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Job vacancy at Henhouse near Balmaclellan
Job requires collecting eggs, cleanliness of the henhouse and welfare of the hens.
Celebration Event Planner
Are you a natural organiser, a people-person, and love bringing big ideas to life? Join us to lead the planning and delivery of this event to celebrate how our community has worked together to bring the Glenkens & District Community Fund and the Community Action Plans to life.
Volunteer for Watson Birds
We have a long established project and we are looking for new folk to give us new life and impetus.
Ranger Volunteer Coordinator
Loch Ken Trust are seeking an inspirational individual with good leadership, active listening and problem-solving skills, to coordinate our growing Ranger Volunteer Scheme.
GCAT Finance Manager
This is a rare opportunity to head up the GCAT Business Support Team.
Volunteer Helms needed
Dragon Boats on Loch Ken are looking to expand our team of volunteer helms in 2026.
Glenkens Producers Market cafe helpers
Lesley Blissett is looking for anyone who would be willing to join a small group of people to help her serve the refreshments at the monthly Glenkens Producers Market in Dalry Town Hall.
Volunteer at Glenkens Youth Group
The Youth Group is going from strength to strength, but if we are to keep on supporting more young people, we need some more adult helpers.
Rural Enterprise Opportunity
We are open to hearing proposals from interested parties to establish new nature friendly enterprises on site.
Micro-Dairy Opportunity
We are seeking candidates with sufficient livestock experience to establish a small-scale calf at foot dairy for a herd of 6 Shetland cows due to calve in Spring 2026.
Glenkens Scout Group - Scout and Beaver leaders needed
Thee Cub Scout Pack meet on Wednesdays, in the Scout Hall, New Galloway, from 6.15-7.30pm.
Glenkens Community Cardiac Responders
Loch Ken Trust are looking for volunteers to join the new Glenkens Community Cardiac Responders Group.
Balmaclellan Village Hall Treasurer
Help Keep Balmaclellan Village Hall at the Heart of Our Community!
Volunteer needed to join the Pamela Young Trust board
The board currently comprises three Trustees and are looking to recruit a fourth. The term is for a minimum of five years. Responsibilities include attendance at four quarterly meetings per year, alongside active participation via email where necessary. Trustees are not remunerated.
New Drivers Needed - GCT Driving Team
We are seeking drivers with and without D1 on their licence (dependent on vehicle size), and we are looking for folk who would be willing to do a combination of paid and volunteer driving.
Loch Ken Trust Trustees Needed
There are currently a number of vacancies for Loch Ken Trust Trustees and the Trust is especially looking for people with expertise in environmental and educational work.
VOLUNTEERING
Volunteering is a great way to get out the house, meet new people, give something back to the community and put some great experience on your CV.
Most community groups are looking for help, ranging from being a charity trustee, helping with driving, stewarding in a community centre or doing admin. There is an opportunity to fit everyone!
Use the filter at the top of the page to focus on volunteering opportunities or find local community groups here.

