Salary till June based on 14 hours per week: £10,029 per year
Salary from July based on 7 hours per week: £5,015 per year [flexibility needed, please see below*]
Working days will include Wednesdays once per month (our current community meal day) and ideally Tuesday morning for team meetings
Flexibility can be offered over Monday to Friday for the remainder of the hours
Govan Community Project provides a range of holistic services for people seeking asylum, refugees and vulnerable migrants in the Greater Govan area of Glasgow, including the provision of a monthly community meal.
You will be responsible for facilitating the delivery of our monthly community meals which we host at the Salvation Army hall opposite our Govan office. You will facilitate a group of chef volunteers to cook together in the hall’s kitchen to prepare a 3-course hot meal using fresh, healthy produce that is culturally appropriate for approximately 70 drop-in guests. You will liaise with other staff members and volunteers to coordinate the hall set-up and safe, hygienic organisation of the day (set-up, serving, and clearing-up). You will ensure the meals are a safe, inclusive, welcoming environment for members of the local community and encourage intercultural understanding and reduce social isolation.
*Our meals are currently on Wednesdays, 12.30pm-1.30pm, with the full day lasting 9am-4pm. Outwith meal weeks, you will liaise with the community chef volunteers to plan the menu and purchase ingredients. From July 2026, some flexibility will be required over working hours to meet the needs of the project - i.e. on weeks when meals run, you will likely need to work over 7 hours to buy ingredients/liaise with volunteers, on other weeks you will work less hours.
Our ideal candidate will have experience of working and/or volunteering with vulnerable people and those going through the asylum process, and an awareness of trauma-informed practice. You will have experience of facilitating a group of community volunteer chefs, and understand the principles of social justice, empowerment and integration issues. Alongside confidence in budgeting and monitoring and evaluation methods, you will have excellent time management and interpersonal skills.
This is a great opportunity to join a vibrant, dedicated team working in a diverse community.
Govan Community Project is committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are and we welcome applications from individuals with a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, who have the relevant skills for the role advertised.
We particularly welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of the UK Asylum/Immigration system. We are proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network (ebeemployment.org.uk), which aims to increase representation of people with lived experience in the charitable sector. Please feel free to use information and resources at ebeemployment.org.uk/ebe which may help in preparing your job application.
For informal enquiries regarding the posts, please contact Claire Low, Community Team Manager by email: claire@govancommunityproject.org.uk
Could you be part of something different? We have a rewarding opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of children and families affected by imprisonment.
The aim of this new post is to establish a sustainable project providing activities and support to address isolation, stigma, and unmet pastoral needs, offering consistent relationships, practical support, and safe spaces for connection. This reflects the congregation’s commitment to justice, compassion, and care for those who are often overlooked.
You will bring your experience of working with and relating to children and families along with involvement in project work. Your networking and relationship-building skills will allow you to develop the project with a collaboratively and positively.
It is an essential requirement of this role that the post-holder is a committed Christian with a live Church connection which is a Genuine Occupational Requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010.
It is essential you have the right to work in the UK before applying to work with us. You will be asked to provide proof of your eligibility to work and remain in the UK if you are invited to attend for an interview.
Spartans Community Foundation is a charity and social enterprise in North Edinburgh. We aspire to be a valued organisation that helps to improve the quality of people’s lives in a meaningful way, with love, compassion and dignity at the heart of our approach. We are Here for Good.
We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed Funding & Partnership Manager to join our Senior Management Team here at the Foundation. The successful candidate will be a key driver of the Spartans Community Foundation’s growth and impact, leading efforts to secure and manage financial resources and strategic partnerships.
The role will ensure all funding and partnership activities are strategically aligned with the Foundation’s vision and values, maximising both community impact and organisational sustainability. This is a high-impact role for a proactive, relationship-focused professional passionate about empowering communities and creating lasting change.
Borders Community Action (BCA) is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Third Sector Employability Lead to strengthen employability pathways across the Scottish Borders and champion the vital role of the Third Sector in achieving positive employment outcomes.
This role will support volunteers, organisations, and partners by developing coordinated employability activity, enhancing sector capacity and promoting volunteering as a key route into employment.
The postholder will work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, contribute to strategic employability planning and ensure the Third Sector’s voice and impact are recognised locally and nationally.
Could you be part of something different? We have a rewarding opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of individuals and communities in the Parish of Uist and Barra, which covers the southern part of the beautiful Scottish islands of the Outer Hebrides.
This new post of Outreach and Pastoral Support Worker will aim help the church be outward looking, nurturing connections, raising awareness of what the church can offer and helping people to see it as a place of fellowship and support.
Through bringing your experience in working with church and community groups along with a strong understanding of mission in practice you will make connections with the community and engage them with the Gospel. This is alongside supporting the Minister and Congregation in the care and love for those in need of pastoral support.
This is a full-time role with the normal hours of work being 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE) within an agreed flexible/reactive working pattern. However, to accommodate the right candidate, there is the opportunity to reduce the overall FTE and instead have two part time roles.
It is essential you have the right to work in the UK before applying to work with us. You will be asked to provide proof of your eligibility to work and remain in the UK if you are invited to attend for an interview.
JOIN OUR BOARD: Become a Driving Force Trustee
Could YOU be the Driving Force for our community?
About The Driving Force
For20 years, The Driving Force has been a lifeline for cancer patients in Denny, Bonnybridge and Banknock. We provideFREE transportto vital treatment appointments for those who need it most.
Our Impact:
Every journey we provide is one more chance for someone to access the treatment that could save their life.Now we need more strategic leaders to help us drive our mission forward.
Why Become a Trustee?
Being a trustee isn't just about attending meetings – it's about making a real difference at a strategic level. You'll help shape the future of a charity that directly saves lives in your community.
What You'll Gain:
·Personal satisfaction of creating strategic community impact
·Development of governance and leadership skills
·Networking with other passionate community leaders
·Insight into charity sector operations and best practices
·The knowledge that your decisions help cancer patients access life-saving treatment
·Being part of something meaningful beyond your day job
What is a Trustee?
In simple terms:Trustees are the guardians of our charity – ensuring we stay true to our mission of helping cancer patients access treatment while managing our resources responsibly and planning for sustainable growth.
The legal bit:Trustees have overall control of a charity and are responsible for making sure it's doing what it was set up to do. They exercise their powers and duties with care, always acting in the charity's best interests, ensuring compliance with charity law and our governing document.
You'll be part of a supportive boardworking collaboratively to govern The Driving Force effectively.
Time Commitment
We respect that trustees are volunteers with busy lives. Here's what we ask:
Core Commitment:
Total time: approximately 15-20 hours per year
Flexibility:We schedule meetings with trustees' availability in mind. If you can't make a meeting, we just ask for advance notice.
Additional Involvement (Optional):Some trustees choose to get involved in specific projects, sub-committees, or events – but this is entirely voluntary.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work in our transport office in Cumnock as a Finance and Admin assistant. The post holder will be responsible for overseeing all accounts and payroll functions in our busy office. Sound experience working in sage accounts and payroll is essential.
As The Belmont Cinema enters the next phase of its development, supported by funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, we are seeking to appoint an experienced Heritage Project Manager to help deliver this exciting stage of the project.
Further details about the role and the project can be found below or on our website
Boom! Community Arts are currently seeking new volunteers to join our Board of Trustees.
In line with our new 2026-2029 strategy, and following a skills audit of the current board, we would be particularly interested to talk to those with any of the following skills & experience:
In addition, experience of comms, data management/data protection, finance, and a connection to North Glasgow would also be of value.
About Boom!
Boom! is a small charity working primarily in the North of Glasgow, delivering community art workshops and engaging in local events. Our mission, to“engage with communities to deliver creative, exciting, and accessible arts projects that enrich lives and strengthen communities”is underpinned by our values: Creativity, Working Together, Respect, Fun, and Quality.
We engage a small pool of freelance artists to deliver this work, which currently centres around three regular workshop strands (for both adults and young people), and participation in community events. Our freelance administrative staff (total 0.6 FTE) work to support delivery, fundraise, and contribute to our drive to develop new earned income streams.
About our Board
Our existing Board of four are committed, engaged, and have been with the charity since its inception in 2017; we recognise the need for, and welcome, fresh eyes and perspectives. As a small charity which has grown organically and with an eye toward sustainability, we are at a key point in our development as we seek to grow the reach and capacity of the organisation.
Expected commitment
Board meetings take place either in-person in North Glasgow or online, four times per year, and board members also contribute to or oversee other ongoing areas of work including finance, policy and strategy development, safeguarding, and project ideation. Our Chair is regularly an Elf in our annual Santa’s Saunter.
We hope that any potential candidates could commit to a 2-3 year term, and could be involved in progressing pieces of work between board meetings.
Help Shape the Future of a Community Anchor Organisation
Healthy and Active in East Kilbride is entering an exciting new phase of development with the launch of our 10-year Strategic Plan (2026–2035).
We are looking for a Business Development Manager who can help strengthen our sustainability, build partnerships, and support the long-term growth of a well-established community organisation.
For 23 years, we have supported local people to improve their health, wellbeing, independence and connection to the community. What began as a Shopmobility service has grown into a wide-ranging organisation delivering programmes in health and wellbeing, community engagement, and green health.
About the Role
This is a strategic, development-focused role rather than a front-line service role.
Key Responsibilities:
You will work closely with the Chief Executive and Board of Directors to ensure the organisation remains resilient, responsive, and impactful.
About You
We are looking for someone with:
You will be values-driven, proactive, and motivated by making a meaningful difference in communities. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse experiences.
Why Join Us?
Healthy and Active in East Kilbride offers:
About Healthy and Active in East Kilbride
Established in 2003, we are a community-led charity improving health, wellbeing, independence and inclusion across East Kilbride.
Our focus areas:
We work closely with local partners, statutory services, and networks to reduce inequalities and strengthen local communities.