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 »
Volunteer at our hearing aid care and maintenance drop-in clinics and support people who are hard of hearing to keep their NHS hearing-aids in good working order. Our volunteers will tell you how rewarding the role is; we make a big difference to the quality of life for the people attending our clinics. By keeping… 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 a volunteer to lead a volunteer group in the Dumfries area. This would suit someone who has confident management and people skills, who is creative and determination to support a worthy cause. The role is a fantastic way to reconnect with your town and meet the people who make up your… Read more »
Are you someone who would like to stay in shape, help save the planet and raise funds to save lives? Volunteering in your local furniture store warehouse could be the answer. We need Warehouse Volunteers to keep our stock moving from the van to the warehouse and sales floor, and back to the van for… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
SHAX supports local people in crisis through homelessness and/or poverty. We provide practical help to individuals and families facing hardship, to ensure that they are not without basic household essentials when moving to their new tenancy. To support our aims we run a busy furniture warehouse at Merrick House, The Crichton in Dumfries. Warehouse Assistant tasks are varied and… Read more »
Home-Start is a voluntary organisation in which volunteers offer regular support, friendship and practical help to young families under stress in their own homes helping to prevent family crisis or breakdown. Home-Start volunteers support families in the following way: Offering support, friendship and practical help. This might include help with budgeting, meal planning, attending appointments,… Read more »
In addition to the items on display the aviation museum has a vast collection of books, documents, uniforms and other historical items all stored in large hangers. The archivist will be part of a small team who are working on logging all the items which the museum own. If you have a love of history… Read more »
To keep exhibits in good order routine restoration and maintenance work is undertaken both on aircraft, the buildings and displays. If you have good basic DIY skills or a woodworking/engineering background this may be the role for you.
Do you like chatting to people, then volunteering at the Aviation museum could be the role for you. The role covers both the museum shop and cafe. As well as selling entry tickets volunteers, keep the shop neat, tidy and well stocked and sell souvenirs to visitors. Connected to the shop is a small cafe… 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
Preparing food, serving customers and cleaning up at the end of the evening
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 »
The treasurer looks after the Organisation’s accounts and has an overview of all financial dealings, reporting to the Board, and working closely with other Board members such as the Chairperson and the Secretary. Bump, Baby and Beyond could not function without handling money, so it goes without saying that this is a crucial role. Ideally,… Read more »
As Secretary, you are the head administrator for Bump, Baby and Beyond. Your remit is broad; as well as having an overview of the general running of the admin systems of the Organisation, you’ll provide a key customer service function, acting as a linchpin between internal and external stakeholders. You will also ensure the smooth… Read more »
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 donations or be on the shop floor, serving customers and putting stock out on sale. Whatever suits you! Best of all you’ll be raising vital funds to support… Read more »
Our Management Committee meet six times per year and are responsible for the strategic management of the Project.
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.
The purpose of this role is to help with light maintenance of the grounds and facilities at the Community Centre. Duties may include anything from cutting grass, maintaining flowerpots to cleaning up leaves in the car park. As well as some light maintenance jobs within the buildings, such as changing door locks, or moving items… Read more »
Dumfries and Galloway Mental Health Association is a long established successful local mental health charity, providing care, support and accommodation in the form of supported or residential to people across Dumfries and Galloway, who have been assessed as requiring our support. Supporting people who use our services to lead an improved quality of life, mental… Read more »
The Volunteer Befriender helps residents who feel isolated or unable to get out very easily on their own by giving time on a one to one basis to help a person maintain social contact, provide companionship and reduce loneliness and social isolation. Volunteer befrienders build a positive relationship with an individual and visit them on… Read more »
To help keep the museum clean and tidy for visitors. Volunteers receive free membership to the Robert Burns Ellisland Trust, which includes members only events and discounts on Ellisland merchandise.
Are you interested in history? Do you like Robert Burns? The Robert Burns Ellisland Trust is looking to recruit volunteer fundraisers to with a variety of fundraising events throughout the year. Volunteers receive free membership to the Robert Burns Ellisland Trust, which includes members only events and discounts on Ellisland merchandise.
The trust are looking to recruit a trustee to join the board. The trust would particularly welcome a new trustee with a legal background. The Robert Burns Ellisland Trust, a new trust formed in 2020 manages the house and farm as a museum and is supported by volunteers.
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 »
We are looking for a volunteer who is good at marketing and communication to help promote our international events. Celebrations include Chinese and Lunar New Year, International Women’s Day, Refugee Week, Black History Month and Interfaith Week. We also run weekly programmed activities.
The Teaching Assistant will support ESOL (English to speakers of other languages) classes and support learning in small groups both conversational and beginners English.
The support worker will work within the Dumfries and Galloway Multicultural Association shop on Dumfries High Street accompanying families and individuals (who are currently guests of Scotland) in need of clothing and toiletries. The role will include recording items gifted to those in need to help with stock control.
The shop assistant will work within the Dumfries and Galloway Multicultural Association shop on Dumfries High Street (formerly Debenhams). They will provide customer service; sorting, displaying and pricing goods; cashier duties at the till point.
We are looking for volunteers to help maintain our day centre’s garden. The ARC day centre is open Monday to Friday between 9am and 4pm.
Dumfries Men’s Shed is seeking to recruit part-time volunteer receptionists/clerical assistance to cover roughly 18 hours per week. Volunteers will undertake general reception duties including answering the phone, responding to emails and dealing with members both male and female. The opportunity can be divided into different shifts with volunteers either undertaking one day at a… Read more »
Assist with constructing sets as part of a team, including painting and making props, according to a design.
Designing sets for Guild of Players productions – four per year plus a pantomime, working with the show director and production director to agree requirements and overseeing set construction and dealing with any queries.
Serving alcoholic and soft drinks and coffees before shows and at the interval, taking cash and card payments, keeping the bar area clean and tidy and helping to prepare pre-ordered drinks.
The Front of House team’s role is to welcome patrons to the theatre and ensure everything runs smoothly in the auditorium and public areas. Duties include checking tickets, directing patrons to seats, selling ice cream at the interval, assisting with fire safety procedures and generally providing a good visitor experience for audience members.