Volunteering Opportunities - InvernessEducation, IT and Public Speaking Sport Support, Mentoring, Helplines, Counselling, Advocacy
Befriending Opportunities
Ref.770 Heart Failure Support Volunteer - Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland This is a satisfying and rewarding role as part of our team in the Advice and Support Department as an outreach volunteer, visiting clients in their homes and helping to address social isolation. You will visit a client for an agreed period on a regular basis, providing positive companionship and social support.
Ref. 74 Host - Contact the Elderly
This involves inviting a Contact the Elderly group into your home for afternoon tea, usually on a Sunday afternoon by prior arrangement with the Group Leader. The Contact the Elderly group is made up of 4-8 elderly people plus 2-4 drivers. It is important for the elderly group members to have access to a downstairs toilet if possible. Ref. 76 Volunteer Visitors - Victim Support Highland
Volunteers contact people by phone, letter or by visiting them in their own homes or a mutually agreed place. You would provide 'an ear' for people to speak about their experience. Your role could also involve completing forms and writing letters on the person's behalf. You may also provide useful information and signposts to other organisations. Ref. 129 Distance Befrienders - Befrienders Highland
Ref. 1335 Telephone Befriender - Meningitis Research Foundation The Meningitis Research Foundation are looking for people who have been affected by meningitis and septicaemia, personally or through a close friend/relative, to train as a telephone befriender and support others in similar situations.
Ref. 161 Correspondent Volunteer - Eating Disorders Association Self Help Network Ref. 162 Befriender - Key Housing Befriending someone with a learning disability – taking part in hobbies together, accompanying him/her to social events, classes etc. or just to spend time with them, to be someone in their life not paid to be there.
Ref. 193 Volunteer Escort - Shopmobility Highland Volunteer escorts accompany wheelchair users with supermarket shopping and when going into town. Ref. 221 Minibus Escort - Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre
By having volunteers on the minibus, it ensures the driver isn't distracted as the clients have someone to talk to and to make sure they have a comfortable journey. Ref. 849 Befriender - Leonard Cheshire House
Befriending within Cheshire House is an enjoyable experience for both the service user and the volunteer.
Ref. 222 Volunteer Befriender - Befrienders Highland
Befrienders of all ages and backgrounds are needed from Nairnshire and Inverness areas. We take care to introduce you to someone who shares some of your own interests so that you have something in common straight away. Befrienders Highland support people who are isolated as a result of mental health problems. Enjoy your spare time and make a difference to someone's life - befriend! Ref. 265 Visitor / Befriender - Contact the Elderly People over pension age who live alone can get very lonely and isolated. A volunteer will visit them on a regular basis and chat to and listen to them for an hour or so on a regular basis. The service will ensure, wherever possible, that the older person and the visitor have similar interests. Ref.1227 Lunch Club Assistant - Merkinch Community Centre
Do you enjoy chatting and helping elderly people have a good time? Would you like to assist our Lunch Club members travel in our minibus to the Merkinch Centre, help serve meals and chatting with our members over lunchtime and take part in the fun activities. You may be asked to come on organised trips. Volunteers must be fit and able as their role will be one of support.
Ref.931 Young Befriender - Children's Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS)
To offer befriending and support to teenagers and young adults who come to CHAS at home events. The role is 'CHAS at Home based' and also on hospice planned group outings supported by hospice staff.
Ref.762 Befriender - Key Housing
Specific opportunities with particular clients but also keen to encourage volunteers who would like to spend time with tenants, keeping them company, socialising, etc.
Ref. 931 Young Befriender - CHAS at Home
To offer befriending and support to teenagers and young adults who come to CHAS at Home events. The role is CHAS at Home based and at hospice planned group outings with the support of hospice staff.
Ref.874 FALCON Volunteers - Merkinch Community Centre
Volunteers are required to support adults who have a learning disability. The FALCON Club runs every Tuesday evening from 7 - 9pm and volunteers are required to support members to participate in arts related activities such as drama, arts and crafts, drumming, baking, games and attending events.
Ref.970 Morning Call - Contact the Elderly
Volunteers are required to make daily telephone calls (one week in four) to people who need the reassurance of such a call. If the call is not answered, an agreed contact is contacted.
Ref. 1034 Volunteer Befriender - Children 1st
Children 1st are looking for someone to offer support by providing friendship to children and young people experiencing difficulties at home, in school or the community. Our aim is to increase self-esteem and build confidence which will help to build a child's ability to cope with stressful situations and challenging life experiences. This role could involve visiting families in their own homes or participating in leisure or social activities.
Ref. 1140 Chat Club Volunteer - Sight Action
Volunteers to assist with Sight Action's Chat Club. Volunteers will provide support and assistance to clients when they are on the minibus.
Ref. 1150 Befriender and One-Off Support - Sight Action
To provide support to people so that their social isolation can be reduced. Assisting 'befriendees', going shopping, socialising, attending appointments or maybe in someone's home so their confidence can be built up before 'venturing' out.
Ref 945 Befriender - Birchwood Highland
Birchwood Highland support people through mental ill health towards mental well-being. By becoming a befriender, you could help to reduce the isolation mental ill health can sometimes bring and help another individual to regain their independence and lead a fuller life. Befrienders offer support and form one-to one relationships with persons who may be lonely or isolated through their (mental) ill health.
Ref. 595 Walking Companion - Highland Disabled Ramblers If you like the outdoors, why not help disabled people enjoy a ramble in the countryside too. Be a walking companion with a group of electric scooter users. The group holds monthly day outings from April to December within 10-40 miles of Inverness. Members make their own way to the start of the ramble (sharing cars where possible). Ramble lasts 2-3 hours including a lunch stop (£15). Ref. 684 Outreach Communication Partner - Chest, Heart and Stroke Volunteer Stroke Service
Service delivery can be diverse and varies for each service user. The volunteer helps the member to reach their individual goal within their own community - attending social events, outings in the community or be supported within their own home and at all times supporting them with their communication difficulties. Ref. 686 Communication Group Facilitator - Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland Volunteer Stroke Service The volunteer will be trained in the strategies and techniques of communication support and group facilitation in order to ensure that our service users are supported effectively by their communication partner and to ensure inclusion, with the appropriate level of support for both group and one-to-one conversations. Ref 419 Communication Partner - Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland Volunteer Stroke Service
The volunteer will be trained in the strategies and techniques of communication support in order to ensure that our service users are supported effectively by their communication partner and to ensure inclusion with the appropriate level of support for both group and one- to-one conversations. Ref.1134 Committee Facilitator - Inverness ACE
Inverness ACE is affiliated to ENABLEScotland and enables people with learning difficulties to discuss and instigate action on matters which concern them. On average, 12-14 members turn up at each meeting once a month at the Spectrum Centre, Inverness. The group will need additional support to achieve its goals.
Ref.1284 Online Mentor - Edinburgh University Settlement
Can you give an hour or two of your time each week to help an adult who has moved to, or is thinking of moving to Scotland to feel more confident about living and working here?
Opportunities for Clerical/Admin/Committee Work
Ref. 58 Newsletter Editor - HEN Ref. 328 Co-ordinator - Contact the Elderly
The co-ordinator is given a list of clients, hosts and drivers and arranges venues for outings. After the outing, the co-ordinator will contact the host to thank them for their hospitality etc. Ref.244 Office/Admin Assistants - Marie Curie Cancer Care
Assisting the fundraising team with tasks including: answering the phone, general data entry, cash counting, sealing cans, organising storage, producing a press cuttings folder, assisting with newsletters, publicising local events through contacting supporters, displaying posters and doing mail shots.
Ref. 255 Clerical Officer - DANDA (Scotland)
An enthusiastic person who wants to meet new people from home. Sending letters out to organisations and charity members, answer emails and design publicity materials. Full training given. Ref. 979 Telephonist - British Heart Foundation
We need volunteers to join our shop team at 7-17 Union Street, Inverness. You will make new friends, learn new skills and have opportunities to develop supported in your training by the shop manager and receive 25% discount. A key part of the opportunity is meeting people, helping and advising customers by telephone, arranging deliveries and collections for customers.
Ref. 348 Helpline Volunteer - First Steps to Freedom
The volunteer is required to man the helpline at a particular duty time, taking varied and interesting calls.
Ref. 349 Receptionist - Highland Hospice Voluntary Services Dept.
Operation of a simple switchboard, answering the telephone and passing on or taking messages, giving/recieving information, dealing with visiting friends and/or relatives, dealing with members of the public and tradesmen, liasing with members of staff and volunteers. Ref. 358 Receptionist - Inverness Citizens Advice Bureau
To provide reception cover - the receptionist is the first point of contact for people coming in to the very busy advice bureau. Volunteers meet people from a wide cross section of the public, many will be anxious about their problems and receptionists are relied on to welcome them. Ref. 384 Receptionist - Volunteering Highland
To provide reception cover – duties include answering the telephone, making appointments, meeting and greeting visitors and tenants, dealing with mail and its distribution, organising leaflet library, general office and admin tasks eg. photocopying, faxing, filing, laminating notices etc Ref.1357 Resource Centre Assistant - Sight Action
Responsibilities include answering the telephone; meeting and greeting people who come to the Resource Centre for assistance; assisting the member of staff at the Resource Centre; developing a system for returned equipment so that it can be re-used where appropriate; covering lunch hours and possibly providing holiday cover.
Ref.1101 Office Assistant - Watermill Enterprises
A male/female is required to help our administator with paperwork within a small office. Answering phone calls, photocopying and general office duties will be required.
Ref. 425 Clerical Support - CLIC Sargent
There are opportunities to use keyboard skills for letters, forms research on the web, regular keying in of data. Occasional use of the telephone for receiving and making calls. Preparation of enclosures for letters. Occasional counting of cash. Support could be very flexible to fit around other commitments or regular. Ref.672 Administration Support - Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland
This is an opportunity to undertake a satisfying and rewarding role as working in a friendly atmosphere while providing an extremely useful and appreciated role. Duties: preparing and counting the float for the till, dealing with potential volunteer enquiries, completing the required paperwork for volunteer support, cashing up the till, completing banking paperwork, completing weekly and monthly shop and head office returns, undertaking stock counts.
Ref. 448 Volunteer Office/Admin/Backup Work - Alcohol Counselling Inverness
Maybe progression to volunteer counsellors. Opportunity to extend role within agency - close working links with Development Officer and admin concern. Ref. 463 PR Assistant - Make-a-Wish Foundation UK
Make-a-Wish needs volunteers to give presentations to groups or individuals in Scotland, about the charity and the work we do. They will also be involved in the media side of events and wishes happening in the future.
Ref. 464 Induction Assistant - Make a Wish Foundation UK
Volunteer Induction Assistants will assist in welcoming and assessing the suitability of new potential volunteers for the Charity and will make recommendations to the Regional Manager accordingly.
Ref.465 Wish Granter - Make a Wish Foundation
Wish Granters help out with the Wish visits, co-ordination of the wishes and the Wish Fulfilments in their area.
Ref. 459 Administrative Assistant - Inverness Access Committee
At first work will be completing standard letters as instructed and possibly forwarding post. Then response to emails, some book keeping minute taking at regular bimonthly management meetings; occasional team visits to schools, working with volunteers and developing the role to promote improved awareness of DDA. Ref. 715 Administrator - Inverness and Nairn Transport Forum
Volunteer required to take bookings from users of free bike scheme. Diary and mobile provided. Enthusiastic volunteer would be a great asset to future growth of project. Ref. 1002 Social Coach/Book-keeper - Outsiders
'Great Expectations' is a pilot to attract people with physical and social disabilities to come to events and workshops, gain confidence, make new friends, and, if they wish, find a partner. Volunteers would work monthly or weekly, supporting social events, running workshops or becoming book-keeper.
Ref. 969 Specialist Disability Rights Volunteers - Citizens Advice Bureau
We are recruiting Specialist Volunteers to assist clients in completing Disability Benefit claim forms.
Ref. 857 Appointments Secretary - Relationship Scotland Counselling
Secretarial position, arranging appointments. Suit retired person.
Ref. 556 Branch Support Co-Ordinator - MS Society Scotland
To be the primary point of branch contact for people seeking information about MS or access to available services and support.
Ref. 562 Branch Chairperson - MS Society Scotland
To provide leadership to the branch, ensuring that the committee works together as an effective team to provide the services and activities necessary to meet the needs of local people affected by MS. Also to
ensure branch works in partnership with others to achieve this. Must be a Branch Member.
Ref. 553 Assistant Treasurer - MS Society Scotland
To be available to deputise for the treasurer in his/her absence and to assist with financial duties as appropriate. Must be Branch Member. Ref. 555 Branch Secretary - MS Society Scotland
To ensure communication within the branch, and between the branch, national office and other organisations and individuals. Postholder must be member of the society.
Ref. 971 Regional Panel Members - The Prince's Scottish Youth Business Trust
Regional Panel members will attend funding panels having reviewed a young person's business plan. This will form the basis for the questions at the panel meeting when the viability of the business proposal, the ability, enthusiasm and commitment of the applicant will be assessed resulting in the funding decision made to a young person.
Ref. 982 Directors - Inverness Women's Aid
This is an opportunity to help and support women and children suffering domestic abuse. We have a refuge can house up to 12 women and children. The role of the Directors is to take decisions on management policy and generally control and supervise the activities of the company.
Ref. 612 Board Member - Shared Care Scotland
Shared Care Scotland are actively seeking board members to safeguard and promote the values, objectives and purpose of the Shared Care Scotland. Ref. 229 Volunteer Committee Member - Inverness Access Committee
Committee members are required to help with minutes, have an interest in architecture and be willing to learn about the DDA - Disability Discrimination Act, compilation of Agendas and to attend meetings regularly. Ref. 433 Executive Committee Member - Rape and Abuse Line
Three committee members from outwith RAL needed who have skills in either business management, financial management/fundraising, or public relations/publicity. You will work alongside 3 RAL volunteers and will be responsible for the strategic planning, policy review and general management matters within the RAL. Committee meetings will take place once a month. Ref. 226 Executive Member - Alcohol Counselling Inverness
Volunteer Executive members attend all meetings - 6 a year - but this does include sub-commmittees. Positions can include those of Chairman, Secretary & Treasurer. Ref.1323 Committee Members - Highland Senior Citizens Network
Highland Senior Citizens Network is looking for new committee members to enlarge its current committee. We are keen to recruit volunteers - who do not need to be retired or aged - who could bring expertise in the fields of Law/Ethics, Business/Accountancy, Health/Social Care, Publicity and Income Generation.
Driving, Gardening and D.I.Y. OpportunitiesFor further information or if you would like to apply for any of these opportunities, please contact us quoting the opportunity reference number.
Ref. 73 Driver - Contact the Elderly
Ref. 1261 Driver - Real Food We are a social enterprise, based at Inverness High School, allowing young people to be trained in work and life skills. As a social enterprise, we have three bottom lines; financial, social (community involvement) and environmental (carbon reduction).
Ref. 126 Driver of Project Minibus - NCH Inverness Family Project Many of the services of Inverness Family Project depend on our being able to recruit a volunteer minibus driver who can safely transport families across Inverness for us. Ref. 181 Driver - Highland Disability Sport To pick-up and drop-off wheelchair sports people at club meeting venues. Ref. 191 Driver - MacKenzie Centre To transport clients from home to the day centre in the morning and collect them in the afternoon. Ref. 192 Driver - Shopmobility Highland Minibus driver and mobile unit driver required. Ref.625 Volunteer Car Driver - Scottish Ambulance Service
Volunteer car drivers are required for all Highland Areas to transport walking patients to and from hospitals. A mileage rate is paid for every journey undertaken. Potential volunteers must have a full driving licence and a four door car with MOT and Insurance.
Ref. 195 Drivers - Merkinch Community Centre
Volunteers are required to drive the minibus for the lunch club at Merkinch Community Centre and outings. You will need a clean driving licence and will be subject to a disclosure. You will be given an induction and route plan.
Ref.69 - Driver's Aide - Merkinch Community Centre
Do you enjoy chatting and helping elderly people have a good time? Would you like to assist our Lunch Club members with travelling in our minibus to the Merkinch Centre and home? Volunteers need to be able bodied and sensitive to the needs of the elderly.
Ref. 221 Minibus Escort - Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre
By having volunteers on the minibus, it ensures the driver isn't distracted as the clients have someone to talk to and to make sure they have a comfortable journey. Ref.344 Delivery/Collection Worker - New Start Highland
To provide assistance to previously homeless individuals by way of assisting with collection and delivery of household items, contributing to the maintenance of the store.
Ref. 370 Driver - Partnerships for Wellbeing Partnerships for Wellbeing are looking for drivers to enable elderly clients to get to their doctors appointments. Ref. 382 Driver - Visual Impairment Services Highland Enhance the lives of visually impaired people by giving them an opportunity to leave their home and meet new people. You will be responsible for driving the mini bus to uplift clients and take them to their destination then deliver them safely home at the end of the excursion. Ref 467 Driver - Youth Inclusive All Starz We are a church based organisation with an arts council project 'All Starz' to tutor 5 bands in Inverness for young people. The equipment is stored in Hilton and needs to be taken across Inverness on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and some Fridays at 5.30pm and returned at 9.30pm. Ref.413 Volunteer Transport Assistant - Partnerships for Wellbeing
Role onsists of assisting the Transport Scheme Co-ordinator with the daily smooth operation of the transport scheme to ensure a high standard of service to our vulnerable client base.
Ref 571 Volunteer Driver - Volunteering Highland A driver is required to transport the Handy Persons teams of volunteers to various jobs in and around the Inverness area. The main tasks carried out are gardening, decorating and odd jobs for people unable to do themselves, can't afford anyone to do for them and have no one that can help. It's very rewarding work and the volunteer driver can get involved with hands on tasks if they wish. Ref.830 Transport and Escort Volunteer - British Red Cross
Need a lift? Some of our service users do. By simply providing transportation for some of our service users you will be giving them the help they need to remain independent, renew their confidence and regain contact with their communiity. Who knows you might get a 'lift' in knowing that you've really made a difference to someone!
Ref.1351 Volunteer Driver - Highland Homeless Trust
Volunteer Drivers are needed to work with Service Users and Support Workers using one of the two Trust vehicles. All the work would be organised and agreed with the driver and staff member. There would be an element of giving some advice and guidance on a general basis during the work. The Volunteer Driver could also work as a Buddy to the client.
Ref. 1141 Chat Club Minibus Driver – Sight Action
Volunteer Drivers are required to drive the Sight Action minibus for the Chat Club on a Friday. Currently, Sight Action's minibus picks clients up and drive to one of the supermarkets. Volunteers do shopping for the attendees. They are then all taken out to visit various locations and they also have their lunch when out.
Ref. 625 Volunteer Car Driver - The Scottish Ambulance Service
Volunteer car drivers required for all Highland areas to transport walking patients to and from hospitals. A mileage rate is paid for every journey undertaken. Potential volunteers must have a full driving licence and a four-door car with MOT and Insurance. Ref. 679 Driver – Chest, Heart & Stroke Charity Shop We require weekly drivers, regular rota drivers and relief drivers who may be called upon to cover any unavailability of our regular team. Ref. 685 Driver - Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland Drivers needed to transport service users to and from their house to our group venues. We are looking for car owners who are physically fit, reliable and caring with good communication skills. We require weekly drivers, regular rota drivers and relief drivers who may be called upon to cover any unavailability of our regular team. Ref. 752 Driver - Watermill Enterprises LTD We require an individual to use transport from the Watermill for a couple of hours a day to go and pick up students from residence and return them home at the end of the day. Morning run starts at 8.30am; return journey is at 4pm. Ref.796 Driver - L'Arche, Inverness
To drive our 12 seater or 8 seater minibus/people carrier to transport our residents from their homes (2 houses) in Inverness to arrive at the workshops for 9.00am and to do the return journey.
Ref. 927 Adhoc Driver - Children's Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS)
To provide transport for families using CHAS at Home and also to do collections and deliveries on occasion.
Ref.981 Driver - Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre
Driver required for 8 seat minibus to convey an escort plus members with Multiple Sclerosis to and from Luncheon Club in Inverness. Approx 9:30 - 4:15pm normally every third Tuesday on a rota basis.
Ref. 977 Function Testers - British Heart Foundation
Volunteers needed to join our shop team at 7-17 Union Street, Inverness key to assist the warehouse manager to function test electrical appliances to ensure they are in good working order. You will also receive 25% discount.
Ref.1405 Landscape Gardener - The Hawthorn Project, Highland Council
An opportunity to offer practical advice and be part of the initial Phase 1 development of the Hawthorn Project. To identify areas for clearing and planting, prepare identified areas for planting Autumn 2010. Give advice on appropriate plants for specific areas. Assist in the planting of a Wildlife Pond. Would suit experienced/retired person with a horticultural background.
Ref.1043 Volunteer Gardener - Children 1st
We are looking for a volunteer to join a small team of people on a monthly basis to assist with the general upkeep of the gardens at Cheshire House.
Ref. 1153 Engineer, Craftsman, Model Maker or DIY Enthusiast - REMAP (Scotland)
We need engineers, craftsmen, model makers and DIY enthusiasts to help design and manufacture aids individually tailored to the needs of disabled clients when no suitable equivalent can be sourced commercially.
Ref. 743 Volunteer Painter - New Start Highland
Volunteers guided and directed by the trainer, will assist previously homeless individuals to improve their surroundings and learn new skills. Volunteers will be provided with the appropriate PPE (e.g. Overalls, masks etc.) and will recieve training in Safe and Healthy ways of working, Manual Handling and correct use of ladders. Ref. 385 Handy Person - Volunteering Highland
The sort of tasks our volunteers will undertake include; moving light furniture, fitting shelves, changing tap washers, cleaning windows, changing curtains, emulsioning, glossing and paper hanging, as well as gardening work. Ref. 163 Handy Person - Nansen Highland
This opportunity does not require working directly with the students, but assisting the organisation to keep a safe and pleasant environment for their studies. This position would suit a person with practical and DIY skills and a few hours a week to spare. Ref. 356 Handy Person - Scout Group 18th Inverness Muirtown
Someone is required to look after the sea based equipment, looking after the needs of the scout sections using the property. Ref.1106 General Handyman - Pet-tacular
Odd jobs man / woman needed for the rescue centre. Also offers the chance to work on your own projects in our yard.
Ref. 362 Workshop Assistant - L'Arche Inverness
The workshops are sheltered places of work where people with learning difficulties learn skills and get job satisfaction either gardening, making candles or producing woodwork, volunteers support the workleaders to make this happen. Ref. 415 Gardener/Garden Group Co-ordinator - Highland Council
Run and organise the garden club at Dalneigh Primary school which has been very successful with Primary 7 students.
Opportunities in Education, IT and Public Speaking
Ref.1434 Humanitarian Education Internship - British Red Cross
The key role of this internship is to support the promotion, delivery and evaluation of the HIV/AIDS workshop to high school pupils in Northern Scotland (3 days per week). HIV is the world's largest humanitian crisis. An estimated 33 million people globally are living with HIV today, including two million children under the age of 15. Our workshop on HIV/AIDS enables young people to engage with the issues surrounding HIV and AIDS, and encourages them to take positive action in the fight against it.
Ref. 946 Tutor - Adult Basic Information
As a basic skills tutor, you could help adult learners become more able in the three basic skills of numeracy, literacy and computers. This can make a huge difference to people's earning capacity and self-esteem. Ref.1404 Lay Member - HM Inspectorate of Education
We are actively recruiting members of the public to join our school inspection teams as Lay Members to make a positive and valuable contribution to improving Scottish education.
Ref. 445 Volunteer First Aid Trainer (for Young People) - British Red Cross Northern Scotland You will be delivering First Aid awareness and/or certificated training to young people in a school environment, youth groups or after school clubs. Preferably, you will be available during the day and able to travel locally. All reasonable expenses reimbursed. You will need to be available for a minimum of 4 hours per month during term time, a background in FA desirable but the Red Cross will provide all training. Ref: 483 Student or Graduate Volunteers - ASPIRE North
Gain experience of working with young people; improve your communication and organisational skills; boost your self-confidence. Volunteers will be students, recent college or university graduates and will receive training and on-going support throughout the volunteer experience. Students will act as positive role models to pupils, help to demystify misconceptions and raise awareness of Further and Higher Education. Ref.1138 Learning Support/Study Buddy - Lead Scotland
Would you like to help someone with a disability learn to use a computer? Disabled people who can't get to a learning centre or college need you. Only basic user knowledge required. Using our laptop loan scheme, volunteers introduce learners to computers or provide study support to someone studying via distance learning. Full training and ongoing support given to enable you to develop your skills in working with disabled people and in the vocational area of adult education. This is a superb opportunity to gain skills and a taste of work in this field.
Ref. 969 Specialist Disability Rights Volunteers - Citizens Advice Bureau
We are recruiting Specialist Volunteers to assist clients in completing Disability Benefit claim forms.
Ref.939 Career Speaker - Growing Ambitions
Many young people have no idea about the range of career opportunities open to them today. Volunteer needed to give a 30 minute face-to-face talk and help to give them real career ideas.
Ref. 306 Presenter - Royal National Institute of the Blind Community Fundraising
Working with support from your RNIB area fundraising manager and after full training you will represent RNIB at speaking engagements to various audiences. This may include business groups, church groups or children's groups. The purpose of this role is to increase the profile of RNIB within the local communities ups or children's groups. The purpose of this role is to increase the profile of RNIB within the local communities. Ref. 321 Speaker - Children’s Hospice
Volunteers are needed to attend groups who request either a talk or cheque collection. Volunteers are asked to act as ambassadors for the organisation. Talks can be from 5 mins to 45 mins. Full support provided. Ref.1389 Speaker - Highland Community Care Forum
The Stay Safe project, co-ordinated by Highland Community Care Forum (HCCF) is looking for people aged 50+ with a few hours to spare each month and are confident in giving presentations (or who would like to learn). We are looking for volunteers who understand the concerns of their generation and can talk about a wide range of issues relating to safety in the home and the support services available for older people. Topics covered include bogus callers, personal safety and the support available from the police and fire service.
Ref. 1044 Volunteer Speaker - The Leprosy Mission Scotland
Leprosy still exists. Volunteer speakers are of huge importance to the Leprosy Mission Scotland, speaking at schools, youth groups, Rotary, churches or retirement groups. They help raise awareness of the reality of leprosy, a very important task. You would be central to increasing our supporter base and raising funds. Make a difference globally and meet new people in your local area.
Ref. 1172 School Speaker - British Red Cross
Do you want to help young people better understand the humanitarian impact of crises and their role as global citizens? Volunteer speakers are invited into local schools to deliver interactive workshops on eg. refugees, asylum seekers, HIV awareness, the work of the Red Cross. You will need to be confident working with children and young people, ensuring that appropriate facts and ideas are explored and discussions encouraged. You can also get involved in the development of resources and to influence the educational programme as it evolves.
Ref.1224 Awareness Talks Volunteer - Bowel Cancer UK
Bowel Cancer UK is looking for friendly individuals to assist with our awareness work. We are looking to train volunteers to give talks on behalf of Bowel Cancer UK to community groups in their area.
Ref. 930 Speaker - Children's Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS)
At Children's Hospice Associatin Scotland (CHAS) we are often invited along to speak to groups interested in finding out more about our work including schools, adult and youth groups such as the Rotary, Brownies and Guides, The Guild and The Woman's Rural Institute.
Ref.1319 Schools and Youth Volunteer - British Heart Foundation
Help raise the profile of the British Heart Foundation and awareness of heart disease within schools, colleges and/or nurseries by giving short presentations about the work of the charity and the importance of healthy lifestyles.
Ref. 717 Peer Speaker - Help the Aged
Help the Aged have started a Peer Speaking Project and are aiming to recruit older volunteers locally and offer training and support. Volunteers will then go on to give talks to local groups. Volunteers will be part of a training programme which includes the Local Development Officer giving information on Help the Aged and our work locally. The training will also include relevant professionals e.g. for the Bogus Callers topics, local Trading Standards and Police will be involved. Ref.1421 Speaking Out Speaker - Save the Children
We are looking for enthusiastic people willing to help us make an impact on the lives of the children around the world by volunteering as speaker, delivering engaging talks on Save the Children within your community.
Opportunities in Fundraising, Events Organising and Publicity
Ref. 1392 Local Collection Co-ordinator - CLIC Sargent Key person in co-ordinating a collection at Tomnahurich and Inshes Tesco stores on the 10th and/or 11th December, 2010, recruiting volunteers, passing on details of volunteers to CLIC Sargent, keeping in touch with CLIC Sargent and your volunteers, distributing collection materials to volunteers, counting and banking the money raised and returning any unused materials to CLIC Sargent.
Ref.1403 Local Collection Co-ordinator - CLIC Sargent Key person in co-ordinating a collection at Tesco Extra, Superstore on the 10th and/or 11th December, 2010, recruiting volunteers, passing on details of volunteers to CLIC Sargent, keeping in touch with CLIC Sargent and your volunteers, distributing collection materials to volunteers, counting and banking the money raised and returning any unused materials to CLIC Sargent.
Ref. 61 Fund-Raising Committee Member - PDSA National Volunteering Centre
Ref. 67 Fundraising Support - MacMillan Cancer Relief
Opportunity to become involved in MacMillan's national and local events in whatever way the individual feels comfortable. This could range from phoning supporters to ensure they have what they need to hold an event, helping at an event or organising an event of their own. Volunteering for MacMillan offers a flexible opportunity to suit the individual volunteer. Ref. 1399 Community Fundraiser - Leukaemia Care
Are you someone who always goes that extra mile? Whatever level of responsibility you are looking for, whether it's to fundraise locally, create and organise your own event or co-ordinate community fundraising, you can get involved with Leukaemia CARE activities to suit you.
Ref. 1425 Community Fundraiser - Save the Children
Local Groups are an effective way for volunteers to lend their support for our work. They provide continuity and stability to our work by raising vital funds and awareness. Supporter groups are a key part of Save the Children. You'll only need to give a couple of hours a week; you can fit your role around your interests and skills; most meetings happen in the evening, so they won't clash with your job or daytime activities.
Ref. 77 Fundraiser - Victim Support Highland Play an active role in organising events to raise funds. Ref.3016 Event Volunteer for The Artemis Highland Cycle Challenge - Cancer Research UK
Without the help of volunteer marshalls, the Artemis Highland cycle challenge could not take place. Volunteering opportunities available on Friday 10th Sept and Saturday 11th September eg. setting up the event, registering participants, manning the various water and food stations en route. The event is based around the Loch Tay area between Kenmore and Killin. It's a great way to see one of the most beautiful parts of Scotland whilst having fun!
Ref.183 Volunteer Activities Helper - The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association Help provide funds to support the services provided in the Inverness area eg. assisting at gala days, coffee mornings and collections. Guide Dogs for the Blind receive no government funding and relies on income from voluntary donations. Ref. 203 Marie Curie Volunteers - Marie Curie Cancer Care Volunteers can become involved in a diverse range of opportunities including events organising, schools fundraiser, collection can co-ordinating, admin tasks or something as simple as baking a cake for a fundraising event. Ref. 864 Events Assistant - MND Scotland
Do you want to get that 'feel good factor' helping out a charity? Do you have friends/family that might want to join you in one of our existing fundraising events?
Ref. 267 Event Organiser - Royal National Institute of the Blind Local Event Organisers will use their communication skills to develop and manage a fundraising event. Working with support from your RNIB Area Fundraising Manager you enjoy meeting people and building a working relationship with contacts from all walks of life. Using their knowledge of their home, local LEO's will contact businesses, media, groups to produce a cost effective but enjoyable event. Ref.1345 Events Helper - Birchwood Highland
Birchwood Highland holds many fundraising and awareness raising events throughout the year and requires personable people to help in all sorts of ways. You might be setting up stands at outdoor events, greeting the public, inviting people to take away infomation about us, handing out leaflets, and generally being a pair of hands.
Ref. 487 Event Organisers - Cancer Research UK
Your role will include: promoting Cancer Research UK events by distributing posters and leaflets; supporting the Events Organiser in planning events including risk assessments; researching and accessing our database; encourage local communities to take part in events by writing, phoning, meeting clubs; approach companies by asking them to sponsor events and provide goody bags. Ref.1419 Events Assistant - Save the Children
Our Golf Club Tournament raised £15,000 a year for vulnerable children and young people around the world. We are looking for an assistant to support key aspects of the event to ensure success.
Ref. 301 Panda Keeper - WWF Scotland
We have small, table-top and large floor standing panda collecting units, which need 'homes'. We ask volunteers to find suitable venues for them to be placed, to build up good working relations with the venue, as well as regularly emptying the funds and banking them. Ref.1406 Wish Visitor - Make-a-Wish Foundation
There are 20,000 children and young people living in the UK with a life threatening illness. Visitors needed to visit a wish children in their homes and ascertain what their true wish is and why they would like it to be granted. Make-A-Wish Foundation UK grants magical wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening illnesses. Since being established in the UK in 1986, we have granted over 6000 wishes. In 2010 around 1000 children will turn to us to have their special wish granted.
Ref.1208 10 Minute Teabreak Host - Quarriers Fundraising Department
Volunteer required to raise funds for Quarriers by hosting a 10 Minute Teabreak. The Teabreak can take place at a time and location of the volunteer's choosing.
Ref.1209 10 Minute Teabreak Promoter - Quarriers Fundraising Department
Volunteer required to promote the 10 Minute Teabreak for Quarriers as widely as possible and to encourage individuals, groups and organisations local to them to host their own 10 Minute Teabreak.
Ref.1215 Fundraising Events Marshall - Quarriers Fundraising Department
This is an opportunity to undertake a satisfying and rewarding role as part of our team of volunteers in a friendly and exciting atmosphere at events outwith the office, helping at events such as abseils and driving challenges. The role includes assisting participants and making them feel welcome; assisting in preparation of necessary equipment and supporting participants throughout the fundraising challenge.
Ref.1320 Heart Helper - British Heart Foundation
A Heart Helper can be a local contact for BHF Scotland eg. picking up donations, helping promote the charity by giving out information we provide; collecting donations at supermarket/on the street;
volunteering at local fundraising events; helping with paperwork or research; getting involved in fundraising for National Heart Month in February; joining a local fundraising group or branch. Ref. 1258 Friends of CHAS - Children’s Hospice
CHAS is looking for volunteers to help man stalls at community fayres, events and other engagements, selling CHAS logo items and, when in season, Christmas cards.
Ref. 934 Friends Group - Children's Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS)
Start your own Friends Group to fundraise and help raise the profile of CHAS. The main function of a Friends Group is to act as a focus in the area for awareness building Fundraising activities. Some Friends Groups devise innovative ways to raise money, others stick with well tried and tested methods which remain highly effective and profitable. Groups may also be involved in talking to other organisations about CHAS.
Ref. 323 General Fundraising Volunteer - Children's Hospice
Children's Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS) are looking for volunteers to help on an 'as needed' basis throughout the year. Events vary from can shakes at local supermarkets to selling logo goods at an agricultural show. Volunteers help with the distribution of leaflets, shaking buckets, taking tickets, looking after stalls and selling logo goods. We're looking for people who can take anything in their stride.
Ref. 365 Fundraiser - Scottish SPCA Sourcing fundraising opportunities; assisting on the day at fetes agricultural shows etc; selling raffle tickets. Volunteers can work as often or as seldom as they wish all help will be welcome. Ref.1397 Campaign Champions - RSPB Scotland
Worried about wildlife? Anxious about the environment? Want to make a difference? We are and We do! We need outgoing individuals to raise the profile and build support for our regional, national and international campaigns.
Ref. 466 Fundraiser - Make-a-Wish Foundation UK
Fundraisers organise local events in their area eg. band night, Ceilidh, holding a stand at a local run or fete.
Ref: 481 Fundraising/Publicity - Samaritans of Inverness Publicity is through articles for the media, talks to local groups etc. Fundraising is done through local events of collections, local fairs etc. Ref.749 Leaflet Distributor/ Collection Box Co-Ordinator - Samaritans
Individual needed to distribute leaflets to publicise the work of the charity and what we offer to callers. Also, to distribute and collect sealed cash collection boxes within the community. We need a focused, organised individual, able to work on their own initiative. They should show empathy and be non-judgemental when representing the charity.
Ref.1061 Leaflet Distributor - British Heart Foundation
Volunteers needed to hand out leaflets at corporate partner shops, from Inverness to Tain.
Ref.959 Volunteer Information Assistant - Guide Dogs for the Blind
To support the Information Officer in promoting the guide dog service for blind and partially sighted people and to ultimately increase the number of new enquiries from people who can potentially benefit from guide dog ownership.
Ref. 692 Awareness Volunteer - Leukaemia CARE
To raise awareness of Leukaemia CARE in local area by delivering our publications, posters etc to GP Surgeries, Libraries, Sports Centres etc. Ref. 486 Can Collector - Cancer Research UK You will be placing cans, empting cans, keeping a record of can locations, banking and collecting can money, writing/giving certificates of thanks to supporters, keeping records of money and promoting Cancer Research UK Scotland. Ref. 566 Fundraising - The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association
Public generosity is crucial to sustain our Guide Dog services. We need people who are reliable, honest, enthusiastic and dedicated, enjoy meeting people from all walks of life and have the necessary skills for specialist roles such as treasurer, speakers and trading support. There is also an opportunity to travel to various locations as we run several national events throughout the year. Ref.732 Volunteer Collecting Can Manager - Quarriers
The volunteer can live anywhere in Scotland. To develop Quarriers collecting can network and income in their area, through the placement and management of a number of cans local to them.
Ref. 742 Lead Volunteer - British Heart Foundation Volunteering is central to our fundraising activity. You will engage with people in your local area and encourage them to get involved. Your enthusiasm in representing BHF Scotland and its vital work will help ensure that the volunteers you co-ordinate will be focused in their fundraising activity. Ref.749 Leaflet Distributor/ Collection Box Co-Ordinator - Samaritans
Individual needed to distribute leaflets to publicise the work of the charity and what we offer to callers. Also, to distribute and collect sealed cash collection boxes within the community. We need a focused, organised individual, able to work on their own initiative. They should show empathy and be non-judgemental when representing the charity.
Ref.1426 Collection Can Co-ordinator - Save the Children
We need pro-active volunteers to find new places to put our collecting tins - shops, bars, gyms - anywhere you can think of. After getting permission from owners/managers, you will then need to co-ordinate dropping off and picking up of collecting tins. This role is flexible - we ask you to commit a minimum of 2 hours per week.
Ref. 862 Publicity Distributor - MND Scotland
Would you like to help us raise the profile of MND Scotland and the services provided to people with Motor Neurone Disease and their families? Can you help us distribute literature in various areas of your locality?
Ref. 766 Fundraiser - Pet Fostering Service Scotland
We are desperately seeking fundraising volunteers who will be willing to help establish a sustainable future for PFSS, increasing funds and awareness of the charity. The method of fundraising is hugely flexible and creative.
Ref.1424 Emergency Fundraiser - Save the Children
Emergency Fundraisers are supporters who will drop everything to help raise funds when an emergency hits. Every volunteer recieves an emergency fundraising kit and as soon as the next emergency strikes, we will alert them to the disaster. They will then be tasked to fundraise as much as they can, as fast as they can, enabling us to react quickly on the ground and save children's lives.
Ref. 859 Group Volunteering - MND Scotland
Don't have time for regular volunteering but want to get involved in an occasional activity with friends and family? We have opportunities for groups to work together at either fundraising events or awareness raising sessions.
Ref.1418 Supporter Group Member - Save the Children
Local Groups are an effective way for volunteers to lend their support for our work. They provide continuity and stability to our volunteering network. Groups contribute to our work by raising vital funds and awareness.
Ref.862 Publicity Distributor - MND Scotland
Would you like to help us raise the profile of MND Scotland and the services provided to people with Motor Neurone Disease and their families? Can you help us distribute literature in various areas of your locality?
Ref. 863 Fun'draiser - MND Scotland
Do you want to get that 'feel good factor' helping out a charity? Do you have friends/family that might want to join you in one of our existing fundraising events. Do you want to organise your own event?
Ref. 933 Can Collector - Children's Hospice Association Scotland (CHASS)
We need people throughout the Highlands to help us count our pennies! Can you help us by finding homes in your local area eg. convenience stores, gift shops. cafes etc. for our collecting cans and making sure our pennies are collected and counted regularly? Volunteers check on the cans regularly and replace when full. They
also count and bank the full can keeping an accurate record.
Ref. 968 Charitable Collector - Leukaemia Care
To carry out voluntary charitable collections at various locations throughout the year.
Ref. 1004 Cheque Collector - MND Scotland
Do you enjoy meeting new people and travelling within your locality? If so, we need you to be a representative for MND Scotland and collect cheques and say a few words of thanks on our behalf. Ref. 1042 Volunteer Fundraiser - Children 1st
Children 1st supports families under stress, protects children from harm and neglect, helps them recover from abuse and promotes children's rights and interests. Keeping children safe is everyone's responsibility. Join us in helping children and young people who need us.
Ref. 1135 Love Nature Collection Volunteers - RSPB
Love Nature Collection Weeks are the RSPB's exciting new fundraising activity. We have booked sites across Scotland during 2 weeks in May-June and are looking for volunteers to collect for a minimum of 2 hours in their local area. Please get in touch to find out where your nearest collection is! You will be making a vital contribution to the RSPB's nature and conservation work. We really can't do without you!
Ref. 1137 Pin Badge Box Minders - RSPB
Could you spare 10-15 minutes every month to help raise funds for nature? We are looking for friendly and personable people to place and look after Pin Badge Boxes in their area.
Ref.1187 Fundraiser - MND Scotland
Do you want to get that 'feel good factor' helping a charity? Do you want to organises your own fundraising event or take part in an existing event or challenge?
Ref. 1252 Fundraising Officer - Relationship Counselling Officer
We hope to recruit a Fundraising officer who is experienced in grant applications and other forms of fundraising. Due to recession, we have experienced a 40% increase in clients and Social Work funding has been withdrawn due to their shortfall. It is hoped this opportunity would lead to a paid position.
Ref.1328 Fundraising Branch Chair - British Heart Foundation
This role is vital to ensure the smooth running and effective operation of a BHF Scotland fundraising branch. Responsibilities include = chairing meetings of the branch; co-ordinating the branch committee, building strong relationships with Treasures and Secretary; acting as a key local face of the charity, representing your branch and BHF Scotland at events and functions; motivate, encourage and unite the branch to participate in campaigns and raise funds for BHF; ensure branch activities comply with relevant law and BHF Scotland policy.
Ref. 1329 Fundraising Branch Secretary - British Heart Foundation
This role is vital to ensure the smooth running and effective operation of a BHF Scotland fundraising branch. Responsibilities include: Helping with the smooth running of branch activities; Notifying Branch members of meetings and events; Taking notes/minutes of Branch meetings, circulating them to members and local BHFScotland office; Being a point of contact for the branch; Replying to correspondence; Helping with other Branch Activities and fundraising events.
Ref.1289 Fundraiser - H.A.P.I.S.
To work with a small charity to raise core funding and seek means of sustainable funding.
Ref.1258 Stalls Volunteer - CHAS (Children's Hospice Association Scotland)
CHAS is looking for volunteers to help man stalls at community fayres, events and other engagements, selling CHAS logo items and, when in season, Christmas cards.
Ref. 741 Media Volunteer - 'See Me'
Individuals with first-hand experience of suicidal thoughts and feelings and attempted suicide publicly tell their stories to journalists and broadcasters to inform their coverage of mental health issues. Training given for being interviewed by the media and you can choose to remain anonymous. On-going support provided during and after all media work.
Ref. 485 Campaign Volunteer - Cancer Research UK
To support local fundraising staff in raising awareness and funds for Cancer Research UK's key awareness campaigns. You will help produce and send out campaign mailings; research; help promote campaigns within your local community and encourage local people and businesses to get involved; attending fundraising events answering enquiries about the campaign; assisting local staff to organise and launch event and subsequent promotional activities.
Ref. 959 Volunteer Information Assistant - Guide Dogs for the Blind Association
To support the Information Officer in promoting the guide dog service for blind and partially sighted people and to ultimately increase the number of new enquiries from people who can potentially benefit from guide dog ownership.
Ref. 493 Outreach Volunteer - RNID Scotland
This role involves talks educating a wide range of people on deafness, hearing loss and tinnitus. Tasks include becoming familiar with the range of RNID information and local services, answering questions from the audiences and distributing relevant information leaflets. Ref.1223 Awareness Events Volunteer
Calling all volunteers, we need your help! Bowel Cancer is looking for friendly individuals to assist with our awareness work. We are looking to train members of the public to take part in awareness events organised around Scotland.
Ref.1319 Schools and Youth Volunteer - British Heart Foundation
Help raise the profile of the British Heart Foundation and awareness of heart disease within schools, colleges and/or nurseries by giving short presentations about the work of the charity and the importance of healthy lifestyles.
Ref.1320 Heart Helper - British Heart Foundation
A Heart Helper can be a local contact for BHF Scotland eg. picking up donations, helping to promote the charity by giving out information we provide; collecting donations at supermarket or on the street; volunteering at local fundraising events; helping with paperwork or research; getting involved in fundraising for National Heart Month in February; joining a local fundraising group or branch.
Ref. 1422 Project Manager for Promoting Save the Children Week - Save the Children
As a Manager of the SCW Promoting Project you will produce a project plan for promotion and awareness building; compile a database of target audiences; establish and build relationships with audience;
motivate and encourage activity during SCW
Ref.1423 Project Assistant for Promoting Save the Children Week - Save the Children
As a Project Assistant of the SCW Promoting Project you will assist your project Manager in producing a project plan for promotion and awareness building; compiling a database of target audiences; establishing and build relationships with audiences; motivating and encouraging activity during SCW.
Opportunities in Retail
Ref.1353 Garden Shop Assistant - Cantraybridge College The volunteer will welcome customers into the shop - selling plants, eggs, seasonal vegetables, bird boxes, planters and instructor is on site for any enquiries about small animals. An interest or knowledge in horticulture and perhaps a retail background would be an advantage but not essential. The volunteer would have to enjoy the outdoors as the shop area is located within one of the College's horticulture departments operating from a summerhouse. The volunteer will come in contact with our staff and client group on a daily basis.
Ref.1259 Shop Worker/Assistant - Real Food The volunteering opportunity will involve helping to run some of the many and varied shops that operate under the REAL Food banner. A keen interest in promoting local food and retail and customer skills are desirable. General fitness required given that this is a walkabout/ standing up position. Location: Eastgate and across the Inner Moray Firth. Hours are flexible.
Ref. 1430 General Shop Volunteer - Save the Children We're looking for energetic and enthusiastic people to volunteer in our charity shops.Energetic, enthusiastic people are needed to volunteer in our charity shop. You will help make them friendly, welcoming and attractive places. The role will be varied, interesting and you'll work with a team of dedicated volunteers to help raise money to change the lives of children worldwide. Time commitment: flexible (min 3.5 hours a week)
Ref.1431 Volunteer Shop Leader - Save the Children We're looking for energetic, enthusiastic and dedicated people to run our shops and manage volunteers. It's a challenging role but you'll be hugely rewarded through running a close and committed team of volunteers, meeting a huge range of people and using your skills to really make a difference to the lives of children. Time commitment: flexible (min 12 hours a week)
Ref. 978 Sales Assistant - British Heart Foundation
Volunteers needed to join our shop teams. You will make new friends, learn new skills and have opportunities to develop within the British Heart Foundation. You will be supported in your training by the shop manager and will also receive 25% discount. A key part of the opportunity is meeting people and making them welcome, assisting customers who require help or advice, answering the telephone, operating the till, helping keep the shop floor tidy and making sure the shop is looking attractive. Ref 186 Shop Assistant - Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland Volunteers required to work in the shop. Duties include sorting and steaming clothes, cleaning shoes, serving customers, operating the till.
Ref. 196 Shop Assistant - Oxfam
To assist in Oxfam shop. Ref. 213 Shop Assistant - Shelter
Duties may include serving customers, sorting stock, steam cleaning, sorting books, some pricing, working in the back shop.
Ref. 252 Stockroom Assistant - Barnardos
To sort out raw stock, to hang, tag and steam clothes, to sort books and bric-a-brac, and price them and to clean and tidy the stock room. Ref. 253 Retail Assistant - Barnardos
General sales floor duties (customer service, stock replenishment, till operation, security awareness) Ref. 337 Store Person - New Start Highland
To provide assistance to previously homeless individuals by way of assisting in the sorting and organising of items.
Ref. 342 Starter Pack Worker - New Start Highland
To provide assistance to previously homeless individuals by way of assisting in the preparation, presentation and delivery of basic household items.
Ref. 350 Shop Assistant - Highland Hospice Volunteers are required to work in a busy retail environment selling second hand goods to the public. They can become involved in all sorts of tasks within the shop from pricing and displaying goods to handling cash. Ref. 351 Distribution Worker - Highland Hospice
To help with sorting sizing and preparation of second hand clothing and other goods which is then distributed to the Hospice shops. This is a busy working environment where a small team is responsible for the receiving and distribution of donated items. Ref.414 Retail Assistant - PDSA
Volunteers are required to assist in the day to day running of PDSA shops. The duties are varied but volunteers can get involved with customer service, till operation, stock procesing and merchandising.
Ref. 558 Shop Assistant - New Start Highland
Volunteers keep the shop clean and tidy and help sort, clean and price the bric a brac and furniture that comes in for sale. We will train staff to use the till but this is not essential if the volunteer feels totally unable to do this. We have a good strong team of people many of whom have been with the shop for quite some time. They are a very welcoming crowd and would welcome any new member with open arms. Ref. 673 Charity Shop Stock Room - Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland This role includes: Sorting Stock; Hanging and ticketing stock; Steaming stock; Ticketing bric-a-brac and pricing books. Ref. 674 Charity Shop Books and Music Merchandising - Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland Role includes: Categorising books, vinyl records, CDs, DVDs and Videos Helping to identify potentially valuable items; Assisting with stock and replenishment and rotation; Creating displays and thinking of promotional ideas. Ref. 680 Shop Floor Assistant - Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland Role includes: assisting customers and making them feel welcome, customer service and sales service, putting stock on the sales floor from the stock room, keeping the rails and shelves tidy, operating the till and rotating stock. Ref. 713 Charity Shop Volunteer Recruiter - Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland The role includes: liaising with shop manager and regional support manager; supporting the shop manager on interviewing prospective volunteers in line with CHSS procedures; to promote volunteering opportunities for the shop; contact job centres, training agencies etc for potential volunteers/ trainees; promote one volunteer recruitment day in the shop per annum with the support of the manager; contribute to the shop 6 month recruitment plan; assist with training and induction of new volunteers as required. Ref. 1288 Charity Shop Volunteer - Highland Community Care Forum
Help raise money for a Highland charity by becoming a volunteer at our new charity shop in Inverness. We need help with answering the telephone, help maintain the high standard of displays, operate till, process stock but above all make new friends and learn new skills. 4 hours per week required anytime between Mon to Sat.
Ref. 977 Function Testers - British Heart Foundation Furniture Shop
We are looking for volunteers to join our shop teams. You will make new friends, learn new skills, be supported in your training by the shop manager and will receive 25% discount. Function testers test electrical appliances to ensure they are in good working order.
Ref. 978 Sales Assistant - British Heart Foundation Furniture Shop
We are looking for volunteers to join our shop teams. You will make new friends, learn new skills, be supported in your training by the shop manager and receive 25% discount. You will greet people and make them welcome, assist customers who require help or advice, answer the telephone and operate the till, helping keep the shop floor tidy and help to display stock, making sure shop looks attractive.
Ref. 980 Warehouse - British Heart Foundation Furniture Shop
We are looking for volunteers to join our shop teams. You will make new friends, learn new skills, be supported in your training by the shop manager and will receive 25% discount. The warehouse team check the furniture and electrical items etc for quality before it goes on the shop floor, assist van crews to load and unload the goods and prepare, clean, ticket and price them.
Opportunities in SportFor further information or if you would like to apply for any of these opportunities, please contact us quoting the opportunity reference number.
Ref. 310 Shinty Referee - The Camanachd Association Ref. 406 After School Coach - Highland Council
Do you have an interest in sport, play or physical activity? Then an Active Schools - multi-sports club is for you! For just 2 hours a week, full training and support given, working with primary school aged children. Possibility of achieving your Level 1 Sports Leader Award.
Ref. 453 Coaches - Inverness Blitz Academy Positional Coaches - for the Highland Wildcats junior kitted team. Assistant Coaches - needed. Positional Coaches - required for Northern Phoenix senior kitted team. No experience required, just a willingness to learn and ability to get on with people. Ref. 455 Announcer - Inverness Blitz Academy
As part of the Inverness Blitz Academy of American Football's development of the sport we are looking for a team of people willing to handle a PA system during game day. Responsibilities: providing music for Cheerleading Group, making general and safety announcements and also providing commentary on games. Ref.775 Sports Volunteer - Merkinch Partnership
Opportunities to become involved in developing sporting activities and clubs in Merkinch. Whether you are qualified or not, we can use your help and in return you could develop new skills, earn qualifications, gain experience, build confidence, make new and interesting friends, improve your health and be part of a team.
Ref. 502 Volunteer Coach - Disability Inverness Sports Club (DISC) We are looking for volunteer coaches. We are a multi-sports club giving people the opportunity to try sports which may not be accessible in mainstream. The members are very competitive and enthusiastic. We can provide Disability Training for anyone who would be interested in helping us out. We have two sessions Juniors 6.30-7.30pm and seniors 7.30-8.30pm we meet on Mondays at Inverness Sports Centre. Ref.1249 Adult Instructors - Inverness Sea Cadets
We require adult instructors preferably at least one male and one female to help on Tuesday, Thursday evenings and weekends. The sea cadets is a national youth training organisation. They do boatwork, sailing, drill and adventure outings and have lots of fun!
Ref. 595 Walking Companion - Highland Disabled Ramblers If you like the outdoors, why not help disabled people enjoy a ramble in the countryside too. Be a walking companion with a group of electric scooter users. The group holds monthly day outings from April to December within 10-40 miles of Inverness. Members make their own way to the start of the ramble (Sharing cars where possible). Electric scooters are brought to the start for those who have pre-booked. A Ramble lasts 2-3 hours including a lunch stop. Ref.668 Secretary - Scottish Hockey Union
Call for and receive nominations for committees; read, reply and file correspondence promptly; collate and arrange for teh prining of the annual report; maintain registers of members' names and addresses, life members and sponsors; act as the Public Officer of your club/group liaising with members of the public, affiliated bodies and government agencies; maintain files of legal documents such as constitutions, leases and titles.
Opportunities in Support, Mentoring ,Helplines and AdvocacyFor further information or if you would like to apply for any of these opportunities, please contact us quoting the opportunity reference number. Ref. 161 Correspondent Volunteer - Eating Disorders Association
To provide support and information on Anorexia, Bulimia and related eating disorders. Volunteers to run self help groups for support and information, also to offer support by telephone, by email and by post.
Ref. 281 Voluntary Support Worker - Highland Homeless Trust / Homeless Day Centre
Opportunity to be part of our social club which will open for 2 hours each evening within the Day Centre. The aim is to have 'events' most nights and also being available for advice on housing issues. There will be food bags available most nights for service users to take away. Ref.1243 Volunteer Support Worker - Highland Homeless Trust
Two volunteers are needed to work with residents on an activity in the Trust's residence in Atchcournie, a bed-sit type accomodation for 15 residents aged 25 plus who have housing support needs. They have all been homeless and require additional 24 hour support.
Ref.1340 Volunteer Buddy - Highland Homeless Trust
Would you like to be a buddy to a person who receives housing support from the Highland Homeless Trust?
Ref. 1401 Volunteer Team Leader - Leukaemia Care
To monitor and support all volunteer activities and report regularly to the Volunteer Co-ordinator in your area.
Ref.1400 Support Group Volunteer - Leukaemia Care
To help facilitate and organise a local haematology support group and liaise with the CARE Team with regard to arrangements. To register attendance and report back to the CARE team with regard to next meeting dates, structure or activities required for that meeting. May be required to help provide emotional support to those attending the meeting who will have been affected by leukaemia, lymphoma and the allied blood disorders. (Meetings are mainly held in the evenings.)
Ref.1398 Care Volunteer - Leukaemia Care
Care volunteers provide emotional support to those affected by leukaemia, lymphoma and the allied blood disorders, particularly to those who have contacted our 24hour CARE Line. You will be a listening ear, someone poeple can open up to in times of need and who will empower them to get through difficult times.
Ref.464 Induction Assistants - Make-a-Wish Foundation UK
Volunteer Induction Assistants will assist in welcoming and assessing the suitability of new potential volunteers for the Charity and will make recommendations to the Regional Manager accordingly.
Ref.465 Wish Granter - Make-a-Wish Foundation UK
Wish Granters help out with the Wish visits and the co-ordination of the wishes and the wish fulfilments in their area.
Ref. 418 Mentors/Group Leaders - Highland Council/Highland Award Project
Enhance your promotion and career prospects. Improve and build on relationships with young people. Share the satisfaction in a young person's achievements. Work in a team, sharing in common objectives and aims.
Ref. 1284 On Line Mentor - Edinburgh University Settlement
Can you give an hour or two of your time each week to help an adult who has moved to or is thinking of moving to Scotland, to feel more confident about living and working here?
Ref. 435 Volunteer Mentor - Volunteering Highland To become a volunteer mentor working with long-term unemployed in an one to one situation. You will be expected to meet your 'client' once a fortnight for a maximum of two hours in a mutually agreeable place eg: cafe, park for a walk etc. The aim of the relationship is to enable the mentee to become more job focused and assist in finding employment. Ref. 468 Mentor - Project Scotland
Mentors provide additional guidance and support for ProjectScotland volunteers to ensure a developing understanding of their responsibilities of how to resolve conflicts and how to identify/set/ achieve goals.
Ref. 480 Volunteer Listener - Samaritans of Inverness
To provide emotional support for people who are experiencing feeling of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide. This support is confidential, can be provided by telephone, email or face to face. Ref. 1127 Helpline Volunteer - Scottish Network for Families Affected by Drugs
Supporting family members who are affected by another person's drug use, you will be on the front line, providing information and support when a caller really needs it.
Ref.1126 Helpline Volunteer - Youth Forum
Supporting family members who are affected by another person's drug use, you will be on the front line, providing information and support when a caller really needs it.
Ref. 535 Group Facilitator - SMART Recovery
We are looking for volunteers to facilitate SMART Recovery self-help meetings. These meetings are for anyone who have experienced difficulties with any addiction. Training and support will be provided.
Ref. 1251 Chairperson - Headway Highland
Headway Highland is a charity supporting brain injury survivors. It requires a chairperson who has previous experience and knowledge of working in the charity sector, be able to commit 1-2 days per month and have the drive, energy and commitment to work with a small committee of volunteers in making a big difference to the lives of those affected by brain injury.
Ref.426 User Involvement - Scottish Drug Forum
A unique opportunity to take part in user involvement and have a say in the planning and delivery of drug services in Highland
Ref.226 Executive Member - Alcohol Counselling Inverness
Would you like to be a member of our Executive Committee? The committee provides support to staff and volunteers and oversees the long-term direction of the organisation such as devising and implementing new policies and procedures.
Ref. 764 Supporting Volunteers - Key Housing
Key recognises the potential for ordinary members of the community to contribute to the lives of the people we support. Developing common interests, enabling people to share hobbies and pastimes, having the chance to develop friendships, be around the community more, have more self worth.
Ref.1100 Supervisor/Helper/Worker - Watermill Enterprises
Our community group goes out to the community with our Supervisors to maintain gardens and carry out our garden contacts with key housing, trust housing etc. Volunteer required to help overlook the group as well as participate in some work.
Ref.362 Assist to Supporting Leader - L'Arche
Supporting and working alongside people with learning disabilities in one of our workshops, garden, woodcraft, candle making and in the retirement room.
Ref. 770 Heart Failure Support Volunteer - Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland
This is an opportunity to undertake a satisfying and rewarding role as part of our team in the Advice and Support Department as an outreach volunteer, visiting clients in their homes and helping to address social isolation. You will visit a client for an agreed period on a regular basis, providing positive companionship and social support.
Ref. 492 Volunteer Advocate - Advocacy Highland
Volunteer advocates work with vulnerable people, assisting and supporting them to put across their views at meetings. They put across a person's point as if it was their own, access information on behalf of people and help them explore their options and also help with letter writing and phone calls. Ref. 954 Volunteer Advocacy Support Worker - Open Secret
To provide information and advice with regards to practical issues such as benefits, housing, criminal injuries compensation claims and access to records. Also, to offer support in an advocacy role to ensure the voices of our service users are heard.
Ref.1145 Advocate - Advocacy Highland
Advocacy Highland is about speaking up for and with people who are not being heard, helping them to express their own views. Do you have the ability to listen and communicate effectively, able to emapathise, are impartial and reliable? Some knowledge of community care would be helpful also.
Ref. 303 Advocacy Worker - Princess Royal Trust for Carers
No particular knowledge is required as full training will be provided. Some understanding of carers' needs is desirable but not essential, personal experience of caring would also be beneficial as would a knowledge of community care. More important, however, is the ability to empathise with carers. Ref. 320 Volunteer - Results Grassroots Advocacy Become an activist in a results action group and play a crucial role in your own community, influencing the media and your elected representatives on international development issues. Work with other like-minded people in a vibrant, effective network organising local events, taking action to bring about real change in the lives of some of the poorest people and know that you will have made a difference. Ref. 2793 Inverness ACE Committee Facilitator - ENABLE Scotland
The group is keen to work on a project 'Developing and Maintaining Friendships' and are enthusiastic to explore the subject of 'bullying'. With plenty of ideas to do this, we will have a busy year ahead. On average, 12-14 members turn up at each meeting. Currently, the group is facilitated by one ENABLE Scotland representative - the group needs additional support to achieve its goals.
Opportunities for Working with Childrenand Young PeopleFor further information or if you would like to apply for any of these opportunities, please contact us quoting the opportunity reference number.
Ref.931 Young Befriender - Children's Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS)
To offer befriending and support to teenagers and young adults who come to CHAS at home events. The role is 'CHAS at Home based' and also on hospice planned group outings supported by hospice staff.
Ref.372 Play Care Assistant - Play Services
Volunteers help provide children 0-16 years of age with activities games, arts and crafts and generally play with the children within the ward and sometimes at outpatients clinics. They also give parents and carers a break from looking after their child.
Ref. 125 Crèche /Children's Group Worker - Action for Children Supporting work with families by helping to run small groups/crèches for very young children 0-4yrs. Ref. 211 Nursery Assistant - Fliperz Day Care Nursery, Merkinch Enterprise To provide childcare and learning through play in a safe environment. Ref.1406 Wish Visitor - Make-a-Wish Foundation
There are 20,000 children and young people living in the UK with a life threatening illness. Visitors needed to visit a wish children in their homes and ascertain what their true wish is and why they would like it to be granted. Make-A-Wish Foundation UK grants magical wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening illnesses. Since being established in the UK in 1986, we have granted over 6000 wishes. In 2010 around 1000 children will turn to us to have their special wish granted.
Ref.405 Breakfast Club Assistant - Highland Council
The Dalneigh Breakfast Club teams needs you for a few hours a week to support and develop our healthy eating programme.
Ref.406 After School Coach - Highland Council
Do you have an interest in sport, play or physical activity? Then an Active Schools - multi-sports club is for you! For just 2 hours a week, full training and support given, working with primary school aged children. Possibility of achieving your Level 1 Sports Leader Award.
Ref.1402 Volunteer Youth Worker - Highland Council
Become part of the development of the new Youth Cafe due to open in the Autumn in Culduthel. You will work directly with young people aged 12-18 years in an informal setting. As a volunteer you will gain experience working with young people and training. You will be required to work on a rotational basis for 3 hours on a Saturday evening between 6pm-9pm.
Ref.1434 Humaitarian Education Internship - British Red Cross
The key role of this internship is to support the promotion, delivery and evaluation of the HIV/AIDS workshop to high school pupils in Northern Scotland.
Ref.1402 Volunteer Youth Leader
Become part of the development of the new Youth Cafe due to open in the Autumn in Culduthel. You will work directly with young people aged between 12-18 years in an informal setting. As a volunteer you will gain experience working with young people and training. You will be required to work on a rotational basis for 3 hours on a Saturday evening between 6pm-9pm.
Ref.277 Wildlife Watch Leader - Scottish Wildlife Trust
A Wildlife Watch Leader recruits children to a local group, organises a program of activities for the group, runs safe and enjoyable meetings by ensuring child welfare and safety policy is put into practice, promotes Wildlife Watch membership, liaises regularly with the Wildlife Watch Co-ordinator, is prepared to attend training courses on first aid and safety. Ref. 305 Business Adviser/Coach - Young Enterprise Scotland Young Enterprise Scotland Advisers are attached to a Young Enterprise company, to guide a group of young people (15-19 year olds) in the setting up and running of their own company over the course of an academic year. The Adviser's role is to bring practical business skills and experience to keep the company on track whilst allowing the young people the scope to shape their own business.
Ref. 972 Regional Aftercare Adviser - The Prince's Scottish Youth Business Trust
Regional Aftercare Adviser provides business support and guidance to young business people, though regular communication including visits. This will involve developing strong working relationships with the proprietors of the businesses and the building up of mutual trust.
Ref.1420 Student Enterprise Promoter - Save the Children required to increase the number of students participating in the Enterprise Scheme in Scotland; introduce the scheme to schools across Scotland; build relationships with Duke of Edinburgh Leaders; liaise with and update the Community Fundraising and Schools Team.
Ref. 884 Youth Work - The Girls Brigade in Scotland
Working in your local area to deliver a programme of varied activites for girls from P1-S6. Develop your skills in leadership, relationship building and team work while having fun and making new friends.
Ref. 308 Duke of Edinburgh Award Group Volunteer - Duke of Edinburgh Award Highland-Inverness You'll be involved with 14-25 year olds who will either learn skills from you or allow you to source these for them. Any time commitment is a useful one. Ref. 355 Leader - Scout Group 18th Inverness Muirtown To train to become leaders and instructors. You will help run the new Link scouts aged 10-12 and be part of a leadership team of Beavers, Cubs, Link Scouts, Scouts, Sea Scouts and Explorers.
Ref. 1316 Adult Volunteers - Boys Brigade
At Boys Brigade (BB), children and young people get involved in a huge range of exciting activities, international work, community action projects, camping and trying out new sports. As a volunteer you can take an active part in some of these fun and exciting activities or help organise activities with the children and young people. You will be helping to make a difference in their lives through weekly groups, residentials, special events, community involvement and training programmes.
Ref. 386 Youth Worker / Support Work - Raigmore Community Centre
Vacancies exist for people to pass on skills to young people on Tuesdays or Wednesdays – taking part in crafts, games, photography, drama, dance, or just providing a listening ear for young people. Ref. 415 Gardener/Garden Group Co-ordinator - Highland Council
Run and organise the garden club at Dalneigh Primary school which has been very successful with Primary 7 students.
Ref. 437 Army Cadet Force - 1st Battalion The Highlanders
To allow cadets the opportunity to contribute within their local community and achieve an award for their voluntary endeavours. Ref. 440 Assistant Youth Leader - Kiltarlity Hall Association
An Assistant Youth Leader re required to help and develop the members in interesting evenings and activities and give them the chance to learn how to behave and act outside and also to take care of our environment. Ref. 449 School Speaker - British Red Cross Northern Scotland
School speakers will be going into schools and delivering interactive workshops on a variety of topics such as refugees and asylum seekers, diversity and inclusion, disaster response and preparedness, humanitarianism and citizenship. Using developed modules, ideally working in pairs and supported by an experienced member, volunteers will facilitate and eventually lead these workshops for young people. Ref.445 Volunteer First Aider for Young People - British Red Cross Do you want to make a real, practical difference in the lives of young people and empower them to change not only their own lives but also the lives of others? First Aid is a highly valuable and practical life-saving skill that can be learned in as little as five minutes with the right trainer. Ref. 483 Student or Graduate Volunteers - ASPIRENorth
Gain experience of working with young people; improve your communication and organisational skills; boost your self-confidence. Volunteers will be students, recent college or university graduates and will receive training and on-going support throughout the volunteer experience. Students will act as positive role models to pupils, help to demystify misconceptions and raise awareness of Further and Higher Education. Ref.931 Young Befrienders - Children's Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS)
To offer befriending and support to teenagers and young adults at 'CHAS at Home' events and on hospice planned group outings with the support of hospice staff. To attend befriender training, undertake any ongoing training required and to meet regularly with a designated member of staff for support and supervision.
Ref.1249 Adult Instructors - Inverness Sea Cadets
We require adult instructors preferably at least one male and one female to help with the cadets on Tuesday, Thursday evenings and weekends. The sea cadets is a national youth training organisation. They do boatwork, sailing, drill and adventure outings. And have lots of fun!
Ref. 998 Supervisor - Highland Council Children's Disability Service
To accompany small groups of young teenagers with learning disabilities on social trips to enable them to enjoy and develop their friendships - might include shopping trips, meals out etc.
Ref. 1054 Leader or Unit Helper - Girl Guiding Inverness
Working with a team of leaders in either Rainbow (5-7) yrs, Brownie (7-10) years or Guides (10-14) yrs Units is rewarding and satisfying. You can use skills you already have and develop others that will be valuable in the workplace in your day-to-day life. Opportunities run Senior Section or Ranger Units for young women aged between 14-18 years.
Ref. 1172 School Speaker - British Red Cross
Do you want to help young people better understand the humanitarian impact of crises and their role as global citizens? Volunteer speakers are invited into local schools to deliver interactive workshops on eg. refugees, asylum seekers, HIV awareness, the work of the Red Cross. You will need to be confident working with children and young people, ensuring that appropriate facts and ideas are explored and discussions encouraged. You can also get involved in the development of resources and to influence the educational programme as it evolves.
Opportunities with the environment,wildlife and animalsFor further information or if you would like to apply for any of these opportunities, please contact us quoting the opportunity reference number.
Ref. 57 Leader / Sidewalker / Fundraiser - Highland Group Riding for the Disabled
Leaders, sidewalkers, general help required for riders attending the group for Riding Therapy. Rewarding work for those prepared to muck in/get their feet dirty/train/have fun!
Ref. 60 Adopt-a-Beach / Beachwatch Organiser - Marine Conservation Society Scottish Office
BEACHWATCH is the flagship marine litter survey project of the Marine Conservation Society. Every September, Beachwatch mobilises thousands of volunteers in a beach clean event Those organisers wanting to help throughout the year can adopt their local beach through the project and conduct seasonal surveys. Register with the Marine Conservation Society and help stem the tide of marine litter. Ref. 147 Therapet Visitor - Canine Concern Scotland Trust Therapet Registered Therapets and their volunteer owners visit residential homes, nursing homes, hospitals and hospices throughout Scotland. Visiting is on a regular basis and the Therapet scheme provides contact with pets for many people who would otherwise be deprived of the companionship of a pet. Ref. 277 Wildlife Watch Leader - Scottish Wildlife Trust A Wildlife Watch Leader recruits children to a local group, organises a program of activities, runs safe and enjoyable meetings by ensuring the child welfare and safety policy is put into practice, promotes Wildlife Watch membership, liaises regularly with the Wildlife Watch Co-ordinator, is prepared to attend training courses on first aid and safety. Ref. 1366 Events Volunteer - WWF Scotland
Are the outgoing type with a passion for the environment? Then WWF would love to hear from you. We're looking for volunteers to help us promote our campaigns at a local level eg. street campaigns. You may be asked to do shifts and be on our list of volunteers.
Ref. 300 Presenter - WWF Scotland To deliver WWF Scotland campaign messages to adult audiences at community level through pre-prepared presentations - for example, climate change, sustainable living or an overview of our work. The aim of these presentations is to encourage the audience to get involved. Ref. 429 Volunteer Officer - BTCV Scotland Join the BTCV Scotland team as one of our Volunteer Officers (VOs) and learn practical conservation and community development. Each office runs a programme of practical conservation projects throughout the year - undertaking a variety of tasks with the aim of increasing biodiversity and improving access to the countryside. Ref. 1407 Theatre Events Assistant - RSPB
We require an assistant to help us stage a one-off celebratory event for the beautiful Red Kite in a local theatre and arts centre. The volunteer will help us to organise and ensure the smooth running of this day long event to make it as successful and memorable as possible!
Ref.1396 Events Team Assistant - RSPB Scotland
Help us inspire people about the natural world. We need to get out there and tell people about the amazing work we do for birds, wildlife and the environment.
Ref 1336 Farmland Surveyor - RSPB
Farmland bird surveys are offered to all farmers and crofters throughout the region. When a farmer requests a survey, we match them up with a local volunteer. This involves carrying out 3 or 4 farm surveys during the breeding season and recording all birds seen and heard on to the farm map. Volunteering for this project provides an excellent opportunity to learn more about farmland birds and allows us to give specific advice to individual farmers based on the species found.
Ref. 575 Conservation Worker - Trees For Life Each work-week consists of 10 volunteers. All the work is related to forest restoration, i.e. collecting seeds and berries, planting trees, felling non-native trees, removing redundant fencing, wetland restoration, tree nursery work, survey and monitoring and stock fencing. Ref. 497 Green Gym Volunteer (Inverness) - BTCV Scotland
The Green Gym is an initiative to create healthier communities and a healthier environment. The Green Gym offers people the opportunity to improve their physical and mental well being by involvement in a range of practical conservation activities. Benefits to quality of life arise from the social contact and support which comes from working with others. Ref. 659 Green Gym Volunteer Officer (VO) - BTCV You should be able to commit to at least 6 months, 2 days a week (or more if you wish). Green Gym sessions run 2 days per week, 3 hours per session. Projects will have environmental and/or community benefits, as well as benefiting our green gym volunteers in terms of health, social and sense of achievement. Your role will include assisting the co-ordinator in driving and leading volunteers and in administrating and organising sessions. This position will help you gain valuable experience that could help secure you a paid position in the environment/voluntary sector in the future. Ref. 299 Online Campaigner - WWF Achieve real change on environmental issues by lobbying decision makers by email.
Ref. 1033 Photographer - WWF Scotland WWF Scotland needs fresh images to help raise awareness and encourage involvement, aimed at all kinds of audiences from politicians to the general public. If you have photographic skills, we'd love to hear from you.
Ref. 299 E-Campaigner - WWF Scotland
Ref. 765 Rehoming Foster Carer - Pet Fostering Service Scotland
We are desperately seeking rehoming carers who will provide a temporary home for pets, meet their daily needs and help to find them a suitable new home.
Ref.83 Pet Volunteer - Pets as Therapy Volunteers are needed to visit hospitals, hospices, residential homes, nursing homes etc. with temperament tested cats and dogs to brighten up people's day. Would you and your pet enjoy visiting people who need a bit of cheering up? (Membership fee of £19 applies)
Ref. 690 Volunteer (Pet) Fosterer - Pet Fostering Service Scotland Opportunity to help people and animals by caring for the pet of an owner who is temporarily unable to do so. It helps the animal avoid stress or neglect and reassures the owner about the pet's welfare. A house visit is part of the selection procedure. Fosterers have to ensure pets are secure at all times. Ref.1108 Animal Carer - Pet-tacularAnimal rescue (not cats and dogs). Main task would be for volunteers to play and handle the animals, feeding, watering, cleaning out. Good opportunity for people to learn more about caring for animals. Also helping with public events and poster design.
Ref. 565 Puppy Walking -The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association
Ref. 768 Foster Carer (Pet) - Pet Fostering Service Scotland We are desperately seeking foster carers to provide a temporary, caring home for pets who have to be separated from their owners due to owner's ill health, temporary homelessness or domestic abuse. We aim to provide short term fostering until owner and pet can be reunited. Ref. 958 Volunteer Registered Speaker - Hearing Dogs for Deaf People
Hearing dogs for deaf people has a dedicated network of volunteers throughout the UK who work to promote awareness of the Charity and to raise funds for the training of dogs. Registered Speakers are our regional ambassadors.
Ref. 973 and 997 Dolphin Watch Assistant - Whale & Dolphin Conservation Assistant
A unique opportunity to assist the WDCS Adopt a Dolphin Field Officer as he watches for and photographs the amazing Moray Firth dolphins from the beach at Chanonry Point.
Ref. 1055 Home Visitor - Pet Fostering Service Scotland
We are looking for individuals who will carry out home visits on potential pet foster carers to help assess their suitability.
Ref. 952 Volunteer Ranger - Sustrans Scotland
You will help look after and promote a section of the National Cycle Network near your home and so encourage more people to walk and cycle.
Ref. 575 Conservation Volunteer - Trees for Life
Trees for Life are working to restore 600 square miles of Caledonian Forest in the Highlands west of Inverness. The work-weeks provide volunteers with the chance to do something positive to help the planet. For a week we live as a community, working together in the forest and sharing domestic tasks, such as cooking the evening meal.
Ref.1155 Master Composter Volunteer - ROWAN - Ross-shire Waste Action Newtork (Inverness)
Tasks include promoting composting by talking to neighbours, attending events, distributing leaflets and posters or giving talks to local groups. If you are a keen gardener and care about reducing waste or if you love meeting others, this is a great opportunity to change your local environment.
Ref.1163 Promoting Waste Awareness Volunteers - ROWAN - Ross-shire Waste Action Network (Inverness)
We provide information to the general public through our website - www.rowan.org.uk and press articles. We organise activities or go from house to house with information, promote recycling, re-use and waste reduction, attend schools and businesses to do waste awareness work. Volunteers are welcomed to help prepare mailings or press articles, attend events or helping on a stall. Full support is given and volunteers not expected to run activties alone unless they wish to.
Miscellaneous
Ref. 1331 Digital Switchover Guidance Volunteer - CSV Digital Switchover is taking place here in October and the volunteering charity
Ref.198 First Aid Volunteer - British Red Cross Northern Scotland
Ref. 1223 Awareness Events Volunteer - Bowel Cancer UK Calling all volunteers, we need your help! Bowel Cancer is looking for friendly individuals to assist with our awareness work. We are looking to train members of the public to take part in awareness events organised around Scotland.
Ref. 1224 Awareness Talks Volunteer - Bowel Cancer UK Bowel Cancer UK is looking for friendly individuals to assist with our awareness work. We are looking to train volunteers to give talks on behalf of Bowel Cancer UK to community groups in their area.
Ref. 312 Artist - Merkinch Community Centre Artist required to run an art group, provide interest and entertainment for a pensioners friendship group. Ref. 296 Special Constable - Northern Constabulary
Special constables are expected to achieve a level of proficency which will enable them to assist regular officers in showing local policing problems, and therefore enhance the overall contribution of the partnership between the police and public.
Ref.332 Consumer Network Member - Scottish Consumer Council Scotland's foremost consumer organisation is looking for people to join a national network to ensure that the voice of consumers is heard. You can do this opportunity in your own home at a time that suits you best - it needs about 2 hours every 2 months.
Ref.961 Consumer Network Volunteer - Scottish Consumer Council
We ask volunteers to tell us about any issue that affects them or their local community. They take part in small research projects 2-3 times a year in the form of investigating local services or facilities or simply completing a questionnaire and giving us their own views and experiences on a particular topic.
Ref. 1285 Volunteer Visitor - Independent Age
Our vision is of a society where older people lead the lives to which they aspire. We are driven by the needs of older people and support them to lead independent and fulfilling lives. We provide vital aids that help older people live independently, eg. mobility scooters and easy grip kettles. We offer friendship - volunteers keep in contact regularly for a chat, to help sort out a problem or just to check everything is OK.
Ref. 353 Kitchen Assistant - Highland Hospice
Required to help in the kitchen - stacking and unloading the dishwasher and general tidying. Also, is preparing a trolley to be taken into the in-patient unit for serving teas/coffees to patients and their visitors. Ref.337 Store Person/Sorter - New Start Highland
To provide assistance to previously homeless individuals by way of assisting in the sorting and organising of items.
Ref.69 Lunch Club Assistant - Merkinch Community Centre
Do you enjoy chatting and helping elderly people have a good time? Would you like to assist our Lunch Club members with travelling in our minibus to the Merkinch Centre and then help out handing out meals and chatting with our members over lunchtime?
Ref.352 Coffee Shop Assistant - Highland Hospice To serve snack meals, tea, coffee and cakes to the public in a small coffee shop.This shop also sells gifts and cards. Two volunteers working together are responsible for the daily operation of this service.
Ref. 325 Laundry Assistant - Highland Hospice Voluntary Services Department The Hospice has a dedicated laundry room with two industrial washing machines and two tumble driers.
Ref. 932 Cleaner - CHAS at Home
The CHAS at Home office will need a clean every week. Duties include vacuuming, general cleaning of bathrooms and kitchen, dusting, cleaning of low level windows and general tidying.
Ref. 354 Day Hospice Helper - Highland Hospice Voluntary Services Department
The Day Hospice begins at 9.30 for volunteers. You will be responsible for setting tables for lunch, making arrangements for and serving morning coffee and lunches to patients. Volunteers have a brief meeting with staff at the Day Hospice to update them on the patients coming in and any necessary arrangements to be made. Ref. 980 Warehouse Worker - British Heart Foundation
Volunteers required to join our shop teams. You will make new friends, learn new skills and have opportunities to develop within the British Heart Foundation. You will be supported in your training by the shop manager and will receive 25% discount. In the Warehouse, the furniture and electrical items are checked, we assist the van crews to load and unload goods and we clean, ticket and price them.
Ref. 383 Real Nappy Demonstrator - Highland Real Nappy Project Volunteers are needed to promote the use of real nappies to parents and health professionals. Demonstration kits are provided and given full training on how to deliver a short presentation. Personal experience of real nappies is essential. Ref.1146 Dictate Tapes - Highlands & Islands Tape Service
Do you enjoy passing on current affairs? Are you able to read clearly onto tape? Do you have a feeling for technology? Volunteer needed to provide a tape service for the blind and disabled.
Ref. 733 Production Assistants - Merkinch Development Ventures
At Ness Soaps, we produce quality handmade soaps and provide work placements for adults with learning disabilities or long term unemployed people from the Merkinch community. Trainees come along to learn, develop their skills, work as part of a team and contribute to the community. Ref. 772 Volunteer Patient - Volunteer Patient Programme
Persons over 18 years willing to role play certain scenario situations specific to medical student education (i.e. patient in a GP surgery) or they may be willing to be examined by medical students in preparation for medical exams. These are all non-invasive procedures and after an interview, training will be given to those interested to see if they want to be involved in this programme.
Ref. 928 Hairdresser - Children's Hospice Association Scotland
Volunteer hairdressers are involved in cutting hair of affected children, siblings and their parents as requested during the CHAS at Home quarterly ceilidhs.
Ref. 977 Function Testers - British Heart Foundation
Volunteers needed to join our shop team at 7-17 Union Street, Inverness to assist the warehouse manager to function test electrical appliances to ensure they are in good working order. You will make new friends, learn new skills and have opportunities to develop within the British Heart Foundation. You will be supported in your training by the shop manager and receive 25% discount.
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