Volunteering Opportunities in NairnIf you would be interested in further information or applying for an opportunity then...... E-mail:nairn@volunteeringhighland.org 1. One Off Opportunities
Ref. 44-538 Coaching - All Sports Active Schools Coaching of children in sports. Coaching volunteers are required for all sports at all levels of ability.
Ref.44-497 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. You will have the ability to listen and communicate effectively and are available for a few hours each week. Full training given. Ref. 44-501 Advisor: Citizens Advise Bureau The Bureau provides independent, free, confidential and impartial advice and information to the local community. Some of the volunteers tasks will be to give advice, write letters, complete forms on behalf of clients and clarify complex information where necessary. Full training given. Ref. 44-480 Volunteer Listener Samaritans Provide emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair. This support can be provided by telephone, email or face to face. Ref. 44.495 Trainee Councillor Alcohol Counselling Provides advice, education and counselling support for individuals and family members with drug and alcohol related problems. Ref. 44-502 Welfare Rights Assistant Citizens Advice Bureau Provide independent, free, confidential advice and information to the local community. Ref. 44-714 Peer Speaker Help the Aged Feedback has shown that older persons respond better to information from peers. Volunteers will be trained to provide information on current topics to local groups. Ref. 44-837 Relationship Counsellor Scottish Marriage Care Relationship counselling helps people in unhappy marriages and relationships to reduce stress and change negative behaviours. Counsellors are required to ensure that the Scottish Marriage Care can provide this service. Training provided. Ref. 44-519 Befriender/companion: St Olaf’s Nursing home. Become a companion a couple of hours a week to a resident of St. Olaf’s Respite Centre. If you like to read, play games or go for a walk and are available a couple of hours a week. Ref. 44-498 Befriender: Befrienders Highland By befriending, you will be offering friendship on a one to one basis with someone who has experienced mental health problems. You will receive full training, expenses and support. Ref. 44-493 Befriender/Companion: St Olaf The Manor Become a friend or companion with someone who has learning and physical disabilities, play games, support with activities and take out for walks with wheelchairs. Ref. 44-554 Volunteer Supporter Happiness Garden The Volunteer will work with people who have learning disabilities and co-ordinate plus support the individuals working within the allotment. Ref. 44-583 Distance Befriender Distance Befrienders Highland To provide support on a one to one basis to individuals experiencing mental health problems. Contact is by email, letter and telephone. Ideal for those who would like to volunteer from home. Ref. 44- 597 Mentor Volunteer Highland Nairn Office Volunteering Highland acts as a link between volunteers and voluntary organisations. The office is seeking mentors to assist volunteers with disabilities undertake volunteering opportunities. The mentor will help the volunteer start the opportunity and then provide on-going assistance as necessary. Ref. 44-551 Group Facilitator Smart Recovery UK Volunteers will facilitate SMART recovery self help meetings. The Organisation helps recovery of people with addiction problems. Ref. 44-670 PAT Volunteer Pets as Therapy The Organisation provides animals to visit hospices, hospitals and residential homes. If you own a dog or cat and like meeting people then the Organisation needs you. Ref. 44-710 Host/Driver Contact the Elderly To relieve loneliness amongst isolated elderly people by creating small voluntary groups of drivers and hosts who organise outings for tea one Sunday afternoon a month at a host's home. Volunteers will host the tea in their own home once or twice a year and then act as a driver on other ocassions. Ref. 44-711 Friendship Group Organiser Contact the Elderly Friendship Groups are meetings where the elderly can reminisce, have a cup of tea and undertake other activities. The Organisers arrange the meetings e.g. locating a suitable room, provide stimulating activities and ensuring refreshments are available. Ref. 44-712 Volunteering Visiting Service Contact the Elderly Volunteers are required to visit housebound elderly individuals and provide company. If you a spare hour or two then offer your services. Ref. 44-761 Mentor for unpaid carers Highland Carers Project Looking for volunteer mentors to work with unpaid carers, supporting them to build their confidence, set goals and work towards achieving positive changes to their lives. Ref. 44-883 Support Worker The Butterfly Trust A support worker can help make a change to the lives of people to the lives of people with cystic fibrosis dramatically. You will be able to help them and advise them on so many areas that will help improve their standard of living. Ref.44-515 Committee Work: Moray & Nairn Sea Scouts Every voluntary group needs a committee to run the organisation. We are looking for members to join us. Ref. 44-540 Admin Assistant Active Schools Assist the Organisation by undertaking administrative duties Ref. 44-715 Communication Assistant Highland Hospice The volunteer will be involved with projects which will generate income for the Hospice. Ref. 44-716 Administrator Nairn Transport Forum To administer a new free cycle scheme in Inverness. Ref. 44 - 838 Develop and Marketing Assistant Cawdor Community Centre. Research and develop the potential of Cawdor Community Centre as a performance and arts venue. Ref. 44-919 Front Desk Assistant The National Trust of Scotland Culloden draws thousands of visitors each year. We are looking for friendly volunteers to welcome by selling entrance packages. The role is for someone who enjoys meeting people and wants to gain customer service experience. Ref 44-923 Accounts Advisor The Highland - Russia Connection The organisation has just been registered as a charity and needs assistance in setting up accounts and training the new treasurer. Ref 44-922 Web Designer The Highland - Russia Connection To design and create a website for this new charity and then maintain or train someone to maintain the website Ref 44-920 Chairperson The Highland - Russia Connection The chairman will lead the trustees in setting overall strategy and objectives, to drive the charity to meet its growth targets and to promote the charity to a wider audience of beneficiaries and potential doners 6. Youth Work/Adult Education/Disability Ref. 44-548 Club Assistant: Nairn Bonus Club The Bonus Club meets once a week on a Monday night and encourages young adults with learning difficulties to try new hobbies, crafts and go on outings. Ref. 44-510 Youth Worker/Leader Girlguiding Scotland
Girlguiding is split into 4 Groups. All groups need volunteers to assist in the running of the Groups. Ref. 44-496 Tutor: Adult Basic Education Adult Basic Education provides support for basic literacy, numeracy and provides help with English as a second language. Tutoring is on a one to one basis. Full support and training given. Ref. 44-494 Sport Assistant Nairn Disability Sport Will assist disabled persons enjoy a wide range of sports, including Bowling, Swimming etc. Ref. 44-596 Youth Leader Nairn Youth Cafe Working in the Youth Cafe situated within the Nairn Community Centre. The post will involve assisting the young people to run the Cafe and developing positive relationships. Ref. 44-718 Media Volunteer 'see me' Young man 20-30 who has attempted suicide in the past and has recovered is needed to relate their experiences to raise the awarness of issues surrounding the subject. Ref 44-832 Student Volunteer Aspire North Volunteers will act as positive role models to pupils, help demystify misconceptions and raise awareness of further higher education. Volunteers should be students. Ref. 44-846 First Aid Trainer for Young People British Red Cross Volunteer will deliver First Aid awareness and/or certified training to young people in a school environment Ref. 44-847 School Speaker British Red Cross Visit schools to facilitate workshops in humanitarianism covering such topics as refugees and asylum seekers. Ref. 44-880 Youth Befriender The Butterfly Trust You will be a breath of fresh air to someone with cystic fibrosis because they will need someone outwith their family life who will give them friendship, help, advice and understand what they are going through. Ref. 44-918 Children's Activities Assistant The National Trust of Scotland Culloden is visited by thousands of children each year. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to work alongside Culloden's Learning Team to deliver children's activities. Ref. 44-937 Helpers Health and Happiness The Organisation helps individuals with learning difficulties experience different activities. A group the meets on a Thursday each week undertakes a variety of activities including: line dancing, drama,rounders and archery. They require helpers on the night.
Ref. 44-721 Handyperson Scheme Volunteer: Handyperson Scheme Ref. 44-678 The Happiness Garden Garden Assistant The Happiness Garden provides a safe environment for individuals with learning difficulties to learn about gardening. The Assistant will assist in running the garden and helping the individuals achieve their goal. Ref. 44-705 Railway Carriage Maintenance Strathspey Railway A unique opportunity to help restore and maintain historic railway carriages in the Carriage Shed of the Strathspey Railway at Aviemore. This is traditional engineering involving scratch repairs and component manufacture.If you have an interest in Highland history, railways, general engineering or restoration you would be welcome. If you are, or would like to become, a lady 'Engineer' you would be very welcome. Ref. 44-706 Commercial/Station Staff Strathspey Railway A unique opportunity to help run a preserved railway in the Highlands. This entails meeting and dealing with members of the public on each of the stations and working with train operating staff to ensure the smooth running of advertised services. Ref. 44-707 Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance Strathspey Steam Railway Opportunity to help restore and maintain historic locomotives. Engineering skills that can be used or learnt include,bench fitting, welding/cutting and electrical fault finding. Ref. 44-708 Guard/Fireman/Driver Strathspey Steam Railway A unique opportunity to help run a preserved railway in the Highlands. These posts ensure that the trains run an efficient service for the visiting public. Many people dream of operating a steam train - this is your chance. Ref. 44-709 Railway Civil Engineering Strathspey Railway A unique opportunity to help maintain, renew and extend the track and structures of the Strathspey Railway between Aviemore and Grantown-on-Spey.This is mainly an outdoor opportunity which uses traditional skills to keep the track and formation in good repair and station buildings, bridges and fencing structurally sound and presentable to the public. Ladies very welcome. Ref. 44-719 Fostering/Grooming Cats Protection League To assist with grooming/fostering cats that come into the organisation. These are stray and abandoned cats that are received for re-homing. Ref. 44-833 Waste Prevention Champion Friends of the Earth To motivate and encourage housholders to reduce their waste by providing motivational workshops, speaking to community and workplaces. Ref. 44 - 839 Wildlife Reserve Assistant Scottish Wildlife Trust To assist with all aspects of reserve managment and maintainance over 15 wildlife reserves in Highlands and Islands. This opportunity is for volunteers aged 18 - 25 yrs. If you want an outdoor experience - came and speak to us. Ref. 44-845 First Aid Volunteer British Red Cross The volunteer will provide first aid services to those that need help at public events and support the ambulance service in accordance with current first aid practice. 8. Play Schemes/Children Clubs Ref. 44-499 Children's Worker Junior World Childcare Group Provides a safe, caring environment for children from 8.00am through to 6.00pm. Ref. 44-511 Children's Assistant Nairn Play Leisure Scheme Help enhance the lives of young special needs children by keeping them stimulated and happy. Ref. 44-810 Snack Helper Croileagan Playgroup The volunteer will be required to assist in the preparation, serving and clearing up of snacks for children 2.5 to 5 years. Ref.44-828 General Helper(Gaelic Speaker) Croileagan Playgroup Volunter required to help out with children in varied fields, play,music, arts and crafts. Someone with basic Gaelic and wishes to improve would be welcome. Ref. 44-827 Storyteller/Helper Croileagan Playgroup Reading stories and rhymes to children and getting the children to intereact. Gaelic speaker. The shop provides funds for hospices throughout Scotland, thereby ensuring ongoing treatment, research and good facilities for those affect by cancer. There are several opportunities available from operating the till, serving the customers and taking in stock. Shifts are for 3 hours each in either the morning or the afternoon. Ref 44-514 Shop Assistant Blythswood Care To assist in the local charity shop selling goods to provide funds for overseas projets.
Ref. 44-500 Museum Volunteer: Nairn Museum The museum has many vacancies for volunteers within the organisation, from reception to collators of information, to research and office work. Perform constabulary duties and exercise constabulary powers to assist the regular police officers, under the supervision of and supported by the police force. The Museum is situated at Inverness Airport. Volunteers help to preserve the aircraft and cockpits, making displays and general maintenance Ref. 44-560 Puppy Walker Guide Dogs for the Blind Association A puppy walker takes on a puppy at around seven weeks, and matures it for the first year of its teaching in basic commands and socialising it in as many different environments as possible, under the guidance of a puppy walking supervisor. Ref. 44-561 Fundraising Guide Dogs for the Blind Association Fundraising is FUN. Become a member of their local fundraising branchand help at collections and events. Maintain the books, organising Trading Goods and coordinate collections of boxes. Get involved in lots of different ways either as an individual or part of a branch. Ref. 44-599 Assistant Forget-me-not Rescue Centre Volunteer will assist with cleaning out rabbit pens(indoor/outdoor),re-stocking of pens,moving hutches, answering telephone and dealing with queries if owner not available. Ref. 44-600 Fundraisers Marie Curie Marie Curie is always looking for inivative ideas for fundraising for a very worthwhile cause. Have a go and support a great organisation Ref. 44-654 Social Club Assistant Highland Homeless Trust To assist in ensuring the efficient and smooth operation of the Social Club and involving the service user in the various activities that are arranged. The Social Club is situated in Inverness. Ref. 44-665 Driver Nairn Community Transport To convey elderly and vulnerable individuals to locations within the local area. Without this facility many people would not be able to enjoy the social/sporting facilities available to them. Ref. 44-701 Volunteer Pets as Therapy (PATS) To visit hospitals,hospices,residential homes, nursing homes etc with temperament cats and dogs to brighten up peoples day. Ref. 44-531 Fundraiser Breast Cancer Campaign To raise awarness and funds of the Organisation Ref. 44-722 Driver Watermill Enterprises To transport students from their residence to work in the morning and then return in the afternoon. Timing is 1.5hours in the morning and afternoon Ref. 44-722 Driver Cats Protection League To assist with the transportation of cats taken into the care of the Organisation. Ref. 44-726 Fundraiser Cats Protection League To assist the Organisation raise funds to achieve its objectives Ref 44-727 Home Check Assistant. Cats Protection League Assist in checking homes to ensure they meet the criteria for re-homing a cat. Ref 44-717 Fundraiser Organiser Leukaemia CARE Fundraisers are an important element in any voluntery organisation. Leukaemia CARE is seeking committed individuals to assist with raising funds, by many methods, to fund the ongoing work of the charity. 44-781 Foster Carer Pet Fostering Service Scotland The service offers a service for pet owners in an emergency situation. Volunteers are required to home and care for the animals until they can be returned to their owners. 44-784 Rehoming Foster Carer Pet Fostering Service Scotland The service offers a service for pet owners in an emergency situation. Sometime it is not possible to return the animals andnew homes are sought. The volunteer will be involved in the rehoming process by checking adopter's homes. 44-785 Fundraiser Pet Fostering Service Scotland We are short of funds,by helping us to fundraise in your area you will increase awareness of Pet Fostering Service Scotland and allow us to meet the ever increasing demand for our services. 44-835 Fundraiser Scottish SPCA To help raise the profile of the organisation as well as much needed funds to support the Inverness Welfare Centre. 44-879 'Fun'draiser MND Scotland Do you want to get that 'feel good factor' helping out a charity, do you have some friends/family that might want to join you in one of our existing fundraising events or alternatively do you want to organise your own event - contact us now 44-878 Events Assistant MND Scotland We require volunteers to assist at our charity events in your local area. Acting as route marshalls, registration work or can collection duties you will help in raising funds for the charity. 44-881 Massage Therapist The Butterfly Trust A massage therapist will provide treatment that will help reduce stress and anxiety to adults with cystic fibrosis whilst they are in hospital. The can dramatically improve morale and spirits during a stressful time. 44-882 Fundraiser The Butterfly Trust As a fundraiser you will have your chance to help plan, organise and take part in fun, exciting events to help raise funds. Bring along your own ideas to help us make it happen. 44-887 Events Volunteer Action for Children - Scotland Volunteers to organise local events. Events range from coffee mornings and race nights to school plays and balls. 44-888 Guess the name Soft Toys Action for Children - Scotland Volunteers to assist in placing our 'Guess the name Soft Toys' in shops throughout Scotland. In doing this, you will be helping Action for Children help the children who need it most. 44-889 Can Collector Action for Children - Scotland Volunteers will help place, empty and bank the contents. The task involves placing a small number of these in shops, pubs, clubs or visitor attractions in your local area and then regularly checking how they are doing and banking the contents. You will provided with all the resources you require. Ref. 44-890 Event & Shopping Centre Can Collector Action for Children - Scotland Volunteers to assist with can collections at different events including shopping centres, football matches and supermarkets. Ref. 44-917 Special Events Guide The Nartional Trust of Scotland We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers for special events at Culloden to guide tours, answers questions and become a Jacobite. Ref 44- 921 Fundraising Assistant The Highland - Russia Connection To assist the Chair and the rest of the committee in the work of the charity in fundraising, giving ideas and help on the day of the actual fundraising events |
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