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Volunteering

The possibilities for volunteering are endless!

You could help out a charity, take part in conservation work, befriend an isolated person, or help others to learn something new.

And if you volunteer you're likely to:

  • Meet new people
  • Feel good
  • Learn something new
  • Do something you enjoy
  • Make a valuable contribution to your community
  • Improve your job prospects and employability

Below are just some examples of the way you can help out in the local area. You can find out more about volunteering in East Renfrewshire through your local Voluntary Action branch.

Special Constables

As a special constable, you'll work alongside regular officers and hold similar powers, a uniform and receive comprehensive training. Your responsibilities will include forging strong partnerships in the community, patrolling our streets, preventing crime and interacting with all kinds of people.

The job is diverse but demanding, so you could be doing anything from policing a football match to assisting at a road accident.

Most special constables at Strathclyde Police work at least four hours a week, which is arranged to suit their lifestyle.

Visit the Strathclyde Police recruitment pages  where you’ll find more details and can download an application form. Alternatively call 01355 566352 or e-mail

Adult Literacy Tutors

The East Renfrewshire Council Adult Literacies team help adults who want to improve their reading, writing and numbers skills. Full training is given. Further details can be found here.

Email:
Address: East Renfrewshire Council, Adult Opportunities, Adult Literacies, Capelrig House, Capelrig Road, Newton Mearns, G77 6NH
Tel: 0141 577 3536


Volunteer Computing tutors in libraries

Local libraries are always on the lookout for friendly, patient individuals to teach Basic and Beyond the Basics computer classes, why not pass on your skills to other people? Full training is given.

Contact the Libraries Learning Team on 0141 577 4992 for more information.


Women’s Royal Voluntary Service (WRVS)

The WRVS works in partnership with the local authority or NHS trust to be the prime provider of volunteer care in the community. Emergency, Hospital, Food, Community and Welfare Services are provided.

Examples of volunteer work in hospitals include flower arranging in wards, running shops/cafes, providing a library service, reception and guiding services.

In the community, WRVS run Meals on Wheels services for the elderly and housebound, Books on Wheels, a Stroke Club and a Social Driving Scheme, providing door to door transport for people who find some journeys difficult.

WRVS also support young soldiers both at home and abroad by providing recreation clubs and a listening ear.

Find out more on the WRVS website, get in touch through Voluntary Action or contact your local branch:

Tel: 0141 638 9914
Address: Eastwood House, Rouken Glen Road, Giffnock G46 7JZ

You’ll also get ideas from these websites:

Direct.gov - Volunteering
Learn about how to become a volunteer a nd find volunteer work.

ProjectScotland
ProjectScotland offers young people full-time placements with non-profit organisations.
Email:
Tel: 08458 4 16 2 25

Volunteer Scotland
A gateway to volunteering for all ages.