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We are looking for new members to join Edinburgh Living History. Edinburgh Living History (ELH) is a multi-award-winning group of costumed interpreters. They devise all their own improvised performances and perform to audiences at events including murder mysteries and promenade plays. They assist with school programmes and special tours where they interact with audiences, primarily as the Edwardian residents who lived in Lauriston Castle in the early 20th century. For more information and details on how to apply, please visit: Volunteering | Museums and Galleries Edinburgh (edinburghmuseums.org.uk)

To support hospital staff to enhance patient experience. Core Duties include: · To liaise with Senior Charge Nurse or Senior Ward Member to plan the day’s activities. · To assist with practical preparation/setting up and clearing away of any group materials. · To take part in Arts & Crafts/Board Games or other focused activities. · To support, encourage and enable group participants to engage with and take part in group activities. · To listen to and talk with patients. · To provide companionship to patients who may have few visitors. · One to one contact with patients. Some periods of sole responsibility. · To wear an ID badge at all times while on duty. · Respecting confidentiality, maintaining the persons dignity and comply with the NHS Tayside Confidentiality Policies. · To comply with NHS Tayside volunteering policies and guidelines. · To be aware of and comply with NHS Tayside policies relevant to the role eg Health & Safety, Infection Prevention Control, Social Media etc. · To feed back any concerns regarding the wellbeing of patients to nursing staff in the first instance. · To attend mandatory training as required. These are the primary core duties of an Activity Assistant Volunteer; however certain activities can be changed or amended to suit requirements, under the supervision of Senior Charge Nurse or Senior Ward Member Voluntary Services Team.

To support hospital staff to enhance patient experience. Core Duties include: · To liaise with Activity Support Worker to plan the day’s activities. · To assist with practical preparation/setting up and clearing away of any group materials. · To take part in Arts & Crafts/Board Games or other focused activities. · To support, encourage and enable group participants to engage with and take part in group activities. · To listen to and talk with patients. · To provide companionship to patients who may have few visitors. · One to one contact with patients. Some periods of sole responsibility. · To wear an ID badge at all times while on duty. · Respecting confidentiality, maintaining the persons dignity and comply with the NHS Tayside Confidentiality Policies. · To comply with NHS Tayside volunteering policies and guidelines. · To be aware of and comply with NHS Tayside policies relevant to the role eg Health & Safety, Infection Prevention Control, Social Media etc. · To feed back any concerns regarding the wellbeing of patients to nursing staff in the first instance. · To attend mandatory training as required. These are the primary core duties of an Activity Assistant Volunteer, however certain activities can be changed or amended to suit requirements, under the supervision of the Senior Charge Nurse, Senior Ward Member or Activity Support Worker.

To support hospital staff to enhance patient experience. Core Duties include: · To liaise with Activity Support Worker to plan the day’s activities. · To assist with practical preparation/setting up and clearing away of any group materials. · To take part in Arts & Crafts/Board Games or other focused activities. · To support, encourage and enable group participants to engage with and take part in group activities. · To listen to and talk with patients. · To provide companionship to patients who may have few visitors. · One to one contact with patients. Some periods of sole responsibility. · To feed back any concerns regarding the wellbeing of patients to nursing staff in the first instance. · To wear ID badge at all times while on duty. · Respecting confidentiality, maintaining the persons dignity and comply with the NHS Tayside Confidentiality Policies. · To comply with NHS Tayside volunteering policies and guidelines. · To be aware of and comply with NHS Tayside policies relevant to the role eg Health & Safety, Infection Prevention Control, Social Media etc. · To feed back any concerns regarding the wellbeing of patients to nursing staff in the first instance. · To attend mandatory training as required. These are the primary core duties of an Activity Assistant Volunteer, however certain activities can be changed or amended to suit requirements, under the supervision of the Senior Charge Nurse, Senior Ward Member or Activity Support Worker.

During weekly Positive Notes Singing Groups (Mondays) the volunteer will accompany Occupational Therapy staff on a musical instrument, a piano/keyboard is provided in the rehearsal room but guitar may also be possible. The Volunteer will lead vocal warm ups and also some of the singing. This may suit a music student, retired teacher or someone with experience of working with choirs or musicals. The Volunteer must be able to read sheet music, adjust keys of songs to suit vocal range, adjust timing to suit the singers and play to a good level. As you will be working with vulnerable adults you will need to be friendly and understanding as the group has of a wide range of additional needs and varying levels of ability. Client Group: Adults with Learning Disabilities Core Duties Include: · Assisting the OT/OTA to deliver the session’s planned programme of activities, vocal games, vocal warm ups, playing songs, teaching new songs. · Managing your own sheet music. · Contributing ideas for vocal warm ups and song suggestions. · Asking the OT/OTA to deal with any client concerns during the session or direct clients to OT staff. · Complying with NHS Tayside Policy relating to all aspects of volunteering. · Wearing ID badge at all times whilst in the session. Additional Duties may include: · Teaching/demonstrating to clients how to play ukuleles, xylophones, chime bars. · Accompanying singers at a show twice a year.

The Heriot's Beavers and Cubs groups need help! They meet on a Friday evening between 18:30 and 20:00 at George Heriot's School. Cubs are aged 8-10 and Beavers 6-8 years old. The Assistant Leader will support the operation of the group, in particular the planning and delivery of a balanced programme with the help of the Section Leaders. They will actively support and promote the achievement of badges and awards and support the delivery of a safe, exciting and stimulating balanced programme.

Join the Oxfam community As a Young Volunteer we can boost your confidence and CV by teaching you all about what goes into making our fantastic shop thrive. You can keep busy in the stockroom sorting and checking donations or be on the shop floor, serving customers and putting stock out on sale. Or get involved with social media and online retail. Whatever suits you! Best of all you’ll be raising vital funds to support people facing poverty around the world. About this role We will give you all the training and support you need so you will develop your skills as part of our team. You don’t need to have any experience – we’ve got you covered. You can also get some lunch and travel costs too. Whatever you need, we’re here to help. You can focus on any part of volunteering that interests you the most. As a Young Volunteer you’ll develop skills that boost your confidence. Why not try a bit of everything? Sorting donations including checking and pricing Serving customers on the till Create stylish window displays Keeping the shop fully stocked Helping donors as they come in Counts towards Duke of Edinburgh / Saltire Awards Young Volunteers The minimum age to volunteer with Oxfam is 14 years old. You can apply when you're 13. We require parental consent for any volunteer under the age of 18 so it is important to put your date of birth on your application. You can find out more about safeguarding on our website. Volunteering that works for you Volunteering can be very flexible to suit you. So even if your availability or skills don’t match this role, get in touch and we will find something right for you. By volunteering for a few hours a week, you will meet new people and have some fun for a good cause. If you can’t apply online, please visit the shop for a paper form or contact us on givetime@oxfam.org.uk Everyone has something to offer At Oxfam we know that everybody can make a real difference. People come to us for all sorts of reasons, from all backgrounds, and we will do what we can to find a role which works for you. You can find out more about volunteering with Oxfam here. What happens next? After you apply the manager will ask you to come in for an initial chat with your parents/guardian if possible. This is not an interview, just a chance to get an idea of what you'd like to do in the shop. From there you can meet the rest of the volunteer team and get involved with whatever area of the shop takes your interest!

Friendly Compassionate volunteers to help support a Womans Group in Thurso For people struggling with isolation. volunteers can help with activities, crafts and a listening ear. commitment 4-6 hours per month , Training provided and this opportunity subject to an enhanced PVG check.

Can you raise and maintain awareness of Pushing Out the Boat, the North East's magazine of new writing and art, throughout the year and help promote our sales? We're looking for someone to: 1. organise publicity for the calls for submissions to forthcoming issues of our magazine 2. organise publicity for our events including the launch of new issues and the occasional reading events we hold ourselves or contribute to 3. assist with the planning and running of our events 4. run our social media accounts – Facebook, Twitter and Instagram 5. draft and issue media releases as required, seek opportunities for publicity in the media, and maintain our database of media contacts 6. draft our twice-yearly newsletter to our database of supporters and friends 7. draft and recommend an annual public relations plan for Pushing Out the Boat 8. review, refresh and add to these activities. 9. attend and contribute to monthly team meetings. You’ll need some understanding and experience of public relations, and you’ll probably get more out of the role if you’re interested in the arts. We’re a small friendly group based in and around Aberdeen and will help you get up to speed with our current activities and the way we do things. We are a friendly group of volunteers whose meetings and events are held in or near Aberdeen. Please browse our website at https://www.pushingouttheboat.co.uk/ to get a feel for what we do. A fantastic opportunity to assist and all volunteer help is greatly appreciated. Please contact Roger White, Coordinator at email: coordinator@pushingouttheboat.co.uk or telephone: 07925822489 to discuss.

Early Intervention is a neurodivergent safe space for neuro divergent children and their families. A non-judgmental environment where you can be your true authentic self. Managed by volunteers we offer specialist support - Speech and Language therapy, Music Therapy, Pet therapy, and opportunities for children up to 9 years old to socialise with their neurokin whilst empowering them to embrace their identity, we also offer opportunities for semi structured play, arts and crafts and sensory messy play. Looking for friendly volunteers to help us support families at sessions, no experience necessary but would especially love to hear from those with lived experience - neurodivergent adults and or people with a close connection to neurodiversity or ASN for example an autistic family member. Although no experience is necessary, we would love to hear from any practicing/retired or student Speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, play therapists, teachers, or those with experience in social care and early years childcare. Early Intervention is a volunteer-led organisation which has been providing services to neurodivergent children and their families since February 2022. This is an exciting time to get involved with us as we are seeking to develop the services we offer and to look at making the transition to becoming a Scottish Charity. A fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference. All volunteer assistance is greatly appreciated. For more details please contact Linda Lumsden, Early Intervention Founder/Volunteer at email: info@earlyintervention.org.uk or telephone: 07867 524150.