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Turas are an enthusiastic group of Gaelic singers, mostly learners, based in the central Borders, usually St Boswell’s or Melrose. We offer workshops in Gaelic singing and perform occasionally at ceilidhs and concerts. Lately we have been learning on Zoom. We have a local tutor and invite well-known guest tutors from outwith the area. We need a Bookkeeper and/or Treasurer to join our small hard-working committee. Role description: • Collect fees • Pay tutors and guest artistes • Banking • Keeping the books. Attending committee meetings (presently on Zoom) presenting regular reports at meetings and annual reports at the AGM. Attendance at singing workshops negotiable. Dates and times - as and when required. Minimum hours - 1-2 hours weekly, October - December, January - March. Occasionally at other times.

If you’re a keen rummager and like things to be neat and tidy, then we have a role for you - helping in our retail stock room to sort the fantastic donations we receive behind the scenes. If you love a bit of ironing, then master the steamer and watch those wrinkles disappear (it’s surprisingly therapeutic!) or become a tagging extraordinaire, allowing customers to understand what item they are purchasing. Whether you’re a lover of vintage clothing, films, books, vinyl records or stunning jewellery – or perhaps you just fancy the company of other friendly volunteers away from the shop floor whilst making a difference - our retail stock room role is the place to be behind the scenes. Typical tasks include: · Sorting out donated items and preparing them for sale · Using a clothes steamer and tagging price labels on to clothing items · Identifying unsaleable donations for recycling · Keeping the sort room organised and tidy · Looking after a certain department based on your interests alongside paid staff · Acting as an ambassador for the British Heart Foundation

Could you be the face of your local British Heart Foundation shop? If you want to gain cashier and sales experience in a friendly environment, this is a great way to get a taste of a career in retail while helping raise live-saving funds. With support around you, you will be processing sales through the till as a cashier, talking to customers and thanking every donor - helping us beat heartbreak forever. Typical tasks include: · Engaging with customers and serving them in a helpful and friendly way. · Communicating with fellow volunteers about what has sold and needs re-stocking. · Honing your retail and cashier skills behind the till and taking payments. · Helping with administration and reception duties around the till area. · Promoting Gift Aid and sales campaigns, and chatting to customers. · Acting as an ambassador for the British Heart Foundation.

An opportunity to support and be part of a ground breaking group, providing person centred support to young people with additional support needs in a youth club setting. Supervising fun and creative activities, engaging young people with and and working as part of a relaxed and supportive team. Working with 2 staff and other volunteers, working together to support a group of around 12 young people. Designing, delivering and supporting engagement in fun activities, such as arts and crafts, baking and in the summer outdoor activities.

We need enthusiastic local people with a range of skills and experience to join our management board. As part of this team you will be responsible for the strategic management of the bureau. As a member of the Board you will be expected to: Attend Board Meetings (approximately 6 each year, normally early weekday evenings at the Bureau offices in Galashiels) and occasional development sessions with the Bureau team (1-2 each year) • Take an active part in the discussions at the meetings • Support our Bureau team of volunteers and staff • Help set the Bureau’s strategy, policies, and project plans

Borders Pet Rescue is a small non-profit, registered charity in the Scottish Borders dedicated to the care and re-homing of dogs, cats and small animals. The animal centre is based in Earlston. We have four shops in Duns Kelso, Hawick and Galashiels. We rely on their income to continue the work that we do. Our shop volunteers are the first point of contact for customers when they enter our shops. You will be meeting and greeting all of our lovely customers with a smile, providing assistance and ultimately helping to increase sales and donations. You may even have to say “hello” to some of their four-legged friends! All necessary training will be given. Or, you may prefer to stay behind the scenes and help sort through the donations we receive, steam the clothing and wash bric-a-brac. You may be the lucky volunteer who finds that real antique or heirloom! You can help with window and shop displays, ensuring the shelves are stocked making the shop look appealing. This may include doing some dusting and hoovering to keep it fresh. This list is not exhaustive though. We just need lots of enthusiastic and reliable people - with knowledge to share and/or a desire to learn new skills.

An opportunity to help your fellow Berwickshire residents, who might be elderly or disabled, improve their lives by driving them in specially adapted vehicles to health appointments, shopping or social opportunities in the local area. Berwickshire Wheels is an important service in our community. It fits both the people using the service and those providing it. If you enjoy driving and socialising and want to be a part of something positive, please contact us to join our team. All drivers must have a PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) check done, this is done online via Zoom now, and we cover the cost.

Volunteers work with our Duty Officers to help bring families experiencing difficulties back together. Children and parents naturally belong together but there are often barriers to overcome. From broken marriages/relationships to estranged parents/grandparents to parents rehabilitating from jail or addiction. We believe that positive and healthy relationships are at the heart of a successful and vibrant Scotland. Relationships are under greater pressure than ever before, with family breakdown costing the Scottish economy around £3 billion each year. (Relationships Foundation – Cost of Family Breakdown Index 2013) One in five couples in Scotland experienced significant relationship difficulties during lockdown and 6% of couples decided to separate. (Census-wide research undertaken on behalf of Relationships Scotland and Relate, 2020). Scottish Government research found that many organisations had a significant increase in referrals from women experiencing domestic abuse and mental health difficulties. (Scottish Government, Covid 19: Domestic Abuse and other forms of violence, 18 Sept 2020) Our service receives government funding to assist in keeping children in touch with their families when times are difficult. Role Description : Volunteers assist the Contact Centre Duty Officers to prepare the Centre for families by ensuring a safe space and getting out toys, books etc for them to use. They also help create a warm and social atmosphere which encourages children to relax and enjoy their visit. Volunteers support the contact between children and visiting parents or grandparents. They can sometimes provide refreshments for children and their families and seek to protect children from conflict. They can also take children from one parent to another if the parents don't want to meet.

Do you have spare time that you would like to do something worthwhile? If you love driving you can volunteer your wheels and give people who can’t get out and about on their own some much-needed freedom. The RVS are recruiting volunteers for our Community Transport Service. Could you offer your time to help older people get to their appointments (it may be the doctor or just the grocery store)? If you would like to take up this opportunity or would just like more information please contact us, we are happy to chat with you about the way you can support your local community.

Do you have spare time that you would like to do something worthwhile? If you love driving you can volunteer your wheels and give people who can’t get out and about on their own some much-needed freedom. The RVS are recruiting volunteers for our Community transport Service. Could you offer your time to help older people get to their appointments (it may be the doctor or just the grocery store)? If you would like to take up this opportunity or would just like more information please contact us, we are happy to chat with you about the way you can support your local community.