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We're looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers to help us run our weekly community soup lunches. Our soup lunches are a chance for local people to get together, enjoy some homemade soup and a chat, meet others and spend a little time in good company. We're looking for volunteers to help make these lunches happen, whether that's preparing the soup, serving our guests or helping with the general set-up and clear-up. You don't need to commit to every week. We'd love to build a small team of volunteers who can share the responsibility through a rota, so you can offer as much or as little time as suits you. What could you help with? There are a few ways to get involved: - Making soup: Prepare a pot of homemade soup for the weekly lunch. The cost of ingredients will be reimbursed. - Serving lunches: Welcome people, serve soup and help make everyone feel at home. - Setting up: Help arrange tables, prepare the space and get everything ready. - Clearing up: Help wash dishes, tidy the kitchen and put everything away. You can choose to help with one activity or a combination of them. When would you be needed? Our weekly soup lunches follow this schedule: - 12.15pm: Volunteers arrive to help set up. - 1.00pm: Lunch is served. - 2.00pm: Clear-up begins. - 2.30/2.45pm: Finished! What we're looking for - A friendly, welcoming attitude and a willingness to help. - An interest in bringing people together and supporting the local community. - Reliability when you've signed up for a particular date. - A willingness to work as part of a small team. Minimum age: 16 years. No previous experience is necessary, and you don't need to be a great cook to get involved! We'll provide guidance and support and make sure everyone knows what needs doing. Interested in helping? - Whether you can help once a month, occasionally or more regularly, we'd love to hear from you. Every helping hand makes a difference. Get in touch to find out more or to add your name to our volunteer rota. This project is supported by the HTSI Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund for Adults - Year 6, helping us create opportunities for connection, friendship and improved wellbeing within our community.

Soup Lunch Support Team

Wester Loch Ewe Trust

The Old School, Inverasdale

Cooking

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We are looking for a motivated and community-minded volunteer to help develop our local heritage project, supporting the creation and growth of our exhibition and memory-based archive focused on the Wester Loch Ewe area. This is a hands-on and creative role involving working with existing artefacts, helping to identify and source new locally relevant materials, and supporting the storytelling of our community’s past. You will also help shape how we preserve and share local history for future generations. A key part of the role will involve working collaboratively with other local charities, groups, and individuals to uncover lesser-known or forgotten aspects of the area’s history. What you would be doing - Supporting the development and organisation of the heritage room and exhibition space - Working with existing artefacts and help identify gaps in the current collection - Researching local history relevant to the Wester Loch Ewe area and surrounding communities - Helping source and document new artefacts, stories, and materials from local residents and networks - Assisting with planning and carrying out informal oral history conversations/interviews with local people - Supporting and helping organise the “Memories & Connections” group, ensuring it runs smoothly and remains welcoming and engaging - Working alongside partner organisations and community groups to strengthen shared heritage work - Helping ensure all materials are recorded, stored, and presented appropriately What We’re Looking For - An interest in local history, heritage, or community storytelling - Good communication skills and a friendly, approachable manner - An ability to work independently and also as part of a wider volunteer team - Confidence in speaking with members of the public (or willingness to develop this) - Basic organisational skills and attention to detail - Experience in research, archives, museums, or oral history is helpful but not essential What You’ll Gain - A meaningful opportunity to help preserve and celebrate local heritage - Experience in community research, oral history, and exhibition development - The chance to work with a wide range of people and community groups - Supportive environment with guidance from an established volunteer team - Opportunity to develop skills in research, project coordination, and heritage interpretation - A real and lasting contribution to preserving Wester Loch Ewe’s history for future generations

Heritage Project Lead

Wester Loch Ewe Trust

The Old Schoolhouse, Inverasdale

Heritage

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As a Volunteer Tearoom Host, you are the welcome. You help create the warm, relaxed atmosphere that makes The Old Schoolhouse & Tearoom a place people return to, not just for tea and cake, but for connection. This role has a direct and visible impact. By giving a few hours of your time, you help: - Keep the Schoolhouse active and sustainable - Create a welcoming space for locals and visitors - Reduce isolation by offering a place to gather - Enable us to extend opening days and hours - Strengthen community life in Inverasdale - More hosts mean we can open more often and grow what we offer. What You’ll Be Doing - Welcoming visitors warmly - Serving tea, coffee and home baking - Handling simple payments - Light kitchen support and washing up - Helping set up and tidy down - Being part of a friendly, supportive team - Skills & Qualities We’re Looking For You don’t need formal experience, just: - A friendly and approachable manner - Reliability and punctuality - Confidence chatting with people - Willingness to work as part of a team - Basic numeracy for handling payments Skills You May Develop - Customer service and hospitality skills - Confidence and communication - Cash handling - Teamwork - Time management - Experience useful for CVs, especially for young people This role is ideal for someone who enjoys people, values community life, and would like to play a practical part in sustaining The Old Schoolhouse for the future. If you’d like to help us grow something special in Inverasdale, we’d love to hear from you.

Volunteer Tearoom Host

Wester Loch Ewe Trust

The Old Schoolhouse and Tearoom, Inverasdale

Cooking

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🔎 eBay Research Volunteer Wanted! Do you enjoy browsing online, spotting a bargain or discovering something special? We’re looking for an enthusiastic volunteer to help research items for sale on eBay, identifying interesting pieces, checking values and helping us make the most of the donations we receive. This role would suit someone who is organised, enjoys online research, has a good eye for detail and is reasonably confident using a computer.

eBay Research Volunteer

New Start Highland

New Start Highland, 9 Carsegate Road North, Inverness

Retail

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📚 Book Volunteer Wanted! Are you a bit of a bookworm? Do you have an eye for a timeless classic, love discovering a hidden gem, or prefer a light-hearted read? We’re looking for an enthusiastic volunteer to help look after and organise our growing collection of books. This is a lovely opportunity for someone who enjoys books, is organised, happy to work independently and has basic IT skills (or is willing to learn!).

Book Volunteer

New Start Highland

New Start Highland, 9 Caresgate Road North, Inverness

Administration

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Black Isle Cares provides support to people experiencing loneliness and social isolation in the Black Isle area (North Kessock, Munlochy, Culbokie, Resolis, Cromarty, Rosemarkie, Fortrose and Avoch). We offer a range of roles within our volunteer team, including Befriending, Meals Delivery, Community Garden, Community Larder, Group Activities and General Tasks (eg providing lifts, picking up shopping, doing simple DIY tasks). Befriending and Meals Delivery volunteering usually involves a commitment of around an hour a week but our more general roles can be very flexible, depending on the volunteer's circumstances and the needs of clients. Volunteering with Black Isle Cares is an ideal way of supporting your local community and helping those in need of some extra support. More detailed information about our Volunteer Roles is in the document attached. You can also contact Karin (07548 343375) or Elaine (07720 168266) or email admin@blackislecares.com for a chat about joining our team!

Volunteer Black Isle Cares

Black Isle Cares

Black Isle

Befriending, Mental Health, Various

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From elderly moggies to energic kittens, every day across the UK cats and kittens are in need of a temporary place to stay, and lots of love and TLC! We need more fosterers like you to provide a safe, temporary haven for cats and kittens and provide them with everything they need before they get their chance to land on their four paws and make a house a home. We would need you to be able to provide a stable, safe and compassionate environment in your home or in a purpose-built pen in your garden provided by us We would also need you to be willing to, enrich the cats’ experience in care including play, exercise and appropriate handling/interaction; to complete some training in order to provide high standards of cat welfare; to introduce cats to prospective adopters so they can find their forever home. You can find more information on becoming a fosterer on our website www.cats.org.uk.

Volunteer Cat Fosterer

Cats Protection

Inverness, Nairn & District Branch

Animals

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To provide company and friendship to clients in client's own home. Client may request a shopping trip or take client to health appointment if no other transport is available. We match clients with volunteers with similar interests to try and limit loneliness and social isolation. We only ask volunteers to provide a few hours a week or a fortnight depending on how often visits take place. Out of pocket expenses given. Volunteer with access to car welcomed as well as those who can drive.

Befriending Volunteer

Sutherland Care Forum

East and Central Sutherland

Befriending

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Our registered charity currently runs two shops, both situated on Kingussie's High Street. These are our Bookshop and the Charity Shop, which sells furniture, bric-a-brac, high end clothing and contains our community foodshare facility. We are always looking for volunteers to help in the shops. Our shops are open from 10am - 4.30pm, Tuesday - Saturday, and volunteers usually work either morning or afternoon. We are also happy to cater for volunteers who can only help out for a couple of hours. Tasks involved entail dealing face to face with the public, making sales, operating the till, sorting donations, and setting up shop displays. There is usually always someone else to help, and we aim to make volunteering in our shops both fun and enjoyable. Many of our volunteers tell us that they gain a great deal of satisfaction from their time spent volunteering with us. Want to know more about who we are and what we do? Check us out on our website, Facebook or Instagram.

General Volunteer

Caberfeidh Horizons

Kingussie

Various

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Reach4Reality works with autistic young people and young adults involving them in a range of outdoor activities tailored to their individual needs. Activities might be short 1:1 sessions with our staff, half day/day activities during the holidays, building up to overnight stays, weekend camps and 5 day camps. The role of a holiday activities volunteer is to come and support young people and young adults with autism or another social communication difficulty on our half day activities during the Easter holidays or our full day activities during the summer holidays. These take place at various locations within the Highlands. Volunteers do the outdoor activities (e.g. canoeing, kayaking, biking, walking) alongside the young people and our staff, supporting them as required, but primarily just befriending them and helping to make sure that they have a fun and rewarding experience. No specific experience of outdoor activities required, just a reasonable level of fitness and a willing to give activities a try! Contact: Sylvia Longbottom, Project Coordinator on 07796905339 or sylvia longbottom@reach4reality.org.uk

Holiday activities volunteer

Reach4Reality

Inverness/Highland

Children and Young People

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Tool Librarian role - work as little as 3 hours a month (but more is available!) in our tool library, loaning out and receiving back any of our 500+ tools to Tool Library members. No experience or knowledge of tools is required and training is given. DIY skills are a bonus however, as we run occasional workshops for members of the public. Please email info@invernesstoollibrary.org.uk if you want to join, or learn more about, our volunteers team

Tool Librarian

Inverness Tool Library

Inverness

Administration, Maintenance

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Reach4Reality works with autistic young people and young adults involving them in a range of outdoor activities tailored to their individual needs. Activities might be short 1:1 sessions with our staff, half day/day activities during the holidays, building up to overnight stays, weekend camps and 5 day camps. We are looking for volunteers to come and help on our two 5 day camps: 20th - 24th July 2026 @Badaguish; 19th - 23rd October @Abernethy Trust, Nethybridge. The role of a camp volunteer is to come and support young people and young adults with autism or another social communication difficulty on one of our 5 day camps. Volunteers do the outdoor activities (e.g. canoeing, kayaking, biking, walking) alongside the young people and our staff, and centre staff, supporting them as required, but primarily just befriending them and helping to make sure that they have a fun and rewarding experience. Within the more general social times on camp, the role involves chatting to the young people, playing games with them. No specific experience of outdoor activities required, just a reasonable level of fitness and a willing to give activities a try! This opportunity can be counted as a Gold DofE residential if required.

Camp Volunteers: 5 day camp

Reach4Reality

Highland: outdoor activity centres

Children and Young People, Outdoors

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Cruse Scotland is looking for experienced counsellors to support bereaved people in the Inverness area. Our local volunteer team provide a range of specialist support to bereaved people and have a wide range of skills and expertise helping people to overcome obstacles to wellbeing and find ways forward through the challenges that life can bring when dealing with a bereavement. This is a unique opportunity to provide specialist intervention to support people to gain an insight and understanding into their grief. We work within a time limited model of support and ask that all volunteers work with a minimum of two clients at any given time We are currently delivering our services by telephone, online and face to face. You must be a registered member of COSCA or BACP and hold a recognised Diploma in Counselling.

Bereavement Counsellor

Cruse Scotland Bereavement Support

Inverness

Advice and Support

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Can you help us to raise awareness of bowel cancer symptoms across your local area? Become a Bowel Cancer Awareness Champion and use your voice in the community, in-person or virtually, to make sure everyone knows how to spot the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer. This will help make sure more people can spot the signs sooner and so get a diagnosis at the earliest possible stage when the disease is more treatable and curable. Take part from the comfort of your own home using your social media to share our specifically curated social media graphics and videos, in your community by reaching out to local businesses, community notice boards and places of worship to display our posters, or at your workplace by sharing information through your staff newsletters, our leaflets, or by putting our symptoms posters up in your staff toilets. No long-term commitment is required — just a little bit of your time and your local knowledge! We'll provide you with everything you need to get you started including our toolkit and handy guide, as well as support from our dedicated volunteering team. However you choose to take part, you’ll be helping your local community by making them aware of the symptoms of bowel cancer and where to find out more about what to do about them.

Bowel Cancer Awareness Champion

Bowel Cancer UK

Home and/or your community

Various

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Cruse Scotland is Scotland's leading bereavement support charity. We are looking for qualified counsellors in Highland to join our team to provide much needed support to people who are struggling with their grief. Support can be provided in person in Inverness and Nairn or online and by phone. We offer paid supervision, continuous CPD and training opportunities as part of our team.

Volunteer Counsellor

Cruse Scotland Bereavement Support

Hybrid, f2f Inverness, online or phone support

Advice and Support

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Being a parent is hard for everyone; for some it can be overwhelming. Some of us have fantastic support networks of family and friends to help, some of us don't. Your knowledge and experience as a mum, dad, grandparent or carer could help you provide the vital support a family needs and make a positive difference to their lives. Whatever your background if you have a few hours to spare, can listen and empathise and have the ability to offer emotional and occasional practical support this can make a big difference to a parent or carer and their children in your local area. If you could give as little as two hours a week to support a family and would like to find out more please get in touch at volunteer@home-starteasthighland.org.uk

Family Support Volunteer - Inverness

Home-Start East Highland

Inverness

Befriending, Children and Young People, Mentoring/Peer Support

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Reach4Reality works with autistic young people and young adults involving them in a range of outdoor activities tailored to their individual needs. Activities might be short 1:1 sessions with our staff, half day/day activities during the holidays, building up to overnight stays, weekend camps and 5 day camps. The role of a camp volunteer is to come and support young people and young adults with autism or another social communication difficulty on our regular weekend camps. These take place at various self-catering venues mainly in the Aviemore/Kincraig area or at local outdoor centres. Volunteers do the outdoor activities (e.g. canoeing, kayaking, biking, walking) alongside the young people and our staff, supporting them as required, but primarily just befriending them and helping to make sure that they have a fun and rewarding experience. Within the more general social times on camp, the role involves chatting to the young people, playing games with them or helping with clearing up after meals. If someone has a particular interest, skill, or qualification in food hygiene or catering we would also welcome anyone who could help with meal preparation too! No specific experience of outdoor activities required, just a reasonable level of fitness and a willing to give activities a try!

Camp Volunteers

Reach4Reality

Inverness/Cairngorms

Children and Young People, Outdoors

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We run a number of online and in-person support groups across Scotland that bring together people living with bipolar to share experiences and learn from one another. We believe that peer support helps reduce isolation, increases understanding of the condition, and encourages new ways of coping. To make this possible, we need dedicated facilitators who can ensure that groups are welcoming, safe, inclusive, and positive spaces for everyone who attends. As a facilitator, you will work alongside a co-facilitator to lead a group once per month for 2 hours. This involves welcoming participants, encouraging open discussion, and handling any issues or conflicts sensitively. You will also help the group run smoothly by keeping to time, making sure everyone has the opportunity to contribute if they wish, sending out meeting reminders, and submitting brief attendance statistics to Bipolar Scotland after each session. We welcome applications from people with lived experience of bipolar, those who have supported others with mental health conditions, or anyone passionate about mental health. Excellent listening and communication skills are essential, along with reliability, confidentiality, and a commitment to peer support. In return, you will gain valuable experience, build confidence, and receive training, supervision, and opportunities for development. PVG checks and references are required, and facilitators of in-person groups can claim travel expenses. Enquiries can be submitted to Kimberley Logan, Volunteer Development Officer- kimberleyl@bipolarscotland.org.uk

Support Group Facilitator

Bipolar Scotland

Inverness

Advice and Support, Mental Health, Mentoring/Peer Support

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To cook a main evening meal for our young people, staff and volunteers on our weekend camps at Cairngorms Christian Centre, Kincraig: usually for up to 10 people. We will provide the food and details of dietary requirements etc. Frequency: we have probably about 10 weekend camps/year at Kincraig but would welcome someone who could come and help even occasionally.

Camp cook/caterer

Reach4Reality

Kincraig or Aviemore area

Children and Young People, Cooking, Outdoors

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Reach4Reality works with autistic young people and young adults involving them in a range of outdoor activities tailored to their individual needs. Activities might be short 1:1 sessions with our staff, half day/day activities during the holidays, building up to overnight stays, weekend camps and 5 day camps. We are looking for volunteers to come and help us on our half-day activities during the Easter holidays and our full day activities during the summer holidays. Volunteers do the outdoor activities (e.g. canoeing, kayaking, biking, walking) alongside the young people and our staff who run the activities, supporting the young people as required, but primarily just befriending them and helping to make sure that they have a fun and rewarding experience. No specific experience of outdoor activities required (although welcomed), just a reasonable level of fitness and a willing to give activities a try!

Activities Volunteer

Reach4Reality

Inverness and surrounding area

Children and Young People, Outdoors

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Are you interested in becoming a volunteer with Police Scotland? With a long and impressive history. The Special Constabulary is a part-time, volunteer body consisting of members of the public, who give up their spare time to support us, support their communities. As a special constable. You will be given identical powers to that of police officers, where you will work alongside us, during times that best suits you. If you are interested in learning new skills, forging strong partnerships in the community, preventing crime, and interacting with all kinds of people to make a real difference, then this is the role for you. This can be done by volunteering a couple of hours a week and up to 96 hours per year or more. Our Special Constables come from all walks of life including professionals, parents, teachers, students, and from sectors such as retail, transport, finance, engineering, plus many, many more. If you want to know more about the special constable role and how to apply, please either get in touch with our point of contact, or follow this link; https://policescotland-spacareers.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-PoliceScotlandExternal/brand-3/user-9/xf-88debf64938a/wid-14/candidate/jobboard/vacancy/3/adv/?

Special Constable with Police Scotland

Police Scotland

Highlands and Islands

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We are looking for someone who would like to meet and greet customers coming into the Repair Cafe to get items fixed. The job is to welcome people, help them fill in a short questionnaire about their repairs and send them to the right repairer. It happens once a month, for three hours between 9am and 12 midday on a Saturday. Filling up on coffee and tea is also part of the fun as some people may have mobility issues. It's a fun day where you meet lots of people and share experiences and skills. Come and join us and be part of the team of change. Please contact sue.muir@ilmhighland.co.uk or call ILM on 01349884774 to find out more.

Meet and Greet Volunteer

ILM Highland

Alness

Administration, Advice and Support

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Do you have a friendly pet dog or cat that enjoys meeting people? Do you want to share the love of your pet with others to help them get through their day? Have an hour a week or a month to spare? Able to get to somewhere to visit by car or public transport? If so then this might be for you.... Our Therapet Volunteers will visit, with their assessed and approved pet dog or cat, people who are in need of some support. We typically visit hospitals, hospices, care homes, assisted living facilities, individual homes, and day centres, as well as prisons, emergency service staff and other organisations helping people to de-stress or enjoy their day through the interaction with the animals and the chat with our volunteers. Some of these other organisations utilising our free services include carers groups, mental health organisations, and charities such as Alzheimer Scotland, CHAS, Sense Scotland, and Barnardos. We also support school pupils through our 'Reading with Dogs' visits, and our popular 'PAWS Against Stress'® sessions have expanded from universities and colleges to also support corporate wellbeing days. We work with Highland Council supporting residential schools and you may have seen us briefly in Inverness Airport or our regular Canine Crew in Aberdeen Airport. We do have pre-requisites for the dog/cat which must be a minimum of 1 year old and been with the current owner for at least 6 months. They cannot be on a raw meat based diet and they must be vaccinated and on a regime for parasite control recommended by your vet. Banned breeds and XL Bullies are not accepted, and we cannot take working assistance dogs (except those from Canine Partners). We will also obtain a Protection of Vulnerable People (PVG) Certificate for prospective volunteers from Disclosure Scotland prior to volunteering commencing. An information pack is available from our office info@canineconcernscotland.org.uk.

Therapet® Volunteer

Therapet®, Canine Concern Scotland Trust

Highlands wide. Usually within 30 mins of your own home.

Various

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The Highlands Supports Refugees are looking for volunteers to help with their fundraising efforts going into 2026 as well as assistance with marketing and social media volunteer. It's been a busy year shipping aid around the globe and helping asylum seekers and refugees here in the Highlands, and now we're in much need of some funds! We are also looking to update our facebook page and website on a regular basis. If this is something you might be interested in please get in touch with the charity's chair, James on james.thsr@gmail.com or 07568 559477.

Volunteer fundraiser co-ordinator / Marketing and social media/website volunteer co-ordinator

The Highlands Supports Refugees

Highland

Administration, Fundraising, Trustee/Board Work

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Our shops help fund Hospice care in the Highlands. As a retail volunteer you will work as part of the team with the Shop Manager to keep the shop open and to generate income from the sale of donated and new goods. We have 15 shops located across the Highlands including our Tain shop. You will be providing a high standard of customer care, sorting and pricing donations. You will operate the till and handle cash, help 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. Volunteers will gain retail experience, meet people, help the community and gain confidence.

Retail Volunteer - Tain

Highland Hospice

Tain

Retail

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Our shops help fund Hospice care in the Highlands. As a retail volunteer you will work as part of the team with the Shop Manager to keep the shop open and to generate income from the sale of donated and new goods. We have 15 shops located across the Highlands including our Thurso shop. You will be providing a high standard of customer care, sorting and pricing donations. You will operate the till and handle cash, help 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. Volunteers will gain retail experience, meet people, help the community and gain confidence.

Retail Volunteer - Thurso

Highland Hospice

Thurso

Retail

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Mikeysline is looking for Peer Support Nightshift Volunteers (Textline) to help with supporting adults and young people who contact us via our digital text based support options when they are in emotional distress and/or in crisis. We need you to be: • A good team player • A good listener • Sensitive to the needs of other people • Caring, kind and patient • Computer literate • We also need you to be aware of how to take care of yourself when supporting others. Support for the volunteer: • You will be supported in your role by the Support Staff and Staff Buddy • You will receive full induction training on agreed weeknights from between 6pm and 10pm • You will be expected to complete additional relevant online mental health training which will be beneficial to you in this role • There is also an expectation that you will attend bi-monthly group supervision with your peers if at all possible. • You will be joining a friendly team of staff and volunteers Responsibilities will include: As a Peer Support Volunteer, you will be using your own experiences of mental health issues to support, encourage and inspire people experiencing mental health distress. By providing a role model and offering both understanding and support, you will help to raise others’ confidence, self- belief and aid their long-term recovery. Volunteers must have their own, lived experience of a mental health issue, either personally or via a family member. • Supporting individuals who are in emotional distress and in need of immediate support. • Supporting and encouraging individuals to identify their own strengths and life goals and how to take steps to achieve them. • Supporting individuals to develop coping strategies and mechanisms that they will be able to apply in their everyday lives. • Promoting recovery through your own personal experience and life journey; inspiring others to believe that they too can progress and achieve beyond the issues they are facing. • Report concerns in relation to protecting vulnerable adults and/or young people. Time commitment: • In addition to induction training, we are asking for a commitment of one nightshift per month or one nightshift on a bi-monthly basis. The shifts are from 7pm-7am with staff on call support. Additional Information: This role is subject to a PVG check and 2 satisfactory references. All volunteer roles are subject to a three-month probationary period. Why volunteer with Mikeysline? • Support people who are emotional or in distress • Meet new people • Make friends • Learn new skills • Gain valuable work experience • Make a difference in your community

Peer Support Textline Volunteer (Nightshifts)

Mikeysline

Home

Advice and Support

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Being a parent is hard for everyone; for some it can be overwhelming. Some of us have fantastic support networks of family and friends to help, some of us don't. Your knowledge and experience as a mum, dad, grandparent or carer could help you provide the vital support a family needs and make a positive difference to their lives. Whatever your background if you have a few hours to spare, can listen and empathise and have the ability to offer emotional and occasional practical support this can make a big difference to a parent or carer and their children in your local area. If you could give as little as two hours a week to support a family then please get in touch.

Family Support Volunteer - Ross-Shire

Home-Start East Highland

Mid and Easter Ross

Befriending, Children and Young People, Mentoring/Peer Support

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MIKEYSLINE VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES JOIN OUR TEXTLINE PEER SUPORT VOLUNTEER TEAM *Do you have a few hours to spare one or two evenings each month? *Are you looking for a volunteer role which will let you give back by helping those in need of support? *Would mental health related training assist you with your studies and career progression? To find out more or to arrange a chat please email enquiries@mikeysline.co.uk and we will get back to you or visit https://getinvolved.mikeysline.co.uk/volunteer-with-us/

Peer Support Volunteers (Textline)

Mikeysline

Highland

Mental Health, Mentoring/Peer Support

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Our shops help fund Hospice care in the Highlands. As a retail volunteer you will work as part of the team with the Shop Manager to keep the shop open and to generate income from the sale of donated and new goods. We have 15 shops located across the Highlands including our Fort William shop. You will be providing a high standard of customer care, sorting and pricing donations. You will operate the till and handle cash, help 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. Volunteers will gain retail experience, meet people, help the community and gain confidence.

Retail Volunteer - Fort William

Highland Hospice

Fort William

Retail

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ARCHIES Child Bereavement Service provides a range of services for children and young people who have lost a loved one. One of the services is to provide direct support, advice and guidance to a child or young person in the child's home or at their school. The aim is to help the child navigate their way through their grief and help them adapt to life without their special person being there.

Responder

The ARCHIE Foundation

Across Highlands and Islands

Children and Young People

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Our shops help fund Hospice care in the Highlands. As a retail volunteer you will work as part of the team with the Shop Manager to keep the shop open and to generate income from the sale of donated and new goods. We have 15 shops located across the Highlands including our Falcon Square shop. You will be providing a high standard of customer care, sorting and pricing donations. You will operate the till and handle cash, help 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. Volunteers will gain retail experience, meet people, help the community and gain confidence.

Retail Volunteer - Inverness Falcon Square

Highland Hospice

Inverness - Falcon Square

Retail

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Do you love meeting people and being part of the action? As an Event Volunteer, you’ll represent Canine Partners at local events, helping to raise awareness, chatting to attendees, taking donations, and supporting on-the-day activities like setting up, selling raffle tickets, and packing down. This fun and flexible role is perfect for friendly, outgoing people who enjoy getting involved in their community. Whether you can help once or regularly, every event you support makes a big difference. About the opportunity This role involves supporting Canine Partners with events in your local area throughout the year. There is no minimum commitment for the role. Times will vary depending on the requirements of the event. You will be provided with an event brief beforehand to ensure you’re happy with the requirements for that particular activity. What’s involved - Raising awareness of Canine Partners and what we do by speaking to event attendees - Promoting fundraising activities at the event (selling raffle tickets, etc) - Handing out leaflets, taking donations - Set up and pack away on event day - Passing on any leads to the Community Fundraising team Role Requirements - Age 18 or over - Access to your own transport with flexibility to visit different locations - Polite, confident and personable manner - Excellent customer service skills - Most opportunities require standing for the duration of the session and/or being in a busy environment. Please advise us if you have any concerns about this, and we will do our best to support you Support and Training - Reimbursement of expenses - Dedicated point of contact in the fundraising team - Pre-event briefings outlining the requirements of the event - Public liability insurance - Volunteer clothing and ID badge

Event Volunteer

Canine Partners

Various locations

Fundraising, Various

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Exciting News! We’re opening a brand-new shop on Academy Street in Inverness this December — and we’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our team! Our shops play a vital role in supporting Highland Hospice, helping to fund compassionate care across the Highlands. As a retail volunteer, you’ll work alongside the Shop Manager and fellow team members to keep the shop running smoothly and raise funds through the sale of donated and new items. Volunteer Role Includes: Delivering excellent customer service Sorting, pricing, and displaying stock Operating the till and handling cash Keeping the shop clean, tidy, and welcoming Following retail and organisational policies Learning about and sharing the work of Highland Hospice What We’re Looking For: Honesty Friendly and helpful attitude Reliability and good timekeeping Flexibility and willingness to adapt Great customer service skills What You’ll Gain: Valuable retail and teamwork experience for your CV A boost in confidence Opportunities to meet new people and make friends The chance to give back and make a difference

Retail Volunteer - Academy Street, Inverness

Highland Hospice

Inverness

Retail

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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.

Retail Volunteer - Beauly

Highland Hospice

Beauly

Retail

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Join us as a Speaker Volunteer for Canine Partners! You’ll deliver fun and inspiring talks to local groups, schools, and clubs, sharing the incredible impact of our assistance dogs and the lives they change. This role offers flexibility, is deeply rewarding and perfect for confident communicators. We provide all the training, support, and materials you need to make a meaningful impact in your community. About the opportunity This role involves providing talks to a variety of groups, schools and organisations within your local area, raising awareness and promoting our fundraising activities. There is no minimum commitment for this role. Times can vary, and you can choose which talks you attend. Talks primarily take place during the week, with some evenings. The length of each talk will vary depending on the group’s requirements. You will be provided with speaker training before beginning this role. Talk requests are handled by the Canine Partners fundraising team; however, we would encourage you to secure your own talks within your local area. What’s involved - Giving talks about the charity to groups, schools and organisations in your local area - Raising awareness of Canine Partners and what we do - Promoting fundraising activities - Attending cheque presentations - Handing out literature, taking donations, and directing people to our website - Passing on any leads to the Community Fundraising team Role requirements - Age 18 or over - Online attendance at Speaker Training sessions - Access to your own transport with flexibility to visit different locations - Polite, confident and personable manner - Experience in public speaking or delivering presentations to small groups - Comfortable using PowerPoint presentation and showing YouTube videos - Excellent customer service skills - Most opportunities require standing for the duration of the session and/or being in a busy environment. Please advise us if you have any concerns about this, and we will do our best to support you. Support and Training - Speaker Training - Canine Partners presentation provided - Public Liability Insurance - Reimbursement of expenses - Volunteer clothing and ID badge - Dedicated point of contact in the fundraising team

Speaker Volunteer

Canine Partners

Various Locations

Fundraising, Various

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Join the fun as a Fundraising Group Member with Canine Partners! Team up with fellow volunteers to help plan and deliver exciting local events that help raise vital funds for amazing assistance dogs. You’ll meet monthly, share ideas, plan activities, and be the friendly face of Canine Partners in your community. About the opportunity This role involves being an active member of a Canine Partners Fundraising Group, working alongside fellow volunteers to arrange fundraising events in your local community. You would attend regular group meetings to discuss upcoming activities and ensure plans are in place for events throughout the year. We request that there should be a minimum requirement of one meeting per month, as well as additional planning and activity when required. However, the amount of time you commit depends on the nature of the activities held by the group. What’s involved - Work with your fellow group volunteers to organise fundraising events and activities to raise money for Canine Partners - Taking on tasks to assist with the organisation of fundraising events - Liaising with the Fundraising Group Leader to organise events and keep Canine Partners updated - Being the public face of Canine Partners within your local area - Passing leads to your Canine Partners Staff Contact Role Requirements - Age 18 or over - Happy to contribute to event planning and on the day tasks - Access to your own transport with flexibility to visit different locations - Polite, confident and personable manner - Excellent customer service skills - Some elements of this role could require standing for the duration of the session and/or being in a busy environment. Please advise us if you have any concerns about this, and we will do our best to support you Support and Training - Reimbursement of expenses - Dedicated point of contact in the fundraising team - Guidance on cash handling - Public liability insurance - Volunteer clothing and ID badge - Training and support in fundraising event management

Fundraising Group Member

Canine Partners

Various Locations

Fundraising, Various

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Our shops help fund Hospice care in the Highlands. As a retail volunteer you will work as part of the team with the Shop Manager to keep the shop open and to generate income from the sale of donated and new goods. We have 15 shops located across the Highlands including our Wick shop. You will be providing a high standard of customer care, sorting and pricing donations. You will operate the till and handle cash, help 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. Volunteers will gain retail experience, meet people, help the community and gain confidence.

Retail Volunteer - Wick

Highland Hospice

Wick

Retail

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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. Our 15 shops are located across the Highlands. You will be providing a high standard of customer care, sorting and pricing donations. You will operate the till and handle cash and help keep the shop tidy and clean.

Retail Volunteer - Nairn

Highland Hospice

Nairn

Retail

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At Counselling Highland, we’ve been supporting individuals and families across the Highlands for over 30 years. As we enter an exciting new chapter of growth and innovation, we’re inviting compassionate, curious, and community-minded people from all walks of life to join us as volunteers. Whether you’re looking to: ✨ Learn new skills & gain valuable work experience ✨ Build your confidence and sense of purpose ✨ Improve your own wellbeing and mental health ✨ Meet like-minded people and make new friends ✨ Give something back to your community ✨ Help improve how things work—for the better We are currently seeking volunteers for the following roles: 🔹 Intake Workers – the first friendly point of contact for those seeking support 🔹 Healthy Relationships Project Worker – get on board with this brand new exciting project delivering preventative work in the community 🔹 Admin & Office Support – helping keep the heart of our service running smoothly No specific experience is necessary—just kindness, reliability, and a willingness to get involved. We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds, ages, and abilities, and we’ll provide full support and training to help you thrive in your role.

Various Roles

Counselling Highland - Relationship Scotland

Office & Home

Administration, Mental Health

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Our shops help fund Hospice care in the Highlands. As a retail volunteer you will work as part of the team with the Shop Manager to keep the shop open and to generate income from the sale of donated and new goods. We have 15 shops located across the Highlands including our Grantown shop. You will be providing a high standard of customer care, sorting and pricing donations. You will operate the till and handle cash, help 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. Volunteers will gain retail experience, meet people, help the community and gain confidence.

Retail Volunteer - Grantown

Highland Hospice

Grantown

Retail

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Our shops help fund Hospice care in the Highlands. As a retail volunteer you will work as part of the team with the Shop Manager to keep the shop open and to generate income from the sale of donated and new goods. We have 15 shops located across the Highlands including our Harbour Road shop. You will be providing a high standard of customer care, sorting and pricing donations. You will operate the till and handle cash, help 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. Volunteers will gain retail experience, meet people, help the community and gain confidence.

Retail Volunteer - Harbour Road, Inverness

Highland Hospice

Harbour Road - Inverness

Retail

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We are looking for Volunteer Advisers to help provide effective and efficient advice to members of the public. In this role, you will work directly with clients, both face to face and over the phone, to understand their situation and support them in accessing the information they need. You will research and interpret information, present clients with options, and support them to take appropriate action. This may include referring to other services, drafting letters, or acting on behalf of clients where required. You will also be responsible for maintaining clear and accurate case records. This role requires strong communication skills, the ability to work with a wide range of clients, and confidence using computers. You should be able to work as part of a team, respect different perspectives, and be willing to undertake ongoing training. If at any stage you have a query about volunteering with IBS CAB or wish to discuss the volunteering opportunities more fully, please feel free to contact: E: volunteer@invernesscab.org T: 01463 252 292

General Adviser

Inverness, Badenoch & Strathspey Citizens Advice Bureau

Inverness, Raigmore and Aviemore

Administration, Advice and Support

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We are looking for Volunteer Receptionists to support the smooth running of our office and ensure clients receive a high standard of customer service that meets their individual needs. You will be the first point of contact for clients, welcoming them appropriately and supporting them in a respectful and non-judgemental manner. In this role, you will help signpost clients to the most appropriate services, explain CAB processes and timescales for dealing with enquiries, and gather initial information from clients about their situation. You will also support a range of administrative tasks including handling paperwork, updating client information on internal systems, managing post and deliveries, and maintaining office resources. This role requires confidence in working with a wide range of clients, including those who may be vulnerable, as well as the ability to work in a busy environment, use computer systems, and communicate effectively as part of a team. If at any stage you have a query about volunteering with IBS CAB or wish to discuss the volunteering opportunities more fully, please feel free to contact: E: volunteer@invernesscab.org T: 01463 252 292

Volunteer Receptionist

Inverness, Badenoch & Strathspey Citizens Advice Bureau

Inverness, Raigmore and Aviemore

Administration, Advice and Support

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Our shops help fund Hospice care in the Highlands. As a retail volunteer you will work as part of the team with the Shop Manager to keep the shop open and to generate income from the sale of donated and new goods. We have 15 shops located across the Highlands including our Alness shop. You will be providing a high standard of customer care, sorting and pricing donations. You will operate the till and handle cash, help 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. Volunteers will gain retail experience, meet people, help the community and gain confidence.

Retail Volunteer - Alness

Highland Hospice

Alness

Retail

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Ness Islands Railway is a charming miniature railway featuring 7¼-inch gauge trains. Guide customers to climb aboard one of our delightful locomotives for a scenic journey spanning over half a mile—an experience sure to enchant both children and adults. After their ride, they can stop by our kiosk to enjoy a selection of cold drinks and tasty snacks. • Deliver exceptional customer service to all visitors of the railway. • Operate the kiosk, selling cold drinks and snacks to customers. • Collect ticket fares from passengers in a friendly and efficient manner. • Handle cash transactions and operate both the till and card payment machine. • Follow opening and closing procedures, including end-of-day cashing up. • Adhere to organisational guidelines to ensure the smooth and safe running of the railway.

Ness Islands Railway Volunteer

Highland Hospice

Whin Park, Bught Road, Inverness

Heritage, Outdoors

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We are currently seeking Volunteer Ward Clerks to join our team within the Inpatient Unit, and we are also looking for reserve volunteers who can help cover holidays and sickness. Volunteer Ward Clerks play a vital role in supporting the nursing team by welcoming visitors, answering phone calls, and (during weekday shifts) assisting with administrative tasks. This support allows our nurses to focus fully on patient care. We have weekend vacancies for this role. Weekend shifts can be quieter than weekdays, but they are equally important—you’ll still be greeting visitors and managing calls, ensuring the unit runs smoothly. If you’re interested in being part of this essential service, either as a regular weekend volunteer or as a reserve to provide cover when needed, we’d love to hear from you.

Ward Reception

Highland Hospice

Inverness

Administration

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Our shops help fund Hospice care in the Highlands. As a retail volunteer you will work as part of the team with the Shop Manager to keep the shop open and to generate income from the sale of donated and new goods. We have 15 shops located across the Highlands including our Portree shop. You will be providing a high standard of customer care, sorting and pricing donations. You will operate the till and handle cash, help 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. Volunteers will gain retail experience, meet people, help the community and gain confidence.

Retail Volunteer - Portree

Highland Hospice

Portree, Isle of Skye

Retail

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Are you a natural organiser who loves bringing people together for a good cause? As a Fundraising Group Leader, you’ll lead a team of local volunteers to plan and deliver fun, impactful fundraising events in your community. From coffee mornings to dog shows, you’ll help shape the group’s activities, run monthly meetings, and keep everything running smoothly. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who is confident, friendly, and ready to make a difference. You’ll be the key link between your group and the Canine Partners fundraising team and will be supported every step of the way with training, resources, and expert guidance. About the opportunity This role involves taking on the responsibility for leading a group of fellow volunteers to arrange fundraising events in your local community. You would host regular group meetings to discuss upcoming activities and ensure plans are in place for events throughout the year. We request that there should be a minimum requirement of one meeting per month, as well as additional planning and activity when required. However, the amount of time you commit depends on the nature of the activities held by the group. What’s involved - Leading a group of volunteers to organise fundraising events and activities to raise money for Canine Partners - Ensuring the group is following the guidelines outlined in the Fundraising Group Handbook - Being the main point of contact between the Fundraising Group and your Canine Partners Staff Contact - Being the public face of Canine Partners within your local area - Passing leads to your Canine Partners Staff Contact Role Requirements - Age 18 or over - Ability to motivate and organise a group of people to achieve a shared goal - Access to your own transport with flexibility to visit different locations - Polite, confident and personable manner - Excellent customer service skills - Excellent record keeping skills - Some elements of this role could require standing for the duration of the session and/or being in a busy environment. Please advise us if you have any concerns about this, and we will do our best to support you. Support and Training - Reimbursement of expenses - Dedicated point of contact in the fundraising team - Guidance on cash handling - Income monitoring sheet provided - Public liability insurance - Volunteer clothing and ID badge - Training and support in fundraising event management

Fundraising Group Leader

Canine Partners

Various locations

Fundraising, Various

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Aim or goal of position: By the River Café @ Highland Hospice provides members of the public, patient visitors, staff and volunteers with home baking, snacks and lunches and is a valuable source of fundraising for the Hospice. The café is counter service and volunteers serve teas, coffees, baking and light lunches prepared in the kitchen. Main responsibilities: - To provide high standards of customer care to all who visit the café - To serve home baking, snacks, soup and lunches to customers - To handle cash and operate the computerized till and card machine - To operate the coffee machine - To clear tables and keep the café looking presentable for customers entering - To operate the dishwasher when required and return clean dishes to the café - To follow open / close down procedures for the café including cashing up and cleaning the coffee machine

By the River Café Volunteer

Highland Hospice

Inverness

Cooking

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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.

Retail Volunteer - Nairn Bookshop

Highland Hospice

Nairn

Retail

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Our shops help fund Hospice care in the Highlands. As a retail volunteer you will work as part of the team with the Shop Manager to keep the shop open and to generate income from the sale of donated and new goods. We have 15 shops located across the Highlands including our Aviemore shop. You will be providing a high standard of customer care, sorting and pricing donations. You will operate the till and handle cash, help 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. Volunteers will gain retail experience, meet people, help the community and gain confidence.

Retail Volunteer - Aviemore

Highland Hospice

Aviemore

Retail

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We’re looking for friendly people to join our front-line team as Receptionists, with regular Monday shifts welcoming patients and clients Netley Reception Volunteer image Are you warm, welcoming, and passionate about helping others? We’re looking for friendly and professional individuals to join our front-line team as a Receptionist. As the first point of contact for patient, clients and visitors to our Community Services Team, our Netley receptionists play a vital role in creating a positive and comforting experience for everyone who comes through our doors. You’ll be part of a supportive team, helping to deliver essential reception and administrative services while maintaining the cheerful and compassionate atmosphere that makes our Hospice so special.

Netley Reception

Highland Hospice

Inverness

Administration

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Join us as a Collections Volunteer for Canine Partners! You’ll help raise vital funds by placing and managing our collection tins in local shops, cafés, and community spaces, turning spare change into life-changing support. This flexible and rewarding role is perfect for friendly, organised individuals who enjoy getting out and about in their community. We’ll provide all the training, support, and materials you need to make a real difference. About the opportunity This role involves managing all static collection tins within your local area, including identifying opportunities to place a collection tin, emptying the tin and banking the money. There is no minimum time commitment, but the role requires a level of regular commitment to ensure that tasks are completed. What’s Involved - Identifying local businesses that would hold a collection tin in your community - Emptying collection tins on a regular basis or when they’re full - Completing the income monitoring sheet - Counting and banking money in a timely manner as per our cash handling guidelines - Informing and updating your Canine Partners Staff Contact of the locations of collection tins to maintain our records Role Requirements - Age 18 or over - Access to your own transport with flexibility to visit different locations - Polite, confident and personable manner - Excellent customer service skills - Excellent record-keeping skills Support and Training - Reimbursement of expenses - Dedicated point of contact in the fundraising team - Guidance on cash handling - Income monitoring sheet provided - Public liability insurance - Volunteer clothing and ID badge

Collections Volunteer

Canine Partners

Various locations

Fundraising

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What's involved in Community Volunteering with Mikeysline? Our Community Volunteers tend to work directly with our Events & Fundraising team. They represent Mikeysline by helping set up and manage stalls at events including distributing information, exchanging merchandise for donations, and being a friendly face. From time to time, they may help to support and/or participate in external organisation events. They often identify places where our posters/banners could be promoted. Some help to set up Community Volunteer Teams in their own communities. Many help raise awareness and information regarding our support services by sharing our social media posts. They assist with fundraising and some arrange their own fundraisers. Contributing ideas and skills is always welcome. What does the commitment look like? Most events take place at the weekends although some will be in the evenings. There is no pressure on you to participate in absolutely everything and your attendance at events will be dependent on your availability, but we would hope that you will be happy to engage with us regularly and help as much as you can.

Community Volunteer

Mikeysline

Your local community area

Advice and Support

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Our shops help fund Hospice care in the Highlands. As a retail volunteer you will work as part of the team with the Shop Manager to keep the shop open and to generate income from the sale of donated and new goods. We have 15 shops located across the Highlands including our Dornoch shop. You will be providing a high standard of customer care, sorting and pricing donations. You will operate the till and handle cash, help 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. Volunteers will gain retail experience, meet people, help the community and gain confidence.

Retail Volunteer - Dornoch

Highland Hospice

Dornoch

Retail

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Crocus Highland provide support for children and young people between 5-18 years of age who have experienced a bereavement. We are looking for volunteers with experience of working with children and young people to help support a monthly craft and chat group we run for primary school children who live in Caithness. This takes place after school once a month on a Wednesday and lasts for up to 90 minutes. The venue alternates between Thurso and Wick - we are looking for volunteers who are able to attend either or both venues. There will also be further opportunities for volunteering with us if interested as we are seeking to develop our presence in Caithness. If you are interested in volunteering for us please contact Louise Mainland - Bereavement Services Manager at crocushighland@highlandhospice.org.uk

Crocus Highland Volunteer (Caithness)

Highland Hospice

Caithness (Wick/Thurso)

Arts, Children and Young People

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Wheels In Nairnshire (WIN) runs two community transport services across Nairnshire and beyond. We provide personal door to door transport for those who would not otherwise be able to complete their journey, for whatever reason. We are available to all residents of the area and take them to appointments or shopping or to meet friends etc. We do not charge a fee, instead invite donations to cover our operating costs. Volunteers do not have to live in our area, though of course it helps. We invite all our volunteer drivers to take on a job and the first to respond will be allocated to it, so there is no need to commit to a regular time or day unless you prefer it. Journeys are often local, so not time consuming, but many of our passengers go to appointments at Raigmore or the National Treatment Centre and we would expect you to wait for them or go back to take them home. Volunteers have the option to drive one of our vehicles or their own car. Additional insurance is not required. We will ask to see your driving licence, car insurance and MOT certificate (if applicable) and we will request a PVG disclosure check since many of our passengers are disabled, vulnerable or elderly.

Volunteer Car Driver

Wheels In Nairnshire

Nairn, Nairnshire, Ardersier, Cawdor, Croy

Driving

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Volunteer at our tree nursery! We offer day volunteering for locals in our tree nursery at our Dundreggan estate in Glenmoriston. Join us on Wednesdays, from mid-March to mid-November 2026, or on the last Saturday of each month (25 April, 30 May, 27 June, 25 July, 29 August 2026). Join our small friendly group and help with seasonal tasks which vary through the year, such as seed sowing, transplanting seedlings, weeding around seedlings, digging and packing trees for dispatch. Volunteers need to bring their own lunch and wear appropriate clothing, including boots and waterproofs. If you are interested in volunteering, then please contact us on: nursery@treesforlife.org.uk and we can give you further details and answer your questions if you have any.

Tree Nursery Volunteer

Trees for Life

Dundreggan Tree Nursery, Glenmoriston

Outdoors

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Become a volunteer mentor with MCR Pathways. Share one hour a week with a young person at a secondary school local to you. Provide support and encouragement, to help them realise their talents, potential and build their confidence towards a positive post-school destination. The young people on the mentoring programme are usually in S3 to S6, and are living with a disadvantage which may create a barrier to their education. This could be social work involvement, living with a breavement, dealing with addiction issues at home, or being a young carer. Each young person and situation is unique, and we carefully match mentors to young people based on experiences, interests and personality. Our mentors are from all walks of life, with a range of life experiences and all ages (over 21). We ask for our volunteers to be a reliable and consistent support to one young person for a minimum of one school year. Schools where we currently run the MCR Pathways programme in the Highlands and Islands are: Inverness High School, Inverness Royal Academy, Culloden Academy, Nairn Academy, Dingwall Academy, Allness Academy, Invergordon Academy, Wick High School, Golspie High School, Lochaber High School, Nicolson Instritute (Stornoway)

MCR Pathways Mentor

MCR Pathways

In a secondary school local to you - Inverness, Nairn, Dingwall, Alness, Invergordon, Golspie, Wick, Lochaber

Mentoring/Peer Support

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MCR Pathways is a one to one mentoring programme that takes place in secondary schools across Scotland, including 11 within the Highlands and Islands. We are seeking volunteer mentors from all walks of life, to support a young person in their community, for just one hour per week, in school, during term time. Our vision is that all young people who are care experienced, or experiencing vulnerability, have equality of educational outcomes, career choices and life chances with their peers. MCR Pathways carefully matches young people with their mentor, based on shared interests, career aspirations and personality. The one hour per week could involve anything from having a chat, playing a board game, going for a walk in the school grounds, or helping with homework; but the main thing is to be there as a supporting adult in the young person's life. The results for our young people are exceptional and we know that mentors also get so much from the experience. Currently, the elven schools in Highlands where we are seeking mentors are Wick High School, Lochaber High School, Invergordon Academy, Alness Academy, Dingwall Academy, Nairn Academy, Golspie High School, Culloden Academy, Inverness High School and Inverness Royal Academy. As well as the Nicolson Institute in the Western Isles.

Mentor

MCR Pathways

Inverness, Easter Ross, Caithness, Lochaber

Mentoring/Peer Support, Children and Young People

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Are you looking for a volunteer role where you can make a difference by raising vital funds for Guide Dogs? With little time to spare, you can still join your local fundraising group at events or collections as a Volunteer Fundraiser. Our fundraising groups are an important presence in our local communities. They organise a wide range of events and collections that raise vital awareness and funds for our life-changing services that support people with sight loss. In this flexible role, you can get involved as much or as little as works for you. You can help by: Getting involved and supporting local events run by your team, which could include anything from quiz nights to coffee mornings, to collections or sponsored walks. Using your communication skills to chat and tell people about Guide Dogs and why we need their support. Helping spread the word about your team’s events on social media and to your local networks. Using your imagination and creativity to suggest new fundraising ideas that could raise money for Guide Dogs. All suggestions are welcome! What you'll get: In this team role, you’ll get the satisfaction of knowing you’re supporting people with sight loss by raising funds for our vital services. This is a flexible volunteer role where you can give as little or as much time as you want. You can fit your volunteering around any other responsibilities or commitments that you have. This volunteering role is a great opportunity to meet new people and build your communication and interpersonal skills. You’ll have lots of fun socialising and attending a wide range of different events. You’ll get to meet incredible dogs – from puppies and guide dogs in training to qualified guide dogs working in partnerships. You’ll have a dedicated volunteer manager and a team of volunteers who all support each other. Volunteering should never leave you out of pocket. We pay any expenses related to your volunteering with us, including travel costs. Any questions? Contact Emma at VolAttractNorth@guidedogs.org.uk

Fundraiser

Guide Dogs Scotland

Aviemore and surrounding areas

Fundraising

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Could you help inspire and motivate a team of volunteer Fundraisers in your local area as a Fundraising Group Coordinator or support them to get things done as the Deputy Fundraising Group Coordinator? In these leadership roles you can use your skills to make a huge difference to people’s lives. In return, you’ll gain experiences, memories and friendships that last a lifetime. What you’ll be doing as a Fundraising Group Coordinator You can make the Fundraising Group Coordinator role your own - you can take on as much or little as works for you, with the option to share the role. You’ll also have the full support of the team and your Guide Dogs volunteer manager. You can help by: Using your fantastic people skills to bring the team together and offer support and encouragement to other volunteers. Bringing fresh energy and enthusiasm to help the team develop new ideas and activities that will raise funds for Guide Dogs. Putting your excellent organisation skills to good use by managing the team’s calendar and making sure the events are supported. Leading the fundraising group meetings. Using your local networks and connections to work with businesses, shops, schools, libraries and groups in your area to host events. Be an ambassador for Guide Dogs by sharing stories and information about the impact of our services. Inspire more volunteers to join Guide Dogs and become fundraising volunteers. How is the Deputy Fundraising Group Coordinator role different? The Deputy Fundraising Group Coordinator role can make all the difference and help your group smash their goal! You can chat with the Fundraising Group Coordinator about how you share the role and what areas you both can concentrate on. Some of the points below could be similar to the Group Coordinator role, however these can be adapted to what you and the group needs. You can help by: Building lasting partnerships with the fundraising groups and your local community, inspiring people to get involved and have fun. Bringing your own ideas and personality to the group, the more great minds that we get together the better plans we can make. Working with the Fundraising Group Coordinator to share the organisation between you; this is all about working to you and your group’s strengths. Leading the fundraising group when the Group Coordinator is away. Talking to local businesses and identifying places that can host and get involved in events, bringing these suggestions to the group and working together to make these plans a reality. Championing Guide Dogs and our work, sharing our stories in your local community. Inspiring more volunteers to join Guide Dogs and become fundraising volunteers. What you’ll get In these important volunteer roles, you’ll get the satisfaction of knowing you’re supporting people with sight loss by raising funds for vital services. You’ll meet lots of new people, including people whose lives you are impacting. You’ll also get to meet incredible dogs – from puppies and guide dogs in training to qualified guide dogs working in partnerships. You’ll visit new places and enjoy fun days out with your team. You can share your existing skills and develop new skills as we’ll also provide all the training you need for the role. You’ll have a dedicated volunteer manager and a team of volunteers who will help support you throughout your role. Volunteering should never leave you out of pocket. We pay reasonable expenses related to your volunteering with us, including travel costs.

Fundraising Group Coordinator, or Deputy Coordinator

Guide Dogs

Inverness

Animals, Fundraising

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In this flexible role, you can get involved as much or as little as works for you. You can help by: Getting involved and supporting local events run by your team, which could include anything from quiz nights to coffee mornings, to collections or sponsored walks. Using your communication skills to chat and tell people about Guide Dogs and why we need their support. Helping spread the word about your team’s events on social media and to your local networks. Using your imagination and creativity to suggest new fundraising ideas that could raise money for Guide Dogs. All suggestions are welcome! What you'll get In this team role, you’ll get the satisfaction of knowing you’re supporting people with sight loss by raising funds for our vital services. This is a flexible volunteer role where you can give as little or as much time as you want. You can fit your volunteering around any other responsibilities or commitments that you have. This volunteering role is a great opportunity to meet new people and build your communication and interpersonal skills. You’ll have lots of fun socialising and attending a wide range of different events. You’ll get to meet incredible dogs – from puppies and guide dogs in training to qualified guide dogs working in partnerships. You’ll have a dedicated volunteer manager and a team of volunteers who all support each other. Volunteering should never leave you out of pocket. We pay any expenses related to your volunteering with us, including travel costs.

Fundraiser

Guide Dogs

Inverness

Animals, Fundraising

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Merchandise Coordinator Do you have free space within your home? Have you got a creative streak? Are you interested in seeing one of our adorable guide dog teddies? If you have answered yes to all three, then this could be the perfect role for you! In this role, you will be part of a group of like-minded people helping to swoon people’s heart through displaying our adorable teddies and other materials to raise funds and awareness. What you’ll be doing In this creative volunteer role, your support will include: Using your imagination to create creative displays of merchandise for events. Storing stock within your home and helping to dispatch the materials for events. Ordering more teddies, pens, badges, and other materials for local events to help capture the interest of the general public. You’ll ideally have: Good organisation and planning skills. A creative touch for displaying merchandise. Space within your home to store merchandise. If you don’t feel you tick every box but are sure this role is the one for you, we’d love to hear from you! We’re always open to suggestions and are very happy to chat with you to find out what’s possible, so please just get in touch on volunteer@guidedogs.org.uk. What you’ll get The satisfaction in knowing you are supporting people with sight loss to live actively, independently, and well, through helping to raise funds for our services. An opportunity to share your skills in merchandising or develop new skills for future career development. To have fun interacting with others, including people within Guide Dogs and members of the public. A dedicated volunteer manager and fellow peers who will help support you throughout your role.

Merchandise Coordinator

Guide Dogs

Inverness

Animals, Fundraising, Retail

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Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity and our vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs. As a charity we are able to help thousands of cats each year thanks to the generous donations we receive from members of the public. Our fundraising team leaders have the exciting and varied role of inspiring our fundraising volunteers to plan and deliver local fundraising events. Using their passion and imagination, they oversee a small team of fundraising volunteers who come together to raise the vital funds needed to cover costs such as veterinary bills and food. Our fundraising team leaders support their team of volunteers in all aspects of their roles, making sure our volunteers are happy, confident and supported. Activities include: • Supporting and encouraging a team of fundraising volunteers • Planning fundraising events and activities with your team • Allocating tasks before and during fundraising events • Keeping financial records from fundraising events • Encouraging and promoting a professional image of Cats Protection • Following policies and guidelines and ensuring licences and permits are obtained for events You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge and make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens by helping raise funds and awareness through organising local events. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers We're looking for someone with the following: • Great people skills and the ability to bring out the best in others • Excellent organisational skills • The ability to prioritise and delegate • An appreciation of the importance of handling money and charity resources responsibly • Fine-tuned communication skills and a passion for engaging with people within your local community • Basic IT skills to use Cats Protection systems - training and support can be provided • Committee volunteers need to be aged 18+ More info via Roslyn Mackay Tel: 07350 445170 or E-mail: neysfundraisinghub@cats.org.uk

Fundraising Team Leader Volunteer

Cats Protection

Inverness and Nairn Area

Fundraising

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A bit about this role As a charity we are able to help thousands of cats each year thanks to the generous donations we receive from members of the public. Our fundraising team leaders have the exciting and varied role of inspiring our fundraising volunteers to plan and deliver local fundraising events. Using their passion and imagination, they oversee a small team of fundraising volunteers who come together to raise the vital funds needed to cover costs such as veterinary bills and food. Our fundraising team leaders support their team of volunteers in all aspects of their roles, making sure our volunteers are happy, confident and supported. What can you expect to be doing? • Supporting and encouraging a team of fundraising volunteers • Planning fundraising events and activities with your team • Allocating tasks before and during fundraising events • Keeping financial records from fundraising events • Encouraging and promoting a professional image of Cats Protection • Following policies and guidelines and ensuring licences and permits are obtained for events A bit more information about this role and the team Come and help us make a huge difference to cats within your local area! Our fundraising volunteers play a key role in helping us raise money for our branches , and therefore be in a position to help as many cats as possible. What are the benefits to you and the cats? You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge and make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens by helping raise funds and awareness through organising local events. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers. We’re looking for someone with • Great people skills and the ability to bring out the best in others • Excellent organisational skills • The ability to prioritise and delegate • An appreciation of the importance of handling money and charity resources responsibly • Fine-tuned communication skills and a passion for engaging with people within your local community • Basic IT skills to use Cats Protection systems - training and support can be provided

Fundraising Team Leader Tain & District

Cats Protection

Tain & District area

Administration, Fundraising

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A bit about this role... As a charity we can help thousands of cats each year thanks to the generous donations from our supporters. Raising funds is a key role in our charity, helping to raise the vital funds needed to help more cats and kittens in need. As a fundraising volunteer, we will support you every step of the way to ensure your time at Cats Protection is a positive and rewarding one. Whatever time you can give really does make a big difference We have lots of exciting activities to choose from for example attending a fundraising event, fundraising online, promoting fundraising activities on social media, handling administrative tasks, or contributing to the development of new fundraising ideas. Whatever your skill set, this role could be perfect for you! What can I expect to be doing? As a flexible role, you have the choice to be involved in the following: o face-to-face fundraising – organising or helping with fundraising events, attending supermarket collections and monitoring collection boxes. o online fundraising – assisting with online appeals, increasing social media engagement to maximise funds raised. o bringing new ideas! - We always love to come up with new ideas to raise funds for cats and we’d love to help bring yours to life. o engaging with your local branch and Fundraising Hub and feeling like an integral part of the team. What are the benefits to you and the cats? You will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge though Cats Protection’s learn online system, providing you with the skills to thrive as a fundraiser. You’ll also have the chance to meet new people and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers. Money raised by our volunteers enables us to put cats first. Cats are at the centre of all we do. We care for them, ensure their welfare, and help others to understand and better support them. We're looking for someone with: o Sympathy to cats and our values o Happy to be part of a team of dedicated volunteers and employees. o Flexible and adaptable to different events/activities o Open to new ideas and ways of fundraising o Good communication and team player How much time is expected of me? Our Fundraising Volunteer roles are very flexible, often certain times of the year are busier than others. You can choose your level of involvement to suit your schedule!

Fundraising Volunteer Tain and District

Cats Protection

Inverness and Nairn Area

Administration, Fundraising

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Do you like preparing and cooking with fresh vegetables? We are looking for volunteers to cook one-to-one, and with small groups, in our kitchen at the Grow Project. The Grow Project runs horticulutural activities for adults with additional support needs. We grow fruit and vegetables, and lots of our gardeners love to cook in our new kitchen. If you have an interest in sharing your passion for healthy cooking, locally grown food with enthusiasts with a wide range of abilities, please get in touch. Send us an email: Grow.Project@highlifehighland.com We are looking for a volunteer commitment of a minimum of 4 hours per week, any days Monday to Friday.

Grow Project Kitchen Volunteer

High Life Highland

Inverness

Advice and Support, Befriending, Cooking

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Do you enjoy walking and spending time outdoors? We’re looking for a friendly volunteer to accompany one of our blind veterans on local walks. Our veteran is keen walker and would love the support of someone who can accompany them on a fortnightly or monthly walk. This is a great opportunity to share conversation, fresh air, and the joy of walking while making a real difference. If you’d like to help a veteran enjoy greater independence and wellbeing, please get in touch with volunteer coordinator Elaine on elaine.holland@blindveterans.org.uk

Outings Companion

Blind Veterans UK

Inverness

Befriending, Fitness/Sports, Outdoors

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Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 500 shops. Our stores sell lots of great donated & new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK. Our retail stores are the face of our charity on the high-street and in local communities. We have loads of amazing stock donated to us every week, and this all needs to be sorted, tagged and put on the shop-floor for sale! Please contact - Sharon lay Volunteer Recruitment Support Officer E : sharon.lay@barnardos.org.uk T : 07594781343how to

Charity Retail Volunteers

Barnardo's

12A Church Street, Inverness, IV1 1EA

Children and Young People, Mental Health, Retail

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Highland Wildfire Response is a volunteer led Community Interest Company developing Scotland's first community based wildfire response network. Using the proven Mountain Rescue model, we are building trained, equipped volunteer wildfire units that can protect rural communities, support the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, and help suppress wildfires before they escalate. We are looking for a Volunteer Fundraising Officer to help turn this vision into reality. You will identify funding opportunities, support grant applications, develop relationships with sponsors and donors, and help shape our long term fundraising strategy. This flexible role can be carried out remotely, with only a few hours each week, and would suit someone with experience in fundraising, bid writing, business development or relationship management. If you would like to use your skills to help build a new capability that could make a lasting difference to communities across the Highlands, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact us at HighlandWildfireResponse@outlook.com or send us a message through Facebook or LinkedIn for an informal chat.

Fundraising Officer

Highland Wildfire Response

Hybrid/Home

Fundraising

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Our Day Services volunteers directly support people living with dementia to communicate and actively participate in hobbies, interests and activities they enjoy within a small group setting. If you are aged 16 and over and have a few hours on a regular basis to offer, Alzheimer Scotland wants to hear from you! This role would work across 2 bases. Our service in Tain which runs on a Monday & Friday 09:30-16:30 & our service in Dingwall which runs on a Tuesday & Thursday 09:30-16:30. We run two sessions each day; a morning session running from 10:00-13:00 and an afternoon session running from 13:30-16:30, meaning you would be welcome to volunteer however suits – a morning shift, afternoon shift or both.

Support Volunteer

Alzheimer Scotland

Tain & Dingwall

Administration, Befriending, Mental Health

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We are seeking friendly, empathetic individuals to join Badenoch and Strathspey Community Connections as volunteer telephonists. You will be the welcoming voice of our organisation, providing information and support to local residents. Key Responsibilities: Act as the first point of contact for service users requesting community transport. Carefully take and accurately record all necessary booking details. Efficiently resolve and coordinate transport requests using our scheduling systems.

Volunteer Telephonist

Badenoch and Strathspey Community ConnXions

2 Inverewe, Grampian Road, Aviemore

Administration, Various

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Highland Hospital Radio provides a 24 hour radio service for the patients and staff of the NHS Highland area. We provide a music and entertainment service as well as broadcasting health and wellbeing messaging to make anyone's day in hospital that little bit better, and inform them of the services available to support them while they recover. Informing patients and staff on how to access the hospital radio service is key to our charity to reach its aims and objectives. Ward Visiting involves spending maybe just 1 or 2 hours visiting the wards of NHS Highland hospitals to meet with patients and assist them in accessing hospital radio. You may help them use their smart device to download the HHR Radio app, or show them how to listen on their web browser. You will be the friendly face of the hospital radio service and let patients know what they can expect to hear. You will also ask for their music choices to be played during our live programming in the evenings and Saturday afternoons. You'd also engage with ward staff to advise them of the service being available to staff too. We are looking for someone who is comfortable in meeting new people, and is keen to cheer up someone in hospital.

Ward Visitor

Highland Hospital Radio

Highland

Befriending, Mental Health

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🌟 Join the Black Isle Library of Things (BILoT) Working Group🌟 Drive the initiative forward by joining our working group. The group will meet monthly to discuss progress and support the development of the BILoT. Identify gaps in service provision ensuring locations are staffed and equipped. Support will be provided by Transition Black Isle and we are members of Circular Communities Scotland Share and Repair Network, providing wider learning and support from other sharing libraries across the Highlands and nationally. Be part of a wider network providing support and resources: The BILoT is led and supported by Transition Black Isle Transition Black Isle and the BILoT working group. We are members of Circular Communities Scotland’s Share and Repair Network The Share & Repair Network – A project of Circular Communities Scotland. Share and Repair Network guides provide guidance and resources to support the set up and running of sharing libraries. We use the inventory management system, MyTurn, to organise items and make them available again to be borrowed. https://blackislelibraryofthings.myturn.com/ We work closely with Inverness Tool Library learning from them and gaining advice and support from their experience running a local tool sharing library.

Black Isle Library of Things (BILoT) Working Group Member

Transition Black Isle

BILoT Rosemarkie / Online meetings

Trustee/Board Work

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Communications Hours: Volunteer hours are flexible—contribute as much or as little time as suits you Responsibilities: - Engage with BILoT members to share news about borrowing sessions and skill-sharing events - Create content to promote volunteering opportunities to expand the volunteer team and working group membership - Create engaging content about the BILoT to grow membership and attract suitable donations of items - Writing press releases and news stories - Create content to share stories from borrowers, events and volunteers - Promote the Black Isle Library of Things by attending local events and distributing flyers NB. The Communications and Social Media volunteers will collaborate closely, leveraging each other's expertise to create and share engaging content that promotes the Black Isle Library of Things . As a volunteer, what do you get? - Become part of a team of local volunteers, all cheering you on - Learn new skills like PAT testing, event planning, digital skills, etc. - Support and training for the role where you can learn at your own speed

Communications

Transition Black Isle.

The Black Isle

Administration

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Inventory Maintenance & Repair Hours: Volunteer hours are flexible—contribute as much or as little time as suits you Responsibilities: Check items upon return, clean if needed and carry out or arrange repair Arrange PAT test of electrical items (volunteers must be PAT Test qualified to do this) Training provided Update the online borrowing platform MyTurn with maintenance that is scheduled or completed (Training provided) Check and test donated items before they are added to the library for borrowing NB It’s not essential, but it would be beneficial for repair and maintenance volunteers to possess basic repair experience. As a volunteer, what do you get? Become part of a team of local volunteers, all cheering you on Learn new skills like PAT testing, event planning, digital skills, etc. Support and training for the role where you can learn at your own speed

Inventory Maintenance & Repair

Transition Black Isle

18 High Street, Rosemarkie, IV10 8UF

Maintenance

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Social Media Hours: Volunteer hours are flexible—contribute as much or as little time as suits you Responsibilities: Create content to promote volunteering opportunities to expand the volunteer team and working group membership Create engaging content about the BILoT to grow membership and attract suitable donations of items Writing press releases and news stories Create content to share stories from borrowers, events and volunteers NB. The Social Media and Communications volunteers will collaborate closely, leveraging each other's expertise to create and share engaging content that promotes the Black Isle Library of Things . As a volunteer, what do you get? Become part of a team of local volunteers, all cheering you on Learn new skills like PAT testing, event planning, digital skills, etc. Support and training for the role where you can learn at your own speed

Social Media

Transition Black Isle

The Black Isle

Administration

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Collection Facilitator Hours: Volunteer hours are flexible—contribute as much or as little time as suits you Responsibilities: - Liaising directly with members collecting and dropping off items at a BILoT venue - Checking out/in items as they are collected using MyTurn As a volunteer, what do you get? - Become part of a team of local volunteers, all cheering you on - Learn new skills like PAT testing, event planning, digital skills, etc. - Support and training for the role where you can learn at your own speed

Collection Facilitator

Transition Black Isle

BILoT. 18 High Street, Rosemarkie, IV10 8UF

Administration

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We are looking for friendly volunteers to help our shop management team assist customers and donors, and ensure the shop is tidy and well stocked.

Retail Volunteer (Inverness)

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland

Henderson Road, Inverness, IV1 1SN, United Kingdom

Retail

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Our small community charity shop has huge potential. Currently open one day per week from 2pm - 4pm, the shop provides affordable goods locally while raising funds for the Trust. But with the right person, or small team, this could become something much more. This is not just a “shop helper” role. It’s an opportunity to shape and grow a small social enterprise within our community. What You’d Be Doing • Sorting donated items (identifying quality items vs. recycling/disposal) • Organising and displaying stock attractively • Pricing items appropriately • Serving customers during opening hours • Handling basic cash transactions • Identifying higher-value items suitable for online sale • Selling selected items via platforms such as Vinted, eBay or similar • Occasionally promoting items on our own social media • Exploring creative fundraising ideas (e.g. themed sales, swap events) You will have real scope to influence how the shop develops. This is an opportunity to turn a small local charity shop into a vibrant, sustainable, community enterprise, generating income, reducing waste, and bringing quality goods back into circulation. If you see potential where others see clutter, we’d love to hear from you.

Charity Shop Lead

Wester Loch Ewe Trust

Inverasdale, Wester Ross

Fundraising, Retail

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Bike and Ebike Maintenance Hours: Volunteer hours are flexible—contribute as much or as little time as suits you Responsibilities: Check bikes upon return, clean if needed and carry out or arrange repair Service bikes flagged as in need of maintenance Update the online borrowing platform MyTurn with maintenance that is scheduled and completed (Training provided) Check and test donated items before they are added to the library for borrowing NB It’s not essential, but it would be beneficial for bike repair and maintenance volunteers to possess basic repair experience. As a volunteer, what do you get? Become part of a team of local volunteers, all cheering you on Learn new skills like PAT testing, event planning, digital skills, etc. Support and training for the role where you can learn at your own speed

Bike and Ebike Maintenance

Transition Black Isle

The Black Isle. Bases in Rosemarkie and Fortrose

Maintenance

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The RNLI has a network of local fundraising teams organising a wide range of activities and events, from coffee mornings to supermarket collections to running an online fundraiser, raising vital funds to save lives at sea. Each team is supported by a Community Manager, although the range and frequency of fundraising events is determined by the team themselves. If you have some free time and you would like to be part of an amazing new group in Inverness, to help with organising and attending collections and events, please get in contact we would love to hear from you. You will enable volunteer RNLI lifeboat crews to save lives at sea by carrying out and supporting vital fundraising activity in your local community. What you will be doing: - Participating in the planning and delivery of a range of fundraising activities in your community and online. This can include anything from emptying a collection box to running an event - Plannning activities with your fundraising crew to support RNLI campaigns - Encouraging and welcoming a diverse group of new supporters to assist with fundraising activities and helping to drive our One Crew ethos - Championing the RNLI and building its reputation in the area The skills you need: - Enthusiasm - Good interpersonal and communication skills - A flexible approach to taking on different tasks

Volunteer Fundraiser (Inverness City Fundraising Group)

RNLI

Inverness

Fundraising

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The RNLI has a network of local fundraising teams organising a wide range of activities and events, from coffee mornings to supermarket collections to running an online fundraiser, raising vital funds to save lives at sea. Each team is supported by a Community Manager, although the range and frequency of fundraising events is determined by the teams themselves. We are looking for someone who can lead the group of fundraisers and help with arranging fundraising events in Inverness. If this is a role you would like to be involved in please get in contact, we would love to hear from you. You will enable volunteer RNLI lifeboat crews to save lives at sea by organising and carrying out vital fundraising activity in your local community. What you will be doing: - Leading, guiding and motivating the fundraising crew to organise fundraising activities, including arranging meetings when needed - Being the main point of contact and cascading information to the fundraising crew - Participating in fundraising activities in the local community - Encouraging and welcoming a diverse group of new supporters to assist with fundraising activities and helping to drive our One Crew ethos as a champion for the RNLI in your local area - Liaising with the Community Manager to ensure that the fundraising crew operates safely and legally The Skills you need: - Enthusiasm - Leadership skills - Good interpersonal and communication skills - Good IT, organisational and administration skills - A proactive approach and willing to contribute and try out new ideas

Volunteer Fundraising Coordinator (Inverness City Fundraising Group)

RNLI

Inverness

Fundraising

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Customer Service Roles Hours: Volunteer hours are flexible—contribute as much or as little time as suits you Responsibilities: Meet and greet all visitors by creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere Check items in and out following correct processes & procedures Keep the area clean and tidy before and after lending sessions Open premises at fixed, regular times for members to borrow Maintain and clean items Take receipt of donations and add them to the library Maintain the online borrowing platform MyTurn to monitor items available, reserved, loaned and overdue Answer visitors’ questions and help them use the online borrowing platform Take membership payments (most payments are made online via the MyTurn booking system however there is an option to pay cash on arrival) As a volunteer, what do you get? Become part of a team of local volunteers, all cheering you on Learn new skills like PAT testing, event planning, digital skills, etc. Support and training for the role where you can learn at your own speed

Customer service

Transition Black Isle

Black Isle Library of Things: 18 High Street, Rosemarkie.

Administration

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Give volunteering a go! It’s a great way to find new meaning in your community, gain new skills or use your existing skills to help others. British Heart Foundation volunteers help fund lifesaving science to improve the lives of families and loved ones living with heart and circulatory diseases. Volunteering with us is easy, flexible and inclusive. Any time you can spare, we’d love you to join our friendly Fort William shop team. Choose a role that suits your interests: Sales Floor: greet customers, answer questions and keep the shop attractively displayed. Stockroom: sort donations, prepare items for sale and keep the stockroom organised. Housekeeping: help keep the shop clean, safe and welcoming. Visual Merchandising: create eye-catching window and shop-floor displays. Online Lister: write accurate descriptions and upload items to online selling platforms. Online Sales Photographer: photograph donated items and help upload the images. Choose the role you would like to apply for—you will not be expected to do everything listed. Whether you enjoy meeting people, being creative, working with digital platforms or helping behind the scenes, your time will make a huge difference. Applicants must be aged 17 or over. This is an unpaid voluntary opportunity, and BHF is unable to accept applicants with unspent criminal convictions.

Various Shop Volunteer Roles

British Heart Foundation

99 High St, Fort William

Arts, Retail, Various

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Thinking of becoming a Volunteer Telephonist for South West Ross Community Car Scheme? Our passengers come from a broad cross-section of the community and use the scheme for a wide variety of reasons. As well as regular passengers, we receive “one-off” requests from people who are temporarily without transport. Some passengers may be quite isolated and enjoy having a chat. As a Telephonist, you will take details of local bookings and contact volunteer drivers to ask if they are available. You will tell the driver who the passenger is, when they wish to travel, and the pick-up point and destination. You may also be asked to call users to see if they are OK. Hospital runs are usually booked through the Coordinator. You will need access to a telephone. Access to a computer is useful, as lists are sent by email, but this is not essential. Being good at administration and organisation will help you keep track of journeys, drivers and other details, while being a good listener will help when talking through what someone needs. You choose how many shifts you do, and a £5 per diem can be claimed towards additional telephone costs. Two character references are required. Volunteers need to sign a code of conduct as part of our safeguarding policies.

Volunteer Telephonist

South West Ross Community Car Scheme

Home-based in South West Ross

Administration, Advice and Support

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Thinking of becoming a Volunteer Driver for South West Ross Community Car Scheme? Our passengers come from a broad cross-section of the community and use the scheme for a wide variety of reasons. As well as regular passengers, we receive “one-off” requests from people who are temporarily without transport. Journeys may be local or longer hospital runs, which can involve waiting while an appointment takes place and then bringing the passenger home. Our volunteer telephonists or Coordinator will contact you with the passenger’s details, travel time, pick-up point and destination. You can then decide whether you are able to do the run. If you cannot or do not wish to do it, just say “Sorry, no”—you are not obliged to explain why. You will only drive when you want to and when it fits your schedule. Drivers can choose to do deliveries of prescriptions only, short passenger runs only (within the area) or can do longer journeys such as hospital runs, if you are comfortable to do this. Some passengers may need a little assistance, such as a supporting arm from their door to the car, help getting in or out, or help with luggage. Good timekeeping is important, as passengers may become anxious if the car does not arrive when expected. Drivers must be aged 25–80, have held a full driving licence for five years and provide two character references. You will need your own car with valid tax, MOT, fully comprehensive insurance covering volunteer driving and breakdown recovery. SWRCCS will reimburse you for every mile you do on behalf of the Car Scheme and mileage expenses are paid monthly. Volunteers need to sign a code of conduct as part of our safeguarding policies.

Volunteer Driver

South West Ross Community Car Scheme

South West Ross

Driving

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Being a parent is hard for everyone; for some it can be overwhelming. Some of us have fantastic support networks of family and friends to help, some of us don't. Your knowledge and experience as a mum, dad, grandparent or carer could help you provide the vital support a family needs and make a positive difference to their lives. Whatever your background if you have a few hours to spare, can listen and empathise and have the ability to offer emotional and occasional practical support this can make a big difference to a parent or carer and their children in your local area. If you could give as little as 1-2 hours a week to support a family then please get in touch.

Family Support Volunteer - Easter Ross

Home-Start East Highland

Easter Ross - Tain, Invergordon, Alness & Surrounding

Befriending, Children and Young People, Mentoring/Peer Support

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Being a parent is hard for everyone; for some it can be overwhelming. Some of us have fantastic support networks of family and friends to help, some of us don't. Your knowledge and experience as a mum, dad, grandparent or carer could help you provide the vital support a family needs and make a positive difference to their lives. Whatever your background if you have a few hours to spare, can listen and empathise and have the ability to offer emotional and occasional practical support this can make a big difference to a parent or carer and their children in your local area. If you could give as little as 1-2 hours a week to support a family then please get in touch.

Family Support Volunteer - Black Isle

Home-Start East Highland

Black Isle and surrounding

Befriending, Children and Young People, Mentoring/Peer Support

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Being a parent is hard for everyone; for some it can be overwhelming. Some of us have fantastic support networks of family and friends to help, some of us don't. Your knowledge and experience as a mum, dad, grandparent or carer could help you provide the vital support a family needs and make a positive difference to their lives. Whatever your background if you have a few hours to spare, can listen and empathise and have the ability to offer emotional and occasional practical support this can make a big difference to a parent or carer and their children in your local area. If you could give as little as 1-2 hours a week to support a family then please get in touch.

Family Support Volunteer - Dingwall

Home-Start East Highland

Dingwall and surrounding

Befriending, Children and Young People, Mentoring/Peer Support

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We're launching a new Patient Transport Service to help people travel to and from renal dialysis appointments at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness. We're looking for caring, reliable volunteer drivers who can provide a safe journey and a friendly, reassuring presence for patients. What you will get: - St John Scotland uniform - Flexible volunteering to suit your availability - Recognition through service awards and certificates - The chance to make a real difference in your community

Volunteer Driver

St John Scotland

Inverness

Driving

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Café 1668 is a welcoming not-for-profit café in Inverness, serving a mix of paying customers and people accessing free meals. We’re looking for volunteers to join our friendly team and help create a warm, inclusive space for everyone who visits. As a volunteer, you could help with making coffees, preparing simple meals, welcoming customers, serving food, working the till and keeping the café running smoothly. No experience is needed — You just need to be reliable, kind and have a willingness to learn. This is a great opportunity to build confidence, gain hospitality experience, meet new people and be part of a friendly team making a difference in the community. Volunteers will also have the chance to complete Elementary Food Hygiene training, with other relevant training provided where needed. Interested? Email: val@highlandtsi.org.uk or call 01463 224454 to find out more.

Cafe Volunteer

Cafe 1668

86 Church Street, Inverness

Cooking

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Are you looking for a way to spend more time outdoors, enjoy the company of animals, meet new people? At Lochview Rural Training we are looking for volunteers to join us. There is no minimum commitment and no expectation of regular attendance. By volunteering with us, you can: Spend time with our livestock Help in our polytunnel and growing areas Enjoy the fresh air Take home some produce from the polytunnel Create a new poultry area Build raised veg beds Design and build a new egg and produce honesty box Etc Come and enjoy the outdoors, help create something special and be part of the Lochview Rural Training community

Outdoors Volunteer

Lochview Rural Training

Lairg

Animals, Maintenance, Outdoors

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As a Volunteer Peer, you will offer informal peer support through listening, conversation and encouragement. You will help people feel welcome, connect with others and get involved in Discovery College activities. You may also: • Welcome and support people using the Discovery College Lounge. • Encourage positive wellbeing conversations and connection with others. • Promote Discovery College courses, activities and events. • Signpost people to further support where appropriate. • Help with refreshments, learning materials and keeping the lounge welcoming. Where appropriate, you may draw on your own lived experience to support others. This is not a counselling or clinical role, and you will be supported to maintain appropriate boundaries. ABOUT YOU We are looking for people who are: • Friendly, empathetic and non-judgemental. • Good listeners and comfortable talking to others. • Reliable and able to work as part of a team. • Respectful of confidentiality and individual differences. • Willing to learn. Lived experience of mental health challenges, or supporting someone with mental health challenges, is welcomed but not essential. MAKE A DIFFERENCE Discovery College is built around Connection, Hope, Identity, Meaning and Empowerment (CHIME). By volunteering with us, you can help create a place where people feel welcomed, valued and connected. Interested? Contact us at hr@centred.scot and ask for an application form.

Volunteer Peer

Discovery College

Inverness or Wick

Mental Health, Mentoring/Peer Support

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Join our wonderful retail team at New Start Highland on Carsegate Road, Inverness. We are looking for positive, reliable and enthusiastic volunteers to support the day-to-day running of our charity shop(s) by providing excellent customer service, maintain an attractive shopping environment and helping generate income that directly supports our charities mission and values. We are open 7 days a week and therefore, volunteer shift times and days are built around what you can offer. Tasks include, but not limited to: -Welcome and assist customers in a friendly, respectful and professional manner -Sorting, rotating, pricing stock -Engaging with members of the public, assisting with their enquiries or help where needed -Processing sales through our till system (handling cash/card payments) -Housekeeping tasks to ensure our retail outlets are clean and presentable at all times -Work collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers and team members -Support and encourage one and other, implementing our core values at all times We are looking for individuals who are motivated about giving back to their community, and keen to support and encourage our existing volunteers and service users too. We ask that you are friendly and approachable, with good communication skills. You are reliable, honest and able to work as part of a team, but equally, can work independently where required (only once you are confident in your role and fully trained).

Retail Assistant

New Start Highland

Inverness - Carsegate Road

Retail

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Join our wonderful retail team at New Start Highland in Dingwall. We are looking for positive, reliable and enthusiastic volunteers to support the day-to-day running of our charity shop(s) by providing excellent customer service, maintain an attractive shopping environment and helping generate income that directly supports our charities mission and values. We are open 6 days a week and therefore, allocated volunteer shift times and days can be built around what you can offer. Tasks include, but not limited to: -Welcome and assist customers in a friendly, respectful and professional manner -Sorting, rotating, pricing stock -Engaging with members of the public, assisting with their enquiries or help where needed -Processing sales through our till system (handling cash/card payments) -Housekeeping tasks to ensure our retail outlets are clean and presentable at all times -Work collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers and team members -Support and encourage one and other, implementing our core values at all times We are looking for individuals who are motivated about giving back to their community, and keen to support and encourage our existing volunteers and service users too. We ask that you are friendly and approachable, with good communication skills. You are reliable, honest and able to work as part of a team, but equally, can work independently where required (only once you are confident in your role and fully trained).

Retail Assistant

New Start Highland

Dingwall

Retail

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Join our wonderful retail team at New Start Highland - Nairn! We are looking for positive, reliable and enthusiastic volunteers to support the day-to-day running of our charity shop(s) by providing excellent customer service, maintain an attractive shopping environment and helping generate income that directly supports our charities mission and values. We work with you so that your allocated volunteer shift time is built around what you can offer. Tasks include, but not limited to: -Welcome and assist customers in a friendly, respectful and professional manner -Sorting, rotating, pricing stock -Engaging with members of the public, assisting with their enquiries or help where needed -Processing sales through our till system (handling cash/card payments) -Housekeeping tasks to ensure our retail outlets are clean and presentable at all times -Work collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers and team members -Support and encourage one and other, implementing our core values at all times We are looking for individuals who are motivated about giving back to their community, and keen to support and encourage our existing volunteers and service users too. We ask that you are friendly and approachable, with good communication skills. You are reliable, honest and able to work as part of a team, but equally, can work independently where required (only once you are confident in your role and fully trained).

Retail Assistant

New Start Highland

Nairn

Retail

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Volunteering in TYKES charity shop involves helping with the daily running of the shop, including sorting and pricing donations, arranging displays, and keeping the shop tidy and welcoming. This work helps raise important funds to support the charity’s mission. Our volunteers also assist customers and create a friendly atmosphere, strengthening community connections. The role offers valuable experience in teamwork and customer service while contributing to a worthwhile cause.

Charity Shop Volunteer

TYKES

Golspie

Children and Young People

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