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Glasgow Libraries Home Library Service is more than a book delivery service, it is a lifeline. Friendly and trusted volunteers represent a welcome contact with the outside world and can actively help combat isolation and loneliness. Volunteers bring the joy of reading and helpful information on other important aspects of Glasgow Life services to the homes of those unable to visit a library.

What is the Home Library Service?

Our Home Library Service volunteers deliver books to the home of those who can't visit the library. Volunteers will bring you the joy of reading and a link to the outside world to help beat loneliness.

Who is it for?

The Home Library Service is for customers who cannot visit their local library, for example people with:

Long term illness
Short term illness
Disability – physical and / or mental
Age-related issues affecting access
Mobility challenges – short-term or enduring
Ongoing medical care at home
Caring responsibilities

What is the time commitment for volunteers?

Volunteers and customers agree how often and at what time the visits will take place.

This will depend on the availability of the volunteers. This is usually about one session every two weeks.

Volunteers are asked to:

• Visit the library to select library materials
• Travel in pairs to customers’ homes
• Have a chat with customers and note feedback on the books etc. brought previously
• Bring materials on loan back to the library & note feedback on their profile sheet at the library
• Help make customers aware of other relevant Glasgow Life services and opportunities

Applicants will be invited to attend an informal interview.

Please note a Basic Disclosure will be required for this role, Glasgow Life will process and pay for this.

Volunteer training and induction for the Home Library Service will be provided, more details will be shared at interview.

Click 'apply' to express your interest and find out more about next steps.

Glasgow Libraries' Volunteer Memories Scotland Group Facilitator will coordinate, encourage and support the meaningful participation of individuals within informal group reminiscence sessions as part of the Memories Scotland project. Two volunteers will facilitate a session together.

Memories Scotland is a Scotland-wide project which connects heritage resources with informal reminiscence activity. The aim of the project is to encourage and support participants in sharing their memories within a community-based groupwork setting. We do this by using Memories Scotland’s extensive online archive of social history and sports history resources, including images, film and audio clips. Memories Scotland Group Facilitator have a vital role in the project with overall responsibility for planning, coordinating and hosting reminiscence sessions. Some participants may be living with dementia or other forms of memory loss and experience a positive emotional effect from reminiscence. Others may attend because the group helps them feel connected within their local community, or because the conversation and interaction improve their mood. Some may have a keen interest in local history while others simply enjoy the cup of tea and a chat.

Tasks include:

• Using the Memories Scotland online archive to plan and organise reminiscence sessions including activities and creative use of other historical resources
• Preparing/setting up, running and closing down the session including tidying up. This may include preparing and serving hot drinks;
• Meeting group members when they arrive and putting them at ease
• Socialising with group members by chatting, listening and encouraging their participation in the discussions
• Supporting individuals to participate in the session and being alert to their health, safety, wellbeing and comfort in the group
• Undertaking basic administrative tasks related to the sessions such as recording how many participants attend the sessions
• Attending training and peer support sessions to maximise your volunteering experience and your effectiveness as a volunteer
• Participating in the evaluation of the groups to measure the impact they are having on group members
• Escalating any safeguarding concerns as appropriate in line with local guidance

Please note a Basic Disclosure will be required for this role, Glasgow Life will process and pay for this.

Click 'apply' to express your interest and find out more!

Welcome Team is back for another year of providing a warm welcome to new students joining us in September 2024.

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 addition to helping students move in, handing out goody bags, answering questions and supporting events, you might be helping us brainstorm ways to engage with new students, setting up and encouraging participation in fairs, 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 as many or few volunteering shifts as you are able to! Fresher's week is taking place 13^th – 22^nd September. We do ask that you make a minimum commitment of 4 hours per week (one event or shift at halls of residence). 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!

Around 90 per cent of our income comes from our supporters and we couldn’t continue doing what we do without them. That means our Childhood Day Collection Volunteers will play an important part in rallying people to raise vital funds so together we can ensure all children have the happy childhood they deserve.

What is Childhood Day? 
Childhood Day is the NSPCC's national day where people come 
together to play their part in their own community. Volunteers 
will hold street collections in towns and cities across the UK with a team of volunteers just like yourself!
Childhood Day itself takes place annually on the second Friday in June.

We are organising a bake sale and a movie night on Strathclyde Campus and need you to make these events happen!

Click 'apply' to join the Childhood Day Fundraising team to raise vital funds to make sure ever child can have a happy childhood they deserve.

We’re fundraising so we can run services and support for people with MS, and so we can fund our ground-breaking research program that aims to stop MS altogether.

MS Walk Glasgow is back for 2024 and we are looking for an incredible team of volunteers who will be helping to make MS Walk 2024 bigger and better than ever.

As our Fundraising Events Volunteer you’ll help us to deliver fun and exciting fundraising events. Your responsibilities can include helping with preparation and setting up, registration, meeting and greeting people, marshalling and stewarding and supporting our fundraising events participants.

There are various roles available on the day from making some noise and encouraging our walkers, to looking after the route and handing out medals at the finish.

Join our team of MS Walk volunteers and support everyone who is walking, rolling and strolling to stop MS.

This role is only required on 28th September 2024 for one day and there are various times throughout the day. Shifts will be from 2-6 hours depending on role and location.

There are no specific skills required just enthusiasm and a can-do attitude.

What the role involves
This role may vary depending on needs, but is likely to include:

• Participating in fundraising events throughout the year with some involvement in preparations on the day
• Cheering on our team at one of our cheer points to give them a much-needed boost
• Meeting and greeting, marshalling or stewarding
• Helping at the registration desk for larger events
• Promoting activities on the day
• Cash handling

The 2024 event will have around 500 participants who will be walking through Glasgow on either the 1km, 5km, 10 or brand new 20km route.

Together these walkers will be hoping to raise over £50,000 for the MS Society.

When you volunteer with us, you join our powerful community of people living with MS, scientists, campaigners, listeners, organisers, ambassadors and fundraisers.

We are looking for volunteers who can provide a strong foundation to help strengthen their communities by helping Care Experienced children and young people engage in activities to 
build their skills and confidence and to be included, understood, respected, and valued in their communities.

The Group Work Support Volunteer role will assist in providing and supporting activities for young people, providing supportive adults to ensure all children and young people can thrive 
and bring communities together.

This role will involve interacting with young people aged 6-26 years through supporting and leading on a variety of activities e.g. arts/crafts/sports/general youth work at our fortnightly 
sessions as well as at our National events that happen throughout the year.

Who Cares? Scotland is a people organisation. We invest in our people, our relationships and in a positive working culture. It’s important to us that our volunteer team is included, involved and motivated to change society.

We aim to recruit people with excellent qualities from a wide variety of backgrounds who share in our mission. We particularly welcome applications from individuals with care experience.

What will I be doing?

• Involved in the project from the planning stages and building the team
• Supporting staff to plan & undertake activities
• Supporting youth group sessions
• Leading on activities & planning
• Supporting young people’s sense of belonging and connection
• Building community ties, ensuring Care Experienced people are welcomed within communities
• Helping children and young people to have fun
• Building children and young people’s confidence and self esteem
• Being a positive role mode

What skills can I bring to this role?

• Experience of working with children (Not essential)
• A knowledge of issues affecting Care Experienced children and young people
• Ability to work well with children and young people
• Good communication and listening skills
• Ability to encourage and motivate children and young people to participate in activities

What qualities do I need?

• To have a non-judgemental approach to people, have empathy
• Be enthusiastic, flexible, and committed
• Reliable and approachable
• Friendly, helpful, and understanding
• Reliability and a commitment to treat all information in a confidential manner
• To have a good value base, be open minded and level-headed

When will I be needed? 

• Regular groups and events

Location

Different locations available: East Ayrshire, East Renfrewshire, North Lanarkshire and Alloa

Who Cares? Scotland Education and Engagement team are looking for a Virtual Education and Engagement volunteer to assist in the delivery of online sessions, discussing and reflecting on Corporate Parenting practice in relation to people with Care Experience. The role will involve providing technical support and supporting the delivery team where necessary.

This is an exciting and newly developed role which gives practical experience within the Third Sector, providing training to Corporate Parents on care experience, and would allow for personal development for a suitable candidate.

This position is almost exclusively online, therefore, open to anyone with the ability to work remotely and possesses IT skills.

Who Cares? Scotland is a people organisation. We invest in our people, our relationships and in a positive working culture. It’s important to us that our volunteer team is included, involved and motivated to change society.

We aim to recruit people with excellent qualities from a wide variety of backgrounds who share in our mission. We particularly welcome applications from individuals with care experience.

What will I be doing?

• Assisting in the delivery of online sessions to Corporate Parents, ensuring technical and minor issues are dealt with in real time.
• Helping to monitor and moderate chat.
• Answering questions in the forum chat.
• Dealing with any technical issues as they arise – i.e. advising people to turn off microphones, facilitating breakout rooms, admitting late attendees to the session etc.

What qualities do I need?

• Ability to separate personal experiences from collective voice.
• Good emotional resilience, emotional regulation, and good self-awareness.
• Reliability to attend pre-agreed sessions.
• Ability to remain calm when managing issues within a session.
• Ability to think outside the box.
• Reliability and a commitment to treat all information in a confidential manner
• Basic knowledge of care experience although extensive training is provided.

When will I be needed?

• Flexible (schedule given in advance and at least few weeks’ notice).
• Additional planning meetings, again plenty of notice will be given.

Location
Any – this position can be exclusively remote.

What support will I be given?

• Volunteer Induction and extensive training
• Role specific training & ongoing development opportunities
• Expenses –all out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed
• Supervision and support from your group lead and volunteer coordinator

The Inclusive Homework Club was founded in 2018 to create an educational support hub for people with learning difficulties and from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Our team of dedicated volunteers is at the heart of what we do, providing education support and encouragement to children, families, and adults who need it most. By volunteering for the Inclusive Homework Club, you will gain new skills and experiences, but most importantly you will make a difference in the educational outcomes of children, whose parents are unable to fully support them.

We provide extra support for children with:
•Learning difficulties.
•Asylum-seeking, refugee, and/or ethnic backgrounds.
•Families who have difficulty providing extra support.
•Adult learning courses for Asylum-seeking, refugee, and/or ethnic backgrounds and anyone looking to learn new skills.

We are urgently looking for Tutors who can provide educational support in Secondary Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Maths, as well as supporting Primary students.

We help children from P1 up to S6 in a wide range of subjects, so whatever your skills we want to hear from you!

Each session lasts one hour, and we require a minimum commitment of two hours per week.

Currently, volunteering will take place face-to-face Monday - Wednesday.
Thursdays are entirely dedicated to online sessions.

Our schedule is as follows:
• Monday/ Tuesday: 4pm-7pm at Kinning Park Complex, 43 Cornwall St, Glasgow G41 1BA.
• Wednesday: 4:30pm-6pm at Clyde Community Hall, 41 Whitefield Rd, City, Glasgow G51 2YB.
• Thursday: 4pm-7pm, online.

If you are interested please click the ‘Apply’ button. You will then be contacted by the Project Coordinator by email.

A PVG is required to become a tutor so all interested applicants must be able to pass a background check. Due to urgency, having an existing PVG membership is highly preferred. However, we will start your PVG application if needed and related costs will be covered by us. Once you have your PVG cleared you are ready to go!

For more information, feel free to contact Borui (Volunteer Coordinator) at borui@inclusivehwclub.org.uk or 07482695432 - they will get back in touch during office hours, Monday to Wednesday 11.00am-6pm.

We are looking for Warehouse Assistant Volunteers to support our social enterprise to contribute our mission on reducing the impact of clothing on our planet!

Key information abotu the role:

• Where will the volunteering take place: 51 Cadogan Street,G2 7HF (building name 1 Cadogan Square). The warehouse is in an old building and unfortunately not wheelchair accessible.
• What will the volunteering involve: We are currently activity recruiting for volunteer warehouse assistants, this involves sorting and quality checking donations ofchildren’s clothing and footwear
• When: Tuesday – Friday, shifts are 10-1pm or 2-5pm, or full day 10-5
• We ask if volunteers are able to offer a minimum of three hours per day
• Expenses covered; travel costs for public travel (single or return ticket) - please bring in your ticket
• For a full day volunteering a lunch budget of £5 will be provided
• Find out more about us: apparelXchange.co.uk

You don't need epxeirence to volunteer in this role, just a friendly and positive attitude, reliability, and an interest to work as part of a team.

To express interest in this role click 'apply' for next steps!

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