Overview
There are various volunteering opportunities available within North Ayrshire. Please browse the selection below to find a suitable volunteering opportunity in your local area:
Our Retail Volunteers fight back against loneliness, stop fear in its tracks and keep people alive for longer – all while having fun at the same time!
We are looking for someone who enjoys engaging with their local community to help our retail team by securing stock donations from shops, local businesses, and community venues.
Allan, Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland volunteer says: “Anyone who does any kind of volunteering gets a lot of satisfaction from it. I always just hoped that my general knowledge, experience, and encouragement could help a little bit.”
We believe everyone has the right to live life to the full following the diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, Long Covid, or a stroke. Our Retail team is vital in helping us raise the funds needed to provide services such as community support services, specialist nurses, advice and information, education, and peer support.
Join our fabulous team of Retail Volunteers and learn new skills, make great friends, and make a real difference to people in Scotland who are isolated, scared, or anxious about their condition.
Experience required
* Enjoy engaging with people
* Happy and confident to approach people
* Good organisational skills
* Ability to keep accurate records
This is a home based volunteering role.
Travel expenses
Reasonable out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed. These should be discussed with your line manager prior to outlay and must be submitted within the prescribed guidelines as detailed in the Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland Volunteer Expenses Policy.
Support
All volunteers are supported by their line manager, usually the manager of the shop. Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland will provide all necessary training, including Safeguarding Adults (L2) E-Learning, GDPR UK: Essentials E-Learning, and Cyber Security Awareness E-Learning.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure check. CHSS is committed to equality of opportunity, and we aim to ensure no volunteer is unfairly treated on the grounds of an offending background.
Availability
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Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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