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At CHAS we care for children throughout Scotland and we're here for the whole family. Whether at home, in hospital, or visiting us at Rachel or Robin House, we'll give families the care and support they need, when they need it. Driving is a big part of keeping CHAS running smoothly. Our retail driver’s help deliver items for sale in the shops, they also ensure our vehicles are safe and cover many thousands of miles every year. What activities will I be involved in? Driving CHAS vehicles/your own car Collecting/delivering items between CHAS sites and supporters Loading and unloading vehicles General maintenance and checks, cleaning and refuelling vehicles What skills and abilities will I need to have? A friendly, professional manner A full UK driving licence Access to and use of own car and/or ability to drive CHAS vehicles Good communication skills Ability to represent CHAS positively Physically capable of undertaking manual work Adhere to rules around GDPR and a strong understanding of confidentiality Shared values with the organisation How much time should I offer? You can volunteer on any day of the week from Monday-Friday. Flexible time commitment but ideally 4 hours per week. Where is the opportunity based? There is the potential to drive for CHAS across Scotland, however most opportunities are in Kinross and Dunfermline. What ongoing learning/support/guidance will I receive? It's important to us that you feel happy, safe and confident in your role. As a CHAS volunteer you will be invited to complete a short core learning package that is tailored to your role. We are always developing new opportunities for volunteers to learn and offer a range of options for volunteers. What are the benefits to me? Learning new skills Getting more involved and making a real difference to the families of children with a life-shortening condition. Adding to your cv Meeting new people Having fun! What are the benefits to the children and families supported by CHAS? As a national charity it is vital that CHAS has excellent transport links. Drivers ensure the CHAS retail van is fuelled, clean and in good condition ready for the team to visit CHAS sites and transport stock. By transporting stock for sale you are enabling CHAS to raise funds to support children with a life-shortening condition. The funds raised allow us to develop our service to children and families, ensuring they get the care and support they need. What else should I know? Volunteers need to be aged 21 or over to drive a CHAS vehicle. You can volunteer under the age of 21 if you have access to your own car and a full UK driving license. This role requires volunteers to apply for a basic disclosure through Disclosure Scotland. There is a simple form to complete and we will assist you with this. The process won’t cost you anything and having a criminal record will not automatically exclude you from volunteering. We will assess each applicant on an individual basis. We will pay your out of pocket expenses in line with the CHAS volunteer expenses policy. CHAS is committed to providing a quality volunteering experience to all volunteers free from discrimination and prejudice. Ensuring that CHAS is an equal, diverse, and inclusive organisation improve the quality of care we provide, help us reach more families and children, and maximise a wide variety of knowledge, experience and expertise. We welcome volunteer applications from those who are refugees, asylum seekers, benefit claimants and those with a disability. We can provide more information on if you are allowed to volunteer and what adjustments we can put in place to ensure your volunteering experience is a positive one. You can contact us at volunteering@chas.org.uk. What's the next step? If you’re interested in the role you can apply online at https://www.chas.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer/volunteer-application-form

CHAS runs a number of charity shops across Scotland, selling donated stock as well as new goods to raise the vital funds required to care for children and their families. You will be volunteering within our retail team, assisting with stock management to ensure that donations are efficiently sorted and stored so that the shop is always well stocked. What activities will I be involved in? Working within a small team to sort, hang and size Steaming clothes Pricing items under supervision Assisting with stock rotation Making sure all stock is in safe and working order Keeping the stock room clean, tidy and well organised What skills and abilities would be suited for this role? Good communication skills and attention to detail An aptitude for team working Strong organisational skills Shared values with the organisation How much time should I offer? You can volunteer Monday to Saturday (Monday to Sunday in Dunfermline), in the morning or afternoon. Shifts usually last for 4 hours, but this can be flexible. This can be weekly, fortnightly, monthly, and even on a bank basis. What ongoing learning/support/guidance will I receive? It's important to us that you feel happy, safe and confident in your role. As a CHAS volunteer you will be invited to complete a short core learning package that is tailored to your role. This can be done online or face to face with support. We are always developing new opportunities for volunteers to learn and offer a range of options for volunteers including over 25 free accredited online training courses from counselling skills to customer service through our partner organisation Skills Network Scotland. We also offer a full induction where we provide full training. Trial shifts can also be arranged to help you decide if this is the right role for you. What are the potential benefits to me? Learning new skills Getting involved in your local community and making a real difference to the families of children with a life-shortening condition Adding to your CV Meeting new people What are the benefits to the children and families supported by CHAS? By selling goods in the shops, you are directly raising the funds that enables us to support children with a life-shortening condition and their family. What else should I know? You must be aged 14 or over for this volunteering role. If you are younger, you may be able to volunteer if a parent accompanies you. Please get in touch for more information. We have a full youth policy in place to ensure young volunteers are well supported when volunteering. We will pay your out of pocket expenses in line with the CHAS volunteer expenses policy. CHAS is committed to providing a quality volunteering experience to all volunteers, free from discrimination and prejudice. Ensuring that CHAS is an equal, diverse, and inclusive organisation improves the quality of care we provide, helps us reach more families and children, and maximises a wide variety of knowledge, experience and expertise. We welcome volunteer applications from those who are refugees, asylum seekers, benefit claimants and those with a disability. We can provide more information about your eligibility to volunteer and any reasonable adjustments we can put in place to ensure your volunteering experience is a positive one. You can contact us on 01577 866065 or email volunteering@chas.org.uk. What’s the next step? If you're interested in this role, you can apply online at https://www.chas.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer/volunteer-application-form. If you have any questions, please contact the Volunteering Team on volunteering@chas.org.uk.

CHAS runs a number of charity shops across Scotland, selling donated stock as well as new goods to raise the vital funds required to care for children and their families. You will be volunteering within our retail team, assisting with the day to day running of the shop floor and provide excellent customer service. What activities will I be involved in? Welcoming and assisting customers Accepting donations and registering donors for Gift Aid Merchandising and displaying stock Serving customers at the till point Creating new and exciting window displays What skills and abilities would I bring to the role? Good communication skills and attention to detail A good understanding of excellent customer service A real aptitude for team working The ability to represent CHAS enthusiastically and appropriately Shared values with the organisation How much time should I offer? You can volunteer Monday to Saturday (Monday to Sunday in Dunfermline), in the morning or afternoon. Shifts usually last for 4 hours, but this can be flexible. This can be weekly, fortnightly, monthly, and even on a bank basis. What ongoing learning/support/guidance will I receive? It's important to us that you feel happy, safe and confident in your role. You will be invited to complete a short core learning package that is tailored to your role. This can be done online or face to face with support. We are always developing new opportunities for volunteers to learn and offer a range of options for volunteers including over 25 free accredited online training courses from counselling skills to customer service through our partner organisation Skills Network Scotland. We also offer a full induction where we provide full training. Trial shifts can also be arranged to help you decide if this is the right role for you. What are the potential benefits to me? Learning new skills Getting involved in your local community and making a real difference to the families of children with a life-shortening condition Adding to your CV Meeting new people What are the benefits to the children and families supported by CHAS? By selling goods in the shops, you are directly raising the funds that enables us to support children with a life-shortening condition and their family. What else should I know? You must be aged 14 or over for this volunteering role. If you are younger, you may be able to volunteer if a parent accompanies you. Please get in touch for more information. We have a full youth policy in place to ensure young volunteers are well supported when volunteering. We will pay your out of pocket expenses in line with the CHAS volunteer expenses policy. CHAS is committed to providing a quality volunteering experience to all volunteers, free from discrimination and prejudice. Ensuring that CHAS is an equal, diverse, and inclusive organisation improves the quality of care we provide, helps us reach more families and children, and maximises a wide variety of knowledge, experience and expertise. We welcome volunteer applications from those who are refugees, asylum seekers, benefit claimants and those with a disability. We can provide more information about your eligibility to volunteer and any reasonable adjustments we can put in place to ensure your volunteering experience is a positive one. You can contact us on 01577 866065 or email volunteering@chas.org.uk. What’s the next step? If you're interested in this role, you can apply online at https://www.chas.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer/volunteer-application-form. If you have any questions, please contact the Volunteering Team on volunteering@chas.org.uk.

Backroom working / Shop floor customer Service. Joining our team at PDSA Motherwell is a great way to boost your cv or to fill your free time. Every shift is different with a multitude of roles within the store. From sorting through donations in the backroom to assisting customers on the shop floor, there is a role for everyone here.

This new role is to support the charity in their central Alloa charity shop. The purpose of the role will be assisting in the day to day running of The Gate’s charity shop to maximise sales and profitability. Volunteer's duties will include: · Assisting and serving customers, and providing a high standard service. · To assist with processing stock, including sorting, steaming, pricing and hanging of donated items. · To be involved with the till operation and the handling of cash (although this is not a necessary requirement). · To promote public understanding of the work The Gate delivers and the importance of raising funds through the shop. · To promote and apply The Gate’s Health and Safety Policy. Required skills, qualities and experience: · Good communication and customer care service skills are essential to fulfil this role. · Being able to work as part of a team environment and with the general public is essential. · Previous retail experience would be useful, but not essential. Volunteers can expect to receive ongoing support and training as appropriate. The recruitment process is initiated by calling 01259 218766 and sharing your interest in the role. This will be followed by an informal interview where references from one/two referees will be taken.

The Gate is a local Charity set up to prevent or relieve poverty and improve the conditions of life of people who are marginalized, facing exclusion, vulnerable or homeless in the Clackmannanshire area. They do this by undertaking projects and support which offer practical help, such as A Community Cafe, Soup Pot, Home Starter Packs and a Food Larder service. However, the Charity aims to establish a community centre to provide a range of services which will include a drop in café type venue, office, training kitchens, showers, laundry, medical room and project work space which will be open to all within the community, people of all faiths and none. The Gate believe everyone has the right to be treated equally and to feel valued and respected. And they accept people for who they are and without judgement. The Gate Centre is located in the heart of Alloa town centre in the former North Church building. To assist in the smooth running of the warehouse. This role involves supporting the food larder team in managing their food donations, sorting and packaging goods. Role and Responsibilities: • Ensure that all warehousing procedures and processes are followed • Receive food donations from members of the public and thank them • Ensure that incoming stock is checked and recorded • Sort food by date and type, removing any items that are damaged or out of date. • Keep warehouse area clean and tidy at all times, checking for evidence of pests and notifying the project manager if there are any concerns • Report any health & safety or safeguarding concerns to the Chief Officer Skills and Attributes Needed: • Strong team player • Has an eye for detail • Organised and self-motivated • Happy with some heavy lifting

The Gate is a local Charity set up to prevent or relieve poverty and improve the conditions of life of people who are marginalized, facing exclusion, vulnerable or homeless in the Clackmannanshire area. They do this by undertaking projects and support which offer practical help, such as A Community Cafe, Soup Pot, Home Starter Packs and a Food Larder service. However, the Charity aims to establish a community centre to provide a range of services which will include a drop in café type venue, office, training kitchens, showers, laundry, medical room and project work space which will be open to all within the community, people of all faiths and none. The Gate believe everyone has the right to be treated equally and to feel valued and respected. And they accept people for who they are and without judgement. The Gate Centre is located in the heart of Alloa town centre in the former North Church building. To assist in the smooth running of the warehouse. This role involves supporting the food larder team in managing their food donations, sorting and packaging goods. Role and Responsibilities: • Ensure that all warehousing procedures and processes are followed • Receive food donations from members of the public and thank them • Ensure that incoming stock is checked and recorded • Sort food by date and type, removing any items that are damaged or out of date. • Keep warehouse area clean and tidy at all times, checking for evidence of pests and notifying the project manager if there are any concerns • Report any health & safety or safeguarding concerns to the Chief Officer Skills and Attributes Needed: • Strong team player • Has an eye for detail • Organised and self-motivated • Happy with some heavy lifting

Volunteers can sort and price goods, work on checkout and general Retail duties dependent on their preference and skills. work in a team Gain retail experience meet people help the community gain confidence

Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity opened our first high street shop in Buchanan Galleries last year. We sell a range of baby & child clothes as well as other products. Our volunteers support our shop by helping to prepare clothes for the shop floor and help to serve customers. Our shop use to be open Wednesday to Sunday but we have recently extended our opening days to include the Monday and Tuesday. We're looking for volunteers to support whenever possible, with shift options of 10am to 1pm or 1pm to 4pm. This is a great opportunity for anyone that enjoys interacting with the public and would like to have a direct impact by helping to raise vital funds that support our young patients, their families and our NHS heroes at the hospital. If you would like more information or have any questions before registering an interest then please feel free to contact our Fundraising Volunteer Manager, Becky, by e-mail volunteer@glasgowchildrenshsopitalcharity.org or by phone 07388 222168. We look forward to welcoming you to Team GCHC!

Our collection can volunteers raise vital funds to support our work to tackle loneliness. Acting as the friendly face of Age Scotland, volunteers place collection cans around communities and collect cans once they’re full. Duties may include: - Placing Collecting Cans: Identify new locations for collection cans within your designated area. Seek permission from the site holder(s). Encourage prominent and secure positioning of cans - Servicing collecting cans: Ensure cans are clearly labelled, numbered, sealed and have your fundraising office contact details on them. - Emptying and counting collecting cans - Keeping Accurate Records: Record details of all outgoing cans and ensure these are recorded on can placement forms as issued by the Fundraiser. - Banking of Monies: Each donor’s cans should be banked on separate pay-in slips.