Volunteering opportunities in your area

North Ayrshire

• Ayrshire Community Trust (TACT) connects volunteers with local projects—ranging from food banks to community gardening—and offers free training in first aid, stress management, GDPR, and more.
• NHS Ayrshire & Arran offers hospital-based roles such as Welcomer and Visitor Volunteer—ideal for meeting people and supporting patients

East Ayrshire

• The council’s Volunteer Centre (Kilmarnock and Cumnock) connects volunteers with community groups and offers training, DBS support, and CV-boosting placements
• East Ayrshire Leisure Trust includes roles in sport, outdoor conservation, castle textiles, and path maintenance—great for building skills and meeting new people.
• EACHa focuses on homelessness—volunteer friends, recovery groups, or support packs, a supportive way to connect and give back.

South Ayrshire

• Connect South Ayrshire / Volunteer Scotland lists hundreds of local opportunities—from fundraising to mentoring—searchable by location.
• Ayr Gaiety Theatre offers front-of-house, marketing, and arts volunteering—ideal for meeting people and gaining transferrable skills.
• Active South Ayrshire provides sports volunteering—like coaching, fitness walking, and leadership programmes—open to all skill levels.

Dumfries & Galloway

• Dumfries & Galloway Council needs volunteers across arts, museums, countryside, libraries, youth work, and schools.
• Third Sector Dumfries & Galloway lists over 100 roles—from therapy dog visits to event support—via its volunteer portal.
• NHS Dumfries & Galloway includes roles like ward companions and welcome guides—helping patients and families while building community ties.