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Across the UK, our 270 local groups play a vital part in supporting people affected by MS. They provide sense of belonging, unity and friendship. And they deliver services and support for their local MS community. We are looking to recruit a Group Coordinator for our Dundee group. As our local Group Coordinator you’ll take the lead in making sure your local group works as effectively as possible. You’ll recruit, induct and support other group volunteers to make sure your group’s activities meet the needs of your local MS community. You can see a video about one of our Group Coordinators here. In this role you’ll be able to develop your leadership, management, communication, organisation and motivation skills. To find out more about what services this group currently offer please go to https://volunteers.mssociety.org.uk/group-coordinator Time Commitment We estimate this role will need around 5 hours a week. Our roles are flexible and aim to fit around you. Time commitments for this role may vary depending on your activities. This is an ongoing role. This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS. About you You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll be confident using Microsoft Office, the internet and email. You’ll be able to apply disability, equality and inclusion practices and understand and apply our risk management system. Ideally you’ll understand the local area and organisations that provide local services. You will be reliable and easy to contact and you need to live in or near the Ayrshire area to carry out this role. Apply online or for further information contact simon.moran@mssociety.org.uk The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.

About us We're the UK's biggest organisation dedicated to supporting people with MS and those who care about them.  We fund world-leading scientists to search for new treatments. We make sure everyone can access expert information and services to help them live well with MS. We speak up together to make sure everyone’s voice is heard, and rights are protected. We support each other when times are tough and celebrate together when they’re good. We make sure no one has to feel alone.  Together we’re a community of people living with MS: friends, families, carers, scientists, researchers, healthcare professionals, campaigners, and volunteers.  About this role Our Board of Trustees plays a critical role in setting our strategic direction, supporting and challenging the Executive Group, and setting and upholding our values and culture. They agree our annual plans, budget and performance targets. They oversee how we manage our finances and risk, and ensure we comply with the law.  The role of Trustee is voluntary and is unpaid. About you We consider a person’s skills and diversity of lived experience when deciding whether to nominate them for appointment. This ensures that our Board has a wide range of expertise to effectively scrutinise and challenge our work. And that our strategic direction, values and culture reflect what is important to all parts of the MS community. We welcome applications from people with any of the skills our Board needs to provide expert oversight of our ambitious strategy and transformation programme:    Data, digital and technology  Finance  Fundraising  Marketing and engagement  And we’re keen to hear from you if your lived experience could enrich our Board’s understanding of what matters to:  Younger people with MS  LGBTQ+ people  People with Black, Asian or minority ethnic heritage  People with advanced MS and the people who care for them  If you’re appointed, we’ll expect you to share our values and have – or be prepared to develop – an understanding of MS. And you’ll need to be sure you can commit the time and energy it’ll take to be an active and effective member of our Board. How to apply If you haven’t already done so, please visit our website at mssociety.org.uk/board-recruitment to find out more about the MS Society in 2023 and the vital role our Trustees play in the impact we deliver. Here you can learn how we are run, review our Board EDI statement, and read our Annual Report and Accounts. Please use the link below to submit your application and upload your CV. Please use your application to explain how your skills and experience would help you in this role. Please also tell us about any personal connection you have to MS and the MS Society. You’ll be asked to provide contact details for two referees – they should be people who are able to comment specifically on your suitability for this role. If you have any questions about this role or you’re unable to apply online, please contact our Governance Manager on 020 8438 0839 or by email at governance@mssociety.org.uk.

Are you friendly, organised, and passionate about helping others? St John Scotland is looking for volunteer Coordinators to support our Patient Transport service in Ayrshire. The service will support people living with chronic kidney disease to access dialysis treatment at the University Hospital in Ayr. Dialysis treatment must be given three times a week, and for patients who would otherwise rely on taxi or ambulance transport, the St John Scotland service means they have a reliable, friendly service they can depend on. The service is currently in development, with an expected launch date in Autumn 2022. We are keen to recruit volunteers in good time so we can provide a reliable service to patients from the offset. As a volunteer Patient Transport Coordinator, you will be the main link between the team of volunteer drivers and the NHS renal unit, ensuring the service runs smoothly and efficiently. You will work alongside another volunteer Coordinator to manage volunteer schedules, support volunteer driver recruitment and induction, and manage administration and record keeping for the service. This is an ideal role for you if you want to make a real difference by helping people in your community. It's a role with a lot of responsibility, but one that brings a lot of reward. The role would be most suitable to someone who can commit around 5 hours a week, but can also be flexible with their time as there may be occasions when the Coordinator is required to respond to short-notice changes to patient journeys or volunteer availability. We are looking for someone who is based in Ayrshire who is familiar with the local area. Applicants will be required to undergo a PVG check as part of the recruitment process. If you're organised, capable and keen to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Min volunteering tasks: Volunteering alongside the other Volunteer Patient Transport Coordinator to: • Communicate regularly with volunteer drivers and create a shift rota considering changes in volunteers’ availability • Liaise and maintain relationships with the Renal Unit to ensure that patient information is up to date • Support the volunteer driver recruitment process by taking part in volunteer interviews and inductions

Castlehill Housing Trust (the Trust) is a private charitable landlord providing accommodation across the Northeast of Scotland to people with various needs including learning disabilities and mental health issues. The Trust houses over 150 people in properties that range from group homes (including Houses in Multiple Occupation) homes for families and individual tenancies. The Trust rents its properties via Private Residential Tenancies and leases directly to Care Providers. We are a subsidiary company of Castlehill Housing Association who provide services to CHT such as financial services and housing management. The Trust is governed by a Board of up to 11 Directors, who meet at least four times a year. A maximum of 6 Board members may be representatives of Castlehill Housing Association, the Trust’s parent Company. The Trust aims to ensure that the structure and make up of its Board delivers a balanced approach with a range of experience and knowledge recognising that overall strategic control sits with Castlehill, but that the Trust must operate and deliver its services in its own distinctive way, meeting the needs of its clients. *Duties of a Trust Director • ensure that CHT complies with its governing document (its Articles of Association), charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations. • ensure that CHT pursues its objectives by considering our vision statement and strategy for the future. • ensure CHT applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objectives, i.e., it must not spend money on activities which are not included in our aims, however worthwhile they may be. • contribute actively to the board of Directors' role in giving firm strategic direction to CHT, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets, and evaluating performance against agreed targets. • safeguard the good name and values of CHT. • ensure the financial stability of CHT. In addition to the above duties, each Director should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the board of Directors reach sound decisions. This may involve leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, evaluation, or other issues in which the Directors has special expertise. We are also looking from the pool of independent Directors for a Chairperson. If you are interested in the Chairperson position please contact us. A fantastic opportunity to be part of our Board and help in the important work we do. All Director Volunteers make a real difference and are greatly appreciated. For more details, please contact Emma Ozanne, Trust Manager at email: emma.ozanne@castlehillha.co.uk or telephone: 01224 625822.

Bring your organisational and communication skills to support a tram of volunteers to deliver our telephone Buddy, Digital Buddy and Community Buddy Services. This is a varied role and below are some examples of activities you could be involved with. Together, we can be right there for people with cancer. What you will be doing - leading initial home visits and risk assessments for Community Buddying - inputting and updating sensitive personal information on our data system - matching service users and volunteers, following our matching process - checking in with service users and volunteers after frist call or visit - supporting Buddy Volunteer recruitment and induction - acting as a point of contact for Buddy Volunteers regarding wellbeing, offering group support sessions and signposting to wellbeing resources - attending regular team meetings to share good practice - having regular calls and meetings with a Volunteering Services Delivery Lead What's in it for you - meet new people as part of a friendly team that makes a difference - enjoy a rewarding experience making a difference to people living with cancer who are especially isolated - use and develop your communication and people skills - ongoing support from your volunteer manager - receive an induction, relevant training, and support you need to carry out your role, and agreed out-of-pocket expenses (reimbursed within our guidelines)

Come and join our lovely shop team in Prestwick. Have fun, learn new skills and make new friends, while supporting your local community. You can develop new and existing a variety of new skills, including: • Greeting our customers who might also be mystery shoppers. • Filling the shop floor with treasures • Providing great customer service on the till • Making the windows look amazing Being a volunteer at the Sue Ryder Care Prestwick is an opportunity to: • Make new friends • Share in regular social activities • Share tea/coffee and cake/biscuits with other volunteers • Share a blether with volunteers and customers • Get a reference for work • Get experience to include in your CV • Get reimbursed for any out of pocket expenses • Support a great charity Days and hours to suit. Apply online or pop along to the shop 35/37 Main Street, Prestwick.

The Board of Trustees of Four Pillars are looking to recruit new trustees to ensure the Charity can continue to grow and support the LGBT+ community in Grampian. Four pillars currently run a community hub, support and social groups, 1 to 1 support, provide volunteering opportunities and facilitate Grampian Pride. There are lots of ideas in the pipeline for the future. In order to achieve these we are particularly looking for people with previous experience of serving on a charity board and/or with skills and knowledge in one or more of the following: -An understanding of the needs of the LGBT+ community in Grampian -PR social media -Legal knowledge -Fundraising/ event planning We would also like to hear from people currently underrepresented on our board: -People with a disability -People from an ethnic minority For more information or to apply please go to our website www.fourpillarsuk.org/volunteer

Come and join our lovely shop team in Prestwick. Have fun, learn new skills and make new friends, while supporting your local community. You can develop new and existing a variety of new skills, including: • Tagging, sorting, pricing donations • Steaming and conditioning of donations • Restocking of shelves • Helping out at events to set up and pack away Being a volunteer at the Sue Ryder Care Prestwick is an opportunity to: • Make new friends • Share in regular social activities • Share tea/coffee and cake/biscuits with other volunteers • Share a blether with volunteers and customers • Get a reference for work • Get experience to include in your CV • Get reimbursed for any out of pocket expenses • Support a great charity Days and hours to suit. Apply online or pop along to the shop 35/37 Main Street, Prestwick.

If you are some with a passion for organising events, and meeting new people, then this could be the perfect role for you. You can be as creative in the role as you like, being part of a group of like-minded people and understanding your local community, you can turn that dream of hosting a pub quiz into a reality...and raise funds and awareness at the same time. As we said, you will not be alone in the role and will have the support of the group and staff at Guide Dogs to get you on your way. Though if this role nearly ticks every box but are you are worried about the time or knowledge, you can have a chat about it, or drop us an email at volunteer@guidedogs.org.uk

Volunteering Matters are a national volunteering charity. We are currently supporting MADE4U in ML2, a vibrant community organisation in the ML2 area of North Lanarkshire, through the development of their Board of Trustees. MADE4U in ML2 was founded in 2006, through the collective action and community compassion of a number of local churches in Wishaw, North Lanarkshire. Our vision is to see a community free of isolation, low self-worth and lack of opportunity for change. Our main charitable aims are reduction of poverty and distress in the community in which we work, and to increase the health and wellbeing of those in the area, through community development, education, support and recreational activities. We are committed to partnership working, and the engagement and support of local volunteers. Charity Trustees are a group of people who ultimately exercise control over, and are legally responsible for, the charity. They provide overall direction, support and encouragement, ensure the smooth running of the organisation and are responsible for the governance of the charity. We currently have 5 members of our Board of Trustees offering a range of skills and experience and local connections. We are currently looking to recruit talented new Trustees who can support our organisation with its charitable aim of making a difference within the ML2 community. We are particularly looking for individuals who have experience in either Human Resources, Finance/Accounting, Income Generation/Fundraising, Building Management, or Leadership/Management. A full volunteer role description, for the position of charity Trustee, is available. The Board of Trustees normally meets bi-monthly, usually online via Zoom and occasionally at the MADE4U IN ML2 Centre in Cambusnethan, Wishaw. It is important that Trustees are able to visit the centre and be available to meet with staff occasionally. The commitment required of a Trustee is normally 6-8 hours per month however this can vary at different time periods of the year and depending on strategic priorities and focus. A full induction and on-going training will be offered, as well as on-going support and incurred travel expenses. Ideally, Trustee’s will commit to the role for a period of 1-3 years minimum, providing a level of stability to the Board and the wider charity. As a volunteer, we can offer you: ● A rewarding volunteering experience with the opportunity to support and shape the work and strategic direction of a well respected, local charity in North Lanarkshire ● The opportunity to use your skills and experience in a way that benefits the ML2 community ● Becoming a Trustee can be an ideal opportunity for personal growth and development, gaining experience in governance and leadership ● The opportunity to work closely with other stakeholders, meeting new people We welcome any enquiries regarding this position and would be happy to discuss it further with any interested parties. If you would like a copy of the full role description, please do contact us by expressing your interest in volunteering.