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OPPORTUNITIES
Opportunities with Volunteer Action Dumfries & Galloway.
Volunteer Action Dumfries & Galloway is the region's Volunteer Centre that promotes supports and develops quality volunteering experiences for all individual in Dumfries & Galloway, including young people.
As part of Volunteer Action's support and recognition of youth volunteering, Volunteer Action administers the MV Award in Dumfries & Galloway. The MV Award gives national recognition from the Scottish Government for their voluntary contribution for every 50, 100 and 200 hours that young people do. The 200 hour certificate is a certificate of excellence signed by First Minister, Alex Salmond.
Juanita Wilson, Co-ordinator, Mossburn Animal Centre has, in the past, taken on a MV Placement. Juanita said "We were delighted as an organisation to welcome in a young lady participating in the MV Award. Because young people choose to take part in this scheme they tend to be dedicated, hard working and reliable: Everything one would want, but not necessarily get, in the workplace! The MV Award is good CV material for the volunteer but the organisation offering the placement also benefits enormously from the young persons input, enthusiasm and fresh outlook."
Steven Schwartz, Deputy Manager, Volunteer Action D&G added: "Participating in the MV Award is a great way to meet new people, strengthen your CV and open doors to further training and employment while being recognised by the Scottish Executive."
If you are a young person aged 16 -25 years old that would be interested in participating in the MV Award, or an organisation that would like to support and involve young people within your organisation., please contact Steven Schwartz on 01387 267311 or youth@volunteeraction.co.uk
posted by Volunteer on 14:24
Volunteer Opportunities in Annandale & Eskdale
Volunteering with Alcohol and Drugs Support Befriending:
Transitions Towards Tomorrow
Transitions Towards Tomorrow is a one-to-one Befriending Service for individuals recovering from substance misuse. Trained Befrienders are matched with individuals to reduce their social isolation and assist with re-integration into the community. They generally meet weekly and visits can be simply coffee and a chat or visits to cinema, shopping or just a listening ear. We require volunteers in Annandale & Eskdale for their service.
· Do you have a few hours per week to spare?
· Do you have a caring attitude?
· Do you wish to support vulnerable individuals?
If you can answer YES to these questions Alcohol and Drugs Support can give you:
· Training
· Travel & Subsistence
· Some childcare costs
· Job satisfaction
The British Red Cross Shop, Lockerbie needs additional Shop Assistants to help unpack donations, steam clean, price and display items. Also you’ll help other team members with customers, organising shop displays, sales, cleaning and dressing windows. Come and help out in our happy shop. Enjoy giving service to the community, gain in your own self-confidence and develop you own skills and interests.
The D&G Befriending Project needs additional Befrienders in Annandale & Eskdale. The Befriending Project offers responsible adults, from all walks of life, the opportunity to make a positive difference in a young person's life. The Befrienders meet with a young person every week/10 days for 2-3 hours in the community. They decide together what to do e.g. cinema, swimming, dog-walking, coffee and chat etc. All travel and out of pocket expenses are met by the project. The Project provides initial training as well as ongoing support and training.
For further information about these or other volunteer opportunities in Annandale & Eskdale contact: Brian Patterson at 16 High Street, Lochmaben DG11 1NH, simply phone him on 01387 811 571 or email a-e@volunteeraction.co.uk . Brian's office hours are normally 9:00 - 16:00 Monday and Tuesday.
posted by Volunteer on 11:53
Volunteer Opportunities in Nithsdale
OxfamOxfam works to relieve poverty and suffering and helps people to change their lives, by enabling them to face the future with confidence.
They are currently looking for volunteers to work in all areas of charity shop work, including till work (training will be provided), sorting and pricing clothes, bric-a-brac or books. Expenses will be paid and money for subsistence will be available if volunteering over 4 hours per day.
This is an excellent chance to develop skills in retail as the training is comprehensive and certificated through Oxfam, nationally.
Christian Aid Volunteer Teachers Network
The aim of Christian Aid is to expose the scandal of poverty and works in some of the worlds poorest communities in more than 50 countries, wherever the need is greatest regardless of religion.
Christian Aid are looking for volunteers that could share stories, lead discussions and stir up debate in local schools around Scotland. As a volunteer teacher with Christian Aid, you will have the opportunity to use and develop teaching and presentation skills. Christian Aid can offer induction, initial training and flexible volunteering opportunities, out-of-pocket expenses and ongoing training opportunities.
Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland
Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland aims to improve the quality of life for people affected by chest, heart and stroke illness in Scotland. The organisation funds medical research and provides a range of support services.
Drivers are needed to transport service users to and from their house to our group venues. They are looking for car owners who are physically fit, reliable and caring with good communication skills.
Volunteers must have their own care and have held a full driving license for 3 years. Volunteers will receive travel expenses at 40p per mile.
For further information and other volunteering opportunities in Dumfries and Nithsdale please contact Steven Schwartz on 01387 267311 or email youth@volunteeraction.co.uk
posted by Volunteer on 12:30
Volunteer Opportunities in the Stewartry
Enable Link works to integrate people with learning difficulties into their local communities, making links with activities and opportunities that many of us take for granted. If you would like to be a part of a team of Befrienders, who help make this happen for people in the Stewartry area and have a couple of hours a week to spare, this could be just for you.Alcohol & Drugs Support South West Scotland, provide one-to-one support for people isolated by alcohol or substance use. Befrienders have the opportunity tom learn new skills & share experiences whilst supporting a vulnerable person in the Stewartry. Your time and commitment could make all the difference.
Capability Scotland provides services to people aged 16-65 who live with the effects of physical impairment. If you are sociable, friendly & would like to make a difference to people’s lives, becoming a Befriender with Capability Scotland could be for you.
For information about any volunteering opportunity in the Stewartry, please telephone Christine Clarke at Volunteer Action on 01556 612518, or email stewartry@volunteeraction.co.uk
posted by Volunteer on 11:39
Chest, Heart & Stroke (Wigtownshire) is an independent medical charity which aims to improve the quality of life for people in Volunteer Opportunities in Wigtownshire
Leonard Cheshire aim to assist people with disabilities throughout the world, regardless of their colour or creed, by providing the conditions necessary for their physical, mental and spiritual well-being. Volunteers Befrienders are sought throughout Wigtownshire for various volunteering opportunities. You get a chance to give something back, make new friends, gain experience and a reference if needed whilst having fun. By enabling someone to take part in an activity they couldn’t otherwise do, you will be adding richness to their life. If you have an interest in helping others, this could be the opportunity for you.
The Food Train 'EXTRA' service has recently started in the Stranraer area - we are looking for volunteers to help our customers with small jobs around the house like checking smoke alarms, changing light bulbs, inside window cleaning, fridge cleaning and any small household jobs that our customers are finding difficult to do themselves. All Food Train volunteers must complete a Disclosure Scotland check and all training where required will be given. Volunteering is a worthwhile and rewarding activity and the Food Train would love you to join our friendly team.
For more information about this or any other volunteering opportunity in Wigtownshire, please telephone Viv Smith at Volunteer Action on 01776 707220, or email wigtownshire@volunteeraction.co.uk
posted by Volunteer on 19:41
