AbilityNet is a UK wide registered charity that helps disabled and older people to use computers and the internet at home, at work and in education. We provide a number of free IT services for disabled and older people at home to help them get the most from their computers, laptops, tablets, ipads and smart phones. One such service is our ITCanHelp service. ITCanHelp is a network of volunteers with IT knowledge and experience who are able to visit people in their own homes to help with their computer needs. Volunteers may be asked to help set up a new computer system for someone, install software or hardware, troubleshoot problems or even help to change to a printer cartridge or give some basic training on how to use systems.

Simple aids and equipment can help many thousands of older and disabled people live independently in their own homes, for longer. Your role will be to go out to communities across Lothian to demonstrate how equipment can help and where it can be found. Using the Disabled Living Foundation's resources, you will be confident in engaging audiences and raising awareness of the equipment that can change lives.

Obtaining feedback and collating this information from our Advocacy Partners about their advocacy experience to enable us to improve the quality of the service. To meet with our Advocacy Partners when we are at the position of closing their case. This could be at our office base, at the person’s home or somewhere in the community that is convenient for them. You would be responsible for asking them a list of questions to ascertain their views on their advocacy experience with us. You would then collate this information on a database set up by EARS to enable the service to explore how the service is viewed by those that receive a service from us. Being independent from staff it is hoped that you would be given honest open answers.

Befrienders actively enable our clients to enjoy a more independent lifestyle. By offering your companionship and practical support you will be enabling people to have more choices and control over their lives. We are looking for people who love swimming, bowling, discos and trips to the zoo and city farms. You can help open the door to a wider social network for our clients and have some fun.

Home from Hospital volunteers transform the lives of older people by supporting and empowering them to live the life they want and stay connected to their communities after a stay in hospital. From on the ward to back at home, even everyday tasks can seem a challenge when recovering. You’ll make a real difference to the older people you support by providing a helping hand while they get back on their feet; whether it’s visiting on ward, providing a welcome home, company to the shops or collecting a prescription. Your role will involve elements of lone working and building a relationship with those you visit, which is hugely rewarding for both you and the older people. Your role will include working with an older person to identify what would improve their life and then enabling them to take positive steps to connect to their community and reduce their isolation. Flexible times available during Monday to Friday morning or afternoon. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact us via email: aberdeensupport@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk or tel 01224 937110.

Come and join our friendly team based in Galashiels and support your local community by hiring out wheelchairs! This is a very rewarding role providing much-needed support for people who are accessing our service. Based at one of our mobility aids spoke locations, the main element of the role is serving the public who require a wheelchair or other mobility aids equipment. This is the ideal role for someone who enjoys meeting people, can show compassion and empathy and who likes administrative duties with a customer service perspective. Typical tasks include: > Liaising with the hub to arrange stock/deliveries/collections. > Issuing and receiving wheelchairs (or other mobility aids equipment) using a computer based stock control system. > Demonstrating how to use and look after our wheelchairs (and other equipment) > Dealing with enquiries from people wanting to borrow a wheelchair (or other equipment) by telephone and face to face > Receiving payments / donations and issuing receipts > Contacting service users about overdue and upcoming return of equipment > Signposting to other Red Cross services/providers > Actively promoting the Retail Mobility Aids offer/website These are just some examples. You will work within a great team and be fully supported by the Volunteer Coordinator. We are looking for someone who: > ideally has a customer service background > Enjoys meeting people and has good interpersonal skills > Is fit and able to lift/move wheelchairs. > Is IT-literate (or willing to learn) > Is willing to attend induction and foundation training > Will uphold the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Red Cross policies including Equal Opportunities > Will act in accordance with our values and behaviours framework > Will treat people with respect and uphold their dignity What we offer > 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

Come and join our friendly team based in Galashiels and support your local community by hiring out wheelchairs! This is a very rewarding role providing much-needed support for people who are accessing our service. Based at one of our mobility aids spoke locations, the main element of the role is serving the public who require a wheelchair or other mobility aids equipment. This is the ideal role for someone who enjoys meeting people, can show compassion and empathy and who likes administrative duties with a customer service perspective. Typical tasks include: > Liaising with the hub to arrange stock/deliveries/collections. > Issuing and receiving wheelchairs (or other mobility aids equipment) using a computer based stock control system. > Demonstrating how to use and look after our wheelchairs (and other equipment) > Dealing with enquiries from people wanting to borrow a wheelchair (or other equipment) by telephone and face to face > Receiving payments / donations and issuing receipts > Contacting service users about overdue and upcoming return of equipment > Signposting to other Red Cross services/providers > Actively promoting the Retail Mobility Aids offer/website These are just some examples. You will work within a great team and be fully supported by the Volunteer Coordinator. We are looking for someone who: > ideally has a customer service background > Enjoys meeting people and has good interpersonal skills > Is fit and able to lift/move wheelchairs. > Is IT-literate (or willing to learn) > Is willing to attend induction and foundation training > Will uphold the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Red Cross policies including Equal Opportunities > Will act in accordance with our values and behaviours framework > Will treat people with respect and uphold their dignity What we offer > 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

To run a monthly lunch group for adults who have an acquired brain injury. This is an informal and fun group of about 10 people who all get on and have a laugh together. To support adults with acquired brain injury have an enjoyable lunch together in the community. The role involves chatting to service users and helping them socialise. The lunch venues and tables will be organised and booked by our administrator so you are only required to attend on the day and have fun. The role may involve giving some advice and reassurance about sensitive matters but any specific 1-1 support will be passed on to their rehab worker at Momentum. Following the group, any concerns/issues should be passed onto Momentum staff and a register taken.

To run a monthly lunch group for adults who have an acquired brain injury. This is an informal and fun group of about 10 people who all get on and have a laugh together. To support adults with acquired brain injury have an enjoyable lunch together in the community. The role involves chatting to service users and helping them socialise. The lunch venues and tables will be organised and booked by our administrator so you are only required to attend on the day and have fun. The role may involve giving some advice and reassurance about sensitive matters but any specific 1-1 support will be passed on to their rehab worker at Momentum. Following the group, any concerns/issues should be passed onto Momentum staff and a register taken.

We are recruiting volunteers to assist in our important and exciting Pamiloo development. Thousands of people with complex needs across Scotland are unable to attend events or visit outdoor venues due to the lack of appropriate toilet facilities and to this end PAMIS have purchased the first Scottish fully accessible mobile changing places toilet. PAMIS will use this resource for events that they organise for families and it will also be available for others to hire. To date it has been at the Edinburgh Fringe, visited various beaches and events in Scotland. We require volunteers to open and close the van, be an attendant and supervise the use of the mobile changing places toilet. This position is open to a wide group of volunteers. Training will be given. We are also recruiting volunteer drivers (for volunteer drivers you have to be 25 years old and over for insurance purposes). You could volunteer to be a driver and drive it to different venues. All bookings will be arranged through PAMIS. Excellent support and full training is provided to all volunteers and we reimburse agreed out of pocket expenses and travel. This is a hugely valuable and rewarding experience, the opportunity to learn new skills and to travel. For more information please contact Lesley Gray on email l.u.gray@dundee.ac.uk or tel.: 01382 385154. You can visit our website: www.pamis.org.uk Note: a child or adult with profound and multiple learning disabilities will always be accompanied by at least one carer at all times. You will not be expected to assist in any personal care activities.