There are various volunteering opportunities available within North Ayrshire.
Please browse the selection below to find a suitable volunteering opportunity in your local area:
Project Volunteer (South of Scotland & Ayrshire)
Would you like to use your skills and broaden your experience while making a difference to the 1 in 5 people living with chest, heart, and stroke conditions across Scotland?
We are looking for enthusiastic and well-organised Project Volunteers in the north of Scotland to support the Fundraising Team with their projects, ensuring no life is half lived.
You can get involved with researching local businesses for funding and partnership opportunities, creating event handbooks and packs, and promoting fundraising events in your community.
This role can be done in your own time at home.
Experience required
Tasks will depend on the specific scope, goals, and timescales of the project. They may include researching potential fundraising opportunities (e.g., Charity of the Year schemes), producing proposals, or designing and finalising information packs for supporters, volunteers, and colleagues. This role requires experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, the internet, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
This is a home-based role.
Travel expenses
Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed. These should be discussed with your Line Manager prior to expenditure and submitted within the guidelines of the CHSS Volunteer Expenses Policy.
Support
All necessary training will be provided, including Cyber Security Awareness E-Learning, GDPR UK: Essentials E-Learning, and Safeguarding Adults (Level 2) E-Learning.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
This role is subject to a Basic Disclosure check to ensure safeguarding. CHSS is committed to equality of opportunity and fair treatment regardless of offending background.
Availability
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Frequency & commitment
To be confirmed by the Volunteer Line Manager.
Additional Information
Volunteers aged 18-25 can claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity. Find out more.
The CE4U app was launched on Care Day (21st February), providing information, support, and opportunities for care-experienced young people in North Ayrshire. Feedback on its content and functionality is welcomed. Download & explore CE4U to help improve it.
Please note that the office will be closed on Monday, 5th May for the bank holiday, reopening on Tuesday, 6th May.
Additional Opportunities
We’re hiring a Community Development Worker (Link Up) at The Ayrshire Community Trust to empower individuals and families in Saltcoats. Location: Vernon Street, Saltcoats. Salary: £25,000 per annum. See more details in the full job posting.
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