Although our Active Women session is open to all women a high percentage of our customers are from the BME community. These sessions are intended to provide a comfortable environment for those who would feel uneasy being in the pool supervised by staff members of the opposite sex. We are therefore looking for female volunteers with translator interpreter skills to meet and greet our customers, show them to the changing rooms and poolside. You should be aware that the session is held in a Leisure Centre resulting in variable temperatures.

An opportunity to join the Management Committee of Dumbarton District Women's Aid. Our Organisation supports women, children & young people who are/ or have experienced domestic abuse, we are looking for people who will be interested in supporting the organisation to develop its strategy, plan and review policies and procedures. Interested parties will participate in an induction programme which will introduce the organisation and its aims and objectives.

Grampian Women’s Aid Board of Trustees is responsible for setting the strategic direction, ensuring that the charity complies with all its legal and regulatory requirements and that the charity’s governance is of the highest possible standard. The diversity of the Board is currently reflected with representation from all sectors including voluntary management, legal, HR and equality and diversity professionals. An exciting opportunity has arisen within Grampian Women’s Aid for a woman who has flair and passion for the movement and finance. We require a woman who has a background in finance to be Treasurer on our Board of Trustees. An interest in the Women’s Aid movement and a commitment to our ethos is essential. Women only need apply (as this post is covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010)). See website: www.grampianwomensaid.com Excellent training and support is provided -induction will include visits to refuge locations, meet with staff members, induction training with Scottish Womens Aid, Dynamics of Domestic abuse training, and meet with the auditors. Constant training and support will also be offered. A fantastic opportunity to join our Board of Trustees and help make a real difference in our vital work. For more information please contact Alison Hay, Manager, E Mail: alison.hay@grampianwomensaid.com or tel.: 01224 593381.

Breastfeeding peer supporters will be trained and supported by midwives. There will be an initial 2 day training, which is based on UNICEF baby friendly breastfeeding management. Followed by supervision with a midwife, then support with midwife discussion. Breastfeeding peer supporters will be available to offer support and information to breastfeeding mothers in a variety of settings eg hospital, mothers' home and community groups.

Lanarkshire Rape Crisis Centre (LRCC) volunteers will be involved in the practical and emotional support of women and girls over 12yrs who have experienced any form of sexual violence or abuse. This role can involve a variety of different tasks such as providing sensitive responses to incoming helpline calls, making outgoing support calls to service users and providing face to face support sessions. Volunteers are part of a team of support and advocacy staff and will be matched with service users who are referred to the service. Volunteer support workers are also responsible for accurately recording the work they carry out via paper or electronic methods and to update their nominated staff member about personal contact and progress with service users.

For our new GOGA programme we are seeking motivated volunteers to join our team. Our three main activities for this programme are walking, cycling and swimming. Here are some ways you can get involved in this fantastic new project: • Walk Leading- train to be a walk leader and lead low level walks throughout the community for care groups, day centre or school children. Enjoy some fresh air and chit chat along the walk. All walks will be planned and risk assessed by GOGA Lead Officer. • Cycle Leader- complete a cycle leader training course and lead supported cycles throughout the community. Help build individuals confidence and independence to ride a bike for the first time. All cycle routes will be planned and risk assessed by GOGA Lead Officer. • Swimming Coach/ Support- perhaps you would like to complete a swimming qualification to help support or coach young girls or women to build their confidence in the water and learn to swim. • Event Volunteer- FVDS run regional events for various different sports, you may wish to come along and support on the day or even referee. Full training, equipment and clothing are supplied free of charge through Forth Valley Disability Sport. Volunteers are subject to full disclosure check.

The purpose of this role is to recruit volunteers to help support a range of community groups which Alzheimer Scotland operate locally. These include: Befriending, Football Reminiscences Group, Musical Minds, Arts groups, Friendship groups, Allotment Helpers, & Doggie Befrienders. This list is not exhaustive and this role may offer support in a range of community groups. Volunteer befrienders will be required to befriend people with dementia in Kilmarnock and neighbouring towns where possible. We have activities and learning workshops across Ayrshire that people with dementia and their carers like to attend. Our staff need the help of volunteers in various ways, including setting up activity rooms, making teas & coffees, preparing lunches, meeting & greeting, distributing flyers, chatting to people living with dementia and their carers. If you are friendly, enthusiastic, enjoy working with people and trying new things, one of these opportunities will be great for you. Dementia awareness training will be provided and Alzheimer Scotland will also provide PVG scheme memberships to successful applicants.

They are a small charity supporting women, girls and boys who have experienced domestic abuse. Their main work is facilitating programmes; their core programmes being The Freedom Programme and The Toolkit for Life. However, they work with children and young people promoting the importance of healthy relationships and work closely with young people who maybe a bit more vulnerable. They also work with women who have learning difficulties and several other specialised groups. These unique programmes help women, girls and boys understand the extent and impact their abusive experiences had – whether in the past of currently. Their main objective is to support women and children to the point of being able to recognise their worth and value, and to move forward in a positive safe way. At any given time, they have at least 25 volunteers supporting them in several capacities. Each woman has completed their programmes and the work they do for Saje is invaluable. They currently have an extremely good and supportive Board. They would like to strengthen the Board. The main skills they are looking for are enthusiasm and passion – but if you have others, that would be fabulous. Funding and sustainability are their greatest challenges. If you have skills in strategic or financial planning or a business background, Saje would be grateful to have you. They are trying to generate income away from Trusts and Foundations. One of their ideas was to gather women’s accounts of the experiences for a book so marketing experience would be ideal.

This would be an ideal opportunity for anybody with an interest in sewing or upcycling. Volunteer training will involve developing sewing skills, exploring ways of upcycling and learning about teaching these skills to others. Volunteers will then help to teach weekly sessions to a small group of individuals and have the opportunity to take part in our Community Repair Café. This role involves working with vulnerable adults and/or people with additional support needs.

Volunteers bring their assets into their communities. This adds value to the service by enhancing and extending service provision within the community such as: • Using their assets to assist with or run initiatives (Dancercise, Drumming, Boccia and New Age Curling, Art group, Monday Club IT Awareness & Internet Safety, Healthy Eating/Healthy Body/Fruit Kebabs) • Befriending, Transporting and Supporting • Providing information and support individually or within groups Becoming a Leader (facilitator) Community Health Volunteers will have the opportunity to take a lead role in activities and initiatives or act as a facilitator or organiser