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====== Volunteering in Glasgow ======
  * [[http://www.volunteerglasgow.org|Volunteer Glasgow]] ([[http://www.twitter.com/volunteerglasgo|Twitter]], [[http://www.facebook.com/volunteerglasgow|Facebook]])
  * [[http://glasgowmutualaid.co.uk/|Glasgow Mutal Aid]] - //Glasgow Mutual Aid is a group of volunteers supporting individuals and organising mutual aid throughout the Covid-19 outbreak in the UK. We focus on providing resources and connecting people to willing volunteers and those in need.//
  * [[https://search.volunteerscotland.net/search?lat=55.864237&lng=-4.251806&location=Glasgow&distance=5&keywords=|Volunteer Scotland: Glasgow volunteering opportunities]]
  * [[https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/learn-and-train/volunteering|My World of Work: Find a volunteering opportunity]] - //Part of Skills Development Scotland//
  * [[https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/volunteer-with-us|Glasgow Life: Volunteer with us]]
  * [[https://www.projectscotland.co.uk/volunteers/volunteeringmap/volunteerglasgow/|Project Scotland: Volunteer in Glasgow]]
  * [[https://volunteering.glasgowstudent.net/vk/volunteers/index.htm|Glasgowstudent.net: Volunteering]]
  * [[https://www.nhsggc.org.uk/working-with-us/volunteering/|NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde: Volunteering]]
  * [[http://www.infobaseglasgow.org|Glasgow Council For The Voluntary Sector: Infobase Glasgow]] - //The number one resource for information about the community and voluntary sector in Glasgow.  //
  * [[http://www.engageglasgow.org|Engage: Community Planning Partnership]] - //Engage provides key information about the size, scope and range of activity delivered by community and voluntary organisations in Glasgow. //
  * [[https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/article/23779/Neighbourhood-Improvement-Volunteers|Glasgow City Council: Neighbourhood Improvement Volunteers]]
  * [[http://www.volunteerfriendly.org.uk/glasgow|Volunteer Friendly: Glasgow]]
  * [[https://www.glasgowhelps.org/|Glasgow Helps]] - //Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector (GCVS) has brought together this directory of support organisations to ensure that people get the help they need.//
  * [[https://nwgvsn.org.uk/|North West Glasgow Voluntary Sector Network]] - //A membership organisation representing Voluntary Sector organisations in the North West of Glasgow//
  * [[https://www.projectscotland.co.uk/|Project Scotland]] - //We help young people in Scotland to get on in life through volunteering//
  * See also: [[Social Enterprise]]
  * See also: [[Charity Shops]]

===== Volunteer with organisations =====
  * [[https://www.glasgowcentralcab.org.uk/volunteer|Citizen Advice Bureau: Become a Volunteer]] - //By choosing to volunteer with Glasgow Central Citizens Advice Bureau you’ll be giving something truly valuable back to the community. As a charity, our volunteers are essential to allow us to deliver the important work we do.//
  * [[https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/careers/findingjobs/workexperience/otherwaystodevelopexperience/volunteering/|University of Glasgow: Volunteering]]
  * [[https://www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk/studying-city/careers-and-employability/volunteering|City of Glasgow College: Volunteering]]
  * [[https://womenslibrary.org.uk/how-to-get-involved/volunteer-at-gwl/|Volunteer at Glasgow Women's Library]]
  * [[https://glasgowfilm.org/what-we-do/our-team/volunteering|Volunteering at GFT]]
  * [[https://www.glasgowcitymission.com/how-can-you-help/volunteer|Glasgow City Mission: Volunteering]]
  * [[https://www.home-start.org.uk/volunteering-in-glasgow|Home Start: Volunteering in Glasgow]]
  * [[https://www.ctglasgow.org.uk/about-ctg/volunteering-for-ctg/|Volunteering for Community Transport Glasgow]]
  * [[https://www.crmsociety.com/crm-society/volunteering/|Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society Volunteering]]
  * [[https://glasgowwoodrecycling.org.uk/volunteering-at-gwr/|Volunteer at Glasgow Wood Recycling]]
  * [[http://www.themungofoundation.org.uk/volunteering-glasgow/|The Mungo Foundation: Volunteering]]
  * [[http://www.paih.org/volunteer/|Positive Action: Volunteering opportunities]]
  * [[https://centralmosque.co.uk/about-us/volunteering/|Glasgow Central Mosque: Volunteering]]
  * [[https://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering/|LGBT Youth Scotland: Volunteering]]
  * [[https://www.glasgowclyderapecrisis.org.uk/content/volunteer/|Glasgow & Clyde Rape Crisis: Volunteer]]
  * [[http://www.glasgowesol.org/Volunteer|Glasgow - English for Speakers of Other Languages: Volunteer With Us]]
  * [[https://www.princeandprincessofwaleshospice.org.uk/hospice-care/volunteer-here|Volunteering at Glasgow's Hospice]]
  * [[https://glasgownw.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/volunteer/|Glasgow NW Foodbank: Volunteer]]
  * [[https://unitedglasgowfc.org.uk/volunteer#|United Glasgow Football Club: Volunteer Opportunities]]
  * [[https://www.victimsupportsco.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer-for-victim-support-scotland/|Victim Support Scotland: Volunteer]]
  * [[https://www.humanism.scot/get-involved/streetcare/|Humanist Society Scotland: StreetCare Glasgow]] - //Humanist Society Scotland has been providing assistance on the streets of central Glasgow for the past eight years, working with a variety of partners including other voluntary groups,  private business, and referral agencies. Our project provides hot drinks, soup, other foods and warm clothing on a non-judgemental basis for those who present as needing support//
  * [[https://www.scouts.scot/support-us/volunteer-with-us/|Volunteer with Scouts]] - //Our adult volunteers get just as much out of Scouting as our young people do. As well as helping young people to enjoy the adventure of Scouting, you’ll also have fun, make friends, develop new skills and have unforgettable experiences.//
  * [[https://www.scotservs.com/volunteer|Scotservs]] - //Scotservs are Scotland's only Volunteer Emergency Medical Transport Charity. Since 2011 we've been delivering Specialist Medical Logistics Services to NHS Scotland around the clock, 365 days a year. //
  * [[https://www.everlastingfoodbank.org/support-us|The Everlasting Foodbank]] - //We are on 12 Whitehill street, in the Everlasting Arms Ministry Church just off Duke street and opposite Tapa Bakery.   Anyone that wants to help can join the Everlasting Foodbank as a donor or volunteer by contacting us by telephone or email and we we will send you a contact form.//
  * [[https://glasgowwood.org.uk/volunteering/|Glasgow Wood: Volunteering]] - //Volunteers are at the very heart of Glasgow Wood, and they're a vital part of our team. So join us, and play an active and valuable role in all aspects of the enterprise while gaining new skills and experience.//
==== Animal rescue and charities ====
  * [[https://www.cats.org.uk/glasgow/volunteering|Cats Protection Glasgow Volunteering]]
  * [[https://www.scottishspca.org/support/volunteer/|Scotland SPCA: Volunteer]]
  * [[http://www.pfss.org.uk/|Pet Fostering Service Scotland (PFSS)]]
  * [[https://www.hessilheadwildlife.org.uk/support-us/vacancies-and-volunteer|Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue volunteering]]
  * [[https://tribesanctuary.co.uk/support/|Tribe sanctuary]]
  * [[https://belovedrabbits.org/volunteer/|Beloved Rabbits]]
  * [[http://www.catflapcharity.org.uk/get-involved|Catflap]]
  * [[https://purrplecatcafe.com|Purple cat cafe (See FAQs)]]
  * [[https://rdaglasgow.org/volunteering-2/|Riding for the disabled]]
  * [[https://www.froglife.org/support-us/volunteer/|Frog life]]

See also [[Pets#Charity|Pets: Charity]] and [[Pets]]

==== Asylum and Refugee ====
  * [[https://unitycentreglasgow.org/volunteer-for-the-unity-centre/|Volunteer for the Unity Centre]]
  * [[http://www.scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/support_us/volunteer|Scottish Refugee Council: Volunteer]]
  * [[https://www.refuweegee.co.uk/your-time|Refuweegee - Volunteering]] - //Refuweegee was set up by Selina Hales in December 2015 to provide a warm welcome to forcibly displaced people arriving in Glasgow.//

==== Cancer related ====
  * [[https://www.macmillan.org.uk/in-your-area/index.html?type=Volunteering+opportunities&latitude=55.864237&longitude=-4.251806&location=Glasgow&radius=30&tridionpromocount=0&nationalorganisationcount=0&nationalresultcount=1&page=1&ui=pc|MacMillan Cancer Support Volunteering Opportunites near Glasgow]]
  * [[https://www.beatsoncancercharity.org/get-involved/volunteer|Beatson Cancer Charity: Volunteer]]
  * [[https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/get-involved/volunteer/glasgow|Cancer Research UK: Volunteer in Glasgow]]

==== Children ====
  * [[https://www.chscotland.gov.uk/volunteering-with-us/panel-members/glasgow/|Glasgow Childen's Panel]] - //Around 3,000 amazing people volunteer to be part of the Children’s Hearings Scotland volunteer community. They are here to make sure that all Scotland’s infants, children and young people feel safe, loved, valued and respected. It’s an important role that is hugely rewarding.//
  * [[https://www.glasgowchildrenshospitalcharity.org/support-us/volunteer|Volunteer with Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity]]
  * [[https://www.scouts.scot/support-us/volunteer-with-us/|Volunteer with Scouts]] - //Our adult volunteers get just as much out of Scouting as our young people do. As well as helping young people to enjoy the adventure of Scouting, you’ll also have fun, make friends, develop new skills and have unforgettable experiences.//

==== Community ====
  * [[https://www.lambhillstables.org/volunteer.php|Lambhill Stables]] - //There are many areas that you can volunteer. These include our bike hub, cafe and kitchen or our extensive gardens which are always requiring attention//
==== Disability ====
  * [[http://www.enableglasgow.org.uk/volunteer/|Volunteering with ENABLE Glasgow]]

==== Homeless ====
  * [[https://kindnessglasgow.co.uk/volunteer/|Kindness Glasgow: Become a volunteer]]
  * [[https://scotland.shelter.org.uk/get_involved/volunteer|Shelter Scotland Volunteering]]
  * [[https://www.simonscotland.org/support-us/volunteer-with-us/|Simon Scotland: Volunteer with Us]]

==== Mentoring ====
  * [[https://www.intandem.scot/charities/volunteer-glasgow/|Intandem: Volunteer Glasgow]]

==== Mental Health ====
  * [[https://www.gamh.org.uk/volunteer/|Glasgow Association for Mental Health Volunteering]]
  * [[https://www.samaritans.org/scotland/branches/glasgow/|Volunteering with Glasgow Samaritans]]

==== Military Cadets ====
  * See also [[Military#Cadets|Military: Cadets]]
  * [[https://www.sea-cadets.org/volunteer|Sea Cadets: Volunteer]] - //We need people who are happy to roll up their sleeves, get involved, and make a positive difference to teenagers who are often struggling in today’s world and their communities. //
  * [[https://armycadets.com/volunteer-with-us/benefits-of-volunteering/|Army Cadets: Volunteering]] - //The benefits of volunteering with the Army Cadet Force are varied, from learning new skills, meeting people, taking on challenges and gaining valuable experience. You do not need a military background and we will provide all the training you require. If you’re ready to volunteer, register your interest to volunteer and we will arrange for you to come in and meet us and find out more.//
  * [[https://www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets/want-to-join/join-as-an-adult-volunteer/|RAF Air Cadets: Join as an adult volunteer]] - //Over 20? Seeking a new challenge? Would you like to develop skills, leadership qualities and gain qualifications too?  At Air Cadets, we constantly assess our past achievements, implement changes to meet the challenges of today and make plans for the future. And a huge part of that planning is you. As the backbone of our organisation we're always on the look out for high-calibre individuals to become volunteers, helping to run the activities that play such an important role in the lives of our young members.//

==== Science/Technology ====
  * [[https://www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/support-us/become-volunteer|Glasgow Science Centre: Become a Volunteer]]
  * [[http://www.tedxglasgow.com/volunteer/|TEDxGlasgow: Volunteer]]
  * [[http://coderdojoscotland.com/volunteer|CoderDojo Scotland: Volunteer]]

==== Seniors ====
  * [[https://www.leap-project.co.uk/volunteer|LEAP: Volunteering]] - //Each year LEAP's befriending and handyperson volunteers, based throughout our Lanarkshire locations, provide tens of thousands of hours support to our clients, with our handyperson volunteers carrying out more than 2,000 jobs, from cleaning windows to assembling flat-pack furniture.//
  * [[https://glasgowgg.org.uk/volunteer/|Glasgow's Golden Generation - Volunteering]] - //To volunteer with Glasgow’s Golden Generation you do not have to have any formal qualifications, nor do you need to have any previous volunteering experience. What you do need is an enthusiasm for the role and a willingness to make a difference to someone’s life. We offer many different opportunities, suited to any interests you may have!//

==== Sport ====
  * [[https://hjrfc.com/support-us/volunteer-with-us/|Hillhead Jordanhill RFC - Volunteering]] - //We are looking for people who would like to put something back into the club and the sport they love. Volunteering to help manage, promote and grow our club presents some exciting opportunities. You can gain some new business or social media skills, mentor and support others, or enjoy being part of a great Glasgow rugby club.//

===== By Location =====
==== Govan ====
  * [[https://www.govancommunityproject.org.uk/volunteering.html|Govan Community Project: Volunteering]]
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