Volunteering Opportunities at CDT

Volunteering at the Cranhill Development Trust

Volunteers are our lifeline in Cranhill, they are at the heart of everything we do. Put simply, we just could not keep going as a charity without them. They are a massive part of our community. Volunteers help support the running of our programmes delivered throughout Cranhill and the greater east end of Glasgow.  

Our development trust is in a unique position to offer placements and volunteering opportunities throughout our programme and piloting ideas in partnership with the local community. Our trust believes in working together with the community and through a person-centred approach to empower and inspire those living locally and those supporting Cranhill.  

We believe in the power of volunteering to change people’s lives and want to support people to take up chances to get involved as volunteers. This applies not only to our own projects but with other groups and organisations across the city. 

If you are interested in offering your time with Cranhill Development Trust as a volunteer with any of the opportunities below, please call us on 0141 774 3344.

Investing in Volunteers Accredited

In November 2022, Cranhill Development Trust received the prestigious award of the Investing in Volunteers accreditation. This accolade recognises the management support and professionalism of the systems and structures that support over 40 volunteers within CDT who help facilitate the activities and support we provide.

Anne Hislop – Investing in Volunteers Manager for Scotland said – “Investing in Volunteers [IiV] is the UK award with a unique focus on volunteering. To become an IiV Achiever, an organisation needs to demonstrate their commitment to their volunteers and be able to evidence high quality volunteer management in practice. It needs the support of everyone from volunteers to Board members and staff.

So far, more than 200 organisations, from all over Scotland, have achieved the award; from small local groups to large national organisations. Volunteer Scotland is delighted to be able to include Cranhill Development Trust on the list of Achievers “.

For more information about Investing in Volunteers please visit www.investinginvolunteers.org.uk

ESOL Class Volunteer

Would you like to help support our ESOL class programme for asylum seekers, refugees and migrants in the east end of Glasgow who do not speak English as a first language? Our volunteer ESOL tutors help support the running of weekly classes by providing one-to-one support for individuals during classes. We have ESOL programmes throughout the east end of Glasgow requiring support from Monday-Fridays.  

Community Meals Volunteer  

Do you have an interest in cooking? Wanting to learn more about healthy eating, cultural cooking or how we are trying to tackle food poverty and social isolation throughout the east end of Glasgow?

Our monthly community meal programme relies on volunteers to support its delivery from creating menus, cooking to entertainment for the evening. This is a monthly opportunity, 1st Friday of each month. The Community Meal opens at 5pm, volunteers must be able to commit to prep for the evening from 2pm that day.So far, more than 200 organisations, from all over Scotland, have achieved the award; from small local groups to large national organisations. Volunteer Scotland is delighted to be able to include Cranhill Development Trust on the list of Achievers

Holiday Programme Volunteer  

Are you interested in working with families? Our family programme volunteers enjoy helping to plan and coordinate our family holiday programme and creative play sessions throughout the school holidays in Cranhill. If you would like to spend your time learning more about family play and child development through arts and crafts, family crafting, cooking sessions and outdoor play this could be the opportunity for you.  

 Young at Heart: Lunch Club Volunteer  

Are you concerned by social isolation of the elderly in communities? Do you enjoy a chance to chat and play a game of bingo with people in your community? Our weekly lunch club meets Fridays from 12-3pm to share a meal together and socialise, our volunteers help set tables, serve food, and catch up with our lunch clubbers. All training will be provided and supported through our volunteer coordinator.  

 Language Interpreter Volunteer  

We are looking for people on an ad-hoc basis to help support people whose first language isn’t English. This will help people with accessing essential services. You can make a huge difference someone’s quality of life.

 Garden Volunteer   

Are you interested in horticulture? Got the green thumb, want to spend some more time outdoors or just interested in finding out how urban communities are protecting their growing spaces. Our weekly gardening sessions offer a dedicated time to work alongside our garden and food coordinator learning how to grow fruit and vegetables, maintaining allotments and light garden construction, as well as season crafts.  

  IT/Digital Support Volunteer  

Are you tech savvy? We are looking for confident volunteers to support people in our community get online! Our IT centre is open Monday- Friday 9am – 5pm for all to use but for some the computer and internet can be a daunting prospect.  

Nearly New Sale Volunteer  

Would you like to lend a hand in our friendly Nearly New Shop? We’re looking for volunteers to help set up and arrange clothing displays, keep the shop tidy and organised, serve customers, and handle cash and card payments.It’s a great way to meet people and support the community. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10:00am – 12:00pm
Come and join our welcoming team — we’d love to have you!

Cooking Club Volunteer

Do you like cooking? Would you like to share your skills? Then why not come along and supporting group members in cooking recipes, engaging with them during activities, and helping with setting up and tidying up afterwards. Every Tuesday 11am – 1pm.

“Volunteering has given me a sense of accomplishment I have never felt before. I feel integrated with the local community and get respect and care from others. “

“I started as a volunteer in reception to build my confidence up and gain experience in an office environment in 2016.  A year later I was employed by CDT as an Administration Assistant.   I enjoy interacting and engaging with the community.”