VOLUNTEER WITH US!
Come, join us and make a difference in our wonderful community. We offer a wide selection of volunteering roles that are flexible and fun. You do not need to have volunteered before. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​To start all you need is an ability to talk to people, good listening skills, a non-judgemental attitude and show care and compassion for others.
Current Opportunities
Courtyard Collective
Charity Shop
Shop Lead
Welcome customers, support volunteers and act as an ambassador for the organisation's charitable purposes. Be the lead volunteer within the shop, keeping good communications with staff team.
Shop Assistant
Provide a warm welcome to customers, help with enquiries and be a friendly face for our charity.
​Assist the lead volunteer within the Charity Shop on any given shift you are signed up for.
Shop Sorter
Assist with sorting donated items. Assess condition of items; freshen garments by pressing, steaming and/or de-bobbling; price, and hang on sale rail ready to move to shop floor.
Befriending & Islanders!
Islanders! Bletherer/Cheerer Upper
Help ensure our event attendees feel at home and comfortable.
Help them to converse and socialise so they feel included and valued.
Helpful Host
Help our staff team and other volunteers with the practical tasks needed for events and activities to run smoothly and ensure that people feel at home and comfortable.
Kindness Caller
Volunteer for us from the comfort of your own home. Helping people to feel cared for, included, encouraged, less lonely and less socially isolated by making warm and friendly kindness calls to vulnerable people.
Minibus Driver
Transport people by minibus to and from Islanders! group events and activities, or on day trips. You need to be aged 25 or over, hold a full driving licence for at least 2 years and hold a valid MiDAS certificate (we can offer training to obtain this).
Car Pooler
Transport people to and from Islanders! group events and activities, or on day trips. You need to be aged 25 or over and hold a full driving licence for at least 2 years.
Embark Project
Help provide mixed ability social walking groups, improving the social and physical wellbeing of participants. Help ensure participants are safe and happy. Training provided.
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Walk Leaders can support our Social Strolls group or our Beach Clean events.
Encourage people from all walks of life to get actively involved in outdoor activity by learning how to cycle and participate in fun, guided, group cycling events.
Training provided.
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You do not need your own bike to undertake this role.
Transport participants safely to and from community activities and events. Help foster inclusion and accessibility by enabling individuals, especially those with limited transport options, to participate in group outings and activities.
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You need to be aged 25 or over, hold a full driving licence for at least 2 years and hold a valid MiDAS certificate (we can offer training to obtain this).
Our staff will be on hand to support you in your role and you will receive relevant training. ​We can help cover some of your travel expenses and complimentary hospitality is provided at all events and activities. ​
All our volunteers are subject to a PVG check.
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If you are interested, contact us for more information and to receive an application form:​hello@volunteeringhebrides.org.uk 01851 702632
What Volunteers Have Said
“Volunteering allows me to feel good about me again, that I have something to contribute to society and allows me to feel part of a community”
“Volunteering with the Islanders project has been great for me as I can be very quiet. I find having a volunteering role gives me a focus, whether it be prepping for teas/ coffee or serving at lunch groups. Physically having something to do makes it easier to chat to those attending as it somehow takes away some of the reserved nature I have.”
“I really like the sense of community in all the Islander events I have volunteered at”
“I would like to say thank you to the islanders for giving me the opportunity to volunteer with them. It came at a time when I was low in confidence as an incomer to the island, I did not know anyone and getting used to island life. I have got to know some lovely people, including other volunteers and people who use the service. I can now wave and have chats to people when out and about. Everyone is so friendly, and I feel volunteering has helped me become a lot more settled and part of the community”