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To drive HcL vehicles as agreed with opportunities available across our different services including our Dial- A -Bus, Dial- A -Ride and our group transport. We provide supported door-through-door transport for people with mobility challenges – either from age, disability, health issues or additional support needs. Our drivers not only collect passengers from their front door but help passengers from inside their home and onto the bus. This can include helping them put their coat on, turning the key to lock their home and assisting them from their home to the vehicle and safely into a seat and fastening their seatbelt.

Volunteer pilots to cycle and/or be an outrider to a Trishaw [bicycle] and its passengers in and around Wick. This Trishaw enables disabled or those with poor mobility to get out and about for recreational purposes. The trishaw is electrically assisted. Volunteers receive full training and support.

Our Fundraising Groups extend our reach across the UK, building awareness of the charity and raising vital funds. We're looking to develop our network of fundraising groups around the country, bringing together small groups of individuals who'd like to act as enthusiastic ambassadors for MDUK, raising awareness of muscle-wasting conditions. As a group member, you'll be working closely with MDUK staff and volunteers to raise the profile of MDUK in your community and organise local fundraising events. Why volunteer? You'll meet new people, develop your teamwork, fundraising and communication skills, and you'll be doing something meaningful for people affected by muscle-wasting conditions in your local area. As a Fundraising Group member, you will be: Working with other members of the group to plan, organise and promote local events to raise funds and awareness Collecting funds on behalf of the charity and distributing leaflets and merchandise to local supporters Acting as an ambassador for MDUK in your local area, perhaps by giving presentations in your community.

We need enthusiastic, friendly and caring volunteers who can use their experience to design, manufacture and supply individual equipment and adaptation solutions for disabled people where no commercial solutions currently exist. Panel members with practical skills visit clients in their homes and work together with occupational therapists and physiotherapists to ensure best results for clients Skills are needed in the following areas, engineering, assistive technology, craftwork, electrics and electronics, product design and metalwork.

An exciting opportunity to work with a respected charity operating throughout Scotland. Seagull Trust Cruises provide free canal cruises for the elderly, infirm, and those with special needs. Founded back in 1978, and operating from 4 Scottish bases, we are wholly run by volunteers, and 100% funded by grants and donations. Seagull Trust Cruises operate the largest fleet of charity boats in Gt. Britain. We are currently looking for a Volunteer Fundraising Coordinator to head up or join a new small fundraising team, who working with others in the team, can source grant opportunities, liaise with potential funders, prepare quality application forms, and process through to successful completions. Our Executive Board oversee a number of ambitious projects at Branch and Scotland wide level, continuously driving the charity forward while maintaining its excellent reputation for providing free canal cruises for our beneficiaries. We are looking for an excellent written communicator to identify and apply for trust and corporate grants. You will be researching funding opportunities and writing grant applications for the charity, keeping records on appropriate grant giving bodies, (application closing dates and processes), and reporting back to donors the difference their grant has made. You will also keep in touch with the team at local and executive level about the progress of applications. While this is an exciting opportunity to work with one of the most respected charities operating on the Scottish Canal network, no experience or knowledge of the canals or boating is necessary ~ our concern and focus is on our all important beneficiaries.

Be a Chairperson for a charity providing vital support and information for people with brain injury, their families and carers. The chairperson plays a vital role in assisting the board in organising the smooth running of the support group. Build your experience and share your skills for Fife Headway. This role is vital to help run the work that they do. The role is varied and may include the following: -Planning the annual cycle of board meetings -Setting agendas for board meetings -Chairing and facilitating board meetings -Giving direction to board policymaking -Monitoring that decisions taken at meetings are implemented -Representing the Headway Group at functions, meetings -Acting as a spokesperson as appropriate -Bringing impartiality and objectivity to decision-making

We are looking for a Chairperson who is committed to the aims of the Orkney Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre charity to aid and improve the condition of those suffering with multiple sclerosis in Orkney. You will help the committee, staff and volunteer operatives as we support clients and run our Centre on Junction Road in Kirkwall. The Centre consists of a two person oxygen chamber, a physiotherapy surgery and a massage surgery - all things that can help alleviate symptoms of MS - and is a space for connecting and supporting clients and their carers. The oxygen chamber is where clients have pure oxygen therapy wearing an individual mask sitting in a pressurized chamber and the Chairperson will be trained and supported to use this with clients.

St Colms has a large polytunnel and garden area with cold frames where they grow and sell plants. We are looking for volunteers to assist adults with learning disabilities with horticulture activities.This could be in the polytunnel or outdoors. Tasks include sowing seeds, planting out seedlings, weeding and watering.

Would you like to help children with disabilities by assisting with travel to and from our short break service in Fife? We are looking for motivated volunteers to help us provide transport to children to and from our respite service in Glenrothes, accompanied by a member of staff. Volunteer Drivers play an important role in helping children visiting our service feel comfortable and secure. If you have a genuine interest in the wellbeing of children with disabilities, we would love to hear from you. Rainbow Heart Cottage provides children aged 6-18 with a safe, nurturing, homely environment. While staying at Rainbow Heart Cottage, children can enjoy a range of fun activities. This is very much a ‘home away from home’ for the children who stay there and provides their families with a rest from their roles as carers. What will I be doing? You can make a difference to the life of a child by: • Assisting with transport of children by driving the service minibus • Assisting with travel to and from the service, and during organised activities • Interacting with children and supporting to participate in new experiences • Helping children to have fun • Building a child’s confidence and self esteem • Being a positive role model What qualities do I need? Volunteers would benefit from having: • Ability to encourage and motivate children • To have a non-judgmental approach to people • Be enthusiastic, motivated, flexible and committed • Friendly and approachable • Patience and understanding • To have a good value base, be open minded and level headed What will I gain from the role? • A sense of satisfaction in helping young people build their confidence and self- esteem to achieve their full potential • Supporting children to flourish • Practical experience of working with children • Have fun!

Scotland Versus Arthritis is looking for individuals willing to lead short health walks in your area, lead on other physical activities, or facilitate virtual support groups. Full training and on-going support for volunteers will be available. We are also looking for expressions of interest from anyone keen to become an instructor of Tai Chi or Qi Gong for arthritis. The current Covid restrictions have meant that for many the wait for treatment may be a year or more away. Painkilling prescriptions are seldom more than a temporary relief. Support and exercise can however offer a better way to self manage the daily on-going pain and fatigue. In readiness for the eventual lifting of lockdown we are asking, can you spare an hour or two each month to help? Please contact your local Development Officer, Dr. P. Neville, p.neville@versusarthritis.org or phone 07501 501114 for details.