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FCK offers a warm and welcoming space, and a nutritious meal. We are so much more than that. The social aspect is a big part of what we do, tackling social isolation, seeing friendships grow and signposting people to other services. We also want to develop more activities as part of the FCK experience. Our volunteers talk about the "buzz" they get from being part of all this. You can be part of that too.

"Equal Futures (SC033799) Opportunity Name Community Event Volunteer Opportunity Description Equal Futures is a Scottish charity which aims to reduce social isolation for adults with a learning disability or autism. Community event volunteers attend and support our regular social events for focus people and their families in Ayrshire. Social events have a theme or activity (such as arts & crafts, coding, Zumba, martial arts, etc.) and volunteers join in with the focus people. This helps to build the focus people’s confidence and skills in social situations. Community event volunteers can also assist with planning and leading socials if this is of interest to you. This aspect may particularly appeal to people who are either currently or have been involved in community development, social work, youth work, event management, etc. Socials are scheduled, but volunteer attendance at socials is fully flexible and you can RSVP yes or no depending on your commitments. At the moment, socials are happening remotely via Zoom and are taking the form of 45-minute group catchup calls. The setting is informal and relaxed and is intended to provide sustained social contact for our focus people during the COVID-19 pandemic. Full training and PVG checks are still in place to ensure a positive volunteering experience. The role of community volunteer is a great chance to develop the ‘soft skills’ often requested by prospective employers: organisation, commitment, relationship building, communication, creativity, positivity and teamwork. If you are interested in this volunteering opportunity, we will process your application and invite you to an informal interview to give you more information about the role and to see how we can best support you in your volunteering journey. Benefits & Perks • Paid expenses • References provided in support of your job/internship applications • Volunteer development plan created if you have specific goals or skills you wish to develop • Great experience for your CV • Comprehensive training • Regular check-ins and supervisions • A friendly and inclusive community Skills Required Our community event volunteers are: • Warm and friendly • Approachable • Compassionate • Flexible • Enthusiastic • Empathetic • Sociable • Good listeners We request a time commitment of 1 academic/calendar year. Opportunity Name Volunteer Befriender Opportunity Description Equal Futures is a Scottish charity which aims to reduce social isolation for adults with a learning disability or autism. Equal Futures creates circles of support around focus people to help them achieve their goals and make social connections. Volunteer befrienders, as part of the circle of support, help the focus person to build their confidence and participate in social activities within their community. This may include participating in clubs/classes together or attending EF's monthly social events. Befrienders meet 1:1 with their focus person weekly or fortnightly. Due to COVID-19, befriending relationships are currently being initiated via text, email, phone, and video calls. We are hosting regular socials on Zoom, with befrienders and focus people attending these in place of the community activities which are currently suspended. Full training and PVG checks are still in place to ensure a positive volunteering experience and to allow a smooth transition for when in-person volunteering is possible in the future. This opportunity is a chance to make a real difference to an individual’s quality of life, whilst also developing the ‘soft skills’ often requested by prospective employers: communication, organisation, time management, responsibility, active listening, empathy and positivity. If you are interested in this volunteering opportunity, we will process your application and invite you to an informal interview to give you more information about the role and to see how we can best support you in your volunteering journey. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Equal Futures. Benefits & Perks • Paid expenses • References provided in support of your job/internship applications • Volunteer development plan created if you have specific goals or skills you wish to develop • Great experience for your CV • Comprehensive training • Regular check-ins and supervisions • A friendly and inclusive community Skills Required • Warm and friendly • Approachable • Compassionate • Flexible • Dependable • Empathetic • Reliable • Good listeners We request a time commitment of 1 academic/calendar year. Images if required"

Our volunteers help us look after this wonderful museum, welcome visitors from around the world and ensure that they have a fantastic experience while visiting. Our volunteer guides explain the museum's long history to our visitors, and help them understand more about the importance of Robert Burns. What’s included in the role? · Welcoming visitors and helping them to enjoy their visit · Ensuring that the property and its contents are respected and secure · Ensuring the people working and visiting the property remain safe at all times - Lending a hand in maintaining the surrounding gardens - Learning and explaining crafts that would be common in the time of Burns, such as spinning or ink-making Who will I be working with? Generally, you’ll be working with a team of other volunteers and Trust employees, and as you’ll usually volunteer on a specific shift, you’ll see the same volunteer team on a regular basis. If you need help while volunteering, your volunteer manager or another appointed person will also be around to assist. Who can volunteer with the Trust? We have an Equality and Diversity policy, and our volunteering opportunities are open to anyone to apply. After you apply, we’ll get in touch to arrange an informal chat with you, to help you understand a bit more about the role and see if it’s right for you. What if I need some extra help to volunteer? Most of our volunteer roles are flexible and can be tailored to meet your needs, although due to the shift pattern for this role, here we’re looking for volunteers who are regularly available at specific times. Our volunteer managers will be happy to discuss any help that you might need to volunteer, including adapting the role or assisting with volunteer expenses, when you first meet up. Benefits of Volunteering within this role: The opportunity to meet other like minded people to gain skills, knowledge and experience in the heritage and environment sector Join in social events and attend lectures, organised from time to time by properties and the National Trust for Scotland Learn about Scotland's history, culture and environment Meet people from all over the world Volunteer card entitling the holder to free entry to NTS properties and 20% discount in NTS shops (after 40 hours volunteering)

The award winning Robert Burns Birthplace Museum is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join its guiding team. Set among 10 acres of the poet's cherished Alloway countryside; the site comprises the famous Burns Cottage where the poet was born, the historic landmarks where he set his greatest work, the elegant monument and gardens created in his honour and a modern museum housing the world's most historic collection of his life and works. Volunteers in this role will be guiding in Burns cottage and its environs. This is a costumed role and volunteers will assume the persona of one of four historic characters associated with the cottage. (This can be delivered in 1st or 3rd person) Main duties: Escorting groups of visitors around the Cottage Providing spoken interpretation for a predetermined set of items. * This is a costumed role. Benefits of Volunteering within this role: The opportunity to meet other like minded people to gain skills, knowledge and experience in the heritage and environment sector Join in social events and attend lectures, organised from time to time by properties and the National Trust for Scotland Learn about Scotland's history, culture and environment Meet people from all over the world Volunteer card entitling the holder to free entry to NTS properties and 20% discount in NTS shops (after 40 hours volunteering)