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This role will let you meet new people and support them to get out and about. You'll gain knowledge about your local community and can volunteer in your own time. As a volunteer driver you might take an individual to a community club, a regular appointment, respond to ad-hoc requests for transport or take someone home after a stay in hospital. Drivers use their own vehicles to provide a friendly journey and support people to and from their home and destination. Your role will involve elements of lone working and building a relationship with those you transport. You will receive relevant training for your role and will be welcomed and supported by a member of the Perth & Kinross Royal Voluntary Service team.

This role will let you meet new people and support them to get out and about. You'll gain knowledge about your local community and can volunteer in your own time. As a volunteer driver you might take an individual to a community club, a regular appointment, respond to ad-hoc requests for transport or take someone home after a stay in hospital. Drivers use their own vehicles to provide a friendly journey and support people to and from their home and destination. Your role will involve elements of lone working and building a relationship with those you transport. You will receive relevant training for your role and will be welcomed and supported by a member of the Perth & Kinross Royal Voluntary Service team.

This role will let you meet new people and support them to get out and about. You'll gain knowledge about your local community and can volunteer in your own time. As a volunteer driver you might take an individual to a community club, a regular appointment, respond to ad-hoc requests for transport or take someone home after a stay in hospital. Drivers use their own vehicles to provide a friendly journey and support people to and from their home and destination. Your role will involve elements of lone working and building a relationship with those you transport. You will receive relevant training for your role and will be welcomed and supported by a member of the Perth & Kinross Royal Voluntary Service team.

To be part of Real Life Volunteer Service providing services that help vulnerable people within the community and supports the work of local Real Life Options teams. Our values of Respect, Honesty, Responsibility & Excellence underpin our approach and all our services recognise people for their individuality and are afforded the same dignity, respect, status and rights as other citizens. Key Tasks: Are varied and dependent on the needs of the people we support. We try to match volunteers to people with similar interests and provide opportunities for volunteers to utilise existing skills and knowledge. Chatting to and befriending people we support Home checks to make sure vulnerable people are safe and well Everyday practical household tasks Provide information and support to allow people to make informed choices about their lives Assist with shopping Support with correspondence Provide transport Support with social outings Assisting with pet care Assist with food preparation Prescription collections

Supporting a local charity aimed at inclusiveness and working to promote, sustain and increase individual education and access to local, fresh grown produce. To help alleviate food poverty, to promote healthy living and access to outdoor spaces and to enhance community cohesiveness. To support and empower those who are impacted by health. Various roles are available depending on preference. We have a wide list of opportunities from helping in the gardens, becoming a lead volunteer, mentoring other volunteers, helping out at activities and open days in the community gardens, being involved in the online presence of the charity eg taking pictures and possibly helping with IT. We are also involved with several other initiatives and we are happy to discuss volunteer involvement in these areas too, where appropriate.

Home Support Volunteers visit families in their own homes to provide practical support. This can include helping with housekeeping, spending time with siblings, meal preparation, or other tasks to ‘lighten the load’ of family life. -What activities will I be involved in? • You will be introduced to a family, your initial visit will be with a member of staff, but you will then visit unaccompanied • Supporting families with ‘everyday’ tasks – these will vary and be dependent on the family’s needs, and the skills you bring. They may include: o Housekeeping – hoovering, ironing, changing beds, general tidying o Meal Preparation - batch cooking or supporting families to cook (this does require specific training, which we will provide) o Practical Sibling Support - collecting siblings from school/clubs within walking distance of their home, assisting with homework, spending time with siblings/play o Other - gardening, dog-walking, basic DIY eg. helping with flat-pack furniture • Develop positive relationships with families, being respectful of their home and belongings • Immediately communicate any concerns which may arise about a families wellbeing, including child protection concerns • Be respectful of sensitive and confidential medical and personal information regarding the children and families accessing our services -How much time should I offer? You can volunteer on any day of the week; mornings, afternoons, or early evenings. An average shift is approx 2 hours and ideally we are looking for a weekly commitment. Usually, volunteers support each family for a period of 3-6 months, then would be introduced to another family. It is possible there will be a short time between supporting different families, depending on needs, availability etc. -What ongoing learning/support/guidance will I receive? It’s important to us that you feel happy, safe and confident when volunteering. We provide Induction Training to give you insight into this role, and together decide if it is the right choice for you, before proceeding. 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. You will receive ongoing support and supervision from the Home Support Lead, and opportunities to connect with other Home Support Volunteers. -What are the benefits to me? • Using your skills and developing new ones • Making a real difference to the families of children with a life-shortening condition • Experience, adding to your CV and career prospects • Meeting new people • Having fun! -What are the benefits to the children and families supported by CHAS? Families supported by CHAS are often under a lot of strain, and caring for a child with a life-limiting condition can take a lot of the family’s time and attention. Often other household tasks, and family life, can become more difficult to manage, and can begin to feel overwhelming. This role makes a direct and instant difference to families. -What else should I know? This role is for those aged 18+. You are required to be able to drive and to have access to your own vehicle (travel expenses can be claimed) You will need to complete Visit Logs online, these can be accessed through a phone, computer or tablet, and will require an internet connection (a high level of ‘technology’ knowledge is not required to complete these). This role 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 form – 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. 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 will improve the quality of care we provide, help us reach more families and children, and maximise a wide variety of knowledge, experience and expertise. For further information/to apply online please visit: https://www.chas.org.uk/volunteers/home-support-volunteer-aberdeenshire or feel free to contact Jack Daniels, Home Support Lead for further details /if you have any questions at email jackdaniels@chas.org.uk or on tel.: 07824 457767.

People may have acquired their brain injury through an accident or assault, brain tumour, post operative problems, stroke or other 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. Headway helps to make it less tough. You would make a big difference to members by supporting them at sessions helping them break down any barriers to participation. That might be helping with a wheelchair, communication, helping with craft, art, games, chatting or anything else that makes a difference to the experience that the person with ABI is having. You will also find you are helping family members whether directly at sessions or by building confidence and interests in the person with ABI.

If you enjoy being in an office and like meeting people, this is the role for you. You’ll be providing people with wheelchairs and other equipment to help them get moving again after illness or injury. What you will be doing Giving a warm welcome to customers visiting or phoning us. Helping people wanting to hire a wheelchair or other equipment. Using a computer-based stock control system. Showing people how to use equipment. Taking payments / donations Apply online https://volunteer.redcross.org.uk/opportunities/30264-customer-service-volunteer-wheelchair-volunteer-dalkeith-2022-04-06

Over The Wall is a UK based charity for children and young people with health challenges and disabilities, and their families, to discover a world of mischief and magic. A place where they can be brave and have fun with others. These amazing places are in-person – at residential camps and also available online – with Camp in the Cloud and Camp 365. And what’s more, it’s all free! Their Health Challenge & Siblings Camps are magical places where campers take part in fun activities including Sports and Games, Drama, Arts and Crafts and Discovery. Campers will be divided into teams based on their age groups of 8-10, 11-13, 13-15 and 15-17 years of age. Participate in daily camper life to provide nursing/medical care. Facilitate a medically sound and safe camp experience for children with chronic and life threatening illnesses by contributing to a 24/7 provision of residential medical care. Clinical volunteers will work under the supervision of the Director of Nursing and Nursing Coordinators. You will also be part of a team of other incredible volunteers and will need a sense of fun with an energetic, enthusiastic and positive approach. If you are looking for an amazing and rewarding experience where you can make a difference in young people’s lives and see these young people out of a hospital setting, the sign up to be a clinical volunteer today! Camp is four days long and you will be required to arrive one day early for training. We will give you all the necessary training and support and provide your accommodation and food for the duration of camp. Requirements: NURSE - Registered Children’s, Adult or Learning Disabilities nurse. - Qualified for 18 months (Children’s nurse), 2 years (Adult/ Learning Disabilities nurse) or 12 months if previously a student nurse with Over The Wall - Registered with NMC - Holds professional indemnity insurance - Holds valid, current life support training. DOCTOR - ST2 or above (or equivalent) Pediatrics, GP or A&E or have recent Pediatric experience Registered with the GMC - Holds professional indemnity insurance - Holds valid, current life support training. PARAMEDIC - Qualified Paramedic - Post registration experience: 2 years - Registered with HCPC - Holds professional indemnity insurance with College of Paramedics - Holds valid, current life support training.

Over The Wall is a UK based charity for children and young people with health challenges and disabilities, and their families, to discover a world of mischief and magic. A place where they can be brave and have fun with others. These amazing places are in-person – at residential camps and also available online – with Camp in the Cloud and Camp 365. And what’s more, it’s all free! Join their activity team to run some fantastic sessions that have been planned by the activity team and will be taught to you so that you can confidently run them and help bring some fun and excitement to the sessions. Over the Wall are looking for some amazing people to take on a role as Activity Leader at their Camps in 2023. Do you have a secret talent you’d love to run as an activity? E.g. Arts and Crafts, drama or sports? They’ve previously had origami sessions and woodwork that they could not have run without their amazing volunteers coming forward to provide. Camp is 2 - 5 days long and you will be required to arrive one day early for training. They will give you all the necessary training and support and provide your accommodation and food for the duration of camp. Visit www.otw.org.uk to find out more and to start your application.