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To assist members attending The Carron Stroke Chest and Heart Group. This can include helping to set up and clear the room when needed, helping with teas and coffees, participating and helping members to take part in safely organised activities whilst maintaining confidentiality of the group.

This is a great opportunity to support an up and coming social enterprise that provides music workshops, with their social media presence. This will involve updating social media sites, replying to comments and sharing relevant articles

Looking to make a difference? STAND International take groups of volunteers/learners who are socially or economically disadvantaged who are living in Scotland along with mentors and provide short term volunteering opportunities abroad. STAND International provide Short term volunteering opportunities abroad for people who have experienced being socially or economically disadvantaged in Scotland, to travel overseas to in 2020. Enabling volunteers to become involved in a supported group of people, varying in size from 8 to 15 people and travelling from Scotland to a different country. Whilst abroad volunteers are supposed to assist in various opportunities from renovation and construction work, children's camps, camp's for kids and adults with disabilities or working with animals and environmental work. The majority of the costs to take part are covered by our funders however volunteers are expected to do some fundraising towards the trip. As well as full pre departure training. Volunteers may also receive 3 months support upon returning to Scotland to ensure they can harness their new found learning into either further training, employment or volunteering opportunities in Scotland. As well as short-term volunteer opportunities we have places available for mentors. Mentors provide support and assistance to volunteers while they take on the challenge of volunteering abroad as well as additional support for 3 months upon return to Scotland enabling volunteers to best utilise the experience gained. Mentor costs are covered although there is some expectation of securing some matched funding. There is an option for those who perhaps did not feel that they had the skills or experience to become mentors to join the team as a trainee mentor. This year we have opened non-funded places to volunteers who do not meet the funding requirements. This will enable volunteers who do not meet the funding criteria to take part in a trip to Belarus by funding their place. The changes regarding non-funded places have been in response to a number of enquiries and subsequence discussions with individuals and referring agencies that like STAND International wish to ensure that access to the opportunity to assist others in the wider global village is open to any person who wishes to take part. We have 6 trips planned for 2020, 2 trips to Belarus and 4 to Romania. The age range of volunteers to Belarus is 16 - 28 years and Romania is from 16 - 65 years old allowing for a greater number of people to participate. ROMANIA trips - March, May, August and October 2020 BELARUS trips - July & September 2020 If you are interested in any of the above and want to discuss any of this further or want to chat through possible referrals then please drop me an email or give me a call on 01315559102 or email morag.crichton@standinternational.org or steven.ferguson@standinternational.org

Based in health, care and community settings, CCL is a service that promotes wellbeing by offering an active spiritual listening service. CCL helps people explore their deepest hurts and draw strength from their own inner resources and from the communities of support around them. CCL is a short term, early intervention model of person-centred, assets-based, spiritual listening with the aim of promoting personal and communal spiritual wellbeing. We are looking for volunteers to become listeners with the following experience: 1. Recognition of a spiritual dimension to life in self and/or others (create a safe space for the person to verbalise whatever gets in the way of their wellbeing and resilience) 2. Personal resilience, receptiveness to the pain of others 3. High degree of reflexivity, ability to recognise own inner process 4. Accepting and non-judgmental presence, commitment to person-centred ways of being and doing 5. Advanced communication skills, ability to handle raw feelings and emotions 6. Ability to foster wellbeing and autonomy rather than cultivate neediness and dependency 7. Ability to hold clear boundaries about issues and relationships 8. Ability to demonstrate previous experience in active listening it is expected that potential Listeners would be able to demonstrate these skills within their training and continue to develop these qualities when delivering the service. Based in a health care setting, usually a GP Practice. Commitment to 4 days training and a half day a week am/pm listening. Referral based listening service usually from GP or other Health Professionals. If you have any questions or would like to discuss our volunteer opportunity please contact Evonne Llewellyn, Community Chaplaincy Listening Service Volunteer Coordinator at evonne.llewellyn@nhs.net or call 07584 217192.

Help us and join Scotland’s fight against coronavirus. Volunteering as a Community Kindness Supporter means you will be helping the most vulnerable people in Scotland to stay safe and well at home. Our charity supports people with chest, heart and stroke conditions every day and right now those people are the most at risk in the country. Many are scared, worried and isolated and need our help more than ever. That is why this role as a Community Kindness Supporter is so important. Volunteering to be a Community Kindness Supporter will help people living with our conditions who may be isolated and stuck in their homes. In this role, you'll be matched with someone local to you that needs help with deliveries of shopping and essential items such as medication, which they otherwise may not be able to obtain. This role is flexible to suit your availability as an appropriate time/ day will be arranged between you and the service user. Driving is not essential to this role, though it would useful for transporting shopping. Volunteers must have no underlying health conditions, don’t get a flu jag and under 70 years old to be a Community Kindness Volunteer. Before applying for this role, consider whether you are well enough to do so. We encourage everyone to adhere to the NHS guidance on how best to avoid COVID-19. If you are well and interested in this role, please click the ‘apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). You can also contact the coordinator directly via the email provided below. Please be patient, due to increased service demand coordinators may take slightly longer to get back to you.

Are you over 18 years old and looking to get more involved with your local community? Do you enjoy working with people? Are you passionate about mental health awareness and mental wellbeing? If this sounds like you Baba Yangu Foundation needs you! Baba Yangu foundation is a registered charity offering you the opportunity to help people within the African/ Afro-Caribbean community seek out mental well being options within a community setting. We know that your time is precious so we will work with you to make sure you to get the most out of your experience with us. From planning and organising meetings with partners, fundraiser responsibilities and impacting people’s lives on a personal level! Later after being with the project for a while on you might like to contribute to our fundraiser events, group discussions, planning and other activities such as support groups. Our main objective is to eradicate the stigma and isolation associated with mental illness in our community, while assisting those in need, to gain access and treatment options. If you are a good communicator who shares our values of wellbeing for all, co-operation and equality, Baba Yangu invites you to get in touch. If you are interested please click the ‘apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email or phone call. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on 0141 226 3431.

To distribute leaflets on behalf of Clarity Walk CIC

We provide short term volunteering opportunities abroad for people who have experienced being socially or economically disadvantaged in Scotland, to travel overseas to in 2020. Enabling volunteers to become involved in a supported group of people, varying in size from 8 to 15 people and travelling from Scotland to a different country. Whilst abroad volunteers are supported to assist in various opportunities from renovation and construction work, children's camps, camps for kids and adults with disabilities or working with animals and environmental work. The majority of the costs to take part are covered by our funders, however volunteers are expected to do some fundraising towards the trip. As well as full pre departure training, volunteers may also receive 3 months support upon returning to Scotland to ensure they can harness their new found learning into either further training, employment or volunteering opportunities in Scotland. As well as short-term volunteer opportunities we have places available for mentors. Mentors provide support and assistance to volunteers while they take on the challenge of volunteering abroad as well as additional support for 3 months upon return to Scotland enabling volunteers to best utilise the experience gained. Mentor costs are covered although there is some expectation of securing some matched funding. There is an option for those who perhaps did not feel that they had the skills or experience to become mentors to join the team as aa trainee mentor. This year we have opened non-funded places to volunteers who do not meet the funding requirements. This will enable volunteers who do not meet the funding criteria to take part in a trip to Belarus by funding their place. The changes regarding non-funded places have been in response to a number of enquiries and subsequent discussions with individuals and referring agencies that like STAND International wish to ensure that access to the opportunity to assist others in the wider global village is open to any person who wishes to take part. We have 6 trips planned for 2020, 2 trips to Belarus and 4 to Romania. The age range of volunteers for Belarus is from 16 - 28 years and Romania is from 16 - 65 years old allowing for a greater number of people to participate. ROMANIA trips - March, May, August and October 2020 BELARUS trips - July and September 2020

Have you ever thought about volunteering and spending some valuable time helping animals? Why not come and join the Scottish SPCA family as a volunteer? Volunteering is a great way to get involved in animal welfare and is such a rewarding way to spend some of your free time. Even the roles that don’t involve direct contact with the animals, such as helping out on a busy reception desk at an animal rescue and rehoming centre contribute massively to what we do to improve the quality of life of Scotland’s animals. Our volunteers make such a difference to the work we do. We literally could not do our job without them. All year round, they selflessly work hard to help animals who deserve a second chance. From our wildlife centre to our animal rescue officers, not to mention our veterinary teams, headquarters, and other animal rescue and rehoming centres, there’s an opportunity for everyone. We are looking for a number of committed, caring volunteers with a passion for wildlife welfare to help us to transport wildlife casualties from our Glasgow ARRC, Cardonald and Dunbartonshire ARRC, Milton( Animal Rescue & Rehoming Centres) to our National Wildlife Centre in Fishross, Alloa. You will provide a safe and caring environment for the animals and maximise their comfort in the Satellite Wildlife Station. Duties will include safely and lawfully transporting the animals from the ARRCs to our National Wildlife Centre.You will attend to the welfare needs of the wildlife, including food preparation and diligently maintain and monitor animal records. What you will be doing Be caring, compassionate and humane in all dealings with animals To provide food and water as required To clean out and disinfect cages ready for the next casualty To carefully handle animals when transferring them between cages or placing them in containers for transport Report to your line manager immediately if you are concerned about an animal Keep satellite wildlife shed clean and tidy Dispose of rubbish in appropriate waste containers that are provided Complete general administration duties diligently and maintain / monitor animal records What's in it for you Volunteering with us is incredibly rewarding and in return for your time and commitment, you will gain invaluable experience helping Scotland's leading animal charity. You will be part of the wider SSPCA Team, dedicated to championing Scotland's animals. To undertake this role, we require you to have a full, clean UK driving licence.We also require that you have unrestricted access to a smart phone capable of downloading and running the App that we will use to communicate with you. If you are interested please click the ‘apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email or phone call. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on 0141 226 3431.

to help organise fundraising events; contact businesses for sponsorship; and identify additional sources of funding