Volunteering Opportunities
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189 opportunities foundTreasurer [20489]
Dumfries and Galloway Outdoor and Woodland Learning (DGOWL) group are part of a national network of government supported groups, which promote and providing opportunities...
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Event volunteer [20384]
Our events volunteers would commit a couple of hours every two weeks to help set up events, run events, facilitate events, and communicate with...
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Volunteer Shopper [20488]
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...
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Volunteer Delivery Driver [20487]
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...
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Volunteer Handyperson (At Home Service) [20486]
Opportunities available across Dumfries and Galloway (Annan, Dumfries, Castle Douglas, Newton Stewart, Stranraer) Food Train is an award-winning charity providing services to older people who...
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Volunteer Delivery Helper [20485]
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...
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Trustee [20400]
We want to recruit two new Trustees to help us lead our organisation in this new venture and continue to do the tasks we...
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Volunteer Befriender [20484]
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...
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All Rounder Volunteer [20483]
You'll be based in one of our later living developments throughout the region. Whether it's running an activities session or pushing wheelchairs on a day...
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Online Sales Assistant [20481]
Assist our online team with cleaning, researching and photographing items ready to list for sale. Also the packing of items once sold. If you feel...
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Clothes Sorter [20482]
To sort through clothing donations and separate those suitable for sale and those to go for recycling....
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Volunteer Mentor [20479]
We know representation matters, which is why we want our volunteers to reflect the diversity of the community groups we work with. We are...
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Practical Conservation Assistant [20473]
Community volunteering is a great way to meet new people, connect with nature, learn new skills and improve health. Sessions involve maintaining parts of the...
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Treasurer [20472]
We are looking for a new Treasurer to join our board. This is a voluntary position for somebody committed to supporting the local community. The...
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1:1 Online Tutor – Volunteer Tutors Organisation [20468]
Volunteer Tutors Organisation provides free one to one tuition to children and young people (aged 8-18) to help tackle the attainment gap in Scotland....
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Call companion [20466]
As a call companion, you will make regular telephone calls to an older person experiencing loneliness and isolation. These calls provide a lifeline of...
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Gardener and Maintenance Volunteer [20469]
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...
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Food Packer [20464]
Summary of Role: The food hub packing role involves meeting at a storage unit in St Johns Town of Dalry between 9:30-11:30 on alternate...
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Trustee[20463]
Dumfries and Galloway Mental Health Association is a long established successful local mental health charity, providing care, support and accommodation in the form of...
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Funding/general organisational work [20462]
Finding opportunities for tree planting projects/ liaising with landowners/ explaining the group's aims....
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4×4 Drivers with own vehicle [20461]
Strathclyde 4×4 Response was established in early 2011 following the severe winter weather making it difficult for many vital services to function. We aim to...
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Theatre Front of House / Theatre Bar [20459]
Front of House - taking and selling tickets, and recording numbers of people present in building. Bar - selling soft drinks and alcohol, while following...
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Trustee/Treasurer [20457]
Volunteer Trustee Treasurer to oversee financial record keeping and reporting at Kate’s Kitchen. Role is fully supported by professional Accountants, a bookkeeper and charities...
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Volunteer Befriender [20455]
The Volunteer Befriender helps residents who feel isolated or unable to get out very easily on their own by giving time on a one...
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Teller/Administration Assistant [20454]
Stranraer Credit Union is a financial co-operative owned by members. Volunteers carry out the day-to-day operations of the business. The role includes cash handling,...
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Friendship Caller [20453]
Having a conversation can have such a positive impact. That’s why we offer a Friendship Service which listens, provides friendship and offers support. We...
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Community Ambassador [20452]
A listening Ear provides a befriending service to people who are isolated and vulnerable, offering friendship, signposting, information and referral to other appropriate agencies....
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Community Ambassador [20451]
A listening Ear provides a befriending service to people who are isolated and vulnerable, offering friendship, signposting, information and referral to other appropriate agencies....
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Community Ambassador [20450]
A listening Ear provides a befriending service to people who are isolated and vulnerable, offering friendship, signposting, information and referral to other appropriate agencies....
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Cleaner [20449]
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...
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Fundraiser [20448]
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...
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Trustee [20447]
The trust are looking to recruit a trustee to join the board. The trust would particularly welcome a new trustee with a legal background....
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Customer service assistant [20446]
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...
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Telephone Befriender [20445]
A Listening Ear provides a befriending service to people who are isolated and vulnerable, offering friendship, signposting, information and referral to other appropriate agencies....
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Peer Support Volunteer – Bipolar [20442]
We would like to meet people who live with bipolar disorder and who have reached the point that they are managing their bipolar well....
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Gardening and maintenance volunteer [20440]
The Volunteering role will include gardening, garden/house clearances, litter picking, general maintenance and DIY...
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Community Café Assistant [20439]
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...
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Volunteer community and assistant hosts [20436]
The Volunteer community and assistant hosts role will include welcoming visitors and supporting guests by listening and encouraging conversation around interests and hobbies this...
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Assistant Unit Leaders and Unit Helpers [20437]
Why Girlguiding? Become an inspiring role model for our members - and help empower girls to be their best. Join the 100,000 amazing volunteers and...
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Kitchen Assistant / Front of House [20434]
Volunteers required for front of house and kitchen assistants. Tasks include: preparing vegetables, serving food, making tea and coffee, cleaning, customer service, team work...
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Driver/Loading Assistant [20429]
The assistant will deliver FoodShares to addresses in Kirkconnel, Kelloholm, and Sanquhar on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday around lunchtimes....
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Event Support Assistant [20428]
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...
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Teaching Assistant [20426]
The Teaching Assistant will support ESOL (English to speakers of other languages) classes and support learning in small groups both conversational and beginners English....
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Volunteer Support Worker [20424]
The support worker will work within the Dumfries and Galloway Multicultural Association shop on Dumfries High Street accompanying families and individuals (who are currently...
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Shop Assistant [20427]
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,...
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Volunteer Gardener [20422]
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...
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Stranraer Development Trust Volunteer [20419]
The Stranraer Development Trust is looking to recruit volunteers to assist with various projects and events happening within the local community. One of the ongoing...
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Shop assistant [20412]
We are looking for volunteers to help our charity shop. Helping sort donated goods, displaying items and serving customers. Volunteers are required for Tuesday,...
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Garden volunteer [20411]
We are looking for volunteers to help develop our garden project. The project operates on Wednesdays between 10am and 2pm....
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