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Bairn Necessities

With the cost of raising children growing every year, 3D Drumchapel are lending a helping hand. In response to our growing community, we have a large stock of quality new and pre-loved clothing and toys. We also have essential equipment and other items for new-borns and children up to 5 years old. These items are completely free for families who need them, and for clothing in particular we have a wide selection available. 

Our Bairn Necessities project is dedicated to supporting families in need in Drumchapel, Knightswood & Yoker. Our aim is to save local families money by offering good quality children’s toys, clothing and equipment, free or at low cost. All of our items are donated from the local community, businesses and other organisations. We accept referrals from families themselves, and professional bodies such as Health Visitors, Social Workers and community organisations. Any profits we make from donations and, more recently sales on Facebook, are used to subsidise our referrals, meaning a child need never go without age appropriate underwear, seasonally appropriate clothing/footwear, toys and other essential equipment. We also offer volunteering and training opportunities to parents living from the local community.

To become a volunteer, all you need is enthusiasm and a desire to help. A little of your spare time makes a huge difference. You can volunteer as much or as little as you like and any time will be greatly appreciated. With your help, we will be able to continue to help and support the families of Drumchapel, Yoker & Knightswood.

Flexible opportunities are available from Monday - Thursday between the hours of 9am - 3pm.

Bairns Boutique is small shop, selling low cost, high quality preloved clothing and essential items for children.This is a new role and we are looking for assistants who are interested in supporting families and helping to save the planet. We have a large selection of preloved and new clothing items and essential equipment that families need for small children.

We are looking for volunteers who have availability to help out one day per week from 10-3:30 on a regular basis.

From stunning boutiques full of designer gems to discount stores where you can grab a bargain, our charity shops are much-loved across Scotland.

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. Whether you have a passion for fashion and love chatting to customers, or you would prefer to be behind the scenes in our stockroom, your help could make a difference in your local community.

Our Retail Volunteer Anne shares why she loves volunteering, “I wanted to learn new skills as well as get to know more people locally, so volunteering in the shop was ideal. I enjoy being part of the team! It’s good to feel useful and part of the successful running of the shop.”

We believe everyone has the right to live life to the full following the diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, stroke, or Long Covid. Our shops are vital in helping us raise the funds needed to provide services such as community support services, specialist nurses, advice and information, education, and peer support.

Join our fabulous team of Retail Volunteers and learn new skills, make great friends, and make a real difference to people in Scotland who are isolated, scared, or anxious about their condition.

From stunning boutiques full of designer gems to discount stores where you can grab a bargain, our charity shops are much-loved across Scotland.   

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. Whether you have a passion for fashion and love chatting to customers, or you would prefer to be behind the scenes in our stockroom, your help could make a difference in your local community.   

Our Retail Volunteer Anne shares why she loves volunteering, “I wanted to learn new skills as well as get to know more people locally, so volunteering in the shop was ideal. I enjoy being part of the team! It’s good to feel useful and part of the successful running of the shop.”   

We believe everyone has the right to live life to the full following the diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, long Covid, or a stroke. Our shops are vital in helping us raise the funds needed to provide services such as community support services, specialist nurses, advice and information, education, and peer support.   

Join our fabulous team of Retail volunteers and learn new skills, make great friends, and make a real difference to people in Scotland who are isolated, scared, or anxious about their condition.   

Why we want you

You will support people living with our conditions to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation by providing a “light touch,” person centred, telephone call service once per week. An easy going and warm outlook would be advantageous to this role.

Everyone has the right to live life to the full. After a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, stroke, or Long Covid, many people experience fear and isolation, and struggle with the impact on their lives. The care and support we deliver every day ensures everyone can live the life they want to. Across Scotland, we provide vital advice, information, and support through our No Life Half Lived strategy.

What you will be doing

• Providing a weekly telephone call, for a minimum period of 12 weeks, to people living with one or more of our conditions to alleviate feelings of isolation and loneliness enabling them to gain confidence and move forward from Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland
• Record a brief update of your telephone call(s) and submit weekly to your line manager noting date and duration of call
• Identify any areas of additional support and alert line manager
• Attend two telephone reviews of each call allocated to ensure match is successful

The skills you need

• Good listening and communication skills
• Reliable, patient & empathic qualities
• Respectful of the opinions of others
• Able to maintain boundaries
• Ability to work independently with guidance and support
• An understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality
• Ambassador for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland

What's in it for you

• Make a real difference to people with our conditions
• Use, learn and develop new skills
• Access to a bespoke range of training and development to support you in your role
• Improve your own health and wellbeing
• Opportunity to explore different roles within our organisation

Disclaimer

Expenses  Reasonable out-of- pocket expenses will be reimbursed. These should be discussed with your Line Manager prior to outlay and must be submitted within the prescribed guidelines as detailed in the CHSS Volunteer Expenses Policy.   Safeguarding In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Adults) Scheme in Scotland (PVG). Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland are committed to equality of opportunity, and we aim to ensure no volunteer is unfairly treated on the grounds of an offending background.

Why we want you

You will support us by providing support to those with aphasia & communication difficulties following stroke.

Everyone has the right to live life to the full. After a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, stroke, or Long Covid, many people experience fear and isolation, and struggle with the impact on their lives. The care and support we deliver every day ensures everyone can live the life they want to. Across Scotland, we provide vital advice, information, and support through our No Life Half Lived strategy.

What you will be doing

• You’ll provide in person support to people living with our conditions in the community
• Embrace a non-judgement, supportive approach to enable service users to achieve their goal(s)
• Empower and enable those accessing our services to gain confidence and engage fully in activities of their choosing moving forward from Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland
• Complete record of activity and progress
• Update Co-ordinator with any concerns or identified areas where additional support may be required
• Support individuals who have aphasia or communication difficulty to practice their communication skills and achieve communication-related goals.
• Attend (in person or virtual) 6 weekly support and supervision session with Co-ordinator

The skills you need

• Good listening and communication skills
• Reliable, patient and empathic qualities
• Ability to motivate people to reach their potential
• Encouraging and supportive
• Ability to volunteer independently with guidance and support
• Respectful of the opinions of others
• Understand the need for confidentiality
• Able to maintain boundaries
• Willingness to travel within own area
• Able to commit to initial and ongoing training and development
• Ambassador for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland

What's in it for you

• Make a real difference to people with our conditions
• Meet new people
• Use, learn and develop new skills
• Access to a bespoke range of training and development to support you in your role
• Improve your own health and wellbeing
• Opportunity to explore different roles within our organisation

Disclaimer

Expenses  Reasonable out-of- pocket expenses will be reimbursed. These should be discussed with your Line Manager prior to outlay and must be submitted within the prescribed guidelines as detailed in the CHSS Volunteer Expenses Policy.   Safeguarding In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Adults) Scheme in Scotland (PVG). Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland are committed to equality of opportunity, and we aim to ensure no volunteer is unfairly treated on the grounds of an offending background.

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland are delighted to offer four volunteering roles within our award-winning Advice Line service.

Our Advice Line volunteers provide an important welcome to our services by helping people with our conditions work towards a personal goal. Our Call Coordinator volunteers are the first point of contact for all correspondence coming into the Advice Line, welcoming people to our services and ensuring enquiries are appropriately referred. In addition to this we offer three specialist roles providing information and guidance on wellbeing, access and entitlement, and financial advice.

All of our Advice Line volunteering roles are home-based, for a minimum of one hour per week, between 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday. Excellent listening and communication skills are essential, as well as the ability to volunteer independently, with guidance and support. Volunteers must understand the need for confidentiality and boundaries and must be comfortable using IT equipment and databases for the purpose of the role.

All necessary training will be provided, including: Safeguarding Adults (L2) E-Learning; Conditions Awareness training; GDPR UK: Essentials E-Learning; Cyber Security Awareness E-Learning; and Roles & Boundaries training.

To undertake your role, you must be age 18 or over. In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Adults) Scheme in Scotland (PVG).

Join us as an Advice Line volunteer today and help improve the lives of people in Scotland affected by chest and heart conditions, Long Covid and stroke, while gaining valuable first-hand experience of a busy healthcare service within Scotland's largest medical charity.

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Why we want you

We need you to help us be the face of prevention in your local area, either out in the community or supporting us in our Health Defence hubs. With you on board we can deliver basic health assessments, and continue to spread those vital healthy lifestyle messages to people who can benefit the most. This will help ensure there is No Life Half Lived in Scotland.

What you will be doing

• Screening community members to identify those at risk of developing a cardiovascular condition.
• Signposting appropriate individuals to existing CHSS or community-based services.
• Supporting an onward referral process into NHS services for those identified as most at risk of developing our conditions.
• Raising awareness of the benefits of following a healthy lifestyle and encouraging others to take a more active role in their own health.
• Being an ambassador for CHSS talking positively about our prevention work and other services.
• Embrace a non-judgemental, supportive approach to enable community members to gain confidence and achieve their goal(s)
• Complete record of health screening activity, progress and outcomes.
• Regularly connect with our Health Defence Coordinator to support your development in the role, address any potential issues and work with us to enhance your skills and knowledge.

The skills you need

• Good listening and communication skills.
• Encouraging and supportive.
• Ability to volunteer independently with guidance and support.
• Willingness to travel within own area.
• IT literate.

What's in it for you

• Make a real difference to people at risk of or living with our conditions.
• Meet new people.
• Use, learn and develop new skills.
• Access to a bespoke range of training and development to support you in your role.
• Improve your own health and wellbeing.
• Opportunity to explore different roles within our organisation.

Disclaimer

Expenses Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed. These should be discussed with your Line Manager prior to outlay and must be submitted within the prescribed guidelines as detailed in the CHSS Volunteer Expenses Policy. Safeguarding In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a standard disclosure check. Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland are committed to equality of opportunity, and we aim to ensure no volunteer is unfairly treated on the grounds of an offending background.

The CYF Glasgow team is currently looking for volunteers for a variety of roles.  Below are the categories of roles and some of the respective responsibilities.  Weekly time commitment for each role is very flexible, so once you are onboard, just speak to your local coordinator about your availability.

1) AMBASSADORS (no coding knowledge required)

• Recruit students through contacting NGOs, social media campaigns, and event management 
• Recruit volunteers through social media campaigns and event management 
• Support in fundraising, creating employment opportunities for students and sponsorships through partner relations

2) PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT VOLUNTEERS (no coding knowledge required) 

• Weekly online check-ins with students, support with coordinating financial, emotional and language services for students
• Help coordinate support for training or help to run a soft skills workshop yourself 
• 1-2-1 sessions with a student to help them on their career journey for the length of the 8 month course

3) TEACH EDUCATORS (coding knowledge required)

• Help students with any questions during their Sunday classes and support with homework exercises
• Create and maintain teaching content

We are looking for people with a desire to help, learn and work in a team.  For many roles, you don't need any specific experience. 

If you are a people person with retail experience, or you just love finding a good bargain, our Shop Assistant role is perfect for your next volunteer experience.

At Emmaus, we are committed to ending the homelessness crisis through providing individuals with valuable experiences and a sense of worth. We believe that people who are homeless and socially excluded have something to offer. We encourage people to use their skills to change themselves – and change the world! The Emmaus community in Glasgow opened in 2006 and now operates a residential community of 27 former homeless men and women (“companions”) and a recycling/reuse business with two retail charity shops – Partick and Hamiltonhill in Glasgow.

We work closely with other organisations in the area to support those people who are homeless or trapped by poverty and to help them to develop skills and self-respect through working and contributing. As well as working for the community business, companions are supported in whatever way they need to address the issues that have brought them into Emmaus, and encouraged to look outside themselves, working in projects to help others in the neighbourhood, and much further afield. We are in search of volunteers who share Emmaus's values, and are committed to working alongside our companions to contribute to their transition back to independence.

We're currently looking for volunteers to help support and sort donations and sales in our charity shop on Dumbarton Road.  Our shops sell secondhand books, clothes, furniture, and bric-a-brac. We are happy for volunteers to lead on working with any particular area that interests them, i.e. if they have an eye for vintage furniture, we would love for them to help with selecting the best peices for display!

If you are interested in working for our unique charity, get in touch to chat about how you can get involved