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Do you have a strong interest in the Performing Arts and are you excited about the opportunity to make a difference in the economy, wellbeing and cultural life of Dumfries and Galloway? Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival is seeking 4 new trustees to join its Board. Apart from its renowned Performing Arts Festival held over 10 days in May, D&G Arts Festival provides a diverse year-round region-wide range of performances through its Arts Live strand and provides a platform to support and encourage young people to develop skills and knowledge of the performing arts sector via its Stage iT strand. Established over 40 years ago, D&G Arts Festival has grown to be Scotland’s largest, rural, performing arts festival and through its activities; contributes to the economic, cultural and social fabric of the region. We are looking to recruit people who share our vision to contribute to the ongoing strategic development and effective governance of the D&G Arts Festival. We are specifically looking for skills in human resource management, environmental sustainability, academia and finance as two of the positions to fill are Company Secretary and Treasurer.

Moffat Museum is looking to recruit additional volunteer team members to offer a warm welcome to this museum of local interest. Volunteers ensure that the museum is opened to the public, provide basic information to visitors and generally manage the museum. Volunteers work in pairs and are supported by the museum trustees.

We are looking for Administration Volunteers who can welcome people to our Resource Centre and help with: Administration tasks, providing information, signposting people to local services and resource leaflets, stationery ordering, taking calls & messages, photocopying If you would like to volunteer and support the operation of our Dumfries Dementia Resource Centre you must be over 18 years old. A basic administration knowledge is preferable but training will be provided. Days and hours are flexible and expenses will be reimbursed. As a valued member of our volunteering team you will be given a full induction which will introduce you to our organisation, your role and your locality along with the opportunity to become a Dementia Friend and participate in our Volunteer Learning & Development Program. Alzheimer Scotland will also provide a disclosure scheme memberships to successful applicants.

We are looking for Administration Volunteers who can welcome people to our Resource Centre and help with: Administration tasks, providing information, signposting people to local services and resource leaflets, stationery ordering, taking calls & messages, photocopying If you would like to volunteer and support the operation of our Dumfries Dementia Resource Centre you must be over 18 years old. A basic administration knowledge is preferable but training will be provided. Days and hours are flexible and expenses will be reimbursed. As a valued member of our volunteering team you will be given a full induction which will introduce you to our organisation, your role and your locality along with the opportunity to become a Dementia Friend and participate in our Volunteer Learning & Development Program. Alzheimer Scotland will also provide a disclosure scheme memberships to successful applicants.

Play your part and support life-saving research. Every step we make towards beating cancer relies on every pound, every hour and every person. Be a part of Kendal’s friendly fundraising group; raising awareness and life-saving funds in your local community. The Kendal Group raise vital funds for essential research in the North West and Nationally Thanks to the generosity of our volunteers and supporters, Cancer Research UK funds over 4,000 scientists, doctors and nurses across the UK. If you’re looking to get involved with something different and make a difference then the Kendal Fundraising Group could be for you. Together we will beat cancer. What will you be doing? Working in partnership with the Chair and Treasurer to identify new ideas and opportunities to maximise local fundraising efforts Work together with all members to help plan and coordinate group fundraising activities. Attending a monthly meeting, taking notes and action points Maintaining Group data Represent Cancer Research UK and the Kendal group in the local community. Support the group to adhere to Cancer Research UK legal and health and safety guidelines (everybody’s responsibility) Keep up to date with and share the latest news and activities from Cancer Research UK

Various volunteer roles are available: Collection Driver. Kitchen Assistants. Front of house service assistants. DIY jobs. Event Staff.

Make a difference to the life of a young carer (12 - 18 years). Lead Scotland's befriending service offers young carers living in Fife some "me" time away from their caring role, enabling them to have access to more opportunities within their community . A befriender can have a positive impact on someone's life. Activities can include going for a short walk together, meeting for a coffee, finding a hobby, accompanying them to college or assisting them to make connections with their local community. Befrienders carry out a purely social role and do not undertake any personal care or domestic duties. "I was very lonely through the pandemic, and I looked forward to talking to my befriender each week" - Young Carer "Befriending has really helped Katie…it really helped build her confidence back up" – Parent “Befriending is a rewarding experience where your time is invaluable. With encouragement and support a Young Carer can improve their self-esteem and confidence and re-connect with their community” – Befriending Coordinator. When expressing an interest in this volunteering opportunity, please provide your name, email address and a contact telephone number

Make a difference to the life of a young carer (12 - 18 years). Lead Scotland's befriending service offers young carers living in Fife some "me" time away from their caring role, enabling them to have access to more opportunities within their community . A befriender can have a positive impact on someone's life. Activities can include going for a short walk together, meeting for a coffee, finding a hobby, accompanying them to college or assisting them to make connections with their local community. Befrienders carry out a purely social role and do not undertake any personal care or domestic duties. "I was very lonely through the pandemic, and I looked forward to talking to my befriender each week" - Young Carer "Befriending has really helped Katie…it really helped build her confidence back up" – Parent “Befriending is a rewarding experience where your time is invaluable. With encouragement and support a Young Carer can improve their self-esteem and confidence and re-connect with their community” – Befriending Coordinator. When expressing an interest in this volunteering opportunity, please provide your name, email address and a contact telephone number

Make a difference to the life of a young carer (12 - 18 years). Lead Scotland's befriending service offers young carers living in Fife some "me" time away from their caring role, enabling them to have access to more opportunities within their community . A befriender can have a positive impact on someone's life. Activities can include going for a short walk together, meeting for a coffee, finding a hobby, accompanying them to college or assisting them to make connections with their local community. Befrienders carry out a purely social role and do not undertake any personal care or domestic duties. "I was very lonely through the pandemic, and I looked forward to talking to my befriender each week" - Young Carer "Befriending has really helped Katie…it really helped build her confidence back up" – Parent “Befriending is a rewarding experience where your time is invaluable. With encouragement and support a Young Carer can improve their self-esteem and confidence and re-connect with their community” – Befriending Coordinator. When expressing an interest in this volunteering opportunity, please provide your name, email address and a contact telephone number

We are looking for someone passionate about sport who enjoys talking with older adults and can communicate their enthusiasm to our club members. The Session Supporter works alongside the Session Facilitator to enable the smooth running of the club session and will help to set up the venue for the club as well as welcoming members as they arrive. Our clubs support older people who may have a physical disability and/or memory problems. Some of our members are isolated; they just enjoy popping in for a chat and being able to reminisce about their favourite sports. You will be part of a team of volunteers providing this service for a couple of hours on a weekly basis. We provide training and our staff will meet with you on a regular basis to support you. The Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland’s aim is to engage with isolated older people living with long-term conditions like dementia, Parkinson’s disease, depression or loneliness. During the club session, we help participants to reminisce about sport and to do some gentle physical activity. We cannot do this without the support of our dedicated volunteers who are always willing to go the extra mile to meet the needs of our club members. One of our volunteers has commented: "I feel appreciated and see my work making a difference". Most importantly, our volunteers and members love a bit of banter and club sessions are about everyone having fun!