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Youth Board Member

  • Volunteer Centre Western Isles
  • Board/trustee role

Keen volunteer? Want to learn and develop through involvement in a board of trustees? We are looking for young people between 18 - 30 with an interest in volunteering and a desire to be involved in the work of the Volunteer Centre to join our board. We want to develop a stronger youth perspective and add to the range of skills and experience on our board. Ability to work with other board members and staff is essential, possibly in sub groups dealing with specific bits of governance work.
Last updated 2 days ago
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Retail Volunteer - Hawick

  • Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland (Scottish Borders)

We currently have around 40 shops/ community hubs across Scotland. Our shops and hubs help us raise funds so we can provide our services to the people who need us. Every one of our stores relies on a team of volunteers to help run it and support our staff. Quite simply, we cannot provide our services or raise funds without the amazing support of our volunteers. The time, support and the work they do is vital to us and the people we help. By helping out in one of our stores, you can make a difference to people and their families in Scotland who are isolated, scared or anxious about their condition.
Last updated 9 days ago
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Retail Volunteer - Galashiels

  • Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland (Scottish Borders)

We currently have around 40 shops/ community hubs across Scotland. Our shops and hubs help us raise funds so we can provide our services to the people who need us. Every one of our stores relies on a team of volunteers to help run it and support our staff. Quite simply, we cannot provide our services or raise funds without the amazing support of our volunteers. The time, support and the work they do is vital to us and the people we help. By helping out in one of our stores, you can make a difference to people and their families in Scotland who are isolated, scared or anxious about their condition.
Last updated 9 days ago
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Retail Volunteer - Melrose

  • Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland (Scottish Borders)

We currently have around 40 shops/ community hubs across Scotland. Our shops and hubs help us raise funds so we can provide our services to the people who need us. Every one of our stores relies on a team of volunteers to help run it and support our staff. Quite simply, we cannot provide our services or raise funds without the amazing support of our volunteers. The time, support and the work they do is vital to us and the people we help. By helping out in one of our stores, you can make a difference to people and their families in Scotland who are isolated, scared or anxious about their condition.
Last updated 9 days ago
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Panel Practice Adviser

  • Children's Hearings Scotland (Scottish Borders)

You’ll be part of a team that support and manages local volunteer Children’s Panel Members. You will also make sure that the views of young people are heard and acted upon within your area. You’ll be enthusiastic and committed to securing the rights of children and young people; able to lead and be part of teams; a strong communicator. You’ll also be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to and understanding of the ethos, values and principles of the children's hearings system. As an AST member, you will be appointed for an initial three year period with the possibility of extending this. Panel Practice Advisors are responsible for selecting and recommending Panel Members for appointment. They also regularly observe Panel Members within children's hearings and feedback so improvements can be made. Their goal is to support Panel Members through feedback to ensure the strongest possible decisions are being made for children and young people.
Last updated 9 days ago
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Retail Volunteer - Kelso

  • Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland (Scottish Borders)

We currently have around 40 shops/ community hubs across Scotland. Our shops and hubs help us raise funds so we can provide our services to the people who need us. Every one of our stores relies on a team of volunteers to help run it and support our staff. Quite simply, we cannot provide our services or raise funds without the amazing support of our volunteers. The time, support and the work they do is vital to us and the people we help. By helping out in one of our stores, you can make a difference to people and their families in Scotland who are isolated, scared or anxious about their condition.
Last updated 9 days ago
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Weeding & Watering Volunteer

  • BetterBriggs

Supporting BetterBriggs Community Garden by weeding and watering plants
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Various Retail volunteer roles

  • Salvation Army Trading Company
  • Home-based volunteering

There are many roles available from shop floor to back of shop. We have Book Specialist, media specialist, Visual Merchandising specialist, jewellery specialist or you can be involved in the processing and selection of stock. We also require shop floor assistants, whether operating the till or carrying out rotation/recovery of items or simply just keeping the shop floor nice and clean for the customers. Training and support will be provided whether you have been involved in retail or not and we would love to utilize your knowledge, and background. Come and join our shop team and make a difference.
Last updated 11 days ago
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Retail Volunteer- Paisley Pop Up 58031/A2

  • Barnardo's Scotland

Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 shops. Our stores sell lots of great donated & new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK. Our retail stores are the face of our charity on the high-street and in local communities. We have loads of amazing stock donated to us every week, and this all needs to be sorted, tagged and put on the shop-floor for sale! Making sure our shops look fantastic is another task you can get involved with. You may also be required to help out on the till too, but we will show you how that works during your time volunteering with us. We value the contribution of everyone who supports Barnardo’s. You will be a friendly face of Barnardo’s by volunteering in one of our shops. It would be great if you could volunteer one shift a week (or even more if you want) but we’re always happy to be flexible to work around your availability. Why we want you: Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 stores. Our stores sell lots of great donated and new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK. What you will be doing: Work on the till processing sales and returns Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing Create stylish window displays Replenish stock on the shop floor Stock-take and other administrative tasks The skills you need: Friendly and helpful Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s Flexible and willing to do a variety of the shop tasks What's in it for you: Have fun and meet new people Develop skills for your CV including confidence, teamwork and problem solving Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families Learning and development opportunities through our Volunteer Academy which includes access to Level 2 Qualifications and other accredited courses Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer Other information: Minimum age 14 Shop based Location: Unit 37-38, Piazza Shopping Centre, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 1EL, United Kingdom Disclaimer We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the above, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles. If you are unable to apply online through the link on this page, please visit your local store for a paper application form or contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team on volunteering@barnardos.org.uk
Last updated 11 days ago
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Retail Volunteer-Edinburgh, Crighton Place 55915/A8

  • Barnardo's Scotland

Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 shops. Our stores sell lots of great donated & new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK. Our retail stores are the face of our charity on the high-street and in local communities. We have loads of amazing stock donated to us every week, and this all needs to be sorted, tagged and put on the shop-floor for sale! Making sure our shops look fantastic is another task you can get involved with. You may also be required to help out on the till too, but we will show you how that works during your time volunteering with us. We value the contribution of everyone who supports Barnardo’s. You will be a friendly face of Barnardo’s by volunteering in one of our shops. It would be great if you could volunteer one shift a week (or even more if you want) but we’re always happy to be flexible to work around your availability. Why we want you: Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 stores. Our stores sell lots of great donated and new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK. What you will be doing: Work on the till processing sales and returns Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing Create stylish window displays Replenish stock on the shop floor Stock-take and other administrative tasks The skills you need: Friendly and helpful Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s Flexible and willing to do a variety of the shop tasks What's in it for you: Have fun and meet new people Develop skills for your CV including confidence, teamwork and problem solving Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families Learning and development opportunities through our Volunteer Academy which includes access to Level 2 Qualifications and other accredited courses Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer Other information: Minimum age 14 Shop based Location: 26 Crighton Place, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH7 4NY, United Kingdom Disclaimer We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the above, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles. If you are unable to apply online through the link on this page, please visit your local store for a paper application form or contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team on volunteering@barnardos.org.uk
Last updated 11 days ago
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