Volunteer with us!
Make a difference in your community!
Whether you have an hour a month or a day a week (or anything in between!) we’d love to hear from you.
Thurso Community Development Trust is dedicated to enhancing community life for Thurso residents and the surrounding area. We run several local projects within the community driven mainly by the help of our fantastic volunteers. We couldn’t do any of our work without our wonderful community and volunteers, and we value the contribution each and every individual brings to the Trust!
Senior Lunch Club
Senior Lunch Club is always the last Tuesday of the month! Volunteers help prepare and serve a monthly meal for local seniors, creating a welcoming and social environment. The role includes assisting with meal preparation, setting up and clearing tables, supporting attendees with mobility or other needs, and promoting conversation and participation.
Volunteers follow health, safety, and hygiene procedures and provide friendly, respectful engagement to reduce social isolation and enhance wellbeing. This role offers flexible monthly involvement, opportunities to gain experience in food service and community engagement, and the chance to make a positive impact on older adults in the community.
Thurso Community Gardens
Community Garden Volunteers help maintain and develop Thurso Community Development Trust’s shared garden space, supporting the growth of flowers, vegetables, and herbs while promoting sustainability and community engagement.
The role involves planting, watering, weeding, harvesting, maintaining paths and structures, supporting workshops or activities, and welcoming community members and visitors. Volunteers gain practical gardening skills, contribute to environmental sustainability and wellbeing, and enjoy flexible weekly involvement as part of a supportive community initiative.
Our Volunteering Opportunities
The Greenhouse
Greenhouse Volunteers support the day-to-day care and maintenance of the Trust’s greenhouse, helping to grow plants, seedlings, and fresh produce used in community projects. The role includes watering, planting, basic plant care, maintaining a clean and organised growing space, and supporting sustainable food-growing initiatives.
It is ideal for someone with an interest in gardening or sustainability who enjoys hands-on work, learning new skills, and contributing to local wellbeing and food resilience, with flexible weekly involvement.
Fundraising and Events
Fundraising & Events Volunteers support the planning and delivery of fundraising activities and community events for Thurso Community Development Trust. The role involves helping with event set-up and delivery, welcoming and supporting attendees, assisting with fundraising activities, and supporting basic administrative or practical tasks.
It is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, being part of community events, and contributing to activities that raise vital funds and strengthen community connections, with flexible involvement including occasional evenings or weekends.
Harbour Toilets
Harbour Toilet Volunteers help maintain safe, clean, and welcoming community toilet facilities for Thurso Community Development Trust. The role includes opening and closing the facility, carrying out routine cleaning, restocking supplies, reporting maintenance issues, and ensuring hygiene and safety standards are met.
Volunteers also engage positively with users when present and support the smooth running of the project. This role offers flexible involvement, practical experience in facility maintenance, and the chance to contribute to community wellbeing and accessibility.
Office and Admin
Office Administrator Volunteers provide essential support to the day-to-day running of Thurso Community Development Trust, helping with tasks such as data entry, filing, record keeping, correspondence, and preparing materials for projects and events. They assist staff and volunteers, support communication with the community, and help keep office systems organised.
This role is ideal for someone who is organised, friendly, and willing to learn, and offers flexible weekly involvement, opportunities to develop administrative and communication skills, and the chance to contribute to the smooth operation of the Trust.
Benefits of Volunteering
Volunteering with us not only allows you to give back to your community, but also opens countless opportunities for personal growth and development, and most importantly, having fun and meeting new people.
By volunteering with us, you can:
Build confidence, self-esteem and boost social skills.
Develop valuable and transferable life skills that boost your employability.
Creating and contributing to positive change within our community.
Promoting social cohesion, and form meaningful new connections, friendships, and networks.