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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 

The Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice are looking for volunteer online sales assistants to help with photography for their eBay shop.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience or an interest in online selling, to help with the sale of unique, vintage and designer items.

The role includes:

• Taking photos of items such as clothing, accessories and bric-a-brac
• Photo editing
• Uploading photos to eBay listings
• Packaging online orders

The role is based in our Oswald Street Shop in Broomielaw: 5 Oswald Street, Broomielaw, Glasgow, G1 4QR

Hours are flexible to suit individual volunteers’ needs between 10am-4pm Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Volunteers should be able to make a regular commitment of a minimum of two / three hours on a regular basis.

No previous experience required, but the following skills would be helpful:

• Knowledge of eBay and other online shopping platforms such as Vinted, Depop and Vestiaire Collective.
• Interest/experience in photography and photo editing.
• Interest/experience in online selling.
• Interest in/knowledge of sustainability and charity retail.

Recruitment Process:

• Informal chat with Shop Manager and completion of application form
• Two references

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!

This year GFF is taking place 26 February - 9 March 2025!

There are many different elements to volunteering at Glasgow Film Festival, there’s something for everyone! While there are certain things we expect from all volunteers such as keeping our venues safe and being a friendly face, each volunteer will be assigned a role and team that they will be part of. Below is a snapshot of the teams you can be part of:

• Usher: The largest of our festival teams! You would be helping guide our audience in and out of screens and provide information about the festival.
• Industry: If you’re passionate about the filmmaking world, help with our industry events and screenings aimed for guests, delegates and filmmakers.
• Press: We host a range of different events over the festival which you could help with as well as helping to set up the red carpet.
• Pop-Up Events and Red Carpet: We host a range of different events over the festival which you could help with as well as helping to set up the red carpet.
• Audience Award and Q&A: If you like being up close and personal with our audience either collecting their voting ballots or assisting with microphones this is for you!
• Runner: For those that like a new adventure each time, you could be covering a shift, helping with ad hoc tasks or assisting different teams as needed.

To learn more about the process to get involved click 'apply' and you will receive an email with more information!

IntoUniversity is an education organisation that provides local learning centres where young people are inspired to achieve. It is a welcoming home-from-home for young people: a safe space to learn, explore and succeed. Each local centre offers an innovative programme that supports young people aged seven and up to realise their ambitions, achieve their academic potential, develop vital skills and gain experience of the world of work.

IntoUniversity has been working at the heart of communities since 2002, and now operates 35 learning centres in 18 UK towns and cities. We have ambitious plans to expand to 41 centres by 2024 and work with thousands more young people in need of our support.

What?
You will be supporting students aged 7-18 with either their homework, revision, study skills or with IntoUniversity’s structured curriculum. Sessions are free and take place after school in our local learning centres. Depending on the session, you may work one-to-one or with a group of students.

When?
Monday and/or Thursday supporting students aged 12-18: 3.45pm-5.30pm.
Tuesday and/or Wednesday supporting students aged 7-12: 3pm-5pm.

Commitment
This is a once a week commitment for an academic term or for 12 sessions across the academic year.

Skills you will need

• Anyone who has an enthusiasm for education, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to use their initiative.
• We ask that our Academic Support volunteers have a minimum grade 4/C or above in Maths and English, National 5s or Standard Grade at Credit Level, grades 1-2 (or equivalent).

Need to know

• You will receive training prior to starting.
• You will be required to undertake a PVG disclosure check (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) as you will work with young people. This is free of charge and supported by IntoUniversity.
• Please note, you will need to formally apply via our website after interest has been registered on Volunteer Glasgow.

If you are interested please click the ‘Apply’ button. You should receive an email with more information but you can also apply via the IntoUniversity website.

Purpose of the role

Volunteering as a member of our Charity Shops, you will enjoy working within a professional team providing a high-quality retail service. Assisting in the day to day running of the shop and meeting agreed performance targets to maximise sales and profitability. You can be talking and serving customers making them feel welcome, creating eye-catching and stylish windows, and displays.

Responsible to

Shop Manager; Retail Area Manager; Volunteer Services Manager

Activities of the role

• To promote and raise the profile of the Hospice throughout the local community and the importance of raising funds through the shop
• To assist and serve customers, providing a service of the highest standard
• Receive delivery of donations, ensuring gift aid and information is collated
• To assist with processing stock, including sorting, pricing and hanging of donated items
• Marketing and presenting merchandise in an attractive and presentable manner to ensure a positive image of the Hospice is maintained
• To assist the Shop Manager in the rotation of stock with the charity’s other shops
• If required, be involved with the till operation and handling of cash
• Replenish and restock shelves when required
• Sorting donated goods into saleable stock and items for recycling
• To ensure that the shop premises are always clean and tidy
• Respond to and resolve customer queries and complaints in person and by telephone
• Always understanding the importance of confidentiality and maintaining high standards with regard to communicating information in a confidential manner

Skills & Personal qualities

• Friendly and welcoming manner with excellent customer service skills
• Cheerful nature, good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate confidently with the public
• Are comfortable taking the initiative to approach people and offer assistance
• Work effectively, both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to recognise the importance of establishing a good rapport with staff
• Good literacy and numerical skills and confident in cash handling
• Willingness to undertake training which will help in your role
• Smart and neat appearance in line with organisational standards

Time commitment

Volunteers should be able to make a regular commitment of a minimum of one/two/three-hour shift on a regular basis.

Training

• Shop Induction Programme
• Hospice Induction Day Training
• Use of till and card machine
• Participation in regular meetings and any other opportunities will be advised when they occur

Recruitment Process

Informal chat with Shop Manager and completion of application form
Two references

Starter Packs Glasgow is a Govan based Charity which delivers packs of essential household items to people moving into new tenancies, having previously faced a range of challenges.

We are looking for volunteer drivers and van team assistants to help deliver these packs and also collect items for our two shops in Govan, The Magpie's Eye and The Magpie's Nest in Govan. Some of these items can be furniture so likely to include some heavy lifting although manual handling training will be provided.

Volunteers will be part of a very friendly team with flexibility for volunteers in terms of the amount of time and days you can support us.

Please note that for this role you will need to have a full, clean and valid driver's licence for drivers

We look forward to welcoming your support and becoming part of our wonderful team!

If you are interested click 'apply' and the team will get in touch with you!

Starter Packs Glasgow is a Govan based Charity which delivers packs of essential household items to people moving into new tenancies, having previously faced a range of challenges.

This role is for someone looking for a bespoke volunteering opportunity, using your strengths or exploring your interests! This could be in fundraising, marketing, website management or something else!

If you are interested in chatting with the staff at Starter Packs to find the exact right opportunity for you, click 'apply' and the team will be in touch.

With two cracking charity shops in The Magpie's Eye and The Magpie's Nest which help support Starter Packs Glasgow's vital work, we really need brilliant Volunteer Retail Assistants to help us operate both shops.

From sorting through donations and pricing up items to helping us re-stock and sell across both shops, volunteers will be joining a great family here doing a brilliant service.

Offering flexibility in terms of the amount of hours you can offer, our shops are open Monday to Saturday 9.30-5.30pm with flexibility across that week. No amount of time is too small and we are incredibly grateful to all our volunteers.

In return for your help, you will be joining a wonderful team who have a lot of laughs alongside the important work they do. Alongside a Starter Packs T-shirt, tea, coffee, snacks and biscuits will be on offer along with a shop discount if you see anything you'd like to buy. We get wonderful and varied donations so there's probably bound to be something that catches your eye!

If interested, please click the apply button once you have logged in and registered. One of our team will then be in touch with you to arrange a visit around the charity and both shops.
 

Who are Refuweegee: 

Refuweegee is a community-led charity that gives people a way to welcome and embrace those newest to arrive. We strive to ensure that people who have been forced to flee their homes arrive in Scotland to a warm welcome and some of the things that will help them to feel more at home here.

Role summary: 

As a Refuweegee Rep, you will help to raise awareness and support for Refuweegee’s mission on the University of Strathclyde campus closely working with other students, societies, and staff members. This flexible role allows you to commit as much or as little time as you can, with activities that range from simply sharing information about Refuweegee to actively engaging the student body in events and fundraisers.
 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Share information about Refuweegee’s work on campus. 
• Organise small events or fundraisers (e.g., bake sales, donation drives) to gather support and raise funds for Refuweegee. 
• Inspire fellow students and student groups such as societies and sports clubs to get involved in supporting Refuweegee. 
• Act as a point of contact on campus for students interested in learning more about Refuweegee’s work or becoming involved themselves. 

This is not an exhaustive or definite list of activities that you will be involved with in the role – as a new role there is great flexibility for your own ideas and creativity too!
 

 Benefits of the Role: 

• Gain experience in community outreach, event planning, and advocacy. 
• Develop your communication, organisational, and other skills. 
• Build a network of like-minded individuals passionate about social impact. 
• Log your hours and skills on your profile and get access to Rewards and Recognition from Strath Union. 
• Flexibility to adapt the role around your studies and availability. 
• Access to a supportive volunteer community at Refuweegee and Strath Union. 
   

Time Commitment: 

This role is designed to be as flexible as your schedule allows.
 

No specific experience required, but the role is ideal for students who are: 

• Passionate about community building, inclusivity, and supporting newcomers. 
• Interested in gaining experience in non-profit work, social justice, or event planning. 
• Motivated and enthusiastic about promoting positive change.