Our Coordinator represents Stirling Street Pastors and supports the promotion, management and co-ordination of the initiative in Stirling.

Reporting to a Board of Trustees the Coordinator’s key duties will be to:

• Organise and manage the rotas
• Provide leadership to our volunteers
• Organise volunteer recruitment and training
• Manage the patrol base, and monitor and order equipment/street supplies
• Promote and develop relationships with churches, the Council, Police and other key stakeholders
• Identify funding opportunities and apply, where appropriate
• Be our liaison with Ascension Trust (AT) and Ascension Trust Scotland (ATS)

The post holder must:

• be a Christian with an active relationship with a local church
• subscribe to the Street Pastors core values and ethos
• be trained or willing to train as a Street Pastor volunteer and participate in a patrol rota

We offer:

• a salary of £15,000 p.a. for 18 hours a week
• a degree of flexibility over working arrangements
• an employer pension contribution of 3%

“Are you looking for a new challenge which will directly improve a community? Do you want a job with responsibility to plan and execute projects with lasting impact? Are you self-motivated? Adept at sourcing funding opportunities? Able to motivate others and focused on driving delivery? We have the opportunity you’ve been looking for!

The Kilmadock Development Trust (KDT) has secured funding for a Project Officer 2 years on a part-time basis for two days a week/ 14 hours a week.

We are looking for someone with relevant qualifications and experience to work with the KDT, involving engagement with the local Community Council, the Community, external stakeholders and funders on community projects. Initially this will involve completing some projects that have been started and are at various stages. Also identifying funding streams to allow major community projects to progress. The suitable candidate should be able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication, excellent interpersonal, presentation and IT skills. They will be proactive, able to work on their own initiative, provide reports and plans working strategically. Salary £14,560 per annum, position will be based from the Centre, but homeworking will be considered as appropriate. The position requires someone educated to degree level and/or previous experience in these areas.

We are seeking a Family Support Worker (0.6 FTE) to join our team. This post will support the delivery of the Forth Valley Family Support Service. This includes delivering community-based services that specifically address the needs of families affected by alcohol and drugs.

The post-holder will be responsible for delivering a range of family support services which address the specific needs of families and support groups, including evidence-based interventions, with the assistance and support of the Senior/Family Support Development Officer – Forth Valley. This includes facilitating family support groups and working with individuals on a one-to-one basis; providing advocacy to support groups and individual family members, and actively promoting family recovery and family inclusive practice.

The post has a Forth Valley wide remit and will involve significant travel throughout the region and some to our offices in Glasgow. It is expected that the post holder will be required to work some evenings and occasional weekends. This post will be part of Scottish Families’ staff team and be supervised by the Senior/Family Support Development Officer – Forth Valley.

We are seeking applicants who are educated to HNC level, vocational qualification (level 3) or relevant professional qualification; have experience of direct client work, group work, direct work with families and understanding of the voluntary sector; with knowledge of issues affecting families affected by substance use. Candidates should be able to effectively and sensitively advocate for others, with strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.

Are you someone who enjoys a varied workload and who is passionate about promoting recovery? The role of Recovery Development Worker ensures a focus on building and strengthening visible recovery within and across communities. You may have lived experience of recovery or have skills and experience in a similar role. This role requires energy, enthusiasm and adaptability across the 7-day working week. Some evening and weekend work is critical to our operational delivery. The role demands a solution focused and strengths-based approach when working with all Recovery Scotland stakeholders.

About the job

The Recovery Development Worker is suited to an individual with "lived" and/or “learned” experience of recovery from problematic substance use or addictive behaviours, such as problem gambling, or someone who has been directly affected by another person’s substance use or addictive behaviours.

This experience of recovery and resilience can instil hope and is a powerful example within recovery communities. Individuals with lived experience of substance use must be at least 24 months free from problematic substance use and not engaging with services.

The post holder will be required to join the PVG scheme.

About you

You will be someone who thrives in a small, enthusiastic, and committed team. Your experience and skills of promoting recovery can be evidenced and you are adaptable, can use your initiative and be confident with autonomous working. Using your lived experience or work experience you foster positive and trusting relationships and you can demonstrate a focus on recovery and resilience. You will have excellent organisational and self-motivation skills. You are committed to developing your skills further and passionate about lifelong learning.

You will be dedicated and compassionate when working with the Recovery Scotland team and with community members, families, volunteers, and external partners.

About Recovery Scotland

Recovery Scotland is a charity working with local and national partners to support and promote recovery from substance use by ensuring lived experience is visible, included and represented. We work with communities supporting a wide range of recovery focused activities and educational opportunities. We work within local and national guidelines promoting resilience and recovery with individuals, families, and communities.

Our work champions community membership, volunteering, self-management, and personal and professional development.

About Us

The Gate Charity exists to relieve poverty and hardship across Clackmannanshire, promote environmental sustainability, and build resilient, inclusive communities. Every day, we support individuals and families facing poverty, food insecurity, and social isolation, providing both immediate relief and long-term solutions that benefit people.

Our work is delivered through a wide range of initiatives, including foodbanks, community larders, mobile hot food van, soup pot, café Xtra, charity shop, community café and a school uniform club.

At the heart of everything we do are our over 90 dedicated volunteers, who are essential to delivering our services and creating a thriving community hub. We are deeply committed to supporting our volunteers to develop skills, confidence, and leadership, while making a tangible, lasting difference in the lives of local people.

Role Purpose

The Volunteer & Learning Coordinator will lead and develop our volunteer programme, ensuring volunteers have a meaningful, skills-enhancing experience. This role combines volunteer coordination, learning, and engagement with a proactive community presence to attract and support volunteers from many backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities

Volunteer Engagement & Coordination

• Actively seek and recruit volunteers by being present in the community, workplaces, and other networks relevant to our mission
• Recruit, onboard, and support volunteers across programmes in an approachable and empathetic manner
• Match volunteers to roles that align with their interests, skills, life experiences and development goals
• Build an inclusive, motivated volunteer group

Learning & Skills Development

• Design and deliver onboarding and ongoing training
• Create volunteer learning pathways
• Support volunteers to develop transferable skills, such as organisational skills, leadership, life skills, communication and employability
• Implement mentoring, peer learning, and reflective practice

Progression & Leadership

• Identify and nurture volunteers
• Support volunteers pursuing further training, paid roles, or governance opportunities
• Collaborate with project leads to embed volunteer engagement and satisfaction into service delivery

Quality & Impact

• Gather feedback and monitor learning outcomes, volunteer satisfaction, and retention
• Analyse engagement data to improve volunteer experiences and programme impact continuously

Collaboration & Culture

• Work closely with staff and community partners to integrate volunteers as valued contributors
• Champion a culture of learning, growth, shared ownership, friendship and inclusivity
• Represent the charity externally to attract volunteers and raise the profile of volunteer opportunities
• Demonstrate empathy and approachability in all volunteer and community interactions

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience in coordinating or supporting volunteers or community programmes, with a people-centred, empathetic approach
• Experience in designing or delivering learning, training, or facilitation
• Strong interpersonal skills: coaching, motivating, and empowering others
• Ability to balance administrative coordination with development
• Commitment to the charity’s mission and values

Desirable

• Background in community development, education, or L&D
• Experienced in measuring volunteer engagement and learning outcomes
• Experienced in working for a charity or values-driven organisation

The Canmore Trust (SC051511) is a suicide prevention and postvention charity with big aims and a big heart. We work with individuals, communities, workplaces, schools, colleges and universities touched by suicide to support those in need. We train those impacted by suicide to become “experienced friends” – people who have developed the skills to walk with others on the journey of suicide grief.

What we are looking for…

We are looking to appoint an experienced Business Support Assistant. You will support The Canmore Trust team with administration and operational tasks including event planning. This role is based in our Stirling office but will allow for some hybrid working. The post is available to start immediately.

Embracing difference, leading change

Are you looking for your next step in your social care career? Are you a dynamic leader who thrives on building strong relationships, adapting to new challenges, and bringing out the best in others? If you're passionate about coaching and developing teams to grow and succeed together, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact.

Join our friendly and dedicated team as Senior Autism Practitioner in our South West area with services across: Carluke, Biggar and Lanark.

Across our South West Area Services, we support 48 autistic adults across several welcoming locations. Our care is tailored to each person’s needs, including Housing Support, residential care, and transitional assessment services. You’ll be joining a warm, dedicated team that’s passionate about making a real difference and always looking for ways to grow and improve.

About the Role

As the Senior Autism Practitioner, you’ll ensure the successful delivery of each person’s service across our South West Services. Leading a team of dedicated Autism Practitioners, you will inspire them to provide a consistent, high-quality support service to autistic people. You will coach and mentor them to ensure they perform to the best of their ability.

Using your outstanding communication skills, you’ll collaborate closely with families, agencies and multi-disciplinary teams to implement and further develop support plans designed to help individuals succeed in their day-to-day lives.

Actively involving yourself in the recruitment process, you will always be on the lookout for talented individuals who could make the team even stronger.

This is a superb opportunity to gather experience of a different role, to undertake additional training and lead a hard-working team to success.

About You

To be considered for this diverse role, you must have:

• Experience gained within a supervisory and/or management role within social care
• Demonstrated experience in supporting autistic people
• Experience coaching and mentoring colleagues
• A health and social care qualification, or the willingness to gain an SVQ Level 4 in health & social care and Leadership and Management for Care Services (LMC) qualification provided by the organisation
• A good level of IT literacy, including MS Word and Excel
• A Full UK Driving License.
• Able to work a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends and support with regular on-call support. This can be discussed further at interview.

Scottish Autism offers you:

We are proud to offer a comprehensive colleague benefits package which includes a competitive salary and a personalised learning pathway for all. We keep it simple with 3 pay points which you progress at your pace as you develop.

• 32 days holiday pro rata (which increases with your length of service)
• Sector leading training from day one, including fully funded support to complete your necessary SVQ
• Non-contributory life assurance scheme
• Workplace Pension (Employer matched up to 9%)
• Discount platform
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Find out more about our comprehensive benefits package

This post is subject to a PVG Disclosure check. All new employees must have applied to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 3 months of starting in post and be registered within 6 months. Scottish Autism cover all the costs of PVG membership and SSSC Registration for employees.

Valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities is at the heart of our vision, mission, and values.

About Volunteer Scotland

Volunteer Scotland is the leadership organisation in Scotland to support volunteering, and a key player in delivering the ambitions set out in Scotland’s Volunteering Action Plan. We also provide disclosure checks to the voluntary sector in Scotland.

Our Vision is to create a nation of volunteers, strengthening Scotland’s communities.

Scotland, more than ever, needs us all to share in the nation’s common good. We exist to help make a difference to this through volunteering in communities across Scotland.

We are recognised for our knowledge, expertise and authority on how to support excellent volunteer practice and experiences for everyone. We are delivering a fresh vision and 5 year strategy which will guide us over the next few years – the strategy is ambitious, sets out our distinct contribution to the sector, and seeks to offer fresh, innovative and appealing services for members and non-members alike. You can be part of the trustee team to support delivery of our ambitions.

The Opportunity

Volunteer Scotland have exciting and rewarding opportunities for up to 4 Trustees to join our Board.

Our Board of Trustees provides strategic direction, accountability and support

to the organisation through efficient, effective and accountable governance. If you can contribute well-founded views on current, emerging and future volunteering issues then we want to hear from you.

The Role of Trustee

The role of Trustee is to support the organisation in achieving its overall aims and objectives and ensure that the policy and practices of the organisation are robust, in keeping with its aims and as a minimum meet the legal and financial requirements of a charitable organisation.

While we appreciate that no single Board member can have all of these, we are particularly interested in applications from individuals with the following backgrounds, skills, knowledge and experience:

• Digital/cyber
• Environmental/Sustainability
• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
• Finance/Accounting
• Fund raising/Income generation

Becoming a Trustee offers great opportunities to network and influence the future of volunteering at all levels throughout Scotland and further afield. Previous trustee experience is not essential, and you will be provided with a full induction, mentoring support and development opportunities in your role.

Volunteer Scotland is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes

applications from all backgrounds and sections of the community as we wish to reflect the diverse communities we serve.

Why work with Town Break Dementia Support

Town Break Dementia Support is a vibrant, values-led organisation with over 30 years’ experience supporting people to live well with dementia across Forth Valley.

Our work is grounded in strong relationships, community connection and genuinely person-led support.

We are committed to being an inclusive, fair and supportive employer. We welcome applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, including those with lived experience of dementia. Career changers, students and people returning to work are warmly encouraged to apply.

We invest in our people. You will be supported to grow your skills, confidence and experience while doing work that makes a real difference.

Read more here: townbreak.org

Role Overview

As Dementia Support Coordinator, you will play a central role in coordinating and delivering Town Break’s community-based services, including Town Break at Home and group activities across Forth Valley.

You will act as a key point of contact for people living with dementia and their unpaid carers, coordinating personalised support, facilitating meaningful activities and working closely with partners across health, social care and the third sector.

This is a varied, people-focused role that combines coordination, relationship-building and hands-on support.

About Town Break at Home

Town Break at Home operates Monday to Friday within Forth Valley. The service offers personalised one-to-one support, either at home or out in the community.

Support is shaped around each person’s strengths, interests and goals. This may include social outings, creative activities, gentle physical activity or simply time and space to connect. Frequency of support is agreed through an initial conversation and review process.

From September 2026 and initially for three years

Due to the expiry of the term of office of the current Chair, COSCA (Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland) needs a new Chair to provide strategic direction and governance.

As Scotland’s professional body for counselling and psychotherapy, COSCA aims to advance and support all forms of counselling, psychotherapy, and the use of counselling skills, build confidence in counselling and psychotherapy and protect the public in its use of services.

The Chair will be a facilitator, a diplomat, a communicator, a coach, a leader and a listener. The Chair will:

• attend and chair Board meetings (4 per annum)
• provide leadership and guide the members of the Board to set overall policy and targets and monitor outcomes
• understand the voluntary sector, governance of a charity, charity law and the funding of charities
• be committed to the advancement of counselling and psychotherapy and enthusiasm for COSCA’s work
• be a strategic thinker, be able to communicate well and work collaboratively with colleagues and the Chief Executive
• be willing to devote time and effort to the organisation and represent COSCA where appropriate.

Out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed.