Voluntary Opportunities: Scotland South
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Please remember to contact only the organisation or person mentioned in the ASK section and please mention that you saw the advert with CJS.
Explanation of the headings here.
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: 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
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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: 6 x Volunteer Sheep Lookers
BE4: 10-05-2024
IV:
LOC: South Lanarkshire
PAY:
FOR: Scottish Wildlife Trust
Come and help us monitor our conservation grazing flock at our Cander Moss reserve near Kirkmuirhill, South Lanarkshire. As part of good animal husbandry we are looking for volunteers to provide a daily check on our flock and to report any issues. Opportunities are flexible and will take up to 1 hour per visit. BUT You should be available for one shift per week. Own transport, some basic fitness and commitment to the project are the most important aspects. ASK Please see volunteer page of our website for more details: https://c-js.co.uk/3yPwNhW
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.