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The Welcome Team is made up of a diverse group of current students from all faculties and years who encourage new and returning students to get involved with Freshers' Week. This amazing Team is responsible for setting up fairs and staffing stalls, offering campus tours and making Strath as welcoming as possible by talking to students and letting them know about everything we have to offer. Volunteers will need to have basic knowledge of the University and be approachable, friendly and enthusiastic – everything else will be covered in the full training that is provided!

Welcome Team is back for another year of providing a warm welcome to new students joining us in September 2025.

As a Welcome Team volunteer, you will have the chance to make a real impact on the experience of new students from diverse backgrounds. You will receive training and have the chance to be part of a wonderful team of fellow students, expanding your network and gaining new skills along the way. 

In the role your main tasks will include helping students move in, handing out goody bags, answering questions and sharing information, setting up and encouraging participation in fairs and other events and leading Union and Campus Tours. And above all else just having lots of fun and making new friends!

Your volunteering will be fully flexible to fit around your studies, work and other commitments - you can take part in shifts at times that suit you best! Fresher's week is taking place 12^th to 21^st September 2025. We ask that you make a minimum commitment of 4 hours per week. For you to make the most of your experience, we recommend volunteering upwards of 20 hours over the Freshers’ period.

You will always be volunteering with at least one other person and as always, we provide you with a team uniform (the iconic pink T-shirts)!

All you need to take part is enthusiasm for helping new students. If that's you, register your interest now!

Your role

Listeners will support students at drop-in sessions in the Campus Living Room on level 1, at 12-2pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays on alternate weeks, twice a month. Outside of these listening sessions, Hear to Listen will also run events open to students, creating a welcoming community for all. Volunteers will also be present at several Union events throughout the year, where you will have the chance to speak to students about the project, the support and opportunities available, and how to get involved.

Your tasks will include:

• Actively engaging with students and establishing a friendly relationship with them  
• Providing information and signposting them to specific opportunities or support services at Strathclyde if needed  
• Listening to students, and if appropriate, sharing your own experiences about life at university
• Delivering activities aiming to create a welcoming atmosphere and a culture of kindness on campus
• Being an advocate for Hear to Listen during various Strath Union events and awareness day campaigns such as Freshers’ Fair and World Mental Health Day

Personal specifications 

This volunteering role is open to all students at Strathclyde who are interested in promoting the wellbeing of others. As a Hear to Listen volunteer you will need to be:  

• Friendly and welcoming
• Sensitive to, and keep focused on the needs of others
• Empathetic, courteous and personable when offering support
• Keen to meet other students and facilitate connections by running a variety of events and activities
• Non-judgmental and respectful of people from different backgrounds to your own
• Discreet and able to maintain confidentiality

Your time  

You must be available to attend a 3-hour training session the week beginning 1st September 2025, with exact date and time to be confirmed. We would then ask you to be able to commit to a minimum of 2-hours each month.  

Deadline to apply is Wednesday 20^th August.

At Beatson Cancer Charity we believe that no-one should face cancer on their own. This has always been our aim and we will work hard to continue to support even more people and families in the years to come. 

This is a great chance to meet new people, gain fundraising experience and support a wonderful cause. Get in touch for more details on times and locations. 

Brief overview of ways to get involved:

Volunteer

We offer a range of volunteering opportunities from supporting patients in wards to helping in our Beatson Café.

We also have event and fundraising volunteers who help at Beatson Cancer Charity Annual events such as our Burns Supper, Ladies Lunch, Sporting Dinner and Off the Beatson Track. Volunteers also help out at lots of different events in the local community as well as distributing our Beatson Charity Collection Cans to local businesses.

More here: https://www.beatsoncancercharity.org/get-involved/volunteer/

Apply to be a volunteer: MyImpactPage - Volunteer Application Form (betterimpact.com)

Fundraise

• Could you create your own Beatson Cancer Charity Society at School, College, or University? Are you required to organise a fundraising event as part of your course? We can help with that!
• Challenge yourself! Run a 10K, half marathon or marathon, sky dive, bungee jump, or cycle. https://www.beatsoncancercharity.org/get-involved/challenges/
• Host your own event. Perhaps a quiz, coffee morning or raffle ?? Keen gamer? Try doing a sponsored stream or an online tournament.  

More here: https://www.beatsoncancercharity.org/get-involved/fundraise/

We can help you through the process of fundraising, offering support and a variety of materials.

All our work is made possible by supporters like you. It is your generosity which allows Beatson Cancer Charity and all our staff and volunteers to deliver an innovative and patient-focused approach to cancer care and change the lives of those affected by the disease every day.

We will be in touch to arrange a call and see how what volunteering best fits your skillset!

Our Digi-PALS Volunteers are on hand to help individuals within Glasgow Libraries use their Computer, Tablet, Laptop, Book-Reader and Smartphone. During drop-in sessions our friendly volunteers are asked to assist with various digital and online activities including:

- Printing and scanning

- Using the internet and email

- Sending attachments such as a CV

- Navigating online forms

- Downloading apps or e-books

- Transferring photographs from a digital camera to a computer, memory stick or cloud storage

- Accessing social media

- Using Zoom, Teams, Google Meet and Facetime

Applicants will be invited by email to an informal interview within 4 weeks of their application.

***Please note this opportunity requires two references, you will be asked to enter the name and email addresses for two referees. ***

Visit https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/volunteer-with-us to learn more about who can provide a reference.

Click 'I am interested in this opportuntity' for more information on getting involved!

They will provide you with a hard copy or PDF of the book to keep and once the book has been read, they will provide a list of approved sites to publish your review. These reviews would be credited and also available to read on our social media platforms.

They are looking for in depth reviews which will make the book attractive to any potential reader; how did it make you feel, what did you like in particular about the book? Experience of book reviewing is not essential and they are looking for avid readers who could read and publish a review with 30 days (this is not a requirement, just a preference!)

Following the success of the past two years, Silverburn is partnering with Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity and bringing back Flamingo Beach for another year! Flamingo Beach will be located inside the shopping centre and will be open to children and families visiting. For an entry fee, visitors will gain access to the beach and have the opportunity to play in the sand, build sand castles, and play with beach toys. Parents and carers will have a comfortable decking area to relax while their children enjoy the space.

The indoor beach will be open each day from Friday, 20th June to Sunday, 24th August, and we’re looking for weekend volunteers to help support this exciting activity.

Volunteer Tasks

• Welcome families to the beach and collect entry fees
• Support children and families to ensure everyone is safe and happy
• Staff the small retail space beside the beach, selling themed merchandise
• Help maintain a positive and fun atmosphere for all visitors

Shift Times

• 9:30am to 1:30pm
• 1:30pm to 5:00pm
• Weekend shifts only (Saturday and/or Sunday)

Shifts are flexible, and volunteers can choose weekends and shift durations that work best for them.

Wellbeing & Inclusion

• GCHC is committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming space for all volunteers.
• Volunteers can share any access or support needs during onboarding.

Recognition

• Volunteers are warmly recognised and thanked throughout the event.
• There may be additional thank-you events or certificates for those who support multiple shifts over the summer.

The role is ideal for:

• People looking to gain experience in events, retail, or charity work
• Students or young people exploring future career paths
• Anyone who enjoys public-facing roles in a fun and rewarding setting

To get involved please click 'I am interested in this opportunity' to receive more information!

Enroute is looking to develop and publish thoughtful, insightful and original research and analysis into transport issues. We are looking for enthusiastic and knowledgeable people with subject-matter expertise, exciting ideas and a commitment to sustainability to join us on a flexible basis and contribute to our work.

If you have an idea or research topic you would like to develop into a research piece, we will offer you support, feedback and a platform to publish and promote your work. You will join our research team on a flexible basis, for an initial 2-4 months whilst you develop and write your research. You will also learn about our process and ongoing work, share your ideas and receive support and feedback from the wider team. We are a young, energetic and supportive team which encourages new ideas and will bounce ideas off you too. You should expect to work for approximately five hours per week for the duration of your placement, though this is highly flexible. If you need time off for any reason, you just need to let us know.

Once you have finished your first piece, should you wish to, you will have the option of joining the team on a long-term basis.

Please note this role is voluntary and remote. Experience in the transport industry is desirable, but not essential. Your background in your chosen subject does not need to include work experience, and could include volunteering, previous research or strong general interest. We welcome those with a wider interest in transport and an appreciation of how your chosen subject fits into the wider picture.

Person Specification

Essential

• Background knowledge of transport and the transport industry

Desirable

• Experience in the transport industry
• Experience in report or essay writing (eg as part of an Extended Project Qualification or degree)
• Experience in surveying, interviewing, data collection and data processing

To apply, please fill out the form with some background information, and an idea for a research project you would like to pursue: https://forms.microsoft.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=W1b_vq3wOU-vUpKkYY_FDWWK3yh_e-BDkZfG6E9RNJ9UM0NRTUlLUjhPQ1pDNUcxUE1OWkNOVTBHSi4u

Main Responsibilities:

• Direct runners along the course and support them with clear instructions

• Help maintain a safe environment for both participants and the public

• Communicate quickly with the event team in case of emergencies or incidents

• Keep the atmosphere positive with encouragement and support

If you have any past experience or relevant skills (e.g. first aid, communication, crowd support), let us know — we’ll do our best to place you where you can be most effective. No formal experience is needed — just a positive attitude and a willingness to help.

You’ll be fully briefed before the event, and we’ll make sure you’re confident in your role on the day.

This opportunity takes place 19/09/25 between 11am-2pm. 

Peer mentors will meet with a peer mentee on a regular basis over the academic year to provide a listening ear and share their lived and living experiences of university life to inspire, equip and empower their peer. The mentoring project offers flexibility around the time commitments of both students, support can be offered on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. Peer mentors/supporters also have an opportunity to get involved in different events running across the university as part of the peer wellbeing programme.

All Peer Wellbeing supporters will be required to apply for a basic disclosure through Disclosure Scotland – this process will be guided by the Peer Wellbeing Project Leader.

Time Commitment

We ask that volunteers commit to a three-hour shift each week (Monday to Friday between 9am – 5pm). The reason for this commitment is that we will undertake training and Disclosure checks for every volunteer. Our patients also benefit from the consistency of having a regular volunteer.

Main Tasks

• Play video games with patients
• Support the Games for the Weans campaign
• Help the charity manage and track gaming inventory

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this position you must:

• Be a knowledgeable gamer with experience of multiple consoles/ platforms
• Be confident and pro-active in interacting with children and young people
• Be able to relate to people in a friendly and calm manner
• Have the ability to empathise and to maintain complete confidentiality
• Be adaptable, flexible and willing to learn
• Be tactful and diplomatic, especially in stressful or emotional situations
• Have a creative spark, confidence and enthusiasm 
• Be polite, courteous and reliable
• Be over the age of 18, pass a PVG check and occupational health screening, and supply two satisfactory references
• Follow all current hospital regulations and follow all hand hygiene procedures.

Please note - Gel nails and nail varnish cannot be worn if you are accepted for this ward-based volunteer role. This is due to infection control regulations.

Desirable Requirements

• Volunteering experience
• Experience of working in a healthcare environment and/or with children and young people
• Recognition of the importance of boundaries and confidentiality
• Ability to understand when assistance is required or distance is preferred
• Experience of working/volunteering with families and children in a similar context