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PAT Testers

Clachworks

Inverness

Minimum commitment of 4hours per month.

18+

Ongoing Opportunity

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Role Description

Clachworks is opening a tool library which will allow members of the public to access a variety of tools at an affordable cost. This will also extend the life of the tools, meaning less tools are sent to landfill. Through the tool library we can reduce the overall consumption and waste of goods and facilitate a transition to a circular economy. We have a lot of tool donations coming in and we need qualified PAT testers to ensure the safety of the tools before we loan them to the public. There is the potential for this to become a paid role. We are also recruiting tool repair and maintenance technicians.

Training Given

Induction to Clachworks. PAT testing training can be provided for the right person.

How to apply

Visit their website below

Deadline to apply:

Ongoing

Fundraising Volunteer

Befrienders Highland

Highland

Flexible to suit you

18+

Ongoing Opportunity

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Role Description

The aim of our fundraising volunteering activity is to promote awareness of our services and to raise vital funds within the local community to support our work. We know that not everybody can give a regular commitment of an hour a week to be a befriender, but that they still understand and want to support the work that we do. Volunteer Fundraisers help to raise awareness and funds by supporting the organisation and/or running of Befrienders Highland fundraising events. This is a really important role as it helps us to reach new people, inspire new fundraising activity, and thank our supporters for the work they are doing. As a fundraising volunteer, you would support the Fundraising Coordinator in the development, organisation, and delivery of fundraising events and activities for Befrienders Highland.

Training Given

An induction session to introduce you to the charity, recognise your skills and identify any ongoing support you may need from us to fulfil the role

How to apply

Visit their website below

Deadline to apply:

Ongoing

Warehouse Assistant

New Start Highland

Inverness

Flexible

18+

Ongoing Opportunity

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Role Description

The New Start Highland lorries collect a huge range of household items that are generously donated by the local community. We have a busy warehouse with lots of roles from unloading vans to cleaning, sorting, repairing and restoring everything that comes in. This means that you can expect to do anything from assembling a bed, to washing china, or folding linen. No two days are the same! The work that you do helps us to create our starter packs of kitchen items, bedding, or cleaning materials to give people a great start in their new homes.

Training Given

Health and Safety - Manual Handling

How to apply

Visit their website below

Deadline to apply:

Ongoing

Volunteer Advocate

Advocacy Highland

Your local area in Highland

A few hours per week

18+

Ongoing Opportunity

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Role Description

Your main role is to be an advocate for people who want assistance to speak up on specific issues. The tasks will vary but usually involve: • Arranging to meet with the person to discuss their issues and/or concerns. • Identifying the specific points or issues the person wants to raise and with whom. • Agreeing a course of action with the person, noting their views and opinions. • Attending a meeting, review, or tribunal and empowering the person to speak up, or assisting them by representing their views and wishes at the meeting, or submitting a report as agreed with the person, detailing their views and wishes.

Training Given

Before you can begin working as a volunteer advocate you will be required to attend our Advocacy Training Course. The course takes place over 3 or 4 days. The sessions will be arranged to suit the majority of attendees. You must commit to attending all sessions and completing all units. The course covers advocacy skills, confidentiality, being a volunteer and relevant legislation. Additional training opportunities will be made available on relevant issues.

How to apply

Visit their website below

Deadline to apply:

Ongoing

Volunteer Driver

Partnerships for Wellbeing

Inverness

A few hours per week

18+

Ongoing Opportunity

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Role Description

Driving a few hours per week in one of our three branded cars to take elderly adults to doctor, dentist or day-care appointments in Inverness.

Training Given

Training involves accompanying an experienced driver until you are familiar with the car and the care required when helping elderly clients in and out of the vehicle.

How to apply

Visit their website below

Deadline to apply:

Ongoing

Case Worker

SSAFA

Home-based

Flexible

18+

Ongoing Opportunity

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Role Description

A Caseworker is someone who carries out work for the Royal Air Force Association on a voluntary basis by gathering information, asking questions and completing necessary forms and by doing so, you will make a real difference. You will also work closely with the Area Welfare Officer to complete each case successfully. Key skills description Patience and Empathy Capability of working with a wide variety of people Good listener Ability to maintain boundaries Reliability Good IT skills Confidentiality

Training Given

We provide a tutor-led 2 day on-line training course, upon completion of the course you will achieve a Level 2 Information and Advice qualification accredited through the AIM Qualification and Assessment Group. Further/refresher training is also available.

How to apply

Visit their website below

Deadline to apply:

Ongoing

Patient Driver

Highland Hospice

Inverness

Flexible

18+

Ongoing Opportunity

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Role Description

Are you friendly and outgoing? Do you enjoy driving? Would you like the opportunity to work alongside the Community Services and Inpatient Unit staff to transport patients (and relatives/ carers on occasion)? Then this could be the role for you. Main responsibilities: •Driver will collect patient at pre-arrange time from their homes •Driver will ensure safe transfer into car/Patient Transport Vehicle (PTV) following Moving and Handling procedures •On arrival at hospice ensure safe transfer from vehicle using appropriate aids if necessary (e.g. wheelchair) Skills / attributes and/or qualification(s) required: •Good driving skills is essential •Use of your own car is essential unless you wish to drive the Hospice (PTV) vehicle only •Volunteers wishing to drive the Hospice vehicle will be expected to undertake additional driver training for insurance purposes •Drivers of the Hospice vehicle must be 21+ for insurance purposes •Ability to be flexible and adaptable is essential •Good team working skills are desirable, especially for driving the Hospice vehicle •Ability to communicate with patients is essential •A sensitive, caring manner and an understanding of the importance of boundaries and confidentiality are essential •Volunteer drivers must hold a full driving licence appropriate for the type of vehicle being driven and have a minimum of 2 years driving experience •Volunteers using their own car are required to provide copies of their car insurance and MOT certificates (where applicable). We may contact your car insurance provider to advise them you’re using your car for voluntary purposes - for more information about this, see www.abi.org.uk •Volunteer drivers will be expected to be physically fit and their suitability will be governed by their ability to meet the health and capability requirements of the DVLA as you may be required to assist patients in and out of your vehicle. •Meet the requirements of a PVG Disclosure check

Training Given

Moving and Handling Driving assessment and wheelchair clamp training (if driving Hospice vehicle only)

How to apply

Deadline to apply:

Ongoing

Charity Trustee

Highland Senior Citizens Network

Hybrid/Home - Trustees meet at Inshes Church last Monday morning of each month. Can attend via Zoom.

2 - 3 hours monthly - with potential to take on more if trustee wishes to

Over 16

Ongoing Opportunity

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Role Description

The Highland Senior Citizens Network was formed in 1995 and provides a Collective Advocacy role on behalf of older people across the Highlands. Our motto is 'Nothing about us without us'. We have representation on NHS Highland and Highland Council committees and working parties relevant to the services provided for older people. We employ two part-time Coordinators. We produce well received bi-monthly News-sheets which have a wide distribution. We have a growing membership of over 350 individual members and 99 local groups members. We are always looking for potential trustees, from any background, who are motivated to improve and maintain the well being of older people in the Highlands. We run an annual conference each September at which our members from across the region have an opportunity to meet and engage with speakers on a wide variety of issues.

Training Given

We encourage anyone interested to become a trustee to attend 2 or 3 of our Board meetings to get a feeling for what we are about. Once appointed trustees will have an induction in to the organisation. We would encourage anyone who is interested to visit our website for more information.

How to apply

email hscn@hotmail.co.uk or phone 07716884989 or write to HSCN 8 Church Street Inverness IV1 1EA

Deadline to apply:

Ongoing

Mentor

MCR Pathways

Easter Ross

one hour per week, term time only

21+

Ongoing Opportunity

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Role Description

In & Highland schools, including Dingwall, Alness and Invergordon Academies, MCR have a full time "Pathways Coordinator" who works with small groups of pupils in S1 and S2 to increase confidence and social interaction. From S3 onwards these individuals are offered a 1:1 Mentor, who is a volunteer from the local community, trained and supported by MCR Pathways. Having a reliable, trusted adult in their life is transformational for our young people. Someone who believes in them, is their friend, doesn't judge them, listens to them, helps them grow and develop their skills. Young people then become more engaged with school, with their peers, with other adults - and have hope for the future. We operate in term time only, within the school - you will be allocated a space each week with your mentee. Your PC will support you throughout your journey. Mentoring can be flexible to suit Mentors work patterns and family commitments. Mentors learn new skills and enjoy meeting other mentors in the area at our regular get togethers.

Training Given

Applicants receive comprehensive training and ongoing support via our Mentor Hub, Mentor Services area team, PC in the school and our Partnership Team. Training and Social gatherings are organised throughout the year, for all Mentors. For more information, visit our website or email highland@mcrpathways.org Thank you.

How to apply

Deadline to apply:

ongoing

Case Work Volunteer

The Royal Air Forces Association

Home

8 hours

18 +

Ongoing Opportunity

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Role Description

A caseworker is someone who carries out welfare work for the Royal Air Forces Association. Welfare work is about listening to an individual and assessing their needs to find out how the Association can provide help and support to them. Support can include anything from helping put a beneficiary with a disability in touch with the appropriate health professional or local authority, so they can apply for funding for a wet room, to something as simple as filling in a form to get a new fridge, for a beneficiary who cannot afford to replace their broken one. It could also be informing beneficiaries of the other services and support the Association offers. Caseworkers may also need to gather complex information on beneficiaries to help with applications for care home fees or similar and this can involve providing clear and precise information on finances and correspondences. Caseworkers work with ‘beneficiaries’, who are members of the RAF community. Caseworker volunteers need to be caring and empathetic, with the ability to build a rapport with others and put them at ease, through a friendly and sensitive approach and in addition will need : - Good IT skills and access to a computer and the internet, for emails - Caseworkers should be confident using a computer to complete, and submit, forms (Form A) and activity reports to their Regional Casework Team via the online community. - Currently, all contact is by telephone but access to a car and being able to use it for Association volunteer work can be useful. - The insurance company you are with will need to be alerted to the fact your car is being used for volunteer (business) use.

Training Given

Caseworker volunteers will be given full training in order to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to undertake the role. Initial training is online and consists of: - Four online training videos, which can be watched in your own time, and tutor-led Zoom sessions over two-days during which you will compile a portfolio of evidence. - A case study to complete after the Zoom sessions ready for the next day and an online question paper. - On successfully completing the portfolio, and training, you will achieve a Level 2 Information and Advice qualification accredited through the AIM Qualification and Assessment Group. - After successfully completed the initial course you will be given training in using the digital form. - Volunteers may also have the opportunity to shadow an existing caseworker volunteer. Further/refresher training will consist of either: - A one day refresher training course for caseworker volunteers (every three years) or: - Continuing Professional Development (CPD), throughout the year, either online or through locally run courses related to the caseworker volunteer role. - A DBS renewal check will also need to take place. - Additional training available (if recommended to undertake it): Caseworker volunteers should feel confident and prepared after receiving initial training, however, volunteers are not obliged to do anything they are uncomfortable doing, so please let the Regional Casework Team know of any concerns you may have.

How to apply

Website

Deadline to apply:

Ongoing

Retail Assistant

New Start Highland

Inverness

At least one morning or afternoon per week

18+

Ongoing Opportunity

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Role Description

If you’re good with people and willing to learn, you might be just the person for our Retail Team. J Here’s what that means: • making sure all items in the shop look spotless • sorting through and organising stock • dealing with customers’ queries and being New Start’s friendly face • handling cash and working on the till In return you’ll have a cracking team to work with, lots of upskilling and training opportunities… and you will make a difference in your community.

Training Given

We provide the following training: • Health & Safety • First Aid • SQA accredited qualifications such as Employability Skills, Core Skills (IT, Numeracy), and Personal Development Awards

How to apply

Visit their website below

Deadline to apply:

Ongoing

Shop Volunteer - Lombard Street, Inverness

Oxfam

Inverness

4 hours per week, days are flexible

Over 14s only

Ongoing Opportunity

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Role Description

Why we want you Together we can help people facing poverty all over the world – all from right here, in this very shop. Join our friendly team as an Oxfam Volunteer and you’ll find yourself at the heart of your community, making amazing things happen. What Oxfam does Oxfam is a movement of people from around the world who won’t live with poverty. We have two key aims: Responding to emergencies happening in the world now, giving vital support to people facing poverty due to conflict, climate change and natural disasters. Empowering communities to challenge and change systems that promote inequality, so together we can beat poverty for good. Oxfam shops have been fundraising to support Oxfam’s work since 1947, raising millions every year to support people facing poverty. What you will be doing It’s up to you! Why not try a bit of everything? Sorting donations including checking and pricing Serving customers on the till Create stylish window displays Keeping the shop fully stocked Stocktake and other admin tasks Keeping the shop clean and tidy Helping donors as they come in The skills you need Helpful and friendly Happy to be part of a team Excited to learn new skills What's in it for you Some lunch and travel costs Improve skills and boost your CV Grow your confidence and meet new people We can be flexible around your education, family, work, or health etc. Possible references for future employers

Training Given

Full in person training will be given from the moment you walk in the door.

How to apply

Deadline to apply:

Ongoing

Volunteer - General Adviser (with training included)

Inverness Badenoch and Strathspey Citizens Advice Bureau

Inverness

1 day (or 2 x 0.5 days) per week

Over 18 yrs

Ongoing Opportunity

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Role Description

If you are looking for a new challenge, have life/work skills you wish to put to good use and you’re interested in helping others in your community, consider becoming a Volunteer General Adviser. Inverness, Badenoch and Strathspey Citizens Advice Bureau is a local, independent charity which provides free, impartial and confidential advice and information. We provide practical advice, negotiate on behalf of clients and can help clients to access services. As a General Adviser you will give advice on a range of topics including benefits, debt, consumers issues, work related problems, housing and relationships. You will interview clients either over the phone or face to face and then research the topic of their enquiry. You will provide comprehensive and reliable advice and support to clients as well as recording the contact on the case management system. Requirements: Good communication skills (verbal and written). Open, approachable and enthusiastic. Able to sift through information and extract what is relevant. Respectful of views and values which may be different from your own. Able to work within a team. Able to use computers. Willing to undertake on-going training. How to apply https://www.invernesscab.org/volunteer or contact volunteer@invernesscab.org

Training Given

All volunteering roles require a commitment to on-going training. For the role of General Adviser this includes an initial 4 stage training programme that can take up to 6 months to complete. This programme includes completing e-learning modules, attending face to face training sessions and shadowing experienced Advisors. The topics covered include: benefits, employment, debt, housing & homelessness, consumer, family relationships and many more. This will help prepare you for the broad range of enquiries you may deal with as a General Adviser. Throughout the training process and when you go on to become an Adviser you will be supported by the Bureau managers and a team of specialist staff.

How to apply

Deadline to apply:

On-going

Walk leader

Clarity Walk CIC

Inverness and Highlands

2 hours bi-weekly

Over 18 only

Ongoing Opportunity

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Role Description

WALK LEADER Become a digital detox walk leader to show people the joys of nature and the benefits of walking and talking. We are always looking for new and exciting walks across Highlands, Moray and beyond. The type of walks you want to deliver are up to you and you can do anything from weekly, monthly to adhoc. It all helps. Person spec: Confident, friendly and a great communicator. Must want to be supportive with a passion for nature and helping others. Vacancies 5 (all areas welcome)

Training Given

Full training on how to schedule, manage and lead walks. Opportunity for mental health first aid courses and outdoor first aid courses.

How to apply

Deadline to apply:

Ongoing

Volunteer Counsellor

Counselling Care Skye and Lochalsh

Blended

2-3 hours per week

Over 18's

Ongoing Opportunity

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Role Description

At Counselling Care we provide free Counselling to the community of Skye and Lochalsh. Although we are largely trauma orientated we provide specialist counselling in many areas. Our Counsellors have varied specialist knowledge and we are usually able to help with any issue that presents to us. In order to provide our services for free we are completely reliant on our team of able and willing volunteer Counsellors. We need qualified (to Diploma Level) Counsellors who are members of the BACP, COSCA, or their equivalent who can spare 2-3 hours a week to work with our clients. All individuals will have been assessed. Whilst we are looking for people to work online, over the phone or face to face, we especially need those who are willing to work in a Face to Face capacity. Supervision will be paid for and travelling expenses (within reason) will be honoured. You can also expect to be included in training provided for our Counsellors. You will be part of a friendly team consisting of paid, volunteer and student Counsellors, there are regular team meetings and communication with others within the organisation so you will not be alone.

Training Given

You will be trained in the policies, procedures and systems of Counselling Care with a full induction to the organisation. In addition you will be able to attend all training sessions organised for staff and volunteers.

How to apply

Please apply by completing the application form and returning it to: ruth@counsellingcaresl.org

Deadline to apply:

Ongoing

Home Support Volunteer - CHAS

CHAS

Throughout Scotland (in your local area)

Once a week, 2hours with a family

over 18's only

Ongoing Opportunity

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Role Description

A rewarding role, where you are making a direct difference to the families of children with a life-shortening condition. Home Support Volunteers visit families in their own homes (in your local area), to provide practical support to ‘lighten the load’ of family life. It may include: Housekeeping – hoovering, ironing, changing beds, general tidying, Practical Sibling Support - spending time with siblings/play Or other tasks identified by families eg. taking pet dog for a walk What is Required? *You can volunteer on any day of the week; mornings, afternoons, or early evenings. An average shift is approx 2 hours with the family, and ideally we are looking for a weekly commitment. All training will be provided, with ongoing support from Team Lead. * You need to be able to drive *You need online access to complete a 'visit log ' (this can be done on a phone, laptop or tablet) *We welcome friendly, caring people to join our team To find out more, please contact Emma Steel on emmasteel@chas.org.uk or 01389 722079, or apply directly via the CHAS Website

Training Given

It’s important to us that you feel happy, safe and confident when volunteering. We provide Induction Training before starting to visit families. You will also be invited to complete a short core learning package that is tailored to your role. You will receive ongoing support and supervision from the Home Support Lead, and opportunities to connect with other Home Support Volunteers.

How to apply

Deadline to apply:

Ongoing

Activity Helper at Dalneigh Church, Inverness

The Boys Brigade

Inverness

1-3 hours on Friday Evenings

Over 18

Ongoing Opportunity

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Role Description

3rd Inverness Boys Brigade are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help lead games and sporty activities for their children and young people aged between 5 and 18 years old. The group meets on Friday evenings during term-time, taking part in a wide range of activities including crafts, games, sports, cooking, life skills and community projects. To find out more please contact: 3inverness@boys-brigade.org.uk

Training Given

Volunteers are asked to completed a PVG application and Safeguarding training. We also provide Youth Leader Training to anyone wishing to enhance their skills.

How to apply

Deadline to apply:

Ongoing

Outdoor Charity Shop Volunteer

Àban Outdoor Ltd

Inverness

Ideally 2 hours per week, though we are flexible

18

Ongoing Opportunity

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Role Description

We have launched Scotland's first outdoor charity shop where we sell good-quality, used, outdoor equipment at reasonable prices. We want to help get as many people into the outdoors as we can, while at the same time reducing the environmental impact of getting kitted up for the outdoors. We are looking for a volunteer to help sort, photograph, value, & list items on our eBay shop. We are a small team working in a small office space, & with donations becoming more generous & more frequent, we now require assistance to keep on top of donations. The main tasks are; •Sort through donations separating into what Àban can use, what can be sold, & what can be donated to Highland Support Refugees •Photograph donations ready for sale •Assist with research/pricing of items •Assist with listing on eBay What you will need; Comprehensive knowledge of outdoor kit. Our donations can be made up of anything from camping equipment, skis, wetsuits, winter clothing, walking boots/shoes, & general outdoor clothing from lower end to high end. A general interest in the outdoors, and treating all donations in the same way, be it low-end or high-end. If this sounds like you, please just send a short message to info@aban.scot. This should be addressed to Calum Smith, Business Manager at Àban Outdoor Ltd.

Training Given

Training on how to use eBay to list efficiently, as well as packing the sold items.

How to apply

Deadline to apply:

Ongoing

Cat Fosterer

Caithness Cats Protection

Caithness and East Sutherland

2 hours per day

over 18s only

Ongoing Opportunity

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Role Description

Cats Protection’s Caithness Branch is looking to recruit volunteer fosterers in both Caithness and East Sutherland to care for unwanted and abandoned cats while they wait to find a new owner. Cat fostering is hands-on cat welfare work looking after felines on a short-term basis, either in CP-provided cat pens in the garden or in a spare room in the home. The branch, which is run entirely by volunteers, needs people who can offer a temporary home to one or more cats whilst they get back on their paws. Cat fosterers need to have either a spare room or an area in their garden where a 4m x 1.2m (13ft x 4ft) cat pen can be housed and, of course, a love of cats is a must. The charity will provide plenty of assistance, training and all required support materials for new fosterers. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for Cats Protection’s Caithness Branch then please email enquiries@caithness.cats.org.uk or message via our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/cpcaithness/

Training Given

Basic training in Health & Safety, Data Protection and Safeguarding. Fosterer specific training in cat care, welfare and behaviour

How to apply

Deadline to apply:

Ongoing

Activity Helper

12th Inverness Boys Brigade

Dalneigh Church, Inverness

1-2 Hours Thursdays or Fridays

Over 18

Ongoing Opportunity

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Role Description

10th Inverness Boys Brigade are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help lead games and sporty activities for their children and young people aged between 8 and 18 years old. The Juniors age group (P4-P6) meet on a Friday evening (6:30pm until 8pm) and the Company Section age group (P7-S6) meet on a Thursday evening (7:15pm-9pm) during term-time, taking part in a wide range of activities including crafts, games, sports, cooking, life skills and community projects.

Training Given

Volunteers are asked to completed a PVG application and Safeguarding training. We also provide Youth Leader Training to anyone wishing to enhance their skills.

How to apply

Deadline to apply:

Ongoing

Bereavement Counsellors

Cruse Scotland Bereavement Support

Highland/Island/Hybrid

3 hours per week

Over 18

Ongoing Opportunity

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Role Description

Bereavement Counsellors Cruse Scotland Bereavement Support provides a range of specialist support to bereaved people across Scotland. Our counselling and listening volunteer team have a wide range of skills and expertise working with people to help them overcome obstacles to wellbeing and find ways forward through the challenges that life can bring when dealing with a bereavement. We are looking for trained counsellors who are supportive and non-judgemental, proactive, motivated, and open to change and demonstrate an understanding of the importance and scope of confidentiality. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are also essential. You must be a registered member of COSCA or the BACP and hold a recognised Diploma in Counselling.

Training Given

We provide individual clinical supervision, with optional group supervision, frequent and varied CPD opportunities and management and administrative support from our local client teams. We are currently delivering our services by telephone, online and face to face. If you are interested in applying for this volunteer role, please visit our website at Current Volunteer Opportunities : Cruse Bereavement Care (crusescotland.org.uk)

How to apply

Current Volunteer Opportunities : Cruse Bereavement Care (crusescotland.org.uk)

Deadline to apply:

Ongoing

Volunteer Controllers

Highland and Islands Blood Bikes

Home

at least one operational shift every 4-6 weeks.

Over 18's

Ongoing Opportunity

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Role Description

By joining us as a volunteer Duty Controller you will be involved in the scheduling and monitoring the progress of our free transport service to the NHS in the Highland region. The role involves liaising with and booking jobs from the NHS by phone, and allocating jobs to our riders and drivers. We use online tools to manage and track our work, so familiarity with software (eg excel/word) and messaging services (eg WhatsApp) are particularly beneficial. However, full training will of course be given. We operate 7 days/week, and each day is broken down into 3 controller shifts. Each controller is expected to complete at least one operational shift every 4-6 weeks. All volunteers will also be expected to periodically support Highland & Islands Blood Bikes at fundraising events too. You can of course hold other roles within HAIBB.

Training Given

Training will be given.

How to apply

Deadline to apply:

Ongoing

Volunteer Counsellor

Addictions Counselling Inverness

Inverness

3 hours per week

18+

Ongoing Opportunity

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Role Description

We are looking for volunteer counsellors to join our team at ACI Theraputic Recovery Services. We are a Third Sector organisation based in Inverness, which offers free one-to-one, confidential counselling for adults who are experiencing issues with alcohol, drugs, gambling or other addictive behaviours. We also provide support to families and loved ones of those experiencing addiction.   In order to be a volunteer counsellor with us we ask for a minimum commitment of 3 hours per week and that you hold a diploma in counselling.

Training Given

Some of the perks we are able to offer our volunteers include, paid supervision, a peer supervision group, CPD opportunities and the ability to hire dedicated counselling rooms for your private work.   Get in touch if you want to hear more.

How to apply

Visit their website below

Deadline to apply:

Ongoing

Volunteer Befriender

Black Isle Cares

Black Isle

1 - 2 hours per week

Over 18s

Ongoing Opportunity

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Role Description

Black Isle Cares Befriending Service is looking for new volunteers to provide social support to vulnerable members of local communities in the Black Isle. The duties and responsibilities of a BIC befriender can be many and varied as the relationship is unique and tailored to the needs of the individual person. Client related activities may include: •Telephone befriending support and/or welfare checks •Supporting patients and their carers in their own home or care establishment providing friendship and social support •Providing a "listening ear" and companionship (reading, chatting, letter writing) •Providing respite for carers for short periods (up to maximum of three hours) as agreed •Offering opportunities to participate in social/recreational and daily living activities (may go out on trips) Volunteers do not provide or involve themselves in personal care, counselling, medical care, domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning, or financial and legal matters. Anyone interested in volunteering should email an application form to befriending@blackislecares.com or call 07720 168266 for further information.

Training Given

Befriending training, support and induction will be provided.

How to apply

Deadline to apply:

Rolling deadline

Community Connector

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland

Home

Between 10 - 45 mins a week

16+

Ongoing Opportunity

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Role Description

Being a CHSS Community Connector is perfect for busy people who’d like to get involved and help CHSS, but don’t have much time to give. Our tasks are quick and include signing petitions, completing surveys and sharing posts on social media. As a CHSS Community Connector you can support CHSS any time or anywhere, giving as much or as little time to the tasks as you wish. As long as you have access to a smartphone, tablet or computer you can get involved to ensure No Life is Half Lived.

Training Given

Community Connectors will receive a toolkit booklet for guidance and demo videos on how to use our Volunteer Management system Assemble.

How to apply

Deadline to apply:

02/11/2024

Retail Volunteer - Alness Shop

Highland Hospice

Alness

Shifts available 9am to 1pm or 1pm to 5pm, Monday - Saturday

16+

Ongoing Opportunity

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Role Description

Our shops help fund Hospice care in the Highlands. Retail volunteers work as part of team with the Shop Manager to keep the shop open and to generate income from the sale of donated and new goods. We are looking for volunteers to cover either a morning or afternoon shift in our Alness shop during the week or on a Saturday. We are looking for volunteers to provide high standards of customer care, to assist with sorting and pricing donations, operating the till alongside helping to keep the shop tidy and clean. In this role you will learn about the work of Highland Hospice and how the shop supports this valuable work throughout the Highlands Taster sessions are available for interested volunteers.

Training Given

All new volunteers will receive an induction to the shop including introduction to the shop, work operations, Health and Safety in the workplace and Moving and Handling training.

How to apply

Deadline to apply:

Ongoing

Retail Volunteer - Beauly Shop

Highland Hospice

Beauly

Shifts available 9am to 1pm or 1pm to 5pm, Monday - Saturday

16+

Ongoing Opportunity

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Role Description

Our shops help fund Hospice care in the Highlands. Retail volunteers work as part of team with the Shop Manager to keep the shop open and to generate income from the sale of donated and new goods. We are looking for volunteers to cover either a morning or afternoon shift in our Beauly shop during the week or on a Saturday. We are looking for volunteers to provide high standards of customer care, to assist with sorting and pricing donations, operating the till alongside helping to keep the shop tidy and clean. In this role you will learn about the work of Highland Hospice and how the shop supports this valuable work throughout the Highlands Taster sessions are available for interested volunteers.

Training Given

All new volunteers will receive an induction to the shop including introduction to the shop, work operations, Health and Safety in the workplace and Moving and Handling training.

How to apply

Deadline to apply:

Ongoing

Retail Volunteer - Tain Shop

Highland Hospice

Tain

Shifts available 9am to 1pm or 1pm to 5pm, Monday - Saturday

16+

Ongoing Opportunity

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Role Description

Our shops help fund Hospice care in the Highlands. Retail volunteers work as part of team with the Shop Manager to keep the shop open and to generate income from the sale of donated and new goods. We are looking for volunteers to cover either a morning or afternoon shift in our Tain shop during the week or on a Saturday. We are looking for volunteers to provide high standards of customer care, to assist with sorting and pricing donations, operating the till alongside helping to keep the shop tidy and clean. In this role you will learn about the work of Highland Hospice and how the shop supports this valuable work throughout the Highlands Taster sessions are available for interested volunteers.

Training Given

All new volunteers will receive an induction to the shop including introduction to the shop, work operations, Health and Safety in the workplace and Moving and Handling training.

How to apply

Deadline to apply:

Ongoing

Retail Volunteer - Inverness, Harbour Road Shop

Highland Hospice

Inverness

Shifts available 9am to 1pm or 1pm to 5pm, Monday - Sunday

16+

Ongoing Opportunity

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Role Description

Our shops help fund Hospice care in the Highlands. Retail volunteers work as part of team with the Shop Manager to keep the shop open and to generate income from the sale of donated and new goods. We are looking for volunteers to cover either a morning or afternoon shift in our Harbour Road shop either during the week or particularly on a Saturday or Sunday. We are looking for volunteers to provide high standards of customer care, to assist with sorting and pricing donations, operating the till alongside helping to keep the shop tidy and clean. In this role you will learn about the work of Highland Hospice and how the shop supports this valuable work throughout the Highlands Taster sessions are available for interested volunteers.

Training Given

All new volunteers will receive an induction to the shop including introduction to the shop, work operations, Health and Safety in the workplace and Moving and Handling training.

How to apply

Deadline to apply:

Ongoing

Retail Volunteer - Falcon Square, Inverness

Highland Hospice

Inverness

Shifts available 9am to 1pm or 1pm to 5pm, Monday - Sunday

16+

Ongoing Opportunity

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Role Description

Our shops help fund Hospice care in the Highlands. Retail volunteers work as part of team with the Shop Manager to keep the shop open and to generate income from the sale of donated and new goods. We are looking for volunteers to cover either a morning or afternoon shift in our Falcon Square shop during the week or at the weekend. We are looking for volunteers to provide high standards of customer care, to assist with sorting and pricing donations, operating the till alongside helping to keep the shop tidy and clean. In this role you will learn about the work of Highland Hospice and how the shop supports this valuable work throughout the Highlands Taster sessions are available for interested volunteers.

Training Given

All new volunteers will receive an induction to the shop including introduction to the shop, work operations, Health and Safety in the workplace and Moving and Handling training.

How to apply

Deadline to apply:

Ongoing

Retail Volunteer - Nairn Shop

Highland Hospice

Nairn

Shifts available 9am to 1pm or 1pm to 5pm, Monday - Saturday

16+

Ongoing Opportunity

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Role Description

Our shops help fund Hospice care in the Highlands. Retail volunteers work as part of team with the Shop Manager to keep the shop open and to generate income from the sale of donated and new goods. We are looking for volunteers to cover either a morning or afternoon shift in our Nairn shop during the week or on a Saturday. We are looking for volunteers to provide high standards of customer care, to assist with sorting and pricing donations, operating the till alongside helping to keep the shop tidy and clean. In this role you will learn about the work of Highland Hospice and how the shop supports this valuable work throughout the Highlands Taster sessions are available for interested volunteers.

Training Given

All new volunteers will receive an induction to the shop including introduction to the shop, work operations, Health and Safety in the workplace and Moving and Handling training.

How to apply

Deadline to apply:

Ongoing

Retail Volunteer - Nairn Bookshop

Highland Hospice

Nairn

Shifts available 9am to 1pm or 1pm to 5pm, Monday - Saturday

16+

Ongoing Opportunity

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Role Description

Our shops, including our new bookshop in Nairn, help fund Hospice care in the Highlands. Retail volunteers work as part of a team with the Shop Manager to keep the shop open and to generate income from the sale of donated and new goods. We are looking for volunteers to cover either a morning or afternoon shift in our Nairn Bookshop during the week or on a Saturday. We are looking for volunteers to provide high standards of customer care, to assist with sorting and pricing donations, operating the till alongside helping to keep the shop tidy and clean. In this role you will learn about the work of Highland Hospice and how the shop supports this valuable work throughout the Highlands Taster sessions are available for interested volunteers.

Training Given

All new volunteers will receive an induction to the shop including introduction to the shop, work operations, Health and Safety in the workplace and Moving and Handling training.

How to apply

Deadline to apply:

Ongoing

Volunteer driver and swimming buddy for female refugees

Highlife Highland/HTSI

Inverness

4hrs/week Wednesdays (doesn't have to be every week), Starting Jan 2024

18+ only

Ongoing Opportunity

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Role Description

We are looking for some friendly helpers to take a group of Afghan women who have recently arrived to Inverness to swimming lessons. They are learning to swim in specially organised women's only sessions which are being facilitated by Highlife Highland and feedback so far is that they are really enjoying learning to swim for the first time! Unfortunately challenges in organising transport to and from the pool may put a stop to the program, unless we can find some amazing volunteers to help out. You would pick up the 9 seater Merkinch Community Centre bus a 6pm (Wednesday) and then the women from their houses, before going to the swimming pool. You are invited to join the swimming session with the women (for free), which runs from 8-9pm and then drop everyone and the bus back. You don't need to commit to doing every week, but signing up for even just a few sessions will be a huge help. Starting Jan 2024 It will be a wonderful opportunity to support recently arrived Afghan women to learn a new skill and settle into Inverness, as well as a chance to share a fun activity, make friends across cultures and have a good swim together! We aim to have two volunteers helping for each session to support each other (we know volunteering alone can feel a bit daunting!) and you will be well supported by the coordinators at HLH who run the program. Due to the nature of the program, we can only consider womxn volunteers. You will need a clean driving license (no minibus license required) and provide a PVG check, or be willing to do one (we can help you get this).

Training Given

You will need your own license, and be happy to drive the 9 seater minibus. Merkinch Community Centre require all drivers of their bus to do a 15 minute induction on the minibus prior to taking it out. This will be organised before the first volunteering session.

How to apply

Please email lizzie@highlandtsi.org.uk to apply or ask any questions

Deadline to apply:

Ongoing

Samaritans Email Hub Volunteer

Samaritans

West Highlands and Skye - Home-based role

3 hours per week

Over 18

Ongoing Opportunity

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Role Description

Listening volunteers are there for anyone who needs support. Every year, they spend over one million hours responding to calls for help and they can change the course of someone’s life. Join the Samaritans Email Hub and be part of our mission to provide support, hope, and encouragement to those who need it most. https://www.samaritans.org/scotland/samaritans-in-scotland/about-samaritans-scotland/west-highland-skye-project/volunteering-opportunities-west-highlands-and-skye/ We are recruiting in Lochaber, Wester Ross, Skye and Lochalsh

Training Given

If selected, you'll undergo our thorough training programme, equipping you with the skills and knowledge needed to support individuals via email effectively. Our Core Development training lasts 7 weeks and includes a weekly 3 hour session, held over Zoom, with digital topics completed in your own time.

How to apply

Deadline to apply:

28/02/2024

Energy Advice Event Volunteer

Changeworks

Various but based out of Inverness

5 hours per fortnight

Over 18s only

Ongoing Opportunity

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Role Description

As an Energy Advice Event Volunteer you will support colleagues from our Low Carbon Community Team, as they deliver outreach events across the Highlands. You will provide light touch energy advice to members of the public, helping them to understand how to reduce their energy use and minimise their carbon emissions. No prior skills or experience are needed. However, the volunteer will need to have: •An enthusiastic and positive approach •An ability to communicate confidently face-to-face with members of the public •Ability to proactively approach the public •Ability to follow Changeworks’ process for event management including managing customer data in a secure way •Flexible outlook and ability to adapt approach

Training Given

•Data protection training •Energy Advice for Events training.

How to apply

Deadline to apply:

28/02/2024

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