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Community Shopping Volunteers wanted to do a weekly shop for older and vulnerable people shielding in the Giffnock, Clarkston and Newton Mearns areas of East Renfrewshire. Commitment of one supermarket shop per week on a Monday or a Wednesday. Volunteers with their own car or bicycle required as deliveries are made direct to the customers home. COVID safe procedures in place

Scotland has a very special system for making decisions about children at risk or in trouble – the Children’s Hearing System and our Panel Members are exceptional. They support infants, children and young people in local communities across Scotland. The role of a Panel Member is to listen and make legal decisions with and for infants, children and young people. They are there to ensure that the young person is at the heart of every decision taken – because every decision, no matter how big or small, has an impact. Panel Members are appointed for a three year period. As a trainee volunteer Panel Member you must be committed to comprehensive training over a three month period. At the end of your initial training you’ll gain a Professional Development Award for ‘Children’s Hearings in Scotland: Panel Members’. It is a unique award that is verified by the Scottish Qualifications Authority, and is one of the few awards available just for volunteers. We are looking for good listeners, people who are caring, compassionate and reliable. You need to be over 18 and live and/or work in the local authority area in which you wish to volunteer. Applications need to be received by February 9th. Apply online https://chscotland.gov.uk/

MISS is offering a rewarding and exciting opportunity for a volunteer Fundraising & Events Coordinator to play a key role within the MISS charity as we continue to grow and evolve. You will be responsible for developing existing supporter relationships and proactively identifying and securing new community and corporate fundraising opportunities to support the charity’s growth. As our Fundraising & Events Coordinator, we will support and co-ordinate projects across Scotland, develop fundraising processes and provide administrative support to the Fundraising & Events Lead. This role will provide practical administrative support both to the Fundraising & Events Lead and across internal fundraising systems and processes. There is considerable scope for progression and considerable professional development for the right candidate. Key tasks: · To research and devise an innovative fundraising strategy and to spot fundraising opportunities and raise awareness of Miscarriage Services. · To initiate, build and manage relationships with donors or companies to maximise and sustain income. · To build, manage and develop relationships with community supporters to maximise and sustain income. · To research, approach, and source new support from community groups (including schools, clubs, businesses, groups, and individuals) to secure funding. · To develop and deliver compelling fundraising activities and campaigns for supporters to participate in to maximise income. · To analyse the performance of events and other fundraising activities for effectiveness and to identify areas for improvement. · To oversee that all relevant fundraising information is recorded and documented in the charity’s electronic supporter records system in compliance with current, relevant legislation. · To work with the Secretary/Treasurer to complete and maintain orderly records of donors and manage regular donor communications. · To undertake all activities in compliance with the Fundraising Regulator and Institute of Fundraising rules and regulations and to ensure that all records are maintained in compliance with relevant legislation. · To assist with the charity’s social media presence. What can we offer you? When you join the MISS charity, you are gaining a unique opportunity to make a difference in your community and raise awareness. You will be working with a team of passionate people who really care about the mental health and wellbeing of our members, and who want to make a positive and lasting difference for local families. Being part of such a small (but growing!) team offers the opportunity for real variety in your day-to-day work and the development of your role.

Pushing up the Daisies is a pioneering charity in Scotland, providing information and support to the newly bereaved during the period between a death and a funeral, the advancement of education in care of bodies at home after death and the advancement of health related to grief. We are especially here to support anyone who instinctively wants to keep the body of their loved one at home (or bring them back home) after their death. In November 2021 we started to take steps towards setting up a service to empower and practically assist people who want to keep someone close in the days after their last breath and be involved in the arrangements. This is aimed to be instead of or alongside funeral directors. We want to develop this aspect of the charity as a service and also as a source of income. We are now in a position to expand the Board of Trustees to strengthen and expand the charity and particularly to develop the service aspect of the charity in a business-like way. The current charity trustees are passionate about the work of the charity. We want to balance this with supportive business expertise. We are also looking to balance people with the inspiration and time to be hands-on in our development and people experienced to take an overview in the development and governance. If you are interested, please contact kate@pushingupthedaisies.org.uk to arrange a meeting in-person/online to discuss and answer any questions you have.

Our One Planet Forth Valley (OPFV) collects surplus food from local supermarkets for our Community Fridge. This is food that would otherwise go to waste - ie. food that is close to it's Use By or Best Before dates. We require Fridge Monitor Volunteers to co-ordinate with volunteer drivers and help place food on table, do cleaning of the community fridge, cleaning the fridge tables and sweeping the area, and getting rid of food waste (if any).

Our One Planet Forth Valley (OPFV) collects surplus food from local supermarkets for our Community Fridge. This is food that would otherwise go to waste - ie. food that is close to it's Use By or Best Before dates. We require drivers to pick up the food from the supermarkets and deliver it to our shop in the Howgate Shopping Centre, Falkirk. You would weigh and place food on fridge tables, and co-ordinate with fridge volunteers. o 1-3 hours between Mon-Fri o Mileage covered o Picking up food from local supermarkets and bringing it to our office inside the Howgate Falkirk, weighing and placing food on fridge tables, coordinate with fridge volunteers

Could you provide invaluable support by ensuring prisoners’ human rights are upheld and that life in prison contributes to their rehabilitation, resulting in a safer Scotland? If yes, you may be the person who can make a unique contribution to improving Scotland’s prisons, listening to and supporting prisoners and positively impacting on their lives in your local community. We are currently recruiting Independent Prison Monitors (IPMs), a voluntary role that can be challenging and rewarding. As well as the opportunity to participate in one of the most unusual and valuable types of voluntary work, you will have the opportunity to meet and work with many people from diverse backgrounds and walks of life. We encourage diversity and particularly welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in the IPM Team. We are looking for people with a range of different backgrounds and experiences and we are recruiting for all 15 prisons in Scotland. The role is flexible as visits are conducted at various times and can fit in with your personal circumstances. You do not need any special qualifications or experience because we will provide all necessary training and support. Above all, we are looking for highly reliable people with the time, energy and enthusiasm to make a difference and to help us to discharge our statutory responsibilities. We welcome applications from people over 18 and are particularly keen to hear from young people, those of working age and individuals from minority communities. If you are interested please visit our website for more information: https://www.prisonsinspectoratescotland.gov.uk/news/we-are-recruiting-volunteer-independent-prison-monitors

Supporting our Pantry Co-ordinator with supporting our two zero waste community pantries. Our community pantries are membership-led shops that provide good quality food at a subsidised rate. We are looking for a Social Media Volunteer to work on a part-time basis. You will support our Project Coordinator, by managing different social media channels, with an aim to maximise engagement, promote the pantries, zero waste, food justice, volunteering, and raise awareness of our activities. Training and volunteer expenses will be covered. Volunteers aged up to 25 are eligible for a Saltire Award recognising their contribution. Key Responsibilities •Establishing and/or maintaining active social media accounts. •Researching and creating creative content for different social media channels. •Identifying opportunities to establish relationships with community groups •Advertising volunteering opportunities in the shop and diversifying online presence by developing other potential social media channels •Keeping up to date with our activities campaigns and promoting this across the different channels •To communicate our membership scheme and how the system works to stakeholders •Thinking of innovative ways to drive online engagement. •Identifying target audiences and being up to date with current trends. •Volunteers may be required to undertake other duties and responsibilities not set out in this role description.

Supporting positive relationships with pupils alongside developing a community garden - a climate responsive action and desire to bring generations together across the community. Activities will include establishing the growing area as a sustainable asset. Role Description :To work with young people from the school in small groups or one-to-one basis if required. Share interest, enthusiasm and learning around growing plants (both edible and attractive), supporting the development of the school garden project and re-wilding while building positive relationships with the children and young people involved. In time this may also lead to opportunities around recipes and cooking as well as reducing waste / zero waste ambition, supporting the town centre gardening volunteers with flowers grown, a small orchard, tree planting and tackling local food poverty as possible. Meeting people and spending time with different age groups – sharing experiences and enjoying time together and learning with / from each other. Some digital connections may be used initially, but this can be worked around. A community volunteer is also being sought to support intergenerational work involving school pupils as part of a core development group. Again, some digital connections may be used initially, but this can be worked around. Note: Some other supporting volunteer roles may be available for the garden project generally – including tree planting, building raised beds for the polytunnel, advice and support to plan planting and practical elements of the project and supporting the care and maintenance of the garden over school holiday times. Skills/Experience required: Patience and a sense of fun. Interest in engaging with younger people. Desirable / Particularly useful – an interest or experience in gardening. Previous experience of a community garden. Interest / previous experience connected to sustainable growing – “Plant to Plate”. Interest / experience in cooking fresh ingredients. Interest in all the above with commitment to reducing waste and negative impacts on the environment. Previous experience in working with children and/or young people. Ability to engage in tasks and activities relating to gardening in the polytunnel sited on campus grounds and other places as required according to Covid restrictions. Training and support will be given around the intergenerational work.

The Forres Heritage Trust celebrates and helps preserve the great buildings, including the Tolbooth and Nelson’s Tower, histories, stories and traditions that embody this area’s unique cultural heritage, both now and for future generations. The Trust has created a new tour at the Tolbooth which unlocks the history of the building’s old police office and cells, highlighting the newly renovated courtroom as well as the parapet around the clock tower – which has never been open to the public before. Volunteers are needed as tour guides, to help by providing a warm welcome and to help visitors understand the history and context of both these remarkable buildings and their conservation. Could you help to inspire and engage our visitors with helping to tell the story and fascinating history of both of the Tolbooth and Nelson’s Tower? Training and support will be given to all volunteers, giving you materials and information for your own learning. Frequency of tours and times have yet to be finalised and will initially be dependent on volunteers' availabilities. If you would like to find out more about this role or have a chat please get in touch by emailing fhtvolunteers@outlook.com