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DD8 music is thrilled to be looking for volunteers to involve in running our youth and adult music groups and including you as a part of our friendly and welcoming team. We are building a person-centred volunteer programme where volunteers from all backgrounds and abilities are welcomed and supported. We run guitar groups, as well as groups focussed on a mix of instruments and more free flowing creative jamming. These sessions will provide you the opportunity to guide and mentor our young people and adults while they try out instruments, learn and improve in their musical abilities and develop themselves and their confidence as well. Through our support and training, this role will also help you develop and grow your skills and confidence and be a great place to meet new and interesting people. This volunteering role will involve a healthy mixture of helping to move music equipment and instruments to our group activity locations, setting up the rooms in preparation of the activities, and tidying up/taking equipment and instruments back, as well as helping during sessions. Whilst the groups are in session, this role will allow you to supervise and give advice, encouragement, and support to the young people as well as the opportunity to build a rapport with them whilst our staff deliver their session plans. Sessions can either take a more structured, or free form style, so this role will be perfect for you not only if you crave structure, but also if you prefer a more easy-going environment with more space for spontaneous creativity. This role would be a great opportunity either if you already have some musical ability and knowledge that you want to use, grow, or improve or if you want to help kick start your musical interests through helping others! This role is not only perfect for those with musical interests, as there’s lots of exciting ways of getting involved which can be tailored around you, and your interests and we have plenty of other roles besides! Key Duties: · Helping transport, unpack and set up musical equipment · Supervising and supporting young people in trying out instruments and practicing · Helping tidy and take away equipment after sessions are over · Helping staff deliver the session plan · Engaging and supervising young people and adults during sessions

Each week, we help over 6,500 young people develop the skills to succeed in life. But this can only happen thanks to our brilliant volunteers. Volunteering is easier than you think. Whether you can spare an hour a month or a day a year, we have hundreds of opportunities both behind the scenes and directly supporting young people. With full support and training, you can volunteer on a flexible basis. Not only is it incredibly rewarding and great fun, you’ll learn some brilliant skills transferable to the workplace and further education. We welcome volunteers from every community and background. You don’t need to have been a Scout. You just need to believe in a more positive future and the difference we can make together. Volunteer today and help us prepare more young people with Skills for Life.

Do you have green fingers and love gardening! If yes, this is a fantastic opportunity for you to do something you enjoy. We are looking for someone to help with the general upkeep of garden areas. As well as supporting people using the service to get involved with you if they chose. Your support and generosity will make a huge difference to the lives of the people we support helping to improve their environment. Quarriers Homelife Girvan support adults with learning difficulties to live in their own home. All Quarriers support is personalised, with individuals at the centre of all care planning. We provide the people we support with the confidence to achieve their goals by ensuring there is confidence in our staff. The main tasks include:- - Basic garden tidy - Bedding new plants - Weeding - Assisting involvement with people we support who have an interest in gardening tasks

Do you have a few hours to spare each week or fortnight? Would you like to be part of a team that makes a positive difference to the lives of the people we support? Then this role is for you. We are looking for Volunteer Befrienders to enable adults supported in Homelife Girvan to enjoy activities within the community. Volunteer Befrienders will be matched with one of the adults with similar interests so they can be enjoyed together. These interests may include:- gardening or a trip to garden centres, going to the cinema, trips to the seaside or enjoying walks or going for a meal or having a coffee and snack and above all having fun! To get the most out of the role it is hoped the volunteer can commit for at least 6 months. However, it is ultimately up to the volunteer how long they would like to volunteer.

Do you enjoy getting to know people, having fun and enjoy activities? Then this is the role for you. Quarriers Homelife Ayrshire Service supports adults with learning disabilities and is looking for a volunteer befriender to support one of the women at the service to take part in activities in her local community. It is hoped that you can commit for at least 9 months to get the most out of the role.

Do you have a few hours to spare each week or fortnight? Would you like to be part of a team that makes a positive difference to the lives of the people we support? Then this role is for you. We are looking for Volunteer Befrienders to enable adults supported in Homelife Ayr to enjoy activities within the community. Main tasks: Volunteer Befrienders will be matched with one of the adults with similar interests so they can be enjoyed together. These interests may include:- gardening or a trip to garden centres, going to the cinema, trips to the seaside or enjoying walks or going for a meal or having a coffee and snack and above all having fun!

We are looking for a DIY Volunteer to undertake general maintenance work at Quarriers South Ayrshire Youth Support Service. Tasks include painting and decorating, repair work and general upkeep within the young people’s accommodation. If you enjoy DIY and general maintenance work and would like to be a part of the team to help young people then this is the role for you. Your support will help to maintain Quarriers accommodation to a good living standard to create a homely comfortable environment for young people. Main tasks: - Carry out any general repairs - Paint and decorate accommodation - Build furniture Where and when will volunteering take place: The opportunity will take place in Ayr, as and when required. It is hoped you would be able to commit for at least six months to get the best out of the role. What are the benefits for you? - You can gain new skills and experience through helping a child or young person turn their life around. - We give our volunteers a sense of family, together transforming the lives of the vulnerable people we care for and support - Gaining new experiences and learn new skills - Build confidence and gain a sense of achievement - Improved physical and mental health wellbeing - Free training and development - Adding to your CV - Trying something new and meet new people - Have fun!

Quarriers Homelife Service in Ayr supports adults with learning and physical disabilities within their own homes and in the community, and they are looking for a Gardener/Maintenance volunteer to join their team. If you enjoy gardening, DIY jobs, appreciate being active, and would like to share your interests, then this is the role for you! Quarriers Homelife based in Ayr supports adults with learning and physical disabilities within their own homes and in the community. They are looking for a Gardener/Maintenance volunteer to join their team. Your support and generosity will make a huge difference to the lives of the people we support helping to improve their environment. Main tasks - Plant flowers, maintain planters, weeding and general garden tidy. - To carry out odd jobs and repairs around the person we supports home.

A group volunteer is someone who, after a period of training and assessment, will provide support to young people on a 1:1 basis or to the group as a whole at the Project’s group outings. The Project facilitates 12 group outings per annum for socially isolated young people aged between 8 & 18, living in South Ayrshire. TASKS • To participate where possible in monthly group outings & volunteer support sessions and attend a minimum of 6 per annum • To read Volunteer handbook & be aware of the Project’s policies and procedures and adhere to them. • To comply with Project’s administrative procedures.

The main aim of befriending is to reduce the social isolation of the young people we support, increase their confidence and self-esteem and ensure they are included and feel valued. Befrienders meet with the young person once a fortnight to support and encourage them to take part in activities in the community. In addition to one to one activities the Project offers regular group activities for young people and a youth group which is run with the help of the young people themselves. Group outings vary in nature, anything from a day out to the Farm park, to a beach clean to arts and crafts at the office – all are great fun and ensure the young people can meet with their peers in a safe and supportive environment. The Group Outing Assistant will: • Support staff with the smooth delivery of group activities. • Maintain a register of attendees during activities and oversee additional administrative tasks as and when required. • Organise and oversee resources and materials for the activity. • Set up and tidy up for the activity. • Assist with transport of young people and/or volunteers to and from the activity.