Volunteering Opportunities
To view a selection of current local volunteering opportunities click here
If you would like to register a volunteering opportunity on the national database, VBay, please click here and complete and return the form to vsg@vsgwl.org or return by post.
All of the volunteering opportunities in West Lothian are available to view through the national database which you can find by clicking here
The Larder – Volunteers required, Livingston
The Larder is a new voluntary organisation helping the most marginalised and disadvantaged young people in our communities to change their lives.
Volunteers required to establish a training centre,click on the link below if you’re interested.
For more information have a look at the Larder Advert- IT Volunteers
Advice Shop
The Advice Shop are looking for volunteers to help them review their customer service and tell them what they’re doing well, as well as the things they’re not?Could you spare an hour of your time either once or every few months? We’re looking for a team of volunteers who would like to be involved. Feedback would be during office hours in Bathgate on a day and time that suits you and travel expenses will be reimbursed.Contact the Gateway to pass on your details. vsg@vsgwl.org
Community Driver Project
Click above for more information
FREE TRAINING FOR VOLUNTEER DRIVERS
The Community Driver Project funded by West Lothian Council is run in partnership with Lothian Community Transport Services and offers volunteer drivers MiDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) training to a national standard; a MiDAS certificate (valid for 4 years) is awarded to volunteers on successful completion of the course.
Volunteer drivers receiving fire and evacuation training
Further free training in First Aid, Fire and Evacuation, and the Passenger Assistant Training Scheme are also available to MiDAS drivers
For entry to one of the monthly training courses volunteers must be over 21 and under 70 years ofage, have 2 or more years driving experience and have a D1 qualification on his/her driving license.
ANYONE WHO PASSED A DRIVING TEST BEFORE 1ST JANUARY 1997 WOULD AUTOMATICALLY HAVE THIS D1 QUALIFICATION.
Outreach Volunteer Project
Outreach volunteers deliver books, large print and talking books to people, mainly elderly, in West Lothian who are no longer able to visit their local library because of frailty, illness or disability. Volunteers are encouraged to spend a little time during their visit for a chat or perhaps a cup of tea since many people who receive this service have very few visitors and no family nearby. Visiting times can be flexible but take place during daylight hours. Volunteers are required to complete a disclosure form.
This service is free to West Lothian residents. Outreach volunteers take books, talking books and talking books to people who are no longer able to visit their local library because of frailty, illness or disability. Application forms are available from VSG (Tel. 01506 650111)
Schools Mentor Training
Volunteers Mentors having completed their mentor traini
Volunteers Mentors having completed their mentor traini
Voluntary Sector Gateway West Lothian, in partnership with West Lothian Council’s “More Choices, More Chances” team, is running a year long pilot project for 14 to 19 year olds who are recognised as under-achieving at school or, in the case of the 16 to 19 age group, unsuccessful in finding employment. The focus of the pilot will be to provide trained Volunteer Mentors to work with individuals for at least two hours per week.
As a Volunteer Mentor you will be trained and supported throughout the pilot year. Training will take place at the Voluntary Sector Gateway in Bathgate from 6pm to 9pm over two evenings. Soon after you complete your training you will be matched to a young person who will have read your profile and asked to meet with you. All the young people, like you, will have volunteered to participate in the Mentoring Programme.
If you would like to get involved in this project, contact Maureen Mancini or James Penman on 01506-650111 or Email maureen.mancini@vsgwl.org (Note – No training planned until September 2011)
If you are interested in volunteering please e-mail jenny.caseby@vsgwl.org or james.penman@vsgwl.org
You can also call Voluntary Sector Gateway on 01506 650111
Breast Cancer Care
Click above for detailed description of role
Volunteer for some green exercise with BTCV
Click above for more information
Food Train have a number of Volunteer Opportunities in West Lothian
The Food Train is a registered charity and voluntary organisation providing a vital grocery shopping delivery and home support service to older people living in West Lothian . The ultimate objective of our organisation is to support local older people to live independently at home.
Volunteer in the Rest of the UK
England
N Ireland
http://www.volunteering-ni.org/grants/vbi.asp
Wales
http://www.volunteering-wales.net
Volunteer Overseas
Xchange Scotland is a youth-led charity that has been set up to provide affordable international volunteer opportunities. We are part of established worldwide networks which offer over 1300 projects every year, ranging from 2-4 weeks. For only £200 plus travel, you could be helping organise an intercultural festival in Morocco, or even planting trees in Japan. We are sure there is a project out there for you!
For the more adventurous, we also offer long term volunteer opportunities. Working in a European charity for 1-12 months and receiving full funding, this is an amazing chance to learn new skills and experience new cultures! You have to be aged 18-30 to participate in this programme.
Interested? For more details visit www.xchangescotland.org , or alternatively email us on info@xchangescotland.org and we will get back to you!
http://www.goalltheway.to/newzealand/from_uk-ireland/
http://www.volunteering.org.uk/volunteer/overseas.htm
http://www.timebank.org.uk/givetime/overseas.htm
WORLDEXCHANGE
WORLDEXCHANGE is committed to supporting the social, economic and spiritual development of villages and local urban communities in the developing world. We do this through our three core programmes: International Volunteer programme, Scottish volunteer programme, Visit and Exchange programme.
http://www.worldexchange.org.uk/SCWE_home.html
BHAGAVAT EDUCATIONAL TRUST
For unemployed young people aged 18 to 30, who are unemployed, with troubled backgrounds and no direction in their life
This is a ‘Leonardo Da Vinci’ project of Bhagavat Educational Trust – a life changing experience, which will boost their self esteem and change their attitude to life no end.
- Two weeks in Bulgaria working in favour of orphanages and marginalised children.
- Fully funded by the EU – all expenses paid.
For more information tel 01172 309903 or visit the website.
Open World
Open World are a registered Non Profit Organization, located at Sivakasi (Near the famous temple city Madurai) , Tamil Nadu .It’s the deep Hindu South of India. Our vision is to help the disabled children and women in need to improve their standard of life and their economy. We are offering volunteering opportunities to the Gap year students and professionals in various fields.
http://www.openworld.webs.com/
UNA Exchange
UNA Exchange organises international volunteer projects in over 50 countries worldwide for between 2 weeks and 12 months.
InterVol
Whether you’re looking for a career break or a new job, finishing school or university, wanting to develop your skills or to develop the world, challenging yourself or just making the most of a trip overseas – InterVol gives you the inspiration, information and impartial advice you need to discover your perfect volunteering opportunity overseas.
NIDOS
Network of International Development Organisations in Scotland (NIDOS) is a network of 52 Scottish-based organisations which promotes the exchange of experience, ideas and information for more effective workingin International Development- Some offer volunteering opportunities
http://www.nidos.org.uk/nidosmemlinks.asp
Challenges Worldwide
Challenges Worldwide is a Scottish based International Development Organisation that matches motivatedand skilled individuals to focused short term volunteer placements overseas.
PLATFORM2
Platform 2 is an opportunity to volunteer in a developing country and then come back and creatively express their experiences in the UK – FREE.
