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The RNLI’s Lifeboat Station in Kinghorn is looking for volunteers to join the existing team in the role of Deputy Launching Authority. Home to Tommy Niven, a B class Lifeboat, one of the fastest in the RNLI fleet which is ideally suited to the challenging conditions found around the South Fife coastline. We are looking to hear from anyone in the local community who would be interested in volunteering for the RNLI in the role of Deputy Launch Authority. Kinghorn Lifeboat Station provides essential lifesaving work to prevent the loss of life at sea. The station has an excellent opportunity for members of the local community to become part of the team, apply your skills and knowledge in a charity setting and gain the satisfaction of playing your part in the community in which we serve. The impact you will make This role will help us save lives at sea by carrying out the day to day management of the lifeboat station to ensure a permanent state of readiness for service. What you will be doing • Commit to a duty rota for the authorisation of lifeboat launches • Provide leadership in the absence of the Lifeboat Operations Manager or as delegated • Ensure that all operational activities are carried out to maintain the lifeboats and all associated equipment in a constant state of readiness for launching on service. What you need for this role • Team player • Good communicator • Leadership skills • Local maritime knowledge • IT literate (desirable) • Knowledge of the RNLI (desirable) • Live or work within 10 minutes drive of the station and be between 17 and 70 years of age What’s in it for you • Join an inclusive and diverse organisation • Have fun, meet new people and join a motivated and enthusiastic team who are making a difference • Learn skills and gain experience to enhance your CV • Gain the satisfaction of giving back • Training to fulfil your volunteer role will be provided and reasonable out of pocket expenses reimbursed Applicants will be subject to a selection process with successful applicants being subject to a one-year probation period in order to assess an individual’s ability become a competent member of the management team and display the necessary behaviors and commitment associated with working as part of a team. Please apply online or for further information contact the RNLI’s Volunteering Team on 01202 663346 or by email on Kinghorn@rnli.org.uk.

The Customer Service role is an exciting opportunity for someone to gain and develop retail experience to raise money for Oxfam's goal to end world poverty. The Customer service Volunteer will work on a till serving customers and providing customer service on the shop floor. If you enjoy being in a busy environment and like dealing with different people, this role could be just right for you. The role involves the following: • Being polite and friendly with good customer service skills • Using a computerised till system that has a barcode scanner • Packing and wrapping purchases • Taking payments • Able to work well in a team • Tidying the shop floor when not busy • Pricing donated goods on the till What this role can offer the volunteer: • Giving time to make a difference • This is an opportunity to help Oxfam's mission of achieving a just world without poverty • This would enhance your CV • Gain experience working for a non-profit charity organization

We are looking for committee members to join our group, there is no requirement of in person physical volunteering, all that would be required is a hour a week of “Admin” you would be listed on the group’s constitution and help in the formation & background operations of the group. Suited to anyone with a hour to spare to assist the community.

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

Some of ReEngage's tea party groups for older people across the country are starting to meet up again. Unfortunately the 2 groups in Buckie and the 2 groups in Elgin no longer have a group co-ordinator so are unable to restart until they have some volunteers to help. Tea parties provide a lifeline of friendship for our older people, and the regular, warm, friendly chats and companionship provide a vital link with the outside world from which they have become isolated. Tea party group coordinators are a vital part of the Re-engage team. Tea parties provide a lifeline of friendship for our older people, and the regular, warm, friendly chats and companionship provide a vital link with the outside world from which they have become isolated. Over time, the members of the group will get to know each other well and together you will spend many hours full of fun, laughter, and stories. As a tea party group coordinator, you will ensure older guests know when and where the next tea party will be held and who will be collecting them each month. Some of ReEngage's tea party groups for older people across the country are now starting to meet up again. The 2 groups in Buckie and the 2 groups in Elgin no longer have a group co-ordinator so are unable to restart until they have volunteers to help. Could you help? This is an administrative role that requires planning and scheduling, you must be comfortable organising monthly events, socialising, communicating with people and resolving issues that might arise. The co-ordinator is supported by Re-engage staff, to match folk together and will spend a few hours each month talking with companions and older people, making sure everything is okay. Volunteers receive training too. As one of our valued volunteer leaders, you will receive training, online support, and regular communications from the charity. This is a fulfilling and enjoyable role which will enable you to develop your leadership skills, gain valuable experience with a national charity and, most importantly, connect with lonely older people and make a real and lasting difference to their lives. Can you help? For more information and for applying, please visit https://www.reengage.org.uk/volunteer/new-volunteers/become-a-tea-party-volunteer/become-a-tea-party-group-coordinator/

Ayrshire Tigers PFC is a community-based Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) based in Ayr which works in partnership with the Scottish Powerchair Football Association (SPFA) to provide equal opportunity for powerchair users in Ayrshire to engage in team sport. The Club is an independent organisation run by its own board of trustees which is elected by its members. The club is focused on providing opportunities to play, coach and support powerchair football and is open to everyone. The team is currently playing in the Scottish Powerchair Football Premiership. The Club was formed to benefit powerchair users living in Ayrshire to engage in team sport and prevent isolation by offering a place for people to come and feel welcome, have fun and be part of a team. The Fundraising officer role is important to the sustainability of the club as they help organise fundraising events to raise much needed funds. We are looking for someone to help the Chairperson and Treasurer with funding applications and also help plan, co-ordinate and oversee fundraising activities. What you will be doing  Putting collection tins in local shops or community areas.  Holding a ‘tin shake’ in a local town – this is where players/club supporters stand outside shops with collection tins and get donations  Holding a sponsored event such as a swim or walk.  Holding an event for local people to attend – quiz night, auction, raffle, talk, coffee and cake morning – people will give donations when they come.  Having a section on the club website that people can click on if they want to give money.  Talking to Charity Trustee/Committee Members about different ways to fundraise and deciding what to do as a club.  Publicising events, distributing flyers/leaflets or fundraising forms  Support people who are fundraising on behalf of the club  Working with the Treasurer to ensure that the money is collected safely and banked accurately  Home based (plus travel to club activities). Ideally you will live in Ayrshire. We seek applications from anyone interested in the role, but particularly welcome applications from people with prior experience of fundraising for other clubs/groups. You will be asked to attend committee meetings and also have knowledge of the local area so we ask that you live locally to be able to do this role. We process applications as we receive them, we will close the role when we find a suitable volunteer for the role. Consequently, the role may close before the advertised closing date. A full UK driving licence is essential. To apply for this role, please upload a covering letter (maximum 2 sides of A4) and CV to info@ayrshiretigers.co.uk. Closing date for applications is Friday 25th February 2022 at noon. Interviews will take place, via video conference and will be conducted by a small panel of current Board Trustees. Benefits Benefits of being a committee member with Ayrshire Tigers PFC include:  Improve support to powerchair users and their families in your local area.  You could build up knowledge and hands on experience of disabled people.  Access free training and learn new skills.  Meet new people.  A worthwhile achievement to add to your CV.  Having fun whilst carrying out a valuable role.  This is a rewarding and fulfilling opportunity and will allow you to make a difference to those you are supporting and their families.  Volunteering can keep you mentally stimulated and provide you with a sense of purpose.

The Club runs its own powerchair football training sessions on Thursdays between 5pm and 7pm at Coylton Activity Centre and between 7pm and 9pm on Fridays at Queen Margaret Academy. Sessions specifically designed for powerchair users across the Ayrshire region. Ayrshire Tigers PFC is a community-based Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) based in Ayr which works in partnership with the Scottish Powerchair Football Association (SPFA) to provide equal opportunity for powerchair users in Ayrshire to engage in team sport. The Club is an independent organisation run by its own board of trustees which is elected by its members. The club is focused on providing opportunities to play, coach and support powerchair football and is open to everyone. The team is currently playing in the Scottish Powerchair Football Premiership. The Club was formed to benefit powerchair users living in Ayrshire to engage in team sport and prevent isolation by offering a place for people to come and feel welcome, have fun and be part of a team. Ayrshire Tigers PFC is seeking to recruit suitably experienced and qualified people onto our Board of Trustees. This is a rewarding opportunity to join the founding charity trustees of Ayrshire Tigers Powerchair Football Club, to help it develop, grow and become sustainable. In an increasing challenging financial environment, we are seeking to increase our working partnerships, improve our effectiveness, continue to develop creative approaches to meet need and increase our income. To help achieve this, we are seeking new volunteer Board Trustees, particularly those with an appropriate level of the following knowledge, skills or experience:  Grant Funding Applications  Fundraising  Marketing (selling and promoting the club in the community)  Admin  Social Media  Club Development As a trustee you will help to set and maintain the charity’s vision, mission and values. You will also help to ensure that the charity: • pursues its charitable purposes as defined in its Governing Document • complies with relevant legislation or regulations • works towards sustainability by developing a funding strategy • maintains the financial stability of Ayrshire Tigers PFC, • resources are well managed and used effectively As a trustee you will also be involved in appointing and supporting Ayrshire Tigers PFC volunteers. New Trustees should be able to attend at least 75% of meetings per year, actively participate, to read papers in advance of meetings and participate in other tasks as arising from time to time, It is important to note that no one individual is responsible for the governance of the charity, rather we act collectively and make decisions based on collective responsibility. Not had experience as a trustee? Don’t worry - We have support in place to support all new trustees. A full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential. In return for your time, the club will provide any training deemed necessary and put you through your PVG. To apply for this role, please upload a covering letter (maximum 2 sides of A4) and CV to info@ayrshiretigers.co.uk. Closing date for applications is Friday 25th February 2022 at noon. Interviews will take place, via video conference and will be conducted by a small panel of current Board Trustees. Benefits Benefits of being a board member with Ayrshire Tigers PFC include • Supporting the work of organisation. • Meeting new people. • Being part of a team. • Developing new and existing skills.

Quarriers intandem Mentoring Service supports young people between 8 -14 years of age. It is a new and exciting initiative funded by the Scottish Government and delivered by Inspiring Scotland. intandem provides mentors for young people who are looked after by their local authority and living at home across the Falkirk, Stirling and Clackmannanshire areas. We know how crucial it is for all young people to have at least one long term relationship with a positive adult role-model. The disruption children face leading up to, on coming into or leaving the care system can make this difficult to achieve within a family setting. intandem has been set up to help young people face these challenges. The service will match mentees with trained volunteer mentors to build a positive, trusting, supportive and secure relationship. Purpose of the Role: Are you friendly, outgoing, reliable and enjoy working with children and young people? Do you have 2 - 3 hours each week to spare? Would you like to be part of this exciting new initiative that will make a lasting positive change in young people’s lives? If yes, then this exciting new Volunteer Mentor opportunity is for you! The Volunteer Mentors' main tasks will be to build a positive, trusting, supportive and secure relationship with a child or young person aged 8 – 14 who is looked after at home. Working with young people, building a trusting relationship, improving their chances in life and promoting the wellbeing of every child. Main Tasks: Volunteer Mentors main tasks will be to: • Build a positive, trusting, supportive and secure relationship with children & young people aged 8 – 14 who are looked after at home. • Work in a person centred way with young people. • Provide opportunities for young people to participate in meaningful activities • Promote the wellbeing of every child through creative and fun approaches • Communicate and link with the intandem Mentor Coordinator on a regular basis. • Work as part of a team as well as on your own. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS TO YOU: • You can gain new skills and experience through helping a child or young person turn their life around. • We give our volunteers a sense of family, together transforming the lives of the vulnerable people we care for and support • Gaining new experiences and learn new skills • Build confidence and gain a sense of achievement • Improved physical and mental health wellbeing • Free training and development • Adding to your CV • Trying something new and meet new people • Have fun! Selection Procedure: Application form, interview, references and PVG disclosure.

ProjectScotland supports young people to reach their potential through tailored support, the opportunity to experience the benefits of a volunteering placement themselves and the support of volunteer mentors. This is a national programme which we have recently secured funding to deliver in the Aberdeen area. As a guide -6-month commitment – 1 hour weekly although this will be flexible and may fluctuate to meet mentor and mentee availability, this meeting would ideally be face to face however given the COVID situation many matches are virtual using email/telephone/video chat/WhatsApp. In the role you may be assisting a young person to identify personal goals and aims and support them to work towards these in a planned and thought through way. e.g building self-esteem, feeling more confident in social situations, expressing themselves effectively, recognising personal strengths. In other matches you might be working on softer outcomes such as helping them to develop life skills, routine, planning for the day, managing their time effectively and in many cases just checking in to make sure all is well and they are doing alright. For further information please contact Emma Hanlon, Mentor Manager at email: emma.hanlon@volunteeringmatters.org.uk or tel.: 07746938237.