Volunteering Roles in Bo’ness

Posted on September 13, 2019

We would again like to say thank you to everyone who came along to the recent Bo’ness Volunteer Recruitment Fayre. It was a fantastic opportunity to meet face to face with dozens of organisations from across the area.

There are still brilliant opportunities available in Bo’ness, and it’s not too late to get involved!

Volunteer roles include:

helping with toddlers and after school groups
acting as an role model as a leader in youth organisations
a mini-bus driver for a dementia lunch club
helping raise essential funds for local groups and organisations
being a Befriender to someone who needs support
helping with marketing and advertising
reading to older people

So if you want to help with local conservation, or you’re interested in history, or want to do admin, then there’s a group in Bo’ness who would love your help.

For further information, or an informal chat, please contact Kay Wood by phone: 01324 692000, or email: kay.wood@cvsfalkirk.org.uk

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