The NSPCC school service aims to reach and protect every primary school child (4-11 years old) and empower school communities to fight for every childhood. 

Our Speak out Stay safe programme is protecting a generation of children against abuse one primary school at a time. And we want you to join us.

Through interactive assemblies and workshops our fully trained volunteers visit local schools to give children information about their rights, help them to understand abuse, and give them the confidence and courage to speak out and seek help if they ever need it.

Our belief is that every child has the right to a happy childhood, and our volunteers play a vital role in providing a generation of children with the knowledge and understanding they need to stay safe from abuse and neglect.

You will need to be confident, proactive and have a sensitive and supportive nature to effectively communicate and engage with children. 

We are looking for committed people who can visit 2 schools per month (term time only) and be able to volunteer in the role for a minimum of one year following training. 

If you would like further information on the role and the service, please visit our website.

Calling all people in Scotland! Carers UK is looking to recruit more Local Awareness Volunteers. 

A Local Awareness Volunteer helps Carers UK connect with carers and promote awareness of caring by distributing publicity material – such as leaflets and posters – within local communities.

What you will get out of it

It’s a great opportunity to meet new people, spread the word and have the satisfaction of making a real difference to carers’ lives in the area where you live. You’ll also be part of Carers UK’s flagship volunteering programme and we’ll be supporting you all the way.

What's involved?

• You'll make contact with community hubs and arrange to put up posters or leave information leaflets. Your local supermarket, library, GP surgery, faith group or gym would be a great starting point! We'll give you more tips on how to get started in your Volunteering Pack.
• You'll identify smaller local charities that support people with long term conditions and supply them with Carers UK publicity materials. 
• We also require you to keep us informed about what you've been up to, feed your achievements back to us and let us know where you've been distributing materials.

The skills you need

• a friendly personality
• great communications skills
• the ability to get on well with new people of all ages and backgrounds
• a passion for improving support for carers
• good organisational skills and access to a computer
• the confidence to use your initiative

How we will support you

We'll give you all the tools you need to get started - your Volunteering Pack will include a Volunteer Handbook plus tips and guidelines on getting out there for the first time. We'll also deliver the publicity materials directly to you, as well as cover your travel expenses.

Your time

This role is very flexible. Our only requirement is that you can offer a minimum of two hours volunteering a month.

CHARITY BOARD MEMBER & CHAIR OF THE SCOTLAND BOARD

At Phoenix Futures Scotland we are very proud of the work we do across the country. We are inspired by the people we witness every day who address their substance use issues with our support. 

We have a long history of providing recovery services in Scotland where our first service opened in 1992. Much has changed over the last 27 years, but what hasn’t changed is our unswerving commitment to supporting people to achieve recovery. 

In 2012 Phoenix created a Scotland Board – formally a sub-committee of the UK Board with the Chair of the Scotland Board being a member of the UK Board and the remaining Scotland Board members being co-opted committee members.

The Board is a fully engaged and vital element of our operations in Scotland.  Board members have a visibility with the staff and services users and join in celebrations of recovery and wider organisational events throughout the year. They provide a key strategic and performance monitoring role within the Scottish national context.

Having been instrumental in helping to establish and develop the Scotland Board the current Chair will complete their term of office later this year, after serving a maximum term of office within our governance rules. We are now looking for our next Scotland Chair.

We are looking for an individual with a good understanding of charity and or housing association governance. Someone who is a leader and confident communicator and who shares our commitment to continuing to find innovative ways to deliver vital services to the most vulnerable in times of economic uncertainty.  If this is you we would love to hear from you.

To apply please email a CV and covering letter to:  Tony Pearson.  The closing date for applications is 5pm Monday 30 September 2019.

Alzheimer Scotland are seeking enthusiast event volunteers who want to be part of a great event whilst doing something amazing for charity.

The Scottish Half and 10k takes place on Sunday 22nd September, covering the beautiful coastal route of East Lothian and finishing up at the iconic Musselburgh Racecourse. We rely on amazing volunteers to support us at this event and to help us spread awareness.

We are seeking cheerful, friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to join our cheer squad.

Our event cheer squads play an important role in our participants experience. Our main aim is to support our runners on the course to motivate and encourage them to keep going. As an event volunteer you'll feel a sense of pride and community as you support Alzheimer Scotland.

Volunteering at our events involves:

- Cheering on our runners from our dedicated cheer point

- Wearing Alzheimer Scotland branding to spread awareness

- Greeting our supporters and the public, and assisting with our charity stall (including drinks and refreshments)

By volunteering with us you will:

- Be supporting Alzheimer Scotland, Scotland leading dementia charity

- Receive a branded t-shirt and light refreshments 

- Meet new people and gain event experience 

- Be doing something amazing for charity!

No experience is required as our events team will brief you before the start of the race.

We need volunteers between 09:00-14:30 on Sunday 22nd September. Shifts are available and we can be flexible depending on how many hours you would like to volunteer for.

We are looking for friendly volunteers to assist in the running of our café and drop in centre for blind and partially sighted people. We require help in the kitchen, preparing food, cleaning and waiting on tables.

A passion for cooking is desirable but not essential. Experience in cash handling and how to use a cash register would be advantageous. This role is flexible - If there are certain tasks within this role that appeal to you more than others, we can adapt the role to suit your skills and interests. The café is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 3:30pm.

Would you like to help blind and partially sighted people in your community? Do you enjoy driving and meeting new people? RNIB wants you to be a Volunteer Driver. For the people they help, our volunteer drivers provide a friendly face to brighten their day and help get them to where they need to be. Our drivers can become a regular part of someone’s life and it may be the only chance an RNIB customer has had to get out of their home for some time. If you are friendly, courteous and reliable then this is the opportunity for you.

We are particularly looking for drivers in Glasgow and Ayr.

Do you have the leadership skills to draw a team together, to organise events, activities that will raise awareness and funds to make a difference to the lives of Blind and Partial Sighted Children and Adults?

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to lead fundraising groups who have the flair to put fun into fundraising.

Are you friendly, patient and able to build a good rapport with people? We are looking for volunteers to spend time with blind and partially sighted people both outside and in your befriendee's home on a regular basis. Tasks may include assisting with small tasks such as reading correspondence, going out for short walks or visiting a local café for coffee in order to reduce isolation and retain independence.

Bloodwise are looking for an enthusiastic vounteer to join and support the Supporter Relations Team Office based in Edinburgh.

The role will be volunteering Supporter Relations Team, working alongside a small, friendly team to help deliver outstanding service to supporters of our charity. The team is responsible for processing donations, speaking to supporters over the phone, post and email and looking after event administration. The role of the Supporter Relations Team Office Volunteer is varied, from helping to send out fundraising packs to new supporters to carrying out administrative work on the computer.

Get into the festive spirit by volunteering at G4’s Christmas tour in Usher Hall, Lothian Road, Ediburgh EH1 2EA on Sunday 29th December. Hear wonderful renditions of Christmas classics, and join in on a few hymns yourself all while supporting the charity Missing People. This is a fantastic opportunity to volunteer at a truly enjoyable evening so don’t miss out.

You'll be acting as ushers, showing guests to their seats on arrival. You will also be helping with the bucket collection at the end of the night, by standing at the door holding a bucket as guests leave. You'll be expected to be at the event from 17:30 until 22:00. Further details will be sent you to on application

Hi there!

We are recruiting for events volunteers in Glasgow for the Great Scottish Run on the 29th of September.

The Great Scottish Run is one of the biggest running events in Scotland. With 10k and half marathon options, both races take in some of Glasgow’s most iconic landmarks.

Join us in the fight against prostate cancer and help more than 26,000 men who are living with and after prostate cancer in Scotland today. 

What I do

• Spot our runners at the cheer point as they run past us
• Cheer, encourage and motivate them
• Use your energy, enthusiasm, and be willing to make it a day to remember for our runners
• Network with other supporters, their friends and family
• Make it a day to remember for our runners

If this sounds like the ideal role for you, then please get in touch.

We look forward to hearing from you! 

Community Based Volunteer Role Description

*How can you help victims of crime?

Victims of crime often feel a range of emotions such as an anxiety, confusion and anger. It is Victim Support Scotland’s role to provide victims with both emotional and practical support.

*What would I be doing?

• You will work with staff to receive information to confirm service users’ needs.
• You will contact service users to arrange support via telephone, face to face appointments and webchat.
• You will provide support based on the service users’ needs and agree next steps at the end of each contact.
• You will feedback and agree follow-up actions with staff on arrangements for support.

*What do I need for this role?

*Please note - we are especially interested in hearing from people that can travel throughout Aberdeenshire*

• Communication skills.
• An ability to actively listen to service users and anyone affected by crime.
• A non-judgemental approach to working with people from all sections of the community.
• The capacity to learn about the criminal justice system and understand the service user’s journey.
• An understanding of confidentiality.
• Good time management skills.
• Access to a car or ability to use public transport.

Community Based Volunteer Role Description

*How can you help victims of crime?

Victims of crime often feel a range of emotions such as an anxiety, confusion and anger. It is Victim Support Scotland’s role to provide victims with both emotional and practical support.

*What would I be doing?

• You will work with staff to receive information to confirm service users’ needs.
• You will contact service users to arrange support via telephone, face to face appointments and webchat.
• You will provide support based on the service users’ needs and agree next steps at the end of each contact.
• You will feedback and agree follow-up actions with staff on arrangements for support.

*What do I need for this role?

• Communication skills.
• An ability to actively listen to service users and anyone affected by crime.
• A non-judgemental approach to working with people from all sections of the community.
• The capacity to learn about the criminal justice system and understand the service user’s journey.
• An understanding of confidentiality.
• Good time management skills.
• Access to a car or ability to use public transport.

How can you support witnesses to crime feel at ease in court?

Appearing in court as a witness can be very stressful. It is Victim Support Scotland’s role to support witnesses during their court visits.

How would you help?

• You will work with staff members prior to court starting.
• Offer information about and explain court procedures to service users.
• Discuss service users needs by telephone or face to face.
• Help witnesses feel more confident by taking them on court familiarisation visits.
• Support service users on the day of the trial in court or other locations as appropriate.
• Liaise with court officials on behalf of service users.
• Feedback and agree follow-up actions with staff members.

What do I need?

• Effective communication skills.
• To actively listen to service users and anyone affected by crime.
• A non-judgemental approach to working with people from all sections of the community.
• The capacity to learn about the criminal justice system and understand the service user’s journey.
• An awareness of confidentiality obligations.
• Effective time management skills.

What benefits would I get?

• All reasonable expenses paid.
• The offer of a reference for future work.
• The knowledge that you are providing help to an organisation that helps others.
• The opportunity to grow your skills personally and professionally.