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Guided by experts from The Conservation Volunteers, we will spend a day tree planting and improving the biodiversity of our local environment! We will contribute to fulfilling Glasgow's climate emergency commitments and make homes for nature by planting trees.

Please prepare by wearing suitable clothing for outdoors and bring a packed lunch with you. More details about the departure location and timings will be shared closer to the date of the event.

There are limited number of spaces for this event, so please click 'apply' and follow the instructions to book your space at the event.

For any questions about the event please contact rinna.vare@strath.ac.uk.

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!

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. 

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.

Glasgow Students' Nightline is an award winning student-run listening & information service, operating from 7pm - 7am Sunday-Friday during term time for students of Glasgow, Caledonian and Strathclyde Universities.

Volunteers function as an anonymous listening ear to support students who contact us via telephone and instant messenger to discuss anything that might be on their minds. Volunteers are trained in active listening and do not give advice to callers, but provide empathetic support and information should it be asked for.

This volunteering opportunity provides candidates the opportunity to be trained to deal with a range of situations that may arise from call taking, giving them skills in communication, policy and increasing general confidence and empathetic skills from award winning and nationally leading volunteers

Candidates are subject to a short application and interview followed by training if successful.

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!

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!