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In partnership with the other trustees, you will be responsible for the governance of the charity, including: Exercise overall control of the organisation’s current business operations Manage the charity’s resources responsibly and with absolute confidentiality and discretion Set the strategy and oversee its implementation Ensure that the needs of the organisation’s beneficiaries are put first Keep the charity true to its purpose.

This peer mentor role provides mentoring support from people with experience of M.E. to people living with M.E. or CFS. The aim is to give both people an opportunity to develop and enhance their skills and capacity to self manage. Mentors will need to be over 18 and live in Scotland and have the ability to focus on mentees needs. Training for mentors will be provided and one to one and group support will be available as well as further skills development. Action for M.E. will provide information on how to create, manage and sustain a mentoring relationship. Mentors need to be able to support the mentoring relationship and meet their mentee’s on a regular basis. If you want to use your experience of living with M.E. to support other people to manage their condition effectively and live a more fulfilling life then we want to hear from you. Mentors will need to be over 18, based in Scotland and have: • experience of living with M.E. for at least two years OR experience of caring for someone with M.E. for at least two years • reached a stage in their illness where they have sufficient symptom stability to take on a mentoring role • emotional readiness for the role and ability to focus constructively on the needs of mentees • excellent listening and communication skills • good interpersonal and social skills • sensitivity • ability to be flexible (as far as their condition allows) • ability to successful complete the mentor training • ability to provide reference/s • ability to join the required Protection of Vulnerable Groups scheme.

Being a Gig Buddy with Thera means that you will be paired one on one with a person who has a learning disability (They will be known as your buddy). You will be paired with this person based on any interests you share. Being a Gig Buddy involves regularly attending events with your buddy and meeting up with them as often as your ‘gig’ requires. You will also help them choose the events you go to, and help with practical/transport arrangements. Being a Gig Buddy also means empowering your buddy to expand their social networks. For this reason we ask that you attend at least 3 of our social events every year, these can be anything from an Open Mic night, to a world class comedian at the Edinburgh Fringe. As part of Gig Buddies you will become part of a growing community of ‘sound people’ here in the Lothians who are encouraging people with a learning disability to live the social life they choose.

KA Leisure are looking for people to become Walk Leaders in their local area. Full Training will be provided. So if you like a walk and having a chat with others this could be the volunteering opportunity for you

You will be helping provide practical and emotional support to people. Every individual will need different support from us to help, below are some examples of what you might support with: Practical support such as light shopping for someone who has been discharged from hospital Reconnecting people someone with their communities to help overcome loneliness Helping someone connect with other organisations who can offer them support with their long-term health condition If this is something that you feel you could support with we encourage you to submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment, as this vacancy may be closed prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed applications. Location: Shetland Commitment: This service requires minimum 6 months commitment and hours of work will vary depending on need.

You will be helping provide practical and emotional support to people. Every individual will need different support from us to help, below are some examples of what you might support with: Practical support such as light shopping for someone who has been discharged from hospital Reconnecting people someone with their communities to help overcome loneliness Helping someone connect with other organisations who can offer them support with their long-term health condition If this is something that you feel you could support with we encourage you to submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment, as this vacancy may be closed prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed applications. Location: Galasheils Office Commitment: The service operates from Monday to Friday. Volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of 12 months for 4 hours per week. Volunteers for this role must be over 18 and preferably live within 20 miles of the volunteering location. It is desirable to hold a full UK driving licence, but not essential. The volunteer will be supporting service users from hospital discharge and will help to reduce isolation and promote independence. The volunteer should acquire good people skills.

You will be helping people prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies. Every individual affected by an emergency will need different support from us to help them recover, below are some examples of what you might support with: Helping communities prepare for extreme weather events such as flooding or snow storms Providing practical support such as distributing clothing or food after flooding Providing emotional support to people who have been evacuated due to a fire Location: Lochalsh, Isle of Skye Commitment: This service requires minimum commitment of 18 months including 2x 12 hours shifts/month. And need to attend 1 group night every three months.

You will be helping provide practical and emotional support to people. Every individual will need different support from us to help, below are some examples of what you might support with: Practical support such as light shopping for someone who has been discharged from hospital Reconnecting people someone with their communities to help overcome loneliness Helping someone connect with other organisations who can offer them support with their long-term health condition Location: Orkney Islands Commitment: This service requires minimum 12 months commitment including at least 4 hours in week Age: 18 years+ Volunteer must be over the age of 18. Must have a full driving license. Volunteer would drive a BRC Vehicle to transport patients to and from hospital appointments

You will be helping people prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies. Every individual affected by an emergency will need different support from us to help them recover, below are some examples of what you might support with: Helping communities prepare for extreme weather events such as flooding or snow storms Providing practical support such as distributing clothing or food after flooding Providing emotional support to people who have been evacuated due to a fire Location: Orkney Islands Commitment: This service requires minimum commitment of 18 months including 2x 12 hours shifts/month. And need to attend 1 group night every three months. Volunteer must be over the age of 18. Driving license preferred but not essential. Must live on Orkney main land

You will be helping provide practical and emotional support to people. Every individual will need different support from us to help, below are some examples of what you might support with: Practical support such as light shopping for someone who has been discharged from hospital Reconnecting people someone with their communities to help overcome loneliness Helping someone connect with other organisations who can offer them support with their long-term health condition If this is something that you feel you could support with we encourage you to submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment, as this vacancy may be closed prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed applications. Location: Dalkeith, Midlothian Commitment: The service operates from Monday to Friday between the hours of 09:00am - 17:00pm. Volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of 12 months, and take up to 3 hours per week during the weekdays.