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The Wisecraft Joinery Workshop provides joinery and woodworking activities to support our clients journey of recovery by creating and repairing furniture, garden pieces and small craft items. The activities provide a foundation for our clients to build self-confidence and to gain skills which may support their recovery and possibly lead to employment. We are looking for volunteers to develop good relationships with clients, and provide support and guidance in the use of tools and equipment, under the direction of the joinery supervisor. Skills and Experience No experience is necessary although it is desirable that you will have some DIY, woodwork and/or joinery skills. If you have the following skills and experience then we would love to hear from you – Enthusiastic – Passion and commitment to deliver a positive service Engaging – A good listener with a good sense of humour who likes to motivate and encourage participation. Knowledge of any aspect of joinery or woodwork is desirable but we can also provide some training. Location Wisecraft, 10 Lower Mill Street, Blairgowrie PH10 6NG Availability If you have any time available Monday to Thursday we’d love to hear from you. Benefits of Volunteering at PKAVS You will be joining a friendly and welcoming team that is dedicated to making a difference in the local community. An opportunity to share your skills, experience, and interests. You’ll be provided with a full induction programme to ensure you settle into your volunteering role with ongoing training programmes. There will be the opportunity to gain valuable experience and continuous learning. We can provide references in relation to your volunteering role if you are going into employment. More information on the Walled Garden and Wisecraft service can be found at: https://www.pkavs.org.uk/wisecraft-the-walled-garden/ If you would like to get involved please complete the application form telling us about your skills, experiences and interests and email to volunteering@pkavs.org.uk, alternatively applications can be posted or dropped off at – The Gateway, North Methven Street, Perth PH1 5PP We would love to hear from you, and once we receive your application we will be in touch to arrange a meet up at the service where we can introduce you to the work that we do.

We are looking for a team of volunteers to lead walks throughout Perth and Kinross, supervising clients and to inspire and encourage client participation. Our activities encourage clients to improve confidence and self-esteem, becoming more socially connected and enhancing their journey of recovery. Skills and Experience No experience is necessary. A First Aid certificate and Paths For All Walk Leader creditation would be advantageous but training can be provided If you have the following skills and experience then we would love to hear from you – Enthusiastic – Passion and commitment to deliver a positive service Engaging – A good listener with a good sense of humour who likes to motivate and encourage participation. Knowledgeable about the benefits of exercise and being active and enjoy motivating people of all backgrounds, while being part of a team developing good relationships with our clients and contributing to their health and wellbeing. Location Wisecraft, 10 Lower Mill Street, Blairgowrie PH10 6NG Availability If you have any time available on either Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday we’d love to hear from you. Benefits of Volunteering at PKAVS You will be joining a friendly and welcoming team that is dedicated to making a difference in the local community. An opportunity to share your skills, experience, and interests. You’ll be provided with a full induction programme to ensure you settle into your volunteering role with ongoing training programmes. There will be the opportunity to gain valuable experience and continuous learning. We can provide references in relation to your volunteering role if you are going into employment. As a PKAVS volunteer you will meet new people, have fun and learn new skills while helping others and playing an important part in contributing to your local community. More information on the Walled Garden and Wisecraft service can be found at: https://www.pkavs.org.uk/wisecraft-the-walled-garden/ If you would like to get involved please complete the application form telling us about your skills, experiences and interests and email to volunteering@pkavs.org.uk, alternatively applications can be posted or dropped off at – The Gateway, North Methven Street, Perth PH1 5PP We would love to hear from you, and once we receive your application we will be in touch to arrange a meet up at the service where we can introduce you to the work that we do.

As part of our Creative Wellbeing focus, we provide activities under the categories of Arts and Craft, Music, Performance/Drama and Creative Writing. Activities are provided in a supported environment to help improve confidence and self-esteem, working with each individual towards their recovery and improved overall wellbeing. We are looking for volunteers to assist in the preparation of activities and to inspire and encourage client participation. Skills and Experience No experience is necessary as we can provide you with the necessary training. If you have the following qualities and interests, then we would love to hear from you – Enthusiastic – Passion and commitment to deliver a positive service. Engaging – A good listener with a warm sense of humour who likes to motivate and encourage participation. Knowledge of any of our four arts areas, not essential as training can be provided, it is however an excellent opportunity for you to showcase any specific skills and interests you may have. Location Wisecraft, 10 Lower Mill Street, Blairgowrie PH10 6NG Availability If you have any time available Monday to Thursday we’d love to hear from you. Benefits of Volunteering at PKAVS You will be joining a friendly and welcoming team that is dedicated to making a difference in the local community. An opportunity to share your skills, experience, and interests. You’ll be provided with a full induction programme to ensure you settle into your volunteering role with ongoing training programmes. There will be the opportunity to gain valuable experience and continuous learning. We can provide references in relation to your volunteering role if you are going into employment. As a PKAVS volunteer you will meet new people, have fun and learn new skills while helping others and playing an important part in contributing to your local community. More information on The Walled Garden and Wisecraft service can be found at: www.pkavs.org.uk/wisecraft-the-walled-garden/ If you would like to get involved please complete the application form telling us about your skills, experiences and interests and email to volunteering@pkavs.org.uk, alternatively applications can be posted or dropped off at – The Gateway, North Methven Street, Perth PH1 5PP We would love to hear from you, and once we receive your application we will be in touch to arrange a meet up at the service where we can introduce you to the work that we do.

Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) saves and improves lives across Scotland, delivering expert paramedic care at the scene of time-critical emergencies. Our fundraising volunteers play a vital role in raising awareness and funds for SCAA across Scotland. Can Collectors raise tens of thousands in change each year. Can Collectors volunteer in their chosen area placing new and collecting full cans. It is a very flexible role to suit you with little time required. Role Summary Speak with local shops and businesses about the life-saving work SCAA provides and placing a new can if they are happy. Keep SCAA updated on locations of cans. Monitor your area of cans if they need collected. Some are busier than others. Uplift full cans and providing clean, empty cans. Count and bank locally (some banks have change counters, but not all). Contact the office with details of the funds, they will send a thank you and update you on how much was raised.

Combating violence against women is a priority. Sadly, such behaviour exists here in Orkney. White Ribbon Orkney is part of a world-wide movement, and we are looking for additional volunteer speakers to be trained and engage with non-perpetrating men to educate about violence against women and what they can do to help eliminate it. Volunteer speakers will be assisted and supported to deliver presentations to encourage men to take the pledge - ‘never to commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women in all its forms ‘. We rely on support of volunteers to pass on the messages of the campaign through grassroots conversations and by holding speaker events, which are only limited by their imagination. Speakers are asked to consider what opportunities may be presented through their private and professional lives to deliver this key message. If this is you then we want to hear from you to help make a difference? What could a volunteer gain from the experience? Volunteers would be supporting the campaign to reduce violence against women and girls and would be part of a world-wide movement, rooted firmly in Orkney. They would gain experience of public speaking and help develop their network.

They are recruiting a team of Charity Ambassadors to help develop engagement across each Region, to maximise opportunities to raise funds and increase support from the Community. You will be actively involved with The Charity on the ground and play a key role working alongside the Regional Community Fundraisers: -Identifying various opportunities in your local area to raise awareness of The Charity & their wide range of Fundraising Campaigns. This could be anything from contacting your local supermarkets Community Champion and organising an information stand and bucket collection or supporting a Supporter Group meet up in your area. -Representing The Charity in your area, by undertaking presentations and cheque collections at schools, local companies and community groups -Helping to recruit new fundraisers and supporting those who are already signed up for a campaign, in your area. For example, attending a local Twilight Walk or promoting The Big Bake to local companies.

Moray Reach Out (MRO) helps adults with disabilities gain a real sense of purpose and pride. We provide a safe space for individuals to grow and achieve. Adults with disabilities gain a real sense of purpose and pride, participating in meaningful work placements; creating products and providing services supported by our devoted staff and volunteers. We currently have four training sites in Elgin and Buckie and a broad range of projects: MRO Yarns & Crafts, MRO Embroidery, MRO Recycling Buckie & Elgin, MRO Thrift Shop, MRO Art Yarn and MRO Upcycling. Each social enterprise consists of two aspects: training and trading. They all provide valuable opportunities to our trainees, while also offering high quality products and services that the trainees are proud to be involved in. If any of these projects are of interest to you and you have skills that can help our trainees, please contact us for more information. PVG is required, costs for this will be reimbursed by MRO.

Police Scotland are looking for interested and motivated people to volunteer within the Police Scotland Youth Volunteers group (PSYV) in Moray. Do you have a small amount of time to spare? You would assist with the supervision of youth volunteers (between 13 and 17 Years old) to engage and help the local community by volunteering at organised events and at weekly sessions. Youth volunteers are encouraged to promote good citizenship, break down barriers and promote ways to make Scotland communities safer. Weekly sessions Tuesday's 1900-2130 hours at Moray College. Events happen at weekends, we are looking at a pool of volunteers to help out. PSYV try to commit to one event per month. You must be at least 18 years of age and must be able to dedicate a minimum of 3 hours a month for any volunteering events. Each adult volunteer will be required to join the protecting vulnerable groups scheme (PVG). This process will be managed by PSYV once you are accepted into the programme.

Community Outreach Volunteers are responsible for supporting the LGBT+ Outreach Coordinator (LOC) on all events and PR opportunities. This includes working with the LOC by promoting Four Pillars services. Offering advice, guidance and sign posting when attending events and the preparation and execution of one off events such as World Aids Day (this does not include Grampian Pride). Other basic duties include keeping track of attendees, keeping event areas clean and other tasks as set out by the LOC. No qualifications are needed for this role as full training will be given. A strong outgoing personality is recommended for this role as you will be expected to approach and engage with service users. Four Pillars will be hosting various events across Moray, including Keith, Dufftown, Forres, Buckie and Elgin. We hold events in coffee shops and libraries and other venues across Moray. We cannot provide transport, but can cover travel expenses. Ideally we are looking for our volunteers to live locally, so they can possibly run the event on their own once they have experience and training.

Express Group (Fife) Ltd is a mental health charity, operating in Fife for 45 years. They provide group activities and engage with people over 18 experiencing poor mental health. They are looking for Volunteer Cooks who can prepare simple cooked lunches for groups between 5 and 15 people. Groups meet once, twice or three times a week but there is no need to commit to each day at one location. Groups run from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm with lunch served around 12 noon; the cook can start at a suitable time to achieve this, finishing when clearing up has finished. Each venue has a good size and well-equipped kitchen. Lunch provided and travel expenses reimbursed. Free parking available at all venues. Check this website for more details https://www.expressgroupfife.org.uk