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• 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.

“FHANS has made an impact in my family's life in various ways. The support we got was amazing, I feel much more confident as a parent and a lot less anxious. I’m highly grateful for the support. it’s reassuring to know that there are a group of people who care about my family and I.” - Family

“FHANS has made an impact in my family's life in various ways. The support we got was amazing, I feel much more confident as a parent and a lot less anxious. I’m highly grateful for the support. it’s reassuring to know that there are a group of people who care about my family and I.” - Family

Fundraising Leader (Volunteer)

Make a difference for women, with women.

Common Thread Vision (CTV) is a small Glasgow charity based in Pollokshields, supporting older women to stay connected, independent and well. Our work helps reduce loneliness and social isolation.

We’re looking for a passionate female volunteer to lead a friendly fundraising group and help raise vital funds to support our services.

You’ll bring women together, encourage ideas and help organise enjoyable community fundraising activities such as coffee mornings, bake sales and other fundraising events. You’ll receive support from the Chair and can volunteer flexibly around your other commitments.

This Role Is Ideal If You Want To:

• Support women in your community.
• Build confidence, leadership and teamwork skills.
• Meet like-minded women and be part of something meaningful.
• Volunteer flexibly around family or other commitments.

What We Offer:

• Training, ongoing support and agreed expenses covered.
• Flexible, mainly home-based volunteering with local fundraising activities.
• Free lunch and Yoga Classes on Thursdays.
• A welcoming and inclusive women-led environment.

You’ll Need to Be:

• Aged 18+.
• Friendly, organised and enthusiastic.
• Comfortable bringing people together and encouraging others.
• Happy working with and supporting other women.

Location & Flexibility

The role is based in Pollokshields, Glasgow, with some planning and communication that can be carried out from home. The volunteer will also need to be comfortable getting out and about in Pollokshields and surrounding areas to support fundraising activities, approach local businesses and organisations, and help develop community fundraising opportunities.

Travel Expenses

We reimburse all pre-agreed costs. Reasonable return travel expenses for attending volunteering sessions will be reimbursed. This includes return bus, train and underground fares. Volunteers using their own car can claim mileage at £0.45 per mile for the return journey. Taxi fares will not be reimbursed. All travel expenses must be supported by a valid receipt or other proof of travel where applicable.

PLEASE NOTE

This role supports a women-only group. To maintain the safe and comfortable environment our participants have asked for, we are currently seeking female volunteers for this particular opportunity.

The initial informal meeting may take place online. We are particularly looking for volunteers who live in Pollokshields or the surrounding areas, or within a reasonable travelling distance.

Perks & Benefits:

- Free Lunch! Enjoy a delicious hot three-course meal and drinks at our Lunch Group.

- Priority access to Massage Sessions, Yoga Classes, Restaurant Outings, and Trips.

- Great for your CV.

-Travel expenses will be reimbursed.

- There will be opportunities for training, and to represent the organisation at Events.

Join Us and Help Women Thrive – Together.

If you're interested in becoming a Fundraising Leader, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV and we'll be in touch to arrange an informal chat.

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Volunteer Grant Writer 

Location: Mostly remote/home-based, with occasional meetings in Pollokshields, Glasgow
Time commitment: Approximately 1–1.5 hours per week, with some additional time when applications are being prepared
Type: Volunteer

About Common Thread Vision

Common Thread Vision (CTV) is a small community-based registered charity in Pollokshields, Glasgow. We primarily support older ethnic minority women, while welcoming women of all backgrounds and ages.

We provide activities including our weekly Lunch Club, Arts & Crafts, yoga and chair yoga, massage therapy, social activities, outings and trips. Our work aims to improve health and wellbeing, reduce loneliness and social isolation, and help women stay active, connected and independent.

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable Volunteer Grant Writer to help CTV identify suitable funding opportunities and prepare grant applications.

Previous practical experience of writing and preparing grant or funding applications is essential.

We are looking for someone who can work independently and take responsibility for researching suitable funding opportunities and preparing applications.

This is not a training role for someone looking to learn grant writing from scratch. Applicants should already have some practical experience of preparing funding applications and be confident working independently.

What You Will Do

• Research funding opportunities that are suitable for CTV.
• Regularly check relevant funding websites and identify potential grants.
• Read funding criteria and assess whether opportunities are suitable for our work.
• Prepare and develop grant and funding applications.
• Use information and previous applications provided by CTV.
• Gather any additional information or supporting documents needed.
• Keep track of opportunities and application deadlines.
• Work independently while keeping the Chair updated.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone with:

• Practical experience of writing and preparing grant or funding applications.
• Experience researching and identifying suitable funding opportunities.
• Good written English and clear communication skills.
• Good research and organisational skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Confidence working independently.

Relevant experience may come from employment, volunteering, community work, university projects or other organisations. You do not need to have worked under the job title of Grant Writer.

What CTV Will Provide

We will provide an introduction to CTV, information about our activities and work, previous funding applications and relevant information needed to prepare new applications.

The volunteer will then independently research suitable opportunities and prepare applications.

Why Volunteer with Us?

This is an opportunity to use your grant-writing and research skills to support a small local charity and help us secure funding for activities that benefit older women in our community.

To Express Your Interest

Please get in touch and send us your current CV, including details of your relevant grant-writing or funding application experience.

We will then send you an application form to complete.

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Fight for the Night takes place annually, during 16 Days of Action. We march to demand action to make our streets safer and show solidarity to survivors of rape and sexual assault. This year the march will take place on Tuesday 24th November.

We believe that, as women, trans and non-binary people and those presenting as female, we have the right to walk the streets at night without the fear of sexual and gendered violence. We want to protest against the stigma surrounding rape and sexual assault, the victim-blaming that goes alongside this and make our thoughts known on the appalling rape conviction rate in Scotland.

As a volunteer, you will be acting as a steward during the march and supporting events in the run-up to or in the aftermath of the march, such as a banner making session. As a member of the Steward / Safety team you will be greeting people arriving at the gathering point, answering questions about the march and its route, and direct the foot flow. You will also be responsible for spotting health and safety concerns and reporting these to the Lead Organiser. After the march, you will help direct participants back to Strath Union, where there will be teas, coffee, and snacks provided.

You must be available from 4.30pm - 8.30pm on the day of the march. 

There will also be a volunteer briefing prior to the event, this will be an online event happening on Wednesday 18th November at 1pm.

We will be meeting at 4.30pm at Strath Union and taking the subway to Kelvinbridge together. All volunteers’ subway expenses will be reimbursed.

Please direct any questions to: strathunion.campaigns@strath.ac.uk

Join our mission to enhance biodiversity in Glasgow's greenspaces! We're dedicated to creating and refining habitats, eradicating invasive species, planting essential species, and establishing wildflower meadows, ponds, and woodlands.

Meetings are every Friday and Monday from 10am-3pm, with town pickups available.

Meeting place: Killermont St. Glasgow for Glasgow wide locations

Please bring

• packed lunch
• suitable outdoor clothes
• suitable outdoor footwear

We provide...

• Fully trained leaders
• Training & a safety briefing
• First Aid provision
• An introduction to the work on site
• Tools and protective clothing
• Transport to the project site
• Hot drinks & water

Volunteers must be 16 or older. For more details, contact Camilo at camilo.brokaw@tcv.org.uk or call 07767112094. Let's make Glasgow greener together!

They support campaigns and initiatives, share sustainability messages and resources, inspire others to take positive action, and provide feedback to the Sustainability Team to help shape future projects.

The role is flexible, collaborative, and offers a meaningful way to contribute to Strathclyde Social and Environmental Sustainability Strategy.

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.

Burnhill FC CIC is a community-run, community funded, grassroots football club that is inclusive by design. Established in 2020, to meet urgent community need for accessible competitive football, we have grown to over 100 active players participating over 500 times a month, across 22 sessions. This only happens because of the continued support of people like you!

Our players range in age from 18–49, 72% of our players are from global majority ethnicities, and the majority are in precarious financial circumstances (73% of our players can't cover their full costs. 45% can't contribute at all.)

We currently receive no Government, council, or charity funding, instead working on a model built on community contribution with support coming via members, donors, and sponsors.

We’re also always looking to grow our volunteer coaching team. No formal qualifications are required, what matters most is enthusiasm, a willingness to learn, and a genuine passion for football and for supporting people in a positive, inclusive environment.

Coaching here is about showing up, building relationships, helping players develop confidence on and off the pitch, and being part of a community that values dignity, respect, and enjoyment of the game. Full support is provided, and anyone keen to get involved will be guided into the role and helped to develop their coaching skills over time.

Come and meet a growing demand and help us continue proactively providing opportunities to marginalised and minoritised players, growing a community of inclusion, dignity, and positivity!