About the Opportunity

Whizz-Kidz aim to transform the lives of young wheelchair users aged between 2 and 25. We do this by providing life changing mobility equipment, exciting youth groups and wheelchair skills training. There are also sometimes extra opportunities, such as volunteering at a residential camp.

Volunteers can help us reach this aim by:

• Supporting young people to get involved in activities
• Leading or co-leading activities or ice breakers if you would like to
• Acting as a positive role model for young wheelchair users
• Ensuring the event runs smoothly along with other volunteers and staff

About Whizz-Kidz

Our mission is to transform the lives of disabled children by providing the equipment, support and life skills they need, when they need them – giving them the chance to develop their full potential.

Did you know that there are thousands of disabled children waiting for their childhoods to start, as they struggle to get a wheelchair that meets all their needs? We believe that every young disabled person has the right to a fun and active childhood, and the chance to develop their full potential in life. We provide disabled children and young people with vital mobility equipment, and life journey services, giving them opportunities to build friendships and have fun, and training to help them gain skills and look forward to a bright future.

Our vision for the future is that all disabled children’s lives are full of fun, friendship and hope for an independent future. Just like any other kid’s.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for people with the following skills:

• Enthusiastic and confident
• Supportive, friendly and sensitive to others
• Ability to communicate with young people of different ages with different abilities: for example, some of our young people may use a communication device instead of communicating verbally.
• Positive attitude towards disability
• Flexible and creative
• Proactive and not afraid to get involved
• Experience of working with young people is an advantage but not essential

Practical Considerations

• All volunteers will receive safeguarding training and a DBS or PVG check as you will be working with vulnerable children and young people.
• Whizz-Kidz will reimburse reasonable travel expenses, usually up to £30 per event.
• Our clubs run on a weekend whilst wheelchair skills training sessions happen during the week. We hope to offer all volunteers at least one volunteering opportunity a month.

We would really love to welcome you to our team of volunteers!

About the Opportunity

Whizz-Kidz aim to transform the lives of young wheelchair users aged between 2 and 25. We do this by providing life changing mobility equipment, exciting youth groups and wheelchair skills training. There are also sometimes extra opportunities, such as volunteering at a residential camp.

Volunteers can help us to reach this aim by:

• Supporting young people to get involved in activities
• Leading or co-leading activities or ice breakers if you would like to
• Acting as a positive role model for young wheelchair users
• Ensuring the event runs smoothly along with other volunteers and staff

About Whizz-Kidz

Our mission is to transform the lives of disabled children by providing the equipment, support and life skills they need, when they need them – giving them the chance to develop their full potential.

Did you know that there are thousands of disabled children waiting for their childhoods to start, as they struggle to get a wheelchair that meets all their needs? We believe that every young disabled person has the right to a fun and active childhood, and the chance to develop their full potential in life. We provide disabled children and young people with vital mobility equipment, and life journey services, giving them opportunities to build friendships and have fun, and training to help them gain skills and look forward to a bright future.

Our vision for the future is that all disabled children’s lives are full of fun, friendship and hope for an independent future. Just like any other kid’s.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for people with the following skills:

• Enthusiastic and confident
• Supportive, friendly and sensitive to others
• Ability to communicate with young people of different ages with different abilities: for example, some of our young people may use a communication device instead of communicating verbally.
• Positive attitude towards disability
• Flexible and creative
• Proactive and not afraid to get involved
• Experience of working with young people is an advantage but not essential

Practical Considerations

• All volunteers will receive safeguarding training and a DBS or PVG check as you will be working with vulnerable children and young people.
• Whizz-Kidz will reimburse reasonable travel expenses, usually up to £30 per event.
• Our clubs run on a weekend whilst wheelchair skills training sessions happen during the week. We hope to offer all volunteers at least one volunteering opportunity a month.

We would love to welcome you to our team of volunteers!

About the Opportunity

Whizz-Kidz aim to transform the lives of young wheelchair users aged between 2 and 25. We do this by providing life changing mobility equipment, exciting youth groups and wheelchair skills training. There are also sometimes extra opportunities, such as volunteering at a residential camp.

Volunteers can help us to reach this aim by:

• Supporting young people to get involved in activities
• Leading or co-leading activities or ice breakers if you would like to
• Acting as a positive role model for young wheelchair users
• Ensuring the event runs smoothly along with other volunteers and staff

About Whizz-Kidz

Our mission is to transform the lives of disabled children by providing the equipment, support and life skills they need, when they need them – giving them the chance to develop their full potential.

Did you know that there are thousands of disabled children waiting for their childhoods to start, as they struggle to get a wheelchair that meets all their needs? We believe that every young disabled person has the right to a fun and active childhood, and the chance to develop their full potential in life. We provide disabled children and young people with vital mobility equipment, and life journey services, giving them opportunities to build friendships and have fun, and training to help them gain skills and look forward to a bright future.

Our vision for the future is that all disabled children’s lives are full of fun, friendship and hope for an independent future. Just like any other kid’s.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for people with the following skills:

• Enthusiastic and confident
• Supportive, friendly and sensitive to others
• Ability to communicate with young people of different ages with different abilities: for example, some of our young people may use a communication device instead of communicating verbally.
• Positive attitude towards disability
• Flexible and creative
• Proactive and not afraid to get involved
• Experience of working with young people is an advantage but not essential

Practical Considerations

• All volunteers will receive safeguarding training and a DBS or PVG check as you will be working with vulnerable children and young people.
• Whizz-Kidz will reimburse reasonable travel expenses, usually up to £30 per event.
• Our clubs run on a weekend whilst wheelchair skills training sessions happen during the week. We hope to offer all volunteers at least one volunteering opportunity a month.

We would really love to welcome you to our team of volunteers! 

*PLEASE NOTE : WE ARE ONLY LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS FROM THE ROSS-SHIRE/CAITHNESS/INVERNESS-SHIRE AREA FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY - THANK YOU* 

 *PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO COVID-19 ALL RECRUITMENT AND INDUCTION TRAINING WILL BE DONE ONLINE*
 

Victim Support Scotland Volunteer 

 
How can you support victims and witnesses of crime?  
 

Victims of crime often feel a range of emotions in the aftermath of an offence.It is Victim Support Scotland’s role to provide victims and witnesses of crime emotional and practical support in person, online, and in court.Volunteers are supported by VSS staff who manage the service.
 
How would you help? 
 
Our volunteers provide emotional support, practical help, information and guidance through the criminal justice system. We aim to empower people who have been impacted by crime, to move on with their lives.

• Discuss service users’ needs by telephone, webchat, appointments and face-to-face contact, agreeing next steps at the end of each contact 

• Help service users feel more confident by arranging and conducting court familiarisation visits

• Support service users in the court room and other appropriate locations on the day of the trial, liaising with court officials on behalf of the service users.

• Feedback and agree follow-up actions with staff members 

• Provide administrative support in completing the service users journey 

What benefits would I get?  
 

Volunteering with Victim Support Scotland can be challenging and also extremely rewarding. As a volunteer you will: 

• Support people when they most need it 

• Learn new skills and knowledge of the criminal justice sector 

• Gain access to a range of specialist training courses that are relevant to your volunteering role 

• Positively contribute to your community as a member of a team actively working to reduce the impact of crime 

• A chance to give something back 

• Receive support in your volunteering role to deliver services effectively 

• All reasonable expenses (e.g. travel) will be reimbursed

What skills and experience do I need?  

We are looking for committed, reliable and empathetic volunteers who can work with people of all ages, backgrounds and life situations. Although we provide full training and support, knowledge of the criminal justice system and experience of supporting people is beneficial. As a Victim Support Scotland Volunteer you will need:

• Effective communication skills 

• The ability to actively listen to service users and anyone affected by crime

• An interest in learning about the criminal justice system and understand the service user’s journey

• An awareness of confidentiality obligations and the responsibilities that come with upholding these obligations 

• Effective time management skills (and working under pressure) 

• Access to a car or ability to use public transport 

What is the time commitment?  
 

We know that our volunteers have busy lives, so we agree the time commitment with each individual volunteer. However, we ask for: 
 

• a minimum commitment of approximately one day per week, however this may vary depending upon the needs of the service.

• a minimum commitment of at least 1 year so that they might get the most out of a volunteering role. 

How can I apply? 
 

The people we support come from all communities across Scotland, as do our volunteers. We welcome new volunteers from all backgrounds and languages.
 
To ensure we provide the best possible service to people affected by crime, we ask all volunteers to follow our processes.This will involve:
 

•Joining the Disclosure Scotland PVG scheme

•Providing two satisfactory references 

•Completing our three day ‘Introduction to Victim Support Scotland’ training module 

• Signing and abiding by Victim Support Scotland’s Confidentiality agreement 

• Commitment to Data Protection 

• Volunteer Agreement 

 *PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO COVID-19 ALL RECRUITMENT AND INDUCTION TRAINING WILL BE DONE ONLINE*
 

Victim Support Scotland Volunteer 

 
How can you support victims and witnesses of crime?  
 

Victims of crime often feel a range of emotions in the aftermath of an offence.It is Victim Support Scotland’s role to provide victims and witnesses of crime emotional and practical support in person, online, and in court.Volunteers are supported by VSS staff who manage the service.
 
How would you help? 
 
Our volunteers provide emotional support, practical help, information and guidance through the criminal justice system. We aim to empower people who have been impacted by crime, to move on with their lives.

• Discuss service users’ needs by telephone, webchat, appointments and face-to-face contact, agreeing next steps at the end of each contact 

• Help service users feel more confident by arranging and conducting court familiarisation visits

• Support service users in the court room and other appropriate locations on the day of the trial, liaising with court officials on behalf of the service users.

• Feedback and agree follow-up actions with staff members 

• Provide administrative support in completing the service users journey 

What benefits would I get?  
 

Volunteering with Victim Support Scotland can be challenging and also extremely rewarding. As a volunteer you will: 

• Support people when they most need it 

• Learn new skills and knowledge of the criminal justice sector 

• Gain access to a range of specialist training courses that are relevant to your volunteering role 

• Positively contribute to your community as a member of a team actively working to reduce the impact of crime 

• A chance to give something back 

• Receive support in your volunteering role to deliver services effectively 

• All reasonable expenses (e.g. travel) will be reimbursed

What skills and experience do I need?  

We are looking for committed, reliable and empathetic volunteers who can work with people of all ages, backgrounds and life situations. Although we provide full training and support, knowledge of the criminal justice system and experience of supporting people is beneficial. As a Victim Support Scotland Volunteer you will need:

• Effective communication skills 

• The ability to actively listen to service users and anyone affected by crime

• An interest in learning about the criminal justice system and understand the service user’s journey

• An awareness of confidentiality obligations and the responsibilities that come with upholding these obligations 

• Effective time management skills (and working under pressure) 

• Access to a car or ability to use public transport 

What is the time commitment?  
 

We know that our volunteers have busy lives, so we agree the time commitment with each individual volunteer. However, we ask for: 
 

• a minimum commitment of approximately one day per week, however this may vary depending upon the needs of the service.

• a minimum commitment of at least 1 year so that they might get the most out of a volunteering role. 

How can I apply? 
 

The people we support come from all communities across Scotland, as do our volunteers. We welcome new volunteers from all backgrounds and languages.
 
To ensure we provide the best possible service to people affected by crime, we ask all volunteers to follow our processes.This will involve:
 

•Joining the Disclosure Scotland PVG scheme

•Providing two satisfactory references 

•Completing our three day ‘Introduction to Victim Support Scotland’ training module 

• Signing and abiding by Victim Support Scotland’s Confidentiality agreement 

• Commitment to Data Protection 

• Volunteer Agreement 

*PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE ONLY LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS FROM THE SHETLAND ISLANDS AREA FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY- THANK YOU**

*PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO COVID-19 ALL RECRUITMENT AND INDUCTION TRAINING WILL BE DONE ONLINE*
 

Victim Support Scotland Volunteer

How can you support victims and witnesses of crime?
 

Victims of crime often feel a range of emotions in the aftermath of an offence. It is Victim Support Scotland’s role to provide victims and witnesses of crime emotional and practical support in person, online, and in court. Volunteers are supported by VSS staff who manage the service.

How would you help?

Our volunteers provide emotional support, practical help, information and guidance through the criminal justice system. We aim to empower people who have been impacted by crime, to move on with their lives.

• Discuss service users’ needs by telephone, webchat, appointments and face-to-face contact, agreeing next steps at the end of each contact

• Help service users feel more confident by arranging and conducting court familiarisation visits

• Support service users in the court room and other appropriate locations on the day of the trial, liaising with court officials on behalf of the service users.

• Feedback and agree follow-up actions with staff members

• Provide administrative support in completing the service users journey

What benefits would I get?
 

Volunteering with Victim Support Scotland can be challenging and also extremely rewarding. As a volunteer you will:

• Support people when they most need it

• Learn new skills and knowledge of the criminal justice sector

• Gain access to a range of specialist training courses that are relevant to your volunteering role

• Positively contribute to your community as a member of a team actively working to reduce the impact of crime

• A chance to give something back

• Receive support in your volunteering role to deliver services effectively

• All reasonable expenses (e.g. travel) will be reimbursed

What skills and experience do I need?

We are looking for committed, reliable and empathetic volunteers who can work with people of all ages, backgrounds and life situations. Although we provide full training and support, knowledge of the criminal justice system and experience of supporting people is beneficial. As a Victim Support Scotland Volunteer you will need:

• Effective communication skills

• The ability to actively listen to service users and anyone affected by crime

• An interest in learning about the criminal justice system and understand the service user’s journey

• An awareness of confidentiality obligations and the responsibilities that come with upholding these obligations

• Effective time management skills (and working under pressure)

• Access to a car or ability to use public transport

What is the time commitment?
 

We know that our volunteers have busy lives, so we agree the time commitment with each individual volunteer. However, we ask for:
 

• a minimum commitment of approximately one day per week, however this may vary depending upon the needs of the service.

• a minimum commitment of at least 1 year so that they might get the most out of a volunteering role.

How can I apply?
 

The people we support come from all communities across Scotland, as do our volunteers. We welcome new volunteers from all backgrounds and languages.

To ensure we provide the best possible service to people affected by crime, we ask all volunteers to follow our processes. This will involve:
 

• Joining the Disclosure Scotland PVG scheme

• Providing two satisfactory references

• Completing our three day ‘Introduction to Victim Support Scotland’ training module

• Signing and abiding by Victim Support Scotland’s Confidentiality agreement

• • Commitment to Data Protection

  • Volunteer Agreement

* PLEASE NOTE:DUE TO COVID-19 ALL RECRUITMENT AND INDUCTION TRAINING WILL BE DONE ONLINE*
 

Victim Support Scotland Volunteer 

 
How can you support victims and witnesses of crime?  
 

Victims of crime often feel a range of emotions in the aftermath of an offence.It is Victim Support Scotland’s role to provide victims and witnesses of crime emotional and practical support in person, online, and in court.Volunteers are supported by VSS staff who manage the service.
 
How would you help? 
 
Our volunteers provide emotional support, practical help, information and guidance through the criminal justice system. We aim to empower people who have been impacted by crime, to move on with their lives.

• Discuss service users’ needs by telephone, webchat, appointments and face-to-face contact, agreeing next steps at the end of each contact 

• Help service users feel more confident by arranging and conducting court familiarisation visits

• Support service users in the court room and other appropriate locations on the day of the trial, liaising with court officials on behalf of the service users.

• Feedback and agree follow-up actions with staff members 

• Provide administrative support in completing the service users journey 

What benefits would I get?  
 

Volunteering with Victim Support Scotland can be challenging and also extremely rewarding. As a volunteer you will: 

• Support people when they most need it 

• Learn new skills and knowledge of the criminal justice sector 

• Gain access to a range of specialist training courses that are relevant to your volunteering role 

• Positively contribute to your community as a member of a team actively working to reduce the impact of crime 

• A chance to give something back 

• Receive support in your volunteering role to deliver services effectively 

• All reasonable expenses (e.g. travel) will be reimbursed

What skills and experience do I need?  

We are looking for committed, reliable and empathetic volunteers who can work with people of all ages, backgrounds and life situations. Although we provide full training and support, knowledge of the criminal justice system and experience of supporting people is beneficial. As a Victim Support Scotland Volunteer you will need:

• Effective communication skills 

• The ability to actively listen to service users and anyone affected by crime

• An interest in learning about the criminal justice system and understand the service user’s journey

• An awareness of confidentiality obligations and the responsibilities that come with upholding these obligations 

• Effective time management skills (and working under pressure) 

• Access to a car or ability to use public transport 

What is the time commitment?  
 

We know that our volunteers have busy lives, so we agree the time commitment with each individual volunteer. However, we ask for: 
 

• a minimum commitment of approximately one day per week, however this may vary depending upon the needs of the service.

• a minimum commitment of at least 1 year so that they might get the most out of a volunteering role. 

How can I apply? 
 

The people we support come from all communities across Scotland, as do our volunteers. We welcome new volunteers from all backgrounds and languages.
 
To ensure we provide the best possible service to people affected by crime, we ask all volunteers to follow our processes.This will involve:
 

•Joining the Disclosure Scotland PVG scheme

•Providing two satisfactory references 

•Completing our three day ‘Introduction to Victim Support Scotland’ training module 

• Signing and abiding by Victim Support Scotland’s Confidentiality agreement 

• Commitment to Data Protection 

• Volunteer Agreement 

 *PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO COVID-19 ALL RECRUITMENT AND INDUCTION TRAINING WILL BE DONE ONLINE.*
 

Victim Support Scotland Volunteer 

 
How can you support victims and witnesses of crime?  
 

Victims of crime often feel a range of emotions in the aftermath of an offence.It is Victim Support Scotland’s role to provide victims and witnesses of crime emotional and practical support in person, online, and in court.Volunteers are supported by VSS staff who manage the service.
 
How would you help? 
 
Our volunteers provide emotional support, practical help, information and guidance through the criminal justice system. We aim to empower people who have been impacted by crime, to move on with their lives.

• Discuss service users’ needs by telephone, webchat, appointments and face-to-face contact, agreeing next steps at the end of each contact 

• Help service users feel more confident by arranging and conducting court familiarisation visits

• Support service users in the court room and other appropriate locations on the day of the trial, liaising with court officials on behalf of the service users.

• Feedback and agree follow-up actions with staff members 

• Provide administrative support in completing the service users journey 

What benefits would I get?  
 

Volunteering with Victim Support Scotland can be challenging and also extremely rewarding. As a volunteer you will: 

• Support people when they most need it 

• Learn new skills and knowledge of the criminal justice sector 

• Gain access to a range of specialist training courses that are relevant to your volunteering role 

• Positively contribute to your community as a member of a team actively working to reduce the impact of crime 

• A chance to give something back 

• Receive support in your volunteering role to deliver services effectively 

• All reasonable expenses (e.g. travel) will be reimbursed

What skills and experience do I need?  

We are looking for committed, reliable and empathetic volunteers who can work with people of all ages, backgrounds and life situations. Although we provide full training and support, knowledge of the criminal justice system and experience of supporting people is beneficial. As a Victim Support Scotland Volunteer you will need:

• Effective communication skills 

• The ability to actively listen to service users and anyone affected by crime

• An interest in learning about the criminal justice system and understand the service user’s journey

• An awareness of confidentiality obligations and the responsibilities that come with upholding these obligations 

• Effective time management skills (and working under pressure) 

• Access to a car or ability to use public transport 

What is the time commitment?  
 

We know that our volunteers have busy lives, so we agree the time commitment with each individual volunteer. However, we ask for: 
 

• a minimum commitment of approximately one day per week, however this may vary depending upon the needs of the service.

• a minimum commitment of at least 1 year so that they might get the most out of a volunteering role. 

How can I apply? 
 

The people we support come from all communities across Scotland, as do our volunteers. We welcome new volunteers from all backgrounds and languages.
 
To ensure we provide the best possible service to people affected by crime, we ask all volunteers to follow our processes.This will involve:
 

•Joining the Disclosure Scotland PVG scheme

•Providing two satisfactory references 

•Completing our three day ‘Introduction to Victim Support Scotland’ training module 

• Signing and abiding by Victim Support Scotland’s Confidentiality agreement 

• Commitment to Data Protection 

• Volunteer Agreement 

** PLEASE NOTE: We are only looking for volunteers that are a reasonable distance from East Ayrshire only **

*PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO COVID-19, ALL RECRUITMENT AND INDUCTION TRAINING WILL BE COMPLETED ONLINE*

Victim Support Scotland Volunteer

How can you support victims and witnesses of crime?

Victims of crime often feel a range of emotions in the aftermath of an offence. It is Victim Support Scotland’s role to provide victims and witnesses of crime emotional and practical support in person, online, and in court. Volunteers are supported by VSS staff who manage the service.

How would you help?

Our volunteers provide emotional support, practical help, information and guidance through the criminal justice system. We aim to empower people who have been impacted by crime, to move on with their lives.

• Discuss service users’ needs by telephone, webchat, appointments and face-to-face contact, agreeing next steps at the end of each contact

• Help service users feel more confident by arranging and conducting court familiarisation visits

• Support service users in the court room and other appropriate locations on the day of the trial, liaising with court officials on behalf of the service users.

• Feedback and agree follow-up actions with staff members

• Provide administrative support in completing the service users journey

What benefits would I get?

Volunteering with Victim Support Scotland can be challenging and also extremely rewarding. As a volunteer you will:

• Support people when they most need it

• Learn new skills and knowledge of the criminal justice sector

• Gain access to a range of specialist training courses that are relevant to your volunteering role

• Positively contribute to your community as a member of a team actively working to reduce the impact of crime

• A chance to give something back

• Receive support in your volunteering role to deliver services effectively

• All reasonable expenses (e.g. travel) will be reimbursed

What skills and experience do I need?

We are looking for committed, reliable and empathetic volunteers who can work with people of all ages, backgrounds and life situations. Although we provide full training and support, knowledge of the criminal justice system and experience of supporting people is beneficial. As a Victim Support Scotland Volunteer you will need:

• Effective communication skills

• The ability to actively listen to service users and anyone affected by crime

• An interest in learning about the criminal justice system and understand the service user’s journey

• An awareness of confidentiality obligations and the responsibilities that come with upholding these obligations

• Effective time management skills (and working under pressure)

• Access to a car or ability to use public transport

What is the time commitment?

We know that our volunteers have busy lives, so we agree the time commitment with each individual volunteer. However, we ask for:

• a minimum commitment of approximately one day per week, however this may vary depending upon the needs of the service.

• a minimum commitment of at least 1 year so that they might get the most out of a volunteering role.

How can I apply?

The people we support come from all communities across Scotland, as do our volunteers. We welcome new volunteers from all backgrounds and languages.

To ensure we provide the best possible service to people affected by crime, we take all our volunteer applications through our processes which involves:

• Joining the Disclosure Scotland PVG scheme

• Providing two satisfactory references

• Completing our three day ‘Introduction to Victim Support Scotland’ training module

• Signing and abiding by Victim Support Scotland’s Confidentiality agreement

• Commitment to Data Protection

• Volunteer Agreement

Greenpeace Local Group - Local Press and Media Co-ordinator

Do you enjoy creative writing? Have you got an eye for a striking photo? Would you like to get involved in campaigning on global issues in your local area?

Then Greenpeace Group’s Local Press and Media Co-ordinator role could be right up your street! We're looking for Local Press and Media Co-ordinators to join our groups in Bristol, Chelmsford, Edinburgh, Exeter, Inverness, Leeds, Lincoln, Nottingham and Surrey.

About Greenpeace Local Groups:

Local Groups provide a public face to Greenpeace campaigns in the area and bring expertise and energy that are vital to Greenpeace’s successes as a campaigning organisation. In addition to campaigning, Local Groups also organise fundraising activities and events like film screenings and gigs.

About Greenpeace UK:

The underlying goal of all our work is a green and peaceful world – an earth that is ecologically healthy and able to nurture life in all its diversity. To this end, we investigate, expose and confront environmental abuse by governments and corporations around the world. We champion environmentally responsible and socially just solutions, including scientific and technical innovation.

The underlying goal of all our work is a green and peaceful world – an earth that is ecologically healthy and able to nurture life in all its diversity. To this end, we investigate, expose and confront environmental abuse by governments and corporations around the world. We champion environmentally responsible and socially just solutions, including scientific and technical innovation.

About the role:

Local Press and Media Co-ordinators get local press coverage of Groups' campaigns and activities. This involves sending out press releases, writing letters to the Editor of a paper, taking photos, and building relationships with journalists.

Getting local press coverage means that more people read about our campaigns and know that there’s a local Greenpeace group near them. It also allows us to reach MPs and other decision-makers. Having content written by local people, for local people is so much more relevant and inspiring than anything written by a central press team!

You’ll be part of a Network of Local Press and Media Co-ordinators all across the UK, and supported by a member of staff at Greenpeace.

You’ll usually be asked to do one or two things a month, which will probably take around 4 - 6 hours per month.

Practical Considerations:

- We're looking for Local Press and Media Co-ordinators to join our Groups in Bristol, Chelmsford, Edinburgh, Exeter, Inverness, Leeds, Lincoln, Nottingham and Surrey.

- Travel and other reasonable expenses covered
- Training provided
- Staff and peer support

Please note this is an unpaid volunteer role.

Buddy Befriending Volunteer at Community InfoSource supporting the Preventing Asylum Seeker Evictions (PASE) project team.

We work with communities and individuals so that they can realise their potential and become integrated more quickly. Our focus is on minority ethnic, migrant and refugee communities - including people who are survivors of abuse, persecution, torture, and trafficking. Our vision is a diverse and inclusive Scotland where everyone is supported to contribute and participate. 

The Preventing Asylum Seeker Evictions (PASE) project at Community InfoSource (CIS) are seeking Buddy Volunteers as part of our Buddy Befriending service to support asylum seekers at risk of eviction and destitution in Glasgow. PASE was developed in response to Serco changing the locks of Asylum Seekers housing in July of 2018, as a form of forced eviction.

Role:

As a Volunteer Buddy you will assist asylum seekers through telephone befriending and ocassional outreach work, to signpost clients and to help arrange and support clients to attend medical, legal and other appointments, access food-banks and additional services, overcome social isolation and become involved in activities in their communities where appropriate. You will also help by recording issues in a journal. By reporting back to PASE and the Buddy Volunteer Coordinator, you will identify issues which need followed up, feedback on the vulnerability, mental health, and wellbeing of asylum seekers, and help us to improve the service. You will assist through outreach work where you will directly support asylum seekers.

Volunteers have a minimum commitment of one or two days per week for 4 hours between Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm. However, may consider applicants on an as and when required basis.

Training:

You will be suitably matched to provide support with an asylum seeker accessing PASE services. During your first few weeks, you will be introduced to issues affecting asylum seekers, scenarios that you will likely encounter in your role, and measures you as a Buddy Volunteer can take to assist asylum seekers to overcome these obstacles. You will also be given regular ongoing supervision and support.

Benefits:

• Training & Shadowing opportunities 

• This role could boost your employability

• Satisfaction from supporting asylum seekers at risk of destitution

• Chance to develop interpersonal skills

Essential Language Requirements:

Applicants must have language skills in Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Farsi, Kurdish Sorani, Mandarin, Punjabi, Tigrinya or Vietnamese. They must also have good spoken and written English language skills.

Desirable Skills:

Applicants with lived experience as an Asylum Seeker / Refugee particularly welcome to apply. 

Applicants should have the ability to use standard computer packages, a friendly attitude, good communication skills and ability to keep calm, good timekeeping, particularly when meeting the public, happy to adhere to equal opportunity / anti-discriminatory principles, willingness to learn methods of dealing with structures of administration, and are able to maintain confidentiality.

Travel Information:

The Albany Centre is situated in the Woodlands area of Glasgow, minutes from Charing Cross train station and St Georges Cross underground.

Albany Centre, 44 Ashley Street, Glasgow, G3 6DS

*PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO COVID-19 ALL RECRUITMENT AND INDUCTION TRAINING WILL BE DONE ONLINE*

Victim Support Scotland Volunteer

How can you support victims and witnesses of crime?

Victims of crime often feel a range of emotions in the aftermath of an offence. It is Victim Support Scotland’s role to provide victims and witnesses of crime emotional and practical support in person, online, and in court. Volunteers are supported by VSS staff who manage the service. How would you help? Our volunteers provide emotional support, practical help, information and guidance through the criminal justice system. We aim to empower people who have been impacted by crime, to move on with their lives.

· Discuss service users’ needs by telephone, webchat, appointments and face-to-face contact, agreeing next steps at the end of each contact

· Help service users feel more confident by arranging and conducting court familiarisation visits

· Support service users in the court room and other appropriate locations on the day of the trial, liaising with court officials on behalf of the service users.

· Feedback and agree follow-up actions with staff members

· Provide administrative support in completing the service users journey

What benefits would I get?

Volunteering with Victim Support Scotland can be challenging and also extremely rewarding. As a volunteer you will:

· Support people when they most need it

· Learn new skills and knowledge of the criminal justice sector

· Gain access to a range of specialist training courses that are relevant to your volunteering role

· Positively contribute to your community as a member of a team actively working to reduce the impact of crime

· A chance to give something back

· Receive support in your volunteering role to deliver services effectively

· All reasonable expenses (e.g. travel) will be reimbursed

What skills and experience do I need?

We are looking for committed, reliable and empathetic volunteers who can work with people of all ages, backgrounds and life situations. Although we provide full training and support, knowledge of the criminal justice system and experience of supporting people is beneficial. As a Victim Support Scotland Volunteer you will need:

· Effective communication skills

· The ability to actively listen to service users and anyone affected by crime

· An interest in learning about the criminal justice system and understand the service user’s journey

· An awareness of confidentiality obligations and the responsibilities that come with upholding these obligations

· Effective time management skills (and working under pressure)

· Access to a car or ability to use public transport

What is the time commitment?

We know that our volunteers have busy lives, so we agree the time commitment with each individual volunteer. However, we ask for:

· a minimum commitment of approximately one day per week, however this may vary depending upon the needs of the service.

· a minimum commitment of at least 1 year so that they might get the most out of a volunteering role.

How can I apply?

The people we support come from all communities across Scotland, as do our volunteers. We welcome new volunteers from all backgrounds and languages. To ensure we provide the best possible service to people affected by crime, we take all our volunteer applications through our processes which involves:

• Joining the Disclosure Scotland PVG scheme

• Providing two satisfactory references

• Completing our three day ‘Introduction to Victim Support Scotland’ training module

· Signing and abiding by Victim Support Scotland’s Confidentiality agreement

· Commitment to Data Protection

· Volunteer Agreement