Background information: Toe Poke CIC is a unique Dumfries based Social Enterprise, which celebrates Scottish Football. Toe Poke Community Interest Company trades in football themed clothing and merchandise, to raise funds for grassroots clubs in Dumfries. The formal community interest company statement is that; The company’s activities will provide benefit to young football players and… Read more »
Background information: Toe Poke CIC is a unique Dumfries based Social Enterprise, which celebrates Scottish Football. Toe Poke Community Interest Company trades in football themed clothing and merchandise, to raise funds for grassroots clubs in Dumfries. The formal community interest company statement is that; The company’s activities will provide benefit to young football players and… Read more »
Supporting community centre events and activities. For example, weekly Bingo or occasional music events. Supporting with promotion of the Centre and its activities. May choose to be a key holder of the Centre and open / close the Centre as required for occasional bookings or contractor access. To support the Board Officers with any specific… Read more »
We are looking for people to help support our community garden in Closeburn. We grow, fruit, vegetables and flowers which we distribute to the the community free of charge. We also hold gardening sessions for the local primary school and a young peoples gardening club. We are happy to welcome volunteers who would like to… Read more »
Our community garden is run entirely by volunteers; we grow fruit, vegetables and flowers which we distribute free of charge to the local community. We also hold gardening sessions for our local primary school and run a young gardeners club. The garden also holds community events and has an outdoor kitchen with pizza oven and… Read more »
Following a very successful International Street Food festival last year, we are launching a new Community Interest Company to make this an annual event. We want to demonstrate how much our area benefits from having people of different backgrounds and cultures enrich our society. The festival is a mix of community groups whom we help… Read more »
There are various roles in the Donation Centre, either on the shop floor, in the back of shop or being a van drivers assistant. You can work with furniture, jewellery, clothing, bric-a-brac or media items etc. This may not be an opportunity for you, but why not come along and have a taster session to… Read more »
To maintain the grounds of Dumfries YMCA. Role may include planting bedding plants, weeding, lawn cutting. All round aspects of garden work/maintenance to ensure the grounds are looking good and welcoming to staff and visitors
Serve the public, maintain cleanliness of shop, stock rotation.
Welcome visitors to the cafe. Prepare food and drinks. Serve and clear tables and other duties to ensure the smooth running of the Supper Club
As a Trustee, you and your fellow Trustees on the Board have the ultimate responsibility for running Bump, Baby and Beyond – for its property, finances and the employment of any staff or volunteers. Although you can delegate some of your authority to staff or other volunteers, you can never delegate your responsibility. The role… Read more »
Treasurer for busy Community Centre to keep accounts and attend monthly committee meetings. There will be some cash handling but the majority of transactions will be online. The volunteer will also produce yearly accounts in October.
Assist our online team with cleaning, researching and photographing items ready to list for sale. Also the packing of items once sold. If you feel you are able to do some or all of these duties, we would love you to be part of our team.
To sort through clothing donations and separate those suitable for sale and those to go for recycling.
We are looking for a new Treasurer to join our board. This is a voluntary position for somebody committed to supporting the local community. The role involves: • Overseeing the financial health of the organisation • Being observant, and willing to ask questions • Presenting financial reports, raising issues and answering questions at regular meetings… Read more »
Stranraer Credit Union is a financial co-operative owned by members. Volunteers carry out the day-to-day operations of the business. The role includes cash handling, customer service, basic numeracy and administrative skills. Currently the credit union office is open Tuesday and Friday 12pm to 3pm. It is hoped that with sufficient volunteers the office can… Read more »
Being part of a team of staff delivering good customer service to the people who use our services. Job roles include:- • Promoting our shops to the local community • Selecting, preparing and pricing donated clothes, homewares, accessories, games etc in line with shop guidelines. • Replenishing stock • Operating a till • Working with… Read more »
Preparation of food and drinks, serve customers, cash handling, cleaning tasks, any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the café. Suitable volunteers will have good communication skills, a flexible approach to working and will be a team player.
The Volunteer community and assistant hosts role will include welcoming visitors and supporting guests by listening and encouraging conversation around interests and hobbies this may include a singing and strumming group. You will also signpost to appropriate professional organisations as and when necessary and invite guests and visitors to share in a simple time of… Read more »
Treasurer for Whithorn Community Centre. We currently have a bookkeeper to do the accounts but require a treasurer to sit on the committee to work with the bookkeeper. Having experience of being a trustee or committee member would be advantageous but not essential. This opportunity requires good basic numeracy and literacy skills. Building is fully… Read more »
The assistant will deliver FoodShares to addresses in Kirkconnel, Kelloholm, and Sanquhar on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday around lunchtimes.
We are looking for volunteers to help our charity shop. Helping sort donated goods, displaying items and serving customers. Volunteers are required for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 10am and 2pm.
We are looking for volunteers to help develop our garden project. The project operates on Wednesdays between 10am and 2pm.
To assist in the Reuse Shop, serving customers, sorting donations, pricing and displaying items for sale, helping to organise deliveries and collections.