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The Croft Family Support Supporting Visitors at HMP Barlinnie Welcoming, Connecting, and Supporting Families and Visitors is at the core of what we do here at the Croft! Providing practical and emotional support, information, and advice to the families impacted by a loved one’s imprisonment at HMP Barlinnie to help make their visiting experience the best it can be under the circumstances. Our volunteers are a massively important part of our team at the Croft and we are so thankful for the time they dedicate to us. The role of a volunteer can be varied or specific and we want to work with you to find the role that suits you best We are looking for a male volunteer to support our Addictions Outreach Worker to deliver groups within the local community. Ideally, the volunteer would have lived experience in this area as the individual's experience is recognized as a valuable asset to those being supported. The role would include: . Providing a warm welcome to group members . Providing information, advice, and emotional/practical support . Helping to set up and facilitate the session . Providing light refreshments This would suit someone with lived experience who is reliable and a good communicator with a non-judgemental approach. This opportunity will also provide the volunteer with experience and skills to enhance their CV and give an insight into the Criminal Justice System. Full induction will be provided for the role with ongoing support meetings. The slots available are: the dates for the sessions are to be confirmed Volunteers are subject to a PVG Disclosure application If you are interested in applying for this opportunity please click ‘Apply’ bottom below (available if registered and logged in). We will reply to your email within 5 working days when we will arrange to meet you for an informal chat. If you have not heard from us within this time, please contact Volunteer Glasgow.

Are you passionate about our islands, ocean and marine life? Do you want to help make a difference to our shores being polluted with litter? We need people like you! We are currently looking to fill a number of voluntary positions: Coastal Ambassador

Costal Ambassadors have a presence at community events, help organise beach cleans, deliver talks and presentations to the general public and specific audiences in a variety of settings. They keep records of numbers engaged talks delivered and give events debrief to see CCOH.

Join our team and help us deliver our exciting ideas through out the island of Lewis. Applicants must be based in the Western Isles.