Volunteering Opportunities

Our volunteer drivers either give our clients a lift in their own car or in our 8 seat wheelchair adapted Electric Mercedes, 'Matilda'. You might use this vehicle for wheelchair users, but also if you don't immediately have your own car available. Journeys vary from a few miles in or around Nairn or from anywhere in Nairnshire to as far afield as Inverness, Dingwall and Golspie. We reimburse mileage expenses. We encourage our volunteers to enjoy the company of others and to give our clients a warm and welcoming experience. We don't have rotas and don't impose trips - we circulate basic details of date, time and location and volunteers who are free and interested can volunteer to take the task which we allocate on a first come first served basis. Volunteers don't need extra insurance. They'll need to notify their insurers, but because it's not "hire and reward" there will be no extra cost. We'll ask to see a copy of your insurance and driver's licence and we'll ask you to allow us to apply to Disclosure Scotland for a PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) check. We provide insurance for those who drive Matilda and we'll introduce you to driving her and how to use her foldaway wheelchair ramp. To find out more please contact our Manager, Jon Wartnaby, on 07716 214777 or email admin@wheelsinnairnshire.org

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. They also take payment. 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  To complete training in food hygiene awareness  To follow organisation guidelines to contribute to the smooth operation of the café

Go Flourish is a small charity with a big vision; to reconnect children with nature and improve their mental health, educational achievements and future career opportunities. The aim of Go Flourish is to drive a change in educational policy to make gardens part of school life. Currently, Go Flourish has installed a school garden and a Liaison Teacher at their pilot school - North Kessock Primary School – and plans are in motion for an Inverness primary and a secondary school to form part of their scoping study. Go Flourish are looking for some help with creating social media content to tell the story of Go Flourish and bring it to life. This role would involve a mix of working from home and the school garden at North Kessock Primary School. Volunteer hours are flexible as content can be scheduled in advance although we do require someone who is able to pre-arrange times to go into the school occasionally to work alongside the Liaison Teacher when taking photos in the garden, as well as a short weekly check-in with the Project Coordinator. Please note: As this volunteer role involves working with children in schools, we will need to carry out a PVG Disclosure Scotland check. We’re looking for someone with the following: * An understanding and appreciation of the importance of reconnecting children with nature. * Excellent organisational skills and an ability to manage your own time. * Excellent communication skills and an ability to put across the Go Flourish aims in a professional, clear and friendly manner. * Ability to work alongside others (from home and in the garden) and take direction from the Go Flourish staff team whilst using own initiative. * Good photography skills * A good understanding of social media (currently Facebook & Instagram) Please contact our Project Coordinator lyn@goflourishcharity.org if you’d like to find out any more information on this role.

Do you like working with children and enjoy being outside? We are looking for some help with our outdoor teaching sessions at North Kessock Primary School. The classes are taught by Laura, the Go Flourish Liaison Teacher and support curriculum learning. Having extra help will allows the classes to be split into smaller groups, which help to nurture the children’s time spent hands-on gardening. Gardening knowledge isn’t essential as all instructions will be given by Laura. Enthusiasm, patience and an ability to work as part of a team and use your own initiative are key for this role. As this volunteer role involves working with children in schools, we will need to carry out a PVG Disclosure Scotland check. There is no fee attached but we will need to work with you to gather the necessary information and ID’s etc before starting. Please get in touch with lyn@goflourishcharity.org if you'd like to find out more information.

Go Flourish have installed a garden and dedicated Liaison Teacher at North Kessock Primary School, where all children now receive curriculum-based lessons each week outside in nature. Depending on the time of year, we need help with planting, growing, weeding, watering, harvesting, garden admin tasks, general maintenance and garden development. The garden especially needs help over the school holidays. This is a community space and so we are keen to hear your ideas on what you’d like to see happening in the garden when it comes to sharing skills, workshops and community events. Gardening knowledge is a bonus, but what is most important is enthusiasm and there are many skills that will come in handy in the garden. Please contact lyn@goflourishcharity.org for more information.

Position Summary As a Volunteer Lorry Driver, you will play a vital role in the operations of our charity by helping transport donated furniture and goods to and from various locations. Your contributions will directly support our mission of promoting reuse, while also providing individuals the chance to gain work experience and practical training. This role requires a compassionate, responsible, and reliable individual who shares our passion for making a difference in the lives of others. Key Responsibilities: Drive the charity's lorry to collect and deliver donated furniture and goods from various locations in a safe and timely manner. Assist with loading and unloading items, ensuring all items are handled with care. Help maintain the cleanliness and functionality of the lorry, reporting any issues to the Removals and Transport Manager. Engage with the public, donors, and volunteers in a friendly and professional manner. Support other team members in day-to-day operations and contribute to the success of our training programs. Adhere to all health and safety regulations while driving and carrying out duties. Participate in volunteer training sessions to improve service delivery and personal development. Person Spec, Skills and Qualifications (desired but not essential) Organised, kind-hearted and friendly, with enthusiasm and integrity and the ability to pay attention to detail. Strong communication skills with the ability to interact professionally and courteously with staff, volunteers, and the public. A positive attitude and willingness to support the charity’s mission and values. Previous experience in driving a lorry or working with charities is desirable but not essential. CPC card desirable. Person Spec, Skills and Qualifications (essential) Valid UK driving license with cat B1 (for driving vans up to 3.5 tonne) Valid UK driving license with cat C or C1 (for driving lorries up to 7.5 tonne) Good knowledge of local areas, road safety and traffic regulations. Physically fit and able to assist with heavy lifting and loading of furniture. Reliable and punctual with a strong commitment to volunteer hours.

Position Summary: To help with the operation of our clothing department which filters through clothing, linen and material donations. Donations are resold or repurposed and it will be part of your role to decide this appropriately. There is opportunity for progression to our online sales department, which over see’s the resale of exclusive and branded items via online platforms such as vinted and eBay. Key Responsibilities: As a clothing department worker, your duties will likely include: Assessing if clothing items are appropriate for our charity shops, Vinted or recycling Sorting and processing donated goods by clothing type, size, etc. Ensuring the clothing bay is kept tidy and organised. Washing some items of clothing. Identifying and organising specific items for the shop, i.e. at Christmas we will be looking to sell partywear, Christmas jumpers and festive attire, in summer we may be looking for sun hats, summer dresses etc. Liaising with our online sale and marketing team to make sure suitable clothes are organised and stored appropriately Opportunity to help research the value of different clothing brands Person Spec: Organised with good communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. Able to pay attention to detail, and capable of deciding what is fit for resale and what is not. Brand awareness with a good eye for current trends and able to recognise some fashion labels and high street brands.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to serve as a Volunteer Customer Service Mentor at New Start Highland. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by guiding individuals and service users seeking to enhance their customer service skills and build the confidence they need to succeed in customer-facing roles such as retail or administrative assistant positions. As a mentor, you will provide personalized support and share your expertise to help mentees progress toward their goals. You may be based in any or all areas of the organisation which has an element of customer service. This role is to support, enhance and positively, professionally, guide our service users and trainees to a better understanding in the importance of good quality customer service.

Volunteers needed! We are a well-established vibrant charity, based in Kingussie. Our aims are to improve the lives of adults and young people by providing training, work experience and social opportunities to increase their health, confidence, life skills and community involvement. We run three shops to enable us to do this, but our shops need enthusiastic volunteers to keep them going. There is a Charity Shop, Bookshop and our Community Hub. You'll meet new people, broaden your skill base, and have a lot of fun along the way. Interested? You can contact us on 01540 661000 or at caberfeidh.horizons.@gmail.org.

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

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.

Highland and Islands Blood Bikes are seeking an individual with substantial work experience in areas such as marketing, communications and income generation, to lead this area of work, at board level.   This vibrant and active charity depends wholly on promoting, the vital work it does, to the public, decision-makers, partners and the public whilst seeking to generate income/donations from grants, partnerships, cash and legacies etc.   Hours are variable, so the opportunity may appeal equally to recently retired or those still working full-time or part-time. The ability to attend occasional evening meetings in Inverness is essential   Please contact us for further information and/or to apply (with a CV), to secretary@haibloodbikes.co.uk

Highland and Islands Blood Bikes are seeking an individual with substantial work experience in areas such as marketing, communications and income generation to lead this area of work at board level.   This vibrant and active charity depends wholly on promoting, the vital work it does, to the public, decision-makers, partners and the public whilst seeking to generate income/donations from grants, partnerships, cash and legacies etc.   Hours are variable so opportunity may appeal equally to recently retired or those still in full-time or part-time work. The ability to attend occasional evening meetings in Inverness is essential   Please contact us for further information and/or to apply (with a CV), to secretary@haibloodbikes.co.uk

We believe that peer support can help people to feel less isolated, develop insight into their condition and learn new ways to cope and move forward. To do this, we need passionate facilitators to help ensure our support groups take place regularly and are welcoming, safe, inclusive and positive for everyone who attends. Alongside a co-facilitator, you will facilitate a support group once per month for 2 hours. You’ll be welcoming people, encouraging discussion and dealing sensitively with issues or conflict that may arise within the group meeting. You’ll play an important role in ensuring meetings run to time and that everyone has an opportunity to share if they choose to do so. You’ll be responsible for emailing meeting reminders to group participants and submitting brief statistics to Bipolar Scotland after each meeting. Reliability is essential, so we are looking for people with the ability to commit to facilitating a meeting once per month. We welcome applications from people living with bipolar, or experience supporting others with bipolar or another mental health condition.

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

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

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 an activities volunteer is to come and support young people and young adults with autism or another social communication difficulty on some of our regular evening activities. These take place at various venues within Inverness or immediate area e.g. climbing at the Ledge, biking on local trails, badminton in Invernessm canoeing at Muirtown basin or Dochgarroch.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. Would be suitable for someone doing their DofE volunteering. No specific experience of outdoor activities required, just a reasonable level of fitness and a willing to give activities a try!

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! Contact: Sylvia Longbottom, Project Coordinator 07796905339 or sylvialongbottom@reach4reality.org.uk

Our Registrered Charity currently run three shops, all situated on Kingussie High Street. These are our Bookshop, Charity Shop, and "The Hub", which sells furniture, bric-a-brac, high end clothing and contains our community foodshare facility. We are looking for extra volunteers to help keep us going. The amount of time we are asking for is whatever you wish to spare. Our shops open from 10am - 4.30pm, Tuesday - Saturday. There is no set day or time you would be expected to attend; that is entirely up to you. 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 thier 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Are you interested in promoting the work of Highland and Islands Blood Bikes by preparing and uploading content across social media whilst assisting us in developing other promotional materials? Excellent written skills alongside good computer/ internet/ social media knowledge should be paired with an interest in seeking out opportunities to promote the work of this small but vibrant charity. Skills in networking and liaising with other volunteers will underpin your ability to shape and share news, images and other content, both externally and internally. This is a volunteer position with variable hours which can be worked around other commitments so may appeal equally to recently retired or full-time/ part-time workers with an interest in gaining further PR experience. Please contact us for further information or apply directly by email with a CV, to secretary@haibloodbikes.co.uk

Volunteer at our tree nursery! We offer day volunteering for locals in our tree nursery at our Dundreggan estate in Glenmoriston - usually on a Wednesday, from mid March to mid November. 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.

We are looking to recruit a volunteer with specific skills as the charity Treasurer due to the sudden illness of our current Treasurer. It would be preferable if the treasurer could be based in Highland area. The position is a home-based one with occasional meetings in the Listening & Training Centre in Nairn Community & Arts Centre. Find more information https://listenwellscotland.org.uk/volunteer-treasurer-opportunity/ Listen Well Scotland (LWS) is a small charity with 3 regional centres dedicated to developing Listening People and Listening Communities across Scotland. Our team of committed volunteers deliver our two services – Active Listening Training Programme for adults and young people and 1:1 free, confidential listening service – Listening Time4U making a positive difference to mental health and wellbeing. LWS’ North Team has been developing a Regional Listening and Training Centre based in Nairn Community & Arts Centre and serving Highland and Moray now the Registered Address of the Charity.

We are looking to recruit Volunteer Drivers, who would use their own car to transport people in Fort William and the Surrounding areas which include; Glencoe, Kinlochleven, Ballachulish, Onich, Spean Bridge and Roy Bridge. We take clients to and from Medical appointments, Shopping, Hair appointments and Social Groups or just to visit a friend. We pay expenses which amount to 45p per mile. The Volunteers are also paid what we call "dead" miles. So they would be paid 45p each mile from their home to the clients home and back once they drop the client off.

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.

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.

Trustee required to help progress the future of the Riding for the Disabled Charity based at Reelig, Kirkhill. IV5 7PP. A knowledge of horses is not a requirement as the role involves organisation and governance of the Group. We have planning for 2 buildings so a knowledge of Project management, land management or building would be very useful.

Organise Trustee meeting in agreement with Chair; issue agenda; to take minutes during meeting and write up after, distribute to Trustees after agreement with Chair. Take part in discussion of agenda items.

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)

Assisting and supervising the nightly running of cadet activities with optional weekend events when they come up. Help the cadets develop their full potential.

Volunteer Roles At present we have two main elements to the café and volunteer role/s available as part of the repair cafe. These are: Repairing/Fixing & Hosting/Social/Admin What are the role/s all about? You really don’t need to be an expert repairer to join us but you probably have an idea of the sort of things you’re happiest working with. If you need advice, there will always be someone to ask. Repairers/Fixers All skill levels are welcome! We are looking for fixers who can fix the following: •Small appliances •Clothing repair/ sewing •Bicycle repair •Electronics •Joinery and woodwork •Other identified repair possibilities e.g. toys, garden tools, jewellery, watches, ceramics, pottery Repairers are not required to show proof of their professional qualifications and/or training and they should only attempt repairs for which they have the necessary skills, competence and expertise. Repairers are encouraged to work together and learn from each other. Repairers assess and repair where possible broken or faulty items brought to the event. So tasks may include: •Helping set up and pull down the event •Setting up own workstation safely •Welcoming people who’ve brought their items to be fixed and talking them through the fault and its repair •Involving them in the repair if safe •Giving advice on next steps if repair can’t be completed •Keeping a record of items’ repair progress, including any advice given •Supporting other repairers with advice if needed, including mentoring new repairers •Helping ensure Repair Cafe toolkit is ready for next Repair Cafe There’s a physical, social and admin side to events: •Physical – as a repair volunteer, your main focus will be practical attention to the item brought to you, but you might be asked to help with setting-up and taking-down of stalls/info, putting out and stacking chairs and tables, decorating the room with bunting etc •Social – you’ll be chatting to people, helping them to understand why their item isn’t working as it should, and engaging them in the repair process as much as possible, where safe. You’ll also be chatting to other repairers, asking experienced repairers for tips and picking up new skills. •Administration – we’ll ask you to keep a log of all the items you get to work on, whether they are fixed or not. This provides us with invaluable data. We will use it to discourage manufacturers from deliberately making things that are difficult to fix. Hosting/Social/Admin Volunteering •Greet guests and explain how the Repair Cafe works •Keeping register of those attending the Repair cafe •Review and have guests sign the photo and liability forms •Maintain a list of what each guest brought •On the day collating and collecting various associated administrative café paperwork and information from or on café users •Promote volunteering opportunities for upcoming repair cafes •Keep track of potential suggestions, inquiries and comments •Help with provision of refreshments •Be available to talk with and listen to guests What skills do I need? We need people who are: •Punctual •Flexible, willing to jump in and help with whatever they can •Friendly Is there any training or support available? •There will be a briefing for volunteers at the start of the Repair Cafe. •You’ll be made aware of the Risk Assessment for the Repair cafe •There will be a member of staff and experienced volunteers to help you. •The event, venue and volunteers are covered by ILM Highland linked insurance policies. •Ongoing training related to the role/s will be identified as required /requested by volunteers or staff and appropriate training put in place to then meet these identified needs or requirements.

As a Community Connector, you will be making links with your local community to raise awareness of stroke and the Stroke Association. By speaking to people in your community, you can help people understand the effects of stroke on lives and help to improve the experience of those affected by stroke.

To provide social support through a befriending friendship. Create a meaningful connection with those in the community who wish to improve their self-confidence, emotional health, and well-being, to reduce social isolation and loneliness. If you enjoy meeting new people in your local community and have a warm friendly attitude we would love to hear from you . Our contact details are Elspeth@cvg.org.uk or message us on our Facebook page Befriending Caithness

We are looking for people interested in the circular community and /or DIY to help with the running of our tool library. Inverness Tool Library (formerly known as Clachworks) has been active for over 18 months and is currently based at the old Stirling Furniture shop, Telford Retail Park, Inverness. We have over 500 tools available for our members to hire, and our current membership is around 100 and rising.   No experience or tool knowledge is required, on the job training is given by our team. We are asking you to commit as little as 3 hours (ie. one shift) a month to help out in the library, of course we would love it if you could offer more. A friendly and approachable manner is all you need.   For an informal chat about the library, email John on jonimuse001@gmail.com

Our General Maintenance Volunteers support us to carry out general gardening duties and tidying of service sites. The role could include, gardening, painting and decorating, general tidying up indoor and outdoor areas and fixing broken equipment. We are looking for enthusiastic people to join our team, who are able to complete basic DIY activities and are keen to support the provision of our services in welcoming and attractive service sites.

Barnardo’s Befrienders work with young people a 1:1 basis, offering practical assistance and emotional support, to build their self-confidence, coping mechanisms and positive relationships. The work could be focused on a particular need, such as confidence building, or it could be more focused around supporting the young person to access local community groups. We are looking for volunteers, with a passion for making a difference in young people’s lives, with a friendly and approachable attitude and an ability to engage young people, empowering them to take steps towards improving their situation and achieving their goals.

We are looking for volunteers to help us in our charity shop in Golspie. Tasks will include greeting and serving customers, dealing with the cash register and card machine, sorting through donations, keeping the shop floor tidy and organised and pricing items. We raise funds for TYKES Young Carers which provides support and respite for young carers aged 5-25 in Sutherland. Funds go towards providing fun activities for the kids, providing food and staffing.

The RNLI are recruiting for a team of volunteers who will collect in the local supermarkets. We already have agreements in place with the supermarkets but unfortunately we have no volunteers available to fill this role. Supermarket collection volunteers will be inside where it is warm and will have access to tables and chairs if needed. It is a great opportunity to become a volunteer with a friend or family member as there would be at least 2 volunteers in the supermarket collecting at any one time. It is also a great way in making new friends with similar interests. If you are interested in this opportunity and would like further information or have any questions please contact Frances Beveridge, RNLI Community Manager, on 07773 120592 or email Frances_Beveridge@rnli.org.uk. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Frances

As a Community Connector Volunteer you will receive energy advice training to deliver light touch energy advice to members of rural communities, helping them to understand how to reduce their energy use and minimise their carbon emissions. No prior skills or experience are needed. However, the volunteer will need to have: - An enthusiastic and positive approach - An ability to communicate confidently face-to-face with members of the public - Ability to proactively approach the public - Ability to follow Changeworks’ process for managing customer data in a secure way - Flexible outlook and ability to adapt approach - Ideally live in rural area If you are interested in volunteering please register your interest via the Changeworks website or by emailing volunteering@changeworks.org.uk . Changeworks Volunteer Coordinator will follow up on your application to arrange an introductory chat about the role.

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/?

Victim Support Scotland is the leading charity dedicated to helping people affected by crime across Scotland. Our Support Services provide free and confidential emotional and practical support to anyone affected by crime in Scotland.  We offer bespoke support, personalised to the needs of each individual. We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our incredible team of volunteers! Our volunteers provide information, guidance, emotional support and practical assistance for anyone affected by crime, including victims, witnesses, their families and friends. Support may take place in person, online, or in court. We’re recruiting for volunteers across Highland and Islands now! We’re particularly looking for new volunteers in the following areas: •Inverness •Wick •Portree •Fort William