Scotland North voluntary vacancies: Highland, Moray, Aberdeenshire, Perth and Kinross, Angus, Argyll and Bute, Stirling, Dundee, Fife, Clackmannanshire, Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland

JOB: District Volunteer
BE4: N/A
IV: --
LOC: Opportunities across Scotland
PAY: Training, garden visits
FOR: Scotland's Gardens Scheme

Our District Volunteers help our District Organisers and Garden Openers to open private gardens to the public for charity. This is a varied role that includes helping at gardens with admissions, teas, signage and car parking on the day of the opening, as well as publicity beforehand. It's a great opportunity to support different charities, build new relationships, develop your gardening knowledge and visit beautiful gardens. We offer training and support, regional meetings and the opportunity to attend our National Conference. 2-4 hpw. Please contact Kate Allan 0131 226 3714 info@scotlandsgardens.org https://scotlandsgardens.org/our-volunteers/

JOB: Wider Countryside Butterfly Survey
BE4: Ongoing
IV: --
LOC: UK
PAY: Training
FOR: Butterfly Conservation

Walk pre-selected survey sites in your area and record butterflies twice between July and August. You will need to survey independently and have butterfly identification skills. An information pack and support is provided. Time: 2 days per year. For info visit the scheme website or contact Rachael Conway at rconway@butterfly-conservation.org

JOB: Community Advocate
BE4: 01-11-2024
IV: --
LOC: UK Wide
PAY: Expenses are paid. Full training provided.
FOR: The Vegan Society

Are you a passionate vegan, over 18 and UK based? We have an ever-growing Community Network of vegans just like you, who have a passion to volunteer and promote veganism where they live. Every month, our Network choose from a range of outreach tasks. These could include town centre stalls, writing to a councillor or MP, sharing our campaigns on social media or contacting local businesses. You're in control of how much or how little you do. We also provide our volunteers with leaflets, banners and workshops so that they are equipped to make the biggest impact possible. Time: Around two days a month to carry out actions, and this is usually spread out across the month. Apply: https://c-js.co.uk/3ur7wvz

JOB: Marine Engagement Internship
BE4: N / A
IV: --
LOC: Lamlash, Isle of Arran
PAY: stipend incld.
FOR: Community of Arran Seabed Trust

Do you have the skills and enthusiasm to help COAST at their Discovery Centre on the shores of Arran’s community-led No Take Zone and Marine Protected Area? We are seeking full-time volunteers to assist with the running of the Discovery Centre during our busy seasonal period. Main duties. The volunteer will focus on meeting and greeting locals and tourists to the Discovery Centre, involving them with our marine environment and community in various ways. You will ensure visitors have the warmest welcome to our centre and experience a positive visitor experience. First and foremost, this role is Front of House at the Discovery Centre, greeting people, answering questions and managing purchases/bookings. Where possible and as need dictates, we will seek your assistance with shore scrambles, citizen science trips on-board our boat COAST Explorer, community events, research activities and snorkelling sessions among other duties to assist the charity. Time: minimum 4 weeks, consecutive. Full details here.

JOB: Volunteering opportunities at Loch of the Lowes
BE4: Ongoing recruitment
IV: --
LOC: Loch of the Lowes, Dunkeld
PAY: Some help with travel expenses possible
FOR: Scottish Wildlife Trust

Help us during the busy upcoming osprey & visitor season by volunteering at our Loch of the Lowes visitor centre. We have 3 different flexible roles available which can be amended to suit your particular skills: visitor centre assistant, guide in the hide and reserve maintenance assistants. We are looking to create a “pool” of available volunteers. Volunteers are particularly welcome at weekends and Bank Holidays. Commitment of around 2-3 hours per visit preferred. Public engagement roles would best suit those willing to communicate with visitors of all ages, experience and abilities. Please see our website for more details: https://c-js.co.uk/48nG5kG

JOB: EPIC Volunteer Officer Role
BE4: 26-07-2024
IV: --
LOC: Clackmannanshire
PAY: Training and support specific to the role; reasonable travel expenses; PPE; opportunities to build skills, knowledge and practical experience.
FOR: The Conservation Volunteers (TCV)

If you wish to explore a career in the conservation sector and are passionate about people and greenspaces, becoming a Volunteer Officer on our EPIC project might be just for you. The VO position gives you practical experience of supporting groups of volunteers and leading projects to improve green spaces. Additional training and support suitable to the role is provided while a Senior Project Officer oversees your development and training. Opportunities to shadow and learn from other members of staff within TCV Scotland are also encouraged. If you would like to support our EPIC volunteers in their practical conservation activities across Clackmannanshire, we’d love to hear from you. We run sessions to maintain and develop our path network as well as enhancing our greenspaces for wildlife and supporting community groups across the Wee County. Time: Regular, flexible 1 or 2 day a week commitment. To find out more information, please contact Clare.Johnstone@tcv.org.uk or call 07818 511658.

JOB: District Volunteers
BE4: 30-09-2024
IV:
LOC: All across Scotland
PAY: Training, garden visits
FOR: Scotland's Gardens Scheme

Our District Volunteers help our District Organisers and Garden Openers to open private gardens to the public for charity. This is a varied role that includes helping at gardens with admissions, refreshments, signage and car parking on the day of the opening, as well as publicity beforehand. It's a great opportunity to support different charities, build new relationships, develop your gardening knowledge and visit beautiful gardens. We offer training and support, regional meetings and the opportunity to attend our National Conference. The busiest time of the year for garden openings is May - August but there are openings every day of the year. 2-4 hours per week. Please contact Kate Allan. 0131 2263714 info@scotlandsgardens.org https://scotlandsgardens.org/our-volunteers/.

JOB: Schools Volunteer
BE4: 26-07-2024
IV:
LOC:
PAY: Training and travel expenses
FOR: Sustrans Scotland

I Bike is a successful project delivered by Sustrans, enabling more people to choose cycling, walking and wheeling instead of the car. As a volunteer, you would support your I Bike Officer with outdoor activities for pupils at local schools. You might be helping with led walks and bike rides, scooter sessions, safety checking bikes, teaching beginner cyclists and more. You don’t need any cycling experience; we’re looking for people who enjoy being outside and helping children and young people to learn new skills and become more active. We currently operate I Bike in Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen*, Dumfries*, Edinburgh & Lothians, East Dunbartonshire, Fort William and Perth*. *In these areas we also have volunteering opportunities with adults cycling and walking groups. You will receive mentoring and training and please talk to us about any specific requirements we can help you with in order to enable you to volunteer. Please contact Annie Cousins, ibikevolunteering@sustrans.org.uk or apply online at https://www.sustrans.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer.

JOB: Outdoor Education Assistant
BE4: 23-06-2024
IV:
LOC: Falkirk / Stirlingshire
PAY: Training & expenses provided.
FOR: Under the Trees

We are Under the Trees, an outdoor education charity based near Falkirk, Scotland. We are looking for people who want to get involved in outdoor education and working with children on play-based activities. We aim to provide an enriching volunteering experience and we offer our volunteers in-house training, incentives, personal development plans and a dedicated Volunteer Development Officer to assist you during your time with us. We work on-site in locations around the Falkirk and Stirling areas, such as Muiravonside Country Park and Callendar Park. Our Outdoor Education Assistant role is varied and includes helping our experienced staff to deliver play, school, weekend events and birthday parties. It's a great opportunity to develop new outdoor learning and 'Play Ranger' skills, including designing and delivering outdoor activities for all ages. Time: 4-8+ hours a month. Please contact Fraser McMillan, fraser@underthetrees.co.uk 07305051749.

JOB: BDS Youth Panel
BE4: 05-05-2024
IV: --
LOC: Britain
PAY: BDS membership, mentoring, expenses and more
FOR: British Dragonfly Society

We are excited to be launching our first Youth Panel and applications are now open. We hope to inspire young people to join the team and help influence our work. We want to connect these young people with our dragonfly hotspots so they may have the opportunity to volunteer and connect with their local wetlands. We are looking for young people who are passionate about insects (especially dragonflies!) and wetlands, who want to join a small charity and have a big impact for dragonfly conservation! You should apply if you: Are between 16 and 24; Are passionate about nature (don’t worry you don’t need to know everything about dragonflies!); Enjoy being a part of a team; Can commit to attending online meetings; Want to inspire other young people to connect with dragonflies. Full details can be found here.