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To share a social activity with women who are new to Edinburgh, offering informal support with English language learning and information about the local community, on a 1-1 and/or group basis. Playing with children to enable their mums to have some time to relax. • Help with set up and clear up of venue • Facilitate and supervise activities for women and children • Offer opportunities for women to practise English through conversations and inclusive weekly group activities.

The Welcoming Association's befriending programme matches local volunteer befrienders with newcomers to Edinburgh. Volunteer befrienders commit for 9 months to providing regular friendship to newcomers, enabling them to develop wider social networks, practice English language, improve familiarity with Scottish culture and services, and learn about all the things their new city has to offer. Befriending is about supporting and empowering individuals in their new city to find a sense of belonging.

• Map appropriate routes for monthly cycling group • Assist newcomers with fitting helmets, hi-vis vests, lights and adjusting seat heights on bikes • Doing pre-ride bike safety checks, and performing any minor maintenance • Ensuring that all participants are safe on the cycle routes • Administering first aid if necessary • Ensuring all bikes and equipment are returned to the office after the bike rides • Advising participants as to where they can buy bikes, and access bike maintenance services

The volunteer will join about 150 other Samaritans in the Branch which operates round the clock - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The volunteer will support people in crisis, either on the phone, in person at the Samaritan Centre, or by email or SMS (phone) Text. Each year we expect to receive about 25,000 phone calls, 300 personal visits, and over 2,000 emails from all over the world. There are also opportunities to take part in running the Branch and in our growing outreach programme.

St Andrew's Hospice store on High Street, Lanark is reopening on Monday 17th August 2020. We are looking for volunteers. With the support of the Shop Manager, volunteers will have the opportunity to undertake a full range of tasks including: Stock sorting, pricing and rotation Operating EPOS till system Engaging with the public, assisting customers and answering telephone General housekeeping Promote the gift aid scheme and work of St Andrew's Hospice Volunteers can be assured that full measures are in place to ensure the shop is Covid secure.

We offer flexible volunteering roles for any adult interested in volunteering with us. There is the option of working directly with young people in exciting, adventurous ways - such as camping, hiking, cycling, kayaking, etc. We also have other roles involving programme planning and delivery of a balanced programme to our young people, including assistant section leader roles where you are able to communicate with other adults and collaborate to create a new, stimulating activity based programme. If you would prefer to be involved behind the scenes, we offer administration opportunities behind the groups where there's a need for finance management, secretaries and a chairperson, who can effectively lead meetings to benefit the Scout Groups they are working with.

We offer flexible volunteering roles for any adult interested in volunteering with us. There is the option of working directly with young people in exciting, adventurous ways - such as camping, hiking, cycling, kayaking, etc. We also have other roles involving programme planning and delivery of a balanced programme to our young people, including assistant section leader roles where you are able to communicate with other adults and collaborate to create a new, stimulating activity based programme. If you would prefer to be involved behind the scenes, we offer administration opportunities behind the groups where there's a need for finance management, secretaries and a chairperson, who can effectively lead meetings to benefit the Scout Groups they are working with.

We offer flexible volunteering roles for any adult interested in volunteering with us. There is the option of working directly with young people in exciting, adventurous ways - such as camping, hiking, cycling, kayaking, etc. We also have other roles involving programme planning and delivery of a balanced programme to our young people, including assistant section leader roles where you are able to communicate with other adults and collaborate to create a new, stimulating activity based programme. If you would prefer to be involved behind the scenes, we offer administration opportunities behind the groups where there's a need for finance management, secretaries and a chairperson, who can effectively lead meetings to benefit the Scout Groups they are working with.

Would you enjoy processing our donations and sorting into different categories? Other tasks include laundry, ironing and helping to keep our stockroom clean and tidy. We offer access to Kelvin College Community Achievement Awards to help you gain experience and a recognised qualification.

Are you a chatterbox? Can you talk about anything and everything? If this sounds like you we have a fantastic opportunity to let your chitchatting dreams run wild! In our stores we’re always looking for outgoing and enthusiastic volunteers to meet and greet our customers. We talk to our customers, make them feel welcome, help them find the things they’re looking for and inform them of the BHF’s life saving heart research. We keep the sales floor looking fresh and inspiring and thank everyone who brings in their donations and custom. Come and be a part of your local team and learn about customer service skills and gain experience. Don’t worry if you’re not a confident speaker, with this role all you need is a welcoming and helpful attitude. We’ll provide you with all the support and help you need. Perfect for enhancing your CV and skills set. Volunteers will receive a thank you discount of 25% off any donated stock.