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Utilising your creativity and imagination you can assist with creating window and in store displays, selecting stock and turning it into something eye catching and tempting for our customers.

An organiser’s dream volunteering role! Based in the stockroom you will assist with sorting and organising donated stock and getting it ready for the shop floor,

The management committee/board members help to direct the activity of the organisation, ensuring it is well run and delivering the outcomes for which it has been set up. Please note that volunteers interested are to email: childcareinthecommunity@btconnect.com.

Volunteers are required to befriend young people aged between 7 and 17 years old. Together they will participate in fun activities and outings; which the young people would not normally have the opportunity to experience. The young people COVEY work with are referred to us by social work; education or other agencies. They could be experiencing problems within their family; school or community. They may be feeling isolated due to a lack of peer friendship; family support; a health problem or perhaps just need a break from caring responsibilities in their own family life. Befriending is very rewarding and with our training and the support of your coordinator you will be able to navigate any challenges that arise. Befrienders and young people can both benefit from the new friendship and enjoy shared experiences. There is no cost to volunteers, however we ask for 2-3 hours of your time per week. COVEY are currently continuing to recruit Befrienders both for group and one to one matches. There is an upcoming opportunity for you to take part in our Befriender training online via Zoom. On successful completion of this training, along with our application process and, PVG and references checks you will be able to support vulnerable young people through online groups and/or regular telephone contact. COVEY expects a one year commitment from all Befrienders however given current circumstances there is more flexibility around this and you are able to commit for 3 months, 6 months or one year dependent on your own circumstances

COVEY Befriending; Pathways to Confidence is an innovative partnership project between COVEY Befriending and Bellshill & Mossend YMCA. The focus of the project is on mentoring and befriending through supporting the whole family; to ensure positive longer term outcomes. With our values of passion; openness; respect; innovation and commitment we are looking for mentors to be a role model to our families. The overall aim is to provide help and guidance directly to parent/carers to improve overall outcomes for them and their family unit. Volunteers should have a genuine interest and commitment towards children and young people and family members experiencing difficulty in their lives.

We are looking for volunteer drivers to transport some of the vulnerable young people we work with to various locations throughout South Lanarkshire to participate in activities. Most of this work takes place during weeknights; especially during school term time. COVEY are currently continuing to recruit to this role however as a result of the lockdown groups are not currently taking place. There is however the option to express an interest in this role, complete the required recruitment checks and online training to allow you to commence as soon as groups start back.

Help others to become healthier and happier by leading our health walks. The walks are free, short and gentle, making it easier for people to become more active. Apart from taking people on a walk, walk leaders will welcome new walkers, give route information (where, how long/ how far, hazards), encourage some social activity and deal with a bit of paperwork. Optional activities are assisting with promoting the walks and planning and risk assessing new routes. It is up to individual volunteers to decide how much they want to commit, but to ensure some continuity we would ask that you consider your availability for leading walks before doing the health walk leader training day.

This is a fantastic opportunity to raise vital funds for the babies, children, young people and their families who use the Royal Hospital for Children. Glasgow's, Royal Hospital Children have a very busy calendar of external events and activities throughout the year during daytime, evenings and weekends. Volunteers are required to fundraise in different ways and engage with the public about the work of Glasgow Children's Hospital charity.

Guide Dogs are looking for a Fundraiser to assist the local fundraising team in promoting and taking part in a variety of activities to raise money for Guide Dogs. In this role you will have the chance to take part in activities such as street collections on ‘flag’ days, helping on stalls at local events to fundraiser and keeping track of what we sell (including the cuddly toys), taking collection boxes to local businesses and counting donations.

Please note that this opportunity is only available to residents of Cambuslang or Rutherglen. The Venue Host will provide a helpful, welcoming and professional first point of contact to the Number 18 venue, both via telephone and in person. As part of your role you be responsible for the general care and presentation of the venue, help set-up rooms and help keep the venue clean and tidy throughout the day. As a Venue Host you will be responsible for effectively dealing with all telephone enquiries, taking messages or giving out information as appropriate, checking emails or other administrational tasks as agreed, completing volunteer logs (using sign-in sheets), ensuring rooms are tidy and correctly set-up, ensuring that all AV equipment is in place for each event, refilling teas/coffee, milk, paper towels, toilet tissues etc., ensuring signage is in place when events are on specific floors/rooms, and ensuring all activities are conducted in accordance with the Healthy n Happy equal opportunities and health and safety polices. Code: CRV