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IntoUniversity is an education organisation that provides local learning centres where young people are inspired to achieve. It is a welcoming home-from-home for young people: a safe space to learn, explore and succeed. Each local centre offers an innovative programme that supports young people aged seven and up to realise their ambitions, achieve their academic potential, develop vital skills and gain experience of the world of work.

IntoUniversity has been working at the heart of communities since 2002, and now operates 35 learning centres in 18 UK towns and cities. We have ambitious plans to expand to 41 centres by 2024 and work with thousands more young people in need of our support.

What?
You will be supporting students aged 7-18 with either their homework, revision, study skills or with IntoUniversity’s structured curriculum. Sessions are free and take place after school in our local learning centres. Depending on the session, you may work one-to-one or with a group of students.

When?
Monday and/or Thursday supporting students aged 12-18: 3.45pm-5.30pm.
Tuesday and/or Wednesday supporting students aged 7-12: 3pm-5pm.

Commitment
This is a once a week commitment for an academic term or for 12 sessions across the academic year.

Skills you will need

• Anyone who has an enthusiasm for education, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to use their initiative.
• We ask that our Academic Support volunteers have a minimum grade 4/C or above in Maths and English, National 5s or Standard Grade at Credit Level, grades 1-2 (or equivalent).

Need to know

• You will receive training prior to starting.
• You will be required to undertake a PVG disclosure check (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) as you will work with young people. This is free of charge and supported by IntoUniversity.
• Please note, you will need to formally apply via our website after interest has been registered on Volunteer Glasgow.

If you are interested please click the ‘Apply’ button. You should receive an email with more information but you can also apply via the IntoUniversity website.

Purpose of the role

Volunteering as a member of our Charity Shops, you will enjoy working within a professional team providing a high-quality retail service. Assisting in the day to day running of the shop and meeting agreed performance targets to maximise sales and profitability. You can be talking and serving customers making them feel welcome, creating eye-catching and stylish windows, and displays.

Responsible to

Shop Manager; Retail Area Manager; Volunteer Services Manager

Activities of the role

• To promote and raise the profile of the Hospice throughout the local community and the importance of raising funds through the shop
• To assist and serve customers, providing a service of the highest standard
• Receive delivery of donations, ensuring gift aid and information is collated
• To assist with processing stock, including sorting, pricing and hanging of donated items
• Marketing and presenting merchandise in an attractive and presentable manner to ensure a positive image of the Hospice is maintained
• To assist the Shop Manager in the rotation of stock with the charity’s other shops
• If required, be involved with the till operation and handling of cash
• Replenish and restock shelves when required
• Sorting donated goods into saleable stock and items for recycling
• To ensure that the shop premises are always clean and tidy
• Respond to and resolve customer queries and complaints in person and by telephone
• Always understanding the importance of confidentiality and maintaining high standards with regard to communicating information in a confidential manner

Skills & Personal qualities

• Friendly and welcoming manner with excellent customer service skills
• Cheerful nature, good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate confidently with the public
• Are comfortable taking the initiative to approach people and offer assistance
• Work effectively, both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to recognise the importance of establishing a good rapport with staff
• Good literacy and numerical skills and confident in cash handling
• Willingness to undertake training which will help in your role
• Smart and neat appearance in line with organisational standards

Time commitment

Volunteers should be able to make a regular commitment of a minimum of one/two/three-hour shift on a regular basis.

Training

• Shop Induction Programme
• Hospice Induction Day Training
• Use of till and card machine
• Participation in regular meetings and any other opportunities will be advised when they occur

Recruitment Process

Informal chat with Shop Manager and completion of application form
Two references

Starter Packs Glasgow is a Govan based Charity which delivers packs of essential household items to people moving into new tenancies, having previously faced a range of challenges.

We are looking for volunteer drivers and van team assistants to help deliver these packs and also collect items for our two shops in Govan, The Magpie's Eye and The Magpie's Nest in Govan. Some of these items can be furniture so likely to include some heavy lifting although manual handling training will be provided.

Volunteers will be part of a very friendly team with flexibility for volunteers in terms of the amount of time and days you can support us.

Please note that for this role you will need to have a full, clean and valid driver's licence for drivers

We look forward to welcoming your support and becoming part of our wonderful team!

If you are interested click 'apply' and the team will get in touch with you!

Starter Packs Glasgow is a Govan based Charity which delivers packs of essential household items to people moving into new tenancies, having previously faced a range of challenges.

This role is for someone looking for a bespoke volunteering opportunity, using your strengths or exploring your interests! This could be in fundraising, marketing, website management or something else!

If you are interested in chatting with the staff at Starter Packs to find the exact right opportunity for you, click 'apply' and the team will be in touch.

With two cracking charity shops in The Magpie's Eye and The Magpie's Nest which help support Starter Packs Glasgow's vital work, we really need brilliant Volunteer Retail Assistants to help us operate both shops.

From sorting through donations and pricing up items to helping us re-stock and sell across both shops, volunteers will be joining a great family here doing a brilliant service.

Offering flexibility in terms of the amount of hours you can offer, our shops are open Monday to Saturday 9.30-5.30pm with flexibility across that week. No amount of time is too small and we are incredibly grateful to all our volunteers.

In return for your help, you will be joining a wonderful team who have a lot of laughs alongside the important work they do. Alongside a Starter Packs T-shirt, tea, coffee, snacks and biscuits will be on offer along with a shop discount if you see anything you'd like to buy. We get wonderful and varied donations so there's probably bound to be something that catches your eye!

If interested, please click the apply button once you have logged in and registered. One of our team will then be in touch with you to arrange a visit around the charity and both shops.
 

Who are Refuweegee: 

Refuweegee is a community-led charity that gives people a way to welcome and embrace those newest to arrive. We strive to ensure that people who have been forced to flee their homes arrive in Scotland to a warm welcome and some of the things that will help them to feel more at home here.

Role summary: 

As a Refuweegee Rep, you will help to raise awareness and support for Refuweegee’s mission on the University of Strathclyde campus closely working with other students, societies, and staff members. This flexible role allows you to commit as much or as little time as you can, with activities that range from simply sharing information about Refuweegee to actively engaging the student body in events and fundraisers.
 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Share information about Refuweegee’s work on campus. 
• Organise small events or fundraisers (e.g., bake sales, donation drives) to gather support and raise funds for Refuweegee. 
• Inspire fellow students and student groups such as societies and sports clubs to get involved in supporting Refuweegee. 
• Act as a point of contact on campus for students interested in learning more about Refuweegee’s work or becoming involved themselves. 

This is not an exhaustive or definite list of activities that you will be involved with in the role – as a new role there is great flexibility for your own ideas and creativity too!
 

 Benefits of the Role: 

• Gain experience in community outreach, event planning, and advocacy. 
• Develop your communication, organisational, and other skills. 
• Build a network of like-minded individuals passionate about social impact. 
• Log your hours and skills on your profile and get access to Rewards and Recognition from Strath Union. 
• Flexibility to adapt the role around your studies and availability. 
• Access to a supportive volunteer community at Refuweegee and Strath Union. 
   

Time Commitment: 

This role is designed to be as flexible as your schedule allows.
 

No specific experience required, but the role is ideal for students who are: 

• Passionate about community building, inclusivity, and supporting newcomers. 
• Interested in gaining experience in non-profit work, social justice, or event planning. 
• Motivated and enthusiastic about promoting positive change. 

WISE Mentoring is a community organisation that supports children living in the North East of Glasgow by recruiting and training university students to support children by focusing on Wellbeing, Inspiration, Support and Empowerment. We are looking for translators to help translate our Wisebooks!

Our mentees work from 'Wisebooks'. We are currently trying to translate them into as many languages as possible. If you are fluent or heavily competent in any language, we'd love to hear from you!

Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity are back in Buchanan Galleries this Christmas and this year is going to be the best yet! Our pop-up shop with a variety of gifts & GCHC merchandise will return along with our gift-wrapping service (from the 13th of December onwards), collecting whilst our fantastic choirs perform and a new addition for this year, a Santa's Grotto! Come join in the fun and get into the festive spirit!

We're looking for volunteers to help;
- Man our pop-up shop & take payments
- Gift wrap presents
- Collect donations whilst choirs perform
- Elfing duties at our Santa's Grotto (give out sweets to those that visit Santa)

Volunteers will be able to select which of the activities above they would like to do as we know gift wrapping isn't for everyone!

Full training and support will be provided throughout your shift(s).

Our Buchanan Galleries Christmas activity will run from the 16th of November all the way through to the 24th of December and we have morning (9am to 12:30pm), afternoon (12:30pm to 4pm) & evening (4pm to 7pm) shifts available.

We fundraise to ensure that every baby, child and young person treated at Scotland's largest children's hospital receives the extra special care they deserve. We raise funds to help those who tirelessly care for and nurture young lives at their most vulnerable; to invest in equipment, research and the continued improvement of facilities and services for children and families in hospital.

This is a great opportunity for anyone who enjoys interacting with the public and would like to have a direct impact by helping to raise vital funds that support our young patients, their families and our NHS heroes at the hospital.

Should you enjoy your volunteering experience with Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity, we have a wide variety of other fundraising events & activities throughout the year that you can get involved with.

If you would like more information or have any questions before registering an interest then please feel free to contact our Fundraising Volunteer Manager, Becky, by e-mail volunteer@glasgowchildrenshospitalcharity.org or by phone at 07388 222168.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team GCHC!

Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity opened our first high street shop in Buchanan Galleries in 2022. We sell a range of baby & child clothes as well as larger pieces of furniture (cots, changing tables etc.), books and toys. Our volunteers support with a variety of different tasks including;

- Preparing clothes for going out on the shop floor
- Serving customers and processing their transactions
- General housekeeping tasks
- Sorting through donations

Our shop is open 7 days a week with volunteer shift options of 10am to 1pm or 1pm to 4pm each day.

This is a great opportunity for anyone that enjoys interacting with the public and would like to have a direct impact by helping to raise vital funds that support our young patients, their families and our NHS heroes at the hospital.

If you would like more information or have any questions before registering an interest then please feel free to contact our Fundraising Volunteer Manager, Becky, by e-mail volunteer@glasgowchildrenshospitalcharity.org or by phone 07388 222168.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team GCHC!

Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity host lots of varied fundraising events and activities throughout the year and these are only possible with the support of our amazing volunteers. From holding a bucket outside Hampden Stadium to helping children with arts and crafts at Silverburn, we have something for everyone! What's great too is that this role is very flexible, you pick and choose what you would like to be involved in and the time you can give to that activity.

We fundraise to ensure that every baby, child and young person treated at Scotland's largest children's hospital receives the extra special care they deserve. We raise funds to help those who tirelessly care for and nurture young lives at their most vulnerable; to invest in equipment, research and the continued improvement of facilities and services for children and families in hospitals.

This is a great opportunity for anyone that enjoys interacting with the public and would like to have a direct impact by helping to raise vital funds that support our young patients, their families and our NHS heroes at the hospital.

If you would like more information or have any questions before registering an interest then please feel free to contact our Fundraising Volunteer Manager, Becky, by e-mail volunteer@glasgowchildrenshospitalcharity.org or by phone 07388 222168.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team GCHC!