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Role involves delivering classes on self defence this can either be on a theoretical or practical basis. The classes can sometimes be victims who are looking to protect themselves or ethnic minority groups where sensitivity and an understanding is needed. Also looking for someone to deliver fitness based classes both these classes would suit someone from a martial arts/aerobics/ fitness background or interest.

Volunteer Community Fundraiser Would you like to make a difference to the lives of people with autism or learning disabilities by helping to raise funds in your local community? Have fun? Discover new interests? Meet new people? Look no further than our fantastic volunteer fundraiser opportunity! Equal Futures creates connections for people with a learning disability or autism and their family carers through Circles of Support, befriending and social events. You will work as part of a small team of dedicated volunteers to organise fundraising events, such as coffee mornings, raffles and auctions, quiz nights and suppers, and support other fundraisers who get involved in local events, such as the KiltWalk. You will benefit from ongoing skills development as well as friendly, professional support from our Project Coordinators and Fundraising staff. What will you do as a Volunteer Fundraiser? You will meet with a small group of Volunteer Fundraisers on a regular basis to come with up with ideas to raise funds for our small charity. You’ll plan, book and execute community-centric events, with support from professional fundraisers, identify which resources you’ll need and liaise with local organisations to get things underway. You’ll use your passion and enthusiasm to win support from local companies and businesses and help to ensure Equal Futures is their charity of choice. opportunity join benefit role support activities benefits all apply events engage community professional provide social media strategies awareness looking purpose volunteers recruiting goal organisation vision mission values board skills attributes chat fundraising support benefits attributes opportunity join benefit role support activities benefits all apply events engage community professional provide social media strategies awareness looking purpose volunteers recruiting goal organisation vision mission values board skills attributes chat fundraising support benefits attributes opportunity join benefit role support activities benefits all apply events engage community professional provide social media strategies awareness looking purpose volunteers recruiting goal organisation vision mission values board skills attributes chat fundraising support benefits attributes Page 2 of 2 You’ll enjoy lots of benefits being a Volunteer Fundraiser, such as: • Learning from an experienced and knowledgeable team • Meeting new people and having fun • Volunteering on a flexible basis that fits in with your life • Access to free training and regular support • Social opportunities with other Volunteers • Improved self-esteem & confidence • Improved communication skills • Advantageous for relevant careers • Reduced loneliness and better mental health • Feeling valued in our friendly team • Seeing the difference that you’re making to people’s lives Personal Attributes Raising funds requires people with different strengths working together, so whether you’re naturally outgoing and love talking to new people or prefer to coordinate and plan rather than being front and centre, you will thrive in this role. You don’t need previous experience of fundraising or learning disabilities as we offer excellent training and ongoing support. Your passion, enthusiasm and ability to inspire others in your community to support our work is all that you need to bring. You will be joining a happy, fun and friendly team where you are valued and have a sense of belonging. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community and will work flexibly with you to ensure your volunteering journey is a positive and satisfying experience. To apply, please contact: Edinburgh and Lothians area: Jane.Mcallister@equalfutures.org.uk | 0771 334 2311 North Lanarkshire area: Donna.McCallum@equalfutures.org.uk | 0792 139 7615 Ayrshire area: Shona.Fleming@equalfutures.org.uk | 0778 751 6597 Glasgow Area: Stacey.Burgess@equalfutures.org.uk 07590965527 Widgit Symbols © Widgit Software 2002-2022 www.widgit.com opportunity join benefit role support activities benefits all apply events engage community professional provide social media strategies awareness looking purpose volunteers recruiting goal organisation vision mission values board skills attributes chat fundraising support benefits attributes opportunity join benefit role support activities benefits all apply events engage community professional provide social media strategies awareness looking purpose volunteers recruiting goal organisation vision mission values board skills attributes chat fundraising support benefits attributes opportunity join benefit role support activities benefits all apply events engage community professional provide social media strategies awareness looking purpose volunteers recruitin

Forfar Open Gardens are looking for Volunteer Gardeners to provide general help within the garden whether that be pottering in the outdoor or indoor planting areas, clearing and pruning in the large woodland space or any of the many jobs in between. The garden is an open space for people young and old to come along and enjoy so you have a keen interest in gardening or would like to learn then they would love to hear from you. Youth opportunities are available on Friday afternoons. Interested? Want to know more? Get in touch.

Are you a Cricket fan? Want to get involved through volunteering. Like all sports, cricket needs people who take on organisational and officiating roles to make it possible for others to play. Every match played requires a host of volunteer input to make them run smoothly so whether you want to get involved as a Scorer, Umpire, Match Secretary, Coaches and assistants, Captains, Parental Liaison, Schools, Volunteer driver there will always be an opportunity for you? We currently have opportunities for people to become involved in: · Scoring – keeping match scores, maintaining statistics etc. · Umpiring- the cricket equivalent of refereeing We run two adult teams which play on Saturdays, Sundays and on some mid-week evenings and are looking to recruit scorers and umpires for both teams. These opportunities would be suitable for people who have an interest in sport, but do not wish to participate as players. They provide an opportunity to be part of the team, without taking part in the more physical elements of the game. There are established pathways in these disciplines that allow people to progress from officiating at local clubs through to international sport. Get in touch to start your volunteering journey at Strathmore Cricket Club.

Strathmore Cricket Cafe provide a high-quality cafe service. Main Duties: · To assist with the running of the Lochside Café including: - preparing light snacks, sandwiches etc. as required · Observing and complying with all relevant Health & Safety & Hygiene requirements · Meeting, greeting and serving customers · Cashing-up and the handling of cash - keeping finance records of all Café transactions · Washing-up/clearing tables and ensuring the Café seating area is kept clean and tidy · To carry out other duties that may reasonably required by the Café Supervisor This is an amazing opportunity to access training including food hygiene and adult achievement awards, so if you are looking to gain experience whilst learning this would be the perfect opportunity for you.

We have opened our cosy space at the Pioneer Cafe, at the Community Church Hall for anyone who is keen to get out of the house for a few hours to meet other people, relax and have a chat. Volunteers can help socialise, chat and support staff serve teas/coffee, warm soup and snacks at the cafe. Volunteers are not expected to undertake care sector roles, but support individuals by chatting, socialising, helping out in the kitchen, set up, tidy the cafe and clear tables, etc. Could you offer a few hours per week?

Murton is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SC031554) with a dual educational and environmental purpose. We are situated on a former quarry near Forfar in Angus and manage a thriving nature reserve, visitor farm and tearoom set in 100 acres. The vision - to provide a unique environment in which children, young people and adults can learn and develop skills for life. The mission - Murton aspires to enrich people’s lives by using our site to its full potential. We can offer our unique environment as an educational centre that offers a positive impact on all ages. We hope to be a thriving and sustainable charity valued in the community and recognised nationally. The aims of Murton are: • To provide educational opportunities that encourages learning and developing skills for life. • To maintain and establish a thriving nature reserve that encourages access to the outdoors. • To effectively run a visitor farm and tearoom on our site that offers a recreational and leisure facility and generates income to support our educational work. • To maintain and develop strong connections with our community through our leadership, work and on our site. We have compulsory meetings once per quarter. Dependent on the Trustees interest and skills we expect further input throughout the year. As a minimum the Trust Manager speaks to each Trustee at least once a month.

Peer Support Volunteer - Bipolar Summary of Role: We would like to meet people who live with bipolar disorder and who have reached the point that they are managing their bipolar well. If you would like to spend a little of your time helping someone who has recently been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, then we would like to hear from you. The Volunteer Role (on-line and home-based): Working collaboratively with the Peer Workers and other colleagues, our Peer Support Volunteers provide complimentary practical and emotional support to those who have been newly diagnosed with bipolar. Our volunteers are able to utilise their lived experience of living well with bipolar disorder, to inspire and empower those who use the service to acquire and enhance skills to improve their personal resilience and enable them to live well with bipolar too. They will draw on their knowledge and skills to provide practical support in areas such as personal finance, budgeting, social inclusion, employability and education to support individuals to achieve their goals, to create meaningful and sustainable connections with other sources of support within their communities and instil a sense of hope for the future and what they can achieve. Volunteering times are flexible on any day, either morning, afternoon and evenings, to mutually suit the volunteer and the person benefitting from peer support. We would expect approximately 1 to 2 hours per week or fortnight time commitment

Volunteers are an integral part of Strathmore Cricket Club and as such are actively looking for Bar and Hospitality Volunteers within the following roles: - Bar Convener - Bar staff/glass collectors - Sponsorship hosts/ambassadors - Tea & coffee assistant Do you have a few hours to spare and are looking to gain some experience in hospitality? Want to get involved in social events and can see yourself in this role? Strathmore Cricket Club would love to hear from you!

Volunteers are essential to the running of Strathmore Cricket Club enabling children, young people and adults to get involved whilst increasing the participation in this great sport. Do you have skills in any of these areas and want to help a local sports organisation provide sports and social opportunities for people of all ages? There are various roles that you can get involved in as a Governance & Administration Volunteer: - committee member - finance and general administration - volunteer coordinator - outreach/business development and sponsorship - fundraising/events An interest in finance, administration and organising events would be a real bonus in this role so if you would like to help out, get in touch.