The Crichton Trust is an innovative social enterprise based in the South of Scotland. We are looking to recruit up to four new Trustees to join us in leading The Crichton through our next exciting phase. We are looking for committed individuals to enhance the range of Trustee skills, as well as to consolidate existing… Read more »
Do you value your local park and green space? Do you want to see improvements there, and more people using it? Do you want to volunteer in your local community? If so, why not get together with your community to form a local friends group? ‘Friends of Parks’ groups work with local groups and our… Read more »
Trustees can undertake a wide range of roles but are mainly responsible for making the charity effective, providing overall direction and oversight. Trustees help make decisions and guide the charity to deliver the best possible service for the young people and the families we support. Being a trustee is very rewarding, giving many opportunities for… Read more »
Our website provides easily accessible information for anyone looking to find out more about the food bank. You will play a crucial role in being responsible for ensuring the pages remain up-to-date, relevant, and engaging. Proactively liaising with food bank volunteers and staff on content. This role involves helping to promote the work of the… Read more »
We are looking to add to our pool of volunteers who deliver microwave ready meals to vulnerable people in the Dumfries area. Food leaves the Centre around 9am Monday to Friday. Use of a vehicle is essential. Fuel expenses covered. This role is subject to a PVG check.
Dumfries Hens’ Den is a place for women with additional support needs meet to have fun, socialise, learn new skills and get information. They meet once a week on Monday at St John’s Church hall on Lover Walk, between 10.30 -12.30. This volunteering position is restricted to female applicants only, under Schedule 9 (part 1)… Read more »
The Tour Guide’s role is to deliver a memorable and enjoyable guided tour of the theatre, including backstage areas. The key duties are: • Lead visitors around all areas of the theatre through a 1-hour long guided tour • Follow the script, (there are currently 2 different scripts ; one focussing on Robert Burns and… Read more »
The At Home Service is one of our vital services that we offer at Food Train – a charity organisation which supports and assists local older people. The At Home Service aims to assist older people with different jobs around the home, from changing a light bulb or hoovering, to assembling small pieces of furniture… Read more »
Food Train is a registered charity and voluntary organisation which supports and assists older people in the community. The grocery shopping and delivery service is one of the vital services we offer in Dumfries. We are looking for dedicated volunteers to assist with the delivery of the groceries. We currently deliver food shopping on Tuesdays,… Read more »
Here at the Dumfriesshire Foodbank we would like to welcome committed individuals who can offer their time and make a difference in their local community. Whether you have a little or a lot of time, please get in touch and make that valuable contribution to the smooth running of the charity. From sorting and weighing… Read more »
Nest Nurturing Futures is an outdoor focused learning group that aims to bring children and adults alike out into the outdoors We are looking for volunteers between the ages of 14-25 to help us run occasional workshops, a weekly play session, and special events promoting health and wellbeing. In return we can offer Outdoor first… Read more »
This is an opportunity to become involved in the foundation and development of a new Home-Start charity in Dumfries. Home-Start is an organisation whose volunteers offer regular support, friendship and practical help to young families under stress in their own homes, or as groups, and helping to prevent family crisis or breakdown. More information is… Read more »