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DEBRA is a national charity and patient support organisation for people living with the rare, extremely painful, genetic skin blistering condition, Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) also known as ‘Butterfly Skin’. EB causes the skin to become very fragile and tear or blister at the slightest touch. With your help we can find treatments and cure(s) for EB. Volunteering in a DEBRA shop can teach you new skills as well as meeting new people and gaining experience in retail. The role involves: - Operating a till to take cash and card payments - Engaging with customers on the shop floor - Replenishing stock on the shop floor - Recording donor details for gift aid - Creating eye catching displays

We’ve been invited to take part in a special opportunity with Scotmid/Semi-Chem stores, who are supporting Alzheimer Scotland as their Charity of the Year. This means we can have a presence in local stores to help raise awareness and fundraise for people living with dementia – and we’d love your help!   What’s Involved: Stores are open 7 days a week from 6am/7am until 10pm, so you can choose dates and times that suit you. You can help by collecting donations and chatting to shoppers to raise awareness. You can volunteer for just one or two hours, or longer if you wish – it’s completely flexible. We’ll provide t-shirts, and you won’t need to handle any money – the Scotmid store team will take care of counting donations after your session. When: Opportunities are available anytime from now through until August 2026. This is a lovely way to get involved, and fundraise for a cause close to many of us. If you or someone you know would be interested in taking part, please complete/submit the following: Scotmid Charity of the Year Volunteering Opportunity 2026 – Fill out form 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 for your emails, just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out, then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow.

Police Scotland Youth Volunteers (PSYV) promotes a practical way for young people to understand policing by supporting the Police in their local area through volunteering. As part of this, young people are given a chance for their voice to be heard and are encouraged to promote good citizenship. The Police Scotland Youth Volunteers Programme gives young people an insight into policing in Scotland and inspires them to participate positively in their communities. PSYV in Scotland aim to: Promote a practical understanding of policing amongst all young people; Encourage the spirit of adventure and good citizenship; Support local policing priorities through volunteering; Give young people a chance to be heard; and Inspire young people to participate positively in their communities. Volunteers have actively supported policing in Scotland for over 100 years by joining the service as Special Constables. The PSYV programme gives young people of all backgrounds a positive means of engagement with the police service. Through regular training and participation in community safety initiatives, youth and adult volunteers are given opportunities to overcome barriers and discover their talents whilst making a positive contribution to their communities. PSYV is heavily reliant on the goodwill of Adult Volunteers who give up their time to support their local PSYV group and assist with the supervision of the Youth Volunteers at both local sessions and volunteering events. As an Adult Volunteer you be expected to dedicate a minimum of three hours per month for volunteering events and attend training forums. Each Adult Volunteer will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG). This process will be managed by the PSYV programme.

The Police Scotland Youth Volunteers Programme (PSYV) promotes a practical way for young people to understand policing by supporting the Police in their local area through volunteering. As part of this, young people are given a chance for their voice to be heard and are encouraged to promote good citizenship. The PSYV give young people an insight into policing in Scotland and inspires them to participate positively in their communities. PSYV in Scotland aim to: Promote an understanding of policing amongst young people; Encourage the spirit of adventure and good citizenship; Give young people a chance to be heard; and Give young people opportunities to participate positively in their communities. What do we do? Weekly meeting promoting teamwork, learning and wellbeing; volunteering opportunities in their communities to gain their Saltire Awards and counts towards the volunteering element of the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Previous activities and events have included: charity events; police open days; leaflet drops; crime reduction initiatives; large-scale events such as the Tall Ships Races and the Edinburgh Tattoo; local authority run events and lots more!