The Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme (RSVP) in Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire works with NHS Forth Valley to develop volunteering in local hospitals. We are looking for older volunteers or those in/approaching retirement to carry out support roles in Stirling Community Hospital, Falkirk Community Hospital, Forth Valley Royal Hospital or Clackmannanshire Healthcare Centre - with the aim of making a visit to the hospital a better experience for patients and visitors. Volunteers provide support to patients and visitors in many different departments. There are w wide range of volunteer roles available and we will help to find one which suits you! Volunteers contribute to the well-being of patients and visitors by being a listening ear, and a helpful and friendly face welcoming people to the hospital. Our volunteers feel valued, make new friends and keep active in retirement.

The Clackmannanshire Befriending Project recruit and train volunteers to befriend isolated, vulnerable and disadvantaged young people (aged 8-18) in the local area. Volunteers are matched one to one with a young person, meet them on a regular basis and participate in activities in the community. This could be after school, in the evening or at weekends, depending on volunteer availability. Befrienders are to be reliable, trusting and a positive role model. Activities are “timeout” for young people who often live in difficult circumstances. These young people often benefit from an adult befriender who they can talk to and trust, as well as providing them with a reason to get out of the house. The project helps young people with their social skills, self-esteem, school attendance/ performance, resilience, personal safety/ health and relationships. Young people are referred from local schools, social work or other partners. Befrienders are aged 18 years or over, have spare time on a regular basis and are committed to befriending for a minimum period of 12 months. If you are interested, contact us today for an informal chat.

Venture Disco require Group Volunteers to attend the discos when they are booked. The service users will be in control of the disco, including set up but volunteers are required to be there for extra support. Volunteers are needed to help with transporting the equipment to and from the discos. Volunteers are welcome to attend the weekly training session as this will allow them to get to know the service users and also the set up of equipment, however this is not necessary. Volunteers are only required to attend the discos as and when they are booked.

The PEN Group deal with adults with disabilities whether it be mental, physical or special needs who advocate social justice and equal opportunities. Tutor Volunteers will work 1-to-1 with the service users attending the group to support them with the following: - Writing - Reading - Computer skills - Confidence - Public transport

The sooner these donations are made available for the benefit of blind and partially sighted people the more efficient we can be in the delivery of our services. Did you know that £700,000 was raised from loose change last year? It costs £1 to produce a Braille, large print or audio catalogue to tell blind and partially sighted people about the latest products to make life easier, and £15 to pay for an in depth benefits check to ensure that blind or partially sighted people are receiving the help they are entitled to. The money you raise can help us provide these vital services.

As above, working with a group of around 20 boys and girls who are dedicated to their football and to whom participation means everything. The Club currently offers fortnightly training sessions on a Sunday from 12-3 and gives kids with Cerebral Palsy the chance to play football in an equal ability environment and gives them the very important feeling of belonging to a club. As well as coaching this role also includes the opportunity to continue the Club's support of a local or national league format being set up to allow these kids to participate against other teams.

Edmesh is keen to have new committee members to help mange the many activities and support that we currently offer. We are currently looking for a secretary. The role involves organising committee meetings and making sure they are minuted correctly, dealing with correspondence to edmesh and keeping a good record of any administration. .Good computing skills are required as are good organisational and communication skills. You would be required to attend committee meetings monthly.

They are looking for volunteers drivers to assist them with transporting their service user's to and from their activities, the locations are Inverkeithing, Rosyth, Dunfermline and Dalgetybay. you must be aged 30 or over for the requirements of the Insurance. All candidates will be subject to a PVG Check which they will carry out for the successful candidates, this is a great opportunity for someone to give something back to the community and help other vulnerable members of the public to have a fuller lifestyle.

Looking for Mentors to meet with adults with Cystic Fibrosis regularly to build a trusting relationship and provide ongoing emotional support and encouragement. Adults living with this progressive and debilitating condition can face a variety of challenges that disadvantage them soically, financially and in the workplace. The relationship will help achieve a better quaility of life by braodening their horizons, improving their confidence abd increasing their independence.

Arts & Crafts; visits to, for example, lifeboat station; golfing; trampolining and social activities.