Find opportunities

Helm is a charity based in Dundee which provides a creative, supportive learning service for people, in particular young people, who may face difficult barriers to developing sustainable careers. We encourage young people to strive for positive results and over 70% reach positive destinations. Where do you fit in? Helm are currently looking for a dynamic individual who can engage with students to find that spark that ignites a potential future in either training or employment within Landscaping / gardening. You will be based at our Depot at Mid Wynd and expected to work alongside our Full Time staff member and our students in various locations across the city providing a Hard and Soft Landscaping service.

Working in partnership with The Co op it has been reported that over 70% of people living in the UK have expressed that at some point in their lives they have experienced loneliness and/or Social Isolation. This can have a detrimental effect on health and wellbeing and we are looking to support those most at risk. This can be anyone 16+ for example New Mums, Individuals with Mobility Restrictions, Elderly, Individuals experiencing Bereavement/Empty Nest to name a few. This will be a volunteer led project with support from Community Connectors based in Dundee/Fife/Aberdeen/Inverness and Shetland. We are looking for individuals who are willing to give up a little of their time to re build service users confidence to re-engage into their local communities. Each service user will be supported for a 12 week period and will be sign posted to the relevant organisation as required. All training is provided which is fantastic for self-development! This is a new project with new staff and volunteers who are all extremely excited to be involved.

“Helping people (re)discover hope and inner strength in times of illness, change and loss” Can you be a good listener? Can you help someone explore what they are going through? Listening to people’s concerns can help them feel less isolated and anxious while helping them feel more hopeful and valued. Volunteers can play a vital role supporting the work of the Department of Spiritual Care in their work often being the initial point of contact. Volunteering opportunities available in • Bereavement • Community • Hospital Members of the Department provide ongoing support.

This opportunity is for our DRAMA GROUP where people with additional support needs meet weekly to participate in pre-arranged activities that help them increased their confidence, ability and social skills through music, words and movement. Along with a team leader the facilitator will demonstrate their own willingness to be involved in activities, encouraging group members to participate, engage socially, demonstrate appropriate behavior and promote an inclusive culture. The facilitator will also have the opportunity to assist the team leader in planning and preparing activities, engaging with participants, providing refreshments during the session and preparing feedback at the conclusion of the session. There may be some petty cash-handling involved.

This opportunity is for our KALEIDOSCOPE GROUP where people with additional support needs aged 18+ meet weekly to participate in pre-arranged social activities that help them improve their confidence and social skills through engaging in group and individual activities in a safe environment. Along with a team leader the facilitator will demonstrate their own willingness to be involved in activities, encouraging group members to participate, engage socially, demonstrate appropriate behavior and promote an inclusive culture. The facilitator will also have the opportunity to assist the team leader in planning and preparing activities, engaging with participants, providing refreshments and preparing feedback at the conclusion of the session. There may be some petty cash-handling involved.

Supporting youth workers and getting alongside young people to help out in activities. This is an opportunity for people within the community to engage with their local young people and give them somewhere to go i.e. stop them gathering in the streets. Get involved in educational activities and trips that we provide. General help is welcome, as is bringing any special skills, e.g. arts, crafts, sport, music, etc. The Youth Café is open 5 evenings per week (M.T.T.F.S) where the young people can take advantage of a number of activities, and have access to information, including a gaming system, music, television, snacks, and a range of soft drinks.

Our volunteers work within a supported environment to provide victims and those affected by crime with non-judgemental, practical and emotional support. Volunteers offer a sympathetic ear by telephone, at our office, at the service user’s home and within the court setting. Our existing volunteers come with a wide range of skills and experience and we are looking to add to this skill base. We are looking for flexible adaptable and non-judgemental individuals who are looking to add to, and use, their existing skills and experience to support people of all ages and backgrounds. APPLY ONLINE at http://www.victimsupportsco.org.uk/page/volunteering.cfm.

We are looking for someone who likes to listen to other people's stories and is interested in collecting stories about the Dighty Burn from people who have stories to tell. We will hope that the individual(s) will begin by collecting stories from their own contacts and then visit community centres, meet with walking groups etc to record otheres reflections and stories about the Burn. We hope that we will be able to collect stories from people of all ages and experiences of the Burn and even collect work inspired by the Burn. We will provide full training in the use of the simple to use high quality digital audio recording equipment and guidance in how to approach people and gather their stories. We are also keen that the individual(s) will help to develop ideas for the wider distribution of these stories.

Can you engage with local people in a warm friendly environment? Can you help to set up tables and serve customers? Do you have a friendly face and a listening ear? We need you to help in our cafe. You would work as part of our volunteer team to welcome our users to the cafe, help to set up the tables at the start of the day, serve pre-prepared hot soup and bread (and cold food when required), and clear and wash tables as they are used. We also need help to wash dishes and sweep and mop floors at the end of the day, to keep all work surfaces clean and tidy, to keep condiment supplies topped up and containers clean, and to comply with any food, hygiene, health and safety regulations.

The opportunity involves working to become well informed on current projects by liaising with project leaders. The volunteer will also carry out relevant research in order to then fill out our funding applications and also be required to meet with funders. There will also be scope for you to find and inform project leaders of other funding opportunities.