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Whizz-Kidz aim to transform the lives of young wheelchair users aged between 2 and 25. We do this by providing life changing mobility equipment, exciting youth groups and wheelchair skills training. There are sometimes extra opportunities, such as volunteering at a residential camp. Volunteers can support us to reach this aim by: Supporting young people to get involved in activities, leading activities or ice breakers, acting as a positive role model for young wheelchair users.

Wee County Veteran is a group that supports veterans that live in the Clackmannanshire area. They are looking for a veteran or family member of a veteran to help with their basic book keeping. The volunteer will be given training on the excel document, only requires an interest in maths not necessarily an accountant

All across the UK our 300 volunteers support older and/or disabled people at home to offer one-to-one support with technology, whether a computer, laptop, smartphone or tablet. We are looking for people to join our nationwide team of volunteers who offer free technology help and support remotely and in people's homes. Our volunteers: * Trouble shoot technical issues * Offer impartial advice on technology * Set-up new tech and install hardware and software * Show people how to use their tech at home eg, shop online, send/receive emails, Skype with family/friends * Make adaptations to support a disabled person’s specific technology needs As one of our volunteers you can... - Use your IT skills to help change the lives of older people and disabled people of all ages. - Benefit from regular training and technology updates. - Network with a nationwide team of other IT volunteers. - Plan your volunteering time around your home life and other commitments.

What the role involves This role may vary depending on needs, but is likely to include:  Maintaining website pages  Managing and moderating social media accounts such as Facebook  Managing PR/press articles  Writing and editing newsletters, eBulletins and promotional materials  Supporting others to contribute copy for communications and within our data protection requirements  Developing and editing case studies with contributors where needed  Managing the circulation of information and reaching new audiences We can support you to develop the skills you need for this role, including an induction into all the areas outlined. You will have a chance to discuss your role and any additional needs with us.

This role may vary depending on local needs, but is likely to include:  Coordinating the activities of our local group to meet the needs of the local MS community  Coordinating the recruitment, induction and ongoing support of new local group volunteers  Leading the group’s shared responsibility for planning and reporting expenditure and income  Approving income and expenditure with the other group bank account signatories and ensuring with the Finance Volunteer, that our financial requirements and policies relating to groups are followed  Ensuring the group’s activities comply with policies in order to keep people safe  Regularly communicating and acting as a key contact between staff and volunteers  Ensuring disclosure checks are completed and witnessed for volunteer roles that need them  Leading the group's responsibility for designing and delivering services and activities in line with our principles of quality service delivery so that they are safe, effective and impactful

Full Description: This role may vary depending on needs, but is likely to include:  Keeping records and data up to date and taking notes at meetings  Preparing mail-outs  Answering enquiries  Accessing the group MS Society Email and Portal accounts  Booking venues for meetings and activities  Ensuring group volunteers are aware of current agreements/activities  Supporting the development of the group’s activity plan  Supporting the group’s shared responsibility for designing and delivering services and activities in line with our principles of quality service delivery so that they are safe, effective and impactful We can support you to develop the skills you need for this role, including an induction into all the areas outlined. You will have a chance to discuss your role and any additional needs with us.

People may have acquired their brain injury through an accident or assault, brain tumour, post operative problems, stroke or another illness which caused the brain to be starved of essential nutrients. People with ABI do not fit neatly into physical or mental disability. They may show no sign of injury on the outside but may find planning, communicating or concentrating very difficult. They may be severely physically disabled but have great mental skills and capabilities trapped by their physical disabilities. They will all be lonely and lacking in confidence and their families will be finding life tough.

Nursing Support Volunteers support the CHAS at Home team in families own homes with tasks such as bathing, assisting with personal care, moving and handling, getting children ready for bed, helping children up and dressed in the mornings. The aim of this role is to work closely with the nursing team, providing an 'extra pair of hands' when on a family visit providing high quality care to children and young people, ensuring they get the right support at the right time. What activities will I be involved in? - Helping to bathe and dress the children - Undertaking personal care of children whilst working alongside a member of the nursing team - Managing or access to sensitive and confidential medical and personal information regarding the children and families accessing our services - Sitting with a child undertaking play, storytelling, watching a movie etc. whilst nursing staff attend to medical needs of other children and young people What skills and abilities will I need to have? - Experience of working in (or towards) a care or clinical role - Have experience of knowledge of children with complex needs - Empathy, tact, sensitivity - An ability to relate to people of all ages and walks of life - Adhere to rules around GDPR and a strong understanding of confidentiality - Good communication skills How much time should I offer? You might want to offer a regular commitment of 2-4 hours a week. This can be further discussed with the CHAS at Home team as to how this would work for all in terms of fixed or flexible shifts. Where is the opportunity based? We are building a team of nursing support volunteers across the country but at the moment are prioritising in the central belt and Inverness areas. We do pay travel expenses and would ask that volunteers ideally live within a 40-60 minute drive of the family they would be visiting. What are the benefits to me? - Learning new skills - Using your existing skills for a great cause - Getting more involved and making a real difference to families - Adding to your cv - Meeting new people from diverse backgrounds - Having fun! What are the benefits to the children and families supported by CHAS? By volunteering in nursing support you will be ensuring that children and young people receive the highest quality quality care and support throughout their time with CHAS. What else should I know? The role is open to anyone age 18 and over and requires membership of the PVG scheme. There is a simple form to complete and we will assist you with this. You may already have a PVG, if so you will only need to complete an update form. 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. 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 helps improve the quality of care we provide and helps us reach more families and children, maximising 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.

Do you own a friendly, outgoing, though not too boisterous dog who loves to have a fuss made of them? Then perhaps, you might like to thank about registering them in our THERAPET visiting service. You heard of it? Let me tell you about it. For some years now it has been recognised, more nd more, that pets are good for us! Indeed it has been scientifically proved that the mere action of stroking a dog, cat, slows down the heartbeat, reduces blood pressure, and makes someone who has already suffered a heart attack much less likely to have another. Through no fault of their own, many people find themselves deprived of the companionship of a much loved dog. It may be they have had to go into sheltered housing, residential care, a long stay hospital etc. The same applies to children and adults who have an additional support need and those suffering from a terminal illness. THERAPETS come in all breeds, cross-breeds, or 57 variety mongrels! They can be small, medium or large. The only vital statistic is a steady and happy temperament. The dogs are approved for temperament and general stability being accepted and are not considered until at least one year old. Volunteer owners must become actual members of CANINE CONCERN SCOTLAND TRUST - mainly so that we can be sure of insurance cover - although happily so far we only know of one, very minor accident, a happy day's tail sweeping a vase from a low table. Volunteers must be willing to make a regular commitment to visit, it need not be very often, once a fortnight, once a month or whenever, but the visits must be regular because the residents and patients look forward to them so much and are disappointed if they suddenly cease. Sometimes small miracles occur - people who have never spoken, turned their faces to the wall in fact - magically come to life at the first appearance of a dog in a ward! This to the surprise and delight of the nursing staff, in many cases the dogs and owners provide some light relief for them too. Sadly, it has to be said that some of the residents or patients the THERAPETS are their only visitors. We like to encourage them to regard the doggy visitors as their very own. There is no charge for this service which is organised and carried out entirely by volunteers. We fund raise in various ways to keep it going. More than anything else, we need MORE VOLUNTEERS! The service has proved so popular that they demand has overtaken the supply. So, if you think this might be for you, or once importantly, for your dog, please do contact us for more detail and perhaps an application form to register your dog.

Full Description: This role may vary depending on needs, but is likely to include:  Coordinating the group’s shared responsibility for designing and delivering services and activities in line with our principles of quality service delivery so that they are safe, effective and impactful  Positively contributing to the development of the group’s annual activity plan  Leading on the organisation of events from concept to completion, including coordinating and supporting the successful delivery of an event  Developing strong relationships with local community organisations, promoting the activities on offer and reaching new people to attend them  Developing strong relationships with professionals delivering services on the group's behalf to support continued service improvement  Understanding the expertise of other volunteers and involving them in areas of service development where their skills and knowledge are required