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Volunteer Highlight
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Ayr North
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Ayr South and the Villages
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Prestwick, Monkton and Symington
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Volunteer Highlight
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Troon and Surrounding Area
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Maybole and North Carrick
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Girvan and South Carrick
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South Ayrshire
Who would you like to highlight and what is their volunteer role?
Clare is a retail volunteer with Ayrshire Hospice.
Clare takes on a range of responsibilities in the Ayrshire Hospice shop, including working the till, filling rails with stock, customer service, informing donators of GiftAid, answering any enquiries, and pricing stock for customers.
Her hard work as a volunteer in the Hospice shop supports vital fundraising efforts that allow the Ayrshire Hospice to keep running!
“I love to have a giggle with the customers know some of them by first name I have made life long friends with some of the other volunteers. You never know what is going to be donated, so every day brings something different. Volunteering at the Hospice has helped to bring me out my shell.
I absolutely love volunteering at the Hospice.”
Clare, Volunteer
opportunity to highlight and celebrate a South Ayrshire individual volunteering in their community. If you would like to highlight one of your volunteers, get in touch with our team at volunteer@vasa.scot
Who would you like to highlight and what is their volunteer role?
Cloé volunteered with Narture CIC in their bakery to gain work experience.
Cloé started out as a volunteer with Narture CIC, a social enterprise based in Ayr. Narturebakes delicious, sustainable sourdough which generates income to support a range of creative projects, events, and Ayr town centre regeneration.
After volunteering with Narture, Cloé was offered the opportunity to join them for an apprenticeship - helping her pursue her dreams.
“Volunteering isn't just some free labour - it is an opportunity. I for one have experienced this truth through my volunteering experience After my third day of Volunteering at the Narture bakery on the Sandgate, I was offered an apprenticeship. Which I took. Now, once I finish my final exam, I will be set up with an amazing apprenticeship, allowing me to fulfil my dreams of owning my own bakery, all thanks to a volunteering opportunity ”
Cloé, Volunteer
Each issue, VASA would like to take the opportunity to highlight and celebrate a South Ayrshire individual volunteering in their community. If you would like to highlight one of your volunteers, get in touch with our team at volunteer@vasa.scot
What to bring?
The last Sunday of every month 2pm to 4pm from April to September and 10am to 12pm from October to March Meet us at the notice-board opposite the car park KA10 7ER.
Ideally wear bramble and nettle-proof clothing. Sturdy waterproof footwear are also advised. Gloves and tools provided.
(Ayr, Prestwick, Troon, Coylton, Girvan) support@boys-brigade.org.uk
“My life has been greatly enhanced by volunteering and I couldn’t imagine not doing it Volunteering gives me such a positive feeling I have met people from all over the world and have built relationships with people living locally. I wish people knew how much joy there is in volunteering, and how much it can teach you about listening, being kind and not judging others.”
Anne, Volunteer
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