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You will build relationships and connect with people, places and organisations to raise awareness of stroke and of the Stroke Association within the community. By building these relationships you will contribute to improving the experience of people affected by stroke where they live and work. We are looking for people who have: • A passion and enthusiasm for raising awareness of stroke • Ability and willingness to share how people affected by stroke can access support from the Stroke Association • An enjoyment of talking to people and communities, either one to one, or presenting to groups • A keenness to demonstrate our values, and to help improve care and support for stroke survivors • The ability to travel to venues and events by yourself. • A willingness to use technology e.g. ZOOM and Microsoft Teams to engage with people outside of your local area, and our intranet and learning platform to access resources and training

Having a conversation can have such a positive impact. That’s why we offer a Friendship Service which listens, provides friendship and offers support. We can talk about all sorts, from current interests, hobbies, personal and professional goals, top tier biscuits, time travel – the list is endless! The role of a Friendship Caller Volunteer is to provide friendship, companionship and a listening ear to people who are 50 and over and would benefit from a weekly chat. We are looking for volunteers who can volunteer 2-3 hours of their time on the same day each week.

A listening Ear provides a befriending service to people who are isolated and vulnerable, offering friendship, signposting, information and referral to other appropriate agencies. A Listening Ear is an open access service serving the communities of Dumfries and Galloway. Role Descriptor •Volunteer Ambassadors will identify and develop relationships with key Community spaces/ assets in order to display and promote the services of A Listening Ear, replenishing literature as required. •Volunteer Ambassadors will develop an understanding of community or wellbeing events, for the purpose of promoting the work of A Listening Ear to develop referral pathways,. •Volunteer Ambassadors will support the Volunteer Coordinator in planning and hosting localised events such as group befriending sessions, festive get togethers or volunteer drop in sessions.

A listening Ear provides a befriending service to people who are isolated and vulnerable, offering friendship, signposting, information and referral to other appropriate agencies. A Listening Ear is an open access service serving the communities of Dumfries and Galloway. Role Description: •Befriending will be delivered by volunteers through a telephone service, virtual befriending via zoom, skype or Whatsapp or face to face support. •Volunteers will call people in their own homes at a time that is mutually agreed between you and your phone friend. •Boundaries must be maintained at all times by volunteers, i.e., confidentiality, GDPR training will be provided). •Volunteers will be required to listen, chat and if required identify any appropriate support the person would benefit from signposting as necessary. •Volunteers must inform the Volunteer Coordinator of any concerns in relation to their phone friends in the first instance or request information on appropriate signposting services. •Volunteers are required to take part in induction and ongoing training and identify personal development and learning opportunities. •Volunteers should be available for agreed support and supervision sessions with the Volunteer Coordinator which may take place in person, over zoom or telephone at mutually agreed time and frequency of no less then every 8 weeks

A listening Ear provides a befriending service to people who are isolated and vulnerable, offering friendship, signposting, information and referral to other appropriate agencies. A Listening Ear is an open access service serving the communities of Dumfries and Galloway. Role Descriptor •Volunteer Ambassadors will identify and develop relationships with key Community spaces/ assets in order to display and promote the services of A Listening Ear, replenishing literature as required. •Volunteer Ambassadors will develop an understanding of community or wellbeing events, for the purpose of promoting the work of A Listening Ear to develop referral pathways,. •Volunteer Ambassadors will support the Volunteer Coordinator in planning and hosting localised events such as group befriending sessions, festive get togethers or volunteer drop in sessions.

Peer Support Volunteer - Bipolar Summary of Role: We would like to meet people who live with bipolar disorder and who have reached the point that they are managing their bipolar well. If you would like to spend a little of your time helping someone who has recently been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, then we would like to hear from you. The Volunteer Role (on-line and home-based): Working collaboratively with the Peer Workers and other colleagues, our Peer Support Volunteers provide complimentary practical and emotional support to those who have been newly diagnosed with bipolar. Our volunteers are able to utilise their lived experience of living well with bipolar disorder, to inspire and empower those who use the service to acquire and enhance skills to improve their personal resilience and enable them to live well with bipolar too. They will draw on their knowledge and skills to provide practical support in areas such as personal finance, budgeting, social inclusion, employability and education to support individuals to achieve their goals, to create meaningful and sustainable connections with other sources of support within their communities and instil a sense of hope for the future and what they can achieve. Volunteering times are flexible on any day, either morning, afternoon and evenings, to mutually suit the volunteer and the person benefitting from peer support. We would expect approximately 1 to 2 hours per week or fortnight time commitment

Will it suit me? You will be working as part of a team to ensure the smooth running of the group. We need reliable and friendly volunteers. If you are a good organiser and get a buzz from wanting to help others, then this role is perfect for you. You don’t need to have a macular condition nor sight loss; empathy and an understanding of its impact will help you to provide the best support. Key tasks: • Meet and greet – welcoming members and guests, sharing information, wrapping things up at the end. • Group programme – work with the group to organise guest speakers and social activities. • Meeting venue – acting as a local contact, reporting issues direct or to the regional manager. • Group promotion – supporting the regional manager to raise awareness and speak to people about the group. • Key contact – sharing updates with your regional manager and keeping in touch with members. • If required, become a signatory on the group bank account. Time commitment The group meets monthly. Four to five hours is all we need each month, with flexibility if things change for you.

As part of the RAF Association, our Connections Volunteers offer the vital connection and support our beneficiaries need. In this role, you will make a real difference by helping support a lonely individual via regular telephone calls. A RAF or forces background is not essential, and we welcome applications from all areas of the community. What’s in it for you? The opportunity to help members of the RAF community to feel less isolated and lonely and the sense of achievement having done this. It can help enhance your communication and listening skills, be very rewarding and you will gain a new meaningful relationship. 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 on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on info@volunteerglasgow.org

A Caseworker is someone who carries out work for the Royal Air Force Association on a voluntary basis by gathering information, asking questions and completing necessary forms and by doing so, you will make a real difference. You will also work closely with the Area Welfare Officer to complete each case successfully. An RAF or forces background is not essential, and we welcome applications from all areas of the community. What’s in it for you? This is an opportunity to play a key role in helping the RAF Association deliver valuable support to members of the RAF community and their families. You will receive ongoing support provided by both the Volunteering and Casework Team. 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 on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on info@volunteerglasgow.org

Our Carers Call dedicated telephone service supports over 800 carers in East Dunbartonshire. Volunteers call carers offering a chat, which may be about their caring situation or about anything at all. This can reduce the stress and isolation carers can experience. Volunteers are not there to solve problems but offer support and contact. Carers feedback reports they are relieved not to feel so alone and have access to other services offered by Carers Link or other organisations. Calls are made fortnightly, monthly or 3 monthly, so each caller has a dedicated list of carers to call