Volunteers provide much needed support for our activities and services through a variety of volunteer assignments. We are always happy to hear from people who can offer some time be it an hour a week or a couple of days a week. Volunteers are currently involved in a range of assignments which offer them an opportunity to use their skills or maybe learn new ones. We are currently looking for volunteers to become involved in... -Clubs and Social Groups -Admin and Clerical Support -Fundraising Events -Helping in our Charity Shop and Store -Computing Activities -Assisting in our AudioService -Running our Fitness Room -Visiting people in their own homes -Outings and Holidays -Our Resources Centres -Guiding Running -HELLO Centre (Home Entertainment Lending Library) -Doing odd jobs (painting etc.) -Driving for our clients -Befriending We would like to hear from anyone who feels they have something to offer. Some people feel they have time to spare but don't really know what they can do. We want to hear from them and will take time to explain our services and opportunities available. Full support and training is provided. Please contact us on Email: linda.fachie@nesensoryservices.org or Tel.: 0345 271 2345 for more details.

This is a wonderful volunteer opportunity if you have 2-3 hours a week spare to help support someone in our local community who has sight loss. In the role you will be trained in how to safely guide someone with sight loss and discuss the emotional and physical barriers they may come across to give you a greater understanding of the support they need. You would be matched with one person local to you and you will help them get out their home and do a particular activity they are unable to do on their own.

Digital recording of On the Rebound Magazine is a new project from Rockvale Rebound Talking Newspaper which, for the time being, will run in tandem with the current tape cassettes. On the Rebound will provide information such as social events, recipes, anecdotes and local memories. We are looking for people to assist with the process, people with a clear voice and able to read our scripts for recording, the role will require an element of research which can be done from home. We also require our volunteers to learn how to record, copy recordings and prepare them for distribution. Ideally we want our volunteers to learn the whole process from researching to distribution

We require production Assistants to copy and prepare newstapes from a master tape recording and get them ready for distribution. The role requires someone to copy the next issue of the Rockvale Rebound Talking Newspaper, replace the older recording with the new one, seal the package, check the address label and check that the return label is correct and Post prepared packages

What does Scottish War Blinded do? Scottish War Blinded provides free support to veterans living with significant sight loss across Scotland, and are here to help all veterans regain independence after sight loss. What team will you be supporting and what do they do? The team at Hawkhead are enthusiastic and motivated and aim to provide a quality service to the members of Scottish War Blinded. The Centre provides activities and equipment for veterans with a vision impairment helping to tackle social isolation and promote independence. Volunteering at the Hawkhead Centre will directly enhance the range of activities and support that we can provide to our members. Tasks and Responsibilities 1. To plan our gardening activity with our members, to maximise the use of our potting shed and the potential for the development of an allotment 2. To ensure that gardening progress and activities are communicated to all members participating. 3. To enable the service to run a productive and enjoyable gardening activity at the Hawkhead Centre with clearly defined objectives agreed with the members

At present we have a website, just recently constructed but needs to be optimised. We have an independent Twitter account and a Facebook page but the Facebook account is connected to the manager's personal Facebook page. We, therefore, need to develop an independent Facebook page for the charity. We believe it would also be advantageous to the charity to have an Instagram page. We need a volunteer, or volunteers, to create a new Facebook page and an Instagram page. To moderate, promote and develop the charity on social media creating a profile that will hopefully assist us in promoting our work and increase our online fundraising. We also need that person, or persons, to optimise our website profile on the Internet to drive more views to our website. This will hopefully lead to more people becoming members of the charity and making donations to the charity via our website and social media pages.

To provide information on deafness, hearing loss, tinnitus, products, campaigns and services that Action on Hearing Loss Scotland offer to a variety of service users including older deaf and hard of hearing people, carers, local community groups, schools and professionals. • Deliver taster deaf awareness sessions, or on specific topics (e.g. Tinnitus during Tinnitus Awareness Week) if requested by client group. • Set up information stands using display boards, leaflets, equipment and offer hearing checks (via laptop). • Monitor the number of people at stands, talks, hearing checks or when information is given and report back to Communications and Information Officer • Use enquiry forms if unable to supply information at event and follow up at a later date. • Check whether venue is accessible (e.g. loop facility, quiet room, good lighting) and bring portable loop if needed. • Seek out new contacts and book talks or stands in your local area. • Promote the work of Action on Hearing Loss Scotland

We are looking for individuals to volunteer at our events throughout Scotland. Our volunteers play a vital role in making events a massive success and there are lots of opportunities to get involved. We need volunteers to: • Help with the pre planning and organising of our events • On the day event set up (Greeting Guests, Registration, Raffles) • Promoting Events in the area • Be part of the cheer team at running and sports events You will: • Make a difference to those living with a hearing loss in Scotland • Get events management experience and add to your CV • Develop your leadership, communication and fundraising skills You can give up as much or as little of your time as you wish. Our events take place throughout the year, at various times of the day and we will always give you lots of notice

This is your opportunity to join our exciting new Hearing Forces project, which will be providing support to veterans aged 65+ who have hearing loss or tinnitus, and their families and carers. You’ll provide life-changing support to veterans, including hearing screening, information and hearing aid maintenance, and support. You’ll also promote helpful equipment and signpost veterans to other services that can help them. It can take as little as two hours of your time each month to make a difference. You’ll receive ongoing support from both the project manager and your local co-ordinator, and you’ll also receive training, and learn new skills, from local audiology services

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.