Autumn brings golden leaves, crisp weather, and a whole new range of volunteering opportunities!
Why should you volunteer?
Gain skills and experience.
Meet new people.
Develop your confidence.
Strengthen your CV.
Give back to your community.
Try new things.
Add to uni/college applications.
Make change happen.
It’s flexible to you & your needs.
Volunteering is fun!
news Contents AyrNorth,Annbank,Braehead, Craigie,Dalmilling,Lochside, Mossblown,Tarbolton, Wallacetown,Whitletts p2 Alloway,AyrSouth,AyrTown Centre,Belmont,Castlehill,Coylton,
Heathfield,Monkton,NewtonNorth,
Barassie,Dundonald,Loans,
Crosshill,Dunure,Fisherton,
Ballantrae,Barr,Barrhill,Colmonell,
Pinwherry.............................................p16 SouthAyrshire...................................p19 Spotlight
opportunities
1 Visit www.southayrshirelifeline.org to search for local volunteering opportunities.
Volunteering
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Prestwick,Symington.....................p10
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Scottish Charity Number: SCO28234
E: enquiries@ifdas.net
T: 01292 521164
W: www.rivergarden.scot
Volunteer Board Trustee Member
• Attend Board Meetings and Sub-Committee meetings as required
• Give priority to the interests of the Centre
• Act with due care and diligence
• Ensure the charity operates within its charitable purpose
NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS volunteer with
All our voluntary roles are supported: people come first.
You don’t need specific skills for many of our roles. All we ask for is enthusiasm and a willingness to get involved.
2 Email volunteer@vasa.scot for more information about volunteering.
Cafe Volunteer Wanted!
Ayr North, Annbank, Braehead, Craigie, Dalmilling, Lochside, Mossblown, Tarbolton, Wallacetown, Whitletts
Serving Customers - Washing UpBaking - Cooking - Retail
and support Ayrshire families info@ayrhousingaidcentre.com 7 York Street, Ayr, KA8 8AN 01292 288111
3 Contact VASA on 0800 4320510 or 01292 432661 for more info about volunteering. EventVolunteer SchoolProgramme Volunteer GroupVolunteer Paul Algeo 07494 264 103 palgeo@churchofscotland.org.uk St. Quivox Church Dalmilling Road Ayr KA8 0PG North Ayr TheGither Project Community, Together General Volunteer Participating at Events Helping Maintain Public Spaces Supporting TCC Members Contact Matthew McColm social@tarboltoncc.co.uk Assist the South Ayrshire Ranger Service tackle a variety of conservation tasks to improve the environment & biodiversity in South Ayrshire's blue & green spaces. Drinks & biscuits provided, please bring lunch & suitable outdoor clothing. ranger.service@south-ayrshire.gov.uk DATE TIME VENUE Every second Wednesday Between 10:30 to 2pm Rozelle Lodge 149, Monument Rd Ayr KA7 4NQ South Ayrshire Ranger Service YOU WE WANT VOLUNTEERWITHUS MENTORYOUNGPEOPLE ACCESSOPPORTUNITIES LOCALCOMMUNITY www.sea-cadets.org/ayr ayrseacadets@gmail.com CONTACT
Information Centre allow us the privilege to strive
provide relief for our elderly community, especially those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardshiporotherdisadvantage.
07790 929864 wheels-in-motion.org
Wheels in Motion is a Christian Charity set up to help support vulnerable people such the homeless those struggling with addictions throughout Ayrshire, by providing shelter, food and companionship.
We rely on the help of the many volunteers who give their time and their talents to us freely. We always need dedicated and reliable volunteers that can help out and new volunteers are always welcome.
4 Visit www.southayrshirelifeline.org to search for local volunteering opportunities. 5, Crown Street, Ayr KA8 8BY Shop Volunteers Needed 01292 265304 ageconcernayr@gmail.com ageconcernayr.co.uk
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Volunteer Bus Driver Needed
WearelookingforpresenterstojoinusattheAyrHospital Radio.StateoftheartequipmentbroadcastingmusictoAyr Hospitalandonlinetoreachlistenersallovertheworld.
Noexperiencenecessaryastrainingwillbeprovidedbuta loveofmusicandgoodconversationarekeyrequirements. Presenterscanusetheirownmusicorplayfromour databaseinthestudio.
Alloway, Ayr South, Ayr Town Centre, Belmont, Castlehill, Coylton, Doonfoot, Forehill, Holmston, Kincaidston 5 Contact VASA on 0800 4320510 or 01292 432661 for more info about volunteering.
working
Find us on our socials
If you enjoy
with young people and want to gain experience, come volunteer with us.
Laura Harrison Laura Harrison ahrwithlaura@gmail.com ahrwithlaura@gmail.com
Volunteer Radio Presenters
6 Visit www.southayrshirelifeline.org to search for local volunteering opportunities.
7 Email volunteer@vasa.scot for more information about volunteering. ShopVolunteer cancerresearchuk.org volunteeropportunities@cancer.org.uk 124,HighStreet, AyrKA71PR Ask for an application in store 01292264205 clare.scott@mariecurie.org.uk 07753267396 mariecurie.org.uk HighStreet,Ayr Retail Volunteer Volunteers aged 14+ Friendly & cheerful personalities 2 to 3 hours a week Doyouwantto knowmore about volunteering? SCAN CALL 0800 432 0510 0800 432 0510 volunteer@ vasa.scot EMAIL
Do you enjoy making a difference in people's lives? Volunteer as
Food
There are lots of different ways that you can help. Most of our volunteers come along for a couple of hours a week in the evening and help children with activities.
Volunteering with BB is very flexible, if you can only help out once a month, or even once a year at the annual camp then we are happy to welcome you.
Debra is the national charity that funds research and healthcare to support individuals and families affected by Epidermolysis Bullosa. Debra focuses its work in two areas: We fund pioneering research to find effective treatments and ultimately, a cure for EB. We provide care and support to improve the quality of life for individuals and families living with EB.
Contact VASA on 0800 4320510 or 01292 432661 for more info about volunteering. The Book & Bun 50 Newmarket Street, Ayr KA7 1LR Email or call for an app i t t i A friendly approachable nature Honest & trustworthy Minimum of 3.5hrs a week All training provided Angela McWhinnie
Pantry
Assistant
stuar 07709 715545
WHAT DO VOLUNTEERS DO?
61 High Street, Ayr 01292 289 588 ayr@debra.org.uk
Volunteer
Shop
9 Visit www.southayrshirelifeline.org to search for local volunteering opportunities. Shop Volunteering Opportunities High Street, Ayr, KA7 1QL Our shops are at the heart of local communities raising vital funds for our fight against homelessness and bad housing - and they’re powered by our volunteers! Danielle Mullins, 01292 262634 danielle _mullins@ shelter.org.uk Under 16s need consent, minimum age 14. Ayr Hospital, Dalmellington Road, Ayr, KA6 6PT If interested, contact Joan Wells 01292 614567 Tea bar volunteers Shop volunteers Newspaper delivery volunteers A Y R H O S P I T A L V O L U N T E E R S N E E D E D The service we provide is open to patients, visitors and staff
Heathfield, Monkton, Newton North, Prestwick, Symington 10 Email volunteer@vasa.scot for more information about volunteering. re centre volunteer ng assistant volunteer eer befriender g volunteer tion volunteer & social activities keeping volunteer ning volunteer volunteering Offering the community a taste of the volunteering experience We need help with: Queens Care Home Prestwick KA9 1QL care@sanctuary-housing.co.uk sanctuary-care.co.uk Registeryourinterest 01292 470 501 35MainStreet Prestwick KA91AD 01292471222 Relaxed shop management Develop new and existing skills Regular social activities Get references & work experience for CV Coffee & teas, biscuits & cake Inclusive and accessible shop & team Expenses paid prestwick7040@suerydercare.org Lead volunteer Back store volunteer Front of shop volunteer
CASEWORKER
You can help people in need by visiting, listening and talking to them, to work out the best ways to support them.
BRANCH SECRETARY
As the first point of contact for SSAFA in the area, you will play a crucial part in promoting SSAFA locally, organising local events and ensuring the smooth running of SSAFA across the divisions in your branch.
BRANCH FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR
Help us by creating a local fundraising plan, organising events and liaising with appropriate stakeholders, helping raise funds for SSAFA.
BRANCH FUNDRAISER
Help us raise funds by representing SSAFA at local fundraising events, providing a friendly and approachable service to potential donors.
MENTOR
Mentors provide support and guidance to individuals leaving the Armed Forces and beginning their civilian lives.
11 Contact VASA on 0800 4320510 or 01292 432661 for more info about volunteering.
Volunteering Opportunities
Main Street, Prestwick, KA9 1JS
shops
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homelessness and bad housing
01292 678 788 PrestwickShop@shelter.org.uk Under 16s need consent, minimum
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12 Visit www.southayrshirelifeline.org to search for local volunteering opportunities. Prestwick Oval Junior Parkrun prestwickovaljuniors@parkrun.com You could be organising the finish funnel, operating the timer, or scanning barcodes using the simple Virtual Volunteer app. If you really want to do something in particular, please let us know and we'll see what we can do. Every Sunday @ 9:30am Prestwick Oval, St Ninian’s Park, Prestwick, KA9 1SP Coffee&Chat Volunteer PioneerCafe, MonktonCommunity ChurchHall EveryThursday 11am-2pm 07983133596 Secretary Monkton Community Council monktoncommunitycouncil.chessck.co.uk aiden.mclean3@south-ayrshire.gov.uk The Prestwick Cluster offers sport and physical activity opportunities to young people and families in Prestwick. Weekday afternoons and evenings. Find out how you can help by becoming a volunteer. Aiden McLean Dance Leaders Coaching Leaders
Barassie, Dundonald, Loans, Muirhead, Troon 13 Email volunteer@vasa.scot for more information about volunteering. Friends VOLUNTEER AT DUNDONALD CASTLE & VISITOR CENTRE We are currently looking for volunteers to help us with our youth groups, running our cafe, and tour guides. All training will be provided for any volunteers. Whether you are looking for experience to add to your CV or have some time to spare and would like to support our charity, now is the time to get involved! 01563 851489 When? Where? What to bring? Every last Sunday of the month 2pm to 4pm from April to September and 10am to 12pm from October to March. Meet us at the notice-board opposite the car park KA10 7ER Ideally wear bramble and nettle-proof clothing. Sturdy waterproof footwear are also advised. Gloves and tools will be provided OFFULLARTON CharitySCO46018 ALOCALCHARITYDEDICATEDTOTHECAREOFFULLARTONWOODS,TROON, FORTHEBENEFITOFNATURE&PEOPLE. friendsoffullarton@gmail.com Fullarton Wood, Troon KA10 7ER Volunteer Drivers Needed Minimum age 25 01294 311887 irvineandtrooncancercare@yahoo.com
14 Contact VASA on 0800 4320510 or 01292 432661 for more info about volunteering. ShopVolunteer cancerresearchuk.org volunteeropportunities@cancer.org.uk 57,PortlandStreet,troonKA106AA aAskforan pplication instore 01292 318 772 info@lifeinloans.org https://lifeinloans.org
Crosshill, Dunure, Fisherton, Kirkmichael, Kirkoswald,
Minishant, Straiton,
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Maidens,
Setting Up Venue - Greeting Visitors Collecting Tickets café and shop volunteer Visit www.southayrshirelifeline.org to search for local volunteering opportunities. Be Involved Volunteer Discover the joy of growing fruit and vegetables, building and creating with members of the community garden, where everyone shares the work and the harvest ccfg.grow@gmail.com 07454 006509 Dailly Road Maybole KA19 7AU
MINIBUS DRIVER EVENT ORGANISER MATCH REPORTER PHYSIO/THERAPIST ASSISTANT
CARRICKRUGBY.CO.UK VOLUNTEER WITH CARRICK RUGBY CLUB lizadonaldson@btinternet.com
Maybole,
Turnberry VOLUNTEER WITH THE CARRICK CINEMA CLUB
VOLUNTEER DRIVER
CARRICKRUGBY@GMAIL.COM
Ballantrae, Barr, Barrhill, Colmonell, Dailly, Girvan, Lendalfoot, Pinmore, Pinwherry 16 Contact VASA on 0800 4320510 or 01292 432661 for more info about volunteering.
Visit www.southayrshirelifeline.org to search for local volunteering opportunities. 17 Girvan and South Carrick Community Action Network (CAN) Volunteer Drivers
you interested in becoming a volunteer driver? Do you enjoy driving and helping people? If you have your own vehicle and able to offer regular commitment, we are looking for volunteer drivers to help us transport people to their GP or hospital appointment. We pay your mileage expenses. comunityaction@btopenworld.com 01465714060 Office Volunteers
you interested in volunteering as an office volunteer?
a small charity we benefit from volunteers who give their time to help our organisation and the families we work with. 40, Dalrymple Street, Girvan SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT CREATOR VOLUNTEER MINIMUM AGE 16 SEND YOUR CV AND A SHORT STATEMENT ABOUT YOURSELF TO: INFO@ADVENTURECENTREFOREDUCATION.COM Val Scholfield 01465 710 077
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You can volunteer alone or team up with someone else, and there are always people on hand if you have any questions.
You don’t need any experience of parkrun, junior parkrun or of volunteering. There are a range of roles to choose from, and many of them can be combined with walking or running too.
18 Email volunteer@vasa.scot for more information about volunteering. Doyouwantto knowmoreabout volunteering? SCAN CALL 0800 0800 432 432 0510 0510 volunteer@ vasa.scot EMAIL
girvanprom@parkrun.com A free, weekly, timed 5k walk/jog/run at 9:30am every Saturday.
to all ages and abilities. timekeepers,finishtokens,barcodescanners, marshals,tailwalkers.....
Girvan Prom Parkrun Volunteers
Open
Girvan Prom Parkrun
South Ayrshire 121 9 Contact VASA on 0800 4320510 or 01292 432661 for more info about volunteering.
20 Visit www.southayrshirelifeline.org to search for local volunteering opportunities.
Volunteering with Ayrshire Rivers Trust
What you might be doing as a volunteer?
There may be availability to take part in electrofishing surveys during summer months.
Tree planting and native seed collection.
Assisting with our tree nursery.
Green engineering (installations and projects).
Jennifer Garland
jennifer@ayrshireriverstrust.org
01290 518130
ayrshireriverstrust.org
What are the benefits to volunteer with Ayrshire Rivers Trust?
It adds to your education from school to postgraduate
It promotes health and wellbeing
It increases social conscience
It makes you feel part of a community
It promotes inclusion
It encourages environmental benefit
21 Email volunteer@vasa.scot for
information
volunteering.
more
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22 Contact VASA on 0800 4320510 or 01292 432661 for more info about volunteering.
EqualFuturescreatesconnectionsforpeoplewithalearning disabilityorautismspectrumcondition. Youwillbenefitfromtrainingandongoingskills developmentandreceiveprofessionalsupportfromour tors.
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olunteering roles available with n informal chat, please email k or call 07787516597
nity Event Volunteer
What's in it for you Volunteer Befriender
volunteer.barnardos.org.uk
diane.morgan@barnardos.org.uk
Full induction and training. Regular supervision and support Out of pocket expenses agreed in advance. Other training opportunities relevant to the volunteer role. Access to the Barnardo’s internal vacancy listing. Other benefits: experience of working with children, young people and families; experience for your CV; supporting your local community; meeting new people; increasing self-confidence; feeling like you are making a difference; improving your health and wellbeing; and a chance to contribute to a worthwhile children’s charity.
23 Visit www.southayrshirelifeline.org to search for local volunteering opportunities.
volunteers’ mental health & wellbeing.
24 Email volunteer@vasa.scot for more information about volunteering.
We welcome applications from everyone, whether you feel able to help us on a regular basis, occasionally as a stand-in volunteer (such as when a member’s usual volunteer is unavailable due to illness or holiday), or even both.
There are several volunteer roles available within our Food Train Connects service.
Shopping Friend - doing weekly grocery shopping for an older person. Phone Friend – phoning an older person once a week for a friendly chat.
Befriender – visiting an older person at home once a week.
Shopping Companion – taking an older person out to do their grocery shopping.
Fundraiser – helping with fundraising or organising fundraising events. Leafleter – distributing leaflets or posters in your community.
Online Shopper – calling an older person to submit an online shop for them.
Telephone Supporter – calling lists of our members to check in on them.
Several of these roles require you to complete a PVG check. A head and shoulders photo is also required and on completing your application you will be asked to complete online induction and role training.
If any of these roles are of interest, we would love to have you on board. Please sign up and we will be in touch shortly.
foodtrainconnects.org.uk
connects@foodtrainconnects.org.uk
0800 783 7770
25 Contact VASA on 0800 4320510 or 01292 432661 for more info about volunteering.
fulltraining&support willbeprovided noformaleducation orexperiencerequired
Scottish Charity SCO29706 Reg Company SC24320
