Give up your time and boost Buddies’ health

A Paisley organisation that helps people make the most of themselves needs volunteers.

Active Communities has made the appeal for help ahead of National Volunteers Week, which kicks off at the beginning of June.

The organisat i o n ’ s website said: “We value the cont ribution our volunteers make to Active Communities and aim to provide opportunities for volunteers’ personal development, achieve qualifications where appropriate and be part of a warm and friendly community.”

People can go on to become Community Health Champions.

According to Active Communities, these are people who bring their ability to relate to people and their own life experience to transform health and wellbeing in their communities.

They can empower and motivate people to get involved in healthy social activities, create groups to meet local needs and “signpost” people to relevant support and services.

Community Health Champions help others to enjoy healthier lives by raising awareness of healthy choices, sharing messages, removing barriers and creating supportive networks and environments.

Active Communities also organises a range of events each year where it relies on local volunteers to help.

Duties include setting up equipment, stewarding, late entries, administration, and helping with activities.

Volunteers also help with classes.

These can range from helping to meet and greet new members and helping with the register to assisting leaders.

If you have business, financial or marketing experience you could join the Active Communities board of directors.

Training is given to all volunteers.

Email helen@ activecommunities.co.uk or call 0141 258 9923 for more information. New showroom opening soon