Volunteering CVO East Ayrshire

17/06/2026

☎️𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐕𝐎𝐋𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐍𝐄𝐄𝐃𝐄𝐃! ☎️
Would you like to brighten someone’s day with a friendly conversation?

Connect Call is looking for caring volunteers to provide telephone befriending support to people across East Ayrshire who may be feeling lonely or isolated. A simple chat can bring companionship, connection, and comfort to someone who would love to hear from you.

As a volunteer, you will:
Enjoy friendly telephone conversations with local people
Help reduce loneliness and social isolation
Receive full training and ongoing support
Become part of a welcoming and supportive team

🕒𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲

📍 Based at Belford Mill in Kilmarnock

Whether you can volunteer regularly or provide emergency cover, your time and kindness can make a real difference.

📞 Contact Mary Ritchie: 01563 574000
📧 Email: [email protected]

A small act of kindness can go a long way... why not start with a simple phone call? ☎️💛

17/06/2026

🌟𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐑 𝐂𝐔𝐏𝐁𝐎𝐀𝐑𝐃🌟
On Monday, CVO East Ayrshire's Brenda and Morgan visited the Corner Cupboard Food Larder at their new premises in Kilmarnock's Burns Mall to see first-hand the incredible impact they are making in the local community.

The Corner Cupboard is much more than a food larder. Alongside their original 57 London Road, premises, this new town centre location will provide essential food support right in the heart of Kilmarnock. They also operate a Paint Corner, helping to reduce waste through the reuse and recycling of unwanted paint. Their school uniform reuse and recycling initiative ensures families can access quality uniforms while keeping items out of landfill. ♻️

Excitingly, they are also preparing to launch a new service providing beds and furniture to individuals and families in need, offering practical support to help people create a safe and comfortable home environment. 🛏️🏡

Community projects like this thrive because of the generosity of volunteers, donors and supporters. If you'd like to be part of something truly special, why not sign up to volunteer? Every donation and every pair of hands makes a real difference:

Tel: 07944 193674
Email: [email protected]
https://cornercupboard.org.uk/

Together, we can support local people, reduce waste and build a stronger community.💙

04/06/2026

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02/06/2026

It's 🌟
Today we’re celebrating the incredible impact of young volunteers across Scotland 💙
A huge thank you to the 3,718 young people recognised through the this year - together contributing hundreds of thousands of hours to support their communities, causes and organisations.

From coaching sport and supporting peers, to caring for communities and protecting our environment, your energy, compassion and commitment are truly inspiring.
You are making a difference right across Scotland every single day. Thank you for everything you do.

02/06/2026

🌟𝐘𝐌𝐂𝐀 𝐊𝐈𝐋𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐎𝐂𝐊 🌟
Last Wednesday, Brenda (CVOEA Community Development Lead) visited YMCA Kilmarnock and met with Kirsty, Volunteer Coordinator, to learn more about the fantastic work taking place at the branch.

During the visit, Brenda shared CVOEA's Volunteer Handbook, volunteer role descriptions and information on upcoming events, while discussing opportunities to strengthen volunteer engagement and community involvement.

The visit included a tour of the garden area at the rear of the building and it was great to hear about the recent launch of Fresh Food Fridays in the fully refurbished café and their exciting plans developing a Men's Shed.

A variety of volunteering opportunities are currently available at YMCA Kilmarnock. If you'd like to get involved and make a difference in your community, find out more below:

https://www.ymca.scot/kilmarnock/
📧 [email protected]
📞 01563 543454
🏡 Pop in and ask to speak to a member of the team
40 Soulis Street, Kilmarnock, KA3 1AP