The Dogs Trust are looking for volunteers to join their Freedom Project team to help offer solutions to people fleeing from domestic abuse who are unable to take their pets into refuge. Volunteers will have the opportunity to care for a dog without the lifetime commitment and will help individuals fleeing from domestic abuse and their dogs escape from an abusive home.

The Dogs Trust will...

A befriender will be matched with an older person (50 and over) in their area that is isolated or lonely. They will spend time with them offering companionship to build their confidence and link them back into social activities. Many of our clients have very few visitors or people to go and see them so our volunteers spend time with someone whether through a cuppa and a chat in the clients...

Unpacking and sorting food donations or purchases

Packing food ready for delivery.

Do you have enthusiasm and a passion for working with young people from a variety of backgrounds?

Would you like the opportunity to apply this passion in a meaningful role to launch young people for life, whilst also enhancing your skills, boosting your self-esteem and meeting new people?

The Sea Cadets is the UK’s leading maritime charity and provides a head start in life for young people...

We are looking to expand our language bank to ensure we can make volunteering with us as accessible as possible! This could include joining a 1-hour induction call (online or in-person), or joining the volunteer for their shift. Our inductions and shifts are always led by a trained member of staff / volunteer. There is no weekly commitment required, and we can arrange inductions/shifts to suit...

Are you interested in growing local produce, greening your fingers and learning new skills?
Come along to Castlebank Horticultural Centre on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am - 3pm to join our volunteers in some gardening work. Meet new people, learn new skills and enjoy some fresh air with a cuppa and a chat! Volunteers are welcome to come along for a couple of hours or the full day. All...

Castlebank Horticultural Centre sits within the historic Castlebank Park, on the banks of the Clyde in Lanark. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to facilitate the maintenance and propagation from our rose collection. There is an opportunity for the development of the rose garden, including for the introduction of new plants and cultivars. Castlebank volunteers are supported by a...

Packing shifts are perhaps the most varied and consist of turning the cooked meals into individual portions and meal packs. Split over three shifts, the packing role involves tasks such as assembling the daily meal packs and ensuring they are ready for collection by our delivery volunteers, portioning meals for the following day, ensuring all allergens are being catered for and unloading and...

As part of a committed team you would have an active role in raising the profile of barnardos as well as providing excellent customer services. This has many elements that would enhance any existing skills as well as providing an opportunity to learn new ones

At Sound Lab, we believe ‘music matters’ and that music and creativity should not just be available for those who can readily access and afford it; it should be available to everyone. Our vision is that, irrespective of age, gender, race, ethnicity or economic background, everyone should have equal access to the resources and support they need to fulfil their creative potential. We work to...