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Merry-go-round Glasgow is a social enterprise and charity in the Southside. We support local families with high quality, low cost children’s goods, and through inclusive events and workshops. We have a boutique style shop in Strathbungo selling everything baby. We run an events programme, and we work with over 140 agencies across the city to provide free packs of goods to families in need.

What the role offers you:

• Direct experience of working within a local Third Sector organisation

• Develop your professional skills

• Work alongside our community outreach/social media team

• Make and build relationships with local businesses through corporate volunteering

• Enhance your social media portfolio

• Grow your confidence, meet new people - become part of our team!

• Merry-Go-Round team benefits - 30% off purchases, volunteering social events and ongoing training opportunities

• Chance to improve your writing, IT and language skills

• You will be joining a community of like-minded volunteers

• Travel expenses can be reimbursed

• A great sense of wellbeing for doing your bit to help slow down climate change!

• References can be provided to future employers

• We can be flexible around your education, family, work, or health

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!

Join us for a day of fun outdoor activity to help The Conservation Volunteers with a green community project in Ruchazie Community Space!

Our work will be part of a bigger project turning a sizable area of vacant and derelict land into a number of green community assets such as allotments and woodland learning areas. Tasks range from litterpicking and fly tipping removal to hands-on building of raised wildlife beds and homes for nature. Depending on attendance volunteers may get to even build a bee bank for the site!

Pick-up for the event will be at 9:45am in Glasgow City Centre near Strathclyde campus. For any students using public transport to join the event ticket prices will be reimbursed. You can also make your own way to to the location but please be in touch with rinna.vare@strath.ac.uk to find a common meeting point. More specific information about meeting points and transport will be shared with ticket holders closer to the time.

Please prepare by wearing suitable clothing for outdoors, sturdy shoes, preferably boots, and clothes you don't mind getting dirty. Tools and work gloves will be provided. Tea/coffee and biscuits will be provided at lulnch time but please bring water and a packed lunch with you.

There are toilet facilities at Ruchazie pantry or TCV office across the road, as are local shops if you need anything during the day.

There are limited number of spaces for this event, so please click 'apply' to book your free ticket if you are planning on joining. For any questions about the event please contact rinna.vare@strath.ac.uk.

Glasgow Life are currently looking for volunteers who would be able can volunteer and provide a listening ear, emotional support, information and signposting to other local services.to cover a few of our venues, some of the main activities included in the volunteer role would be:

• Setting up and closing down the service.
• Meeting and greeting people, providing a warm and friendly welcome to the Macmillan service within the library.
• Providing a listening ear and emotional support to anyone accessing the service.
• Making direct referrals to the appropriate supprot services when required.

No personal experience of cancer is necessary for the role.  We are looking for volunteers who have an open and friendly manner, are non-judgemental with good communication and listening skille.  Most important is a willingness to leaf and desirue to support others

We will train and support you every step of the way in your roe!  Most volunteers cover 2-3 sessions a month but this is flexible.

Please not a Basic Disclosure will be required for this role, Glasgow LIfe will process and pay for this.

***Please note this opportunity requires two references, when you select APPLY you will be asked to enter the name and email addresses for two referees. ***

We recently moved our wesbite over to our domain provider and this is built on Wordpress (basic) - we have limited funds as all funding goes towards building packs of essential items for people going into their own home (many from challenging circumstances).

If you are a whizz on Wordpress this will be a very easy fit for you, we are generally in the office (7 Harmony Row,Govan, Glasgow G51 3BB) 9-5 Monday to Friday, and can offer you excellent support and content to upload - not to mention great professional references for your next career move!

We would love if you had an interest or link with Govan and/or understanding of the mission of the charity - though neither of these are essential.

You would be working with the office team, other staff members, volunteers, board members etc and we can provide you brand guidelines etc to assist in any design ideas you have.

Benefits:

Volunteers will be entitled to 25% discount in our retail outlets The Magpie's Eye and The Magpie's Nest and free tickets to any fundraising events we host.

To Apply:

Please send me an email telling us a little about yourself and your experience on Word Press and ideally any projects you have completed with other organisations, a CV would also be useful.

michelle.fisher@strath.ac.uk 

What would you be doing?

• Presenting to groups; delivering our

SPARK (Suicide Prevention Awareness, Resource, Knowledge) talks to groups of 10 – 30 people. SPARK talks are 30-minute presentations that build awareness of suicide and suicide prevention.

• Face-to-face engagement with members of the public.
• Attending a range of events to provide information about PAPYRUS and what help is available.
• Network within your own community to find opportunities to build suicide awareness.

Where would you be volunteering?

• In public places / workplaces / events in your local community.
• From our regional offices (we have offices in Glasgow, Stirling & Aberdeen).

We are looking for volunteers who:

• Can present PAPYRUS’s vision and values at events and talks.
• Are confident in public speaking
• Are able to be respectful and sensitive to other peoples’ views.
• Are able to work within our Confidentiality Policy and talk about suicide and the charity in a sensitive way. [Training will be given]

In September 2024 Cryptic will present Sonica, our award-winning 11-day biennial festival dedicated to world-class audiovisual art, showcasing the best of UK talent alongside exceptional international artists. Sonica will take place across Glasgow in numerous venues exploring visual music, sonic and digital arts between 19 – 29 September 2024.

We are looking for reliable and enthusiastic volunteers who are keen to work alongside the Cryptic team to help us deliver this unique Festival.  We encourage applications from all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from those who are currently under-represented within the sector, including those from Black, Asian and ethnically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as D/deaf, disabled or neurodiverse, LGBTQIA+ and/or those from a working-class background. 

Cryptic is an equal opportunities and inclusive organisation. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusion, and challenge racism and all forms of prejudice. We believe our work will be stronger with greater diversity and welcome those who bring difference to our team. We want to inspire more people to discover, engage with and participate in the arts.

It is important to us that all our volunteers gain skills and experiences that will be useful to them in the future, get to know Cryptic and the artists we work with and have an enjoyable and memorable experience. However, there are some qualities we would like all volunteers to have:

• Enthusiastic, reliable and flexible;
• Friendly personality with good communication skills and initiative;
• An interest in contemporary culture;
• Ability to commit to minimum of 4 shifts between 15 – 29 September;
• Available to meet us for a quick chat online between 29 July – 2 August;
• Attend disability awareness training provided by Cryptic;
• At least 18 years of age.

These roles are voluntary, but the following benefits are available:

• We will be flexible about your working arrangements on the understanding that you are providing your time for free and may have other work or study commitments;
• We will work with you to offer a challenging, useful experience that helps develop your skills;
• We will reimburse reasonable travel and out of pocket expenses as agreed in advance;
• You will be able to experience the festival performances when you’re volunteering;
• We will provide training;
• We can give you a reference if your work is of a high quality and you are reliable;
• You will join a collective of talented, exciting people with which to make friends and contacts.

HOW TO APPLY:
For more information and to apply please visit our website via this LINK

Why we want you

You will provide virtual support via Microsoft Teams or Zoom to encourage self-management of all conditions we support helping service users achieve personal goals either through 1:1 support or in a group setting.

Everyone has the right to live life to the full. After a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, stroke, or Long Covid, many people experience fear and isolation, and struggle with the impact on their lives. The care and support we deliver every day ensures everyone can live the life they want to. Across Scotland, we provide vital advice, information, and support through our No Life Half Lived strategy.

What you will be doing

• You’ll provide support virtually via Microsoft Teams or Zoom to people living with our conditions
• Embrace a non-judgement, supportive approach to enable service users to achieve their goal(s)
• Complete record of activity and progress
• Update Co-ordinator with any concerns or identified areas where additional support may be required
• Attend (in person or virtual) 6 weekly support & supervision session with Co-ordinator

The skills you need

• Good listening and communication skills
• Good computer skills
• Reliable internet connection
• Reliable, patient and empathic qualities
• Ability to motivate people to reach their potential
• Encouraging and supportive
• Respectful of the opinions of others
• Understand the need for confidentiality
• Able to maintain boundaries
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Able to commit to initial and ongoing training and development
• Ambassador for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland

Why we want you

The opportunity to provide walking support in a 1:1 or group setting to those living with one or more of our conditions.

Everyone has the right to live life to the full. After a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, stroke, or Long Covid, many people experience fear and isolation, and struggle with the impact on their lives. The care and support we deliver every day ensures everyone can live the life they want to. Across Scotland, we provide vital advice, information, and support through our No Life Half Lived strategy.

What you will be doing

• You’ll provide in person support to people living with our conditions in the community, at home or in a hospital setting, empowering and enabling them to engage fully with walking activities and gentle exercise where appropriate
• Embrace a non-judgement, supportive approach to enable service users to achieve their goal(s)
• Undertake walk leader & first aid training if appropriate
• Complete a record of activity and progress
• Update Co-ordinator with any concerns or identified areas where additional support may be required
• Attend (in person or virtual) 6 weekly support & supervision session with Co-ordinator

The skills you need

• Good listening and communication skills
• A good level of health/fitness to support service user
• Ability to motivate people to reach their potential
• Reliable, patient and emphatic qualities
• Encouraging and supportive
• Ability to volunteer independently with guidance and support
• Respectful of the opinions of others
• Understand the need for confidentiality
• Able to maintain boundaries
• Willingness to travel within own area
• Able to commit to initial and ongoing training and development
• Ambassador for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland

What's in it for you

• Make a real difference to people with our conditions
• Meet new people
• Valuable life experience
• Use, learn and develop new skills
• Access to a bespoke range of training and development to support you in your role
• Improve your own health and wellbeing
• Opportunity to explore different roles within our organisation

Disclaimer

Expenses? Reasonable out-of- pocket expenses will be reimbursed. These should be discussed with your Line Manager prior to outlay and must be submitted within the prescribed guidelines as detailed in the CHSS Volunteer Expenses Policy.?? Safeguarding In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Adults) Scheme in Scotland (PVG). Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland are committed to equality of opportunity, and we aim to ensure no volunteer is unfairly treated on the grounds of an offending background.

Bikes for Refugees (Scotland) aims to support the resettlement of socio-economically disadvantaged and isolated New Scots through the upcycling and provision of free bicycles and the transformational power of cycling. We have a community hub in Govan Glasgow (as well as Edinburgh).

Experience required: We are looking for skilled bike mechanic volunteers with prior bike maintenance/mechanic experience e.g. replacing bike parts, adjusting brakes, indexing gears etc. and who can work with minimal supervision. A willingness to learn is important as are people who share our values as a welcoming and inclusive refugee project.

Minimum age: 18

Travel details: Our community hub is located in Govan Glasgow. Full contact and travel details will be made available to successful applicants.

Expenses details: We will reimburse volunteers for out-of-pocket expenses such as reasonable travel, food/drinks etc. (as detailed in our volunteers expenses policy) Tea/coffee, snacks and food available for all volunteers in our community hub.

Training details: We provide all volunteers with a hands-on induction i.e. information about the role, health and safety, a volunteer handbook & policies, intro to the workshop. Ongoing informal support is provided, with the potential to access formal mechanic training (with external training providers) to those who are able to make a commitment to the charity and where funding and places are available.