Volunteers are invited to get involved in our youth work programme and work in a team alongside experienced full/part time staff and volunteers. Our youth clubs offer a wide range of activities that are designed to encourage, develop and reinforce children and young people's skills and self-image in a safe and supportive environment. The youth clubs run during school term times as follows: senior Drop-In (Mon) 13-18 year olds 7pm-9pm; Junior Club (Tues) 6 - 9 year olds 5.30 – 7.30pm.

Meet once a month, for approx 1 hour Help organise interclub events, sports nights, quizzes , competitions etc Learn how to become an event organiser Take charge of organising club nights Work with Scaladale committee and help at the centre Help to create, support and strengthen Youth Cubs in own area and across Lewis and Harris Attend training Work toward Saltaire Awards Help with fundraising for the charity Help support the organisisng and running of the Scaladale centre if interested

Have you ever thought about giving back to your community? Your help could provide a safe space for Children & Young People to go each week to Learn, Grow and Discover. As a volunteer with the Boys’ Brigade you can become involved in helping our leaders facilitate a wide variety of activities for children from Primary 1 to Primary 7. Our Roslin Company meet every fortnight on a Wednesday evening from 6pm. Each meeting varies but typical activities include games and sports, arts and crafts and lots of skills-based activities that go toward the achievements programme. Not to mention going on outings! With more volunteers we will be able to do more activities and hopefully be able to take the young people to camp! All we ask is that our volunteers are enthusiastic, committed and enjoy working with children and young people. Being able to work well as part of a small team is beneficial. All volunteers must have PVG clearance which we will facilitate.

We are a registered charity offering an accessible, flexible, child-friendly and needs-led therapeutic service to children and families in the Lothians. We aim to recruit two new Board members to strengthen and broaden the skills of our existing Board of Trustees. New members would act as consultants/advisors, offering specific knowledge and experience in the following areas: • Human Resources – policy and practice • Finance –support of voluntary agencies in establishing good practice in line with legislation, and of developing self-sustaining business practices • Early Years – policy and practice (experience in one or more of the fields of health, social work, education, therapeutic support services, or voluntary sector supporting children and families) • Strategic Planning • IT- technical support and/or client database systems • Voluntary sector – as practitioner or board member • Children’s mental health - as practitioner or policy maker • Fundraising The Board meets every 8-10 weeks for around 1 ½ hours at our premises in Eskbank. Meetings take place on a Monday morning.

Woodcraft Folk are currently running three groups in Camelon. These are all Elfin groups for children age 6 to 9 ; Carmuirs Elfins runs at Carmuirs Primary School from 3 to 4:30pm on Mondays. Easter Carmuirs Elfins runs at Easter Carmuirs Primary between 5:30 and 7pm on Tuesday evenings. Tamfourhill Elfins runs at Tamfourhill Community Hall between 6 and 7pm on Thursday evenings. Groups meet term time but may organise daytrips and camps in school holidays. Our groups aim to develop children and young people's confidence and awareness of the world. We promote big ideas like equality, co-operation and environmental sustainability through fun activities. We do a wide range of activities including games, craft, exploring nature, bushcraft, drama, discussions and songs. As well as weekly group nights we take part in day events and camps with groups from across Scotland. If you are interested in joining our friendly team of volunteers please get in touch with Clare Ritchie, New Groups Project Co-ordinator by emailing clare.ritchie@woodcraft.org.uk or phoning 07421 745780. We will provide induction information, taster sessions and training opportunities.

Befrienders can make a positive difference to a young person’s life. Volunteer Befrienders are needed on a 1:1 basis to support children & young people who face challenges in their daily lives. We are currently looking for caring individuals over the age of 16 years from all walks of life, who can befriend and support a child in East Ayrshire and involve them in activities in the local community to build up their confidence and self-esteem. Volunteer befrienders may be involved with: General Befriending - befriending support for children and young people between the age of 5 – 18 years old who may have low confidence, no social engagement, challenging behaviour, family chaotic lifestyle or care leavers etc. • ADP – this would be very similar to the general befriending service but works to support children and young people who are or have been affected by drug and alcohol misuse and require positive support to re-engage them in community activities. • Tenancy Support – again similar to the general befriending, however this will be supporting young people over the age of 16 who are moving and progressing to live in their own tenancy or supported accommodation and the befriender will take on the role of supporting them with life skills such as cooking, cleaning and being safe within their home. This will encourage the young person to build sustainability within their tenancy.

The qualities you use every day are exactly what Scotland’s infants, children and young people look for in a Panel Member. Children’s Hearings Scotland is looking for people who care about making a difference in the lives of infants, children and young people attending hearings in Scotland. Panel Members sit on the Children’s Panel and make high quality decisions with and for children and young people in their local community. As a volunteer Panel Member you can make a difference. There’s no one type of person or background that makes the ideal Children’s Panel Member. You will receive extensive training so that you are fully capable, and comfortable, making decisions at a hearing in the best interest of a child or young person. You don’t need to have any specific qualifications, you just need to care. Children’s Hearings Scotland is dedicated to recruiting a Children’s Panel that represents society, and so to ensure a balanced panel they are looking for more people 18–30 years old, as well as more male Panel Members. To find out more about becoming a volunteer Children’s Panel Member in Fife by attending one of our informal information sessions taking place in Fife House, North Street, Glenrothes, KY7 5LT on: Wednesday 28 August, 7:00pm, Monday 9 September, 3:30pm, Monday 9 September, 7:00pm While it’s not essential to register, if you’d like to come along to one of the sessions please let us know by telephoning 01592 583125 or emailing Childrens.Panel@fife.gov.uk. Closing date for applications is 17 September 2019 at 23.59hrs. Apply online at www.childrenspanelscotland.org If you are passionate about driving positive change in your local community, then this is a volunteering role for you!

Do you have an interest in working with children and Young People? We have clubs that run 3 evenings per week (during term-time) and daytime clubs (during school holidays). We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and keen to engage and work with them to get the most out of their time at the club. Club duties will include: - Supervision of children and activities - Facilitating conversations with and between the children - Transporting children to and from club or off site activities - Supporting the team with preparations for the club as required - Be a visible presence among the group and upholding the values of the charity

We are looking for new volunteers both male and female to help restart our Scout Troop. The Scout Troop will be part of an active Scout Group - together with Beavers (ages 6-8) and Cubs (ages 8-10) ensuring a regular stream of new entrants. We plan to meet regularly on a Friday evening, but will also take part in various activities involving other Scout Troops including Swimming and Camping Competitions, indoor football and "Unihoc". The Troop had a reputation for going camping frequently during

The planning and delivery of the Balanced Programme, with the help of Assistant Section Leaders, Section Assistants, Young Leaders and members of Scout Active Support as appropriate. Some of the tasks for which the Section Leader is responsible may be delegated to others in the Section, including other Section Leaders, Assistant Section Leaders and Section Assistants.