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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.

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.

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.   

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.

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.

Be a valued member of the MGR team:

As a volunteer, you will assist with quality checking all of the non-textile donations such as books, toys, and baby equipment. This role involves making sure that our products are safe and clean before being displayed in the shop for sale. This is an opportunity to hang out with a fantastic team, whilst gaining retail experience by helping customers on the shop floor. Duties include: 

• Receiving donations 
• Assisting customers with their shopping experience 
• Quality control checks and steam cleaning items 
• Operating till 
• Keeping the shop tidy and well stocked 
• Assisting with window displays and visual merchandising 
• Assisting with book donations and repleneshing bookcase

We stock all kinds of pre-loved items for babies and children, up to the age of 5 years. Everything from babygrows to buggies, moses baskets to muslins, and jackets to jumperoos! 

Our shop is open Monday to Saturday, 9.30am - 4.30pm, and Sundays 11.30am - 4.30pm.

Why it matters

Merry-go-round is a social enterprise and registered charity, dedicated to helping local families. Our aims are threefold; to save local families money by offering great children's goods at low prices, to support local families on low income with free goods and to provide employment and volunteering opportunities in the local community. 

Does this sound like something you would like to get involved with? Register your interest and SRC Volunteering will put you in touch with one of our lovely team members!

Merry-go-round is a community venture that couldn’t run without the support of all you lovely people.

We are looking for volunteers to help process our donations.  Our aim is to reduce the amount of new goods being purchased, and we have amazing pre-loved stock in our boutique shop in Strathbungo.  With the spotlight very much on climate change at the moment, our services are undeniably in demand.  Our volunteer team provide great support to the staff team, assisting with the sorting of the many donations we receive. 

If you have some free time one mornng or afternoon per week, then we would love to hear from you!  

What you'll be doing

• Attend our regular support sessions for hearing aid users 
• Undertake basic maintenance on hearing aids such as cleaning or changing tubing, ear moulds, filters, and replacing batteries 
• Offer practical support to optimise hearing aids 
• Signpost other agencies that may be beneficial to the service user
• Monitor the number of visits carried out and feedback to the Volunteer Coordinator
• Complete relevant paperwork during support sessions
• Refer enquiries to RNID staff if you do not know the answer
• Keep all information given or discussed within the service confidential 
• Promote the work of RNID
• Meet with other RNID volunteers and staff to discuss the project and suggest any improvements

What you need:

• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about issues affecting deaf people and people with hearing loss or tinnitus - particularly older people
• Some expereince of using hearing aids would be preferable, but this is not essential 
• Friendly, reliable, and an approachable manner
• Ability to listen to questions and to answer appropriately 
• Happy to work with a wide range of people 

What will I be doing?

• Working one to one with a young person who requires support with their learning either online or face to face. You can choose to take part in our QuESTS programme (Qualifications for Every Student Through Tutor Support) which is a form of tutoring aimed at helping a young person achieve a qualification (a member of our team will discuss the different opportunities available upon application)
• Relationship building and mentoring
• Monitoring and recording progress of learning and keeping in contact with your assigned VTO Learning Communities Coordinator.
• Supporting learning in English and/or Maths and potentially other subjects, dependant on experience and pupil need
• Sourcing and creating engaging ways to support pupils’ skills and learning.
• You can ask to work with more than one pupil if you have the time available.
• We ask for a minimum commitment of 6 months from being matched with a young person and ideally until the end of the academic year.

Description

Our groups aim to develop children and young people's confidence and awareness of the world. We promote big ideas like equality, co-operation and environmental sustainability through fun activities.

We do a wide range of activities including games, craft, exploring nature, bushcraft, drama, discussions and songs. As well as weekly group nights we take part in day events and camps with groups from across Scotland.

Organisation Aims and Objectives 

Woodcraft Folk are a UK wide voluntary organisation and a registered educational charity. We run groups for children and young people from toddlers to teenagers. Groups meet weekly (school term time) and go on daytrips and overnight hostelling and camping trips at weekends and school holidays. Groups do a wide range of activities including games, crafts, cooking and drama. The organisation has an emphasis on outdoor activity including exploring nature, and bushcraft. At our groups children and young people have fun, make friends and develop confidence. We encourage them to celebrate and question the world they live in. We aim for our activities to raise awareness of local and global issues, and promote co-operation, social justice and environmental sustainability.

Frequency and Commitment Details 

Ideally we are looking for volunteers who can commit weekly, during term time on a Wednesday evening. If you are able to help less regularly we would still be interested in hearing from you.

*No previous experience is required.  Volunteers must be enthusiastic about engaging with and supporting children and young people, and committed to Woodcraft Folk's Aims and Principles.