The Whithorn Trust is looking for new charity trustees to join our Board. Do you have an interest in Scotland’s early history? Could you offer at least 10 days a year to help with the governance of the Whithorn Trust and its museum? https://www.whithorn.com/ Board meetings are held monthly by Zoom. To find out more,… Read more »
The service supports young people between the ages of 16-25 who are facing challenges related to homelessness. The service strives to support and empower young people to meet their full potential and reach their goals. We work alongside young people to help turn a house into a home and provide the tools to enable them… Read more »
We are looking to build a team of volunteers to help with activities and events locally, raising awareness and funds to help continue to deliver essential support and training to young people with autism and other additional barriers across Dumfries and Galloway. This would be a sociable and fun opportunity where as a team we… Read more »
Are you passionate about nature and enthusiastic about sharing this passion with other people? As a guide in the hide, you can deepen your knowledge of the history and biodiversity of Caerlaverock site, and be the first to share this to engage visitors at the site. By providing an excellent visitor experience as a member… Read more »
Do you want to be a part of something special? Do you believe that children should be safe and happy? You could join our amazing team of volunteers who strive to ensure children’s voices are heard. Half a million UK children experience abuse every year, that’s 7 children in every classroom before they turn 18…. Read more »
Work on a one-to-one basis with a young person aged 8-18 years who suffers from social isolation, low confidence, bullying, bereavement and would benefit from a relationship match with a volunteer befriender. Relationship periods are normally around 12 months. The role is flexible and you do not have to be available every week and can… Read more »
As Secretary for DAGFAS, your remit is broad; as well as having an overview of the general running 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 running of Committee (and related) meetings. It’s no exaggeration to say that… Read more »
The purpose of the Publicity & Fundraising role will be to help Dumfries and Galloway Hard of Hearing Group (DGHHG) distribute printed publicity material and collection boxes in your local area. This role will make a significant contribution to raising public awareness of the Hard of Hearing Group’s services and help our fundraising efforts.
Join a great group of people who lead a charity supporting those living with M.E./C.F.S, Fibromyalgia and Long Covid. There are currently 3 members of staff so your role would purely be sharing ideas and steering the charity towards better supporting our members. Primarily we would expect you to attend 4 board meetings a year… Read more »
Event First Aiders St Andrew’s First Aid is the leading provider of first aid event cover in Scotland and has been providing high-quality and cost-effective medical support at Scottish events for more than 115 years. As an Event First Aider, you will help to keep the public safe at some of the most high profile… Read more »
Do you think outside the box? Good at talking to people? Can you look at volunteer gaps in Dumfries & Galloway and come up with great ideas to recruit volunteers? Support everyone to receive a warm welcome into volunteering? This one is for you! At Girlguiding we do everything from camping to campaigning! We’re all… Read more »
Would you like to help girls and young women in your community have amazing adventures, unforgettable experiences, and loads of fun? We have a healthy budget for events and activities for our young people, and we’re looking for someone to shape and coordinate these. A truly exciting opportunity to have fun putting on awesome and… Read more »
Would you like to go on fun adventures, explore and laugh with friends? At Girlguiding we do everything from camping to campaigning! We’re all about girls and young women laughing, learning and having adventures. Why not join the fun? Meetings usually run on weekday evenings for about an hour, and you can choose how much… Read more »
The Community of Dumfries and Galloway – Marie Curie, health professionals, patients and families – together have identified a need to offer a service to support patients and their families at the end of life. Volunteers spending time with patients alone or with their families and friends, providing emotional support, a listening ear, short breaks… Read more »
Being a Community Facilitator is all about delivering a variety of lifesaving first aid skills in community engagement workshops and projects, within local communities, and primary and secondary schools. A lot of these projects involve talking about and demonstrating the basics of first aid to community groups that can include children, young people, and vulnerable… Read more »
We are looking for new volunteer trustees to join our Board of Directors in Dumfries Could you provide: General business management experience? Financial or legal experience? IT knowledge? Human Resources experience? PR or media skills? Company secretarial skills? Knowledge of sports related management? Trustee or Director experience? What is a volunteer trustee ? Volunteer Trustees… Read more »
Food Train is an award-winning charity providing services to older people who are no longer able to manage independently, through age, ill health, frailty or disability. Shoppers work in the local stores to make up the customers’ orders for delivery. The Role will include a combination of the following: • Making up and checking customers… Read more »
Food Train is an award-winning charity providing services to older people who are no longer able to manage independently, through age, ill health, frailty or disability. Drivers collect shopping lists from customers, collect the shopping orders from the shop and deliver to the customers with the support of a Helper. The Role: • Drive Food… Read more »
Opportunities available across Dumfries and Galloway (Annan, Dumfries, Castle Douglas, Newton Stewart, Stranraer) Purpose of Position: Food Train is an award-winning charity providing services to older people who are no longer able to manage independently, through age, ill health, frailty or disability. Helpers, along with the Drivers collect shopping lists from customers, collect the shopping… Read more »
Opportunities available at branches across the region (Annan, Dumfries, Castle Douglas, Newton Stewart, Stranraer) Purpose of Position: Food Train is an award-winning charity providing services to older people who are no longer able to manage independently, through age, ill health, frailty or disability. The aim of Food Train Friends is to improve quality of life… Read more »