engagement Team, you will use your local networks and contacts to do some or all of the following:
*Raise awareness of Shared Interest through providing information to local groups, organisations and networks
*Research and approach local media outlets for publicity opportunities such as community newsletters, local press and faith based media
*Seek appropriate opportunities for display of Shared Interest posters and/or leaflets
*Research social media for potential networks and audiences for Shared Interest in the local area
You will have the opportunity to utilise and develop your communication skills and you will help us raise even more investment so we can enable even more disadvantaged communities to trade their way out of poverty.
A fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference. All volunteer assistance is greatly appreciated. For more details please contact Sally Seddon, Volunteer Engagement Manager at email: volunteers@shared-interest.com or tel.: 07795 825442. Further information is also available at www.shared-interest.com