How would you like to be part of the Guide Dogs family and help people with sight loss live the life they choose? We would love to have you onboard to help with our ambition of a future where every person with sight loss has the confidence and support they need to live their lives to the full.
Did you know that we don’t just provide life-changing guide dogs, we also provide advice, skills, emotional and practical support for children, adults and their families living with sight loss to help them live actively, independently and well?
To do all this we need the support of amazing volunteers like you!
If you would like more information, are unsure or need flexibility around the role then chat to us first by emailing VolunteerScotNI@Guidedogs.org.uk and someone will be in touch.
What does the role involve?
Identifying suitable places and placing our iconic dog-shaped collection boxes locally in shops and businesses and counting up the funds every few months before paying them in to Guide Dogs.
Key responsibilities:
* Identifying and placing collecting boxes in suitable locations
* Talking to the shop owner, receptionist etc at the location about how the boxes will help Guide Dogs and what we do
* Emptying boxes every 3-6 months (as they get full) and banking the income through the paying in book provided.
Give a receipt and letter of thanks to the hosts
* Keeping a written record of the location of all boxes for your supervisor, the dates they are emptied and the dates/
amounts banked
* If boxes aren’t collecting much, you’ll decide to move them to a better location. Your supervisor may also ask you to
remove boxes
* Reporting any stolen boxes to the local mobility team
Please contact VolunteerScotNI@guidedogs.org.uk for more information.
World Bicycle Relief is thrilled to announce that we have been named the official global charity partner for the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships in Glasgow, and across Scotland, from 3 – 13 August.
For the first time in history, the 2023 UCI Cycling Worlds will bring 13 UCI World Championships together in one place at the same time. The biggest cycling event ever, will see the world's greatest riders get together in Glasgow and across Scotland this August to compete at the highest level, make history, and show the world the power of the bike.
United by a fundamental belief in the power of bicycles, this opportunity is more than just an 11-day event. It’s a chance to recognise the greatest athletes in the sport while also supporting those using their bicycles to get to school, deliver healthcare and build better lives for their families and communities.
We're seeking volunteers to support our fundraising and activations at fan zones across the event, from VR experiences to exclusive goodies we're hoping to make a positive impact and have fun while doing it!
an opportunity to join this valued team of directors to enable PPP to continue to provide educational, social, training, childcare, care-in home and Adult support services to the community. [and so much more]. Do you have entrepreneurial skills, a good team player, voluntary sector experience or strategic thinking skills that you could bring to the table??? Then please consider supporting the board of directors
Friockheim Park Community Volunteers Have Been Successful In Getting Trees From The Woodland Trust For Planting In & Around Friockheim:
Small Hedge (30 saplings)
Medium Wildlife (105 saplings)
Large Wildlife (420 saplings)
This Will Be A Massive Undertaking & Require Some Extra Help Planting All These Trees!
Tree Delivery Will Be In November 2023, Planting Will Take Place Between Then & March.
We are looking for someone to join our small team to help serve, engage with customers and clear up in our weekly community based cafe.
To lay out and clear away tables and chairs before and after the café
To prepare and serve hot drinks, soup, cakes etc to our customers
To engage with and chat to customers
To be part of the small team of 4 and help provide a service to the local community
Community hub refurbishment project.
We have an opportunity for someone to join our small team of community workshop people. We have the tools and materials we just need more sets of helpful hands.
We need a handy person to decorate, floor and fit a kitchen to prepare the Hub for it's opening.
We have a fully equipped workshop which we aim to run skills development classes and community DIY projects and are looking for team members.
As Part Of The Angus Council / Scottish Government Get Into Summer Programme , We Are Looking For Additional Volunteers During The Angus School Holidays (Summer 2023)
Friockheim Park Community Volunteers Are Offering Different Sessions Including:
Woodland Walks
Stay & Play
Litter Picking & Environmental Information Sessions
At All These Sessions We Will Be Providing Hot/Cold Drinks & Basic Refreshments To Both Children & Adults.
You Will Be Part Of A Team Of Volunteers Running Each Session Which Will Be Held On A Variety Of Days Throughout The Holidays,
An Enhanced PVG Will Be Required For This Role.
Please See Below Sections With More Information.
We Look Forward To Hearing From You Soon.
We now have a permanent base for the Tri-shaws in Bo'ness!
The Bo’ness chapter of Cycling without Age Scotland are recruiting volunteer pilots to take the elderly and disabled for trips along the foreshore and around Bo’ness. You will get full training, and will require PVG disclosure.
If you are interested in helping your community, please get in touch!
More information can be found on our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/CWAFalkirk
A Volunteer Trishaw Pilot is the cyclist who is
responsible for all aspects of preparing for and
conducting a ride, post-ride duties (e.g. required
records) and promoting awareness of,
encouraging support for and maintaining the
reputation of Cycling Without Age Scotland. The
decision as to whether a Co-Pilot is required on
the ride should be based on the route
assessment.
The Pilot must complete the 5-stage training as
detailed in the Trishaw and Pilot Handbook, which
may be amended/updated from time to time and
covers:
1. Getting to know the Trishaw
2. The Passenger’s Experience
3. Trial Runs
4. First Rides
5. Conducting route and risk assessments
followed by a final assessment