The Board of Trustees are expected to act on behalf of YMCA Dumfries by fulfilling the obligations of strategic leadership and meeting the core standards of food governance as follows: Safeguard and promote the values and mission of the organisation Determine the strategy and structure of the organisation Ensure the organisation operates in an effective,… Read more »
We are excited to announce the expansion of our efforts to include face-to-face befriending, specifically aimed at residents in care homes. Your kindness could be the gift that brightens someone’s day Imagine the difference you could make to the lives of residents in local residential homes, who would love to have a regular visitor!
Responsible to: DGRC&SASC Purpose The role of the Board is to safeguard and promote the values and mission of the Centre, to determine the strategy and structure of the Centre, to ensure the Centre operates in an effective, responsible and accountable manner and to ensure the effective functioning of the board. DGRC&SASC work is split… Read more »
To meet and greet visitors from around the globe at our church in St. Michael Street, Dumfries and to enjoy learning something of our church history and be able to relay it to guests. Assisting on occasion in putting up/taking down our promotional banners. Each shift 2.5 hours long where you will be supported and… Read more »
Background information: Toe Poke CIC is a unique Dumfries based Social Enterprise, which celebrates Scottish Football. Toe Poke Community Interest Company trades in football themed clothing and merchandise, to raise funds for grassroots clubs in Dumfries. The formal community interest company statement is that; The company’s activities will provide benefit to young football players and… Read more »
Background information: Toe Poke CIC is a unique Dumfries based Social Enterprise, which celebrates Scottish Football. Toe Poke Community Interest Company trades in football themed clothing and merchandise, to raise funds for grassroots clubs in Dumfries. The formal community interest company statement is that; The company’s activities will provide benefit to young football players and… Read more »
Supporting community centre events and activities. For example, weekly Bingo or occasional music events. Supporting with promotion of the Centre and its activities. May choose to be a key holder of the Centre and open / close the Centre as required for occasional bookings or contractor access. To support the Board Officers with any specific… Read more »
We are looking for a volunteer to lead a volunteer group in the Dumfries area. This would suit someone who has confident management and people skills, who is creative and determination to support a worthy cause. The role is a fantastic way to reconnect with your town and meet the people who make up your… Read more »
Are you someone who would like to stay in shape, help save the planet and raise funds to save lives? Volunteering in your local furniture store warehouse could be the answer. We need Warehouse Volunteers to keep our stock moving from the van to the warehouse and sales floor, and back to the van for… Read more »
Do you value your local park and green space? Do you want to see improvements there, and more people using it? Do you want to volunteer in your local community? If so, why not get together with your community to form a local friends group? ‘Friends of Parks’ groups work with local groups and our… Read more »
Trustees can undertake a wide range of roles but are mainly responsible for making the charity effective, providing overall direction and oversight. Trustees help make decisions and guide the charity to deliver the best possible service for the young people and the families we support. Being a trustee is very rewarding, giving many opportunities for… Read more »
We are looking to add to our pool of volunteers who deliver microwave ready meals to vulnerable people in the Dumfries area. Food leaves the Centre around 9am Monday to Friday. Use of a vehicle is essential. Fuel expenses covered. This role is subject to a PVG check.
The Tour Guide’s role is to deliver a memorable and enjoyable guided tour of the theatre, including backstage areas. The key duties are: • Lead visitors around all areas of the theatre through a 1-hour long guided tour • Follow the script, (there are currently 2 different scripts ; one focussing on Robert Burns and… Read more »
The At Home Service is one of our vital services that we offer at Food Train – a charity organisation which supports and assists local older people. The At Home Service aims to assist older people with different jobs around the home, from changing a light bulb or hoovering, to assembling small pieces of furniture… Read more »
Food Train is a registered charity and voluntary organisation which supports and assists older people in the community. The grocery shopping and delivery service is one of the vital services we offer in Dumfries. We are looking for dedicated volunteers to assist with the delivery of the groceries. We currently deliver food shopping on Tuesdays,… Read more »
Nest Nurturing Futures is an outdoor focused learning group that aims to bring children and adults alike out into the outdoors We are looking for volunteers between the ages of 14-25 to help us run occasional workshops, a weekly play session, and special events promoting health and wellbeing. In return we can offer Outdoor first… Read more »
This is an opportunity to become involved in the foundation and development of a new Home-Start charity in Dumfries. Home-Start is an organisation whose volunteers offer regular support, friendship and practical help to young families under stress in their own homes, or as groups, and helping to prevent family crisis or breakdown. More information is… Read more »
SHAX supports local people in crisis through homelessness and/or poverty. We provide practical help to individuals and families facing hardship, to ensure that they are not without basic household essentials when moving to their new tenancy. To support our aims we run a busy furniture warehouse at Merrick House, The Crichton in Dumfries. Warehouse Assistant tasks are varied and… Read more »
Home-Start is a voluntary organisation in which volunteers offer regular support, friendship and practical help to young families under stress in their own homes helping to prevent family crisis or breakdown. Home-Start volunteers support families in the following way: Offering support, friendship and practical help. This might include help with budgeting, meal planning, attending appointments,… Read more »
In addition to the items on display the aviation museum has a vast collection of books, documents, uniforms and other historical items all stored in large hangers. The archivist will be part of a small team who are working on logging all the items which the museum own. If you have a love of history… Read more »
To keep exhibits in good order routine restoration and maintenance work is undertaken both on aircraft, the buildings and displays. If you have good basic DIY skills or a woodworking/engineering background this may be the role for you.
There are various roles in the Donation Centre, either on the shop floor, in the back of shop or being a van drivers assistant. You can work with furniture, jewellery, clothing, bric-a-brac or media items etc. This may not be an opportunity for you, but why not come along and have a taster session to… Read more »
To maintain the grounds of Dumfries YMCA. Role may include planting bedding plants, weeding, lawn cutting. All round aspects of garden work/maintenance to ensure the grounds are looking good and welcoming to staff and visitors
Preparing food, serving customers and cleaning up at the end of the evening
Welcome visitors to the cafe. Prepare food and drinks. Serve and clear tables and other duties to ensure the smooth running of the Supper Club
The treasurer looks after the Organisation’s accounts and has an overview of all financial dealings, reporting to the Board, and working closely with other Board members such as the Chairperson and the Secretary. Bump, Baby and Beyond could not function without handling money, so it goes without saying that this is a crucial role. Ideally,… Read more »
As Secretary, you are the head administrator for Bump, Baby and Beyond. Your remit is broad; as well as having an overview of the general running of the admin systems of the Organisation, you’ll provide a key customer service function, acting as a linchpin between internal and external stakeholders. You will also ensure the smooth… Read more »
As a Retail Volunteer, you will learn all about what goes into making our fantastic shop thrive. You can keep busy in the stockroom sorting and checking donations or be on the shop floor, serving customers and putting stock out on sale. Whatever suits you! Best of all you’ll be raising vital funds to support… Read more »
Our Management Committee meet six times per year and are responsible for the strategic management of the Project.
Treasurer for busy Community Centre to keep accounts and attend monthly committee meetings. There will be some cash handling but the majority of transactions will be online. The volunteer will also produce yearly accounts in October.
The purpose of this role is to help with light maintenance of the grounds and facilities at the Community Centre. Duties may include anything from cutting grass, maintaining flowerpots to cleaning up leaves in the car park. As well as some light maintenance jobs within the buildings, such as changing door locks, or moving items… Read more »
Dumfries and Galloway Mental Health Association is a long established successful local mental health charity, providing care, support and accommodation in the form of supported or residential to people across Dumfries and Galloway, who have been assessed as requiring our support. Supporting people who use our services to lead an improved quality of life, mental… Read more »
The Volunteer Befriender helps residents who feel isolated or unable to get out very easily on their own by giving time on a one to one basis to help a person maintain social contact, provide companionship and reduce loneliness and social isolation. Volunteer befrienders build a positive relationship with an individual and visit them on… Read more »
To help keep the museum clean and tidy for visitors. Volunteers receive free membership to the Robert Burns Ellisland Trust, which includes members only events and discounts on Ellisland merchandise.
Are you interested in history? Do you like Robert Burns? The Robert Burns Ellisland Trust is looking to recruit volunteer fundraisers to with a variety of fundraising events throughout the year. Volunteers receive free membership to the Robert Burns Ellisland Trust, which includes members only events and discounts on Ellisland merchandise.
The trust are looking to recruit a trustee to join the board. The trust would particularly welcome a new trustee with a legal background. The Robert Burns Ellisland Trust, a new trust formed in 2020 manages the house and farm as a museum and is supported by volunteers.
Being part of a team of staff delivering good customer service to the people who use our services. Job roles include:- • Promoting our shops to the local community • Selecting, preparing and pricing donated clothes, homewares, accessories, games etc in line with shop guidelines. • Replenishing stock • Operating a till • Working with… Read more »
Preparation of food and drinks, serve customers, cash handling, cleaning tasks, any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the café. Suitable volunteers will have good communication skills, a flexible approach to working and will be a team player.
The Volunteer community and assistant hosts role will include welcoming visitors and supporting guests by listening and encouraging conversation around interests and hobbies this may include a singing and strumming group. You will also signpost to appropriate professional organisations as and when necessary and invite guests and visitors to share in a simple time of… Read more »
We are looking for a volunteer who is good at marketing and communication to help promote our international events. Celebrations include Chinese and Lunar New Year, International Women’s Day, Refugee Week, Black History Month and Interfaith Week. We also run weekly programmed activities.
The Teaching Assistant will support ESOL (English to speakers of other languages) classes and support learning in small groups both conversational and beginners English.
The support worker will work within the Dumfries and Galloway Multicultural Association shop on Dumfries High Street accompanying families and individuals (who are currently guests of Scotland) in need of clothing and toiletries. The role will include recording items gifted to those in need to help with stock control.
The shop assistant will work within the Dumfries and Galloway Multicultural Association shop on Dumfries High Street (formerly Debenhams). They will provide customer service; sorting, displaying and pricing goods; cashier duties at the till point.
We are looking for volunteers to help maintain our day centre’s garden. The ARC day centre is open Monday to Friday between 9am and 4pm.
RNIB Community Lead Volunteers bring people together, raise awareness, support other volunteers, and tackle barriers to independence. Depending on your availability, training and interests, you will have the chance to take part in some or all of the following: • host events and regular groups. • give talks about sight loss, eye health, the work… Read more »
Visitor services volunteers will support the trust by welcoming visitors to the farm, dealing with general inquiries, selling souvenirs and serving tea/coffee.
The Trust are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with general gardening tasks around the museum site.
Volunteers will • stimulate chat within closed Facebook groups and on WhatsApp. • monitor chat (group rules are adhered to); • promote the work of Fertility Network within the group regarding FN meetings/webinars/yoga as appropriate; • run monthly online meetings via Zoom or Teams • promote the peer support group they are part of via… Read more »
We are Guide Dogs and we’re here to help people with sight loss live the life they choose. Our ambition is a future where every person with sight loss has the confidence and support they need to live their lives to the full. We don’t just provide life-changing guide dogs, we also provide advice, skills,… Read more »
Dumfries and Galloway Care Trust provides supported real life work placements to adults 16+ with additional support needs. We do this through our gardening in the community and woodwork projects. We are looking for three new Trustees/Board Members to join us to help to continue the invaluable service we provide and contribute to developing plans… Read more »