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ANGUSalive’s BE ACTIVE…Live Well (BALW) programme provides suitable, agreed exercises or physical activity sessions that support people to manage their own physical and mental health conditions along with a focus on prevention and recovery. You will work alongside the Health & Wellbeing Co-ordinator, Health & Wellbeing Advisors, specialist exercise instructors, health walk leaders and local stakeholders including Health Care Professionals (HCP). Suggested activities: • Provide support for the Health & Wellbeing Advisors, specialist exercise instructors and HCPs during physical activity sessions e.g., circuit classes, seated exercise, strength & balance, gym sessions, aqua aerobics, and health walks • Provide meaningful interaction with class participants encouraging and enabling them to do the exercises prescribed to them in a safe manner • Help participants with equipment as required e.g., setting up weight machines in the gym • Engage with participants following sessions where tea/coffee is provided (where applicable) What will volunteers gain: What will the volunteer gain from this: • The opportunity to develop interpersonal skills • The opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding of the benefits/implications of physical activity in long term conditions populations • Improved confidence in working with specialist populations • Make a real difference to the lives of people living with mental or physical health conditions

Have you got what it takes to take the lead on your very own fundraising group? Yes then at Guide Dogs we need you! All across the country Guide Dogs work tirelessly to ensure that the service user comes first and we are enabled to do that through the hard work and dedication of our Fundraising groups spread across the UK. We need someone to take the lead on fundraising activities and manage a group of fundraisers. With full training provided along with uniform, expenses paid and a key contact at Guide Dogs, you can truly make the role your own and become a valuable member of the Guide Dogs family.

Have you got skills you could use to help raise money in your local community? Then a Fundraiser volunteer role might be perfect for you! All across the country Guide Dogs work tirelessly to ensure that the service user comes first and we are enabled to do that through the hard work and dedication of our Fundraising groups spread across the UK. In 2023 a fundraiser doesn't have to be jingling a bucket outside of a local supermarket but instead be raising money for the cause they believe in, from their very own home. During COVID we uncovered many new ways to fundraise and it allowed our volunteers to unlock lost/new talents and it is a mindset we have kept going! With full training provided along with uniform, expenses paid and a key contact at Guide Dogs, you can truly make the role your own and become a valuable member of the Guide Dogs family.

Do you have experience of using assistive and accessible technology? We'd love you to volunteer regularly at our drop in sessions for customers at various locations throughout Scotland. Help local people with sight loss become independent technology users and enjoy the benefits of being online. You'll work closely with individuals, supporting them to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to get the most out of technology

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? Assisting your local fundraising group in organising, promoting and taking part in a variety of activities to raise money for Guide Dogs. It costs £58,000 to support one single guide dog throughout it's life, so without our amazing Fundraisers raising money for us, we wouldn't be able to provide our life changing services! Main responsibilities: * Organise and facilitate fundraising events such as street collections, stalls at local fairs, tea parties, garden sales, sponsored events and anything else you can think of! * Attend group meetings * Take collection boxes to local businesses * Keeping track of what we sell on our stalls at events (including the cuddly toys!) * Count donations Please contact VolunteerScotNI@guidedogs.org.uk for more information.

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.

Community Event Volunteers help us plan and facilitate our regular social events for people we support and their families in Ayrshire.

Volunteer Professionals use their expertise and knowledge to help a person we support and their family navigate through a challenging time or a period of transition.

Befrienders help a person we support build their confidence and participate in social activities within their community. This may include going for walks, participating in clubs or classes together, or attending Equal Future’s monthly social events.

Vision PK provides local groups for people with visual and hearing impairments, giving them the opportunity to meet others, share experiences, socialise, and take part in activities. As the Volunteer Activities Assistant, you will help us organise and facilitate activities for our members. Our activities include social groups, dominoes club, information talks and a swimming class. Each role will have specific requirements which will be geared towards enabling our participants. We hope to match people interested in volunteering with us to support the activity or group which best suits their interest.