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Together with The Conservation Volunteers we will be working outdoors to imrpove green spaces for local communities!

Pick-up for the event will be at 9:45am in Glasgow City Centre near Strathclyde campus. 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 lunch time but please bring water and a packed lunch with you.

Click 'apply' to find out more!

About Make Do & Grow:

Make Do & Grow is a social enterprise based in Glasgow dedicated to supporting families, reducing waste, and promoting sustainable living. We provide affordable clothing, toys, and resources for children while encouraging creativity and environmental responsibility through workshops and community events.

Role Purpose:

As an E-Commerce Volunteer, you will support the development and maintenance of Make Do & Grow’s online store. Your role will help us expand our reach, increase sales, and promote sustainable living through our range of upcycled and preloved products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Listing: Assist in creating and maintaining product listings, including photographing items, writing descriptions, and pricing.
• Inventory Management: Keep track of stock levels, update inventory records, and ensure accurate representation of available products online.
• Order Processing: Help process online orders, including packing and shipping items to customers.
• Customer Service: Respond to customer enquiries and resolve issues related to online sales in a timely and professional manner.
• Marketing Support: Assist with online marketing efforts, including social media posts, email newsletters, and promotional campaigns.
• Website Maintenance: Ensure the online store is user-friendly, up-to-date, and functioning smoothly.
• Sales Analysis: Track sales data and provide insights to improve product listings and marketing strategies.
• Quality Control: Ensure all items listed and shipped meet our quality standards and promote our mission of sustainability.

Skills and Experience:

• E-Commerce Knowledge: Familiarity with online selling platforms such as Vinted, eBay, or similar.
• Technical Skills: Basic understanding of website management and digital marketing tools.
• Communication Skills: Clear and effective written communication for product descriptions and customer interactions.
• Organisation: Ability to manage multiple tasks, keep accurate records, and maintain an organised inventory.
• Attention to Detail: Keen eye for detail in product listings, inventory management, and quality control.
• Customer Service: Friendly and professional approach to customer interactions.
• Commitment to Sustainability: Interest in promoting environmental sustainability through upcycled and preloved products.

Benefits:

• Skill Development: Gain experience in e-commerce, digital marketing, and customer service.
• Community Impact: Contribute to the success of a social enterprise that supports local families and promotes sustainable practices.
• Social Interaction: Meet like-minded individuals and become part of a supportive community.
• Personal Satisfaction: Enjoy the rewarding experience of volunteering and giving back to the community.
• Free Membership: Enjoy free membership to The Toy Library.
• Volunteer Discount: Receive an exclusive discount on items at Make Do & Grow.

Click 'apply' to get involved and learn more!

Strathclyde Sport are looking for volunteers for the role of Course Marshals to support their 5K run event on Friday 4th April!

Responsibilities

• Positioned along the route to guide runners and ensure safety.
• Encourages participants and provides directions.

No previous experience required - you will be briefed and supported on the day!

Event Day Volunteer Timings – 4th April 2025
11:00 AM – Main setup begins (start/finish area, signage, number collection, goody bags, water stations), cars loaded and left Strathclyde Sport.
11:30 AM – Latest arrival for all volunteers at the Boathouse for briefing.
11:40 AM - 11:55 AM – Number collection and final setup.
12:00 PM – Warm-up session begins.
12:10 PM – Race starts.
12:30 PM - 12:50 PM – Most runners finish, medals and goody bags distributed.
1:00 PM – Prize giving and wrap-up.

Click 'apply' to get involved and find out more!

BCT operates a National Bat Helpline to provide almost 15,000 enquirers a year with easily accessible and accurate information, including getting injured bats to the care they need. The Helpline’s role in advising and supporting people who come into contact with bats is an important part of BCT’s work towards our vision of a world rich in wildlife where bats and people thrive together.

Why get Involved?
We need your help to provide an excellent service that benefits bat conservation.

We are now recruiting volunteers to the Volunteer Bat Care Helpline (VBCH), in which volunteers will answer the bat care calls we receive. Please find the
link to apply below.

About the role
As a volunteer on the VBCH, you will answer calls from members of the public who have found grounded, injured or lost bats. You will provide advice on a range of situations and put bat finders in touch with local bat care volunteers where possible.

During each Bat Watch volunteers can expect to help several callers rescue the bat(s) they have found. We hope that volunteers will be able to sign up to 2-3 Bat Watches per month between May – September.

A Bat Watch is up to 4 hours (including a 30-minute break), please see below for Bat Watch times.

* - please note these are during office hours.

Requirements

All you need is:

• A computer with internet access
• A speaker/mic or headset to use with your computer, as phone calls will be received using an internet app on your machine
• A phone with reliable reception for contacting support staff where needed

You do not need to have prior experience in conservation to volunteer, as full training and support is provided. Anyone who is interested in helping bats is welcome to apply! Volunteering for the Helpline is a great way to get involved in conservation from the comfort of your home, and we consistently receive feedback from volunteers that it is a very rewarding experience.

We are looking for volunteers who are:

• Comfortable with using IT/the internet
• Have good record-keeping skills
• Are willing to speak to members of the public about bats and the work of BCT
• Willing to spend additional time reading training materials, as there is a lot to learn!

Training

Returning summer volunteers (2023 or 2024) will receive a refresher training video. Each new or returning summer volunteer (pre-2023) must attend an online training day in April as well as complete some introductory online training in their own time. This year’s training dates are:

• Saturday 5^th April
• Tuesday 8^th April
• Thursday 10^th April

Training days will run between 10:30am and 2:30pm with breaks.

The VBCH Summer 2025 season will begin 12th May 2025.

We hope volunteers will sign up to Bat Watches until September 2025 and there is always the option to continue volunteering after September.

Click 'apply' to find out more and how to get involved!

The Inclusive Homework Club was founded in 2018 to create an educational support hub for people with learning difficulties and from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Our team of dedicated volunteers is at the heart of what we do, providing education support and encouragement to children, families, and adults who need it most. By volunteering for the Inclusive Homework Club, you will gain new skills and experiences, but most importantly you will make a difference in the educational outcomes of children, whose parents are unable to fully support them.

We provide extra support for children with:
•Learning difficulties.
•Asylum-seeking, refugee, and/or ethnic backgrounds.
•Families who have difficulty providing extra support.
•Adult learning courses for Asylum-seeking, refugee, and/or ethnic backgrounds and anyone looking to learn new skills.

We are urgently looking for Tutors who can provide educational support in Secondary Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Maths, as well as supporting Primary students.

We help children from P1 up to S6 in a wide range of subjects, so whatever your skills we want to hear from you!

Each session lasts one hour, and we require a minimum commitment of two hours per week.

Currently, volunteering will take place face-to-face Monday - Wednesday.
Thursdays are entirely dedicated to online sessions.

Our schedule is as follows:
• Monday/ Tuesday: 4pm-7pm at Kinning Park Complex, 43 Cornwall St, Glasgow G41 1BA.
• Wednesday: 4:30pm-6pm at Clyde Community Hall, 41 Whitefield Rd, City, Glasgow G51 2YB.
• Thursday: 4pm-7pm, online.

If you are interested please click the ‘Apply’ button. You will then be contacted by the Project Coordinator by email.

A PVG is required to become a tutor so all interested applicants must be able to pass a background check. Due to urgency, having an existing PVG membership is highly preferred. However, we will start your PVG application if needed and related costs will be covered by us. Once you have your PVG cleared you are ready to go!

For more information, feel free to contact Borui (Volunteer Coordinator) at dhai@inclusivehwclub.org.uk or 07482695432 - they will get back in touch during office hours, Monday to Wednesday 11.00am-6pm.

Glasgow Libraries Home Library Service is more than a book delivery service, it is a lifeline. Friendly and trusted volunteers represent a welcome contact with the outside world and can actively help combat isolation and loneliness. Volunteers bring the joy of reading and helpful information on other important aspects of Glasgow Life services to the homes of those unable to visit a library.

What is the Home Library Service?

Our Home Library Service volunteers deliver books to the home of those who can't visit the library. Volunteers will bring you the joy of reading and a link to the outside world to help beat loneliness.

Who is it for?

The Home Library Service is for customers who cannot visit their local library, for example people with:

Long term illness
Short term illness
Disability – physical and / or mental
Age-related issues affecting access
Mobility challenges – short-term or enduring
Ongoing medical care at home
Caring responsibilities

What is the time commitment for volunteers?

Volunteers and customers agree how often and at what time the visits will take place.

This will depend on the availability of the volunteers. This is usually about one session every two weeks.

Volunteers are asked to:

• Visit the library to select library materials
• Travel in pairs to customers’ homes
• Have a chat with customers and note feedback on the books etc. brought previously
• Bring materials on loan back to the library & note feedback on their profile sheet at the library
• Help make customers aware of other relevant Glasgow Life services and opportunities

Applicants will be invited to attend an informal interview.

Please note a Basic Disclosure will be required for this role, Glasgow Life will process and pay for this.

Volunteer training and induction for the Home Library Service will be provided, more details will be shared at interview.

Click 'apply' to express your interest and find out more about next steps.

Volunteer to Support our Swap Shop at Strath Union! 

Our Swap Shop is a vibrant student-led initiative where people come together to exchange pre-loved items of clothing. It combines sustainability and creativity, fostering a culture of reducing waste and promoting a circular economy. Students can trade in items of clothing for something on the rack or receive a voucher to redeem later. 

As a volunteer, you will play a crucial role in making sure the Swap Shop runs smoothly. You will help students swap their items and pick out a new piece of clothing to be loved. You will also help with sorting donations, making sure they are of good quality and keeping the rack neat and tidy. Sustainability is important at Strath Union, and the Swap Shop is a great opportunity to educate visitors about the environmental benefits of swapping and encourage them to participate.

Volunteering at our Swap Shop is not just about giving your time; it is about making a meaningful impact. By getting involved with this initiative you will also gain benefits for yourself, such as: meeting other students, gaining experience in event organisation and management, learning about sustainability activity on campus, and developing customer service skills.

We're looking for someone who is..

• Interested in promoting sustainability on campus and engaging with students
• Friendly and open-minded
• Organised and is keen to be part of a small but mighty team running the Swap Shop!

Time commitment?

The Swap Shop takes place once a month for a few hours. In addition to helping with the event as a volunteer you would support with collecting and sorting donations as well as other small tasks in between events. In total you can expect to contribute around 1 hour a week in the role.

For any questions about the role please get in touch with strathunion.volunteers@strath.ac.uk

Click 'apply' to join the team!

Our volunteers support over-65s to reduce loneliness and isolation, build confidence and improve lives. As a befriender, you will be matched with an older person and contribute to the invaluable social contact, such as:
- Friendly chats over tea
- Listening and providing much-needed companionship
- Empowering them to attend social events and reconnect with their community

Because forging a strong relationship with our service users takes time, we ask our volunteer Befrienders to commit to 24 weeks’ worth of visits, with each visit lasting just an hour. However we are also always looking for Events Volunteers and also offer Telephone Befriending if you cannot commit to weekly in-person visits. Volunteering opportunities are scheduled Monday-Friday between 9am and 5pm and we ask you to commit to 1 hour per week. Our next volunteer training session is on Wednesday 15th of January.

We believe that Befriending can and should be beneficial for the volunteer as well as for the Befriendee. You will gain skills and experience that will enhance your personal development, all whilst improving lives, reducing loneliness and connecting communities.

At No. 1 we are committed to supporting our volunteers to empower and improve outcomes of our service users. To support you in volunteering with us you will receive:
- Comprehensive training and induction
- Regular support and supervision
- Fun volunteer social activities
- Additional volunteering opportunities

Plus befriending looks great on your CV! Soft skills such as compassion, active listening and reflection are highly sought after skills in today's job market. Many of our volunteers go on to roles in fields such as health and social care, and we are always happy to provide references for successful volunteers.

To see the impact of befriending on both our service users and volunteers, check out this 90-second video: https://vimeo.com/648991073

To find out more click ' apply'. Or for more information, you can email us on info@befriend.org.uk

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Once you have applied for this role we will send you an email with a short application form.

If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact strathunion.volunteers@strath.ac.uk

Perks and Benefits
Volunteers will receive training and support throughout their time volunteering with No.1 Befriending Agency

Skills You'll Need
The successful Befriender:
• Is trustworthy and reliable
• Is responsible and patient
• Communicates easily with different people
• Is resourceful and well organised
• Truly cares about others

Travel Information
You may be able to walk to the service user's house. Otherwise, you can take public transport (the Volunteer Coordinator can help you plan your route if needed).

*The role is subject to reference checks.

We are looking for up to ten UK university students to join our volunteer Student Ambassadors team and help Ygam achieve its social purpose by reaching out to students at university. This will be achieved by advising Ygam on the needs of students, supporting with content development, organising activities at your campus, and join us at events to raise awareness of gaming and gambling harms.

We are seeking individuals who are outgoing, with a confident personality. You will enjoy engaging with other students and be able to advise us on the experiences of students with regards to gaming and gambling. We’d love to hear from students with an interest in mental health, psychology, content development, and gaming. 

Objectives

Inform content development and delivery:

• Advise and offer expertise that will inform the development of programme resources and methods of delivery, including social media and online content.
• Provide unbiased insights and ideas to add further value to the USE programme.

Support and improve engagement:

• Connect with and seek insight from different groups in relation to university students, e.g. clubs and societies.
• Seek and recommend ways to improve the programme’s engagement through a range of communication channels.
• Build relationships with key contacts within VSA’s university, providing introductions to the USE team and advocacy for the programme.

Challenge and support the delivery team:

• Question and challenge the views of others in a constructive way to increase the quality of learning for students.
• Offer suggestions and solutions to challenges that could improve the programme

If you are interested, please click 'apply' to receive more information!

If you have any questions or would like to arrange an informal conversation, please contact Jessica Parker at jessicaparker@ygam.org 

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 also run an events programme and work with over 140 agencies across the city to provide free packs of goods to families in need.

We have a skilled and motivated staff team of 14 and an even bigger committed volunteer team. We are an inclusive and fun place to work. We are a Revolve-certified store (www.revolvereuse.com) which means that we work to high standards, are committed to excellence, improving and seeking growth opportunities.


Are you keen to explore what a career in Circular Enterprise could look like? Want to help Glasgow be more eco-friendly? Join our Travel Rental team at ‘Roundabout’, the new baby of Merry-go-round, and get hands-on experience in starting up a new service!

Inventory Management

• Cleaning & Maintenance experience - Assist in cleaning, sanitising and inspecting equipment before and after rentals to ensure safety and hygiene standards.
• Stock Organisation - Help organise and categorise inventory in the workspace for easy access.
• Repair Work - Individuals with skills in fixing mechanical or fabric-related wear and tear can assist with equipment repairs when needed.
• Practical support - Help with preparing physical rental orders, including packaging and labelling
• Administrative Support
• Booking Management - Assist with processing rentals and scheduling.
• Website Content Management - Learn data entry, how to list products and keep web pages up to date with fresh information.
• Digital Skills - Improve digital skills and boost your CV.

Customer Support

• Customer Service involves responding to inquiries and providing customers with relevant resources to ensure their experience is stress-free and seamless.
• Delivery & Collection - Assist in delivery and collection within the Glasgow area.

Marketing

• Social Media Content Creation - Taking photographs, Filming short videos and creating engaging posts and stories.
• Engaging with followers and replying to direct messages as needed.

Our shop is open seven days a week and can offer flexible hours; however, this opportunity requires regular commitment. We would be looking for volunteers to come in for a minimum of one three-hour shift per week (after an initial trial period agreed upon with the volunteer coordinator).

Click 'apply' to get involved!