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Board Trustees - Highland Community Care Forum (HCCF)
Highland Community Care Forum (HCCF) is a vibrant and growing charity committed to supporting unpaid Carers across Highland. Our mission is to support Carers in...
Thursday Green Gym Volunteer
Step into the great outdoors and improve your health and the environment. A weekly session of practical work in the Forest. Green Gym volunteers are at the ve...
Sunday Green Gym
The Sunday Green Gym is a new group much smaller that the Thursday group and we are concentrating on maintaining and improving the forest environment for plant...
Volunteer driver
Driving a few hours per week in one of our three branded cars to take elderly adults to doctor, dentist or day-care appointments in Inverness.
Walk Leader
Part of a team leading one of our 11 weekly group health walks in Inverness and in locations around the inner Moray Firth area.
Publicity assistants
Distributing leaflets and posters to raise awareness of our charities various services including community transport and group health walks.
Minibus assistants
A non driving role assisting small groups of elderly people during our monthly out ‘n’ about afternoon tea minibus trips to seaside cafes and garden centres
Photographer
Occasional volunteer required to take photographs or video of our various health walks and activities to help us promote the availability of those services to t...
Nordic Walking
Volunteers to support a Nordic walking group in Inverness that supports people living with Parkinson’s Disease
Volunteer Befriender – Nairn
We are looking for friendly individuals to join us as Volunteer Befrienders, providing support to people living locally who are blind or have a visual impairmen...
Volunteer Befriender - Golspie
Volunteer Befriender - Brora
We are looking for friendly individuals to join us as volunteers, providing support to our client’s living in Brora who are blind or have a visual impairment. W...
Volunteer Driver - Caithness & Sutherland
We are looking for friendly individuals to join us as Volunteer Drivers to support to people living in Caithness and Sutherland who are blind or have a visual i...
Volunteer Team Worker
Support and have fun with children and young people who have a learning or physical disability or any other additional support needs. Be willing to participate ...
Peer Support Volunteer - Bipolar
We would like to meet people who live with bipolar disorder and who have reached the point that they are managing their bipolar well. If you would like to spen...
Information Management Volunteer
Ensuring that we keep accurate information on services, events and projects throughout the Third Sector (charities, community groups, social enterprises etc.)...
Befriender
Our Helping Hands Befrienders offer supportive, reliable relationships to people affected by social isolation or advancing illness, helping them to cope and imp...
Hospital Transport Driver
The hospital transport service assists residents of the community council areas of Ardgour, Sunart, Morvern, Acharacle and West Ardnamurchan to attend NHS Highl...
Community Car Scheme Driver
Driver needed to help get people to and from the doctor, nurse, hairdresser, social events or just to visit a friend.
Assisted Shopper
To help assist people to do their shopping.
Volunteer Support Workers - Face to Face Support - Nairn
We are looking to recruit volunteer support workers to support adults and young people in the Hive outreach centre in Nairn where we offer a safe, non-judgement...
Volunteer Support Workers - Face to Face Support - Tain
We are looking to recruit volunteer support workers to support adults and young people in the Hive outreach centre in Tain where we offer a safe, non-judgementa...
Volunteer Textline Support Workers - Highland & Moray -Nightshifts
We are looking to recruit volunteer textline support workers to provide support to adults and young people via our digital text based services. Location - once ...
Volunteer Fundraisers - Highland & Moray
As a volunteer fundraiser with Mikeysline, you will be helping us to raise awareness of our services and mental health and suicide prevention in your local comm...
General Adviser
As a General Adviser you will have an interesting, varied and rewarding role giving advice on a range of topics including benefits, housing, debt, family issues...
Receptionist/Administrator
As a Receptionist/Administrator with CAB you will be the first point of contact for clients and others getting in touch with the bureau. This be over the phone...
Ness Islands Railway Volunteer
Ness Islands Railway is a 7 ¼ inches gauge miniature train. Our locomotives take passengers on an exciting journey over ½ mile long, bound to delight children a...
Retail Volunteer - Alness Shop
Our shops help fund Hospice care in the Highlands. Retail volunteers work as part of team with the Shop Manager to keep the shop open and to generate income fro...
Retail Volunteer - Aviemore Shop
Retail Volunteer - Dornoch Shop
Retail Volunteer - Fort William Shop
Retail Volunteer - Grantown Shop
Retail Volunteer - Harbour Road, Inverness
Retail Volunteer - Falcon Square, Inverness
Retail Volunteer - Nairn Shop
Retail Volunteer - Portree
Retail Volunteer - Tain Shop
Retail Volunteer - Thurso Shop
Retail Volunteer - Wick Shop
Warehouse Volunteer
Donated goods arrive at the warehouse to be sorted and made ready to be distributed to the shops by a group of volunteers. The warehouse is also the hub of our...
Helping Hands Volunteer
Our Helping Hands Befrienders offer supportive, reliable relationships to people affected by advancing illness, helping them to cope and improve their well-bein...
Family Worker Assistant
Assisting the family support workers of Little Fishes to facilitate their parent/baby and parent/toddler group sessions. This will involve setting up play equi...
Inverness, Nairn and district Branch Team Leader,
At Cats Protection we help thousands of cats and kittens each year thanks to our dedicated and passionate volunteer groups. We have over 250 branches across the...
Telephone Befriender
To make contact via telephone with a person(s) with whom you have been matched on the agreed regular weekly pattern. To give the person(s) some social interacti...
Victim Support Scotland Volunteer (positions in many different areas of Highland & Islands)
Our volunteers provide emotional support, practical help, information and guidance through the criminal justice system. We aim to empower people who have who ha...
Helper
There are lots of different ways that you can help. We work with boys and girls from all backgrounds and of all faiths, and with those with no faith. Most of ou...
Volunteer Delivery Driver
ILM Highland are looking for someone who can drive a 3.5 ton Luton box van. The post would involve driving and delivering white goods within a 30 mile radius of...
Volunteering at Dandelion's Inverness Festival 2022
Closing date for applications - 17:00 29/07/22 Dandelion will host a family friendly, three-day free festival in Northern Meeting Park - Inverness on 2nd - 4...
Generalist Adviser
The average time given to volunteering each week is six hours. The role of a Citizens Advice Bureau adviser is very varied. Some of the things advisers do in ...
Activities volunteer
To support Reach4Reality staff to run small group outdoor activities for example canoeing, trail biking, archery.
Call companion
As a call companion, you will make regular telephone calls to an older person experiencing loneliness and isolation. These calls provide a lifeline of friendshi...
Tea party group coordinator
Our tea party group coordinators are a vital part of the Re-engage team. Tea parties provide a lifeline of friendship for our older people, and the regular, ...
Tea party host
Our tea party hosts are a vital part of the Re-engage team. Tea parties provide a lifeline of friendship for our older people, and the regular, warm, friendl...
Tea party driver
Our tea party drivers are a vital part of the Re-engage team. Tea parties provide a lifeline of friendship for our older people, and the regular, warm, frien...
Sighted Guide for walkers
Could you provide 1:1 sighted guide support to help a blind walker attend our Dingwall group on a weekly basis.
Author event venue assistants (November 2022)
As part of Book Week Scotland in November, Partnerships for Wellbeing is staging an author event entitled Books for a Better Life. We need a few volunteers to h...
Crafters
Mikeysline would welcome the opportunity to connect with people who enjoy craft making, knitting, crocheting, painting, jewellery making and so on as a hobby, w...
Panel Practice Advisor
Panel Practice Advisors are responsible for selecting and recommending Panel Members for appointment. They also regularly observe Panel Members within children'...
General ground maintenance
Helping to cut grass, keep down weeds on the pathways. Basic path maintenance and clearing up.
General Assistant at Open days
To assist Trustees during open days and other functions
Volunteer Advocate
Advocacy Highland is looking for volunteer Advocates to empower people to speak up and be involved in decisions that affect their lives. We support: • People ...
Volunteer Advocacy Champion
Advocacy Highland is looking for individuals with experience of using Advocacy to help support and champion our service.
Advocacy Highland is looking for volunteer Advocates to empower people to speak up and be involved in decisions that affect their lives. We support: • People wi...
Tool Repair and Maintenance Technician
Clachworks runs a tool library which will allows members of the public to access a variety of tools at an affordable cost. This extends the life of the tools, m...
PAT Tester
Clachworks is opening a tool library which will allow members of the public to access a variety of tools at an affordable cost. This will also extend the life o...
Event Volunteer - Loch Ness 24
We are excited to be part of Loch Ness 24 on Friday 26th August - Sunday 28th August and we are looking for volunteers to help the event. We have many different...
Netley Reception
As part of our front-line team, Netley Receptionists provide a warm, friendly and professional welcome to Hospice visitors and callers. We are looking for indi...
Banking and Finance Volunteer
This role will provide support to the main finance function within the Highland Hospice. This is a very busy office dealing with lots of our donations. If you...
Civilian Committee Members
We require a range of people willing to join and manage our Civilian Committee. Civilian Committees determine the running of the ATC from squadron level throug...
Squadron Staff
At Air Cadets, we constantly assess our past achievements, implement changes to meet the challenges of today and make plans for the future. And a huge part of t...
Advocacy Highland is looking for individuals with experience of using Advocacy to help support and champion our service. Tasks are all flexible depending on wh...
Woodworking Workshop Volunteer
To assist the Workshop Joiner to produce quality items for retail, care for tools and The Workshop
Volunteer Mentor
Give the gift of your time and become a volunteer mentor for young people. It could be life changing for you both! Would you like to support a young person o...
Activities Volunteer - Inverness
Connecting Young Carers (CYC) are looking for fun and enthusiastic volunteers to assist them with their weekly after-school group for young carers in Balloch, I...
Activities Volunteer - Alness
Connecting Young Carers (CYC) are looking for fun and enthusiastic volunteers to assist them with their after-school group for young carers in Alness at The Pla...
Activities Volunteers - Highland wide
Connecting Young Carers (CYC) are looking for fun and enthusiastic volunteers to join their team of Activities Volunteers supporting young carers across Highlan...
Carers Call Highland - Telephone Support
We are looking for volunteers to help us with a new project - Can you help? Carers Call Highland offers telephone support to unpaid Carers across Highland a...
Warehouse helpers/drivers - unit 8 Kendal Crescent Alness
The main requirement of this role is to support the delivery of surplus food to front line charities across the Highlands from our new warehouse in Alness. That...
To work with clients,, meet usually weekly and support them through vulnerable or crisis periods in their lives, to support people to reach their goals, maybe p...
Group Facilitator
To facilitate the organising and running of small groups
Gardener
To tend and develop Lochaber Hope's Garden of Hope, keep it tidy, encourage community members to be involved.
Trustee/Board Member
Partnerships for Wellbeing is an Inverness based charity (established in 2004) providing wellbeing services that include Group Health Walks, Community Transport...
intandem is a Scotland’s national mentoring programme, offering mentoring on a regular basis to children and young people involved in the care system, specifica...
LGOWIT Boccia Volunteer - Strathpeffer
We are looking for people to help run our weekend Boccia groups in Wick and Strathpeffer. These groups run once a month on a Saturday for 1 - 1 1/2 hours. Exact...
LGOWIT Boccia Volunteer - Wick
Dingwall - Carers Group Volunteer
We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to help us with the running of Dingwall Carers Group to support unpaid Carers in the local area. For...
Events Volunteer - Highland wide
We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to help at various Connecting Carers events throughout the year. This might suit someone who hasn't vol...
Volunteer Adviser
Volunteer adviser main role: To help provide effective and efficient advice to members of the public. What might you be doing? • Interviewing clients • ...
Lucky2BHere Are Looking For Volunteers
Opportunity to become a trainer in ELS or First Aid and volunteer at different events and run training courses for communities. Please contact Aisa McInnes ...
Macmillan Buddy (Telephone and Community)
At Macmillan we give people with cancer everything we’ve got. Are you a good listener and clear communicator? Then we would love you to join our team as a Macm...
Volunteer Counsellors- Highland wide
Connecting Carers are looking for volunteer counsellors to help us enhance and expand our Counselling Service for unpaid Carers across Highland. Our support to...
Retail Volunteer
We urgently need outgoing, communicative volunteers to support our Carsegate Charity Shops. If you're comfortable around people, enjoy the social aspect of work...
St Columba's Episcopal Church, Are looking for a volunteer Treasurer
To act as Vestry Treasurer for a small church. Duties include: the prompt payment of all accounts and the keeping of financial records; the presentation to t...
HTSI & Community Justice Service Volunteer
At Cafe 1668 we are setting up a new project - we are looking for volunteers to buddy individuals on Community Payback Orders who will fulfil their hours in the...
Delivery Driver
Help us to deliver catering, prepared by the young people we work with, to offices in and around Inverness. The role will involve driving the Artysans van. ...
Community Support Services Volunteer - Area-wide
Community Support Services Volunteers support people who have had one of our conditions to develop autonomy and confidence in self-management, enabling them to ...
Volunteer
To help deliver a hot meal programme to the people of Hilton (Inverness) and the surrounding areas. The programme will run every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday...
Children's Book Club Volunteer - Wonder Book Club
An after school book club for local primary school children on Wednesdays from 3:30pm to 4:30pm at 9-11 Kenneth Street. Volunteers are expected to help set-up p...
Volunteer Minibus Drivers
Volunteers to drive our escorted children to and from activities. Mainly evenings during term time but extended hours during school holidays and weekend
Cairngorms Rare Plants and Wild Connections Project Volunteers
The Rare Plants and Wild Connections Project is an NLHF funded nature restoration programme focused on rare-pinewood flowers, meadows, fungi, and mountaintops. ...
Festival assistant
We urgently need help for all roles during our festival weekends from 24th-26th February and 4th-6th March. Duties range from welcoming the public at the door, ...
Fundraising Volunteer
Befrienders Highland Limited are a small charity, founded in 1993, to support people with mental ill health who are lonely and isolated in our community. Servic...
Museum Reception Volunteer
To open up the museum and/or close it down at the days end. To provide a warm welcome to the museum to all visitors. To provide information about the local ar...
The role of a Citizens Advice Bureau adviser is very varied. Here’s some more information on some of the things advisers do in the Citizens Advice Bureua: In...
Community Champion
Ross and Cromarty CAB provides information, advice, support and representation services to anyone who lives or works in the area and aims to be as inclusive and...
Clinical Volunteer
Our Health Challenge & Siblings Camps are magical places where campers take part in fun activities including Sports and Games, Drama, Arts and Crafts and Disco...
Activity Leader
Join our activity team to run some fantastic sessions that have been planned by our activity team and will be taught to you so that you can confidently run them...
Camp Team Mate
If you are looking for an amazing and rewarding experience where you can make a real difference in young people’s lives, whilst developing your skills in commun...
Branch Secretary
This is a key role involving administration and coordinating people. As the first point of contact for SSAFA in the area you will play a crucial part in promot...
Caseworker
Caseworkers visit clients to work out what type of help they need. Next, they find the right sources of support and arrange for clients to access it. This might...
Community Lead Volunteer (Scotland Highlands and Islands Telephone Group)
RNIB are looking for someone who can help with facilitation of the CC Scot Highlands and Islands Telephone Group. As such the ideal volunteer would be looking t...
Connections for Life Volunteer
As part of the RAF Association, our Connections Volunteers offer the vital connection and support our beneficiaries need. In this role, you will make a real dif...
Case Worker
A Caseworker is someone who carries out work for the Royal Air Force Association on a voluntary basis by gathering information, asking questions and completing ...
Non-Executive Director (Finance
It is a time of growth and development at Assistance Dogs Scotland CiC, and with the demand for our service we are looking for a new Director to join us with a ...
Fundraising co-ordinator
We are looking for a fundraising co-ordinator, reporting to the CEO. This post will have some responsibility for the expansion of fundraising activities to supp...
SEALL Chair
SEALL, one of Scotland’s foremost rural arts organisations, is looking for a Chair to lead its board of directors. The successful candidate will play a leading ...
SWAN Scotland Group facilitator - Skye & Lochalsh
Swan are looking for a volunteer to help facilitate a meet up group for autistic women. This is a chance for autistic women to have a chat and offer each other ...
Tool Librarian
Clachworks runs a Tool Library currently located in Telford Retail Park on Carsegate Road, Inverness. Members of the public borrow various tools for a small ye...
Charity Shop Volunteer
Join the team at your local shop and make a real difference to people living with dementia by volunteering at your local Alzheimer Scotland shop. We are look...
Impact volunteer
Impact volunteers help us to evaluate our work so that we can understand the impact of our services. This can involve interviewing older people or asking them t...
Shop Volunteer
As a Retail Volunteer you will learn all about what goes into making our fantastic shop thrive. You can keep busy in the stockroom sorting and checking donation...
Counselling Care Skye & Lochalsh Board Members
Are you interested in helping adults; children and young people, living in Skye and Lochalsh, to improve their mental health and wellbeing? If so, please consi...
Therapeutic Activity Volunteer
Would you like to volunteer and hour or two per month to help us facilitate community activities in Nairn for people living with dementia and their families and...
Funding Researcher/Bid Writer
We urgently require a person with prior experience of identifying potential funding avenues and writing funding applications to help us secure funds for our Too...
Pets as Therapy Skye & Lochalsh
Pets As Therapy Volunteers are dedicated pet owners who give up their spare time to help others. Along with their dog or cat, volunteers visit all types of esta...