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Seeking empathic, professional volunteers to support vulnerable adults with M.E./CFS by phone/online, to understand their rights and make informed choices. Two hours a week; full advocacy training and supervision provided. Are you a good listener with an empathetic, professional and methodical approach? Do you have two hours a week to support vulnerable adults with myalgic encephalomyelitis (M.E.)/chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)? Action for M.E.’s UK-wide advocacy service, expanding in Scotland, supports adults with M.E./CFS to understand their rights, make informed choices, and have their views and wishes heard and respected, dealing with issues including health, social care, housing and employment. You’ll work entirely online/by phone to meet and represent clients, agree an action plan, undertake research, contact professionals and more. Full training, support and supervision provided by our experienced, friendly team.

Befriending Lewis and Harris exists so that people who are suffering from the impact of feelings of loneliness and isolation start to feel connected to other people in a positive way again Are you a interested in gardening and able to give some of your time to Lewis and Harris Befriending? This opportunity will include supporting befriendees to make their garden spaces more accessible and enjoyable.

Volunteer Treasurer sought by the Stirling Area Access Panel. This small but committed charity works quietly but persistently to bring about improvement that makes it easier for everyone to access local facilities and services. Are you looking to put your financial management skills and experience to good use? Do you have an interest in access, inclusive design or disability-related issues? Or would you simply like to make a difference and give back to the local community? Stirling Area Access Panel (SAAP) is seeking a Treasurer to help achieve greater access and inclusion across the local area. The charity plays an important role in checking, guiding and advising on issues connected to physical access and wider social inclusion. SAAP is a SCIO and has been operating since 2007 and everyone involved is a volunteer. Membership of SAAP is open to all. The charity is led by a Board of (currently) four Trustees.

The British Red Cross is a worldwide humanitarian charity that supports vulnerable people to prepare, withstand and recover from a community and personal crisis. Special services in UK include First Aid training, First Aid at public events and Health & Safety care focused on: Wheelchair loan, transport & escort, skin camouflage, and therapeutic care. About the Mobility Aids service: The Mobility Aids service operate a “Hub & Spoke” model, which sees a central warehouse (hub) which manages and delivers equipment to surrounding outlets (spokes) to achieve delivery of the service locally to our customers. Losing one's mobility through illness or injury can be very difficult and distressing. The Red Cross makes a huge difference to people’s lives by providing short-term use of wheelchairs (75,000 each year in the UK) or toilet aids. This helps people to maintain their independence and quality of life when they are discharged from hospital or after an injury. It means that someone can take a relative on holiday or just out for the day. Equipment can be collected from our network of ‘spokes’, based in Red Cross premises, hospitals or medical centres, or they can arrange for delivery/collection. The British Red Cross have also developed mobile ‘pop-up’ teams so that their can respond to changing needs. About this role This is a very rewarding role providing much-needed support for people who are accessing the service. Based at one of the mobility aids spoke locations, the main element of the role is serving the public who require a wheelchair or other mobility aids equipment. This is the ideal role for someone who enjoys meeting people, can show compassion and empathy and who likes administrative duties with a customer service perspective. Typical tasks include: > Liaising with the hub to arrange stock/deliveries/collections. > Issuing and receiving wheelchairs (or other mobility aids equipment) using a computer based stock control system. > Demonstrating how to use and look after the wheelchairs (and other equipment) > Dealing with enquiries from people wanting to borrow a wheelchair (or other equipment) by telephone and face to face > Receiving payments / donations and issuing receipts > Contacting service users about overdue and upcoming return of equipment > Signposting to other Red Cross services/providers > Actively promoting the Retail Mobility Aids offer/website These are just some examples. You will work within a great team and be fully supported by the Volunteer Coordinator. The Red Cross are looking for someone who: > ideally has a customer service background > Enjoys meeting people and has good interpersonal skills > Is fit and able to lift/move wheelchairs. > Is IT-literate (or willing to learn) > Is willing to attend induction and foundation training > Will uphold the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Red Cross policies including Equal Opportunities > Will act in accordance with the Red Cross's values and behaviours framework > Will treat people with respect and uphold their dignity What the Red Cross can offer: > Meet new people and be part of a dynamic and inclusive team > A great opportunity to develop your existing skills and gain new ones > All training and induction for the role (there is no charge for training) > Reasonable pre-agreed travel expenses for the role including for attending training > An opportunity to be part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation and the knowledge that you are making a difference to people’s lives Young People and this role: The Red Cross values the energy and enthusiasm that young people bring to this role. The minimum age you can volunteer for the Red Cross is 15 years old. The Red Cross can accept volunteers under the age of 18 at some of the locations for this role subject to parental consent and a risk assessment. Learning pathway: The Red Cross provides a well-structured pathway to ensure you have all the skills, knowledge and confidence to undertake this role as soon as possible. Following a short telephone interview, it will be arranged for you to meet the Mobility Aids Volunteer Coordinator who will be your line manager. You can start ‘shadowing’ straightaway i.e. spend time with the team to see first-hand how the service runs. Additional information: > Please read this role description in conjunction with the Mutual Expectations document (provided prior to interview) > This role requires volunteers in Scotland to have a PVG check (criminal record check) Further development opportunities: As well as the Mobility Aids Service roles (Mobility Aids Support Volunteer, Mobility Aids Volunteer, Volunteer Driver, Mobile Volunteer, Warehouse Volunteer and Lead Volunteer) there are a range of other service roles on our website. Talk to your line manager or a Recruitment and Selection Coordinator for more information.

About the Mobility Aids service: The Mobility Aids service operate a “Hub & Spoke” model, which sees a central warehouse (hub) which manages and delivers equipment to surrounding outlets (spokes) to achieve delivery of the service locally to our customers. Losing your mobility through illness or injury can be very difficult and distressing. The Red Cross make a huge difference to people’s lives by providing short-term use of wheelchairs (75,000 each year in the UK) or toilet aids. This helps people to maintain their independence and quality of life when they are discharged from hospital or after an injury. It means that someone can take a relative on holiday or just out for the day. Equipment can be collected from Red Cross network of ‘spokes’, based in Red Cross premises, hospitals or medical centres, or we can arrange for delivery/collection. Red Cross have also developed mobile ‘pop-up’ teams so that Red Cross can respond to changing needs. About this role: This is a very rewarding role providing much-needed support for people who are accessing our service. The main element of the role is to deliver or collect wheelchairs to/from people’s homes supporting them to maintain their independence, or you could choose to support members of the public from varying locations around the hub area (e.g. often using partner supermarket car parks) to enable them to obtain a wheelchair or other mobility aids equipment. You could also be driving between hub and spoke locations to transfer stock. This is the ideal role for someone who enjoys meeting people, can show compassion and empathy and who likes driving. It will involve driving a Red Cross or hire vehicle. Typical tasks include: > Delivering and collecting wheelchairs (or other mobility aids equipment) – including overdue equipment (you will be driving a transit Van style vehicle up to and including a long Wheel Based version). You might also be driving to pre-arranged locations to operate a ‘pop up’ spoke. > Loading and Unloading wheelchairs ready for daily runs. > Issuing and receiving wheelchairs (or other mobility aids equipment) > Setting up and operating the mobile ‘pop up’ spoke. > Demonstrating how to use and look after Red Cross wheelchairs > Dealing with enquiries from people wanting to borrow a wheelchair (or other equipment) > Using a computer-based stock control system > Receiving payments / donations and issuing receipts > Signposting to other Red Cross services/provider (including the Mobility Aids Retail website) These are just some examples. You will work within a great team and be fully supported by the Volunteer Coordinator. The Red Cross are looking for someone who: > Enjoys meeting people and has good interpersonal skills > Has a full driving licence (ideally for 2 years and above the age of 21) > Is fit and able to lift/move wheelchairs. > Is IT-literate > Is willing to attend induction and foundation training > Will uphold the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Red Cross policies including Equal Opportunities > Will act in accordance with Red Cross values and behaviours framework > Will treat people with respect and uphold their dignity What the Red Cross offer: > Meet new people and be part of a dynamic and inclusive team > A great opportunity to develop your existing skills and gain new ones > All training and induction for the role (there is no charge for training) > Reasonable pre-agreed travel expenses for the role including for attending training > An opportunity to be part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation and the knowledge that you are making a difference to people’s lives Young People and this role The Red Cross value the energy and enthusiasm that young people bring to this role. The minimum age you can volunteer for the Red Cross is fifteen years old, however for this role and due to lone working and driving requirement you must be at least twenty-one years old. Other roles are available (see Mobility Aids Volunteer role descriptions). Learning pathway The Red Cross provides a well-structured pathway to ensure you have all the skills, knowledge and confidence to undertake this role as soon as possible. Following a short telephone interview, the Red Cross will arrange for you to meet the Mobility Aids Volunteer Coordinator who will be your line manager. You can start ‘shadowing’ straightaway i.e. spend time with the team to see first-hand how the service runs. Additional information > Please read this role description in conjunction with the Mutual Expectations document (provided prior to interview) > This role requires volunteers in Scotland to have a PVG check (criminal record check)

we are looking for drivers to take patients to and from appointments as well as pick up samples from care homes/community hospitals and take them to 3 acute sites. We have vehicles which can be used for patients transport – they are setup with COVID measures and the volunteers are not expected to help the patient in or out of the vehicle.

Being a Rainbow, Brownie or Guide is all about having the space to try new things through a programme of age-appropriate activities, trips and adventures. The purpose of the role is to give girls opportunities for fun, friendship, challenge and adventure. As a leader you have responsibility for the unit you work with but you don't need to do everything! Tasks can be shared with other volunteers - working together to make the most of the skills and time you are able to give. Some tasks include: - Providing a safe girl-only space where girls can discover their full potential. - Creating and delivering an accessible and inclusive programme as set out by Girlguiding. - Encouraging and supporting members in decision-making. - Completing relevant training for the role and encouraging other members to develop their skills. - Overseeing unit administration and finance. - Complying with Girlguiding policies and regulations.

Being a Rainbow, Brownie or Guide is all about having the space to try new things through a programme of age-appropriate activities, trips and adventures. More information can be found at https://www.girlguidingscotland.org.uk/ The purpose of the role is to give girls opportunities for fun, friendship, challenge and adventure. As a unit helper you will support leaders to deliver Girlguiding programme activities with the girls during their meetings. Some tasks include: - Supporting a safe girl-only space where girls can discover their full potential. - Supporting the delivery of an accessible and inclusive programme as set out by Girlguiding. - Completing relevant training for the role to develop your skills. - Complying with Girlguiding policies and regulations.

Being a Rainbow, Brownie or Guide is all about having the space to try new things through a programme of age-appropriate activities, trips and adventures. More information can be found at https://www.girlguidingscotland.org.uk/ The purpose of the role is to give girls opportunities for fun, friendship, challenge and adventure. As a unit helper you will support leaders to deliver Girlguiding programme activities with the girls during their meetings. Some tasks include: - Supporting a safe girl-only space where girls can discover their full potential. - Supporting the delivery of an accessible and inclusive programme as set out by Girlguiding. - Completing relevant training for the role to develop your skills. - Complying with Girlguiding policies and regulations.

We are looking for volunteers to join us in our charity shop in Portobello, to help us raise funds so we can continue to support our patients and their families. This is an ideal role for someone who likes meeting new people and wants to learn new skills in a friendly and welcoming environment. You will be helping us with the day to day running of our shop, including sorting, preparing and pricing donated items ready for display on the shop floor, serving our customers on the till and helping us spot unusual or valuable hidden gems among donations. If you have a passion for making a difference and are looking for a new challenge then this could be the role for you.